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This week in the shop Trena repairs two oak arm chairs.
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[@timforbes3524]

Ms. Trena my dear. My name is Tim Forbes in Savannah, Ga. I sorta fell into the furniture business when I was 14, now 72. I still work a 40+ hours repair/restoring casegoods and upholstery. Your eye for quality is so refreshing to me. Your skilled thinking and application of your work is so evident. You demonstrate care of the outside visual appearance as well as the unseen that folks may never see. Very much me. I care about those steps/foundation equally as the outward appearance. NO SHORT CUTS! I want to extend to you the greatest compliment for your craftsmanship/ craftswomanship that I can express to you. You are, to me, watching your videos is like watching Bob Ross create one of his paintings on tv. Thanks, Oh, Peace, Luv and Rock and Roll, always.

[@paulmaryon9088]

@timforbes3524 what a lovely comment, like you I am an old time restorer here in the UK and always enjoy Trena's videos, stay lucky, and yea, Rock n Roll always

[@Timhey0912]

Wow!! I completely agree!!!! Such a wonderful compliment!

[@geralyn-mm]

When one professional compliments another on the integrity of their work, I must (as one who appreciates artisanship and craftsmanship) applaud both of you. Pride in your workmanship is the highest degree of work ethic. I salute you both! 💜

[@hickorygolddoc]

All great compliments and I whole heartily agree 100%! Trena is a treasure! She treats every piece with great care and consideration! Thank you for voicing your wonderful comments for This wonderful craft woman! (And any others who are so kind to share genuine, well deserved compliments!) Way too much negativity these days! Bravo!….@timforbes3524, @paulmaryon9088, @timhey0912, and @geralyn-mm.

[@christelmuller9198]

Ein wunderbares Kompliment, ich empfinde es genauso, besser geht nicht 👏👏👍👍☺️

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

The main thing I don't like about watching you repair furniture. It makes me realize what a horrible job I've done repairing every piece of furniture I've ever fixed in the last 40 years, lol. Another amazing job. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh no! 😂sorry bout that

[@mariakleiner9376]

Hello Trena! It's always a pleasure to watch you. I watch a lot of woodworking videos, but no one can keep up. You are very professional and you show your many years of experience and everything you have learned from your father. Under your hands, the different things you make are brought back to life and fit into any home. Thank you for this great video, I'm already looking forward to the next one. All the best Maria

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@bethcrane5780]

The chairs look so relieved! Beautiful restoration. It's great to see them restored for next generations.

[@realpdm]

The chairs turned really beautiful. Way better than what I could have imagined. It is lovely to see you working in the shop with your dad in the background. You have such a warm personality in the videos. I can only imagine the joy your dad feels to have you working along side him and you him. Congrats on the long move and getting busy again!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊

[@geralyn-mm]

I am stunned once again by the artistry, the integrity of your expert craftsmanship! 💜

[@yttkuar]

Your work is ....ART!

[@brendapatterson7123]

What a wonderful piece! Oh, the stories those chairs could tell...

[@lesaber251]

Only 40 seconds in and I see a chair with a lot of history in it. A lot of stories to tell.

[@Hiris-hu5pc]

I'm always impressed by your "no fear" attack in taking furniture apart, and that's the part that makes me too afraid to try this myself :) You are so talented! The colour tints and accents is masterful.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@raymitchell9736]

What a transformation! No doubt a mess when they came in and now they're beautiful.

[@medickaisu]

That wood really sucked up the stain. I recognized the shading from the last video. It goes without saying those chairs look great.

[@pjchris90]

Two well loved chairs live again. Great work. As usual.

[@dbrown1576]

I really enjoy watching you restore beautiful art.

[@billm4560]

You did a fantastic job on those chairs Trena! 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing some of your techniques! 👌Enjoy and stay warm! 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! You too!

[@SPMech1]

WOW.......that large plug repair with the slots to let the excess glue out is brilliant. Great Job by Mom on the upholstery ! ! ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks again!

[@coelacanth9311]

These are an absolute triumph, well done, Trena!

