How a WOOD SHOP refinishes an old cedar trunk

[@tommie5967]

We gonna start calling you dr.trena you brought new life to and old and tired peice of furniture. Nothing is as beautiful as bare natural wood

[@gavinalmeida1994]

Doing what the customer wants is exactly why you have customers, I like that you can do what they want, a skill from experience. Love your work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@sharone9751]

My favorite parts are when you strip off the old finish and show the beautiful wood underneath🥰 Another gorgeous job!

[@lindaclarke204]

I've lost count of how many times I say "oh wow, look at THAT!" during your videos. Thank you for sharing so much of this wonderful work you do with us!

[@melchilds4935]

Oh Trena, I’m so happy for you. Your father must be very very proud of the way you have carried on the family tradition. Another beautiful restoration !

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much

[@CALB2009]

Cedar Chests are so often family heirlooms, passed down through the generations. You masterfully rescued and restored the true beauty of this trunk. She's gorgeous again! I'm certain it will be cherished for many more generations! CHEERS to you my friend! ~~Christy~~

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou so much Christy!

[@jamescole1786]

4/2/23; ..hey Trenta fabulous work on that veneer Cedar chest...don't know how you have the patients to deal with both super delicate thin veneer & also strip/neutralize, sand & refinish regular/thicker dimension surfaces. Beautiful craftsmanship! Your finished pieces look factory-new & perfect! Then their is your professional filming; lighting, staging (1/2 surface before, during & after stripping), closeups & your choice of 🎶 light & soft piano background. Total production excellence! A+👏👍✅️🍷🤗

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Wow. Thankyou so much for your kind words James. Cheers!

[@sauletto1]

I feel like I've been on a spirituality therapeutic adventure after watching and "absorbing" each and every one of your videos. I am and have always been a very diverse craftsman, mostly wood based ... but far from exclusively. I have an insatiable need to constantly expand my knowledge , comprehension and abilities in every subject that I am drawn to. That being said, I have not "once", watched your videos without gaining something I can apply in my endeavors. Furthermore ... The music selections, the excellent camera work and quality, flawless editing and the overall cadence of the experience your video productions present is actually your signature. It qualifies as an artform. I know this is long winded, but compared to the amount of time you must invest in each video... it is easily worth me sharing my gratitude in this manner. Thanks Trena, and John's Furniture Repair !!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Wow. Such kind words. Thankyou for sharing them with me.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I love the pattern of the wood grain on the front of this cedar chest. You’re a miracle worker.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@bobfargione5042]

I find your ability to adjust colors to match the original I find that is one of your skills i the most jealous of! Thanks more good entertainment that beats watching regular TV getting educated! Thank you again! The first I do when I log on is to see if you have posted a new video. Is your new shop going to be larger my guess is after working in the shop you originally built, the new shop will be setup so it will be more efficient! Thank you for the instructions and the good entertainment appreciated by all your loyal fans! I’m waiting to be able to get a Johns Furniture Repair Tee shirt, please set something like that for your fans. It would be a great opportunity for children to get involved with. Good night! Bob

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks Bob. Yes the new shop will be wider but same length. Thanks again I’ll work on the t-shirt

[@GirdsHerStrength]

Thanks for showing the products you use!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

No problem!!

[@bobfargione5042]

With the music you played it is so relaxing watching you work when you get to sanding, staining and straight stripping (furniture that is only) you treat like you do the more more difficult stuff which must be part of why your work is so wanted by everyone! If you were closer I have a 100 year old clock, talking to the local people I don’t have the confidence in them as seeing what you do in the series Thank you for sharing

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thanks bob

[@elisabethe8055]

What a beautiful chest it turned out to be. The colour with golden tint in it when the light shines on it, just beautiful. I love that you kept it traditional, it deserves to come back to its former glory. Thank you for sharing Trena!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@josephblazek6480]

Thanks Trena for bringing back my memory of my parents Cedar chest. It looks very similar to what you just finished. Great work as always.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@tomskaggs7918]

Miss your videos, yes I've watch all that you have posted. may a couple of dozen videos to see us through your move and set up. We miss you that much. thx

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Coming soon!

