1895 Firefighter Helmet Restoration

[@jetaddicted]

Former French firefighter here, we still use those for ceremonial purposes, and when on guard duties (for those of us who are (were) military firefighters). I remember hating having to wear that thing for four hours, it weighed a ton and was very uncomfortable. Our operations helmets are way cooler, much lighter, and efficient. Great job at restoring it though, it looks like new! Sauver ou périr!

[@OfficialMondSly]

Quick question about the feathers/plume; was it just for style or something more practical, such as pulling it out and "if the feathers singed it was/wasnt safe to enter?" Just wondering, because I can't find anything on it. Thanks in advance!

[@pierluc_cr]

Est-ce que les sapeurs portaient les plumes quand ils entraient dans une maison en feux? J'imagine que les tisons qui tombaient dessus devaient bruler les plumes.

[@peteaulit]

@@OfficialMondSly that was just for the parade as he explained. You can't fight fire with feathers in your helmet... :)

[@peteaulit]

@@pierluc_cr c’était juste pour la parade comme il l'explique. Imagine ça au quotidien... :)

[@brbapappa]

@@peteaulit I think it's a good indicator to see if there's a fire going. If the feathers were on fire there's probably a fire nearby

[@karolgolden231]

Being a firefighter in 2022 with all modern technology is dangerous as hell. Imagine being a firefighter in 1895. Great job!

[@ghostie7028]

@@soulextracter Most city buildings were out of stone and steel etc. A lot of them had wooden decorations on the facade, but the structure was still non flammable. This is the 1890s, not the 1700s

[@jnauttube]

But you looked sharp in 1895.

[@qsywastooshort7451]

Fun fact, this design was reused by Adrian for the military helmets of 1915 and 1926, and is still better at protecting the wearer from falling debris and overhead deflagrations than any other combat helmet, including modern ones.

[@kengbrissy3074]

Yeah people didn't really care much about dying lives those times, serial killers were always released to commit more crimes to break each others records

[@MUN.A1988]

@@qsywastooshort7451 you're right..modern helmets from melted subestance..it is not durable to hi temp.

[@kinskifilms]

You are the only restoration channel I follow who not only has all the mechanical prowess, but who also knows his way around leather tooling and sewing. Rare talent!

[@lynneelsie9778]

Beautiful. The feathers absolutely made it. So comforting to watch. Well done.

[@KelniusTV]

Forgive my ignorance, but I'm neither French nor a firefighter... what are the feathers for?

[@marckroll9544]

To get laid, I suspect.😊

[@mustangmckraken1150]

@KelniusTV For strapping a fire hazard to your helmet, of course. They seem seriously counter productive lol

[@reneramirez2882]

Whomever owned that helmet would be proud of you and the restoration. Hope the fire house honors it and your skills.

[@kaliensmashingatoms]

First off, and most importantly, massive respect for firefighters. They're willing to run into burning buildings to save others. And secondly mad respect to you for the restoration of this beautiful 19th century fireman's hat. It turned out incredible. And you said you didn't do very good on the crown or you failed on the crown. But I think you did a really good job and the most important part is you made the effort. My hats off to you

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

I liked that you used the flour + vinegar mixture. Old technique for an old thing that now won't die 😁 Cheers from another restoration addict! 🤟

[@UlfFormynder]

I thought that was neat as well. Does the flour react with the vinegar to aid taking the corrosion off, or is it mixed into a paste to help it cling to the helmet?

[@D-Vinko]

@@UlfFormynder Just creates a paste, also flour is quite absorbent so it reduces the evaporation when compared to other methods of making a paste with vinegar.

[@snarkymcsnarkles3493]

And then he scrubbed it with sandpaper..... ruining the patina big oof

[@panzerlieb]

@@snarkymcsnarkles3493 It was a choice he made. I wasn’t certain of it either. Leave it with the patina or polish it? It definitely makes for a more flashy video polishing it, And it really doesn’t have that much value either way. This is a restoration, not a preservation. When you get one, that’s a choice you can make.

[@id104335409]

Aah, the feather duster for cleaning the rubble..

[@EinsamPibroch278]

How very frank of them.

[@HighYuh]

LMAOO

[@ИгорьБорисовский-л9д]

Э

[@christophes.8021]

Plumet en français ….

[@terrym57]

LOL. Well you know? You've got to use something when you find out someone forgot to put the broom back on the truck after that last call.

