JUNK from a neighbors basement! || Antique Cabinet Restoration with interesting discovery.

The neighbors were doing some cleaning in the basement and did not believe that this cabinet could regain its former glory. The intention was to preserve the original materials as much as possible and at the lowest possible price.
While doing the work, we found a small treasure in an unseen place.
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[@frelnc]

What a beautiful rescue this was. Thank you so much for returning this lovely piece back to it's former glory. Now it can be used by another family for another life.

[@refitmarket]

Many thanks! The owner is very please with the new form.

[@patriciacrozier7624]

You display the patients of a saint working on those corners! Bless you.

[@luzmarinabarrero5221]

I love the restoration you did not painting the piece but saving the beauty of wood. Great job. Thank you for the video

[@refitmarket]

I don't like painting wood, I prefer its natural look. Every time I try to find the best potential for a piece of furniture. Sometimes it works ;) Thanks!

[@claudiabrown8265]

absolutely beautiful transformation-I think the original maker would be proud to know this piece is still so beautiful

[@refitmarket]

Nice to hear that🙂 Thank you!

[@cferguson3368]

Absolutely worth saving. Please note this is not a criticism, but a question... have you considered using pegs instead of nails? Nails tend to work themselves loose or out over time, while well glued pegs are period to piece's construction and will strengthen the bottom just as your adding chunks with glue on other parts of bottom.

[@refitmarket]

I didn't think about it during the renovation, but I think you're right. We don't get to reconstruct such elements often, but I will definitely consider your solution in the future. Thanks for leaving a comment and advice :)

[@lyndacarter4586]

Maybe horseshoe-type nails? Old nails kind of resemble those. I really thought that old bottle was going to turn out to be a laudanum one.

[@cferguson3368]

Square/cut nails literally cut the wood because they have 4 sharp distinct sides with sharp edges. A modern nail pushes into the wood & displaces it because it is round & smooth. This is why antique nails do less damage than modern nails. Modern horseshoe nails are similar in look to square nails, but are still pretty smooth. They do make thinner ones that would displace less wood, but not sure if they are better than round nails. It's a good question.

[@refitmarket]

Good tip. I will look around for the nails you mentioned and try them out at the next opportunity.

[@germanescobar2446]

❤

[@MindyMaeCrochets]

You kept it's "history" but enabled it to be used for more years to come. The true meaning of restoration! Wonderful work!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks🙂

[@DebKeyworth]

This is one of the most incredible transformations I’ve ever seen. Just beautiful ! Great work !

[@refitmarket]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@pamallen2498]

Excellent! You did an amazing job on this beautiful cabinet.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! 🙂

[@pablobarros610]

The work you do goes beyond restoration, and how to bring to life something that has been forgotten in time. Congratulations on the beautiful work and keep it up. A hug straight from Brazil

[@refitmarket]

Thank you 🙂

[@irenemeno3585]

Love your detailed work. Drawer corners to perfection, polishing with oil, the feet, not flattening the beautiful curve of the top edge. They just don't make quality like this anymore.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you very much for kind words. Period furniture has its own charm. It's always hard to give them away after renovation :)

[@bonniesf6719]

Wow! What a difference! You gave that piece more decades of life!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! 🙂

[@lindaczerwinski3312]

A piece worth owning! Excellent!

[@SparrowStockwell]

You have excellent woodworking skills. The restoration looks great!

[@refitmarket]

It's nice to read this. Thanks!🙂

[@raymonasorrow]

This restoration was GREAT! 👏👏👏 all the way from Poconos PA. ❤

[@chandarussell]

What a lovely cabinet. Simple yet elegant.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! :)

[@divinenonbinary]

I love a little helper appearing time to time 🤭 I also recently read an advice about drilling a hole for the nail with the nail itself (clip off the head first) so that it doesn’t remove the fibers and with time they puff up and hold the nail stronger!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you for feedback and advice!

[@oneshotme]

It looks beautiful and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@refitmarket]

Thank you for your kind words and giving me a thumbs up 🙂

[@kanderson845]

You guys did a great job on this piece. I have so happy that you saved it! ! ! ! ! Katie

[@refitmarket]

The neighbor is also happy😉 Thanks for comment!

[@lauralake7430]

I think you were very wise to hand sand and scrape whenever possible. The result is superior to power tools, and shows in your excellent result!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks for appreciating my work 🙂

[@edwardthompson1589]

I watch lots of furniture restoration. You're by far the best video videographor. And the quality of your work is stellar. Definitely look forward to more.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you very much for these words! This is a great motivation for further work😊

[@patriciacrozier7624]

Oh my it’s a resurrection! I would love that little old bottle. I collect miniature perfume bottles and my name is Patricia. Awesome work!😍😮

[@sheilamartin7836]

Beautiful. I envy your patience and your attention to detail. You're my hero.

[@tondakremble6660]

Gorgeous! Awesome restoration! Thanks 4 sharing😊

[@charleneblake1146]

Beautiful transformation ❤

[@sharonbuckley4591]

Beautiful rescue of a very nice cabinet

[@refitmarket]

Thank you!🙂

[@deborahhall6861]

A lovely respectful restoration reviving a beautiful piece

[@jeffbouchez5134]

absolutely stunning

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! :)

[@JamesMillis-v3w]

It looks great; you really did "bring it back from the dead."

