So Why Hide Glue, Anyway? - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores these handsome Queen Anne chairs. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohns..., or write us at [e-mail]. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).

[@johnmescal]

So nice to see lovely Ella ...❤

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I miss her every day!

[@sullyprudhomme]

I fixed a chair similar to that during the pandemic lockdownbut the rush seat was in worse condition . My daughter was staying with us as college classes were all remote and got involved in the project . She found this company and their videos (Peerless Rattan Supplies) and learned how to re-weave the rush seat. I would have never have had the patience, but on the other hand, it was a fun father-daughter time. Seeing your video reminded me of that...oh yes, she is now a fan of your videos whereas before, she used to make fun of me watching them all the time!

[@sofiavalenzuela9782]

His story is a clear example of valuing and loving what you know, knowing how to repair “things” makes us value everything handmade, even the simplest object, and appreciate the different intelligences involved.

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

Did you use real rush or the paper stuff? My mother used to re-rush chairs too but she was the consummate cheap New England wasp and used the paper rush. I can’t stand that stuff. Real rush is more time consuming and has to be soaked of course, but it’s worth it in the end.

[@sullyprudhomme]

@@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x the real deal...soaked and all.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! That is great! My daughter has also woven many seats. I used to cane chairs when I was a teenager. I really love the fact that your daughter's now a fan!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Sofia! That is so true, I feel connected, and hence a responsibility to handmade objects. Even some "factory made" objects!

[@cobberpete1]

Well you always seem to make the repair/ restoration easy 😎, But then I think all your followers would agree you are the Master. 🤪

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks 👍 That is so kind

[@davidadams007]

Turned out so well Thomas. As they say, don't hide your light under a bushel basket. Your experience and care shines bright!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! I like that!

[@petestaint8312]

Tom, you have the patience of a Saint working on those chairs! Job well done. 👍

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Pete!

[@benscott1872]

Looks amazing!!! God love Ella!!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I miss the girl!

[@CARLOSTREUIL]

Once again I have really enjoyed watching you recue an old chair. After it's cleaning and polish they will have to do the same with the others to keep them looking alike. I was somewhat surprised by the customer's willingness to sacrifice a chair out of the set for parts. If it was in daily use I would have thought they would prefer to make replacement parts and replace the rush seat on the parts chair. I understand that it destroys the antique value but it would maintain the set. I am always impressed with the change cleaning and waxing a piece of furniture makes. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome! This was a set of 8 and they simply didn't need that last chair. They're saving it for the future

[@freddieslaughter1107]

Where have you been? Glad to see you back.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Freddie! I'm still kicking, just busy doing a lot of other things!

[@daveschoffstall4300]

I have been watching your videos for the past months and very much enjoying your skills. I have been refinishing antiques since I have been retired, five years now. Also been doing woodworking since I was in high school in the 70's. Enjoying it and good for my mental health. I have learned a great deal about the process of fixing old pieces from you, especially veneers which I was at a loss how to fix. But now I have confidence to attempt. Love your videos in that your process of restoration is very well documented. (You would make a good teacher) Thank You! and stay warm up there this winter.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Dave! That really makes me happy. It all seems so mysterious, especially when it comes to veneer, and I'm just trying to pull back the curtain, so to speak. Good luck with all your projects! Send me some before& after photos when you can: [e-mail]

[@josepherhardt164]

"So Why Hide Glue, Anyway?" You hide glue because you don't want your wife or kids or grandkids to get it and use it all up!

[@catherinetetrault4789]

Laughing my butt off! Great to hear you joking!😊😂

[@bridgetcastle7102]

My initial reaction to the title was ‘Huh?’ It took me several minutes before the penny dropped….🙃

[@donc-m4900]

I was 'seeking' for this comment. Else, I was going to write my own bad joke.

[@johnsonrestoration]

I like that! Wow! Thank you!

[@johnsonrestoration]

It was a good one for sure!

