Holy burled walnut veneer, Batman!

[@jolsn42]

My Lord I'm so glad that I found you. I've been an amateur cabinet builder, but never a restorer. I'm 80yrs old but I'm thinking getting back into the hobby. I haven't built anything in about 25 yrs, but because of you, I'm thinking of getting back into the game. The only problem is I've gotten rid of all my tools and machines, but hey I can always buy some new or used, and I'm old, what do I have to lose. You are incredibly talented. So wish me luck.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Have a blast!

[@danbecker9391]

When I was about 7 years old I watched my dad make a desk, two end tables and a coffee table from walnut. To this day, I love the smell of freshly cut or sanded walnut.

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk33❤😍😘 you have a boyfriend how would you are

[@sammy2840]

My dad built homes. When I walk into a freshly framed house it takes me back 60 years! The smell is awesome! Resin, wood, etc!

[@stephenyackel2387]

I watch three channels you Thomas Johnson and flipping drawers. I have learned so much from all of you. Informative entertaining and fun to watch. Thank you.

[@kcrot2566]

Me too❤

[@petestaint8312]

I'm addicted to your channel! Bingeing on all your videos. 👍

[@rolandbrantley3112]

I am 69 years old very much an Amateur have had health issues interrupt wood working but I watch and learn as a Master is at work with full explanation Thank You even in the hospital I watched

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Please get well and Thankyou!

[@histreeonics7770]

"Hearing your thought processes" is one of the things that makes your channel worth watching.

[@kathyohara6658]

Another stunning restoration. There is a lot more care and skill in restoration than there is in 'upcycles/furniture flips'. I love seeing beautiful wood grains.

[@marekk6987]

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[@Pimpmedown]

well because upcycling is usually a amateurs work while restoration is quite often a professional

[@gregsandidge5649]

Another nice piece!

[@PghFlip]

I'm at such a loss as to why anyone would thumbs down this...must be jealousy. Great job as always!

[@Kerry-gt5ro]

she is an amazing restorer. i hope to b as good someday

[@gaylegreer9798]

Tom here, again; The Toners are just such an amazing tool!!! Really pretty vanity desk!!!

[@normagrimstad8869]

The mirror is gorgeous.

[@davidfarley1175]

TRENA YOU ARE MORE TALENTED THAN MOST MEN I WATCH DOING ANTIQUE RESTORING YOU'LL AND AMAZING CRAFTSMAN AND REFINISHER

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Tbankyou

[@teripoko196]

Great work....... like

[@annashepard6337]

Just beautiful.

[@billiev8705]

Your method for cutting out a piece of replacement veneer at the same time as outlining what you'll cut away is GENIUS! Why haven't I ever been taught to do it that way?? Thank you so much for showing that.

[@MrJc54]

What are you spraying int sprayer

[@knottyal2428]

The same technique can be used for joining wallpaper overlaps, or indeed floor tiles at an edge.

[@rockshot100]

I liked the rest of it. With the wood glue then set with an iron. Never saw that. She is tricky.

[@drewmiller3462]

Trena has skills most men would be envious of, and she has powerful yet feminine looking arms, I love her.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@johncritch6812]

Thank you for honoring the care and craftsmanship that was put into making that piece by restoring it that type of quality furniture is very rare today.

[@QuietTom]

Another amazing piece given new life by Trena.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you Tom

[@dangreb8257]

A beautiful desk beautifully restored - loooove the gorgeous wood grain! And superb foot reinstall - invisible repair that’s super robust. No surprise that this client is a repeat customer; they bring home a showpiece every time! You need a “Restoration by Trena” medallion to attach to your works! 👍👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@bettyfletcher6489]

Yes Linda P. these young people paint antiques and beautiful furniture because they do not have talent like John's Furniture does, I'm sick and heart broken when I see a antique piece with paint on it ! Beautiful, perfect work ! You are a very talented young woman . We want to see more videos so please cover your face with respirator when painting .Thanks !

[@JamieM470]

You're right. They destroy beautiful, irreplaceable artistry & gorgeous natural wood. They do the same thing to historical homes with jaw-dropping woodwork--they cover it all with primer then paint it primer-white. It makes my stomach hurt, so the minute they open a can of paint I close the video. Can't watch that. This young woman is a true artist! Simply amazing what she does.

