Refinishing a Vintage Table with French Polish - a Fixing Furniture Restoration Project

[@jtjjbannie]

This is the Bob Ross of woodworking guys.

[@skitzochik]

YAYYYYY TRENA!!! LOVE HERRRR!

[@pastorwillwaggoner7014]

Bro, you drove 3 hours to consult with another KZbinR???? Stellar move, Scott. Wisdom and promoting others rather hindering. Bravo, sir.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you appreciate it. Thank you for sharing that! Scott

[@Snakes-w1c]

@@FixingFurniture That's part of the Bro Code, which you honored.

[@michaelhealy1590]

WOW! BEAUTIFUL. Thanks for teaming up with Trena

[@jdrew500]

I get the chemical strippers. These folks make their living refinishing and repairing furniture. Their time is money. Waiting for a stripper to do its job is lost potential income. As long as they are safe and responsible using the strippers I think this is great. Also both of these people are top professionals and were getting a master class in furniture restoration.

[@rayvin357]

you realize that you can make a humungous amount of dollars (US) french polishing. and your excellent 1 hr and 3 minute video will make you a pauper!

[@patriciasiefert7140]

Love Trena!

[@jonathan90881]

I really appreciate the fact that you brought out the SDS. I feel like it's something that maybe a lot of people don't know about, and I very rarely see it mentioned at all, especially on KZbin, so I appreciate the fact that you took the time to show it and warn people about the potential hazards that chemicals can pose and what you can do to mitigated the risk, and also how to find that information.

[@FixingFurniture]

I'm glad you appreciate that Jonathan! I included it to help people stay safe as I've seen some retired craftsmen with health issues. Cheers. Scott

[@Redraven2967]

I love your method of French polish. I use a similar method regularly in my shop with different colors of shellac. Something that gives my French Polish a little something extra, a little bit more depth, is that I add a hi light color with dye in blond shellac in the final coats. Sometimes it’s a color that is naturally occurring in the grain or just something that I feel makes the piece really pop. It’s popular with many of my customers.

[@hotwireman49]

Some people have such patience!

[@helenaneumann1872]

First and foremost, II'm a great admirer of your workn order to achieve a beautiful result with my shellac polish, first comes the pore filling, without which, in my opinion, a satisfactory result cannot be achieved with open-pored wood such as mahogany, walnut or even ash (Biedermeier furniture from southern Germany often has an ash veneer). I generally also give birch and cherry tree veneers a pore filling, because the more closed the pores, the shinier and smoother the shellac polish is afterwards. To fill the pores, I use shellac blonde wax diluted in a ratio of 1:5 or 6, and I use pumice flour as a pore filler. The bale is constructed like the one for the shellac polish: an old, fine linen on the outside, then a piece of cotton and pure wool on the inside, because pure wool has the best absorption capacity for the liquid. When filling the pores, the ball soaked in shellac must be wet, unlike when polishing. I dip the cotton side of the bale into the pumice flour, add the linen over it and can now rub the pumice flour into the pores. Each piece of wood needs several passes. I let a day pass between each cycle so that the filling can settle, then I sand lightly and start again. With cherry trees and birches, only three passes are often enough, and with ash I have had more than 10 passes. Then the shellac polish follows. The pores all need to be closed. Of course not. But I love a mirror-smooth, glossy surface, especially with Biedermeier. Yes, it is a complex process. But the benefits are unmatched when it comes to synthetic polishes. You can always build on a shellac polish!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for sharing the techniques that are working for you. That's helpful to understand for me and our viewers. Thanks for taking the time to explain this. Scott #tip

[@thesehandsart]

Love Trena and now I'm glad to have found you too!

[@FixingFurniture]

That's great! Trena is a lovely person to work with! Scott

[@abigailhamiltonactor]

I loved to see you working with Trena, (She was the first restorer that I came across, a few years back) but what made me smile most, was the way you set off, on a 3/4 hour drive, as though you were just "popping out to the shops". In the UK, that would almost be considered an expedition, LOL. I'm also glad that you made a point of underlining the potential hazards, and the precautions that must be taken when using a harsh chemical stripper! Thanks for that, 👍

[@janebutz5375]

How lovely that you collaborated with Trena. I discovered her first which probably led to you. So amazing to have the cumulative experience of you both. Two great approaches.

