Ep. 92 APOTHECARY STYLE CHEST from TRASH Furniture

[@MadCityModern]

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[@ForeverXO]

Thank you for the link, they have beautiful products. I learned some helpful tips and tools from you that I'll need to refinish a chair. Thank you again. 🌸

[@kellyhudspeth1736]

@madcitymodern be sure to bolt that down to something since it holds valuables.

[@diannamacdonald3716]

You’re a yankee at heart! You follow the mantra of: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. This is so clever and so well done. Thanks for sharing your talent!

[@MadCityModern]

I appreciate this

[@finalvoyage35]

My family was raised through the Great Depression on a dryland farm. They lived that mantra.

[@thistles]

That’s also a very Appalachian and pioneer ethos. Frugality is an American tradition ❤

[@CreativeIdeasMaker]

As a carpenter and interested in repetition, every time I see such interesting and informative videos, I enjoy it because a piece is more difficult than making it from scratch, and Baysity uses a lot of patience, patience and skill. I hope to see more of you in future videos. be more to witness💙

[@chandrasekhargrenze9211]

Watching this episode reminded me of my late father (passed away last year at the age of 89) who always used old furniture pieces to build shelves and tables for his study and other rooms. Although he was a teacher (Latin, Philosophy and Religion) we never had enough money, because he built our house with no own money (so he had to lend it) and with five children (two of them often in hospital) and a wife in very bad health he took what he had to make our home as cozy as he could. He always said, the furniture he built was "brosch", a word for "put together from scrap in a scrappy way", but I loved it. I now inherit his "brosch", looking forward to use these things to build my own furniture for my study and my workshop and my sons and grandson. Watching your video fills me with _warmhearted love_ for what you do! You are one of the few (of the many many) woodworkers on YT who I really admire! I love your work and your attitude! YOUR work is never "brosch", but _art_ ! Thank you for making my day on this Wednesday morning in Germany! 💚👋

[@kbreckan]

Seeing these pieces in the trash makes my heart hurt! Thank you for rescuing them and giving them new life.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you for watching !

[@lindakennedy1193]

I feel the same.... so much decent stuff just trashed these days, so sad....

[@funkojones2947]

Would you be offended if I told you that you were the Bob Ross of furniture restoration ? Hearing you narrate these videos are some of the most relaxing watch time I get on KZbin. I really enjoy your content and this video has inspired me to try making one of these for myself.

[@TheSilentRestorator]

It was a very successful work. Congratulations, I wish you continued success. Best regards

[@kayhaveman2325]

Beautiful. Greatly creative! I used to use a machine like that. It was the best and most dependable.

[@BritInvLvr]

Seeing old sewing machines and cabinets makes me cry because I want them both so badly but I have no room.

[@MadCityModern]

Completely understand

[@GammaB29]

I have my grandmas old sewing machine cabinet. I tried to get rid of it because I really didn’t have room but I just couldn’t do it. Luckily our new house has plenty of space now

[@jaimemulder82]

I agree! I have three old machine my self and want to cry with people just dumping them.

[@finalvoyage35]

@@jaimemulder82 I see a future where folks cant afford their electricity Bill's and everything needs it. A treadle sewing machine will still work!!!

[@MarleyBu]

Me too. I have about 10 treadle machines and I'm running out of space! 😂

[@michaeldunckel2504]

That was truly amazing to watch. One of the most creative designs I've seen from taking discarded materials and putting them to new use. Great job Barry!

[@MadCityModern]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandyhughes1520]

Thank you so much. What a GREAT job using all the sewing machines. I have lots of drawers and want to do this ❤️❤️❤️😮🎉

[@malinn8429]

Wow! Gorgeous and quirky. So much saved from landfill. Love it, 🎉 Great work!

[@ResinBelle]

It turned out so cool. Love the look and functionality!

[@christinebrady6842]

OMGosh! I love it. The fact that you were able to see that in random pieces of trash just blows my mind. BTW, I love an apothecary chest; probably because they remind me of card catalogs and who doesn't love a card catalog, that's what I'd like to know.

[@MadCityModern]

Exactly! I have several card catalogs to restore soon

[@christinebrady6842]

@@MadCityModern I can't wait!

[@cristinamendes3542]

Magnífico trabalho 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@lindarahmeyer2668]

Creative and fun piece!! I love little cubbies for small treasures.

[@saskia4139]

You did a great and creative job! I am from Germany and I really bought a watch from Holzkern after visiting your video. I needed a new watch and when I saw the beautiful watches from wood - and they are not expensive - I had to buy one. I got 15% off with your code! Thank you!

