Uh-Oh! - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration
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- Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores this handsome center table with a squeaky, loose base. 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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Thank you for passing your knowledge to the younger and not so young generation. I love that you give a rationale for how and what you do and that you have so many different techniques to acheive your results.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Woohoo, my fave CZcamsr has another video!
That was precisely what I said to myself!
Beautiful figure, I'm gonna copy some of the design elements from this table! Cheers!
@@warm332 If you like this type of design/cue, look up Robert Adam (1728 - 1792)
@@dlevi67 Thank you for this fantastic recommendation. I absolutely adore the octo-legged consoles and tables, especially the pale finished ones. I will certainly adopt some of their design elements but with more subdued inlays and embellishments in my next build.
@@warm332 Would be great to see what you come up with. Best wishes for a happy and successful project!
Thank you!
Anyone else just automatically like Tom in hopes for more videos?
Thanks! That's nice! More coming
I usually watch craftsmen at the top of there game. And along with that you tube will bring up other sites. Watch a couple other sites that do what you do and I started clinching my teeth watch how they approach problems. I’m so glade I can come back here and get back to my comfort zone watching how gentle and professional you are with your woodworking.
Thank you! I appreciate it
It is such a sincere joy watching someone who REALLY knows what they are doing ply their trade. Thank you for the videos.
You’re welcome!
That's one of the most beautiful tables I've ever seen and thanks to the magic hands and tender care of Mr. Thomas, it will be going strong for another couple hundred years. The "Uh oh!" made me wonder if you had an accident and ruined a piece, but of course, we know that can't happen!😄
Thanks! The uh-oh was a bit of a let down!
Loved seeing this repaired by you. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Not only the amount of dedication to make the videos themselves but to put out the information for free is incredible and is of serious value for those of us that may or may not know what they're doing. I myself have done several pieces over the years and came out when I consider well however I have learned so much from Tom that it is incredible. I can't thank him enough for his patience his perfectionism and his diligence but most of all his generosity. His knowledge to me is priceless.
You're welcome! So nice! I appreciate it
Even though it looked great when it came in, it left looking outstanding.
Agree
Thanks!
Thanks!
Apart from your obvious skill and craftsmanship I do so admire the love and attention you give to every little detail. It must have taken forever polishing all those nooks and crannies on the base. I made a similar remark in another video, and you just said “I don’t mind “. And that’s exactly why you’re so good. You really don’t mind doing what to the rest of us would be tedious and boring.
Also, you have spoiled us so much lately, so that a 25 minute video seems short. Not complaining, though.
Oh, and one more thing, please don’t ever write “Uh-oh” in the title again. You nearly gave us all a heart attack 😱
Thanks! I realize that now. We’ll be more careful going forward
it is literally insane that you have every wood working tool ever made on the face of this earth. Very nice work.
Thanks! But I really don’t! There are so many new tools, all my tools are over 40 years old! A couple of exemptions
No Uh-Oh! moment. I kept expecting you to make a mistake or drop something! lol.
It's a gorgeous table. Great work as always!!
Thanks! Yes, a bit of a stretch there. I had to redo the plate on the bottom
When I saw the video this morning it felt like unexpectedly running into an old friend. Best site on CZcams. The old carpenters I knew back in the 50s would have wrapped the dowel ends in those columns with a length of twine run through a candle stub. Less than glue, more than nothing. Here in Vermont the weather's changing - can feel fall coming.
Thanks! I like that idea! And yes, days shorter, already a smidge of color in the trees. The birds are flocking. But, plenty of summer left
Tom - was “uh-oh” in regards to the plate being misaligned? You’re such a craftsman! Almost anyone would say “uh-oh” when they cracked the top by dropping it, or lost a crucial piece of hardware. You are so good at your job that a misalignment, that you noticed and fixed immediately, is unexpected and warrants an “uh-oh”. The table looks pretty good. 😁 Regards, and much respect.
The whole way through this I was waiting on a major uh oh
Thanks! Yes, it was a stretch!