[@williamthomas2278]

I have always wondered how to make a vinegar paste to clean, simple trick of flour and vinegar. Thanks for sharing this recipe

[@evaperez4139]

Not only beautifully done. But I felt so much emotion from it. Over 100 years old ; the brave man who wore this Hemet ; rest in peace and thank you for your services. New subscriber from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@vipahman]

Awesome. That needs to go in a museum as an authentic restoration of a 19th century firefighter helmet.

[@Heatsauce70506]

Great way to honor the people of the fire services. Great job.

[@salvagemonster3612]

How? Oh the ones from 1895 ohhh ok

[@BloodwyrmWildheart]

@Jac K Oh shut up. 🙄

[@MarkMeadows90]

That was a simple and satisfying restoration of an old timey firefighter helmet. Nicely done!

[@antwhite684]

There was nothing simple about this. Just because he made it look easy doesn't mean it was.

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@antwhite684 well it looked somewhat simple to me. OTND knows his stuff.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

Every time I see a restorer use flour and vinegar, I flash back to the hours I spent as a kid picking glued-on remnants of bread dough out of little crevices in my mother's kitchen gadgets. Cornstarch/cornflour would do the same job as flour here but washes off so much easier.

[@jaimegomezgarcia7599]

Fantastic job! I loved the detail of the feathers. I didn't know these helmets were so ornate.

[@intrepid5144]

As a kid, I was given one of those as a present from some French friends of my parents, and had it for years, Seeing you restore this one made me smile with the memory of my old helmet! Excellent Job!

[@111fedot]

Очень красиво получилось! Уверен что пожарные того времени были очень рады что вы возвратили частицу истории!

[@marcuscicero9587]

really nice gift for a fireman retiring in France. could look at this piece all day

[@bobafetting6373]

Good job! If I may: Use some small mole-grips with silicone on the grips to squeeze rivets like that. That way you'll avoid marking the brass with those pliers.

[@tracybowling1156]

That crap looks so beautiful and very official looking. Your videos are right up there with Tysy and My Mechanics!!

[@tugboat25]

Tysy is awful.

[@tracybowling1156]

@@tugboat25 I meant to say that cap not crap. 😂 Ugh! And you're half right Tysy is awfully good at what he does!

[@ЛаврентийПавлович-щ3и]

Нравятся такие видео. Спокойствие и умиротворение на душе. Приятно видеть плоды труда и сам процесс, которые человек делает с любовью к своему делу.👍🤗🥰

[@christianchristian57g.]

c'est un casque de pompier de la Côte d'Or commune de Chivres (France) c'est près de chez moi! beau travail de restauration!✌👍

[@joenmass]

What a beautiful restoration. Job well done, it came out excellent. I was thinking for banging out the large dents on the helmet, would it also be good to use a magnetic sphere and a steel ball to help smooth out the dents after it’s banged out a bit to lessen metal stretch. Using that method is like using a smaller version of an English Wheel.

[@jamesrader3329]

Being a retired vol firefighter that looks fabulous. Great work.

[@Austeration]

Brilliant job 👍 I really love Brass when it's all polished up like that. You have done really well.

[@heavenlymilano]

I prefer being a fireman in France to many other jobs. They have the most beautiful head piece.

[@WolvenMother]

A beautiful restoration of this fire helmet. The restoration of this helmet had gotten me curious on the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral. I will be searching about it afterwards.

[@Sara-yr7uw]

Impecable y hermoso trabajo ❤❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

You have all the tools and supplies that I can't even imagine for anything you restore. Great work. Regards

[@myas3656]

Not your most complicated or difficult piece, but one of my favorites. This helmet is gorgeous - well done!

[@gayle525]

I think you did an excellent job at restoring this helmet. I wonder if it ever shined this good after they got it from the place that made it.

[@slipknotfan2217]

I'm a firm believer that things like these should never be restored. All the history has left a mark on it. This does not change the fact that it looks amazing

[@BB_Chaptsick]

Wonderfully done, sir! Both the restoration and the video were put together quite nicely. I’m looking forward to seeing your next project.

[@lyleslaton3086]

Absolutely fabulous, a far cry from modern fire helmets. The French and their feathers.

[@henriknordeng]

Really great work. Im reallt impressed by your skills. Really awsome way to honor the men and women in the fire service.

