AT Restoration interview to national TV

This is my interview to Estonian TV (ETV). This clip was in the "Ringvaade" show which is one of the most popular daily shows here in Estonia. Lot of locals showed up in my workshop with their chairs after that ;)

[@cynthiat6505]

We may seem superlative but you take broken things and broken dreams and you restore them. It’s just lovely!

[@heatherinparis]

Glad to see that you are getting the recognition that you so richly deserve! Your work is never anything but meticulous and beautiful! You SHOULD be recognised far and wide.

[@jannieadams5709]

I second that.

[@geofffikar3417]

His work is mind blowing. He is so skilled, it's a wonder he isn't rich.

[@НатальяТураханова-п9ы]

Моя профессия совсем не связана ни с мебелью, ни с реставрацией, но я затая дыхание каждый раз наблюдаю как Вы возвращаете к жизни вещи, казалось бы утраченные навсегда. Не устаю восхищаться Вашим профессионализмом, Вашим талантом и жизнелюбием. Самых больших успехов и процветания желаю от всей души.

[@lovingmayberry307]

Beautifully said.

[@sunfun3874]

​@@lovingmayberry307а по-русски ответить слабо?

[@svetlanaziatnina1514]

Ваша работа - это всегда какая-то душевная история, самые лучшие пожелания для вас.

[@brendaperry5938]

There is a calm that comes over me watching the restoration process, your editing is awesome!

[@Beruthiel45]

Congratulations! That's so nice to see. 😊 We love to watch a skilled craftsman rejuvenate old and broken things that are still beautiful and worth saving to live again. Bravo. 👍🇨🇦💕

[@nancyring8104]

This is the only restoration channel that I subscribe to!! I love to see a master at work!! (The humorous bits don’t hurt, either!!)😍❤️😁

[@SarHje]

Fully agree …

[@joshs3301]

Thomas Johnson is also a great restoration channel. I watch Tom and Ahti religiously.

[@nancyring8104]

@@joshs3301 I have watched him occasionally, but I don’t subscribe.

[@jasher2847]

Same here, Nancy. So many are obviously kind of "fake" where the pieces are very carefully chosen and don't require much more than a bit of stripping and sanding. Channels featuring true fixes and the correct use of different kinds of materials and construction, like Ahti (and Thomas Johnson, also good) are much more rare. There are others that are just painful to watch because the work itself is just sloppy or uninformed. There's a place for all of these videos, nothing against those who watch them, but they're not for me. If someone restores a 100 year old piece of furniture, I like to see them do it in a way that will last the next hundred years, because those wonderful original Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces are never coming back. Let's see some of these "sand and repaint" channels fix a WWII bombed chair like Ahti just did, right down to traditional seaweed/horsehair upholstery methods, and then I might have a bit more respect.

[@dawn5227]

I'm pleased subtitles we're added to this interview so us English speaking audience could watch and enjoy. Your work is always of the highest quality. You so throughly deserve this recognition.

[@katielin2379]

Your work is so beautiful. First time hearing your voice. Happy for you to be on TV.

[@amybucher5439]

What a nice interview. I’m pleased that making videos helped you feel excited about the work again; we all need change. And finally, after the past few years, my country, the USA, has been an embarrassment. I’m glad the folks who come to this channel express kindness.

[@robertm348]

You are most definitely worth all the praise you receive, my friend! Don't ever doubt your talents and worth to a whole lot of fans. Thank you for your efforts and accomplishments! There may be a language barrier, but you overcome that quite handily. Thank you.

[@melodysimonson1510]

I am glad that you are being recognized for the beautiful restorations you do. You do such wonderful work, I always love to watch.

[@АннаЯкименко-к5е]

Пересмотрелавсе ваши ролики, на двух каналах, вы настоящий профессионал. Смотрю не могу оторваться, просто золотые руки, берегите их, здоровья и процветания.

[@lorettataylor3374]

It was awesome getting to know you a bit better. I sure appreciate the restoration of all the antique pieces you do. You make it look amazingly easy but I think we all know better than that. Thank you so much for sharing your talented self.❤

[@leeannoneal4847]

Ahti, people watch your videos because you are extremely talented at what you do. You are a superb artisan. I always learn from you. Congratulations on the TV spot!

