Thrift Store Cabinet Gets A Much Needed Makeover | Furniture Restoration & Refinishing

In this video I refinish a thrift store cabinet by Lane Furniture. Paint gets removed and a new finish goes on. Fun!
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[@bonsaiDragon]

Long-time watcher, first-time commenter. Your work and attention to detail have inspired me so much that I now am a weekend woodworker. Your videos bring such serenity to my life that I watch them for meditation. Please don’t change your exceptional format. Love your dry sense of humor and your focus on the work (no drama, no bs, no fluff). Thank you!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@mirothiel8039]

I broke my ankle a couple of days ago. Stuck in bed. One of your videos was so appreciated.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you. I hope your ankle is better soon.

[@mirothiel8039]

Yes, don’t haul it down stairs. Stairs are evil. They break bones.

[@jglow8337]

@@mirothiel8039 🤣🤣🤣

[@rhys5567]

Hope you're better soon. Happy New Year.

[@steven_ryan]

@@mirothiel8039I fell on the stairs last night! Damn stairs. I hope you heal quick! 😢

[@locogreen915]

I have no substantive interest in refurbished furniture but I love to watch these for the editing, pace, and narrative. It’s a vibe. A relaxing one.

[@frelnc]

Genius idea to ditch the handles and go with the press latches. The top of this piece turned out absolutely beautiful. You never cease to amaze me, Dashner. I watch dozens of these kinds of videos, but I save yours for those times when I am completely undisturbed and can watch without distractions. Kind of like a guilty treat. Love your work.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@petestaint8312]

Agreed! Also, what happened to the bass guitar? 🤔

[@InkWellideas]

The cabinet looks stunning, agree with bringing tones a tad closer to unify. What floors me is how you can work in such cold! My basement shop rarely goes under 60 F, I will lug stuff outside if it's over 32 F - but subzero - man, you're motivated!

[@boa1793]

Inkwell, Or crazy!

[@lizday8140]

That was a grand premier for the New Year! Thanks for all the good times spent watching your videos, the uplifting diversions from the daily grind, the calm and peace of your tone and meter of voice...and your music. May 2023 be the best year for you yet!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you for watching all these years. Wishing you a wonderful year.

[@aok2727]

It is really true. His voice is so chill.

[@jglow8337]

👏👏👏👏Bravo! Well said!

[@dianes4858]

I’m pretty sure that piece was worth $11. Another beautiful transformation!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@indie825]

I absolutely LOVE the door fronts. It's such a lovely piece.Thank you for bringing back to it's true self.

[@bat4280]

That chunky style is called Brutalism. Most people hate it but that cabinet looks really nice.

[@aok2727]

Happy New Year. I was walking around saying “10 minutes to Dashner” in my best Rainman imitation. The bookended grain on back is lovely. Well done my friend!

[@Rhodeygirl]

I love the authentic cold weather 'sniffles' that are made in between the sentences. Evidence of the Minnesota winter.

[@chrisdavis1722]

Considering the start state of this piece, you worked miracles on this. The finish is unified, love just nixing the knobs and going with hidden hardware to let the door pattern show, and love getting rid of the painted parts to stain. I was afraid that the top was too far gone. It looks like a solid cabinet. Great job! Thanks for all the content. Happy New Year! 👍

[@caroltanzi29]

I believe that Lane piece was worth $11.00. Yes, it was a lot of work, but it turned out very nice. You did a excellent job. As an interior designer, I am interested in what the original handles looked like. However, with the pattern on the front doors, I can understand you wanting to put the “just touch” the doors and allowing them to spring open hardware on. Still a handsome piece of furniture. Carol from California

[@jbart5260]

Thanks for enduring the cold to create content for us. You did it again! The piece turned out beautifully. Your videos are so nicely relaxed and educational. Looking foreward to the new year of your videos.

[@cmitchell7347]

As a former Minneapolitan for many decades, recall when -3/-6 could feel downright balmy! Above 32? If sunny, ditch the jacket and break out the lawn chairs. :) Perhaps grab a hose, rinse the snow and salt off the cars. The Lane piece turned out better than I anticipated but, no surprise, you worked your usual Dashner magic. Looking forward to what you have in store for 2023. Happy New Year!

