Tom's TOUGHEST Test
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- čas přidán 9. 11. 2023
- Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine tackles some tough projects. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohnsonrestoration.com, or write us at thomasjohnsonrestoration@gmail.com. And for those on the west coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).
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So lovely to see Ella bounding through the snow.
I love that shot! Thanks
You are the best. I love the end results.
So lovely to see Ella again, she is missed.
She is! Going on a year now - I miss her every day
@@johnsonrestorationthey’re more family than pets! I’ve lost my share. It never gets easier 😢
Goodness almost a year ! Same here I miss my little Dora who was always behind the door waiting for a kiss even if I was gone ten minutes ! My two little rescues are a different pair of kettles of fish ! BUT I would be lost without them by my side. Best wishes @@johnsonrestoration
Your work is meticulous. Just love watching you repair and save precious, antique furniture. Well done, sir.
Thank you!
My heart breaks every time I see dear Ella. Thanks for the great instruction. These are two really amazing pieces.
Thanks! Me too - but still I like seeing her
❤@@johnsonrestoration
Definitely need more Thomas Johnsons in the world!! A true master craftsman!!!!! Amazing patience on these furniture pieces. WOW!!🤩 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you! That's very nice!
It would be so amazing to have a quiet corner to just watch you work, Tom. You are truly amazing.
Here it is!
Totally agree!!
Me too😅
Me too. I would happily make coffees, fetch and carry, clean up, whatever. It would be like watching Da Vinci at work 😊.
Thank you! This is so nice! But you do have that with these videos!
Love to revisit these pieces.. well done Tom!! Great to see miss Ella.. she is missed
Thanks Frank! She sure is!
An "Atta Boy" is well-earned for these, Mr. Johnson! What amazing restorations! Thank you for sharing with us these challenging, beautiful pieces. 👏👍✨🥰
Many thanks!
Your skills are absolutely beyond compare, Mr. Johnson! A true master! Thank you so much for aharing these challenging pieces!
You are very welcome!
Every time I watch one of your videos I feel as though I'm watching a Masterclass series but better. Absolutely amazing work! I recently lost my shop companion, a Rottweiler named Milo, and its been very hard. I'm so very happy you have these videos with Ella sharing the camera.
Thank you! I'm so sorry about Milo! It is indeed very difficult. I miss Ella every day
You know, Tom, if I lived in your neck of the woods, n I had a piece of antique furniture that needed to be repaired, I would certainly get you to do the restoration. Your attention to detail is so good. I love watching you work. But, I live in Australia, so I wouldn't be able to. You have a great day n take care. All the very best from Townsville in Nth Queensland, Australia. 👍 😊😊😊
Thank you! Australia? I'll make a house call...
I'm always happy when I see a video by Tom.
Thank you! first comment!
It is always a pleasure to observe a master craftsman at work. Thank you for providing your viewers the opportunity to learn from you.
You're very welcome!
Thank you for these wonderful videos. Since I discovered them a few years ago, I have found that my England ancestor who moved south before the civil war, was from Farmington, Maine. You are like family now. I look forward to "visits" very much.
That's great! Thanks!
Emma and her ear protection! ❤❤❤ I love your channel, Thomas. You inspire me. 😊
Yay! Thank you!
Gorgeous! Your process and craftsmanship is a pleasure to watch and it is great to see that the love for "brown" furniture isn't dead.
Thank you! Thank goodness people still love their "brown furniture"!
I remember both of these from before, but loved watching them again and of course it goes with out saying for me seeing Ella again was really great she is missed for sure. And nice to see your "Helper" again great trip down memory lane for me thanks for sharing them again Tom ECF.
Ella wearing her hearing PPE is indeed one of the most iconic images of this channel
Thanks Ellis! I liked seeing them again too - and Ella!
Thanks! She was so good!
I have been entertained, calmed and educated by watching you work. Not only have I learned how I can use some of the same tools and techniques in my modelling, but even more valuable are the problem solving processes you have taught me.
I realize that as the creator of these videos, you are mindful of time and the affects of what you may consider repetition of procedure and how that may impact the viewer.
I wish you could video the entire process and offer both an abbreviated version for those who choose it and for us devotees a full length video, because I for one never tire of watching and studying your incredibly good work. It's fun to see the process; it makes me appreciate your results even more.
