This didn't look like much but was BRUTAL!!! Beautiful cabinet restoration.

[@lindaisserlis6550]

I chuckle to myself every time you say, “Because I am a professional.”

[@noahvale2627]

And fancy AF

[@lauralake7430]

A professional that is fancy AF!❤😂

[@sandrastutheit1759]

Too few restorers don’t pay attention to the backs and bottoms. I love your attention to detail, inside and out, top to bottom. Great professionalism!

[@shellydehart8217]

I have to agree with you. ♥️😊👍

[@46bonnie91]

@@sandrastutheit1759 I agree

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩

[@nicoletorial]

​​@@Flippingdrawers​New Subscriber here! I love how meticulous you are with all these details. (Knowing it's there but leaving it would drive me crazy too) It's the "little things" that make a piece go from beautiful, to an extraordinary restoration. You are extremely talented 💛

[@Flippingdrawers]

@nicoletorial hi there 🙂 welcome and thank you 🤩

[@ILoveJesus777-]

Not just a professional...but, a professional that is a perfectionist!! Such amazing work!

[@nadirschulz6701]

Congratulions! Good job!🌷🌷

[@floofypurplefluff9924]

“Piece of wood thingy.” Such a relatable statement that applies to so very many areas of life!😂😂

[@kayerin5749]

You are Professional AF! That's why I watch you. That and the cats wrestling!

[@amiachez2644]

Exactly what I wanted to write! 😅😅😅

[@lindahill7315]

Cat wrestling is always fun

[@TheSecretChateau]

The backing, which you didn't recognise, is incredibly rare. It looks like hardened pressed leather and comes from a company called Lincrusta-Walton, but is a mixture of linseed oil and putty. It was used to decorate the walls on the Titanic in areas of 1st class. The company still exists and nowadays manufactures linoleum. If you still have a sample, you have a piece of history.

[@ellenfoster9764]

I know you are a professional and fancy af because you used a wood thingy

[@joyceblitsch5541]

As frustrating as this piece was for you, I knew it would be beautiful in the end... because you are a professional! 😊

[@richardbell466]

100% AF

[@DavidCadena-h1l]

No more apprentice?

[@CECSW]

I don’t know how you remember where everything goes when you put it back together! 😅

[@ottomedic51texas75]

I take pictures before refinishing a piece. You can use masking tape to help remember where each piece goes…

[@JustCaja]

He has the video material. 😅 Most of the stuff he records never come to our eyes like he said 5.5 hours material cut down to 30 minutes. And yes, I know there is much work to do without even recording it. I am building my own cabinet at the moment (not very beautiful because I'm not professional, but still learning new things. 🙃

[@Kmi4880]

Simply amazing, The attention to detail really brought this piece to life. I would never imagine it would turn out like that. You're not just a professional you are a master of your craft!! Beautiful job!!

[@Ddrhl]

They say sculptors know the finished shape is just waiting inside for them to reveal. You are a sculptor if you could see the beautiful piece inside that pile of trash you started with. So incredibly beautiful.

[@justjulee9135]

Really beautiful! It was a bunch of work, but I notice you don't shy away from hard work.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you! 😊

[@fidgetshouse]

There was a moment there when Hugo walked in and questioned your life choices. 😊 I think, there was probably a top made of oak. Brilliant and FAF as always.

[@Flippingdrawers]

lol it is a mystery 😂 it is oak now though lol and thank you

[@LucyJG]

I love this transformation! Great job, Jay! I always enjoy your videos. BTW, you should have t-shirts made that say “Because I’m a Professional” and “I’m fancy AF”!

[@lauralake7430]

Oh, one phrase on the front, the other on the back! Mando face on front, tail on back! Take my money!

[@ellenfoster9764]

I would buy those tee shirts

[@AprilB-vy6uq]

Ammonia fuming is what Stickley did with their furniture. Takes the yellow tones out.

[@krisaaron5771]

THANK YOU!! Any idea how they did it? I'm facing a LARGE china cabinet/buffet made of "yaller" pine (not yellow but "YALLER!!") I think it may have been a shop class project or some company bought a boat-load of unfinished furniture from overseas and planned to finish it in the US. If I could fume the hell out of it with ammonia my life would (wood) be good again. Maybe seal the pieces in a large plastic bag with a pan holding high-test industrial ammonia for 48 hours? Put it out in the sun to get it warm? What's good enough for Stickley is good enough for me.

