Transforming an OLD CABINET into perfect workshop storage DIY ♻️

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  • Опубликовано: 22 июл 2023
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    I refinished this old cabinet with map drawers into a functional, movable work table for my work room. Did it turn out EXACTLY as planned? Kind of.. but not really. lol
    But it is working great for me so far and I'm overall happy with it.
    I hope you enjoy this transformation. ❤️
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  • @kathyschenk1414
    @kathyschenk1414 11 месяцев назад +149

    Fires and floods and yet you still get a video out! What a Wonder Woman! Lol😊

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +22

      I barely squeaked it out, but managed! Haha

    • @sandracain8429
      @sandracain8429 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@TranscendFurnitureGalleryin

    • @megb9700
      @megb9700 11 месяцев назад +2

      Wonderful storm video! I’m glad you all made it!

    • @fdort3971
      @fdort3971 Месяц назад +1

      Yes...last year was crazy here in Nova Scotia

  • @sdupre61
    @sdupre61 11 месяцев назад +98

    Hole? What hole? Your ability to hide things like that hole continues to amaze me. Kudos!

  • @dimaffo
    @dimaffo 11 месяцев назад +104

    I’m not a fan of yellow wood either 😆 But I think it looks exactly like it was meant to look: functional, organized and unique.

  • @madeleinegombert661
    @madeleinegombert661 11 месяцев назад +136

    So Happy you and your Partner and the animals are safe. Love your videos 😍

  • @jodidavis6595
    @jodidavis6595 11 месяцев назад +68

    I always watch commercials/ your sponsors etc. I also appreciate the time and effort it goes into filming and editing. Thank you for sharing your craft. Love to you and your spouse and fur babies.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +10

      I really appreciate that Jodi. Thank you so much for watching! 😀

    • @carenclemmons5002
      @carenclemmons5002 11 месяцев назад +4

      I hope your animal mates aren’t scared by lightening or taking to a floaty boat to head to higher ground!! Glad the fires are gone and hope the water finds its new home soon. I really think your new work bench storage cabinet turned out very nicely. It was a good find and your repairs and finishing touches are just fine. You’ll get more work done if you’re not admiring the beautiful kissass cabinet finish anyway. Good job. Stay safe.

    • @tonih4674
      @tonih4674 11 месяцев назад +3

      Agreed. I always appreciate a channel like Angie's, where I know she uses the sponsor's product and tells us exactly why.

  • @mjgregory205
    @mjgregory205 11 месяцев назад +42

    I actually really liked the black contrast with the yellow wood color. But I think it’s funny though that the blanket was essentially the same color as the countertop. 😂 But what matters most is if it’s functional for you! I think the map drawers were such a great idea for the veneer. As always I love your videos and I’m sorry the weather has been harsh up there. Stay safe!

  • @stephaniemaloney4324
    @stephaniemaloney4324 11 месяцев назад +14

    1. Glad you are all safe!
    2. Dang girl! You made that hole disappear!
    3. I appreciate you aiming for the sweet spot between form and function. Nicely done!

  • @clairelarson2068
    @clairelarson2068 11 месяцев назад +16

    You might have found a darker top would limit you. When I did book repair (retired librarian), I always found myself having to move from the dark table to the lighter topped table because it was easier to see how to line things up, work with tracing or transfer paper and such. Dark materials just blended into the dark top. But you're right, the cool gray doesn't play well with the birch and maple (which I prefer to think of as a "warm, golden glow" rather than "yellow"😉).

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave feedback! I really appreciate it!

    • @tonyalh
      @tonyalh 7 месяцев назад +1

      I really like the light gray. I think a darker gray would look too bipolar?

  • @toddylu6869
    @toddylu6869 11 месяцев назад +26

    My husband used those same wheels on the huge workbench he made. I was amazed that I could move it around easily. I love the decisions you made on this piece. From the yellowish wound, Odie’s, black handles and gray top. I too love the stains and character. My husbands workbench is much the same snd he has enjoyed it. Thanks for including the awesome lightening as well. Great video!

  • @shirleychavez2758
    @shirleychavez2758 11 месяцев назад +27

    I really like the way it turned out. Your table top matches your floor. That's a plus.

  • @JT-xh4zm
    @JT-xh4zm 11 месяцев назад +28

    Great job! Kudos for going the extra mile and not just painting it. I like how it turned out and it will be a nice addition to your workspace. Sorry to hear about the flooding and glad your house was spared. Vermont had the floods last week - like you said - it will take quite sometime to recover. Thank you for bringing us the video, always appreciate getting to watch you create. Stay safe!

