Old Art Deco RADIO CABINET gets a JAW DROPPING transformation
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This 90 year old Art Deco radio cabinet is getting a total overhaul. This took WAY longer than expected, and I ran into issues the ENTIRE way through, even in uploading this video. 🤣 I did what I could for it, and I'm super happy overall with how it turned out.
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00:00 What am I getting myself into?
01:15 The trouble with old radio cabinets
02:02 Disassembling
08:20 Care/of
09:59 Removing the finish
16:20 Structural repairs
20:27 Refinishing the slats
22:45 Sanding & first veneer repairs
24:03 Staining & Adding first sections of finish
26:49 More veneer repairs
29:08 More finish removal & sanding
30:08 Staining the base
30:57 Redoing the face plate
32:07 Finishing up the sides of the cabinet
33:28 Decorative trim part 1
34:33 Radio Disassembly
36:38 Veneer sandwich
39:14 The turntable
40:42 Making new decals
43:32 Updating the electrical components
44:37 Adding the burled walnut trim
47:08 Making new knobs with XTOOL P2 laser
51:02 Get ready for the reveal
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Please tell me you sold that for several thousand. There's got to be a market for upper class people looking for superior finish antiques willing to pay for the work.
@@cornchips007not around here there isn’t. That’s what I meant in the video but it possibly being different in other areas. But around here, people can barely afford groceries right now. :-(
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery what about a world wide audience through selling via eBay or something?
@@cornchips007 Sellers on eBay often specify "local pick up only" for things like this.
You NEVER cease to amaze!! Wow. My birthday was Nov 10th. Although I’m not exactly the same age as this piece, I asked my Hubble to consider getting that piece from you. 🇨🇦😊
For those who seem confused by my pronunciation of the word decal, please understand there are technically three accepted ways to pronounce it. Some parts of Canada (where I am from) primarily say "deck-uhl", while most of the US says "dee-cal". Some of you have inquired about this in a very respectful way, but a few haven't, which is unfortunate because what makes this world amazing; all of our differences, and language and dialects are parts of that. There is life beyond where we all are from so let's just be polite, eh?
I was curious. Thank you for explaining. The way you pronounce it certainly sounds better than the way we in the US pronounce it I think.
It's "deck-uhl" n the UK too.
@@normanbottoh really!! Oh I didn’t realize. I’d read that the US and UK shared that one pronunciation! Love learning new things!
I'm 100% Texan w/ a heavy twang and drawl. Took me 2 seconds to figure it out. I admire everything about who you are and all your talents. Haters gonna hate, hate, hate. Middle finger to 'em all! ❤
@@melissasorrells8294 Same here. Texan, too. Sorta like saying Pek-on for that tasty nut and softwood tree. :)
I hope you know that for every comment questioning your decisions there are hundreds (or thousands) of us that are in awe of your work and learning a ton from you! This is breathtaking.
I'm so glad you like it! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
Agree!!
Truth!
Absolutely! So well put!
well articulated, Jen. I agree.
This is my new Zen place! I don't know why, but I find watching furniture restoration sooooooo soothing. Will never attempt any of this myself, but I love to watch the work.
I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Thank you so much! 😊
Me too!!!! I cannot meditate, but I find that watching Angie makes me calm and HAPPY!!!
Angie, you are my hero. I'm a retired broadcast journalist and a collector of old radios. What you have done warmed my heart. I wish I lived closer so I could have purchased that magnificent restoration. We love watching you create beauty. Much love, Dave & Amy.❤
Thank you so much you two! I'm actually keeping this one for us, I'm so glad you like it!! 😊
the downside of following this channel from the other side of the globe is that i have to chose between getting enough rest and staying up to watch this video right when it drops. either way, dear Angie, amazing work!
Yes, it’s always a hard thing. Sometimes I like to try and switch it up (like my random Tuesday night uploads). :-)
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We don't live on a globe. As described in Genesis, the earth is flat and immovable covered by a firmament. ❤
Dang, Angie, you are so incredibly talented!!! Amazing
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I grew up with these! The most memorable thing about them for me was the way they smelled when in use. The electrical components would heat up the cabinet and this delightful scent of wood, shellac and polish would drift out as you sat close to them. Evokes happy memories!
