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!

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

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

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 ;-) )

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

Nice old one . It looks fantastic.

Wow greate job ! Thanx for the videos and tips

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!

I think it looks just gorgeous.

Excellent workmanship!!!

What a gorgeous table. Beautiful restoration!

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.

That table looks great!

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

what a well trained and sophisticated dog

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

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.

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

Wonderful job matching the veneer!

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

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

Beautiful job, Thomas. Very nice result.

Another cleverly done patch from The Patchmaster

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

Just what I needed. Thanks, Tom.

phenomenal.

You continue to amaze!

Great restoration. Nice cat and dog!!!

You sir instill confidence in oneself

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

Looks amazing! Great job

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

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.

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

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.

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

It looks really good, Tom.

You are a master craftsman.

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

Awesome tutorial Tom.

Amazing finish. 😍

What kind of sorcery is this??

I think it looks amazing!

very nice results. pleasure to watch

Excellent job done there

Brilliant video and excellent quality. Thanks

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

Thank you very much for this video!

Looks great. Thanks for the tutorial sir!

Excellent job

Well done sir.

Fantastic work, thanks for sharing!

Hello. Many thanks for sharing this video and the knowledge as well. I really enjoyed every second of it! The final result was really good. I was thinking that maybe a triangle patch stands out a bit. Maybe an oval shape in a bit darker tone could imitate a knot perhaps? Thank you one more time for posting this video. I have learn a lot :-)

Impressive 😳. I’ve got a several patches to do on a desk. I can only hopes it goes half this well!

The darn dog wearing glasses and watching your videos is very cute

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!

Great work!

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

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

Now that is called MAGIC.

Awesome job

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.

Really nice work Tom, I'm impressed !!

Nice work with the veneer!! I was quite interested to know how you finished the table though!!!

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

Really nice job. And, really nice camera work (not to mention chisel control). Thanks for sharing! Subscribed!

Great repair!!

Master craftsman! Loved the cat too.

Excellent video Well done! Thank You much!!!

This was an incredibly helpful video. Thank you!

What a craftsman u r!! My parents live in Clarks Mills and we were all born just outside of Portland and our family's church is South Gotham Baptist on route 22. I know Gotham well and my dad has always enjoyed wood working. He has made my brother and I and our children all sorts of toys etc. he would love to see your shop. I it possible to visit?