[@alisonmoffitt1051]

A lovely chair. When I first saw the caption (late at night) my befuddled brain thought you meant secreting the glue away. Clearly I need more sleep!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Alison! We never thought of that when we titled it

[@haroldadelman1130]

Another great repair, Tom! When I watch your videos, I have to perform a dance on the volume buttons on my iPad. The sound of scraping glue from surfaces drives my wife crazy but then I have to turn it back up in order to hear your spoken comments. The scraping sounds identify the video as “that guy from Maine” to her. You are a pleasure to watch, even if not to hear sometimes!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Harold! I'll tell my editor about this, I think he tries to even out the volume. The scraping can be bad for someone with hearing aids

[@bfranklin1052]

Beautiful job, Thomas. Love watching you do your work!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Tom. That was nice having a parts chair. It saved the customer allot. Take care and God bless.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Ron!

[@timziegler9358]

Your Clients are very fortunate to have you repair their furniture. Very nice job repairing that chair! Best wishes.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Tim!

[@kevinsimpson7114]

Another great repair and restoration.👍🏻👌🏻

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks 👍 I appreciate it!

[@thomashiggins4923]

Lovely video Tom. Very helpful to me as I have some 18th century chairs that need work all round, with joints that have been pegged with dowels in all directions in past restorations (or maybe from when the chairs were made in about 1750). I don't have the problem with the rush seats, as these chairs have upholstered seats that lift out (embroidered by my mother in the last century). Very nice scraping tool you're using. Looks new. Thanks. Tom (from France).

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome Tom! If you search "mini scrapers" a lot come up. This one is from China - Hong Dui

[@christelmuller9198]

Hallo Thomas, das war wieder eine meisterhafte Vorführung handwerklichen Könnens. Ein interessantes und unterhaltsam Video. Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende und viele Grüße aus Magdeburg ☺️👍 Die Hühner haben eine sehr schöne Konstitution, man sieht das sie sich wohl fühlen und gut im Futter sind. Es ist eine Freude 👍

[@johnsonrestoration]

Danke, Christel! Wir lieben unsere Hühner - sie sind sehr unterhaltsam, immer zu Unfug aufgelegt und wir legen viele Eier!

[@christelmuller9198]

@@johnsonrestoration ☺️👍👍🐦

[@SparrowStockwell]

Very nice work, Tom!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Sparrow! (love your name!)

[@jsaus21]

Excellent work Tom!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you!

[@jsaus21]

@@johnsonrestoration With pleasure Tom but I do have a question about your wooden plugs. I saw that you use plugs without a serrated edge. What diameter of plugs do you use for which size of hole?

[@Pistol_Knight]

That looks really nice, they will be bringing the others in to be cleaned & polished now

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, I instructed them how to do it

[@raouldontneedthem3416]

Good job, Thomas; thank you!

[@johnsonrestoration]

You are very welcome!

[@tomday7309]

Great job, Tom. I have a chair from the early 1900's only with a solid carved wood seat that has loose stringers. I like the idea of hide glue and suspect this chair was made with it. Thanks for the explanation of why and how you use it.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're so welcome! Yes, it's great for the older pieces

[@sharondetrick950]

I really enjoy watching you work. So talented. Thank you for what you do.

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're so welcome Sharon!

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Tom

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're welcome!

[@alpetterson9452]

My word Tom! What an amazing job you did here. Wasn't too keen on the style of these chars at the beginning but somehow you made them look completely different.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Al! That happens to me too. When I'm done I say wow, I really like this style!

[@Lightning77305]

Great job, very interesting.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@mrstacyj9496]

what an interesting project - thanks for sharing

[@johnsonrestoration]

You're so welcome!

[@timmaggard8862]

Beautiful job sir!! That chair is outstanding!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Tim!

[@Wintersnow147]

Great work looks amazing.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Is there another kind of snow?

