a fun netflix series for diy'ers. the repair shop.

[mopinko]

a place in england, run by a master furniture restorer, but they fix anything.
art restorations, they have a clock guy and a silver smith. leather, metal, and of course, furniture.

3 items each episode. almost all beloved family heirlooms. some quite amazing objects.

i only have one petty beef- at the end they do a before and after shot, and they desaturate the before shot to make it look like they did more than they did. i doubt most ppl notice it, but it sure bugs me.

all in all, tho, rly cool.

[Dave in VA]

1. Great series

We were glad to see that they added a second season. Really enjoy hearing the stories relating to the item being fixed. Great showcasing of their wonderful craftsmanship.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

2. There's a second season up????

I know what I'm doing for the rest of the evening.

[Grey5]

3. I simply love this show.

I even enjoy all the reruns. Does not hurt that the wood working guy is eye candy.

[mopinko]

4. lotta eye candy in there

if you are old like me.

[csziggy]

5. I love that show! Their experts are pretty good, especially the china repair lady

I just wish Netflix would get the rest of the seasons - there are a lot more than they have. I think I have watch every one they have at least twice and I want more!

[mopinko]

6. are there different sorts of items in the later series?

cuz now i'm starting to get tired of grimy clocks and chipped vases.

the ceramics lady is impressive, but since i used to do that sort of art work, i am not that in awe. it's all pretty much the same, and so far not many of those items rly impress me. the meissen clock was beautiful, but i wouldnt want to own it.

the furniture, tho. most every one of those pieces, i want bad. like that hanging chair w the buffalo leather. i rly like the leather lady.
the silver smith is cool, too. and the jewelry guy.

[csziggy]

7. I don't know what's in the rest of the series

I just found out there were more and don't find those other seasons in any streaming option. YouTube has segments from some of the other seasons but not full episodes. Those do show that they bring in different experts for different items.

I liked the sea chest/desk thing - but I already have two antique desks/secretaries so I didn't 'want' it.

Mostly I watch to try to learn how to repair some of the items I have inherited. I'm very lucky to know a man who does furniture restoration - he completely restored the 1840s Empire style secretary. The columns on the front were loose and the finish was all crackled. Now it looks new. He also did some work on the 1880 barrel top desk, but it didn't need much.

But I don't know anyone who does china repair and I am just not fastidious enough to handle that. I have several pieces that are chipped or broken I'd love to have patched up.

I also like the clock guy - but I know where to find a clock person. I have an Ithaca Calendar Company Farmer's clock that needs repair and the local guy can work on it, plus he is an authorized Atmos clock repair person, so he can take care of my most important clocks and the other mechanical clocks I have.

[mopinko]

8. yeah, i would have loved that chest.

and those rattan chairs!

i did some refinishing when i was younger. i have my grandma's sewing machine and a small bookshelf that i grew up w. both were gummy old dark things. i stripped them and gave them several coats of shellac. no stain. prize possessions.
did a lot of woodwork refinishing on my house.
i have a couple pieces on my to do list, but they are pretty low priority.

i'm one of those ppl who can fix most things, so maybe that's why i like the clock guy. i look at that and go- i cant do that. it would be cool to be able to do that.
same w the leather. never done that at all. but i am sure that i could intuitively do a respectable job. i mean, i can sew. which seemed like something i didnt so much learn as just build out, if that makes sense. so, it seems very worth watching to me.

i just love the idea of a shop that fixes most anything.
there is a property on my block that i would love to get my hands on to expand my farm. it has a cute little coach house. the idea of opening up a little repair shop there really appeals to me.
i have acquired most every tool known to mankind in my travels. i would likely do it as a rent by the hour shop.
but a little combo repair/antique shop would be a gas, i think. i have a 6th sense as a treasure hunter, so i know i could make good money there. plus a little store for my farm products would bring in some money and customers.
and i'd get to tell/hear stories allllllll daaaaaayy lonnnggg.
heaven on earth.