Restoring an Art Deco Clock Case - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2020
- Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores the case to this 1936 "pyramid" clock by Telechron. 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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Another Tom Johnson masterclass! I love rescuing old furniture (and clock cases) and attempting to restore some of their original beauty - you are my first stop to help me deal with all the problems I encounter! Thanks Tom for all your videos and for sharing some of your skills and knowledge.
You're very welcome! Good luck on all your projects!!
Great to see Ella Bean supervising the job :)
Thanks! She's always on standby!
Mr. Johnson, you have taught me so much about furniture restoration. Thank you so very much, sir. John
You're welcome!
I love the approach to antiques that preserves the battle scars while restoring the luster of the finish!
Thank you! That's my goal, and I'm glad others appreciate it
Always learn something new by watching your videos! The trick of starting to counter bore by starting the drill in reverse was genius! Also, I think that the companies that make your "commercial cleaner" and "orange and beeswax polish" should give you either a sponsorship or something! I've started using them - a lot! - since I first started watching your videos! Keep up the awesome work and for teaching us mere mortals that we can do it too!!
You're welcome! It's amazing how much you can do with just those 2 products. And I agree, why haven't I heard from them?
Or even Laphroaig? That Quarter Cask is amazing!
I'm a Clock Restorer - Mechanical Clocks, not electric, and I often have to do work to wooden casings too. You did a brilliant job on this one - OBVIOUSLY :-) Hope you're keeping safe up there in Maine. Take care Tom, and thanks for the videos you do - they are excellent :-)
Oh! I would love it if you did some videos of your restoration of mechanical clocks. It is such a lost art! I would definitely watch your videos Michael! 😊
Awesome! Thank you! I am always happy to get good feedback from those in the business
I agree!
Krud Kutter is literally a gift from God.
It's amazing stuff! Did a great job on our stove top! Stainless steel, cannot use an abrasive, but letting the KK do the work was great!
Beautiful old clock, battle scars included. I love re-watching this one.
Me too! Thanks!
WOW, another great job bringing this old clock back to life. I was concerned for a bit about the darkness of the repair on the back but, " as usual", you made it as perfect as it could be in the end. What an awesome job. You are a true craftsman. Please keep these videos coming. I love them. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Mr. Thomas is, indeed, a craftsman, of the first order. My wonder today is: What decides what 'chemicals, etc., to use for the clock's çlean up? He used just plain water. Why?
Thanks for any and al info.
I like how you showed your process for rubbing out a finish Tom. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and skills! Scott
You're welcome! Hope all is well, let's talk again soon
I just wanted to let you know how much I have learnt from your videos and how much I appreciate them!!
Yep, I agree. Me too
Thank you! And I appreciate you watching!
Thank you!
Me, too!!
I've learnt so much by watching you and each new upload I'm just in awe by your knowledge, skill, craftsmanship and patience. I also love how you start and end your videos. Clearly you're an animal lover also appreciating the beauty of nature. Thank you 😊 xx
You're very welcome! I don't know what I'd do without all my animals! I should take them all on an airplane as emotional support animals! I'd have to book an entire section
I was not expecting to find exactly the same vintage clock I bought and needs restoration. Amazing!
Thanks! I'd like to have one too!
I imagine it's a piece with sentimental value, and you've certainly made a really nice job of tidying it up without destroying the charm of age.
Thank you! That is always my goal.....
You bring these old pieces back to life, beautiful work. Thank you
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
I love your videos. It is wonderful to see someone who has such respect and care for old furniture, and uses so much knowledge to bring them to their best appearance. One can see that you come from a family of carpenters. And you have a great voice too.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Beautiful piece Thomas. Clocks are amazing to me. They tell the time today, just as they did back in the 30's. Something very magical about that I think.
Well said! That's a whole 'nother aspect to think about!
To bad restored radios don't work the same way.
Lovely clock, and a fantastic repair...👍.
Many thanks!
