What would you do? Old farmhouse table restoration - cutting dovetails 😅

[@pamferinde7539]

Thanks!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Wow 😮 don’t know what to say. That’s very generous. Thank you so much 🥰

[@Timhey0912]

@@Flippingdrawers ❤

[@ctfddftba]

I hope you know, there’s tons of us that would happily sit through a hot long repair video

[@jodidavis6595]

I agree. He said a 35 min video was long and I’m like..I’d watch an hour for sure

[@katieyoung7271]

Totally agree. This could have been a two hour video and I would be here for it!

[@Flippingdrawers]

I’d need to edit it though 😂😂😂😂

[@pamelaportrey4083]

I would be honor ed to sit and observe your work

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

@@Flippingdrawers I can understand you're not wanting to edit a two hour video but we would watch it. Just so you know.

[@zakkaryzoah1386]

Dude, you’re a PROFESSIONAL! If you say the top needs to be replaced, we believe you. ❤

[@mikecoulson9709]

The chewing gum is in mint condition 😂

[@shannonnakashima7714]

@@mikecoulson9709 Yeah!!!😆😆

[@trishahall6889]

⁠@@mikecoulson9709 yeah, that one got me too, I just love his sense of humour 😂😂

[@eksunflower]

@@mikecoulson9709 spotted 😄

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩

[@MooreStuff2024]

You are such a joy to watch and listen too. You make me laugh. You’re such a Professional and Fancy AF. Yeah, and Bob’s Your Uncle! The world needs more people like you.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Ha ha my pleasure 😇

[@lindakennedy1193]

Yes we do!!!!😂😂😂

[@katieyoung7271]

As a woodworker myself, I see this as the most beautiful and impressive project that you’ve done! You honored the life and story of this broken old beauty and gave it dignity. I enjoyed watching you set up to make the dovetails. Something that I haven’t tackled yet. You showed us once again that you truly are a professional! Thanks for sharing this massive project.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Oh wow, that’s very kind 🙂 thank you 🙏

[@shellydehart8217]

@@Flippingdrawers He’s only speaking the truth. ♥️🥰👍

[@brendatruant7404]

So well said!

[@GauravRajsingh-e7j]

Ftf

[@patnpugs]

I'm not a woodworker, and don't know what it says about my level of laziness, but I love watching your videos. I watch them to relax, and occasionally get a chuckle. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@patriciavavra7375]

You smile when you say 'I'm a professional' but you ARE a professional. Mando is a beautiful cat! As usual, great work on the table.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩 I’m getting there 😂

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

@@Flippingdrawers You are already there, bonny lad. Already there. Wonderful workmanship.

[@PeggyMF2]

I agree that he IS a professional. Even his suPURRvisor approves 😻

[@amysbees6686]

“Most woodworking and carpentry”! You are professional AF, Jay!

[@mariec.6568]

You are the only restorer that cleans very well before doing the repairs. That’s partly why you are my favourite restorer. I also love your sense of humour.

[@todayIlive3]

Really? I've seen it on other vlogs was well

[@jennylawson1980]

You have given this old abused beauty an entirely new life. Your amazing at what you do.

[@Flippingdrawers]

That’s very kind. Thanks 🤩

[@audiomxr]

I'm so impressed by how your skills have progressed since I began watching you years ago. This was quite the undertaking, but I think most would be hard pressed to say that top isn't original. Great work on the drawers. You demystified that dovetailing process! Have the best holiday available to you.

[@Flippingdrawers]

So kind 🤩 I appreciate your kind words 🧡

[@Mellie_H]

1. Those dovetails were Fancy A-F! 🎉 2. The amount of work you put into this piece paid off. It's gorgeous! 3. Every single time that woman sings, "Surprise! Surprise!" I giggle. Ty for that!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Someone just told me she’s annoying 😂 glad you disagree 😂. Thank you 🤩

[@BazerrkInsaneAsylum]

I agree with you @Mellie_H! 'Surprise' lady is hilarious!! 😂😂😂

[@leewood729]

That singing woman is Cilla Black, who was (is) a UK National treasure! She's wonderful! (Oh, and so's the table.)

