As usual, a superb restoration. David you consistently reach the very highest of standards. That grubby, shabby bench is now a piece that can proudly take its place in the very smartest of establishments. I am so pleased that there are still people around who take a pride in their work and build a reputation for honest craftsmanship. Love to gorgeous, lively Daisy.
That is an oak railway waiting room bench made by Gaskell and Chambers in Birmingham , England circa 1880 . You can see the quality built into it that made it last so long . Beautiful restoration David . Hope it lasts another 143 years .
Thanks, my customer has since told me that the benches were commissioned especially for the Snooker hall which opened in the 1920’s but may well have been made by the manufacturer you said as the snooker hall is in Stoke-on-Trent which isn’t too far from Birmingham. 😀😀👍👍
It looks like a church pew to me. :) Another miraculous restoration, full of love, care, and attention to detail. Could watch a video every day. Thank you David! XXXII could be 1932? Too late, maybe WWII significance to refinisher later?
Absolutely gorgeous! Also, thanks for sharing your mental health struggles. Very helpful to destigmatize and normalize taking care of your mental health.
Thanks very much. I believe sharing experiences is essential to normalise mental health. We all have stresses to bear in todays world so it’s good to talk 😀❤️
That scraper does a great job. I need one of those! Also, I’m a retired psych nurse who suffers from recurrent depression and anxiety. Therapy is essential for most people to learn to manage both conditions ❤. And sometimes it takes a while to find a good fit in a therapist. So don’t give up if the first try doesn’t work! God bless everyone and be well 😊.
That is a really neat old bench. It looks a lot like a church pew. That was a lot of work! You did a great job on it, I'm sure the customer absolutely loved it. ❤❤❤❤❤
I think that that are more likely to be Railways station benches. Church pews in England tend to look more Gothic or Jacobean in appearance and are much more upright.
Beautiful would love to see the 2 together when you are done. Thank you also for the mental health promo, very good to get men to talk rather than find out there was an issue after its too late. Daisy is as always a star.
Thanks so much, I actually have a few pics my customer sent me which I’ll post on my RUclips community page. Thanks also for your comments on the mental health promo, I was really happy to work with BetterHelp as talking about mental health is so important 😀🐶❤️
It's so nice to see furniture pieces stay in a family. There are probably a lot of stories those benches could tell, and I'm sure the owner feels very nostalgic every time he sees them. You did such an excellent job restoring them but leaving behind some evidence of It's history.
As a retired nurse, the first thing _I_ thought of, was that most of that was probably tar and gunk and was inside the lungs of the smokers... Not a pleasant thought. So glad most folks have stopped smoking! My second thought is that going forward, they're going to need an air pressure hose to regularly clean that _before_ it gets clogged with dust and skin cells, etc, so that no one else has to go through what you went through. Can't say this was my favorite of your video's David, but it again reinforces what a craftsman you are and how you thought ahead how to do this in a way that would make the bench really glow; and it does! Well done, that man!
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful bench. I think playing pool, billiards, or snooker (I didn’t know it was pronounced that way) must have been a religious experience in the UK to have such classy seating. Not that I’ve been in a pool hall here in the U.S. That was a monumental job but it is now a stunning piece. I also appreciate you talking about mental health issues and getting help. Good on you!
Thanks so much Sue, the benches certainly had a church feel to them and possibly were originally made for a church. I think talking about mental health is really important as so many people keep these things bottled up 😀❤️
I really love this piece! It is so beautiful now that you've done your magic on it!! I know this took a lot of hard work.....twice!!...and I am impressed with your dedication to clean out every one of those holes! Thank you for leaving some character in the bench!! It makes it much more memorable. GREAT job!! Give Daisy an extra cork to celebrate!!
Can’t believe you had the patience to do two of those! I’d have gone off my trolly just cleaning them. My trolly is pretty lopsided to start with lol. They are spectacular David. They just look amazing and will be quite a focal point, I’m sure. You deserve a medal for sorting those out xxxxxx
Can't help but think that even though all that smoke and dirt almost completely crusted those legs that in some way it protected the wood underneath from nicks and gouges. Beautiful outcome!! Your patience is to be applauded!!
