Thrift Store Rescue #4 / Mid Century Furniture Repair / Adding Legs To A Dresser

[@MaryCateOMalley]

I love how every type of day is a good day to go thrifting.

[@jamesmerutka889]

That would be the point. It always amazes me how many people go to box and retail stores instead of spending a day hopping from thrift store to thrift store.

[@Hunleereal]

Need that on a tshirt haha

[@markharris5771]

You have a great voice for narration. It’s clear with good diction, you are also very informative without being patronising. All your videos are good, but those with you narrating are the better for it.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you, Mark.

[@thegazetteyt]

The building behind you with all that overgrowth is stunning.

[@Brianna-jd9ic]

Omg that red ivy on the building across the street is gorgeous

[@montyholland3357]

Your like the Bob Ross of thrift restoring!!! I love it.

[@assetkurmanov2422]

Such a joy to watch and listen!

[@ellison2024]

Thank you for your videos. I have watched & rewatched them many times. I restored my first piece of furniture. I have purchased two more to do. My hope is to gain comfort/skills to work on my grandparent’s pieces.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I'm so glad you enjoy the videos. Best of luck with your projects. It's a very rewarding process.

[@lisanham]

Happy to see new videos! I always pick up new techniques from your videos; and can't wait to put them to use on my own projects.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Lisa Ham Hi Lisa, I'm happy to hear that you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching!

[@4tun8nanette]

Beautiful mid-century restore project. Also, your voice is very soothing to listen to.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you.

[@pegbrown3549]

Your videos are really good. I've recently ventured into the world of refurbishing/refinishing furniture so finding you was fate. You have a calm seemingly unflappable approach that has given me the confidence I needed to take on my projects with confidence. Thank you!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@donnalynpompper4308]

Beautiful set against that red autumn foliage!

[@diggityd5856]

I love how you do not paint the furniture but rather restore to its natural state.

[@MS-ti8ub]

You are doing and extraordinary job! Thank you for explaining and showing what you do and use to refinish these pieces.

[@wyndcharmer]

Don't skip the stripping, i love it!!

[@kimberleerivera7062]

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing this - I love learning how to save furniture! What a smart choice to use those ottoman legs - they look like they always belonged to that dresser!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@stefancoisson9969]

I'm so glad you're back. My fav videos to watch as it has everything... Thrifting, Mid-century furniture, and restoration! :)

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@hildakinnisrobson1835]

Hi. I have been watching your refurb videos for quite a while now and I really enjoy them. You are very inspiring.

[@YanJon]

Man I'm hooked to these videos! keep em coming please :-) looking forward to restoring something myself in the future!

[@MCPOTUS79]

Finally you are back! I've watched your videos over and over again. I like your videos and the techniques you use in your projects. Please keep the videos coming we learn a ton!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you so much! I'm happy that you enjoy the videos.

[@califdad4]

I have a 9 drawer dresser and mirror of this style, I have had it since I was young, my parents bought it for one of the bedrooms in 1960, there was a 2nd one for the other bedroom and it was not in as good of shape but, still not bad, but given to a cousin in the 90's and she lost it in a move. The legs you used are close to the original legs, but they usually didn't have the metal on the bottom, the little dresser looked really good when you were done

[@blackbird5138]

I have just recently started to take an interest in mid-century furniture because of the clean lines and functionality. Thank you for these informative videos on how to restore it.

[@SarahKingsleyHaussman]

I love your calm voice.

[@davidredden8361]

Glad you’re back to making videos. Been a while and I was starting to get nervous.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I hope to be getting videos up more often now. Thanks for watching!

[@jeanniealford4234]

Very nice. I enjoy your videos. I have always liked working with wood, a few antiques and painting furniture.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@sarahs5340]

Love the dresser. It's so simple and beautiful. Good job!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@sarah-janegalipo3995]

I love everything about this.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@1987amberlynn]

I'm loving your videos! I'm inspired and motivated to go save some furniture. The way you say "thanks for watching" at the end reminds me so much of Frank Howarth. Just need the squeeky clamp after. :D

[@Joshua-rk7bl]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Love the videos man. I've basically learned all of the basics from you. Almost finished with a thrift store rescue sewing table.

[@lianapalumbo8457]

I could listen to you talk all day, tbh. Love how this turned out and I'm learning so much. TFS 🤗

[@精萃篇]

Gorgeous 👌👍👍

[@keithc6370]

Looks more elegant with the legs.

[@chrizk.9343]

Get into a bind and this thing is a life saver

[@Bkwld_]

You make great videos! Great camera work. Great editing and commentary!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@loismaddux4800]

Great job!! Beautiful!!❤️

[@suecox2308]

It's interesting to see the past lives these furniture pieces have--legs removed, new base built, painted white, and then paint stripped--and then you come along and return its dignity and beauty!

[@Rockoblocko]

So much better than flee market flip. I swear those flippers don't even do any of the work themselves!

