WARNING! Do not respond to any messages saying you have won something on my channel. This is a Scam and has been reported! So happy to be back narrating! This was supposed to be a simple restoration, but there were many challenges along the way. Thank you for all the support. I am slowly catching up with all of your comments on the channel. Barry
Table didn't look too bad at first, but then multiple layers of surprises! You are so professional with your restorations, I thought you had been doing this for decades. Appreciated your kind words in this video. Thankful for all of the differences we all have. Keep encouraging and uplifting everyone you cross paths with. You are an amazing individual! 💖💖💖
Like you, I began taking care of elderly neighbors in fourth~fifth grade. I never charged, it was so interesting listening to their life stories. You are exactly right, we are supposed to be of help to our people. I try my best to make someone, anyone smile or laugh. Every chance I get. If you’re down. Chances are so favourable that you will not only lift them up. But yourself as well. You’re a good man, Barry.
You must be an amazing health care provider. Your calm voice gives a feeling of almost absolute lightness. Your work as a caretaker of furniture that needs attention is UNBELIEVABLE. Congratulations!
Barry, you have the touch! Every project you do seems to turn out so gorgeous. And your gentle personality really comes through in your videos. I can't wait to see new videos from you because they are entertaining, inspiring and calming all at the same time. Keep up the good work and know that there are many people out there (here) that appreciate you.
Beautifully restored...even better than new. The finish is perfect and lets the wood grain shine. Will only improve as it develops a patina. I much appreciated your words about differences. I have a friend who is severely handicapped and limited in his physical capabilities. However, his mind is bright and he keeps a positive outlook. He is an encouragement to me. (He makes me laugh). It is unfortunate that he, like many physically challenged souls is invisible to the able bodied. Though damaged he is still valuable.
Holy cannoli! That was some thick layers of paint to scrape off. It looks so nice now. Well done. 👍🏼 Edit to add how nice it was that the seller disclosed the need to let you see the table before committing.
Your patience is the key to your restorations, your story telling and your calm manner. Thank goodness for types like you to keep the rest of the world calm and level headed. Beautiful!!!!
Beyond the amazing restoration work, you have such a soothing voice! I found your channel very recently. Most often I watch videos like this in mute, but not yours. It's very informative and calming at the same time. Thanks for the nice work. Regards from Brazil!
You went from nurse to surgeon. Your dedication to a project is impeccable. This explains your patience, and I have often thought that you remind me of a nurse.
We're really enjoying your channel. About a month ago, I was admitted to the hospital with a blocked kidney and sepsis. I 100% appreciate the healthcare workers that saved my life. Thank you for this fine content and for the help you provided to sick and injured folks.
This is why I painted my mcm hutch. It was painted when I got it for cheap. You could already see the veneer through that paint job. I stripped it, and it was worse! So i filled it and went with a deep teal. It's beautiful for my soace for now, eventually I may reveneer, but I'm happy as is
Your level of detail and care for furniture is impeccable. I am sure that same level of care is imparted to your patients in your health care job! Great job as always.
If you put half the care into your patients as you do your restorations, I’d be happy to have have you watching over me in the hospital or setting your in. Amazing work and what an inspiration.
I'm not sure which is more mesmerizing... your calm, mellow voice... or your amazing way of working with the furniture. I only know I can't wait to see your videos. Much love and appreciation from a grandmother in Texas. (It's my dream to take up restoration... because of you!)
@@MadCityModern of course. I was happy to see this one live!! This one looked like a lost cause initially when u stripped the flaking veneer...but I knew u would take that lifeless piece and bring it back to life. Have a good evening Barry and all mcm fam
I so appreciate that you didn't give up on this little table. Usually you have one layer of paint to get thru before the item's potential starts to appear. But there were literally so many layers with this one, and you transformed it into something truly beautiful. Thank you Barry.
