Rebuilding A Pinnacle On Cologne Cathedral

[@1509Freeze]

Can you imagine doing this without modern safety equipment, power tools and only wood scaffolding? Insanity.

[@sparten6]

Our ancestors were different

[@chaoticcar6231]

as the modern kida say "straight rawdogging it" no osha just me and the boys chiseling away

[@Ajoteash]

That is why it took 300 years to make

[@jacksonr260]

A movie about medieval stone masons working on a great cathedral would be amazing

[@bobbj9440]

Im pretty sure they had the best tech up to date stuff back then aswell. If you think about it imaginatively in three hundred years they will have lazer guns, or mason guns, or plasma guns and flying suits. Can you believe they used to do this with hammers and chisels, and used physical scaffolding. What primitives.

[@saarlan6455]

3 Generations of my family worked on the Cathedral as Stone masons. Good to see young folk being involved in history like this.

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

I doubt most folks know how special this video is...Thank you so much for sharing this and keeping these skills alive in the next generation...!!!

[@SectorSos]

Indeed, that was my first thought. What a great craftsmanship and masonry skills.

[@xndr_mrw]

Why would he make such a facinating project just 4:30 worth of video

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

@@xndr_mrw Frankly...I think he does these videos just because this is what "his generation" does sometimes but this is not "who he is" nor does it interest him that much...at least not yet (?)...I've been in the traditional arts and the restoration of them since the 60s...I still don't have a cell phone...don't want one either...and taking pictures/videos always seemed rather narcissistic, arrogant and more of a distraction from doing "the craft." The medium is the only testament to be left behind, and this young man's work will be here for centuries...but I do agree, documenting the process of these methods, now that we can do it so well should be done more often than it is but sadly "too many" aren't worth watching...He is certainly the exception!!!

[@niklasschwarz4447]

as a german i have to say great work and thank you

[@Nymeri0n]

i am from cologne and i would like to thank you for your service!

[@ILIJA2002]

Es werden jedes Jahr Millionen von Euro in dieses Kunstwerk gesteckt, und ganz ehrlich, da bin ich voll dabei. Geschichte und Handwerk um jeden Preis zu bewahren. Lieber dort mehrere Mil. als wo anders

[@marouane5857]

Millionen*

[@sparten6]

Ja ganz deiner Meinung

[@MineStrongth]

Never would have thought those were leaded together. Learned something today.

[@ClimbLikeAGirl-vz3gt]

I'm curious, does the lead bind to the stone in any way (I'm assuming sandstone) or does it just fill gaps?

[@chipwellington1179]

Study natural Law with Mark Passio

[@kevingeisler6035]

@@ClimbLikeAGirl-vz3gtit’s so it can wiggle and. No break lead never snap or crack only tear

[@meh.7640]

finishing this thing is a beautiful nightmare that never ends. the building started in 1248 so that it's basically the oldest construction site in the world with 776 years and counting! technically, it was finished in 1880 so that took over 600 years in the first place. but there's constant repairs going on. i live near this and get to see it once a week. it never gets old

[@brandenBGA]

I wonder what kind of metal they're using to melt

[@smirni18]

Thank u for maintaining and caring for our Dom! ❤ Kölner are very emotional attached to the Dom, it has such a long history. One must feel very proud to be a part of its history. Thank u for showing me. And OMFG the View from the top, the feelings u must have felt standing there. SO COOL. Keep sharing!

[@No_Name_Found_1]

Ming Jung, schön vorsichtig mit unserem Dom

[@CherryDiMilo]

da hat er was für sein Lebenslauf 🙂

[@Heeect00rrr]

This guy is part of history now. Great job brother!👍🏻

[@fireblade3682]

This is amazing. It almost brings a tear to my eyes knowing that the crafts of our ancetors are being kept alive by the youngsters. Thank you for what you do.

[@Leo-np2uy]

Thank you for restoring the cathedral and preserving its beauty. Greetings from Germany ⬛🟥🟨

[@michaelvittorio1791]

I used to think fighter pilot is was the coolest job. THIS is the coolest job! Keep up the great work

[@mravka9]

What a wonderful opportunity to rebuild part of the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Your work is incredible!

[@WilliamMarshallofScotland]

i love these longer videos really showing off the craftmanship and work that goes into it, very fascinating

[@camkai1998]

That much detail that only a few will see close up. Amazing work

[@CharlieGee-u1j]

Thanks for your love and support as a fan.I was going through my likes and comment section when I saw your amazing profile and I decided to stop by and say hello👋 ,I know I didn’t use my main account,cause I have so many unread messages on there,just couldn’t have privacy there.🥰🙏😇.

[@xdev_henry]

Never thought I’d ever get to see what they are doing up there all these years (to come). Thanks for sharing!

