My grandfather worked for the Lane company in Rocky Mount, VA. In the 1960’s to 70’s. I still store things in my Lane cedar chest that was a Christmas present in 1979 and I use the miniature chest given to me at graduation! Thanks for all your hard work preserving this chest.
I just pulled out my Lane cedar chest I’d gotten in 1969. The outside needs cleaning and painting but interior of mine is also pristine. Will be tackling it soon as my studio is completed end of the month. Thanks for inspiring 💕
To replace it with oak would have cost over $250. Oak is very expensive. I would not have made any profit on this chest if I replaced it with oak. I was able to repair it very inexpensively. I have no doubt the repair will last for a long time.
@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit 2 types make that assumption, those who think everyone on RUclips makes millions and those who hav $ themselves. I’m so sorry people say stuff without thinking it through!!! U did an amazing job!!!
Wow, it turned out amazing. I was impressed with all skills you used to restore this. So many different products and tools. I noted your safety gloves and respirator, too. Viewers can learn a lot from you.
This video is unique. Repairs are a usual step in a restoration, but this is the first time I've seen reconstruction be part of one. I was really anxious to see how you were going to replace the destroyed base. It never occurred to me you would rebuild it. Bravo for a job well and beautifully done!
This piece has been restored to last for many years, even tho it has partial board! It doesn't have to end in some fireplace. It's beautiful. A really amazing restoration!
GORGEOUS, as usual! I have learned to expect nothing less from you😊 Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, and the care you you put into your craft❤️
Being from the East Coast Cedar chests are plentiful there. And the smell is Awesome.. I really enjoy watching you restore this peace. It is and will be a treasure.
WOW! I love your solution on the base, that was great! To make cedar smell great again all it needs is a very light sanding and it's as fresh as new. After watching your videos I might be able to tackle my mothers old cedar chest!
Thank you! Cheers! Yes, I thought that you needed only sand it. I have not done that yet. Once I receive the lock from the company I will sand it so the smell returns. Thanks for watching! I am going to advertise this as an entry way bench for your shoes, etc.
I have never found another paper towel that works as well. I don't usually buy products based on their brand but I am sold on VIVA towels for wood working. Thanks for watching Tracey!
This video is just what I needed to see. I have a hope chest my grandmother gave me when I was 16. I am 57 yrs old now and it needs love just like that one did. It came out gorgeous! Thank you!!
Beautiful restoration. I have a Lane cedar chest I tried as a graduation gift in 1966. It's still in pretty good condition as side from one water mark. I put it on wheels because at my age moving furniture has to be easy. I'm planning on refinishing the top to fix the water stain. It's a very pretty piece and still modern. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Love your videos.
Great work, especially with the particle board bottom. That took patience and persistence to fix. 10 out of 10 on this project. Have a Lane hope chest from 1966. It looks as good as the day it was made except for a water mark on the top. I don't think there is a great demand for hope chests anymore. Great for storing blankets and linens though, (or so I am told).
I was saved! I did not know the lock was broken when I purchased it. I can't imagine how much it would have cost to replace it (IF it was even available!) This chest is from 1974- I did not know if Lane was even around anymore! I was so glad that I could get a new lock at no charge!
It is a labor of love. I find it so rewarding to take a piece of furniture destined for the landfill and restore it. I also receive so much support from the viewers that it serves to motivate me! Thanks for watching Rose!
Beautiful. I love the look of restoration to a natural finish rather than all of the chalk paint, texture and multiple colors. Just my personal preference.
@@annelangland2082 I know exactly where that is. I live on Park Road--the road parallel to the road where the post office is. Oh, it is a small world after all.🤗 Man, you sure do great work!
I agree with one of the reviewers. I would have replaced the particle board with wood or cut the wet areas. Also the finish is too yellow. But you did a great job in your finish. Glad it was saved
You did a wonderful job restoring this cedar chest, it looks great! Lane has always made beautiful cedar chests. I have my mothers cedar chest, its at least 52 years old, possibly older. Its a very dark wood, but its dried finish and slight damage (more like wear and tear) need to be restored. I hope to get motivated to do it, by watching your videos!
