Garage Sale Find Gets A Quick & Easy Refinish | Using Scrapers & Shellac

I wasn't sure if I could save this garage sale find. It was used as an ashtray in a previous life and showed the scars.
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[@noobFab]

I love how you take the time to explain what you're doing, and why, and try to give other people the understanding to be able to tackle similar jobs at home. Thank you for the awesome advice and great video!

[@alanatolstad4824]

I tried to imagine over 4 thousand of us sitting here listening to the sound of the scrapers! Very soothing...did everyone else feel the same way!

[@Spangletiger]

Yes! Enjoying vicariously the satisfaction of scraping off the finish! 😂

[@indie825]

Sweet little Star Trek shaped dish. Looks beautiful.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

It reminded me of Star Trek, too.

[@dw216]

StarTrek Federation emblem was my first reaction too!

[@impearyal000]

It's so hard for me to pass these up at thrift stores even though I have too many already. They're always like $2 so I get them and give them away.

[@cynthiawilson8294]

I finally learned to say no by only shopping when there was ample space for new projects.

[@cecilyerker]

They’re super cool and they should be enjoyed.

[@boa1793]

Impearyal 000, Can I be your friend?

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

So beautiful! I love how you put all that work into that bowl. We need more of that in this world. Save and cherish old things instead of buying new!

[@pat_an466]

I like the shape of the bowl, and it turned out really well. I'm glad that you took the shine down to just a sheen - looks much better like that.

[@Chhesterification]

The dog was trying to steal your thunder but was denied. 😂

[@lindasacco7635]

The tray looks like the type of finish and style that were being made in the Phillippines in the 70's. Looks great!

[@generatorjohn4537]

Back in the mid sixties my relatives brought back similar wooden bowls from Hawaii while on vacation. They used them during the holidays.

[@ImAnEmergency]

Those monkeypod bowls! I see them all the time at thrift stores. They're great. Could be what this wood is

[@alohamom2380]

@@ImAnEmergency That is exactly what I thought. the light accent on the edges and the “bubbles” found on the sides reminded me of pieces we had at home growing up in Hawaii. Nice refinish, for sure! 🌺

[@marieb9926]

I love when you post. You were the first refinishing channel I ever followed some years ago and I love your work.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

My grandma and grandpa had one that looked exactly like this and they used it as an ashtray too LOL IIRC this came as part of a set of four triangular shaped dishes that sat around a large circular dish that would sit in the middle. They were serving dishes originally I believe.

[@cferguson3368]

That's what I thought as well. It's one piece from a setting set.

[@deniseisherwood6934]

That's exactly what I thought. MId century teak maybe?

[@retroredo9850]

oh thats it! I knew I recognized the shape!

[@leoren2685]

Yes - for nuts and chips, etc.

[@francesfioravanti4591]

i agree with the commenters saying it might be monkeypod wood, i have found many pieces like this, usually bowls, at thrift stores, and they often have that uneven coloration under the finish. great video as always!

[@joanklaczek4009]

Always a pleasure to see your attention to detail, and the unbelievable results.

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

What a shame to defame any piece of wood by using it as an ashtray. But, what a lovely transformation by the master! Merry Christmas, Dashner, to you and yours.

[@birdsndog5932]

Candy dish it is! Ok, apparently not a candy dish. Agree with you. Genuine shame to use as an ash tray. Seriously. Burning items on wood!

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

Yeah.....Smokers.....putting cigarettes out on wood....who'da thunk it?🙄

[@JoRiver11]

This inspired me. I have a yard sale salad bowl that I love but can't use because at some point someone left salad and dressing in it and it looks like it was never cleaned out. I scraped it out at bit but can still see the discolouration at the bottom of the bowl. Now I feel like I can take a proper scraper and keep at it after seeing you restore something that was used as an ashtray! Also the tip about using water to check the colour will be useful.

[@rettpanda6203]

Have you used hot water and dawn dish soap yet?

[@JoRiver11]

@@rettpanda6203 No, I haven't. I was worried about hot water and soap on unfinished wood. (But I guess that more about protecting a good salad bowl that has been oiled properly?). Obviously I'm not a woodworker.

