This Is A BIG One | Furniture Repair & Refinishing

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I found a BIG mid century credenza in an alley.
I took it home and refinished and repaired it. This video contains, stripping, sanding, veneer repair, shellac, lacquer and gold leafing. Thanks for watching.
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[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I'm excited to announce that I will now be posting Patreon exclusive videos on my Patreon page! I'll still be posting videos here on KZbin just as I always have but I will also be posting exclusive videos to Patreon. These exclusive videos are a way for me to say Thank You to the patrons that support me there. If you'd like to become a patron, the link is www.patreon.com/dashnerdesign . Thank you!

[@justasducinskas633]

It's crazy how one of my favorite entertainers in this day and age is a furniture restorer.

[@taja9696]

Kvailystė ir priklausomybė :)

[@MrDuffy81]

The man is good!

[@LaughingInTiny]

My kids were just complaining about how "there's nothing to watch on KZbin" and I kindly offered my roster of furniture restoration/ diorama building / château renovation channels to them. Weirdly, they didn't jump at the opportunity. I wish they would though, when I buy my castle someday I will need them to know about oxalic acid, sandpaper grit and the like...

[@MrDuffy81]

@@LaughingInTiny Just play the videos while they sleep. It will be ingrained in their subconscious minds. 🤫

[@helenm6732]

And all the narration as you work. Bravo! Add gold tone lamps or large tray and that “flaw” will look intentional.

[@wgale6397]

No matter what project you’re working on, I learn something new! Love all you do!

[@tinyponymuse]

I love to see the really damaged ones get a refurbishment. Very satisfying and lovely to see things reused and so painstakingly cared for.

[@dianes4858]

Embracing the imperfections with kintsugi is brilliant!! I learn so much from watching your restorations. Thanks so much!

[@veronicahall889]

Your videos help me relax at night, but they also inspire me. I believe in restoration of old things- it's better for your wallet, the planet, and its a challenge. it's beautiful that old furniture can be refreshed so we can continue to appreciate it. thank you for what you do❤

[@doug4bears]

Hey Dash....I love what you do. You always make all of your furniture pieces look beautiful and desirable. Also I thank you for the last 2 1/2 years that helped so many of us get through the pandemic calmly. Thanks!!!!

[@teret6719]

The gouge repair reminds me of a Chinese dragon. I wonder if any of the previous owners of your finds see your videos and watch their pieces come back to life...great job as always!

[@131dyana]

I bought 2 credenzas at the second hand store and oiled them and they look like new. I use them to store holiday pieces for decorations and containers. Thank you for restoring this one.

[@indie825]

That's are really nice credenza and you did a great job of bring it back to life. Who ever ends up with the piece is very lucky.

[@lua4221]

You're so REAL. That's one of the things that keeps me watching. You mess up? Okay.. you'll find a way to fix it. You fixed it right the first time? Cool, you taught us from the start. What more can anyone ask for? Thank you. You are REALLY appreciated!

[@loiswood3363]

And THATS why you save road side finds! I love that credenza. If I had an 8 foot wall I would drive to Minnesota just to pick that up! And I live in Alberta, Canada! Watching you find ways to finish pieces and coming up with solutions is just fascinating! I'm in love with the gold river! 💕

[@jennynevers4811]

LOVE the idea with the gold accent to make the scratch stand out instead of hiding it.💕👏

[@LaughingInTiny]

So I just watched a video of a lady who just bought a château, and the bathroom floor had a huge water stain... and I'm busy typing a comment to helpfully let her know that you've taught me that oxalic acid will help with the stain... and while I'm typing SHE PAINTED THE FLOOR!!! I'm utterly horrified. Some people and their lack of knowledge about important things, I tell you.

[@boa1793]

Andrea, That is so funny. Gettin’ really involved in KZbin videos. It almost comes down to ethics. Ethics on restoration. We get all worked up and we’re not even working on the thing. I can identify.