[@Mellie_H]

@leewood729 Thank you for sharing this! I'm from the US & didn't know of her.

[@lesleygraham5927]

Well done Jay, such a big project, ❤ from Australia🇦🇺

[@annaomodeo7318]

Love your sense of humor! I think this is one of my favorite projects from you you brought life back to a very beautiful table. Love the lenght of the video too. Would it be an hour long and i’d still watch it!

[@KarenGeary-gu5hg]

There is just nothing to not enjoy about your videos. From your woodworking skills, to your personality and Mando, everything is just a joy to watch. I look forward to every new project.

[@tamis9112]

Again, you never cease to amaze!!! Just no words.....Anyone would love to have this in their home.

[@shannonnakashima7714]

Agree!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you kindly 🤗

[@carolyork6184]

It is wonderful that you paid homage to the history of this beautifully restored table by leaving those imperfections. The hardware you chose perfectly complements the style of the table. I love it and your humor.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it!🥰

[@annpotter5366]

Yes Sir, You are a Professional !!! I love watching you take these pieces and work your magic !!❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩

[@BonnieEdge]

Love it when you say, “Let’s see what I can do” because it means something fabulous is coming. ❤

[@reginagibson3847]

My father could build anything. He was a watch maker and built his own watch repair benchs and other cabinets. We lived on Guam for 5 yrs from 1955 to 1960. Furniture was expensive so he built all of our chest of drawers and our dining room table out of Philippine mahogany. I was his helper so watching your videos brings back a lot of good memories. Keep them coming. I enjoy as I'm sure the rest of your viewers your sense if humor.

[@jeannewallace5383]

Mando , I have missed you ! Tell your employee he did good on the table !

[@michaelmurray2728]

I really loved the fact that you managed to save every bit of the original wood you could.

[@pamsheets632]

Oh my goodness Jay, this table was a doozy from start to finish! Look at how beautiful it is now! The drawer pulls are perfect as well as the color! I believe I'd have to keep this one 😊! You did a fabulous job cause you're a professional! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! 😊❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you kindly 🙂

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

In my opinion, this was the most amazing project you've ever done since I've followed you! The drawers were utter perfection, and I love that you kept it original. I would put this table in my house, I loved it that much!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Wow 🤩 so kind. Thanks buddy 🙂

[@joannfuhrer3114]

My dad was a woodworker and made me a pine table for my breakfast nook many years ago. The scribbles and doodles from the years of my kid's use have made it a cherished possession. Your work is always fabulous, but this one was really special.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Oh wow! That’s very kind. 🧡

[@GwenOosterhouse]

Fabulous project and video! My favorite moment was the visibly self delighted "wow, it fits".

[@Flippingdrawers]

😂😂😂😂 thank you ☺️

[@sandrastutheit1759]

WOW! What a special project. You challenged yourself and came through shining. The table is now so proud and yet still vintage. Hearty congrats.

[@matt2021_a]

This is really great, it's so good to see you expanding your skillset! Now you're not just flipping furniture, your crafting it!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Oh thank you!☺️

[@LeannaRuthJensen]

It was fun to see you get so excited when you learned how to dovetail. It was like watching one of your early episodes before you got fancy and had a workshop.

[@chrissy24-7]

I really loved watching you create the drawers from parts of the top. It turned out really, really good. ❤

[@MarjenaSloan]

Seeing this table's legs reminds me of all the 1930-40s kitchen tables that got shortened for coffee tables back in the '70s. Fortunately my little beat up table made it intact.

Please, do not stop your videos, they are part of my weekly spiritual and psychological support, after reading, watching and listening the news. Thank you for your great patience and care 😁.

[@Flippingdrawers]

That’s great you find them uplifting 😊 thank you and not planning to stop.