@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit I mis-typed the age of the cedar chest, its 72-73 yrs old! My parents married in 1950 but I dont know if my mom had it before her marriage. For many, many years, the Lane Co. who makes my moms chest, and yours, would give to all graduating girls the all Dallas, Texas high schools a certificate for a free mini, locking cedar chest when you went into the store that sold the full size Lane chests. My mom graduated in 1947 and I graduated in 1972 and we both got the free mini chests and she later purchased a full size chest, or her parents purchased it for her, I dont know which. Now I have the full size chest and my moms mini chest. I gave my mini chest to my daughter. We didnt live in Dallas when she graduated but I dont know if they still give mini chests to graduating senior girls. Its a nice tradition though.
Wonderful Save!! Funny, but I had just bought Viva Paper towels for the first time, when not even a week later I tried one and thought, they’re Fantastic! Then a couple days later, I watched another of your videos where you mentioned them. 😉 P.S. I miss you narrating.
Hi Patti O, nice to hear from you again. Glad you like the VIVA towels! I will still narrate when I think a piece warrants it. Thanks so much for being a loyal viewer!
In the '50's and 60's Lane gave a coupon to each graduating female for a hope chest. It was a small sample of the large one like this. I have collected these small cedar chest/hope chests for years. So I have a small one like this large one in my collection.
Lane recalled millions of chests for safety reasons. They replaced my lock also. I dont recall the year they recalled. My chest was 1952. Took about two months to get it. I think the recall went up to 1987.
You are right Paula. It was 1987. They recalled the locks and provide free replacement locks. I was up a creek until I found that out. This chest was so old that I doubt I could have found a key for it. The final pics on the video show it with the old lock in place. I have to wait for the new lock to come in to list it for sale. Thanks for watching!
I would have thought you would cut an inch or two off the base as bad as it was. I know more than likely that's what I would have done. But looking at a video and in person looks a lot different. Very beautiful and you did an excellent job of restoring it as well!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
i love videos like this, when someone cares for a piece of furniture with a history. those who would trash it & buy something cheap at ikea should know better.
What a beautiful result!! Love the stain color. Question: I have a palm sander and I have a wet/dry vac in my workshop. What do you use to get these two items connected. I would love to have some kind of dust collection but can’t find information on this. Noticed that you have tape on yours??
I had to buy a special vacuum adapter to connect to the orbital sander. It was made by the manufacturer. However, the end of this little connector would NOT attach to my inexpensive little shop vac hose so I had to tape it with duct tape. It works- even tho it does not look all that "professional" My ryobi sander had to be taped to the hose to but it died.
Beautiful job, chest looks like new!! Did you need to do anything to the inside? The cedar wood looked great, but did the cedar still smell good or does it lose that great smell over the years?
Thankfully, I did not need to do anything to the inside. There is still some cedar smell to it. To enhance the smell, you can sand it with 220 or higher grit sandpaper. Thanks for watching!
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My grandfather worked for the Lane company in Rocky Mount, VA. In the 1960’s to 70’s. I still store things in my Lane cedar chest that was a Christmas present in 1979 and I use the miniature chest given to me at graduation! Thanks for all your hard work preserving this chest.
I just pulled out my Lane cedar chest I’d gotten in 1969. The outside needs cleaning and painting but interior of mine is also pristine. Will be tackling it soon as my studio is completed end of the month. Thanks for inspiring 💕
🤔I would have thought you'd remove the Particle Board and replace it with actual wood!!!! But, I'm glad you saved this piece.
To replace it with oak would have cost over $250. Oak is very expensive. I would not have made any profit on this chest if I replaced it with oak. I was able to repair it very inexpensively. I have no doubt the repair will last for a long time.
@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit 2 types make that assumption, those who think everyone on RUclips makes millions and those who hav $ themselves. I’m so sorry people say stuff without thinking it through!!! U did an amazing job!!!
@@kelleyhawk6595 no, there's a third kind who just don't like partial board. Plain and simple.
And I was thinking wouldn't it have been easier to cut off the bottom half inch?
Wow, it turned out amazing. I was impressed with all skills you used to restore this. So many different products and tools. I noted your safety gloves and respirator, too. Viewers can learn a lot from you.
