Crusty Old Step Stool Restoration

[@AnneWilkynson]

I really know nothing about restoration or woodworking, although I find myself fascinated by it. I loved this video, not only the amount of knowledge and attention to detail you displayed, incredibly, but also the actual filming, the sounds, it was so calming, it felt like art in of itself. Lovely.

[@cocinandoconlatia7202]

Más que eso...un trabajo doble valorado.. .. Porque en si lleva mérito cuando se hace con material nuevo... aquí es doble porque primero hay que desmantelar,limpiar renovar...y lo digo porque aunque mi profesión es otra .. que también es de arreglar (cabello) no se iguala con el desgaste físico y mental que hay que invertir...pero cuando le gusta a uno ,es un deleite el mirar de lo que es uno capaz de hacer.... Saludos desde 🇲🇽 y para el creador un 💯

[@grytlappar]

@@cocinandoconlatia7202 I second that. (Just wrote something to that effect in a comment.) This channel - and this gentleman's work - is a delight, for the soul. It's not the "I bought this dresser for $40 and sold it for $550!," but about appreciation for the furniture, the craft and love that was put into them, the apprectation for the materials, the history... Not the "Me! Me! Me! Look, this is how you can make $500 from a shitty old art deco vanity!" (Ugh.) It's inspirational.

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

I enjoy watching videos like yours because it's plain to see that Americans can match the Japanese for craftsmanship and workmanship. Well done! 😀

[@ss-py6tf]

That step stool was made back in the day when things were made to last. That is an excellent restoration job 👍👏

[@DietBajaBlast]

except it kinda didnt

[@billparrish4385]

Very nice restoration! A tip on one of your tools: The first table saw sled I ever made, I had a habit of hooking my thumb over the fence like that. One day, I unknowingly hooked it too close to where the blade exits. I didn't cut it off, but came so close I wondered why I didn't. From that day on, every sled I make, I always glue a block of wood there, and cut through it as needed. It's not a stop for the blade, but for my thumb sliding farther than I realize toward the blade path.

[@valbain209]

Yikes! I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself.

[@MarshWaha]

You got lucky the Good Lord is watching over you.

[@kaygee8343]

Initially, I though: "why is he bothering?". But as the video progressed, it became increasingly apparent. What started out as an old, rusted utilitarian object turned out, under your skillful hands, as a beautifully restored high-end decorative accessory. Beautiful job. Congratulations. Oh yes. Absolutely loved the choice of the maple for the steps and top. Really cool.

[@mel_bee]

More than a decorative accessory, it's useful too. The best of both worlds.

[@jeanhopman5659]

still looks like a step stool to me.

[@cheryldavis8776]

It truly looks great, but how many hours did it take?

[@michaelpower4372]

See u would throw it out but that person would restore it. Looks better than the stuff u would buy today. Would watch videos like that all day. Great job

[@grytlappar]

@@cheryldavis8776 And what would the average person have done with those hours instead? Pissed away the time on Facebook or Instagram. Or youtube for that matter. ;) Besides, it's not just the end result, but the satisfaction of creating something with your hands. Plus (so many plusses!) there's the environment factor. Reusing, repairing... like people used to do.

[@derekcomer4858]

Absolutely beautiful restoration, and I was thrilled that you kept the bare metal look, especially with the lovely brazed areas. Also top level tig work and woodwork. Thank you 🙏

[@aleksandramayilova510]

Умная голова ,золотые ру Ки удачи вам по жизни Баку

[@lindsayjones1359]

Yeah! There are people that know how to restore items, instead of just throwing them in the garbage. Wonderful!

[@CrabOfDoom]

Big appreciation for leaving it unpainted. There were so many colors on that poor frame, it looked like it had been coated in ancient Fruity Pebbles.

[@sammyjo8109]

Bawahahahah...... Fruity Pebbles....LMAO! Good one !

[@billparrish4385]

Don't say that too loudly in front of Peter Brown (if you know that channel). His next project will be a step ladder whose parts are turned on a lathe from Fruity Pebbles and resin! :)

[@JohnZombi88]

@@billparrish4385 sounds delicious

[@billparrish4385]

@@JohnZombi88 🤣

[@pamelakrein6248]

I have this same step stool and want to do the same thing you did with yours. I don't have your skill/tools, but it will be a challenge! Yours turned out beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!🥰

[@kiiiisu]

just go for it! :D

[@mel_bee]

Seeing clean shiny metal emerge is every bit as satisfying as watching beautiful wood transformed out of a trashed piece, even more impressive in a way.

