Beautiful work Thomas. I commend and respect your disciplined restraint. Feel free to shoot me an email regarding Laponite, I’m happy to share everything I know about it.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Wow! I will be glad to. Although I was trying to figure out how to use it, it quickly became apparent that any water was "dissolving" the paper, turning into mush. But I'm looking forward to trying it again. I appreciate you reaching out. I like your videos, but who has the time to watch videos? I am too busy trying to make them, as I'm sure you are too. All the best
@blaupunkt12212 жыл бұрын
Great! Two of my most favorite channels comment on the same video 😉
@rb962 Жыл бұрын
@@blaupunkt1221 me too!
@ritchiemay91522 жыл бұрын
It is nice to see Baumgartner's name dropped here in the comments, these two professional restorationists are just a true joy to watch, this could of been a collaborative piece for them.
@notfeedynotlazy2 жыл бұрын
Yes it could have been
@tomgordonuk12 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@nashvillain1712 жыл бұрын
Except that Tom Johnson isn't an insufferable pedant.
@notfeedynotlazy2 жыл бұрын
We have a previous conservator ITT
@howardschaefer14452 жыл бұрын
I have often compared what Tom does with Julian's work.
@Rovinman2 жыл бұрын
Baumgartner conservation, is a good series to watch for getting canvasses and papers off the back of paintings. He uses all sorts of materials, really interesting, valuable information ! Stu xx
@bobbysmith69672 жыл бұрын
Baumgartner is another of my favorite KZbinrs for making old things beautiful again, and lots to learn. This felt more like one of his than the normal Tom Johnson restoration. Tom, you might like him-you have a lot in common ;)
@cmmc34002 жыл бұрын
I was just about to tell Tom about him. Good catch!
@RacinZ282 жыл бұрын
me three about Julian Baumgartner. It's like we all think alike!
@MadeInMichigan2 жыл бұрын
I was just about to say the same thing. Especially when I recognized the "gelled water" procedure.
@tinlizzie2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@drbwalker2 жыл бұрын
I think the "something" on the back is "Eld", short for "Elder". I found Lucy's grave online and it says "In memory of Mrs. Lucy Smith, consort of Elder Ebenezer Smith late of Ashfield, who died Oct. 5th 1808 aged 68"
@judebrown41032 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! How fascinating, thanks for sharing that. 👍🙏
@knottyal24282 жыл бұрын
Good job Bradley! The d is written exactly the same as a later d in the word "and".
@dlevi672 жыл бұрын
That is some detective work! Well done!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks! I’ll look at it again
@socialjusticejewelry2 жыл бұрын
Eld is what I read too. Didn't look her up though. Great research.
@Floris_VI2 жыл бұрын
This one vagely reminded me of some Baumgartner restaurations, really great work once again Tom, you never fail to impress!
@LucyGirl-612 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@DaleDix2 жыл бұрын
Before he hid them behind a paywall.
@marien202 жыл бұрын
@@DaleDix he shares lots of content for free.
@tomgordonuk12 жыл бұрын
My thoughts too
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! He does great work
@chrissheridan89472 жыл бұрын
With all the rubbish going on in the world at the moment it is nice to sit down and relax to watch another excellent restoration video from your good self and learn something new. Thank you 😊
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! That's nice
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Nice hat BTW
@Englandfan912 жыл бұрын
Handsome guy in the mirror. Thank you for showing us a different project. I had never heard of these mirrors before. It looked brilliant after you finished. The colours really came out and the painting on the mirror was much brighter. You saved it.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hadn’t seen them before either
@VeretenoVids2 жыл бұрын
How dapper you are in a suit and fedora! What a lovely little looking glass. The floral decoration reminds me of the decoration found on other courting objects from northern and eastern Europe. Thank you for another delightful break from the horrors of the news.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@notfeedynotlazy2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work, Tom. The _one_ thing I would have done diferently (mainly so my wife, who is a librarian, wouldn't chastise me) is, I would have put that original paper with its old provenance notes inside an archival envelope (with a facscimil of the contents printed on it) and attached it to the back. But that's just a matter of style.
