- 177
- 99 601
Mark DeVito
Registrace 20. 09. 2006
Antique furniture repair guides, historical artifact showcases and humorous videos by Mark DeVito.
Stamford Harbor Ledge Lighthouse
Stamford Harbor Ledge Lighthouse - I’ve flown my drone, DJI Mini 3 out to the lighthouse once before. It's always scary to fly over water. I flew out low so I can ascend to the top of the lighthouse and carefully got as close as I could for some detailed shots. At one punt my drone sent back a heavy wind warning.
The Lighthouse was built in 1882. It was a sparkplug lighthouse cast iron tower manufactured in Boston.
The Lighthouse was built in 1882. It was a sparkplug lighthouse cast iron tower manufactured in Boston.
zhlédnutí: 18
Video
Cummings Park Beach
zhlédnutí 32Před 21 dnem
If your searching for peace then go to Cummings Park Beach - Located in Stamford, CT. First look at the beach this spring with my DJI Mini 3 Drone.
THE RODENTS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY
zhlédnutí 35Před měsícem
Happy Birthday by THE RODENTS Video dedicated to my best friend Michael Schupan THE RODENTS - Punk Squirrel band. Video by Mark DeVito Music provided by POND #261835685
Reproducing a 16th Century Resurrection Plaque
zhlédnutí 56Před 3 měsíci
“The Resurrection” Reproducing a 16th Century religious plaque. Over 20 years ago I had the opportunity to make a casting from the original pieces. The original had only slight traces of pigment left in some places. I wanted to reproduce the plaque but keep all the character. The colors I chose for the figures I copied from art work from the middle ages. In this video I use many mediums to repr...
Cross Country Trip 1971 Part 4 Arizona & The Grand Canyon
zhlédnutí 20Před 3 měsíci
Cross Country Trip 1971 PART - 4. Arizona & The Grand Canyon. My Mom, Dad and I went on a Cross Country Trip the summer of 1971. The video is Footage from my Dad’s 8mm collection, Circa 1971. Video & Sound effects by Mark DeVito Music & some sound purchased from POND Orchestral Adventure # 064973037, Western Movie Theme, Bandito, Western Twilight-Full.
Cross Country Trip Part 3 Arkansas & Texas
zhlédnutí 33Před 4 měsíci
Cross Country Trip 1971 PART - 3 Arkensas & Texas My Mom, Dad and I went on a Cross Country Trip the summer of 1971. The video is Footage from my Dad’s 8mm collection, Circa 1971. Video & Sound effects by Mark DeVito Music & some sound purchased from POND Orchestral Adventure # 064973037 Motor Boat #056209825 Amusment ParkAmbience #247400054 Western Movie Theam
Cross Country Trip 1971 Part 2 Tennessee
zhlédnutí 27Před 4 měsíci
Cross Country Trip 1971 PART - 2 Tennesse My Mom, Dad and I went on a Cross Country Trip the summer of 1971. The video is Footage from my Dad’s 8mm collection, Circa 1971. Video & Sound Effects by Mark DeVito Music & some sound purchased from POND Orchestral Adventure # 064973037 Motor Boat #056209825 Tennessee River Rag #077802049 Passenger Boat #16024598 Rest Stop #194164079
Cross Country Trip 1971 Part 1
zhlédnutí 47Před 4 měsíci
Cross Country Trip 1971 - My Mom, Dad and I went on a Cross Country Trip the summer of 1971. The video is Footage from my Dad’s 8mm collection. This is part one of a series of the trip. Video & Sound Effects by Mark DeVito. The Background music I purchase by POND Liscence # 064973037
The New England Gray Squirrel
zhlédnutí 80Před 5 měsíci
Home footage of a local squirrel friend, fending food in the winter. Video By Mark DeVito Background Music Purchased from POND, Liscence # 242779777
1964 New York World's Fair
zhlédnutí 197Před 5 měsíci
8 MM footage from 1964 of my Dads home movies from the 1964 New York Worlds Fair. The audio and sound effects were added,
Happy New Year 1969
zhlédnutí 437Před 6 měsíci
8 mm Footage from 1969 of the DeVito Family's New Years Party.
An Eighteenth Century Statue Restoration
zhlédnutí 381Před 6 měsíci
The Statue was damaged in transit. The steps taken to repair and touch-up the damage. Music used in the video is from Pond. Lis. #24592270 Bach_Toccata And Fugue
Upholstering a Martha Washington Wing Chair
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 6 měsíci
Step by Step procedure of upholstering a Martha Washington Wing Chair. Upholstered all by hand tacking with no sewed seams.
SUN SET CRUSE AROUND COVE ISLAND PARK
zhlédnutí 36Před 10 měsíci
SUN SET CRUSE AROUND COVE ISLAND PARK
From Trenton I went to this World Fair with my uncle when I was eleven or twelve. The only things I remember are going to the Disney/Pepsi exhibit ride " It's a Small World " and eating a Belgian waffle that seemed massive, with a strawberry topping! Greetings from the south of France !
