Probably should've burned this one

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  • čas přidán 22. 04. 2023
  • This week Trena repairs and refinishes an old drop leaf table. It was made from pine and hadn't held up very well over the years. In the end he fights to colour-match a difficult factory stain that was mostly opaque.
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Komentáře • 506

  • @davidwamsley5749
    @davidwamsley5749 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thar turned out beautifully, Trena. Thanks for letting us come along on your journey. It's always nice to watch you make something old look so good. We can't wait for the next one. Love, Dave and Amy ❤

  • @jerrystark6766
    @jerrystark6766 Před měsícem +1

    Once again, you have met the challenge. Nicely done! Thanks for the video.

  • @stevensexton5801
    @stevensexton5801 Před rokem +69

    I am always amazed at how you color match. You are a true artist.

  • @raeanngodfrey6986
    @raeanngodfrey6986 Před rokem +2

    anytime you say something should have been burned i immediately know it will be a stellar restoration and this was no different. LOL.

  • @katherinem7835
    @katherinem7835 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Boy that was a lot of work. Hope your customer appreciates it. That looks lovely. I really learn alot from you Trena. I don't refinish anymore but I still love furniture.

  • @texanasimmons1761
    @texanasimmons1761 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Very nice job, Trena! You certainly did a great restoring/refurbishing job on this table!

  • @raymontella2251
    @raymontella2251 Před 5 měsíci +2

    You are the master of color, staining, finishing. anyone who’s ever tried to match or do stain on raw wood like that knows how incredibly hard it is to get it to look even like you do,and you do it every time.

  • @lornagayhart3158
    @lornagayhart3158 Před rokem +15

    Let us all pause and give thanks that Trena, and not I, was commissioned to color this piece. Frustration alone would have led to a hot pink table! Trena is an artist. Love watching her work!

  • @scottgoldsberry2730
    @scottgoldsberry2730 Před rokem +1

    I can't watch most repairers and there nonsense, you and ol'Thomas. Great job👍

  • @davidcole333
    @davidcole333 Před rokem +4

    The table was absolutely gorgeous when completed. That table will shine for the next 50 plus years because of the love you put into it.

  • @msumcj
    @msumcj Před 2 měsíci +1

    wish I lived closer; I have an amazing radio from the 1900's I need restored.

  • @jhunternissen0
    @jhunternissen0 Před rokem +6

    You are the Houdini of furniture reconstruction! We just need more people with the creativity, patience and love of perfection like you in our world. What a treasure you are..... Cheers

  • @pijnto
    @pijnto Před rokem +1

    I've met many pro polishers who do not have your skills, colour matching is a sort after skill in the furniture game and you have it.

  • @Mach34i
    @Mach34i Před rokem +1

    Always stealing my ❤️ you furniture restoration hero! Lol, awesome job. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bernielarrivee5448
    @bernielarrivee5448 Před rokem +34

    I wish I lived close enough to be a customer. So often I see some great pieces of furniture that I think "Trena could do wonders with this".
    Amazing work once again.

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Před rokem +3

      Thanks!

    • @shermgohn
      @shermgohn Před rokem +2

      Trena is moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan soon. Maybe that is closer.

    • @30dayride67
      @30dayride67 Před rokem +9

      I look around my house and think "Trena could do wonders with this!"

    • @ginger1549
      @ginger1549 Před rokem

      @@30dayride67 I do too. I have an antique Stickley buffet with a very difficult to open drawer and I know she could fix it.

    • @carlahubbard7561
      @carlahubbard7561 Před rokem

      Yeah, me too!

  • @leeannoneal4847
    @leeannoneal4847 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I’m glad you made a new top. And I loved seeing your process for the color!

  • @conniegray3272
    @conniegray3272 Před rokem +18

    When you say probably should have burned this one... that means a must watch episode! You do amazing work! Thank you for sharing your experience and talent!

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Před rokem +2

      Lol you welcome

    • @nemo227
      @nemo227 Před rokem +2

      Exactly right, Connie. MUST WATCH; I can wash the car tomorrow or take out the trash or the laundry can wait another day but MUST WATCH this one.

    • @robervar1097
      @robervar1097 Před rokem

      Good one , I saw the grand Trina smile 😃 it's been a spell . And or I've been in a spell. So now I'll view a few 😁 Fun-tastic job !

  • @stevesmith6554
    @stevesmith6554 Před rokem +1

    Wow! Just amazing, Wow. Sure glad they dumped that pine.

