Your furniture is destroying itself

[@medickaisu]

Real tiger oak. I guess I have a cynical mind. Once again, I giggle when you said "maybe I will just take apart one side." I thought "Girrrlll you know you're gonna take the whole thing apart." LOL PS - great work as always.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

lol yep thats me

[@myrandareimerphysio]

This is my dresser! Passed down in 4 generations. They did amazing

[@rosschamberlain1823]

Very nice! My parents had a very similar dresser but it had two straight drawers and was veneered in mahogany. I would not be surprised if the manufacturer were the same. Great video as usual!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks!

[@leesmith6179]

Same here, Ross, but mine is tiger oak and in much worse shape. This video is the holy grail tutorial that I've been searching for, so now I feel a little more comfortable getting to work on it. Subscribed!

[@nickp3173]

New shop is coming soon! Don't fret the breaker, lol. Man this project ended up being a ton of work. You never cut corners so i'm sure this will come out not only beautiful but also function like new once again when finished. Nice job.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks, I really appreciate your support!

[@4tannus]

Two things you can never have enough of: clamps and power. Beautiful work so far!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

you got that right lol

[@raelenecronin1827]

Really really cool video. Beautiful bureau, great job rebuilding the case. Thanks for taking us along, Trena.

[@marydalton5752]

You have a lot of patience to take apart the entire vanity and put it back together! I would have given up! You do great work and explain as you go! Stay warm!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

[@melissataylor5494]

I picked up a dresser that is very similar to the one you are redoing. Someone stripped and refinished mine. Unfortunately they took out the structure or drawer stops so my drawers push too far in and move side by side. This video series is like an answer from Heaven. I need to fix my drawers and don’t know what to do. Thank you in advance.❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

awesome!

[@josephblazek6480]

Hi Trena- I have come to understand your love of a special Horse in your life. You have to deal with rough and scratchy surfaces in your line of work! Then you take a break to feel the love and softness of a distraction of pure trust in your care. Two very opposites in your life that seem to blend your soul into one. Bless you for caring in both of these things you love most. Thank You from everyone on your Channel!

[@samd.2207]

LOVE watching you work…..you have taught me so many things that have helped me in house woodwork and cabinet restoration.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

awesome!

[@jerrystark6766]

Another excellent video. Thanks!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are very welcome!

[@Restorology]

A++ for disassembly! 🏅🥃

[@flipnawesome5756]

This will be a beauty when you finish. Great job explaining what needs to be done and why. Can’t wait for the second part.

[@HSkraekelig]

I came to learn about the drawer slides. Stayed for the dust frames :)

[@lisachesters4991]

What! No shop update!!! The suspense is killing me. 😂 Beautiful attention to detail as always. My day is always complete when I see your latest video come out.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Well nothing to update. It’s been slow this new year ☹️

[@Isabel-belsai]

Hi Trena, thanks for your great work and video 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are so welcome!

[@scottgm321]

I watch Joes Classic Video games. They repair vintage pinball machines. Sometimes when they work on the back glass to save the artwork, they use triple-thick crystal clear glaze by Krylon. It sprays on. Maybe that would work on the mirror

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

maybe ill have to do some research

[@VicAmor1944]

I once worked with a very knowledgeable mechanic whose specialty was automatic transmissions... when he was dismantling one and he came across a part he knew he would not need during the re-build, he'd just throw it over his shoulder, it was funny, kinda like the piece of melamine you cast aside. You can make me chuckle... and this is besides the good work you do.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

lol, thankyou

[@patriciamay638]

That looked enjoyable. It was a large puzzle that you made look great.

[@tolahornottolah2190]

Love watching you work and I look forward to your new workshop and regular blogs, when of course you’re all settled and organized. Good luck with the move in and thanks so much for your vlogs

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou for watching!

[@terryrogers1025]

You, take one side apart, seriously, 😮😊😂😂😂😂, you gotta know if it even looks like it might hiccup, the whole thing is coming apart for sure, and that’s not meant as a slight, its just the way you roll young lady, do it right, do it once, be done with it. That’s why I watch your channel. Always learn from you, Excellent repair/restoration, enjoyed watching. Looking forward to part 2.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You know me well! Always going for the best result 😉

[@Cran-l5x]

Hey Trina, great tip on flipping the wood around to repair the wear. I've never seen that before. Also, I really enjoyed the mirror in the background. I liked seeing the piece from multiple different angles. It was like another camera shot without the editing. I hope you incorporate into future videos. Cheers!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@mikeleh72]

You're such an inspiration! TXH and best wishes from Austria!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou Mike!