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@boa1793 Right?? 😁

[@gemmasalmon9667]

I swear to god the people who buy chateaus (not all!) just do a bodge job and say it’s “rustic”. Which channel was it?

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@gemmasalmon9667 totally new one ... her second video. I can't actually remember the name but the thumbnail is of her unlocking the door. I'll try to find it in my history 😊

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@gemmasalmon9667 Château Chronicles... But don't watch the third video (just out)... it will make you angry. Apparently they plan to paint the entire thing white. 🙄

[@sct4040]

I don’t mind all the nicks and scratches, they give it history. As long as it is a solid piece.

[@chrisbgifford7387]

I really like this desk. It would be perfect for sewing curtains or quilts on without all the excess fabric weight pulling on the onw needle. Amazing job, really nice. I wish I had a place for it, since I sew quilts.

[@peepers4763]

New subscriber. Enjoyable voice over, no gratuitous music. Good job!

[@jd9351]

Really like this project. The gold leaf looks like a dragon 🐉 to me. So glad to know this credenza won't be joining a landfill. I wish I were closer to you, I have just the place for it in my office.

[@alanatolstad4824]

I sure hope there's another like you close enough to his house to come get it!

[@kovaskovas]

You definitely deserved a black belt in patience discipline. Happy to see your new video!

[@linebrisebois6908]

Pretty darn good. Love the gold filling. I’d take it gladly!

[@soofihasan]

I love the gold leaf treatment, turned out beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@Lee-dq2lw]

I love the gold leaf. I have done it with piety but never thought with furniture. You are a genius

[@caroltanzi29]

Steven: that piece is a honey. It would look so perfect in an mid-century office. How you handled the deep jagged damage on the top using the gold leaf was the way to go. It reminded me of the way the Japanese fix a break in a porcelain piece. They fill the break with gold or silver. There is a name for this which escapes me at this moment. This is something they have done for years. Brilliant! Carol from California

[@JR-yx3po]

Yup, that’s the Japanese art of Kintsugi.

[@dawnaugustyn]

What a beautiful piece! The gold leaf was a nice added touch. As much as you try to restore it to the original condition sometimes you just cannot and must enjoy and appreciate the "flaws" that it now has. The gold leaf just helps one to know this piece has had a life and is ready for a second one. Outstanding job once again.

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

Another great job! The gold foil was a unique and interesting twist!!

[@marygonzalez5907]

The scratch fixes are what separates you from an ordinary carpenter. Artistry. Bravo

[@bettenotap4791]

Love this, the scratch flaw really does look like a river that was meant to be accented in gold!

[@stevestogsdill5791]

Looks good. Like the gold leaf. Reminds me of kintsugi, Japanese art of using gold to repair pottery.

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you. Innovative use of the gold leaf. Liked it.

[@vbee3571]

I like your idea of the gold in-fill. Nice job!

[@aldretaldret4310]

This wood is beautiful. When you have the furniture inside your home, you have a tree at home, in a way. Eternally, Thank you Mother Earth. No need to throw the trees . Renovating furniture is Good for the Planet. Congratulations for this renovation 🌹🌹🌹

[@sallybruska1499]

I like the gold foil on the deep scratch. Having little scratches left on the top just shows this piece has been used over the years. Good job.

[@ctvediting]

Brilliant idea with the gold. Reminds me of Kintsugi, a Japanese repair approach which I love.

[@maryperner9625]

You've done an incredible amount of work on this piece. Would love to see you complete it with the hinges and do a postscript in a future video.

[@elizabethfaraone]

Kintsugi (金継ぎ, "golden joinery") for furniture. Beautiful work, as always.

[@medeamedusa42]

Thank you! This is the term I was struggling to drag out of my brain.

[@bookofdust]

Yes, and much inline with the philosophy of Wabi Sabi too.

[@jeanarock6233]

Look at how creative you are with your River of gold! Fabulous!

