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[@edwardgriffin8092]

Many, many years ago, i received a "Special Commendation" for being lazy in my woodwork class at school. I had turned a small round jewellery box with a lid on the lathe. (I think it was about four and a half inches wide, and three inches deep). After giving it two coats of lacquer, i really did not fell like starting my next project. So i sanded and lacquered the box again, and again, and again. I think it had eight or nine coats on when i finished it. My teacher was so impressed with the shinny glass finish that he gave me, not just a commendation, but a "Special Commendation". I had to walk on stage in morning assembly, collect a certificate and take a bow in front of the whole school. "I gave up being lazy" :-)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

nice!

[@lameesahmad9166]

How many beautiful tales can this old bowl tell. Laughter and joy as the family collects around the table for a meal. Enjoy.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

So true!

[@rosemariejohnson474]

I believe many years ago a bowl that large would of been a bread making bowl. great work as always. we love learning the detailed repairs you do.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh yes good thought

[@CrisiCooper]

I really appreciate how you treated this bowl with the same care and respect that you would a piece worth thousands of dollars.

[@lizeggar2421]

To the family, I suppose it is worth thousands of dollars.

[@TheNightshadePrince]

@@lizeggar2421 This made me think of a hostage negotiation. lol

[@markduncan6690]

The Mystery is solved! I would have had a difficult time with this project! Well Done Madam!

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

refurbished, yet maintaining its history. well done

[@edgarmatzinger9742]

These are honest repairs, therefor there is no problem showing them.

[@danettepugh9272]

Love that you saved a family heirloom

[@jerrycratsenberg989]

Just plain lovely! The bowl does not look refinished. You have made it look like an old bowl that has been loved, healed, repaired, and cared for over many decades of normal use. WOW!

[@Jayf1981]

A piece from their Grandfather's ❤ given new life through woodcraft. Yea Trena, looking good!

[@caroltanzi29]

Trena: it’s a beauty! I bet your customer loved it. Carol from California

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes. Thankyou

[@tomrodgers8097]

Beautiful job restoring that bowl. You always put your heart into your work. Love it! And we are voting for Laura every day. Good luck, Laura. Very best of wishes.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou Tom!

[@alrivas1477]

The Maestro's skill if phenomenal. Just ehmmm ... oh mah sweet baby jeebus, is no one going to mention the t-shirt ??

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Even though it was completely refinished you did a fantastic job of retaining the character and age. Looks great.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Beautiful bowl. Enjoyed the music. ❤❤❤❤

[@doorman13k]

Girl, totally impressed with your skill and professionalism . Just started watch your video...and absorbing alot! Am a restoration gunsmith with a strength skill with metal, so the wood repairs are basic but doable. I've been misguided by many on the wood repairs, especially colour matching. You have opened my eyes on what can be do. I could ask a million questions but your time is money and I see you are quite a busy lady. Best of luck and keep the videos coming.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Tha is for watching!

[@TheNightshadePrince]

I love restorations with sentimental value. Sentimental value is the most expensive value a item could have because it takes time to accrue. There is a purity in having an item restored just because you love it. Did you ever learn what the wood was, it's really beautiful? :)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

I never did. Thankyou!

[@dazuk1969]

I saw this bowl in a preview you did JFR. It stood out because someone's Grandpa hand turned it. He chose a lovely piece of wood (I don't what it is) but it is beautiful. You have really done that Grandpa justice with an amazing restoration JFR and I hope the owners enjoy it for many years to come...peace to ya.

[@flatworm00]

This bowl turned out great! LOL...looks almost as good as new!

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Gorgeous bowl. I’m sure the client was so pleased with the end result. ❤️

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 😊

[@bubbaray998]

You brought back the bowl's original beauty while keeping all of it's character. You always do amazing work. Watching you work is always a pleasure and very relaxing. Keep up the good work. Good luck to Laura in the next round of the competition.

[@jimmymckay73]

I love the visible repairs .

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Another great project, I think the "Dutchman" type cleats for the crack repair were great idea, rather than just fill the crack and hope for the best. Thanks for shariing. ECF

[@tedlym.3390]

You repaired/restored the bowl beautifully. Thank you,

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you very much!

[@PeanutsDadForever]

I agree with the previous comments. But why on earth isn’t your channel reached 250k subscribers by now? It certainly warrants it. Fabulous work and skills shared here. Thank you! 🇦🇺👴🏻

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

lol, i hope it starts growing more too

[@maturefox1]

I REALLY would have liked, to have seen her eyes, when your customer saw this wonderful piece for the 1st time afterr its restoration. Did she maybe cry a bit? I would have or sure ...! ;)

[@ele97735]

This bowl reminds me of a bowl that I have from my grandmother. She had seven boys and a husband on the farm and she would make 12 dozen homemade biscuits every morning for breakfast in that bowl. It does not have the little legs on it but it does have that crack. I have it put up in storage. It has no finish on it whatsoever, it’s all natural. ❤️

[@Smore45]

Hungry folks..... Works out to 16 biscuits per person!

