The builders BROKE the chair! / 1930-s chair repair

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The builders BROKE the chair! / 1930-s chair repair

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Some years ago I restored this chair, but the client brought it back to me for repair, because his home builders accidentally broke the legs. This chair type was very common here in Estonia through 1920-1930. Its made of oak and the backrest is made of plywood and walnut veneer. Usually there is set of 6 chairs and a extendable table. After 1940 they started to use cheaper materials and also the design was simplyfied.
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@williamfindspeople4341 3 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that the builders won't own up for breaking the chair. Probably ripped off the cliet too. Thank goodness for restoration masters.

@AiMR 3 жыл бұрын

I hope the owners made a claim against their insurance for the restoration costs.

@artepresente4390 2 жыл бұрын

Parabéns vc é ótimo no que faz admiro seu trabalho. Amo esse tipo de arte...

@michaelz8260 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I really like is that your workshop is so well lit and neat.

@aot9644 3 жыл бұрын

I watched with one eye open whilst cringing when you sat back and reclined. Great job!

@maretteschulz8898 3 жыл бұрын

🤣..me too...especially when I heard the 'creak ' noises....lol

@Ugofant 3 жыл бұрын

I can't say how I apprecieate that a pro like you shares his knowledge instead of keeping for itself. Thank you!

@anonony9081 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos thanks. Don't change, I like how thorough they are!

@welchtemplarmotorcycles2933 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant work as usual. Heard my old mum’s voice in my head shouting “don’t lean on that chair”, when you tested it. 🥴😖🤣🤣

@tinydancer7426 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. My mom's line was, "That chair has four legs for a reason. USE THEM!"

@davidharris241 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing restoration! Every single item you fix is done to perfection! I reallyyyyyy enjoy your videos, and get so excited each time you post a new one. Thank you for making them!

@brianvittachi6869 3 жыл бұрын

In these days of throwaway Ikea stuff it's nice to see an expert craftsman give new life to a piece of old furniture.

@divine91177 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my.. You leaned back in that chair and i immediately flashed back to my mother losing her mind at me as a child. 😂 Another great restore.

@jeriandersen4205 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I could hear her voice echo from 50 tears ago.

@deborahdanhauer8525 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful old chair with nice lines. I’m glad you could save it. If I hadn’t watched you do the repair, no one would be able to convince me it was done. Great work!🤗🐝❤️

@jobkneppers 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again! Nice job as always! Don't let the negative comments put you down. They're wrong. Best, Job

@ATRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@helenakhudyna2360 Жыл бұрын

Loved the surprized look when discovering the brake. Love when you have fun. But the color matching and finishing bring me the biggest joy. So satisfying!

@Cradley684 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job friend, Stay Safe !!!.

@jonathanyoung3684 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I love the intro as well as all the work you do on these projects. Keep up the great work.

@dr.skipkazarian5556 3 жыл бұрын

The reconstruction talent of a physician! Well done, sir.

@thinking-monkey 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Better than new. Literally better than new because the weak-grained wood was replaced with much better wood. Great job as always!

@spamdump4459 3 жыл бұрын

Such a plain design for a chair shows what can be done with straight lines and a few simple curves. Enjoyed watching the restoration process.

@ruudmobile6726 3 жыл бұрын

You restored it once? "Now it's time to do it right" funny in this context ... "Now it's time to do it PERFECT"... "So I decided to make a new one".... easiest choice of all.... PERFECTION!!!

@tobiasbostwick9002 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! That opening shot! Very fine work Sir. I always enjoy and learn, thanks for sharing.

@anniel3305 2 жыл бұрын

As always, beautifully done. Nice that you were able to save it and shame on them for breaking and not telling the owners... You do amazing work!

@AiMR 3 жыл бұрын

Your stain matching skills are unmatched!

@donfenton7473 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing craftsman. I could watch you all day. I watch other people repair items but you are by far the best. I am not just saying that, I just started watching your channel a few weeks ago. Please don’t stop.

@cynthiat6505 Жыл бұрын

You’re making me chortle again. You’re funny and monumentally talented!

@Greenacres1958 Жыл бұрын

I snorted when he walked away and then snuck back across. Couldn’t help it. It was too funny.

@user-il4le8iy1q Жыл бұрын

Ай, да маэстро! И насмешил тонким юмором, и испугал падением стула, и удивил снова блестящим конечным результатом! Восторг и восхищение за артестизм и мастерство! 👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯😂😘

@lornanorris1363 Жыл бұрын

I have the utmost respect for the restorations you do and how you do them, I do learn a lot watching these videos. You and Chester are by far the best restoration guys out there so far, keep up the good work 👍

@Cypher791 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely Re-Re-Restored

@1954JDR 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@cab102361 Жыл бұрын

I love when you show your sense of humor.