[@JamieCormier]

Your channel is my favorite. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@strongjohn10956]

Nice save from the dump! I found it interesting how time and (I guess UV light?) lighten the color of the wood.

[@onooooooooooo]

It's cool to see you not only get better at every basic technique, but put effort into developing new ones. Celebrating imperfections is the way.

[@MKHobson]

The gold leaf is awesome! Kintsugi credenza!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I think the gold in that gouge looks neat. It’s more than a little bit like the method of restoring broken pottery with precious metals. It looks interesting with the hardware on the drawers, too.

[@TheBatman-1989]

Awesome!! I'm glad you went with the gold leaf!

[@fannycraddock99]

It's a very nice & simple piece of furniture and you have done the best you can. Thanks.

[@LuckyHumanDesign]

you make me wanna leave the furniture I'm with. restore a piece of furniture with you this is what you do thinking about the tools and all the things that come along with you make me you make me :)

[@gailgaddy5340]

I really like the gold accent furniture like us humans can show their scars of living. Lol. Nero sure stirred up some folks Dash. Thanks for the video

[@deborahmatatall]

Wonderful renovation! Love the gold in the gouge and the indents. Beautiful!🌸

[@WilldoAldone]

Looks great imo. Davis & Stow is a good brand. They did a lot of high end mid century office furniture and are sought after peices by some.Thank you for showing the name of makers.

[@mishajameson8939]

Beautiful. Clever solutions. Love this one.

[@davidmckean955]

Again, I think you did a great job considering what you started with. Obviously the videos where you're restoring pieces that are in overall good shape and just need some glue and new finish end up prettier but there's something really satisfying about these videos where you rescue pieces that would otherwise end up in a landfill.

[@michaelt.t.hansen]

The gold leaf is a great idea 👍

[@Thirikalee]

Watching you colour match the veneer along with your explanations and thought process was really interesting!

[@Shuggysmama]

I loved the end result! Thanks ☺️

[@TheInfiniteAmo]

The gold coloring in the crack reminds me of kintsugi, the Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold.

[@g.efaber482]

I love the way this turned out! I always learn something new when I watch one of your videos. Thank you!

[@barthanes1]

I think this project is a good candidate for cutting down. Saw that top down to cover the drawer base and vaneer the cut edge.

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 69 yr old grandma in Texas, USA. 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍

[@Alexandra-Rex]

About the fumes. My landlord has a fuel powered lawn mower, but I'm the one using it. I use fuel made for those kinds of engines, not just regular gas from the gas station, and it makes it run much cleaner, no fumes, less noise and it takes better care of the engine as well apparently. I think it's called alkylate fuel in English, and it's for four stroke engines.

[@charlottewalker3810]

Once the hardware is cleaned up, this will really pop. Thanks again for your videos. 100% you've made me a better furniture warrior! Because I've seen you do it so many times, I confidently & effortlessly replaced some oak veneer on an inlaid table....my family are in awe and think I'm a bonafide expert. 😂😁

[@meremeth]

I was inspired by you to start fixing up street furniture, Ive done two coffee tables now and they turned out great thanks to your videos! Thank you for all the tips :-)

[@BanditCollaborative]

The gold leaf was a fantastic idea. I’d love to see that used for a really heavily damaged piece - very smart.

[@traceyrice]

This is a big piece. But it certainly looks better than it did! Nice job. 💜

[@Hannexet]

Fantastic work as always! Loved that you tried some new techniques, with some kintsugi, it worked out brilliantly! You’re such an inspiration to watch

[@colinmartin9797]