[@everestyeti]

That mirror is truly beautiful, I was hoping it was tiger oak and not a transfer seems my hope was realised. That dresser when it's all together apart from being huge, it will no doubt after you've worked your magic look absolutely stunning. With the mirror you need to be careful touching it, as at that time they did use a mixture of tin and mercury as well as a thin silver sheet. 👍

[@78541954]

I love this dresser. I had one just like it when I was a kid living in central NY Can’t wait to see part two!

[@509brown]

Outstanding video! can't wait for more!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@finn4785]

Love your work and your vibe every time. (yes.....vibe)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@kimambrose1018]

I have a secretary, tiger wood, I wish I could share a picture. It for sure is not veneer. It's beautiful and a family heirloom.

[@peterouellette3874]

Nice work, Trena

[@jaensara]

¡A special piece of furniture! Si la posible fecha de ese mueble (1912) es correcta, ese mueble no está muy maltratado. Hiciste un gran trabajo al restaurarlo y corregir el desgaste propio del uso. En verdad admiro mucho los conocimientos que has adquirido para la restauración de muebles y aún más que los compartas con nosotros. Alguien dijo que el conocimiento adquirido que no se comparte con el tiempo se olvida. Sé que al culminar el trabajo quedará de maravilla y lograrás dar alegría a un cliente más al ver el mueble restaurado. No me cabe la menor duda. Felicitaciones estimada Trena saludos y bendiciones. Espero con gran expectativa el próximo video.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thankyou!

[@mlm7598]

What an amazing piece of furniture. I love that it is from 1912. So awesome. I am so happy to see you doing the work on it as you take such beautiful care and concern of these pieces and all you touch. Wouldn't it be amazing to own some of those pieces and see them in use and on display in someone's home or bedroom with the spreads and curtains and fixtures from that same period. Ahhhhhhh so fun to watch and dream such! Thank you for sharing and taking us on a learning class at the same time! Blessings

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou dear!

[@SheronBrewer]

This was a great video! Has lots of information for me to repair an East Lake dresser. Has beautiful marble top and gorgeous mirror with a candle shelf on each side! Thanks!! Looking forward to part 2

[@texanasimmons1761]

It is a pretty dresser and the restoration is going great! Im glad its real tiger oak veneer but using whole tiger oak would have made the dresser very expensive, Im guessing. Its cool that the mirror is original. I hope you can stablize it.❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

yes I will

[@leewood729]

I'm watching this from Stratford.... New Zealand... where it was 80 degrees F this morning at 10:00 am. Looking forward to Part 2...

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Oh stay cool!

[@leewood729]

@@johnsfurniturerepair I'll trade you some sun for a bit of snow... :)

[@sheph7]

All in all, despite the problems, a quality piece which I'm guessing accounts for its survival for 100+ years. Looking forward to part 2, thanks.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes! It's an amazing piece, someone did it right

[@EdwardWhalen-w3y]

Beautiful work as always. Useful and inspiring.

[@locovaughan626]

Did you say -31? Dang that's cold! And here I am crying about it being 9 degrees in Missouri!! Can't wait until you get into your new shop!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

yep, pretty crazy

[@kevincorbin6273]

Thanks you always make it entertaining

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@Lulis56]

Minus 38??? Dear Lord. Take a vacation to Curaçao! Wonderful video! Can’t wait for part 2!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

lol, i would love too

[@WilliamNast-v1g]

I WOULD HAVE GUESSED 1915, SWEET TRENA, BUT IT'S GOOD TO HAVE AN EXACT DATE! YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR IS SO ENTERTAINING AND YOU ARE AS CUTE AS EVER. STAY WARM, THAT TEMP IS UNREAL!!!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@mariagrisaro8703]

Enjoying this so much! My mom brought home a cabinet just like this one from a barn sale! My daddy put it back together and it lived until Aug. 24, 2005-hurricane Katrina. It was a beautiful piece..

[@alanyoder7629]

Loved the video. Wonderful work. I also want to say thank you for teaching me more about repairing older furniture. You gave me the confidence to take apart and repair our antique oak fall front desk. Using what you showed me I was able to craft a new back and bottom for the long drawer. Plus how to diagnose and adjust a file drawer that was jamming up. Now both drawers work perfectly and the rest of piece has a fresh finish. It should be good for another hundred years. ❤❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thats amazing! great work!

