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Repairing Veneer on a Midcentury Tabletop - Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration

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  • čas přidán 10. 12. 2014
  • Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine repairs veneer on this Maxime Old-designed table from the late 1940s. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at www.thomasjohns..., 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).

Komentáře • 458

  • @jacquelinegindler9135
    @jacquelinegindler9135 Před 2 měsíci

    This was super helpful; I see you posted it 9 years ago, so I don't even know if you'll get this comment, but I have a table that has some chipped veneer, and someone gave me some mahogany veneer to patch it with, but I've never done it before, and these 7-8 minutes were so informative, from the taping to the clamping of the straight edge to the table, to chiseling out the filler and a bit of wood. Thank you so much for posting this. I've got my fingers crossed!

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Jacqueline! I have a lot of videos showing veneer repairs, it can be tricky but pretty basic. Good luck with all your projects!

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Jacqueline! Good luck with those repairs!

  • @AlbertOndic
    @AlbertOndic Před 9 lety +23

    Enjoyed your video Tom, and I liked that you included your dog & cat.

  • @DominicPannell
    @DominicPannell Před 4 lety +1

    I discovered this channel a year or two ago and it really is one of my favourites. Tom Johnson, you are a true master in a field where very few true masters show their skills - I don't know if you are unique, but I do enjoy your videos, which show such skill and judgement (I'll even forgive your American English ;-) )

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 4 lety

      Wow, thanks! Honestly, I think there are a lot of people out there doing good work, I'm just the one foolish enough to make videos!

    • @argusfleibeit1165
      @argusfleibeit1165 Před 3 lety +1

      @@johnsonrestoration As long as somebody keeps your channel up, your lessons and examples can teach generations of people. Otherwise these skills could be lost in our modern world. Don't minimize the importance of what you are doing here.

  • @dorseytv
    @dorseytv Před 7 lety +6

    Beautifully done! I love your dog working at the computer.

  • @ianmarsden8568
    @ianmarsden8568 Před 4 lety

    What a job and the shine on the table! New camera showed it all off to perfection. Thank you.

  • @Oakleaf700
    @Oakleaf700 Před 7 lety +2

    Gorgeous!! love your uber-sharp chisel. So cozy to watch :) Chisel /gouge sharpening is a skill in itself.

  • @billholmes6639
    @billholmes6639 Před 9 lety +1

    Wonderful, what patience and skill you have - its great to watch a master craftsman at work!

  • @toocool7202
    @toocool7202 Před 5 lety +3

    Tom, it's great how you simplify a daunting task for many. I had the same color challenge with a patch of veneer and stained around it as you did on your piece. Turned out perfect! Thank you!

  • @davidedgerly
    @davidedgerly Před 9 lety +4

    Tom,
    Thank you for putting these videos up.. i've learned so much.. keepem coming!

  • @farhorizons3901
    @farhorizons3901 Před 5 lety +1

    I've seen several of your videos and I particularly like the simple, practical little tips you demonstrate such as using tape to act as a hinge when you position the veneer when gluing.

  • @michaelkopala3738
    @michaelkopala3738 Před 4 lety

    First of all, I love your black cat and black cats rule. For some reason, I have a unreasonable aversion to Veneers.Watching your videos is change my mind understanding how wonderful they really are. So thank you for that please keep making these great videos.

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 4 lety

      You're welcome! Yeah, veneers are great. And Blackie......sweet girl

  • @Bigteddy552
    @Bigteddy552 Před rokem

    It turned out pretty good. Enjoy watching you work and explaining the process. Looks great.

  • @robf4639
    @robf4639 Před 9 lety

    Patience of a saint! I'm learning a ton from these videos.

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 9 lety

      Thanks, and you're right, it takes a lot of patience. I work at it!

  • @DeeDee-lz8zx
    @DeeDee-lz8zx Před 3 lety

    Excellent workmanship!!!

  • @danielmiller2977
    @danielmiller2977 Před 9 lety +1

    Man I wish you were in the northwest, well, next door actually. You're the best. thank you for the lessons.

  • @mikecagle984
    @mikecagle984 Před 9 měsíci

    Am trying to patch veneer on a 100 year old cedar chest and your video helped so much! Thanks and fantastic job!

  • @demonhiruma
    @demonhiruma Před 4 lety

    I may have immediately liked this video from the intro cat alone.... This was amazingly helpful, I have some spare veneer and a damaged desk that I was hoping to patch and this was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing!

  • @ronpelletier9905
    @ronpelletier9905 Před 2 lety

    I thought I watched every video but I guess not, great job on the patch and the finish came out great.

