Refinishing A Vintage Dresser | Furniture Restoration

In this video I refinish a vintage dresser.
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[@hoangvienvan3689]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@carlasouza5306]

Omggggg thank you for not putting loud music..... I enjoy the sound of the machines... and your voice

[@Simon-dm8zv]

Exactly. Very hard to find this kind of quality footage these days.

[@bemccune7671]

He is the Bob Ross of furniture restoration.

[@bemccune7671]

If you like Dashner you may also enjoy The Crafsman channel

[@carolirvine3095]

I love watching your videos - You have the patience of a saint

[@jaydevenport7927]

I agree, it's really peaceful, and relaxing.

[@ForeverMasterless]

Wow, watching you disappear those scratches was like watching a magic trick!

[@kenc2257]

I had the same thought! That technique worked out really well.

[@tegan71969]

I would have filled them first with the wood putty, then stained, then used the poly. Although they are camouflaged, you'll still see the scratch or valley in the wood. Better to level it off first.

[@theMoporter]

"The first stain was Candlelight" okay sure whatever "And the second was Antique Walnut" Yessss

[@LutfiO]

I guess you are the only one on KZbin who doesn't have a fancy flush trim saw and can still flush some wood. Stay same man, stay humble, stay being our hero :)

[@elizabethlane9706]

Awesome job! I also liked the scratch lesson. Admire use of simple goods. Also learned about use of clamping and gluing techniques. Liked how you used what you had.

[@mudgetheexpendable]

I appreciate more than I can say the fact that you're doing this beautification and reclamation work on everyday, not-costly stuff. It feels like a blow against the "just-toss-it" virus that worries me so.

[@MiloHelmes]

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[@evilldead6824]

I think what draws me to your videos is the attention to detail. like the extra step of hand touching dark spots in the finish. I use to do a lot more of this not at your level back in the late 90's before KZbin when i would hunt for cheap furniture for my college apartments! AMAZING WORK!

[@mermaidrocksoapcompany6540]

This is not just restoration. He is an artist. 😊

[@niva8043]

You are like a wizard with that brush.

[@amg2012amg]

Guy reminds me of Bob Ross With his soft, hypnotic voice.. was waiting for him to start drawing distant mountain ranges, seascapes, forest scenes, with those happy little trees.

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

I absolutely LOVE watching your channel. You actually RESTORE the furniture to its original beauty. Whereas other channels I've seen call sanding and throwing white paint on what was or could have been beautiful pieces of furniture. I myself work hard to fix, refurbish and refinish furniture to as close to its original as possible Heck, I once worked for weeks restoring and removing paint that looked like they were going for a faux antique look some idiots had put on an 1800 solid mahogany sleigh bed. I finished it with a clear rub on finish that allowed the deep red and almost purple colors to shine through

[@sirbrewzalot]

I hate the chalk paint and glittery stuff!

[@tegan71969]

Yes! Painting over a beautiful solid wood , like mahogany, walnut, etc., is a travesty and just plain lazy!

[@carlgruber4569]

Every day I see that crappy shabby chic redo of great furniture ... worst

[@eliebellie]

Tegan69 or maybe it’s just other people’s taste? doesn’t mean they’re being lazy...

[@paulcarlachapman628]

Yes! Some of the painted pieces are nice, but I love seeing the original wood! This is a favorite channel.

[@margaretsparksrittenhouse8787]

Excellent work camouflaging the scratches, and great problem solving on the legs!

[@rosecityremodel2015]

I love your projects and the fact that you believe in restoring old furniture pieces! I especially love the mid-century modern furniture.

[@NT-ot3nz]

Wow, that looks really, really good! The new stain brings in the grain and the pattern of the wood in such a smooth, rich way... The colour is just beautiful, makes the whole dresser so much more regal and solid. It became a stand out piece, you did it great justice!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

@Maxbinned What's your count up to? I'm at 187. I hope to reach 200 by the end of the year. Fingers crossed....

[@dontcallmefornothing]

Every time I watch it until "Thanks for watching"... A really amazing job!

[@leewood729]

Making the wood grain "pop" made this piece a lot more attractive. Lovely job.

[@MikeJansen2]

I love your videos. For folks like me just starting out, it would be amazing if you could do a video(s) on "diagnosing" the original piece. What drives your decision process? How can you tell if it is laminate or veneer? Etc. Love your channel!

