Inspired by Louis Vuitton...how hard can it be?

A luxury trunk build - this project is Part 1 (the exterior) of a 2 Part video (the interior to come next) and is inspired by the gorgeous Louis Vuitton Trunk - Courrier 110 Malle.
Materials used - 10mm poplar plywood glued and nailed cask, pink oak slats, oak base frame with aluminium plate, solid brass nails (riveted or clinched), solid brass closures, lock, corners and corner angles, coated checkerboard canvas exterior, luxury goatskin leather border and edges, thick bridle leather hand stitched handle (with edge paint) and concealed steel opening hinges.

[@jarbasssmendes]

This guy is an artist.

[@boreoff]

Thanks for your kind comment, cheers

[@T_B]

Absolutely over-the-top attention to detail here! I can't wait to see Part 2!

[@boreoff]

Ha ha thanks v much, cheers

[@theofarmmanager267]

I’m so sorry that I didn’t get this video come up for me sooner. It combines my 2 passions - woodworking (been doing that for over 45 years) and fine leather work (10 years?). I have made quite a few pieces in homage to brands such as Hermes for family and friends and found the real difficulty in finding the right leather, hardware etc. Luckily, I found a guy in HK and the quality of his stuff is first class. I’ve got a feeling that a trunk might have to be made!

[@boreoff]

that's so interesting - and glad you enjoyed it - I enjoy both too and have also made quite a few items for family over the years with recycled bag leather etc. The hardware link in the comments - this one - www.malle2luxe.fr is a very good supplier of solid brass trunk hardware - he speaks English - the designs are his own but they are elegant and very high quality. Bon courage. Warm regards...

[@peckinpahlady]

Exceptional craftmanship and fantastic attention to detail.

[@boreoff]

Thank you very much!

[@vincentciofolo2707]

Thank you so much for sharing your work. A pleasure to see the process and the dedication to the detail. Well deserved nickname “the boring man” in the most ironic way. Bravo l’artiste.

[@boreoff]

Thanks very much for your kind words - glad you enjoyed it, cheers

[@ChumaRandlett]

I was tempted because my friend is black and she is often asked if her bag is fake. People just immediately assume they are. Even though I'm white, I still get people asking me if my bag is real. So I thought why should I spend so much money on these bags? So in the end I chose to buy it at *condup* . Even if it is not the original, some replicas can have special emotional value because they are connected to specific memories

[@custom-furniture]

wow this is an amazing video - always wondered how these very expensive trunks were made and this is really insightful - thanks so much for posting your work which is so patient and detailed I just have to say. Love the combination of woodworking, leather working and metal work, very inspiring. Can't wait for the next one 👌

[@boreoff]

Thanks for your comment - appreciate it, warm regards

[@maralixchamlian1447]

How could anyone use this piece of art as a luggage, amazing workmanship and video editing.

[@boreoff]

thanks, very kind. I guess in the old days some folks had the luxury of staff to haul around their possessions on steam ships etc...how times have changed...😊

[@Godsfavouriteidiot_]

Not sure how many times I’ve come back to rewatch this. I restore antique Louis Vuitton, Goyard trunks so I’ve done all of this individually. I’ve learnt so much from this one video. It’s filled in a lot of blanks I had of the techniques. Is this work? Hobby? Cheers. Darren.

[@boreoff]

Hi Darren, thanks for your encouragement - it's just a hobby for me but I have been woodworking and leatherworking for a long time now....how interesting that you restore trunks - is that enjoyable work? Yes trunk making is harder than it looks - the workshops in France start with pre-drilled leather and plywood and will have access to the right tools and materials which was certainly not the case here but I managed to end up with something fairly close I think and I am really happy with it...warm regards

[@loopydaloo7425]

OMG who needs LV when we've got you!!!! That is a stunning trunk! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@boreoff]

LOL appreciate it. thanks for watching, best

[@wayne5022]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing your art.