[@masonmoyer4592]

Amazing!

[@GirdsHerStrength]

I think it’s the right decision to leave off the tack strip. Thanks for including the Canadian sources! 🇨🇦 I sometimes find it difficult to get things like shellac and burn-in sticks in the local stores.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome. Thanks for sharing that feedback. Cheers. Scott

[@skivvywaver8437]

Noticed you were adding the DNA right over your top. Any drops of alcohol would have ruined your finish. Don’t ask me how I know this.

[@myeyedea]

I think the tack strip looked nice, added some more character and definition to the table.

[@YellowRoseOfTexas-Dallas]

Trena did one of these tables on her channel and she put the tape back on and even ordered replacement beads.

[@joansmith9658]

I marvel at your skill & patience. The table is stunning.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you like it Joan. Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@pirakoXX]

What a transformation. Very well done, and a beautiful piece of furniture! PS: When working with natural materials, remember: Nature is perfectly imperfect!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for the tip!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nicely done.😊

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@casst346]

Nice! High, high, quality work! Thanks for Sharing..

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for the awesome time! Great work on finishing it! Cheers!

[@FixingFurniture]

I'm seeing some comments here that viewers watch your channel as well Trena. I had fun working with you on this! Maybe we should plan something for 2023! Cheers

[@tedlym.3390]

My two favorite furniture restorers in one video. I'm going to feint, but I'll wait until the video ends. Thank you,

[@robinredman5192]

In my research I have seen most of these tables without the trim. Great job and have a very Merry Christmas and continued success. Two of my favorite furniture re-finishers, Scott and Trena. In regards to stripping the legs, I have seen this done many times by Trena. She basically places the leg in a container and then washes the stripper over the leg again and again with her brush, then finishes it with the steel wool. It seems to work well for her. Thanks for what you do. John here from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that John. I appreciate it! Scott

[@ML-tn1jl]

Beautiful French polish! I found your videos just recently and shared one with my son-in-law who likes to work in the wood shop. You explain everything so well if even I can understand. Bravo. I watched those two goofy guys who had a refinishing show in the 90s and they demonstrated French polishing. They were adamant that you had to start long, sweeping strokes outside of the edges and finish them outside, too. I didn’t realize that it could be achieved with the swirling strokes as you did. But it did! Fabulous outcome. I’m working through your videos and learn something new in each one.

[@KD-mj2ms]

Aside from this being interesting and informative, I really appreciate your highlighting of safe handling and responsible disposal of all chemicals involved. Wonderfully done! Thank you!

[@lesleyyoung5730]

Great job! I know it's not meant to be, but I kept seeing Mickey Mouse in the cloverleaf design and couldn't unsee it throughout the video.

[@chefsolidOriginal]

Leave the tack strip off in my opinion. Amazing job you have done on that, nice work!

[@bsyishay]

I agree, the table looks amazing without the tack strip.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for sharing that! Scott

[@edeppel6710]

@@FixingFurniture Looks more like a period piece without the tack strip. The tack strip looks... well, "tacky". :) Watched most of your videos this year. Enjoying the channel and your approach to repairs.

[@QueenBee-gx4rp]

Definitely off. I have a clover table also; but it’s walnut and English. I got it at an estate sale at a large Colonial house built in 1750 in Norfolk, CT, USA. It is smaller than yours but has the same round water mark where someone left a flower pot on it-who knows how many years ago? I haven’t tackled it yet, but think I’ll have the courage now. Thanks for all the careful instructions.

