Restoring an Oak Sideboard - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

[@gailgrisham7643]

Oh how I love your pup. What devotion. Beautiful workmanship.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! She's my girl!

[@judithfairchild8620]

When I was growing up we had a massive golden oak buffet. Hadn't thought about it in years. There was room for every bit of table service. And tablecloths etc. Thanks for the memory

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@sandbcoon]

I restored an exact copy of this side board about 26 years ago! Loved it so much, I kept it until retirement!

[@johnsonrestoration]

That's great! Thanks!

[@captaincoyote1792]

I cannot express strongly enough how cathartically relaxing your videos are! Since retiring from 4+ decades in both Navy and federal wildlife law enforcement careers, between backpacking and fly fishing, i’ve Taken to woodworking with hand tools and restoring “barn, flea market, curb and antique store” finds. Your willingness to share your talent has helped me immensely. As a retired USFWS Officer ( I patrolled southern Maine Federal lands and coastline during my final years), I sincerely appreciate your obvious love of animals and wildlife! As an aside? I have an Australian Shepherd....she’s a “wild child”.....keeps me running.....but even she seems to calm down and rest easy while I watch your videos. Thank you for the education......AND the peace that your videos temporarily bring to my post-retirement and often crazy household!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I appreciate your comments and am so happy to have helped your retirement years in some small way. It's a difficult transition, one that we are struggling with also. All the best, Tom

[@DominicPannell]

I'm so pleased/grateful that in later videos you provide a commentary. I aspire to achieve some of what I'm sure you deliver every day (I'm focusing on furniture building... restoration is down the line, because it's harder). Obviously, as always, you nail it in this vid... you always do! If I lived in Maine with decent vintage/antique furniture that needed fixing, I'd automatically come to you!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Wow, thank you!

[@jeanetteswalberg6166]

I loved seeing all of the different clamps and straps that keep the veneer in place. Those are some amazing innovations. Beautiful workmanship!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@lancemillward2462]

Sympathetic restoration. Hard to find such good workmanship these days. Great job!

[@johnsonrestoration]

+Lance Millward Thank you

[@DrQuadrivium]

Excellent job. It's a pleasure to see a real expert/craftsman at work. There are far too many bodgers giving bad information on KZbin now. They could learn a lot by watching a few videos like this.

[@boa9535]

Viewers need to hit the thumbs up button. Mr. Johnson gets a little money.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Oh yeah! Thanks!

[@mercoid]

Always!

[@deebus3471]

I love that the dog is listening at the start of the video.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! she's always interested, especially if there's hide glue involved!

[@notatechie]

@@johnsonrestoration I was expecting a high five at any minute.

[@airingcupboard]

Lovely piece of furniture. Love the different shapes.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, the scroll shape seems very appealing

[@dannylowe8932]

Wonderful job! I love watching your videos I learn something every time. Thank you for posting them. I love antiques so much from all times and to see craftsmen who take their time and restore without overdoing it is a joy.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@susangoodman2611]

I am so happy I have a blustery dy....so I will sit and watch your videos. I learn so much every time and leave the videos enthused and inspired to get out and work on a piece.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@Jill-K]

You're an artist! So calming to watch you work

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@carrieq2025]

Excellent work and attention to the small details 🧡

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@RoryL83]

real professional here. dying breed. excellent work.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@mfelton7041]

I love your videos, but I find them educational when I see the steps you go through to do all the bits. I realize it's probably dull for the experts but for novices like myself I learn so much, admittedly mostly that I've got a very long way to go

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, it all just takes experience, and people don't realize how many times I had to screw things up before I finally learned to do it right. I'm still learning!