Thanks! Yeah, it was a bit of a stretch!
It's one thing to build a piece of furniture, but you really kick it up a notch when you have to figure out how it went together, what material was used and how it was finished...that takes patience, knowledge and skill. You my friend have the trifecta of craftsmanship. I am always impressed with how well you can clean them up. They are 100 years old, but look like new leaving your shop. Great video and thanks for sharing.
You're welcome! I appreciate it
When I first saw the video headline "Uh oh" I was expecting some bad news, like a fall or breakage or something. Thankfully nothing of that nature only a misaligned disc base.
As always, a great video with a nice outcome. Well done again.
Thanks! Sorry about that! We will have to consider that going forward
You had me in suspense the entire time waiting for the Uh-Oh. I was expecting it when you were tightening the bolt and again when you were carrying the top to the base. Glad it never came!
Side note; the term, “you can never have too many clamps” doesn’t apply to you. You always have just the number of clamps needed for the job. Always admire your creative clamping!
You're right Bill. Inadequate clamping is invariably the downfall of the have a go, home effort. A professional job will cost far more, if it the restorer has to dismantle and pick the glue off a failed repair.
@@gav2759 Wish I knew someone like you in Houston!
@@charlesdabney8709 Yes, you're a little out of my area. I'm 40 miles from Dallas...Moray (Scotland)
@@charlesdabney8709 Oh well, I'm quite close to Dallas, but it's the one in Moray Scotland.
Thanks! Yes, I never thought I had too many clamps!
It's happening. Thomas Johnson is using clickbait titles!
but still worth the time to watch over a cup of coffee. Thanks Tom!
Whatever next! 🤣
Thanks! It’s a whole new world out there!
Amazingly, these very mild “clickbait” titles are working!
@@johnsonrestoration your magic hands are working! Again.
So everything went smooth and no drama. Watching Master Tom is not just his skills that are amazing, but mostly his patience and attention to small details that are time consuming !!!
Thank you!
It's a lovely table. I always appreciate how painstakingly you handle each piece. I always think it's representative of how we should treat our elders. Loving, gentle care with great attention to the details in honor of the lifetime of serving those around them. Tending to their ailments and helping them enjoy their greatness in the golden years. Each one unique and beautiful and such an honor to enjoy. Sappy, yep! But I love well aged antiques and the people who know the stories about those pieces ❤️
Very well said and my sentiments exactly!
Oh my I could not agree with you more! I adored my grandma who passed just before she would of been 102! She lived in her own home til 100. I always stopped by as she lived across from the grade school my siblings and I went to and my daughter went to. My two kids are 8 years apart and both have a serious respect for the elder population. I adored my neighbor who we both had sheep! She was my mother’s home ec teacher and mine and my sister’s she was amazing in the kitchen and my pies show it! Her husband was my best friends bus driver and her mother had lived across the street when we lived in town growing up. We actually had a lot of elderly neighbors. Their stories were always something I looked forward to! My daughter cares for the elderly, she has always loved them and they love her. You comment is spot on. ❤️
@@hickorygolddoc We can all learn from them if we just sit to listen. Your kids have good heads on their shoulders and you should be very proud of yourself and your children for raising them such a way.
hickorygolddoc 100% yes. I love listening to the stories and try and absorb as much of the sage advice as is possible! I was raised to shovel the elderly widows walkway and drive before tending your own. Make sure to bring over a good meal and baked goods on occasion. Invite them over for dinner, tea, or just a visit. I've always been more blessed by doing these things than I've ever been able to give. When I was a teenager our class was instructed to write an essay on our heroes, my classmates chose hockey greats, presidents, Hollywood stars, I chose my amazing grandfather. Decades later when he passed away my mom read that essay at his funeral. He truly was my hero and listened to his war stories, hunting adventures and bible stories where one of the greatest treasures of my life ❤️❤️❤️ I had a great aunt who lived to 104. Amazing!!! She always had lemon drops for us when we visited and listened to her stories❤️ thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you! So well said. I love the analogy
I love your videos Thomas. Everything about your videos is relaxing, insightful, and overall just light hearted.