[@mebpratt859]

Growing up we didn’t have a lot of money, so my father restored antique furniture that didn’t cost much. I learned from him that it is more time than money you invest in restoring. Plus, so many of the older things were much better quality than things today. Thank you for these videos.

[@kiimmig2293]

Love This! Since I was in grade school and found my first antique toaster in an old barn, cleaned it up and it worked, I see that old stuff and see history and a time when things were made to last with amazing workmanship. And I actually see artwork in the old wooden parts.

[@medicbabe2ID]

It's so beautiful. I wouldn't dare step on it in anything but my sock feet for fear of marring that lovely wood. Thank you for bringing it back to the glory it deserves. 🙏

[@ЭлС-л7т]

Как же люблю реставрации, любые, чего угодно....Очень нравится смотреть и делать то, что даёт 2 жизнь нужным, полезным, или просто красивым и дорогим именно тебе вещам! Спасибо мастеру! С утра настроение подняли, вдохновили на трудовые подвиги!!!

[@kentshrader6616]

Dear Sir: I watched this video when you first posted it and watched it again just recently. Thank you for sharing not only the experience of restoration but the techniques involved in saving this stool and bringing it back to life. I have a rusted four legged metal stool with a leather seat that I plan to restore. I'm sure I'll watch your excellent video again when I get stumped..

[@thomashiggins4923]

That's really beautiful! Great idea to leave it bare metal - totally enhances the workshop aesthetic. Thanks, Tom

[@pebblesthecat3625]

Such a lovely refurbishment of a classic and iconic piece of an essential working step stool. I think everyone I knew as a child had one of these in their kitchens for getting stuff off the top pantry shelves. Leaving the wood bare and bringing out its beautiful grain was definitely the way to go.

[@n.662]

Сколько истинно хороших вещей пропадает на наших свалках!((( Потому что мало таких трудолюбивых опытных людей! Спасибо, что спасли такую чудесную вещь, и за видео!

[@13c11a]

I'm not just amazed that you did this. I am also amazed that you KNOW HOW to do this. It is absolutely a masterful job.

[@ТатьянаЛинда-ю2ь]

Завораживающее зрелище смотреть на вашу работу. Вы даете старым, обычным вещам вторую жизнь, делая из них шедевры.

[@ДёминРусс]

На английском ТВ (не помню названия программы) была великолепная передача про реставрацию. Женщина приходила на свалку, куда свозили всё ненужное и отбирала приглянувшиеся ей вещи на реставрацию. Результат реставрации всегда был поразительным и НЕОЖИДАННЫМ по стилю и качеству. Она продавала обновлённые вещи и обязательно писала, сколько денег выручила с каждой вещи. Ничего лучше той передачи мне не встречалось.

[@dimkakrevetka9528]

Этой женщине после похода на свалку,из за отравления потом поносом ноги оторвало.Жалко ее(((

[@ДёминРусс]

@@dimkakrevetka9528 Уважаемая креветка, спасибо за шутку. Мы смеялись :-)

[@pghgeo816]

Nice work! I get it. You have a favorite cheap tool in this case a stool you cant find an exact replacement so you spend more time and money on it than it is really worth but you are happy ! I have done this a few times.

[@serenity6415]

It's gorgeous! I love it when pieces are restored to be much more beautiful than is necessary for just its basic function. You have very high standards and that makes for amazing videos.

[@mauricecharron3862]

Wait What???? If I had not seen this with my own eyes I would NOT believe that this is the same step stool! Bravo to you! Well done!

[@lindafrazier7295]

Amazing work! 👏 It is definitely a work of art by the time you are finished.

[@harrietlevenson5647]

What an amazing transformation. And now it is good for another 100 years

[@ЛарисаАкимова-ж8ш]

Интересно наблюдать как из старья делают эксклюзивные вещи. Здорово, руки у Вас золотые))

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

I'll bet that this step stool didn't look this good when it was brand new! GREAT job!!

