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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Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

[@AwesomeRestorations]

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 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKircn-deb6Zfpo Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon. Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin

[@russellgarcia1871]

AR - 😎👍👌🎵🎶🎸

[@kalee2eed]

Like ever time your an artist 🌹👍🏼

[@kalee2eed]

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]

Оба нравится.

[@typxxilps]

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.

[@Auxsium]

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]

thanks so much - glad you liked the lathe 😊👍

[@jorenthar9186]

Next restoration: your vice

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Ha ha ... 😅 👌

[@destroyerthewolf]

It's not that easy there very stubborn to fix

[@destroyerthewolf]

​@@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]

That would be talent, bet could

[@krirali637]

ترميم جميل للفأس وأختيار أجمل لنقش ألجمجمة عمل يستحق ألثناء ❤❤❤❤👏

[@nerdtoys2938]

Stopped being an axe and is now art. Stunning

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much

[@coltonoverfield5870]

Ahhh. Gonna be a great day starting with an awesome restorations video!!

[@SuburbanBeard]

I concur

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊 have an awesome day

[@fishpants3877]

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]

The "pointy end" is a pick... and it does not look medieval at all.

[@fishpants3877]

@@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]

thanks so much for your comment. 31 years - wow thats impressive 😊😮

[@OvllaNiillas]

@@fishpants3877 i like your response.

[@Tatiana-vrn]

I love watching your videos after a 24 hour shift. It's calming.❤❤❤ I work in the rescue service

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@RmsdenK]

…aaaand he’s back. Great vid 🪓

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@worldofwarshipsijnlivestre2253]

As a nephew of a firefighter, nice job sir. Greetings from Iceland

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much!

[@jackiemchargue6524]

My nephew, who is a firefighter, would love that. You do awesome work!!! as in the name!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@michaelvarble4392]

You have a bodacious set of skills and a really well equipped shop. I like the open skull the best. Great job

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much!... Yes the bright skull looks good on this Axe 🪓👌👌😉

[@user-li8nc7xu3d]

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]

thank you so much for your comment. I am glad you liked it. Have a great day my friend 😊

[@Sua_chua_mam_tom_]

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]

thank you so much glad you liked it 😊

[@dennisbellinger333]

I preferred the lighter engraving of the two, but they were both very acceptable. Outstanding!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot glad you liked them 😊

[@Sasfoot]

Finally, a new metal restoration video with sandblasting and engraving. That makeshift lathe was also really cool.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, I am glad you liked it 😊

[@samanthadean1083]

This came out amazing!!! Awesome job!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much! ❤❤

[@Bigfoot14000]

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]

thanks a lot for watching I am glad you liked it 😊

[@Nikolay06]

Это очередное произведение искусства! А череп светлый мне понравился больше! Ваши видео очень качественные! Очень приятно смотреть на работу профессионала!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comment. I am glad you liked it, I also like the white skull 💀👍

[@IloveTimMcCoy]

I can't stop thinking that you unintentionally made a tribute to Blade from the Puppet Master with this lovely skulls 😄😄

[@kripo6364]

Excellent comme d'habitude ! Ce que j'ai aimé le plus ? 🙄 Le tour à bois du pauvre !! 😂😂😂

[@AwesomeRestorations]

really glad you liked it 😊😊

[@porkchoppoo]

The real axe restoration was the friends we made along the way ❤❤❤😂

[@SuburbanBeard]

another epic restoration! hopefully you found your airplane if the snow has cleared!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot. We still have snow here, lots of it actually 😮😊

[@SuburbanBeard]

@@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]

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]

all his restorations are epic!!

[@lowesdeals]

or should I say AWESOME

[@stephenwilson04]

Yep! Burning Skull 👌

[@AwesomeRestorations]

good choice 😊💀

[@jimeverden2244]

I want one. Definitely the outlined skull.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, glad you liked it 😊😊💀

[@namngothe2060]

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]

Thank you very much for your kind words 😊

[@RoseStephens-mo5jb]

both Ghost Rider skulls look great. extending the flames further back on the axe makes it look even cooler! great job!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊😊💀

[@glenturner1668]

The chrome skull. Cool effort, have a thumb 👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@staceyb2338]

Please keep the videos coming. Love the way you restore the items. Love the lighters as well. Thank you.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Will do!😉👌

[@user-lw6xr4xn4z]

You Sir are the best hands down.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊❤

[@tarantulcyborg7859]

Можно бесконечно смотреть на три вещи: на огонь, на воду и на реставрации старых вещей.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

yes I think so too 😊

[@abandonallhope7646]

I like how the flames were continued on the axe head. Handle looks like it's original and never been used. Awesome work

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I am glad you liked the outcome I also think it turned out very nicely 😊

[@1111capri]

Feel like I haven’t seen ur vids in foreverrrr, 🖤

[@eONE..]

