Solid Wood Furniture Restoration/ Dresser Refinish/ Trash To Treasure/ Thrift Find Makeover

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[@lynnharrell9598]

Wow! You really made that piece sing. So beautiful. Using the router on the edge was really smart. 💚

[@julieturpin576]

Wonderful job, just beautiful

[@michaelwallace3105]

Glad to see someone doing these type of videos that actually seems to have an appreciation for the look of the original wood 💚

[@pistachio57]

I agree!! I cant stand to see beautiful pieces painted white!

[@Tupelo927]

THIS! As the grandchild of a woodworker, it hurts my soul to see beautiful wood furniture painted, especially antiques.

[@erika4925]

My sentiments exactly!!!

[@JulStar13]

Full restoration? No chalk paint?? I love to see it! You learn so much when you tackle a piece like this. You really did a fabulous job! 🎉

[@user-td4fo8ve8f]

Thank you for not painting this! I see so many beautiful antique pieces painted for flipping and it breaks my heart 💚 looks beautiful!

[@vsand9798]

I would like to flip pieces, if that the right word. But my mother is a lover of antiques. I can’t imagine painting them. She has restored antiques all over her home.

[@kbaker9804]

I always feel as though the old pieces are so sad and they don’t want to go to the trash. You saved this one and it makes me so happy. It’s beautiful!! ❤❤

[@peggymccabe5090]

I feel the same way !

[@munchey99508]

❤ That’s exactly how I felt too! The poor dresser just seemed sad. It’s gorgeous now though!

[@munchey99508]

💚 What a beautiful job you did. The dresser is gorgeous now! 😍

[@maggiegeorge5146]

They're are also better made

[@gatheringmoss5726]

So true. Vibes of Toy Story or The Velveteen Rabbit.

[@shawnataylor7998]

Beautiful piece from start to finish..love the new drawer pulls and the lock and key replacement..the stain made the piece rich...thank you so much for not painting it!

[@rmd3677]

Wonderful to see real enthusiasm and talent for restoration work in real wood. The finish is amazing and the moulding which you'fixed' the mutilation on the front actually enhances the beauty of the finished piece. Congratulations on a fantastic job!

[@albenacaraingalsbe7973]

💚 Your video was quite instructive and the rich detail justified its length. I went back over many elements of your project as they answered untold number of questions for a novice. It was encouraging to see you share the difficulties with the soda-balsting as fear of failure has stopped me from trying new things before. Thank you and very well done!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ca6177]

Impressed with your vision of restoring an old piece and giving it a new life! Bravo! 😊

[@annem4203]

💚 I have a piece that belonged to my grandfather that needs some work. I truly appreciate experienced refinishers sharing their projects!

[@janestothard1332]

I would have said, that poor chest has had it's day but you you've done such a fabulous job on it. Thank you for saving this wonderful piece and showing it so much love.

[@indie825]

💚💚💚 The dresser turned out amazing. If I hadn't see the before I would never have believed it was the same piece.

[@renitabarrientos7950]

It's always a joy to see a broken piece of furniture, that's been though so much ,when someone takes the time & effort to bring it back ,to the vintage look hidden 4 so long, amazing 👏

[@carollynn8415]

Girl you have the patience of a saint! Your gift of "bringing life back" into a piece is SO ENCOURAGING & EDUCATIONAL! Thanks

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you so much 😊

[@virginiamckenzie6799]

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[@Elaine2241]

Wow. It looks like an heirloom that someone lovingly took care of, when you finished. It is beautiful. I especially love that you restored the locks. Gorgeous.

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

The wood grain that you revealed is absolutely stunning! 💚 You gave this piece so much life!

