When Veneer is BEYOND saving

[@lindahedley9049]

Beautiful, I love the original two tone effect

[@richglenn3729]

That is beautiful. I can picture a family gathered around that, in a time before television, when radio was the evening entertainment. A big well done to you Trena, and to the technician who brought the radio back.

[@lisakaufman7366]

Sometimes I wish it was that time in the past. Things were much more simple.

[@That70sChannel]

That newfangled technology distractin' families from sittin' around making old-timey music in the living room. . .:P

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@lisakaufman7366 I think things were just as complicated and challenging - just in different ways.

[@nancywhitehead6397]

Trena I am now 85 yrs old and i can remember sitting in our Den the forerunner to family rooms off the kitchen, which in the late 40s we actually had one off our kitchen with a fireplace;but we listened to our floor radio at night, which was in our smaller Den. I can remember listening to the Green Hornet, King Edwards Abdication speech, which was replayed one night on the radio. Lots of other famous radio shows we listened to back then..The radio and a huge bowl of freshly made popcorn. lol Our RCA Victor floor radio was very similar to this, one including the stain color..I have nothing but fond and happy memories of my childhood and we lived in the country surrounded by a forest on two sides of our house..I used to take our dog and play in the woods..Thanks so much for posting this one...Beautiful restoration work as usual...

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

🩷🩷🩷

[@bamaward318]

Thank you so much for sharing your memories. ❤

[@nancywhitehead6397]

You are welcome I shared them here because i notice over time so many younger folks do not know how we survived with no TV's or cell phones back then? Including my own sons and my grandchildren who were horror stricken learning I grew up with out them lol I also enlightened them that they only enjoy all their technology they take so for granted because my generation invented all of it and gave it to the world. I only wish I had thought to use my cell and take pictures of the looks on their faces as i told them about how we invented in the mid 40s and what it looked like and the size of it plus the very few first shows that came on it, Priceless.. lol @@bamaward318

[@nancywhitehead6397]

Sorry about the error I was talking about the first Black and White 12 inch square TVs that came out in the mid 40's..Somehow when i corrected an error it removed the part about the first TVs..

[@nancyholmes1140]

Trena, you are a miracle worker. That’s beautiful! 👍🥰

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

😊 thank you

[@JamesDeese]

I am glad to have seen the radio. I love these old cabinets. They are getting harder and harder to find.

[@designabeej]

Such a fantastic job on this piece 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@timsplinter1321]

Think this is my new favorite piece on your channel. Great.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Wow, thanks!

[@aubnwa01]

My folks bought a similar floor radio, I think the brand was Royal, in 1940 as WWII was breaking out. It was far fancier & more expensive than what they wanted, but it was the only radio they could find in Long Beach, CA, so they splurged on it. It was in my bedroom when I was a kid (I'm 73), but we kept it & it moved from CA to WA & after I retired, to AZ. A couple of years ago, I really didn't want to lug it around anymore, but wanted it to go to someone that would appreciate it. It still was all original, tubes & all & still worked, though not well. I contacted an antique radio club in Phoenix & one of the members came down to Tucson & bought it to refurbish it. He was a lot older than me, so maybe the younger folks don't get into old radios as much anymore?

[@danaowen9014]

I would love that in my home, just beautiful, cabinet and with radio in it.

[@siddembowski2844]

A fantastic job. Looks better then new.

[@janisdeacon9455]

❤beautifully done as always!

[@janmitchell641]

Beautiful work, Trena! I enjoy your choice of music.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@k9uw]

Canadian radios seem to have the most amazing dials and cabinets. I restore the radios and I wish I had your skills to deal with the cabinets!

[@leewood729]

I can remember sitting next to my grandfather, both of us leaning in toward a radio very much like this one, listening to a Red Sox play the Yankees...

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

❤ That must have been a picture!

[@steve_weinrich]

Beautifully done! Very smart choice to maintain the two tone finish. Thanks for the video. Cheers.

[@geralyn-mm]

I have 3 wonderful pieces of this style of furniture from the 20's to 40's. A blanket ( or hope) chest has walnut, tiger and zebra wood veneer. There's a combination/key lock on it - neither of which I have! This is sometimes referred to as "waterfall" furniture - it's so elegant. Thanks Trena ! A masterful job!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes. Thankyou

[@Tammy-un3ql]

beautiful. 👌👌👌👌

[@woodbe5311]

Please be carefull with that hand right in front of that chisel. Nice work as always Trena. Best regards from Portugal.

