Thrift Store Rescue #13 | Furniture Restoration | Refinishing A Thrift Store Norwegian Teak Table

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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!

[@jerrybot7321]

Spoiler alert: Everyday is a good day to go thrifting.

[@siukong]

Unless it's a day the store is closed.

[@kiyoponnn]

*Every day

[@karenfornwalt9235]

Jerry Bot It's amazing what you can find on people's tree lawns.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

@@siukong Dumpster diving day ; )

[@purenkool2024]

siukong Street “thrifting” for those days😉.

[@David199701]

I love the simple but precise commentary of that video. 😉

[@jillb7234]

Wow!! Another beautiful save!!!!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@vintageboho3883]

Table looks great but that was some amount of work! If you ever decide to do voice overs however for a mediation channel I would be all for it! Your voice is amazing! 🥰🙌💪🏻

[@carpy1252]

That's crazy how durable a thin layer of veneer can be.

[@hitchensthinksnot4778]

It's called a HOBBY folks! Not always about making money.

[@awolff3381]

love this and I hope this isn't offensive because to me aside from you teaching me something new I really enjoyed your entire video and the way you presented it that being said You sound a lot like Joe para from adult swims Joe para talks you back to sleep. Again I think it's a good quality super relaxing voice

[@bookshelf829]

I'm finding your videos super helpful and soothing while I'm doing my first wood finishing project. Thank you for posting!!

[@stephenirwin2761]

Great work!

[@SmutchyBritches]

Great job!!

[@Gr8Layks]

12:36 Understatement of the year ;-)

[@primalfury2011]

good job mate !!!

[@robertp4034]

if he uses paint stripper and then do sanding ,so question is whether it is necessary to apply?? i think once u use sander ,everything gets well polished and surface is easy to receive polish

[@chaplainesque]

I think it's a miracle! But I know miracles are, on the whole, achieved by well-planned hard work. It gives me hope that I can make a little old early 19th century bombe chest look a bit better. It has a pattern in its veneer all over it, and some pieces of veneer have fallen off and are lost, I think because the wood dried out too much. Approaching this with fear and trembling. (It's also walnut.)

[@adamwalker8483]

That metal scraper is very effective. Is it available on eBay or Amazon? I'm in Australia. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@joemug4079]

What is your card scrapper tool? Can they be purchased at Home Depot ?

[@oring137]

I just added General Finish (oil based) Gel Topcoat to and end table. Does this protect the surface from water damage?

[@dsds5301]

what is a good woodscraper?

[@unintension]

Genuinely wondering - why didn't you just sand it down on the top?

[@mikesweeney5685]

Now I am on the hunt for a $5 teak table I can restore!

[@yourfunnybunny]

Very nice voice.

[@Sekko417]

thatshabbyguy sent me

[@ACCER]

Wow. I'm not sure what I enjoyed more in this video, the $5 thrift store find, the end result, your soothing step-by-step instructions, or the rustling and wind ambience. Seriously, this video had it all!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

This video is the full meal deal.

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

Don't forget the neighbor hollering "Woah, aren't you freezing?" Hahaha!

[@adamwiggins8290]

Does it bother anyone else that his work area wobbles every time he touches it?

[@pashakrai4034]

N O. Adam Wiggins

[@VampieMF]

I was just going too look if someone posted something that i wanted to post... and here it is! lol

[@Marcells44]

@@VampieMF Same here. Deeply upsetting.

[@lovera3878]

That man was working outside. No fancy shop or garage and he turned that ugly worn out table into something beautiful. Who cares about the wobbling, it sure did not hamper him.

[@adamwiggins8290]

@@lovera3878 never said it bothered him. I just know as a DIYer, it would bother me to to no end. To each his own.

[@cheyennemorrison4107]

Commenting so the algorithm figures out THIS is the type of video I like! Someone who’s actually knowledgeable, showing each step, explaining why they’re using certain techniques and tools, no music, plenty of detail, just truly the ideal process video. Also beautiful work on the table!