[@boreoff]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@camilledabert]

more like LV's in this case

[@giabaoduong173]

To The Boring Man, you are exactly an artist, not a boring guy haha! Recently I want to understand more about how to make a trunk and I found your video. Its helpful and visual representation. Excited to see Part 2. Hopefully you share more your drafts and release many many videos like this. Thank you so much for your engagements. From Vietnam 21-year old men 🎉

[@boreoff]

Hi there- thanks very much, glad it has been helpful for you, warm regards

[@giabaoduong173]

Might I ask when you will upload Part 2 video? Cant wait haha@@boreoff

[@Nega_lether_craft_studio]

Произведение искусства!!!

[@boreoff]

Thanks 🙏

[@teenagestacker6063]

And best part is, it's made 1000x better! Absolutely beautiful piece of art!

[@boreoff]

Very kind thanks for watching 🙏

[@titouanleguern6084]

Really nice result. Thank you for the video !

[@boreoff]

Thank you 🙏

[@workgang3643]

so amazing

[@boreoff]

thanks so much

[@sallymatthews-y7z]

This is a work of art. Just looked this up and it looks as beautiful, well done! thanks for sharing your craft. Amazing.

[@boreoff]

Thank you very much! Very kind.

[@thewoodworker1703]

One word needed , magnificent 😮. Subbed 👍🏻

[@boreoff]

Awesome, thank you!🙏

[@that.nobody]

Thats beautiful

[@boreoff]

Thanks very much

[@jardjo1077]

This is incredible! I don’t know how I came here but this makes me want to try to make one myself 😂

[@boreoff]

thanks very much 😊

[@paulo2008dias]

Absolutely beautiful piece of art, exceptional craftmanship, but I really think that the bottom plate should have been covered with either veneer or very thin wood , I just think that metal bottom doesn't belong there even though isn't visible

[@boreoff]

Thanks 🙏 appreciate the comment- I was replicating the exterior of the original LV trunks from over 100 years ago and they all used metal to add strength and waterproofing - so I stuck with that. The interior, where I departed from the usual, has more metal but that’s me playing around with the design for fun making it fancy tool box storage!! For my son who inherits all my tools…not yet though 😎

[@malleencoin]

Great job , some natural technical freedom but it’s nice

[@boreoff]

thanks very much, yes some modifications were required due to it being a half size layout or not able to source the correct part to a dimension that worked with the smaller proportions...keeping the original size would have actually been easier in the end - what a wonderful channel you have there...just bookmarked some of those to watch later, 😊 bien à vous

[@annaderensis2929]

A masterpiece! You are a true master craftsman!👏👏👏🥇🥇🥇

[@boreoff]

Thanks so much, cheers

[@adamd3955]

Wow. Just wow. Subscribed!

[@boreoff]

Glad you enjoyed it cheers

[@brianwball40]

Beautiful trunk! May I ask where you sourced that hardware? I want to attempt something like this and this video is a great inspiration. Can't wait to see what you do with the interior.

[@boreoff]

thanks for watching, no problem, find decent hardware was not easy as the branded trunk makers have in a large part acquired the whole supply chain including even specialist tool makers making it very hard for DIYers like me....I have had a few questions like this so I will gather some links and post them on the video description later today when finished work...cheers

[@boreoff]

www.la-malle-en-coin.com/fr/ try this company for the hardware ...cheers

[@davecgriffith]

Gorgeous! Also 10:03 - wow, I can't believe I just realized you can use a hacksaw like that... 😅

[@boreoff]

Hi there, thanks so much, appreciate it...yes some hacksaws can be turned on their side, not all though...

[@clipdump]

I love those single head knives, but they are hard to find

[@alekslast4210]

good job very beautiful

[@boreoff]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@grantjukes8184]

Wow, what a craftsman.

[@boreoff]

thanks for watching, cheers

[@diegoquezada9920]

¡AMAZING!