[@cappa1976]

Congratulations on your TV appearance. It's an honor to think that you're always watching TV star videos❤

[@DonaTellaVers]

Благодаря Вам, Ахти, я вдохновилась на собственноручный ремонт кресла, и у меня все получилось! Спасибо за Ваш труд, успехов Вам! 🤗

[@biannekaulf9221]

For me, I like watching your restoration videos probably because I can see how passionate you are in your work. The quality of your meticulousness and patience when fixing furniture always remained consistent with all your uploaded videos. It makes me awfully reflect on myself as a young person, "What is the work that I can do continuously for 30 years and still makes me happy when I do it?" It's pretty awesome to see your little smile actually when your learned that your works are finally getting the recognition they deserved.

[@atrestorationplus]

Thanks! Thinking 30 years ahead is bit too long perspective. Following your heart and passion is a better way to think about it. Not all the works are highly appreciated by the society though.

[@yx6889]

I look forward to your videos EVERY week! I enjoy watching your work because it's clear that you know what you're doing, sometimes you add some humor and other times, it's just baffling (like the video where the client was fixing that particle board dresser lol). I appreciate the time that you spend to record and edit these videos. They are educational and very interesting! I am amazed by how you are able to take some pieces that seem impossible to repair and actually make them look incredible! Even though I will probably never refinish furniture, it's relaxing to watch you apply your craft. You are a master sir!

[@49ersfarm43]

Yes, I think many of your viewers agree that your videos are worth our time! Thought about your work today when my wife and I visited the Temple Newsam Manor House (UK). I saw a trim very similar to the one you recreated in the "19th century junk/cabinet" video! Small world!!

[@simonmcowan6874]

Brilliant, I understood every word, thank you for the translation, so good to see you as you are, well done look forward as always to your posts, greetings from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@saxandrew100]

I sincerely congratulate you on your television appearance. He deserved the success.

[@deeskinner9014]

What Heather said!!! Your videos are always a bright spot in the week and I always learn something and (of course) get ideas for my own projects. It really is a delight to have a master craftsman 'showing us the ropes' as it were. Thank you (yet again) for posting!

[@lindamarsh6711]

You are definitely worth all the positive comments you get. Out of all the Restorations I watch you are my favourite! I loved the one with the suitcase and your family pictures! You are about the same age as my second daughter. You are young yet. Enjoy life! 🇨🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏼❤️✝️🕎☝🏻

[@adriennejames9120]

Congratulations on all your success, it is well deserved! Your work is impeccable and you are a genuine, humble person. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@milkywayexplorer942]

Bravo pour votre magnifique travail. C'est un art. Félicitations depuis la France.

[@Kreativ-na-nolik]

Очень интересное интервью и очевидно заслуживаете внимания, в том числе и телевизионного! ❤🎉😊

[@lagunabay51]

Interesting interview. I'm surprised you don't have more subscribers as you are such an interesting person to watch turning broken furniture back to life. I truly enjoy watching you work.

[@jsdesigns1420]

I‘m so glad they let you shine! You deserve it! Such a wonderful interview! ❤

[@andretilmarinen1996]

Я думал вы из Финляндии, ну каждую мелочь(баночки разные из под сметаны или йогурта) в видео проверил, уверен был, а вы из Эстонии оказались, ну надо ж было так промахнулся. Я просто ваш фанат 😀 И люблю ваши видео и много раз их пересматриваю.

[@denapoppe2282]

I’m happy to see you’re getting so much attention. Thank you for showing your beautiful work.

[@joshs3301]

Congratulations! I love your channel.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Ahti, thanks for showing this with subtitles. I watched it before when you mentioned it. I'll tell you why I watch you. You know what you are doing and you competently show your expertise. You explain as you go without droning on & on. You restore not only the functionality but the beauty in each piece. You are a joy to watch. Oh, to answer your final comment, yes, you are worth it.

[@RevdUp.Art.Fotografer]

I will be glad when YOU can see YOU…from our perspective. Not only are you worth it…you have worked for it and earned it. Now…embrace it! You are the Patient Magician.

[@royer_redos]

This is great! It was cool seeing you answer questions, since you rarely talk during your videos. But people's positive comments are right! You're so obviously an expert at your craft that it's a pleasure to watch.

[@justinemercier7832]

So happy to hear you getting recognized for your amazing work. Your workmanship and attention to detail are amazing.

[@alvarocambia]

You are the best on furniture restoration. I like the love you put in every project. Thank you for showing us your work, it's a pleasure for all of us. Álvaro from Spain.