[@elisabethe8055]

The owner must have been in awe seeing what you did. Amazing. So neat to see the radio in it also, and what a fun piece of furniture to have in your home. I take that every day over a brand new radio.Well don Trena, and well done radio repairer!

[@thomasschleis2545]

Love those old radios. Beautiful once again!

[@kiwdwks]

You never cease to amaze Trena. Another piece brought back to it's glory...so nice!

[@maryking4203]

I would have a hard time returning that piece! You never ever disappoint ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@paulstanding7267]

The overall finish is amazing especially with the colour of the radio installed. Hi Trena did not realise you was up and running as regards of you setting up you repairing furniture again with your dad. Last time I watched you you had arrived with a photo off you all. Looking forward to seeing a lot more of you all take care. 😀👍👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks 👍

[@TheKruizr]

Another excellent job! 😊👍

[@jeanettepaynter1183]

Fantastic! Brought back some memories of my grandparents.

[@gav2759]

Walnut, deco, and a skilled restorer, my favourite things... Nevermind "warm woolen mittens". If Rodgers and Hammerstein didn't write, it that way, they should have. Thanks for posting.

[@chicagorandy]

Stunning work and a marvelous restoration of a bygone era.

[@amybucher5439]

Gorgeous. I love the rich warm colors. The black edges are distinctive & lovely.

[@debbielowe9464]

Beautiful radio. Brilliant to watch watch. You done an amazing job as always xxx

[@kathyw7143]

Trina your Daddy taught you well. You have the patience of steel. I'm just in the middle of the video and it's already looking beautiful.❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much

[@deholmes8455]

Wow this took me back to 17 year old me, reverse age now, & I started restoring an old radio, similar to this one. Unfortunately it probably ended up in landfill😥 Wish I had it now. Beautiful outcome👏

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Sorry to hear that

[@diannebernau3293]

G’day Trena. As always, a beautiful job done well. I love anything Art Deco - especially the furniture. The two-tone stain highlighted the different parts of the design which makes it an outstanding piece. The radio installation just finished it off perfectly. Can’t wait to see what treasure you restore next. Take care 😘💕🇦🇺.

[@tedlym.3390]

Your veneer replacement skills have left me almost speechless. Thank you,

[@erhan6095]

There's a many city names on my grandmother's radio when we were a child. And we were dreamt about those places. Totally it was a magical thing for us.

[@anaphylaxis2548]

Another beautiful piece saved by your amazing skills!

[@medickaisu]

I love how it looks like it must have looked when it came out of the factory. You restored it and respected the history of the piece. I bet the customer was thrilled.

[@marywhitehead1306]

Wow, thanks for the memories Trena. When I was 5 or so my dad used to read us the funny papers while we listened to The Czech Polka Party on a radio much like this one.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timziegler9358]

You did a very fine job! Best wishes.

[@NorthernGateway72]

Beautiful work, as always!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@peterbedard5011]

Very nice work, as usual. Was great to see it all assembled. Thanks again.

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful restoration, perfect match with veneer replacement ❤❤❤❤ love seeing the radio in place

[@michaelyancey3021]

That looks like a 1937 DeForest Crosley 7D832 Console, a Canadian model called the "Prescott", made in Toronto. It has AM Broadcast, Shortwave reception and a police band. The tuning dials on these radios around this time were just beautiful. AND just a gorgeous restoration of the cabinet. I believe it has a green 'tuning eye' in the middle of that tuning dial. The large, indented ring around the big tuning knob is a set of 'presets', for your favorite stations.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes. Amazing

[@bennym1956]

Very nice !!! After we got married, MIL had a wardrobe cabinet that wife wanted which had been sitting outside under open shelter. Veneer was worse than in your video. Told her no, not worth it.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes that sounds like it was not good

[@marywiklander-williams6493]

an equisite piece. Your restoration is splendid

[@nctrailcam81]

That looked amazing with the radio installed. Everything looked perfect together. In another case where I wouldn't have believed it would work if I hadn't seen you do it. When you said you would join the veneer at the sap wood I thought "If this wasn't Trena I would be nervous." And, of course, when you were done it looked perfect.