[@ms.jenkinskbclassroom6066]

It’s hard to find real wood furniture! These pieces deserve people who know how to restore them to their former glory. Bravo💚

[@annw1395]

💚 I just watched it all over again. I'm still astounded at the drastic change! Such gorgeous wood! That was a HUGE amount of work!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks you so much ☺️💚

[@katrinameckler2473]

This piece was done with care and consideration. Thank you for honoring it's integrity. 👏👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you for watching

[@firthgirl]

That router bit choice couldn’t have been any better!! What a gorgeous piece after it was restored!! Instant follow!! 💚

[@pattym4543]

Wow! You literally transformed that ugly duckling to a beautiful, glowing swan! And I love the rounded edging that you did on the top edges…well done. 🤗An absolutely spectacular transformation. 💚

[@brendennogosek]

💚 What a beauty this dresser is now!! Thank you sooo very much for not only saving her from the landfill, but for giving her a new beautiful life with a new key too!! She's looks soo pretty now!!!💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

It was my pleasure thank you so much for watching 😊

[@grownup8146]

Finally someone who really loves repairing and bringing a beautiful piece of furniture to life again. You are a sweetheart ,!

[@lemonlime1920]

GORGEOUS! That’s fantastic that you were able to find a key to make the lock work again! It’s the icing on the cake 💚 👏🏼🙌

[@lua4221]

I *LOVE* it when artists embrace the natural wood and make it glow! Well done ❤

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks 😊

[@lisajllewellyn3131]

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[@morandamiller5444]

So absolutely gorgeous... That routered edge is amazing and looks original! 💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks it’s one of my favorite parts 💚

[@amandaclarkson7117]

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[@amandaclarkson7117]

Great video!! Beautiful piece

[@suzannehudgins4016]

You gained a new subscriber. Wow, LOVE your work ! The dresser turned out absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for restoring this beautiful piece. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Cookontherun7391]

Kudos for giggling when sanding those teeny tiny details. Thank you for showing me some tricks. We have been restoring all the trim in our 100 year old house plus furniture. Really nice job. 💚

[@tinacrabtree3666]

Thank you so much. I just inherited the old sewing machine and solid wood cabinet that I learned to sew on over 60 years ago. I have a strong emotional attachment to this piece of furniture and after watching your excellent video, I feel motivated to attempt to restore it. Clearly, you are a master craftsmen who honors the original intent of the maker and respects the quality of the wood. Well done!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Ooh fun!! I absolutely love old sewing machines. Have a small collection myself. Good luck with your project. Just take it one step at a time enjoy the process and you’ll get there.

[@paulrward]

Just to let you know: That dresser was made from SOLID MAHOGANY ! You literally CANNOT GET THAT ANYMORE! You did a wonderful job on it, and your use of the sawdust to make the filler was absolutely spot on! Excellent work.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Awe thank you 😊

[@Shannoneffects1]

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[@Shannoneffects1]

Stunning!

[@carolbjornsen487]

💚 HOW COULD YOU NOT WATCH TO THE END! You worked MAGIC on this piece! WOW 🏆

[@m.5748]

💚WOW!💚 You did an Absolutely Amazing job on this piece of Furniture!!! Beautiful work!!! 🙂

[@jkeechify]

💚 Impressive restoration! Well done! I love working on seemingly hopeless pieces and watching my client’s reaction when they see the reveal of their beloved and decrepit piece. 😊

[@roseannsullivan1871]

I have a love for old well made pieces of wood furniture and so admire the job you did with this piece. It is just beautiful. The hand sanding is difficult, but you did a lovely job. Over the years, I refinished many pieces, but now live in a small house with no work space, so I do enjoy seeing that there are still people who will go the extra mile to save these gems. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@_papad8434]

Wow, this is beautiful. As you mentioned when stripping, the wood was very delicate. And a previous owner loved this piece so much that they gorilla glued the leg together, put in dividers, and put new handles on it. They loved it, and you saved it so a new owner can love and cherish it some more. What a wonderful story.

[@JeanneKinland]

💚OMG! I'm so impressed with your talent, dedication and hard work to rescue that sad piece of furniture. You are AMAZING!