[@meghanseyller430]

Just make sure you do a mineral oil or food safe finish instead of a shellac or varnish since it’s for food.

[@birdsndog5932]

Yes. His explanations are so good they you courage to try. Even if you’re a real novice.

[@thebigone6071]

My ninja once again proves he’s the true 🐐 of wood working!!! You’re numero uno my g!!!

[@austint19]

Loved this vid - definitely a change of pace but I dig it. I'm heading to the thrift store here in Michigan this weekend and I'll be keeping an eye out for smaller projects. I'm inspired!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Good luck at the thrift store!

[@paulinebuckles2310]

This is stunningly beautiful and I'm glad you don't give up until you achieve the results you want.

[@semperfidelis2970]

I can see why you like it. How beautiful is that! Just feels like it needs to be touched.

[@waterbitten]

The edit @11:40 looks like it boomeranged into your hand. Great transformation. i must say, I don't think I'd manage working outside in the cold like you do.

[@dees3179]

You get used to it, especially if you keep moving. But you have to keep track of extremities so you don’t accumulate damage. Ears, for example. I struggle with toes myself as I have bad circulation.

[@nathansmith6860]

He's a Jedi

[@aaronkemp6847]

Very beautiful wood! After you took the finish off it did indeed look like black walnut with the naptha but when you mentioned teak it looked like teak. That was great. I had not heard of the steel wool lube. I will definitely give that one a try. The sheen look is also my favorite. Thanks for all of your tips and advice! And you are welcome for watching.

[@charlotteheckaman165]

❤so nice that you took so much time and care to rescue this lil bowl ! And thanks for teaching how to do it . I’ll be looking for one at the next estate sale …

[@jerrydickson1108]

Always love your work. You are skilled and patient. I see similar bowls in my area, I think they are teak.

[@valeriehowden471]

Thanks for being determined enough to work thru the cold. I have 2 large salad bowls I use for my yarn. They definitely need to be refinished. Never would have thought the inside would pose so many issues.

[@bmccarty2012]

Great job, as usual, and thanks for another tip! I had no idea about wool lube, and I think it may be just what I need to complete the refinishing process on a 1960s walnut Sears Silvertone stereo console I've been working on.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You have done an outstanding job on this little candy dish. I think it turned out beautiful!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

#teamyorkpeppermintpatties I enjoy these little projects. I often do them when I need a break from furniture. I find a lot of walnut cutting boards in the Thrift stores and snag them. Turned wooden bowls sometimes show up too, and they make good catch all dishes. I love the shape of this bowl. I understand why you grabbed it.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching.

[@maryperner9625]

I have some teak bowls and your fully refinished bowl did put me in mind of them. It's a sweet little piece.

[@cdd4248]

I also think it looks like Teak.

[@MichaelAdamGReale]

I really like it. You did a beautiful job.i was thinking of a nut dish. Walnuts, almonds, pecans, hazel nuts, Brazil nuts. Add a vintage mid-century modern nutcracker made of Brass and Teak and it would be a perfect paired set.

[@LL-sw7qj]

I like this type of video because I love to do this type of small project besides my furniture refinishing. Thanks for the tips and techniques!!

[@jackfntwist]

I just bought an old cabinet, and it turns out that it had some undisclosed damage around the bottom. Was all separating. Just want you to know that your videos, and a couple of others', inspired me to fix it the "right" way, and taught me enough to know some of the "right" things to do. Clamps and materials ended up costing me more than the piece itself. Next time I'll be a more careful buyer. All prepped and awaiting glue-pocalypse. Thanks and happy holidays.

[@sarahnasso]

The candy dump was fantastic

[@167curly]

What a nice mini-restoration project!

[@underdweller]

honestly the burns in the trough blend in really nicely with the wood; at least on camera they look very much like the natural near-black patches I've seen in similar woods

[@conqu2]

Love that satiny finish after the wool lube pass. Awesome work as always!

[@sheshickey]

That bowl is gorgeous. And I think you should continue saying "aught"...

[@MrsJax304]

"This is very" nice work🖖🏽

[@EEVOL]

I have watched your videos for so long now, I just want to say it's very satisfying to see the before and after of each of restoration. This truly is an artform.