[@jessicaz08]

This guys voice gives me the same feeling of when I hear bob ross's voice. Soothing

[@Muglez14]

Reminds me of Regular Car Reviews dude.

[@danh8841]

If you like his voice, check out Frank Howarth 😉

[@MLFreese]

I was about to say the same thing! "And let's put some happy little finish right here. There's no rush, just take your time."

[@Huzaifa89]

same

[@TheTruthHurts732]

I got the same feeling when I saw your thumbnail.

[@55OldsHoliday]

My living table has the same types of issues that this table had. It's the same kind of teak. You've motivated me to give it a go and restore it.

[@ky-gp4sz]

Good Luck

[@chickfila3107]

How'd it turn out?

[@ArshesNei8]

Teak is such a spectacular wood; it's always worth it to restore it in my humble opinion. Good luck!

[@giggityeffyou]

Give us an update Matthew

[@benm5913]

It's been a year bud. We want to know!

[@renegadewolf2488]

"I think its a lot better than when it started " Now that's an understatement right there..

[@terrilynhicks9468]

Yeaaaa.. it wasn't a great table to begin with and it didn't end much better. It was outdated period new or old

[@vapehut2326]

@@terrilynhicks9468 thats not what understatement means lol

[@grannyphoenix6520]

@@vapehut2326 gigglin'

[@maxim_1971]

@@terrilynhicks9468 classic design is never outdated and it definitely ended much better

[@zeugenberg]

I love how this little, rather unpretentious furniture got a new life with simple techniques and a lot of ambition.

[@kimperes5987]

Well said Jens!

[@mdnoormdnoor8346]

Dear, I agree with you...

[@rickyrollerv2]

Once again, a solid video. Not only for the end result, but for the editing and the display of a cheap piece of furniture that has been brougt back to life. You don't need hundreds of dollars to make something so satisfying. Thank you.

[@thefreedomguyuk]

What about the very destructive procedure, and using inappropriate tools/materials?

[@rickyrollerv2]

@@thefreedomguyuk can you pinpoint the processes and tools that are not efficient / appropriate?

[@rickyrollerv2]

@@nesse630 really? When you buy a tool, you keep it and keep using it in a period of years, you don't have to buy new one every time. So, the cost of the tool is devided throughout the number of project you use. To make it more clear, you don't buy a new couch every time you sit and watch a movie... Besides that, what tool in this video cost hundreds of dollars? The orbital sander? Ok, do not buy it and just hand sand. More time consuming but much cheaper also. A project doesn't need that many tools. There are many videos out there showing alternative (cheaper) methods to get the job done. Lastly, don't forget that (probably) you and (surely) me, we are hobbyists and buying all the tools you think you need is expensive, but for some, this is a part or their whole income source.

[@rickyrollerv2]

@@nesse630 that's unfortunate.. where I live the prices are not as low as in the states, but the basics are affordable. Generally, if you want to make a living out of this, you have to invest some money in your business. If you do this in your spare time, there is no actual need to do this. Sanding paper, screwdrivers, hummer / mullet, glue, paint stripper, brushes, chisels plus some cheap stuff, some inginewenity and of course some elbow grease, can get you a long way..

[@robertpetercase5939]

PEASANT.🖕

[@RingoWild]

About 30 seconds into watching I had to put on a jacket.

[@seneydalanfranco9776]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Phaxmachine]

me: hey man how was your bachelor party? Dashner Design & Restoration: 2:47

[@jxavier3876]

jungle jeremy I read this comment early and I was like “what could that mean” but when I heard it I knew.

[@Bumpy4757]

add 6:35 to that lmao

[@hand_emoji8280]

KZbin Menske I hate the stripper goop

[@joaomhpvieira]

Oh lord

[@robertpetercase5939]

😂😂😂😂I bet, BETTER tthan YOURS. OK? KNOB!

[@Betharoot]

It's nice to have neighbors that look out for your well being.

[@maverickstclare3756]

aren't you cold? damn, yes I am, why didn't I notice, thanks!