[@rosannamize6622]

Gorgeous piece! Great job!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@MrNacho1946]

It looks pretty good, he says. Man, It looks super damn good.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@bloggalot4718]

Hi Thomas, another great job. It would be nice to see a young apprentice learning from you for a future generation of craftsmanship. It would be a tragedy not to see your skills not be passed on.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Well, they are getting passed on thru the videos

[@wahinenuiloa]

"pretty good". It looks amazing. Thanks for the tips and for sharing. You do passionate work my friend.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@tld3173]

Wow! That is utter mastery! It's gorgeous!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@romy4593]

Really enjoyed watching you do the curved veneer work. Your attention to the details always amazing to see. The beginning of the video always sets a mood of tranquility to watch your work. Loved how this one turned out!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@jacobthomas1245]

If I did this for a living I’d never work a day in my life! Thank you Thomas for the knowledge!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Doing work like this is no walk in the park! A lot of hard physical labor. That being said - I love it!

[@sshaw9157]

It looks pretty dang good!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Oh yeah! Thanks!

[@petejohnson8590]

Thank you you are so clever,old and them a new lease of life,you are a miracle worker, also love the nature you show us, love the dog.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@GrowLLLTigeRRR]

Art. You kept me mesmerized.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@majorfrost8206]

Fascinating to see the evolution of his technique. He's using yellow glue here where he would use hide glue now. Have learned a lot watching him.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I used yellow glue for 2 reasons: I was gluing new wood to old, so I wasn't worried about authenticity, but mostly I wanted the longer open time that Tite Bond provides.

[@peachstreetrestyle2518]

I have one just like this to restore for a customer. It also came out of a barn, and it's filthy and in rough shape. I hope my work will look as nice as yours! This piece turned out beautifully!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@rheffner3]

I love "It looks pretty good" at the end of each episode. And it/they certainly do.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@ktollefson15]

This is super relaxing to watch -- nice work! And what a good dog!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, she's the best!

[@hersheyblue22]

Excellent job!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@Vridar]

We enjoy your lead ins and lead outs. Also, very much like the videos, of course.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@mike60510]

I know this is an old video and my comment will be buried, but thanks for making the videos. The repair techniques are very helpful.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Comments are never buried, as youtube shows me all the latest

[@myunknownland9272]

Pretty good! No, amazing! Love your work. Lerning so much. Thanks

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're very welcome!

[@lkmayhew9390]

Beautiful job!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@mthivier]

What a beautiful piece. Thank you for restoring it to its original state, and not slapping a hideous coat of paint on it, like so many "restorers" seem to do these days.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! And thanks for watching!

[@omck4774]

you got talent mr. Johnson God Bless!

[@Sunny-rh1yp]

Outstanding work!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@dodibuell3728]

Amazing work!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Sorry for the belated response! I am now able to see all the comments I missed

[@deettekearns9092]

It looks fantastic!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@beatapogorzelska1241]

Your dog is ADORABLE! So much interested.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! yes she is - she knows who has the treats in his pocket!

[@beatapogorzelska1241]

@@johnsonrestoration :-)

[@marymathis9299]

Nope, Thom, have to disagree with you here...on "...it looks pretty good." That looks INCREDIBLE!! I have purchased a home built in 1900 and my thinking has turned to furnishings of the period...would love to find a treasure like that one! Thank you so much for sharing your work...it feeds the soul!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! It should not be difficult at all to find the appropriate furniture. Good luck!

[@shereemorgan1430]

Beautiful piece of furniture.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@davidmarzolino7159]

You did a nice job on that my man I've been professionally restoring furniture for over 25 years and I know how much patience it takes especially with veneer repairs

[@johnsonrestoration]

+David marzolino Thanks Dave

[@davidmarzolino7159]

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration Thomas I have a ton of work to do and I cannot find anyone qualified to do it any suggestions would be greatly appreciated I'm a one man band and I can only do so much

[@davidmarzolino7159]

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration by the way out of curiosity where is your shop something's telling me the New England area I'm in the big metropolis of Scranton Pennsylvania

[@JodieQatPartygaloh]

my grandma had that in her home,mos of my life peace,nice to see a correct restoration..