[@driveway_mechanic]

A lot of pieces were painted white in the 1930’s I think as that was the style of the day and depression folks couldn’t afford new. Later, furniture styles went back to natural so, lacking the expertise to get the white off it was painted brown. I may have the dates wrong but I believe it was following design trends through the 1900s that resulted in so many beautiful pieces being painted.

[@DIYwithDaveD]

What bothers me most is when they characterize it as “trash to treasure” after taking a 110yo piece that just needs to be re-shellacked and dumping a bunch of Dixie Belle chalk paint on it.

[@knottyal2428]

At least these painted pieces are still with us, for future retrieval. Better than the firewood pile!

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Great job.

[@ruthiezophia2946]

Yep, you defiantly don't want COPD. Beautiful.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

No I don’t. I’m glad people are getting in my case. It will help me be more strict with myself

[@judithhostetler6929]

Beautiful!

[@SteveC38]

Beautiful Work, Trena!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Much appreciated

[@cynthiaszramowski7293]

Simply beautiful work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Cynthia!

[@andrewbeckman351]

It's truly a shame, but alot of the time, people would simply cut these gorgeous cabinets in half, it is so nice to see one get restored

[@LadyLeigh]

What a beautiful job Trena! You excelled yet again! 🤗🇦🇺

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@northerngirl4666]

I love these videos where there is no opening “drama” - horsehead in bed and such - just straight, simple restoration! Love them! Merry Christmas!

[@marksweeney7327]

She deserves several million subscribers.

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

Such a pleasure to see so much attention given to something that was originally built with skill and care. You make the repairs look so straight forward when they are clearly anything but. Thank you for explaining your thought process.

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Awesome work.

[@donlopeaguirre112]

Really lovely work.

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Excellent! Nice work.

[@jonathanacton5133]

I love how this piece turns out love walnut grain

[@Ezekielprophecyincoming]

I love listening to how you solve problems then go ahead and fix the item, you are a very clever young lady.

[@helenascheele5922]

I really appreciate when you show the material you use and stop the video for a second. It is much easier for us who has English as a second language thank you! And, of course, I love your work with this vanity.❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad to help!

[@MrJozef1974]

Stunning !!!

[@rustythecat2163]

Nice!!!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Nothing beats walnut, beautiful!

[@doddnejadfard3251]

You are a brilliant furniture refinishing master.

[@vernonzehr]

Glad you mentioned wearing a respirator. Not just for your safety but especially for those looking to you to learn. When I was younger for years I was an airbrush artist but always wore a respirator and even built a DIY suction system to the outside. Even just using a small artist airbrush, with a very uncomfortable heavy duty double filter respirator and a fan sucking out the overspray, when I stopped airbrushing I sneezed in all the colors of the rainbow (or all the colors of the project I was working on at the time). A respirator is a must even with ventilation.

[@almostafarm6394]

I can't believe you ironed that wood!!! Amazing technique. Are you a graduate of one of those programs that prepares people to restore museum pieces? You are waaaaaay beyond Do It Yourself...

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Been at it for 20yrs. Not a DIYer. I learned from my father. Thanks

[@philraymond2543]

Fireman friend gave me a sewing machine in cabinet years ago that was salvaged from a fire. The top looked like 3 or more layers of veneer peeling from water damage so I decided to strip it, re-veneer and refinish it. Turns out it had about 5 layers of paint on it that I took off and the wood underneath was perfect. Put a new finish on it and it looks brand new (almost) When my friend saw it I could tell he wished he had kept it. To this day it is one of my favorite pieces. Love your channel. Can’t wait to see more

[@bobvogel9019]

Beautiful work .

[@dienekes4364]

One thing about making KZbin videos, it definitely makes you more conscious about what you do and how you work. Wearing a respirator while spraying that finish is a pain and inconvenient, but when you know there are people watching, especially if you want to have a positive influence on people just starting out, it causes you to go ahead and take the time and do things right. Accountability is a good thing! ;-)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

I completely agree. Cheers!

[@PRODUKSIGOLOKLAMPUNG]

good work, Indonesian blacksmiths are here to support👍

[@johnmoller4936]

i dont care who say what, you are a master in what you do.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you sir!

[@thomasschleis2545]

Working with veneer is a challenge and you make it look easy. I call you the ‘Wood Whisperer’.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@geraldrodriguez1731]

Another gorgeous Trena master piece. WOW ur restoration is better than a new piece.