The work you do goes beyond restoration, and how to bring to life something that has been forgotten in time. Congratulations on the beautiful work and keep it up. A hug straight from Brazil
Hi Davide, I like that the bench has kept the signs of time. A nice job. The dog preferred the kibble from the package, he didn't take the one on the ground😄
David, I do believe this is my favorite by far!! You have given this distinguish old gentleman his top hat and tails to sport around in. Class with grace. Sometimes a good bench or pew is like coming home. THIS IS IT!!
What a job! You did great work, and I think ghosts of some of the previous "carvings" in the wood help retain some of its historic character. Came out really great; hope your client was satisfied!
What a beautiful old bench! They were smart to have you restore it and not some quick-and-easy worker. The wood and detailing are stunning. You excelled! 🌟
The four hours you devoted to cleaning the crud out of the holes was worth it in my humble opinion. This is a beautiful restoration, and you kept the character of the original design. It looks so much better with the new stain and lacquer.
What a beautiful old bench!!!!! You have really done an excellent job!!! You can almost hear the old music and laughter from people long gone that infuse that beautiful piece of history!!!!! BRAVO!!
What a rich and meaningful history these pieces have for the owner. I respect the care you’ve taken with the refinishing of it, and with the refining of your own health. Tip of the hat to you, David. Also, Daisy needs a replenishment of corks. Clearly she has no choice bits left.
You made me laugh out loud several times during this episode- starting with “…Huuuuge thing,” when you had a lie down break, the relatable growl of frustration, and Daisy with her corks! But the reveal almost brought me to tears with the absolute gorgeousness as a result of your hard work! I’m never disappointed and I’m always amazed! 💖🌟
I thought at first it was an old pew. I don’t think they make them of this quality any more. It’s gorgeous now but what a lot work! I was thinking a drill might work and then you pulled it out. Excellent work, as usual.
Church pews in England tend to look much different to this. More Gothic or Jacobean in appearance. I would suggest that they are railway station waiting room benches.
WOW, that's amazing ! What an unusual piece of furniture to start with, but what a job cleaning all those holes. Well done David, it looks spectacular now. A real labour of love here ! Thanks for sharing. Take care 🙂
How on earth you managed two rounds of ALL THOSE HOLES I will never know. I'd have gone mad. Beautiful, beautiful job, David. Our Daisy never fails to make me smile and laugh. Thank you.
What a wonderful (if incredibly frustrating) transformation! And thank you, David, for your honesty and vulnerability in sharing your challenges and journey to mental health.
Great job - as always! The first thing I thought of when I saw all those holes full of ick was hitting it with a power washer!!! I've been watching too many youtube driveway adventures!
The letter X represents 10 years ea. The letter I represents a single year, so in my opinion it reads 32, probably meaning 1932. However, it could be 1832 but, the bench doesnt look that old to me but, I guess its possible. Of course, it could just be a code from the manufacturer that represents a different year. You did an EXCELLENT job cleaning and refinishing this bench!! Its beautiful! With the arch design on the back, I wonder if in its early life, before the snooker hall, it was a church pew? The design looks like church windows.
Another fantastic restoration! That old bench was looking drab and dreary. You brought it back to life! Beautiful job!!! Daisy girl is as spunky as ever! ❤
David: Beautiful. Two of them? The pair will add to the room they are slated for. Real conversation pieces with family history. Super great! Carol from California
Hi David, that was a lot of time consuming work on the bench and you have to do it twice! but once again you restored it to its former glory. Your client will be over the moon. Brilliant work once again. Thank you David for sharing your journey through mental health. I am so glad that you did. It can affect anyone. ❤
Thanks so much for your kind comments. I’m a great believer that speaking about your own personal challenges is nothing to be ashamed of and it’s so important to normalise mental health 😀❤️
The best part of this video starts at 9:25 and ends at 10:05.Btw, you did a magnificent job. Prepping 2 benches must've been exhausting especially cleaning all those little holes. Another masterful work of art. Bravo!
