Staining a Turn of the Century Table - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration
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Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine continues his extensive restoration of this antique table of quarter sawn oak. 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). - Jak na to + styl
The world needs more Tom Johnson and fewer disposable consumers.
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The entire transcendental meditation movement has shut down its operations. They are all at home watching Tom Johnson videos.
That's great! Thanks
One of the rare channels I give a tumbs up in the first second of watching.
That's great! Thanks
“… I think if I were to make a 3 hour video of me sanding the rest of this table there are probably some people who would actually watch it” 😂😂😂 THAT WOULD BE ME!!
haha you wouldn't be alone
I’m in 😂👍🏼
Yeah he would not want you to stay glued to Utube.
Me too.
Count me in
My grandfather was a great fine woodworker, I truly believe he would love to see Mr. Johnson's work. I know I do. Precise, attentive, careful, knowledgeable, dedicated, and with a level of patience rare to find these days. Thanks for sharing your exceptional work!
You're welcome! That's very nice
Yes!!! Another Thomas video! Yes I’d watch a 3 hour video of you sanding; always learn something.
Thanks! I know you would! You're the first comment - congrats!
I love how you take a piece of antique furniture with cracks, dents and stains and turn it into a work of art. A true professional.
Thanks!
Tom has to be the most patient man in the world. He never tries to rush the process.
Thanks! The fastest way to get anything done is to take your time!
As always a pleasure to watch, for me a "zen" moment . I always feel back with my great-grandfather who was a carpenter and turned 94 ... Thanks !
Thanks! That's nice
Fascinating, I didn’t know about sanding at a 45degree angle for the first sanding after raising the grain. You always offer such interesting tidbits. Thanks.
You're welcome!
I rarely do anything to my future other than dust it, but after watching hours of your videos I felt confident enough to refinish my dining table. It was a hand-me-down early 90's table that was really ugly. I'm so proud of it now, we love it.
That's great!
Yes, I'd more than happily have watched three hours of sanding Tom. No joking. I'd have loved it as it is a pleasure just to be in your company.. 🧡
Thanks! That's nice
A lot of us would watch you work three more hours.
Very interesting. Lots of things to take in. ie. No glue for pins. Getting them out, 45 degrees sanding ...
I love watching you restore old furniture
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jumped to watch as soon it appeared and Tom, I would have watched you sanding for 3 hours! Best pain killer - from a hospital bed after full knee replacement surgery. I will have to revisit your earlier videos and will report on the shirt count.
I hope you are feeling better and I'm pretty sure that watching another rerun of Tom's videos it's the best medicine for your knee to heal.
Take care, and all the best for your healing!
Thanks! I hope all goes well! Remember - you will never be done with rehab - keep doing the exercises forever
That's nice
@@johnsonrestoration Thanks Tom, l am having a rough time but obeying all direction and advice.
tom if ANYONE DESERVES GOLDEN WINGS IN HEAVEN FOR PATIENCE...ITS DEF YOU!!! great job !!
Thanks! I'll mention that to St Peter
@@johnsonrestoration hopefully not for another 30 yrs at least tom;];];];] we still NEED YOU HERE ;];];]
Watching and listening to this genius working is better than therapy!
Thanks! That's nice
This is in regard to your video "Card Table's Shattered Leg" ( Feb 28 / 20 )... placed here so you might see it. I am a perfectionist from a long line of them. I'm in my 70's. People who even recognize work of extremely high quality are nigh extinct. Those who produce it are more rare still. I struggle to explain to you how grateful I am to have you to watch, Tom. You are like watching my Dear Dad work. "Thank you" is all I can think of, and it is from my heart. ...Barry
Wow! Thank you! I think of my Dad often while working. I appreciate it
I have a feeling that the drywall screw used for removing the table pins is the only one in the shop. Great video as always, thank you.
I should have read further! You win!
Thanks! oh, they come in handy! I use them for a lot of things - except antique furniture!
Thanks!
Tom Johnson doesn’t wear a watch. He decides what time it is.
Oh yeah! It's true, I've adapted to be more like the animals and go by the sun
You are an amazing teacher! I am only an armchair restorer but Have learned so much from your videos. Completely authentic. So appreciate your succinct explanations, no fluffy quick fixes! The information you impart is not easy to access.
