Vintage High Chair REPAIR and REFINISH | Restoration

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In this week's repair and restoration video, I help out a neighbor who needs a vintage (antique?) high chair fixed and refinished in time for the arrival of her new grandbaby, whom she has never met. Her kids used this when they were young and it has sat in storage for decades.
It is fair condition but super grungy and sticky, the finish is not well, and there are several joints and breaks that need to be glued.
The neighbor had tested positive for covid just before I finished so I wasn't able to get her reaction on camera as I had to leave it on her porch but she was very appreciative and hopefully had a great visit with her kids.
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Thanks for watching and I will see you in the next one!

[@Restorology]

Hi everyone! Welcome to my channel and thanks for watching me repair this old high chair for my neighbor. This is the first video in which I talk and I was really nervous about it. Please tell me what you think of it. If it sucks, blame Jay at @flippingdrawers, he is the one who talked me into trying this!! 🤔Watch a video of his too while you are there. Next up is a 120 year old antique oak desk, see you then! 🍻

[@flipitnation]

Beautiful work mate, you did a brilliant job on this. Your neighbour must have been very happy. Loved hearing you talk on this one, you’re a natural 😎

[@Restorology]

Thanks mate but you are being way too generous. I sound like a hag. Not sure I'll get used to the sound of my voice on camera. 😵‍💫

[@dontatmeev3r]

​@@RestorologyYou sounded absolutely fantastic! It's normal to be so critical of yourself but to your viewers?....you're a natural❤

[@ShonjiPowerOf2]

I really like this wooden one so much more than the plastic that is made today. Glad it's being taken care of 😊

[@Restorology]

This was not in bad condition to start...it just needed a little TLC. 🍀

[@oriolesfan2463]

When I first watched your videos the trains were annoying, but the more videos I watch the more I enjoy their sound. I feel like I’m on the right channel. I lived near elevated trains, so maybe I’m back to my childhood.

[@Restorology]

The trains can be very annoying when I am trying to shoot a scene. Until recently I edited out all train sounds but then decided to just embrace it because it is part of the ambience here. I actually never even notice them anymore.

[@ЕленаЛисанова-х5ф]

Прекрасная работа!теперь этот стул будет служить следущим поколениям !

[@Restorology]

Спасибо! Я надеюсь, что это так!

[@christiemay4444]

Love these old highchairs! This one is absolutely beautiful again!

[@Restorology]

This one is cool for sure. Any idea of how old this might be?? It was hard to tell from research online.

[@stephenlines9431]

I'm a sucker for chairs anyway, but a high chair !? I remember refinishishing one that we'd been given for our first child around 30 years ago - it went on to serve my 2nd, and was then given to friends with a first born. Chairs share so many of our cherished memories. Love the innovative way you use wood to patch repairs rather than fillers/ epoxy putty etc. Learning so much; you're a star, thanks.

[@Restorology]

You are very kind. Thank you!!

[@IlMakerstauratore]

Hi Matt, nice job, the chair is back to its splendor. The train passing by the garden is cool😋

[@Restorology]

Thanks Luca! The train is super cool but can be a pain sometimes when I am trying to film videos!! 🙂

[@pacificcoasttrains3785]

As both a woodworker and a railfan, I do love watching your videos. Excellent work!

[@Restorology]

That is very kind of you to write. Thank you!

[@Flippingdrawers]

What a lovely job u did my friend 🤩Enjoyed your commentary and the music !

[@Restorology]

You are a very kind person for writing this but I sound like a dweeb. I cut out the part in the video where I blamed you for convincing me to talk on camera! 😉 Maybe I'll add it in the pinned comment as a disclaimer... 😅

[@Flippingdrawers]

@@Restorology I was looking forward to seeing that😂😂😂

[@nancymcclain2533]

That's my childhood chair. Starting 1951 to 1962. Had two because first born were twins. By 1962 and six children later Mom said enough. Now the crib was something . I've never seen another like it. I was literally a screened conversion type . Like maybe something from tropical areas to keep mosquitos and bigger than todays. Converted to toddler bed

[@Restorology]

Thanks for sharing. I had trouble dating this piece. I've got a crib from the same time period also. It will most likely be on the channel one day!