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@ianmacpherson2409]

Hi Tom WOW what a coincident this one is. I have a side board just like this one ( I think). I purchased it from a local antique store here in Victoria B.C. Canada. The glass is good, the top was in very poor shape. Purchased a terrific piece of white The drawe marble. The drawer slides were shot so I installed new sliding metal pulls. It is finished in a auburn colour which may be original. Thanks for what you do.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@rubytuesday5412]

Wow! Now that was impressive. I wouldn't have dreamed you would have been able to get those bits of flakey wood around the legs. Love your dog and chicken too!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@MrPantazzi]

I really enjoyed your video, Thanks for posting I will watch more. My father restored some furniture at our Antique shop in Rhode Island. Thanks again, nice work!

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@suelattuca573]

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration you make it look so easy I wonder how long this job took to complete

[@markduncan6690]

Magician!!!! Nice Work!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

+mark duncan Thanks!

[@mikecasale9360]

What a wonderful job sir..I saw enjoy doing this stuff..

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrwhompass1986]

Lovely work

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@mergrew0110]

Ah! Just what a furniture restorer needs, a woodpecker!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I just have to keep them out of my shop!

[@myunknownland9272]

Amazing, thank you. The chook thinks so too! 😍

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! They're pretty easy to please!

[@petracabanas6115]

Woow!! Awesome job!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@joseportela205]

The dog is very nice. And he loves you....

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! ( a she!)

[@dalainebloom4505]

That is really cool.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@bethelle9099]

Wonderful work! Love your pets! Just found you and subscribed! My deceased mother was from Kennebunk. My 92 year old dad is from Presque Isle. Have a great week!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! So you have Maine blood running in you! Come home!

[@bethelle9099]

@@johnsonrestoration , For sure! Its my second home..... Are you from Maine? No accent.......

[@andrewgarratt5191]

That sideboard is in my sears and roebuck 1911 catalog (reprint) It was about $7.50 back in its day. Nice work! I’m going to restore antiques for a living one day myself!! I already have done a great deal but nowhere near enough to quit my day job. Knock on wood I’ve not had to do any veneering yet...but I bet I’ll whip it when that day comes.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Andrew, thanks for watching! $7.50! amazing. I hope you do take up the trade!

[@bobnicholas5994]

A I always comment to hopefully benefit you for sharing great info with me. Thx

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@deettekearns9092]

Gorgeous!!!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@conniehusband1365]

Very nice!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@dannylowe8932]

Fantastic job on the veneer I picked up a lot of tricks from you as to how to handle loose and missing veneer on antique furniture. I am a new subscriber and look forward to learning more from you in videos to come. You saved a lovely piece of furniture that was rotting away bravo. I hate the new crap furniture they sell nowadays it is not worth half of their asking price. It falls apart and there is no way to fix any of it. Every item in my home I have gotten from antique stores yard sales and some even off the street people where tossing out for collection by trash pick up. I will take an old beat up real wood item over the pressboard and MDF sawdust and glue board new furniture with glued on faux wood finish crap every time.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I hear you! Quite a few pieces in our home were picked up from the curb on trash day

[@Wonton1885]

Awww what a good doggie! ❤️🐶

[@johnsonrestoration]

She is!

[@andymcallister2908]

It looks freaking Amazing!!! That's the same thing that I'm currently trying to restore. except mine had 75 Coats of paint plus I'm sure some lacquer stains enough stuff to completely conceal the fact that there was locking hardware Tom the top of The drawers. I am missing veneer And have already removed all the loose stuff which was only in areas where there was already the near missing. Now I'm having a hard time figuring out where to get my patch pieces. It's tiger oak white oak I believe. Which was a huge shock that somebody would cover up that with doo doo Brown paint. You made that look so easy I've been sweating over this thing for months!!! Lol

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! In this video I'm using the backed veneers from Bob Morgan. google Bob Morgan Veneers

[@victoriaseaman9410]

You have to have patience patience patience to do this kind of work. Thank you for the video

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@notatechie]

Thomas has the patience of a rabbit box.