[@charlescho]

12:25

[@jvill1063]

Yes and also nice to have neighbors that shut up and mind their own while your making a video

[@Rethgore]

Awesome! I actually have an old table sitting in my garage, just happens to be the exact same model line as the one in the video, just a slightly larger table. I'll definitely give this a shot. Also, if I could make a small request, any chance you could give a quick rundown of some of the products you use in these videos? Not being a native english speaker, it'll be easier to find suitable alternatives if you could show the products you use. Thanks!

[@JonPYbanez]

anyone else get a mini-panic attack when the leaves started rustling during the wipe-on finish application?

[@nathansmith6914]

When they mention stains and blotchy areas, is anyone else cheering for them to bust out the oxalic acid?

[@lizday8140]

Yes, but question: Do you have to then neutralize it afterwards? It is like a bleach, after all. In other applications, neutralizing is necessary to stop the chemical process from going any further and causing damage.

[@BigGoucho]

@@lizday8140 I think you manage that by how weak or how strong solution you prepare. As far as I know once the water has evaporated the effect of the acid is stopped as there's nothing to carry it into the wood.

[@tranzco1173]

@@lizday8140 I just bleached 8 Bruno Rey Beechwood chairs today. Yes, according to directions, what I see online, and my own experiences, you should neutralize if you want it to accept a finish. I've neutralized with mineral spirits and once with white vinegar, some products say water (but usually stains are caused by water). I go with mineral spirits, it seemed to work best. One chair was really stained, so I applied the bleach and just let it sit for a whole 24 hours, no damage to the wood grain. So BigGoucho might be on to something, I'm not a chemist. I also got results using a soap flake finish right after the bleach, making sure to get all the bleach off before letting it dry. I used real wood bleach and also tried a recipe I saw online - a concoction of Barkeepers Friend powder, hydrogen peroxide and a small bit of concentrated chlorine bleach,and the homemade brew was just as effective, worked even faster. These were really blonde bleach chairs, I've had harder time with darker more dense woods.

[@andrewflowers2875]

“I think it looks pretty good”

[@BigGoucho]

@@lizday8140 I think he mentions it briefly in the video but remember as well; if you're using anything with water in it to treat the wood check for raised grain and be prepared to sand it back before moving on 👍🏻

[@jamesgragan8129]

Can’t believe nobody is mentioning the razor blade part, that HURT me

[@retailsavvyplus]

It hurt my heart to see that razor blade come out. Just get the sander out and 220 grit the eff outta of it and be done with it already!

[@DharaPatel-sj7pf]

Why is using a razor blade so bad? Didn’t realize!

[@JUZYHA]

why?

[@Mangovideono]

that really hurt the ears

[@Michelle-hg3sv]

I can't wait to try it! Better than rounding off my corners with the orbital sander.

[@kevinsmouts7326]

why not power sand the whole thing, finish and all from the beginning? EDIT: because the sandpaper gets gummed up, and because he's not sure how thick the veneer is.

[@jamiequinn5553]

Most finishes will gum up sandpaper really quickly, so its better to just use a stripper first and save the sandpaper for actual wood.

[@thomasini]

@@jamiequinn5553 yep and he has said in other videos that he thinks stripping is less damaging to the wood. That is called "corning" when the sandpaper gets gummed up.

[@jamiequinn5553]

@@thomasini I had no idea there was a word for it, thanks!

[@jesse_cole]

@@jamiequinn5553 That's because there doesn't need to be a word for it.

[@TheDavidlloydjones]

Kevin, I would have been in doubt from the beginning how much of that "teak" was teak veneer or even something phonier.

[@ell_brando6417]

It turned out beautiful! I'm a newbie to restoration projects like this, so thank you for explaining why you chose not to start with sanding!

[@coolal19]

I once had a table or shall I say she once me. Norwegian Wood.

[@nowvoyagerNE]

star trek image and a reference to the Beatles. you must be a boomer. :-)

[@coolal19]

@@nowvoyagerNE OK millennial!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

@@coolal19 : ... i looked around and i noticed there wasn't a chair.