[@boreoff]

Thanks very much

[@HalfBoyHalfGod]

Can't wait to see the interior, amazing work!

[@boreoff]

thanks very much, cheers

[@Ian_grancorbitz69]

This is pretty satisfying

[@boreoff]

Yes 👍 it was good fun, cheers

[@villoni]

Excellent , inspiring job. Where can I get the dome nails?

[@boreoff]

Thanks 🙏 there are links to a supplier in the comments earlier/ cheers

[@dslivon7603]

Really nice and clean job! What about interieor?

[@boreoff]

Thanks 🙏 part 2 on my channel shows that…cheers

[@JorgHaas-xo7cw]

Very beautiful work! Can you tell me where I can get the fittings?

[@boreoff]

thanks very much, there are some links already in the comments but ....also try www.malle2luxe.fr - he speaks English and the site is also in English...warm regards

[@LeathercraftMasterclass]

Next level craftsmanship there! You nailed it (excuse the pun)

[@boreoff]

Thanks very much - appreciate it, cheers

[@JasperFranklin-Follansbe-ru2xx]

Nice work! I'm planning on making a traveling trunk and wondering where you got the brass latch and corner hardware. thanks!

[@boreoff]

Thank you - 🙏 if you read my replies to comments there are various links there for that…good luck / cheers

[@kishorekittu9551]

Craftsman ship at it's finest

[@boreoff]

Thanks 🙏

[@qizang1320]

so Beautiful🎉

[@boreoff]

Thank you! 😊

[@AdrianTheFirst]

Great video. It inspired me to do the same myself. By curiosity, which type of canva did you use?

[@boreoff]

Thanks glad to hear it as it’s a great project and you end up with something a bit different. There is also a talking video on my channel which may help. The canvas is 1mm checkered from an Etsy supplier in Turkey but I looked and it’s not listed anymore but there are others on there that look good 👍 bon courage

[@estellecazenave7855]

amazing BRAVO

[@boreoff]

thanks very much

[@1BlackDynamite]

How many hours did this approximately take?

[@boreoff]

Hi there, thanks for watching, it took a fair bit of time but it's a hobby so I am not counting, maybe 30 hours on the build itself but additional time researching, sourcing materials etc ....also filming it added some difficulty and slowed me down!! cheers

[@darizamora]

I have a Biiig question: How do you create diferent camera angles? Do you use a lot of cameras? 😮😮😮

[@boreoff]

I just use a tripod and my smartphone and move it for different angles- bit annoying but does the job- cheers

[@russianbarbering]

Браво 👏

[@boreoff]

thanks very much

[@AIActionFun]

Awesome work! Beautiful! How are the brass nails finished off? Once the lid was opened it revealed the exposed nail points from the handle and the embellishments around the perimeter of the lid.

[@boreoff]

Thank you so much 😀 The nais are either riveted or clinched on the inside - both are super strong. Thanks for watching, cheers

[@airaime313]

Magnifique ! N'est-ce pas là l'art de la Layeterie? Hérité des anciens maîtres sous Louis XIV?

[@boreoff]

Merci. Peut-être - je ne connais pas très bien le travail de Roubo, donc je ne peux pas le dire. Merci pour votre commentaire, cordialement

[@AIActionFun]

@boreoff would you mind sharing where you sourced the coated canvas from? I would like to purchase some and learn more about using it. Thank you! Looking forward to part 2 on the interior.

[@boreoff]

Hi, I bought it off Etsy - there are a few sellers but I bought the most expensive at 1mm…cheers

[@boreoff]

Just looked. Can’t seem to find my one on there but there are others that look okay…regards

[@kojilowe1273]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I make bags as well and was curious where you purchased those brass nails from. Cheers!

[@boreoff]

Hi there, thanks for your comment, the small pins or bigger nails? Cheers

[@kojilowe1273]

The smaller, thanks!