[@LaraLara-qw6vx]

After renovation by the MASTER, coffee and cake can be served on this staircase. Thanks for the video, great work👑👍👏🏆

[@deathmetalparrot172]

I'm so relieved that the metal wasn't covered in glossy spray paint! And as I was watching I thought a nice medium or dark stain would look beautiful with the shiny metal... and I got so excited to see the wood being stained!!!! beautiful end result

[@michaeldicarlo5540]

The many layers of paint gave it a awesome vintage look but that ladder has to be about 60 years old and you made it look brand new. Love the bare metal look, nice job!

[@massabielle2821]

Your workshop must be an abyss of workshop richness; I can only imagine it’s visual perfection………..I bow to its essence!

[@juliem.679]

A work of restoration art. I would certainly be proud to keep such a step stool in my own home and have the fun of telling its story to admirers. Great job!!!

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

Thought the same, this one wouldn't need to be carried in and out for when needing it but looks so good you could have it visible in the house. In the entrance or in front of a window carrying a plant when it's not at duty.

[@donnaleveron6511]

This was made back when people made things to last with durable materials, that's why there is still something to restore. Love that you are rescuing it! Beautifully, superbly restored, a work of art!

[@lem4100]

I never would have imagined that could have been restored so well. Great job!

[@ГалинаМрясова]

Вот как надо любить свою работу! Пока смотрела, не заметила, как и сама влюбилась в эту стремянку - захотелоь ее погладить, обнять! Потрясающий пример достоинства мастера!

[@ZorinaInna]

👍Просто волшебство. Я залипла, не могла оторваться от экрана до самого конца. Большое спасибо за эстетическое наслаждение...

[@ce7618]

What a great video. Just goes to show you can do anything one step at a time. 👍🏼🇬🇧🤓

[@Alexsa575]

Супер круто ✌️👍🌺 Мужчина, ты просто КРАСАФФФФФЧИК ✌️👍 Я уверена, что стремянка даже когда была новой, то не была такой красивой👍👍👍💯

[@Nancy-mi3xe]

Love to see beautiful old things saved and brought back to life in a beautiful!

[@НиколайДавиденко-э2ф]

Хорошая душевная работа. Красивое восстановление.

[@maryjames7193]

I admire anyone that saves otherwise useless worn out items. You have a wonderful talent.....and the COOLEST little skinny sander I have ever seen.😁

[@DonnaMSchmid]

What a cool step stool... I really like how you restored it, with the brushed finish! Nice work!

[@terribryant9696]

Beautiful…love the contrast of the metal to the wood…you are so detailed…sweet little step stool…. Job well done😊

[@dianaglaze3710]

Beautiful job! I am so glad you were able to restore this piece.

[@DANYMITERESTORATION]

Definitely something that is needed in each household - you now have a nice useful item to have.

[@taytase]

The brass repairs are very reminiscent of kintsugi work. I love it!

[@max28xl83]

With that many paint colors removed, I wonder how many people used/sat on that step stool over the decades. Not mention the conversations. 👍👍 Now many more years of service to come.

[@jpatrick1967]

The one thing I would add to this of this was mine is some rubber feet on each corner. But other than that, this was a really good one.

[@frankfarklesberry]

Yes, I was thinking about how to improve while he was at it as well. I would have added more bracing to make it sturdier, like a cross-brace on the back. Very relaxing and enjoyable to watch.

[@phonotical]

Tough to find rounded corners!

[@MisterGames]

Cut to size sticky tennis racquet grip tape

[@phonotical]

@@sammyjo8109 but they didn't... They changed it entirely

[@kayerin5749]

That smooth foot rests look like an accident waiting to happen on a slick floor, or if someone didn't step on it carefully. There has got to be a way to attach a rubber grip of some kind to the feet. It might ruin the aesthetic, but it's better than a broken back!

[@louislandi938]

You have given me a number of ideas. I will no longer walk past ‘well used’ items at garage sales, etc.

[@Blaze_1961]

I like the bare metal look and as you wrote in the description the brazing was a good look. I use Boeshields all the time and like it but it has to be reapplied pretty often if you don't want bare metal to start rusting again. Good thing is you can always clean it off and spray a clear coat on.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Beautiful work!

[@ЛинаЧер]

Какая красивая работа, просто завораживает!

