1950's School Desk & Chairs SURPRISING RESTORATION - featuring xTool P2 Laser
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2023
- This DESK RESTORATION was a Massive job. In this video I will remove thick gloss paint from absolutely everything and completely restore this piece of History to reveal a Surprisingly Beautiful piece of Furniture.
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I am always awestruck by your work. Folks like you and Jay do the "rehab" so much differently than many of those in the states that I've watched. Many here would have seen the ink marks and used that as a reason to paint the piece instead of what you've done. Hats off to you and the fabulous work you do, always so much fun to watch you work. Kudos! Have to ask though, what is with the corks for Daisy? She's so adorable. Does she eat them or what? I've never heard of that before. Thanks for another great restoration. Almost forgot, I love the patterns you had done on the chair seats. Precious.
Thanks so much for your lovely comments about my work. Daisy once chased a cork when we popped one and ever since then she loves them, she doesn’t eat them, just chews them in half then wants another 😂😂 She has a thing where if she does something once and we make a fuss of her, she never forgets 😂🐶❤️
When things were made to last. We want that back.
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My late father in law one day showed me the carved wooden lintel above his door and made a remarkably apt comment. He said that modern day fittings are just thrown together but in years past these beautifully constructed fittings were made by artists. He then pointed out that that is where the job description of an artisan comes from. It takes years for a true artisan to learn and perfect their trade. He also pointed out that a carpenter has a love for wood and understands everything about the various types of woods nature.
Today the demands are so high because of the worlds burgeoning population and wood is becoming scarce and expensive. To see old good pieces of furniture restored and put back into use is both ecologically sound. And lets face it quality lastscand in the old end works out less expensive.
Anyone who is that nice to his dog is a good person.
Thanks, she means the world to me 😀🐶❤️
This takes me back to my own schooldays in the 50's when I sat at a desk just like that. I would have made ink marks just like those as we used 'dippy' pens and inkwells. My one aspiration back then was to be the 'ink monitor' who filled up the ink wells but I never rose higher than 'straw monitor, who gave out the straws at 'milk time'. Thank you for doing such a magnificent job in restoring this. A little bit of history to be loved by future generations.
It’s great that this desk has evoked so many memories for people. I didn’t have one of these desks but I was the “milk monitor” . Good times 😀😀
Love your history Joan! I didn't think ink wells were used as recent as the 50's, who knew. Lol, probably everybody but me! Thanks for history lesson!
I too remember desks like this in their original incarnation. The remnant of ink stains adds authenticity; perhaps the only thing missing is the "chuggy" underneath the desk.
I was ink monitor!!!!😂😂😂😂 Blue/black Quink in a massive bottle!!!!
That was in the 1960s......
Hi David. Super work on the desk and chairs. You must have the patience of a saint when completing all the intricate details not only on this one but, in fact all your work. Don't agree with one comment about not talking too much on your videos. It's great to have your comments as you work on your restoration jobs. Adore Daisy and love to see her in each video. Carry on giving us more videos of your fabulous restorations.
Thanks so much Linda, I know I talk a lot but that’s just me, I’m a chatterbox 😂😂 Daisy says hi 😀🐶❤️
@@MayfieldRestorationsdon't you dare change for anyone. I love your comments while you work . I've learned so much. Thanks for sharing your talents.
As a retired teacher, I was delighted to see this sweet project! What a lovely job you did. Of course the soda and lemon didn't work. I don't know what this trend of mixing baking soda and acids is all about. I can't really write out the equation, but citric acid (or vinegar, or what have you) plus baking soda yields water, carbon dioxide, and whatever material you started with that was of greater volume. In other words, they cancel each other out and do nothing at all.
I love that you allow Daisy to choose her own cork. She is a joy.