  • @glockenrein
    @glockenrein 11 месяцев назад +7

    I freaking love yellow wood. I can look very “kids bedroom from the 90s” but I think it can also look very cozy when styled more high end. So I’ll be happy to get a glimpse of your new work bench in your videos from now on. 😄 …even if it’s neither maple nor solid wood. 😅 I’m always impressed by your skills when camouflaging wood with markers/pigments, it’s hardly noticeable after.
    I’m very happy to hear you and your family are safe. Our house flooded two years ago and it is really scary so my heart goes out to your neighbours.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +3

      We are so grateful our house was spared, so many others weren't. I'm so sorry that happened to you 2 years ago! Thank you so much for watching and I appreciate the feedback! 😃

  • @kellmac
    @kellmac 11 месяцев назад +15

    That's a great idea to use for a utility cabinet! Those things are ridiculously expensive, and the sturdiness of this is perfect for it. Perfect choice of pulls, since you can label what's in the drawers. The only thing I would have done differently if we had that would have been to paint it cobalt blue to match the one we bought... cuz I'm like that.

  • @capers72424
    @capers72424 11 месяцев назад +16

    I love watching you do things like camouflage the lock hole. AMAZING!

  • @sharronnewhouse2521
    @sharronnewhouse2521 11 месяцев назад +11

    Thank you for your time with all that is going on, glad you and your partner + animals are safe. Some times the smallest thing show us how fragile this world and life really is. Thank you again for your vision and great content. Love that you left a lot of the set of draws history. x

  • @elizabethluttrell1987
    @elizabethluttrell1987 11 месяцев назад +11

    Awesome repurposing! I love map drawers, they're so darned useful. And I'm so very glad you, Andrea, and all the fur babies are safe from all the flooding.

  • @acdallas6356
    @acdallas6356 11 месяцев назад +7

    Dang weather! We have been having 100F temps all last week and the same predicted for this week. We're enjoying a break this weekend with temps in the mid-90s! So glad you and Andrea and the fur babes are safe and sound. I enjoyed this "different" video as you are a master at what you do. Keep up the good work!

  • @bluedragonette
    @bluedragonette 11 месяцев назад +9

    Would love to find a cabinet like this for all my art supplies. Looks amazing.

  • @woofjazz
    @woofjazz 11 месяцев назад +10

    It reminds me of the shellacked golden color of the toybox our dad made for us as kids, the unfinished furniture dresser he shellacked for our bedroom and the cupboards and drawers of my grand old high school's skylight-ceilinged art classroom. Not usually a fan of golden wood anymore, but you carried the dignity and utilitarian use of the plain strong sunny-colored wood piece forward delightfully in my book. I love it and seeing the solutions you came up with to improve it.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so glad you like how it turned out! Thank you very much for watching! 😀

    • @boa1793
      @boa1793 11 месяцев назад

      Woo…, You looked carefully at your old classrooms. I don’t remember mine.

    • @woofjazz
      @woofjazz 11 месяцев назад +2

      @@boa1793 Don't beat yourself up, I had art classes in that room for 3 years, and many other both wonderful & tragic reasons to remember it well.

    • @girlnorthof60
      @girlnorthof60 11 месяцев назад

      @@woofjazz 😂 you didn't happen to attend Central Kings High in Cambridge... perhaps? lol Science class was my nemesis...🤪 Math did me in.

    • @woofjazz
      @woofjazz 11 месяцев назад

      @@girlnorthof60 Nope, much further west near the Rockies! So many fond memories.

  • @FridayFrida
    @FridayFrida 11 месяцев назад +3

    I love this workbench/storage unit. I don’t mind the yellow at all. Maybe because I’m from the land of little houses covered in pine panels and filled with pine furniture (Sweden). I’m a jeweller and all my studio furniture is thrifted and full of history. I love that. I really liked seeing all the lightning, I’m glad you and your property and cats and bunnies were safe.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much! Your studio sounds lovely and homey. Thank you for saving pieces of your own!

  • @celine5506
    @celine5506 11 месяцев назад +5

    I would have washed very lightly the bare wood with a light grey wash, very transparent but to give the piece a less yellowish color. I have done it myself on yellow pine with success. However, the piece is more than fine as it is. Well done. 😊

    • @KimNevelzer
      @KimNevelzer 11 месяцев назад +4

      I was thinking the same thing. However, I'm not hating the finished product. It's a workbench, and in the grand scheme of things, function is more important than fashion. I think it's an amazing and functional piece 😊

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for watching! 😃

  • @lorischneider2998
    @lorischneider2998 11 месяцев назад +5

    Wow, your storm footage was something else! So good to hear that you didn't have any damage from the flooding at your place, but sad about neighbors and animals who were affected.
    Your cabinet turned out great. I didn't mind the handles that were on it, but what you added, looked nice. Looks like it will be a really useful piece for your work and you learned things while working on it!

