Fabulous transformation of a $20 junk Desk

I found this upcycled desk at a local zero waste center for $20. At some point in its life the original pine draws had been stained green and then later painted white and the top had been covered in some kind of flooring material?? Watch along as I attempt to remove the wrongs and make this bargain look better than it ever did!
Simply by watching this channel you are supporting my work so thank you so much! A thumbs up helps even more. If you would like to make a small contribution to my work please consider visiting my Buy me a coffee page: www.buymeacoffee.com/Truetinynz
#furnitureflip #refinishing #furniturerestoration #vintagefurniture #restoration #diyhome #upcycling

[@willieckaslike]

What an absolutely beautiful result. Outstanding craftmanship. Thank you for sharing !

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you very much!

[@kelliemareephilpott6568]

Fantastic result, the new handles are perfect!

[@danny1959]

“Blinded by the Light.”

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@pascalbriand9987]

blown away!! amazing work incredibly beautiful.

[@truetinyresto]

Wow, thank you!

[@donnasee5195]

Blinded by the light

[@truetinyresto]

Yes! Thanks for watching

[@victor58010]

Just watched your video,with the song playing on my phone...it makes a great video even better!
Brilliant song choice,thanks for the memories.
Oh wait that's Bob Hope.....

[@truetinyresto]

Rock on! Thanks for watching

[@markbachman292]

Wow, Only $20 for real wood desk! Looking so nice. Perfect! Cool👌🏽👍🏼🙂

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! 😊

[@mudrat52]

Wow outstanding transformation ❤

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

I like your song lyric quiz while you’re sanding. It’s one of the reasons why I decided to subscribe. Am I correctly guessing that you’re Generation X like me?
You really gave this desk a makeover! You made a very wise purchase, because it really wasn’t in bad condition. You put a lot of work into this project!

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching yes gen x

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Looks great

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks!

[@JoeRebeccaMcLeod]

Great job, can’t wait to see the next restoration!

[@truetinyresto]

You and me both!

[@RissaFirecat]

Blinded by the light! That’s an awesome song! You did a great job, and I am a new subscriber as well.

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for the sub!

[@davidebrescianini6227]

Great result!

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you!

[@founderist]

Love your craftsmanship. What a beautiful and thorough restoration this was. I appreciate the fact that you have not left any corner unturned in the process. Looking forward to more videos in the future 😎

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you

[@kathleenchalmers8234]

Great! Hard to believe where you started from😃

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks! 😃

[@bpluna1120]

Blinded By The Light

[@truetinyresto]

Yep!! Thanks for watching

[@paulheitkemper1559]

good craftsmanship! whenever I work w/ pine, I always start w/ a thin coat of shellac (a "2 pound cut"). That helps mitigate the blotchiness that pine is prone to, and which your finish suffers from. But otherwise, very well done.

[@truetinyresto]

Great tip!

[@carollsbostwick9683]

I always loved Briwax it was a friends used a mahogany color that was awesome.

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@kathygrbac2211]

Beautiful job.... looks so pretty.

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathleenrobson1803]

Beautiful 😁

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! 😊

[@Cradley684]

Excellent work friend, have a nice day !!!. 😀😀👍👍.

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marsanfam1756]

100% improved

[@truetinyresto]

Thankyou

[@gracesansom9668]

Beautiful😊

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! 😊

[@luzmarinabarrero5221]

Great job!

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for the visit

[@ashleyadams6803]

Well done! Beautiful piece of furniture!

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you very much!

[@stephanietaylor8003]

Beautiful job ❤

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! 😊

[@cintiafreitas7699]

😍Beautiful work‼️ 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 From 🇧🇷

[@truetinyresto]

Wow, thank you

[@frelnc]

Blinded by the Light, Manfred Mann's Earth Band. Love the desk.

[@truetinyresto]

Yes! Thanks for watching

[@nadirschulz6701]

Beautiful job! Congratulations!🌷🌷

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! 😊

[@suerainey9250]

Blinded by the Light. I love that song.

[@truetinyresto]

yes!! Thanks For Watching

[@Babydoll3133]

Awesome job! Music question: Blinded by the Light - Bruce Springsteen/Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

[@truetinyresto]

Oh wow, bonus point for including Bruce who wrote it. Thanks so much for watching

[@Babydoll3133]

@@truetinyresto I prefer Manfred Mann's rendition of it. LOL :D

[@mariavilarperis1882]

WoW! Increíble trabajo, tienes mucho gusto para los muebles. Me encanta. Saludos desde España💙

[@truetinyresto]

Oh Thankyou so much

[@lcaitlinpool3563]

Wow!