Hi Molly, I thought I’d give the lemon a try but it was rubbish and I won’t be trying it again 😂😂 So pleased you liked the desk/chairs 😀❤️
The extra little touches you added really boosted the quality of this restoration. 🎉
Thanks so much 😀😀
Wow David. Firstly can’t believe furniture of this quality was made for schools. And I love the two tone effect you’ve done and the detail you’ve put on the seats. It’s so lovely, I’m not sure I’d be letting a child use it 🤣🤣. Absolutely fantastic job. And the end result was worth all your hard work. Xx
It was certainly not all the schools who had this kind of quality!
Thanks Mum, I loved how this one turned out. Love ya ❤️❤️
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No need to apologize for the length of your videos. They’re so enjoyable! Lovely, lovely job!
Thank you so much!😀❤️
Bought back memories to this old lady 50-60’s right .
It was around 1950’s 😀😀
Beautiful work, David! I taught elementary children for 35 years and we never had such gorgeous desks and chairs! I’d love those pieces in my own home now. So glad you chose them to bring back to life.
It was a lovely piece of furniture in the end 😀❤️
Nobody does abstract impressionism like mother nature. The different colors and stains beautifully enhance this.
Thanks 😀
David, most people wouldn't have given the school desk and chairs a second glance in the state they were in but your magic touch has turned them into wonderful pieces of nostalgia to be admired. I especially love the wood grain patterns in the desk and the laser cut designs on the seats :-D
Thanks so much 😀❤️
Oh wow. Who would have thought that something that gorgeous was hiding under all that paint. Absolutely fantastic job 🙏❣️
Thanks so much 😊
David, these pieces are so well done. Maybe it’s because I’m a retired teacher but I think these might be my favorite pieces that you’ve redone. I think the laser patterns are really sweet and appropriate for the chairs. Great job! Thank you so much for sharing.
Wow, thank you!😀❤️
These are the restorations I love the most. Removing the awful paint and making it more beautiful than it probably was originally. Great job! Thank you for the video.
This is really turning a sows ear into a silk purse! This piece looks beautiful and expensive now. I adore the engravings. When I see an old desk like this I think of strict teachers who slap your hand with their ruler, but the engraving and color change bring such a sense of fun to the piece. I can see kids coloring all over this desk now and it still looking fabulous.
What a great comment, thanks so much 😀❤️
What an Amazing restoration, absolutely love the two tone stains as always your workmanship is incredible. Daisy interludes are very cute and it wouldn't be right without her asking for a cork.
Glad you enjoyed it Freyja 😀🐶❤️
Watching you work on these pieces is like slowly unwrapping a present. The anticipation builds till the final reveal and it is always beautiful!! Bravo!!
Wow, thank you!😀❤️
I gave you a thumbs up at your intro while still sitting because I knew the restoration would be excellent as always. 👍☺️
Thanks Robert, you’re very kind 😀😀👍
The designs on the chair seats were absolutely brilliant!! What a sweet thing to do. The end result was far and away more than I expected. This was a work of sheer artistry. I love watching you work. Thank you so much for thinking of us when you chose this project. I could see a little boy and a little girl, in my mind's eye, sitting at the desk, doing their homework and chatting together. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience. Pet Daisy for me.
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Your support is really appreciated 😀🐶❤️
Amazed at the gobs of paint you were able to remove. Not to mention how creatively you got rid of the marker pink and other stains. Beautiful work. Always a pleasure to watch your restorations. Love the Daisy visits.
Thanks so much 😊🐶❤️
What a transformation from an ugly ducking to a beautiful Swan. I hope whoever buys it gets years and years of pleasure using it
Thanks very much 😀😀
They turned out beautiful! The laser on the seats is adorable. The paint job looked like someone gave an 8 yr old a big paintbrush and can of paint! My two terrier mutts do the same thing to my hubby, stare adoringly.
Thanks so much! 😊🐶❤️
The restoration is divine. Bringing back a piece of history is always worth it. If I were a child who could read and do homework at a desk, however, I might think the designs were a bit for a younger child. A cushion on the seat could extend the life of the desk set on into college.