[@anonz975]

Very nice restoration. That was a lot of work!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! Yes, it was :)

[@mrstandfast2212]

That was an excellent and thorough restoration given the unpromising condition of the cabinet.

[@refitmarket]

Glad you liked it! Thank for comment 🙂

[@coleenburgess6689]

Beautiful little cabinet!! Your work is meticulous!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you🙂

[@paulotts]

Very nice work. Good luck on your channel.

[@refitmarket]

Thanks 🙂

[@nadirschulz6701]

Congratulations! Good job!🌷🌷

[@refitmarket]

Thank you :)

[@paulahaddad5114]

What a wonderful restoration😊😊

[@refitmarket]

Thank you🙂

[@kevanstreeter2431]

Really enjoyed the restoration and style of the video. Resonated with me. From Western Australia, have subscribed.

[@refitmarket]

It's very nice to read such a comment 😊 Thank you!

[@cleopatracatra2097]

What a fantastic restoration!

[@refitmarket]

Glad you like it! Thanks 🙂

[@brendaalbaugh8927]

That was amazing! Great transformation. Just shows we throw too much furniture away! Thanks

[@refitmarket]

So true! Thanks🙂

[@lisaharrod8386]

Outstanding! Wonderful craftmanship. think it's a very beautiful piece. Unusual design and lovely restoration job. Thank you for sharing!

[@refitmarket]

It's nice to hear that. Thank you! 🙂

[@cherylbowden4047]

Luv all the wood grains and polished finish. ! Stunning

[@refitmarket]

Thank you!🙂

[@KaquolMeliReno]

Beautiful work

[@refitmarket]

Thanks!

[@lindabarraza2433]

Beautiful!!!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you 🙂

[@ellekewilms6891]

Wonderful piece of furniture, was SO worth making beautiful again. Well done!

[@refitmarket]

Yes! Thank you! :)

[@jprather68]

Well done. Looks great

[@refitmarket]

Thanks 🙂

[@elizabethhazel6039]

Not junk! Just an old beauty that had been ill-used. Wonderful restoration!

[@refitmarket]

You're right! Thank you 🙂

[@Seahorse1414]

60, 000 views yet so few thumbs up ? Come on people, hit the like button !

[@refitmarket]

Thanks for comment!😀

[@lfuentes4098]

Beautiful

[@1953lili]

New sub here......just keep on going like this, “restoring” to the natural beauty. Love the grain on that door and drawer; great job patching the drawer molding!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks for your kind words. Its very motivating! I will definitely stick with this style of renovation :)

[@helenaneumann1872]

Great job!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks!

[@patrickkelly7838]

Very nicely done, keep it up

[@refitmarket]

Thank you 🙂

[@FlamorineFashions-yy7ji]

Beautiful job

[@refitmarket]

Thanks :)

[@shainazion4073]

Absolutely beautiful work, such a great refinishing and repair. The cabinet is such a useful size for many different things. Bravo!!

[@refitmarket]

You're right - the cabinet is very roomy. Thank you for comment🙂

[@denisefreeman1761]

That is stunning, thank you for saving this beautiful piece

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! 🙂

[@LarryCrandall-z2w]

Very nice job, although I would have used a grain filler before the finish.

[@bigoldmikey]

Very, very nice. Good Job.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you 😀

[@divinenonbinary]

Wow turns out it was a REALLY CUTE closet!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! 🙂

[@vicki2059]

AWESOME!🎉

[@refitmarket]

Thank you😀

[@mokimmy6457]

Beautifully done! It would be interesting to see the names of products used in the restorations. We’re always looking to build a larger knowledge of resources out there. 👍🏼😍🎉

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! Sure - I won't forget it in future productions.

[@janecannon5567]

That was a fantastic find.

[@refitmarket]

That's right.🙂 Thanks for comment!

[@janecannon5567]

I did some rearranging, decorating with Goodwill things and a few wooden pieces out of the garage , cleaning my room,I got a few cheap wooden pieces I can stack, we both have a room for crafts, starting seeds and our bedroom. I made 2 salads (apple salad and chicken dip). Today I'm going through papers to shred, I got that Gracie dog 5lbs of sweet potatoes in the dehydrator that Wes cut up that Wes picked up Saturday when his daughter took him with her to pick up her order at Wal-Mart. There's always markdowns to look at. I hope you had a great weekend but it seems like there is no time when there's garden growing. My daughter is coming 3/9 for our grandchild's wedding and hopefully she gets to bring her only grandchild. It's in Indiana and we live in Illinois 40 minutes from there.