  • @OORAH659
    @OORAH659 Před rokem +1

    Ms Trena .... We The Few ... enjoyed your attention to detail and patience in providing this repair. We look forward to your next workmanship we learned a lot 🧘‍♂, Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and prayers.... OORAH!!

  • @kerryklopfstein4260
    @kerryklopfstein4260 Před rokem +1

    Some things look better on fire, but not this one. I learn something from every video. Great job.

  • @anniecrowbar9358
    @anniecrowbar9358 Před rokem +28

    Really well done!! You turned a poor piece and turned it into a treasure!

  • @markgramlin105
    @markgramlin105 Před rokem +1

    I think the choice to replace the top was spot on. I don't feel like that pine was the original top anyway. Turned out great!

  • @frankcote661
    @frankcote661 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful job young lady.

  • @deburgemeestervanhespedam3314

    Colours, colours, colours.... it can be very difficult, but you succeeded!!Very nice!!Niek.👌👌👌

  • @26beegee
    @26beegee Před rokem +12

    The new color is such a pretty warm honey. In about 1960 my mom got new furniture, all Early American warm honey maple. Made for a warm, inviting home. This table brought back good memories. Beautiful job!

  • @jerrycratsenberg989
    @jerrycratsenberg989 Před rokem +1

    Wow! Another silk purse from a ...., well it is a silk purse now! Wonderful work and great color lesson! Thank you for sharing.

  • @janice5108
    @janice5108 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow, that was a hard job. You did a wonderful looks beautiful. I hope your customer appreciates everything you went through and pays you at least five hundred dollars

  • @kathymorrison8634
    @kathymorrison8634 Před rokem +1

    Excellent!

  • @ginger1549
    @ginger1549 Před rokem +13

    I am often amazed at your eye for color and how you can match even a very difficult hue. Great work as always. Great little table for a "kids table" on the holidays.

  • @AnnewithanA73
    @AnnewithanA73 Před 5 měsíci

    I can see the holiday turkey on this beauty. 👍

  • @waynepollard6879
    @waynepollard6879 Před rokem +1

    Trena ! The mad scientist does it once again , beautiful !

  • @robertminato2706
    @robertminato2706 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful work!

  • @Rejoice1631
    @Rejoice1631 Před rokem

    DAMN Lady, you've got some SERIOUS SKILLS.!.!.! WTG.!.!.! And the table looks Amazing.!.!.!

  • @desinunez2623
    @desinunez2623 Před rokem

    Your color matching is incredible 💛🧡💛

  • @evelynhouston236
    @evelynhouston236 Před rokem +1

    Just beautiful!!!

  • @kestutisbagusauskas8323

    When I saw you using the router to cut the rebate for the hinges I thought wow, Trena is doing it freehand! Then I noticed the template and I didn´t feel so inferior! Good job!

  • @Hiris-hu5pc
    @Hiris-hu5pc Před 3 měsíci

    Wow, another amazing result - you have such patience and skill! Lee Valley is the best - I hope they sponsor you!

  • @BETAmosquito
    @BETAmosquito Před rokem +4

    I love the colour testing/detective work you do to get the piece just right. No one else goes to that much effort

  • @motortowncuriosites7005

    The master of color does it again.

  • @JeffK1962
    @JeffK1962 Před rokem +1

    WWTD=What Would Trena Do. I find myself thinking this all the time. You have changed how I think about furniture, colors, shades, functionality. Just how a piece will last and change with time. Thank you Trena

  • @mariakleiner9376
    @mariakleiner9376 Před rokem +2

    Wonderful work! The table looks like new. Always a pleasure to watch you. Dannke for this video, looking forward to a new one. See you soon Maria

  • @ianbennett5245
    @ianbennett5245 Před rokem

    I love how you get such a delicate result with basically a wrecking bar and a big hammer.

  • @hollynorris957
    @hollynorris957 Před rokem +1

    Wow Trena you are a master! I would love to have half your knowledge and experience. This is the type work I love. You have such a good eye for color and finish. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @katherinef4291
    @katherinef4291 Před rokem

    Superb! I spray painted my clothesline and my trigger finger was locked up for a couple of days lol. Apparently you don’t have this issue. Lol. Keep up the great work. Very enjoyable to see them return to life!

  • @edconway9072
    @edconway9072 Před rokem

    Beautiful work by a gorgeous lady. Well done!