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Excellent work, I have one of these almost identical. Not sure how old it is but it has wooden casters. Sad this was stuck in a barn.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@cogidubnus1953]

"It looks pretty good" he says...seems like it isn't just us Brits who know the value of understatement!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! maybe I have some British sentimentalities!

[@stephaniepooch5132]

Beautiful

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! nice dog!

[@_JanetLouise]

so much veneer repair .... nice

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It seems never-ending sometimes!

[@joanwright4921]

Just watched this today. What a beautiful restoration. Wondering if you sold it or kept it? Also, do you have a website where I could send you a picture of a sideboard I'm considering buying for your recommendation? Thank you!

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're very welcome! This piece was for a customer.And yes, send photos: [e-mail]

[@appnzllr]

We have a extremely heavy two-piece oak china cabinet that was owned by my wife's grandmother. Very similar to this sideboard, but much bigger. At some point the legs were sawed off. It probably had ones similar to the sideboard you worked on. Now we have an idea what it originally looked like.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's great, I hate it when someone saws pieces off of furniture. They could have at least saved them!

[@FWI356]

Great Job Tom. Piece came out great. Really turned it around from what it was.. How you holding up with the weather back there ? Keep the vidz coming. Thanks, Michael Frey

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks, Mike. We are so used to the cold now it's crazy. When it's 25 outside I'll go outside with no jacket! The animals seem oblivious to it. Tom

[@fredbach6039]

Love yur bendable clamping pieces.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@andymcallister2908]

Well that was yet another fabulous job that has reaffirmed im in WAY over my head! Lol i agreed to do a restoration for a gentalman on a very similar piece. I found it odd as it was in that mission style but instead of the curved arms on top it had more of a pillar shaped post, a beveled edge mirror along with some ornate wood carvings along the top and over laid on the sides. It also has bear claw feet. Once i got thr 750,000 layers of paint and god knows what else but it was enough to conceal the locking mechanisms. Its a server as both top drawers had felt. Issue is that once i finally found wood i said an ugly word because at first i thought it was tiger wood. Then i heard about "oak cut on the half grain"? Ultimately it's got all these lighter colored striped that don't run with the grain on the whole thing! I will as well have to rebuild the bottom drawer, reaffix the top drawer fronts thst are curved but aside from the real wood laminate damage on the top the 2 cabinet doors have more missing than present!!. It belonged to his mother who has passed and i want to do a good job and do hsve a knack for restoration... however this is making me wish i didnt live in Texas and could just bring it to you! At least id know justice was done to this piece of history. However i don't.. so i guess my question is where can i find replacement laminate. It need to match or will be obvious. That is once i determine for sure what kind of wood im dealing with. Thanks, Stay home mom of teenagers who already know everything and don't need me, so mom took up a hobby. ;) Ps when he askex me he said it was a dresser! Imagine my shock to come home to that beast!!

[@andymcallister2908]

Sorry for the typos. Ive got one contact in... don't ask...

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Andy, it sounds like you're doing a good job. That's Quarter Sawn Oak, it's OK to call it "tiger" but I don't use that term. I get a lot of veneer from Bob Morgan,www.veneer-factory-outlet.com/ I especially like the backed veneers, they're easy to work with. Good luck!

[@jfred1924]

Yes another job well done

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks again!

[@triskerslake3763]

Another fascinating vid. How do you decide when to reuse and when to replace the veneer? You replaced it entirely on the feet though not on the other curved parts, yet the veneer on those parts were almost as far gone as the feet. I understand restoring something is about keeping as much as the original as one possible can, is that the reason? Cheers and thank you.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It’s been so long since I did that job! But yes, my decisions are driven by the desire to save as much of the original as possible

[@HomeImprovementWoodworking]

Great repair Thomas! What's the flexible caul material you're using to clamp down the veneer on curved parts?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That's 1/4" bending plywood, we call it wacky wood, with plastic packing tape