  • @chrisbgifford7387
    @chrisbgifford7387 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm pea green with envy! I'm an artist and press water color paper would store great in the "map" drawers. It is a beautiful piece I would love to stumble on.

  • @timladouceur3384
    @timladouceur3384 25 дней назад

    Tim's wife here. I've done a few small pieces over the last 30 years or so, and want to get into restoration more consistently. I'm scared to start messing with veneer, but girl, you are my inspiration. I have a 1920's sideboard handed down to me that needs veneer repair due to the damp climate in my part of Ontario and I have a circa 1835 William IV Bow chest dresser that has a few chunks missing and no legs. Thank you for giving me the confidence needed to tackle these two pieces. ✌️💜

  • @janetj3072
    @janetj3072 11 месяцев назад +3

    Holy cow you made that patch spot totally disappear!

  • @zakkaryzoah1386
    @zakkaryzoah1386 11 месяцев назад +8

    This was a beast to work with!
    I would’ve added one of the powder tints (without adjusting so you could recreate it when necessary) to Odi’s to get a wood color you like more.
    Sometimes budget wins and you have to use something like your gray top, but something will come along you can repurpose for your work top. You’re very good at seeing the potential in materials.
    So sorry to see the flooding, but really glad you, partner, bunnies & cats are safe! 😻

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      Once things get mixed together, it goes from their two separate shelf lives to a single “pot life”. Normally the pot life is less than the shelf life, and it could honestly be tomorrow or three years down the road when I inevitably ding it, so having to try and remix an exact recipe down the road would be hard. The other issue is that once there is a pigment, it acts more like a stain so just touching up a single spot would be incredibly difficult (unlike just using the clear coat). So that’s why I ultimately opted for the just the Odie’s on its own. Thanks for watching!

    • @zakkaryzoah1386
      @zakkaryzoah1386 11 месяцев назад

      @@TranscendFurnitureGallery Ahhh. Why hasn’t Odie’s made you a brand ambassador? You know their products so well!

  • @truthseeker9108
    @truthseeker9108 11 месяцев назад +2

    I love this video. I think you did very well in your choices. Don't sweat the small stuff... And, that was some crazy weather. You take care😐

  • @Ms._Purple_Apple
    @Ms._Purple_Apple 11 месяцев назад +2

    I think it turned out great. I think it was meant to be how it ended. It’s the star of your workshop. You can always change the look of it in the future. Thanks for sharing your work and the weather in Nova Scotia, prayers to everyone effected.🙏⭐️

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      You're very welcome. Thank you so much for the support and kind words. ❤️

  • @karenzorn773
    @karenzorn773 11 месяцев назад +4

    Loved the way this turned out, good job, I know you will enjoy it. The storm footage was really something. Glad you all are ok.

  • @Greenacres1958
    @Greenacres1958 11 месяцев назад +3

    That was awesome! I was looking for a new video today and there you are. Prayers for your safety! That light show was beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @j.k.rector9818
    @j.k.rector9818 11 месяцев назад +2

    As far as living with minor imperfections, you reminded me about how the Japanese address them: “Kintsugi (literally, gold seams) is a traditional repair method that takes the broken or chipped parts of cherished vessels, glues them back together with a Japanese lacquer, and paints the seams with gold or silver powder.” So, your new awesome work table honors the history of this piece - kudos!

  • @colleenmccarthy-evans3149
    @colleenmccarthy-evans3149 11 месяцев назад +2

    I LOVED this project, Angie. And I love the color of the top! Looks hip and industrial, like metal. Very inspiring, as always, and all your choices were spot on, from my perspective. Thank you. I also hope your world will dry out soon...goodness gracious.

  • @kristinjacobsen3417
    @kristinjacobsen3417 11 месяцев назад +5

    I'm enjoying watching this work on a somewhat different piece of furniture. I really liked the old handles but I'm sure they'll show up on some other piece you make in the future. And you chose what works for you which is just right! Also, appreciate the info on all the choices you made and why.
    I always like natural wood instead of paint. And the top looks fine to me. Add a utilitarian feel.

  • @lelanidixon7941
    @lelanidixon7941 11 месяцев назад +3

    That is going to be worth its weight in gold, so the yellow works. 😀 Your storm footage was beautiful, the result of so much rain at once though is tragic. I’m glad that you all faired well and I hope that your neighbors will be able to get their properties dried out quickly.

  • @sarahstyles1442
    @sarahstyles1442 11 месяцев назад +1

    Oh my goodness
    Clamp a spirit level to cut against! Why have I never thought of this !