[@lucyhanks500]

⁠@@QueenBee-gx4rpwell that comment was 1 year ago, so how long were you planning on taking? In the meantime, a full housing estate has been built round the corner with Road names like clover and people jibing on the mind map seems worse than ever? Although admittedly I’m still being pointed back to comments and read what people are saying completely differently; nothing like feeling like you’ve been in limbo under a space ship for decades, like flight of the navigator and ever covert content is streamed as an algorithm through a tv or radio. I mean…was it intended as satanic ritual/spiritual abuse towards some test tube babies, or is there an actual purpose? The bullying ghosts and the long amount of time watching constant deceit is rather disheartening to faith in humanity and the hope of peace in the mind at some point in life? If only later life.

[@lisafrancis7534]

Yay you are both my favorite furniture restoration channel plus the thomas johnson guy would be great to see all 3 of you guys collaborate

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Lisa. Here's a video I did with Tom about wood glue for furniture restoration. Cheers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3yTeoVujLmSoKc

[@philomenahearn1717]

It’s a beautiful finish.

[@lenaepoppe6194]

Most excellent! Thankyou for sharing your journey!

[@bsyishay]

Beautiful table, I love you the fact that you're joining forces with Trena.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you. As you can tell, we had fun working together. Cheers. Scott

[@davebenson1021]

I like your process of a timely decision. So many people get too impatient. Well thought out plans and time and error are reliable teachers. Thank you for the video. I am going to watch it again as I have had thoughts of french polishing but the jury is still out for me. Again, you provide very good videos for people to learn their craft. Ps, off with the tack strip is my vote.

[@FixingFurniture]

I'm glad you enjoyed this video Dave. I appreciate the feedback as I find it encouraging. Thanks for your thoughts as well on the tack strip. Scott

[@newapologist]

Love Trena’s channel

[@FixingFurniture]

Yes, she does great work!

[@johnfederkeil9211]

Beautiful table! The finish turned out great! Don't add the edging, it looks much better without.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for that John. Scott

[@randalmayeux8880]

Good job on the French polish! For stripping the old finish I use Kleen Strip 3 and lacquer thinner. Either do it outside or use a strong exhaust fan. Wear gloves,a respirator and an apron.

[@FitnessGramma]

Thank you for a most complete tutorial! And definitely no tack strip - the bevel look to the edge of the table is graceful and lovely.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for your thoughts on that. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers. Scott

[@wayne3793]

Definitely watching the before and after pics, I prefer without tackstrip. Does not look right being on there to begin with. Great job on the finishing.

[@tanyacordes5916]

I like that you left the 80s biker jacket vibe off the side if the table! Awesome job!

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Came out beautiful. I vote for leaving the tack strip off. Looks great without it.

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

Thank you for all your incredibly valuable information! You are a brilliant workman!

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Scott and the visit to Trena's shop. Wow what a transformation. That shine is awesome. I'm like you I don't like the tacks around the top edge. I'd leave them off. Never heard of or seen that Dutch treat here in North Carolina. You all take care and God bless. Happy New Year.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks Ron. Happy New Year to you too! Scott

[@MrMooseSlayer]

Love Trena! Have to admit, I'd been sleeping on you, but I'm subbed now! Now I've got the triple threat of Furniture rehab... Thomas Johnson John's Furniture Repair And you! Thanks for the great content!

[@AnotherWittyUsername.]

I love Trena. I've been watching her Channel for a couple years now and she does great work. I found your channel yesterday and subbed today.

[@mrscalifdreamer]

My two favorite people! What a treat!

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

A masterpiece of a video to end the year. looking forward to perfect my die staining techniques in 2023.

[@FixingFurniture]

That sounds like a great goal! Thanks for sharing that. Scott

[@aaqilian5.085]

It’s dye. Try perfecting your literacy first 😂

[@lenaepoppe6194]

Thankyou for saving this absolute piece of art! Beautiful job!

