Huge Firefighter Axe Restoration
Huge Firefighter axe restoration of a big old and raw rusty German metal cleaver. See me restore this tool and engrave some custom engraving work adding a burning skull to the face of the axe.
ABOUT THE FIREFIGHTER AXE
This Is a fine old German firefighter axe from Wiebelhaus in the heart of the Sauerland region of Germany. They have a long family history of making handcrafted tools. I bought this tool for around 30$ at an auction a few years back. Now it is time to restore this massive axe and make it beautiful again.
Did you know that a firefighter axe is one of the most common tools among firefighters. Firemen often use two kinds of axes, the flat head fire axe and the pick head fire axe, the one with a spike like this one I restore in the video. They often use them to gain entry thru a door, window or chop hole in a wall.
ABOUT THE AXE RESTORATION
I started by removing the handle from the axe. This handle is protected and secured with two irons which holds the axe handle steady on place and at the same time they protect the handle in rough use and abuse. I sandblasted the axe using aluminum oxide as my sandblasting material.
I grinded a new 40-degree angle edge. A firefighter axe doesn’t need to be super sharp - it just needs to be strong so it can break down doors, windows and walls during a fire.
I added a very cool laser engraving on the cheek of each side of the axe head. The motive for the laser engraving was a burning skull head. I couldn’t choose between a bright metal skull or a black metal skull so I did both! - so please tell me which one you like the most!
I gave the edge and the spike a quick polish. I grinded the axe handle in my homemade wood lathe and toned the wood darker. Finally, I put the axe together and I gave the handle some Nordic teak oil.
I am really satisfied with this restoration. I think this came out very good and the engravings make a rough feeling to this old German tool!
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In this video I restore a HUGE German Firefighter Axe from the heart of the Sauerland region of Germany. I couldn’t choose between a bright metal skull or a black metal skull so I did both! - so please tell me which one you like the most! Also see my Nordic Double bit Axe Restoration video 👉kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKt8o66gdLzMeJs.html Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon. Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
@russellgarcia1871
Ай бұрын
AR - 😎👍👌🎵🎶🎸
@kalee2eed
Ай бұрын
Like ever time your an artist 🌹👍🏼
@kalee2eed
Ай бұрын
I love how you every time restore old things and make them new thing. I would love to see you sell some of them as a work of art or trophy to us it would make me and all your followers happy 🌹👍🏼
@user-bs3jd9cu6i
Ай бұрын
Оба нравится.
@typxxilps
Ай бұрын
Joh. Wiebelhaus & Co from Meschede which is in the Sauerland area had made this axe and you can find his logo if you google for this term wiebelhaus_johann.phtml That first hit will open a page with all the registered and used marks till they went bankrupt arount 1984 after roughly 70 years they had existed.
Next restoration: your vice
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Ha ha ... 😅 👌
@destroyerthewolf
Ай бұрын
It's not that easy there very stubborn to fix
@destroyerthewolf
Ай бұрын
@@AwesomeRestorationsI feel your pain I tried to restore one at my school it was so bad not even the drill could get the screws
@davidgrimes4486
Ай бұрын
That would be talent, bet could
@krirali637
Ай бұрын
ترميم جميل للفأس وأختيار أجمل لنقش ألجمجمة عمل يستحق ألثناء ❤❤❤❤👏
This is why I always come back. Not just because you still keep the original pieces, but you come up with creative ways when you don't have all the proper machinery. The DYI wood lathe is what impressed me more than the restoration.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks so much - glad you liked the lathe 😊👍
Stopped being an axe and is now art. Stunning
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks so much
Ahhh. Gonna be a great day starting with an awesome restorations video!!
@SuburbanBeard
Ай бұрын
I concur
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊 have an awesome day
31 years professional firefighter. Retired Captain. I never saw an axe so beautiful! That has some age to it for sure. The pointy end looks entirely different. Ours had more of a thick curved knife shape. This one has a medieval spike kind of thing. You did a great job! Regarding the etching: really nice and clean, but they both sort of look like stickers a teenage boy would put on his biology textbook. The skull ring on your index finger (on the right) is quite nice. Love your channel. One of your 5.46 million!
@CandiceGoddard
Ай бұрын
The "pointy end" is a pick... and it does not look medieval at all.
@fishpants3877
Ай бұрын
@@CandiceGoddard Yes, I know it's a pick. Thank you for "pointying" that out. My thought that it had a medieval look was purely subjective and does not require your approval. What are you, German?
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks so much for your comment. 31 years - wow thats impressive 😊😮
@OvllaNiillas
Ай бұрын
@@fishpants3877 i like your response.
