Rusty MG34 Belt Filling Machine Restoration

In this video, I will show the restoration of the Gurtfuller34 MG34 Belt Filling Machine.
The goal of the restoration work is not to make a new device. The goal of this work is to make the device work for use in historical reenactments.
Gurtfuller34 Belt Filling Machin.
For the ammunition of German MG-34\42 machine guns, a non-loose metal Gurt 34 tape with an open link was used. Parts of the tape were fastened to each other with the help of a cartridge, the same link was attached from one end of the tape, which facilitated loading of the machine gun. For stuffing the tape with cartridges, cars of the Gurtfuller 34 and Gurtfuller 41 models were used
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[@RadioWerwolf]

Now that is restoration. No fillers, no paint job, no shining results. Thank you.

[@Peter1x2y]

No fillers, no paint job, no shining results = *NO RESTAURATION !!*

[@alexz.6848]

👍👍👍впервые такой гаджет вижу.Думал в ручную заполняют ленты,а им лень стало придумали модифицировать мясорубку.Вместо фарша патроны.Покрасить в тёмно зелёный.

[@TacDyne]

So... I've been reloading belts by hand for my MG34s for 20 years and never knew this tool existed. I'm feeling pretty stupid right about now. Excellent restoration. Back to functionality without removing 75 years of character.

[@Mr_Fancypants]

How can you operate a historical piece of equipment and not know about stuff like this?

[@mustafahusseinmakarov]

Your MG34? Are you stuck with the world war? Is it still usable?

[@raymondsteele4142]

Nice . That is some pain of a job to do by hand . Check out the videos of the big sandy shoot their is a guy reloading a belt for a 42 with one of these machines .

[@larsstark8007]

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[@kirgan1000]

@@Mr_Fancypants How do you know about bicycles? The basic function is the same, modern military use the same typ of "charging mill" (I have no idea how to translatae it)

[@hanskuijsten2380]

Wow. Just: wow. And a testament to German engeneering that, even looking like that, it STILL works as well!!!

[@TacticalTirpitzle]

not really? its a fairly simple machine, amazing restoration but the engineering behind it is kinda, well, simple

[@user-zs4yq4cx3x]

В Советской Армии был подобный прибор, назывался : машинка Ракова. В ней можно было сыпать в приёмник патроны с разными направлениям пули. Он сам переворачивал патрон с досыланием в ленту. Очень быстро набивалась лента на 250 патрон.

[@yaperbox]

I love how this hasn't been filled with filler and powder coated amazing job 👍

[@HighCaliberHistoryLLC]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@tattoosteveneo]

100% agree. It’s refreshing to see a restore and not a remake!

[@nato4720]

Do you understand the meaning of “restoration” not a grease and slap back together?

[@Njazmo]

@@nato4720 some of these "restorers" make things look better than the object was new. Folks back then didn't file casting marks, and didn't use filler, when some cast iron thingy came out of factory. So, is it restoring anymore? If they used lead paint, you can't find it anymore, so it's not accurate anyways. KZbinrs have spoiled people to think "restoring" an object should look like 10 times more better when it was new. That's what I think is bullcrap.

[@russellking9762]

@@Njazmo what exactly is your point?….what i saw was an item all rusted up and seized and put back together and made to work again…within the parameters of ‘restoration’…what exactly is your take on the final product?

[@encinio1]

Now that was something new. Of all the WWII restorations I've viewed in recent history this one was the most interesting and something that doesn't get thought about in the Military arsenal of that era. Thank you for expanding that history further.

[@porkscratchings5428]

We had one of these in France in the shed for years, didn’t know what it was until someone told us. It’s in b]very good condition, not pitted or damaged at all. Good to see what it actually was for. Nice restoration.

[@herr-hermann]

Try to look for mg-34 somethere near that place)

[@Pest789]

As the owner and user of a US 1918 belt filling machine, I can say that thing is SO much better.

[@petermarsh8986]

Lovely to see a restoration that doesnt go too far and spoils it with a highly polished, mirror finish. Well done that man.