  • @geralyn-mm
    @geralyn-mm Před rokem +1

    Those legs are exactly the same cut on a 1780s / 90s Pine dressing table I have from England!

  • @imccrae
    @imccrae Před rokem +1

    Amazing work !

  • @jillatherton4660
    @jillatherton4660 Před rokem

    Lovely nails Trena, hand-wrought is best. ;-)

  • @Timhey0912
    @Timhey0912 Před rokem

    Trena, you know your stuff......Amazing!!!

  • @talegunner4414
    @talegunner4414 Před rokem +3

    I'm glad you're doing this. For this reason i do not do repairs on antiques. I stick to new design. I admire your work on colors. You really go the extra mile to get it as close as possible. Look how beautiful that table is now! Really enjoyed the before and after pictures too.

  • @mairicaughey8128
    @mairicaughey8128 Před 9 měsíci

    Great and inspirational teacher for us wannabes

  • @petestaint8312
    @petestaint8312 Před rokem +1

    absolutely amazing! Superb. 👍

  • @aoverhage5181764
    @aoverhage5181764 Před rokem

    The title got me. Awesome as always!

  • @martinebangs6520
    @martinebangs6520 Před rokem +1

    Hi Trena...beautiful work as always....Take care...cheers !!!

  • @shermgohn
    @shermgohn Před rokem +2

    Fine job, Trena. As usual. Love the new top.

  • @lauristandley4359
    @lauristandley4359 Před rokem

    You worked your magic again! ❤

  • @bigskybob1
    @bigskybob1 Před rokem +1

    Very Nice!

  • @williampollman2123
    @williampollman2123 Před rokem

    hello, I volunteer at the seashore trolley museum in Kennebunkport, Maine. Over the years I've been involved with many restorations. When it comes to matching colors, paint and stains. The best way is to go outside and use the natural daylight. Overcast days are best the lighting is balanced. Incandescent lighting such as tungsten, florescent, and L.E.D. changes the actual color by eye sight being used as a sample. We get a perfect match every time. You're doing a great job. Love your work.

  • @michaelahlgren8876
    @michaelahlgren8876 Před rokem

    Wow. You do such beautiful work. I love this table. Great work.

  • @colinmyers8841
    @colinmyers8841 Před rokem

    gday from sunny Queensland Australia , thank you Trena , good job on this piece xoxo cheers

  • @dianestephenson7639
    @dianestephenson7639 Před rokem +9

    Your talent is endless not only can you take a piece that is so broken & repair it to doing small repairs like with this piece buy you can also match a color dead on no matter how many products or steps it takes to get it,,,every piece I have seen you do leaves me amazed at how you do it,,,love all of your videos ❤😊

  • @raylarkin5004
    @raylarkin5004 Před rokem

    I uave watched you for a few years now(4-5) and your skillset amazes me. When I started, you were pretty dang good already. Fast forward to today and the last 3 big pieces (the big floor level drawer (with all the slider repair), the tall 3 pc. with the sad top veneers and the giant 5 or 6 pc set with chairs, all included cabinetry, carpentry and superb finish have elevated you and now highlight you so well. I have said I pour my cuppa and am entertained with your ease and confidence. thank you Trena, I am a true fan!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @johnsfurniturerepair
      @johnsfurniturerepair  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Ray. I think the channel is only 3yrs old but it’s lovely to have you along. 🥰

    • @raylarkin5004
      @raylarkin5004 Před rokem

      @@johnsfurniturerepair 3 yrs sounds right. I have aphasia from a stroke and my time cognition is slightly askew.⚘

  • @timmaggard8862
    @timmaggard8862 Před rokem +2

    Beautiful job Trena!

  • @dietervankrimpen2596
    @dietervankrimpen2596 Před rokem

    Nice work , greetings from Berlin Germany

  • @melissataylor5494
    @melissataylor5494 Před rokem +3

    Gosh that color is great but what a convoluted process. You are a pro to figure it out.❤

  • @tuesboomer1623
    @tuesboomer1623 Před rokem

    Excellent transformation that kept the piece true to its original aesthetic. The new top was a great call. Really liked the video technique of the raw insert to watch the development of the top as as you applied all those color and finish elements.

  • @shauncherry7305
    @shauncherry7305 Před 6 měsíci

    Good job, great attention to detail. I would have liked to see the chair next to it to see how well they blended together.