  • @johnpowell6386
    @johnpowell6386 Před 6 měsíci

    That ended up looking nice. Good job sir and thank you for the video.

  • @CraigsOverijse
    @CraigsOverijse Před 3 lety

    The joy of watching someone whose an expert makes it look simple but there’s years of experience here I am sure

  • @cyberflow3391
    @cyberflow3391 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow greate job !
    Thanx for the videos and tips

  • @alisonmoffitt1051
    @alisonmoffitt1051 Před 3 lety

    Nice old one . It looks fantastic.

  • @marchu50
    @marchu50 Před 3 lety

    Great restoration. Nice cat and dog!!!

  • @howardryburn9646
    @howardryburn9646 Před 8 lety +1

    I have been involved in many finishing & refinishing projects over the years. This is fascinating

  • @simonebooyse6927
    @simonebooyse6927 Před 3 lety

    Unbelievable! Can even see the patch. Great work. ❤️

  • @alliemikaylamcneil
    @alliemikaylamcneil Před 9 lety +2

    Wow! Amazing work! I really enjoy watching you work.

  • @johnconservative469
    @johnconservative469 Před 2 lety

    I almost didn't watch this because I don't like videos with "filler" sections that don't apply to the subject of the video itself. I'm glad I went back and watched, it was what I was looking for. Good video overall!

  • @ruapraia
    @ruapraia Před 3 lety

    Mr. Thomas you are the best ever. I never tier of your videos.

  • @shelleythornton7520
    @shelleythornton7520 Před 5 lety

    I think it looks just gorgeous.

  • @user-ov6bv9cn1o
    @user-ov6bv9cn1o Před 5 měsíci

    That table looks great!

  • @EricNielsen187
    @EricNielsen187 Před 9 lety +21

    I agree with Daniel Miller's comment. You, your experience, knowledge, and profession are unfortunately a dying breed. If you were "next door" I would pay to learn and work with you, for that knowledge and experience. I am a log home finisher. The log structure is erected, and then I take over. My long term costumer is highly intelligent and a perfectionist like me. He likes to show me pictures of cabinetry and millwork he finds online and say "i want that, build it" I was taught when I was 18 years old, "if it's not good enough for your home, then it's not good enough for anyone else's" I'm 36 years old now, yes still a young punk, with a lot to learn.

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 9 lety +19

      Thank you Eric for your kind words. But I'm not going to be an old codger and agree that it's dying. There has to be people coming up through the "ranks". My daughter is one of them.

    • @Oakleaf700
      @Oakleaf700 Před 7 lety +6

      My son is a green oak timber framer currently 10 years green oak experience with time before that at college getting industry qualifications in wood machining...there are young ones coming through...perfectionists who know how to cut immaculate joints by hand and using machine tools.

  • @thegoodbyegirl27
    @thegoodbyegirl27 Před 6 lety +23

    I'm not sure if you have any interest in doing this but I would love to see some educational videos where you just talk about specific topics like veneer. Why is it used? When did they start? What are your tips for restoring them? What's a good one/what's a bad one. That kind of thing. Maybe just me but I would love see videos like that

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 6 lety +10

      Thanks! These are good ideas, I'll work on that and see what I can come up with.

    • @joerosburns5639
      @joerosburns5639 Před 4 lety +1

      Coincidentally, as I looked at the sheet of veneer you used, I wondered how, when, where, and why it was made.

  • @BisexualMushroom
    @BisexualMushroom Před 8 lety +1

    Thanks for posting this, you inspire me! I have been wanting to learn how to refinish furniture and I am having a hard time finding someone to teach me. Please keep posting videos!

  • @jaycorwin1625
    @jaycorwin1625 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful table. I didn't expect that patch to blend in. What a surprise!

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks! I was as surprised as you were!

    • @jaycorwin1625
      @jaycorwin1625 Před 5 lety

      @@johnsonrestoration Your work is really beautiful and you're a natural teacher. I've watched a whole bunch of your videos because they're interesting and you make me want to learn more.

  • @joerosburns5639
    @joerosburns5639 Před 4 lety

    You continue to amaze!

  • @lisaiedema2746
    @lisaiedema2746 Před 3 lety

    WOW that is amazing work!! WOW, when you unclamped, I had my doubts but then...ya, I can see the comment below mine about "what sorcery is this" I also feel that way.

  • @bustex1
    @bustex1 Před 9 lety

    Ok that was very well done, you can hardly see the difference after you finished it all, very impressive!

