See how this damaged and worn out tea cart comes back to life as Scott restores the finish, wheels, and structure. This tea cart was made by the Gibbard Furniture Company, Canada’s oldest furniture maker, established in 1835. As in all our videos, Scott shares tips from the furniture restoration trade to help viewers learn how to be successful in their own restoration projects.
Links:
– History of the Gibbard Furniture Co., Napanee, Ontario, Canada https://youtu.be/GT6LJkke6Uo
– Closing of the Gibbard Furniture Co https://www.thestar.com/business/2008/10/10/curtain_lowered_on_upper_canada_icon.html
– Stain Markers for Furniture Restoration Video https://youtu.be/DgQGijY8P2g
– 1-on-1 Coaching by Scott via Zoom https://woodenitbenice.ca/collections/woodworking-advice-sessions
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Thoroughly enjoyed the restoration. I like the way you explain the process, so easy to follow and learn from. I didn't realise the Robertson screw goes back that far. I thought it was a relatively new item. Hope you recover soon and I look forward to your next video.
You are truly an artist! Beautiful restorations!
Just discovered your channel. Thank you for this!!
Quick hint on superglue: It's strong in tension, weak in shear. If you finger gets stuck to something, I twist (rather than pull) will almost always break the bond without any drama.
Former paramedic here, we dealt with superglue issues more than you'd think.
The cart turned out beautifully. Your explanations as you go are the best I've seen. I won't be a furniture repairer in this lifetime. But I appreciate and admire professionals like you. You are a great teacher and an expert craftsman.
Not sure if it was said yet. That “unique screw” is someone who had a screw that was too long and they cut the end off with a set of pliers. I do that sometimes when I couldn’t find enough screws in my shop, but need to just get the project done. Nothing special, but too funny 😂
I imagine the flat edge on that screw is because it's a wheel. This way it can be screwed into a pilot hole, but the friction of the wheel won't drive the screw deeper into the wood causing it to jam up or split. It should similarly prevent the screw from stripping the sides, since it can't catch and tighten itself.
After watching this video, I was wondering why you didn't repair all the scratches on the wheels or the underside of the trays? I hope you are completely healed from COVID.
That is a beautiful job. I love watching your videos even though I’m not able to do any of the jobs myself. How I wish I could, I have a curio cabinet that was damaged in hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately it’s still in my garage hoping that one day I will be able to have it repaired. Thanks again for another great video.
Great video. Your shop is very cool. Old school.
Absolutely stunning! Such dedication!
Is there a shellac video as I am curious what the cuts mean and how its effected by the isopropyl alcohol
Truly a beautiful piece of work. Absolutely love it. ❤
Why not a strap clamp for the wheel?
Truly one of the finest artists of our time
Scott, could you use a Spanish windlass to tighten the wheel joints? It's just string or cord, tied around and then tightened with a stick or rod twisted in the string. Like a tourniquet.
Great job on the repairs, especially the finish.
How lovely. I would give my eyeteeth for one of those trollies.
Very nice job on the tea table!!! Would love to see a video on the using of masks to protect against dust and finishes
I'm wondering if that screw could be a self drilling screw. Just à thought, probably wrong, lol
Very beautiful. How did you prepare your varnish shellac (in the glass jar)? It’s not the clear type.
Excellent tutorial! Loved this one and the one on the roll top desk. I'm in the process of refurbishing a roll top, and reviewing my work on the tea cart….might need a redo! Thank you for your work in producing these videos, very much appreciated!!
Outstanding!
wonderfully informative video about a superb restoration. THANKYOU, sir you are a master and I am bingeing on your videos. As someone who just loves older furniture made by talented craftsmen, this is a treasure.❤
I could watch every video of this Craftsman multiple times and pick up new tidbits of information and technique every time, it just never gets old! It's like I have my own teacher!
great job, loved watching!
I am so glad I found this video. I bought a tea cart with an art nouveau inlay on the top. Unfortunately it has many of the same problems as your tea cart. I’m sure I will be really watching this video as I tackle it
This is something I wanted to do in Retirement. I even bought an old short bus with a lift on it. I was going to turn it into a mobile workshop and with the lift, I would have a way to get the piece into the vehicle. Unfortunately, my spouse was diagnosed with terminal CA and we needed the money, so I sold the bus. So, this has been very informative for me. I do a few pieces a month and resell them for a little pocket cash and enjoy it a lot. Not the business I had wanted, but still doable as a small side gig. Thanks for the information that you share with us.
Beautiful restoration love your perfection and talent and exploration of the procedure
Recently discovered your channel and I love it. I do have a question though, when working on the wheels why not remove them from the axel to work on them?
I inherited most of my hand tools from my dad. In that set was a huge Robinson. Hung on my bench for 40 years. This is the first time I have seen a use for it! I am an old woodworker, but even after so many years, I still get that feeling when I see that shellac finish on Black Walnutt. Now if we could only bring back tea time…
Nice work with wood. I applaud you for your best effort; Looks like you are not that good with CA glue (there are tricks demonstrated on other YT videos) and you did not grasp the basics of wheelwright techniques.
the evidence; you said the spoke showing no glue and I do not see glue residue on the spline. That is definitely a wheelwright crafted wheel.
did you check check a few of Engel CoachShop youtube channel for basic wheelwright technique(s)? do not even use glue in spoked wheels!
Omg Solid Walnut!!! I'd freak if i happened into a solid walnut tea cart. Walnut is one of my favorite woods.
Oh, just a tip from a layman's perspective, there is a tool from a car part store that is fantastic for cleaning out screw heads. It's a pointy metal tool called a metal scribe tool hook. It works so well. Reminds me of the old school dentap tools lol.
Wow those wheels seem like a huge pain
I have a question about the glue. Are you saying "high glue" or "hide glue"?
I had a maple tea trolley very similar to this lovely antique, but mine was bought new about 60 years ago. When we moved house we couldn't accommodate it any more but my older son was pleased to have it. I was very fond of it too. Beautiful repair! 😊👍
Ooot ?
Well, labeling left/right upside down might be a bit confusing. 😉