[@1339LARS]

Great job, and the shine made me go nuts!!! thank you!!! //Lars And dont put them there beads ON!!!!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you Lars! Scott

[@AnnMarieDubas]

No tacks! Table looks amazing. Ann Marie@48

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Ann Marie! Scott

[@jaytitus902]

LOVE Trena. So amazing. Thanks for doing the colab. Your piece turned out beautiful.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you enjoyed our collaboration. Cheers! Scott

[@tedlym.3390]

I love French polish, I love Trena, and I'm fond of you. I would restore it to the way it left the factory. Thank you,

[@cecedubois5147]

Beautiful job!!

[@cecedubois5147]

And I'd leave the tack strip off. 👍

[@janebutz5375]

Love the Dutch! Chocolate for breakfast!

[@dawn5227]

Definitely looks better without the tack strip. It was my immediate thought when seeing this table. It just looked wrong, like it was an add on at some point in its history of refinishing.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks Dawn!

[@cattycorner8]

That is the same mirror finish my new Stickley mahogany dresser had. Exquisite!

[@RelaxingRestoration]

Very enjoyable to watch! Feels like I'm watching "This Old House"

[@bobbieedmondson677]

Thank you for the tidbits, I'm just learning about the different woods and the types of finish to use

[@pitsnipe5559]

Neat to see you partner with Trenna on this project. When it comes to finishing she’s not only a master craftsman but a true artist. That table looks incredible. I would leave off the faux nail heads.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that. I appreciate it! Scott

[@CARLOSTREUIL]

Nice video. I liked the comparison between strippers. In the past I have used the gel type stripper to keep drips to a minimum. I also installed a 24 inch fan in one wall of my shop to move out chemicals. For my last refinishing project I chucked up the legs in my lathe and turned it by hand to sand, stain and varnish them. It give you an extra pair of hands and better visibility for checking your work. A bit of news print will protect your lathe from any spills.

[@FixingFurniture]

That's a great tip Herb to use a lathe on the turned parts! That's smart! Thanks. Scott #tip

[@kristenranda3882]

wow wow wow! so glad I fond you.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad you found our channel. Please share with others. Thanks. Scott 🇨🇦

[@alpetterson9452]

I think you made the right chouce. The tack strip makes the whole table took bad. Nice job polishing too

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you Al. Scott

[@michaelhenderson5683]

Thanks for sharing that process Scott , nice work 👏👏👍 Beading off, even the original didn't look correct for the piece

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks 👍

[@KR-pp7wp]

Bravo! I thoroughly enjoyed that. Relaxing and full of information. What a stunning piece of furniture! I'm glad you left the 'tacky' strip off..😊

[@jeanine6492]

Looks so good now, amazing difference. Have a great break everyone!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you! You too!

[@MrMalcolmkr]

Hey Scott. I only recently found your channel, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I dabble a little with woodworking and have made the exact mistakes that you say to avoid, and as a result I've learnt a massive amount from your channel. On the question of stripping, I've always preferred the heat technique using a heat gun, followed by a 220-320 grit light sanding, and used a polyurethane varnish. I'm not a great fan of chemicals at all unless absolutely no other option. Great channel. Regards from Australia.

[@vickiehadd4324]

The tacks on the outer edge absolutely beautifully accent this piece. DEFINITELY keep them on. 👍🏻❤️

[@Tla81]

I love Trena! I am huge fan of hers besides your of course!

[@FixingFurniture]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing that Tanya! Scott

[@samuelroberts334]

No tack strip. Great job!!!

[@FixingFurniture]

Yes! Thank you!

[@bobfugazy4916]

I think it came out beautifully, nice job.