Thanks. The desk and chairs might be a little small for a grown up child hence the designs for the younger kids 😀😀👍
You’re right. Love these projects that are so dramatically changed. Love the fun design on the chairs. One of a kind.
Glad you enjoyed it 😀😀
A superb restoration yet again! You and Jay are my two favourite restorers. Just the perfect amount of commentary, excellent camera work and of course Daisy always makes a special appearance. Can’t wait for the next video!
Thanks so much and really pleased you enjoy my videos 😀🐶❤️
Stunningly beautiful restoration. Can't beat that old wooden school furniture.
Thank you very much!😀
Revealing all that oak grain was the right thing to do, not easy, but the result shows off all that lovely wood grain. The chair seats are adorable. I hope some young children get to enjoy the fruits of your labor!
Thanks 👍
Wow! What are you?! The fairy godfather for all those Cinderella pieces of furniture, of which, no doubt, there are still plenty more awaiting your talent! Love what you've done here ... once again! Have a wonderful holiday season! 🎄
Hahaha thanks Joy, I like the description. Have a lovely,y Christmas 😀🎅🏼🌲❤️🐶
I must say the satin topcoat is beautiful. Great job.
Thanks so much 😊
Beautiful job! What a transformation. So many people throw away furniture that looks like what you started with. I'm so happy to see that it's beautiful again, and will be used for many more years to come.
Thanks so much 😀😀
Personally speaking I like the idea of some of the original ink stains being left because it is leaving some of the history of the desk. You did a fantastic job and it looks so stunning now. Another great video worthy of a thumbs up (which I gave before the video started because you are so good 😁). Hugs to Daisy.
Thanks so much 😀🐶❤️
What a great transformation David! Your vlogs always bring my blood pressure down but the real joy is darling Daisy 🌼
Thanks Elizabeth, it’s great to hear my videos are relaxing. 😀🐶❤️
You are a true master of restoration and as always Daisy steals the Show!
She’s the star of the channel not me 😂😂🐶❤️
Wonderful restoration! So nice to see this old school history preserved.
Many thanks!😀
Loved the video and Daisy’s cameo appearance. This turned out so well.
Thanks so much Jeanette 😀🐶❤️
What a lovely piece of furniture that turned out to be.
Thanks 😀😀
Lovely. I don't know How you do it, but your Ability to make the Wood Grain Pop like that is Amazing!
Thanks Robert, kind of you to say 😀😀
The dinosaurs were a really nice touch!😊
Thanks 😀😀
This takes me back a bit. I remember those little ceramic ink pots. My school was old fashioned and we had to use fountain pens.
Even school furniture was good quality back then - unlike now.
Nice result.
Thanks and I’m pleased it has evoked good memories 😀😀
Wow beautiful as always I have to admit I m old enough to remember having tables and chairs like these when I was at school ! 👌🇬🇧❤️😁
Thank you! 😊
Amazing. The only thing I'd have done differently would be to replace the inkwells with some USB charging ports. The technology would really add something new to all that vintage charm.
Good idea 😀👍
Awesome. I’m 75 and wish I’d had a pretty desk when in school.👍👍
You and me both!😀😀
I love to see ugly, painted furniture restored to its original (or better!) beauty. Love it!
Thanks so much 😀
What a wonderful transformation David. I remember wooden desks in school but none like that. You are a true craftsman and the work you do and attention to detail is absolute joy to behold. Well done again and big hugs to darling Daisy. 🐕❤
Thanks so much for your kind words 😀❤️🐶
What an incredible transformation!!! Your work is stunning!
Thank you so much!😀
I love the old oak school desks. They were made to withstand rough and rowdy youngsters. A nice stain to bring it all together and hopefully off to a new home for continued use.
Me too, I was surprised how nice it was under all that paint 😀👍
When I were a lad growing up in the 1980s, I had an identical desk in school, but mine was covered in chewing gum and badly drawn willies. You did another fantastic job my friend, 👏
No willies on this one 😂😂
I am amazed! This desk and chairs restoration is fabulous! As we say here in the US, you knocked this project out of the park!! The designs you engraved on the seats are just precious!
