How to restore an old dining table

In this video you will learn how to restore an old dining table: how to sand wood, make wood repairs, make new leaves, how to veneer, how to varnish furniture and how to strip veneer.
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Veneer stripping
3:07 - Leg removal and veneering
8:53 - Edge replace
11:37 - Plate veneering
13:55 - Making new leaves
20:22 - Varnishing
21:30 - Final overview
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Music:
Back To The Future Jellyfish - NoMBe
Thinking About The Universe - Nat Keefe & BeatMower

[@nancywhitehead6397]

I am a retired Architect Interior Designer and from your knowledge of repair and various furniture period constructions I assume you may be European. In Canada and the US most of our very best craftsmen are like you and the best ones i have known and used all have a European background and training, In my long experience they are very knowledgeable about their craft and most often grew up learning it from other family members Its not just in your trade its in most of the building trades also like brick laying etc etc.. I love watching your craftsmanship and the patient way you work.. At 85 now i have worked with and known many like yourself and can appreciate your talent and craftsmanship. BRAVO....will continue watching your interesting and educational videos..

[@paulamorris4727]

At first glance, it didn’t seem worth the time and effort, but you made that into a show piece. You always seem to see possibilities where I see none. Beautiful!

[@deejo2]

I don't even restore furniture yet I found myself binge watching your videos. It's always enjoyable for me to watch a master at his craft. Such an incredible job you do on each piece.

[@colly1952]

Same here!

[@maeverobertson1108]

Same here, but I confess I watch other furniture restorers too. This is one of my favorites though

[@johnwollschlager9827]

Another Binge watcher and amateur, former refinisher. Just love this stuff especially rescuing items and returning them to original purpose. This is God's work for furniture.

[@franklloyd96]

This was perfect as a vanity desk for me. kzbin.infoUgkxMAlHv7-BBWMrPRm5-uEoD6rtdT7SG2Qr Especially the glossy finish. Easy to cleanI was looking for something that wasn't the traditional white and with more of a modern feel. This fit the bill beautifully. I put it together with no problems, by myself in under an hour.Make sure you double check where you place the drawer tracks before screwing down. I had one track that needed to be aligned with different holes than the rest.

[@susanhawkins1130]

Now I understand why professional antique and vintage restoration can be expensive.......and worth EVERY penny! Your attention to detail is fantastic....a true artist at work.

[@triskerslake3763]

I think you should rename your enterprise 'Lazarus Restorations' - you've certainly brought that table back to life. Amazing work and proof that one can never have too many clamps. Bravo.

[@ATRestoration]

😆

[@davidawilliams252]

I agree! "Lazarus Restorations"

[@fatimazanelatto4471]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@jadeblues357]

I wish you could restore my old wood furniture🙃❤️

[@lynnjasen9727]

Or, apparently, too many scraps of protective wood!

[@user-il4le8iy1q]

Ах, какой столик - классный, практичный, компактный, раздвижной, на все случаи жизни и такой красавчик! Как новенький! Многое мастер убрал, заменил, подправил, покрасил, отлакировал, отшлифовал и - "получите, распишитесь! " Волшебник, кудесник, всё как в сказке! Спасибо за видео, очень интересно видеть весь процесс - "от" и "до"! 👍👍👍👍👍💯💖💥

[@soycarolinlleon]

I am the 2 percent of the population that enjoys watching this type of video because it is relaxing

[@karenlawson6344]

There is something relaxing and compeling watching you bring objects back to their beauty! Keep up the good work.

[@Mable2004]

Was dieser Mann alles macht und kann ist einfach nur der Hammer!!! Ein Künstler!!!

[@Rubbernecker]

I've been woodworking for 40 years and I learn something from every one of your videos. Thank you!!

[@ATRestoration]

Wow, thanks!

[@rachaelcook7306]

I love that you make these like new again. I can imagine how proud someone must have been to have that in their home. Now too.

[@vickiefowler1429]

I never would have thought it would look that good! I’m so impressed!!!!!

[@i.k.6044]

Always a pleasure to see how old things are valued and experienced a "rebirth". There is a master at work, with equipment better than any hardware store 😁

[@lawrente]

Your skills creating missing table leaves is quite impressive. Fantastic job! 😊

[@evelyngorfram9306]

"In other news, markets worldwide report a massive shortage of Bessey edge clamps, following a routine purchase by AT Restorations..." ;) I really enjoy this and your other videos - thanks so much.

[@shaunachristensen3289]

You do absolutely beautiful work. I use to love playing around with trying to restore older furniture. But nothing like you do. I could watch these videos all day. Thank you for making old things look beautiful again.

[@daveogarf]

I love how meticulous and detail-oriented you are. Brilliant restoration!

[@jeannehayhurst1500]

You never cease to dazzle me with your artistry and skill. I also appreciate your informative text as the project evolves and I love that you don’t just jabber!

[@johnpatrick1702]

Brilliant workmanship. You seem to always get the colour mixing spot on which itself is an art plus the fact that the wrong colour stain could spoil the piece. Keep the videos coming.

[@ATRestoration]

Sometimes choosing the colour is the hardest part, because of the different lighting and different materials.