[@lindaposta939]

Great video. I admire your patience and craftsmanship. And thank you for not showing us every minute of the repairs. You are a craftsperson in editing also.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@suelowther5104]

When I see you work, I imagine the old wood of each project getting a new “breath” and singing a new beautiful song!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Beautiful restoration.

[@texanasimmons1761]

What a beautiful restoration and the trio set are gorgeous!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@cabman86]

Wow! Now they are gorgeous!

[@chriswest9574]

Brilliant!! Better than new.

[@hawthornhobbit]

Beautiful! Especially with the Table from last week! Such an excellent set. I can totally see the hours put into restoration.

[@chipthompson3957]

Thanks again for sharing your Craft.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Chairs are beautiful. I love oak done in a darker shade. Reminds me of the various old oaken pieces that my family members had. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeniceowen5184]

Amazing difference! Gorgeous work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you!

[@fredh54]

As an amateur woodworker in the US, I was introduced to Robertson screws when using Kreg pocket hole jigs. These screws are superb because when using power drivers, they don't torque out like Phillips and slotted screws do. What most handymen in the US don't realize is that newer electrical outlets and switches sold in both Canada and the US allow the choice of at least 3 different types of screwdrivers to attach wires- slotted, #2 Phillips or #1 Robertson. The Robertson is superior!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes!!!!!!!! You are my favorite person now. So glad you get it. Lol

[@davidbaldwin2729]

yes I also was first introduced to square drive (Robertson) screws via the Kreg pocket hole system. Here is the US a lot of screws now come with Torx heads now adays and so I now only use them for all woodworking projects. Never going back to slotted or Phillips, they are just the worst. The europeans now put a lot of "reverse torx" bolts in automobiles. Amazing that Canadians have had much better screws in common use for more than 100 years.

[@jimmyg.comicguy9777]

Hi Trena! Great Work! 👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Hey, thanks!

[@karenhall6780]

Absolutely beautiful! Lots of work but so worth it.

[@forbol]

Of all the many skills you possess, your knowledge and skill with stain/color/finish is masterful. I’ve futzed around with stains and coloring enough to know how difficult what you make look easy is. I feel this skill is not something that can be directly taught, rather it is acquired through years of experience. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Wow, thank you!

[@ravenreese]

Great work - and kudos to your mom on the upholstery! Wow!

[@bethrundle5560]

You have done an amazing job……good for another 100 years!

[@jewelss5262]

Totally love & appreciate the care & attention you show each & every piece you restore…….amazing work. I’d love to spend some time with you in the shop while you do this work. Not because I want to be your competition but because of your artistry.❤❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@ginger1549]

Such abeautiful job! I love love love how the color turned out on this table and chairs, in my all time favorite wood - oak! To me OAK feels solid - like something that is forever - just like magestic old oak trees that have withstood many years. Yes, most of my furniture is oak.

[@randyattwood]

Those chairs have great lines! Fantastic job.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much!

[@kiwdwks]

The skill/patience you have to give these chairs a new life is amazing. Your work is inspiring!

[@justineheinrichs2798]

Masterpiece ❤. Anytime I’ve dealt with furniture or interior finish work I’m amazed. Much of it is beautiful but I’ve never quite figured out why exactly big nails were used so plentifully. My parents home, 1920’s building I’m guessing. Lovely but why the four inch nails in door frames? You don’t know wether to laugh or bang your head against a wall 😂. Love your work and fixes after hardware removal.

[@nelsoncollar1814]

Trena, I started out watching and how is what I was for. You did a fabulous job on the pair of badly treated beauties. Very nice work and I'll take back all my stones now. Very, very nice resto work. It will not bring the same money as a pair that was taken care by the owners. Very nice!!!

[@johngassmann9581]

Those chairs turned out great. They compliment the table very well. Nice work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much!

[@finn4785]

I love your work as well as how much you love doing the work. It really comes across.