Thanks! Yes, these videos are too short - which is why I put more detail in them for the past few years
OMG - The first piece! This, by far is my favorite restoration you did. I have watched it over and over and shown to friends. The transformation? Wowza.
Thank you Deete!
You really are a Master of your Craft. Your patience is almost unlimited. These two projects show your breadth of skills and knowledge. I watch you with admiration and envy of your abilities. Just superb.
Thank you! That's nice
Your restorations never disappoint! Kudos to your cameraman/editor also..excellent content and one of my most viewed channels.
Thank you! That's great! I do the camera, and I have an editor who manages the channel
I have to say that your job not only requires talent and know how, but lots and lots of patience. While I was watching you put together all those pieces of veneer, I could not help but picture you doing a large jigsaw puzzle. But as always, you came through and delivered a beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing.😊
Thanks so much 😊! Oddly, I don't like jig-saw puzzles!
Amazing - said it before and no doubt will again …. Dr. Johnson’s knowledge, skill and above all patience is “amazing” and inspirational - I may even find the courage to tackle my grandfathers book case (currently resides in the garage) one day soon !
Thank you, Tom, for your entertaining and informative videos
You're welcome! Good luck with the bookcase!
You done a nice job on both of them. I like the style of the first one best and it turned out beautiful. I’m sorry for your loss but your dog with the earmuffs makes me laugh every time I see her. she had the perfect look about her with them on. Thanks Tom
Thanks! Yes, I like seeing her too!
Ella in the snow ❤ Lovely to see. That first piece was a real jigsaw puzzle of veneer but thank goodness it was saved. I love it ! Your videos are outstanding and it's great when you explain things as you go. These were two amazing samples of your craftmanship. Well done ! 😃
Thank you! I liked seeing them again also!
When I worked in high end fashion the designers used to give me the most complicated ideas to create for them. I got bored with the easy stuff that my collegues loved and revelled in complex, seemingly impossible shapes and got much satisfaction from my success. Today I am applying my time to furniture and practicing the art of patination. I found a large very old mirror today with a lovely foxed plate but someone has painted it gold several times so this week end I will see what is under the paint ! I almost bought a beautiful very old armoire that was only 80 euros but it didn't come apart and must have weighed over 100 kilos easily ! Was looking for a large project, maybe next time. Thank you Tom for another lovely video, just what I needed tonight sitting in front of the fire as it rains outside, my two little rescue doggies at my side. Hugs xx
Thank you Stephanie! glad to hear from you! I like complicated jobs too
I do some woodwork and have collected a lot of clamps over the years but after watching you work this project I confess I am just amazed by both the number and methods of clamping you use. Thank you for a lot of good lessons on one of the basic aspects of good woodworking.
Thank you! That's very nice
I loved seeing Ella again. She is missed.
Thanks! She is - but it is good to see her!
I am always amazed at your talents! Stunning restoration as usual. I always think about the original craftsmen who created the pieces you work on and wonder if they could have imaging their work surviving all these years and being brought back to life? I only have a few true antique furniture pieces myself and often look at them with the same wonder. Who made them, could they have imagined someone loving them more then 100 years later? I truly love watching your videos!
Thanks! I think about that all the time!
I get as much joy watching you do your magic as I do watching a good movie…so glad you are here to show us your talents.
Thank you! That a real compliment!
I thoroughly enjoyed these two restorations. Watching you overcome the most daunting tasks with your quiet determination to do the best job, bringing all your professionalism to bear is so inspiring. Thanks again Tom.
You're very welcome!
I just have to say that I am shocked that you do not have over a few million subscribers. Your knowledge is beyond any of the others re: furniture and the repairs of it. I have learned more from you than all of the others all put together. I am now teaching my nephew the things I have learned from you. Thank you so very much. You don't bore us or irritate us with music and you only speak when you are teaching us something we need to know and explain why. My Mechanics is by far the BEST at restoration of odds and ends but you are the MASTER of furniture repair and restoration. I will do my part to get your channel out there. I so appreciate you sharing with us. Thank you.
Thank you! Yes, I wish I had more subscribers (and views). The most popular channels are where they sand everything down with an orbital sander and make the piece look like new. I try to make the pieces not look like they've been refinished
@@johnsonrestorationYou understand the difference between restoration, which maintains authenticity of design, materials and craftsmanship and 'refinishing,' which erases history in favor of flashy effects. It's analogous to the difference between an experienced conservator's nuanced restoration of an old master painting and the work of an amateur, who efforts do more harm than good.
