Polishing The 1880s Colonial Australian Cedar Dovetailed Trunk With All Its Dents Bumps Scratches

This is the Last Video of the Australian Cedar 1880s Trunk.
There will be a Playlist for this Series so check that out to see other parts to this Restoration.
Today we Finish Polishing The Trunk in Orange Flake Shellac with Burnish and Beeswax.
#antiquerestoration #redcedar #restore

[@user-us7vz9ys5e]

I WOULD PREFERRED A FULL ON RESTORATION WITH BIG CHUNKY CASTORS BUT YOU DID THIS CHEST JUSTICE SIR!!!

[@faithfulhall1060]

Thank you for retaining the bumps & indentations. It is a lovely piece. Wonderful video. I learned a little bit of Australian history: Australian gold. WOW. 🇺🇸

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Bob-mk4cd]

Thank you for keeping the dents and marks. A piece like that should never look brand new.

[@sjhcfp8146]

Gorgeous finish, bravo! Shellac + wax is the best gift we can give to antique wood Five coats though, sheesh! You put me to shame, must up my game :)

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Mahogany, Rosewood, Pines, Oaks we would not apply as many coats. Australian Cedar the Grain Is Very Coarse and much harder to fill with the polish. thx for watching

[@frelnc]

I'm so glad to have bumped into this series of videos on repairing this old girl. I love that you kept all the dings and dents. Adds so much. Lovely redo. Love your furry shop steward. Cheeky little fella.

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Glad you enjoyed it thx for watching

[@timtaylor1365]

What a beautiful transformation.... congratulations!

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Thank you so much!

[@bakoresident6302]

Amazing transformation! And Stabby is adorable! I appreciate keeping the 'character' but personally would prefer a more complete repair and restoration. Thaks

[@amandasterland9148]

I’m restoring an Australian cedar buffet that had once been painted various colours. Picking the paint flecks out of the scratches, dings and open grain pores is a major chore! It’s reassuring to hear you say it’s fine for a piece that old to keep its scars. Once they are free of the paint I won’t worry about trying to fill them! I’ll just seal with shellac and appreciate its history. Thanks for the advice!

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

Yes as an experienced, qualified professional restorer- conservator of over 35 years in the UK it is most important not to over restore an item of furniture. Certainly with high value furniture/ historical furniture it is essential to preserve the patina. Zealous amateur DIY ‘ers can easily destroy the very fine colour etc that is vitally important. Before approaching this work you need to understand what and how you are going to do the work. You must at all times be in control of the processes you are going to use. For example if you are not careful with period Rosewood , say 100 years old, then inexperienced Surface cleaning will cause the. now tawny brown colour to turn dark brown and it will be virtually impossible to bleach this area back to match the rest.

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Cedar when painted i feel your pain. Sometimes you can be lucky if they painted over the original varnish. Maintain the Rustic Charm what ever you can do. Good luck with the sideboard. thx for watching

[@amandasterland9148]

I did take a drawer, some nails and photos to an expert for advice. He said nothing I do to it would devalue, due to its very poor condition. The person who moved it into the shed for tools and chemical storage did that, long before I was born. It was destined for the tip. 😂

[@user-sy3ti6nt2e]

Good job! good job! It looks beautiful again. I'm glad you also preserved the bottom piece of wood inside and out, even though it wasn't the Australian cedar. It needs to hold up for use again. This will make a beautiful hope chest or storage chest for linens, erc. 😊 I have a piece similar to this but not quite as big. It was from a non-relative grandmother. 56 years ago, I made it into a toy box for my son then my grandson and granddaughter. These antique pieces have many stories to tell. I just love it ❤when they are brought back to life for further use.

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Thx for sharing I'm glad you liked the video.

[@irenemeno3585]

Beautiful ❤

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Thank you! 😊

[@jimbailey7840]

Great work sir.

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Many thanks

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

As an ex restorer - conservator of antique furniture for over 35 years I was pleased to see you did not ‘over ‘ restore this piece especially leaving the dark marking to the top. Was puzzled as to why you were finishing the interior of this trunk though. Personally I would have gently cleaned and left ‘dry ‘ as was originally intended. Or had the interior been lined ?

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

The Trunk had a old unpleasant musky smell so by adding a coat to the inside we sealed in any of that smell making it smell fresh again. Customers also often requested we seal the inside of the chests when we use to have a shop thx for watching

[@Shcreamingreen]

Good to see patina so properly respected. What beeswax did you use?

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Jacpol Beeswax Furniture Polish offers the perfect solution and is especially prepared for restoring the natural character and sheen of antique furniture.

[@user-ov6bv9cn1o]

The dovetailing on that chest is very fine. I’m American and I’ve got a circa 1800 painted blanket chest with the same kind of dovetailing, 7:46 but it’s pine I think, and original paint. it has feet and a working lock.

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

The Dovetails are Very Fine and Beautifully Cut. Who made it was a Skilled Craftsman thats for sure. thx for watching

[@user-ov6bv9cn1o]

@@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt you’re welcome! I enjoyed it.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Nice work, that red cedar is beautiful. Is it still available?

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

Red Cedar is a Beautiful Timber. The Chest i was just going to keep. thx for watching.

[@cantiliver26]

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[@radinsyah1574]

When you seal the box you used sanding sealer?

[@TheGoldenPast-kt2gt]

The Sealer Coat is Shellac as in the 1st Coat.