[@SharonRaeRyan]

Hugo's meow was so cute! I also love how used to power tools Mando is! ❤ so sweet!

[@BJ_PLATZ]

Bob’s your uncle! LOL - thanks for making a piece of the world beautiful!

[@joann5157]

I don't know why you joke about being a professional. You ARE the consummate professional furniture restorer! I watched someone else's video the other day and was screaming at the TV b/c he didn't sand inside the drawers and remove stains, or sand the back of the piece. You do such outstanding work on all the pieces you touch! Kudos to you!! BTW, closed captioning says "Bob's your ankle" instead of uncle. LOL.

[@angelamcdavid534]

I love the fact when he’s finished, every piece is a beautiful piece of “useful “ art or history. His work is incredible.

[@Roses-lilac]

Oh goody! Another “FlippingDrawers” video. This is the highlight of my evening.. I’ll just pause the video and put the kettle on so I can relax with a cuppa tea and watch. And another triumph! You are a miracle worker!

[@Flippingdrawers]

That sounds lovely 🥰 thank you and enjoy!

[@celine5506]

Absolutely beautiful and fitting in in just about any decor. Lots of work but what a result! Well done.

[@shariarnold9649]

Only a professional could make that sorry pile of wood look so good! I love the legs you chose for it…I really enjoyed watching the process and your humor. ✨

[@wjlan51]

I simply adore you! Because you are a professional! You are my favorite to watch!

[@giseleafecheoficial]

It’s a WOW. I can’t believe the difference. I am in awe. Really.

[@giseleafecheoficial]

You are brave. No daunting task is too daunting for you. My deepest respect!!! Some will say crazy in the best possible sense.

[@Beruthiel45]

I'm amazed at the end result. Wow. 🙂 Repaired with the original wood, gaps fixed etc., might be ideal to some, but I don't find something more valuable just because it's old, especially when it was never a work of art in the first place. What you have done has not only strengthened the falling to pieces old wreck, but has also made it really good to look at, and both those things will give it another lifetime of use and pride of ownership. It's now sturdy, useful, and very attractive, and I'd be very happy to have it myself. Great job. 👍🤗👩‍🦳

[@CarolWise06026]

🤩 your patience and skill saved another piece of furniture 😊

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you beautiful Carol🥰 glad you enjoyed the video 💛

[@1962oksana]

Реставрация на все 100%! Красота да и только! Браво мастеру! Кропотливая работа скажу ювелирная!успехов вам в дальнейших проектах!

[@ProfessorChaosKitty]

It was great seeing you bring this piece back to life, while still taking some time for the cats - because you are a professional 😸

[@parsleylady6236]

As a professional, there should be more Hugo and Mango breaks. They are so adorable! Great job! I love those legs.

[@franca1128]

Love your sense of humour. You bring a smile to my Sunday ❤❤❤

[@kimberlyallen6582]

I love that you find these really beat up pieces that most people would throw away and give them new life. Beautiful results.

[@DiannLent]

The top is missing. It would have been a glass shelf cabinet with doors. you do wonderful work and I enjoy your videos. Thank you ❤😊

[@starfish3704]

Beautiful 😍 , and it was worth the effort!! Somehow, I believe Hugo also got fed up with all that sanding. It definitely interfered with his scratchy time. As for Mando, he took one look at this lot and decided that you were on your own, and he is going to get lost. You will have to make up for the lost cuddle s later on! ❤😂😂

[@revbobuk]

Hi - I'm Bob, and more than happy to be your uncle as and when. Nice job, good to see that this family has skills. Clearly, you ae a professional.

[@Flippingdrawers]

😂😂😂😂hi and thank you

[@nathalielord4211]

Looks amazing! And Yes! You are a professional!!!

[@amysbees6686]

WOW!!! SUPERB!!!👏👏👏 Great job, Jay! I personally love this piece!💖

[@gerardopolvillo5999]

Hola buenas tarde bonita restauración Saludos

[@donnaferrara947]

Wow! That secretary desk was one step from the scrap heap. Huge nails and uneven edges, mismatched wood and a non-working lock. The outstanding makeover proves you are surely a determined - and professional - craftsman! 🎉

[@PaintingandExercise]

That is beautiful. I really love the texture and color that the pine boards in the back bring. As usual, you created another masterpiece.

[@geoffdundee]

HUGO is GORGEOUS.........Nice job with the cabinet too.