Wow, thank you!
"There'd probably be people that would actually watch it" The man definitely knows his audience.
heh, Tom's likend watching his videos, to watching golf.
Thanks! It's true though - I might do that in the future
Oh man! Golf!
Thoroughly enjoying this series...I can tell you're enjoying leaving us a cliff-hanger too!
Thanks!
You are right!!
I would watch you work for HOURS! I would love to be your apprentice!! Thank you for sharing, showing, explaining every detail, Mr Magic Man!!
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
if you were an apprentice restorer or cabinet maker you would want Thomas Johnson as your mentor what a man, expert in everything to do with wooden furniture just brilliant
Thank you! That's so nice
I'm so looking forward to the end result. What a huge job and I'm so glad that you are the one doing it. No corner is ever cut. Thank you again for teaching me something new in every video ☺️
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
SHHHHH! Saturday morning master class in wood finishing in session...sip quietly.
Thanks! That's funny
You are always so meticulous with your work. That is why your work turns out so beautifully
Thank you!
“Let’s get back to the action,” like there was a halftime break at the big game. I love it.
Tom, you mentioned the “Birdseye” appearance. Is that always a result of contamination?
Another great video. Thanks.
Thanks! This table isn't bird's eye, it's 1/4 sawn with medullary rays, which is normal. Bird's eye, in maple, I think is an infection of some sort www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=medularry+rays
I think bis term was fisheye not birdseye. Fisheye is typically a condition where a liquid coalesces around a spot of contamination that's incompatible. Commonly seen when lacquer hits an oil mist droplet. Or almost any finish contacts a silicone droplet. Etc...
"You're supposed to weigh this stuff..." comments on that with a simple "yeah" and silence 😄
...proceeds to use a kitchen tablespoon to measure it out...
17:58 "...but uh,..." 😂 I caught that too.
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Thanks!
You're so funny, effortlessly, and that makes your videos entertaining as well as educational. You don't force the humor any more than you force the wood. Hi to Ella, too!
Wow, thank you! I like that. I'll give Ella some scratching in your name!
Whew! A three parter? Can’t wait to see the remainder.
I’m sorry to see what appears to be a bandage on the puppy’s right forepaw? Hopefully she’s okay!
Thanks! Some kind of infection. It responded well to treatment
Exactly! By the boxfull!
Can someone please explain to me why this channel does NOT have half a million subscribers??? Tom is a TRUE CRAFTSMAN who is sharing knowledge, not a hack who is constantly whining about how much he/she needs to get done, tv projects,
Thank you! Maybe I'll get there someday!
Funny about the three-hour sanding video, It's a good thing that common sense prevailed. Thanks for these videos, they are great!
You're welcome! I wouldn't do that to you!
I'm trying to catch up on 10 years of videos -- not easy for a 75 year old guy like me.
You are an exceptional craftsman, but your ability to match finishes is sheer sorcery.
I've never seen anything like it. Trying to match an existing finish sends spasms of fear through me.
Thank for for making a video record of your work, and sharing it with us. It's wonderful.
"Trying to match an existing finish sends spasms of fear through me."
Ha! I just call it 'patination' and I'm done with it. 😁
@@dlevi67 Yeah, I feel you, Bro. In my case, I end up refinishing the entire piece.
Note that I am NOT restoring antiques.
Thanks! You have to be fearless!
Exactly. You have to step back (way back) and look at the big picture
@@johnsonrestoration I can do that - until the piece is exactly 1 pixel, then it's a uniform colour...
You're right, some of us WOULD watch a 3 hour sanding video hahaha! I can't get over how unique looking the grain on tabletop is, it's very pretty! It's gonna be a long two weeks waiting for you to post part 3 lol :)
Thanks! It'll go by in a flash
I want to thank you for the time and effort you expended to bring us this detailed and lengthy adventure. Not sure I would watch an entire 3 hour sanding video, but seeing more of the process is appreciated. Your sense of humor in this video tracks with mine, so of course I think it's brilliant. Can't wait for part 3. Will we get to meet your customer and maybe get a reaction?