[@nowvoyagerNE]

oops...you left out the word had...she once had me... :-O

[@katlandreth6430]

@@nowvoyagerNE Actually they left out more words than that! "I once had a [girl/table] Or *should* I say, she once had me? *She showed me her room* Isn't it good, Norwegian wood?" Either way, nice reference :)

[@nathanfetter4190]

"I think it looks a lot better than it did when I started." Agreed👍🏻

[@Flecha57]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought, "it has to be cold in there, is he going to say his famous phrase or not?" I was not expecting "unseasonably cold"... You cracked me up. The beauty of this piece lies on its simple and elegant design. I absolutely loved it. Another restoration well done. It was nice to have dinner watching your video. Great company. ; ))

[@tracirothwell8498]

I’m sorry if I missed something, but why didn’t you just sand instead of scrapping?

[@haustorium]

if your not careful you risk burning through veneer due to varied pressure on an orbital, usually the finish will adhere to the paper so your not getting consistent grit quality and will sometimes leave marks on the wood too. its quicker and less destructive especially for large areas. I use sand paper just for fine detailing, just like he did. you check dark spots with mineral oil or denatured alcohol (cleaning) - revise the area - sand than check with water to raise the grain if you want to, than use finer grit

[@flyinghorseknuckles]

I'm just starting to get into this myself. I'm learning so much from you! I like how you do not clutter your videos with "perky" music, too. I can hear your clear, calm instructions, and the sounds of the process as well. Thank you very much! BTW, you paid $5, with all your work into it, what would you say the resale value might be?

[@jonathancarranza6046]

He says that it depends on how many hours he worked, and then he just decides how much he wants paid by that number. So if he worked for 5 hours, and wants $10 an hour he'll resell it for $55. But I guess that's just a rough estimate and it depends on the quality of the wood.

[@Advicesquad]

@@jonathancarranza6046 Probably has to bring cost of materials used in the equation aswell.

[@millamuradrealestate8450]

Wish there is a thrift store in Atlanta where you can get tables for $5. I think I need to venture out to the country side !

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Jon Please don't treat your furniture like this. You'll end up ruining it. Easy does it is the key to success. No power tools, no heavy scraping, and no sanding needed. Nitro Mors Antique Varnish Stripper is costly, but gentle to the furniture. You need loads of that, 0000 grade wire wool, and loads of time&patience. Use shellac for sealing the wood grain, not polyester. You do need a few days of work put into restoring a small table like this. That's why furniture restoration is so costly.

[@Seriouslydave]

@@thefreedomguyuk if its for yourself that would be fine, but for resale? a couple days work puts $100 ontop easily.

[@MakeMeThinkAgain]

Looks great. Why not oil or wax as a finish?

[@MLipinski100]

I can see you're having the same problem with the chemical stripper as I am -- doesn't seem to work too well in the colder weather.

[@thany3]

It might still be better than mechanical stripping, if you're worried you'll go through the veneer.

[@helpmetosleep]

@Joe Stephens I was looking for this info, can you name some brands? Thinking of redoing an old table

[@kellerrobert80]

Stripping solution over a wood finish is an exothermic chemical reaction, and thus retarded by ambient air temperature under 20C. Either warm the table (eg indoors) or let the stripper do its job longer than the recommended 15 minutes. I'll bet it says so on the label.

[@cougarhunter33]

You can also get some additional mileage out of stripper by covering it in plastic wrap.

[@rogercarrico4975]

@@kellerrobert80 your exactly right. Warming the piece AND the stripper inside will help. Never the less. It a slower process, in cold Weather.

[@MoPoppins]

That card scraper action is SO satisfying to watch. Quick and easy results.

[@clarax_]

Randomly clicked, stayed because of his voice and damn he did a great job! Loved to watch.

[@hollyrebecca2564]

Watching you remove the old finish is always my favorite part 😊

[@shielahaberecht3417]

And my worst...chemical overload, and so unnecessary. Strippers should be avoided...

[@raerae6422]

I feel so happy for that table. It was sitting there abandoned, unloved and scratched up, then Dashner turns it all around. Great vid.