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

Nice to know I'm not the only person that scores a little something - usually under $2 - and then spends an entire afternoon "fixing it up".😊

[@Toto86grace]

I cant wait to find a grundgy wooden dish to bring back to life as you just did! Lovely!

[@NathanVogt]

What a great little find. Those are the things that can over looked and end up in the trash. Nice job getting it back in good condition.

[@christianolsen7565]

That doggo in the background had no regard for you. Thanks for the video!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching.

[@djmond3497]

I also think it is teak. Beautiful and small project. Thanks!

[@DOMINIKPAULSEN]

Very cool and I like the explanations of the steps it helps with the why of what you do and then I can apply those to my following projects. Thank you!

[@CJG1419]

Turned out so pretty ❤. Perfect candy dish.

[@bhhbhh8072]

It looks like a mahogany to me from here. Have a good day, thanks for your videos 😀

[@Conelpueblo]

I think it is mahogany too. The dimples in the wood and the colour variation looks more like that than teak. There are a lot of different mahogany types, so a fair bit of variation in the patterns.

[@birdsndog5932]

Thank you for all the helpful, detailed explanations. Excellent. Makes following what you’re doing even more interesting.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Beautiful restoration❤️🎄

[@linebrisebois6908]

Always look forwards to seeing your work. 🙂

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@lizday8140]

I like the muted shine finish with the steel wool best. Your reference to aught vs naught, etc. reminded me of The Beverly Hillbillies when Jethro went back to school. "Naught times naught, equals...naught." Ha-ha! I have heard mention of "aught" gauge my whole life, but it seems it doesn't actually mean zero in the U.K. like it does in the U.S.A., so that's where people get confused.

[@jenhofmann]

I always enjoy your videos -- your narration is so soothing! I laughed out loud though at the three takes with the barking dog! Thank you!

[@hollysgarage]

Love your attention to detail, always good uploads!

[@ChuckFarlieSeesAll]

I like these smaller projects. It’s good for beginners like myself to start on that don’t have a lot of space to work with. Well done

[@hameley12]

Your videos are always filled with so much knowledge! I enjoyed this video so much! This weekend, I went to the thrift store with my friend, and I found a wooden jar without a lid. But it looks thick enough, and some dark-ish stains on the bottom and sides. I will def follow your advice to clean it up on the outside. And follow your advice on how to attach wood on wood with wood glue. The ear-holder piece came off. I will not fill up the wooden jar with water, though. Maybe use a glass jar inside to put flowers. Or add dried plants into it as decor. Thank you for everything that you do. Your channel and your experience working alongside us have made it so far! So proud of you! ❤ 🪵 🎄

[@bellcampe59]

I love that bowl. It's just weird that no one knows what aught is when you mention it. Nice little project. You have good taste.

[@bingbing4332]

All of your videos are such a treat. And a very interesting find this one is. 🖖🏾

[@furlvr1961]

Looks like a Star Trek Com device!

[@birdsndog5932]

Gorgeous unique shape.

[@ca6177]

Turned out great!

[@theheritagehousesc]

Nice work! Love the shape and color! Looks like teak to me too but it is beautiful no matter what it is!

[@thewirelessdrool]

And this is... and this is... and this is very fine still wool. haha great video as usual ❤

[@ianmurrell209]

The wood could be Monkey Pod. It was used to make bowls in Hawaii, Philippines and Thailand - think the pineapple shaped bowls.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Your fury friend was telling you how great a job you did! Thanks for the video my friend !❤️☮️

[@Flecha57]

Not in a million years I would have spent my time restoring a piece like that... Of course, in your hands it's a different story. A lovely piece, almost destroyed by ashes. That is a crime. What in the world is "wool lube"? 😆 I always learn something new from watching your videos. Nice throw at 11:42... 😉 A pleasure to watch. It's great to take a break from the large projects. As always, nicely done. 👏👏👏

[@barbaraprest783]

Enjoyable as always - thank you

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

Nice work 😃👌👍

[@bren70ssss94]

Great work all year dude , i wish you a peaceful christmas 😊

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks, you too.

[@brianmoore5498]

very nice tray! thank you

[@jonathangreene4223]

I learn more from these simpler projects.