Thanks! Coming soon! But no customers - too difficult to pull off
I’ve sent my Dad several of your videos and he really enjoyed them. He was not able to be in his garage anymore. He died Sunday. Thank you for your videos.
So sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you were able to bring him back into a workshop before he passed away. I'm sure that he really enjoyed it. Take care of yourself. You did a good thing for him.
Wow! I'm sorry about your dad. But I'm glad if my videos were something he could enjoy
Yes, she did. I get a little teary eyed thinking about it
I do appreciate the little tips you give: reusing the foam brush. For folks like me, these translate well for little projects. 👍
Great! Thanks
Learned and confirmed several things from this video. Squeegee off excess water to prevent warping, mix stain with solvent first, sanding on 45 degree first, apply finish on both sides to even up the movement in and out of dampness. This last step is insisted upon those who do marquetry. I've seen others skip this step, and massive warping occur later. Thank you.
You're welcome! A lot of these things are easily forgotten or overlooked
I enjoy how you not only explain what you are doing, admitting the mistake you made, prep and filtering of the stain, but the close up shots of the details. And the rays just pop on that stain wiping. And about fish eyeing, I learned that in the past, someone used Pledge which contains silicone, and that is usually why refinishing will have that effect-the silicone got into the wood. Re: waterlox, I used it for the first time and love the results. Much fumes though, but 5 topcoats and 2 under on a table looks great!
Thanks! Yes, the Waterlox is slow drying, which is why it flows out so well, but the fumes last a long time as well
Oh wow that looking great can’t wait to see the finished project
You and me both! Thanks! coming soon....
Nice video. Any well built piece of furniture deserves to be brought back to its first perfection.
Thanks! Maybe not "perfection", but yes, looking as good as it was intended
"You're supposed to weigh this stuff, but... uh... I know what i'm doing!"
Hahaha. It's always good to watch a master working.
Just like a master chef.
Thanks! For a single piece you don't need to be consistent - different if you are a manufacturer
One of these days I will make a cooking video!
oooh - plenty of expert tricks in this one! Enjoyed that - WHAT A TABLE!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
The epic trilogy continues
Yes! The suspense.....
I used to own a shop next to Carlos R Hine in Santa Monica. He repaired furniture just like you. I learned a lot from him. I have learned much from you as well. Thank you for your great channel.
You're welcome! is he still in business?
@@johnsonrestoration He would probably be over 100 years old by now. You might see his label on some Early American Maple Reproduction furniture. He made furniture before he cut back into a small custom repair and restoration shop. Old timer, really knew his craft.
I like the comment from You about running the edges over a jointer will open a can of worms. Sounds like wisdom from experience. The balance between making the pieces you work on nice without erasing their history always inspires me.
Thanks! Yes, I learned the hard way!
Hi you were right I would have watched you sand for 3 hours. I would have watched this whole project in one video and have been happy. I would have watched it over again and again.
Thanks! When it's done we'll combine them into one
I won’t watch paint dry but I do like watching most everything you do, Tom.👀 Your sense of humor came sneaking out about your fans and sanding in this video and made me laugh. Another skill, dry humor😂👋🏼😉
Thanks! 👍
As always it is a pleasure to watch your work.
Thank you!
Excellent video Tom, enjoying the series. Yes, foam brushes are reusable. And once the foam pad wares out you can yank the handle off. Those dowels always come in handy.
Thanks! I like the idea of reusing the handles
Oh! This is an extremely welcome update! Many thanks for your continued videos and dedication to sharing the entire process start to finish, it's an education and a pleasure
Thank you!
A wonderful master class in wood working.
Thank you!
A background in Chemistry with all of this mixing and stirring may come in handy! One more success for the plus column Tom!
Thanks! I flunked High School chemistry. I wish I had paid more attention!
4:12 Tell your grandchildren about the one time Thomas Johnson used a drywall screw.
That's good! Thanks
I used to consider foam brushes as cheap and nasty alternatives to "proper" brushes, but you have change my opinion, Tom. Seeing yur painstaking work is a real treat. I Iook forward to episode three.