I'm glad I could bring back some memories for you! Thank you for sharing! 😊
Last year, I bought a $35 stereo and decided to rebuild it for a friend. This one was a Motorola from 1965. The cabinet wood wasn't in bad shape so I immediately started stripping it down. The record player turned out to be a mechanical record changer. I took it apart and repaired a few broken plastic parts and cleaned it thoroughly. I got the record changer working but had to scrap the tuner and amp because of dried up electrolytic capacitors. I installed a new Bluetooth amp and a fresh set of 6.5" component speakers and redid the fabric speaker grills. The finished unit is very nostalgic to listen to. As nice as it turned out, I will never do another again. I ruined all other projects in my shop because of the mess it caused. Also, getting parts for antique record players is a pain.
Girl, labor of love is an extreme understatement on this one. But wowza what a result! You both brought this back and have a piece to be proud of that will last for decades. It was a nice surprise to hear Andrea's voice over and see how she helped with the project. Have you actually listened to music on it yet? Love the note, love the knobs. Stunning! 😍
We have! It sounds wonderful. Obviously due to copyright issues, I can't play music directly from it on video but we're enjoying it! 🙂
Thank you so much for dispelling the myths that flipping is easy, furniture doesn’t need prepped, chalk paint is the only finish you need and worst, that you can flip a piece in two hours and produce quality furniture . I’ve learned so much from watching your videos and think you’re quite wonderful and inspirational 😊
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for the great comment!! 😀
Yeah. Like “ditto”…
Breathtaking, glorious, a work of art, thank you
We didn’t have this wonderful piece of furniture, but we did have a radio built into a kitchen cupboard . Looking into the kitchen from the dinning room you could see the veneer and the radio light up. It was lots of fun cooking dancing and singing in the kitchen with my darling Mum and my siblings. I hope you keep this piece and the both of you dance around either romantically, or like complete idiots as we did.
Thank you so much for that wonderful memory! We are keeping this - I'll keep you posted on the dancing. 😉
The connection between youtubers and their viewers is very much like family. There are the know-it-all big brothers, the jealous sisters, the maturity mamas and the "stay in the lane" dads, not to mention the crazy uncles and loonie aunts along with the possessive cousins. They all love you and I'm sure you love them as well. As one who has given up television and its fake nonsense (even on news channels) and gone exclusively to watching you tube channels, I feel a closeness to those who provide the content. I can actually talk to them and they to me. I truly enjoy viewing your work and that of so many others and I wish you nothing but greater growth for the channel and your breadth of "family"! BTW, in this genre of videos, I'm particularly partial to you and Trena. What can I say, I love my daughters (I'm a 75 year male veteran and proud grandpa) and seem to always want to adopt more.
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. ❤️
I feel the same
Truly amazing. I really love your take "Not all things that are old are valuable" that's a really succinct way to summarize your approach here and obviously it paid off amazingly. Loved your little note with the original certificate too. Really inspiring video, thank you!
You're most welcome! 😀
For those who don’t know, “Viking” was the house brand for a lovely old Canadian department store chain called Eatons. It was considered a little bit more upscale than the Hudson Bay Company or Simpson Sears (a fore runner of Sears in Canada). Unfortunately, we lost this store back in the late 90s due to mismanagement. 😊
Oh, really? I did not know that. My dad loves restoring old radios like this back to straight from the factory condition. Has done it for the last 14 years. His biggest gems are the Philcos. I actually have one he restored from the 1920s that has one of the earliest wireless remote controls that actually looks like the base of an old rotary telephone.
@@anklebiterwoodworks2818i have my dads Philco right here. Gorgeous burl wood. It has turntable drawer that can be hidden, radio which includes shortwave. Its working just really dusty.
oh...this is that Viking? I had a Viking ghetto blaster in the 80s. It was also enormous and impressive!
Oh is that where is piece is from I just assumed it was Viking like the sewing machine... or are they all the same since Viking was bought out by a company I can't pronounce.
My father had a Viking radio. He worked with my uncle restoring and refurnishing furniture- so he fixed it up and sold it. However, he held on to a Grundig stereo cabinet and Grundig radio that he listened to until he passed three years ago at 97 years of age. That’s why I love your channel so much. Watching the love and care you put into each piece- somehow it brings me close to him.
This adventure was so exciting- and as always, turned out absolutely gorgeous!
Oh I am so glad I can do that for you!! Your Dad sounds like a man after my own heart. Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Oh! Grundig! Excellent sound!