[@nzs316]

Just recently we had massive rain events and flooding. City sewers just could not evacuate the water fast enough and as a result flooded homes and basements...driving around my area, there were so many antiques that had previously gathered dust in a basement or garage and ended up on the curb. A majority ended up in a city garbage truck to become landfill. Such a shame!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Ahhh! I hate that! I am always telling people to not store stuff - anything! - in the basement. So many say well, our basement is dry! Well yes, until it isn't. Check out my video "Rainy Day"

[@nzs316]

@@johnsonrestoration Yes I remember that one.

[@aaqilian5.085]

A thoroughly enjoyable watch. Looks great. Cheers, Tom. 👍🏾

[@johnsonrestoration]

Many thanks!

[@slawomirh.3636]

Wiedza, doświadczenie, praktyka i pracowitość to dobre cechy, ale cierpliwości mistrzu Thomasie masz za kilku. Zawsze jak widzę krzesło przypomina mi się film " Patriota" z Melem Gibsonem i jego stos połamanych krzeseł :))

[@johnsonrestoration]

Obrigado! Sim, eu lembro! Lamento que tenham feito piada, pensei que teria sido melhor se ele fosse um bom fabricante de cadeiras. Ainda é um bom filme!

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you Thomas

[@johnsonrestoration]

You are very welcome Henry!

[@josephkerley363]

I'm always learning from you Tom.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Joseph! I learn a lot making these videos

[@JR-sk3jy]

Mr. Johnson I wish you worked in NJ! You make it look so easy, but I know if I were to do that you do my plywood would probably stick to the veneer repair and when I take it off will probably take a huge section of the veneer off with it. LOL!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I should point out that those blocks are covered with plastic packing tape!

[@glencrandall7051]

Well done.🙂🙂🙂

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Glen!

[@imjimimack]

Because you don't want it showing! lol Couldn't resist.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, who wants to see hide glue sitting around!

[@maryannraley]

Very nice. The owner will need to give the rest of the set the vinegar clean and beeswax treatment too, or this one will stand out. And the desk and the chest of drawers behind you are gorgeous.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Maryanne! Yes, and I made videos of those restorations to

[@judithfairchild8620]

That was a good informative video.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Judith! Glad it was helpful!

[@captainufo4587]

Is the desk a teaser? "Lots of problem to repair" sound like an interesting video :P

[@johnsonrestoration]

I hope so! Coming soon!

[@marchu50]

Amazing job!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@CoreSomething]

Im intrigue if you can restore the parts chair.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! They're keeping the parts for a possible future restoration.

[@paulstanding7267]

Another nice repair chair looked amazing it was a pity you had to use the other one as a downer chair but sometimes you have to. 👍👍

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Paul! They're saving the on-restored chair for the future, they don't need it

[@jomercer21113]

So, for the two chairs from the set of 8: did you just restore the better one and the customer was content to have a set of 7, or did you reproduce the parts chair later? I'm having trouble understanding how a rush seat kept in poor storage conditions and become moldy would still match the other 6 pieces in the set. A book restorer once told me that denatured alcohol is a good treatment for mold and mildew. It kills active growth, inhibits spore growth and doesn't leave an acidic reside that will further degrade the plant fibers in the paper. Wonderful outcome as always!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Jo! That's a good tip about the alcohol. I was hesitant to use any type of solvent. They are saving that last chair for the future. I don't know if the seat matched - I never saw the others!

[@user-gb6re9eg3i]

TOM, YOU A FURNITURE SURGEON, NO DOUBT. SKILL AND FINESSE USED ON THIS ONE! LOVE THE ORIGINAL FINISH, LOOKS REALLY BEAUTIFULLY AGED. I BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE RETIRING, HOPEFULLY YOU WILL STILL BE ACQUIRING NEW PROJECTS FOR YOURSELF AT FLEA MARKETS, SHOPS, ROADSIDE FINDS, AND SO ON TO WORK ON FOR YOURSELF, AND PERHAPS BRING US ALONG ON YOUR CHANNEL. ALWAYS ENJOYABLE, TOM!!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you! Yes, I have a lot of projects in my barn!