[@echozero9407]

What I like about this channel: 1. No music so I can just listen to the explanations and the nature sounds from the background. Really relaxing. 2. No distracting special effect for the videos. 3. Just restore its original looks rather than follow trends (but I would like to see some from this channel, when it is appropriate for the piece of furniture). 4 No annoying introduction...:"hi, welcome to my channel, I am going to do today is....blah blah blah....If you are new here, I am a painter.....blah blah blah...... " Thank you for making things simple and professional.

[@janis6363]

I love seeing you turn “ugly ducklings” into beautiful, useful pieces or “swans”. A great way to relax. Thanks 🙏🏼😊

[@emmae858]

I don't see myself repurposing furniture any time soon, but I find your voice super relaxing.

[@wasabij]

You should give it a shot! I thought it would be more difficult to get started but even as a complete amateur, the results I got improved busted pieces dramatically!

[@raquelledesma9566]

I have three mid century pieces and they all need a bit of repair. Did you spend a lot of money on tools?

[@WEVallely]

Beautiful as usual. You truly can make a silk purse from a sow's ear. (at least I think that's how it goes)

[@hodayadostri7411]

I just come here to ease my thoughts, thank you

[@WilliamEllison]

That's beautiful and great Job on the leg repair. sincerely, Your Wisconsin neighbor

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@grzegorz16100]

2:48 I have a good tip. Squirt some water in that crack first and the glue will follow the water and into the crack.

[@kaymack5304]

I love the grain on the wood. Great tutorial on fixing the legs too!

[@jmurillo1960]

Great restoration. Excellent approach on the wooden legs repair. I'm learning a lot watching your videos, is like being registered in a Restoration Academy, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@traceyrice]

I really like this dresser. It's simple and yet the grain pattern is gorgeous with the new stain. 💜

[@sweettreatsoverload4296]

I love that you don't ruin things with paint

[@peterpanassow7814]

I agree!

[@arielrussell291]

I had a really rough week, but this showed up in my recommended and really was a nice and calm way to end the day. Thank you.

[@bhgemini]

Love how you fixed the scratches. A true artist!

[@matteomatwallace]

Watched you repair the scratches with my mouth agape save the three or four expletives that tumbled out. It was because of the tedious care you took with the literal tiniest details and the way they miraculously disappeared. Kudos!

[@peterpanassow7814]

Same here! 😂

[@nathanleon5039]

i think the fact that you're shooting at the right frame rates and shutter speeds needs to be acknowledged

[@michaeltreadwell777]

WOW, you did a great job on that - clever way you rectified the wobbly legs, and the way you 'hid' that scratch - brilliant ! I love your videos - you give great tips. Take care and be safe :-)

[@bloggalot4718]

Another first class job, magic work dealing with the scratches.

[@yukatakeuchi7925]

Your channel is my favorite, thank you from japan🌷

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@grizzzlebees]

Yes! My weekend just got so much better. Thank you! Be well

[@katiechang4282]

Huge fan! have learned a lot from you. Thanks for the video!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching!

[@kattkatt744]

I love seeing you give these pieces a new life. I'm learning so much about the construction of them and getting a more conscious understanding of my own preference for them. Thank you for taking your time to share.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you for watching.

[@sarah-janegalipo3995]

Best restorer on KZbin.

[@moonbellybaby6238]

Fabulous grain and incredible how you made those scratches disappear ‼️😎

[@mjb9176]

You prove that You-tubers don’t need to beg for ‘thumbs-ups’ or likes...you have 141,000 subs yet I’ve never heard you ask. That is an achievement in itself.

[@dianeconti7602]

It's good to see you back with another phenomenal restoration. What a beautiful piece of furniture. You've brought it back to life. Stay safe there, from me here in southeastern Turkey.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@lilMissAdoria]

That is one beautiful dresser. These videos are so soothing for me, I love watching gorgeous antique pieces being restored and becoming as handsome as they once were all over again.

[@Peggyt-jp6mt]

Your voice is very calming; Minneapolis needs you.

[@TravisCampbell6l6]

He'd be a good host for an NPR show telling stories.

[@timma_thy]

He sounds like Joe Pera.

[@aaronbrewer1831]

@@timma_thy Joe Pera is very weak one dimensional hack of a comedian. Joe is just an act. This guy is an authentic craftsmen of fine furniture restoration. Tell Joe to go wash his flannel underwear.