I don’t get to use this word very often, but the final reveal, your masterpiece is “sumptuous”
Talented is an understatement 😊 you are wizard btw music goes with the whole package 👌 well done 😊❤🇨🇦
Thank you so much 😀 I really appreciate that! 😀
I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m working on my first restoration, a very simple piece (cedar chest), and found you while looking for how-to videos; your passion for these old pieces and your skill at working with them makes for positively lovely videos. Can’t wait to see what you do in the future! Much love from New York!
I'm glad you found me too!! Welcome! 🤗
Your attention to detail is what sets you apart from other furniture refinishers. Absolutely gorgeous! 💜
Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that! 🙂
This is freaking amazing. I love your confidence. After watching the incredible work you do, I finally got the guts up to refinish the antique Hepplewhite-style buffet I inherited from my grandma that I painted years ago when I was young and didn't care enough to know better than to paint that beautiful mahogany. I've been working on it for 3 weeks but its finally down to the beautiful bare wood and ready for stain tomorrow. I've been so slow getting to this point because I've been so terrified I'll mess it up, but whenever I get stuck I just go back and rewatch some of your videos. I'm so grateful to you for sharing your knowledge, you're helping save a valuable heirloom!!
Let us know (with pictures!) how it comes out! I'm betting it's going to be beautiful!
Thank
So glad you changed your mind, staining the mahogany Hepplewhite buffet, they are gorgeous pieces.I'm sure it will look beautiful!
Oh yay!!! I'm so glad I could help! Thank you so much for watching! 😁
I’m an interior designer and have been watching your channel and admiring your craftsmanship as well as your ingenuity as you figure out how you want the finished piece to look and taking your time to get those ideas firmly set.
Each piece you bring back from near death is the true self you bring to reclaiming these old pieces into a new life, and they probably will be much enjoyed for decades to come. BRAVO!!!
Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 😊
OMG! You really out did yourself on this project. It looks AWESOME!🎉 Yes...this truly was a labor of love. But it was so worth it to see the transformation. You and Andrea did an amazing job! Kudos to both of you for sticking with it. 👍 Thank you so much for sharing this video!
You are so welcome! 😁
My father worked for the city collecting rubbish. He found one of those and brought it home and turned it into a bar. It was beautiful😊
Jaw-dropping is no exaggeration... Your BEST piece by far... Any collector would pay $1000 for this jewel. Phenomenal effort from you both!
I would assume at least that much
I'm actually keeping this one for us. Thank you so much for watching!
@@TranscendFurnitureGalleryexcellent decision, this wonderful piece deserves to be appreciated and who better than the people who lovingly put in the work. Magnificent job!
@@TranscendFurnitureGallery with as much time and effort as both of you put into this one, no wonder you are keeping this labor of love. It is absolutely gorgeous, and I hope it brings you many years of smiles and enjoyment!
❤️@@TranscendFurnitureGallery Don't blame you one bit! It is stunning! ❤️
Thank you Angie for rescuing this VERY DIFFICULT, LABOUR INTENSIVE piece! That was amazing to watch. BEAUTIFUL result! (I love the kitties checking everything out!!).
You are so welcome! 😊
I just have to say what a beautiful piece you created with the help of your friend. I remained spellbound through the whole episode and applaud your attention to detail. I especially like the way you narrate what you are doing or may have to do, whilst the restoration continues. It makes it easier to understand for novices like me! I used to watch my father tinker in his shed when I was very young. He learned the trade of furniture restoration and French polishing as part of his WW2 wartime rehabilitation. I enjoyed this so much and have subscribed. 🎉
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Welcome to my channel! 😊
Oh my! By far the BEST work you’ve done yet! So impressive! Congratulations on such wonderful work between you and Andrea. And the kittens were adorable
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😃
I agree 100%! Beautiful job.
What a job !!!! Well done, this is stunning 👍😎🐕🦺🐈⬛
But you can reconstitute shellac by adding more with some denatured alcohol!! Just kidding-not a hater. I guess it’s true with something that just needs aa little refreshing, not something like this.
I did want to add a caution to others though, I had an old Zenith tv cabinet that belonged to my husbands grandmother. Not in as bad shape, I thought I could get away with just redoing the doors and top. Can’t remember what solvent I used on the doors after I took it off but it turns out the beautiful burled finish was “painted” on under the shellac. So I ended up with plain old boring doors. My husband hasn’t decided what he wants to do with it so it’s not completely finished now.
I’ll be curious to know how much you’re able to sell it for.
Beautiful restoration, what a craftswoman you are. And thanks for the help from your very own qualified electrician!
I couldn't have done it without her! ❤️ Thank you so much for watching!