[@Cradley684]

Excellent Trena !!!.

[@pamelahooper7851]

Such a beautiful bowl. Now beautifully finished.

[@nikkorain680]

You never fail to amaze me! Gramps would be tickled pink that you made his bowl a masterpiece for many more generations to come to love and cherish.

[@patriciarobinson5909]

Do you think the family would send you a picture of the bowl in place? Would be a lovely finish to this great story!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Possibly!

[@medickaisu]

I think Grandpa would have approved.

[@ianmccarthy9475]

You look lovely today keep up the good work

[@melodienaber4992]

Beautiful !

[@catherineengle4196]

You are phenomenal. I know the family this piece belongs to is over joyed. I have had a really sad overwhelming month. I am going to have to go back and watch the videos I have missed. God bless

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

i hope things start looking better. thanks for watching

[@masonreynolds9983]

Impressive as always. A beautiful treasure to have in one's family!

[@dickflow3641]

I would guess it's a local wood, maybe pecan or butternut. Great restoration, as always.

[@l.m.2404]

I was also thinking of fruit or a nut wood when I saw the grain. It has that beautiful, soft buttery gold color of pecan or apple and the same speckled appearance.

[@infinityryvus]

You really do beautiful work, but as someone that admires the patina of primitive antiques, this broke my heart. The work is beautiful though, you do an amazing job.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

this was a very careful restoration. and keep in mind the customer wishes are more important than any held beliefs on what should and what should not be removed. it is the family who wanted it refinished and it is only the families wishes that matter here. the age and distress can now shine as the dirt and scratches were hiding so much of its beauty. thanks for watching.

[@infinityryvus]

@@johnsfurniturerepair I know. I'm not yelling or berating you for it. You do such amazing and careful work. If you weren't doing this work on the pieces you receive they would be considered garbage by most people and nobody would want to take care of them. I, personally, believe that once something gets to a certain age we become its custodians. We take care of it and maintain it for the next person to enjoy. Sometimes that means it needs to have the past abuse scraped off so that people can remember why it was special in the first place. Family heirlooms are an entirely different sort of animal though. They're not really meant for anyone but the family, and while I would have loved for that bowl to be seen in a primitive antique lover's collection, proudly displayed as the dirty old beaten thing the years have made it, ultimately its the family that needs to be proud to have it. Not everyone likes primitives. That's perfectly okay.

[@davedaley332]

What an awesome repair job and once again a very loving repair job by Trena especially the cleats done below the one handle. Thanks for the video!

[@pattiklaus9580]

Stunning!

[@pitsnipe5559]

Your finishing skills are so amazing. I’m continually impressed with your finished projects.

[@lizeggar2421]

That is so beautiful!

[@wynonarburgstiner4667]

Trena, my grandmother had a bowl similar to that one she used as mixing bowl for biscuits. (Best softball size biscuits in the world) My grandfather said he had hand carved the bowl from elder wood when they first got married. It was hand rubbed with oil (sorry I don't know what kind.) I know she used it as long as she lived and it then went to my Aunt. It was never shellacked as far as I know. Wonderful bowls to make biscuits.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

very nice memory

[@joelaughlin2815]

Those scrubby pads have rescued me many times! Neat invention! Great job!

[@peachstreetrestyle2518]

A beautiful restoration!❤️

[@genebruce6321]

Nice job as usual. I'll bet that the handle caused the bowl to crack.

[@miquelalberti8537]

You are the best congratulations from Mallorca (Spain)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@mikepollard6472]

Bra jobbet! Missed a guest appearance by Shopdog!

[@annayres9959]

That is beautiful did a wonderful job

[@kathymattila7553]

Winced at the tape and dirt…tears came when the handle went on…beautiful finish…☺️☺️☺️

[@joelaughlin2815]

Out here in west Texas the humidity can be 4-10%! I use epoxy, the old hide glue turns to dust!

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Can't wait for your next video, Mike .

[@jimmyg.comicguy3621]

Great Job Trena!

[@HBSuccess]

Very nice job as always T. You have the touch.

[@pijnto]

Great sympathetic restoration.

[@lenaepoppe6194]

Stunning such a joy!

[@mandydriscoll2043]

Beautiful restoration

[@dennishinkle5010]

It looks great. Heirlooms are cherished and thanks to you a new generation can enjoy it. Thank you.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you too!

[@esthercutts4318]

Oh Trena what a beautiful repair you did on this superb bowl. It really looks magnificent and yes, lots of character, but such age with beauty! Congratulations on your sensitive restoration once again. You really are a master craftswoman! With Kudos from Australia. x

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks Esther!

[@christinerobinson9372]

What a beautiful bowl! And you did a lovely job.