I love how you research the history of the pieces you work on. My grandfather and my dad were furniture men. I grew up appreciating their views on all kinds of furniture.
Wow Barry you worked your magic yet again! I do furniture flipping full time now as my retirement job and you’ve inspired me to venture into doing more restorations. Your videos are so detailed and informative and your beautiful, creative soul shines ❤️
Not at all. I got immense satisfaction from picking my teenage brother's spots many years ago. Nowadays I pick litter in the local woods. It's turning wrong into right. 🙂
I bet the weight of the table went down by half when you stopped off the paint! Another beauty with an uplifting message, too. Thanks Barry. You bring a bright spot to every day that you share content with us.
Barry, you have the patience of Job. This poor table looked beyond saving, but your detail work and persistence carried the day. It's lovely and will find a good home with ease. Thanks for another trip to your garage/shop!
I love the way you look at all the little flaws before you even begin. Amd then the way you explain why you made that choice. Your restorations are very soothing and educational and you lift us up :) Thank you :)
I think most of us would have abandoned this project due to the sheer volume of problems it threw up. So even more kudos to you for sticking with it and achieving such a stellar result! Hats off!!
I'm with you on the 'exposing the wood grain to the best it can be' school... My kitchen cabinets are Birch with a fruitwood stain & oil finish for this very reason. Just gorgeous like this coffee table!! You must have many pieces that you have been tempted to keep over the years, but I really hope you kept this one: it's just such a pleasure to just gaze on it, isn't it?
What a beautiful result. Not too many people would put so much effort into something so damaged. The reveal was creative and original! I enjoyed it from start to finish!
I was wondering when you would find a surfboard coffee table. I remember them from my childhood. You did a beautiful job, especially considering what you had to work with. I love that you rescue these gems from the past. 😊
Beautiful Job Barry, shocking beautiful results after what you uncovered under that butt-nasty paint. My thoughts on what happen to it to start breaking up like that is, potentially it was in a flood. After my basement flooded in 2014, I saw similar results on wooden furniture of the same era I had down there.
I was glad to see you add a tad bit of water to the wood filler. I've done that many times but wasn't sure it was a good thing to do. The table is a beauty.
What can I say that has not yet been said...enjoy every minute watching you put so much care into your work, and sharing your philosophy...thank you...oh, and what a cool ending!!!
I'm surprised you stayed with this restoration. Personally, I'd have turned that thing into kindling if I'd seen that much damage. But, as usual, the end result was WAY better than expected. I like your thoughts on finishes too. You're a furniture Rock Star!
I really like that you chose a stain that would let the wood grain come through. Even though that’s not the typical color, it looks wonderful on that piece. Thank you and take care!
Always progessing in your presentation style,.. never mind your restoring qualities Barry! 😉 but that was a great opportunity for your reveal, and you seized t!! 😊 Your the best, and make my day when you post! 👊
Another superb Restoration, Barry. I am constantly amazed at the damage prior owner's cause to furniture. I'm equally amazed at Your ability to restore the piece to its original condition.
You are amazingly talented Barry. You took what may have been in the bone yrd to something that belongs in a modern home. Long and hard wrk but boy what a beauty. 🇺🇸👍🏼
Clean, simple lines, beautiful bookmatched veneer surface, and an excellent choice of finish - You have made this worn out old piece of MCM new again. KAWABUNGA ! 😁
Ahhh, the surf board table is a lovely classic piece! Gosh it was in a state 😖 god only knows how that much damage was done to it. Glad you got your hands and breathed life back into it.. I think the grain and finish of the new veneer looks great and works fabulously with the simple lines of the structure. Excellent job!! 🥰
You are kind, and talented in your hobbies undoubtedly as well in your chosen field of health care. That you for your service to your community. 💝🙏💝 Thank you for your time and it's very wonderful to watch you.
Very nice. I like the shape of the table. When the paint stripped off and that large piece of veneer was missing, I thought it really did resemble a surf board. Kind of was cool looking with the "stripe" before refinishing.