[@ginalou5774]

Mando is such a beautiful cat. His coat pattern is gorgeous and his green eyes are stunning

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you ☺️

[@Xerame506]

Today was the first time I saw Mando's eyes. My jaw hit the floor. I have never seen a cat this gorgeous. 🥰😍🤩

[@Flippingdrawers]

@ he is a handsome boy 😻

[@faithfulhall1060]

Merry Christmas from the USA.

[@ladycdesigns3472]

You brought its earth and beauty back. A farmhouse table is a centrepiece, a place to gather for food, talk, good times and bad. It needed to keep those scars and your additions fit right on in. A beautiful job, yet again❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

Much appreciated 🥰🎄

[@Laura_Brock]

Jay, you are finishing off 2024 with a true flourish! This project was massive, you treated the old dowager with respect and created a thing of beauty! Bravo!

[@Becky-nn3pu]

Once again you saved a piece of furniture destined for the land fill into a beautiful and useful table. Gorgeous!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@steffieswaddling8432]

This is magnificent work, you should be very proud. That table can be in use for another 100 years at least! I love how it looks.

[@lisahutchens8062]

I love that you used the good parts of the table top to make the drawers. It all turned out great.

[@shellydehart8217]

I told you it’d be beautiful n it definitely is. You did amazing work on it. It’s a good thing you’re a professional 😁. Actually I think you are. I think back to when you first started with very few tools n look at you now “you’re a professional!” I just love this table. It reminds me of n looks like an old farm table. I wish you weren’t in the UK cuz I would love to buy it. Been wanting a table like that for a long long time. Jay, you did magnificent work on it n it shows. Well done my friend, well done. ♥️♥️🥰🥰👍👍🌟🌟🐈‍⬛

[@Flippingdrawers]

So kind 🥰 thank you

[@polgarauk5606]

I personally think you made the right call in not attempting to fix the top and you made good use of the top making the drawers because you are a professional and never let wood go to waste. Loved the result and the handles were perfect 😀

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩 it was a cool project and a learning experience

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

I ditto that! Good job, it’s a lovely table once again.

[@dingtonia]

If I could, I’d have this table in my home. It’s gorgeous.

[@susansouthern6704]

He is our own professional!!Work your magic my dear 😂

[@jamesventress5200]

Awesome job on the table. You are truly a professional.

[@fayepetrack3892]

Amazing job ..it looks beautiful. I love The rustic look. I have learned so much from you. I have been restoring furniture for about 6 years, and I love learning tips and skills from other people. I have been following you for a long time, You certainly have come such a long way since your first videos. I look back at myself 6 years ago and I'm amazed at how much my skills have changed also. Thank you for the great videos, I look forward to them. but why wouldn't I? 😉 After all you are a professional! LOL and also fancy AF

[@jennylawson1980]

Love watching and listening to your videos in the evenings they are so relaxing and this video is no exception ❤ Wonderful rebuild!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you like them! Thank you 🤩

[@judymoran8696]

You made this table beautiful. Congratulations

[@margaret7620]

I love how this came out! Great work to make it beautiful while preserving its history.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Yay 🥳 that’s what I tried to do.

[@kathybrumfield731]

Amazing work. Love it. Beautiful as always.

[@jennynations04]

You did a wonderful job. The table turned out beautiful. I'm so happy you were able to repurpose the top into drawers. What a great idea.

[@kaymcgraw9362]

Fantastic. Large project, but your talent brought back the past to help save history.

[@LucyJG]

This turned out really lovely. Bravo for using the salvageable parts of the top for the drawers. It will be a very nice, sturdy table for someone.

[@MrVince8]

Very nice dove tails. The table is fantastic. Beautiful!.

[@williamsiyanko4631]

Jay I’m not least worried about this Old Table, with your incredible talent and skills you will have this table looking like a beautiful brand new table. I believe in you. Let your talent and your creativity do the talking. 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@Flippingdrawers]

So kind. Thanks 🤩

[@williamsiyanko4631]

@ You’re welcome.

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I love how you fix the chunks of wood out of each piece. Brilliant!

[@martindunford2291]

Brilliant ..simply brilliant....a long and fascinating journey from that alleyway back in the day to a truly professional setup, an expressive outlook and a superb level of competence. Congratulations!