[@traceyrice]

That is a pretty bowl! I can't decide if it was Teak either. Still pretty! Nice job! 💜

[@jodirauth8847]

Great job

[@maryland8532]

Looks like a bowl that held whole walnuts or pecans with a stealthy fifties design.

[@lancejames9228]

great job!

[@vbee3571]

Teak was a very popular wood during that design period, so I’m betting it’s teak.

[@buddybighandsome1159]

This piece has a Star Trek vibe. The delta insignia! 🥰

[@carmensaify]

Another great video- I like that this was different...and involved sweets! I learned about wool lube.

[@jekyllhyde374]

Great work

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank You

[@tarnishedhalo1402]

You inspired me I bought a kidney shaped little coffee table at a thrift shop needs some sanding and thinking a clear coat hopefully I do not damage it . Thank you for your video special in the cold ❄️

[@lisamode6590]

Lots of work .... But worth it !!! Very beautiful!

[@sallybuskey952]

I love how it came out. I'd put some Walnuts in it...

[@jennlizzy2019]

I really like the sheen you achieved.. cool shape too.

[@TheMajorStranger]

Nice now you have a snack holder.

[@BradGump]

1 part denatured alcohol, 1 part mineral spirits... heavy gloves & dip steel wool & apply. Will melt the liquor. Will lighten the piece, remove any imperfections (stains) & boom ready for fresh coat of poly.

[@heyhope326]

Love it!

[@bagofmostlywater]

I enjoyed the video magic tricks you slipped into this video.

[@Barbie4U2]

An episode full of strippers and lube, sounds like my kind of show!! Just kidding! On a serious note; I loved the outcome. I think it would even look beautiful with a few glass balls (Christmas ornaments) in it. The pretty, sparkly kind that catch the light. Anyway, glad to see you back 💗

[@mmutants116]

i admire your work, makes me miss the little woodworking i experienced in HS. one day i hope to actually be able to do stuff like this again... was also wondering-- what camera and mic setup do you have? your voice always comes thru so well that i used to think you did voiceovers.

[@kevinknight6302]

I liked this one

[@missamo80]

"A Quick & Easy Refinish" We have very different definitions of "quick" and "easy" 😂

[@SonicBoone56]

The dog interrupting him lol

[@chrisbgifford7387]

Looks like a com link worn on the uniforms in Star Trek.

[@KateDInPA]

Daddy Dashner uploads, I click it immediately.

[@piperatthegatesofdawn]

Cringe

[@cecilyerker]

Begone thot!

[@twobitwoodworker]

It looks like my plane totes, my money's on rosewood. Thanks for the video.

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

I'm pretty sure its part of a party tray set. There should be two of those and a circular platter that goes in the middle. It's for chips and dip.

[@Spangletiger]

Ex-smoker here, practically dry heaved at the thought of what the inside of the bowl must have been like to handle and, also, someone used a WOODEN bowl for an ashtray??? 🤦 Anyway, thank you for rescuing it and restoring it to its former glory. It looks beautiful again! I think that the wood could be sheesham, a type of rosewood. I'm not an expert at all and am only guessing because it's a wood that is commonly used for making bowls, boxes, furniture etc and smaller items like bowls are exported (fairtrade shops like Oxfam and Traidcraft sell a lot of sheesham items). That one looks like a style produced from around the start of this century but might be earlier but the shape could pass for midcentury modern (I just don't recall seeing the shape being around any earlier than the noughties). You might find a bowl like that sold as part of a set of 3 for holding dry snacks although, given the 'history' of this one, maybe use it to hold keys or something rather than food... 🤢

[@mirandamom1346]

I’ve never heard of wool lube! Thanks. I’ll look for it. (And BTW, I call it 4 aught steel wool too.)

[@goldieff]

Me too. 0000 but I’m English. I think it’s more common than in the states.

[@lizsteilkie]

Part of a larger set that fits together for nuts crudites etc. Late 60s early 70s

[@yms4355]

Acetone always works to remove smoking ash.

[@crow9669]

The wood looks like my teak bowls

[@sewitaliano7423]

It kind of looks like Monkey Pod wood. It really cleaned up nicely.