[@roswithakeil7619]

What a beautiful wood stain color!! ❤❤❤

[@keithhaggard323]

Barry this episode has to be my favorite ever. The idea to manufacture this original, functional piece is incredibly artistic, and it seems to follow a organic process. The piece is stunning in the eccentricity. Kudos.

[@samanthaquant7411]

That is so cool. I want something like this for my husband

[@MadCityModern]

I hope you find one

[@rbud57]

Beautiful re-working of that sewing machine table - and I happen to have one sitting in my old kitchen right now, wish I could do something similar with it. It came with the house, 33 years or so ago.

[@rachellarsen939]

Beautiful!! I can't believe someone would throw it away

[@MadCityModern]

Agreed

[@juliecalderone9126]

I love what you did with these pieces and parts . Made a gentleman’s table for his things . Love the locking brass/gold door / cubby Love from Alaska

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Thank you Dr Frankenstein. The cabinet turned out great.

[@jenniemcclish3559]

nice work. My sun took an old sewing machine and made me end table and a sewing table and they are beautiful

[@sheilatodd7280]

Oh how I would love to have that sewing cabinet. My mom had one for years and years. I think it had the original singer sewing machine inside but mom had her own that she sat on top. I loved it!!!!

[@shaynabrowning9681]

That’s just beautiful and so unique!

[@Dakiniwoman]

Ah... That treadle sewing cabinet reminds me of my Mom's sewing machine that I used to sew the first dresses I made for myself. It was very hard for me to reach the treadle platform to get the machine working as even today I am only 55 inches tall and I had not finished growing by age 12 when I was already making my own clothes. I still partly earn my living by sewing and had a custom table made with shorter legs so I can reach the electric machine pedal along with a matching short chair to go with it. I love watching your videos as I love to create beautiful things myself. My hands never stop making something whether I work in porcelain, china paints, leathers, silks, or 120 year old laces... I strive for excellence as I see you do in every project. Well, and also I did a lot of furniture stripping and re-finishing as well... love that! I love how your piece turned out right down to your mini-safe! So nice! I really re-lived a lot of my childhood sewing days watching this... Thank you so much!

[@melissae.9842]

Absolutely amazing! Fascinating to watch what you create!

[@ЕленаКолесникова-х3г]

Изумительное преображение,вы просто волшебник.Руки у вас прямо брилиантовые..Супер реставратор.Восторг неописуемый.❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarleyBu]

Being a lover of antique treadle sewing machines, my heart sank when i saw you taking the table to bits. But i love what you did with it, especially the wee safe. Nice job. 😊

[@vickirn613]

Wow I admire your skill and that you reuse old furniture and hardware ❤

[@wilde1909]

I hope you do more videos like this one.

[@MadCityModern]

I plan to. Thanks for the input

[@leslieapplegate65]

Glad the old sewing machine base got a new life!!

[@MariaReyes-jc4mz]

Love your restorations!!! Also the watch I want one of those for my husband.. they're gorgeous!!

[@DawnDavidson]

What a fun build. :) I really enjoyed your process of trash to treasure with this Singer cabinet and all the other bits and bobs. Hope you do more, and I look forward to those card catalogs!

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

That is so incredible, Barry! I am blown away by this upcycled beauty! It was so clever how you had the frame open, and then made the drawers sides using the solid oak that shows on the sides...absolutely stunning. You have inspired me for years and this is the best yet. Thank you, Barry! ❤😊🙏🏼

[@jeannettemarts8994]

This is very unique. I love it.

[@teresabell1014]

I have an antique sewing machine a lot like that. Mine is a Bartlett, it has a gold chain that lifts the machine out when you open the lid. I still have the bobbin , it looks like a bullet. I love it and its beautiful, still works. I made a quilt on it many years ago. Unfortunately my kids and grandkids don't like anything old. Im hoping to find someone that will appreciate it before I leave this world. I appreciate your channel , it is so calming. I love the history that goes with a particular piece. Thanks for giving of yourself.😊

[@embellishedlamb8037]

There are FB groups for vintage sewing machines you can connect with someone that will appreciate it.

[@kristicitak3932]

I love it. Beautiful work as always. ❤

[@lindabatton5172]

I randomly found your channel today and it was so satisfying to watch you create this beauty. I'm your newest subscriber! 🔥💯🥰👍

[@cab102361]

This is fabulous

[@Footmnch]

Wow, that looks Amazing! You’re very clever, love it!