  • @vickirothe3761
    @vickirothe3761 11 месяцев назад +2

    The finish you chose makes sense for a workroom utility piece. As far as the color of the top is concerned, again, as a utility piece, I would have chosen the cheapest color of that kind of top available. Save your money for those items that won't take a beating or be at risk for paint or stripper spills. Again, my opinion only, but I think the piece turned out great!

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      I appreciate your opinion! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time leave it. 😁

  • @AshtarAzul
    @AshtarAzul 11 месяцев назад +6

    Hi Angie! I’m a new subscriber and I’ve been binge watching all your videos - loving it! I fell in love with the song you used to use for your reveals two years ago. Would you mind sharing the name of the song and artist? I tried Shazam to find it with no luck. I’d love to have it on my library! 🙏🏻

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      I purchase licenses to use all the music you hear in the videos from PremiumBeat and Epidemic Sound. Most are 2-3 minutes long; my apologies, but I’m not sure of all the songs names!

  • @DigsRetro
    @DigsRetro 11 месяцев назад +20

    For me I'd use the original pulls and finish them in matte black

  • @rachelelgavi5194
    @rachelelgavi5194 11 месяцев назад

    I love the fact that you didn't fuss about the little details. Choosing wisely what to spend your time on is a hard lesson but sooo important.
    The end result is still beautiful

  • @Gandellion
    @Gandellion 11 месяцев назад +2

    Oooh I love a good lab table/cabinet

  • @lisalulu1832
    @lisalulu1832 11 месяцев назад +3

    With the appearance of your furry coworker it made me think that you could say that this is "Nacho" typical project that you normally do. 😁 Love your videos and you totally get my furniture aesthetic.

  • @Julie-bq6iz
    @Julie-bq6iz 11 месяцев назад +7

    So glad you all are ok! That bench is going to be very useful. I like the new pulls much better. Well done!

  • @carolfuchs2774
    @carolfuchs2774 11 месяцев назад +1

    Angie, it's a workbench and it is a beautiful workbench. No one but you will notice the top. You saved yet another piece of old furniture and turned it into a very useful piece. I have an old dresser in my garage I was going to refinish but watching this I think it would be a handy tool cabinet!! Thanks for the idea.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      You're very welcome! I'm so glad I could help inspire you! Thank you so much for watching!

  • @VintageVermilion
    @VintageVermilion 11 месяцев назад +2

    Cabinet turned out great. Let it marinate in your space for awhile then decide if you want to change up the finish. You’ve survived the pandemic, fires and now flooding, so that means there’s only one horseman left😉 and you’ ll kick his butt too!

  • @Irene-gq4jr
    @Irene-gq4jr 11 месяцев назад +2

    It may just be luck, or ineptitude, but I've found when using a jig saw the smoother edge is on the underside, so I tend to cut whatever it is upsidedown. This project looked great in the end. Glad to hear you were all safe with minimal damage, sad for those who weren't so lucky and got washed out. Talk about crazy extremes.

  • @RattiDave
    @RattiDave 11 месяцев назад

    I'm glad that your four-footed fur babies are all safe and secure. We have had a loss last week, when one of our cats, Spiral Evwngeline, passed away suddenly from an apparent aneurysm. We mourn her, but know we will meet once again across the Rainbow Bridge.
    Your repurposing of the lab cabinet was masterfully done; As always, I am in awe of your skills. A slightly darker top would have been better, but the fact that the one you have matches the pad so beautifully is just a hoot.
    I always look forward to your videos, and once again you did not disappoint.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      I am so sorry for your loss. They leave such a hole. Thank you so much for watching - I really appreciate your kind words. ❤️

  • @nancydugas3022
    @nancydugas3022 11 месяцев назад

    As a fellow Nova Scotian, I appreciate the images of the apocalyptic rain storm from last week. I'm North end Halifax and we didn't fare as bad as some parts did. I don't care what your project is, I so enjoy your videos and the journey to the final product. Glad you were spared from the flooding. But so sad for how tragic it was for others in my province.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      I'm so glad we were spared as well but my heart breaks for the families in West Hants who have lost family members. So much damage. It was an awful storm.

  • @marypont8785
    @marypont8785 11 месяцев назад

    I watched another furniture flipper recently and was struck by a number of things I have come to expect from you...but didn't see from them. The drawer boxes were ignored, not sanded, oiled or waxed...even paint residue on the sides of the drawers was left...and brass keyhole hardware was painted around instead of removing. I love that even a utilitarian piece for yourself gets all the attention it deserves. Glad to see you, Andrea and the animals are safe. That flooding was incredible.