  • @regfendick8542
    @regfendick8542 Před 2 lety

    Just what I needed. Thanks, Tom.

  • @michaelac3406
    @michaelac3406 Před 5 lety

    Love what you did. And your CAT!!!!

  • @agwbcfjc2
    @agwbcfjc2 Před 3 lety +1

    phenomenal.

  • @MagickIsPower
    @MagickIsPower Před rokem

    Looks amazing! Great job

  • @phoebebertz4079
    @phoebebertz4079 Před 3 lety

    Excellent job! Wish you were closer. My grandkids gouged a veneer antique bed frame. 😢

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 3 lety +1

      Sorry to hear that! But at least you get to see your grandchildren! A lot of people have been unable to

    • @phoebebertz4079
      @phoebebertz4079 Před 3 lety

      Yes, my grandchildren are far more valuable to me than any piece of wood, no matter how beautiful.

  • @738polarbear
    @738polarbear Před 8 lety

    very skillfully done sir .I didnt think it would match at first but you blended it masterfully.

  • @cathybenson5119
    @cathybenson5119 Před 5 lety

    Excellent job, mate. I have to admit that I thought that the patch didn't match the table, but after you finished it, it was amazing how good it looked. You couldn't really see the patch. Well done.

  • @JulianPaulJonesSfatcu
    @JulianPaulJonesSfatcu Před 7 lety +1

    Wonderful work! Thank you very much for sharing this with us!

  • @deettekearns9092
    @deettekearns9092 Před 6 lety

    What a gorgeous table. Beautiful restoration!

  • @Joe___R
    @Joe___R Před 4 lety +1

    The way I match difficult veneer is by taking a picture of the patch area, print it out full size and cut out the area to be patched. Then simply place the photo over your veneer to find a section that matches best. You might want to try it in the future.

  • @fmikee
    @fmikee Před 3 lety

    The dog changing the resolution is really funny. Nice video!

  • @102868samiam
    @102868samiam Před 4 lety

    Awesome tutorial Tom.

  • @nsuddeth91
    @nsuddeth91 Před 9 lety +1

    awesome video, your work has opened up a whole new way of thinking for me in terms of wood work. I hope to gain some talent in this field as I have long desired to start some of my own projects around the house. I'll definitely keep watching more of your uploads!

  • @georgebrown6540
    @georgebrown6540 Před 5 lety +1

    As always Tom museum quality craftsmanship paired with a great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffery6560
    @jeffery6560 Před 6 lety

    Glad to see someone else my age smashes there thumbnail also :) .
    love opening scene with the cat (become real techee)
    I want so say thank you, thank you for instructing on repairing veneer. It work great for me.
    Jeff Kendrick form Kentucky

  • @lynschultz513
    @lynschultz513 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful job matching the veneer!

  • @franl5585
    @franl5585 Před 8 lety

    Beautiful job, Thomas. Very nice result.

  • @SparrowStockwell
    @SparrowStockwell Před 3 lety

    Your dog’s tech skills are growing. I love to see his paw clicking the mouse.

  • @mr.c3928
    @mr.c3928 Před 5 lety

    You sir instill confidence in oneself

  • @mistyhi63
    @mistyhi63 Před 8 lety

    All I can say is...wooooow awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @lissataylor12345
    @lissataylor12345 Před 2 lety

    Amazing finish. 😍

  • @SparrowStockwell
    @SparrowStockwell Před 3 lety

    It looks really good, Tom.

  • @telosfd
    @telosfd Před 8 lety

    This is the job i will choose in my second life. Very nice repair.

  • @leewiley1944
    @leewiley1944 Před 3 lety

    I think it looks amazing!

  • @Fireball573
    @Fireball573 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done sir.

  • @davideveson3041
    @davideveson3041 Před 4 lety

    Excellent job done there

  • @wiggitywhacked
    @wiggitywhacked Před 9 lety +2

    what a well trained and sophisticated dog

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 9 lety

      wiggitywhacked Thank you. Maybe not so sophisticated as you might think. She's a serious knucklehead with a real sense of humor.

  • @jor4288
    @jor4288 Před 7 lety +3

    You are a master craftsman.

  • @karldunne5595
    @karldunne5595 Před 4 lety

    Well done!!.....................................

  • @marlenem5204
    @marlenem5204 Před rokem

    Awesome job as your awesome black cat, very active and cute🖤

  • @ginageith3861
    @ginageith3861 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you very much for this video!