THATS A BEAUT!!🪓
Yep! Burning Skull 👌
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
good choice 😊💀
As a nephew of a firefighter, nice job sir. Greetings from Iceland
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
My nephew, who is a firefighter, would love that. You do awesome work!!! as in the name!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words 😊
…aaaand he’s back. Great vid 🪓
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
Wow, beautiful!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Добрый вечер ✨,дорогой мастер,Мартин.Рада видеть работу Ваших рук 👍.Кропотливый труд,но получилось на все💯.Спасибо.Жду новое видео.Процветания каналу.Вам всех благ,волшебник.🎉
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much for your comment. I am glad you liked it. Have a great day my friend 😊
You have a bodacious set of skills and a really well equipped shop. I like the open skull the best. Great job
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!... Yes the bright skull looks good on this Axe 🪓👌👌😉
I preferred the lighter engraving of the two, but they were both very acceptable. Outstanding!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot glad you liked them 😊
Seeing you restore fire axes reminds me of 8 years ago as a child firefighter. But I think you do a good job of restoring fire axes!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much glad you liked it 😊
I love watching your videos after a 24 hour shift. It's calming.❤❤❤ I work in the rescue service
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
Nice job, and I enjoyed the 'thunder storm' sound track. Yes, the vise needs to be the next project. Your reversible work bench is brilliant.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot for watching I am glad you liked it 😊
The real axe restoration was the friends we made along the way ❤❤❤😂
I want one. Definitely the outlined skull.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks, glad you liked it 😊😊💀
Finally, a new metal restoration video with sandblasting and engraving. That makeshift lathe was also really cool.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks, I am glad you liked it 😊
Man that looks AWESOME 👌
@AwesomeRestorations
8 күн бұрын
thanks a lot 😊
This came out amazing!!! Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! ❤❤
Это очередное произведение искусства! А череп светлый мне понравился больше! Ваши видео очень качественные! Очень приятно смотреть на работу профессионала!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much for your comment. I am glad you liked it, I also like the white skull 💀👍
Flaming skull!!!!
@AwesomeRestorations
7 күн бұрын
💀💀🔥👍
Awesome!!!
@AwesomeRestorations
9 күн бұрын
thank you
Excellent comme d'habitude ! Ce que j'ai aimé le plus ? 🙄 Le tour à bois du pauvre !! 😂😂😂
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
really glad you liked it 😊😊
Hola soy Alberto.. que hermoso trabajo.. excelente herramienta... si pudiera te la compro... me encanta y felicitaciones por tu trabajo. Saludos desde Argentina..Hello, I'm Alberto.. what a beautiful job.. excellent tool... if I could I would buy it for you... I love it and congratulations on your work. Greetings from Argentina..
@AwesomeRestorations
2 күн бұрын
thank you so much for your comment Alberto 😊
That axe is completely BADASS. I'm in love.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
really glad you think so 😊
Отличное видео. Спасибо Вам. Ждём следующий выпуск реставрации.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
beautiful
@AwesomeRestorations
5 күн бұрын
thanks
That wood lathe was unexpected but genius hahaha
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
I think it was very creative 😊 glad I came up with that idea
The chrome skull. Cool effort, have a thumb 👍
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Hello everyone, The more experience a Mechanical Engineer has, the lower the cost. You work beautifully. Great job. A lot of effort has been put into this work. Another preserved work of art and history👍👍👍
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you very much for your kind words 😊
0:49 I'm kinda glad you aren't my dentist 😂
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
😂😂
I liked the dark skull!
@AwesomeRestorations
15 күн бұрын
👍👍💀
Please keep the videos coming. Love the way you restore the items. Love the lighters as well. Thank you.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!😉👌
Awesome work
@AwesomeRestorations
13 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
Now it looks 1 day old, another masterpiece.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks so much Luis 😊
both Ghost Rider skulls look great. extending the flames further back on the axe makes it look even cooler! great job!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊😊💀
The improvised lathe was genius.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks, I am glad you think so 😊
Amazing work. I preferred the 'clean' skull over the black skull, but they both added to the overall restoration.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot glad you liked it 😊💀
Здравствуйте от Алевтины! Это прекрасная работа и.
@AwesomeRestorations
7 күн бұрын
thank you so much 😊
Awesome Restorations (As a Dentist) - "This needs sandblasting" (Taps Teeth) Patient: "Uh, wait what??"
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
😂😂 they would run away screaming
Firefighter Axe?? Looks like a Norse Battle Axe!! Beautiful job!! 👍🪓
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
glad you liked the outcome 😊
WOW! Turned out amazing!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks, glad you think so 😊
I like how the flames were continued on the axe head. Handle looks like it's original and never been used. Awesome work
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
I am glad you liked the outcome I also think it turned out very nicely 😊
Holy flaming skull! That is beautiful workmanship Martin.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
many thanks I am very happy to hear that 😊
Мартин привет,у тебя золотые руки, высший уровень, отличная работа, привет из Москвы 🤝
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊😊
Excellent job Martin. Outlined skull.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀 I agree 💀
Really cool. Looking forward to the next video. Hopefully its soon.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Very soon! Thanks a lot
Сказать не чего, реставрация на все 💯. Красота. Спасибо за видос, лайкаю.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
Awesome as always man, cheers🍻
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful work as always, congratulations Martin. I'm missing the more complex restorations, but I'm very excited to see you breathing new life into machines that no longer work.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot Manoel. Did you see the Buzz Lightyear video I uploaded a few weeks ago? That was complex because of all the parts 😊
Martin, i watch your videos when i have trouble sleeping. When i recommend your channel i always joke that you're my friend, bro Martin 💪
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
hi my friend I am very glad to hear that you find my videos relaxing 😊 and thanks for recommending I really appreciate it 👍
Nice
@AwesomeRestorations
9 күн бұрын
thanks
I like the natural skull with black background. Very nice job!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot - glad you liked it 💀
I also like the flaming skull.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
glad to hear that 💀
Got my Awesome Restorations fix!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
glad to hear that 😊
Nice!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks!