[@sid515able]

It was tough to tell on video, real or print. But as I commented last week when I paused the video you could see the grain on the rubbed edges, so it was clearly real. Redoing those mirrors can be very expensive, and finding someone to do it, even harder. To save the customer money, and preserve the original glass we would remove all of the mirror backing, then put a new mirror behind it. Not a perfect solution, but it can work for some folks. Plus 8 degrees here in Nova Scotia today.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

plus 8 no fair! lol. thats an interesting idea although how was thier room for a second glass in the frame?

[@sid515able]

We used muriatic acid to clean all of the silvering off of the back of the mirror. Everyone that we did always had just enough room as the new mirrors were only an eighth of an inch thick.

[@garys628]

Great videos great work. 👍👍

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks 👍

[@reginapopihn9853]

Warm greetings from Germany to Canada. I like those old dressers with their wide drawers. Can't wait for Part 2😊

[@MrHuismeester]

Love part one and cant wait for part two !!!!

[@donaldross1077]

I had to go to my garage and check. My table saw is still there. I like my portable Contractor Ridgid table saw. Easy to move around, plenty of power and smooth, good choice. It pulls the amps. I can't run saw and vac at same time also. It is a -38* degrees. I thought 14* this morning in Tulsa, Oklahoma was cold. I have only restored a chair and a dresser. The little dresser had been refinished by someone. It had a very dark wipe on stain that they did not wipe off. It was so thick, when I tried to strip the finish, it gummed up into a mess. I finally sanded it off. I had to do many of the same things you did. Straighten and re-glue drawers and frame to bring back square. If I remember correctly, it was Haywood industries. There was only 3 like it in USA and they would not sell them. The original dresser had a very light tan like finish. The owner wanted somewhat dark so that is what I did. Great video, I pick up many tips and tricks. Thank you, stay warm.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Haywood is amazing

[@26beegee]

Looking forward to your new shop when you will have the work space you deserve! Cheers! ❤️

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@Hiris-hu5pc]

Super interesting video Trena! Tiger oak veneer, worn drawer glides, and the way you take things apart and get them back together always amazes me!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@dalebrabb4756]

I have a dresser that looks a lot like this one, except the drawer fronts are not curved and the mirror stanchions (if that's what you call them) are more ornate. I had a feeling it was pretty old, but you've supplied me with a guess for how old it probably is. Mine is in much better shape physically though for which I am glad, plus I don't think my tiger oak is a veneer, I think it's made of solid wood.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

really nice

[@davidjowett8195]

Hi Trena. Thank you for sharing this repair. For me the best reveal was the figuring in the drawer fronts once you'd removed the treacle of a finish from the piece. I hope that the customer has gone for a more sympathetic finish that shows off all the beautiful timeber used in the dresser. You really need to get into that wonderful new workshop with some decent electrics soon.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

i sure do

[@blacksiddha]

My guess (for once, as I know very little about wood) was correct.. 50/50 I suppose. Looks good as per usual Trena, I am sure its going to look superb at the end. My brother lives near Red Deer and works in the north. Its scary some of his stories of working outside in ridiculously cold climates. Glad I'm snug in NZ. About 27 deg C at the moment 🙂... Oh.. was going to say... it was great to hear Thomas Johnson mention your name and channel.. recently.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

yes he is a lovely person and i love his channel

[@bmw19877]

I cannot imagine living in such cold weather. I live in Scottsdale AZ and it is like 55 degrees here right now.

[@terryosz8458]

a very nice job as always i learn something every video stay safe and warm God Bless

[@dennishinkle5010]

I am already looking forward to part 2 since this was so good. Excellent job thank you for sharing.👍

[@archiejohnson4594]

WOW You Have A Beautiful Voice

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

oh thankyou! lol

[@davidwright9688]

Great video Trena, As always, learned some new restoration tricks from you. My DeWalt table saw, when on the same circuit as a vacuum, popped a 20 amp circuit as soon as I pushed it a bit. Finally split sawing and dust collection between two circuits and it worked fine. Just upgraded to the Compact SawStop after I tripped and nearly stuck my 82-year old hand into the blade. Worth a think. Looking forward to part 2. Stay safe.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

oh dear. that is scary. the new shop will have all the power needed, as well as a new saw this one is terrible and a cheap excuse for a table saw.

