Revealing Beautiful Walnut Wood Under Layers Of Paint | Furniture Repair & Restoration | Stripping

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In this video I strip layers of paint to reveal a beautiful mid century Drexel Declaration Bench.

[@monicalundy4400]

This is GORGEOUS. I’m so glad that you found this piece, because someone else might have painted and distressed it. Thank you for restoring it to its natural beauty.

[@maryd4864]

BEAUTIFUL job! I don't understand people who like painted furniture. Let the beauty of the wood shine through! Great job!

[@peztopher7297]

Yeah, only on a cheap (modern), disfigured piece.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Yeah, I just cannot fathom why anyone would want to paint over such beautiful wood. I guess some people have weird tastes ...........

[@Frisenette]

@@SlartiMarvinbartfast or no taste.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

@@Frisenette That is also a possibility.

[@chhunter]

I think it’s usually because the piece gets old and the old finish starts to look bad. Most people don’t know how to properly refinish it so they take the easy way out and paint it.

[@lauris5708]

Wow, this is a gorgeous piece. I love the simple finish that lets the beauty of the wood shine through. It will look beautiful in your home.

[@silverwolf5735]

That's stunning. I much prefer being able to see the different colours, textures and shades of the individual pieces of wood. So much better than an over powering stain or dye that makes every piece of wood the same colour.

[@margeryk000]

The painted version looked like it belonged in the hall outside the principal's office, and the refinished version looks like it belongs in the hall of a stately home. Job well done!

[@hollyredracecar9695]

Love the goodwill sticker on the vice grip - I really miss MN thrifting 😢

[@danaostrander2511]

I had the same thought!

[@jaymzx0]

Gorgeous. Whoever painted it is a monster.

[@adamfitch965]

Man, you have the patience of Buddha, I would have set that thing on fire after the first hour. What an amazing piece though, I’m so happy you took the time to save it.

[@michaelguida448]

what an absolutely beautiful piece of furniture. It was worth all of the effort. Thanks for posting these videos. You're time and effort are greatly appreciated.

[@michaeltreadwell777]

WOW, that is fantastic ! I have to admire your patience at removing all that paint - must have taken hours and hours ! Well done - it looks brilliant now. Take care 🙂

[@artemis3120]

Props to the cleanest of ad breaks. 👍

[@LewHarriman]

Magnificent. That wood was *begging* for a return to Danish Oil.

[@Chef-vg4pu]

Why would you paint something so beautiful……..thank you for making it awesome again ! So much scraping…

[@MatthewPetty1972]

always a fan of the "Oh hi I didn't see you there" thing

[@sighthound5449]

Beautiful work…just in case you are interested, in my youth (about 40-50 years ago 😨) in the North of England a settee was what we now would call a sofa or couch. Everyone had a settee in their living room (lounge) or Front room/Dining room (AKA posh room that only gets used when posh visitors come). Ahhh, those were the days when all you could hear on a Sunday was the church bells outside and the ticking clock on the mantle inside. No daytime TV (other than the test card) until after tea. 😊 That’s why I love your videos, they remind me of when life was a bit quieter….well that and the lovely work you do.

[@jacobbwalters8133]

Dasher, please take this as a compliment, but your videos are simultaneously interesting, wonderful, and boring as heck. Your lulling baritone voice puts me to sleep. As such I watch them every night as I wind down my brain for bed. NEVER CHANGE!

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

What a gorgeous job on a gorgeous piece. Thank you so much for removing all that paint. Walnut is too beautiful to be covered with paint. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

I always say your calm measured sane gentle voice lowers my blood pressure.

[@PhillipN10AC]

That's beautiful, the Dashner magic continues ...

[@frenchfan1278]

Wow what a beautiful piece. Your patience with this paint is commendable.

[@anthonymuzzillo230]

My man even got his vice grips from goodwill…. What a legend

[@shannon2003]

Natural wood trumps painted every time. Beautiful job. Looked like a lot of work cleaning all that paint off.❤

[@davidpowellseattle]

Beautiful. I remember these from my childhood. Nice then, nice now. Just a little reminder: Don't forget and leave it in the middle of the street. It would/could be a disaster!

[@joyce4440]

One of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen!

[@pimpmyfurniture9300]

That walnut was totally worth it!!

[@noras.9774]

What a beautiful, beautiful wood and restoration!!!