I love to hear the backsound at the ending of all the video

[@freedom122721]

Finally,another axe restoration video!!!!

[@Peter75C]

Amazing work. I preferred the 'clean' skull over the black skull, but they both added to the overall restoration.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot glad you liked it 😊💀

[@thomashynninen9670]

Axe beautiful good 👍😆

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks 👍

[@geneark6267]

Yes! As with all your axe vids, this was awesome to watch. And great result!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words 😊

[@ManoelJunior]

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]

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 😊

[@user-wl5qj5fq2n]

Happy to meet your art again. Great job, thanks a lot.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bikikit]

Я благодарен интернету за то, что я из маленького города Аркадака, в Саратовской области России,могу видеть работу настоящего мастера из другой страны ❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching. Yes the internet is a truly awesome thing 😊

[@andybrooks7228]

The improvised lathe was genius.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks, I am glad you think so 😊

[@ritafarris1618]

The clear scull looks the best to me. Great job.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot 😊💀

[@danielpignotti6313]

Awesome as always man, cheers🍻

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@user-cz7wr7px7s]

Мне больше понравился светлый череп 💀!!! Классная работа , вы молодец !! 👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot for your comment 👍💀

[@DocArt1989]

Отличное видео. Спасибо Вам. Ждём следующий выпуск реставрации.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@slayedcj19]

A really another amazing project and great engraving skull very great design

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you very much! Really glad you liked it 😊💀

[@agungbaros4235]

*❤watching from Indonesia🇮🇩*

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for watching

[@chrislambert2889]

Always amazing job you create. 💪💯🎯

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@pink14787]

Ur restoration is make me feel sleepy when i cant sleep sir, im very thankfull with u😊

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I am glad to help you sleep 😊

[@danielosorno4266]

Another great restoration. I like both flaming skulls, but if I had to choose I would choose the black skull.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot I am glad you liked the outcome 😊

[@user-xe2mu7dr9n]

Давно не было реставраций, очень рад за тебя❤❤❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you - I did post a video 2 weeks ago but yes besides that it was a while ago :)

[@user-xf5ic8oo1b]

Отлично восстановил топор молодец жду продолжение👍👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@thecrystalcrow]

That axe is completely BADASS. I'm in love.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

really glad you think so 😊

[@axellure9168]

Мартин привет,у тебя золотые руки, высший уровень, отличная работа, привет из Москвы 🤝

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊😊

[@gregmannos]

Your restorations are always the best!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks

[@dennisfeldmann7399]

Wow another Awesome Is restoration. Very much worth the Wait. I liked the black skull.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot Dennis - glad you liked it 😊💀

[@lkroisch]

Adoro ver seus vídeos de restaurações. Por favor, envie com mais frequência. Saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I will upload more often 😊

[@dragonluvrcatluvr9689]

I love that you repair items and make them beautiful! I loved both skulls!

[@dragonluvrcatluvr9689]

That laser is amazing! Your design makes me think of Ghost Rider! Badass!

[@dragonluvrcatluvr9689]

You hold it with reverance. I wonder how many stories it could tell!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your comments I am glad you liked it 😊

[@robertk-qn6mg]

I don't know what's cooler, the improvised lathe or the fact you still have a 10mm socket...lmao!

[@lanalyons5206]

I so enjoy thg watching you bring items back to their former lory. You have such precise skills and mechanics. Thank you for sharing. I learn a lot.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks for watching I am glad you liked it 😊

[@brucek6563]

Awesome restoration!! The outlined skull is the best!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot. Glad you liked it 💀😊

[@patallen5095]

Firefighter Axe?? Looks like a Norse Battle Axe!! Beautiful job!! 👍🪓

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad you liked the outcome 😊

[@justin8904]

As always great job. Glad to see ya back. It was a long wait.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mudslicker3122]

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]

Glad you enjoyed it - many thanks for watching 😊😊

[@mjgholfza]

Wow, beautiful!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patrickwhitney1974]