At our 45th high school reunion meeting yesterday, we discussed that we had lost seven male classmates in the last five years to suicide, So much has changed in the last 25 years with regards to men’s roles in our society, they’ve lost their identities.
@@LadyGecko It's not that so much as that men have always had a higher rate of suicide than women - it's seen as weak or effeminate for a man to talk honestly about his mental health or admit to vulnerability. I think this attitude is changing among young people but among older men (no offence David!) it's still prevalent and so a lot of men are suffering who don't need to.
@@LadyGeckofeminism has dismantled patriarchy. Men have lost their role as provider and leader in home and therefore their identity. Coupled with divorce suicide is a result.
Men in general, I think many men still feel that they'd be considered, "weak" or less "manly " too admit they life is just too hard sometimes. Trauma, stress, depression knows no gender
The results are stunning in still so much character. Also, it shows character and confidence to talk about mental health - thank you for helping to normalize going to therapy and talking about mental health issues. #RepresentationMatters
Thanks so much for your great comments Laura. I’m a great believer in reducing the stigma around mental health and talking about it definitely helps others 😀❤️
Hi David, sitting down on the job I see, Daisy with her cork in the supervisor's bed, all is right with the world, a very time consuming restoration but well worth it, you made that beautiful woodgrain visible once again, history restored, cheers!!!🥰😘💕👌👍👍👍🐕🐕
Excellent job ; thank you for shearing it with us! Also, for shearing Daisy's always nice appearance. I = 1 V = 5 X = 10 L = 50 C = 100 D = 500 M = 1,000 Thus, XXXII stands for 32. Regards!
I would bet the XXXII stands for the year it was built, 1932. The style of it says as much. But either way, it is ready for another 30 or more years. I hope he appreciates all the hole digging out.
I recently watched the old David Lean movie, Hobson’s Choice with Charles Laughton and John Mills. Great old British movie set in Salford and Manchester. Anyway… in Hobson’s boot store, the main location of the storyline….there is , I kid you not….this exact bench you have renovated! Recognized it right away. Probably old then in 1952 😄. Beautiful restoration by the way. Love your channel.
Thanks so much for this Janet. I managed to find the movie on RUclips and saw the benches. Thats so cool!! I’ve actually screenshot the part in the movie and sent it to my customer 😀❤️
Wow wow wow. Such hard work but well worth it. And a beautiful piece of furniture. Give me a shout and I’ll come and clean those holes on the 2nd one!! Well done x
Absolutely fantastic job as usual and the best channel on RUclips for restoration. Great job at discussing mental health too, thank you for sharing that , oh and Daisy will help keep you keep smiling and us 🙂
Looking good! Your cleaning those holes reminded me of cleaning the tubes in the boilers aboard ship. Using an air driven brush to clean all 1100 tubes, one at a time.
What a beautiful bench and to have two of them for a billiards room. How marvelous. You did such a good job cleaning it up. Such care and tenderness you lend.
Oh my gosh that wood is beautiful! The character of that piece is wonderful! You did an absolutely stunning job bringing it back!! ❤😊. The built up gunk on the arms and front was crazy!!! 😊
Beautiful piece of furniture, Dave. Of course we appreciate how grueling it was to restore two of them, but you definitely nailed the job. Well Done! It looks amazing.
Hi Dave loved the bench,I actually don’t mind the boring jobs like the holes in that bench I find it therapeutic very satisfying when you see the results I’m the same with sanding. You made a great job of it as always.
As usual, a superb restoration. David you consistently reach the very highest of standards. That grubby, shabby bench is now a piece that can proudly take its place in the very smartest of establishments. I am so pleased that there are still people around who take a pride in their work and build a reputation for honest craftsmanship. Love to gorgeous, lively Daisy.
Thanks so much for your great comments as always Pam, much appreciated 😀❤️🐶
That is an oak railway waiting room bench made by Gaskell and Chambers in Birmingham , England circa 1880 . You can see the quality built into it that made it last so long . Beautiful restoration David . Hope it lasts another 143 years .