[@boa1793]

I refinished the old highchair that the seven of us used. I didn’t have to pull it apart, but I did replace the foot rest. Took off five to six layers of paint. I’m proud of myself.

[@Restorology]

You should be proud. Removing six layers of paint is no easy task. I've done it. 🤟🏽

[@DashnerDesignRestoration]

Wonderful job!

[@Restorology]

🍻🍀

[@eyalmyers8724]

Loved the chat along with the repair / restoration, we’re hearing your train of thought. Also loved the trains!

[@Restorology]

Glad you enjoyed it. I just started talking in my videos. Thank you for the nice feedback!

[@MrsBrit1]

Omg the Kool Aid man cup at the end! 😂 We had those growing up! My mom also has a similar high chair she used when we had kids. Great refinish!

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! Glad you noticed the Kool-Aid man. It is the one I used as a kid. Surprised that I still have it.

[@rachealsmith5138]

I bet your neighbor was so happy! Looks great!!

[@Restorology]

I didn't get to give it to her in person because she tested positive for covid the day before I finished it but she sent an e-mail saying that she loved it so all is well!!

[@robertgriffith9703]

Beautiful! I Hope the Person You did this for Watches this and Sees All the Craftsmanship that went into Restoring it. First Time I heard Your Voice. It's Nice. Your Narration had a Natural Flow to it. Your Descriptions and Pro-Tips were Understandable but not too Wordy. So. Your Dog has a Glue Addiction? It's Always the Sweetest Ones You'd Never Suspect!

[@Restorology]

Hey, thanks for the very nice message. This is the first time that I have spoken on camera. I was super nervous and hate the sound of my voice. It was painful to edit and listen to myself. I will try it again but I will probably do a voiceover after I edit so that I can control sound and script a little more. There were several times that I was editing and had to cut clips unnaturally to cut out things I didn't like. The person for whom I refinished this piece doesn't know I have a channel so I doubt that she will see it. 🍀

[@MrsJax304]

Thanks for the chat through. And I enjoy your trains and birds… and of course your work.

[@Restorology]

Thanks! It is the first time I talked on camera! 😬

[@user-nk6if2pi3x]

So sweet. I have two high chairs from 75-85 years ago. Very similar.

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I had trouble placing a date on this but I can see it being around the same age.

[@flatflo]

Great job & great hearing you!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I wasn't sure about it. I'll do a true voiceover for the next one. 🍀

[@jolieflipsvintage]

How nice of you to help your neighbor! Great video and relaxing

[@Restorology]

Thanks! This was a simple refinish and easy to do for her. Did you watch the one I posted before this? That was a cool transformation, which I am super happy with.

[@jolieflipsvintage]

@@Restorology Not yet 🩷 but I’m catching up 🙌🥰

[@Leader-fq1dq]

I love the train and church bell sounds😊😊😊 chair is beautiful

[@Restorology]

Thanks! It can be noisy sometimes here! 😀

[@MayfieldRestorations]

Great restoration Matt and loving the new video voiceover. 😀👍👍👍

[@Restorology]

Thanks dude! I didn't talk much but what little I did gave me a great deal of anxiety. I sound like a doofus. 🥸🥃

[@candypickert7625]

It works to talk, explain some things. Beautiful chair. My husband has one almost like it. It was his when he was a baby, he's 80+ now.

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I actually found one of these on the street this evening while walking my dogs. Almost just like this but without a tray.

[@KarenGreene51]

What I would give to have the high chair I had for my first son. OMG. Just came back to finish watching the whole video. Matt I almost cried it’s so beautiful, I could see my little boy at 10 months feeding himself. Messy yes, but he was very independent. He was walking at 9 mos. Beautiful job sweetheart.

[@Restorology]

The one my kids used is the same one I used which is the same one my dad used! It will make it to the channel one day...