[@bobbob6472]

Thanks so much for saving me ~23mins by condensing the whole video into a 40second clip at the beginning.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol you are welcome?

[@jonrjd912]

Trenna you are amazing. I hope NO viewers upset you. I was sorry to hear you are also experiencing that.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Not at all. You do need a thick skin to be a KZbinr and I guess I have one. Lol

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. You know what you're doing and you're doing it very well.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks again!

[@michaelryan6884]

Very nice. I love cedar.

[@julies2110]

💜 Although, I miss you explaining your technique and thought process. There were a few things in this video I would have benefited from your knowledge. 🤓😎

[@Judi-nz5hg]

Love it when you show the names of the products you use.

[@margaretpratt5963]

Oh memories, my in-laws had a chest almost identical, even the label, but a combination lock. 50 years ago my brother-in-law stripped the top, then did no more. It’s been two toned ever since. Beautiful restoration.

[@nancyholmes1140]

Wow, that was a pretty refurbishment! 👍❤️🥰

[@desinunez2623]

Loving the inserted picture of the product you are using👍🏽

[@MrSlikvee]

Trena magic!! Wow! Just Wow!

[@lennyburdick3192]

Love your intro clip! Short and to the point. Perfect!

[@driverat8s]

Magnificent job!

[@flatworm00]

This turned out great!

[@texanasimmons1761]

A beautiful restoration of a beloved cedar chest! Its gorgeous!! I love it, Trena, you worked your magic once again. Thank you!❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@janice5108]

I have my grandfather's bedroom set made of that wood. it's gorgeous

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Outstanding piece always amaze me. Better than new❤❤❤

[@BobJones-r6o]

Made old truck into a lovely hope chest.

[@dianedelello5906]

Stunning!

[@marsthesecondgenesis1291]

It never ceases to amaze me the level of detail work you do. You still have the magic touch.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@pijnto]

Great video enjoyable to watch the the Master/Mistress performing her magic, just the thing to watch while we devour some Waffles and Maple Syrup.

[@lolawallace8390]

I think a light coarse sanding will renew the cedar smell and further protect contents from insect damage like moths.

[@julielowerson9971]

Very nice. Looks like new. Beautiful design the waterfall

[@pamallen2498]

We have had this same ceder chest since I was a little tyke. I'm 74 now, and I know it's older than me.

[@pat5043]

Great job as usual, love your work. Thanks for sharing and teaching how to correctly refinish these beautiful pieces of history .

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

My pleasure!

[@nctrailcam81]

I love that trunk! I am so glad they picked you to work on it. You can make average furniture look amazing. You made that trunk absolutely breath taking.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much!!

[@mattedwards4533]

Another beautiful job! You waved your magic wand and turned a ugly duckling into a beautiful swan.

[@billkurek5576]

Beautiful cedar trunk also a wonderful violin piece at the end. Thanks

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@williamkilpatrick8030]

Nice work Trena.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you!

[@lauralake7430]

A piece like this rocks an old fashioned finish! Its a classic!

[@alejandraml83]

You’re full of magic!!!!!❤️

[@katherinem7835]

Beautiful as always Trena. ❤️

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 🤗

[@chuckbisbee7520]

Years ago, a friend's parents were moving and had a trunk just about like this one shown here that was being tossed. I readily accepted it and knew I could restore it to like-new condition. It looked to have inlaid veneers creating interesting patterns of wood and a cedar lined inside. I applied stripper and knew almost instantly I had made a really big mistake. The intricate patterned inlay work dissolved to reveal the base coat primer for doing faux-wood grain effects. I was saddened to say the least, but it turned out to be an attractive cedar wood trunk, just without all the patterning that got me interested in the first place. Wish mine had turned out like this one of yours. Nice job.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Awe. That’s too bad. At least you still love it

[@tejolisboa]

The new process of showing the product you are using is very effective. Thank you

[@hickorygolddoc]

Totally looking like they just bought it brand new!

[@loisbernardes7940]

I like your artistic skill, we only do better what we repeatedly insist on improving. The pursuit of excellence should not be a goal, but a habit

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Thank you, Trena.

[@teresamaria9574]

Beautiful!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you!