Born in the late 1950's. Survived the 60's and 70's. And during the 70's, while fully enjoying the life of that time, I fell into the old "Thin Man" movies. William Powell and Myrna Loy were, and still are, my definition of style and glamour. With this said, it is not amazing that I LOVE your cabinet.
Thank you so much!
My husband and I just watched this and were stunned by the incredibly beautiful transformation. Like another commenter, it brought tears to my eyes. My first thought was that I would love to buy this precious piece as a gift for him as he is such a fan of vintage style and music, and appreciates your artistry. Thanks to you both for this work! ❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
You are super talented.
Reworking the old, used, vintage like you do is so amazing.
Thank you so much! ☺️
The reveal brought tears to my eyes. You and Andrea are AMAZING!!!!! The skill, the know how, the patience, the artistry, the dedication to bring these pieces back from extinction. I can’t say enough. Wow, have you found your calling.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that! 😊
I’ll so glad to read your comment. I started to cry a little too. It makes me so happy to see something old come back to life. This was beautiful.
I am literally crying because this my grandmother Beatrice’s victrola.......wowsers! The beautiful burled sides and those knobs that you reproduced are breathtaking! You two ladies are INCREDIBLE!
Oh wow! Thank you very much! 🙂
Brilliant! What a beautiful job. And thank you for the long reveal. The piece deserved a good look. It's worth taking time to appreciate it.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Favorite youtube channel. Ticks all the boxes; calming sounds and narration, pretty outcomes, recycling old things, and its so educational. I literally got so hyped when i saw the community post today that there would be a new video and it was A RADIO???? Tbh the more modern record player makes it more usable for someone to buy today. You should put the old knob in the sleeve with the note
I'm actually keeping this piece for us. 🙂 Thank you so much for watching!
Oh my gosh. I know it was a terror of a restoration, but it looks so high end. With turntables making a return to fashion, you’ve created a wonderful merging of history and modern design. My hubby was equally impressed. His parents and grandparents had one when he was a kid and he’s very nostalgic. The creativity and innovation that you channel when you’re creating is amazing and it was great seeing you and Andrea collaborate on this piece. Fabulous as always.
I'm so glad you both like it! Thank you very much for watching!! 😀
Wow! What a stunning transformation. I’m glad you’re keeping this piece. What a labor of love. ❤️ Watching you work your magic is truly inspirational.
Thank you so much! 😊
Sublime transformation, Angie. The love and care you put into your work is inspiring. Great video!
Thank you so much!
So cool to watch you work. I'm a 60 year old Granma. My Papaw was 1st Generation to the US from Austria/Czechlosvakia. He came across in 1918 at 18 to Angel Island in Los Angeles CA and began a long career as a furniture builder and refinisher and settled in Dallas, TX. It's always amazing to watch you do this intricate work and realize this is what he did everyday of his life. .
Your voice is perfect for TV. So soothing.
Great history story Susy! Love it!
Yes, susyque, and wouldn't he love all the fabulous new tools Angie uses? Lazer printer, computer everything....
Thank you so much for sharing that Susy!!! 🙂
If I may ask, was he a member of Czechoslovak Legion?
As a passionate obsessive, I think your choices are superb. I love watching your work and seeing how you tackle problems. I’ve never been disappointed. The bedside cabinets you did, that had been a vanity unit, is the most beautiful restoration I’ve seen online. Absolutely love your videos. Thank you for all the inspiration.
Oh wow, you are so incredibly welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying all my content. Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
Wow, just wow! A true labor of love! You have created a gorgeous and useful furniture piece!
I'm so glad you like it! 🙂
I really appreciate the effort you two put into bringing the cabinet back to life and making it into something usable again. It turned out to be a beautiful piece. I have a Westinghouse radio that was my grandfather’s ( my grandparents listen everyday during WW II for news on/from the war because they had 5 sons fighting in the Pacific Theater and they knew approximately what area they were in and could have some idea how bad or good things would be going for them, that radio was important to them.) it is 100 years old this year and it still works, I turn it on every once in while to warm the tubes and listen to it, has a wonderful sound to it. I remember the radio in our home growing up and the old telephone that hung on the wall with the ear piece and you talked into microphone that was on the box, you had to hand crank the the crank on the side of the box to get the operators attention and tell them who you wanted to talk to and they would ring that persons phone in their house, BTW, those phone lines were what was called a party line, any body could pick up and listen anytime they wanted, so every busybody in the area knew what was going on in the neighborhood, like it or not. Thanks for a wonderful video.