[@ransomdaniels8395]

Absolutely stunning restoration! Thanks for not painting it! 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidturner8689]

Obviously enjoys the work and actually restores the piece, no bodging, !ooks really good.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you for your kind words🙂

[@binehunter6149]

Es ist ein wahres Schmuckstück geworden! Wunderschön!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks 🙂

[@paolocoli1531]

Complimenti ...hai fatto un buon restauro ...sicuramente potrai migliorare perché hai le capacità per diventare una professionista...se ti posso dare un consiglio da collega ...cerca di essere sempre curiosa e mettiti sempre alla prova . Buon lavoro .Paolo dell'Italia 😊

[@refitmarket]

Ogni ristrutturazione per me è una sfida. Impariamo costantemente. Grazie per le gentili parole! :)

[@cleo1034]

Great transformation!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you!🙂

[@susansharphaynes555]

You put so much love sweat and TLC into that piece! Are you keeping it?

[@refitmarket]

Thank you!😊 The cabinet was returned to the neighbors, but this time to the apartment😃

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Nice work, first time I’ve seen your channel.👍🏼💙

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! I hope you stay longer :) Regards

[@ЕленаОзерова-г8б]

Отличная реставрация... без дорогущих станков и множеста химических средств 👍

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! 🙂

[@jorgeoliveira1936]

*Em mãos certas e habilidosas, o trabalho fica supremo. Parabéns, pelo dom, e por postar.*

[@refitmarket]

Thank you 🙂

[@gypsygirltarot2451]

I really enjoyed how you edit your videos. I found the music touches relaxing. Great job on the cabinet, new sub!

[@refitmarket]

I'm trying, but I know there is still a lot to improve in this matter. I'm very glad you liked it :) Regard!

[@alexandrosfotiou3589]

Great job! But the black nail polish was somewhat distracting...😋

[@refitmarket]

Gloves sometimes make work difficult. Regards :)

[@JJ-oq7tm]

Gee, hope the neighbors don’t want it back… really good job

[@refitmarket]

They want 🙂 Thanks!

[@johnmay371]

Beautiful work!

[@astrudlang7557]

Wow! Very beautiful work! Almost not recognizable afterwards…❤

[@refitmarket]

Thanks!

[@faithsmith7431]

Wonderful craftsmanship!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you :)

[@bevjensen4311]

Absolutely beautiful great work!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you🙂

[@sk8ter58]

Beautiful 😍

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbarajohnston5400]

looks great 👏👏👏

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

That’s stunning! I’m so impressed at the meticulous work you did to save this old piece!❤️🐝🤗 I’m subscribing 🤗

[@refitmarket]

Thank you very much! Hello 😊

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@refitmarket You’re most welcome! Hi there! Looking forward to what you do next❤️🤗🐝

[@cintiafreitas7699]

😍Beautiful work‼️ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 From 🇧🇷

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! 🙂

[@gearwax]

Love the attention to detail!

[@refitmarket]

Thanks!

[@larrynelson3329]

Very nice

[@refitmarket]

Thanks :)

[@abimaheldelpilarcordova5500]

An excellent job on a very beat up piece of furniture, you have a very careful attention to detail and color matching of the whole piece 🙏🏽👍🏽👏🏾

[@refitmarket]

Thank you very much :)

[@ZoraidaVA-b6v]

Fantastic transformation.

[@refitmarket]

Glad you like it! Thanks :)

[@robertscrivner4791]

Nicely done. I love your attention to detail.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you 🙂

[@adnacraigo6590]

Some of the best looking junk I've ever seen.

[@refitmarket]

Thanks! 🙂

[@shamrock4500]

Nicest finishing I've seen. It's beautiful.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you so much!

[@christiedavis6861]

Absolutely priceless!!!

[@refitmarket]

Absolutely! Thanks🙂

[@phyl5502]

Great to see the beautiful grain appear.

[@designabeej]

Looks fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@refitmarket]

Indeed. Thanks :)

[@pamalapeterson5352]

Beautiful restoration

[@refitmarket]

Thank you very much! :)

[@madeleinekarlssonbengtsson]

So beautiful.

[@lindapost4997]

Gorgeous!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tammyc1276]

Wow it's absolutely gorgeous. Well done

[@mattiejohnson-ld9iq]

Great work 😊

[@refitmarket]

Thanks 🙂

[@davespears2241]

Really beautiful work.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you :)

[@frazzledhaloz3184]

Gorgeous work ❤

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! :)

[@debgamble8368]

Outstanding work

[@refitmarket]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nairachqareuli3820]

Великолепная робота.👍 Супер👏

[@refitmarket]

Thanks!

[@laraynekayfes5329]

Astonishing!

[@refitmarket]

Thank you :)

[@sophiachristo7546]

Absolutely INCREDIBLE RESTORATION! Just subscribed! Viewing from Greece. Thanks so much for sharing

[@refitmarket]

Welcome :) Thank you for the kind words!

[@starfish3704]

Simply beautiful 😍

[@refitmarket]

Thank you! 😊

[@davidwilliams1383]

Beautiful restoration! I like the way you pick an area or a side and then proceed to show us how you repaired it. You taught me a few things along the way too. In the end, I hope you had fun. You will never please everyone, so, do it how you like. Some folks like puppies or kittens, others like "hippopotamuses". Do it your way, including any fingernail polish color you want. Stay curious, keep up the good work and good luck with YOUR channel.

[@refitmarket]

Thank you for your inspiring comment. Regards!🙂