[@lettieolivier8127]

My late husband loved working with wood, thus I admired your hard work on this piece. Your passion for your hobby shines all the way. I looooove looking at your vlogs, even if I am ignorant. Your sense of humor is a bonus❤❤

[@Restorology]

Hey there! A++ for complete disassembly!! This was a ton of work and it looks amazing. You are a beast for taking this on!! 🥇🥃

[@Flippingdrawers]

That’s coming from a true warrior 💪🏻 you’re the disassembly specialist 😂 thanks buddy🙂🍻

[@Restorology]

@@Flippingdrawers I do love taking sh!t apart... 🤷🏽‍♂

[@sarahlogan2075]

It looks great! I especially like the contrast the pine back provides.

[@LeannaRuthJensen]

A secretary desk is so practical and space saving. This is also just plain enough to go with most types of furniture and elegant enough to be an accent piece. The 👍

[@taytase]

I came for the awesome woodworking, and stayed for the delightful humor. Cuz I, too, am a professional. Professional what, idk. Cheers, Mate!

[@pamsheets632]

Wow, Jay you took this piece and turned it into a show stopper! You definitely are a protectionist and a professional 😊! The wood grain is gorgeous! All you hard work paid off big time! Spectacular transformation and job! 😊❤

[@felixlapue5025]

always enjoy you interacting with the kitties...

[@FurnitureFlippa]

Great project Jay! Final results are stunning

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks Jamie 🙂 much appreciated

[@RolandBecker-ep1xb]

Good Job as ever, beautiful Result😍 bud, where is Rad???

[@robertgriffith9703]

Yay!!! Completely take Apart! Music to My Ears! You did a Wonderful Job Explaining the Possible thought process of the Original Maker as You Dissected, Worked Out the Flaws and Reassembled the piece! You're a Great Furniture Detective! It's a Great Arts and Crafts Movement piece Now and I Think You've kept the Spirit of what the Original Maker had Attempted to do. Purists complain about changing the Work of Original pieces that may be Imperfect but those are often the Ones Nobody wants and will end up on the Scrap Heap. I Love it and I'll Bet the Guy who made it would Love it too! Hugo was a Real Lovebug today. Are His Eyes really that Lovely a shade of green?

[@jeannehayhurst1500]

Holy cow, what a fantastic transformation! As we say in the States (if you’re of a certain age, that is), you really turned a sow’s ear into a silk purse. Marvelous! Well, you ARE a fancy as f professional!

[@juliebrooke6099]

We have the same saying in England too.

[@jeannehayhurst1500]

I thought you likely did, but wasn’t sure

[@JuliaWallis-i5t]

Brilliant as always

[@dawnspruill1914]

Gorgeous, as usual!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Wow, thank you! Im working on something cool right now. almost done

[@danny1959]

I love it when Cilla shows up!

[@dianerose4469]

hARD TO BELIEVE IT'S THE SAME PIECE. GREAT JOB!!

[@spawnsmom9386]

You're going to sand the bottom because you are professional AF! And you know it. Great project - melding the old with the new with the new legs. Love the result.

[@cherylwevill4355]

That looked like hard work Jay! But the results make all the effort (sanding!) well worth it.😁

[@madamehadomadam2627]

Incredible work once again ! With great respect of the wood and a special sense of blending styles for the most refined results. Well done ! :)

[@vikik4714]

This piece of furniture is ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

[@JeannePool-Coppage-zr1jb]

I appreciate you investing the extra time and work to have your pieces be the best they can be. A sign of a true professional!

[@caroltanzi29]

Jay: whoa! The minute I saw that piece, I would have bet that it was going to be a very involved piece to restore. It took a lot of time, but it will function again as a useful piece. That was a lot of work! Nice job. Carol from California

[@iamheretocomment9821]

I love and appreciate that you're a PROFESSIONAL!! Thank you! Another exquisite finish!

[@beckybugbee5696]

This looks like something my grandpa put together with scrap wood left over from other projects. Grandma said, "I wish I had a small desk with a bookshelf for writing letters." And he made one. I have tables and bookshelves and little doodads that grandpas, uncles, and my dad have made. They are all the more treasured for their imperfections and quirkiness. Thank you for another great video.

[@pfles1]

Thank you for saying this. This was a obviously a handmade piece, and I’m sure it was well-loved. The perceived imperfections should be cherished, not mocked or scorned.