Great Story Tina. Thank you.
Fabulous little table!!!
How u doing?,perfect picture. Markk.
VVery good my friend, happy droning.
Nice scenic views, enhanced with realistic "you'd think you were there" sound effects! If you ever need royalty-free seagull sound effects, I'll bet I could do something convincing with a slide-whistle and a little practice. Let me know.
Well, there is an opening in my next video that requires a slide whistle playing 76 Trombones that you may be perfect for. Contact my people.
The Rodents rock!!! They make Alvin & The Chipmunks look like a wedding and bar-mitzvah band!
Ha ha
This video is the perfect combination of Setup, Mystery, Character Development, Suspense, Terror, and Action. All within 82 seconds!!! Nice use of the Coffee Truck guy as an extra. The video was so good, I didn't even notice the strings! And just to end on a smile, your signature fart! I'll probably watch it again later today just to see if there's anything else I missed. Too bad there wasn't a product placement in there, otherwise it could be a contender for an ad during next year's Super Bowl! Good job!!!
Wow, wow, wow, what a review. It looks like you picked up on everything. Just a note, the woman who walked over form the truck and put her hand on her heart had no idea that my drone was filming her from about 25 feet above her. Thought that was a nice touch. I’m glad you noticed the signature fart, that was a relief
Augusta interested in these?
Very funny!!
What a great video! Thank you for sharing.
There was a Professional in the video that many believe would have given Nicklaus a run for His money as the best ever if He hadn't been killed in a plance crash. From California... Tony Lema.
Your good upholstery work I like 👍 because I am also sofamaker upholsterer
Thank you so much my friend and I know you are proud of your work. God bless you. Mark
Sir thank you very much for your kind words for me and sir your welcome I wish you all the best 👍
Great video mark! Very informative. And the peace looks awesome
Thank you Jefffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
This is so gross and funny I’m dying
I was born in Tuxedo and yes that is where the name tuxedo comes from
I honestly don't know why I clicked on this video LOL😭😭😭
I haven't seen anybody spit tacks since I was 10 years old when my aunt worked for a furniture company. I'm 68 now. Excellent work sir.
Kaliteli iş 👍
smart fellas being fart smellas
Mark: thanks for an intelligent and well put together video. Really clear. Good to see people who know what they are doing sharing their skills. Appreciated.
Thank you John, I really appreciate it. Mark
Have you got a vid about redoing a round back chair, similar to this one?
I'm sorry I don't have any other upholstery videos.
How many parts of Shellac to vinegar? The shellac won’t protect it well? How many coats of either finish would I do to get a good sheen and protection? I’m refinishing an old piano of ours, what stain do you recommend, water, gel or oil? I was thinking of gel just want to make sure what your thoughts are? Thank you
Hello, you may not want to fish the piano with shellac if you want more protection and more of a body to your finish. Depending on what color you’re looking for would depend on what stains I would choose but more traditionally I would use an alcohol stain and then seal that with a wash coat of shellac. Thin the shellac one part to 4 parts of alcohol. I would do two coats. I then would use a sanding sealer about two coats and lastly I would finish it with a gloss lacquer maybe about 4 coats and more depending on the depth you’re looking for.
Thanks Mark.
Great job! What kind of glue did you use?
Hello, believe it or not, I use only Elmer's Glue.
Amd it will hold brass in place? Wow, never would have thought of it, I thought there was a special adhesive for bonding metal to wood. Thanks!!
Yes and preperation is everything. When you have a bigger brass item like a name plate, you can rough-up the brass on the back and glue a piece of veneer to it and then glue the plate to the area. I ususally do that when a top had contracted and had been repaied a few times and that area was getting rough.
@@Raphael3079 Thank you for the great video and advice. All the best!
L O V E L Y ! !
Nice job sir❤thank you much!
Thank you for your reply Ruby, I appreciate it. Mark
Hey Mark… I’ve been going to the “ elbow “ of the Cape since I was 16… Harwichport, Chatham, Yarmouth… and Dennisport… more recently… my two favorite words concerning the Cape is…” off season “… less crowded and nice to have a little section of beach to yourself…!!! Fishing off the beach… and watching the waves 🌊 coming in… nothing like it… 👍 🌜🌞🌛
HI Dan, your right. Ive been going there for over 40 years now and I also like going off-season. It's a beautiful area.
Great job! You got some good stuff there
Hey Mark… what great memories that must have made for you… to get to see the country back then… I would be getting out of eighth grade… in ‘71… time moves quickly… I enjoyed your video and home movies… thanks for sharing with us… stay safe and well… Peace 🌜🌞🌛
Thank you Dom, that was a great comment. Those were great days, filled with pride and adventure. All my best to you & peace. Mark
Looks nice and fattened up for winter with a healthy coat.