Thanks, my customer has since told me that the benches were commissioned especially for the Snooker hall which opened in the 1920’s but may well have been made by the manufacturer you said as the snooker hall is in Stoke-on-Trent which isn’t too far from Birmingham. 😀😀👍👍
It looks like a church pew to me. :) Another miraculous restoration, full of love, care, and attention to detail. Could watch a video every day. Thank you David! XXXII could be 1932? Too late, maybe WWII significance to refinisher later?
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall... Amazing patience, great restore!
Thanks so much 😀😀
Ugh! You bet me to it.😆😆😆
Amazing patience and great work.
Absolutely gorgeous! Also, thanks for sharing your mental health struggles. Very helpful to destigmatize and normalize taking care of your mental health.
Thanks very much. I believe sharing experiences is essential to normalise mental health. We all have stresses to bear in todays world so it’s good to talk 😀❤️
That scraper does a great job. I need one of those!
Also, I’m a retired psych nurse who suffers from recurrent depression and anxiety. Therapy is essential for most people to learn to manage both conditions ❤. And sometimes it takes a while to find a good fit in a therapist. So don’t give up if the first try doesn’t work! God bless everyone and be well 😊.
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That is a really neat old bench. It looks a lot like a church pew. That was a lot of work! You did a great job on it, I'm sure the customer absolutely loved it. ❤❤❤❤❤
I think that that are more likely to be Railways station benches. Church pews in England tend to look more Gothic or Jacobean in appearance and are much more upright.
Thanks so much Jenny, he loved them 😀❤️
Beautiful would love to see the 2 together when you are done.
Thank you also for the mental health promo, very good to get men to talk rather than find out there was an issue after its too late.
Daisy is as always a star.
Thanks so much, I actually have a few pics my customer sent me which I’ll post on my RUclips community page. Thanks also for your comments on the mental health promo, I was really happy to work with BetterHelp as talking about mental health is so important 😀🐶❤️
You're more patient than me, I would have attached the bottle brushes to the drill 😂
I thought of that then I thought, “just use drill bits” 😀👍
Absolutely gorgeous! Oh the tales those benches could tell!!😊
Quite sure your client was over the moon happy when he saw the restored bench! Excellent job, David! BRAVO! 😍👏🥰👍
Thanks, he loved them 😀👍👍
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Reviving and bringing life back to an antique is always a joy. Daisy is just beautiful. Thank You Dave for showing us. ❤🐶🌻
Thanks so much Irene 😀🐶❤️
My first thought when it came to cleaning those holes was the drill bit, I'm glad you came to agree, lol...
You can run your drill backward, to clear those clogged holes.
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It's so nice to see furniture pieces stay in a family. There are probably a lot of stories those benches could tell, and I'm sure the owner feels very nostalgic every time he sees them. You did such an excellent job restoring them but leaving behind some evidence of It's history.
Thanks so much Deb, my customer actually told me when he showed them to his father who owned the snooker club, he was quite emotional 😀❤️
Great job David. The character and beauty of the wood was fully revealed. Very very beautiful 😊🤗
As a retired nurse, the first thing
_I_ thought of, was that most of that was probably tar and gunk and was inside the lungs of the smokers... Not a pleasant thought. So glad most folks have stopped smoking!
My second thought is that going forward, they're going to need an air pressure hose to regularly clean that _before_ it gets clogged with dust and skin cells, etc, so that no one else has to go through what you went through.
Can't say this was my favorite of your video's David, but it again reinforces what a craftsman you are and how you thought ahead how to do this in a way that would make the bench really glow; and it does! Well done, that man!
Thanks so much. It was a lot of restoration but definitely worth it 😀❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful bench. I think playing pool, billiards, or snooker (I didn’t know it was pronounced that way) must have been a religious experience in the UK to have such classy seating. Not that I’ve been in a pool hall here in the U.S. That was a monumental job but it is now a stunning piece.
I also appreciate you talking about mental health issues and getting help. Good on you!