[@RobCarr-c9g]

I really enjoyed this video as usual but this was extra special. Beautiful job sir.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it!☺️

[@karenkouns577]

I have my grandmother's table, in pieces, and without a top. I wish it could be restored as beautifully as you did this one. Thanks for sharing!

[@gabrielmaroto18]

Absolutely beautiful!❤

[@NoraFronk]

Done so well, so perfect. I would be proud to have this table in my home.

[@eduedumex9013]

Fantastic.....!!!!!!!👏👏👏

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

You started out with a mess and you finished with a beautiful job done Jay 🫶🏼😍

[@HeatherMyfanwyTylerGreey]

Beautiful restoration.

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

Your humor is top notch!!! You are a professional.....because professionals admit when they make a mistake.

[@annvanwesten2488]

Wow!!! That was an amazing job!! I don’t think many would have tried what you did. Beautiful final results!!!

[@cherylm4867]

Wow! Truly amazing ❤

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

I love watching professionals!!! It makes me feel so normal..... The table looks great. And it was fun to see all the tools you used.

[@CatrinaMarieTCB]

As always. Beautiful job❤

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Love what you did; with the top, using the old top for drawers, and the stain/finish. Mando is getting so big! ❤❤❤

[@hootenanny1001]

Fabulous.

[@Mike84501]

Jay, you did good with this table. I wish I lived near you I'd buy it for my office desk at home. It turned out beautifully. I'd cost a small fortune to bring it to Utah in the USA. But I love it. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you and merry Christmas 🎄

[@texanasimmons1761]

You took a ratty table that looked like it was ready to be firewood and you made it spectaular! Im happy you used off cuts to do repairs and keep the almost primative look of it.❤❤❤

[@flipitnation]

Professional AF. Top marks Jay!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Ha ha I am a professional 💁🏻‍♂️😂

[@irenemeno3585]

Jay, You hit this one to the moon!!! I 'll say this is one of my top favorites of your restorations!!! I love the old rustic look and the design of the grain on the top. Finishing with the wax and those dovetails....you are so entertaining, I get your wit and humor. You must have been such a fun Nurse. I would have felt attended well knowing you were doing your absolute best in your services. Along with making your patients feel happy in spite of their situation.

[@Flippingdrawers]

So kind of you ☺️ thank you! Glad you enjoyed

[@Nancy-dn8ql]

I love this table. Beautifully restored and it has all that storage with the 4 drawers. The doodles on the side add to the charm and history.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed 🤩

[@Kmi4880]

It's a wonderful restoration. You kept the character but gave it a new life. You reused the old table top and made the perfect table top. Awesome job Jay!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much 😀

[@theadventuresoftwofatchick7804]

I just wanted to share that I have been watching your videos for about a year and a half, and I absolutely love them. You are so gifted and skilled, and your videos never bore me. I also love your kitty cat buddies. Thank you so much for sharing your efforts with us.

[@annettejung]

Wow! You worked your magic on this table. It looks beautiful!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much!

[@catherine5166]

That’s such a beautiful table. I love that you gave the drawers dovetails and used the top to make them. In the end, they look original. Beautiful job as always.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

Brilliant transformation!! Those drawers you built look like they have always been part of the table!!! Very well done, sir!! Greetings from Virginia, USA

[@susandsladegrossl6899]

Excellent job keeping the history of this table showing. I love that.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩

[@SparrowStockwell]

This is my favorite of your restorations. I love everything about it and all the choices you made. Mando is more beautiful than ever.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome 🤩 glad you like it

[@susannejuelwinther3271]

Beautiful table, I think this is your best restauration so far. ❤

[@julie-r4j]

Surprise Surprise!!!!!! I was a bit disappointed by the missing brass touch, but there it was at the end, thank you! Another beautiful job. My husband has done dove tailed drawers and he told me that they are a pain and not to get any ideas. lol So glad that the life of the table was able to be saved. Furniture with a story to be told beats new any day.