[@TwinBleaks]

@@timma_thy Omg, been saying this since I first discovered this channel lmao

[@erikas974]

Every time I am watching you keep thinking how sad my Dad is not alive. He use to do some similar work back in the 60-70's and I use to help him. We made a great team and I miss that. Your magic touch to make disappear those deep scratches are truly amaizing. Thank you for my Sunday morning relaxing time and I didn't have to make much effort to please myself.😍👌👍👌👍🖖🖖🖖🖖

[@mariannerady1137]

I think your channel is my favorite one to watch when I really want sth calm. I am amazed by your skill! Also you explain everything so well, seeing you figure out the solutions to challenges is very valuable. Thank you so much from Germany

[@cpearson7372]

Things I feel when watching your videos, and accomplishments: Relaxation Joy Awe Peace Relief (for the piece) Thank you, for continuing, to share your talent, experience, finds and treasures, with us.

[@cinderellatremaine5144]

Well now I know what to use to get a black water stain out of an old side table that was my mother in laws. This was excellent. Thank you!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

Wow. I am always blow away by your restorations. Nice that there are people out there that still not what that word means. They think slopping on some chalk paint means you've restored it. I guess they don't have a dictionary. Again, thanks for sharing your amazing talent!

[@kanalratte5397]

This may sound ridiculous, but everytime i see a new video of you online in my notifications, i just save it for later, when everyone is already asleep here and i can watch undisturbed and enjoy it fully, like a perfectly prepared meal that is so yummy that you don't wanna share a bite. Every work of you is really a treasure and so much different from all the showoff restauration guys on youtube. Can't wait for the next one......maybe i am addicted to this combination of perfect restauration and soothing narration....😁keep up the good work, greetings from Germany 🙂

[@MargieM10]

You were a magician with those scratches!

[@beeonthyme5760]

I got all excited to watch your video just so I could calm down. 😄

[@joanklaczek4009]

I find that you have set the standard for furniture restoration videos. When I watch others, I find myself silently saying “ No, that’s not the way. “ and shutting them off in frustration because they aren’t careful enough.

[@glg3945]

Very beautiful! I was so glad to see that you had posted today. You really do amazing work. Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family.

[@jrand2631]

Amazing how you're able to bring back some life in these vintage furnitures - great job! 👍👍👍

[@katharinatrub1338]

What an unusual Chest. Your work on it is grandiose! This piece has become so beautiful and valuable with a trifle of quirkiness.

[@vickiefowler1429]

I didn’t think I was going to like this one... yet, here I am saying how nice it turned out. Bet someone is wishing they had this piece back now!

[@NurseMickiLea]

Love how this piece turned out and your technique on covering the darker scratches was so well done.♥️

[@Confession68]

I loved that dresser, but I also loved that building across the street with the vines. 😍

[@briangoldberg4439]

Looks good! I like that you didn't try to polish up the knobs there. Looks better with the patina.

[@WilliamWBG]

You need a Festool Domino ..... it’s the only festool I own but it is a game changer like no other tool available today. It’s the best invention for quality woodworking tools ever.

[@MM-Iconoclast]

The piece looks better than new - the grain and tone of the wood is so much nicer after you restored it! The only thing I would have loved to see would have been different knobs - something that looked appropriate for the period but just gave a bit more luster to the piece. But other than that small wish, this was really beautiful!

[@martinkaleta5287]

Minimum use of tools and money, no fancy stuff...you need just time and to put in some humble honest work and you always get great results. Good job, thank you!

[@midcenturyflipper]

I love your videos and your woodwork - to the degree that I also started restoring old furniture. Now I even have my own channel. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck with your thrifting! /Anders, Sweden

[@vbee3571]

Now a beautiful piece of furniture. I love the wood grain. 👍🏻

[@tiabean1635]

One of my most favorite channels. I’m happy you don’t add loud music. You’re the Bob Ross of furniture restoration. :)

[@Thecoochincanoocheecreek]

I couldn’t help but notice your chain. Lookin sharp! There is more to you than just vintage furniture, I see! 😂

[@ymottspice]

That paintbrush scratch camoflague made me smile, thanks for another excellent video.

[@indie825]

I found an interesting mid-century modern end table for free on craigslist a while back. It's solid, just has some condition issues with the veneer, some water stains and a bit of mildew on the legs and under belly. Reviewing your video's to work out the game plan on refinishing it. Thank you for all the great ideas!