[@boreoff]

the smaller pins I bought in my local hardware store and in general solid brass pins are widely available in Europe - not sure where you live...

[@sphifex5678]

This is beautiful but i don’t understand what the purpose of a trunk is

[@boreoff]

Thanks - it used to be a travelling case for the wealthy- now it can be whatever you want it to be, cheers

[@JoeyRiesett]

Are we going to get an interior build video? Also what weight Leather did you use for this?

[@boreoff]

Hi yes Part 2 to come soon. It is 1mm French goatskin, handle is 9mm thick (4+5 mm bridle) cheers

[@marteacalloway9001]

Hello Sir, love your work. I made a live edged desk for my wife’s office and I’ve always wondered about making a trunk for her. I have a trunk that’s 110 years old that I restored. I wanted to ask, can you buy that Louis Vuitton genuine leather?

[@boreoff]

Hi there, thanks very much, are you referring to the trunk borders? LV doesn't use leather, they use a canvas or for the borders they use something called Lozine which is a vulcanized fibre. Both can be sourced - have a look on Etsy for some good quality 1mm checkerboard canvas. I used French leather for the borders which I think is nicer than Lozine. Hope that helps...cheers and bon courage with you project...

[@sajith1284]

That is just incredible. What skill ! 🫡

[@boreoff]

thanks very much, cheers

[@mrtheman3437]

Great vid! I've been wanting to make something similar for a while. Where did you source your hardware?

[@boreoff]

thanks, see other comments where I have already posted a link...cheers

[@recovering_collector]

Now I know why they cost so much.

[@boreoff]

yes right, although they are made with machines mostly like cnc's and leather cutters/press with predrilled holes, pre-cut canvas etc so it doesn't take that long compared to me...so profit margins are high....thanks for watching, cheers

[@TheLadyallure22]

Can you tell us where you found the checkered canvas I don't have space for a trunk but would love to make a jewelry box

[@boreoff]

Hi there, I bought 1mm canvas off Etsy, really good quality and not cheap but worth it...thanks for watching, cheers

[@Rachelcenter1]

When is part 2 coming

[@boreoff]

It is on my channel cheers

[@JBloom20]

This is amazing! Been trying to get a custom piece like this created. Do you have a site or way to reach out?

[@boreoff]

Hi there, thanks v much, I don't have a site I am afraid as it's just for fun...sorry! cheers

[@JBloom20]

If you ever decide to take it further… 😊

[@mwi90]

This is amazing. Always wanted to know how they make these. Where did you get the brass hardware from?

[@boreoff]

Thanks - appreciate it - Japan..in the end!!

[@mwi90]

Do you have a link? I wanna try make one myself

[@boreoff]

thanks for watching, no problem, finding decent hardware was not easy as the branded trunk makers have in a large part acquired the whole supply chain including even specialist tool makers making it very hard for DIYers like me....I have had a few questions on this so I will gather some links and post them on the video description later today when finished work...cheers

[@boreoff]

www.la-malle-en-coin.com/fr/ try this company for the hardware, they have everything that you need in solid brass, cheers

[@DidierOsias]

More info on the nails you used please!

[@boreoff]

see other comments where I have already posted a link...cheers

[@meeko_makes]

This is amazing! Just wondering if you made the latch mechanisms yourself or bought them from somewhere? I'm currently in the process of designing a similar box for a university project and struggling to find the latches!

[@boreoff]

thanks for watching, good solid brass closures are hard to find - a few viewers have already asked - there is a link in the comments already to a company that makes them, not cheap though. Brusso also make very good brass hardware, again pricey. How interesting that you are making it for a uni project - what are you studying? Good luck, cheers

[@meeko_makes]

@@boreoff Thanks for replying! I may have to accept cheap imitations to keep price down then, but will see what the budget allows! I'm studying Model Design, a course aimed at producing props and set pieces for screen and stage, but some students in the past have gone into museum and conservation work. Currently designing a 1940's era time machine based on luggage of the period and combining that with some of the crypto devices used during WW2 for inspiration on the "working mechanisms". Looking forward to your part 2 video! What are you planning to do with the nails you've knocked through?

