Restoration of an Antique Gramophone cabinet plus DIY scroll saw

#restoration #diy #woodworking #furnituremakeover #gramophone #vintage #antique
I restored this early 1900 gramophone and gave it a new purpose. Watch me as I use multiple techniques and tricks to bring this tired old cabinet back to life.
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[@frelnc]

One of the reasons I watch your adventures in flipping is because of your ingenious ideas when you run into problems. You are a talented craftsman, Jay. Amazing result this time. Just gorgeous.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you Mary Kay. Will be back at it as soon as I’m moved in.

[@behklee0]

@@Flippingdrawersyou should have put the dark finishing on it grrr im coming to get you

[@NO-ib1ip]

I love seeing things restored instead of thrown away. This is excellent.

[@heatherrenhill3917]

No, I think he should throw it away! Here's my address (12345 S. I'm Joking Way, Carson, California 90745), I'll take it off your hands. Love from the USA! FYI - I'm getting ready to rehab some furniture pieces, & I learn so much from your channel, THANK YOU!!! I'm hoping to buy you coffee soon 💖

[@terryiggulden5182]

The original maker of this piece was very accomplished and you made it more stunning

[@amysbees6686]

Wow! How clever! A gentleman's cabinet. My husband could so use one! The top keeps your things from mischievous kitties.😻 Absolutely well done, Jay!👏👏👏👏

[@allisonwaters3978]

Stunning. You don’t deserve a coffee…you deserve the whole coffee shop 🤩👏👏

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much 😀 I do appreciate the coffees you got me! That is very kind ;-)

[@vandahuman8522]

Who clicks the like button before watching the video because you know it's going to be an amazing restoration. Barry, I have learned so much from regarding restoring furniture and not just painting it to cover up the flaws.

[@Flippingdrawers]

I guess people trust that it’s gonna be 😊

[@pattymcshannock770]

The final result is incredible! Your patience and perseverance on this project is amazing, and your craftsmanship is second to none. How wonderful it is to save a piece of history, and so beautifully done. Thank you. Love this!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

[@kathleengertzberg5405]

What more can be said; your work is so meticulous and beautiful.

[@bellacucina3209]

Lovely transformation, and those door pulls would make glamorous earrings!

[@girlnorthof60]

I was excited that my table saw had an upside down router attachment on one end... you MADE YOUR OWN SCROLL SAW from a jig saw! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. The gramophone cabinet repurpose turned out fantastic. 👍

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 😊

[@terryperry8636]

I’m amazed by your talent! My grandfather was a talented furniture maker and refurbisher. I’m not sure where he learned his craft because was just a hobby. Where did you learn your incredible abilities? This piece you just finished is simply incredible and you gave a once fine piece new life.

[@joannjukes4474]

WOW!!!!! You blew me away with this one. You are ingenious when it comes to using the tools you have. Love the scroll saw you made and using the battery powered tooth brush was a great idea. This piece turned out AMAZING! I don't know that you realize just how good you are, but I for one am VERY IMPRESSED!!! You now have a very impressive and unique piece of furniture you should be very proud of.

[@Flippingdrawers]

🥰 you are too kind. Thank you JoAnn

[@XANALOQUENDO]

I really like their restorations. It is as if the furniture he restores just left the factory.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🙏

[@emanuelavecchi7433]

This is an amazing project! It was a real challenge, and you won!!!!

[@CopperCactusDIY]

I really need to invest in a Dremel for the shop. Such a versatile tool. Maybe an electric toothbrush too! So many great tips in this one, I don't even know where to begin! The final result is gorgeous. You always do exceptional work!

[@Flippingdrawers]

ha ha thanks ;-) It really is helpful. I wanted to get one for a long time and finally bought it when it went on sale for Black Friday . thank you ;-)

[@dochubbell]

Every tedious move you made on this sad old gramophone took it further and further away from the landfill. The end result is stunningly beautiful. This kind of piece in a home is a sure conversation starter and could easily make visitors a little envious of the owners. LOL Your work as always, is at the very top of perfect. Love watching you turn these kinds of projects into jaw dropping awesome.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank Doc☺️ as always very generous with your kind words 👌

[@tomandlisamckibbin3761]

Wow the way you made that scroll saw was in genius. I love your work.

[@leslie-dg4um]

Love the end result! This might be my favorite piece...so far.

[@mama_p_nz8233]

You have the patience of a saint, to do all that sanding and not giving up. You are more than a DIY'er, you are amazing.