[@bobpiec]

Trena, You just showed me my first job when I get to Kentucky. My wife Diane inherited her mother's cedar chest and it needs a refinish. You are such a great teacher. Hope you will be continuing your You Tube Channel when you go back home to Saskatchewan! God bless you and your family Trena.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

That is awesome!

[@joesmith1926]

Have you ever done a bad job? 😂 superb transformation 👌

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

You are an incredible artist with an unbelievable eye for color, depth, and tone. This piece is a true heirloom show piece now! ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much

[@horticultureandhomes]

I enjoy watching you work. Veneered pieces from this era all have the same issues and difficult to work the brittle veneer. You do beautiful work.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@loismaddux4800]

Gorgeous!❤. Beautiful work!!

[@garyrobinson8991]

Loved watching you massage the underlying beauty from this poor, abused, cedar chest. Fantastic result, as always !!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankupu

[@alexandrawilliams7529]

Another brilliant repair! Never fails to amaze me what beautiful wood is found when old varnish is cleaned off. Why anyone would cover up something so glorious is a shame.

[@KevinLegare-if9zo]

I enjoy your content. I have a small refinishing business where I live, but my main career is a woodworking teaching at my local school. Great work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

That is awesome!

[@mikebarnett9475]

Beautiful and thorough work as always. You do amazing work.

[@dianestephenson7639]

So pretty I love all the work you do ,,this one is a great job to 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much 😊

[@greghoffman8223]

Nice trunk. My mom has an almost identical cedar chest to that one. The only difference is hers doesn't have a drawer.

[@mariakleiner9376]

Once again a great job. I don't think we have anyone here in town or the surrounding area who can do this. I admire your work and always look forward to your next video. Greetings Maria

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@petestaint8312]

Holy mac and cheese! Fantastic. 👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol thanks!

[@salliedavies8784]

Wow, this is so so beautiful 😍 I love it, especially the wood pattern on the front. Trena, you have done a fabulous 👌 job.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@509brown]

Great job! Your craftsmanship is stunning.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@dzymslizzy3641]

It came out beautiful! I like your choice of music as well.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊

[@raymitchell9736]

When you have the reveal of all the work... the cedar trunk beamed with pride as if to say "Look at me... I'm glorious" another amazing restoration. I wish you were local to me as I have my father's work desk that has seen better days that I'd like to have restored, and while I'd attempt to do it myself, it wouldn't be like one of your restorations. You have all the right tools, equipment, chemicals, knowledge, etc. to do a credible job of it... and I couldn't imagine trusting it to anyone else. But I'm in the SF Bay Area and fat chance you're ever in my neck of the woods. Anyway, enough daydreaming... Fantastic job Trena as Always!!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Ray!

[@carolhunt1767]

Amazing work! Love this! ❤❤

[@jalechavez6042]

Excelente Trena..!!..Una Muy Linda Terminación...Saludosss...

[@michaelhenderson5683]

Great work Trina 👏👏👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@terryrobinson1416]

Thats beautiful, I made my granddaughter a chest from pine boards and painted it with a sprayer like you use, had to cut the water-based wall paint with over 50 pct water just to get it to spray. Can't get it right. Don't have the finances for good tools.

[@Nika-ug7zs]

Трена, милая Трена! Наконец-то я дождалась нового ролика!!!! Ну кто же может ещё сделать такую красоту? Только она!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Nika!

[@johnwagner800]

Trena, I enjoy your youtube channel and your work. Please don't take what I'm about to say as being critical of your work. I only wish the best for you. Many of these old cedar chests came with a special instruction sheet inside the bottom drawer stating that the purpose of the bottom drawer was for storage of documents, items made of certain metals and items containing natural rubber. The aromatics of cedar will degrade or destroy these types of items (and destroy ink). Therefore, there was no cedar in the construction of the lower drawer, specifically because of the effects of cedar on some materials. Please carry on and I wish you the very best in your upcoming move and new shop. Sincerely, John Wagner

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks John, yes I am aware of these certain types of drawers. But as you can see in the video the original drawer was cedar and the customer requested it to be cedar again. But i have definitely seen the type of chest you are referring too. It was actually annoying because cedar veneer is hard to get. Thanks for the input and for watching. Cheers!