[@normablake2748]

This is a legendary piece, made of legend wood. I have seen tables made of sewing machine bases but this is just something exceptional. I have my old post office box when I lived in Purmela, Texas. Keep doing you ❤

[@elenakloster8830]

Increiblemente hermoso tu mueble para guardar colecciones!! Te felicito por tu prolijidad, trabajo bien hecho y buen gusto para realizarlo. Es un placer verte trabajar, me recuerdas a mi abuelito Pepe...

[@tedlym.3390]

You turned trash into treasures. Thank you,

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@texanasimmons1761]

VERY INTERESTING repurposing of various parts to create a new piece! I LOVE it!! You definately are creative and Im willing to bet you get lots of comments from people who see this piece of funiture! WELL DONE!❤

[@DragonflyTransformativeFurn]

That came out great and is a wonderful way to repurpose something that was being thrown out. A tip for lubricating locks, use liquid graphite. Oils attract dirt and dust and can gum up the mechanism.

[@MadCityModern]

Awesome suggestion

[@cindystrout6212]

You are very, very talented everything you make is so unique❤️

[@ritacollins8666]

Thank you for saving this from the trash. I don't understand why anyone would just toss this out. Great job. Love the variety in the pulls.

[@lauristandley4359]

Wow! Sooo creative! Awesome!

[@stephenburns3678]

I like the thought of challenge yourself and build something. Thank you.

[@lindakennedy1193]

My first sewing machine in the 70s was my auntie's treadle almost identical to this one.... I used it well into the 80s, it would sewing anything, even jeans with the thick seams. Happy days!!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks for sharing!

[@markshafer9452]

Oh Barry!!!! That cabinet you made was so AWESOME! Absolutely Beautiful! I was so impressed with you using all the old wood and metal parts together to make a piece of art! What an intelligent man and Artist you are!

[@Mike84501]

Barry that is the coolest thing I have ever seen anybody build. And it turned out beautiful. That is a good imagination you have there to come up with this and make it all work and be so beautiful. Good Job!

[@colombepetite]

As a fan of vintage sewing machines, I was so heartbroken. I kept watching and more and more I could see that you weren’t destroying something, but giving it new life. I love the finished design! Job well done. ❤

[@MadCityModern]

I completely understand

[@samkabatt]

This is fantastic, you have a great talent and patience. Beautifully done and as always thanks so much for sharing your valuable knowledge. 😊

[@diamondperidot]

Beautiful work.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you very much!

[@luckyolivares6013]

Wooow how amazing work you did..👌👌👌👌

[@dianahampton8768]

I love all the little cabinets that you have and this one is great. Love that quartersawn oak. Your videos are always filled with appreciation and reverence for the materials which is very refreshing.

[@kaycox19]

Barry, you have become such a wonderful restorer! Excellent!

[@timothyarchie320]

I really liked the final results. It's attractive and unique. I do like videos where you talk though. I enjoy your explanations of what you're doing, and your inspirations for doing it.

[@goodgrieflouiser5807]

What a creative and beautiful way of salvaging old cabinets and transforming them into a functional piece of Frankenfurniture. 😃Very elegant. I'm truly impressed.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@cassandrawoods2271]

This is a very cool project Barry. Love the color and how it turned out. Keep up the amazing work!

[@fraserwrobb3075]

Barry, I'm running out of ways to say your work is amazing. You could certainly make some money selling cabinets like this one.

[@toddylu6869]

I really like it with the different color knobs. It turned out really well!

[@patriciasiefert7140]

Awesome use of old leftover pieces! Beautiful cabinet!

[@homemoviesandotherstuff3419]

What a vision you had! It was so intriguing to watch it come together. Thanks

[@valarieosborne2958]

You are so talented. Love it!!❤

[@sherluthien]

Great job! You took unwanted discards and cleverly made your own treasure for your treasures! Thanks for a very enjoyable video. Cheers from Portland OR. :)

[@juliannaboldt7152]

You’re right to say with every project we learn. Such skill! A joy to watch.

[@sallyradcliffe-hh6ud]

I enjoyed every minute of you making that. Such an inspiration

[@belindaburgiss3058]

I loved watching you make this. It’s amazing watching you repurpose old cabinets. I wish I had your skill.

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Love your skills. Looks amazing.

[@maggiesue4825]

SO unique and beautiful, too!!

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@patboudotlamot]

SPLENDIDE ¡ bravo : ÇA ; c'est de la véritable rénovation de grande classe !

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

How freakin AWESOME Barry!!! Absolutely LOVE that you built this!!! Can you imagine the stories that all that money & all those pieces of furniture are sharing with each other as we speak. So cool Man!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@MadCityModern]

Always a pleasure to find you in the comments!