I have a glass and brass 60's surf board table, so i love this style and you did not disappoint in bringing it back to life. btw, i love that wing back chair. you have great taste
WARNING! Do not respond to any messages saying you have won something on my channel. This is a Scam and has been reported!
So happy to be back narrating! This was supposed to be a simple restoration, but there were many challenges along the way. Thank you for all the support. I am slowly catching up with all of your comments on the channel. Barry
🤔and I thought I won something. Figures, I never win anything.
I thought I'd won something too, I was hoping for a Chest of Drawers 🤣😂😁
@@cheryl2103 this is too good!
@@Christin5554 me neither : )
So glad I offered to regift it back to Barry as the prize was be too insanely expensive to ship the prize to northern Canada, lol.
Table didn't look too bad at first, but then multiple layers of surprises! You are so professional with your restorations, I thought you had been doing this for decades. Appreciated your kind words in this video. Thankful for all of the differences we all have. Keep encouraging and uplifting everyone you cross paths with. You are an amazing individual! 💖💖💖
This really means so much. I always appreciate your kind words
Like you, I began taking care of elderly neighbors in fourth~fifth grade.
I never charged, it was so interesting listening to their life stories.
You are exactly right, we are supposed to be of help to our people.
I try my best to make someone, anyone smile or laugh.
Every chance I get.
If you’re down.
Chances are so favourable that you will not only lift them up.
But yourself as well.
You’re a good man, Barry.
You must be an amazing health care provider. Your calm voice gives a feeling of almost absolute lightness. Your work as a caretaker of furniture that needs attention is UNBELIEVABLE. Congratulations!
This one means alot. Thank you
What an incredible transformation. That poor abused table had definitely seen better days but you gave it a new life. Beautiful job.
Hope you saw your name on the Rubio! Thank you!
Barry, you have the touch! Every project you do seems to turn out so gorgeous. And your gentle personality really comes through in your videos. I can't wait to see new videos from you because they are entertaining, inspiring and calming all at the same time. Keep up the good work and know that there are many people out there (here) that appreciate you.
This message was so encouraging
Wow! The surfboard coffee table looks amazing!
As always, you told a story and treated this poor table with greater respect than it had received in its previous life.
Well said. 🤍
Thank you!!!
Beautifully restored...even better than new. The finish is perfect and lets the wood grain shine. Will only improve as it develops a patina.
I much appreciated your words about differences. I have a friend who is severely handicapped and limited in his physical capabilities. However, his mind is bright and he keeps a positive outlook. He is an encouragement to me. (He makes me laugh). It is unfortunate that he, like many physically challenged souls is invisible to the able bodied. Though damaged he is still valuable.
I hadn't thought of the natural aging. Well said
I admire your patience. Another great save !
Holy cannoli! That was some thick layers of paint to scrape off. It looks so nice now. Well done. 👍🏼 Edit to add how nice it was that the seller disclosed the need to let you see the table before committing.
Hahaha. You caught that. It made me laugh
FABULOUS...!!! 💖
Thank you
Your patience is the key to your restorations, your story telling and your calm manner. Thank goodness for types like you to keep the rest of the world calm and level headed. Beautiful!!!!
So encouraging
You gave her back the blush of her youth! Beautiful
Thank you
I truly appreciate what you said about uplifting and supporting each other despite our differences. Thank you.
Thank you. I meant it
Thank you for replacing the veneer! Another RUclips restorer replaced the veneer then kept the piece for herself. This makes my day! Thank you!
I appreciate this
Love your music choice when you started applying the wax to the top. 😊
Thank you Robyn
Gosh, what kind of hell had this poor table been through. It's definitely got It's dignity back now.
I wondered how it could have received that much abuse
Beyond the amazing restoration work, you have such a soothing voice! I found your channel very recently. Most often I watch videos like this in mute, but not yours. It's very informative and calming at the same time.