[@some-idea]

Nice job and definitely yes to hearing your voice. Great pitch, relaxing and you explain things well 👍

[@Restorology]

Thank you! I do not like how I sound on camera so I appreciate the kind feedback. ✌🏽

[@myraholmes8702]

It looks so good now. By the way, I've loved trains since I was a little girl😊

[@Restorology]

That's great. You have found the right channel then because they are always in the background!

[@Restomaniac]

Bravo dostum, birinci sınıf bir restorasyon. Senden daha azını bekleyemem zaten 😊 Oldukça hoş, kadife gibi bir sesin varmış, seksi diyebilirim 😁😁🤗

[@Restorology]

Haha çok teşekkür ederim nazik arkadaşım. Kamera karşısında konuşurken çok gergindim. Artık ben yaptım, şimdi sıra sizde!! Umarım bu iyi tercüme edilir. Şerefe 🍻🤗

[@Restomaniac]

Haha, çeviri gayet iyi dostum. Belki ben de bir deneme yaparım 😅

[@joocy69]

I love this, your attention to the itty bitty details, WOW❤

[@Restorology]

Thanks. I try!

[@SparrowStockwell]

Awww…that turned out really nice!

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! It was simple but effective I think.

[@KaquolMeliReno]

Very beautiful!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@allisonstevens7141]

Came over from Jays channel. Your voice is perfectly fine. Stunning chair and a great job. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Restorology]

Thank you so much!!

[@texanasimmons1761]

Beautiful restoration of a beloved family piece! I love it!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@texanasimmons1761]

@@Restorology I have subscribed to your channel.

[@Restorology]

@@texanasimmons1761 Thank you and welcome to the channel!! 🌻

[@elizabethnash7491]

Hello from Co Clare in Ireland ☘️ It’s so enjoyable watching you work and hearing the occasional train go by! 👌

[@Restorology]

Thanks and Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀

[@kelleyhikade4765]

Beautiful updated piece. So kind of you to do this for your neighbor. Enjoyed you talking in this one. As usual, enjoy seeing your pets. Missed the cat this time. 😊

[@Restorology]

He is off giving birth to his babies at the homeless shelter. 😘

[@ACBMemphis]

Great results! I think the narration helps get across even more educational stuff, like the part about running the drill bit backwards to clear out the glue.. keep up the good work!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

You really do nice through work. Enjoy all of your videos.👍🏼

[@Restorology]

Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙂

[@MaudeneFelty-Gunderson-wm6zf]

I've been watching a lot of your videos And I'm glad you finally are talking and explaining things Makes it more like a training class

[@Restorology]

Thanks. I was nervous about trying it. 😬

[@gerileewhite3590]

You sound professional!

[@Restorology]

Not sure about that but thank you!

[@alisonwebster6694]

I really enjoyed this video. What a worthwhile project helping your neighbour out. I expect that they were thrilled with the results. I very much enjoyed your spoken commentary and hope it is a feature you will continue in the future. Best wishes Alison

[@Restorology]

Thanks! This is the first video in which I have talked to the viewers so thank you for the great feedback. I was nervous about doing it. I am talking a little in the one I'm working on now!! It takes some getting used to though. 🌻

[@re-inventedbymaria]

Great job! Both talking and the refinishing

[@Restorology]

Gracias! It was my first time talking on camera. I was very nervous about how I would sound.

[@joylynnburkhardt3202]

Beautiful restoration!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@KimNevelzer]

Stunning restoration 😊 These old highchairs are the best. I see so many plastic ones on the roadside heading to the landfill. Thank you for giving this one some love. Cheers from the Finger Lakes of NY. 🍷 🍷

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much! I actually have two more of these in the queue for the channel. One is a family piece that one of my parents used, then me, then my kids, and I recently found one on the side of the road, completely trashed.

[@KimNevelzer]

@@Restorology I have two in my basement from my mom's house. One has no tray and the tray on the other one, cracked where the wood was joined. I will hopefully get to them this summer.

[@Restorology]

@@KimNevelzer Good luck!!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

This is absolutely beautiful.

[@Restorology]

Thank you 🌷

[@melissaschaefer854]

Beautiful heirloom!

[@Restorology]

I think so too!

[@akmb8211]

Beautiful restauration!

