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.
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.
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!❤
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. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
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.
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
Çok teşekkür ederim :) İlginç obje bulmak mesele. Bazı parçalar tam restorasyonluk oluyor ama daha önce çok yapılmış olduğu için tercih etmiyorum, izlenmiyorlar.
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 ❤️!
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.
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!
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. 🤗🙏
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.
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
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!! 🥇✌🏽
Д.Л. Прекрасная работа, интеллигентныый подход к вещи и к делу. У меня есть почти такой же фанерный древний чемодан и я всю жизнь мечтаю его реставрировать. Но не умею. И никто из окружающих не умеет. Так и живёт чемодан неотреставрированный. А вот жили бы вы поближе.....
Д.Л. @@Restomaniac , с первой же секунды и чувствуется, что вы ЛЮБИТЕ ЭТО ДЕЛО--воскрешение вещей. Без любви никакое! увлечение не принесёт высоких результатов.
🇬🇧 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.
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
Merhabalar, teşekkür ederim. Sayfanızdaki valizi gördüm, buna çok benziyor ama o çok daha iyi durumda. Klipsler eksik gördüğüm kadarıyla. Ben bu bavulu üç hafta kadar önce aldım ama yeni taşındığım yerdeki atölyemle uğraştığım için geç başladım. Çalışma günü olarak üç dört gün sürmüştür. Aslına bakarsanız tamirat kısmı hızlı oluyor ama aynı zamanda çekim yapmak çok zor. O da bu işin cilvesi.
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.