[@christuxford4462]

I am so freaking impressed. All I could think is how I wish my uncle was alive to see this restoration. He fought in the UK army from 1926 to 1948. He survived as a sgt having fought in every major battle in France1940, the desert all the way to 1943 and the Italian theatre through to 1945 armistice. They then shipped him off to Israel and didn’t leave there until 1948. I loved the history discussions I had with him when I was a primary school kid. He was a hard man but loved us kids.

[@Stepinup]

And my friend .he most probably cam across the MG 32 .and most probably the last time this reloader was used it was just before or during battle

[@gutsngorrrr]

I'm just amazed at how well it still works, even though it's so badly damaged with rust. Great sympathetic restoration on a historic item

[@Pest789]

It's a testament to just exactly how good that machine was to begin with. It's a phenomenally good design.

[@loangquangtv1424]

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[@MW-rz8vl]

بتب

[@GIJOE-eh7ri]

Amazing restoration I'm glad some people are preserving history and not just letting it rust

[@ojsefg]

That “history” is a tool that was used by the foot soldiers of a mass murdering ass hat. Let it rust, Richard Cranium.

[@GIJOE-eh7ri]

@L. S. I couldn't agree more

[@GIJOE-eh7ri]

@@ojsefg history must be preserved so that future generations can learn from there mistakes in the past to make a better future

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

I am glad to see this piece of equipment saved and repaired. There are a couple of things I really like about this video. First of all you saved/repaired it without polishing it to a mirror finish and painting it some ridiculous color. The other thing is that it wasn't a video with background music from a 1970s porno film! I also, truly appreciate that you restored this piece of history without a bunch of political correctness about it being gun related or about Germany, nazis and other B S... Take Care of yourself and be safe, John

[@stepanfedorov561]

Yes, the world is completely crazy right now.

[@user-pk9vg3vr3y]

Удивительно, что эта штуковина заработала после восстановления. Вы умелец и у Вас золотые руки. Привет из Сибири, Россия.

[@bobpolanski5419]

Это да. Но состояние предмета не очень

[@user-zf1wc6yw3l]

В России такой механизм называется машинка Ракова.

[@user-cl5zg2ts8m]

@@user-zf1wc6yw3l и волочет статью 222. С разными подпунктами к ней. К сожалению. Так как предназначена для снаряжения того, что не положено гражданам. Таких умельцев в Новгородской губернии много. Мосинку в течение часа реанимировать могут.

[@bobpolanski5419]

@@user-cl5zg2ts8m машинка ракова не относится к оч. не фантазируй.

[@user-cl5zg2ts8m]

@@bobpolanski5419 Бобик статья 222 распространяется на все что стреляет и бахает, а также на принадлежности и ЗИП к этому, и ремонту с восстановлением. Поставь машинку Ракова и банку бездымного пороха рядом, при сильном желании полиционера ты сильно огорчишся. Другое дело что закон в России как дышло, куда повернул туда и вышло. Копать и продавать трофеи нельзя, однако поисковики, официальные с этого гешефт имеют хороший. А доказательства у меня этому есть. И не надо писать, что,, чёрные следопыты,, суки и кости погибших просто разбрасывают по лесам. Мой друг чуть не заехал по этой причине за списанный ещё в 90е оптический прицел к,, Утесу,,. Три экспертизы и полгода нервов. Если полицаи доебатся захотят, то доебутся.

[@pablodana1512]

Thanks for the relief of not going all the way into the chrome and shine craze. Nice job.

[@user-hi4sf2uj8w]

...смотря этот ролик, сразу же вспомнил свою службу в армии, когда перед итоговыми стрельбами заряжал ленты патронами с помощью подобной мясорубки, эх были же времена!, вернуть бы колесо истории назад лет на40 назад!!!

[@stepanfedorov561]

Это называется машинка Ракова

[@firepont]

@@stepanfedorov561 жена твоя машинка ракова 🤣

[@user-hv3rg7ns3p]

Удивительно, спустя столько десятилетий этот аппарат работает, это история. Смотрел остальные ваши работы, супер. Вам просто необходимо открыть школу по обучению реставрационных работ. У Вас золотые руки.