[@TommyG_0311]

i love these videos, something about them is so soothing.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you

[@mollysheridan7134]

That’s amazing! I particularly like the little safe.

[@SusieMonk-jh8tj]

Wonderful job as ever Barry. Skill imagination and the will to do the best possible job. Congratulations

[@renaissancemom817]

I absolutely love this project! I recently built a porch bench out of an old door. Years ago I built a cool little TV stand out of pieces of an old desk. It means a lot to me to morph things into new configurations and purposes. Great work!

[@damepasty9203]

Love it...the whole idea of it. I hate to see old things thrown away when they can be reimagined into something new and useful.

[@statewench2828]

So glad to see you have decided to start uploading again. Always a pleasure see your care in working your magic.

[@Greenacres1958]

I missed him and went looking. Lol. I hope he knows he’s missed.

[@JennNahrstadt]

Such a great practical piece with a history you'll know and appreciate each time you use it. Great idea!

[@MadCityModern]

Thanks so much!

[@cecoya]

That turned out nice Barry. So good to see you again and it wasn't as long as before. Nice surprise though. I have seen the Singer tables turned into quite a few things but not quite that design. Great job. Have a great day and hope to see you again soon.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you so much

[@sharontrujillo]

I own a singer machine like that...i put vintage trunks on top and utilize this everyday....the bottom space holds my dogs fancy water dish!!! Using placemats always!!! I purchased the complete piece for $20.00 the machine works..i don't sew...i LoVE what you created!!! 💝

[@Quidnunc777]

What a phenomenal piece. Beautifully done.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Now that’s what you call creativity. Nice.

[@jaimemulder82]

All though I am sad that the sewing machine table was dumped, I am glad you re purposed it. I wish you lived closer to me because I would love to have you make me one like it!

[@ceeviking5713]

Always enjoyed watching your creativity on restoring pieces

[@cynrich1]

I've been watching your channel for a long time, and love your work. While I like and appreciate upcycling trashed furniture into useful and beautiful items, my heart was crushed with every piece of that Singer treadle table you cut up! I repair and restore the tables and the machines that go in them, and it's so hard to find parts, especially the drawers and irons (legs). I'm not making money on my work, it's basically a hobby, working on machines I gathered from flea markets and garage sales and the FB Marketplace back when I had money from work. Now that I'm retired, everything is so expensive, and every time I see someone buying the treadles to make tables, or the machines to make lamps or yard art, I just want to cry. Your valet table is lovely and useful, but I just see Singer parts. I still wish you the best in your work, keep it up, but please think twice before using sewing machines/tables next time. :)

[@yvonnepagan9912]

I sure miss your frequent videos! I only “do” KZbin . Don’t do any of those other types of media, so only see your viewings on YT. But am blessed when I see “mad city modern” come up. What a recycle job this was! Had no idea what you’d end up with. I really like it!😊 ! Keep safe, keep at it and keep sharing ❤️🦘🇦🇺😊

[@FloridaClay]

Very imaginative Barry! I really like it.

[@MadCityModern]

Thank you!

[@theboredcreative]

Just plain excellent man. You really flexed your creativity on this one.

[@Mrsfalldowngobump]

I collect and restore old vintage Singer sewing machines, the treadle bases and cases. I gotta say, this hurt my heart a little. It really was a pretty awesome transformation and better being used and appreciated than a landfill.

[@moderndaysalvage3976]

Very cool build. That is what I love is when you can make something that was into something that is. I started by taking old wooden windows and making them into picture frames

[@MadCityModern]

Great idea!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I like the drawer pulls. I also like the idea of saving good source materials from the landfill or a bonfire.

[@johng.]

Nicely done, Barry! And great use of what would otherwise end up in the landfill. The "new" chest will live for another 100 years or so. When I saw that sewing machine stand, it looked like my Mom's Singer that she got from her Aunt as a young girl. In looking at her's, the drawers are almost identical but with a slightly different shape at the front and wood knobs. The one I have actually has a working sewing head, but the gears and bushings are too worn for anything but hidden seams and the belts are about to fall apart. It's a beautiful piece of furniture now having been refinished in the '60s and well kept since. Thanks for showing what can be done with someone else's trash, and for the trip down memory lane.

[@stephenburns3678]

Nice reuse of materials. Thank you.

[@fidgetshouse]

Wow, Barry. A terrific trash to treasure project. It is beautiful.

[@MadCityModern]

Glad you enjoyed it