I liked the gilding idea, that gash reminded me of a little lightning bolt. One thing I've tried with success is discount kinutsugi - fill a void to almost level with regular old grey JB weld, paint on a thin coat of cheap Japanese urushi lacquer paint, and then dust it with gold mica powder, repeating once or twice until it's flush and nice and gold. I've never tried it with wood (it works amazingly on ceramic cracks and chips, a coat of mod podge after all that and it'll be microwave/dishwasher safe forever) but I can't imagine it not working. It'd be interesting to see tried on chips in edge veneer, where you want it flush. I like JB weld because they are the only brand that certify their epoxy as food safe, microwave and dishwasher safe, I've checked with about a half dozen brands and only JB weld have tested/verified their steel stick and classic formulas as safe/stable under heat and water. Its also nice and cheap, JB weld is always on hand, and a little tube of urushi is about 4 or 5 bucks and gold mica powder is a dollar or so, and both will last for a very long time. I'd be down to see more gilding/inlays like that when veneer is really dinged up. Match it to the hardware with some brass, bronze, gold, and silver mica!

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

So enjoyable to be able to share in each journey of discovery.

[@karanseraph]

I really like the gold fill. That was my first thought as well. Sometimes leaving character on an old piece is what's best. I think saving the piece is the important thing and restoring function and beauty to what would have been trash.

[@lianapalumbo8457]

That looks AMAZING 😍 and the gold is an excellent idea. There isn't another one like that anywhere 😊

[@beverleyshaver864]

Thanks!

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

Love that you take home these projects! This turned out great, the gold in the crack was a brilliant idea! One could hear you weren't fully enthusiastic with the project at the end😁, but it did make a great video🙌

[@loismaddux4800]

I really like it!! I wonder if the door handles could have been gold leafed. I love the gold leafing on the top!! Nice job!

[@randyattwood]

Damn! I have the wall, but I'm in Lawrence, Kansas. Great restoration!

[@MrDemi1233]

Really loved watching the process of figuring stuff out, great vid. The table turned out beautiful

[@marcellanystrom8906]

Love the idea of filling the large scratch with gold foil - looks like a lightning bolt.

[@sheriemirza6988]

You always make me smile with your work. Thank you!

[@tngirlz4622]

Amazing to see the piece in the ‘reveal’ from where it started! It looks beautiful, particularly the grain on the top. This kind of restoration may be frustrating for you, but it’s very instructive for us - I’m hoping to refinish a few mid-century pieces that were my parents, and am watching your channel for ‘how to’ advice. I was hoping to do the work this year but, like you, I would work outside, and in central Canada 🇨🇦 too, winter gets in the way.

[@kanderson845]

I would really love it if you would consider putting a "Them and Now" at the end of your videos. I really think people will be even more motivated to get themselves going after seeing the before and after. Thank you so much for trying to motivate the world, and teaching us to rehabilitate and reestablish as useful and beautiful instead of old and ugly, to be tossed. (That goes for Old People [like me]☺too)

[@kanderson845]

Sorry I see that you do that. I watched 2 of your videos today and as it happened neither of those had a them and now.

[@ioanairimies4378]

That is gorgeous.

[@hannahahle]

This is relaxing to watch

[@catherinebiermann7940]

I picked up an antique buffet at the side of the road. It had 4 doors with what I believe are the same hinges - knife hinges. Most were with the piece but I did not have the foresight to keep the hinges on the doors until I knew what I was going to do with them and then mark which hinges went in each spot. So of course some were quite bent, but as I was only keeping 2 of the doors I could pick from the “best” ones. These seemed to be handmade as the 3 holes in there was not identically placed from one hinge to the next. So, figuring out which hinge could fit where, and exactly where they should be placed as the areas they sit in were partially worn down, and combine this with the fact that was only my 2nd flip so my skill/knowledge level was super low, let me to also question “why did I pick up a piece that was destined for the garbage?” Anyway with a lot of research, some help from my only slightly more knowledgeable-in-this-area husband, and my natural unwillingness to quit even when he did, I got them in to a place where the two glass doors would open and close properly. I did consider replacing them with more modern hinges and that’s when I learned you can buy these knife hinges. They are a unique option and I think with modern, properly working ones I can see where they could be a nice option vs more typical ones. You did a fabulous job. I learned a lot from this video. Love the gold leaf. I was thinking maybe resin would work to highlight it but maybe the area was to narrow? Anyway the gold looks fabulous. Have a great day.