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

Interesting design. I have never seen this Lane design before. Great job!

[@johnnycarroll9231]

This channel is my new favorite jam.

[@GingerPeacenik]

I think it came out beautifully! And right in line with many modern interior design trends.

[@rockshot100]

Yes, the very high end stuff now., so extremely simple it would fit with MANY styles.

[@lesliejohnson7247]

Who coulda think you’d bring this back from near death? It’s gorgeous!

[@sarahrenfrow9795]

Another truly beautiful restoration! Your attention to detail is amazing to watch. In today’s world, craftsmen like you are few and hard to find. I just enjoy the peacefulness and calm of seeing you work and hearing your voice. It soothes my soul. Thank you

[@rockshot100]

Dashy says, I paid too much and don't think I will be able to save it. Just to BUILD drama and suspense. I did not fall for it for a second. DASHY, DASHY HE'S OUR MAN. IF DASH CAN'S SAVE IT NOBODY CAN. So I had NO doubts. I didn't see that it had legs and at the very end it does have a skirt but it is recessed way far in. Massively GORGE, Dash. You never disappoint. THANKS.

[@LewHarriman]

Sheesh. You sure brought THAT one back from the dead. Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear. This one was tougher. Great job.

[@tresarupright754]

I love how the heat gun peeled that paint. Love your videos and your work. I've learned a lot from you.

[@sigh153]

The scraping of the paint with the heat gun was so satisfying. You should upload that as a short and with some Q&A narration alongside

[@oonarhu4681]

Another great video to start the year! Your measured approach shows that you not only know your subject but also are a master editor. The clarity of detail and techniques you manage to show without rushing a viewer who wants to learn -- simply amazing. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@MrsJax304]

I can't imagine those temperatures and I've never seen or experienced that much snow. D you're the best at restoration and explaining the process. I appreciate you so much.

[@jreese8284]

Another successful resurrection: well done, well done. Thanks for showing us!

[@dyanrupan8037]

Turned out really nice.

[@writerandartist]

You endlessly impress me with your willingness to work outside in the snow...and the magnificent work you do in those temperatures! Astonishing. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

[@masonkoontz2539]

Bravo, Dash! I can't believe your tenacity for mid-mod restoration in positively arctic temperatures. Thanks for providing us with such great content.

[@GingerPeacenik]

I’m looking forward to it. I have two mid century bedside drawers/ end tables that I’ve had since childhood, and I want to refinish them. They’re not quite this bad, but they’ll be a challenge for someone who has only ever stained finished furniture, not done any refinishing!

[@jglow8337]

👏👏👏👏👏👏Do it! They will look amazing with any attempt/attention and you will probably enjoy the process of saving them. Sentimental too!😊

[@michaeld1370]

Love to see I’m not alone in working outside in these Minnesota winters 😂

[@FrankenShop]

Turned out much better than I expected. It was nice that whoever painted it did so over the old finish so paint removal was easier.

[@matthewmarek1467]

As you're attaching the press latches to the underside of the top, I had to think you'd flip the cabinet upside down and let gravity do the job of holding them against the surface. Another great restoration, I've learned almost everything I know about refinishing from your channel and learn another new technique/trick/repair method with each video.

[@MichaelAdamGReale]

What an amazing job you did. Beautiful restoration!

[@denisesmelley8546]

I realize that this suggestion would change the character/design of the piece a bit, but might have been possible to remount the doors upside down to minimize the appearance of the screw holes from the handle? That being said, I really do like your final result. You do such good work.

[@mariannerady1137]

very interesting paneling on the doors, never seen anything like it. Happy you stained that one light piece, it did'nt work. Sending you best wishes for the new year, we are lucky to have you here on the KZbins

[@renabee8246]

That cabinet looks fabulous! Great job!

[@pandeomonia]

I think I would have left some type of door handles on as they can really embellish a piece, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder and whatnot. Looks good!