[@jillbork2683]

Amazing job, I learn so much from you. Great video

[@sheph7]

To me the repairs are tricky and, in some cases, difficult and maybe tedious but the real magic is in your ability to do the finishes. I absolutely cannot get over your skill in doing the finishes, remarkable. I’m not impressed with the structural design of these chairs. Given the arms, the integration of the back and rear legs I see only minimal help in preventing racking from side to side. I think that is a major part of what led to the original problems. I’ll bet you see them again in about 20 years. 😃

[@RobbieSongwriter]

Another "miracle" restoration - you are fearless!😲 I've been pretty brave on restoration work, but what was required on these chairs - I'd bet a dollar to a donut that a duplicate chair would take less effort. The results say it all, though. Applause and continued respect, and big respect to your dad, who taught you so well. Thank you again for sharing your amazing skills and talent.🤩

[@stevepiechock9234]

Watching you restore these chairs is a testament to your skills. It is also a testament to the quality knowledge passed from your parents to you. It seems clear the last person to attempt repair of these chairs was inept at best. The thinking was in the right direction. But the repairs were anything but correct.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Well said!

[@John-pn7bh]

Very nicely done. They look fantastic, as does all your work.

[@user-gb6re9eg3i]

YOU ARE ADORABLE, TRENA! NICE JOB ON THE OAK CHAIRS, NOT A JOB FOR AN AMATEUR LIKE MYSELF.

[@mandydriscoll2043]

Another beautiful restoration 🎉

[@anthonychavez3742]

Sister, Golden hair, beautiful work as always it is so funny and fun to work on some of these chair projects with 1 million nails and screws and see the end results. Sometimes the owners can’t believe it’s the same chair. Thanks for sharing.

[@SmileCentral]

I absolutely love these videos where you teach as you do the repairs!! I could watch this all day!! Thank you so much for the details you showed and explained. These chairs turned out just spectacular!! Your attention to detail for these older pieces is incredible and how you restore their function and beauty is so inspiring. True restoration, and preservation. Thanks again! ❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are very welcome

[@steveroberts]

As always Trena. Fabulous

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊

[@karenalefounder4083]

You did a fantastic job, they look stunning.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Trena, I’ve run out of adjectives to describe your work, so I’ll just give you a 👍🏻. I like those chairs.

[@larslindquist522]

The chairs looks really amazing..very impressed of you work, and skills..

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@ghost6500]

Good to see you again, pretty and talented carpenter/restorer! thank you for doing such great work! Great background music!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@arnoldolorenzo3474]

It’s really wonderful to see a master at work. You’re one of the most hardest working woodworkers and restores that I’ve seen on KZbin. It’s wonderful to see such a high level of skill and the kindness youYou’ve shown when you share all your tips and tricks. Thank you so much for everything you do for you fans, keep up the great work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@maddieadams75]

Trena, the restoration on the chairs is a piece of art. Thank you for sharing this beautiful set. ❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome

[@jeannetsentas4399]

your craftsmanship is astounding I could watch you all day!

[@raymontella2251]

Just love the work you do Trina yet another beautiful job. I love that technique where you turn the drill press table on the side to drill the holes in the top of long posts. I can’t believe it 50 years of woodworking. I never thought of that. Thank you so much.❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome

[@lynnew5619]

Poor chairs were truly in need of some TLC. Luckily that’s something you do super well. I bet that dining set looks beautiful in situ. However, is it weird to hate chairs? Not the restoration of them - that’s superb, but dining chairs across the board? I have terrible trouble choosing dining sets!😱

[@Seahorse1414]

Every video is a pleasure to watch, not just content , but editing. Your efforts and skills are admirable !

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@sybilresh1905]

Trena, I love your work. You are a talented artisan and deserving of much respect for your craft.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@edwardmurray4703]

As Tim says below, you are extremely good at your craft. I enjoy watching you save restoring items to nearly thier original condition. Great job, Ed from Lancaster (formerly from Simsbury)...

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@dzymslizzy3641]

Beautiful, as always. I know there are various ways of doing things. When that chair seat broke, I think my late hubby's method of fixing that would have been to let it come all the way apart, and then glue it back together using biscuits. 🙂 When you were first showing the chairs, the first thing I noticed was that horrid corrugated fastener being used to hold that split together. My brain screamed, "NO!"

[@scottcates]

Those chairs came back better than I thought they would.

[@michaelblayney9873]

I have to say again ! Your shop dog is so cute !