[@freshproduce4954]

I love seeing random stuff like this restored! Great job

[@sammyjo8109]

Fantastic job! Love the wood finish. I'm glad you restored it just as it was new. You have a lot of great tools. I'd love to have your workshop.

[@ЭлС-л7т]

А меня бы обрадовало наличие таких рук, ума, любви к своей работе и к вещам, которые нуждаются в реставрации или ремонте (мне присуще только последнее, а остальное явно нужно развивать)!

[@njmommie]

Wow… this turned out BEAUTIFULLY

[@coopwerks]

This was way more satisfying than expected. Keep it up!

[@smallfootprint2961]

You have to love doing all that work, but fun to have the repaired step stool. So cute.

[@ChipChannelRestorations]

Nice little step stool Restoration Station.

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[@fatemaalhasoun4572]

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[@joemartino6976]

Mesmerizing, fascinating, calming.....all at once. I have never tried transcendental meditation, but this is somewhat the effect I would imagine in watching this. It takes you to another place. Great stuff!

[@American_Jeeper]

I’m still laughing from “Screw this”, a sentiment every guy has had at one point or another, when working on a project.

[@allykuit5384]

And gal.

[@grytlappar]

Well that is a damned work of art that is. Shocking. Never in a million _years_ did I think it would come out like that at the end. Rather, something that _would do._ Well, I'm in awe. Hat's off to you, sir.

[@bagpipes978]

What an absolutely magnificent job you did restoring this precious step ladder! Just beautiful!! I wish Americans would stop being such a wasteful society and take pride in restoring things. Instead they just throw everything away - items that are well-made and are worth the time and energy to restore. Thank you so much for this lesson in honoring valuable and useful items that just need a bit of restoration to bring back their beauty and function. Brilliant!

[@karenvaught3995]

“A little bit of restoration”! 😉

[@ratnamukherjee9404]

I totally agree

[@mariawise534]

Americans restore a lot, you just don’t know any.

[@donbeusee]

Jennifer, are you including yourself in that criticism? Not everyone has a big workshop like this with all these tools, the skills to do it, or the time. And it's cheaper to buy new rather than bring it to someone who could restore it. It's one thing to praise this guy for his ability to restore this step ladder (and it is awesome), but you don't need to criticize "Americans" in the process. Why did you single out "Americans"?

[@MrJJ042804]

@@mariawise534, mostly Cars!

[@elizabethmims8197]

The most elegant step stool I ever saw!

[@johncole5175]

A great mix of wood and metal! Maybe some feet to prevent damage in the future?

[@angelamoran1479]

So amazing to see this sad little step stool given a new life!

[@lisaakinlabi]

This made me miss my Dad - he was talented like this as well.

[@kellyallen9732]

This is awesome. I love recycling and repair and I watch these videos before I go to sleep to relax me.

[@Restorology]

I love watching stain being applied to wood and bringing out the grain pattern. What species of wood did you use? Cheers!

[@jamesmcinnis208]

Someone else said maple but it looks like mahogany to me.

[@s2snider]

Looks like walnut to me.

[@thesehandsart]

So glad you kept the bare metal to show off the different coloring and the wood color was spot on. Very simply and beautifully done, what a lovely piece!

[@marislanna3484]

O resultado final é surpreendente. É um artista.

[@Vault57]

Nicely done. Love the simplicity of the original design and your treatment of leaving a bare metal finish with the color of the new wood. I would have a step stool like that in my house if I could ever find an old one to renovate.

[@jandiracamaragusmaocardoso690]

Que trabalho lindo de restauração! Parabéns! Adoro recuperar tudo, mas não disponho dos equipamentos como os seus. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@claredodd1258]

Stunning. This was like watching an artist at work.

[@madinas.9187]

Качественные инструменты + золотые руки!!!😊

[@scottcates]

Yeah, that brazing is pretty sweet! Stunning results

[@deusaesteves5119]

Suas restaurações, são sempre perfeitas. Parabéns. 👏👏👏👏

[@G0RB0T11]

Beautiful work. Loved the raw metal brazing. Nice choice of stain as well. Brought out the beauty of the functionalism. Simple and gorgeous. 🎉

[@goofe.washington953]

“hi”……that was excellent. I laughed out loud.