[@mr.badluck354]

This is not only a restoration but also paying tribute for those who risk their life to save the others. This helmet now deserve a place in a fire fighting museum.

[@DELFIN-u5y]

Какой красавчик получился! Очень красивая вещь, мастер молодец!

[@marcuscicero9587]

really liked how you fixed the dents from inside the helmet. that effort made your restoration. nice work

[@terrimyers3337]

Astounding‼️ Probably looks better than when it was new.

[@delorean_time]

Думаешь?

[@Little10Highness]

Gorgeous restoration and I can only applaud your lovely editing of the process!

[@mauriceholder1386]

Absolutely beautiful, great restoration!

[@Jane14161]

A great restoration! I’m wondering how you know the history of the helmet… specifically when the dents were acquired?

[@EmerlyNickel]

I think the ;) face implies that it was a joke

[@fireguy_81]

Please don’t say you’ve failed to do better ever again. I’ve watched several of your videos and you have the knowledge and patience that most people wish they had and you always do an awesome job. Thank you for sharing your craft with us.

[@RestoreMore]

Dude, I just found your channel and I have spent the night binge watching all your videos! They’re amazing, and this helmet turned out glorious!! I will be sure to follow your content, I am very excited to see what you produce next. :)

[@EMS999ful]

Wow, i was mesmerized watching this, such skill, well done, couldn't be a firefighter today, even with the modern equipment, imagine what conditions were like in the 1800's!

[@MWRestoration]

Great video. It shines so beautifully 🤩

[@FalconsEye58094]

Belongs in a museum now, thats a proud shine

[@CONACHO]

I think a museum would probably have preferred it in its former condition, with its dents and patina, not shiny like fresh from the factory.

[@Blackfeet3]

Bravo! Every detail seen to--and so cleverly done! I loved every step taken! Thank you for sharing this!

[@iqbang9236]

Yeah, except that belt buckle was not polished.

[@DrFrank-xj9bc]

Great restoration. I appreciate that you don't try to restore everything to a super-perfect condition, so that one can still see the age and the past usage of the items. Instead, you take a lot of care for such accessories like this wonderful bunch of feathers, and that great leather work.

[@eneasreginaldo6036]

Elmo de bombeiros com símbolo universal da artilharia...maravilhoso trabalho!👍❤️

[@michaeledwards2919]

👑👑Incredibly meticulous, and methodical work. I believe that this gentleman has sufficient tools to build a small town if need- be🍀🍀☀️

[@sebbd432]

Belle objet, restoration pas trop compliquée, mais juste magnifique.

[@warrenvalentino5763]

volunteer fire fighter in the U.S.A. here. Great video! Awesome project! i just Love your attention to all of the little details! :) :)

[@ronaldlapointe1219]

Magnifique vidéo où tout y est…l’histoire, l’outillage et bien sûr le talent! 👌 A+ pour le tout…

[@Dawghome]

How could I not sub??? Can't wait! I've watched loads of refurb's as a kid, any KZbin has returned me to my first love. This helmet refurb is the most beautiful I've seen in the absolutely longest time! I'm star struck!

[@alexmakarov9233]

Друг, ты прям растёшь, я подписался на тебя неделю назад, смотрю твои старые видео и сейчас новые парочку. Прям супер. Желаю удачи и миллиона подписчиков!

[@vitocarlucci4248]

J'ai restauré 3 casques de 1890 et c'est beaucoup de travail pour obtenir un bon résultat , bravo pour cette réalisation très bon travail 👍👍👍❤️

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, dude! Amazingly done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@LFKGooner]

So soothing and relaxing. The red flowers killed it. You are the man!

[@tomswindler64]

Very impressive restoration,you did a beautiful job on the helmet,good detail,great job.just keep doing what your doing and carry on.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@stephenrouse2233]

If only these relics could speak and tell their story. Beautiful. Well done.

[@ptitcase3]

Magnifique cette restoration

[@alfredolorenzi2087]

Es MARAVILLOSO Tu Trabajo,no me canso de verlos...

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Wow 🤩

[@TWTexasA1]

Man they don’t make ‘em like that anymore, not that it’s as comfortable or safe as todays helmets but it’s a beautiful work of art and not just a helmet….great restoration 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rossramsdell7584]

so ... you took a helmet that has been through over a hundred ten years of of history and polished it up so it looks like it could be a replica made yesterday. Erasing the past is quite an accomplishment.