[@norac5813]

the building behind you covered in what i’m assuming is ivy, is gorgeous

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Yes, I enjoy having it next door.

[@gennesisalvarado9608]

This was so satisfying to watch, great job! 👏🏻

[@mimilarue5396]

Simply beautiful!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@wgsmcw2012]

Nice project! Like the syringe gluing technique! Have to put that in the memory bank.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks! The syringe is handy to have for gluing. I got mine at Rockler.

[@elliemartinakapsali4371]

I love this video! So helpful and so interesting to watch!

[@dorcaspowellpowell5971]

I always look forward to your videos..Thanks job well done. Amazing work as usual.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@shereemorgan1430]

Love the piece! I have been looking at a 6 drawer dresser. No one has applied the hideous chalk paint to it.

[@ChristinaLWilliams]

I think it's a shame when chalk paint has been applied over beautiful wooden furniture.

[@debtheweb7175]

Very good presentations...the best I have seen. Thank you.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching.

[@curiouscase9040]

Mark Harris is correct, great video's , very enjoyable.

[@jaclynelise2966]

The ivy on the building behind you. 😍

[@ericschnelten1193]

Beautiful!!!

[@ashercohen387]

This is my favorite piece.

[@djb6496]

Lieutenant Dan! You got new legs!

[@kerynl.sanchez9891]

Thank you, mine also misses his legs, now I know.

[@smolville]

Got one just like it along with the bed and dresser.

[@nava11182005]

This was very helpful video , ... thank you for posting

[@chrisgogreve8743]

Great job!!

[@baileebrown6727]

So helpful. Thank you

[@hppymrshmellow]

The stripping process is one of my favourites 😭

[@AtheistCook]

Yes the stripping process is very satisfying

[@ExNotesRec]

He is back.!!!

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Good decision to bring back the legs

[@tatianasokolova9468]

This is the first video from your Chanel that I got into and now willing to watch more. Got the mid century dresser from Craigslist (cheep) and it needs some restoration. Original idea was pained white, but when I am actually looking at the peace - I feel that painting it will ruin it. Thank you for your video - now I might find a better way to make my "new friend" to look better *beautiful voice and work site

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you, Tatiana. Have fun with your project. I'll be having more videos coming up so stay tuned.

[@lilaclilac4450]

After you striped and stained would it no longer match the dark laminate top? The final picture doesn’t show top. I have the identical dresser with laminate top and want the same light finish-what is it, light walnut? Also around how much is it worth, I’m going to sell mine. Thank you for your channel-you do excellent work.

[@pottingsoil]

Amazing content!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you!

[@mottsbeckman6671]

Have you encountered any dressers that the center slide/guide is broken? I would love to see you tackle a project like that 😊

[@deborahmerriman2314]

WoW very beautiful

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thank you, Deborah

[@richardking9720]

Hi sir I just got this dresser from IKEA but I want it taller and I am thinking of buying a gold leg to add to the dresser to make it taller and more stylish,can you please give me a suggestion on where I can find one?

[@FelineRM]

i looove this one!!!! so much better with the legs!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

FelineRM Thank you! I like it better with legs, too.

[@thuongngyuen1310]

Upon unboxing, I was immediately upset at how the rails were very noticeably bent. But I kept going, all tools needed to assemble were included kzbin.infoUgkxqtX4Dxs6aecAZEuz6GY5-d81YecKCshn and I had it set up in about 30 minutes. Honestly I love this thing, make sure to read the measurements and measure your space so you know if it'll work for you. I bought this to put inside my closet, underneath where I hang my clothes and it is absolutely perfect! It is VERY sturdy and all drawers glide easily and mine are stuffed, and they are still flush when closed.

[@hodgeac]

I'm fairly certain these are just amazing elaborate advertisements for QuikWood wood epoxy. I love them anyway.

[@pierre-richard6779]

nice

[@jean_bean145]

Great video! I am restoring a pair of these dressers right now. I am wondering what you did to the laminate top, if anything, to refresh it.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

The laminate top on this one looked pretty good so I just left it as is. If you don't like the look of your laminate top you can put wood veneer over it. I did this in my most recent video. Thanks for watching!

[@jglow8337]

Wow!!

[@auniciasharpe7293]

amazing! it turned out beautifully!!! May I ask if the building in the background is covered in vines? Are the leaves always that gorgeous red color?

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Hello, the building in the background is an old casket factory that's been converted into artist studios. It is covered in vines but they only get that nice red color for a few weeks in the fall. Thanks for watching!

[@CatskillsGrrl]

The stripper is my favorite part.

[@moukafaslouka4796]

Cool!

[@aletheakelly1010]

Please consider linking to products youre using.

[@OriginalRedneckRomeo]

Does that wood putty epoxy take stain very well?

[@sharit7970]

Beautiful job! I cub picked almost the exact same dresser!!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Shari T Thank you!

[@DebbieFBI]

You make it look so east 😐 Anyway, I have a question. Did you use the same gel stain that you used for the legs on the dresser?