Thanks so much Sue, the benches certainly had a church feel to them and possibly were originally made for a church. I think talking about mental health is really important as so many people keep these things bottled up 😀❤️
I agree totally.❤
Oooooo this looks like a fun one- can’t wait!
Hi Angie. Not sure “fun” is the word I used off camera!! 🤣🤣🤣
tell Daisy she's the best dog ever !
Aww thanks Jeanne. I think so but I am a little biased 😂🐶❤️❤️
Magnificent piece of history restored perfectly. Your snooker friend is going to tear up for sure.
Thanks so much 😀❤️
I really love this piece! It is so beautiful now that you've done your magic on it!! I know this took a lot of hard work.....twice!!...and I am impressed with your dedication to clean out every one of those holes! Thank you for leaving some character in the bench!! It makes it much more memorable. GREAT job!! Give Daisy an extra cork to celebrate!!
Thanks so much for your great comment Karen 😀🐶❤️
Can’t believe you had the patience to do two of those! I’d have gone off my trolly just cleaning them. My trolly is pretty lopsided to start with lol. They are spectacular David. They just look amazing and will be quite a focal point, I’m sure. You deserve a medal for sorting those out xxxxxx
Hi Lyndsey. They were a bit of a battle but my customer absolutely loved them so worth all that work in the end 😀❤️
Can't help but think that even though all that smoke and dirt almost completely crusted those legs that in some way it protected the wood underneath from nicks and gouges. Beautiful outcome!! Your patience is to be applauded!!
Thanks so much Coleen 😀😀
What an awesome piece of furniture! Lovely watching you in MMXXIV (2024).
Thanks so much!😂👍👍
The work you do goes beyond restoration, and how to bring to life something that has been forgotten in time. Congratulations on the beautiful work and keep it up. A hug straight from Brazil
Thank you for your lovely comment. You’re very kind 😀❤️
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Hi Davide, I like that the bench has kept the signs of time. A nice job. The dog preferred the kibble from the package, he didn't take the one on the ground😄
Thanks very much Luca 😀😀👍
David, I do believe this is my favorite by far!! You have given this distinguish old gentleman his top hat and tails to sport around in. Class with grace. Sometimes a good bench or pew is like coming home. THIS IS IT!!
Hi Marilyn. So pleased you liked this one and thanks so much for your continued support 😀😀❤️
What a job! You did great work, and I think ghosts of some of the previous "carvings" in the wood help retain some of its historic character. Came out really great; hope your client was satisfied!
WOW! That was a large labor. Back breaking. Congratulations on a job well done.
Thanks 😃😃
Fantastically done Bud. It was a joy to pop in & say hello durimg the live. Hoping all is well my friend, Dirty Jersey out!!
Thanks Mike and thanks for jumping on the live, much appreciated buddy 😀👍
What a beautiful old bench! They were smart to have you restore it and not some quick-and-easy worker. The wood and detailing are stunning. You excelled! 🌟
You’re very kind, thanks so much 😀❤️
The four hours you devoted to cleaning the crud out of the holes was worth it in my humble opinion. This is a beautiful restoration, and you kept the character of the original design. It looks so much better with the new stain and lacquer.
Glad you enjoyed it😀😀
What a beautiful old bench!!!!! You have really done an excellent job!!! You can almost hear the old music and laughter from people long gone that infuse that beautiful piece of history!!!!! BRAVO!!
What a brilliant comment, love it 😀❤️
What a rich and meaningful history these pieces have for the owner. I respect the care you’ve taken with the refinishing of it, and with the refining of your own health. Tip of the hat to you, David. Also, Daisy needs a replenishment of corks. Clearly she has no choice bits left.
Thanks so much, Daisy is certainly getting low on corks. I might have to add some to my Amazon Wishlist for her 😂😂🐶❤️
You made me laugh out loud several times during this episode- starting with “…Huuuuge thing,” when you had a lie down break, the relatable growl of frustration, and Daisy with her corks! But the reveal almost brought me to tears with the absolute gorgeousness as a result of your hard work! I’m never disappointed and I’m always amazed! 💖🌟
What a really love,y comment. I’m so pleased you enjoy not only my work but my videos too. Thanks so much for your support 😀🐶❤️❤️
I thought at first it was an old pew. I don’t think they make them of this quality any more. It’s gorgeous now but what a lot work! I was thinking a drill might work and then you pulled it out. Excellent work, as usual.