  • @Hiksan5
    @Hiksan5 Před 9 lety +1

    Just what I was looking for- perfect.
    Like your style of videos; slow, no fuss, to the point and always lots of great knowledge to find. Thank you!

  • @VintageElectronicsGeek

    Great repair!!

  • @markgresham3402
    @markgresham3402 Před 3 lety

    Excellent job

  • @SheriffofYouTube
    @SheriffofYouTube Před 4 lety

    very nice results. pleasure to watch

  • @caroltanzi29
    @caroltanzi29 Před 3 lety

    Great work!

  • @quintonburkham9026
    @quintonburkham9026 Před 9 lety +1

    Thank you I really enjoy your technique, The template was new for me! I am replacing veneer on a Steinway piano, in Texas, so thank you from plum pianos:)quinton.

  • @robertcepelak7687
    @robertcepelak7687 Před 3 lety

    Another cleverly done patch from The Patchmaster

  • @TheNickHorton
    @TheNickHorton Před 9 lety +1

    Brilliant video and excellent quality. Thanks

  • @williamdiffin28
    @williamdiffin28 Před rokem

    Awesome job

  • @edshearn7633
    @edshearn7633 Před 8 lety

    I wish I had your knowledge and talent. Awesome work.

  • @cathyrosa79
    @cathyrosa79 Před 7 lety

    Great job. Thanks for passing along your knowledge! I'll send before and after pictures of the antique dresser I'm working on.

  • @327h7
    @327h7 Před 5 lety

    Now that is called MAGIC.

  • @MatthewFBrown
    @MatthewFBrown Před 5 lety

    Looks great. Thanks for the tutorial sir!

  • @327h7
    @327h7 Před 7 lety

    I am sure you have been completed for your amazing work ,but I have to say it again. You sir are fit to be restoring GOD'S furniture. Amazing skills.

  • @jasmoore1122
    @jasmoore1122 Před 9 lety +5

    Great camera work. I think we probably got a better view than you did. Thanks for bringing us into the process. Wow, terrific looking finish on that table top too.

    • @Ack5100
      @Ack5100 Před 9 lety

      Awesome job! Craftsmanship is excellent! New camera is great!

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 9 lety +3

      Thanks! And you're right, a lot of times I'm looking at the video later and see things I didn't see before. You can't hide from the camera!

  • @susannegalligan8600
    @susannegalligan8600 Před 5 lety

    Fantastic work, thanks for sharing!

  • @michaellapierre1244
    @michaellapierre1244 Před 3 lety +2

    It doesn't look pretty good. It looks awesome!!! Love it. Great use of textures and stains to restore that area.

  • @VintageRadioRepair
    @VintageRadioRepair Před 3 lety

    Nice work!

  • @jshamis
    @jshamis Před 9 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. I've got an old vanity I want to try to repair. This helps.

  • @naly202
    @naly202 Před 7 lety +8

    I was a bit upset when I saw the patch was so dark. But then, the final result turned out amazing!!!!!

    • @johnsonrestoration
      @johnsonrestoration  Před 7 lety +3

      Thanks! I was worried too! Worst case - you do it over! But it worked out

  • @DXWXMX44
    @DXWXMX44 Před 8 lety

    This is really a good and helpful video. I have a couple of similar things to do and this helped. Your repair did really come out great!

  • @Capalmer01
    @Capalmer01 Před 8 lety

    Really nice work Tom, I'm impressed !!

  • @maodonimega
    @maodonimega Před 9 lety

    Master craftsman! Loved the cat too.

  • @86dunc
    @86dunc Před 5 lety

    Nice repair!

  • @V.Hansen.
    @V.Hansen. Před 5 lety

    Holy cow! It was sticking out like a sore thumb and then you made it disappear! I don't know why it surprises me each time.

  • @f150bc
    @f150bc Před 5 lety

    again a nice job.

  • @lizbot1823
    @lizbot1823 Před 8 lety

    Excellent video
    Well done!
    Thank You much!!!

  • @johnjomp
    @johnjomp Před 7 lety

    Very nice!

  • @oskywawa
    @oskywawa Před 8 lety

    This was an incredibly helpful video. Thank you!

  • @FWI356
    @FWI356 Před 9 lety +1

    Hi Tom.. Great repair. The piece really blended in nice. Thanks for sharing. Keep the vidz coming.
    Thanks,Michael Frey
    FREY WOODWORKING INC.

  • @ckirkhum
    @ckirkhum Před 2 lety

    Great job

  • @kmann7530
    @kmann7530 Před 4 lety

    Very nice job I have a similar project keep up the great videos