[@yvesdemers17]

You are in Angel of the reparation! Wonderful job!👍❤️💐

[@jusike633]

VERY NICE Enjoyed your video, be waiting for your next.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Coming up soon.

[@johnleavey356]

❤ Beautiful job. You are so talented. Serenity while working is one of your hallmarks.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@LB-ll7kb]

Beautiful.

[@gaylegreer9798]

Tom here; love learning stuff!! I never considered adding sawdust to epoxy! Great idea!!

[@faisalbajwa4074]

Actually I only like desks like this. Walnut is the best. Awesome job. I would have glass on top.

[@fonhollohan2908]

My friend worked in the autobody field for years working with solvents like yourself and he refused to wear a mask and today he is paying for it in a big way. Its causing him a lot of suffering Trena so please consider wearing protection when stripping and spraying solvents. btw you did a wonderful job on this piece it looks beautiful as all your works usually are. kudos you to Trena I'm hooked on watching you repair these wonderful pieces of art.

[@howardklein9834]

Glad that you're going to start using a respirator from now on.

[@gordonadams5891]

Yes! My brother began woodworking before any thought was given to ventilation. I lost him as a result. Be safe!

[@misiokinsale]

Mayby is time to recognize adult person as adult and keep advices for kids? Just wonder what encourage people to say somebody else ,especially you admire for skill, way of teaching quite complicated trade, what should do,what needs to wear? What about side should sleep? Just be polite and DONT interfere with others freedom.

[@howardklein9834]

@@misiokinsale wearing a mask to prevent getting lung disease is not a limit on her "Constitutional rights" Own someone else! Oh and by the way are YOU vaccinated?

[@paulacklin9933]

What a beautiful piece of furniture, great work.

[@chazzwan]

You are such an amazing talented craftswoman Trena. Astonishing attention to details! I enjoy watching your videos so much and learn so much from your techniques and processes. You mention your viewers alerting you to "wear that respirator". I cringe when I see you spraying with no mask. You are a beautiful young woman with a massive skill level. Please don't damage yourself with those deadly fumes from all those toxic chemicals. Just as we all have to wear our Covid masks in certain situations, please wear your work mask/respirator. Keep up the great videos.

[@kypicker1736]

Great Job!!!!!

[@rockmack7343]

You do incredible work!

[@emiishino5422]

I really admire how methodical you are. Nice work.

[@alfa5243]

Nice work

[@talegunner115]

Your repairs skills are outstanding. I really love learning from you. Nobody can argue with with the results. I am so impressed.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@gwenscoggins1]

You're like the younger female version of Tom Johnson! Which is why I guess one of your videos shown up in my feed. I watched one and was hooked ! So now I'm one of your fans and subscribers 😁

[@ruthcopple5584]

Really enjoy watching your videos. I will soon be 80 years old so I could no longer do what you’re doing but you take me back to my working years. I worked in a cabinet shop for many years. You do beautiful work. Please wear a respirator. I have to go every year for test to keep watch on my lungs do to damage cause by breathing in the chemicals we used in finishing. In my day there were few women doing wood working but you demonstrate it’s the talent that counts. You do have a gift.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Ruth!

[@RobbieSongwriter]

There's a reason why walnut has always earned a premium price. The earthy warmth of the patina, like you've demonstrated here, just feels so incredibly rich with that fascinating grain. I love building with some of the exotics too, but walnut is so satisfying somehow. Another fabulous job!

[@HansDelbruck53]

The Commissioner will be proud to have this in his office.

[@kcrot2566]

I have loved old furniture since I was 20 years old I am now 67 I have a 1910 oak? bed and dressing table you have taught me a lot ❤

[@richardbrooks3569]

You are a patient and thorough worker.

[@nicksinderson3302]

I own and operate a custom finishing business (40+ years) I don't do a lot furniture refinishing but when l do l enjoy it. That said it's a step up from finishing new cabinets and furniture. My hats off to your knowledge and skill. Liked and subscribed.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for watching Nick. Always nice to have fellow professionals.

[@jumpingjacks5558]

You did a fantastic job. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@zeekwolfe6251]

A perfect restoration and a wonderful video in every way. The work cannot be done any better by anyone, and I watch a lot of restoration videos and do a little myself. The only thing missing is a little eyeshadow, liner and lipstick.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

well, if you really want to wear makeup while you watch my videos i wont stop you. lol

[@wendy833]

That is beautiful. I'm glad you'll protect yourself with a respirator next time.