So thankful that channels like you exist during these hard times. Thank you for helping me stay grounded.
You’re welcome! I appreciate it
Thomas: fabulous restoration job. It looked perfect in the foyer. I just love watching you do your magic. Thank you Carol from California
You’re welcome!
Every time. A professional through and through
Thank you Phyllis!
Another Great One Young Thomas!
May I ask - do you actually have a Ferrari Dino? Or are you (like me) just in love with it?
Feel free to tell me to mind my own business!
@@dlevi67 Nah! I've always been called "Ferraridinoman! (and it stuck since FM CB radiodays!) I have a a late 73 246GTS and a 246GT (1st registered 1 Jan 1975 one of the last.) You have to remember these cars were NOT worth a fortune back in the mid 80s!! (Guess I was lucky!!) x
@@ferraridinoman Well, congratulations anyway! And thanks for answering.
Thank you Sir! That’s interesting about the Ferraris!
Oh my goodness, that's gorgeous! Tom you're amazing! You ALWAYS make your pieces look so much better, let alone work and function better. Your attention to detail is impeccable. And your patience is a trait that is non existent in this day and age... I just can't say it enough, you're exceptional. I love your work, but I also love who you are as a person. Thank you for being you. And Congratulations on 100 thousand subscribers! And I'm sure, you're on your way to many more! 😊❤
Thank you Joyce! I appreciate your comments
Watching the Grand Master of Antique Furniture Restoration is a privilege and an event one cannot miss. Thank you Tom, makes physio bearable. "I think it looks pretty good!"
Glad to hear that the knee is progressing! Keep at it!
Thanks! I will echo dlevi67’s sentiment!
12/5/2021
The thing that impressed me the most about this table was the inlayed wood of the top. It takes a very highly skilled craftsman to do the quality of this work. How it was done, supposedly with hand tools, is amazing to me.
Then all the hand carving too. This table is a piece of art, thanks for returning it to glory. ;-)
Thanks! Yes, I look at that too and think "how?". I did a lot of finishing for Silas Kopf, silaskopf.com/, who showed me many times how he did it, it's a simple principle, but amazing in it's execution
I think it looks pretty good, too. Your videos are so soothing to watch in these difficult times.
Thank you!
I love how you know what to look for and make it seem obvious. Years of experience to inform your decisions. Marvellous!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
I love seeing the gorgeous old tools and clamps used, as much as the repair and restoration.
Thanks!
I agreed with Mr. Bamford for that moment too, but that elegant table is now good for many decades again.
Thanks Phil!
My favorite parts of these videos are always the crazy clamping setups you come up with haha
Thanks! More on clamping soon!
I really liked the disassembly and close look at the short dovetail as an explanation as to why the table was so loose. The cover to hide the bolt head and threaded finial to hide the bottom threads of the bolt showed real class in the construction. My dad used to say, "Anyone can make something, but it takes a real craftsman to tear it back apart." He would usually say this as we had to disassemble something because we didn't put it together to his satisfaction.
And the sign of the true genius is having to disassemble everything again because you forgot something that had to go 'in' at step 2 in the assembly. Or at least, that's what I keep telling _myself_
@@dlevi67 I keep doing that. I've put things together and taken them apart a half dozen times because I keep forgetting the reassembly order. luckily, I'm getting better all the time.
@@christiaanbrown4278 See? You must _also_ be a genius! 😁
Thanks! Oh yeah! I’ve been there
When making a video of your work, you’ve practiced the assembly once or twice. Ends up looking good on camera. The viewers don’t realize I’ve already figured out all the problems ahead of time
Thomas - you can make a mint of money with t-shirts "I think it looks pretty good".
ALL your work is excellent. This was yet another nice repair job. I hope those casters got oiled too, they were squeaky.
And a sticker!
Thanks! I did lubricate them! haven't done the T-Shirt thing, maybe someday!