[@Ikwigsjoyful]

This project made me so happy; I think it’s probably my favorite of all of your projects that I’ve watched videos of. I love pieces like this: old, serviceable items that were made for, and have often done, a lot of hard work. They have a different type of beauty from the “fancy” pieces that brings a warmth and feeling of stability to a home. You really brought this piece back to life, and, wherever it goes from here, I hope it is truly cherished as it should be.😊 (On a side note, yes please to a longer video about making dovetail joints; us amateur woodworkers can always use more instruction! 😅)

[@fiberotter]

I can't believe you took on such a project! You not only used all your tools, but all your skills. The dovetails on the drawers you should be immensely proud of. Yep, now you are a Professional. A fancy one at that. Standing ovation on the beautiful work. And I love Mando's electric green eyes!!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Ha ha ha thank you 🤩

[@craftspagan]

Now THAT is a perfect vintage farm kitchen table. Beautiful!

[@Chrissy-im2pb]

I LOVE the final results. It came out so beautiful. Would have that table in my dining room in a heartbeat.❤❤❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩

[@tavaramirez668]

I love how you reused the top for new drawers. What a beautiful table that turned out to be. Longer videos are fantastic.

[@jeanettepaynter1183]

Love this table and all it’s imperfections. You did a fantastic job keeping its character while making it usable again.

[@leighcunningham756]

So enjoyed this renovation - think this is my favorite video so far. Love the turned legs and the drawers from scratch. Mando was missed.

[@calpallouise]

I LOVED watching you complete this project. You definitely rose to the occasion and the final result is gorgeous! I want to add that i enjoy your longer videos. I --ahem, sounds weird, but-- often fall asleep to them because they're so fun, relaxed, and comforting to watch. Thank you so much for the work you do. Every time you post a new video, my heart jumps a little with excitement.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Ha ha thanks ☺️ I’m do have channels I like to watch to sleep 😂

[@bonniesf6719]

Wonderful! I think a video showing how to set up and use the dovetail jig would be great to watch. I noticed your dark and light signature dovetails!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you for watching 🙂

[@janelloyd4332]

Beautiful restoration as always, I bet that old table could tell some stories, how wonderful that you have given it another lease of life

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@Lizthinksaloud]

The result of all your work is just perfectly outstanding. I love how you respected the original carpenter and the story of the tables' past. A total joy to watch and see the journey from almost destroyed to a beautiful, functional table. Thank you so much.

[@samwyz69]

It looks really nice! You did a great job in restoring this table. It looked impossible at first. But you did it!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩

[@lisafinch5823]

I love love love the idea and sentiment of reusing the top to build the drawer fronts. The amount of thought and care you put into your projects is inspiring. And as always, the result is absolutely stunning and incredible! ♥

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jamiekatz7591]

That's a real "professional" job you did there!!! Looks great!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@annettemalaski1967]

The fact that the beat-up top made drawers is super. The thin white glue was the right choice with tight dove tails! The handles were a great choice! And we have all been there about wrong sizes! I look at the trip as a needed work break! Hi Mondo, nice to see you! And I love that smile!

[@Flippingdrawers]

That’s so kind 🤩 much appreciated 🧡

[@veronicakalma5138]

Great job! It still looks its age, like it was never almost wrecked!

[@Flippingdrawers]

🤗🤩🧡

[@gingerdunn6590]

I think you made the right decision on making a new top . You are a professional and know what you are doing .I love that you have all the wonderful tools .That helps a lot when restoring old furniture . Great job as always !!!! Prayers 🙏 and Love 🤟 From Ginger PS it was nice to see Mondo again I love cat's.

[@MinnieEvans-m6r]

That table is lovely. You are a true artisan😊

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much 😊

[@williammullikin2076]

Wow this project was fantastic. I think it is one of my favorites. The table turned out so very beautiful. I hope you take this as a compliment as I got a George Nakashima vibe off the look of the finish. Whoever eventually owns this beauty has a treasure for generations. I would love to see a dove tail video.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