[@teresaread8185]

Wow! Outstanding!! I have a 5’ version of that buffet. Trying to figure out just how old mine is. When my parents bought it in 70s, it was an antique then, was the liquor cabinet growing up and still. Should I repair veneer to milk paint for chippy effect? Or leave? Desperately in need of bottom drawer rebuilt. Any advice? Thank you for sharing!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I think this type of furniture is 1890 - 1920. Hard to answer your questions though. Email photos: [e-mail]

[@michelemitchell8035]

Wow what a difference

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@scottavery4305]

I have an antique dining room table with oak veneer and similar condition issues that I am interested in restoring. What is the spray that are you using on the new veneer on the feet/how are you matching the color? What is the stain that you are using to touch up the veneer? Love your videos! You are a true craftsman.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! For spot finishing like that I use aerosols from Mohawk Finishing www.mohawk-finishing.com/products/wood-touch-up-repair/aerosols/ultra-classic-toner/, the clear lacquers, and the toners which are essential for matching. If you want to finish the entire piece though, use conventional stripper and a varnish like Waterlox Original. Aerosols are also available from Woodworker's Supply

[@bluekingfisher1416]

Another fantastic restoration job. Is the hand held circular cutting wheel you used for trimming veneer, a simple pizza cutter, or special trimming tool?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! It's a wheeled cutter for veneer - "OLFA Rotary Cutter"

[@bluekingfisher1416]

Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration Thanks, Tom. I looked them up on Amazon.com. The tool is advertised as a sewing accessory for trimming multiple layer of fabric. Is there one specifically for wood veneer?

[@viewfornow]

Hi. Thanks again for the demo. Question: was that paint thinner you used to wipe down the vaneer after the repair with glue?

[@viewfornow]

Meant to say thanks for another great demo.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi, you're welcome! I was using water to clean the glue. But I just buy whatever paint thinner they have at the hardware store

[@jonshurtleff9943]

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[@jonshurtleff9943]

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[@searchthescripturesdaily]

I have almost that exact same one but the one I have has more detail in the curves next to the mirror. Original finish and family heirloom. I have no idea how old.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks for watching! The 1890's is close for this type of furniture

[@ZecaDinizCouto]

Very good

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@fotr1999]

I just bought that EXACT style of buffet and was just wondering how to fix the veneer on the curved feet! Thanks!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Great!

[@babycakes8434]

What a wonderful craftsmaship💖❤It is amazing what you did with it😍It looks gorgeous. I have a cherry dresser and one of the legs is missing 1/2 of it. It is very ornate on the sides but thanks God the legs are very simple but pretty skiny that is why it is broken😔😞So how will I attack this problem? Also what solution to use to best take care of cherry wood and any other wood so it keeps its beauty? Thank you sir.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks for watching! Email a photo and maybe I can give some guidance: [e-mail] Use Howard's Feed N Wax on your furniture, it's great

[@yvonneconnolly430]

I admire your work so much. Beautiful restorations. I am hoping you would be able to answer a question I have? I have purchased an old sideboard and the middle drawer has a loose brass knob. It appears to have been glued in sometime ago but the hole is loose. What would be the best way to restore this so the handle is secure? Im hoping to clean then wipe over with some Liquid Gold to bring back some love to the wood. Any advice would be appreciated greatly.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! please email some photos "[e-mail]"

[@yvonneconnolly430]

thank you, I will do send some photos when able. Yvonne

[@kittysmama]

I have a buffet that matches this piece it is much longer tho..I was wondering how do u condition this kinda furniture I been using old English and furniture polish thanks an great job!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks for watching! The Old English is great stuff!

