Antique Wooden Suitcase Restoration 

This type of wooden suitcase is well known here in Brazil, mainly because of the Turkish and Syrian-Lebanese immigrants, who were specialized in itinerant trade and peddler work.

This just makes me smile. There's such a joy in seeing old and broken things restored and brought back to life. I love it.

I thought the box was beyond restoration but you proved me wrong. Sympathetic restoration which preserved the old character but makes it strong enough to be used for another 50 years.

Love what you have done here. And all by hand by the way. Restored, It looks like an old case, which it is, but one that has been well used and well cared for. I think it's really great to see old things respected, probably because I am one.

Beautiful work. I love how you brought it back to life, without sacrificing it's patina.

I really thought this suitcase was way beyond restoration this time! You proved me wrong and did a tasteful and sympathetic restoration. Perfectly executed including making the latches which my old dad was good at too!

I love that you didn't sand away all the scuffs and scratches. This suitcase earned its battle scars, and they really add to the Old and Important look. I imagine someone kept a whole typewriter or sewing machine in this suitcase and it went on many journeys.

У бабушки и дедушки в Ташкенте тоже были такие чемоданы, там всегда лежало какое то старое барахло..... Для них была это память, а я всё думал почему они это не выкинут ? Они умерли, а я постарел, теперь я понял почему они всё хранили...... Я такой же стал..... Красивая работа, память о предках....

Really really nice restoration of this wooden suitcase! I love that you didnt try to cover up all the scratches and dents, you left its character. Thank you!❤

I love wooden boxes. And this is the first time I’ve seen a wooden suitcase. So nice.

My grandfather had a case similar to this. He got his on his trip to Finland. To this day it has held up. Great restoration.

I really enjoyed watching the video, you feel satisfied when you see the specialist working in his specialty

Beautiful suitcase 🤩and you keep that great old look ! Congrats 👏would love to have one for my home decor Really don´t like when restored items look newer than new !!

Beauitful Old Wooden Suitcase. I don't ❤️ believe I have ever Seen one except maybe it the Movie Ma an Pa Kettle when they go to New York to visit thie Oldest Son Tom and his wife Kim. That's when I saw a Wooden Suitcase. You did a Wonderful job of Restoring the Suitcase. Thank you so much for Sharing your Passion for Restoring different ❤️ Items. Thank you for sharing this Wonderful Video.

Вроде простая вещь, а сколько нужно вложить труда! Отлично получилось! Я бы еще добавила маленькие металлические ножки круглые, но ведь это вещь теперь интерьерная, по этому не обязательно. Приятно там будет хранить воспоминания либо для фотосессий использовать. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Спасибо чародею! Волшебство и мастерство в ваших руках. Вы даёте вторую жизнь предметам.

I know this is a relative simplistic piece of woodwork compared to many things and not even made with the best type of wood, but I actually really like it. I’d love something like it to display some of my homemade crafts in. It really would look great. Well done on the upgrade, it looks so much better xx

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I love this restoration. Totally in keeping with its apparent history. I suspect that it might have originally been an apprentice's test piece. It has that not-quite-experienced look about it.

Nice and sturdy suitcase. Lookin great again. Thanks for sharing.

Parçaların yenisini yapmanız harikaydı helede kulpu yapmanız eşsiz di az çok bildiğim için söylüyorum her aşaması yapıştırma kesme vb hepsi ayrı ayrı emek çok emek istiyor ayrıca işinizi temiz yapmanızı bir türkün karaktetinide gösteriyor olmanız çok güzel tebrik ediyorum yeni videolar bekliyorum sevgiler

I like watching your videos because you repair and restore some very unique items which requires a different thinking approach every time. I also like the fact that you use a traditional repair methods without the super duper high end state of the art equipment on the projects you work on. You are a skilled craftsman , enjoy your vids ........

Ну что тут скажешь 🤔?! Снова, как всегда, отличный результат, прекрасная работа, маэстро👍, я как всегда снимаю шляпу перед Вашим талантом👏👏👏! Успехов Вам и вдохновения ❤️!

Hello Resto beautiful restoration beautifully restored well done

Great work! I liked the woodworking restoration.

I really thought that this was a goner. It was great to see you give it new life. I have one of these that I have started to restore but it is in much better original condition so I have a better starting point. Thanks for the tips and inspiration.

I love that rustic look…great job!

Привет из Москвы! Мне очень нравиться что Вы стараетесь не использовать современный материал, а делаете из оригинала или вырезаете сами. Красивый сундучок! Спасибо за работу!

This is what restoration is all about, giving new life to the old. Not replacing it.

I love the tinkering up the metal bits!

Cool project 👍 turned out great. I really love a good old wooden box. Well done

As a result of patient and good work, you turned the trash into a jewel, congratulations bro...👏👏👏👏👏

Ondan fazla restorasyon kanalı takip ediyorum. İzledikçe neden bizim Türklerin de böyle bir kanalı yok diye düşünürdüm. Bugün bu kanalın Türk birine ait olduğunu öğrendim yorumlardan. Çok da sevindim açıkçası. Videolarınızı yakından takip ediyorum. Oldukça rahatlatıcı. Emeklerinize sağlık. Tebrik ederim. 🤗🙏

Lo felicito por su excelente trabajo. Gracias por mostrarnos su trabajo. Saludos desde Guadalajara, Jalisco. México.