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊

[@anniecrowbar9358]

Gorgeous finished p pieces!!! You are so gifted!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@nctrailcam81]

Another amazing job. I can't really say I am surprised any more when make the furniture look better than new, but I am fascinated by the way you do it. I have to admit that I have a soft spot in my heart for the green leather, but the customers choice of silver leather plus the increased number of tack really brought these chairs to a whole new level. Absolutely beautiful!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks! Ya I didn’t hate it either

[@nancyholmes1140]

Awesome work as usual. Love the music you play while refinishing, it’s so soothing and peaceful! ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@erhan6095]

In restoration videos I dont like listening music, I want to hear all noises but your music choices amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Well I gave you both. Gotta make everyone happy 😉

[@cindybanich4201]

Love, love to watch your work. Thank you. 😃

[@leeannoneal4847]

So beautiful! I really love watching you work. I also love the music you choose.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Benelli-ex7oq]

That looks real beautiful they don't make furniture like that any more great job

[@patriciasiefert7140]

Beautiful job!

[@daviddaniels6473]

Trena, Utube changed your name to "Turner" in my feed. Luckily I found you anyway. Spectacular work as always!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Ugh. Not the first time

[@avivat3010]

Hi Trena! Gorgeous job, as always. I watch several repair channels and find it difficult now, to watch any other channels. Only Thomas Johnson and Scott from "Wooden it be Nice" have the same work ethic and aesthetic you have. You are all great teachers. You are quicker, smart and practical. Women rule!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Love your channel.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!🥰💪

[@melissataylor5494]

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This is a beautiful dining set. I can just see it tucked into a little breakfast nook. The new vinyl is so much better than the old, almost neon green.

[@52daa]

A craftsman at work is such a joy😊. So enjoy your videos thank you so much for all the work, both on the furniture you bring back to life but all the work it takes to make these videos 😊and put them out here for all to enjoy

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@garyrobinson8991]

Your efforts match or exceed that of the original builder ! Extremely nice work !

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@tedlym.3390]

Your restorations are astounding. Thank you,

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you like them!

[@user-kn6my6yv2t]

They look like Haywood brothers and Wakefield chairs, seaweed stuffing😂!

[@carmenm.4091]

In your capable and professional hands it seems that any piece, however damaged, will be restored to its original form. Great work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@leighvrooman2824]

Always enjoy your video's. Learn a lot by watching.

[@dianemcintosh2241]

Beautiful as always!!

[@krzysztofccc2705]

Dziękuję za kolejny wspaniały filmik. Zdrowia Szanownej Pani życzę.

[@LP5369GT]

I’m not a big fan of oak in general, but if I we’re gonna go in that direction this would be perfect. Finish was just superb.

[@pat5043]

I love that kind of chair, again great job!

[@sdavifcom]

Very nice. That was a lot of work. Must have cost an "arm" and a "leg"... Get it? Arm! Leg! Never mind. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol

[@Monica-qb1gz]

Sometimes, with the classical music and the very intentional and precise movements give me serial killer vibes. Edit: you even laughed when something snapped! Trena I see you

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

😂😂

[@Monica-qb1gz]

Hehehe. Love your work Trena. The law will catch up to you though.

[@kerryklopfstein4260]

You are an artist with the toners and your sense of color. You make color matching look way easier than it is.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kimmickleborough4920]

Trena absolutely stunning as usual. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome

[@Val_Emrys]

What a lot of work you did. But I would say it was well worth the effort because all three pieces look marvelous.

[@terryrogers1025]

I think the only unique thing about the second chair you could show would be that it was put together correctly,😮😊, my goodness it’s wonder the chairs made it this far along. Another excellent restored piece(s) young lady, thanks for the tutorial and video, as always, I enjoyed it immensely.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊

[@MadEagleUSA]

Excellent craftsmanship!! Impressive transformation.

[@johnmolnar2957]

Another great project that turned out totally awesome . I really like the shading , and the end colour . you did your magic again!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jdavidkatz]

Absolutely outstanding, Trena. Bravo.

[@elainedelucia3173]

Beautiful!

[@dorothydishman4664]

Fabulous set, great restoration...thanks

[@megwolff58]

What a treat to see the whole set repaired and finished! Thanks so much.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!