[@AppleSlicesUnite]

I just started watching your channel. It's so relaxing like ASMR. I really enjoy your refurbishings. I'm newly subscribed.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you. I’m happy to hear it.

[@debweissler7808]

Thank you for using the clear finish rather than a stain. I’m a collector of vintage Danish teak and love it’s red tones.

[@JurassicMatt]

I know nothing about identifying wood types. How did you know this was teak? An explanation at the beginning of the video could be helpful :) Nice video though it turned out great!

[@CheaddakerT.Snodgrass]

For me, wood identification came just from experience in seeing different types. There's sort of a limit to how many different species you'll find in American made pieces so they are all fairly easy to memorize. If you're able to recognize Oak then you have the ability to recognize the rest of the common ones. Teak for example is quite distinctive.

[@tonynorwick5057]

Ah! But this is Norwegian teak, that must be hard to identify! PS . I liked the video, just a joke!

[@millamuradrealestate8450]

Good point. I think Teak is where to come by now It used to be popular in MCM furniture I think was later banned /Forrest farming

[@debbiemcnorton2722]

That is such a beautiful table! It’s great that you paid only 5 dollars. I really love how you can make things new again

[@Dan-om4no]

God I love this channel

[@Dan-om4no]

@AL Smith loool

[@Fender0nfire]

Noob here. Why didnt you just sand the top from the beginning?

[@roylethen1033]

noob here too, i sanded something i had put polyurethane on and it gummed up my sandpaper pretty fast - I am going to look for one of those scrapers - the acid step maybe is something for veneers - he was just trying not to sand through the veneer - if you have solid wood i would just scrape/sand The mineral spirits steps were just a preview: you can use this preview to decide if its ready for final finish or if there are still blemishes you wish to keep working on

[@Fender0nfire]

@@roylethen1033 thank you

[@jerryjenkins6071]

I love watching your videos. You always produce just beautiful restorations. It would be nice if you could do a video sometime showing all the tools you use or that a person would need to begin refinishing and restoring furniture at home.

[@dianegreiner4054]

A major improvement!!! Thank you so much for your detailed presentation! I like how you leave in steps that didn't work, what you did to move on from that and that you don't do a fancy set up. It inspires me to try this on a piece of my own furniture! Your calm narrative is also enjoyable. How long do you wait between coats of the wipe-on finish?

[@ladytron9188]

A big fluffy blanket and a mug of hot chocolate when watching this video= absolute bliss.😀

[@e.conboy4286]

Wish I were there with you.

[@dmcallaghan2333]

Hi I’m new to all of this furniture stuff and I do much to learn. I’m watching from England and the terminology for materials is different so I have to make notes and then google what it is in English/England. Great work I love it.

[@e.conboy4286]

Rule Britannia! God bless the Queen.❤️ 🇺🇸!

[@Rubiastraify]

Having worked with wood, I appreciate how meticulous you are! And, you show how you don't need a shop to do great work (although you probably do...and it's a lot warmer...) Thanks!

[@slavkochepasov8134]

Why not use orbital sander and remove old lacquer from the beginning? What is a value of scraping it by hand?

[@eternalfizzer]

Great how-to. I especially like your clear explanation for each step and what works best for this. If you added affiliate links in your description for things like the card stripper and the products you used for stripping, rinsing and finishing, that would make an easy way to help support your channel.

[@audreyyoung5099]

I agree with you, eternalfizzer! I am learning how to refinishing an old furniture and the name of the products or tools were used in the video are a big problem to me. too.

[@CatInTheBoxStudios]

This series should be called, "Thrift Restore."

[@DANT98]

Thrift reStore

[@akmlr1]

this table is from a set of nesting tables by bent silberg for mobler! i found the medium size one at a thrift store and have been searching for the other two ever since

[@margaretsparksrittenhouse8787]

Skill and love brought this little table back to life. 💖

[@samsoncarrell1447]

"unseasonably cold day in Minneapolis, it's a good day to go thrifting" -Looters 2020 (just jokes btw) #BLM #ACAB

[@danielardila4031]

😂😂i was waitin for this

[@lisastewart6373]

I have several teak pieces purchased in Finland in the 1960's. Most need refinishing. To my knowledge, the pieces just had a teak oil finish - my mother used to oil them once or twice a year, but over the years the top of the buffet, in particular, has become damaged, with water rings and sun damage. You have inspired me to try my hand at refinishing them. Could you explain the pros and cons of the various finish choices for teak?