  • @kerrythurlow8037
    @kerrythurlow8037 11 месяцев назад

    I saw the thumbnail for this project and my heart skipped several beats...and I traveled back 40-ish years when I was a young airman stationed at RAF Alconbury. These cases were used as flat chart storage for aircrew flight planning. The larger drawers at the bottom all had locks on them and were used by aircrews to store some of their gear.
    These were placed in groups of four...some were still in wheels but the majority had that black mop board to hide the unfinished bases.
    Thank you for making my heart smile tonight. I needed to see this and I needed to watch you work your magic on this piece.
    Trust me, this and many similar cases have stories to tell....really interesting stories to tell.
    Oh! You mentioned Birch and Maple as possible wood sources. I bet if you look at some of the component pieces you'll discover another yellow wood amongst the bits...poplar.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave such a great comment. I really appreciate it and I'm so glad I could bring back some good memories for you. 😀

  • @xingcat
    @xingcat 11 месяцев назад

    I'm glad you're safe from the flooding! I lost an entire house to a once-in-a-lifetime flood, so that always affects me a lot. I think the yellow-toned wood with the cooler laminate top makes me think so much of chemistry class in high school, where all our lab benches were yellow wood with cool, laminate tops. You just need a bunsen burner there!

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      That absolutely would affect you! I'm so sorry you went through that - I cannot imagine it. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @lorrem2539
    @lorrem2539 11 месяцев назад

    I think how you finished the table is perfect for what it is. The storm footage was awesome! I believe Mother Nature is not happy with the way we have been treating her and she is letting us know! Glad your family is safe .

  • @carlaghisa
    @carlaghisa 11 месяцев назад +1

    It looks great! As all your projects, this one came out really well and I enjoy watching how you transform old, discarded pieces into useable and creative items. You rock!

  • @EvilRubberDuckie
    @EvilRubberDuckie 11 месяцев назад

    That music over the lightning part was chilling (in a good way) felt like cinematography level stuff

  • @restezlameme
    @restezlameme 5 месяцев назад

    This is an artist's DREAM. I stalk local websites looking for pieces like this, and finding one for a decent price is SO RARE. You did a beautiful job on it!
    Also, I'm sorry about the crazy weather and flooding you've had. Nova Scotia is so beautiful and unique--a visit is on my bucket list. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well.

  • @sunnybelisle4007
    @sunnybelisle4007 9 месяцев назад

    You are a master of disguise! That hole-patch literally disappeared before our eyes. This piece is the result of another beautiful job of restoration. I love the map drawers and would love to have a similar unit in my studio. Thanks for another great video, Angie. 🥰

  • @vickiwood9192
    @vickiwood9192 11 месяцев назад +1

    This piece may not have the looks of a stallion, but it has the strength and durability of a draft horse. The beauty is in its functionality. Exactly what you needed.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      Agreed! Functionality is absolute key with this one! Thanks for watching! 😀

  • @TheCraftyMagnolia
    @TheCraftyMagnolia 11 месяцев назад +1

    I agree with you about the yellow tint. I think I would have stained it anyway. LOL It turned out really nice though and will most likely be super useful!

  • @PeterRabbit000
    @PeterRabbit000 11 месяцев назад +1

    Much of the US including the DFW area of Texas where I live would love some of that rain, if you could part with it. I am glad you are safe, and I completely understand your pity for the little creatures on the tires-they are just trying to survive, and I hope they do.
    I very much like the look of this cabinet as it evolved. Sometimes the service an object gives us is so satisfying that its appearance, even if it were not among our first choices, grows on us so much that we can barely imagine it being anything else, as with living things.
    Would I have done anything different? I will find out in a month or two, when a 4-drawer lateral file cabinet in great condition takes its place in my bedroom office. It will free up floor space and help me rid my space of boxes of files and papers I need to keep or discard. Perhaps I should do a video.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      Best of luck with your file cabinet! Storage and organization are wonderful things. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @johng.
    @johng. 11 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting piece! That cabinet lived it's whole life as a hardworking partner with whomever was employed in the lab, or whatever it was. And it continues doing so, with it's work ethic/patina intact. It will give you many more years.
    If you cut across a laminate top, sometimes it works better to flip it upside down and cut it. The blade effectively cuts "down" instead of "up" and generally ends up reducing the chipping. But, what the heck, this cabinet is a working tool and not a typical Angie showpiece. Nonetheless, great work, nice result 👍😁🎯

  • @nadinepartridge2570
    @nadinepartridge2570 6 месяцев назад

    Trust me when I say you are the most talented and creative refinisher on RUclips. You have the unique ability to see the beauty in wood. I have learned so much from your videos. I also love your sensitivity and love for your animals. I hope this helps quiet those negative voices in your head. Keep up the excellent work you do. We love you and appreciate everything you do. ❤😊

  • @kyriosity
    @kyriosity 11 месяцев назад

    My mom got part of that same weather system in New Hampshire. It washed out the road between her house and my aunt's. Fortunately, the town had the road passable by the next morning, because there was no other egress for my aunt, who is medically fragile. I was so grateful for their quick response!