Thanks! Ok!
@@johnsonrestoration That is great.
I'm sure you know. Your vids are some of the most relaxing, yet productive YT vids on the channel. I watch every one of them. Stellar work that we can all aspire to.
It is beautiful . You are a true craftsman . I love to watch you restore these things.
Thank you very much!
Love that little nod to Norm Abrams. “ ok we’ll let this dry overnight, “ starts next scene with a cup of coffee. “Ok it’s the next day…” thanks Tom. Love your videos.
Thanks! I didn't know that was a "Norm" thing!
O nobre TJ mostrou novamente toda sua maestria e conhecimento nessa mesa tão requintada. Não poderia ficar melhor. Parabéns ! ( from Brazil )
Obrigado! Eu agradeço. E saudações ao Brasil!
“Uh-oh”? I admit your reinstalling the top without turning it over was pretty intense. In a subdued sort of way.
Thanks! It was when I had to re-do the bottom plate. A bit of a stretch
"Uh-oh"???? I was waiting for the catastrophe that never came. And if it HAD come, you are like Superman......you would have fixed it. Great job on this table. Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome! It was a stretch!
Its a well designed beautiful table.Your minor repairs are flawless.
Thank you very much!
First off, congrats on 100k. Hope to see your silver play button unboxing soon.
A little disappointed that you're now doing non-descriptive, clickbaity titles like "Uh-Oh!" though. I appreciated that this channel did titles which described the content of the videos.
Thanks! That would always be my preference. But these “clickbait” thumbnails have doubled the views. We will try to keep it low key
Hearing TJ say Uh-Oh is like hearing the same from your doctor.
It would be worse if your doctor was clamping you and filling in cracks in with heated wax, though.
@@jaycorwin1625 It's even worse when they try to inject you with an experimental gene therapy while trying to force you to wear a cloth mask that they should know will do nothing to stop a virus all while ignoring treatments that are successful in almost the entire rest of the world because out of patent medicines don't make them and their masters Big Money.
Thanks! I like that!
That’s how my dentist works!
@@MAGAMAN Really ? I am from the "rest of the world" and can positively say that every one of your claims are incorrect. Please don't pollute a craft channel with your ignorance.
I hope that you stay safe and well, but you may be interested to view some of the videos on youtube from people previously holding views similar to yours. Once they catch the virus they sadly experience how real Covid is and how the vaccine and masks could have prevented it.
I would be in my woodshop or art studio 24/7 but they make me go to work. It is nice to sneak watch you in the shop at work. Thanks
Thanks! I am very fortunate!
What a beautiful piece of furniture. Im glad they brought it to you to restore.
Me too! Thanks!
I am so tense watching this, what is going to be an "uh-oh!"????
@Sunshine Anderson No worries, at the end it looked "pretty good"!
@Sunshine Anderson You can safely watch the first 25 minutes and 55 seconds without any trauma.
@@dlevi67 lol
It certainly had my heart skip a beat. Like, “Uh-oh, I’m retiring”, or something 😱
@@groreistad5234 Cheeky guy is playing with us!
"I think it looks pretty good" ... Always such a gentle understatement of such wonderfully skilled holistic repairs, bravo! Tom, would you be willing to share where I can get syringes and needles for hide glue application to small areas? I'm recrafting a mid-century Danish cabinetmaker's workbench for my own retirement shop. --Howard
2nd on the syringes
You can easily get them by googling "ink cartridge syringes" or "vaping syringes". They come with blunt needles and aren't subject to sale restrictions as sometimes hypodermic syringes are.
This said, if you want the sharp needles (which are useful in some cases to get under thin veneers), they are also available online through eBay, Aliexpress, Banggood or the unmentionable rainforest.
@@dlevi67 If you have Tractor Supply stores they carry sharp syringes for veterinary use. No purchase restrictions here in TN.