Always a pleasure to watch a craftsman ply his trade.
Thank you!
The tougher the job, the greater the satisfaction when it is completed to your standards. You would have no idea seeing what they looked like on arrival how incredibly beautiful they were under all the damage! Gorgeous and a pleasure to watch the process! 👌💕👍😊
Thank you very much!
Your older short videos are good but nothing like the longer ones that take you on a journey....the opening scenes are always good...Thank you...
Yes, watching this I was wishing it was a lot longer! But I have been making them longer for the past few years
And this shows why, Tom, you are a master at your craft. My goodness.
Thank you! Very nice!
It's a great Friday when Tom Johnson in Gorham Maine drops a new video. Lovely to see your daughter and Ella with you in the workshop. These are beautiful pieces sensitively restored. I can see why these would be your favourite projects. I"m wondering if there is a story you would share about the beautiful mural behind you in your intro? Thanks for bringing us along with you.
Hey, shades of Batman! I believe you mean Gorham, Maine🤗
Thanks! The murals are in our dining room, done in the 1930's. We have the name and a photograph of the artist
Yes! Thanks
Your work makes everything better than new, thank you for restoring beauty to old pieces.
You're very welcome!
I was thinking it was a pastor's dresser/desk. You are just amazing! Blessings from Texas!
Thank you!
Ella was the best shop companion I have ever viewed. She lived to be your friend. My favorite of the two is the second piece. The color tones appeal to me. 👍👍👍
Thank you! She sure was! I miss her every day
Thanks for the double feature video Tom. That first piece was a ton of work. They both turned out looking great as all your projects do. Take care and God bless.
Thanks Ron!
We need some new words. Amazing, awesome, fantastic - they just dont cut it. Thom you really do work miracles, right in front of our eyes. I would love to own these pieces. Thanks for the video. Your chickens are the picture of health. 👍👍
You're welcome! This is so nice!
Excellent workmanship as always Tom. The owners of these pieces must be thrilled to see them restored to such a high quality. That first piece was almost destined for the scrap heap until you performed your magic on it.
Thanks! Yes, true - I love saving things from the dump!
Beautiful work Tom. Wonderful to see Ella. Sure do miss her.
Thanks! It is good to see her again. I never know how I'm going to feel seeing her but then I'm always so glad I did
The end result is again great. I love this old piece of furniture simply because of its quality, which is why even a complex restoration is worth it. In addition, a piece of cultural history is preserved not only in terms of furniture, but also great craftsmanship. As it stands now, it will serve its owners for another 160 years. By the way, I love these videos, which I learn a lot from.
Thank you! So nicely said. I appreciate it
Absolutely a teaching video and with each piece I take away a new technique or different perspective on how to accomplish a restoration. I am wondering if you did end up using the feet?
Maybe I missed that. Beautiful, beautiful work as always! Thank you!
Thanks! I did put the feet on - somehow didn't show that
Great work Thomas, it must give you all a lot of joy to watch your work come together, great watching you work, have a nice day ALL !!!
Thanks! And you have a great day too!
What I have learned from watching your videos till today is priceless. Thank you very much.
You are very welcome! This makes me happy!
Wow! Two incredible projects! Outstanding as always.
Thank you!
There's a saying in woodworking that you never have enough clamps but I believe you are the exception to the rule.love watching you
Yes, that would be true. I actually have too many!
Ella was the best shop dog❤. Beautiful work on both pieces. Meticulous craftsmanship!
Oh, she was! I miss her everyday
You are a joy to watch, Tom. Your work relaxes me . . . 😉
That's great! Thank you!
The use of PV glue instead of hide glue just "feels sacrilegious" but, knowing the failings of hide glue over time, the yellow glue is the right choice, of course. Your ability to match colors always leaves me in awe. Thank you, Tom..
You're welcome! Yes, I have no problem with PVA! All glues have their purposes
Tom, if I may, I have learned a number of hand tool techniques from watching. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I totally agree with the previous comment about quietly watching you work. When it comes to veneer i can truthfully say I’m watching a master at work. You have previously answered two of questions and now I am a firm believer in hide glue! Thanks again
You're welcome! I love "Old Brown Glue", it's the most convenient
Veneer is never an easy task. Excellent work as always. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks! Yes, never easy, but still, it's not too difficult either! It just takes patience
Incredible!!! Very enjoyable to watch. Thanks Tom for sharing these videos.