[@adacskipper]

One of my favorite cathedrals in the world. Absolutely amazing!!

[@MS-hw3xt]

It's funny how people think the Cologne Cathedral was under continuous construction for centuries, when in reality, there was a long halt in building. The cathedral stood as an unfinished ruin for nearly 300 years, and it was only in the 19th century that it was completed in just over 40 years!

[@SMullen-iw3ds]

It's good to see a young tradesman with talent reach the pinnacle of his trade.

[@Barbican-Ldn]

We need not just professional and technical expertise but also artisans with a whole heart of love and respect like you guys❤🙏

[@robertdowney28]

restoring historical cathdrals with such amazing architecture is my favorite work to do. I've been doing restoration like this for a really long time and I must say you guys did a fantastic job. Much love and godspeed from the USA. ( Edit- although we have some truly beautiful buildings here in the states, we have nothing that compares to that awe inspiring cathedral, congratulations for working on one of the world's most incredible structures.)

[@marias2169]

WOW!! Awesome video! An old-timer friend helped me set a railing in my stone steps using molten lead- so neat to see your free-form clay funnels to place it for the cathedral! I studied in Cologne in 1990, and marveled at the Dom then. They say it will never be finished, because work like yours is continuously needed. Thanks for your careful workmanship.

[@lyher2722]

Thank you for the great video. Nice to see someone is willing to risk it all and still use their hands. I've worked on a few churches myself. Stonework, masonry, carpentry, etc. *There's nothing more satisfying and prideful than working on a church and doing your best job to make it look beautiful for centuries. For all to enjoy. **"Built like a church." Meaning: Structurally and aesthetically beautiful and built to last.!!!

[@Mabbi54]

Thank you guys for helping to preserve this magnificent building! I look forward to visiting the cathedral soon.

[@captainflyaway6886]

It is a great honor to work on this masterpiece and help ensure it is preserved. Thank you for keeping our “Wunder” alive!

[@robl8373]

I live only 10min walking from there and I must say this is pure art and talent. You guys have done an incredible job and you put a lot of effort in it in maintaining this cathedral which is more than 770 years old! Great team work. The man working together with you has a KÖLSCH dialect, it does sound very cool and funny. Let us know once you’ll be back ;) Danke - thank you from Köln

[@jnielson1121]

This is incredible!! There are photos from the late 1880s of the top of the incomplete Cologne towers with the original medieval crane still in place. We've come such a long way.

[@AbrahamLincolnSon]

it's even more fascinating to think back then they were able to built it with so much less assistance and machinery than we have today

[@khanusmagnus577]

How do you know that?

[@fefe9962]

@@khanusmagnus577well did they have power tools and heavy machinery ~700 years ago? no

[@berkleypearl2363]

Woah. I’m floored, astounded, and so glad that this restoration project is so successful

[@robertk3016]

This is the type of art we need to start bringing back into society. What do people have to look forward to when they are surrounded by bland buildings that look like prisons? But then you look up and see art like this and it motivates future generations.

[@Tovaritch51]

Thank you for repair our dom 💪

[@CharlieGee-u1j]

Thanks for your love and support as a fan.I was going through my likes and comment section when I saw your amazing profile and I decided to stop by and say hello👋 ,I know I didn’t use my main account,cause I have so many unread messages on there,just couldn’t have privacy there.🥰🙏😇.

[@caravanlifenz]

Cologne Cathedral is so beautiful ❤ God bless these workers.

[@freeridefried]

Those boys from Cologne are Champions!

[@peterjunior]

That’s just incredible, what a beautiful admirable profession you got!

[@xTheTOSHIBAx]

Wolfgang musy be the most baddas german name

[@raymondoverson8715]

One of the most amazing videos all year. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Hamishtarah]

I'm flabbergasted!! All these new parts have been so perfectly carved. they aree genuinly flawless snd sicovering how they are all repalced and put together, that is son fascinating and interesting. Thank you very much indeed for the upload.

[@jordonvh91]

Getting to put your small stamp on an iconic piece of history is such a cool thing. Having that kind of view from "the office" is just icing on the cake

[@Spitzerpinsel]

Nice job Bro, thats my City thank you so much for this Beautifaul job. Klasse 💪👍

[@TomOhawk2]

This is an amazing film. Thankyou so much.

[@PaddyPatrone]

Dude, I saw your short videos on Facebook. So glad you actually have a proper KZbin Channel. This is pure gold. Keep up the good work !

[@Jeff-gs7uh]

It's so awesome to see someone your age getting into this. And so awesome seeing it done. This is INCREDIBLE.