@@dlevi67 thank you! Didn't know about ink cartridge syringes, looks perfect
Thanks! dlevi67 answered this well
I shared your videos with some friends who are avid antique collectors. I hope they share too so you get the notice you deserve. One of the best restoration artists I have ever seen. The video quality is getting better too! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome! I appreciate that!
Made my stomach hurt watching. Beautiful work. My first time watching you.
Thanks! Sorry about your stomach!
The center post washer appeared to be dished due to repeated tightening of the nut which also caused the wood beneath to compress and / or disintegrate, did you consider flattening the washer and adding wood to bring the post landing surface back up to flat?
You know who you are asking right!? Hahahaha
@@julzmgrforll7278 I know he's very knowledgeable and experienced, therefore my question so as to find out why he didn't try this, assuming he considered it at all.
Thanks! I did consider it, but I felt it wasn’t necessary, and left me with enough room for a lock washer
Thanks!
Enjoyed another great clean up of a beautiful piece. What was the "Uh-oh" all about anyway?
A little bit of Toms attempt at click- bait. I will forgive him on this one but I will admit that I jerked a little trying to catch the top at the end…
Thanks! It was a let-down, when I had to redo the bottom plate
Thanks! We have to go the "clickbait" route - it is difficult!
I love watching you restore furniture ❤️
Thank you! I love that you watched!
A beautiful - and intriguingly-made - table!
Thanks!
Hi Thomas! I was wondering if you've looked into lavalier mics? There are wireless ones that run $75-100 and would really up your audio game. Best to you and yours. :)
I bought mine for
Thanks! This is good info, I will look into it
Another masterpiece restored.
Thank you!
It’s always amazing to watch you de construct a piece of furnature to repair. Love how you use putty.& wax to disappear small flaws.🪑🚪
Thank you!
Mr. Thomas you're a very talented man indeed.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I'm restoring a 23 y/o automobile and I see many of the techniques I use are applicable in your field, as well. Resurfacing, cleaning, gluing and clamping. It's reassuring to see universal thoughts.
Thanks! Yes, I buy a lot of supplies at the automotive paint store
Congratulations on the 100 thousand subscribers 💯🎉 another amazing job, thank you.
Thank you!
I find immense satisfaction in your ability to not over-restore furniture. You restore its functionality and make it beautiful again while keeping its integrity. Many people of many disciplines could learn from you. Thanks for what you do!
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
Another beautiful piece Thomas. Thanks for sharing the process.
You're welcome!
Brilliant as always Tom thanks for posting, stay well and keep 'em coming!
You’re welcome! I will!
Fabulous as usual. Thank you
You’re welcome!
That little scraper looks like it's worth it's weight in gold. What a wonderful little well made tool!
BTW, I'd like to make a suggestion from my friend Rob Cosman. Older hands, like mine, sometimes have a touch of arthritus. Wrapping clamps, screw drivers and even hammers in hockey tape is a great way to relieve the pain we sometimes feel in gripping or turning.
Cheers from the Pacific Northwest.
I wonder if it would also work as a "more cushioned" substitute for bar tape on a road bike... must try it, if it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
@@dlevi67 Hockey tape is not expensive. You can find it at any ice rink. It's made for on ice so it should work just fine for your road bike.
@@laurencelance586 Thank you! Not too many ice rinks here in Southern England, but I'm sure sport stores carry it.
Thanks! It’s a Hongdui from China. The hockey tape is a great idea.
Yes, I think either one would work well. No problem finding hockey tape here!
Never seen one of these before. Love the detail... beautiful finish 😎
Thanks!
Another great result. The base construction was new to me and really interesting. Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Looks great, nice repair. And of course good old English Gilboys furniture polish. Lovely finish on the table.
Many thanks!
each video, a masterclass, what a joy!
thanks master
You’re welcome grasshopper!
Started with Uh Oh? I don't normally associate Tom with clickbait. Here I was watching him say how he needed to tighten the top so he wrenched down on it. Then I think I can put the top on without having to turn it over, a lock washer where there was none and re adjusting the bottom after it was nailed. No, no travesty. Just an anxiety attack on my part. Thanks Tom, took an extra blood pressure pill. Know your audience man, know your audience. 😁😁😁
Well, thanks for watching! Unfortunately this whole "clickbait" thing is a necessary evil
Yet another job well done !!!
