Refinishing Antique Tiger Oak Server | 1.8.20 | Furniture Repair Restoration | How To Woodworking

In this video I show you how I bring this antique oak server from the early 1900s back to life with some tips and trick and a little TLC. Stripping, sanding, repairs, staining, spraying lacquer finish and touch ups.

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Dan Lebowitz

[ochoch]

Great choice of finish. Dark enough to satisfy customers requirements but light enough to reveal the beauty of the tiger Oak that was hidden a little too much when it came to your shop

[Pandora_]

This exact style of buffet sat in my grandma's dining room, and was my favorite place to explore. She had beautiful linens, and treasures from her childhood tucked away. I would give anything to have a piece like this. Hers was stained very dark, as were all the other empire pieces in her home. She was a true lady in every sense of the word, loved deeply and unconditionally.

[nancystowell]

Tiger Oak is the most beautifully grained wood in the world, I had a piece that was over 100 years old and the colours were very dark grain contrasted with a lighter colour that was almost the same golden orange as on a living tiger! It was almost 8 feet long and a little higher that counter top height, I was forced to sell it because of a financial emergency and the auction got me over $3, 000! The buyer had several pieces of tiger oak and he wanted to add it to his collection. it was in excellent condition and he thanked me for selling it. Still miss it but it went to a good home and I'm satisfied with the outcome.
Thank you for honoring that amazing piece and I'm looking forward to future works. Stay safe, stay well and please keep up the beautiful work. Peace to you and long life.♥

[juddgillin]

Thank you so much for bringing that monster back to life for me. We'll take good care of her!

[stevenmiller]

What a beautiful restoration John. Once again the finish results are glowing. I learn so many tips from your videos. Nice work!

[dianeadams]

WOW!!! THIS TIGER OAK BUFFET LOOKS FANTASTIC!!!! WELL DONE!!!💖💖💖💖💖

[rhythmannblues]

I watched this on Roku and I just had to tell you, I love that you don't paint these pieces some hideous "updated" color but rather keep them original or close to it. I love antique furniture and what ignorant people can do to them is just appalling. So, thank you! I love this piece and the care and time and effort you put into it was just perfect.

[nancyclark]

Wow John! You are some magician! It makes me happy for this piece of furniture- to have come from where she was found and be given a whole new life as a beautiful lady!

[janetkrantz]

I am picking up a buffet in couple of days - tiger oak and looking forward to using what I learned here to bring it back to life! Thanks!

[ЕленаКолесникова-хг]

Великолепная реставрация.Божественно красивый комод.Руки у вас золотые.Браво!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[swirlgalaxy]

Wow, my parents had that exact buffet when I was a kid in the early 1960's! In this disposal society that we live in, it's wonderful to see you bring the treasures of the past back to life again!

[maxkuykendall]

You breathed new life into this piece. It is a drastic improvement.

[amandacarlson]

I’m so happy I found this! I just inherited a full turn of the century dining set which includes a buffet that matches this almost exactly, tiger oak and everything! I’ve been scared to start refinishing r but feel much more confident (and informed) after seeing you bring this one back to life! Thanks a bunch!

[annazamberletti]

Oh my goodness I had the same exact one!!! Crazy!!! Sold it at an auction. Awesome to see one like it again!!!

[Jack-Surreal_Panes]

We have one in our dining area. Was painted years ago, by someone. The wood insides is really dark so someday may strip and sand down to what it once was.

[nicolehervieux]

I refinished the exact same hutch 25 years ago...it is sitting in our living room right now... it is weird to it on the screen, it is identical, wow! Hi from Ontario Canada, I am a new subscriber and watch binging tonight.

[pattylevasseur]

you are the modern day houdini of the furniture world john you did miracles/magic on this piece!!!

[antsquirly]

I never would have guessed that that dark wood was so beautiful. Stunning.

[DNBon.an]

I recently bought one like this but a bit more ornate and a top shelf. I can't wait to see the tiger oak in its natural state! I was going to use radial disks for the details and curves but now I think stripping it is the way to go, looks way easier. Love the stain choice in the end

[melodienaber]

I have a close version of this piece. I wanted to refinish and came across your video! ❤