PS Daisy is a STAR! ❤
Thanks you so much 😀🐶❤️
Certainly takes me back, you do such meticulous work and I really like the way you take us along for the journey with your great narratives, I’m learning a lot just watching, thank you
What a great comment. Thanks so much for saying that 😃❤️
OHDEARGAWD !!!!! The carvings are simply too damn cute...why do people destroy such beautiful wooden pieces...BRAVO sir..🎉
Thanks very much 😀👍
Some projects require a soul connection. You got that right. And had fun !!!
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Thanks so much 😀😀
Massive improvement! Lovely piece for a child's bedroom! The laser cut design really elevates the chairs!
Thanks so much!😀😀
Brilliant! These will create many fond memories for the children who will use these. Nicely done!
Thank you! 😊
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Wowee David. That was more wrk than you showed. I can’t imagine getting all that white paint outta the oak grain. Daisy is a sweetie. Thanks for sharing her cuteness lol
I bet the new owner of this beautiful desk and chairs will cherish it for many yrs.
You are spot on, it took about 4 hours to get all the paint out of the grain with the wire brush. Overall it took me about a week to do 😂😂🐶❤️
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Beautiful! Love the two toned effect and the woodgrain has come out a treat. Well done David👌
Love it!
Thank you so much 😀
Excellent restoration for a fortunate child or two!
Thanks Paula 😀
I really hate to date myself but I grew up with this table and chairs. Your work is very well done and I remember school and how much I hated going. Thank you your video was fun.😊❤
Thanks 😀❤️
That took me back to the year ……. At least 45 yrs anyway when our primary school sold off all the wooden desks for 5p, my sisters and I were allowed to buy one each - we then spent our evenings and weekends hand sanding them to get as much graffiti off them before being allowed to use them - oh my goodness what a memory to invoke 😂
That’s so great to hear, I love it when some of the work I do evokes nice memories 😀😀
Thank you, I really enjoyed the video, and encouraged me to be more aware of some hidden treasures buried under coats of paint. Job well done!
Thanks very much 😀😀
Thank God David, for people like you who restore the original beauty of the time when furniture was well made and beautiful! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and caring for these lovely pieces and the others you highlight on your channel as well. I am a big fan….. all the way from Arizona, USA. 😎
Thanks for your lovely comment Mary, I really appreciate your support 😀😀❤️
I remember these from my early school days. Someone would walk round with filled glass inkpots, and drop them in the holes every morning.
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Fantastic job! I love the chair engraving you picked. It gives a bit of whimsey to this historical piece.
Thank you very much!😀😀
I remember being the ink monitor at school, I would alway's leave the bully til last, to make sure he got told off when he ran out of ink.
Hahaha I like it 😂😂
Wow! You have that special something to make trash to treasure!
Thanks very much 😀
Brilliant transformation. I remember these tables and chairs when I was at school..
Glad you liked it 😃😃
They really came out looking rather gorgeous. Looking forward to the next restoration!
Thanks, glad you liked them 😀😀
Absolutely stunning results. I love the engravings on the chairs.
Thanks so much! 😊
When you first showed the chair completely stripped of paint i suddenly saw how lovely it was! Handsome furniture, i appreciate seeing your good work.
Thanks 😀😀
Those brass inkwell covers are a great idea. We had no covers for our inkwells and dust and bits of hair would get in them.But vanilla essence used to come in little bottles with a cork the right size for the hole in the inkwell so some of us used those corks. It was a long wait for the bottle to be used up so you could grab the cork.
Thank God for ballpoint pens ...
I guess this one must have been a posh desk with the brass inkwell covers 😂👍
Beautiful restoration!
Thank you very much!😀😀
this desk restoration was amazing . You did a wonderful job .
Thanks 😀😀
Super super gorgeous!❤ How the wood came back to life! Also love the dinosaur😂
Thank you! 😊❤️
Beautiful. Brings that wood back to life. The dino and bear are a very nice touch.