This video is unique. Repairs are a usual step in a restoration, but this is the first time I've seen reconstruction be part of one. I was really anxious to see how you were going to replace the destroyed base. It never occurred to me you would rebuild it. Bravo for a job well and beautifully done!
It's great that you showed us how to save the base. Oak boards are expensive and this way the veneer matched.😍
Yes, thank you!! I am glad you understand why I did it. I am in the business to make money and replacing the boards would have eaten up any profit.
I hope all of those animals live long, natural and peaceful lives.
As soon as you opened the chest, I knew it would be absolutely worth the work!
I agree! Thanks for watching!
I can’t believe you saved that base. I thought for sure it was toast. Well done, looks fabulous
Thank you Leslie!!!
Love the background sounds of barn animals!!! Great job!!
Thanks so much!
This piece has been restored to last for many years, even tho it has partial board! It doesn't have to end in some fireplace. It's beautiful. A really amazing restoration!
GORGEOUS, as usual! I have learned to expect nothing less from you😊 Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, and the care you you put into your craft❤️
Thank you Amy. I am so glad that you enjoy my videos!
Outstanding restoration. Can't believe how good it looks.
Being from the East Coast Cedar chests are plentiful there. And the smell is Awesome.. I really enjoy watching you restore this peace. It is and will be a treasure.
WOW! I love your solution on the base, that was great! To make cedar smell great again all it needs is a very light sanding and it's as fresh as new. After watching your videos I might be able to tackle my mothers old cedar chest!
Thank you! Cheers! Yes, I thought that you needed only sand it. I have not done that yet. Once I receive the lock from the company I will sand it so the smell returns. Thanks for watching! I am going to advertise this as an entry way bench for your shoes, etc.
Looks lovely and you are so patient too
Oh, that turned out beautiful. I am shocked based on what it looked like before. Thanks for the Viva paper towel recommendation!
I have never found another paper towel that works as well. I don't usually buy products based on their brand but I am sold on VIVA towels for wood working. Thanks for watching Tracey!
Руки лекаря вернули молодость и красоту !..Спасибо и за такую съёмку.
This video is just what I needed to see. I have a hope chest my grandmother gave me when I was 16. I am 57 yrs old now and it needs love just like that one did. It came out gorgeous! Thank you!!
Best of luck! You can do it!
THANK YOU for no music!
It turned out very nice! Great job on the restoration of the particle board under the veneer. Your clients should love it!!
Thanks so much!
Lovely! Can’t believe you were able to rescue this, great job.
Thank you! 😊
Once again, your talents have shown through. You took a nasty piece and gave it a new beginning. Thank you for your work, I love it’
Beautiful restoration. I have a Lane cedar chest I tried as a graduation gift in 1966. It's still in pretty good condition as side from one water mark. I put it on wheels because at my age moving furniture has to be easy. I'm planning on refinishing the top to fix the water stain. It's a very pretty piece and still modern. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Love your videos.
Thanks for watching. You will need to strip it to get rid of the water stain. If it is still there you may need to use wood bleach.
Great info about Viva paper towels. Thanks!
Thank you for detail of each product you were using including why it was used
I try to provide clear concise info but I also try to answer any ? you have so you can duplicate what I did. Thanks for watching!
This Lane Chest came out beautifully finished. Good job --well done.
Thank you so much!
I'm amazed you were able to make that base look so good! You always do great work!
Thank you! Cheers!
Another great restoration! Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you very much!
Great work. You are so ingenious and patient. Love it!!!
How nice of you to say!
Another restoration very well done. Thank you for posting.
Many thanks!
Love this 😀 ❤
Great work, especially with the particle board bottom. That took patience and persistence to fix. 10 out of 10 on this project. Have a Lane hope chest from 1966. It looks as good as the day it was made except for a water mark on the top. I don't think there is a great demand for hope chests anymore. Great for storing blankets and linens though, (or so I am told).
Turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Kim!
Oh, my gosh, who would have known. Beautiful job!
Thanks Denice!
Awesome job and I love the base restoration!
Once again, another brilliant transformation. If only we had 'smell-o'vision', we'd really be able to experience the contrast.
I agree!!!! It certainly looked great in the end!
Wow, it's really beautiful. Well done!