[@klausvogel2441]

Отличная работа! Поздравляю с возвращением с того света очередного предмета истории.

[@maximua3772]

етот предмет истории убивал твой народ или твой дед за немецев

[@klausvogel2441]

@@maximua3772 Вы, дорогой, глупости пишете.

[@GrrrRu]

​@@maximua3772мой народ убивали и немцы, и большевики краснопузые, эти и сейчас убивать продолжают.

[@markdavis2475]

Great work! It's amazing how the application of patience and heat can undo almost anything, usually without breaking it!

[@nobuckle40]

Totally cool! Ain't lying, my jaw dropped when I saw what this machine actually does. What a great piece of history.

[@jeantrancenne9045]

Je n'avais aucune idée de la fonction jusqu'à ce que la resto soit faite, bravo.

[@lauritotarogetbehead8327]

You are truly so knowledgeable in restoration of the old pieces. I enjoy watching. God Bless from Italy. ♥️♥️♥️

[@michaelshittmann5325]

I have no words for how much I appreciate your work in preserving history. Beautiful work.

[@love_u_too]

Me too ❤️❤️ thx for this nice Video!

[@MrChampler83]

Jawohl, ausgezeichnet! Good job! Happy holidays, best wishes from Germany👍

[@flavaflav7769]

I'M SORRY,,,,BUT THIS HAS TO BE THE VIDEO OF THE DAY FOR FOLKS LIKE THIS. WELL DONE BROTHER,,,,WELL DONE!!! HELL YEAH!!!!!

[@user-vt5yf2wg8h]

Отличная работа! В итоге полностью рабочее состояние.

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

Very VERY cool! To see that thing working after being a piece of rusted junk is just amazing!

[@mustafahusseinmakarov]

This art you are doing is mind blowing.. i can't stop watching your restoration videos i wish you can get the actual rusty MG34 to restore.. that would be awesome

[@sebastiandelsur9403]

habemus papa

[@juanjosecastillejos2247]

Amazing !! This is the true meaning of restoration! It is not about re-manufacturing everything.

[@samuelbrown1413]

It's videos like this I love to watch. Seeing old WWl and WWll things come back to life again is fantastic.

[@pepijnschmidt3050]

At first I was appalled that you weren't doing any finishing and filler. But ultimately the look is uniquely apocalyptic. AND IT WORKS! More than anything it looks like a set piece from the film "Mad God"

[@travisalan]

Awesome film

[@ZZZVVV-od2dl]

офигенная работа !!!!!!!обожаю смотреть ваши видео !!!!!

[@user-jh2nt1nq6m]

Редкая вещ !!!! Кому то повезло иметь в коллекции, отлично реставрированную зарядку на немецкий пулемёт.

[@dai-nippon_digger]

It's nice to see a video that's less than 10 minutes out of release have 200 views.

[@roybal1975]

THAT IS THE LAYZEST RESTORATION I HAVE EVER SEEN!!!

[@olastensvehagen5994]

Great😀 After the restoration, now it still works after all these years👍

[@Stepinup]

German engineering at its best

[@CHITUS]

Incredible !! From seized rusted relic , to working order , truly brilliant work 

[@gillesetien5915]

Excellent. J'ignorais totalement la fonction de cet appareil. Merci et félicitation pour la restauration.

[@billlinder7355]

That's just freaking awesome, well done dude.

[@MetalRestorationBho]

Big Fan Bro Big Fan♥ This is a masterpiece. Congratulation from Vietnam.😉👍🍺

[@khaledchahine556]

Is that your brother from a different mother?

[@sir-stash6225]

@@khaledchahine556 xD

[@mrsaizo0000]

Now that is a real restoration, no fake "painted rust".

[@jamesfrost7465]

Wonderful work Sir. Recently I have seen a couple of videos about high voltage laser rust removal technology. Very intresting. I wish I could give you one as a gift. Thank you for showing us what is possible with these old mechanical marvels.

[@ezequiellopez2209]

I was originally put off by how it looked at the end, but as soon as it started working it blew my mind. It's awesome to see how robust the mechanism is, i would still love to see a replica or something to ilustrate how it looked in it's heyday.