  • @craigleemehan
    @craigleemehan Před rokem +1

    Many of the pieces you restore look like they should be firewood, but you work your magic, and they look beautiful. I assume many of these are cherished family heirlooms.

  • @debraanntaylor5472
    @debraanntaylor5472 Před rokem +1

    Awesome work! Another piece saved from he fire! ❤

  • @FastEddy5
    @FastEddy5 Před rokem +1

    Very good job as usual.

  • @redhawk4859
    @redhawk4859 Před rokem +1

    When you know you know You did another fantastic job I

  • @pmichael73
    @pmichael73 Před rokem +1

    This is a great illustration of the decisions that have to be made in furniture restoration. Your instincts are spot on: this is a functioning piece of furniture, not a piece of art. It was built as a functioning piece of furniture and should be restored to be one. That is the best way to honor the original maker.

  • @earnestp.worrell5389
    @earnestp.worrell5389 Před rokem

    That color was quite a rough journey but you got us there in great shape! HURRAH!

  • @rinusmarkusse2499
    @rinusmarkusse2499 Před rokem +1

    Nice job!

  • @dennishinkle5010
    @dennishinkle5010 Před rokem

    It's very pretty and it looks functional as well. I love the legs. As usual a great video. Thank you for sharing.👍♥️

  • @beneditodecio7228
    @beneditodecio7228 Před rokem

    Good sunday Trena,so beautiful

  • @Jayf1981
    @Jayf1981 Před rokem

    Really lovely work, Trena! 😘

  • @grubbypaws3566
    @grubbypaws3566 Před rokem +2

    Smashing job as usual, good call on the replacement top. 👍👋🇬🇧

  • @om4444
    @om4444 Před rokem

    Excellent musical choice.

  • @richardtomkinson9951
    @richardtomkinson9951 Před rokem

    That's looking so nice now with the new top, and finish. Well done, as always attention to detail leads to a beautiful table.

  • @FransVranken1
    @FransVranken1 Před rokem

    As always a perfect restoration with your skills 👌 😉 👏

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Před rokem

    I like your call of firewood on this renewal.

  • @MrHuismeester
    @MrHuismeester Před rokem

    Masterpiece !!!! Love the color and it did take sometimes to find the right one but you succeed and this table is safe for many more years !!! So no burning this table......😅😅

  • @fluffydog9356
    @fluffydog9356 Před rokem +1

    Wow the color turn out great! Once again…fantastic job!

  • @normafollet7156
    @normafollet7156 Před rokem

    It takes you trena to. Make things work ,not a broblem,very nice job as usual😊

  • @amysimpson646
    @amysimpson646 Před rokem

    You are a master and matched the color beautifully as always. I would have never chose that style of chair for that table but client overrules.

  • @chrisdye5068
    @chrisdye5068 Před rokem

    The guy who built that table didn't have two nickels to rub together. You did a great job.

  • @accelerateddragon
    @accelerateddragon Před rokem +1

    Wonderful work Trena, really enjoy your content and always looking to see if you have new videos.

  • @elizabethbear8201
    @elizabethbear8201 Před rokem

    Impressive as always Trena!

  • @noelle7714
    @noelle7714 Před rokem

    Excellent as always!! 😊

  • @anthonyspats7354
    @anthonyspats7354 Před rokem +1

    Simple job for you, beautiful result as always, can’t wait till the next one.

  • @Isabel-belsai
    @Isabel-belsai Před rokem +1

    Another great job, thanks Trena!

  • @gillesbrault3689
    @gillesbrault3689 Před rokem +1

    Always a pleasure to see you work❤

  • @dorightal4965
    @dorightal4965 Před rokem +2

    You don't always have to strip to make me appreciate your work!

  • @carlahubbard7561
    @carlahubbard7561 Před rokem

    Another amazing restoration!

  • @johnunger3131
    @johnunger3131 Před rokem

    I had doubts about the color but you know what you're doing. Nice work Trena, . Love you Trena.

  • @MarkKirkwood
    @MarkKirkwood Před rokem

    Lol, you say you like to fix everything and anything that looks like it should be worked over, but I believe that you do it because you must love the smell of that glue.

  • @jimmyg.comicguy9777
    @jimmyg.comicguy9777 Před rokem +4

    Beautiful work as usual Trena! A pleasure to watch. 👍

  • @judyfarris1566
    @judyfarris1566 Před měsícem

    AWESOME!

  • @marsthesecondgenesis1291

    You are the coolest woman on you tube!