[@midcenturyflipper]

A really cool restoration! Its time for me to also find a new item to fix and flip!!

[@ReconstructingEmily]

The push mechanism for the doors is satisfying 😌 Lovely little side table.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks!

[@jeanarock6233]

You find such amazing mid-century pieces!

[@steven_ryan]

This cabinet is beautiful! I want one 😭

[@rockshot100]

Two would be better.

[@jimtongas821]

Beautiful veneer. Yes definitely looks 70s by the style of those wood patterns. Came out great. Happy New Year to you and a better 2023! Let's keep refinishing. 👍

[@GingerPeacenik]

And retro 70s is all the rage now…much to the dismay of those of us who went through it the first time, lol! It should sell quickly at his shop.

[@rirkc]

Wow, that turned out better than I expected. Nice work! And -- my sister lives in Prior Lake, so I'm very familiar with the winter weather woes of MN.

[@sgsax]

I wonder if you could find an old Lane catalog to see what the original door handles looked like. Might still be able to find a similar replacement. Nice job on the restoration. Thanks for sharing!

[@terrioestreich4007]

You make it look easy!!

[@angelaarena5208]

It’s refreshing to see a piece of beautiful furniture restored to its original slender well done 👏👏👏 So glad you didn’t paint it

[@deltatango6793]

I always enjoy your work!

[@katharinatrub1338]

By showing us the all-round view one discovers the concept. A lovely piece of furniture nice to appreciate from all your sides. It has found back his former beauty!

[@mustangjock1373]

Happy New Year. My new year's wish for you is a good all weather workshop! Always enjoy your projects.

[@heartfuldesigns4you]

Perfectly timed as I just won a Lane coffee table at auction. Yours turned out beautifully. Thanks for the education and motivation. I have been subscribed for years and Minneapolis seemed like a far off very cold place. Now my son and his family live there (near Wisconsin) and I fully understand your weather challenges. Thank you for all of your time and effort!

[@barbarakloise6790]

I love the front of that cabinet!

[@KACn5582]

Nice to see such a sad piece returned to beauty.

[@ericmelanson6745]

Another beautiful piece of furniture saved! Well done.🎉

[@dshey6802]

Good looking cabinet. It is so much better without the white paint. The top turned out great.

[@tonyserpicorestoration]

Love your content. Just started a restoration channel myself. Doing God's work saving these pieces and giving them a 2nd chance at life! Cheers!

[@seanbrooks7248]

Looks great! Love the latch idea.

[@michaelhenderson5683]

Another nice piece of work. Well done👏👏👍

[@mojavedesertsonorandesert9531]

Out here in the Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert area you would be very surprised at the items people want to get rid of for free! It's paradise for wood workers!

[@mthivier]

Even just removing that ghastly white paint, that alone made it look 150 percent better; the end result is, of course, distinctive and very attractive.

[@rcdoodles6214]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Your work always results in things of beauty.

[@colinmartin9797]

Good lord you are a brave lunatic to work in that cold. I can't wait to get my MCAT exam out of the way in a couple weeks and then finish fixing my mini so I can use my garage again, because I've got a dining set with lots of dog chewing damage to restore!

[@underdweller]

beautiful work! excellent job getting the top two colors much closer, that looks so much nicer.

[@chefbillybaroo2056]

Just came across a mid century end table with just a bunch of water rings, solid teak by France and son! Super excited to see how it looks after it’s done, thanks for teaching me all that you have! Happy New Year…..see you in 35 minutes 😀

[@janetd4862]

It always surprises me how they turn out so good! Paint, odd wood colors, holes from hardware…you solved every problem.

[@sunnycadwallader2873]

What a beautiful piece!

[@pat_an466]

Well, that's another piece that you saved and made useful and beautiful again. It's always a quiet joy to watch your videos - thank you, and Happy New Year!

[@SparrowStockwell]

That turned out nice.

[@dianneroney1572]

Another great restoration by you best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@marysmith9083]

Beautiful piece of furniture!

[@SamLemont]

I actually liked the off colored wood piece on the door, it gave it character. Otherwise, great video as always.