Church pews in England tend to look much different to this. More Gothic or Jacobean in appearance. I would suggest that they are railway station waiting room benches.
Good shout, they do look like they would have been at home in an old railway station 😀👍
Wish I’d thought of the drill sooner 😂😂
The original builder obviously knew the human body to construct such a comfortable bench. Now better than new.
It was really comfortable 😀😀
The “hole” renovation was amazing and I’m pleased that you didn’t stain the seat it was a beautiful colour already❣️
I see what you did there 🤣🤣🤣
WOW, that's amazing ! What an unusual piece of furniture to start with, but what a job cleaning all those holes. Well done David, it looks spectacular now. A real labour of love here ! Thanks for sharing. Take care 🙂
Thanks Michael 👍👍
How on earth you managed two rounds of ALL THOSE HOLES I will never know. I'd have gone mad. Beautiful, beautiful job, David. Our Daisy never fails to make me smile and laugh. Thank you.
It’s was certainly a challenge Molly, especially when I’d don the first one knowing I had to do exactly the same again 😮😮🐶❤️
What a wonderful (if incredibly frustrating) transformation! And thank you, David, for your honesty and vulnerability in sharing your challenges and journey to mental health.
Thanks very much 😀❤️
Great job - as always! The first thing I thought of when I saw all those holes full of ick was hitting it with a power washer!!! I've been watching too many youtube driveway adventures!
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It did pop into my head but I resisted 😂😂👍
I've never seen a piece of furniture like this. It's a beautiful restoration .
Thanks so much 😀😀
The letter X represents 10 years ea. The letter I represents a single year, so in my opinion it reads 32, probably meaning 1932. However, it could be 1832 but, the bench doesnt look that old to me but, I guess its possible.
Of course, it could just be a code from the manufacturer that represents a different year.
You did an EXCELLENT job cleaning and refinishing this bench!! Its beautiful! With the arch design on the back, I wonder if in its early life, before the snooker hall, it was a church pew? The design looks like church windows.
I wonder if that was the 32nd piece the builder made?
Thanks so much for this, I agree it doesn’t seem as old as 1800’s but could possibly be 1932. Thanks for taking the time 😀👍👍👍
That came out better than I expected - the woodgrain in the bench seat itself is beautiful...
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Another fantastic restoration! That old bench was looking drab and dreary. You brought it back to life! Beautiful job!!!
Daisy girl is as spunky as ever! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it 😀🐶❤️
What a unique project! Great job removing a century of guck, final result is beautiful 👏🏻
Thank you very much!😀😀
Thank you for sharing your mental health journey. We all would be better if we talked about mental health. 👏🏼😀
I agree and I’m a big advocate of sharing feelings and challenges. It doesn’t do any good to bottle things up, sharing is definitely caring ❤️❤️
David: Beautiful. Two of them? The pair will add to the room they are slated for. Real conversation pieces with family history. Super great! Carol from California
Thanks Carol, it was a lot of work but my customer was very happy when he got them back 😀❤️
Hi David, that was a lot of time consuming work on the bench and you have to do it twice! but once again you restored it to its former glory. Your client will be over the moon. Brilliant work once again. Thank you David for sharing your journey through mental health. I am so glad that you did. It can affect anyone. ❤
Thanks so much for your kind comments. I’m a great believer that speaking about your own personal challenges is nothing to be ashamed of and it’s so important to normalise mental health 😀❤️
The best part of this video starts at 9:25 and ends at 10:05.Btw, you did a magnificent job. Prepping 2 benches must've been exhausting especially cleaning all those little holes. Another masterful work of art. Bravo!
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Gorgeous as ever. Also, normalise middle-aged men talking about their mental health!