Fantastic work!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
I saved this when the restoration notification came up as I wasn’t in a place to watch it (as I was driving). It got lost in my “to view list” But was uncovered today. Such a great restoration. This time I prefer the bright metal skull and the handle turned out beautifully warm again the cold hard steel. 💙🩵
@AwesomeRestorations
23 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it - many thanks for watching 😊😊
Great! Awesome. I really missed this channel!!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much for watching this video 😊
another epic restoration! hopefully you found your airplane if the snow has cleared!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot. We still have snow here, lots of it actually 😮😊
@SuburbanBeard
Ай бұрын
@@AwesomeRestorations in northern Ohio it was -6°c snowing yesterday and today it will be 21°c so 1 day your shoveling the next you have to mow 😂😂
@JJKP
Ай бұрын
i hope he does a whole video on finding the plane and then has to restore it again?! Or maybe upgrade it with a camera!
@lowesdeals
Ай бұрын
all his restorations are epic!!
@lowesdeals
Ай бұрын
or should I say AWESOME
you're truly an artist.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
Yes! As with all your axe vids, this was awesome to watch. And great result!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much for your kind words 😊
That magic work table of yours, just keeps changing shape. You are a well accomplished wizard. I like both sides.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks so much I really appreciate it 😊
For a firefighter axe? You gotta go flaming skull 😈
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
🔥💀
Another great restoration. I like both flaming skulls, but if I had to choose I would choose the black skull.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot I am glad you liked the outcome 😊
Wow a fantastic restoration , you are the best on youtube , the cheap mans lathe worked so so well , brilliant video just brilliant . PS the black skull looks fantastic .
@AwesomeRestorations
9 күн бұрын
thank you so much Donald glad you liked it 😊
You Sir are the best hands down.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊❤
Чёрный череп, круто смотриться!! Классно получилось!!! В принцыпе как всегда!!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
many thanks I am really glad you liked it 😊💀
beautiful axe martin nice job!!!!!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
Awesome restoration!! The outlined skull is the best!!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot. Glad you liked it 💀😊
Отлично восстановил топор молодец жду продолжение👍👍👍👍
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
Very nice work. I'm pleasantly surprised you saved the handle. Sweet choices for the wedge. Congratulations on getting your beer supplies back in. Have a great week.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot Matt I am glad you liked it 😊 yes the beers are back 🍻
That turned out fantastic! The wood stain looked like chocolate syrup, Oh man, I think I need a Hersey bar.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much I am really glad you liked it. And yes that wood turned out so nice 😊
Your restorations are always the best!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
many thanks
The clear scull looks the best to me. Great job.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot 😊💀
As ALWAYS, Beautiful work! I like the flaming skull!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot glad to hear that 😊
Мне больше понравился светлый череп 💀!!! Классная работа , вы молодец !! 👍👍👍
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot for your comment 👍💀
Martin, ya are back. That is more than great!))
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks a lot good to be back 😊
Amazing restoration my friend
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Many thanks 😊
Black looks pretty cool
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
it does 😊👍
Fantastic restoration Mr Awesome!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Many thanks!
Skull design was great. Paul from the uk 🇬🇧
@AwesomeRestorations
26 күн бұрын
thanks a lot Paul I am glad you liked it 💀😊
Martin, that's wicked!! Turned out rso great!! ❤❤❤❤
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
so happy you liked it 😊😊
Ave Cesar, you amazing!!!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thank you so much 😊
Sí, señor!!! Una obra de arte de un artista
Beautiful result... ❤ that axe!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
I totally chose the flaming skull as well! Prefer the lighter skull vs the darker one - it looks like it means business more! Great restoration Martin!
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks so much David glad you chose the skull 💀💀👍
Both skulls look great.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks, glad you think so 😊
Very good as always 👌 👏 👍 🙌
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
That’s beautiful ❤ Of course it had to be the skull.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
many thanks glad you liked it 💀
Top job as always magic, man.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Exquisite Workmanship
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
many thanks 😊
Awesome job! My preference is the outline skull.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Good choice!
Можно бесконечно смотреть на три вещи: на огонь, на воду и на реставрации старых вещей.
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
yes I think so too 😊
Wow...amazing video
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot
Totally Bad Ass!! And hell yes I chose the flaming skull !
@AwesomeRestorations
Ай бұрын
thanks so much Lynn glad you liked it and chose the skull 💀😊