[@pato6334]

Beautiful piece. I’m not against painting low quality furniture but I don’t understand covering such wood. Thanks for your time and effort to save it.

[@lindaposta939]

Great walnut wood grain revealed!

[@LewHarriman]

Man... what a LOT of work! But well worth it. What a high-quality piece. (Great decision to photograph the final result against the blacktop... really makes that walnut pop)

[@celiafeatherby2283]

You've done it again! Thanks for showing how to rescue a glorious piece of furniture. Much appreciated.

[@chrisdavis1722]

This turned out great! Love the variation in wood tones in this. I’m glad you stripped it back to wood and oiled it. It looks rich and like a solid heirloom. 👍

[@janeniehaus-tull6867]

Amazing color variation in this piece. The simple finish is perfect.

[@vintagerose2]

What an eye! I would never have taken that piece on, but you made it look easy, and so worthwhile. I saw a tip from another woodworker to use vinegar on screws that are hard to remove.

[@DaggoAndTheCrow]

Oh my, one of the most beautiful pieces you've done.

[@kentshrader6616]

A truly beautiful piece of workmanship! I especially admire how meticulous you were toward getting all of the paint off. Great work! Already looking forward to your next project.

[@TomasRosberg]

That's just beautiful, what a great piece! How somebody would paint over walnut is beyond me. Glad you brought it back to life! The clear Danish oil was the way to go, and the hide glue repair was also a good choice, hide glue doesn't show on oil or shellac finishes which is a bonus of using it. Great job and video 👏

[@billkurek5576]

The final photo on the black asphalt was very creative. Nice touch. Excellent save……

[@midcenturyflipper]

Great restoration of an unusual piece! Stripping can be hard. My next project is a messed up desk that I will make midcentury style. We will see how that turnes out! Thanks for a great video!

[@katharinatrub1338]

Well THIS Piece is superb! For having taken off Paint of furniture my self often in the past, I d'say you were very humble about the stripping-off-the-paint process! a Masterpiece! Well done Dashner! The 'Settie' now looks Better than New!

[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Woodrow! That turned out amazing. I think this was one of your best results. Certainly a ton of tedious stripping, etc. But the result is so worth it.

[@cleo1034]

“Thank you for restoring my original beauty!”

[@jakubgramczynski8155]

This has to be one of the most beautiful furniture pieces I have ever seen. You did it justice stripping the paint. Tremendous work.

[@marilynnew2189]

An act of love, you saved a thing of beauty.

[@LaughingInTiny]

❤ SO gorgeous. How someone painted that just boggles the mind!

[@jimblob44]

Now that is a thing of beauty.

[@rameshshankar1010]

Highly imaginative brilliant carpenter of those days .what a creation

[@jeanlanz2344]

Wow. You really brought out the beauty of the walnut grain and colors. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

[@hamatoyoshi8711]

I can see this beautiful piece of furniture indoors or outdoors… definitely inside a cabin with some cushions and throw blankets sipping’ on coffee ☺️

[@frelnc]

What a wonderful save. So glad you were able to locate this piece and give it the care it so clearly needed. So, merch now, huh? Good deal! I love the hoodie. I may spring for one. As always, your work is amazing. Thanks for a great video.

[@stephenburns3678]

Congratulations on a superior job. Well done.

[@mariannerady1137]

what a beautiful bench! Furniture from the past looks s stunning, I'm glad you find these unique pieces and bring them back to life

[@nomadine85]

Holy wood grain, that is stunning!

[@alysonzepp]

Wow, gorgeous. They truly don’t make furniture like they used to.

[@br6480]

What an absolutely drop dead gorgeous piece.

[@vickslab4608]

That is a beautiful bench well worthy of restoration.

[@kentshrader6616]

Great work of great work! You are my "go to person" when it comes to furniture restoration. Thanks for sharing!

[@ncdave4]

Well worth the effort I'd say.. turned out wonderfully.. a entry piece for any colonial style house

[@StuckinMO]

That WOOD GRAIN! Why paint ever touched that piece is a mystery to me. Lovely.

[@janicelloyd3215]

It’s lovely, imagine it with cushions. ❤❤❤

[@j.m.7056]

I am speechless! This is a treasure you will enjoy in your home for certain.

[@snowartmom]

Wow! One of your most beautiful projects. It's quite a unique piece. Thanks for sharing it.

[@TheDragonsreach]

That is an excellent job on a piece I couldn’t have even considered doing. Well done.