[@14sgdpg82]

you are extremley lucky to work on a piece of history like this

[@LukasMioMio]

That looks amazing! I love cologne and im grateful for your contribution to the Kölner Dom 😊

[@TehKhronicler]

I love how there are secret vandalizations of 'I was here' on the inside that nobody will see except the other workers, major clout

[@tenhoevel]

thanks for this amazing view from the Dom. Living in Cologne and seeing the Cathedral every day a view times, i always forgett that it's build from a light colored stone and not that blacked color it has today.

[@MaxMustermann-ym3wb]

Ich habe Höhenangst und bekomme schon beim Zuschauen fast einen Herzinfarkt. Aber beeindruckende Arbeit. Wirklich unglaublich toll! Danke!

[@thestoneforestchannel]

Excellent work, a stonemason from Barcelona.

[@Simon-ho6ly]

Oh this is cool! finally something more long format, please consider doing more of these!

[@higolon]

I live near Cologne and i know they have been restaurating the cathedral basically forever, but i really couldn’t fathom how much work is put in there every day, very interesting to see how the process works, thanks

[@kimeiga]

It blows my mind how small the margins of error are and yet people in construction have to do precision work at these altitudes all over the world every day

[@recklesslycalm]

I live near Cologne and walked past the Cologne Cathedral quite a few times since they put up the scaffolding. It's quite interesting to see what's actually happening up there. The work you and your colleagues do is simply amazing.

[@sergeiperschke898]

Das ist auch mein Lebenswerk und da bin ich stolz darauf.

[@sevisymphonie5666]

I didnt know that the joints here were tinned or soldered. Or what is the correct technical term here? Nice work at Kölner Dom.

[@EmperorAst]

Looks like lead, typical for north/west europe.

[@matthiasdurr4348]

​@@EmperorAst Absolutely correct this is lead.

[@Asczery]

„Hat sich da gerade mehr bewegt als es sollte“😂

[@nelfurdui]

What an amazing job ! I was there 4 months ago, i realised now, you were working over there, i could see on my pictures, which i didn't know at the time. Good job ! You are in the history books now !

[@Tash-m2o]

Absolutely Brilliant- big respect to all of you.

[@knucklesdamone916]

i need to see more of this type of stuff ..I never seen something so cool in my life

[@aalibasah2394]

Bravo. Well done you all. I am so glad you can still do the craft. The Dom in Köln is one of my favorite buildings in the world❤😊

[@antoniomilone5472]

Absolutely beautiful! What craftsmanship and history to continue!

[@annakratochvilova3287-m8p]

Je dobře vědět že jsou lidé kteří ochraňuj i památky tedy díla našich předků pro budoucnost ❤❤❤❤

[@darrenpounder8453]

Love your videos Charlie, so much skill, a proper artisan, I've got PTSD and these videos relax me, keep them up mate, well done 😊

[@GozzyWozzy-m2e]

To think at one time when this was originally built, they didn’t have the technology we have today nor the type of scaffolding to do it

[@one2tre960]

bueno,habia tecnologia similar pero un poco mas rustico,los andamios serian el menor de los problemas lmao

[@beaukneaus69420]

With all the technology and machinery we have today I think we kind of underestimate just what humans by themselves are capable of.

[@thanos7110]

You don't know that. I bet what they did have was very similar.

[@beaukneaus69420]

@@thanos7110 one can never say for sure but the archaeological record would suggest that they didn't even discover steel until 1500 years after the Great pyramid was built. That's just steel, that doesn't take into account cranes and bulldozers and all the other types of modern machinery that are in use today.

[@tyroneuva-py1pg]

For the glory

[@Littlebit1031]

Love the dedication. It’s a magnificent building and I’m so glad it’s still undergoing restoration

[@embreis2257]

it's such a massive building that it took more than 600yrs to complete. if you ever owned a house yourself you know the work is never done. constant maintenance is required and such a massive building needs maintenance on an epic scale - constantly.

[@sonnygirl8823]

I can’t imagine how they did this when they first built this cathedral beautiful job you all should be very proud

[@norbertdiel8555]

Great video, great work, Charlie! Keep on!

[@w_404]

The saying is “ when cologne cathedral is finished the world will end” so thank you for preventing it

[@kiuk_kiks]

That’s not vandalism.

[@dergroebiertrinkendebar562]

Cool to know that some of your work is here in Germany. I actually passed through cologne today. Truly a beautiful cathedral.

[@BarbokVA]

Thanks for documenting this, I am always facinated by these types of works and think it is genuinly an important historic piece of preservation to also have a recording of the process.

[@toeknee5464]

Cover more of this project if you can and maybe longer videos great stuff

[@WhiteOakNW]

Amazing, beautiful work and what a wild work environment! Thank you from Oregon, USA.

[@daveweiss5647]

Great job guys! As an American it is amazing to see people working on a job site with no helmets or reflective gear, but very cool!