[@barbaracatalano6299]

Well yeah you are worth it! 😊 Great interview. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@ricjamil3073]

Your work is great. May God continue to bless you.

[@EstherBrunson]

You are truly an amazing man! I am captivated by your attention to detail.

[@anitadavidson1266]

You are completely worth it! I love wood, and enjoy the fact you bring these items back to life! My late husband was a carpenter and he loved designing and building small sailing craft in his spare time. He died in 2004, but had he still been with me, I know he would have enjoyed your channel very much! Thank you for the pleasure I can once more feel at watching woodworking.

[@atrestorationplus]

Yeah, woodwork can be pure joy.

[@janvolek3040]

That is great! And big congratulations! Love following your work and craftsmanship, as well as presentation.

[@christinebritcher-viviyan5080]

I enjoyed this video and I thought the interviewer asked good questions, hope it brings in lots more viewers to the channel. Of course you're worth it! ❤

[@__Timo__]

Yes, you are really worth it! Thank you so much for those insights.

[@user-mf6wg9wo3y]

You are very talented and I am glad I found your videos! So cool!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@2quintly]

Well, here's another American comment. YOU are over the top. I love to see fine craftsmanship, something that is becoming very rare in the USA. Better yet, it shows you care and want to do fine work. You should be proud of your skills and I will tell you I wish you were here in this country because I would be supplying you with some work for sure.

[@VeretenoVids]

OK, this American is going to leave another kind comment. 😂 Great interview! Thank you so much for the subtitles. I'll confess it is a bit odd to hear your voice after all the videos I've watched, but it was very nice to see another part of you. Keep being your awesome self!

[@TheCraftyMagnolia]

I really enjoy watching your videos. It's very relaxing because the ASMR helps me wind down after a long day. Love from America ❤

[@anjavo6345]

Awesome to see this interview. Thank you for the subtitles. Its funny to hear you talk for longer after mostly seeing you work 😊

[@melodymacken9788]

What a lovely interview.

[@germanskena6537]

Congratulations from Argentina. I follow you for a long time, but i do not write you often. One of the things i care, is the quality of the content. Excellent and always constant. Keep doing what you do. I only miss the music in the end of some videos :/ The music alert me when the video is finishing :)

[@dawnhaynes7784]

You are amazing you deserve your recognition so talented

[@kirstenhilger3323]

For me your humor and amazing attention to detail is just lovely to see. Your passion to shellac is a big one as well. My house has shellac literally on everything, even the kitchen cabinets or windows.

[@gm7885]

Thank you for the translation, it is wonderful to know what was said... Congratulations!

[@simonwaters1965]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I for one are hoping that you continue to show how these items are restored for many years to come.

[@monicadepaulabomfim6052]

The magnificence of your work, your skills and experience as a restorer captivate people all over the world. You deserve all this recognition. Congratulations from your faithful admirer.

[@rwxxik]

I am very happy for you, your videos gave me a lot of experience and motivation which helped me in my work. I had my own carpentry workshop in Russia, but now I had to leave and start studying in IT in order to find a remote job outside of Russia. But I love carpentry with all my soul, and I hope to return to this field in the future. My dream remains to visit workshops of my idols on youtube - foureyes furniture, Jonathan Katz-Moses, Bourbon Moth, and of course yours. I would love to meet you in person and learn from the invaluable experience you have. Thank you for the wonderful videos, and I wish you every success in both your workshop and your KZbin career!

[@Sjels17]

I am so Proud of you! Keep it going

[@romainthblt]

You are absolutely worth it!

[@JM-lw3nx]

A star is born!

[@l.mckenna1034]

Very nice interview. You’re so modest, your restoration skills are superb and your filming and editing is so as well. I just subscribed to this channel

[@BradLudwigsaccount]

Your work is amazing. Thank you for sharing your work and your processes for completing the work. Very educational.

[@ThomasMoreHamill]

Ahti, you're famous in a good way, for creating interesting videos that help occasional woodworkers and home fix-it guys like me. I don't have a fraction of your power equipment, but I still learn some useful principles for how to fix things from watching your work. I hope your newfound fame" in Estonia helps you have a steady stream of interesting clients and projects. I'll be watching, from far away (Boulder, Colorado, USA) ! - Tom

[@vickiefowler1429]

How nice for you… to be recognized for your skills! And thank you for the lovely comment about Americans! We usually get such bad press, it’s nice to hear something positive for a change.