Thanks for the nice work.
Regards from Brazil!
Absolutely stunning transformation 👏 😍 love the wood tone! 💯❣️
Thank you
You went from nurse to surgeon. Your dedication to a project is impeccable. This explains your patience, and I have often thought that you remind me of a nurse.
Wow! Thank you so much
That table sure was pitiful, you sure brought it back beautifully!
Thank you
What an absolutely beautiful restoration. That poor table needed a lot of TLC.
It doesn't get more beautiful than black walnut, man that looks good!!!
I agree. Thank you so much
That reveal so clever.
Beautifully refinished!
Thank you my friend !
*FANTASTIC!!!💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you
In the master's hands, what is broken becomes whole. What is old becomes new. You have an amazing talent, my friend.
Wow. I love this
As always, you pick the best finish to bring out the best in the wood. We’ll done!
Thank you Joe!
We're really enjoying your channel. About a month ago, I was admitted to the hospital with a blocked kidney and sepsis. I 100% appreciate the healthcare workers that saved my life. Thank you for this fine content and for the help you provided to sick and injured folks.
When the painters claim the piece was "too far gone" I always call BS. This is proof that nothing is too far gone. Nice save!
Thank you Mike!
Not too many people would have taken the time to bring this one back to life. You really did a great job. It turned out awesome.
Thank you!
Hard to believe that’s the same piece! Well done! Another lovely piece rescued 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.
Thank you Janet
Your patience and dedication never ceases to amaze me! Wow. I would have never thought that could have turned out so nice!
Wow! Thank you
This is why I painted my mcm hutch. It was painted when I got it for cheap. You could already see the veneer through that paint job. I stripped it, and it was worse! So i filled it and went with a deep teal. It's beautiful for my soace for now, eventually I may reveneer, but I'm happy as is
I love this
As always, nothing short of a miracle. Thanks for doing what you do, it is greatly appreciated.
Thank you Marilyn
Your level of detail and care for furniture is impeccable. I am sure that same level of care is imparted to your patients in your health care job! Great job as always.
A labor of love! Once again you took something most people would have just thrown in the trash and made it beautiful again.
Thank you
WOW Barry, that turned out BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You NEED to read a book for one of your videos. Your narration is so soothing 🛌😴💤
Haha. What book?
@@MadCityModern you could read the dictionary and I would be happy 😁
Minute marker 14:04- Barry, the Life magazine you are holding is the one I sent you a couple months back; glad to see you are enjoying its contents!
Yes. I did that intentionally! So glad you saw it
I can hear my mother’s voice just now. “Get your feet off the table.” 😊 nice job, looks really nice.
Haha. Yes!
If you put half the care into your patients as you do your restorations, I’d be happy to have have you watching over me in the hospital or setting your in. Amazing work and what an inspiration.
beautiful restoration and you have a beautiful heart...God bless you...🙂
Thank you Barbara!
The wood grain is beautiful!!! Your videos are so peaceful- fantastic editing.
Thank you!
I'm not sure which is more mesmerizing... your calm, mellow voice... or your amazing way of working with the furniture. I only know I can't wait to see your videos. Much love and appreciation from a grandmother in Texas. (It's my dream to take up restoration... because of you!)
This means so much
Omg!!!! That wood GRAIN!!!!! Everything u touch is gold. It's gorgeous
Thank you for joining this one!
@@MadCityModern of course. I was happy to see this one live!! This one looked like a lost cause initially when u stripped the flaking veneer...but I knew u would take that lifeless piece and bring it back to life. Have a good evening Barry and all mcm fam
I so appreciate that you didn't give up on this little table. Usually you have one layer of paint to get thru before the item's potential starts to appear. But there were literally so many layers with this one, and you transformed it into something truly beautiful. Thank you Barry.
I love how you research the history of the pieces you work on. My grandfather and my dad were furniture men. I grew up appreciating their views on all kinds of furniture.