@Beruthiel452 жыл бұрын
Yes. Another, retired! librarian here. I concur. 😊
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Not too late - I'll look into it
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@garethwalsh96902 жыл бұрын
Agree with many here Baumgartner is another brilliant guy to watch,I'm sure hd would have had a great solution for binding the edge of the paper.It was great to see the inlay box out again,been a while Tom.Great restoration, that looked too far gone to me ,but as always the miracle was achieved and we all got to witness it.
@nashvillain1712 жыл бұрын
🙄
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I wish I could have consulted with him about this!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@shalakojones7062 жыл бұрын
I always like it when you dig through your dad's old box of inlay, it's nice way of keeping your dad's memory in the shop. I've got a few items like that myself that were my dad's and it feels like sometimes you can feel him looking over your shoulder, it brings back great memories. Another great video. Thanks.
@FixingFurniture2 жыл бұрын
I liked that too. I love to see that material passed down to another generation to use.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Well said! Thanks!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Me too! It makes it really personal
@markduncan66902 жыл бұрын
Slow and Steady gets the job done Thomas! Well Done!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@kingsburycrafts2 жыл бұрын
Very nice. The look through the glass was a sweet touch.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ggmax29582 жыл бұрын
Another great project. Your patience is admirable. I too thought of Baumgartner when you showed the project for this video. So love watching your videos. I love that look on you
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@angelamoran14792 жыл бұрын
Just love to see the extreme care you took with this very old and fragile piece. Conservation of these unique items is so important to preserve them for future generations to enjoy. Great job, Tom. And you looked mighty handsome in that mirror.
@judithburke15392 жыл бұрын
I liked that hat!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's nice!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like my fedoras!
@shawnmarkrestorations2 жыл бұрын
You are a master craftsman and it is always a pleasure to watch your process. I learn something new each video that I incorporate into my process. Thank you for allowing us this glimpse into true craftsmanship.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's nice
@judebrown41032 жыл бұрын
Oh my, now that was some restoration! I thought you'd never conserve that backing paper but another beautiful job. Superb!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m not sure “conserve” is the right word!
@EdgarTheEagle2 жыл бұрын
What a pasión for a patiently detailed piece of restoration work... You put your hat on rightly and cooling cause I am taking my hat off!!! Congrats!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@vulgivagu2 жыл бұрын
I am a retired antique restorer in the UK. I once had a customer bring one of these in and he said it had been identified by the V&A museum in London as being late 18th century and northern European . This is the attribution all auction houses still use when these mirrors come up for sale.
@conniealley94062 жыл бұрын
So enjoyed this definitely subscribing
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was interesting to have such a difference in the 2 assesments - Scandanavian and Chinese
@vulgivagu2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsonrestoration I think the reason was that these looking glasses are European reproductions of the Chinese ones and the Chinoiserie style was very popular in Europe at the time.
@estrellawundsch27342 жыл бұрын
You make my day, mr Johnson, I was feeling litle tired and I got so intereted in your jof and seing the lovely Ella that I forgot everything else. Thank you, blessings and pease, pet Ella and the cats for me.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Pets delivered!
@JamesDeese2 жыл бұрын
There is a framers tape that is a double-sided tape, but on that paper, you might not have wanted to use it. Another possible "trick of the trade" would have been to mount that paper to a new backing paper, and then used the double-sided tape. But all in all that was a great job. The glass would be difficult. It needed to be "re-silvered" as noted by the oxidation of the silver in the form of the bubble appearance in the front of the glass. The frame was as complicated a piece of art as I have ever seen in the frame shop. The most important thing that you did was to take your time and to move slowly so as to no harm. I have worked on frames from the same era. This one piece that I did some years ago was to restore both a bamboo frame and the Japanese silk art in it. That took me several days, maybe 20 hours all told, to finish. But it was worth the effort. I must say that I love these videos. And you did look dapper in the fedora!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good advice. I thought about a new backing too - but it was glued to the original wood that was the back
@jeffreylarson85332 жыл бұрын
talk about painstaking...Well Done, Sir; your care and respect is notable.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mossmonaco90612 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work. Nice to see the managing director and her able assistants. Thank you Tom.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@kenc22572 жыл бұрын
Lovely project. Glad you were able to 'save' and reattach the back piece, with the note and newspaper clipping. I really liked the result.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheFiown2 жыл бұрын
My antique dealer friend bought a lovely gilded French 'marriage mirror', quite ornate with small pieces of glass set into the ornate top. He then dropped it and broke into pieces so I bought it from him for 20 euros and spent two days reparing it. The main mirror was intact, the damage was to the frame, mostly the ornate top. I had to use epoxy to hold the ornate top onto the bottom part from the back, it doesn't show. As there were pieces of the inset mirror missing, too broken to save, I cut out the same shapes from thin plexi and used a 'mirror spray' to mirror the back being careful to spackle it so it didn't draw the eye, I backed the plaxi with black paper. It's not a perfect solution but it looks good and the breaks don't show. Nice to save something.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It sounds like you did a good job. I am not aware of a "mirror spray". Could it just be silver paint? I had never thought of that.
