Did I RUIN It?
Tom Johnson of Thomas Johnson Antique Furniture Restoration in Gorham, Maine restores this handsome antique table, and ends up addressing one of his most frequently asked questions. Tom has been restoring furniture professionally since 1979. Visit our website at http://www.thomasjohnsonrestoration.com, or write us at [email protected]. And for those on the east coast looking for custom framing, be sure to check out Tom's daughter's shop, https://www.emcollier.com (@emcollierframes on Instagram).
Video Summary
AI GeneratedTom Johnson demonstrates the comprehensive restoration of a handmade quarter sawn oak drop leaf table. The process covers structural repairs, chemical stripping, stain removal, and the application of a traditional finish. The project balances the need for functional durability with the desire to preserve the historical character and \"war wounds\" of the antique piece.