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Your old bench with built-in vise brings back memories of woodworking class in Sweden in the 70s. 😻 I just loved how those rooms smelled.

[@catibree1]

And, I knew if anyone could restore it... It would be you. Your knowledge and ability is awesome.

[@elainescott2579]

My Favourite AT ,love watching him, he is fantastic.

[@CynnaAel]

These tables are the kind I grew up around. So seeing this restored really made my heart happy. This is the kind of table I’ve wanted the last 20 years and could never find. Fabulous restoration! 💜

[@vibesmom]

It’s so helpful that you explain why you choose the stain you do. As someone who only does sporadic projects it’s hard to gain personal experience with all the different products out there. Stain, varnish, gel stains etc. The choices can become a research project in itself. I appreciate all the learning I’ve found on this channel. Thank you!

[@davids6533]

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration is another good channel to learn from if you're interested.

[@irishauntie3941]

Oh well done you! You literally made a silk purse our of a sow’s ear. Fabulous. 👏👏👏

[@5cloudwalker]

When I saw the headline I said this I have to say it is so satisfying and interesting to watch somebody create and restore things that badly need to be fixed my hats off to you loved every minute of it😊👍

[@ATRestoration]

Wow, thank you!

[@whitney3258]

Hope we choose to go this route more often. There's no need to throw out perfectly good bones, it's so wasteful. Thank you for sharing your work!

[@scottcates]

The veneer work is impressive. I am slowly becoming a convert.

[@kotyashkotyash873]

I'd describe your job as 'constantly provocing to give up without a single chance to'. Actually have no special interest in restoration, but love to see this one man vs one freacking piece of wood torture show. Somehow the man wins and it's mindblowing, such a power of will, oh my😵

[@anneofpinehill]

I have exactly this type of dining table, in a slightly better (but not by much) condition. What a great resource, definitely using this as a reference!

[@julie6092]

I certainly hope you got the "friends & family" discount when buying all those clamps!! 😳🤣 Every project you do is always done with such care. They look *simply beautiful* when finished. 👏👏

[@lourias]

I agree with others that you did a very great job restoring this piece. I am very pleased that you were able to give it 2 leaves to give the new owners versatility!

[@eileenie3101]

Your channel is very educational. I really enjoy every video and learn from them all. As a child I watched my father woodworking and it fascinated me. I wanted to do this! Unfortunately, he passed away when I was 13. Maybe I would have been able to learn from him. I'm older now and I wish I didn't let my circumstance derail me!

[@nataliakrasnitskaya9150]

Мастер-"Золотые руки"! Молодец! Дар от Бога.

[@pad1258]

Woodworking… you can never have too many clamps! 😉 excellent job

[@tomclarke6475]

My grandmother had an unremarkable kitchen table. She had it restored, which I thought was ridiculous. Boy was I wrong, I wish I had it today. You're restoring memories, not just furniture.

[@oksana7154]

Серединка у таких столов раскладная была (обе части крепились друг к другу) и пряталась в сам стол. У вас золотые руки!

[@user-du7rn4cv6v]

Вот и мне сдается, что никакой это не американец.

[@net4356]

Me and my 4 year old son love ur channel, your craftsmanship is astounding!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This table looks excellent with the new leaves installed. I love your videos.

[@LadyLeigh]

You are definitely a master craftsman. Such a beautiful restoration of the “leafed” table.

[@gillianbc]

A very handsome table. Most of the time, there's just me, but occasionally I need to seat 8. Just perfect.

[@elizadoolittle5251]

Absolutely stunning result 🤩. I would usually skip to the end but my cat was really enjoying it. Can't believe how much effort and patience was put in 😊

[@EyeWYT]

Gorgeous!!! I liked the stain you put on much better than the original color! I agree with another viewer that your clamps are also a work of art like your restorations!! Super impressive!

[@raywood8187]

Turned out beautiful, as I expected it would. I have to call you the master of clampster! Seems there are never enough clamps but you have more and so many types than I've seen before!

[@user-tq1vh6me9t]

Прекрасно! Мало мастеров которые восстанавливают вещь в первоначальном виде авторской задумки, открывая природную красоту материала. В основном наблюдала шпаклёвку и замазывание краской поверхностей. И вещь превращалась в Квазимодо! Браво, Мастер!

[@ATRestoration]

Thanks!

[@ramiruhig5558]

that was amazing restoration , I never knew that there so much work into one table , but the outcome is fantastic

[@kerylcooper2314]

I don’t know anything about furniture building and repair. But I know what I like and you do beautiful work thank you! ❤️🌵🇺🇸

[@zsandmann]

Ship of Theseus comes to mind

[@chrislewis2792]

It turned out beautiful. The laminate and stain you chose really made it beautiful.

[@167curly]

I really enjoyed re-watching your restoration of that old table.

[@blu-sczes3633]

The light color was beautiful on this table…

[@tonyafa9622]

Из хлама в роскошную вещь! Волшебство мастера! Браво!!!

[@SBL1932]

You did amazing work, the table is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing with us, I learned so much.