[@annamarialomuscio8744]

Because you are Amazing professional👏👏👏👏

[@suzil7687]

You ARE a Professional! Love it! ❤❤❤

[@garygerbino3171]

I didn’t love the legs at first, but you’ve taught me to “trust the process” and I think it looks great!

[@marybeth17]

Thanks for saving another piece & making it look amazing.

[@CathiePetrasek]

What a save! Very nice.

[@matthewwalenski]

I love how the new back came out! It looks spectacular.

[@mysticbeastproductions6811]

Stunning transformation. Beautiful

[@Claudio-v7g]

Your videos are a lesson in restoration, congratulations friend for the work and the cats.

[@RemcoPalma]

You have honor of your work.... it is beautiful. I would buy this furniture immediately. greetings from the Netherlands from Remco

[@Ms._Purple_Apple]

You are a professional 👍⭐️

[@carla109]

What a beautiful secretary desk! I wish the pine tannins would have reacted the same as the rest. I really liked the look of that method. As usual, great work, Jay. 💕

[@amyloueliza]

Beautiful job from a true professional. Very, very i formative and fun to watch. You looked quite comical when you were scraping. Such hard work. Thank you once again.

[@deniseovaldson22]

Looks BEAUTIFUL ! Great Work !

[@frelnc]

It's beautiful, Jay.

[@danaowen9014]

While you were working on this cabinet, i thought how could it ever come out nice, but when it was done ,i had to pick up my jaw from the floor, absolutely amazing. I should have known, you are a professional. 😀

[@mightyfetheredone]

It's always the ones that seem straightforward that fight you the most 😼 Great job bringing out the inner beauty of this cobbled together beast.😺

[@deannadenmead9780]

You are a professional perfectionist! Love how much care you give pieces that most would have put into a trash bin. Awesome!!

[@Allmystuff100]

That's just what I expected Jay. Great job.

[@herbertbilodeau3389]

Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@drunkvegangal8089]

Incredible restoration! Breathtaking. For older furniture like this piece they were often 'multi purpose' items. In this case - perhaps a book case/silverware or china cabinet below, a drop down letter writing table, and maybe even more china/display cabinet above (where you found the 4 useless screws). Women would use such items in the dining room or kitchen. They'd write cheques/ manage the family budget, deliveries, store receipts, etc, in the 'hidden' little drop-leaf desk-table. Today, this would make an excellent laptop/home office table with a bookcase/storage below.

[@Aotruba]

Wow! I love your attention to detail! ❤ Stunning results! Also, thank you for filming, editing, and sharing this video! We admire your hard work! 👍🥰👍❣️🐈❣️🐈❣️

[@alboyer6]

I love what you did for the legs. Great touch!

[@willieckaslike]

Another brilliant result from "The Master" ! Thank you for sharing.

[@rhondaivory3009]

Beautiful job. I love this piece.

[@MG-co8ug]

Just beautiful. Thank you for showing us that this is the way to restore & refinish furniture. Your skills & efforts are the reason your channel has become so successful. That or the cats.

[@lilmsmetal]

That is stunningly beautiful.

[@robinbarton7581]

Well done! Yes you are a professional!

[@tonywatson253]

Lovely cabinet awesome work 👍👍

[@Jack-qd3xo]

Holy cow what a back breaking project. Love that little trick to hide the screws that support the top! Great vid as always!

[@tovemagnussen4423]

Love watching you change, what I would burn, to something beautiful. ❤🌻

[@lilicadiz5822]

Qué fantástico trabajo!!! El mueble es precioso. 💜 Un gran profesional 🤭😉🥰

[@WildaMahan]

Amazing transformation as usual! You are the best!

[@chichitex1252]

Absolutely delightful video!❤❤❤

[@Mr_Gray_Sky]

My mum loves the way you say iron. It makes her day.

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

That cabinet was in desperate need of some tender loving care! You did an outstanding job with it! I always enjoy watching your videos!!! ❤❤❤

[@c.a.chambers68]

Beautiful finished piece - wow 😍

[@dorothymccurdy7362]

Wow, wow, wow! That came out beautiful! So many furnature restorer's so not completely clean up the wood like you do and honestly there is a huge difference in the finshed piece. Your's looks showroom ready every time. I do enjoy watching you.

[@dmfitzpatrick7694]

I am always impressed at how you can take a piece of junk and get such a wonderful result