[@cindyfaukovic4036]

When you made the hole for the legs was in the same size as the nut or a little smaller? Btw your videos are so informative. Love your work!!!

[@darthkimmy]

What kind of nut do you use at 7:13? New watcher but I really love your videos, they’re a great combination of calming and informative!

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Thanks for watching! It's called an insert nut. You can get them at hardware stores Home Depot.

[@darthkimmy]

thanks so much!

[@Day.1s]

I didn’t know you can take off laminate

[@wgsmcw2012]

Thoughts... Is it true water based finishes have less fumes? Just asking, cus I do projects in my apartment, and want to cut down on fumes.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Yes, in my experience they have less fumes. I've used water based polyurethane and water based lacquer and they are both less smelly than their non-water based versions.

[@carlaarchibald7795]

Thanks for the video, is there a rule of thumb about the weight limit of a dresser for legs such as these? I am wanting to do the same thing with a dresser I have thrifted, yet am worried it may be too heavy for legs.

[@boa1793]

That is so funny because with my aesthetic those spindly little legs coming out at angles (as was the style of the time) from a rectangular form just rubs me wrong way. I know, I’m snotty. Please forgive me.

[@monergallegos4348]

Where did you get the inserts that you screwed the legs in with? And what are they called? Great video BTW

[@The_rusty_corner.]

Great video, great to see you back. Have you tryed the spray on citris strip? Works great.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I haven't tried it but I'll check it out. Thanks for the tip.

[@Experiment6Two6]

Have watched several of the videos in this series and noted the use of a syringe with a needle for injecting glue into joints too tight to be dispensed straight from the bottle. This seems brilliant; I am newly interested in this subject and have little experience so far, so it may be a common practice I've just never seen. Curious about two things related to this: One, what type of glue do you typically use? I have used both Titebond II and Gorilla Wood Glue and been pleased with both, when applied properly and clamped sufficiently. Two, how do you clean the syringe to keep the glue from gumming up the syringe and needle? I know most wood glues can be cleaned up with soap and water, but what's your routine for this and how quickly do you have to clean it?

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I use titebond II in the syringe. I just clean it with warm water right after I use it. I don't even use soap. The warm water works well. Thanks for the question.

[@odriew5014]

Mid century, you mean it's from the future? That's amazing! Oh wait you mean that other century don't you.

[@dianeconti7602]

I wish could be your assistant/apprentice.

[@Hectoriousz]

7:14 hahaha these nuts

[@ErimlRGG]

Oh thank god.. someone as childish as me. I was wondering if someone made the comment haha

[@SvjetlanaDjajic]

Can you basically just add legs to any dresser? Just drill the holes and screw them in. Or does it need to be specific material, size, etc?

[@indigobrooklyn1234]

Would love to know how much you sell your pieces for after you refurbished.

[@ravenswoodgames]

Dude, great channel - I also am looking into doing videos like this :)

[@pzpz2135]

Could you use joint compound to fill the hole, @Dashner Design & Restoration?

[@psedach]

Ok - I've seen you use QuickWood Epoxy Putty in each of your restoration videos and have decided you probably own the Putty company :D

[@Funnyfish66]

I have never seen red ivy engulf a building before! Where is this guy from?!

[@sharynsherwood4652]

You do fantastic restoration but what about feet not legs?

[@cabbagelettuce3340]

I'm pretty sure this is a dumb question but I'm really new @ this, but can you strip laminate? I bought a set of drawers from the thrift store and a lot of it is covered in laminate or plastic. It shows little signs of aging and was wondering how I could fix it up a little.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Hello, You wouldn't strip laminate because it doesn't have any finish on it to strip off. If you want to change the look you could glue wood veneer over the laminate. I'm working on a video where I do this to a laminate table top. Stay tuned!

[@cabbagelettuce3340]

Dashner Design & Restoration Thank you! I'm subscribed so I will be waiting!

[@Smellslikewoodsmokeandrain]

It’s all easy and quick when you have all this stuff. But I don’t so I went and got all the materials I need for a small cabinet that cost me $20 (stain/varnish/sandpaper/stripper/mineral spirits/brushes/roller) cost me $81 holy shit! Even if I sell it I’ll only just break even. Hopefully I love it enough to keep it.

[@matthias8122]

Do you have to throw out the syringes after you use them with glue, or is there a way to get all the glue out?

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

I wash the glue out with water and reuse them.

[@raywells2089]

Where do you get your syringe for glue. I tried the store, they have them all locked away because of all the people using drugs. Went to Rocker and found a glue syringe but it’s not as thin as the one you have for getting into small cracks.

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Ray Wells I got mine at Rockler. It comes in a plastic bag with different size tips.

[@bostonsirish1]

I have a mid century dresser that I wanna refinish without stripping with chemicals. Is it possible to sand it down then proceed with a stain ?

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

You can sand it down but just be careful not to sand through the veneer.