[@glengreen362]

. I do love the Art Deco design of the cabinet. Radio cabinets like that are getting hard to find these days. I hate to think of all the radios, especially cabinets, that were simply tossed on rubbish pits in times past. On another note, it's a pity we live on different continents, as I have an old writing bureau I would love to have restored. It's somewhat ordinary, but it has a small historical value and is a family heirloom. One can dream.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

🥰

[@gertbrummer4201]

Golden hands at its best again. love watching you Trena

[@zok1492]

Always love your restorations, this may be the best. No way I could tell the veneer top was replaced, impeccable. Can’t wait for next video. So glad you get to work with your father again, that must be special.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@paulotts]

Wow! This piece looks like a radio stand/housing that my Dad built from scratch in the 30s complete with the radio he also built from scratch. Sorrowfully, it was destroyed in a flood in the 80s in Bonham, Texas.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

😢

[@robinredman5192]

Wonderful job Trena. At 71, I remember going into our dining room in upper Michigan and turning on the zenith tubed radio that resembled this one in many ways. Thanks for the entertainment and the journey down memory lane. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@jimmyg.comicguy9777]

Hi Trena! Seeing an old radio brings out those nice warm feelings.

[@meztlineyda]

Hi Trena! I would love to see shorts where you comment on some restorations, specially on the ones which try to match color, because you are definitely THE BEST!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Well, I like to stay positive and I think everyone is doing thier best. Cheers.

[@frankdurnford6325]

Wow, Wow, Wow, This is so beautiful. It is like flashing back to the 1950s. Awesome just, Fantastically Awesome. Your parents taught you well Trena because this piece brought back so many memories of my childhood. Trena thank you for that.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@52daa]

What hidden treasures you find with your talents! Beautiful work 😊. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@michaellindsey1543]

Pure magic! I really laughed with the hammering in the background. So much real life!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol ya it’s hard with mom and dad working to get some quiet. Lol

[@Taliesin1997]

Great transformation! I'm sure your customer was very pleased with the result!

[@sheilarowan8664]

You NAILED IT WELL DONE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊

[@TheLightbright01]

My uncle use to take and redo vaneer on furniture. He was pretty good at it.

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Ten seconds into the video I'm thinking "this is going to be a fun project!" I would love to do a project like that. The outcome was beautiful. Well done.

[@DebS819]

Beautiful restoration. It's awing to see it come back to life so beautifully. ❤

[@MrVince8]

Wow! Came out beautiful.

[@talegunner4414]

What an outstanding job. I would love to see this with the electronics installed. What a beautiful 2 tone job! Looks better than new HONEST. I am so glad I watched to the end. There it is in all its glory. Great job!

[@geralyn-mm]

Did you stay to the end? They were installed- magnificent!

[@everestyeti]

Absolutely stunning, what a fantastic job.👍 Reminds me of my childhood where we would be sat around the radio.

[@kentshrader6616]

Beautiful work! A piece of history saved by applying your talents! Thanks for sharing!

[@unique_frenchie_vi]

I can see how much love you put into each piece you bring back to life. All the best for 2024.

[@Tootsie55]

Lordy… I remember listening to a radio real similar to this one. ❤ Girl I just wanted to add…. You are truly a real artist. Beautiful 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Tha kyou!

[@Restomaniac]

Great work as always ❤🤗

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks again!

[@gwendavis9294]

That looks so awesome. Well done.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Nice! I remember when I was very young my parents had a radio similar to that one in our living room, before we got our first tv set, which my dad’s uncle built for us. Yes, I’m that old. 😊

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Sweet memories! 🩷

[@bmw19877]

As usual, you have done an amazing restoration on this. You are the BEST.

[@jill552]

I have the radio from my Grandmother’s house. I had the innards restored. I’m ery fond of old radios and their part in history. That one is particularly beautiful. Beautiful restoration as always.

[@FloridaClay]

I am so happy to see this! So much thought and craftsmanship went into the design and construction of thes fine old radio cabinets and so many thousands of them have wound up being burned or dumped in landfills.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yea so sad

[@bunker123sugar]

Beautiful job. I was impressed with your cutting in of the darker stain. Such precision! As always, I love your choice of music.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@tomswindler64]

Beautiful piece of history,great job, great video as always.just keep doing what your doing 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@polgarauk5606]

Oh Wow I love this piece 🤩🥰 I would just love to have room in my home for one. They just don't make thing's like this anymore just beautiful. Thank you for restoring it Trena and thank you to the customer for caring and seeing how wonderful this Radio is and how much it deserves your attention 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@don1031]

Such a great job! The piece turned out beautifully. The two tone coloring was breathtaking. Have you considered doing some occasional classes for your subscribers? Maybe let us bring a project and have you coach us through it? What a treat that would be for those who could come though your location would likely prohibit me from doing it.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

That's a great idea!