[@benscott1872]

Keep up the good work! Enjoy watching your videos. 👍🏻

[@hymieweiss1]

Great interview (I could read the sub-titles!) and great to hear some more insight into your excellent work! Love the videos and seeing the different techniques you use that I would never think of. You make it look very easy! :-)

[@WillemS75]

Congratulations on your succes! I enjoy every episode.

[@sarahdebeau2481]

You are worth every positive supportive comment, I'm so happy for you.

[@DelnoraY]

Excellent piece and I learned so much about you (you do talk…lol). Congratulations sir and much, much success. I love your work.

[@atrestorationplus]

Even too much! Luckily they edited lot of it out ;)

[@mozu517]

​@@atrestorationplus 😂

[@ellenherstead586]

You are more than worth it. Happy Valentine’s Day ❤

[@sherrykloster7489]

Thank you for sharing this with subtitles. I enjoy seeing the work you do, you take such care & put so much thought into everything 😊 You deserve the recognition of your work & skill!

[@maturefox1]

... nice, to hear your voice talking - this is a complete different preception of you as a person - zhe impresssion you make is sympathetic. I mean it was before as well, bur it is more intensive now. I wish you all the best with this business! Greetings from Germany from the silver fox, David 😉🦊

[@imoldgreg13]

Congratulations. I hope you have many more years or KZbin success

[@petersiwek4265]

Well done, Ahti!

[@FlippFloppa5000]

Thats the reason why the hard work is it worth. 👍🏻

[@BRICOLAJELISTO]

Los buenos trabajos tienen su reconocimiento enhorabuena por ese reconocimiento. Un saludo

[@susiepattinson3031]

Good on you Ahte, your videos are fantastic.

[@cathybenson5119]

Well mate, you are worthy of all the good comments. Your work is superb. 👏👏👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@brianvittachi6869]

Congratulations! You deserve the accolade.

[@timothyball3144]

With quality, hard work comes recognition.

[@nadineweiler7747]

Of course you are worth it !!!🥰❤️💕

[@rf5464]

Awesome!

[@___diebraumeisterin___9116]

Congratulations! You deserve to be braodcastes on TV, not only national. 😊

[@jburnett8152]

Yes you are worth it. ❤️

[@rnp497]

Good you deserve to be recognised for the work you do

[@debramitchell7184]

Very worth it!!

[@gustavocinne8177]

Um abraço do Brasil😊

[@sarashahak8075]

Well deserved all the good comments

[@johnthemainguy9059]

TV ⭐!

[@cmpeacoe]

You are worth it.

[@ЖигуноваЛиана-л5ы]

Не пойму по языку кто вы по нциональности. Здорово, вас показали по телеку.

[@leewood729]

Why do we watch? Because you repair lovely things and don't try to "tart" it up by slathering a bunch of paint over it, and you do it quietly, without a lot of fanfare. Just a pleasure to watch. (And I occasionally get some ideas...)

[@PaulaBean]

Wasn't ETV interested in your musical endeavors?

[@atrestorationplus]

Agess not :)

[@paty8010]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yvonnebooker8864]

👍

[@marilynciccone]

Congratulations on the success of your channel. You really do deserve all the praise for your work. Everything you work on turns out so beautifully. You are a great teacher. Keep up the good work. 👏🏻👏🏻🇨🇦

[@marieokamoto5803]

Thank you for adding the subtitles so we can watch (and understand). By the way you deserve the kind words. I think we all really appreciate your commitment to bringing new life back to these pieces. You’re a ⭐️!

[@diannepoteet305]

I love watching your videos, especially when you share the history behind the item you are restoring. I also love that you really pay attention to the details and you show us your great sense of humor. Best wishes

[@graceparker7003]

You are finally getting the exposure locally that you really need and I couldn't be happier for you. Believe me Ahti, you are more than worth it. You must believe that with all the success you are having with your channel. I mean this is fabulous for you. I will always be a fan and keep watching. 💜💜💜 from Belgium 🥰

[@TainyT888]

Same here from Italy. Your videos are so calming.

[@birdy-numnum6321]

Same here too, I get excited whenever Ahti drops a new video, He is the Best! Hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gordonspond]

Fan born in Belgium but living in the US.

[@scanmead]

On TV! You may think your work is mundane, but we think it's fascinating. ❤️