I liked the dark skull!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

👍👍💀

[@mannyfaria6307]

Man these videos are awesome!!! I love it when I get the notification of a new one being out! Those skulls are amazing!!! Thanks for the great content!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much for watching I appreciate it. Have a great day 😊

[@scottmaxson2153]

It is so great to wake up and see a new video from Awesome Restoration - my favorite! As usual, an unbelievable job - you are so talented!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you liked it. Have a great day 😊

[@100kk_da]

Excellent! someone pls send this man a super old lighter and let him restore it!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@jg8917]

The black one, but the white too, both skulls are perfects and originals. Very good job máster. Greetings from Argentina.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much glad you liked it 😊💀

[@Martin97perussini]

That wood lathe was unexpected but genius hahaha

[@AwesomeRestorations]

I think it was very creative 😊 glad I came up with that idea

[@user-ty4zh4qt5i]

انت اسطورة الترميم والتاهيل الميكانيكي المميز انت فعلا مبدع تحياتي من اليمن 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it 😊

[@czifear]

Шикарная работа!!! Спасибо за видео!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for watching 😊

[@AHMADNAJI-fy1oq]

How do you always have the best creative ideas? What a wonderful thing when your creativity has no limits.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much I am glad you think so 😊😊

[@ivanabrahams9546]

Great! Awesome. I really missed this channel!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much for watching this video 😊

[@user-qf7nj8lr8b]

Чёрный череп, круто смотриться!! Классно получилось!!! В принцыпе как всегда!!!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

many thanks I am really glad you liked it 😊💀

[@user-dz8dg6ey8g]

Сказать не чего, реставрация на все 💯. Красота. Спасибо за видос, лайкаю.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@saadalkfajy2531]

Very, very beautiful, well, creative❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊❤

[@adamludensky8194]

You always amaze me with your craftsmanship. You truly are an artist

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much Adam 😊

[@Asker____01]

I am glad to welcome you , brother . As always, the best in the world . Sincerely from Russia

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@58GoldenTiger]

As ALWAYS, Beautiful work! I like the flaming skull!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks a lot glad to hear that 😊

[@user-uo5ps3sj7i]

... Россия смотрит ... привет из Санкт Петербурга ...👍...

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks for watching 😊

[@jamzy007]

Very good as always 👌 👏 👍 🙌

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@13515150]

Speechless….. Art at its best ! Awesome work….

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@TrueThiago]

Looks really cool!!! Great job!!! Rio de Janeiro - 🇧🇷

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you so much 😀

Marcando presença, diretamente do Brasil!

[@upsidedown9823]

you're truly an artist.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@metalmad8978]

That is an absolute thing of beauty. Excellent restoration job. I too chose the flaming skull option, very cool ;) I prefer the silver skull as it stands out more.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you liked it 😊💀

[@oriharkon]

I also like the flaming skull.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

glad to hear that 💀

[@Dave-1277]

My god what an amazing restoration! I’m flawed, thumbs up from me!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you liked it 😊

[@dedthv]

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]

hi my friend I am very glad to hear that you find my videos relaxing 😊 and thanks for recommending I really appreciate it 👍

[@Jeanny_Star]

Indeed "awesome restoration" 😉🥰❤

[@hairychest7865]

Good to see another video from you Martin. Well done and entertaining as always.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much glad you liked it 😊

[@markpope3328]

I really liked the restoration but when you flipped the work bench over i lost my shit. Then when you did not have a lathe and you used the drill, i literally fell in love. I told my wife i had to leave her. Lol. But really, that was awesome. Thank you. I'm binge watching the rest of your content.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thanks so much for watching I am glad you liked it but please stay with your wife 😂

[@tobymilo8625]

Absolutely beautiful! Always nice work. I look forward to watching your next video

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much I am glad you liked it 😊

[@comrade_colonel]

You have golden hands, buddy!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks

[@lum3nk3hto]

Nice to see You and your awesome works again. I really like that you left axe a bit robust. 10/10 points for the most innovative lathe I have ever seen! That actually solved one of my problems with my project.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thanks so much for watching. Glad you got inspired by my lathe 😊👍

[@marcoszambrano7287]

Beautiful result... ❤ that axe!

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yudaifujii1171]

You were a dentist? WOW. But always, good job!!! Bringing life to the old heroes. Thanks.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

thank you so much 😊

[@davidcoorey8864]

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]

thanks so much David glad you chose the skull 💀💀👍