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@shanelissy11590]

This wasn’t just a restoration, you are keeping family spirit and tradition alive ❤️

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! ✌🏽

[@janice5108]

It came out beautiful and😊❤ the strap idea was great

[@Restorology]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolcurtis2220]

Brings back memories not just of my childhood but those of my children ❤

[@Restorology]

Thank you for the nice message. I am glad that you enjoyed this project. 🌻

[@Cradley684]

Nice work friend, look's great better and well made than the modern product's we buy, have a nice day !!!. Brian UK !!!.😀😀😃👍👍👍.

[@Restorology]

Thanks Brian! This did turn out nicer than I thought it would. I had trouble placing a date on it but it is SO much better than what is sold today for sure! Cheers mate 🍻

[@polgarauk5606]

Beautiful chair wish my kids could have had one like it when they were little the modern ones don't last five minutes 😊

[@Restorology]

I used one from the 30s/40s for my kids 20 years ago. I still have it and may put it on the channel someday. It needs to be restored.

[@vickiel914]

Nice! My dad had the one he used when he was a toddler. It was in pieces. I dont know who in the family has it now. He always wanted to get it restored. I just didn't know how to do it, and was taking care of my brood of 5 kids back then and no internet to look things up!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I also have the one my dad used, then I used, and then I used with my kids. It will make it to the channel one day!

[@CharlesCantilena-mw5fg]

Looks like the high chair my Grandpa made for me when I was a child 74 years ago. It has been passed down from generation to generation! I don’t know where it is now.

[@Restorology]

I worked on this one for a neighbor but I also have one that has been passed down at least three times. It will probably make it on the channel at some point.

[@oneshotme]

It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!! I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@madeleinekarlssonbengtsson]

So beautiful done

[@Restorology]

Thank you so much 😊

[@iseespots6014]

Wonderful, Great job!!!

[@Restorology]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paulabodine5317]

Excellent work

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!

[@judyrosy]

Very nice...I do think I would have used a toner to even out the stain a bit. Nice neighbor you are!

[@Restorology]

Probably a very good idea but I didn't have any toner and was under a time constraint. The lacquer was barely cured by the time I handed it off!

[@Thepourdeuxchanson]

That's a nice job!

[@Restorology]

Thanks!

[@brazillady5119]

Great helper.

[@Restorology]

🙏🏽✌🏽

[@SparrowStockwell]

You have a nice voice. Nice narration.

[@Restorology]

Thank you so much 😀 It was my first time talking on camera and I had some anxiety about it.

[@sybil5077]

You do beautiful work.

[@Restorology]

That is very kind of you to write. Thank you. 🌷

[@brazillady5119]

So beautiful.

[@Restorology]

Thank you! 😊

[@SamSpade-k8u]

Beautiful job

[@Restorology]

That is very kind of you to write. Thank you!

[@condar419]

Great job, as always, both on the restoration and the video production/editing/explanations.

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! It was my first time talking on camera! Did it sound okay?

[@condar419]

@@Restorology Yes, it was very clear, keep talking. Also, at 3:27 of the video, you can see somebody sneak off that noisy, stopped train and steal your zinc plates; I thought you should know.

[@Restorology]

@@condar419 You joke but I just recently looked back there and saw a group of young men breaking into a shipping container on the train. 😮

[@m.pav.8397]

Great job!

[@Restorology]

Thanks!

[@julianneboys4062]

Nicely done 👍

[@Restorology]

Thank you! Cheers 🍀

[@karodora]

That chair is very similar to the one I purchased for my first nephew in 1966. It got passed around to family members as new babies came along. You did a magnificent restoration, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

[@Restorology]

Thanks for sharing! I've got two more of these sitting in the shop waiting to be repaired. Stay tuned!!

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Beautiful job, it looks great!

[@Restorology]

Thank you! 😊

[@dshey6802]

THAT was fun to watch. It brought back memories of all the high chairs of my formative years, so many high chairs in so many homes. Every home had one. I remember most of them in natural finished hard woods, or, painted white hard wood. As for the strap, I think the nylon is preferable to the leather. Just as strong, and more flexible, and washable if need be. That particular high chair had many parts because of it's style. In the old days a lot of them had a solid back. You made your neighbor ecstatic, I'll bet. On to another generation of grubby little hands to cake up the finish.