[@joanb7567]

That looks beautiful!!! I love those antique bowls

[@anthonychavez3742]

❤ awesome job kiddo, I’m restoring, at this point stripping a an antique Kiel Furniture sofa/hall table probably made between 1916 1927 working and watching your video how cool is that thanks for sharing.

[@clintmyrick4128]

Anyone guessing American Chestnut? As a bowl turner, and a grandfather, I so appreciate seeing this grandfather's work!

[@laurelarmstrong4535]

You did a great job and enhanced the beauty of the piece. It will be a memorable reminder of the maker for years to come

[@Mikelp73]

So beautiful

[@kmack8634]

You do beautiful work and you are multi talented 🙂 I am interested that you do french polish I learner french polishing in my spare time from an old Austrian french polisher who worked for the same place I did Since then I only do private jobs mainly for the love of it and the spectacular finishes

[@oldbikerbear]

Good job Trina. I like those old bowls Etc. that our ancestors left us. I always end up buying them when I see them at yard sales just because. That reminds me Ive got to order Old Brown glue.

[@sallyweiner4180]

Beautiful

[@swimrski]

Even though I don't know jack about furniture restoration, an even though I've watched most all of your videos and am totally impressed, I was FREAKING OUT when you were using a saw on the side of the bowl. In the end, though, it appears as a necessary mend and support, expertly crafted. You're the tops.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lol.

[@raywood8187]

Nice, Trena! I love that the patch you did on the side looks aged like something that was repaired by a careful master of the craft long ago. Beautiful old bowl and great conversation piece I'm sure. I see that DIY Hero is doing a limited 2X Impact vote special now. Give any amount to American Lung Association and Laura gets 2 votes for every dollar donated!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thanks Ray!

[@lionelgardiner4408]

so we haven't seen a new vid from you in a while.. I sure hope its because your on vacation! Love your work and I Hope all is well

[@mightyporky]

Red sometimes, blond sometimes, always a delight! And educational too....

[@petestaint8312]

Wow! 👍

[@thomasschleis2545]

Beautiful work! I hope this craft continues on. In another life, it will be what I will be doing.

[@robertadriver6931]

Wonderful!!

[@simonlunt353]

Another Beautiful job Trena l have seen you paint other projects and yes if painted properly it does look good But l will always say all woods look so beautiful in it natural look 👀 even the way you repaired the crack and the dents this is a masterpiece dear lady well done 👏 can’t wait to see the grandfather clock as l have repaired a lot of grandfather clock glass doors in my time it’s an honour to watch a master at their work 👏👏

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks so much

[@m802001]

So great!

[@patriciahuggins6577]

It looks great and enjoyed the process

[@timtoulson9662]

Beautiful job, so much care!

[@dionetaylor931]

Lovely

[@monikakreilis2788]

Amazing! You did great work, and I´ll always wander about people like You, for your masterclass skillsto. I´m your great fan now. From Estonia. ps. I´m will be glad to be Your student, if its possible :D

[@Sunbeam4291]

Lovely bowl. Great job.

[@susanfoote-martin6684]

Loved this....you are an artist!

[@noelle7714]

Turned out so good!!!

[@markoutler5139]

Looks good! Great job preserving the character of the piece!

[@tejolisboa]

Lovely job.

[@glenfisher728]

Beautiful finish .

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL JOB TRINA!!!

[@marilyn654]

Beautiful. So nice to see a different type project.

[@mcdugalmcstiffy6889]

I take that to be a dough rising bowl, perhaps of cottonwood. Nice job!

[@ashleyosborne6239]

That’s exactly what I thought when she first showed the bowl. We have a couple of dough bowls from mine and my husband’s grandmothers.

[@lisasmyth6408]

Suggestion: Write a brief description of the provenance of the bowl with a brief biography of the carver and a picture of him if possible. Put the write up with the bowl so future generations know it's history.

[@marilyn654]

Beautiful. Loved seeing a different type of project.

[@ibdjc]

Really enjoyed this one!

[@an.american]

Wonderful, satisfying, heart-warming outcome. You are very talented.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@willybillie1]

Stunning

[@roberttrevorrow5968]

Beautiful work Trena as always.

[@larryschweitzer4904]

Looks very nice! "Lacquer won't play well with oil finish underneath" Not so sure about that. In the 1970s -80s I made hundreds (1000s) of accessories that were dipped in an oil finish, dried one day then sprayed with sanding sealer and then lacquer. I have many of them on display now. None have shown any finish failure. Once the solvents evaporate they are non-toxic.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

interesting. do you remember what oil they were dipped in? i typically either deal with major fish eye, or adhesion issues

[@richardsmith-qd1kh]

I love the work you do. I enjoy watching and learning. Thank you.

[@JamesDeese]

This would have been an easy job to just fluff and puff. But the professional, and craftsperson in you made this bowl museum quality. Well done!

[@olivernash2240]

This job bowled me over!!!👍👏😉🤭😁

[@joserobertovaz8383]

Good job. 👍😃