[@rosefillery5254]

love the effect of the dark and light tones of the timber. I especially like all the grain and character of the timber showing through. Beautiful and so satisfying to watch the process.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you ☺️

[@christinarobinson1163]

I am a big fan of “old” furniture. I am so glad you were able to make this piece whole and beautiful again. It would look really great in my dining room. Cheers.

[@marciewelsh5446]

I am happy you kept the wood grain look. Very handsome finished product. 👍

[@sharonh.harris1924]

I wondered why you did the cushion. Now I see it. Beautiful job. I love how you saved the fancy work.

[@valoriec]

It's amazing! I love the woodgrain on this piece. Personally, I'd sink a turntable into it and use it as a record cabinet. :D It's so pretty. Well done!

[@KingJamesBibleBeliever-de9fy]

My thoughts exactly

[@crissynunyabznz]

Extremely nice job. You pay attention to detail which a lot of people nowday really dont.

[@paulaheuser5200]

Thank you for all your episodes! I look forward to them.

[@pamelarichter908]

It`s unfortunate the seller was not up front with you on the damage of the cabinet, especially the worms damage. As usual, you took it head on and created a beautiful piece.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks Pamela🙏 I guess it made for a more interesting project 🤷🏼 so I’m not mad 😂

[@time4clocks]

What amazes me, Pamela Richter, is how sellers like that can sleep at night!!

[@dshey6802]

I hope you DID keep it for yourself as a "valet" for your personal items as you displayed on the cushion. You are such a visionary; a very creative one. You are a genius at repurposing items. That was a lot of fun to watch because of how you repurposed it.

[@RissaFirecat]

This turned out gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@dianaalexander3934]

What a long job! All those nooks and crannies to scrape/sand. Beautiful!

[@angelabstractart6168]

Beautiful restoration! I loved the homemade scroll saw hack! You're very clever. Truly enjoyed watching.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks Angel. 🤟🏼

[@user-lh4tm3fv2z]

Красотища!!! Умение разглядеть в заброшенной вещи красоту - это не просто дар, это взгляд настоящего художника и мастера 🎉🎉🎉

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 😊

[@imochiexe5056]

Rescue completed. Loved your ingenious "scroll saw".❤🎉😊

[@maryhart637]

This looks like a Victorian piece...my grandmother had lots of oak furniture in this style. Thank you for saving it and giving it a new life. That was a genius scroll saw hack!!

[@paulacarlson4365]

Hello, that piece of furniture is the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen!!!!!!!What a fabulous job you did,your attention to detail is amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[@deborahschipper1520]

Your talent and eye for details is impeccable! Fabulous job! Thank you.

[@Flippingdrawers]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciafrederick1740]

Thst is absolutely fabulous, how beautiful!!! thank you for such great work.

[@Flippingdrawers]

You are so welcome!

[@lornacy]

I'm binging your content, and it's fun to see how things have changed. Now you could just cut brand new replacements with the cool laser tool you have, but there is so much charm in the DIY scroll saw. Loving your channel 😊

[@WobblyBiped]

When you introduced this piece, I thought you had lost your mind. It looked beyond salvation. But your ingenuity and engineering talents rescued the project. It's such a beauty! The oven cleaner was great; its regular purpose is to dissolve grease in an oven, so it was perfect to dissolve the remaining finish. The outcome is fantastic - and thank goodness you didn't paint it! Cheers from Oklahoma, USA.

[@Flippingdrawers]

very kind ;-) thank you

[@anjelastrabala1215]

I’m another Okie who has recently started watching. His work is far, far better than anyone else I’ve seen! Just amazing!

[@debrapaulino918]

@@anjelastrabala1215agree ⭐

[@debrapaulino918]

Paint happy people 🥴

[@debrapaulino918]

@@Flippingdrawers did you mention what kind of wood? Oak? The American Chestnut blight started 1904.

[@Sassyfrass955]

Absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful job! I was so happy to see you keep all that beautiful wood and not cover it up with paint. Love this!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much! It did not even cross my mind to paint this one. People would some me lol

[@Lana.Lulu.]

I learned so much from you today! Thank you for being you! 💛 It's always a pleasure watching you restore and give new life to a piece that probably would have gone in the firepit. Stay blessed loved one🙏

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 🤩😻

[@rebeccastratton4114]

Just delightful. It looks proud of itself. What a fantastic second life!