[@CONACHO]

In the same blow he took out the historical value and probably also the value in money that someone would pay for it in the original condition.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

What a beautiful display piece. Excellent job!

[@antonioirineudemoura991]

Espetacular 👏👏👏 🇧🇷

[@__seeker__]

I admire the homage to Rome. From the crest, to the plumage. It’s beautiful.

[@MrMoon1ight]

шикарный шлем 👍☺👍

[@marcoscraft609]

This is your best one yet! Outstanding!!!

[@VRestoration]

I don't know much about it, but it kind of sounds silly to make metal fire helmets doesn't it? 🤣

[@AG_92]

Best they could do in the 1800s I guess.

[@raikbarczynski6582]

nearly 130 years old and the leather is still in this good condition? well done to the tanner of yesteryear. and well done to you for the beatiful restoration-

[@TheFabrik]

OTND strikes again 🤜 Well done mate 👍

[@chetanpawar9070]

As Myself a fire fighter I know what is the value of Helmet. best video for me. Nothing I can give u but my respect and a Salute. Thanks..

[@ronaldsteele6151]

That old relic from the past looks beyond great. Job well done

[@bellesque861]

The helmet is so beautiful now. You showed us the past. Merci!

[@ritayakubowa9242]

Ты просто супер 👏👍 и руки твои золотые.Храни тебя сынок.И береги себя.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@juliacornejo7802]

My jaw dropped all the way to the floor when seeing the final result Beautiful work

[@emilygonzalez7415]

Lovely!!!! I see all the restorer shows! This is the best shows to see!!!😋

[@ThomaskellySr.]

Beautiful Restoration , and where you stated you failed at doing better, I think it was perfect 👍 any better and it wouldn’t have looked like it did when it was made. Sometimes it’s the imperfections that make it look PERFECT 🤩

[@rickb3225]

I love it! Especially how you changed the format of the video for the type of project it was! Great job 👍

[@brianNJwatson]

Awesome. That looks more rewarding than a month behind the desk.

[@ИгорьЗагородских-н2е]

Супер вот это я понимаю реставрация, новый шлем, приятно смотреть на него..

[@CatalystRestorations]

7:27 channeling your inner mymechanics I see 😉

[@Artfull-Spin_Search]

First time I’ve ever seen someone use a vise to hand stitch ends together. Vous êtes assis tout à fait la l’homme de la Renaissance 😊

[@williewonka6694]

The original strap was brown. Recreation of the feather was a good touch. Nice job!

[@miamaria83]

I thought about that too.

[@LosferWerds]

Never dawned on me how to make a plume like that before. Filing that one away for future projects.

[@gerardog2663]

Beautiful. Satisfying to watch!. So many resources, specially time, required to do this! Also virtues like patience and dedication. Amazing. Beautiful.

[@lesleythompson6801]

I wondered about that plume... 🤔 It's beautiful!! 😍

[@julietaalfonsodelgado8096]

Felicitaciones por compartir tus conocimientos, qué gran talento. Desde Cali Valle del Cauca Colombia 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@frankierzucekjr]

Wow, well done. I also like that you had the history on it.

[@juanmartingabino7947]

Wonderful job! Master of the Universe! One of the best restorations I have ever seen. Best criteria, best skills, best tools. Your next Project: Rome's Parthenon! Greetings from Argentina!

[@yvonnepagan9912]

For Golly’s sake! That’s astonishing how good that looks now! How clever you are. You can make crappy things look fantastic again! Well done, mate! ❤🦘

[@reneecarter6702]

This is absolutely gorgeous and a great tribute to the unknown hero who wore it ❤️

[@davidu4758]

A beautiful ceremonial cap. By today's standards it wouldn't pass anywhere near safe to use on an active fire ground. A great glimpse into the past. Thank you for sharing!

[@fireballkitsune2421]

In every video you restore something, you always use the restored object. I want to see you wearing that Helmet and fighting fires! lol, jokes aside, you do wonderful work. Its amazing how you can bring life back from the past.

[@LadyLeigh]

Absolutely beautiful restoration!

[@michaelnowak2340]

GREAT JOB!!!! YOU MAKE THE FIREFIGHTER'S THAT WORE THIS HELMET VERY VERY PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Lukelins1]

Your leather work is incredible