[@randalmayeux8880]

Good job, especially for the 1st time. I first used shellac and oil on lathe work when I was 12. In fact, in woodshop class, shellac and varnish were the only 2 finishes we were allowed to use in 7th and 8th grades. I've had over 20 years experience as a professional furniture maker and finisher in a high end custom shop. I use mostly nitrocellulose lacquer, though sometimes varnish, shellac, oil and wax, polyurethane (my least favorite finish), and epoxy are called for. When doing finish work at home, I usually use shellac and oil, mainly because of fumes and flammability issues. By the way, when using oils and oil based stain, never dispose of the rags in the trash. They can spontaneously combust! I've had it happen when my bosses teenage son didn't heed my instructions to put the rags in a bucket of water. It happened when we were driving back from Dallas in his father's truck. People kept honking at us on the freeway and pointing. Finally I looked and saw smoke coming from the back of the truck. We pulled over and several moving blankets were on fire. He had stuffed the oily rags in a bag and the blankets were on top of it. I sprayed them down with several cans of Dr. Pepper, which helped, but we ended up leaving them beside the road. For stripping you can't beat KS-3! It contains methyl chloride which works great. I use it in the finish room, which has an heavy duty exhaust fan. Always wear gloves! It stings really bad when it gets on your skin, so make sure to wear goggles and don't breathe the fumes. Keep practicing the French polish and learn to build up the finish in multiple coats. You can also get a satin or even a full finish by using #4 pumice stone or 0000 steel wool lubed very lightly with flax soap. Good luck!

[@travel734]

Great video. One comment on the 3rd step is to try sprinting the mineral oil directly on the piece, rather than on the polisoir. It seems to be easer to control. It is a bit like sprinkling holy water on the area that you want to polish. I find it easier to feel for the resistance. I use a scrap from an old Italian sheet for the outside of the polisoir and a scrap from an old wool undershirt for the inside. I was fortunate to learn the techniques from a master of French Polishing in Florence Italy. It takes time and so much of it is just muscle memory.

[@FixingFurniture]

Wow, thank you for the tips! That must have been a fascinating learning experience. I appreciate you sharing that. Scott

[@GregInNature]

Thanks Scott. That was really interesting and turned out beautiful. I was especially impressed with your magentic tipped hammer. And I would leave the tack strip off

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks Greg! Good to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing your thoughts on the tack strip.

[@carolg.6838]

No tack strip. Nice French polish with the Christmas cards reflecting. Thanks for the info n the hazards of chemicals. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I have been watching Trenna for awhile.

[@SteveC86]

I’m glad you made it to 100k, even a few months later than anticipated. This is a good channel, informative and seeing old furniture getting repaired correctly is always satisfying.

[@danaowen9014]

Hi scott, the table looks less busy with out the tack strip, you can see the nice edges without it.Happy holidays.

[@rosannamize6622]

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration has some videos on what you are trying to accomplish. Great job!

[@deltekkie7646]

Interesting... I didn't think anyone used tacks anymore. BTW...very nice job. The table looks great!

[@paulsimmons390]

love your working with a friend and neighbor. Thank you for the information you have given us.

[@jeanine6492]

You need a tighter rubber. Put the cotton in the centre of the outer rag and form it into a parcel by bringing up all the sides to gather and twisting them until the cotton is tight inside a little wad. The wad is then able to be glided lightly across the surface leaving a fine film of shellac. You open up the wad or fad I think it’s called to add more shellac to the cotton, twist up again test to see the shellac is coming out and keep going again. 100 coats I was taught. 😂 it goes quickly though!!

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for the advice Jeanine! That's helpful and I hope others like it too. Cheers. Scott

[@Thataliah]

lol, you don't count coats with a french polish.

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

No tack strip.beautiful w/out it.❤️

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you! Scott

[@davidnewland2556]

love that table, the shape is great, that twol obe shape.

[@marymasden6616]

Tack strip off good job once again.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Mary! Scott

[@laneyh2121]

That surface is beautiful

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you Laney!

[@lessnyder6245]

I really like the collaborations with the other professionals. Funny thing is that I follow Trena and Tom as well as you. I guess technically the the tack strip fits the era of the piece but I would leave it off.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for the feedback on the collaborations Les and your thoughts on the tack strip. I appreciate it. Scott

[@stevedombrowik5586]

I would put the tack strip on. It adds another element to the piece. Looks great!