We had party lines when I was young - remember them well! I also have seen the old phones - they're such an amazing piece of technology for their time. Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
And the award goes to Angie, once again you’ve done another remarkable restoration.👍⭐️
Thank you very much! 😀
I’m speechless! What an amazing transformation Angie, your eye for detail is second to none, it’s beautiful😍😍😍😍 A big round of applause for Andrea, great work on the electrics👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️
Honestly, I could have watched another hour; it was mesmerizing. Angie's soothing voice, the beautiful veneer, the skill...et voila ... true art ❤
Wow, thank you!
This is an inspiring beauty . Love your videos ! I’m disabled now and find watching your videos ( NEVER too long) very relaxing and calming to know there are still people out there that care about craftsmanship, Bravo
Thank you very much! 🙂
Great job. Love to watch your work. Yes I know you put in hours of work. It’s a labor of love plus teaching for yourself and in the future of those who come into contact with this piece. You are a joy to watch. Mary
Thank you so much for watching!
There are no words. This transformation has blown my mind.
I really appreciate that! Thank you so much! 😊
Wow this has got to be the most amazing piece you have restored yet, it turned out just fabulous and the knobs were a master piece as well as the gold lettering, well done.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it! 🙂
Absolutely beautiful work! As usual, I always tear up a little bit after reveals like this one. The fact that you take things that are broken and forgotten, put in some elbow grease, skill, and love to make them beautiful again warms my heart so much. 😊🥰💕
Wow, thank you!
Wow! You put a lot of time, energy, and money into this one, but you do such amazing (and thorough) work it turned out absolutely gorgeous! I love it!
I often wish I had someone to teach me how to refurbish furniture. I'd have to buy the tools and products here and there a little at a time, but it's something I think I would love doing. I really enjoy watching you bring old pieces like this back to life. It's simply awesome!
Happy New Year to you, Andrea and all the furbabies! 🎉
Happy New Year to you as well! I learned via CZcams, a few online courses and hundreds of books - you can absolutely teach yourself!
What a nice old piece - loved seeing the grain come out with the new shine.You could just see her come back to life. GREAT job!
Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
I love that you went out of your comfort zone on this project, and the result is beautiful. Loved hearing form Andrea, too. I can see why you might not be able to sell this vintage beauty for what you put into it, but it made for a fabulous video, so thank you!
I'm actually keeping this one for us. 😀 Thank you so much for watching!
I'm really impressed with this "radio" cabinet update! I personally did one a year back for my friend who requested a CD player for her Christmas present. Found an old 1940's standing radio cabinet (about 40" tall/ 36" wide/ 1 6" deep) , bought a relatively cheap CD/Cassette/AM-FM radio/turntable combo unit at a local bargain shop, refinished the cabinet, took apart the stereo components, modified everything, installed everything into the cabinet. Looks ancient, plays well all the media types from 1940's radio, 1960's vinyl, 1970's cassettes, 1990's CD's, and even had a plug for Blue Tooth. Hoping to find a same or similar cabinet to add a heavier amplifier, and larger stereo speaker system, for modern sound in that retro look! You do amazing work on these old pieces....keep it up!
Thank you so much! 😊
AMAZING!!! I was captivated . I couldn’t imagine putting it all back together BEAUTIFUL
I'm so glad you like it! 😊
You've outdone yourself on this one. The results are exceptional. It's nice to see you and Andrea working on something together. Cheers!
Thank you very much for watching! 🙂
Hi Angie, thank you for another incredible video. But Omg this one blew my mind! I was actually talking to my phone watching it saying “shut up..she did not just drill through the existing dowels to put new ones in, omgg genius!”😂 This was a jaw dropping, meticulous, absolutely beautiful restoration. Your craftsmanship and artistry are incredible (will keep telling you)and girl, you have the patience of a saint. And before this turns into a novel I’ll wish both you lovely ladies, precious kitties and bunnies much love and happiness.❤️
Thank you very much for this great comment! I really appreciate it and I'm so glad you like the piece! 😊
It turned out absolutely beautiful! I really enjoy watching you do your work. You have such love and pride for each piece. Great work.
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
This is the most amazing restoration project I’ve seen. Your talent is unmatched. It was also fun to see Andrea bring her skills to the table in this one. Bravo, both of you!!!