[@Celiamarcal2]

Gosto de ver um trabalho bem feito. Você é talentoso, perfeccionista, observa os mínimos detalhes . É UM TALENTO DIFERENCIADO DE TODOS OS QUE ASSISTO EM REFORMAS

[@johnsonrestoration]

Obrigada, Celia! Agradeço muito suas palavras gentis! O melhor para você sempre!

[@nancicassiaiker7625]

Hi Tom‼️ Saudações de São Paulo, Brasil‼️🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@johnsonrestoration]

Saudações Nanci! Obrigado por assistir!

[@federicoprice2687]

Brilliant! Again! I'm feeling little sad for the donor, especially as it will forever be "the missing chair from the set." Is it really beyond restoration, even with hide glue? By the way, I've been reading an excellent book on "The History of Hide Glue." I couldn't put it down. 😊

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I've got to get that book!

[@federicoprice2687]

@@johnsonrestoration I was joking, sorry!!! Bad joke too.... "I couldn't put it down because of the glue...." terrible pun! Best greetings from 🇬🇧 🤗

[@user-gh3qh7xq3i]

I have several questions about the done chair. Was the seat the primary cause of it being a total loss? Did you offer the remaining parts to the owner, or if not interested, did you retain them for future jobs? I suppose time and labor dictate the decision as to investing what would have been needed to restore the doner chair. It would have been fun to watch the process. Thank you for another great video!!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! This was from a set of 8, 2 or 3 were stored in the broken comdition. They simply didn't need that last chair - they are saving the parts for the future

[@charlielaneyoutube]

I have been using hide glue for many years, in the right application. But I use hot hide glue. I tried the Old Brown Glue product that you use. It works fine, but it contains urea that requires lengthy clamp time. Just curious why you prefer that over hot hide glue heated in a glue pot? I find it far superior. Thanks for your talented work.

[@donc-m4900]

10:40 am I missing something? You heat up Old Brown Glue.

[@charlielaneyoutube]

No, I don’t heat Old Brown Glue, just warm it like you do.

[@charlielaneyoutube]

I use the granulated hide glue heated in a glue pot as the old masters did. I’m just curious why you don’t do the same as you are obviously an experienced and talented restorer. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Charlie! The long clamping time could be a problem if you're in a hurry. But if you're making a video of a glue up, that long working time is a god-send!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yes! I'm not sure if charleylaneyyoutube did that

[@robt2151]

As others have said - I too was wondering about the reason for concealing the adhesive. BTW, it looks like your fire extinguisher hasn't been serviced in a while. Hopefully you will never need it but ...

[@davewood406]

Good point, another youtuber (Andre Cameratta) learned a hard lesson about unserviced Fire Extinguishers not long ago. Lost an excavator to fire that may have been saveable if the extinguisher worked. The dry type can cake up, more of will than can, given enough time. Tom's combustibles cabinets are a great effort but the little things can take a building down.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Good point, I should check them. Complacency!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Dave! I will have them checked

[@nickarnold9557]

Wondering if you have any videos covering what you can do with a badly alligatored/checked shellac finish. Reamalgamation with denatured alcohol generally gives a lot of shine and removes a lot of color.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! There's not much you can do. Often I will spray a couple of coats of shellac, sand as well as I can, and repeat, really try to sand as much as possible, until I get a good final coat

[@BrianLaliberte]

Hi Tom!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Brian! Thanks for watching!

[@waterbitten]

16:45, the way that last spindle was holding on, i thought for sure there was a secret nail hidden there.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I did too! And usually they're small and will bend if you carefully "wiggle" them apart. I expected to see one too!