[@wackowacko8931]

This is known as a turnkey table, because the clover shape looks like the top of a skeleton key. Skeleton keys were also known as "turnkeys" at the end of the 1800s. It is also commonly called a "turkey table", where the N was dropped, because the word turnkey dropped out of common usage. Turkey sounded almost exactly the same, so the common name became a "turkey table".

[@FixingFurniture]

Interesting. I haven't heard that terminology before. Thank you for sharing that. Scott

[@adamseery7738]

I love how you explain things. I can always pick up a new tip.

[@FixingFurniture]

Glad it was helpful! Scott

[@jill552]

No tack strip. Good video.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you! Scott

[@shirleypedersen7406]

Super restoration Al. Looks smashing. Merry Christmas to you and yours and Happy New Year! Am looking forward to new videos in 2023. So sorry you didn’t quite make 100,000 subscribers (I subscribed a long time ago. Wish I could do it over and over lol). You are an excellent teacher. Enjoyed visit to Treen’s shop. She is definitely one of my favs. See you next year!

[@FixingFurniture]

Happy new year! Cheers. Scott

[@johngrubb1590]

If this is your first time doing a French polish well done, you did a great job again well done.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks. Yes, this was my first time. It was a steep learning curve, but I enjoy challenges like that. Cheers. Scott

[@johngrubb1590]

@@FixingFurniture And that's the thing a challenge, and willing too learn new things and techniques, again great work.

[@nicktaylor2820]

Good job and greetings from the UK. My view is leave the tack strip off - looks a lot classier without

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you Nick! Cheers. Scott

[@sharonshields1482]

Thank you for sharing your work. I would leave the tack strip off. You should watch Thomas Johnson's Antiques, he has a great French Polish video I think he would be a great resource for you. I didn't miss your sharpening tools with Trena either.

[@FixingFurniture]

You're welcome. Yes, Tom has a lot of experience. Here's a video we did together about wood glue for furniture restoration. Cheers. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3yTeoVujLmSoKc

[@davidchilton2574]

I agree with your thoughts about the Yankee screwdriver. I used one many times a day for about 12 yrs. Years ago. I have recently bought, on-line, the correct shaft to driver fitting (machined profile), with a universal hex fitting quick release adaptor. So now any hex bit will fit. Straight, spline, square, phillips, pozi etc etc. Great idea. It previously only took straight bits as in your video. Thanks for the video, and cheers mate....

[@danieldoss1987]

Very nice. And I was able to get my Trenna fix! Happy Holidays!

[@lynelalonde2827]

I like the decorative strip.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on that! Scott

[@pagdesigns]

Scott, I really enjoy learning your techniques for repairing and re-finishing furniture, and the care you apply in your work. I followed your suggestion and got myself a copy of “Classic Finishing Techniques”. Very nice book that provides a detailed guide for the French Polishing techniques, and a nice history and description of the old-style wood finishing products used in the last 200 years, which helps put in perspective their usage and usefulness for specific applications. Thanks for all the info you provide.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Patrick. Glad you like the book. Cheers

[@MRMETZGAR1962]

I have this same table. Thank you for this video. I have left the studs on the top. Because that is the way my grandparents had it.

[@FixingFurniture]

Oh, cool. Do you have any idea of the age of your table?

[@MRMETZGAR1962]

@@FixingFurniture I don’t know it was at my grandparents and afte they died I spotted it in a back bedroom storage room. So I would be guessing.

[@kraftfamilyadventures2100]

The piece looks great as is. Leave the tack strip off. Nice job.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you for sharing that! Scott

[@nickkotsoglou7478]

Well done! I agree with you, it looks better without tack strip

[@FixingFurniture]

Thank you Nick! Scott

[@mahmoudomara5421]

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking us with you on your journey to learn something new. It is truly inspiring to see a fine craftsman like yourself doesn't shy away from showing their mistakes while learning. Secondly, the finish came out looking amazing as expected. Finally, I think I agree with you on leaving the tack strip detail off the top edge. It looked great as is plus it matches the shelf below.

[@FixingFurniture]

Thanks for sharing that Mohmoud! I appreciate it! Scott