Thank you so much 😊
Every time I watch one of your videos, I am amazed at the results you are able to obtain from the items you started with. This one is your crowning glory, I think! The difference between start to finish, the care and attention to detail, the extra mile of having a professional electrician take care of the electrical work, all show the level of determination you have to make everything as right as it can be. It was lovely to see Andrea working with you on this project and even nicer to hear her explain the work she did.
I have been inspired by you to try to tackle a small table from my great-great grandmother that my grandmother was going to get rid of because it is painted and she knew that it wasn't supposed to be originally. At 93, she is not equipped to do the work herself, so when I told her it looks like a solid wood and could be restored, she was extremely happy. I am having a hard time removing that paint, but it will happen. The parts I have cleaned are absolutely gorgeous bare. Top coated they are going to be stunning!
Thank you for sharing your stories and work with us - you, Andrea and all of your little fur babies (bosses) are adorable and I wish you all joy, happiness and love.
You're so welcome! best of luck with your piece!! ❤️
I just finished watching your video of this project. I know it was frustrating , expensive ,and time consuming. You both did a wonderful job on this piece. My late uncle had a similar one in his home. I was in awe of the elegance and sheer size of this furniture item . Hope you keep this for yourself and scrounge around for vinyl to enjoy . Can’t tell you how much I enjoyed watching the progress despite the untold amount of work you put into the project . I’m much older than you but you have my respect and admiration regarding your talent,and attention to detail. Keep doing what you enjoy and I will keep watching .
We already own a fair bit of vinyl. 😉 I do plan on keeping this one, thank you so much for watching! 🙂
WOW, what a transformation! It is absolutely GORGEOUS! Phenomenal job!
Thank you so much! 😊
OMG this is so therapeutic watching you lovingly repair these beautiful items literally I'm sitting here glued to the telly in awe & wonder keep up the good work.
I'm so glad you're enjoying it! Thank you so much for watching! 😊
😲 Wow, wow, wow!! That turned out gorgeous. Your attention to detail, the knobs, the veneer matching, the decal details, refreshing the things that don't show, are inspiring to watch. Andrea helping to make it work. The outside professional consultant 😺 keeping y'all safe. Just amazing. ❤
Thank you so much 😀
Unbelievably amazing!‼️🖌️🎨📻 You have become quite the wood worker along with furniture refinishing. My step dad used to buy these and redo all the electronics and I would help him. There was a lot of them around that the cabinets just needed to be cleaned up but the electrical components were toast. He was a car mechanic, but was very good with the electrical stuff. TV's radio's and just about anything electric. There was so many repairs involving the tubes. He would have a bunch of old non repairable things he would keep parts from. So he would have parts other people couldn't find or get ahold of. Therefore, he would make more money off of repairing them. People were still using them a lot at the time, so it really helped with side money. I remember all of it fondly. It made me feel so useful helping him with them. I was preteen at the time. It gave me a since of accomplishment and made me feel like I was bringing money in our household as well. Thanks for sharing and reminding me of such good memories. You probably spent to much time and money doing this piece, but I know it was a labor of the heart ❤️ you both did such an absolutely super fantastic job ‼️🥰☺️❤️ five star ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ thanks again and looking forward to more from you soon 😊
I'm so glad I could bring back some great memories for you - your Dad sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for watching and I'm really glad you enjoyed it. 😊
OMG, that is just beautiful! Congratulations on a super project.
I'm so glad you like it! 🙂
This was worth the watch. So resourceful and creative... decisive and talented. The end result is absolutely amazing. The brown tones complement each other perfectly in what is now a work of art.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like how it turned out. 😊
I am speechless, Angie....well almost. Those knobs, were the icing on a most magnificent cake. If there is a new academy award for furniture finishing youtube videos, you have earned it in spades. Bravo! A true tour de force: an impressive performance or achievement that has been accomplished or managed with great skill.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!! ☺️
You have become one of my safe places online angie. Not only your work is always stunning but you seem like such a calm and gentle person, it’s just amazing to watch you work!
she is just that, calm and gentle :)
Awe, thank you so much! I am honoured to be your safe space. ❤️
Loved, loved loved this. Best furniture refurbishment I've watched to date. Such beautiful and inspiring work. I applaud your efforts.
Thanks so much 😊
Again WOW! You NEVER disapoint us with your talent. You keep learning growing and are amazing! LOVE what you did to fix restore rejuvenate WHATEVER label people want to call it but this piece was beautifully done!! Keep it up Angie😊
Many thanks! 😊
OMG Angie, I’m speechless!