[@satellitesahara6248]

💚💚💚 you gave this piece EXACTLY what it needed. It's always a blessing to find new furniture restoration KZbinrs with real talent like yours!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

💚 wow thanks 😊

[@margiechastain1109]

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[@sharonmcbride7201]

These gouges on the front edge add character. That piece just happens to have a LOT of character. Can’t wait to see the end

[@reganwalker3948]

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[@teresab6383]

I have finished old furniture that most people would thrown away. I love your videos like you I appreciate old furniture and real wood

[@buildingjoy7896]

You did an amazing job! I love that you didn’t pass this beauty up because it wasn’t paint ready. Love it so much and your videos ❤

[@thechops2000]

I am stunned at how beautiful and rich it turned out. I literally had a visceral reaction when I saw the final shot. What a lucky lady she was, to go home with you!😉 Its unf*@ingbelieveable 💚💚 💚😍

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Ha ha thanks 😊 💚💚💚

[@paulastrong7571]

I'm blown away by what you did with this piece of furniture 💚. It is beautiful!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

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[@tamaraharbin3112]

What a labor of love for the authentic beauty of this piece!!! 💚

[@aplewis59]

💚 I love seeing neglected stuff turn out this gorgeous.

[@susangriffin-byrne8393]

Absolutely beautiful! Love that top edge you did and so happy you had the lock fixed and found a key to fit. Makes a world of difference to have that key! Great job!

[@dianequigley8449]

You did a beautiful job! It’s so nice to see someone who does more than just blow paint on everything!❤

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

😂

[@billray4562]

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[@lauralake7430]

So happy you rescued this dresser. Beautiful

[@dreed1058]

Back in the 70's I had no $$, but plenty of time. All types of wood were "in style" - I loved anything older, with interesting finishes. I knew nothing, but had a blast doing projects. Over the years I've lost a lot and miss a few. REALLY enjoy seeing young woman getting into this type of thing & using POWER TOOLS! Great job❤😊 Can't find GREEN HEART EMOJI, but of course I watched it ALL!!

[@statewench2828]

Pure magic. That piece was worth all the time.💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

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[@barbkrienke8400]

Wow! Night and day difference! You saved that beautiful old dresser and I’m sure it will be loved for a very long time!! 💚

[@tamibretz3753]

All I can say is 'WOW' gorgeous

[@eileenharris2855]

Love the new life you gave that sad piece and I LOVE that you used the Odie's oil! Beautiful!

[@pegeen6634]

Well done young lady 💚 It was my pleasure to watch your transformation of this old piece. Beautiful job. 🤩

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

💚 thank you so much for watching

[@Schnooks83]

Well, this video got you a new subscriber! 💚 This is absolutely gorgeous! The router bit you used on the top was genius! It looked like it should always have been there. Oh, and Odie’s Oil has become my favorite finish. It smells good, you don’t have to wear gloves and it dries to a durable finish!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Welcome aboard new subie! Odies oil is great stuff 💚💚

[@wendyspicer8588]

Wonderful job. Solid wood furniture should last forever.

[@connieg.murphy9971]

I love that you kept the locks! 💚

[@Old_Scot]

💚 The wood looked so wholesome and cared-for when you had finished. Fabulous!

[@davidcadena8114]

What a wonderful result. You did an excellent job in restoring this beautiful piece. Well done.

[@ladya1953]

I agree about the vintage tools. I have a collection of vintage sewing machines that make *such* lovely stitches, and that I can maintain myself. ❤

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

You are speaking my language vintage sewing machines are my jam! I sew everything on my featherweight or my treadle.

[@ladya1953]

@@coloredcaboosecreations Featherweight!? *drool* That particular creature has so far eluded me. Love them!

[@rosalindaarons6657]

Absolutely stunning! I'm so glad that you didn't have to paint it. Your attention to detail is remarkable.