[@mchurch3905]

You’ve held hands with your dad, joined the embrace of the original cabinet maker, and looked back through the craft. Congratulations, beautiful work.

[@emalaret6]

Great videos and the music, Thank you.

[@mightyporky]

This is as excellent job< I say that because I do furniture repair for 40 years or so. I really appreciate the skill level, masterful!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks 👍

[@caroltanzi29]

Trena: I aways enjoy seeing two-tone stained pieces of furniture. It turned out very nice. Enjoyed seeing all the parts and fittings in the radio too. A great project. Carol from m California

[@billm4560]

Trena you did a beautiful job on that radio cabinet! I’m sure the customer will be proud! Thank you so much for sharing your work! Stay warm!

[@eddys.3524]

Wow... what a nice job you did on that radio... I guess it now looks better than it did when it was new...

[@MrHuismeester]

yo did it again! What is beautiful piece is that !! Love the result very much and like a miracle you turn that ugly old piece back to live, amazing ! Nice video !

[@hickorygolddoc]

Wow that was great to watch! A piggie to a princess!!! It really is such a treasure to see it all as if it was brand new. Beautiful! ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@CALB2009]

@Trena~ What a gorgeous and masterful refinish! Antique cabinet radios hold a very special place in my heart, as my Dad has restored several dozen of them to pristine, good working order throughout my life. In my parents large temperature controlled attic, Dad still has a collection of 20+ antique radio cabinets and boxes of original internal radio parts for restoration work. The ones displayed in the house all work and he gets a kick out of being able to get BBC radio on them, something that you can't do on modern radios. Great work Trena! CHEERS to you my friend! ~~Christy~~

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou Christy! That sounds like an amazing treasure!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Fantastic! Why can you not receive BBC Radio on modern radios? Do they not have the proper frequency? Forgive me, I'm completely ignorant of the workings of radios!

[@CALB2009]

@@Lucinda_Jackson Honestly, I am not sure why it's that way either... all I can think of is that the older radios have more powerful radio frequencies for the A.M. radio broadcasts, than newer radios. I believe after television became a mainstay in most homes, that level of radio power was deemed unnecessary as people got the majority of their world news from TV. I need to ask my Dad that question and I KNOW he will give me a thorough answer! LOL!! I do know that by the 1950's, after TV's came into homes, the internal mechanisms of radios got MUCH smaller and cabinet radios became a thing of the past. Some of the original Tubes inside these cabinet radios are HUGE and hard to find. My Dad kept buying radios because they were a valuable source to find parts to fix others already in his collection.

[@dennishinkle5010]

My dad was in the TV and radio business for over 40 years and I saw lots of old radios similar to that one but never one so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks for sharing

[@gdp3rd]

What a beautiful job, Trena! And the restored radio looks great re-installed. It doesn't really go with our furniture and yet I'd love to have it!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@doloresbingham7956]

I really love this piece. Great job. Be safe. God bless.

[@donwilliams3626]

This radio looks so much like a showroom quality piece. It looks like you could tune in to a radio mystery drama from 80 years ago.

[@jt.s.7418]

I was so impressed when I watched you apply the dark stain in a tight space, with a CHIP BRUSH😮😲😎. Another beautiful restoration ❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much!

[@sheilarowan8664]

My beautiful grandmother had one of these remember it so well xoxolove ❤❤❤

[@Binoculars840]

Unbelievably and beautifully restored! I love the new veneer top as it looks like it's always been a part of the piece.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@phillypersonpretzel]

Well done!

[@chrisp.76]

Lovely work! Makes me want one of these old radios!

[@denisetharp2500]

Amazing! So beautiful.

[@stevepiechock9234]

You worked your magic well with this piece! It is absolutely stunning!

[@jamescole1786]

1/20/24..another beautiful job Trena! Hope to see this unit with t radio installed soon! It looks great!👍👍👍🍷🍷

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

there were some pictures at the end with the radio installed. cheers!

[@DeWittPotts]

There are very few of these old radios left now. These were the 'flat screen TV' of the day. They were bought and used like appliances would be. Today we think of them as works of art. When they were new they were in the same category as the Ice Box or stove. They were meant to be used. This is a beautiful example of a bygone time.

[@davidjowett8195]

Whoever goes on to own that piece will have a special piece of furniture that deserves to be treasured. A fantastic finish and glad to see that owner didn'y "up cycle" the radio but kept it original.

[@lindasacco7635]

Can't wait to show this to a friend that redoes old radios. Fabulous work!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Awesome! Thank you!