[@johnmcglynn4102]

Would you explain why you used new dowels when the old seemed to be intact? I assume there was some reason. Also - what is the open time you have when using heated hide glue? Does that change from brand to brand? I watch your videos all the time and enjoy them greatly. You inspired me to use hide glue to repair the side back rail of a Victorian gondola chair. Difficult to get all those curves tight and stable for the glue up (the chair had so much gear on it it looked like a torture victim) but it came through so well I can no longer identify which chair had the problems. Thank you.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks John! Sounds like a good job on that chair! The Old Brown Glue has a working time of about 20 minutes, but it all depends on temperatures. I don't know about other brands

[@fatersaadatniaki]

Btw Tom if you have a vintage drafting table I’d be happy to see it 🤗

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Fater! I do, I need to restore it but the problem is I have no room for it! I was a draftsman 50 years ago (!) and I love working on drafting tables, and I have always loved mechanical drawing, I took 2 years of it in High School

[@fatersaadatniaki]

Is it one of those that you can crank it upright ?

[@mikewallace8087]

Tom have you ever restored a Cuckoo Clock ? I really love Cuckoo Clocks. A lot of history about Cuckoo clocks .

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Mike! No, I’ve never had one to repair. We had one growing up!

[@MsRazvan29]

❤❤❤❤❤💪💪Respekt Meister Thomas

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you so much Razvan!

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

The queen Ann chairs are nice even though they are repros.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, and it doesn’t matter to me if a piece is a repro, they are still nice chairs, and well constructed

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

@@johnsonrestoration I agree. If they are well made and I can buy them for a price appropriate to a repro I don’t mind buying them. I just hate when dealers and venders try to sell fakes for the genuine article. I collect Qing dynasty art, embroideries, And I have a few painted storage boxes and a gorgeous early 19th century Qing blanket chest. The workmanship is very fine. But the Chinese are now making so many fakes that I’ve become very careful and only deal with American dealers.

[@MartinSBrown-tp9ji]

I thought that was a ugly chair but you did a great job rebuilding it.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Martin!

[@pastoruke4322]

Does the “Old Brown Glue” have a shelf life? What might it be? I’ve used the Titebond brand and at least in Indiana, it seems that stores don’t monitor that too well. When you purchase it, the length of time to be able to keep it is very short. Thank you! I so enjoy your videos and have learn so much.

[@wpatrickedwards]

I manufacture and distribute Old Brown Glue. I developed the formula over 25 years ago. It is simply 192 gram Milligan and Higgins granular hide blue modified with urea. My extensive shelf life testing proves that it remains good for 2 years, and longer if kept in a cool environment. It also is not affected by freezing, unlike modern glues.

[@pastoruke4322]

@@wpatrickedwards Thank you for your reply! I appreciate it. I'll be ordering some soon.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I warn people about the shelf life all the time. And Patrick himself has answered your comment!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Patrick! I'm flattered that you chimed in! And yes, I keep mine in the fridge. But I use it up fairly quickly so it has never been an issue

[@wpatrickedwards]

@@johnsonrestoration Thomas, I often answer the question from first time OBG users who call me and say that they bought the glue years ago and wonder if it is still good. My reply is that you should test it on scrap wood, check the viscosity at room temperature (gel state) and smell it for ammonia (not good). Then I mention that they should buy fresh glue and use it often. I do not understand why a woodworker would buy a glue and not use it. My thanks to you for showing OBG in your videos. I watch your videos to relax from my work restoring antiques. Nice to see another professional doing my job and teaching others.

[@dalegosnell2511]

The Babb Bridge News has made it all the way down to Greenville SC. They must have used Hyde glue on the bridge.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! We love that bridge! That truck driver is an idiot! The load limit was 3 tons, he was 15 tons

[@dalegosnell2511]

You're being too kind calling him an idiot. I know you can't say but I'll bet I know who he's voting for

[@lmkenefick]

I imagine the ghost of the craftsman that made the chair watching you & saying, ‘I was having an off day! Yeah ok, those dowels/tenons are different sizes. It was a bad day, I swear!’