Such a delight to watch you bring this little piece back to its best possible presentation. I had never thought of using wet & dry sandpaper on wood, though I'll remember it when I go to refinish my grandmother's old wooden jewel box. Thank you for sharing such a lovely example of restoration techniques.
You're welcome! Good luck on the jewelry box!
Lovely clock, masterfully brought back to its beauty. Stay safe.
Thanks, you too!
I love your intros and exits. Great work. Love that clock.
Thanks so much! Me too!
Nothing like watching a master at work...
Thank you! And the fans who watch!
Another amazing example of artisan work and zen inducing pre and post script nature scenes...
Thanks! fellow TJ!
My Grandmother was a clock maker and she made some incredible time pieces, so this makes me remember her fondly.
This brings back some very special memories. Delighted to have found this channel this morning and have become an instant new subscriber. Your videos are relaxing, informative, interesting to watch and the cars you take to produce such beautiful restoration work is astounding. Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome! That's interesting about your Grandmother. I hope you have something she made
I learn so much when I watch your videos. You SHOULD write a book!
Thank you! But I thought a picture is worth 1000 words?
Exceptional craftsmanship as always. Thank you Tom .
You're welcome!
I wish that you would author a book - sharing some of the basics of a couple of simple projects and the materials you recommend. I love watching you work.
Thanks! But I make these videos!
If you want to learn how to restore antiques then don't watch this guy, he can't even French polish. This clock should have taken an hour to refinish, all he needed to do was take the old polish off with IPA and fine wire wool and refinish it with garnet shellac, as it is he has left most of the old shellac on it (cracks and all) I shudder at some of his videos, he has, in the past, ruined antiques beyond any future restoration and made them valueless. If you want a good antique restoring youtuber then I would recommend this guy............... czcams.com/channels/OrK3MilHje_oQahoCJEEWQ.html
Purple Om it’s ok to have a different opinion but not cool to be a jerk about it. If the man didn’t know what he was doing I’m sure he would not have been in this business since 1979.
@@johnsonrestoration picture is worth a thousand words. Years and years of videos is priceless.
@@scottrobinson9699 I don't do antique restoration for anybody else apart from the antiques I restore for myself but like all collectors we have a duty to keep these wonders in a condition where future generations can still enjoy them, after all we are all only custodians. To see some of the modern practises being used to restore antiques today instead of traditional methods makes my blood boil, knowing that they can't be ever restored is such a shame. If I can learn to French polish (a staple for any professional restorer) then anyone can. I understand in the US people want a new looking antiques but surely this goes against the history of the piece and why buy an antique in the first place? I wouldn't mind if this guy wasn't a professional restorer but how many people watch his videos and use his methods on their antiques? I know being negative and criticizing is being a jerk but this wasn't the first time I commented on one of his videos. In one of his videos I saw him use a black marker, I'm not saying he doesn't work hard on the pieces, often he takes longer and puts more effort than he needs to but that's because he doesn't know how it's done, the reason I keep posting to videos where professionals are showing how it's done.
The best restorer I have ever seen, hands down. Another master class.
Thank you!
I LOVE your work....this time..... I must be too old...I couldn't follow your work.... TY for all you do!.....says a 72-year-old grandmother of 14 😁💕
You are so welcome! Wow! 14 grand children! Could we have a couple of them?
That clock has some style. Thanks for bringing it back to life.
You're welcome!
Thank you Tom, there's something about restoration that's always uplifting :)
So true! Thanks!
Very nice work, I have huge respect for restorative practices.
Thank you very much!
Another masterclass!! I love the dog at the beginning!
Thanks! me too!
Hey Tom
Another piece leaves your shop
happy. 🙂
Keep taking care
Always! Thanks!
@@johnsonrestoration
Welcome.