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@mictbear250]

Absolutely love the desk and the lighter color, instead of the traditional dark cherry. 🙂

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you. So glad you liked it.

[@maxrguez8290]

Felicidades, excelente trabajo 👍

[@truetinyresto]

Thankyou

[@pitsnipe5559]

Oh, the tune is in my head but I can’t call the name! That desk looks great, nice work. Now, what song are these lyrics from. Playing solitaire till dawn with a deck of 51. 😊

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks!

[@JoeMcleod-ld2wy]

Loving those glue farts!

[@TIMOTHYWEWEGE]

Oh my word,that is absolutely fantastic

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@Judi-nz5hg]

If you kept it for yourself, you'll appreciate all the work that went into it. If you decide to sell it, the buyer may be oblivious to all your hard work......... that's's our lot😊

[@truetinyresto]

My wife keeps it all, that’s why I’m broke lol

[@catherine5166]

Very nice finished product. You’re very talented.

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you so much!

[@TC-bd7gu]

Absolutely incredible!

[@truetinyresto]

Thankyou!

[@patbolstad3701]

Beautiful ❤

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you! 😊

[@hanaaa6394]

Orange!

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@user-ei6os1uk7x]

Восхитительное преображение.Вы просто кудесник с золотыми руками.Получился просто шедевр и обычного,неприглядного стола.Спасибо вам,за ваш труд.❤❤❤

[@truetinyresto]

Very kind, thankyou for watching

[@jebsails2837]

A great outcome on this knee-hole desk. I wonder what the original top was. It appeared to be burlap built up with solidified material, paint? Any guesses. Narragansett Bay

[@truetinyresto]

Thankyou for watching. I looked up your home, looks very nice. The Toni pulled off at start of video was just a bit of thin plywood so I don’t think it was original. My best guess is it would have had a Rimu (New Zealand native species ) top matching the rest of the timber.

[@clairebertollo970]

Excellent job with a very impressive outcome. You need to take better care of your hands.

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you, I will

[@founderist]

I agree, you need to take care of your hands. 😊

[@barbannco]

great job but a bit too red for my liking.

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@JocelynLenart]

Beautiful result. Get work. Well done.

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you!

[@mariaisabelfigueiredo8475]

Lindo trabalho, parabéns.

[@truetinyresto]

muito obrigado

[@MKHobson]

I'm watching thru all your videos, so sorry for all the comments. You're just blowing my mind, man. Using a biscuit joiner for trim?? This is 4d chess.

[@truetinyresto]

Yeah so the biscuits jointer on the trim is more to ensure co-planer on the fitment rather than strength etc. it’s to ensure the small quirk remains exact around the entire trim. It’s definitely overkill but any excuse to use another tool.

[@MKHobson]

@@truetinyresto See, that makes sense! I'm gonna stop spamming you with comments now and just watch and learn 😉

[@gonzochick360]

Blinded by the Light. Bruce Springsteen or Manfred Mann Band?

[@truetinyresto]

Yep! Thanks for watching

[@juliakathryn2582]

Sorry not a Springsteen fan, but the hub is.

[@truetinyresto]

Do you like Manfredman version?

[@patboudotlamot]

top

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@robertgriffith9703]

Nice Handsome Upgrade to a Crusty Old Desk. You Don't need to Literally Speak in Your Videos but Some Communication with Text would be Nice. Like what was that Black Stuff on the Top or Why did You Pick that Color. But I do Get the Gist of Most of What Your Doing. Maybe a new Jacket and Shorts?

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you for watching. The timber is a New Zealand native species called “Rimu” I finished the outside with a clear wax to bring out the natural colour however as the new drawer bases were made from regular plywood I used a wax with a dye in it to make them look more like the Rimu.
Haha, yes I could definitely do with a new outfit, I’ll treat myself at 1000 subscribers.

[@Ecila-Samerberg]

Realy nice work. Sadly, the stain makes the wood looking very ugly.

[@truetinyresto]

Thanks for watching

[@woodboards-wv2sy]

Hy how r u ....???
Dear i am also restorer.
But my channel rejected for monitization....😭😭
Your channel accepted for monitization....????

[@truetinyresto]

yes

[@woodboards-wv2sy]

@@truetinyresto 💕💕💕💕
Best wishes...
I am in trouble 😭😭

[@woodboards-wv2sy]

​@@truetinyrestodear what is your rpm.....??
If u don't mind

[@billybike57]

I enjoy your videos so much, very cathartic. I follow Epic Up Cycling. Zero talk and 100% information!

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you. I’ll check out Eric too

[@mcbroker1]

Blinded by the light

[@truetinyresto]

Yes! Thanks for watching

[@cleopatracatra2097]

Great job!

[@truetinyresto]

Thank you