The level of ingenuity, problem solving and resolve are apparent in this project. Thank you for sticking it out. It was a family effort.
It really was! Thank you so much for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
This was a labor of love and it’s stunning! The Odies just makes the wood sparkle and brings a depth to it that makes you want to touch the piece. You did a fabulous job, love it! ❤
Thank you so much! 😊
This piece is beautiful. What an incredible transformation. I love all the attention to detail and patience you always put into all your pieces. Thank you for sharing this piece with us all.
You're so welcome!! 😊
I sh!+ you not, I don’t think my mouth closed from the 32min mark on. This is unbelievable Angie. I honestly think it’s one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen. Music is a big part of my life so you def doubled down on my heart strings with this one! Just amazing work! Y’all take the definition of a power couple to the next level!
Awe, thank you so much!! I really appreciate that! ❤️
WOW! Just ...WOW!! This truly was a family affair- even Good-Man Nacho helped. This job seemed to draw from every tool, trick and technique in your playbook. Your talent is obvious, but your patience and commitment to a project is equally impressive. Well done!
Thank you very much! 😄
Omg, you do a BEAUTIFUL job on all your work. I’m 73 and love watching your videos. It can get a little stressful (for me) watching you do such time consuming work, but I find your voice so relaxing. You do such awesome work. Keep calm and carry one!
Thank you so much for watching! 😊
WOW Angie this is STUNNING! I’m so glad you persisted through the challenges because what a beautiful result. It truly is special and one of a kind, and that veneer is soooooooo pretty. The first swipe of the oil on it *chefs kiss*
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it!
Just a masterpiece. You’re a true artist, Angie. Love your work and your quiet way of displaying your immense knowledge. Thank you ❤️
You're so welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying my content! 😊
Just a wonderful restoration and an absolute pleasure to watch!!....You really brought this golden-oldie back to life and did it justice! For me this brought back some fond memories!... When I was a little kid back in the 70s, my parents had a large cabinet/console turntable-with-radio....though it was not nearly as old as the piece you restored lol! In the case of my parents, I think they bought the unit (new) in the 60s or - at the latest - early 70s. It had a longer frontage and the top opened up like a chest to reveal the sunken turntable with an inset radio on the right-hand side (I can't remember the brand...but based on google image searches, I think it might have been an RCA unit). Even though my parents must've had it for several years ....and I must've heard it used hundreds of times.... the only crystal-clear memories I have of it playing anything was at xmas....i.e. my mom had this collection of Reader's Digest holiday records which she'd play on the unit every Christmas-eve night before my sisters and I would be sent to bed (funny how watching a beautiful restoration video can bring these random memories to life!)….
I'm so glad I could bring back some great memories for you! Thank you so much for watching! 😊
Thank you Angie and Andrea! That dusty old cabinet turned out to be a very feisty girl! It is amazing how beautiful it turned out, and I have a lot of respect for all the time and work you put in! This was an absolute pleasure to watch!
You are so welcome! ☺️
What a transformation. Definitely a labour of love. Awesome job!
Thanks so much!
I'm so excited for your channel. One of my favorite things is wood and antiques. I'm enjoying watching you refurbish each and every peice. It's my new favorite channel. I watch you every chance I get and I'm learning from you everyday. Excellent job!
The audiophiles are not turning this one off! Seeing these radios saved and converted/modernized into usable, functional furniture that can serve as a great place to enjoy music is what it's all about in my opinion.
Plus it's so nice to see some late art deco stuff being restored on CZcams. I'll admit I'm not particularly fond of mcm but anyone who works with wood or in restoration can appreciate how beautiful a lot of the materials on these pieces are and its getting harder and harder to find ones that haven't been bleached or painted over since they're often found in very rough condition for cheap these days. Sadly a lot of the pre-MCM pieces that have been distressed or painted are near impossible to strip due to how fragile/brittle they've become due to age and the condition they were in when they were painted. (as you usually say though, sometimes the damage on antique pieces is extensive enough that painting really is the best option, but you get what I mean)
From my experience I think that most people into vintage HiFi would see what you've done and be thrilled because at the end of the day it means one more original saved and one less particle board and plastic Crosley replica of the same aesthetic that ends up broken and in a landfill a year after purchase. Great work!
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I generally tend to like MCM better, but felt like it was ALL I was doing for while. I'm really starting to have a fondness for these art deco ones.. I actually have a few in storage waiting for love. :-)
This...my family would adore this. My kid loves vinyl as I do and I shared this video with her. We agree that you are so talented and your love for this is apparent even when they fight back. It's beautiful!