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      😳 I'm glad they didn't mess around and fixed the road ASAP. What a terrifying time for everyone involved!

  • @PaulaTapestry
    @PaulaTapestry 11 месяцев назад

    Angie, The video footage of the storm was stunning. Our little province was hit so hard; the storm was relentless. I've never experienced thunder and lightning like this before. The devastation is quite unbelievable and the loss of life is heartbreaking. I enjoy all your restoration videos.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      I've never heard thunder like that before either. I've been chasing storms since I was young but this storm wasn't anything like any I've ever experienced. The utter damage and loss of life is heartbreaking.

  • @steev927
    @steev927 Месяц назад

    I think that wanting the shop furniture to look good, despite the inevitable wear that will come, speaks a lot to a woodworker's desire for quality in everything. Plus, this is a piece YOU are going to be using and looking at all the time, so why not make it look as nice as you can?

  • @aprilchambers-baird2117
    @aprilchambers-baird2117 11 месяцев назад +1

    My trade was within a drawing office, I was an architectural technician, these plan chests were everywhere, thanks for bringing back good memories. Your comments re the little bugs and creatures made me realise that you are part of "the race that knows Joseph" if your not sure what that means check out the Anne of Green Gables books (Annes House of Dreams) - preferred the original handles though..ha ha..

  • @dianabower3960
    @dianabower3960 11 месяцев назад

    It's just heartbreaking to see so much damage flooding can do. It's the same in many parts of the UK. Mostly, Wales gets more floods, and it's heart reaching.
    The bugs, as you say, holding onto dear life on those car tires, was very sad. Brings it home to how devastating these floods can be to all forms of life. Xx

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад +1

      It absolutely can. It chokes me up every time I see the picture of the insects on the tire. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @aleset1
    @aleset1 8 месяцев назад

    I love how you describe things so eloquently. I also loved how much you cared for the small living things clinging to life in the flood. God bless you child and keep you. You are most entertaining.

  • @lowcountryfurnitureredesign
    @lowcountryfurnitureredesign 11 месяцев назад

    That storm was absolutely beautiful. The music was perfect.

  • @NeidyLozadaMATP
    @NeidyLozadaMATP 11 месяцев назад

    Your abilities are unmatched. I actually (and weirdly) liked how the yellow and gray worked together here.

  • @xxx-il9dv
    @xxx-il9dv 11 месяцев назад

    Angie, I like the grey top with the wood tones! A restored piece in your shop is an example of your work.
    I am happy to know you and your family are safe. I enjoy your videos and look forward to receiving notifications.
    Thank you!

  • @mlfett6307
    @mlfett6307 11 месяцев назад

    When my hubby walked into the library and told me that poor Nova Scotia has flooding now, I immediately thought of you. I am glad you and yours are safe and sound, with minimum flooding. I think I might have had the urge to paint the cabinet to hide the yellow tint, but once you explained what its job will be, it made sense to have it maintainable. It looks nice - even with the yellow wood and grey top! Love the map drawers too...

  • @blueberry_dance1246
    @blueberry_dance1246 11 месяцев назад

    I can appreciate that you want to choose your battles! I think most of us need to learn to choose our battles better.

  • @Maggie-Gardener-Maker
    @Maggie-Gardener-Maker 8 месяцев назад

    The piece turned out gorgeous. Me, I probably would have cleaned it really well and painted it because I not only lack the skills but also the patience to do what you did. I loved the footage of the storm. I am always moved emotionally experiencing storms, I am in awe of the power of nature. For me it is a transcendental experience. I think my appreciation for it is because as a small child mama used to sit on our screened in front porch that had large awnings extending out far enough that no rain came in on the porch. She sat in her rocking chair during storms and talk to me and my sister about how wonderful nature is, she didn't want us to be scared of the lightning and thunder.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  8 месяцев назад

      Your Mama sounds like a wonderful woman - thank you so much for sharing that with me. ❤️

  • @ccsfbear
    @ccsfbear 11 месяцев назад

    As a teacher I remember these types of cabinets. In the days before projectors and PowerPoint, One had paper maps and they would be attached to boards. Usually there were two boards which would lift above. And the yellow color was the normal. Was not sold on the top and I suspect in time you'll return to replace. But I am happy to see this type of school cabinet found a new use. Congrats!