@TheFiown2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsonrestoration Hello Tom, yes the paint is made by Krylon in the US and is very useful. You spray it on the back of the glass and depending if you are going for an antique look or a clean look you can back it with dark card or dark spray paint. I first spray with a vinegar solution to leave 'holes' that repel the paint to get an antique look. You can even 'ghost' the paint then back it with a print of antique wallpaper so is shows through lightly. You can also paint images, flowers, birds, onto the back of the plain glass or even vase ( eglomisé ) then spray on the mirror paint over the top trapping it. For me it's cheaper and more charming to buy or find a piece of plain glass from an old poster frame then after cutting it to size, I can 'mirror' it. Look up some of the Tutos on YT ! Best wishes xx
@thierrytalon86002 жыл бұрын
You are well equipped: half the stuff I didn’t know existed!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@janeteholmes2 жыл бұрын
The Laponite isn’t left to dry. You leave it on for a time to rehydrate the glue, then proceed with separating the layers. Its purpose is to wet the glue without over-wetting the paper. I too watch Baumgartner. Thx for your great work!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I wish I had known how to use it
@FixingFurniture2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that knowledge Janet. That’s helpful. Scott
@richardmarino56582 жыл бұрын
Thanks again Tom. Another learning experience. Nice job. Rich/NJ
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@shannonvans2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating as always. There is always something new to learn, and it never fails to look pretty good in the end.
@thomasewing26562 жыл бұрын
I thought he might retouch the painting on the glass! lol
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Something new for me too!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
I wasn't going to try that! Thanks
@gregmarston97827 ай бұрын
Thomas, you have wonderful viewers and fans.
@johnsonrestoration7 ай бұрын
I really do! It is amazing to me
@DavidJones-vh5py2 жыл бұрын
Your attention to detail an saving as much as the original piece as possible is awesome! I've watched many or your restorations now and I'm delighted!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@shmackie2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video, Indiana Johnson!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronjones93732 жыл бұрын
I found myself holding my breathe when started driving that tack.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Me too! Thanks
@timtaylor13652 жыл бұрын
What is so admirable is that you never lose your patience however fiddly or difficult, or if you come across an unexpected problem right in the middle. You have a very calm temperament, ideal for restoration...
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@michelleyamamoto55192 жыл бұрын
I was riveted, no joke, watching how many challenges there were to bringing this one back. You certainly met them, it's lovely. I was quite surprised when you said it only took about 8 hours, I really expected to hear it took a few days! Great work
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It took place over a couple of days
@mickyjb20032 жыл бұрын
Great job Thomas,looks great.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@chongtak2 жыл бұрын
I was holding my breath while you were separating the paper from the frame with the knife. I had the feeling I was doing it with you in the same time. Amazing restoration.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's great
@olivernash22402 жыл бұрын
“Here’s looking at you kid.” Great job! Patience is the key. 👍👏
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Always!
@johnsfurniturerepair2 жыл бұрын
Loved the little bit at the end! lol really amazing and gentle restoration. Thank you for saving this little precious piece! you are the master
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Trena!
@julzmgrforll72782 жыл бұрын
I was gonna comment that Mrs. J need to be on her toes. Looks like Mr. J is coming courting.