Thank you so much 😀
Well done. So glad it has a new life. As you said, Lane Furniture will replace any lock before a certain date. So glad you asked them.
I was saved! I did not know the lock was broken when I purchased it. I can't imagine how much it would have cost to replace it (IF it was even available!) This chest is from 1974- I did not know if Lane was even around anymore! I was so glad that I could get a new lock at no charge!
Another lovely piece!
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Outstanding what u do to restore & save these fine pieces of furniture.
It is a labor of love. I find it so rewarding to take a piece of furniture destined for the landfill and restore it. I also receive so much support from the viewers that it serves to motivate me! Thanks for watching Rose!
A beautiful true restoration
Thank you John
Wow, you couldn't even see the detail of the moldings or woodgrain before you stripped it and cleaned the wood. What a beautiful chest...now! 🙂
I know! It is amazing how much different it looks now!
Anyone else get ASMR tingles listening to this video? Damn near put me to sleep lol
És um grande artista parabéns pelo seu trabalho
Really, really nice outcome....another good job!
Thank you!
Gosh she’s pretty. Great job as always. 👏🌹
Thank you! Cheers!
ANOTHER AMAZING JOB, GREAT WORK, BEAUTIFUL
Thank you so much!
Amazing !
Retoration + cute sheeps = perfection 🥰
Looks wonderful. Great tip on viva
Glad you found it helpful!
Another great piece!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job! That piece will live on in someone’s home and hopefully they’ll treasure it.
Another great restoration !
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
You did an extraordinary job!!
Thank you Nancy!!!
A useful piece of furniture once again!
I agree. Think it would work as a bench by the front door for storing shoes, etc.
I have One Word... WOW! Gorgeous 💜💜💜💜💜
Beautiful!!
Thank you! 😊
It came out amazingly well considering its previous state.
Thank you!
Great looking job. God bless you.
Thank you! Cheers!
magnifico seu trabalho....como voce executa....com maestria e carinho...parabens ganhou um amigo Brazilian-BRAZIL
Beautiful restoration.
Thanks Phyllis!
Amazing save. Well done
Thanks!
You are very talented. Love it.♥️
Thank you Mary!!!
Good for another 50 years,,,,,fantastic job,,,a lot of work!
Thank you very much!
🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Texas, USA 🐼 ❤ 🎀
Hi Grammy Bear! Nice to hear from you!!!
Amazing job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful
Thank you
🤩lovely job 🤩
🤩 Thanks so much!
Well done
Good job! Congratulations!🌷🌷
Thank you! 😃
It's beautiful
Thanks Kathleen!
You are a miracle worker.
LOL! Thanks!
Très beau travail! J’adore!
Thank you!
Beautiful Job!!!
Thank you! 😊
Really great restoration, look's really good, have a nice day, Brian UK !!!.
Thanks Brian. Hello to my UK viewers!!!
Beautiful. I love the look of restoration to a natural finish rather than all of the chalk paint, texture and multiple colors. Just my personal preference.
Very nice work!
Thanks a lot!
Looks great. Good job
Thank you! Cheers!
Andersonville, Tennessee here!
I lived in Andersonville for a while. Dark Hollow Rd.
@@annelangland2082 I know exactly where that is. I live on Park Road--the road parallel to the road where the post office is. Oh, it is a small world after all.🤗 Man, you sure do great work!
@@traceyrice9359 Well thank you! Isn't that the speed trap area? Lol!
Hi Andersonville! Thanks for watching!!!
My grandma called those cheeder chests. That is one beautiful cheeder chest!
I agree with one of the reviewers. I would have replaced the particle board with wood or cut the wet areas. Also the finish is too yellow. But you did a great job in your finish. Glad it was saved
In real life, there is no yellow in the finish. I think I had the white balance off on the video. Thanks for watching!
I love the background bird song
Glad you enjoyed it!
You did a wonderful job restoring this cedar chest, it looks great! Lane has always made beautiful cedar chests. I have my mothers cedar chest, its at least 52 years old, possibly older. Its a very dark wood, but its dried finish and slight damage (more like wear and tear) need to be restored. I hope to get motivated to do it, by watching your videos!
You can do it!!!