[@Restorology]

This is great feedback. Thank you!!

[@fdort3971]

@Restorology it turned out lovely! The only suggestion I would have is coat the hook with a product called tool magic. I use it to dip my pliers in to protect easily marked metal when I'm making jewellery. Simply dip the metal for a thin coat and allow to dry. That way skin doesn't get scratched. Thanks for speaking...it allowed me to focus on your great attention to detail instead of trying to read captions. Besides...you have a soothing voice...lol. I wish I could have seen the owner's reaction. I bet she was thrilled!

[@Restorology]

Thanks for the advice. I will check out the tool magic project. There are times I have to use pliers on brass or wooden parts and a protective coating would be ideal. I actually didn't get to see the owner's reaction. The day I finished this piece, she tested positive for covid so I had to just leave it on her front porch. She wrote to me that evening and told me that it was wonderful.

[@fdort3971]

@@Restorology that's unfortunate for her...hope she is better

[@OwlingDogDesign]

That looks fabulous! I recently picked one up in beautiful (well, for its age) condition. It's art deco - I can't wait to refinish it. Thanks for the video, beautiful work.

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! I actually have two more of these. I have the one I used as a child a thousand years ago and I recently found one on the side of the road in horrible condition. Both will make it to the channel one day.

[@OwlingDogDesign]

👍👍👍@@Restorology

[@lisagrafton2529]

I refinished a highchair 35 years ago, for my oldest daughter. I stripped the tray down to nice wood, but when I got to the legs, I decided I wasn't up to stripping spindle legs, so I painted the high chair country blue (it was in 1988), and had my mom paint rabbits on the head rest. I use it now for our grandchildren, but have somehow misplaced the wood tray! I need to check thrift stores for a wood tray, so I can use it as intended!

[@Restorology]

You might be able to have a decent wood worker make one up fairly quickly. If I had to make the one on here, it wouldn't take much time and I am no professional. I don't blame you with the spindle legs, it sucks trying to clean them up.

[@dewaldbekker883]

For cracks similar to those on the food tray, but smaller, I have had massive success making my own 'filler' using wood dust from sanding and mixing it into a paste with wood glue. Also works really well to fill loose joints. In my experience it also takes stains and treatment pretty well. Great work as always! I never thought of running the drill backwards to clear out glue from holes, super cool tip. I also enjoy the fact that you showed your mistakes like the water marks, makes me feel better about the amount of mistakes I make haha

[@Restorology]

If I showed all my mistakes, it would be a video of its own. I've done the glue and wood dust thing too but sometimes I forget and make things more complicated! Thanks for the feedback!

[@angelaarena5208]

That looks awesome. So glad it wasn’t thrown away but keep over the years, so much nicer and better than plastic. Great 👍 job

[@Restorology]

Thanks 👍

[@ambertillie7949]

Beautiful!! That cup you had on there was definitely a flash back to childhood!! 😊

[@Restorology]

RIGHT?? This is the actual cup I used as a kid! OH YEAH! Note - for those of you reading this under the age of 40, the cup is a vintage "Kool-Aid Man" cup from the 70s or 80s. I am so happy that someone else knows this! 🥰

[@macbaer9980]

Super Job 👍 👋🇩🇪

[@Restorology]

Thank you!! 😊

[@hectorcorral2419]

really nice, thank you for sharing

[@Restorology]

You are welcome, thanks for the feedback.

[@giseleafecheoficial]

Beautiful

[@Restorology]

Thanks 🙂

[@cheryl2103]

New sub here, great job, you sounded fine and I love the sound of the trains 👏👏👏

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much and welcome to the channel. I am so very glad you are here!! 🌻

[@fabianemonteiro5863]

Uau! Your work surprises me! Congratulation!😊

[@Restorology]

Thank you! 😃

[@FranWentz]

I had a chair similar this one (but more Early American---had some side pieces that curved around) for my kids, then passed it on to the grandkids. But they said broke the tray somehow. The tray didn't have those pieces, mine had slides on the arms so you could adjust it. Good job restoring this one.