Thanks so much Helen. I’m a great be,I ever in talking about mental health to try and rescue any stigma attached ❤️❤️
At our 45th high school reunion meeting yesterday, we discussed that we had lost seven male classmates in the last five years to suicide, So much has changed in the last 25 years with regards to men’s roles in our society, they’ve lost their identities.
@@LadyGecko It's not that so much as that men have always had a higher rate of suicide than women - it's seen as weak or effeminate for a man to talk honestly about his mental health or admit to vulnerability. I think this attitude is changing among young people but among older men (no offence David!) it's still prevalent and so a lot of men are suffering who don't need to.
@@LadyGeckofeminism has dismantled patriarchy. Men have lost their role as provider and leader in home and therefore their identity. Coupled with divorce suicide is a result.
Men in general, I think many men still feel that they'd be considered, "weak" or less "manly " too admit they life is just too hard sometimes. Trauma, stress, depression knows no gender
What started out as a pretty gross piece, for me, turned out beautifully. I love that style furniture, and you did a fine job bringing back to life. ❤
Thank you very much!😀❤️
Thats when stuff was made to last, brilli 😊
I agree and it has lasted too. 😀😀
I think your friend will be very happy with it! You did a wonderful job on it!
He loved it 👍
So much work, such a fantastic result! ❤🐕
Thank you! 😊
Definitely worth all that labour for such a beautiful result! Love those little brass details at the top of the bench.
Thank you very much!😀😀
Absolutely stunning!! So much history in these pieces and now that you’ve cleaned them up so well they are truly treasures 😀. Well done!
Thank you so much!😀
The results are stunning in still so much character.
Also, it shows character and confidence to talk about mental health - thank you for helping to normalize going to therapy and talking about mental health issues.
#RepresentationMatters
Thanks so much for your great comments Laura. I’m a great believer in reducing the stigma around mental health and talking about it definitely helps others 😀❤️
Went from disgustingly dirty to absolutely beautiful! 😍
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Hi David, sitting down on the job I see, Daisy with her cork in the supervisor's bed, all is right with the world, a very time consuming restoration but well worth it, you made that beautiful woodgrain visible once again, history restored, cheers!!!🥰😘💕👌👍👍👍🐕🐕
Hi Frances. It was massive job especially as I had two to do but my customer was over the moon with them. Daisy says hi 😀🐶❤️
Did you hear me suck in my breath with astonishment when you did the reveal? Absolutely gorgeous! You do work miracles ❤😊
Hahah thanks so much Anne 😀❤️
Excellent job ; thank you for shearing it with us!
Also, for shearing Daisy's always nice appearance.
I = 1
V = 5
X = 10
L = 50
C = 100
D = 500
M = 1,000
Thus, XXXII stands for 32.
Regards!
Thanks very much 😀👍
I would bet the XXXII stands for the year it was built, 1932. The style of it says as much. But either way, it is ready for another 30 or more years. I hope he appreciates all the hole digging out.
I, thinking that it was made in 1932 now. My customer was over the moon with them 😀😀
Beautiful Daisy.
Alas, you do not have to count all the holes as well.😉
Marvelous patience.
Thank you! 😊🐶❤️
gorgeous
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I recently watched the old David Lean movie, Hobson’s Choice with Charles Laughton and John Mills. Great old British movie set in Salford and Manchester. Anyway… in Hobson’s boot store, the main location of the storyline….there is , I kid you not….this exact bench you have renovated! Recognized it right away. Probably old then in 1952 😄. Beautiful restoration by the way. Love your channel.
Thanks so much for this Janet. I managed to find the movie on RUclips and saw the benches. Thats so cool!! I’ve actually screenshot the part in the movie and sent it to my customer 😀❤️
I found you through a FlippingDrawers, and I'm so so glad! Absolutely love your work!!
@@Chinajade88 thanks so much 😀👍
My goodness that turned out incredibly beautiful!! You and Jay are my favorites to watch and I appreciate your talent!
Thank you so much!😀
"Now they know how many holes it takes to fill The Albert Hall" ... two benches worth! Beautiful restoration.