Te felicito!es una reliquia.soy de Argentina

Abim eline sandık eski görütüsünü bozmadan onardın helede eksik parçalarının aynısını yapman çok iyidi mütiş bir işçilik çıkardın tebrik ediyorum.

Wonderful job!!! Congratulations!

Impressive. You are a master.

Her zamanki gibi güzel olmuş. Elinize sağlık.

You have outdone yourself!! Maybe add a velvet to the inside of that suitcase.

Amazing work!

Çok güzel bir restorasyon daha! Bu seferki sürpriz, harika metal işçiliği ile kayıp metal parçaların yeniden yaratılması! Emeğinize sağlık...

Думаю ручка к чемодану была из толстой кожи. Но реставрация хорошая. Видно, человек вложил душу. С уважением из Беларуси! 🇧🇾

Muy linda quedó 👏👏👏👏👏👏! !!! Abrazo desde Uruguay

Really nice job and you got the rustic look, awesome 👍

у моего деда в его хате на чердаке тоже валяються помойму аж два старых чемодана я видел но незнал даже что их можно так отреставрировать классно

I think this restoration is great. Because, it is still looking old but it is stronger and working well.

Oh Ismail, is so beautiful!!! You are a genius

wow ! love the originality !

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

I was wondering if it was possible to restore something with such thin wood. I was biting my nails the whole time. Yet, you nailed it. Oh, did I mention I noticed a lot of nails? 😁 Seriously though, great work as always. Would expect nothing less.

Nice job on remaking the pieces.

lookin' good. nice work, keep well...

REALLY NICE WORK. 💙

Hello from France Nice restoration, this suitcase must be a little heavy to travel especially if you take the plane with a weight limited to 23 kg per person you will not be able to put a lot of stuff in it

Nice restoration with patina!👏

Przepiękne jest to odrestałrowane ta skrzynia pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmu mile i serdecznie 👍👍👍👍

As always, absolutely spectacular dude. You are braver than I am to take on that project. Also, congratulations on passing 50K subs!! Well deserved. Stay safe and see you in the next one!! 🥇✌🏽

Va ly bằng gỗ gì mà đẹp thế, phải là gỗ lát hoa mới đẹp và bền

Amazing “Restore.” 🧳

I'd love to have a suitcase like that.

Very nice and clean job😍

Very beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Excellent restoration. Well done. Deserved thumbs up 👍

also, could use a liner, maybe a wallpaper like you would use on a drawer. great job though. always interesting to watch your vids.

Magnifica restauración muy fiel a su época. Un saludo.

Nice job, mate 👍 👌 👏

Loved the/metal work.

I love Your work .

Thank you for not playing annoying so called music or blabbing non stop like the women do.

Amazing job!

man, you did a miracle!

Need some dividers inside for organizing materials. The case looks great though. 👍

Vous êtes un très bon artisan. J’adore votre travail. Il faut mieux protégé vos mains.

Hocam merhaba bravo gerçekten saygı duyulacak bir iş yapıyorsunuz tebrik ederim.merakımdan soruyorum bu restorasyonu nasıl öğrenebiliriz acaba ?

I just love it! Master !!!

Hi..🙋 yours hands are Golden 👏👏👏👍🇧🇷

Harika olmuş ellerine sağlık süper👍

Ficou perfeita Belissimo trabalho como sempre Parabéns

Brilliant restoration 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Looks kinda heavy to carry?

Mükemmel bir çalışma oldu, tebrikler dostum. Valizin üretim tarihini biliyor musun?

🇬🇧 Wooden suitcase? I once heard about it, but this is the first time I see it. 🔵 Деревянный чемодан? Я как-то слышал про него, но такое я вижу впервые.

Mazing what bit of work can do with some lv and 👍👍bit of time sir fantastic work👍👍buddy be safe1🛸

Местами старые вещи, предметы удивляют своей простотой изготовления. Взял и пару тройку едениц времени на коленке все сделал.

Well done. Now what are you going to use it for?

Merhaba üstadım tekrar tekrar izlenecek bir video olmuş hem güzel zaman geçiriyor hemde öğretici eğitici hem sabrida öğretiyor tevafukki bende bu hafta aynı ahşap çantadan restore yaptım nacizane ama sizin gibi cesur değilim ben dolap uygulamasinda antikaplanet sayfamdan valize bakarsanız sevinirim keşke size göndereymişim valizi bi sorum olacaktı 5gun felan mı sürdü bu restorasyon

good job

so clever

Two things i would had made different. First is to add a thin leather strip on the inside, between the lid and the case. That way the lid can be opened, but not lie down on the table. Second is to use longer nails for the handle where it's fastened to the case. Longer nails that then is bent like a U on the inside, then hammered into the wood agein. That way the handle will be able to withstand allot more weight. This is sole due to the size of the case. A smaller/thinner case would be fine with just using stright nails. But given its size, its ineviteble that it will end up having heavy things in it.

Nice job😊

👍👍👍👍 Beatiful WORK👍👍👍👍

Epic love your videos.

GREAT WORK

Hyvä työ. Minulla olisi samanlainen työ edessä. Lukot samanlaiset ja sama väri lakkaukseen. Mitä ainetta käytit ruosteen poistossa lukoissa. 👍

Maybe not a suitcase, but a tool case.

Вы волшебник!!!

Хорошая работа. Только это ремонт, а не реставрация. Не нужно путать.

I kind of like the old rotten look with a Nice white doily on top as a table.

Boa tarde ficou linda demais 👏😍

great job !!!