Thank you!
Well Tom...you did it. Ive watched enough of your videos to give me the courage (or hair brained idea) that I can repair my rocker! It was a gift when I had my daughter and the sentiment far exceeds the monetary value. That same daughter was ten at the time and bored. She decided to rock a 100# golden retriever like a baby. The dog wasnt having it, panicked and pushed against the arm as hard as she could. The dog got away and my rocker has had no right arm for 24 years. The spindles cracked. But now the back and the headrest are falling apart. I guess its time to jump in. Wish me luck. 👍
Good luck, Debbie! Hope it all goes well with the repair!
Yes Debbie! Jump into it! Send photos if you have specific questions: thomasjohnsorestoration@gmail.com
Well done Thomas, a great job. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Wonderful! I learn so much from you. I channel 'Tom Johnson' whenever I am repairing the furniture I work on! Hahaha.
Thanks! That’s very flattering! I like it
Beautiful, you do such nice work!
Thank you!
Another good one, beautiful work
Thanks!
You can identify a master of a craft as someone who thoroughly explains what they're doing, but somehow it still looks like magic. Beautiful table, and lovely job on it.
Thank you!
Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers. I really enjoy your work.
Thank you!
Another amazing restoration, love watching you problem solve as you go.
Thank you!
Beautiful table. Totally was cared for and am sure they will enjoy it much more with its awesome tune up!
Thanks!
Nice job Tom , a very lovely looking table and quite a practical place of furniture even with the top down it would look stunning against a wall Best wishes and kind regards as always. . 😀👍👍👍
Thank you!
Wieder einmal ein hervorragendes Ergebnis. Sehr schöne Arbeit. Vielen Dank.
Gern geschehen!
Great as always! Love the video! Beautiful table
Thanks so much!
Another amazing transformation!!!!
Thank you!
Another beautiful job Tom. Thanks for giving us the pleasure of watching you work.
You're welcome!
I was waiting for the "uh-oh!" moment....
Great job as always...
I like the top on that one, that was really sharp....
Thanks! Yes, the uh-oh moment was a bit of a stretch
That's a beautiful piece!
Thanks!
Sometimes when you do those seemingly never-ending rounds of sanding and finishing, I can't get over your obsession to do the very best job possible. By demonstrating the difference between the waxed and unwaxed sides of the table top, when it already seemed nearly flawless, one can see just how much the added attention to detail improves the final result. And I can never get over how much my stress level goes down, just spending a half-hour watching you do your magic!
Thank you! That's great!
I could hardly see the cracks. His fabulous patience with the need for a gazillion cramps amazes me. God is in the details!. Bless Thomas.
Thank you! That's nice
Always an enjoyable moment. Thanks Tom....rr Normandy, Fra
You’re welcome!
Nice, thorough, complete restoration.
Thank you!
Tom, your content is always, " most excellent"...your camera and editing is on par with your content. your programs never drag, leaving one to internalize wishing for longer episodes...txs for sharing(I saw Ella pass thru)
Thanks!
Thank you for keeping it "alive" for more generations to enjoy.
You’re welcome!
Wonderful job again sir. Thank You for the video. It was beautiful coming in but you made it look even better. Great job
Thanks!
I love your process. Great channel.
Thanks!
Thrilled to see your latest video- perfect way to start the day. Interesting project and thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
Always love your tips of the trade 👍👍
I appreciate that! Thanks!
Another beautiful job. Love your videos! Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome!
Que bom, estava esperando o vídeo com muita ansiedade.
Adoro acompanhar seu trabalho magnífico.
Obrigada.
De nada!
Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome!
Beautiful restoration, expertly done. Take care Tom.
Thanks, will do!
Nothing beats the look and feel of a hand waxed piece of furniture. Well done sir, as always.
Thank you!