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I think that the slides started appearing in the 40s or 50s. I had trouble dating this one. The closest I found online were models from the 1920s but I am not convinced that this piece is that old. Maybe.

[@FranWentz]

Mine was brand new gifted to me in the late 60s.

[@lisajllewellyn3131]

Great job. It looks like it's good for another 50+ years😊❤

[@Restorology]

Let's hope so!! 🤞🏾

[@Sjels17]

Very Nice

[@Restorology]

Thank you very much!!

[@larrykelly2838]

Great cleanup and refinish.

[@Restorology]

Thank you!

[@mollysheridan7134]

Nice job! I imagine that your neighbor is thrilled.

[@Restorology]

Yes, she is! I had planned to film a reaction but she tested positive for covid the day before I finished and I had to just leave it on her porch. She sent me a message later saying that she loved it.

[@mollysheridan7134]

@@Restorology Oh no! Did she get to meet her grandchild? That high chair is really special.

[@Restorology]

@@mollysheridan7134 I actually don't know. I haven't spoken with her since. 😕

[@jebsails2837]

I would say the high chair is just post WWII. I worked for a furniture maker post HS and before entry into the military. His advise was when removing or applying the finish to work from the bottom up and the inside out. You'll learn on the unseen sections how to remove the finish and what techniques work best in application Great job. Narragansett Bay

[@Restorology]

That's great advice. Thank you!!

[@jansettehaobsh5573]

Wow excellent work 👏 I wish you can do my grandson wooden chair, we bought him a high chair from Walmart and another one from target and both ended up not being safe and sturdy, they were returned. I bought him a solid wooden high chair from marketplace and it’s great, just needs some sanding and staining done. Thanks for your videos

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! Are you going to attempt to clean up the chair? It made a world of difference for this one. I'd be happy to help you with yours but the shipping cost will probably be prohibitive. Good luck with it!!

[@missirich902]

How do you clean the tray? Can baby eat directly off the tray? The lacquer is food safe?

[@Restorology]

@@missirich902 I reckon once the finish is completely cured, it should be relatively safe for a child. I don't think that the tray is meant to serve in lieu of a plate if that is what you are asking though. I guess it can be cleaned with any household cleaner or simply a damp cloth.

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

What a Sweet project! Looks beautiful

[@Restorology]

Thank you! 😊

[@ДанутаЖибуль]

БРАВО, Мастер!

[@Restorology]

Хвала на лепим речима!

[@sylviacortes3251]

Hermoso trabajo❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤un abrazo desde ciudad de Viña Del Mar Chile

[@Restorology]

¡Hola a Chile! ¡Gracias por sus amables palabras! 🌻

[@sylviacortes3251]

@@Restorology 👍👍👍😊👏👏👏👏👏😍🥰

[@pattylevasseur4041]

wow i bet grammie will be busting with joy over this def worth passsing it down ;];];] great job!!!

[@Restorology]

She seemed happy with it. She ended up testing positive for covid right before I finished so I had to leave it on her porch. I haven't actually seen her since. I hope it worked well for her.

[@pattylevasseur4041]

@@Restorology im sure she is!! how sad she got covid esp when she was going to see him....hope she get better soon and loads up on her vitamins to strenghten her immune system great job over all!!!!

[@Restorology]

@@pattylevasseur4041 Yeah I felt bad for her. She hasn't met him yet and he lives overseas in a country that is currently at war. It's tough for them.

[@pattylevasseur4041]

@@Restorology ohh wow GOD LOVE THEM I SURE HOPE THEY CAN MAKE IT OVER HERE SAFELY!!!!

