Dumpster Dresser- AMAZING RESTORATION of a trashed mid century dresser
598,963
Published 2022-09-04
Four days of hot, sweaty work (summers in the valley of Nova Scotia are crazy humid and hot) later, I can't even believe it's the same piece. I'm thinking we are going to keep this one for ourselves to use in our living room.
I DID however discover a manufacturers error AT THE VERY END of not only the work, but editing this very video. I was crushed to realize they had put two handles on the wrong drawers, covered the mistake with toner, and because I simply took each handle off during the refinishing process and numbered them to go back on the same drawers, I didn't catch the error until it was pretty much too late. My friends Jim & Cindy from @FurnitureWarriors reminded me that mint error coins are often worth more. Maybe it's the same with furniture?? Hahaha! One can only hope!
___________________________________
Thanks for watching! If you liked this video, please consider subscribing for more furniture flipping videos!
If you are interested QUICK bites of furniture flipping, refinishing, and restoration, check out my other channel!
💎youtube.com/@tfgsnacks
✅Social Media Links & Ways to Support the Channel: bio.site/tfg
📫 To send mail: Transcend Furniture Gallery, c/o Angie, PO Box 718, Hantsport, NS, Canada, B0P1P0
✅USE MY CODE TFG10 for 10% off your SurfPrep order- www.surfprepsanding.com/?aff=85
✅SAVE 10% off your Fusion Mineral Paint order (Code 'transcendfmp')- shop.fusionmineralpaint.ca/TFG10
✅xTool Discount code : xToolPartner
___________________________________
PRODUCTS USED:
💡SurpPrep Vacuum Hose Clips
surfprepsanding.com/product/vacuum-hose-clips/?aff…
💡SurfPrep 3x4 Electric Ray Sander (Vacuum Compatible)
surfprepsanding.com/product/woodworking-sanding-sy…
💡SurfPrep POV-8
surfprepsanding.com/product/vacuum-pov-8/?aff=85
💡Circa 1850 Stripper
💡Mirka Mirlon pads (for applying the Odie's) - 1500 grit
💡Bahco Scraper
amzn.to/30mrWaa (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3kCcPAK (US Link)
💡Respirator
amzn.to/3h2JX3g Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3hn5Glf (US Link)
💡Vinyl gloves
amzn.to/3qG3mtV (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3y7o0FL (US Link)
💡Ear protection
amzn.to/3Ae9rlE (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3634DSq (US Link)
💡Odie's Oil, Universal Oil
www.odiesoil.com/canada-dealers/ (Canadian Link)
www.odiesoil.com/usa-dealers/ (US Link)
💡Wood Filler: Lepage, Walnut
amzn.to/2QvnnWq (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3wk7JN6 (US Link- slightly different version)
💡General Finishes Gel Stain, Nutmeg
amzn.to/3fjwPEJ (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3eNNMrS(US Link)
💡Gorilla Wood Glue
amzn.to/3IkCY1d (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3DqhIn9 (US Link)
💡Rotary Tool with Flex Shaft (comparable product)
amzn.to/3rf1v0V (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3KAqQdm (US Link)
💡1" Abrasive Wheels
amzn.to/3uoVznV (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3E2o0vc (US Link)
💡Epoxy Wood:
amzn.to/3wLgak9 (Canadian Link)
amzn.to/3ilrgal (US Link)
💡Zinsser Shellac
💡Zinsser Odor Killing Primer Spray
(Couldn’t find Canadian Link- try Home Depot or Kent)
amzn.to/3vjvEv1 (US Link)
______________________
NOTE: Please be advised that the links provided are affiliate links and I may get a small commission from qualified purchases. This is at absolutely no extra cost to you!
Always be sure to read all manufacturers instructions and use appropriate safety equipment when using any of these products, and do so at your own risk.
______________________
#furnitureflip #refinishing #furniturerestoration #midcenturyfurniture #odiesoil
All Comments (21)
-
What a wonderful job you did saving this piece of furniture! I am with the other commenters who said if you hadn’t mentioned it, I wouldn’t have noticed the ‘mistake’. It is such a beautiful piece now that NO ONE will notice or care. I am a quilter and have to stop myself from pointing out ‘mistakes’ in my work that no one else ever sees (including other quilters). You took a roadside piece of trash and turned it into a gorgeous piece of furniture that anyone would be proud to have in their home. Well done! (Also love the bunny rescue)!
-
That is a stunning restoration. Only you would notice the "error" and in any case it is how the manufacturer made it. That is part of the history of the piece.
-
We are our own worst critics. You did something amazing with literal trash. Give yourself the grace and kindness that you would give others.❤❤❤
-
Holy moly, that is beautiful grain. I had no idea that was there! Stunning. Simply stunning work.
-
Stunning! Thank you for not painting it and for keeping the original pulls. It's beautiful.
-
You’re such a pro.. Also I think the handles being “out of place” actually looks good 🙂
-
That reveal was stunning! I’d pay top dollar for that beautiful piece of furniture- not a single person was ever going to notice the drawer handles were in the wrong place - only an expert like yourself, would notice that.
-
How nice to see someone appreciating & value other’s work enough to make it better than found! Great job.
-
You my dear are a perfectionist!!! No one is ever going to even notice that "mistake", wood grains are always a little different so be sooo proud of this save and restoration!
-
As a child of the '60s, I've NEVER been a mid-century furniture fan. I always preferred antiques, even as a little girl! But this is drop-dead gorgeous. Well done!
-
Quit beating your self up Angie! You saved/rescued a fabulous piece of furniture. How people can throw away things like this is baffling to the mind! And hurt baby or any animal is just incomprehensible!😢❤🎉
-
It truly is GORGEOUS! Love the rich color and the spectacular grain. I do think it is a case of "If you aren't notified, you wouldn't notice." There is still a nice flow in the handles from one drawer to the next.
-
Angie don't be so hard on yourself. I'm looking at the reveal and every handle looks individual and beautiful. They look great right where they are. You did a fabulous job. I hope all the little rescues are back to good health soon, especially the little guy who's fighting the big fight. You're amazing to do such wonderful work with the fur babies.
-
No one would have ever noticed that “error” and for you to be bothered by it shows just how much of a perfectionist you really are! I think it looks absolutely stunning and it looks like a brand new very high end piece of furniture. You did an amazing job as always. I also noticed you decided to keep those green vases you picked up at the yard sale after. Good choice on keeping them and keeping their color 💚
-
Absolutely beautiful! And, I can't explain it, but the handles that break the pattern actually add to artistry of the entire piece.
-
Outstanding, no one, but you will know! Be very proud of yourself. Amazing job.
-
Good GOD you turned that thing into a masterpiece. I can see the handle swap since you pointed it out but I'm not kidding here, the only impression I got at the reveal was how you turned something I would literally have made barf noises at into an absolutely stunning piece of furniture. That thing was mindblowing beautiful in the end.
-
If it makes you feel any better, I was trying to look hard for the “mistake” and couldn’t find it even though you told us about it. Beautiful restore!! Well done.
-
Amazing! Whatever you consider a mistake just adds to the charm of the finished item!!👏👏👏
-
You do awesome work and inspire me to get back to this hobby!!