[@salehsalim9788]

Your hand made is amazing i will attemping to your qouit and decent restoratiion

[@joannebutzerin6448]

I was shocked at the big expensive piece of lumber you used on this old thing, but in the end I agree with you. Worth every penny. It's a work of art with practical use. What could be more valuable than that? I know this had to try your patience cleaning up. Very, very nice job.

[@opticaltrace4382]

Great job. Some sort of feet for anti-slip/floor protection maybe though?

[@beverlypearce4191]

I love it when something old and raggedy can be saved. Thank you.

[@СергейБыков-ь3з]

Приятно смотреть на вашу работу!

[@number1beastielover]

Fabulous!! I'd buy this one before I'd buy a new one. It's gorgeous. You did a phenomenal job. Mad skills!

[@zaidaborba47]

Belo trabalho, parabéns 👏👏👏

[@dianeadams9537]

BEAUTIFUL RESTORATION!!!💜💜💜💜

[@52memor]

Send those paint splattered wooden steps in as an entry for the "Turner Prize" bound to win :)

[@gordongoza5356]

Nice job! I have an old Porch Glider in about the same shape. I've been wanting to do something better with it for ages, while it just gets worse and worse with time passing. You have inspired me to get off my tookus and get started restoring it, best I can. I have some skills, but your work spurred me to get going! Thank you.

[@capoteandoeltemporalbrico]

Gran trabajo !! 👌😃

[@balendinemorkills6056]

Trabajo de muy entendido ,cualquiera no lo puede efectuar xk se tiene que disponer de mucha herramienta

[@NdnUrbanCat]

One of the few things that make my eyes light up. Excellent work, Sir.

[@rickburris6164]

I appreciate using the belt sander. Too many times in these videos they hand sand which is alright, but if you have the tools use them. On an aside, if you have a grinder don't use a file unnecessarily.

[@dfloyd888]

Very nice work. Especially the welding to get the corners done. I also like how you used Loctite on the areas that were once held by rivets, so the step stool could be completely disassembled in the future without needing a punch. Boeshield is a definitely nice touch, as it looks better than it did when painted. I was thinking you would go the route I've seen other restorers do and add Bondo, sand, prime, and paint everything, which looks OK, but the welding done and use of a clearcoat is a breath of fresh air when it comes to this type of restoration.

[@joanacker917]

you have like every tool I could ever imagine. What is the total cost of all your tools? And what is that sanding bar thing called?

[@phenomenal_woman]

I was wondering WHY? But I took the time to look at the video , that's a lot of work. I realized this is the way thing used to be, where you took care of what you had. This stool now has a second life. The patience it took to restore this and make it better. You go sir, do the damn thing. Nice work.

[@Dino_Buk]

Unfortunately, the people that like to restore always forget to do one crucial thing. And that is, the rust is still there, inside, and it hasn't been cleaned at all. For example, you can see in all of the videos where people restore rusty bikes, they forget, or maybe are not aware, that the bike is actually completely rusted inside as well. And what that mean is that after a while, the weak points, especially at the joints, will give away from the inside. And you can guess what could happen along with that.. I saw that once, where the bike was restored, freshly painted, but during the drive the bike frame broke in the middle bottom, and the dark brown wet rusty chips started to come out. And yes, the driver was injured..

[@debbyangenni4616]

Very beautiful work, love restored older items.

[@valentinkamolov2753]

Шлифовать поверхность доски после фрезера необязательно. Шершавая поверхность ступеньки - более устойчивое положение ноги !

[@annedoucette7331]

I cannot believe the amount of patience you have. This is truly a work of art. Well done. Thanks for sharing your amazing work!

[@k33elly]

Would have been interesting to see how it might have turned out had you "restored" the wooden steps. Or at least stripped away the layers of paint to show what that old wood looked like. Nevertheless, beautiful job.

[@KMF3]

Yes I wish he would have. That was really disappointing

[@anitakallin9381]

I agree. I was sad to see the old wood gone. 😔

[@flygirlfly]

The wood was probably too rotten to be safe

[@dawnpetz9085]

Beautiful stool and beautiful workmanship.

[@canigetabeer5188]

Fabulous! I especially love that you ground the stamping off of the bolts which gives them a more sophisticated appearance. Truly an impressive project.

[@ashleywright8686]

There’s something extremely satisfying in sanding an old piece.