How to restore an old suitcase

In this video you will learn how to restore an old suitcase: how to sand the wood, how to make veneer repairs, how to rivet, how to varnish the wood, how to refresh the leather.

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Music : Goestories - Noir Et Blanc Vie

[lynnjasen]

You could restore a pickle jar and I would watch! There is nothing more engaging than watching an expert craftsman work. Thank you so much for your channel.

[davidfredman]

I could watch this guy all day...its absolutely incredible how he restores various items in his care....a true professional

[ruthfleming]

I'm old so I have seen a wooden suitcase. My mom had one until I bet my brother he couldn't fit into it. He proved me wrong so I shut it. The clasp closed when the lid went down and I couldn't work it(I was 5). He kicked his way out and that was the end of that. It's truly a pleasure to watch you work. Thank you.

[raywood]

I don't think I've ever seen a wooden suitcase before. Beautiful piece of history. That would never survive to the luggage carousel these days!

[evelynedeen]

My mom carried a suitcase almost identical to this one when she came from Finland in 1928. In order to restore it, I'd have to replace the deteriorated leather handle. It's left me thinking that it would be perfect for storing family memorabilia. Thanks for the video and good idea!

[drjekyllmshyde]

Truly amazing that anything made out of plywood lasted this long! I was holding my breath during the sanding that it wouldn’t just crack all the way through! Great work

[ИнгаПрохоренко-ыф]

Вы лечите старые вещи, максимально оставляя, их родные части и детали! Это прекрасно! Золотые руки! Привет из Москвы!

[petejohnson]

This old Grandpa, would love you to restore him to look more like a grandson with your talent, may be it’s possible, but joking apart, you are a great inspirer, you do amazing work, thank you, Grandpa Pete 👍 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[chandarussell]

I’ve never seen a wooden suitcase before. This is great.

[cathyng]

Bravo, this suitcase's final destination should be displayed in the museum.

[orscrub]

you choose the strangest things to restore!! i love it!!

[persephoneblack]

I have in my possession a couple of big plywood trucks from the 30s and 40s. I love them a lot because they still have the travel stickers and dates from the ports they visited. They're all intact. Handles and everything. There's something really lovely about wooden trunks. ♡ I used them for blankets and documents. :)

[jasmins.]

This is so wonderful! Thank you for showing us this restoration. ❤ I found an old suitcase and I want to restore it, too! Beautiful job! ❗

[turbo.panther]

That went from awful to awesome! You've made me go and dig out an old leather suitcase I've been hiding from view to see if I can spruce it up a bit. Thanks for the inspiration!

[rosiegutierrez]

Beautifully done, i have never seen a plywood suitcase, now im on the hunt for one 👏⚘🍃

[shellydehart]

That turned out so beautiful, like it was brand new. You do beautiful work. Funny, I never knew they made suitcases out of thin plywood. Amazing. ♥️♥️😊👍👍

[TheJcs]

Terrific restoration of a suitcase that is almost 100 years old. I really enjoy watching your videos! Thanks for sharing your expertise! :-)

[tereamerine]

That looks so nice. So interesting I have never seen a wooden suitcase. Great job.

[rokelle_]

I have no idea why but this is one of my favorite restorations of yours. Maybe it's because you glued the little stamp you found inside to the inside of the lid. I don't really know. Fantastic work as always though.

[GenXamerica]

Wow beautiful craftsmanship. Good job! Patience is a virtue!