[@lmkenefick]

There’s probably a furniture craftsmanship group in heaven and when you work on something they put out an alert. “Tom has your table in the shop!” 🚨

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I like that! I do feel a connection

[@johnsonrestoration]

I can only hope! Thanks!

[@olivier2553]

Just wondering, if you wet the seat, would the material relax and then tighten back when drying?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Olivier! I know a caned seat will, I’m not sure about a rush seat.

[@olivier2553]

@@johnsonrestoration Canned seat, I know, I did one once, the traditional way, weaving by hand. It took me ages :)

[@user-gh3qh7xq3i]

I am a self described pack rat. I hang on to all kinds of what many would deem "junk", but somewhere in my dusty old brain, I must have an inventory list of my stuff. I cannot begin to recall the times my parts dumpster has come to my rescue.

[@johnsonrestoration]

I know what you mean! But I have always kept my junk somewhat organized. If you can't find it, what good was it to keep it all these years?

[@Shujashaher]

What a tough regluing. 😢 I wouldn't have attempted it. Looks a little wobbly. Is it deliberate not to fix it?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I leveled the feet a bit

[@thewayidoit8895]

Babb's Bridge is in needs of some restoration work. I read that the current version is only about 55 years old so it might not be suitable for a "Thomas Johnson" repair?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I'm sure they will rebuild - but way out of my wheelhouse!

[@jamiegoodwin6667]

Where did you get the scraper you were using? It looks a lot more comfortable to use.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I got that on-line from a Chinese Co., Hong Dui. All the mini scrapers use the same blade, they come from the helical planers

[@jamiegoodwin6667]

@@johnsonrestoration Thank you.

[@inkydoug]

Do you know any good covered bridge restoration carpenters? It' not furniture but it might be interesting to do a field trip and see how they fix Babb's Bridge.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I know that at least so far they will reconstruct it exactly the same way, and I believe this bridge was built the same as the original. I guess the big question is how much needs to be replaced

[@designabeej]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks!

[@user-ma7ri7na7p]

Восхитительная работа. 🥰👍🏻🔥🇷🇺

[@johnsonrestoration]

Спасибо!

[@MrPhotodoc]

How in the world did they make furniture before there was glue? Or did glue make furniture possible?

[@dlevi67]

There are quite a few ways of making furniture without using glue: nails (and more recently screws), locking joints, digging out. All have been used "before" the introduction of "modern" joining-and-glueing techniques. However, glue is really old - it was used in the furniture found in Tutankhamun's tomb.

[@johnsonrestoration]

That is a really good question!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Davide! Yes, I imagine glue has been around for a long time.

[@dalegosnell2511]

Question : Why do you see wood worms and damage on across the big pond restore channels but hardly ever see it on American channels.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Dale! Good question. The boring insects can only live in unheated homes, and the English had unheated homes over a much longer period than American homes (?)

[@u8qu1tis]

Why? I can't find it.

[@donc-m4900]

Then you must be it.😅

[@johnsonrestoration]

I always forget where I hid it!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yes!

[@paulyanney3151]

That small scraper you’re using can you tell me where to get one? Thanks

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I got it on-line, Hong Dui. But Bahco, Woodpeckers and Lee Valley all make mini scrapers with the same carbide blade

[@paulyanney3151]

Why use of timer? I assume it’s to limit use of heat gun but what is that limit time wise? Thanks

[@keithagn]

I believe he sets it for two minutes (most often). Regards

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, 2 minutes. Without a timer you never do it long enough!

[@davidkenagy8706]

What is the term for that two-headed mallet that you use when you want to move stubborn wood, but don’t want to mar it?

[@davewood406]

Replaceable soft face hammer or mallet.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes, there are plenty of non-marring mallets. I like these Lixie mallets

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yes! Thanks!