[@ImKybi]

from minnesota aswell!! remember those few days where it was freeeezing. the first day it got warmer was the day we got our car stuck in the driveway. never been more happier for it to be 7 degrees than then! great video :) p.s. great audio quality!!

[@doddnejadfard3251]

That is a wonderful resurrection from the near death of this piece,,,

[@thompson1374]

As always beautiful. I love those patches! Easier to wipe down the doors! Thank you for braving the cold to do this for us. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

[@ninoskae]

As always masterfully done! Minnesota is home for me as well and I don’t know how you work outside when it’s that darn cold 😊!

[@Flecha57]

I know very well what the weather is like on the Mid-West. You must be the bravest man on Earth. -6 ! I will not complain anymore about my Puertorrican "winter" of 72 F during the morning hours. I think you got a bargain. It was in terrible condition, but I fell in love with the piece. It is simply beautiful. I knew you would bring it back to life. What a way to kick off the new year! A new Dashner video restoring a Lane piece. It doesn't get any better than that! Best wishes for 2023! 🥳🥳🥳

[@JanetCaterina]

Wow! That cleaned up so quick for you! The heat gun, scraping and sanding all worked well

[@Allison-405]

😊 love it , at first from the photo it looked like a massive piece but it is really quite cute! You’ve inspired me to look for a little project at the second hand stores.

[@Cradley684]

Great job, Have a Happy 2023 !!!.

[@furlvr1961]

A vast improvement! Love the color. You did it❣

[@honestyfirst4939]

Good job.

[@tonyserpicorestoration]

Looks great! I love Lane furniture. Great content brotha!

[@ricjamil3073]

Great job. It looks very nice.

[@lindasacco7635]

You are my hero! Working outside in minus degree weather! We wimp out at 50 degree weather in San Diego! As always you do beautiful work!

[@tungsten_carbide]

I thought my workshop was cold! Thanks so much for working in those conditions so we could get a video this early in the year 👍👍👍 Can't believe how well the top came out! I thought for sure the dark stain on the veneer was there to stay but you managed to pull off another coup by getting rid of 99% of it. About the only thing I'd have done differently myself is going with pulls that used both holes rather than filling them, although the fills did blend in really well.

[@strangeoid]

The most satisfying use of a heat gun that I have ever seen. 👍🏻

[@Sylviasdaughter-po8we]

Just beautiful

[@seeingthepattern]

Another lovely job, sir. Looking forward to a new year of watching your videos, learning something every time, and enjoying the sound of your calm, soothing voice. Happy New Year.

[@jomercer21113]

Palm sanders make those curlie-cue marks--yeesh!

[@rockshot100]

It looks very high end current to me now. Good call on the pulls, really whatever he could have put there would have been wrong.

[@nowvoyagerNE]

*Out With the Old, In With the New. Warmest Wishes for a Happy New Year!*

[@167curly]

A nice make over there. I am always appalled that some people have the bad taste to paint over handsome wood-grained furniture.

[@booboobingbang]

Thank you great work. Can't have a final view without the obligatory dog bark in the background..haha

[@nygrl6102]

What a great little piece! Thanks for rescuing it!!

[@MissVvvvvv]

maybe turn the doors inside out? would look even better finished :)

[@valeriehowden471]

I thought about that, too.

[@rockshot100]

NO! I thought the walnut and the rosewood pattern on the front was beautiful and makes it more interesting. Albeit very subtle, it has a little personality.

[@MissVvvvvv]

@@rockshot100 Ok i didn't like it.

[@tbone9664]

I use to work in a cold shop too. Then I found torpedo heater. It has a kerosene odor but it is worth it. Sometimes I have to open the door to cool it off.

[@pennykivett1341]

Dang Dashner man you gotta get a small place in the garage for you a work spot with some kind of heat watching in the winter truly hurts at times!

[@c.brionkidder9232]

Looks many times better now for sure! Well done. Watching you in that weather made my toes cold.

[@staindoiram]

Chunky is a new word to describe furniture, love the vids