[@davidwright9688]

@@johnsfurniturerepair Hi Trena. I know it's expensive, but bite the bullet and buy the SawStop. The quality is there and it will save your fingers. I've had 50 years of luck (and not much common sense, I'm afraid) with table saws. They scare the dickens out of me now, but no matter how experienced you are and no matter how careful, all it takes is one mistake...and you are maimed for life! If you don't need cabinet size (and I doubt you do) buy the Compact. It's well-designed and very accurate right out of the box.

[@Timhey0912]

1912! Wow! "Breakers!!!!!! Hope you're moved in soon! Thanks!!

[@annettefrankiewicz9500]

I watch a lot of restoration videos… many people are very good… but you Trena, are meticulous and perfect in everything you do. You do not cut corners… your restorations are masterpieces. You are truly gifted in your profession!❤️

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you so much 😊

[@catherineduncan7707]

I agree with you so completely. I watch the others, and some are very good, but this is a PRO at work.

[@stevenanderson7623]

Blown breakers! We’ve all been there! ❤

[@valsummers5330]

The mirror for my 1931 waterfall walnut vanity/ bathroom vanity ( horrendous stains and damage on top made it perfect to install a bathroom sink with minimal guilt) The silvering paint was also orange Someone used gorilla glue to hold glass in frame😖😖😖 I set the frame into a piece of gilded channel aluminum and it straightened it so the glass sits in perfectly So I lost patches of silvering at the bottom I decided I could never match the crazied silver so I used gold leaf. It still looks nice and matches the brass deco style hardware The point is The replacement silvering paste was REALLY expensive No way to guarantee that the glass wouldn’t fit the metal bracket after it was made thicker I love my antique beveled mirror The gold leaf doesn’t detract from its beauty Good luck with that mirror I can attest that the orange silvering is SCARY fragile

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

interesting, i like your ideas

[@mikepollard6472]

Nice one so far! I like the solutions you show us and give details in the commentary. It really helps us inexperienced furniture restorers! I hope you get into your new shop soon. How is your Dad doing?

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thanks. Dad is doing great and the shop is still waiting, hopefully sooon.

[@kendallhowland6009]

Trena I never knew they did printed tiger oak, once again you taught me something new. Thank you for all the great videos.❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

It is amazing how good the prints look too. we did a restoration of a print on a video you should check it out. named "am I nuts to do this?" enjoy!

[@jerrycratsenberg989]

Wow! Again, Lovely work. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!

[@robertevans6481]

So looking forward to part 2

[@greggpurvis7118]

I am fairly reclusive here in the great white north at this time of year and your videos are so entertaining. I laughed at your ski slope analogy.

[@janmitchell641]

Oops! I bought you some coffees and forgot to leave a message, so here’s to you, Trena and your wonderful craftswomanship!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

You are very sweet! Thank you!

[@fiveheartsrefinishing]

so funny that you post this - I'm literally working my way through a giant eastlake dresser right now, and the drawer rails and support frames are all cracked and needing a massive amount of repair work. so this is perfect timing for me to watch you work through the same problems!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

awesome! glad to help!

[@petercarter4252]

Really interesting , thanks.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

My pleasure!

[@garyrobinson8991]

Just a terrific example of your extreme craftsmanship at work ! Stay warm…..!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Thank you! 🥰

[@avivat3010]

This is such a pretty dresser! I always find it interesting how little was needed in the way of storage space in older furniture. We not only need 6-drawer dressers, but walk-in closets too! You've done a great job at giving this cabinet the strength to carry on. Wouldn't it be nice if we could go in somewhere and have someone do this for our bodies too? 😂 I'm looking forward to your next post Trena! Thank you so much!! 💗 Angela

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

lol, it would!

[@avivat3010]

@@johnsfurniturerepair

[@richardphelan8414]

As always a great show Trena ,watching you repair these pieces of furniture is very cool and enjoyable I remember those High Minus temps when I lived in Montana ,No thanks ,looking forward to next week to see how you fix the silver flaking from the mirror

[@michaelblayney9873]

Great job as alway’s! Can’t wait for part two! Hope shop dog and cat are well, and staying warm!❤

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

They're doing great and enjoying the warmth of the fireplace in the house 🥰

[@jeannehelmick5682]

Thank you so much for help me learn. Have a couple of drawer boxes with water damage that have to be replaced. This video is right on time…😊😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

I am glad you found it helpful!

[@sharonromer6606]

I have this exact chest of drawers 😅

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Lucky you!

[@radman3206]

Funny seeing that can of gomme lacquer in the background (2.00). My dear departed dad who trained in the 1930's in Italy as a cabinet maker would occasionally refer to this finish, but he never actually used it here in Australia to my knowledge, and I have never seen the product locally on our shelves.