@TRKGL18002 жыл бұрын
I restored a beveled glass mirror several years ago and the mirror glass was flaking badly. I used oven cleaner to remove the mirror silver from the glass and then had a thin mirror cut to place behind the original (now) clear glass. worked really well, I still use it in one of my bathrooms today 30 years later. Appreciate your videos, I learn something from each one of them. Tim in Kentucky
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's a really good idea! I will try that
@robert.A.592 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, and like a lot of others on here, I was mentally calling Julian to come give you some advice on that stubborn paper! I noticed Ella seemed to have her paw wrapped at the beginning of the video, hope she is doing ok! Thank you for keeping us all entertained!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I wanted to call him too! Ella's fine!
@andrewooddotcom2 жыл бұрын
Lovely restoration, thank you for the video!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@hiker13922 жыл бұрын
Like watching Baumgartner! Very interesting item. The decoration on the mirror is lovely. Is that ‘something’ on the back ‘Eli’?
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will look at that again
@socialjusticejewelry2 жыл бұрын
@@johnsonrestoration Think it is Eld (d's have that squiggle flourish to them) as an abbreviation of Elder.
@carolmccorry30532 жыл бұрын
What a great resto Tom
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MKHobson2 жыл бұрын
"I'm gonna buy this bit of specialist kit I've never used, not look up any instructions, and just slap some on!" "Huh. Doesn't work!" (Toss) We have more in common than I ever imagined, Mr. Johnson! 😅
@MKHobson2 жыл бұрын
Ooh boy just finished watching. I'm afraid to go back to sleep, might have nightmares about the heat Tom is gonna get from paper conservation geeks!! 😜
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure we do! Thanks!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about that the whole time!
@stevebussell55682 жыл бұрын
Another piece of history saved. Great job Tom.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@s.k.38912 жыл бұрын
Thomas, an admirable attempt preserving the paper backing. I dont think it was important to the piece to save; however the note certainly was. Using acid free card, and de-acidifying the note (with Wei-to spray or such) would have been a good idea. Overall a great job; and the piece looks great post restoration.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I'm weak on the these aspects of restoration, maybe I should stick to wood!
@gregmarston97827 ай бұрын
As usual Tom a superb job!
@johnsonrestoration7 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg!
@smitty19522 жыл бұрын
Watching you Tom always makes me wonder what will happen when craftsmen like you are no longer doing restorations? Do you ever put a note/signature/business card inside pieces so years later someone can at least know who worked on this piece?
@andrewbawden74772 жыл бұрын
It’s the business I’m starting to get into. I think there’s a lot of honor in bringing things that are antique and have history back to usable conditions.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Noting andrew bawden's response, there are people who will do this. They were saying the same thing when I started out!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's great - best of luck!
@tashacherry14808 ай бұрын
I think you did an amazing job. What is surprising to me is the design itself. I wouldn't ever look at something with what almost looks like zebra stripes to me and think 18th century. Learn something new everyday and today it was this. So I thank you sir, I appreciate it ☺
@johnsonrestoration8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It was a learning experience for me as well! I didn't know about courting mirrors
@alisonmoffitt10512 жыл бұрын
Wow! The audible brittleness and fragility of the piece was plain to hear. What a wonderful restoration. I applaud your patience.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stevencurran28692 жыл бұрын
That was simply amazing Thomas! You never cease to amaze me with your patients, attention to detail and techniques. I have learned much from you and have taken on projects that I never would have without your guidance. Thank you so much for your videos. Please keep them coming.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome! It makes me happy to think I have helped someone
@vickiefowler14292 жыл бұрын
One tool is missing from the layout at the end… your patience! You have way more of that than anyone I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Is this a piece for your own collection, or was this done for a client? I love the shot of you in your hat checking yourself out before you go to see your “best girl”.
@judithburke15392 жыл бұрын
I don't think that he had to go very far to do just that.....
@vickiefowler14292 жыл бұрын
@@judithburke1539 … probably just to the kitchen! 🙂
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! For a client, as is all my work (almost). I have a few "best girls"! I am very fortunate
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You are so right!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
This is true - but you could still get into trouble for saying that!