[@dalainebloom4505]

That is a Very Beautiful Sideboard now. Do You sell Any of Your restorations?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! No, all the pieces I work on belong to customers

[@juanleteu]

great job thomas! i just wonder if you have any "secret" to remove white heat marks from an old veneer table...heard something about using an steam iron with a towel or so..please let me know . cheers

[@johnsonrestoration]

There's lots of methods that people describe. What's always works best for me is padding with denatured alcohol. Depending on how bad it is, if it's not that bad, I've taken them out with 0000 steel wool with a liberal amount of lemon oil polish as a lubricant. Either way it takes a lot of patience. Good luck!

[@bullrun44]

You do really excellent work Sir, Which is why I subscribe to you. You mentioned that the bottom draw had the bottom portion replaced, if that is correct what sort of or type of lumber of plywood did you use? I just acquired an old oak dresser and two of the bottoms of the drawers are missing. I intend to keep it for myself once it’s repaired so what do you recommend for quality material.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! When I have to replace a drawer bottom, I usually use 1/4" plywood. If it was a period piece, 18th century, I might use solid wood. Definitely use the plywood, oak furniture typically had plywood

[@leannecmoo]

Hi Tom, really enjoying your channel. Early in the video you mention using a weak solution of TSP and bleach. What measures of each did you use?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! For TSP I'll use 1/8 cup to 1 gallon water, bleach 3 oz. to 1/2 gallon

[@leannecmoo]

Thanks for the quick response :) @@johnsonrestoration

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

TSP is not a surfactant. It’s a strong base (pH 12) and a chelate. It had been widely used as a water softener in laundry detergents but its use was discontinued in the 70’s due to eutrophication. You can easily confirm that it’s not a surfactant by shaking a solution with some oil, or coat a glass surface with wax and observe that water will bead after cleaning with it. Using it with bleach is fine to remove stains and mildew, but you should also clean the surface with a mild detergent to remove waxes, fats or oils, or clean the surface with a suitable hydrocarbon solvent.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Wow! I really should have paid attention in chemistry class! I will take this to heart and see if I can get my terms and procedures worked out. I need to look up "surfactant"

[@hansmartin3473]

Hello, that was a stunning restauration! I´m from Germany, here the most restorers use "boneglue" oder gelatin, to glue the loose veneer. But in your video i can only see white glue. As a professional restorer why don´t you use the classical method, or is this not common in the US. I´m confused. Keep on your work, best wishes.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Hans, thanks for watching. I most often use hide glue on period antiques. Sometimes if I'm adding new wood I use yellow glue

[@2DebbieDoo]

You do beautiful work! If I may, a little more talking and explanation while you're working would be very helpful. For example, the liquid you used on the veneer? How you decided how much to take out on the repair areas and what you did to "oil" the piece? Nice rooster, though!! lol Take good care and thanks for sharing!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I will try to do more explanation. I started off trying to make the videos as short as possible and with as little talking as possible, we made one video with no talking! But due to popular demand we're going long. But I don't want anyone to get bored! That's my fear

[@2DebbieDoo]

LOL, I totally understand! However, you do such nice work, it's worth watching! And, not to be too forward, but from the little bit of voice we did hear, it comes across pleasant and easy to listen to. So, no fears :0)

[@hersheyblue22]

Would you be interested in just the mirror on one of these buffets. I only have the top mirror? Thanks

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks but no. It's tempting! But I'm working at getting rid of stuff right now

[@maywinborne-rice5540]

I have one just like that but its in goos shape... I just need to know what to clean and replenish with.. u said TSP and Bleach.. I'm Very allergic to bleach.. what do you recommend I use.. veneer is great for the most part.. small places here and there.. just need GOOD cleaning.. I fearful of distorting the veneer

[@johnsonrestoration]

Try cleaning with Murphy's Oil Soap, then use Howard's Feed N Wax

[@maywinborne-rice5540]

the Murphy's did some cleaning but not enough to tell

[@billjohnson7041]

nice work -I have a project just like that.Us Johnson;s have to stick together.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yeah!

[@allysloper1882]

great job and this sort of furniture is really good quality compared to most of what's made now, it's a pity that it is so undervalued in todays market.

[@johnsonrestoration]

I agree