[@lauralake7430]

I always wonder why dates seem to be put on old mirrors. Im grateful, though. There used to be a spray resilvering that i would put on the back of old mirrors. It wasnt perfect, but it helped if there was a scratch or lifting.

[@jamesbrunk9817]

I am surprised that the parts were removable with a few taps of the hammer. I would think this would have been assembled with hide glue and a little heat would have been required. I have to do something similar with a buffet and thiss was a welcome video.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

Yes sometimes the old stuff just comes apart. All dried out which is sometimes a blessing.

[@polgarauk5606]

I was hoping for real tiger wood but as I have no clue on woods wasn't going to guess 😂😂 Lots of repairs but it is beautiful and 1912 😮 Looking forward to part 2 😊

[@Jimmy-f1t3u]

Firstly, love the vids…Secondly, I’m a retired Furniture/Cabinetmaker and I need to know where on earth did you find that brass(?) yardstick? It’s gotta be an old one and now I need one! I’ve used the tape on my table saw fence for years to set calipers and such, but it’s sadly lacking the elegance of your yardstick…Time for me to start a serious web search…hope you’ve been able to settle in after your move west. Take care.

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the Big Sky of Montana. It's easy for me to forget to like and note for you.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!

[@gottathinkupanewone]

It's four below zero, Fahrenheit, in Oshkosh, WI, USA at the moment. On a horizontal plane, we are a little farther North than Toronto. I'm wrapped in blankets and have a small heater under my desk chair, and my feet are still cold. But I love that dresser!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

oh i hope you stay warm

[@izabellabochenek8696]

Hello Trena - I love your videos of repairing furniture, could you please tell me what is the paint stripper you are using. Always looking forward to your videos. Thank you.

[@FranNoesse]

Your new shop's coming!

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

well, nothing after Christmas but hopefully they get back this week

[@LadyJanice112549]

You are the best! 🎉

[@bigjarn]

When pulling a nail, a small block of wood under the hammer head lined up with the handle works to your advantage.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

yep

[@kellywilkins8043]

I’ll tell you, T…. You need to always use a push stick when you trim wood on a table saw! Made me a little nervous! Looking forward to part 2! Thanks!

[@susangardner8305]

We had 45 degrees Celsius today here in Australia (Western Australia) and in the 40’s for the whole week . We are melting. It’s so freaking hot . 😊 let’s swap places 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

deal!

[@John-pn7bh]

Looking forward to the completed work.

[@daedubois9428]

In the Detroit area the temp is -9°C but later this week it will be -21°C. Not Saskatchewan cold but still a little chilly! 😊

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

oh that is chilly, being from Windsor that is going to bite!

[@nctrailcam81]

Thank you for another beautiful video.

[@Landrew0]

No better way to pass a dreary winter Sunday than to watch one of your uplifting videos.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou

[@shari5982]

Those weren’t dust bunnies-those were dust worms! Looking forward to Part 2…

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

lol

[@lynelalonde2827]

Amazing work as usual. Thank you.

[@XENONEOMORPH1979]

I love listening to imperial , when i was at school and swapped over to metric i would not have it ,the math teacher was not happy with me so he got the thick wooden ruler out and hit my thumb when he asked me to put my thumb on the table andhe also hit my knuckles . I said iam only going to use imperial ,later on the school i used metric to do my exam and went back to imperial . great video i can almost smell the wood . yes you need a assistant.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

lol i sure do

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Nice repair! I recall once, buying some furniture from some Ashley store. Supposed to be reputable. When I received it, their "delivery" ruined a new wood floor because they never put the pads on the feet. Then, we realized their tables were just painted grain...and solid because of MDF that was veneered or some poplar stained to look like maple, even with splatter marks of the stain underneath. Old furniture with "real" wood and grain is getting scarce to find.

[@lauralake7430]

Glad i read this comment! I was looking at a table at an Ashley store and now i know! I suppose it was all wood products, lol😂😮

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

yes be careful out there shop second hand

[@naomihovey50]

In Western Australia today it's 43 degrees Celsius. Too dang hot to do anything.

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

very hot

[@jimmyg.comicguy9777]

Hi Trena! 👍

[@djparn007]

Thank you, Trena. 👍👍

[@dalestofer4301]

You have a fabulous microphone that has great high frequency response. Being older means for me loss of high frequency hearing. Your mike makes up the difference. And a fabulous job on the dresser. :)

[@johnsfurniturerepair]

thankyou!