[@davidhjortnaes2000]

reflective gear 200 feet up would only be required by OSHA

[@dmystify1381]

only required if you want to watch a person falling from the sky 🤷‍♀

[@Eric-jo8uh]

Much admiration for the skill of these men. Respect👍👍👏👏from Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@igormarins1227]

What a lovely job you done here sir.

[@Knight766]

Lead and silica all in one session.

[@hitts8928]

Bro is part of history

[@docninjaesquire]

Charlie gee you at twenty sir a re a living treasure. Lost arts such as this are a piece of our history that you keep alive. Thanks and aloha from Hawaii good sir. The ninja

[@ambulant-dampf9849]

thanks for your awsome work from Cologne

[@bdoubleu6]

I knew there would be a guy named Wolfgang

[@kingkaruz0194]

Nice work man im from Cologne thanks for help Fixing our "DOM"

[@PerpetualVoyager]

Incredible job. Kind of jealous

[@TrapperAaron]

The lead keying is so beautiful! I especially love how they swaged it into the keys after pouring. It's like doing inlay work on a much loved gun.

[@dominicconnor3437]

Id give a ransom just to work with these guys for a day. Imagine them men who worked on this stuff for hundreds of years

[@HowGamersPlay]

Seeing the process of how todays stone masons do these large tasks makes me think of the incredible amount of work and skill that these originally were built with! Truly amazing...

[@vargvvarriorr4255]

What a beautiful building. The biggest justice hall of all around the world!!!! Brussels.

[@DJEntroP]

what has the justice hall in brussels to do with the cologne cathedral?

[@vitryugun5371]

My personal experiences with Cologne cathedral, which still live in my heart after 20+ years: 1) Stepping out of the railway station and seeing this huge building looming over you 2) Being there at 6 am under heavy and cold rain and not a single tourist in sight inside and outside, except our small group of exchange students 3) Feeling his mighty bells with whole body when standing in front of the main entrance

[@ImaxFreak73]

The builder who immortalised himself in the tower is called Schmitz, which is perfect! In the city they call it "kölscher Adel" = "Cologne nobility"

[@SaintGangle]

Massive respect to you and all involved on the repair! In another life, should I not have chose my current profession, I would have absolutely wanted to become a sculptor and stonemason. Something about having your personal work showcased for 1000 years is mesmorizing to me.

[@JustRaiHere]

It's so amazing to see techniques that have been done for centuries still being practiced in modern times. Awesome job, true mastery!

[@CharlieGee-u1j]

Thanks for your love and support as a fan.I was going through my likes and comment section when I saw your amazing profile and I decided to stop by and say hello👋 ,I know I didn’t use my main account,cause I have so many unread messages on there,just couldn’t have privacy there.🥰🙏😇.

[@ianmoore2850]

Stonework like this is legit magic

[@HansKlopek]

Ive always wondered what was used to reinforce the stone. Thank you for this insight.

[@borisnala]

boy written his name on the chatedral

[@stephenhawkingsbeautywheel9080]

utmost respect to you man.

[@CharlieGee-u1j]

Thanks for your love and support as a fan.I was going through my likes and comment section when I saw your amazing profile and I decided to stop by and say hello👋 ,I know I didn’t use my main account,cause I have so many unread messages on there,just couldn’t have privacy there.🥰🙏😇.

[@Igoryunchik]

Finally I can see this precise work from the ground when I visit Cologne😎

[@UnimportantAcc]

Top geeza representing Kent

[@romanii2112]

This cathedral is so beautiful! ❤

[@ShengTheCraftsman]

a team of amazing people doing amazing work

[@campinge]

Thank you for keeping Dr' Dom alive!

[@OrganMusicYT]

Preserving our past for the future is an invaluable endeavour that upholds our rich history and heritage. It is a tremendous privilege to be able to contribute to this noble cause, and I commend you wholeheartedly for the meaningful work you are doing. By safeguarding and maintaining a historic and monumental building, you are ensuring that it stands tall for generations to come and that future visitors have the opportunity to witness the greatness of our past. This is undoubtedly a source of immense pride, as you play an instrumental role in creating an enduring legacy for all to see and appreciate. As someone who has had the opportunity to work on restoring pipe organs, I can empathise with the deep satisfaction and fulfilment that comes from knowing that the music people will hear for generations is directly influenced by your actions. It is a testament to your craftsmanship and dedication that your work will continue to resonate and bring joy to countless individuals for years. Your efforts are commendable, and your impact on preserving our cultural heritage is immeasurable.

[@ohtwitchy9371]

1st video I've caught of yours, instantly subscribed. Keeping a piece of history intact is so awesome to see

[@CharlieGee-u1j]

Thanks for your love and support as a fan.I was going through my likes and comment section when I saw your amazing profile and I decided to stop by and say hello👋 ,I know I didn’t use my main account,cause I have so many unread messages on there,just couldn’t have privacy there.🥰🙏😇.