Thank you very much! The best ones tend to fight back, and that's ok. 😉
ANGIE!! I am blown away by this one. Those knobs are 🤌🏻!! So impressed.
Thanks so much!!
Incredibly beautiful transformation, I love it! I truly admire your patience and attention to detail! Many thanks for doing this and sharing the process.
You're very welcome! 😊
Nobody has yet mentioned that Viking was the Eaton's store-brand, so this piece was originally sold here in Canada. The old catalogues are available (albeit not online), so the original retail price and date range of production is readily ascertainable.
My Parents owned a similar cabinet into the mid-1970s. I think that it still worked then, but it was rarely used. It disappeared when the living room was renovated.
Wow, it’s beautiful, great job. My mom was born in 1928 and she told me stories about how her family sat around the radio and would listen to shows. Thanks for preserving history.
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
Wow!! Amazing!! It looks beautiful!! The detail that you go into is completely next level !!
Thank you kindly! ☺️
I am STUNNED! It's beyond amazing how good you made it look, and you kept it functional! I'm so glad I found your channel.
I'm so glad you did too! Thank you so much! ☺️
Holy smokes you are one talented lady Angie!!! What an amazing transformation. This is absolutely stunning and such a show stopper. Waiting for this video was well worth the wait.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it Barb! 🙂
"JAW DROPPING"! You weren't kidding! This was beyond masterclass material. This is a Ph.D. thesis with a guarantee of tenure. You not only understand wood on a molecular level; you're practically psychic when it comes to the stuff! Wood whisperer. Also, how is it that your videos are now coinciding with the stuff I have in my attic?? My daughter left an old radio up there - the kind that's on 4 turned and spindly legs, with an ornate box top. There are no guts left in it - just the wood and fabric bits. I've been meaning to redo it for her to surprise her. This video is going into my "teachable moments" folder for when I get to tackling that project. Thank you so, so very much for everything you do!
You're very welcome! Your attic must contain very similar items to my storage room. 😉 I'm glad I can help. 😀
Oh my gosh! That is so gorgeous, you brought back a beautiful piece of history. Thank you so much for doing this video.
You are so welcome!
Angie, you are a woodcrafting artistic genius!! I cannot get over this restoration, and I've watched it twice!! I am so in awe of your talent, and I LOVE your videos!! Please keep them coming! ❤
I definitely will! I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
Ask anyone who's ever been involved in restoration about their passion, and you will get one of two answers. One: do what ever is needed to keep originality and integrity, then keep it safe and on show. Two: revive, resurrect and have fun playing with it. Best expressed with cars, there are museum pieces and there are $60 million dollar Ferraris racing each weekend. What you have demonstrated is FUN. You along with all restorers know that the cost in hours is never really accounted for. Fun is priceless so☕☕🍩🍩 thanks Angie.
You're very welcome Tony! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😀
Your dedication and professionalism shines through in everything you do. I’m always impressed with your work. I’m sure this was not only a labor of love but a learning experience, too. I’d be very proud to own any piece that you restored, you make them glow! Thanks for taking us on these journeys with you!
You're most welcome! Thank you so much for watching! 😁
What a stunningly beautiful transformation! And I agree with the comments mentioning that collectors would “run” towards a piece like this! Now I have yo go back and watch the parts of the video that I missed. Quite amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for watching! 🙂
This is amazing work. Brought back childhood memories of our radio. Sitting around radio, sipping hot cocoa and listening to children's hour. Your patience, perseverance plus your skills and art background are unbelievable.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wowee! Your craftsmanship, professionalism, dedication and patience are superb! I would have started crying in frustration a long time ago, shoved it into a corner to forget about, kicked it to the curb for pickup, or set it on fire. You are special indeed! At first I didn’t know what a deckel was…decal…oh! In the USA we emphasize the DEcal. 😉 I totally love your work. You’re awesome! ❤
Haha yes, most of the US and UK say dee-cal. Technically there’s three ways to say it. Parts of Canada use deck-uhl. :-)
So, so beautiful! I really appreciate you going over your decision making process and including mistakes (or rather changing your mind) so we can see how you end up with the finished piece. Anyone would be proud to have this in their home. I didn’t see what the final fabric covering the speaker looked like but I’m sure it was lovely as well.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for watching! 😁
Oh my goodness..I am in tears
This is so Amazing. Good job!!
Very Very Good Job❤
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!