[@xkilltheinternetx]

Man, I love watching these videos. Seeing the before and after is VERY satisfying!

[@alexstewart8097]

Just imagine how unfair life is , that all the thoughts, efforts and labor that Norwegian put into building it, you got it for a mere 5 bucks....Lol. Are you sure that wasn't built in China with forced labor.? Just and justly because of that there is a Heaven.Love that you restore this though. .Smoothly and suavely so, like uncle Stewart used to back when...

[@robinckarlsson]

When you said “stripper goop” my mind went somewhere else

[@poopybum3000]

i was thinking the same thing.....

[@ohcharlie2541]

YOU BETTER STAPH AND GET SUM HOLY WATER

[@philipbohi983]

Indeed. The two types of "stripper goop" look similar but smell very different...this smells like chemicals... The other smells like a Yankee vanilla candle in an old tuna can. And has glitter in it. Edit: so I'm told...😳

[@user-hx5xq6tl9f]

I hope you didn't watch this on a Sunday 😋

[@tokoloshgolem]

Beautiful job. Isn’t it amazing how the wind always starts blowing when you’re varnishing

[@e.conboy4286]

Yep!

[@liatori6214]

A Norwegian teak table - growing up partially in Norway I do remember tables similar like that. You bought it nicely back!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@maverickstclare3756]

so many that there are no Norwegian teak forests left

[@KukkolfKambo]

@@maverickstclare3756 Underrated comment😅

[@tinker2561]

Brilliant step by step instructional. Would you have bothered with the paint stripper knowing the card scraper worked great on the legs?

[@MuhammadSoroya]

Him: I think it looks a lot better than when i started. Stranger walking by: Nah

[@oliviaharlfinger882]

Love his voice also, so soothing and calm sounding. And, I love a man who can refinish furniture and make it look beautiful. God bless him!

[@111076tom]

Almost therapeutic to watch. Actually remember those tables. Should have been painted pink at the end tho, just to watch the comments explode ;-)

[@MsKatVlogs]

When I'm done with university and I'm out in the real world, I'll be moving to a rural community with only a bed and a desk. My dream goal is to collect second-hand furniture from the locals and restore it! Seeing these videos actually make me believe (with a bit more research) this dream is achievable.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Sounds like a great goal!

[@zetametallic]

That's an interesting and unusual goal.

[@StrawHatJason]

This doesn’t age well with the all the riots lol

[@jorgesierra2790]

for real lmaoo

[@admiralmudkip9836]

he's using that table as a door barricade for his house rn lmao

[@TheBatman-1989]

I've binged all your videos, and I need a part 2 to the guitar!!! Please!!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I'll work on that. Thank you.

[@valiaudet3415]

Teak needs to always be saved. Teak is a beautiful wood. Teak is a rare jungle tree now. 😪

[@gregkrazanski]

how much does a project like this cost after all materials?

[@jandypimpson]

What materials? Sand paper and a half cup of polyurethane? A few bucks max. Sander and scraper are tools to use for years so I wouldn't count those.

[@gregkrazanski]

@@jandypimpson he used a few more things than what you just listed. What I'm asking is if I owned nothing except a sander and scraper, how much would it cost to buy every single thing he's using in this video? I'm aware that if i have leftover materials and I use it on more projects, the cost will be cheaper per project

[@macke7689]

@@gregkrazanski You don't need that fancy stuff he uses.. Just use sand paper, first the harder one and then the softer, sand it down, clean it from dust and apply varnish for wood..