[@MsJax304]

This is an astonishing piece of work. So beautiful. And I love your diy saw. What a clever idea and the dremel to cut new slots to unscrew those with is an awesome tip. Great work. Truly inspiring. 💕🌈🖖🏽

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much! 🤗

[@timgibson215]

So much hard work and dedication As my mama used to say "You have the patience of a saint." The end result is stunning. Well done!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you so much!

[@ashleyfalcon125]

Omgosh, I love the look of that cabinet!! So intricate & pretty!

[@connieacree4006]

Oh, my goodness! What a beautiful piece of furniture this turned out to be. You did an awesome job. Thank you for sharing. God bless you. 😊❤❤

[@debk9889]

What an exquisite piece! You took the time to bring it back to its original beauty I can imagine, and I love the tiger wood. Absolutely beautiful!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks

[@MadCityModern]

This has to be one of my favorite projects. You always put in the work to make things beautiful. Just think, if this piece had been perfect, you would have been criticized for ruining it. Instead, you found a creative way to make it better than it was. Barry

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks mate. I’m glad it’s finished lol it’s been a challenging week. You always have something wise to say. Much appreciated 👌

[@jeancarver6599]

I just love your videos and your voice and how much care you give everything you do, and I learn stuff from you with every video!!!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Wow, thank you!

[@2007Isabellamaria]

I can't believe the transformation. Great job! 😊

[@janetrodriguez914]

That piece turned out so amazingly. You are an artist. I’ve stripped and restored a chair and I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to just throw it away. The job you did takes great patience and precision. I love what you did to restore that piece. It’s a very unique piece to begin with and you turned it back to its former glory. Beautiful job! You should be proud.

[@Flippingdrawers]

That is very kind of you ;-) Thank you Janet !

[@galinanarkaytis8377]

Этот мастер отличный специалист. Его работа шедевр! Большое спасибо за то удовольствие, которое я получила, наблюдая за Преображением этого изделия!

[@mitachondria1]

Beautiful work, you let the beauty of this antique shine.

[@Dakiniwoman]

You found a great treasure this time to restore...this is the kind of piece I have enjoyed restoring for myself in the past... that is definitely one I would put in my own home as I love the Antiques. The rich tones of the natural wood grains is just breathtaking and this one had wonderful hardware... Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent and your projects.

[@bluecurlygirl]

I've just watched it four times. Those repairs to the veneer were invisible. The little button looked like it had always been there. Seriously well done. I would LOVE to have that in my house (if I had room for it!) and I'd just have to put a record player in the top of it. I have records but no player! Who even does that? And store a bottle of jack somewhere there to. It's beautiful. Seriously, well done. (I'm probably going to watch it again tbh).

[@Flippingdrawers]

😂 ha ha ha awesome, I need all the views. I wish I could send it to you ;-) This was definitely a learning experience .

[@betterbetty3542]

I love your attention to detail! It really makes every piece you do stunning!

[@jodidavis6595]

I would pay a lot of money to own this. This is by far my new most favorite lol man you’re good..wait…GREAT. No one better than you Jay. I watch about 10 others in your field and you are THEE best out there. I can’t get enough of your channel. So well filmed and edited too. 🇺🇸👍🏼

[@cathybenson5119]

What a clever idea for a scroll saw. 👏👏👏👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺 nice job on the restoration. 👍

[@asaliden4584]

What an absolute amazing piece of furniture! And amazing restoration too. 😍

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@vickiel914]

Wow you did great! That turned out nice! I've started using the feed and wax on my old pieces I got from family and I just love it!

[@christinebuckley7822]

I love how you emph!emphasize! Beautiful woodgrains.

[@pavlinkaangelova6168]

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[@Clavel688]

Beautiful work! Great idea for the saw!

[@_Julie_Bee]

Revisiting old favorites of your channel, and I stand by my comment, look at you now! From flipper to surgeon, a true artisan ❤

[@Flippingdrawers]

💛❤️💛❤️

[@piratetaylor29]

Oh dear, it's absolutely stunning with all the old world charm of a craftsmen. 👍🏻🇺🇸♥️

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you ☺️

[@dawnziccardi8205]

Wow! What a gorgeous piece & your DIY scroll saw is awesome too! Using a battery operated toothbrush to clean the hardware is a great idea too.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ednaalegria8710]

I love how you problem solve and DIY. Your attention to detail is absolutely amazing. This piece is so beautiful, congratulations on another awesome restoration.

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you Edna ;-)

[@mitchmurrell753]

The grain popping after you finished it! Really nice job.