[@vm5610]

That looks amazing! The wood grain is stunning!💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

That grain glow was the best surprise! Thank you so much for watching 😊💚

[@MerryEileen]

Thanks for respecting this beautiful piece. All that work was definitely worth it!❤

[@juanitavaldez1907]

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[@theresacaruso5685]

My great grandson is four years old he gave you a thumbs up, loved it

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks for the visit

[@chandarussell]

💚 I love that style of elongated dresser and I love the drawer dividers. It turned out beautifully.

[@kayhenry6293]

Beautifully done! I absolutely love it. I’m glad you didn’t paint it. 💚

[@bonitaeastwood1353]

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[@cjfromtexas3954]

I can only imagine how many hours it took you to clean and sand this piece. Turned out amazing!💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Took a while but I didn’t keep track It’s good stress relief lol. Thank you so much for watching 💚

[@thomashavercamp1906]

Green Heart!!! That looks amazing! Very impressive to restore a piece of furniture to its original beauty!!!

[@sherrimiller450]

💚First of your videos for me…NOT my last. This just took my breath away🥰

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Wow, thank you

[@luckytahlula6515]

Love it! 💚 Thanks to you and a couple of other restorers on YT, I have gotten up the nerve to refinish 4 pieces in my home. They are all solid wood (thank you Lord) and all the years of cats and moving, they need an overhaul. I'm doing one piece using the cerusing method and the rest will be just sanding, repairs and staining. You guys gave me the confidence and the knowledge, I hope I make you proud. You always do such lovely work. God has blessed you with a beautiful gift of not just wood restoration but an eye for making it stand out in glory. Thanks again.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Awe this makes my heart 💚happy. Yes go for it you can do it and if you get stuck please reach out. my self and many of my restoration friends would be happy to help. I’ll tell you what, when you’re finished I will gladly post your before and after pics on my Facebook page 😉 Thank you for watching.

[@sandyrodriguez1382]

Absolutely stunning. Another beautiful project done by the talented Melanie from the colored caboose! 💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thanks Sandy 💚💚 I need come visit you.

[@thehottottie82]

I mean GORGEOUS!!💚💚💚 Stunning! Who wouldn’t be proud to own this?!

[@JamesAyton-qu8fo]

👏😁💚💚💚such a nice job! Thanks for the video. Braks my hart when propper old furniture goes to waste

[@annw1395]

Unrecognizable! 💚💚 Never in a million years would I have thot it could turn out this gorgeous! I thot $35 was way too much to pay, but now look at it. The drawer pulls are perfect. I'd like to request longer "after" shots, like the top edges (the routing was a brilliant idea, and looks original), pulling the drawers out, showing more close-ups. So beautiful! 💚

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Agreed...after all of that work, the reveal WAS TOO SHORT and TOO FAST. I left disappointed. REVEL in your accomplishment❣️💚*

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Addendum...this was the 1st video of yours I ever watched. Just stumbled upon this video scrolling on KZbin and decided to watch it because I LIKE WOOD GRAIN and seeing the beauty of wood shining through. 🥰 Chippy paint finishes are abhorrent to me; a trend I truly hope dies soon‼️ I wanted to SAVOR your accomplishment of bringing this shabby piece of furniture that I wouldn't have given the time of day to - and that I believed was WAY OVERPRICED - but I was left wanting. Your attention to detail and problem-solving skills are phenomenal 👏 👏 👏 and the professionalism of you going the extra mile with fixing the lock and getting a working key 🔑 are commendable and are to be applauded❣️💚*

[@sibylleherbe8260]

Wow. That piece turned out absolutely stunning. You did a fantastic job and I’m blown away with how you fixed the top. That was brilliant. 💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Awe thanks Sibylle ☺️💚

[@estherk7484]

A work of art…absolutely beautiful…worth the time. All furniture should be left natural. Koodos to you and all your dedicated hard work, ❤

[@lianemadden4019]

Miss Lady. You are doing the most beautiful pieces. You are so meticulous and really care about the pieces you bring life back to. Love your work🎉😮❤😊😊

[@TheJcs555]

Beautiful job, Melanie! I did watch the entire video and enjoyed watching the different steps in the restoration. What a signature piece!! 🙂

[@lyndagreenwald3909]

What a beautiful job. The wood is gorgeous!