Thank you very much!😀
Amazing job!! Bravo!!!
Thanks so much 😀😀
It's really beautiful. Love the grain and the colours.
Thank you so much! 😀😀
What a treasure! You were right that we would enjoy this beautiful transformation. I wonder how many plaits were dipped in those inkwells? More than a few, I'm guessing.
You bring history to life with pieces like this. Thank you!
So pleased you enjoyed the restoration 😀❤️
Splendid! It’ll be a wonderful addition to any child’s room!
Thanks very much 😀😂
I was so excited when I saw this project and your transformation did not disappoint! Restoring life into such a sweet set! LOVE❤
Thank you so much!😀😀
A lovely result for your hard work and patience.
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I still remember my school desk with its ink well😂
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Other than the sound of the scraper this was brilliant. No biggie just turned the sound off and brought it back lol great job!
My wife is exactly the same, she hates scraping sounds 🤣🤣
Wonderful job. The engraving, the color, I love it. Thank you for sharing.😊
Thanks so much 😊
Beautiful restoration.
Thank you very much!😀
Beautiful result! This one brought back some fond memories and stories of the end of little girls' plaits being dipped in the inkwells... Loved the designs for the chair seats, simple and delightful. Thanks!
😂😂😂 I bet the little girl wasn’t too impressed 😂👍
I absolutely love your attention to detail in your restorations. You enspire us do it yourselfers.
Thank you so much 😀
That turned out great! From ink wells to Lasers is a good bit of time for that desk to be around. Looks like there is a nice long life ahead too.
Thanks so much 😀😀
Just incredible work!! And such a pleasure to watch!! ❤🎉
Thank you so much!😀❤️
This brings up a lot of memories. When I started school in the 1960s the ball point pen was not yet on the market and we did use the quill pen and ink well. Very shortly after that the fountain pens became the normal instrument for writing. Nearly every school shirts pocket had ink stains on them.
In secondary school there was a big problem with our desks because nearly every desk was decorated with graffiti which had been carved into it by bored students using the dividers and compass points in the mathematical sets. (Love your graffiti 😁😁😁)
Those minor ink stains are nothing they add to the history and character of the desk.
That desk and those chairs are in remarkable condition. They must have been either privately owned or been part of the school furniture in an upmarket establishment.
Great work and finish. You have restored pieces of history very well and I hope in their new home that they will be treated with respect.
A bit of nostalgia and a peek at the past.
Thanks so much I h and it’s great to hear that my video of this restoration has evoked such memories. It was a lovely piece to work on 😀😀
Fantastic! A whole lot of sanding 😳, but well worth it! Gorgeous now!!
Thanks 😀❤️
Very creative solution! Your work looks great. Very simple. Beautiful wood - nice work.
Thank you very much!😀
Yet another superb restoration from David, the master ofhis craft. Your attention to detail is both remarkable and admirable. Perfection and nothing less is you aim. Sheer quality. Skill with the eye of an artist. Anyone would be delighted and proud to own something that you restored.
I am always pleased when I see that you have posted another vlog. Not only do I see lovely furniture but dear, gorgeous Daisy.
Hi Pamela, another beautiful and kind comment from you. Thank you so much for your continued support, I really appreciate it 😀🐶❤️❤️
Brilliant job. A craftsman has been at work here as we can all see. Well done 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍😀😀
His work is always impeccable, worthy of an artist. Congratulations, and a big hug straight from Brazil!
Thanks so much 😀😀
Very very impressive job!
Thank you very much!😀
Hi David. Massive work for a relatively small piece. But all your hard work paid off and it looks incredible. They sure don’t make furniture today like the good old days do they. That’s why restoring is so wonderful and appreciated. Fantastic job👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Hi Shirley, I’m glad you liked it. It was a lot of work but definitely worth it 😀🐶❤️
TWO thumbs up for bringing such wonderful old memories back. Beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed it😀
Omg… this was labour intensive.. Turned out soooo beautiful.
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