[@tomanderson9668]

I appreciate how he is able to evaluate the process and then correct a problem issue. DIY projects never go entirely smoothly and need a different process. Thanks for a great video.

[@gailgaddy5340]

I liked the way you solve the issues as they popped up. 😄 pretty good looking piece of furniture. I would sure buy it.

[@lynvoyager5976]

Love that veneer grain. Especially the side panel and drawer fronts. Great job hiding the scratches and bringing the piece back to a better life.

[@elliepascoe5954]

Wow, that was some magic camouflage! Thanks for sharing this trick!😁🇳🇱

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

I have watched enough of your videos to know you are a master craftsman, but when you did that trick with the scratches, that blew my mind! Gorgeous work.

[@philginakis5551]

It's Saturday morning where I am and i thought to myself, gee I could do with some Dashner right now, some soothing therapeutic furniture restoration to calm the soul... And you delivered as always! Thanks for being so consistently excellent with the production of your videos and showing us your craft; you're always a pleasure to watch and I look forward to seeing your videos every time they release. Stay safe over there, all the best!! Praise from down under

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@NTRprojects]

You certainly turned that around ;) good job

[@KatherineTheGr8t]

Trial and error touch up color made a difference in that large scratch, vamoose : ) Thanks for taking your time to explain and show us how you correct many things.

[@magpiesmith971]

Beautiful staining job…very rich. 😊. And a wonderful job with that pigmented shellack!

[@johnfox4691]

That's a really 1st class restoration.

[@hanhb6047]

I was not expecting a video on refinishing a dresser to be so soothing.

[@slanginnoodles9865]

Fabulous job! Almost looks like a Stanley piece, thanks for saving it!

[@shaosu9243]

All I felt is a very intelligent person does this channel, very neat-- in any points! Helplessly love them! Thanks made this peaceful corner in this noisy world!

[@juliajonson798]

Oh this is so gorgeous. The stain came out absolutely perfect! Very inspiring to see you perfect these pieces back to functionality, they all have soul and you make it show. Keep it up!

[@greatsewing6061]

The calm equanimity of your videos is like a meditation, the mystical experience of quiet work.

[@yessss_pls]

I love watching your videos! I use them to fall asleep faster. But i also really like watching you refinish cool Mid Century pieces. I have a store in Los Angeles and we mainly work with Mid Century and I love seeing the before and after. - Vintage On Point

[@realitylicker]

The brush work to deceive the eye is very good, great result.

[@metafive1]

Beautiful grain on this one. Glad you uncovered it. I sometimes imagine you using a clamp/vice when drilling but then realise you probably picked the piece up for five bucks at the thrift store/side of the road lol

[@LindsayNRandi]

I dont know if I will ever use this knowledge but man your videos are so satisfying and relaxing great job!

[@131dyana]

I enjoyed seeing you make this dresser look almost new. Thank you.

[@tekviper9]

Amazing work sir! You have the best restoration channel IMHO. Thank you for sharing!

[@jenniferlawrence8533]

What a beauty. Love the grain.

[@lizday8140]

That color is awesome! So warm. I bet it will be a welcomed piece in someone's home, and give many more years of usefulness to the owners. Great job!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@mickeytheis7786]

Wow that shellac trick on the scratches... amazing!!!

[@marieb9926]

Nice job! I like the refinish. The grain is beautiful.

[@olgapaulus7299]

This cabinet looks outstanding, beautiful. I'm a fan. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulcarlachapman628]

Beautiful finish! And I agree with Carla Souza - I'm so glad you don't have annoying music! (Another Carla)

[@frelnc]

Looks wonderful. Wow!!

[@coleenbarr]

MY GOD. This came out gorgeous. I legit kept screaming, "This is so satisfying! OMG I love this!" I sent it to my sister, wife, and friend and said, "This is my new woodworking sensei. He is soothing me, teaching me stuff, and helping me generally to vibe." Also, I have a few pieces like this that could use this treatment so thank you!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I work at the local Goodwill handling all donations that come thru and I always smile to myself when I see projects that Dasher Design could do. Very impressive work on the dresser, I’ve learned so much thank you 😊

[@vanhetgoor]

It is marvellous to repaint with coloured shellac. Never seen this before.

[@ActNormalKid]

The glue syringe might be my favorite in your tool arsenal. Great work as always!