Awesome.
This video brought back memories of me working in the family owned upholstery shop when I was a kid. I was at the sewing machines. My dad and cousins used to spit tacks like you.❤ I'm 46 now😊
Absolutely lovley 😊
Can I share some of this on my instagram page?
Hello, Yes you can share on your Instagram page. Thank you for asking & Happy New Year.
❤at 4:51 it looks like Jack and Armie were color coordinated. This was before global warming as it looked colder there than what we see now. Definitely a friendlier time as everybody was shaking hands and the fans were up close to the golfers. This was peak pro golf a parade of legends and past legends. This must have been a great time to be alive. I wonder how many fans druving to the tournament had their AM radio on and listened to the Beatles playing Paperback Writer or Nowhere Man. And how many young men were watching their mailbox hoping a draft notice did not come.
Nobody has arnolds record at a major top three eight years in a row including four wins
Hi! What do you use as an activator?
I buy the Instant Adhesive and Activator from the Alpine Company at www.hoodfinishing.com.
Beautiful
What a great restoration job! Your meticulous attention to details and dedication to preserving the original construction and finish is amazing. Buffing the paste wax to enhance the color of the original pigments is commendable. Most people would just do a rush job and accelerate the patina to be done with it. Thanks for showing us how a true craftsman approaches their craft!
BTW - Great demonstration of your buff and puff technique around 09m30s!
How would you treat a finish that was "cracked or alligatored"?
If it is shellac and if the finish is sound, you can melt or amalgamate it with a French polishing pad and alcohol or spray alcohol over it but one application or padding at a time with complete drying time between. If the finish is lacquer then use thinner. If the cracks don’t congeal repeat procedure. When cracks congeal start padding finish.
Why would you restore a finish that's in good shape? What is the pad material, and how do you make it, do you have a loom? And what's on the pad? Alcohol, lac. Thinner or more shellac? And why is it not on the surface? Do you dip it in something? Why doesn't it just pull the softened finish and cause it to ripple? How long can you do this? Can you solve the old finish to liquidate it first? What if finish is missing in spots?
Hello, The finish had to be restored because of a prior restoration that the finisher applied a satin lacquer that killed the clarity. The cloth the pad is made form is a cotton cloth and cotton on the inside. I make sure the existing finish s sound before I French polish it. If I’m using shellac the thinner would had been alcohol and if I as using lacquer I would have used lacquer thinner. I would not liquefy the existing finish if it had the wrong type of finish applied to it. I have liquefied finishes or amalgamate them on antiques when needed. I had no spots of finish missing but if I did I would have feathered some finish in those areas to build them up prior to restoring the whole top.
There is no need to restore a finish that is in good shape. I restored the tops of these chests to correct a sheen problem that happened with a prior restorer. The pad is just a cotton cloth and I filled it with a handful of cotton and hand folded it to shape. I was using lacquer and thinner to French polish these pieces. It does not soften or melt the fish on it because the lacquer comes off the pad so thin that is dried in seconds. I dunk the pad in a bucket with thinned lacquer in it and squeeze it almost dry. You won’t get any ripples if you mix it right and have a good hand to work with. You can liquidate and old finish first and let it dry, there are ways to do that depending on the materials you’re using. If you’re missing spots, you can touch them up with color and the material you’re using in between French polishing passes.
If you don't put in the research, you never know what will come out.
I applaud the scientific rigger that was demonstrated in this video because the topic is of such great importance. I have to say I was surprised at what the Lincoln fart sounded like. I assumed it would be a deeper more baritone fart, but that goes to show you you have to do the research.
I uinderstand your suprise to the sound. Dont let an ass fool you.
Lincoln actually had a rather high, tenor voice. Yet, I am certain his flatulence was akin to sour notes on a tuba.
That is the greatest Lincoln documentary ever made. !!
Those are mushroom spores. All mushrooms release spores, some more than others like the one you found. 😅😅😅😅😂
The "smoke" is mushroom spores, which is what new mushrooms grow from. The "smoke" is carried in the wind to spread mushrooms to new locations.
It's great that people had the idea to film themselves like that, otherwise, a lot of history, and memories, would be lost.
Lost to the canyons of your mind
Do you only use clear shellac on your furniture 🤔
Hello, no I use both the clear and the amber depending on if I need the amber color or not on what I am wokring on.
@@Raphael3079 thank you I've sanded down my round Oak table to its bare natural colour wood hard work no chemicals used . I will use a oak shellac on it a few coats hope it turns out as good as your work
Say, isn't that soundtrack copyrighted? I recognize those seagulls from John Huston's 1956 film adaptation of Moby Dick!
Really nice footage !
Pheasants gone wild