[@gregkrazanski]

@@macke7689 he was saying he was worried about using only sandpaper to get rid of the finish because he might go all the way through the veneer, hence the use of paint stripper and oxalic acid. also why is everyone who responds to me not actually answering my question lol?? I thought someone might have a ballpark figure but i guess i can just take note of everything he's using and go to the hardware store and do it myself

[@andersonvom]

@@gregkrazanski a gallon of stripper and mineral spirits will cost between $15-20 each and the stain about $15 per quart. Of course you'll be able to use them for many restoration activities

[@loganketchum7819]

You can make the stripper more effective if you cover it with plastic wrap

[@veronicajay3466]

I'm in Saint Paul! Just picked up a cool piece at the goodwill on University. I was going to paint it but I think it will look so much better if I just refinish it. Thanks for the video! Love from a fellow minnesotan

[@FirstLast-ye5ct]

I have had many customers call me - " I stripped my table or my front door, used steel wool and paint/finish remover to take the old finish off....." I cringe. It may not show up for a while but the smallest pieces of that steel wool get embedded into the grain and eventually turn a weird color. I have seen doors that have rusted below the finish and it can't be removed. For the DIY person- best bet to strip with is a good non-toxic stripper ( Citrus Based) and a non-woven abrasive pad such as 3M Red or Green Scotch Brite. Large putty knife and Scotch Brite will do wonders!

[@e.conboy4286]

Good points. May I add to them VACUUM every surface including the floor before beginning application of the finish. Stuff is in the air just waiting for you to start each coat! You won’t like it!

[@benzracer]

There's nothing quite as satisfying as the sound of card scraper on wood

[@sallyoldford9237]

I fell asleep watching this but like in a good way 😴 seems as though I’ve found a new restoration channel to help me fall asleep at night!

[@marymcandrew7667]

I took some furniture design classes in college and I remember learning to make a scraper like that! I still have it and hope to mess around with some refinishing sometime. I loved the scrapers, had one that was curved too, they were good for wood carving finishing too.

[@catherinewhittington4567]

What is a card scraper? What is it made of and how do you make?

[@Moe00111]

"I think it looks a lot better" NO SHIT

[@alexandrafox8093]

Paint stripping and scraping are so satisfying to watch! 🙈

[@colb9916]

Hat off for resurecting a worthy project. She came out bloody lovely. Thanks for shareing. Most of my wooden furniture is from roadside pickups or thrift stores, all solid timber, none of that fibreboard garbage. Some of my shed benches are salvaged/rebuilt from garbage dump rescue materials. Thanks dad 4 teaching us the value of recycle, re-use, re-purpose, respect. Miss you mate .

[@Ianmundo]

isn’t using poly a bit of a shame, the newest hard wax oils give impressive protection and there’s no layer of plastic over the wood

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Indeed, using poly is a crime. You need to seal the wood grain with shellac. It's crap to work with, but the way to do it. Then buff with wax/oil, whatever you prefer.

[@paulwomack5866]

@@thefreedomguyuk Or even just good ol' cellulose sealer as a first layer

[@hatimciabata]

Something so satisfying with restoring old things.

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

The teak looks amazing and this table looks NOTHING like it started out. Beautifully done!

[@lyndamcardle4123]

The "cotton t-shirt pad method" is exactly the method used by French polishers so you're doing it right !

[@korkodryl]

You are so thorough, amazing job! :) I love the look of that wipe-on finish! What product/ brand are you using? Would love to get some for our sailing yacht to restore some of the teak surfaces. I'll keep on watching your videos, so many good tips :)

[@ranacherian]

Looks good. What kind of scraper is that?

[@claricerick7506]

I've been redoing furniture to resell for quite awhile and always used a sander to remove the old finish. I used 80 grit, then 120 then 220 or finer grits to sand old finishes off and then smooth out the wood with the finer grits. It was difficult to get into grooves so most of the time, I'd just use stripper to get to those. But!! You taught me something...use a card scraper. I'm ashamed to admit that I've never heard of these until this video. I'm going out today to buy one! Thanks for teaching an oldster a new and effective trick. BTW...the table you restored looks fantastic! Great job!

[@maxineramsy1425]

Just a quick question. I dont knowuch about furniture restoration but Im leaning. My question is why not go straight into sanding instead of the 2 steps you do prior