You're welcome!
Thank you for making this video Tom, you always show us how patience, glue, and a bucket load of clamps can restore almost anything! I'm also grateful to see the lovely Miss Ella again...always a pretty girl😍
Thanks! I love seeing her too!
What a very satisfying video to watch. I wish I had that many clamps at my disposal. I always learn so much from you. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Alot to do Tom! I always enjoy your segments. This was alot of work! You always do marvelous work!
Thank you!
All this work and Ella in earmuffs is still the star.
Always! Thanks
Tom ,du bist sensationell!
Liebe deine Videos.
Alles liebe aus Deutschland
Danke schön! Ich schätze es!
Hi Tom thank you for this video, hope you and yours are all well out there, take care ,see you on the next one
Thanks! We are, and I hope the same for you!
Always a pleasurer to watch you work. I look forward to every video, thank you!!
You're welcome!
This reconstruction was incredible! You are a master artisan for sure. I liked seeing Emma helping you. I miss her.
Thank you! I miss her too - every day!
That's so true. She was part of your life. I miss seeing her.
I would give anything for one more hug!
This is pure Art and a lot of craftsmanship ! thank you for sharing .
You're very welcome!
You are a master craftsman for sure and a pleasure to watch.
Thank you!
You, sir, have an astonishing array of clamps. Also, thanks for explaining a proper way to clamp!
You're welcome!
I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!
You're welcome!
Nice work! Tom. They look great. Just missing the close up pics. Your dog with the ear muffs, that was great.
Thanks!
Awesome work! Thanks for sharing!!!
You're welcome!
I love your videos. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Amazing -- Beautiful!
Many thanks!
Amazing work! Inspiring!
Thank you!
Such inspiration.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Nice work they will be looking good for another lifetime 👍🏼🇦🇺
Thanks! yes, I hope so!
You are amazing. Love your work.
Thank you!
So amazing!
Thank you!!
Both pieces turned out beautifully!
Thank you! 😊
Your work is always great 👍👍
Thank you very much!
Great compilation video!
Thanks!
Awesome work. Love your attention to detail and dedication. Thanks for sharing this with us.
You're welcome!
I just love the chest of drawers/butler drawers. I’d love to own one. A job well done by a master.
Thanks Chandra! I love that piece too, something about it
Stunning work as always Tom, much respect to you
Thank you!
Masterfully done-as usual.
Thank you kindly!
Awesome job!
Thanks Olga!
Conquering the most difficult of challenges makes for the rewards so much greater…
Love watching your craft…
Well said! Thanks!
Very interesting, great job!
Thank you!
You, Sir, are an artist.
Thank you! That's nice
Beautiful work.
Thank you!
Wonderful job!
Thank you!
That butlers dresser…u did a fantastic job on that 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you! 😊
Watched both downloads. Very informative and educational
Awesome, thank you!
WOW! Bother pieces are just BEAUTIFUL! Always love watching you perform magic.
Thank you!
You always do great work. If I needed a restoration on anything, I would have you do it. you are the best. Hands down.
Wow, thanks!
Hallo Thomas, das ist wieder eine sehr schöne Arbeit, wunderbar. Es ist immer wieder spannend. Deine Werkstatt wäre für mich ein Abenteuer. Ich wünsche dir eine schöne Woche und bleib gesund ☺️👍
Danke Christel! Und das hoffe ich auch für Sie!
Gorgeous pieces.
Thank you!
Thomas, our projects keep us young don't they. Great work!! For you it is furniture restoration. For me it is Landscape and architectural photography. And, it was so nice that you included my wife and I, along with yourself at the very beginning 🦃😉. From one young at heart guy to another, may you continue to be abundantly blessed. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.
Thank you John! I think I will always be busy - I can't stay out of the shop! I hope the same for you and your family as well
Gotta stay busy 😁@@johnsonrestoration or I will find myself🛌 and sedentary which is not the best option. I truly enjoy what you do Thomas. God Bless you and yours.
There was a lot of veneer repairs executed by you with perfection top job
McCormack and Son,s Restorations Qld Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you! Where in Australia?