[@dutchkosmik]

What a terrific job! Great work on those spindles too. And very ingenious with that strap. Nice to hear you talk and explain. Thank you! And those doggies are so cute. My father was a shoemaker and had the hide glue always at hand too, I remember our dog loving it! 😂❤👍

[@Restorology]

Thanks. This is my first time talking on camera and I was a little nervous doing it. I appreciate the nice feedback. I have to be super careful with glue around the one dog but my other dog could not care less about it. Weird. 🐶

[@dutchkosmik]

@@Restorology really? You could have fooled me! You sound so natural, confident and clear! Great stuff!

[@Restorology]

@@dutchkosmik You are super kind. Thank you!!

[@emilys3638]

I learned so much from this video already and I'm only halfway through! Can you please explain what you did starting at the 1:26 timestamp? I think that's the secret to removing the legs on my own chair that I'm working on, and I would never have known this if not for you showing it. Okay, now I'll watch the rest! Thank you so much for sharing this restoration with us. Incredibly satisfying to watch!

[@Restorology]

Thanks!! In that moment, I am drilling out the wedges that are expanding the split bottoms on the hoop back piece. The expansion is what holds them in place and without the wedge, they slip right out of the holes. I don't know if I am using the correct terminology but hopefully the video shows it pretty well, especially when I have to add new wedges. It's the same concept that holds an axe head on a handle. Good luck with your project!! If you have to remove wedges, just be careful not to damage the actual joint.

[@emilys3638]

Thank you so much for your reply! That indeed makes a lot of sense. I have really enjoyed this video and learned a lot from you! The highchair turned out incredibly beautiful. It's really lovely seeing these antique pieces used for generations of babies! My own little one really enjoys the one we have; I just have to refinish it because the 90s oil polyurethane finish was deteriorating. I'm using shellac this time, so I can touch up repairs as necessary without need for an entire refinish! Was really cool to see you use lacquer on the final topcoat of yours. I'm a huge fan of traditional natural finishes! Thanks again for sharing. Did you ever figure out what type of wood your chair was made of? It looked like potentially cherry to me, with oak on the hoop-back and tray arms. Very nice!!

[@Restorology]

@@emilys3638 No idea what the chair was made from but you are correct about the oak pieces. Those were very identifiable. Whatever it was took stain very similar to oak so it worked out well.

[@maturefox1]

Excellent job done, as always - and again this cool T- shirt at 9:10! The one at 14:35 is nice as well. Like your glue addicted dog - ha ha ha! She's lovely. By the way: In the end the baby will reign from that throne very comfortably! ;) Greetings from Germany from teh silver fox, David 😉🦊

[@Restorology]

Thanks man, glad you like it. 👍

[@pegl6576]

My kids used a chair a lot like this one.

[@Restorology]

Mine too! It belonged to one of my parents first, then me, and then my kids used it. It might make it on the channel one day!!

[@pegl6576]

@@Restorology I got mine from a family owned antique store. It was over 100 years old but they wanted it to go to someone that would use it, not just display it. I did, for 3 of my children. Sadly, we lost it in a house fire.

[@Restorology]

@@pegl6576 Oh no. That's terrible. Sorry to hear that.

[@alanmiller6522]

Looks good. You think it's from the 1960s. From what I found, most high chairs from that period were chrome. Not saying it couldn't be from the 60s, but I don't think it is. I have a similar project. It was my wife's grandmother's so it is well over 100 yrs old. I plan on doing the same thing you did. I'm sure your neighbor is happy.

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I actually think it might be much earlier than 60s. When in the video, I said 40 - 60 years, I forgot that 40 years ago is only the 1980s now! 😮 This may be almost 100 years old...or, it could be a good replication. Hard to tell honestly. My neighbor seemed super pleased with it. 🙂

[@GT_Racer347]

Oh yeah 👌 😍 💯

[@Restorology]

A man of culture, I see! It's vintage. It was mine as a kid. 🍻💯

[@GT_Racer347]

@@Restorology Now that's perfect! Love it.

[@vbee3571]

Nice job! All you can get today are crummy plastic ones. 😠 The strap is genius!

[@Restorology]

Thanks! I hope the strap didn't look too redneck. It's all I had on hand. 🙂

[@enderuygun]

Çok temiz iş 👍👍

[@Restorology]

Çok teşekkür ederim! ✌🏽