Great! I know, I hated to use them but I will, at least for this finish. There's still a lot more you can do with a brush
Hi Tom, another brilliant Sunday morning, lovely coffee and just watching your magic happen ! Some good tips too - thanks. I love that honey Oak colour, and the grain in Oak is always so lovely. I totally agree about 'disposable' brushes etc - my Sister is always amazed how I clean paint brushes so they look like they have never been used ! I was taught my a craftsman many years ago, and it just stayed in my brain. Looking forward to next Sunday for the next installment - THANKS Tom :-)
You're welcome! Yes! and people don't realize that the brush well taken care of, just gets better and better!
Oooh, part three next! I'm already looking forward to the next installment
Great! Soon!.....
Would be nice if others who pride themselves in similar wood- workmanship form an alliance say club so this fine n specific line of repairs be continued for future generations. Hope America has many more around. It’s something to behold: total pride n devotion- rare finding in today’s quick schemes!
Thanks! I appreciate it
To anyone who thinks painting antique oak furniture is the way to go: watch this beautiful table top come alive under his brush. Absolutely gorgeous, and you'll never get this kind of beauty with chalk paint.
Thanks for that!
I'm loving this restoration, I can't wait until the next video!!!
Very soon! Thanks!
Another tip on foam brushes: when the foam eventually breaks down, pull it off the handle. I did this out of curiosity and ended up with a dowel and a flexible plastic tab. I use this to spread glue. At the very least you can save the dowel.
Thanks! I do save anything for a dowel, I like the idea of a glue spreader
Always brightens my day to have a new Thomas Johnson video to look for to! Hope you and all the folks in Gorham are having a great day, Tom!
We are! Thanks!
At 5:50 when you gave a warning about not using a jointer - sounds like bitter experience. Lovely video as always.
Oh yeah! Definitely
I have been sanding all day and yet, here I am, watching you sand.
🌿Thank you for the video 🌿
Also, I was pleased to hear your thoughts on disposable items.
That's great! Thanks!
I was so glad to see another new video. Mr. Johnson hope your well. I'm enjoying you video and can hardly wait to see the finally. As always your wisdom, expertise, patience and knowledge are an inspiration teaches us what an amazing person you are. This world needs more humans like yourself. I wish I was 20 years younger and try to put your teachings to working my shop. I love restoring furniture. Thanks for sharing 😗
You're welcome! And I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Thank you for sharing your years of knowledge in antique restoration. I love the video’s
You're welcome! Glad you like them!
The color on the underside of the table matches the top of my grandmother's table. It's beautifully warm to the eyes. It was a round table with lion's feet and four leaves. It is WONDERFUL how you bring out the glow of the wood. Hope Ella is doing fine.
Thanks! The color is great! She's fine, minor infection
I would have watched you sand the table for three hours, because of the little things that you do naturally that ensure a quality outcome. As a 65 year old neophyte woodworker all I can say is thank you, I've learned a great deal from watching all of your videos. I truly look forward to each of your posts.
Thank you! That's nice - good luck with your projects!
Great trick putting a sheet rock screw to pull the locator pins. Even if the screw rips out you have a hole you can just follow freehand progressively larger till you hit 1 wall of the original hole then it's easy to pick the rest out. I noticed you poke holes in the rim of the stain cans so drips go back in the can. Very important to always do the same thing to all sides , when applying finish, I have seen so many warped tables due to unfinished undersides. I have been out of the furniture repair business for some years now, but watching you brings it all back.
Thanks! I appreciate positive feedback from those in the trade!
What a beautiful table to own.
Yes! Thanks!
You are a fantastic craftsman and your presentation is riveting. Keep at it.
Thanks, will do!
Getting there Thomas !!!.
Yes! Thanks
When you said "leaves" and "jointer" in the same sentence I gasped and clutched my invisible pearls! I usually watch your before I get ready for bed because (a) it leaves pleasant thoughts in my brain before sleep and (b) they say knowledge sticks in in your brain better if you sleep after learning.
Thanks! As far as knowledge sticking, that sure doesn't work for the book I'm reading before sleep. I can't remember 1/2 of what I read!
Love the rich colour on the bottom of the table. Really hoping the Customer went with that option. 😊
Thanks! have to wait for part 3!