[@boreoff]

Hi again, good for you - sounds brilliant - then you must checkout Dan Ohlmann - his work is permanently displayed at an exhibition in Lyon - I have never seen anything like it, incredible - presumably you cover his work on your course?www.museeminiatureetcinema.fr/collection-miniature/ I either riveted or clinched the nails....part 2 being edited now - probably will post it next week hopefully..ha ha takes forever, not my day job! cheers

[@nathanielrohe9988]

I did this to see if it would change from 100

[@alvaroga1n]

How much did it cost you to build this and how much would you sell it for

[@boreoff]

Hi, it is a gift for my son, the hardware is the main expense but worth it as solid and well made.

[@SteveGarrone]

Where did you get the checkerboard canvas?

[@boreoff]

hi, see comments below, cheers

[@TinyLuxuryCo]

That was amazing 🤩 it was like watching crafters porn.😂

[@boreoff]

Funny 😄 glad you enjoyed it, cheers

[@wingedbull1257]

Way much better than LV.

[@boreoff]

Hee hee thanks 🙏

[@сергейагарков-м9п]

Прелесть.

[@boreoff]

Thanks 🙏

[@camilledabert]

And THAT is what I do every day for work. People call you an artist but to me this isn't art, just good craftsmanship. It's nice mind you but as an LV worker I'd appreciate if you'd used a different canvas or, using the same techniques, made your own model instead fo loosely copying one. We copied enough alread as it is we don't need youtubers to join the mix even though it technically is good advertising for our products.

[@mmgodfrey]

You’re an hourly, stop acting like you’re vested in LV

[@camilledabert]

​@@mmgodfreyI have an awesome job that I love and I make very decent money for it, nothing you could say could ever bother me. Be rude all you want pal. All I said is that it's my literal job what that man is doing and technically LV workers are ready to make a coffret like this in rougjly 6 weeks. So I just wish people wouldn't act like it's extraordinary. Well done but man stop thinking this is extraordinary when it's not. Those skills have been around hundreds of years. If you praise that youtuber, you should praise ALL the LV workers who do the literal same job every single day from 6am to 1.30pm.

[@boreoff]

Hi, thanks for your comment, how interesting that you work as a trunk maker, that must be very rewarding - good for you. I have always wanted to visit your wonderful workshops...I spent most of my career working behind a desk - I am a keen amateur who builds stuff mainly for relaxation to clear my head...in another life ...as the say! The inside of the trunk is my own design - I thought it would be fun to do something different there. Just finishing it off now. Bien à vous.

[@CarFanTasia]

@camilledabert to you this isn’t art. But to some of us it is. Regarding the choice of coated canvas, I respect your sentiment. I do. If it helps, Coco Chanel believed imitation is the highest form of flattery. For those who don’t know and for the record, The European General Court cancelled LV’s trademarks for chequerboard print because ultimately you can’t claim rights over squares. Additionally he didn’t use branding, making this is not a counterfeit item. So he is free to do whatever he wants and I actually think using this style of canvas attracted more clicks/views and will inspire others to work on their own trunks or appreciate the ones they buy or own. But your point on him using the design of the box itself… to my knowledge a box is not proprietary and no one invented that. Boring man - take us on a journey with your luggage! I want to see steamers, with drawers, coffee tables that open into glassware storage and drinks, lockable bedside tables with secret drawers.. I want to make my own monogram canvas design! And build a bedside table that I can lock toys in!

[@ngomaht3816]

Hi The Boring Man, I need a couple of pieces made for my company - could you please drop me your email?

[@boreoff]

Hi, I don't work commercially as this is a hobby for me...cheers