[@johnwagner800]

@@johnsfurniturerepair Trena, Thank you for the quick reply. It makes sense. Could you tell me if that Cedar Chest is a "Lane" brand from here in the States. If so, with the Serial Number, the owner can go to their website and Lane will furnish a different lock, free of charge, to keep children from getting locked inside and potentially suffocating. Thanks again. Sincerely, John Wagner

[@Bearclaws1234]

You’re so good at this! I love watching your vids!

[@nualarosth8448]

Beautiful work it looks fantastic

[@robinredman5192]

Trena, this reminds me of my mom and dad's Art Deco waterfall bedroom set they had when I was growing up in the 50s (Yuppers, that makes me an old type fart 😁). They then saw some flat, underwhelming oak veneered furniture of the 60s, bought that and got rid of the Art Deco. They thought that was the way to go, but thinking back on it the original had so much more character and beauty, in my opinion anyway. Oh, how i wish I had their old bedroom set. Beautiful job and thank you again for sharing. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@richardphelan8414]

You certainly put the wow factor in your refinishing well all your work but the refinishing is what everyone sees Awesome Trena

[@l.faraday8767]

Gorgeous! 🇨🇦😎🇨🇦

[@vickicopp-oo6ee]

Love to watch the veneer repairs. The color as well as the finish is beautiful.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks 👍

[@bettyunger8417]

Thanks for another great video. Love watching you do all the amazing touches to make each peice shine. Love your work!❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Hi mom!

[@kimpollard6021]

Gorgeous piece

[@michaellee8198]

Such a talent!

[@philomenahearn1717]

Nice job!

[@philomenahearn1717]

If I’d seen that in its original state in a shop or auction I’d have not even noticed it, let alone take it home. But now, just wow! it just shows what good sensitive restoration can do. Lovely

[@jameslewis8431]

Like the material placement shots :o)

[@terryosz8458]

Your talent and skills are amazing God Bless stay safe

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@Taliesin1997]

Another beautiful restoration Trena! I for one am glad that the owner of this lovely chest chose to keep the finish as it was originally. My mother had a cedar chest similar to this but it was made by Lane (here in the USA) so this vlog brought back many memories. My niece is now the caretaker of the piece.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@kurtarmbrust]

Very nice 👍

[@ruthkaiser6168]

Magic. Beautiful.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Many thanks!

[@theresazimmerman4010]

This cedar chest was the same style as my Mother's. so happy to see you bring it back to life! Also, the music at the end of your video is breathtaking, please what was the title of the music? Love your channel.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Awesome! Thank you! I’m sorry I don’t remember what this music was but most of my music comes from epidemic sound.

[@elmyra.jackson]

Wow,your work is incredible!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@normafollet7156]

Extremely great finish as usual 👍🎓😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks again!

[@gregoryautridge8831]

Fantastic veneer repair and finish.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Many thanks!

[@NeluMuncitoru]

Wow! Very professional

[@bobh64]

Top notch work awesome finish.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou

[@justoandres4911]

Trena, you took the rabbit out of the hat on this one again as it came out beautifully restored. 19:48 you made me take a double closer look with that ray of sunshine on that chest piece. 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for watching

[@acyunderwood4496]

Nice job 👍

[@Beegee1952]

Love the pattern on the front of the trunk and the original color back to life. I can’t even tell where your repairs are. Your craftsmanship is amazing!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much!

[@floofypurplefluff9924]

I’ve binge-watched your channel and have others as well. I can honestly say, you are #1 in your specialty. No one puts the care, professionalism, and love into the various pieces like you do! This beautiful chest is just the tip of the iceberg regarding your amazing abilities. I wish you so much happiness and success as you return to your home base. With you, your mom, and dad on the team, you’re going to be a force to be reconned with!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thank you!

[@richardrodgers1883]

And don't forget Shop Dog and the Cat (sorry forgot the name) they help keep the stress level down.

[@edrosa5079]

Beautiful Job Trena

[@jimarcher159]

It goes without saying, Trena. Another beautiful job. Your amazing, Girl. Thanks for sharing

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