Superb finished product, Tom. It was so good to see sweet Ella again. I inquired about her a while ago... you said we would see her in an upcoming video. Thank you for being a man of your word, Tom. I have a big soft spot in my heart for all doggies, but Labs are special. ...Barry
You're welcome! That didn't come out as good as I had hoped, she was snoring up a storm! But it didn't come across in the video. I'll have to get some livelier shots, but it's too hot for her to get "lively"
@@johnsonrestoration That's okay Tom... as long as she's comfy. By the way... I do watch your great videos for your work, not just the wonderful critters. ...Barry
you can see that this man has class.. Using and not throwing away a casing for a laphroig quarter cask bottle ^^ love you dude and cheers ;)
Thanks! Only the best!
Aww - Deco, my favorite design period! Nice work!
Thanks! Yes, I wish I would see more Deco
Wonderful as always! So good to see how your cool logical choices what to do turn out to fit so well with the original piece. It shows admirable understanding of the art and mastery of the craft!
And as a personal touch I loved seeing your taste in whisky revealed, not one for the faint-hearted, but the mark of a true gentleman.
Be safe and prosper!
Thank you! You too!
Very enjoyable to watch as I picked that same clock up at a yard sale in great shape and still running I keep it in my studio as my wife thinks its too old looking!
Thanks! I wish I had one!
That clock certainly was well restored. I enjoyed watching the process.
Thank you!
A beautiful clock with an excellent restoration 👌👌👏👏👏👏
Thank you!
Very nice Mr. Tom!! Always enjoy watching you work on clock cases.
More to come! Thanks!
Love that clock. The dowel redrill is a good new trick for me. Thx as always. I enjoyed it.
You're welcome!
I love your intro anxd exits. Probably nothing whatsoever to do with restoration, but a very nice touch.
I also appreciate your gentle explanations, without irrelevant chatter. I don't restore anything but enjoy watching.
Thank you very much!
Such a treat to witness your master craftsmanship Tom. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I always wait for new video because of the details and quality of work of work involved.
Thanks!
Pooch is taking some creative time out.
Thanks! She's exhausted poor thing!
It looks pretty good and so does the half-full bottle of Laphroaig that I remembered I still had while watching. Thanks!
Thanks! Only a half bottle? Good thing this was a short video!
Ha ha half empty or half full depending on your point of view, started as a full bottle once.
Always an absolute joy to watch you work. And the banding does make it look like stitched leather.
Thanks! So many people have said that. I didn't see that at all, but in person I guess I knew it was inlay
It's great the lengths you go to, and attention to detail, even for a small item
Thank you!
I see Tom, I click. I am a simple man.
Thanks! I've got you trained perfectly
Great Job Thomas, Stay Safe and have a nice day !!! .
Thanks, you too!
Beautiful restoration as usual! I am glad the owner brought it to you to save it, genuine vintage art deco items are getting rarer each year.
Thank you!
Love watching the master at work. Thanks.
You're welcome! I appreciate it!
That was beautifully done.🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for your latest video, Tom. It shows how your restoration projects don't need to be centuries old and huge to depict your skills.
Well said! Thank you!
“The Pharaoh” (name of the clock). I’ve always liked the styles of older Telechron Clocks. Great job on the restoration!
Thank you! I wish I had one!
The sleeping dog intro made my day. Our old Plott hound has a similar pose about 14 hours per day!
Thanks! Yes, she's 10 1/2, this summer really slowed her down. But already with the cool temps she's right back to her old self
A nice job, Art deco is a favourite of mine, I like the geometry and clean lines and it's great to see something like this loved enough for the owner have you renovate it.
A couple of weeks back I went to a flea market and bought some 280 and 400 grit sand paper in rolls, they were over 25 yards long and only €1.00 each I wish I had bought the whole box now.
That was a good deal! Thanks
Fabulous as always. Great work Tom
Thanks!
Lovely clock. Great job.
Thank you very much!
I like the patina effect you added at the end to show the before and after. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks, will do!
If that clock could talk imagine the stories it would tell. It’s beautiful Art Deco and you left the age marks which I love. Nice work and you are so fun to watch. Thanks so much Tom.😊👋🏼
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Always something different to enjoy watching you restore. Give that dog a hug from my wife.
Thanks! Will do!