  • @rrelampago1
    @rrelampago1 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love it. I know your choices would be different but I am a huge fan of how it turned out. The yellow wood works with the gray top and gives it an industrial vibe. Of course that is my humble opinion. Your work ethic is great.

  • @marilyndorn8741
    @marilyndorn8741 11 месяцев назад +1

    Heywood-Wakefield (birch) furniture used to come in a taupe finish on the wood. It was very nice looking. Much of that furniture was refinished in the yellow.

  • @barbmccarthy6811
    @barbmccarthy6811 11 месяцев назад

    Weather has all of us on edge these days. Glad you and your family are safe.
    The cabinet is bomb! Like that you left it as is since it will go through the ringer at times and you can do touch ups as needed. Skills are fab.

  • @gabrielmaroto18
    @gabrielmaroto18 11 месяцев назад +1

    I like the yellow and gray very nice work bench

  • @verylikecheryl
    @verylikecheryl 11 месяцев назад

    Those drawers give me nostalgia for my junior school art room in the 1970s. I can smell crayon and paint and plasticine when I look at them. Joyous!
    Your brown marks might be silver nitrate.

  • @christinefelton992
    @christinefelton992 8 месяцев назад

    Glad your household is safe and dry. That “yellow” wood actually seems very utilitarian and authentic. Gray top matches your floor too. I think it looks good. Coasters, drawer pulls and black painted kickplate pull it all together. Very nice job!

  • @Shooshoobella7
    @Shooshoobella7 11 месяцев назад

    I think it turned out perfectly well for its purpose; it's solid and functional and still an attractive piece of furniture. I'm very glad you and your family survived the worst of the storm, yet sad for those who did not fare so well. Living in California, I am no stranger to natural disasters (wildfires mainly), so I hope that your community and NS will recover asap. ❤

  • @pattiereiter9265
    @pattiereiter9265 11 месяцев назад +1

    Angie, be on the look out... I'm sending you an incredible supply of 75 year old veneer from a ruined buffet... But I salvaged as much veneer as I could FOR YOU!!!!! It'll fit perfectly in your new cabinet! I'm so excited for you to get it! It's coming from FLORIDA.... I am the girl who has been with you from nearly the beginning..... I love your work and humanity. I actually sobbed seeing those tiny bugs trying to ride out the storm and LIVE..... Clearly, I'm pro living!!!!!!😂🎉❤

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much!!

    • @pattiereiter9265
      @pattiereiter9265 8 месяцев назад

      @@TranscendFurnitureGallery well, I have a bit of bad news. All that beautiful veneer went in the trash...😰 The past office said it would cost me over $150 to send it. I was sick, sick, sick.... The price at other shippers were even higher and one wouldn't even ship to Nova Scotia... I feel so bad. I had no friggin' clue!!! 😩

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  8 месяцев назад +1

      Oh no! I do understand entirely- shipping anything out of Nova Scotia is absolutely atrocious price wise, so I definitely understand the same in reverse. I appreciate the thought just the same though. You’re sweet for even thinking to try. ❤️

  • @paulcarlachapman628
    @paulcarlachapman628 11 месяцев назад

    Your "new" cabinet looks great! I agree on the top, black would have been nice, but function is obviously there. You're going to enjoy this one so much!

  • @myriammoquin2684
    @myriammoquin2684 11 месяцев назад +1

    Spectacular storm footage!

  • @brendabott2863
    @brendabott2863 11 месяцев назад

    So we had a big storm today. So instead of a big walk with the dogs, I grabbed a drink and a fruit salad, opened you tube and boom Angie video. Wooohoo. I want to say..I love that the stains are still there. Not a huge fan of the top either..maybe it will get splattered with paint and look cool as the years go by. Great storm footage. Also..Nacho is stIll adorable. You should know I have never refurbished a piece of furniture and I an utterly fascinated and blown away by your talent weekly. I am very very happy the bunnies didn’t get flooded.

  • @monicagooch5906
    @monicagooch5906 11 месяцев назад +1

    Holy mackerel, that was some storm! Glad you're ok. Love the cabinet - I'm jealous, I'd love something like that for all my bits and pieces. Stay safe x

  • @dia9491
    @dia9491 9 месяцев назад

    I was very touched by the animals working together to stay afloat.
    I used to see these kind of cabinets in old doctors offices and I bet those stains are iodine. I think because it seeps into the grain it’s impossible to get off.
    I like your work table. I think it’s fab.

  • @christinerakela1306
    @christinerakela1306 11 месяцев назад +1

    What would I have done? Probably given up! Everything you did was AWESOME, especially matching those pigments over the giant plug to the drawer. WOW!