[@nancydavis604]

That was awesome to watch. And it turned out beautiful. Thanks for the video. 🌻🙏🏼❤️

[@purplewombat1923]

Wow, you did a wonderful job on this piece! I love the grain pattern in that old wood and yes, you are a genius for turning your jig saw into a scroll saw :-)

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks 🙏

[@kristinebailey6554]

That cabinet is gorgeous before and after! What a piece of wood! Beautiful.

[@Maitree15]

As you might know I am rewatchng your vids..........You are just sooooooooooooooo GOOD!

[@Balutak]

What an inspiration you are. Thank you so much for this. I was having a frustrating day and I am refreshed.

[@FurnitureWarriors]

Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your creativity and skill to figure out ways to do things is unbelievable! Your craftmanship is top notch!💗💗💗

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks guys 🥰 this was a challenge but I learned a lot.

[@cajsheen2594]

Beautiful, lovely work and much admire your craftsmanship! We have one of these cabinets, not as fine as yours, English oak Jacobean style. My husband tidied it up a little ( condition wasn't too bad ) and we have our modern record player in the top, he put shelves where needed in the bottom and it houses all the stereo equipment. Great old pieces, aren't they? XXX

[@Flippingdrawers]

That is very cool you were able to do that. Thanks for watching !

[@gloriamoline678]

Just saw this (it's 2 yrs old). Anyway, a unique & beautiful piece. The wood is gorgeous. Excellent work.

[@lgamukolaivna8773]

Це не просто людина, це чарівник! Браво! Здоровя вашим золотим, ніжним рукам!

[@jorgeoliveira1936]

Lindo trabalho...com muito capricho, atento aos detalhes...tudo de muito bom gosto...obrigado por postar.

[@DavidSchroeter]

Magnificent! It's always great to watch a craftsman at work...

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you very much!

[@corinne_vintage]

You have so much patience, good sir. The quality and craftsmanship is outstanding! This is such a cool piece and it was so gnarly before you got your hands on it and brought it back to life.

[@sandydavidson9067]

Wow just wow!!! Such a beautiful transformation.

[@gailstaples1310]

Gorgeous! True craftsmanship! Well done!👍👍👏👏🥰

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

Your repair work IS AWESOME! BRILLIANT!

[@sherryroberts7716]

My heart just ACHES looking at this rare beauty! You are a G E N I O U S !!!!!! I so admire your patience! I used to be that way!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you for watching 🥰🤗

[@julierobertson148]

Thank you for demonstrating so vividly that improvisation and DIY can be elements in a really professional make-over. So many times they're associated with "make do" and "good enough". Your end result was beautiful and eye-catching, as usual ;-).

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 😊

[@KarenCashatt51]

You have been blessed with such an amazing gift. Your work is very special, very beautiful.

[@SandHippie18]

Fantastic job!!! Such a beautiful piece of furniture! So happy it fell into your hands!!❤ Oh and loved the use of toggle clamps, to make a scroll saw; I’ll be mimicking that!! TY!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤

[@jennah6673]

I admire your ingenuity in the use of your tools and making do with what you have. The restored gramophone is beautiful!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you

[@pamkelly7071]

I am blown away by how beautiful you made it! You are a true craftsman!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thank you 😊

[@cathyhendrickson9640]

Absolutely Gorgeous!I I love antiques💗💗

[@suecox2308]

Very impressive problem-solving (and terrific renovated piece, too.)

[@peggymonroe2728]

Your work is amazing! Such craftsmanship and attention to detail! And the hack of turning your jigsaw into a scroll saw was brilliant!

[@Flippingdrawers]

Thanks 😊

[@normafollet7156]

It sure is orsome, very well thought out, and clever🙌

[@MrLakridsbat]

Nice to see that the jig for the saw worked. I almost made one for a project at my old house, but we moved before the project was completed, I almost made one this summer but ended up just clamping the saw to a piece of plywood

[@mfrmxcv]

VERY impressive. The cushion blew my mind!

[@lindabrendle211]

Beautiful. Wood grain is gorgeous!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Wow! What a transformation! Well done👏👏

[@sandrasmith1856]

Your workmanship is so good. Tip my hat to you..

[@donnamurphy5698]

Stunning. The Bee's wax gives it such a rich finish.

[@sharit7970]

Stunning! Masterfully done!!

[@stephaniemitchell5940]

That is so beautiful now. What a striking piece of furniture. You have magical hands ✋️ ✨️

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

What a fool to sell a beautiful piece of furniture that looks like that you have done it justice it looks amazing and what a great idea to put a cushion in it. You are a master of restoring furniture I love your channel so glad I found it.