Professionalism, whim and competence. I love watching and rewatching your videos. Congratulations. 🇧🇷
Thank you so much! 😀 That's nice
Hello, I have watched every video at least two times but I still learn some things. I had tried these powder stains mixing with alcohol but the result wasn't satisfactory. I noticed in this video that the right material is paint thinner. So, I thank Thomas Johnson one more time.
You're welcome! Yes, every stain has a particular solvent so you need to know that. I'm glad it worked out!
I am pretty sure that most of your subscribers like me appreciate the quality of the videos and the details you put in, so the lengthy multi-part videos are not a problem at all.
Thanks! That's good, I worry about that
I am in for the 3 hour video too...regards from Cyprus😊
Thanks! maybe someday
Loving the in-depth coverage and the multi-video per project format! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge, experience, and beautiful craftsmanship with us!
You're welcome!
amazing the amount of effort it takes to refinish a table like this. Can't rush things, it will take as long as it takes. Real craftsmanship and and care, thank you Thomas.
Well said! You're welcome!
I enjoy all your videos. 🖤💜🖤💜🖤💜🖤
Thank you! Glad you like them!
Once again I saw a few tricks that I never thought about until I saw you using them. Thank you very much, I learn so much from you. Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks!
Very educational video like always, even though it was sanding...my favorite part...😅🤣😂 , not really ! But I am always looking forward what's under all that old stain.
I like the idea that you decided to sand the bottom of the table. I think that after all that sanding you did on the top the bottom deserved some care, too. At the end, this beautiful table will last another century thanks to you and the owner who decided to bring this table back to its original look.
Give Alice kisses and hugs from me...always looking forward for another of your videos....Rosy from Texas...
Thanks! I will - her names Ella (I assume you meant the dog!)
@@johnsonrestoration Yes! ELLA....beautiful name..
Is there anything more satisfying in woodworking than staining oak? The feel, the smell, and then the look. Our kitchen is all white oak stained with Minwax’s Golden Pecan and I love it every time I look at it.
Thanks! Sounds beautiful. I love white oak too
@@johnsonrestoration we also built the cabinets ALL THE WAY TO THE CEILING.
That was a nice shot of the Oxalic acid taking that stain out before our eyes. great video moment. Your care to video technique is equal to your wood craftsmanship talents. Good common sense on the leaf pins. I'll admit gluing did cross my mind. not any more! your logic makes perfect sense. think of the next guy and time. And great Idea keeping Ella away from harm of the oxalic contaminants. great video thanks for sharing Tom.
You're welcome! I appreciate you noticing all those details
Always good vidéo whit master thomas👍🤗👏
Thanks!
A beautiful tabel
Thank you! 😊
Looking forward to the next video
Thanks! me too!
Great Thomas video!!!
Thank you!
Love the clear instructions.
Thanks!
This week, I'm working on a vintage Singer 201's sewing machine cabinet, and the top was very badly damaged, but only as deep as the finish, except for one really black deep stain about 2" x1.5". I followed your example and used oxalic acid for the first time and it came out 99.9% gone! The little bit of shadow remaining is hardly visible, so I'm not treating it again. Thanks for your videos, I'm feeling so much more confidant about my projects!
You're welcome! I'm so glad it worked!
Wow, all kinds of neat new tricks to learn. The dowel removal methods, the 45 degree first pass. Great info.
Thanks!
The suspense is killing me! Really enjoy watching you work and your old-school ways.
Thanks! Coming soon....
As someone who does this work, it refreshing to see the complexity and diligence presented. It takes a lot of time to do it right.
Thanks! I appreciate it coming from a fellow tradesman
Mr Johnson , great content! I am always able to pick up a tip or two from your videos. You are a treu craftsman.
Thank you!
Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome!
Watching you finishing wood, has greatly benifited my finishes, much more than Tuntons Finish tome.
Good to hear! Thanks for watching!
Not many pegs at all!! Fantastic episode. Loving the progress. You're right some of us out here would watch 3hrs of sanding.
Thanks! I know - I'll have to do that sometime
@17:06, "...if I were to make a three hour video of me sanding the rest of this table top. There'd probably be people who'd actually watch it."
Yes, that would be me, your honor. I am mesmerized by your videos because you do everything with such loving care. I would watch your three hour video on gathering up used newspaper and putting it in the garbage can.
Thank you! That's so nice. I will make that video!