  • @tamioconnell8976
    @tamioconnell8976 11 месяцев назад

    Always nice to be able to organize your stuff better. Love the storms. That’s something I will always miss from when we lived in Idaho.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      I love storms too - this one was a bit different from most though and the damage it did was unfathomable. The loss of life is heart breaking. Thanks very much for watching!

  • @lifeofjoy9404
    @lifeofjoy9404 11 месяцев назад

    Yikes!!!😱
    That footage of the horrible weather made me yelp several times.
    I am so sorry about the devastation up there - first from the fires and now the flooding.😢
    How truly awful! I'm glad that you, Andrea & your furry crew are ok.
    As for this personal project, I really enjoyed the way you made it work for your shop; great results! I laughed pretty hard at the end when you showed the gray blanket on the gray counter!😂

  • @jennielee3977
    @jennielee3977 9 месяцев назад

    I've always wanted a map cabinet and an apothecary's cabinet. They're just so neat and organized! But for you, this is actually practical. Thanks for letting me watch and pretend it's mine. I think that's all I really needed. And we'll get to see you use it from now on, right? Perfect.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  9 месяцев назад

      I've wanted one for a long time so I jumped at this one. Thank you so much for watching and anytime you need to pretend it's yours - feel free. 🙂

  • @ticheyne
    @ticheyne 11 месяцев назад

    The fact that you recused it and turned it into something workable for you is wonderful. I agree that the yellow tone does nothing for me either, I would have stained it darker. Simply because I would have to look at it all the time. But now that you have a larger work table with better storage is a huge plus.

  • @gaylesuggs8523
    @gaylesuggs8523 11 месяцев назад

    Angie, I heard about the storms in Nova Scotia just last week, and my first thought was, "I hope Angie and Andrea are ok!" I'm so glad you let us know that you were. Wow! What a mess there! I'm so sorry for that. We can think we are in control of things, and then weather steps in to let us know that no matter what there are some things out of our control. So relieved to know you are ok.
    I'm with you - I'm not a fan of the "yellow wood," but I think you made the right decision because you made the practical decision here - easy to fix if damaged in the future. Don't sweat the gray top - as you said, it will be covered with a shop cloth anyway. I LOVE the black handles - looks much better than the original wooden handles, in my opinion. Another great job and kudos to you for learning to choose your battles!

  • @lyndseybeaumont7301
    @lyndseybeaumont7301 11 месяцев назад

    That was some storm Angie. I’m glad you escaped the worst of it. I admit, I’m not very fussed on yellow wood too. However, I think you have made the best of it for the purpose you intend. I don’t think I’d ever fault your judgement, you have a real gift for transforming furniture. Stay safe xxxx

  • @dionetaylor931
    @dionetaylor931 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic Angie, so sorry you and your community experienced flooding. Mother Nature has to be true to herself unfortunately. The cabinet is perfect for your workroom, keep being your authentic self ❤

  • @rebeccadonner3323
    @rebeccadonner3323 11 месяцев назад

    What a find! Every artist, craftsperson, etc. hopes to find something like that for their studio/workshop. And the result is beautiful.

  • @mandybewkes5300
    @mandybewkes5300 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'd love a Map Cabinet; they are very pricey for sure. I have to say I miss storms, in the UK we would get quite a few but here in the PNW not may at all.

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      Oh I love a good storm. This one, however, was a different beast entirely. So much damage and lives were lost sadly.

  • @tomlunn7266
    @tomlunn7266 11 месяцев назад

    Glad you, your partner and the bunnies are OK.. I know there are 4 people missing in West Hants 2 small children, a youth and an adult.. I pray for their safety. We had lots of rain here( 155mm) in New Glasgow but everyone is safe and my shop beside a river didn't float away or flood 🙏 stay safe and wonderful job on the map cabinet.. I believe it is an architect cabinet

    • @TranscendFurnitureGallery
      @TranscendFurnitureGallery  11 месяцев назад

      What a sad end to it all. I'm glad you're safe up there! What a crazy, crazy summer.

  • @maryinthemaking7211
    @maryinthemaking7211 11 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed the storm footage, you did a great job of capturing and editing it. I'm so glad you and your sweet family are safe. All the best to those who were not as fortunate.

  • @isabelleblanchet3694
    @isabelleblanchet3694 11 месяцев назад

    What ever the craft we do, making something custom to fit our needs is always great.

  • @paulotts
    @paulotts 5 месяцев назад

    25:20 As we sometimes say in the South, Daaayyyuuummm! I couldn't believe that big round patch simply disappeared! Magnificent work, Angie!