[@oldtop4682]

This darn near made me cry. I inherited a very similar desk from my grandmother. It was really dark, but when I refinished it it had the most amazing veneers! I was in the military, so that desk followed me around for several years. On our last move back to the US, the only think that was damaged was that desk. It was destroyed. I still have a couple pieces for sentimental reasons. Good job btw!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh too bad.

[@charlesross9260]

Another restoration show to binge watch. Thanks.

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Beautifully done!

[@marciareagan2718]

It’s so beautiful! Yes I saw that please take care of your health around these vapors 💗

[@bawrytr]

Wow, nice. One small point - I use a lot of epoxy for boat building and repair, and occasionally on furniture projects too. It's thought, and the people who make West System say that when you're using a glue/putty mix like that, you end up with a stronger joint if you pre-coat the joint with pure resin, then add the thickener to the epoxy and finish the glue up. The idea is that since the epoxy can stay liquid for a while, depending on temperature, it's easy for the bare wood to absorb the epoxy out of the glue mix and leave what amounts to a starved joint in places.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Very interesting. That makes sense. Thankyou

[@hippynurd]

Wow, that veneer looks awesome (now!)

[@aicarnie]

This is beautiful work. All the care and attention to every little detail you lavish on these pieces is just astonishing. I really enjoy your "thinking out loud" process for figuring things out. I do that to, but without the benefit of a KZbin audience, so I just look like a mad person talking to himself :-D

[@billiev8705]

Ha! Same

[@jeffk2501]

I do the same

[@dovesolutions]

It’s gorgeous!

[@muddyshoes2939]

Wow. That came out beautifully.

[@lesterwilliams1881]

Amazing workmanship, the same needs to be done to all of my collection of Stag Minstrel furniture, cracks from central heating, a mouse and things falling off the mantel piece have taken there toll, but you have inspired me to keep everything and restore...🎠 keep up the great work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You can do it!

[@Jamieprv]

Attention to detail is incredible.

[@gwenwells2286]

Really beautiful little piece. Lovely booked veneer.

[@spartus56996]

What a beautiful piece, well worth the cost to keep it alive !!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for watching Robert

[@jungleflowerscanada5384]

This turned out beautifully, I bought an antique dresser for my grandson's room, I was watching all the DIYs where people paint but you have inspired me to refinish it, I hope I do half as good a job as you did on this.

[@siboneypeltier2307]

You will Jungle Flowers Canada, take your time, it has to be a labor of love and it will be beautiful...just realized why I hate 'shabby chic'!

[@Pimpmedown]

yeah that "just paint everything" is a fcking easy way to deal with old furniture but it basically just plasters over problems.

[@hstwodrainage.1410]

Beautiful, better than brand new.

[@sandycope7587]

You are so talented

[@stewartperry7797]

Repairing vernier to a cut line. I’ve always done it the hard way! Thanks for sharing.

[@wendy54321]

Excellent work

[@johno6228]

I concur. It is intrinsically good to watch a true craftsman..very inspirational, don't you think?

[@BobJones-r6o]

You are right, the grain of the veneer is stunning. Excellent work, thanks.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@albertgalzarano8783]

I'm new to watching your videos and your attention to detail is on point. I'm a carpenter and I've seen so many people throw away old furniture that really only needed a skilled hand to bring back it's original beauty. The only thing is you're too far away you to send clients, too bad for them you do amazing work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@diannebernau3293]

What a beautiful job on a classic piece of furniture. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the set done. Take care 😘💕🇦🇺

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

So I guess this restoration will be proof of concept for the customer, to imagine how beautiful the rest of the suite will become. Btw, on this resto, OoooooWheee!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

just finishing the second piece

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

MAN! That thing turned out freaking gorgeous!!!!

[@TheCatlady63]

Beautiful job. I love walnut.

[@lindapuckett4842]

Really glad someone like you takes a piece like this and brings it back to its former glory. So sick of watching these beauties covered in chalk paint and distressed. Disgusting! Love your work so far. Just second video. Subscribed and liked. Keep up the great work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@earlbresler9927]

Absolutely Beautiful Workmanship

[@danleehill]

We love your videos here in NC

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!!!