[@hoppas77]

WOW, this piece is simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@user-xr3gg9qy8z]

Another Absolutly Amazing Restoration. You are fabulous restoring furniture!!

[@caroltanzi29]

This is a beautiful bench. I can see why you always wanted one. I bet it is a great addition to your home. And practical too. Vintage Drexel is the best. Carol from California

[@mustang-hovercraft]

The patience, the perseverance, the attention to detail. Many wouldn't attempt this, knowing the sheer amount of work involved. Absolutely stunning result. I salute you Sir Dashner!

[@aldretaldret4310]

Excellent. I love the result. 🌹🌹🌹

[@InkWellideas]

stunning, congrats for persevering thru those headless screws

[@pattyaguirre3103]

Gorgeous piece! Merch, that's awesome. Can't wait for my hat, thank you!

[@craigroberts3982]

Excellent work. Walnut may be my favorite wood.

[@tgnben]

This is a beautiful piece! I'm so happy you were able to restore it to it's original glory.

[@watermelon.2415]

That last shot was owhhhh so good! ❤❤❤

[@shanaproctor100]

Absolutely stunning! I can't believe anyone would paint over that. Thank you for restoring it.

[@eggycat]

Definitely worth saving and a lot of patience.

[@eugenej5408]

Another beautiful result!

[@valeriehowden471]

Definitely worth the effort to get rid of the paint layers.

[@beeonthyme5760]

I'm so glad your channel is growing. Your simplicity and calm explanations have earned you the "Bob Ross of Refinishing ". Plus I have noticed you have moved from chemical removal to scraping, ( I understand that it is environmentally friendly and probably better for your respiratory system and kidneys,) but watching bubbled paint being swooped off in one fell swoop is kind of satisfying. 😅

[@PeterRabbit000]

Congratulations on your find and compliments on your restoration!

[@metafive1]

Just beautiful work. Reminds me of the european Ercol love seats - designed by Lucian Ercolani. Such a great design story

[@martimoore740]

Gorgeous! What a find!

[@jtripe]

Great job. What a PIA taking all that paint off.

[@jennifer-ni6dc]

Your merch commercial cracked me up. Have been a long time watcher and finally here to subscribe and looking for the merch.

[@CJG1419]

Wow that turned out beautifully. Looks like a LOT of work but worth it!

[@larryk6330]

What a beautiful piece! Drexel makes some really fine furniture. My mother had a Derxel dining room set and some chairs that were awesome. Great job bringing it back. It's also interesting that the back rails appear to have different color tones. I wonder if it's because they were covered in paint for so long. Well done.

[@susanphend2189]

Gorgeous! How meticulous and satisfying is that! 🤗❤️🤗

[@paulc38125]

I run into cracks that are hard to glue often. I use a shop vac with a rag held over the end of the hose to pull glue into tighter joints. You can glue them without prying or opening joints and cracks that can cause more problems. Good job on the restoration!

[@dietzdesign]

Patience is a virtue

[@deadiemeyers1661]

You knocked it out of the park!

[@suecox2308]

My gosh, that looks wonderful now. Well done you!

[@chandarussell]

I love it. How lucky you were to find it. I’ve always wanted a piece like this. It looks beautiful.

[@elliepascoe5954]

Oh wow, that was well worth the effort! Lovely finish❤🇳🇱

[@GR46404]

It's such a pleasure to see an old, battered thing made beauitiful again. Thanks, Mr. Dashner.

[@christineb8148]

Beautiful result!

[@jarjar0653]

Beautiful!

[@furlvr1961]

Beautiful! You brought it to life again! ❤

[@jodidavis6595]

Oh Hi! I didn’t see you there. 😂😂 That is the most beautiful tea set/bench I have ever seen. 😍 I sure hope you’re keeping that one. Woweee 👍🏼❤️

[@sonoftherighthand]

I love the "oh hi, I didn't see you there," merch but. Hilarious! Also, now I'm thinking about buying merch.

[@kachnickau]

Love the outcome very much! So glad I am so far away and have zero space for it :D

[@donnabrowne5307]

I recognize these as the same flattened spindles in the headboard that I bought at a local thrift store several years ago. I'm very glad to know that it's part of the Drexel Declaration line.

[@helenaneumann1872]

Of all the pieces you have so beautifully restored, this is the most beautiful. I wish you a happy New Year.