@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit I mis-typed the age of the cedar chest, its 72-73 yrs old! My parents married in 1950 but I dont know if my mom had it before her marriage.
For many, many years, the Lane Co. who makes my moms chest, and yours, would give to all graduating girls the all Dallas, Texas high schools a certificate for a free mini, locking cedar chest when you went into the store that sold the full size Lane chests.
My mom graduated in 1947 and I graduated in 1972 and we both got the free mini chests and she later purchased a full size chest, or her parents purchased it for her, I dont know which. Now I have the full size chest and my moms mini chest. I gave my mini chest to my daughter. We didnt live in Dallas when she graduated but I dont know if they still give mini chests to graduating senior girls. Its a nice tradition though.
Wonderful Save!! Funny, but I had just bought Viva Paper towels for the first time, when not even a week later I tried one and thought, they’re Fantastic! Then a couple days later, I watched another of your videos where you mentioned them. 😉
P.S. I miss you narrating.
Hi Patti O, nice to hear from you again. Glad you like the VIVA towels! I will still narrate when I think a piece warrants it. Thanks so much for being a loyal viewer!
Nice job, beautiful. The blue tape is painter's tape. Thanks for leaving the paint for pressed sawdust and chipboard furniture.
Thank you! 😊
@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit Your work just keeps getting better and better.
You are a magician 🎩✨️
LOL! Thank you Alex!
Soooooooo beautifulllllllllllllllll.
8/3/22..ahh yes..! Another fantastic transformation ! All done in just 20 minutes YT time ⏲!👍👍👍👏😊🍷
In the '50's and 60's Lane gave a coupon to each graduating female for a hope chest. It was a small sample of the large one like this. I have collected these small cedar chest/hope chests for years. So I have a small one like this large one in my collection.
How cool! I have one that is made of cedar that I got when I was in high school.
I have a miniature lane cedar chest that I received at graduation in 1978. 😃
Looks wonderful. Just for info, if you ever so lightly sand the interior the cedar smell will fully return.
Lane recalled millions of chests for safety reasons. They replaced my lock also. I dont recall the year they recalled. My chest was 1952. Took about two months to get it. I think the recall went up to 1987.
You are right Paula. It was 1987. They recalled the locks and provide free replacement locks. I was up a creek until I found that out. This chest was so old that I doubt I could have found a key for it. The final pics on the video show it with the old lock in place. I have to wait for the new lock to come in to list it for sale. Thanks for watching!
I love that chest. Wish it were mine.
Thank you Lyndsey! Glad you like it!
I would have thought you would cut an inch or two off the base as bad as it was. I know more than likely that's what I would have done. But looking at a video and in person looks a lot different. Very beautiful and you did an excellent job of restoring it as well!!
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thanks for watching! It turned out beautiful!
you have a steady hand.🤚🤣🤛G
In spite of all the coffee I drink! Thanks for watching!!!
Nice job, looks good.
I would have removed that entire particle board apron and put legs in place of it.
JB Weld works good on particle board. I have repair a few water damaged countertops.
I will remember that - thanks!
i love videos like this, when someone cares for a piece of furniture with a history. those who would trash it & buy something cheap at ikea should know better.
I agree!
What a beautiful result!! Love the stain color.
Question: I have a palm sander and I have a wet/dry vac in my workshop. What do you use to get these two items connected. I would love to have some kind of dust collection but can’t find information on this. Noticed that you have tape on yours??
Same here absolutely brilliant idea!
I had to buy a special vacuum adapter to connect to the orbital sander. It was made by the manufacturer. However, the end of this little connector would NOT attach to my inexpensive little shop vac hose so I had to tape it with duct tape. It works- even tho it does not look all that "professional" My ryobi sander had to be taped to the hose to but it died.
@@FurnitureFlippingForProfit Thanks so much for your response! Your the only Utuber I know that will answer this question. It is much appreciated! ❤️
Beautiful job, chest looks like new!! Did you need to do anything to the inside? The cedar wood looked great, but did the cedar still smell good or does it lose that great smell over the years?
Thankfully, I did not need to do anything to the inside. There is still some cedar smell to it. To enhance the smell, you can sand it with 220 or higher grit sandpaper. Thanks for watching!