Satisfying RESTORATION of a Beautiful Secretary Desk - Writing Bureau from early 1900's

As we have come to expect from a gifted craftsman like you, a superb restoration. Your client will be thrilled with it and with your attention to the smallest detail. I hope that you are now restored to full health. Daisy and Bella made me laugh out loud, just wonderful. I am glad that your subscriber numbers are going up as you deserve it. Looking forward to your next post.

Hi Dave. Cocktail cabinet has gone down a treat and so have its many contents haha. I had about 20 different large bottles of different concoctions. It's down to 2 now thanks to friends. It's the nicest piece of furniture I've ever ever owned and I will be purchasing from you again in the future 100%. Have a lovely Sunday evening.

Hard to believe that you could have made something so beautiful even better. A breathtaking desk that your client will be proud to show off.

Hello sweet Daisy... are you having Dad & Bella as special guests on your Youtube channel? lol You did a lovely job of refreshing this antique secretary from top to bottom, highlighting the exceptionally nice woodgrain pattern in the veneer... well done David! 👍

Beautiful desk. After having many dog friends in my life I learned to never begrudge them all the attention they deserve. Great video.😊

That piece is a real treasure. I appreciate so much the care you put into restoring it.

Wow, I fell in love with this one. That grain is stunning.

Hey David! The remains of the finish and what it looked like when it was removed suggest that it is colorless nitro lacquer (nitrocellulose lacquer). It was invented around 1920 and quickly became popular because it looked like shellac but was much easier to use. That also correlates well with the time the furniture is from, I think around 1930/40. This varnish tends to go blind when it is old enough, and you can often only guess at the grain of the wood. It is often not easy to remove, especially when several layers have been sprayed on top of each other. Its advantage is that it protects the wood relatively well (as you can see from the ink stains). Good job, fun to watch. Thanks for that!

You did an amazing job on that lovely desk! It's good for another hundred years. Daisy and her friend made my day! Thank you for posting this.💜💜💜

That was a lot of work but it looks beautiful. Glad to see sweet Daisy and her friend Bella.

I just love secretary desks. This turned out beautifully. Hugs for Daisy

Wow! That wood grain is just absolutely beautiful! I do like that color much better. It just looks richer and more elegant. Pets for Daisy and Bella!😊❤ wonderfully done!❤

Absolutely beautiful. I would think your client would be thrilled at the outcome. It's sensational. And love your doggies. Daisy, always, of course, and Bella will add a new note of cuteness overload.

It was a bombon promise and with your industrious hands it became a fullfiled reality, without forgeting Your cheer leaders Daisy and Bella

Lucky owner of THAT desk. It has such beautiful veneer which you handled with such care. I love your meticulousness.

Just beautiful!!! I’m in awe of this restoration. Daisy is such a good supervisor, and Bella is a doll. ❤

I love the contrast between the walnut and the rosewood stains. Beautiful work, as always.

Waggling /wag-el-ing/ verb, to pry something loose as your dog plays with cork happily. Yes. I believe that is the technical term for 10:15 LOL Love your videos so much. 😊

The owner has to be over-the-moon happy with the restoration! Great job, David! 👏👍✨😍❤

Your camera and editing are beautiful. This is now my favorite piece of furniture you restored. Absolutely beautiful. Bella and Daisy are so cute and sweet. 🇺🇸❤️