Thank you. I really enjoy doing the research
Wow Barry you worked your magic yet again! I do furniture flipping full time now as my retirement job and you’ve inspired me to venture into doing more restorations. Your videos are so detailed and informative and your beautiful, creative soul shines ❤️
Let me know what you're working on
It's beautiful. It's so satisfying to see a sad damaged piece brought back to be beautiful again and live a new life.
Thank you Beverly
Removing that veneer was like peeling an onion - but worth it. A transformation!
Is it weird that this was the most satisfying part for me 😁
Not at all. I got immense satisfaction from picking my teenage brother's spots many years ago. Nowadays I pick litter in the local woods. It's turning wrong into right. 🙂
From trash to treasure. Beautifully restored xxx
Thank you Lyndsey
Such lovely words, at the 7:02-7:35 mark…sage advice for any and all who accept this gift from you! Thanks and God bless!🙏🏼💖
Thank you for catching that
I bet the weight of the table went down by half when you stopped off the paint! Another beauty with an uplifting message, too. Thanks Barry. You bring a bright spot to every day that you share content with us.
Haha. Yes it did
Another beautiful piece. Well done!!!
Thank you
I wasn't concerned at all that you could bring this table back to beautiful, Barry!! Gorgeous
Thank you Lori
You are a legend and inspiration.
Thank you so much.
Thank you Stephen
Barry, you have the patience of Job. This poor table looked beyond saving, but your detail work and persistence carried the day. It's lovely and will find a good home with ease. Thanks for another trip to your garage/shop!
This message was very special
What a wonderful save!
Thank you
@@MadCityModern You're very welcome.
Absolutely stunning work. She's now back to being a true centre piece to any room. ❤🙂
Thank you Steve
Beautifully done, Mr. Barry. Never disappointed in your restorations. Bless you.
Wow! Thanks
Watching the wood grain coming alive under the stain had to be satisfying. This is so beautiful.
The table was worth the extra money for the Viners, it came out stunning. Great job Barry 💜
I agree!
WOW!!! I LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SURFBOARD COFFEE TABLE RESTORATION SO MUCH!!!
IT LOOKS FANTSTIC!!!
WELL DONE!!!💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you
Beautiful job well done
Thank you Shirley
Sometimes when you start removing surfaces, you look up to the sky and say why! You made a beauty out of it, well done barry.
I certainly did that!
I love the way you look at all the little flaws before you even begin. Amd then the way you explain why you made that choice. Your restorations are very soothing and educational and you lift us up :) Thank you :)
So glad you mentioned these things. Thank you
I think most of us would have abandoned this project due to the sheer volume of problems it threw up. So even more kudos to you for sticking with it and achieving such a stellar result! Hats off!!
Thank you so much
I'm with you on the 'exposing the wood grain to the best it can be' school... My kitchen cabinets are Birch with a fruitwood stain & oil finish for this very reason. Just gorgeous like this coffee table!! You must have many pieces that you have been tempted to keep over the years, but I really hope you kept this one: it's just such a pleasure to just gaze on it, isn't it?
I'm so glad you feel the same way. Thank you for sharing this
What a beautiful result. Not too many people would put so much effort into something so damaged. The reveal was creative and original! I enjoyed it from start to finish!
Awesome! Thank you for always being one of the first to comment! Barry
I was wondering when you would find a surfboard coffee table. I remember them from my childhood. You did a beautiful job, especially considering what you had to work with. I love that you rescue these gems from the past. 😊
I love that you routinely disassemble the pieces you restore.
Thank you!
Beautiful job.
Thank you
Beautiful Job Barry, shocking beautiful results after what you uncovered under that butt-nasty paint. My thoughts on what happen to it to start breaking up like that is, potentially it was in a flood. After my basement flooded in 2014, I saw similar results on wooden furniture of the same era I had down there.