@user-lz7qd4rg4b 10 ай бұрын

I like that you use hide glue and shellac on the old pieces. The chair gag was cute.❤😊

@amunarjoh 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@michaelsilva7085 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad the algorithm suggested your channel. I’m really enjoying the content. Thank you.

@raymaes823 2 жыл бұрын

I found an old rocking chair for patio. It's not as bad as your projects but you inspire me tear apart n fix. Thanks for showing details. Your awesome

@martinperlander7455 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@jz9985 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see your significant skills in saving what many would throw away in our society. Joe

@Greenacres1958 Жыл бұрын

Throw away society is running so huge! We need to go back in our ways.

@michaelshipman1171 3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to see furniture repaired rather than thrown out which happens all too often. Well done.

@godbluffvdgg 3 жыл бұрын

Your finish work really brings the repair home...That lean back test, was EPIC! You're brave to do it video! Great work!

@texanasimmons1761 2 ай бұрын

Great repair! You even refurbished the entire chair so the repairs arent even remotely visible!❤😊

@alipeacock3685 Жыл бұрын

You are the Harry Potter of restoration ! Just amazing

@CatrinaMarieTCB 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's sneaky of people. Why couldn't they be honest and just tell you it broke. I'm Glad you came to the rescue and saved the day again!😊

@anonony9081 3 жыл бұрын

You should have a contest to see who can guess how many clamps you have in your shop

@ATRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Viewer: How many clamps do you have? Me: Yes!

@Case2_0 3 жыл бұрын

@@ATRestoration I see you have my sense of humor

@simonmcowan6874 3 жыл бұрын

A well know fact, "you can never have too many clamps"

@karenmitchell3947 3 жыл бұрын

Q: How many clamps do you have? A: Not enough!

@jessedaron6971 2 жыл бұрын

I AM GETTING TO BELIEVE YOUR SHOP IS #1 ! THE BEST SHOP OF ALL THE SHOPS FOR RESTORATIONS AND WOOD WORKS I HAVE SEEN ON KZfaq! - AND I I HAVE SEEN ALMOST ALL OF THEM! 😎

@saigorBR 3 жыл бұрын

Sr. your work is so professional and carefull and clean! It is just wonderfull and inspiring. I was thinking If some day you could show us more of your skills and patience making a rocking chair from scratch.

@beadowarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent job from the Billy Bob Thornton of furniture repair!

@Lia2222 3 жыл бұрын

New sub because you deserve it and i love learning from your abilities. Others would toss the pieces and go for much easier pieces to update. Not you, there is hope in every piece you see. Very impressive!

@lindacarlotti333 2 жыл бұрын

I like your videos. Your humor is great. Thank for all I learn from your videos.

@shellydehart8217 2 жыл бұрын

I just love watching you restore furniture. I’m also amazed at how you match up the staining to perfection. I guess that comes from years of practice. You are a master at what you do. ♥️♥️😊👍👍

@retiredafce3373 2 жыл бұрын

I am a Carpenter and I started my career in the US AIR FORCE. My first duty station was in Germany. I learned so much from my German masters! I loved it so much I was stationed there three separate times.

@jessemkahn 3 жыл бұрын

Love the added humor! Great job on the restoration. And I adore your work uniform.

@Joe1935429 3 жыл бұрын

Chairs are the things that hold us. Therefore special attention goes into materials and workmanship. And grain matters around stress areas. Technically and aesthetically great work! Thanks. (I had no doubts when you tested the chair.)

@Jessiebes 3 жыл бұрын

Excellently done

@sergeyprikop4030 3 жыл бұрын

Its pleasure to watch. Thanks!

@ScrapwoodCity 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work as always

@pitsnipe5559 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe how well you blended the new stain with the old! Nice!

@michaelkohl9728 2 жыл бұрын

Impeccable. Period!

@ramiruhig5558 3 жыл бұрын

great restoration

@anthonychavez3742 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video AT

@peinture1071 2 жыл бұрын

Your work is wonderful....You job is make with precision.....I love see you working....Thank's

@chloeveleine9319 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE you music, I hum with your theme song. I also liked your humour, it was fun as I walked home after a 12h+ of work. Keep your super job coming our way ! Greetings from Paris

@ATRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I´ve been in Paris, every house looks like a masterpiece. By the way, Estonians discovered recently that we have one lighthouse built by Eiffel himself.

@ArtisticEndeavors 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo - thank you! ✌🏻🎨☕️

@Troutay Жыл бұрын

You are too funny! Love your work! Am binge watching all your videos

@StandartDust 3 жыл бұрын

Отличная работа. Сделайте обзор вашей мастерской.

@blueeyedbehr 2 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful restoration video, as always. please show us more of your work.