[@user-jh3wv7vs6x]

Спасибо! В ваших работах столько уважения к мастерам из прошлого! ❤️

[@iracema1]

I would be proud to have that beautiful table in my house!

[@deborahschipper1520]

Such a sweet little table! You brought her back to her prime! Fantastic job! She is gorgeous!! Thank you!!

[@thedelta88]

that clampwork is tremendous

[@hasannaci]

Just stumbled on here out of nowhere. very impressive work, very well done. subscribed.

[@ATRestoration]

Awesome, thank you!

[@williamdoyle649]

Thank the heavens for clamps,clamps and more clamps.

[@cecoya]

Thankfully you have as many clamps as you do. Clamp heaven but you do such great work. Did realize that veneer is on so many different furniture items though. Getting my education is furniture restore. You have a great day

[@vaidapwaisiho6767]

The true love for the clamps xxx

[@war7334]

Simple but beautiful design.Great restoration.

[@vbee3571]

That table had a hard life! Good job. 👍🏻

[@ruudmobile6726]

Fantastic job... you're a true craftsman!

[@sylviekoenig9960]

What a rescue! Impressive! Congratulations!

[@luciemcblane3753]

Mr. AT Restoration you are great at what you do.

[@tori4730]

I like the extra info you add, it's really educational

[@skyborne6393]

2:22 those are some famous lines "I make new ones" - my mechanic 😁

[@ATRestoration]

😆

[@ritas8989]

Your work is precise and beautiful! I love it!

[@janetrutherford8568]

If u are married your wife is very lucky to have someone so talented as you wonderful work u do .

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Beautiful!! I am in love and envy with your clamp collection!!

[@PrincesseKittyKat]

Watching 💖 from Ottawa Canada ❄️❄️❄️

[@BUTCH0120]

i admire how you tackle restoring a piece of furniture that i would regard as being only worth being kinling. thank you for another great video.

[@user-hc6yt1su4l]

Колосальный труд, какой Мастер!!! Гениальный , Молодец!!!

[@speedracer2336]

We are such a throw away society, nice to see a restoration, costly I am sure!

[@tdowns1733]

That's a very good way to make leaves. Thanks for sharing!!

[@judymielcarek6011]

Absolutely beautiful! So much talent.

[@user-us5cw3eq8y]

So this is my table! How did he get to you !? Amazing! Так это ж мой стол! Как он к вам попал!? Изумительно!!!

[@user-os9rh9xk6w]

А я такой, чуть в хуже состоянии продала в музей мелкопоместных дворян

[@joannesferrati3076]

You are so skilled, talented and professional. You must have started at a very young age because you don't look that old for a Master Carpenter!

[@ATRestoration]

Thanks! I started when I was 20. This was 25 years ago.

[@RissaFirecat]

You, sir, are an artist! I am amazed at how talented you are.

[@LittleRestorers]

So much work involved. Impressive result...well done 👏👏👩‍🔧

[@jodyshepard9482]

Another piece saved and beautiful. Thanks much.

[@43painter]

I like the robustness yet eligant design of this thirties table! Great job ! Thx for sharing.

[@paulapiechnik3909]

Wow, what a great job!! Has to be satisfying to see the end result! Love it!

[@ViKee010]

I think I’m starting to understand what restoration is really about. It is having knowledge to take the bad out and put new in. But it is more so about making that new to look old like the rest of the piece. It’s kind of like full circle. Beautiful as always. Thanks for sharing. 🤟🏼🤍

[@lucyssilverlining5396]

I love watching you work. So satisfying

[@chrisschmaltz2808]

Awesome job....nice to watch someone take pride in what they do

[@pqworks9019]

That was great!!! You are probably one of the greatest furniture restorers ever! That table turned out beautifully!!!!

[@cab102361]

You have the most awesome tools as well as spectacular talent.

[@cassandraralph5906]

Beautifully done and authentic workmanship!!!

[@user-km8zs2lh1c]

Отлично!У бабушки был почти такой же стол,правда,светлый-березовый наверное и под прозрачным лаком.Теперь им уже праправнуки пользуются...

[@berniesr]

Its great to see the repairs. I like your process with re-doing the veneer

[@Thirikalee]

Wow! I‘m baffled… you worked a miracle!

[@melindamosbey8257]

Perfect! Perfectly beautiful!

[@winkfinkerstien1957]

Seeing the tools and techniques is very helpful. Thank you!

[@tombarlow6176]

Again a excellent restoration very good

[@pteddie6965]

Great job, again. It's so satisfying to watch you restore furniture. You have 'hooked' me. I've subscribed. Have a great Saturday. Thanks for the entertainment and instructional education.

[@LorluS]

Просим Вас делать БОЛЬШЕ именно таких вещей, СОВЕТСКИХ, которые есть у каждого и которых валом на авито.

[@petejohnson8590]

Once again, you show how talent and knowledge plus hard work, shows how you create beauty, from the near derelict, thank you Sir, Grandpa Pete 👍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@pegeen6634]

I’ve just started watching you. I’m in like over your work! I watch a lot of furniture flippers but you are a master! Thank you!