😂😂thanks very much 👍👍
Wow wow wow. Such hard work but well worth it. And a beautiful piece of furniture. Give me a shout and I’ll come and clean those holes on the 2nd one!! Well done x
Thanks Mum. You know I’ve finished both now that’s why you’re offering 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️❤️
Roman numerals: XXXII is 32. X = 10, I = 1. Add same size numbers: X+X+X = 30. I+I = 2. 30+2 = 32.
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Absolutely fantastic job as usual and the best channel on RUclips for restoration. Great job at discussing mental health too, thank you for sharing that , oh and Daisy will help keep you keep smiling and us 🙂
What a lovely thing to say, thanks so much 😀🐶❤️
You do beautiful work. The piece is gorgeous, but you made it even prettier. Love your videos!
Thanks so much Kim, it’s great to hear you enjoy my videos 😀❤️
Looking good! Your cleaning those holes reminded me of cleaning the tubes in the boilers aboard ship. Using an air driven brush to clean all 1100 tubes, one at a time.
Thanks, those holes felt like they were never ending but if a jobs worth doing….. 😀👍
Beautiful work!! Very labor intensive, but what a result!
Thank you very much!😀❤️
Beautifully done David. And roman numerals for 32.
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Absolutely stunning work ❤️❤️❤️🐾and a paw for Daisy!
Thank you! 😊🐶❤️
You did an incredible job on these benches. Your client must be over the moon. ❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much, he loved them ❤️❤️
You’re such a pleasure to watch and learn from. Thank you.
So nice of you, thanks 😀😀
Absolutely stunning, but I wouldn’t expect anything else from yourself , very talented man. ❤
That’s very kind, thanks Darren 😀👍
Love the work. I’m so glad that you did restoration of the bench(es). As someone else mentioned they look like they started out as church pews.
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Fabulous. Definate labour of love for you. Bravo for talking about Mental Health, men cry too❤
Thanks so much. 😃❤️
What a beautiful bench and to have two of them for a billiards room. How marvelous. You did such a good job cleaning it up. Such care and tenderness you lend.
Thanks so much! 😊
Oh my gosh that wood is beautiful! The character of that piece is wonderful! You did an absolutely stunning job bringing it back!! ❤😊. The built up gunk on the arms and front was crazy!!! 😊
Thank you so much😀 The dirt on it was unbelievable 😮😀
The moment I see Daisy is the moment I remember to like your videos
Thanks so much, 😂🐶❤️
Beautiful piece of furniture, Dave. Of course we appreciate how grueling it was to restore two of them, but you definitely nailed the job. Well Done! It looks amazing.
Thanks Lauren 😀❤️
Awesome work David, what an amazing piece of furniture. Love the result, beautiful restoration!
Thanks very much Cole 😀👍👍
came out really lovely! (or handsome since it's a snooker bench ;) )
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Gorgeous benches! I wouldn't have wanted to clean them though. You must have the patience of a saint. Four hours! ❤
😊 thank you. Even my patience was tested with these 😂😂❤️
What a beautiful bench! Never seen anything like it before! Beautifully restored!
Thank you very much!😀😀
... Vintage Wooden Church Pew ...
Nice Restoration !
Thanks 😀
Hi Dave loved the bench,I actually don’t mind the boring jobs like the holes in that bench I find it therapeutic very satisfying when you see the results I’m the same with sanding. You made a great job of it as always.
Thanks Malc. I must admit I don’t mind doing repetitive tasks but this one tested me 😂😂👍
What an amazing piece. Great work
Thanks for your knowledge!!! Your client will be very happy!!! 🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much ❤️😀
This looks absolutely gorgeous David!! What a transformation that bench has seen 😍👏🤩
Thanks so much!😀❤️
Stunning job good luck with the next one as always a Top class video
Thanks reg 😀👍
Cleaning out those holes was overwhelming! You did a magnificient job!
Thank you!😀😀
Your work and your patience are amazing. I enjoy watching you work
Thank you so much 😀
How beautiful it now looks 😻
Thanks very much 😀😀