@walmartdog11422 жыл бұрын
It's cool that several of us made the Thomas Johnson/Baumgartner connection.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Any time I am mentioned in the same sentence as Julian is a good day for me!
@austinsomerset23222 жыл бұрын
That looks like "Old Ebeneezer"
@sydneyevans26372 жыл бұрын
Looked the same to me and may have been used to distinguish him from his son.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! Thanks!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Or may have been short for "Elder"
@ZmarleneZ2 жыл бұрын
looking pretty snazzy there Tom. What a lovely project.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Audion2 жыл бұрын
That tape job on the back is a bit of a dog's lunch.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
I know! Not sure what to do about that
@AwestruckOffRoadingHertz2 жыл бұрын
Your attention to detail is unreal Mr. Thomas Johnson. As an amateur wood worker myself it absolutely boggles my mind how you are so attentive and mindful at every step of the process. You NEVER lose your mindfulness. You have the same attention to detail at step 1 as you do step 3056. Its a true pleasure to be able to sit back and watch a master at work. Thank you sir. Truly. Thank you. I save a few of these from time to time just to keep for my own archives to show my next generation (whenever the Lord see's fit to bless me with a child). You remind of the American equivalent of how Japanese culture used to be in ancient times. How even the simplest things, such as making tea, was taken very seriously and each step was just as important as the last!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So nice! But aim a high def camera at what you're doing and you will become amazingly mindful of what you're doing!
@ErikBongers2 жыл бұрын
I believe the purpose of the clay is to moderately moisten the paper and the glue without overly wetting it. It contains the water to only the treated area. I doubt you are supposed to let it dry in place. In fact, where you used the wet paper towels, the clay would have had much better contact with the glue, and much less run-out of water. For the cardboard, it would have been better to use acid-free archival cardboard to prevent further deterioration of the delicate paper.
@notfeedynotlazy2 жыл бұрын
I believe most of the cardboard stuff Tom uses is already acid-free, he being a professional restaurator. But solid advice.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Where were you when I needed you! I was way out of my wheelhouse on this one!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@rick914432 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Tom. Looks great in your home as well...cheers...rr Normandy, Fra.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Audion2 жыл бұрын
All the repeated flipping it over is driving me crazy. Ugh ... No felt under it while you're working on it is driving me crazy as well , I hate to see the face of it on that MDF
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That MDF was very smooth
@laurelgaskill98052 жыл бұрын
Mr. Johnson has an amazing inventory of materials to assist him in repairing the many items he undertakes to restore. It must have taken years to gather and classify them. It is fascinating to watch him work.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I have a habit of saving everything - too much actually!
@radman32062 жыл бұрын
Agreed Tom, pretty good! Greetings from Australia.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks!
@speedracer2336 Жыл бұрын
Watching this again to see Ella, enjoyed her on the show!
@johnsonrestoration Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like seeing her too - I wasn't sure at first
@Heycody642 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Great work.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@roccosisto81962 жыл бұрын
You are so patient and thorough in your technique. Thank you for showing us your work and teaching through your calmness and persistence.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@davidadams0072 жыл бұрын
Here's looking at you kid. Nice work on such a delicate piece.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tomatin6437 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing with us another fine, delicate and respectful restauration. Interestingly in the german peasant art of the 18th and19th century we have similar designs (e.g.the floral design).
@johnsonrestoration Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Yes, I found this piece to be very interesting!
@stevenkennedy2 жыл бұрын
Excellent nice change of pace.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@barbaracatalano62992 жыл бұрын
Love it! So beautiful.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@altairdesouza93682 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! You preserved the structure and the history of the mirror. Good job
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RichardDKneller2 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing !
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@martiwilliams80914 ай бұрын
Such a difficult job. Well done!
@johnsonrestoration4 ай бұрын
Thank you Marti!
@rirkc2 жыл бұрын
Genius. Pure genius.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
I don't know about that but thanks!
@bobhargesheimer35142 жыл бұрын
Tom, your patience is outstanding and has been a lesson to me in my woodworking. Thanks
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@dustinwestmoreland12002 жыл бұрын
Something completely different. Love it. Great job!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Mudjie502 жыл бұрын
A pleasure as always,.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@glenw.38132 жыл бұрын
Nice job Mr. Tom.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JulianFoley2 жыл бұрын
A museum-quality restoration. But then all of yours are, aren't they? Superb.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Not quite with the paper though!