[@alisonburgess345]

Wow - what a great piece of furniture. I'd love that - it's very, very cool. Lucky you 😊

[@iron1607]

This is amazing somehow he made a satisfying video that isn’t cringe I am looking forward to next upload :)

[@mikeymiddlestedt6677]

Love your videos, thanks for the early weekend blessing. It is getting cold in MN, but I always enjoy the morning frost.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching, Mikey.

[@thompson1374]

I’d have grabbed that. Beautiful!!!!

[@Shilohsuns]

I love this piece so much and the video just started! I know you’re going to make it look great! If only I can find a piece nearly as beautiful for our future home 💙

[@j.m.7056]

Love the gold canyon and teeth. Nice save!

[@debsmith2269]

I loved the idea of gilding the scratch. Perhaps you could've cut the top down to make two separate units. Although matching the veneer for the edge banding on the cut sides might be in the "too hard basket" and possibly not worth the effort, time and extra cost.

[@berryconway4296]

Rockler sells knife hinges, but there is always the question of size and cost. Those style hinges are often brass so $$$. They're local and have decent on-line catalogs. Great job can't wait to see how to approach the hinge issue.

[@cferguson3368]

If there is a way to provide a mailing address without either of us providing it to the public, I just checked my hinge box, & I have some. I'm fine with just sending to you. They are vintage.

[@JSAC66]

I like the gold leaf, milliput epoxy (turquoise color) would have also been cool!

[@angelaarena5208]

You did a great job 👏

[@corinnetippit7983]

Nice design table

[@troon5488]

Dash, great content! The top is night and day. The hinges look like knife hinges, and can be obtained from most woodworking suppliers. Maybe do the hinges as an add- on, or a short.

[@Tmrfe0962]

The concept of your using gold foil on your imperfection, is known as “Wabi-Sabi” in the Japanese culture. The art of bringing the scar to the fore front, and not hiding it has a long history and often goes under appreciated.

[@waterbitten]

Isn't it "kintsugi"...

[@LisaKessler-o1q]

I would suggest doing an internet search for the hinges. I would also encourage using an odie's oil product. I think Odie's would enhance the color of the wood so much better. There were a few spots in the video that could have been sped up and simply explain the process (color match) instead of wasting time. Otherwise, the credenza is really nice.

[@alanatolstad4824]

Firstly, I'm wondering how you got that home!---How do you remove the glue from the syringe needle between uses?---I love watching you work your magic! Especially the live presentations.

[@realrebelli0n]

Just use a new syringe every time. How often over the year would you really use this technique anyways?

[@alanatolstad4824]

@@realrebelli0n Ah, yes!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I wash the glue out with warm water. I brought it home in my minivan.

[@normabuehlmann9131]

I'm in awe of your white tee shirt. Nearly every shirt I own has stains from projects. I cut up the worst ones for wiping stains and poly.

[@dan__________________]

Those are knife hinges. They are still available today.

[@DavidRFortney]

someone may have already suggested it. you could use a router to cut out that big scratch and have a matching place at the other end and inlay some other kind of wood. just a thought. it's easy for me to say that sitting here on my sofa when you have to do the work. keep up the good work I really enjoy watching your Channel

[@MsPseudonymous]

I love this! Love the gold leaf update rather than a repair. I’d buy this from you if I were in MN. Alas, I am in AZ and 8 feet long sounds like costly shipping. ❤

[@jong2359]

You did good, there was a lot of damage and time was not kind to it. The work you did makes it functional, presentable, and valuable. I hope the future owner enjoys it.

[@ChristianMercadoAcevedo]

amazing work!

[@jilliedillie]

How clever of you to use gold leaf to go with the drawer handles. I seriously wanted to buy this but I don’t have any wall long enough!