[@MarrockV]

What kind of working time do you get with hide glue?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! A lot! Maybe 20 minutes? It depends on the temperature of the glue too, the warmer the longer

[@harveypost7799]

My finish needs sum bees wax. PARTNERS IN TIME...PORTLAND, OREGON...30 YRS ago.did repairs.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Harvey! You never mentioned that before! Portland’s a cool place, have visited there a few times

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Have you used the titebond hide glue before? It is liquid at room temperature

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! Yes I did sometime ago, it's good, but I like the Old Brown Glue better. On all Liquid Hide Glues be aware of the expiration date! The shelf life is only about 1 year

[@wayneshirey6999]

👍

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Wayne!

[@OriginalNethead]

Why hide glue? So it can be It in Hide and Seek? Oh yeah, animal hide glue.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! We never thought of that when we titled it!

[@donc-m4900]

Have you tried the Noga Hide glue yet?/s 😅

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! No, I haven't heard of it! I'll look it up

[@johnkelly6942]

Was that Lucy in the (re) intro? How old was she then?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks John! Yes, Ella, she must have been 12, close to the end. I miss her!

[@johnkelly6942]

@@johnsonrestoration wrong name, right dog! She was in quite a few videos. I have a dachshund that’s 14-1/2 years old and every morning he wakes up is a gift.

[@darylhudson777]

Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hide...sticky situation

[@johnsonrestoration]

Oh! I like that! Thanks

[@Robert-nj8io]

Great video but I got a question your business is going a long well then nothing what do you do

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Robert! I have so many things to do!

[@paulyanney3151]

Seat looks rough why not replace it?

[@johnsonrestoration]

The seat was fine! No rougher than a new seat

[@mariaminoli9803]

If its a set of six? You destroyed one! So now just a set of five!

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Miriam! No I didn’t! I saved one! The owners didn’t need that last chair, and they are saving it for a future restoration

[@FrankenShop]

I hide glue because if I don't, my kids will swipe it for school projects.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Exactly! They also might try to sniff it!

[@davefitzgerald7284]

And here I thought this would be a video about concealing your glue supply so no one would carry it off.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Dave! That was the idea!

[@Leroyy536]

To stop people thieving it

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yes! Buy your own!

[@artiedeko]

use hyde glue to help hyde the bad spots..🤭

[@johnsonrestoration]

I like that!

[@randallgriffin7358]

The "parts" chair? I understand moving all the good parts to a "restored" chair, but didn't your client expect two chairs in return - one restored, and another repaired with many new pieces? Not worth the cost?

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Randall! They simply don't need that last chair - they're saving it for the future

[@fatersaadatniaki]

And yes! I’m the first here 😍

[@thomashiggins4923]

Clearly spending too much time in front of your computer, watching KZbin... But Tom is pretty compulsive viewing. Cheers, Tom (a different one)

[@fatersaadatniaki]

@@thomashiggins4923 either that or just my job as a designer has a fair bit of “behind the computer screen” time 😌

[@dlevi67]

🥇

[@johnsonrestoration]

Hi Fater! Almost - I've answered a few comments already. I hope all is well

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks Thomas - I appreciate that!

[@user-sk5ws3nf1l]

I hide glue to keep my kid from eating it

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yes! Good idea!

[@trek520rider2]

Why hide glue? Because you don't want anybody to find it. I had to say it....

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I get it!

[@sofiavalenzuela9782]

I am almost certain that only you would salvage the straw seat, which proves, once again, that you are of superlative stature.

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thank you Sofia! That sounds quite grand!

[@jakubmakalowski6428]

Because no one likes visible glue overspill 😉

[@johnsonrestoration]

Thanks! I wouldn't say no one! I have to get old glue off so many pieces where they never bothered to clean up the squeeze out!

[@harveypost7799]

Y hide the booze

[@johnsonrestoration]

Yes!