[@jeffvenables4845]

What a terrible mess to begin; what a beauty to end! Wonderful!! 💚

[@cynergynt]

Oh wow! Congratulations on the amount of work you put into this project, and the beautiful outcome you achieved.💚💚💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you so much!

[@pattyperez1014]

💚💚 This was the first of your projects I've seen. What a beautiful restoration! You should be very proud I'd your new to doing this.

[@chrismatteson2337]

I love how you restore pieces that are worth restoring! If they are not, you don't just get creative, but painstakingly do all the steps instead of slapping paint like I see others do. You have an intelligent eye!

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

I really appreciate that thank you ☺️

[@Radagast-]

"Escutcheon"... that little brass piece protecting the keyhole. 💚

[@jerrimclaughlin8432]

I didn't mind that video was long. I was really intrigued so I stayed with you. What an amazing job you did. Thank you.💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

I'm so glad!

[@lorrainewhitlock5377]

You did a beautiful job on this piece of furniture. It looks fabulous 💙

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you Lorraine

[@songbird3094]

💚 Beautiful work, it looks amazing 💚

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Thank you 💚

[@WatersandWilderness]

Beautiful! Wow, Wow and more Wow!

[@ampm1269]

Beautiful job! Routing the top was an excellent solution. 💚

[@jt.s.7418]

💚.I am amazed at how beautiful the entire piece came out. I can't believe that it was made from the same wood throughout 🤗. Simply beautiful 😍

[@lindabourcet1349]

Wow!! Just wow! I just became a new subscriber after watching this amazing transformation. You took it from junky firewood to a beautiful piece of furniture anyone would love to have in their home. I love how you handled the deep gouges and the the gorgeous wood oil finish.

[@johnmccormack4183]

Simply Fantastic! You're an inspiration to all of us wood restorationists. ❤❤❤.

[@marfa1861]

💚 Love the ogee edge you put on the top!The whole thing turned into a show stopper! Love it!🥰

[@olderthandirt7061]

Beautiful job. It is so lovely to see old pieces saved. 💚

[@roshawndalight7470]

Just beautiful! Who would have thought it could look so amazing! 💖💖💖

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

Roshawnda thank you so much for being such a wonderful supporter 💚🌺🌸

[@arabellacameron7620]

Lovely peice of furniture now. Thank you for showing us how you transformed it.

[@nannykat1057]

You have a new subscriber! I love what you've done with this beautiful, orphaned piece of furniture...without PAINT! Thank you! Blessings from Texas! 🤠🤠

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

💚You have such a fun variety of projects you make videos for and I always enjoy them. Your work is meticulous and you are definitely an artist. Thanks for sharing.

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

No one trick pony here 🐎 lol. Seriously I just love so many different styles and dabble in a number of forms of restoration woodworking and crafts that you’re definitely going to see a variety from me 😆. Thank you so much for watching you rock 💚!

[@laurao48]

Wow! I see furniture like that all the time at Goodwills etc… and I never would’ve thought they could turn out like this. How satisfying to be able to restore a beautiful piece of furniture back to the way it should be 😊💚

[@krisgosdismoyer1734]

Nicely done. The dremmel detail was genius 💚

[@Joannierose63]

Omg! That was an amazing video! I learned so much! The dresser is beautiful! I will definitely rethink my next project before painting. I’ve painted and restored furniture for years but recently learned so many great techniques that I would like to try furniture flipping. Thanks for the inspiration! 🥰🥰