@christinahand9732 жыл бұрын
Darn it! I did it again! I get a nice, hot cup of tea and sit down to watch one of your videos and then I reach for my tea and it’s gone cold!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's amazing - it makes me laugh
@christinahand9732 жыл бұрын
@@johnsonrestoration Made you laugh. Well, that’s pretty good!
@markmilostan24932 жыл бұрын
Simply Amazing
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@edgartelela41062 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos and I have learnt a lot. Your skills are amazing when it comes to woodworking. With that mirror you should have referred it to art experts.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I was thinking that the whole time. A bit out of my wheelhouse!
@gydaanderson3322 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Such ingenious solutions to restore/repair this lovely antique.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@jomercer211132 жыл бұрын
I was on the edge of my seat the whole time--all that fragile old glass!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Me too! Thanks!
@valerielambert79222 жыл бұрын
That indecipherable word looks like three letters ELD. Perhaps it is an abbreviation of elder. Guesswork! Fascinating project.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So far it's a toss up between Eli and Elder
@lenkuffert74282 жыл бұрын
Thanks for including metric units!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@agneshardcore15152 жыл бұрын
It is a great pleasure to watch your video :)
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thoralfbusse262 жыл бұрын
I like the hat. The looking glass is a fine piece of work.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chickenlittle67562 жыл бұрын
I get so happy when my day starts with a coffee turning the heater on in the shop and realizing there's a new video from your shop .......it's a good day
@time4clocks2 жыл бұрын
You must have a good heater! I have to let mine run about 3 hours before I can go back in to work. Tom's videos are very inspiring in the morning, I agree!
@chickenlittle67562 жыл бұрын
@@time4clocks its decent just a space heater ceramic thing but I'm in the south so I seriously doubt anywhere with some real cold would benefit from my little heater lol but it works ok here I also layer up and stay near it until the shop gets warm because I really hate being cold that's one reason I love Alabama because those negative numbers are not for me lol
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's great! Yes, turning on the heaters marks the start of a day!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
We can't stand the heat and humidity of the South! (I grew up with it!) I think wherever you live you get acclimated
@chickenlittle67562 жыл бұрын
@@johnsonrestoration I've heard from my relatives in Colorado they enjoy the cold over the heat of an Alabama summer any day and I just can't fathom that feeling lol. We do get acclimated to a climate because I'll gladly work outside in 95° with 95% humidity all day but let it go below 45 bye bye nope not me. It's definitely the humidity here though I mean in Alabama high humidity means it's raining lol it's like a sauna all the time
@hder87402 жыл бұрын
Looks great!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@erincole66362 жыл бұрын
Beautiful restoration and a joy to watch, as always!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mercoid2 жыл бұрын
Loved this. 👍
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vilmasaldate Жыл бұрын
Love the ending! ❤
@johnsonrestoration Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@caroltanzi292 жыл бұрын
Thomas: the attention to detail and your expert touch to restoring the courting mirror was top drawer. I was riveted to the video. Fabulous job! Carol from California
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Carol!
@elizabethwentz82112 жыл бұрын
Great restoration of a unique looking glass! And Tom, you looked quite dapper in your suit,tie and hat !👍🏻🥰
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelmarsh40132 жыл бұрын
Tom's a goin' courting :D Very nice work, a change from tall boys and such.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Definitely a change of pace!
@angelamariaaguilar31092 жыл бұрын
Que pulcritud de trabajo!!! Felicitaciones.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Gracias!
@Tannhauser1112 жыл бұрын
Dear Mr. Johnson this is truly a restoration of the highest order. Only the most necessary things have been lovingly repaired so that the antique character has not been destroyed. I am very impressed.
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@The93Momo932 жыл бұрын
One of your more unusual restorations, it turned out pretty nice considering its age, the glass to the front was a really nice touch!
@johnsonrestoration2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It worked out well
@udalimb3842 жыл бұрын
In addition to your artistry, you look quite dapper in your jacket and hat.