Beautiful recovery of a wonderful design. The various techniques and refinishing products you use are a combination of science and art. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Love your dowel holding tube. Love what comes in that tube as well.
Oh yeah! Good stuff. Hated to see it finished!
Awh faithful Ella, so hot to be a black doggo in summer bless her. Thank you for sharing x
You're welcome! She's already much livelier now that the humidity has lessened
😍🤩 I love to watch and to review your vídeos. Wonderful, fantastic work. Caring, affection and love in your hands! 🤩😍
Thank you so much! 🤗 I appreciate it
Great job Thomas, well done.
Many thanks!
Thank you Tom. Whether a large restoration or a very small one it is always interesting to watch you work and spread ideas to your fans.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
I have restored/rehabbed furniture since I was a young teenager 45+ years ago. How on earth do you stay so clean.
Thanks! It's not easy! Doing the dishes every evening really helps a lot!
Clock came out brand new! Looks great. Thank Mr. Johnson.
You're welcome! I'm glad you watched!
Very nice. I always look forward to your videos. I learn something new with each one.
Awesome, thank you!
My man, two thumbs up for the Laphroaig container!
You are so welcome!
I enjoy seeing some one else do the work. When I was younger i worked in a really busy large shop loved the synergy you can get working with other restorers. I would chew you a new one if I saw you sanding through a finish across the grain in my shop though! haha . Great posts, please keep sharing!
Thanks! I always appreciate it coming from others in the trade
Great restoration. Lovely clock . Well done.
Many thanks!
That is a beautiful dog, and a lovely clock
Thanks!
Tom, you've out done yourself. 👍
Thanks!
Beautiful job Tom!
Thank you very much!
Masterfully done!!
Thank you!
Stunning work as always Tom . Love seeing you dog . Sadly we resonantly had to say good by to our chocolate Labrador . And like you our pup was definitely part of the family. Best wishes and kind regards to your good good self . And all the teem ( including the dog ) From Mike in the U.K.
Thanks Mike. Yes, I'm sorry about your dog. I don't like watching them get old
That turned out very nice. Your skill works well on the little things as well as big.
Thanks!👍
Missed you! Art Deco is my number 1 favorite design, so that clock is a beauty. Look forward to more videos. Peace.
Thanks! I love deco too, I wish I owned this clock!
What an amazing restoration!
Thank you!
What a beautiful clock. This is one of my favourite videos, of yours. Thank you, Thomas.
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it
Looks great! Thanks for sharing your talent with us. ATB
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I lived in Ashland, MA as a child and used to walk past Telechron on my way to school. It was nice to see the restoration of one of their beautiful clocks.
Wow! I didn't know that's where they were made. Thanks
I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon where the AQI rating as Dangerous. I appreciate your calmness and skill as a craftsman. Thank you for sharing your masterpieces and giving me a much needed escape. B~}
You're welcome! I hope it gets better soon
@@johnsonrestoration Yes! Rain, glorious rain and blue sky! Some towns were wiped out. Old growth forests look pretty good though. Thank you for your reply. B~}
big or small your loving expertise has once again restored an amazing piece. How lucky the current and future owners are. thanks Thomas for inspiring others for this caring craft!
You're welcome!
Turned out beautiful.
Thank you!
Great job, Tom! Thank you for sharing.
You're welcome!
I really love these smaller projects. It turned out beautiful.
Me too! Thanks!
Beautiful restoration 👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing
You're welcome!
Looks pretty good! Beautiful clock.
Thank you!
Brilliant solution to fixing that gouged hole. Thanks for the information.
You're welcome!
That's a great little project. Something anyone could do in their garage. Thank You for sharing it.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Superb !!!!!! Thanks Thomas
You're welcome! Glad you liked it!
Very nice restoration. Great job.I love watching you restore stuff. Thank you for sharing. :-)
You're welcome!
So good to see you. It looks wonderful!!
Thank you!
I love your intro videos so much, always a nice moment of nature or your animals.
Thank you so much!