@user-yd8ef1hm3w 4 ай бұрын

I like both. It depends on the situation. You do great work. I’m learning much from watching your techniques!

@bbqlips 3 жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail and fine craftsmanship skills are completely rad👍!!

@rhiannadelerres7500 3 жыл бұрын

That creak. Omg. Skeeeered me! Lovely work 🙏🏽❤️🇺🇲

@vinceianni4026 3 жыл бұрын

Good job professionally done

@TheJaniebabe 3 жыл бұрын

second , actually i think it is my third time watching this, the end makes me smile

@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum 3 жыл бұрын

I am not a builder or carpenter. I watch these because workmanship is something I can very much appreciate. So, please excuse my ignorance on the subject when I ask, "Why make a template of the piece if only one needed made? Why not just mark out the new wood straight from the old piece?" I would love to be educated here. Thanks! 😊

@tomnoonan1655 2 жыл бұрын

Hi - Late reply but maybe you are still interested. In a previous video, he showed that the template is used as a guide that runs along the router bearing as the bit cuts the shape in the new wood. Perhaps you are asking why not just make the new wood the same way he is making the template? It seems it is easier to shape the thinner template and cheaper in case of a mistake; the new wood is often thicker and more expensive and perhaps less risky to cut with the longer router bit using the template as the predetermined guide.

@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomnoonan1655 thank you very much.

@richardsims1805 Жыл бұрын

Great work in restoring this chair!

@greicevalle7419 2 жыл бұрын

Mi vida que sentido tan brillante con tu sentido del humor.

@sherrychrist5521 Жыл бұрын

Your work space is so neat. Love your work.

@PostImperfect 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying the humour! And such beauty from simplicity in the design of those chairs

@geoffreykitson532 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good day I have found a great craftsman to watch and admire. I shall watch all your videos, love them. Thanks for posting.

@user-px4dm1ss7f 2 жыл бұрын

В начале 😁😁 юмора 👍👍. Вы человек золотой рукой. Дай бог вам здоровье. Спасибо за видик. 👍👍👍👍👍

@normafollet7156 Жыл бұрын

Very well done as Usual AT.

@RobRobertson1000 3 жыл бұрын

Well done :) I am purely an amateur furniture repairer, mostly for friends, but that fault you pointed out, the crazy grain direction at the most critical point of the leg, is SO common even here in Australia. Most of the repairs I have to do are because someone in the factory didn't bother to check where joinery would fall as they cut out the parts.

@yeagerxp 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing @ 3:49 "Purists you can close your eyes now" Hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣

@danielnoel3060 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work 👍

@dudimarudi 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic job

@marcconroy4631 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Ireland! Thanks to your videos I was able to repair a broken garden chair using one of your clever techniques. The finished repair worked out great, thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge!

@ATRestoration 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, nice to hear that!

@freddystpierre9106 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful job

@MarksUpholstery 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job and love the humor 👍🏼

@sandrinedelaunay7084 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful chair. Good job!👍👏. Thanks for your vidéos. 😊

@menuiseriedzreda5907 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Very very excellent

@43painter 2 жыл бұрын

Watched it for a second time. What more do you wànt ! ;-) Fabulous ( again ) !

@KROLLOFF 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are something meditative! Look With great pleasure! Thank you!

@GTifft1 3 жыл бұрын

Too funny...most excellent repair! Thank you!

@michaelzimmerman635 Жыл бұрын

Do you show customers your videos? They should appreciate the skill and effort they are getting for their money.

@geef6770 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. I enjoyed watching the restoration process

@robandsharonseddon-smith5216 2 жыл бұрын

Never mind good as new. This is better than new.

@SirRupertdePot 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific to watch.

@carolinamechanic 3 жыл бұрын

As always fun to watch you come up with the solutions. Also 231 lbs? You must be tall!

@Greenacres1958 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that!

@sibylleherbe8260 3 жыл бұрын

I like your videos. They are interesting and fun to watch and they make me laugh. Thank you.

@shockz16 3 жыл бұрын

If it gets broken a 3rd time just restore it and keep the damn chair yourself, lol! As always, excellent work!

@travissims8614 3 жыл бұрын

As usual a fine artisan you are , rare to see anymore a person who enjoys what they do .fine work my friend.

@VishalVoraUK 3 жыл бұрын

This is incredible work. I’m very happy to have found this channel.

@yolandacuevas751 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente job!!! I enjoy your sense of humor. Very nice. And as always not disappointed great presentation. 😎👍

@darleeneadams9833 2 жыл бұрын

Compliments, you do beautiful work. Your carved wardrobe was a delight to watch, this piece, very educational.

@BUTCH0120 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for another wondeful video. i admire your craftsmanship. i'd like to be the guy who sells you clamps!

@elizabethsuggs993 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!