Great feedback. My guess was also water damage. Thank you for the excellent feedback
I was glad to see you add a tad bit of water to the wood filler. I've done that many times but wasn't sure it was a good thing to do. The table is a beauty.
Yes. I love adding a little water
WOW!!! How you could turn a broken and discarded piece into a gorgeous and wanted piece is amazing!! A beautiful job!!
Thank you Chris
Table looks great - good choice of the Rubio Monocoat for that gorgeous walnut veneer!
Thank you Norman
Nicely done once again, Barry! Thanks for the narration!! 🤗
Thank you!
Oh boy! You hit the jackpot on that veneer, the word grain is stunning!!
Thank you
Beautiful. I love how the grain pops.
Thank you
It's a lovely piece of furniture once again.
Thank you
WOW! You did an incredible job!
Thank you Anna
What can I say that has not yet been said...enjoy every minute watching you put so much care into your work, and sharing your philosophy...thank you...oh, and what a cool ending!!!
Thank you!
I'm surprised you stayed with this restoration. Personally, I'd have turned that thing into kindling if I'd seen that much damage. But, as usual, the end result was WAY better than expected. I like your thoughts on finishes too. You're a furniture Rock Star!
I always love your comments. Thank you for the encouragement
I really like that you chose a stain that would let the wood grain come through. Even though that’s not the typical color, it looks wonderful on that piece. Thank you and take care!
Thank you
Always progessing in your presentation style,.. never mind your restoring qualities Barry!
😉 but that was a great opportunity for your reveal, and you seized t!! 😊 Your the best, and make my day when you post! 👊
Thank you. I always enjoy being creative. Sometime it works, sometimes it doesn't 😁
It certainly worked! 😃
Loved the brass prrott short BTW! 😊
Are the puppy's in a queue? 😁 xx
Wow! Amazing transformation!
Thank you
It turned out beautiful. You did an amazing job on the coffee table.
Thank you Joanne! Barry
Another superb Restoration, Barry. I am constantly amazed at the damage prior owner's cause to furniture. I'm equally amazed at Your ability to restore the piece to its original condition.
You are amazingly talented Barry. You took what may have been in the bone yrd to something that belongs in a modern home. Long and hard wrk but boy what a beauty. 🇺🇸👍🏼
Clean, simple lines, beautiful bookmatched veneer surface, and an excellent
choice of finish - You have made this worn out old piece of MCM new again.
KAWABUNGA ! 😁
Excellent feedback!
Barry you really downplay your abilities. The finished table is beautiful! Even if you haven’t been doing this very long you are very skilled.
Thank you!
Ahhh, the surf board table is a lovely classic piece!
Gosh it was in a state 😖 god only knows how that much damage was done to it.
Glad you got your hands and breathed life back into it.. I think the grain and finish of the new veneer looks great and works fabulously with the simple lines of the structure.
Excellent job!! 🥰
Thank you Sue!
You are kind, and talented in your hobbies undoubtedly as well in your chosen field of health care. That you for your service to your community. 💝🙏💝 Thank you for your time and it's very wonderful to watch you.
Thank you so much Melissa
Another beautiful job Barry with your signature high end finish. Stay safe.
Thank you
Very nice. I like the shape of the table. When the paint stripped off and that large piece of veneer was missing, I thought it really did resemble a surf board. Kind of was cool looking with the "stripe" before refinishing.
I also liked the shape
Thank you for your generous support of people's differences and abilities. You definitely help build people up.
Thank you
That poor table's been through a lot, good job!!
Thank you so much
You do beautiful work Barry. That sad table looks happy again. Your calm, kind demeanour shines through in all your projects.
Thank you Jill
About 5 min in, I would have added the whole mess to my burn pile. You’re a better man than me.
I have a glass and brass 60's surf board table, so i love this style and you did not disappoint in bringing it back to life. btw, i love that wing back chair. you have great taste
Great feedback!