[@nathangee9756]

Man would I love to have that. Awesome job!! really enjoyed that. Loved seeing it function at the end.

[@wow2]

Отличная работа - профи! Лайк!

[@kendallrobinson7523]

Thank god we built stuff to last. Thanks for storing history.

[@marcelocarrico7255]

Que massa, parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏👏. Saudações do Brasil. From Brazil.

[@graemesim40]

What an amazing piece of work to return that belt loader to operational condition, fantastic work, another piece of history saved👏👍

[@georgebrown8312]

Wow, what a good restoration job of getting the belt filling machine to work. I was wondering what it's purpose was, but now I know.

[@Birdy_04]

I wonder where you get all this amazingly interesting stuff. I love the way you preserve history. Cheers to you mate!

[@dt4676]

This kind of thing is hiding in every forest in Europe

[@Austeration]

Looks pretty smick now 👍 what an amazing piece of history.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

that's so badass!!! My grandpa had a korean war version of it for 7.62mm rounds, but he never used it in front of me. When he passed away, my Dad built a wooden display case and mounted it on his workshop wall.

[@michaelpharao7746]

Beautiful work, i *Love* that you are keeping the patina that shows some age and History. I hope many more to come of your work.

[@mistertoad5286]

Love how you aged the wooden handle. Great content!!

[@Richard-jl8vd]

I subscribed because of what you have done...very impressive video ...for someone who takes his time restoring something that's from our past that appreciates history as much as I do....well done thank you sir

[@debrabensinger1331]

Very incredible of how you brought it back to life. It also gives a good history lesson of how things were done

[@wirekat]

Great restoration. I am amazed it still works.

[@richtofenillingroth641]

Amazing! You brought it back to life.

[@ricardogaraycochea1939]

Felicitaciones por el buen trabajo 🇵🇪

[@wayneandrus307]

Excellent careful restoration. Great workmanship!

[@BudoReflex]

That's amazing. Actually getting that to work!!! Wow.

[@awilish1589]

Truly great work; some of those techniques I have never seen before!

[@robertovillalobos4798]

Excelente no me di cuenta lo que era hasta el final . Quedó funcional limpio y con sus años . Me encanta . Saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo. Siuuuuuuu

[@user-ig4vb2df2x]

Как говорил дядя Фольц.Хороший день начинается с зарядки☝

[@markneo1]

Muito bom trabalho. Parabéns 👏🇧🇷

[@stephenhobbs948]

I am amazed this guy puts all the pieces back correctly. I can't even assemble an Ikea chair.

[@user-mi3ww7it3z]

Вы супер, Вам привет из Алматы

[@miguelpelaez2752]

I thought it wouldn't work anymore, amazing!

[@vichn8595]

Incrível!!! 👏👏👏 Amei!!!😍😍😍

[@user-jk6qk4pp6t]

Сэр, Вы МОЛОДЕЦ!!! Актуальная вещь в наше время, на всякий случай ! , например.

[@BriGandCat]

осталось найти МГ 34...

[@GrrrRu]

​@@BriGandCatи патроны. Впрочем, это на каналы поисковиков надо, они в болотах найдут что угодно;)

[@ahmednote831]

Awesome work man you're keeping original and antique

[@andrewgibbons8159]

Wow. I really enjoyed that! Brilliant!

[@nelsonriquelme2715]

VAYA..VAYA..VAYA ME IMPRESIONÓ ESTE ASUNTO DEL CARGADOR. UN GENIO EL CREADOR.

[@amazingrestorations9190]

Very beautiful restoration Good job 👍👍

[@jorgejorge3075]

un verdadero maestro de la restauración, quedo hipnotizado con tus videos. Olè.!!

[@kevintaylor6312]

Awsome job yet again.I love your work and learn a lot from your videos.

[@tobygathergood4990]

That's awesome! I have several MG34 belts that I found as a lad living on Jersey in the Channel Islands.

[@ChrisTopher-zo1vg]

What a magnificent antique tool!! That would be really neat have.

[@user-nj7zz7yk1w]

Amazing it's been brought back so new

[@malecadam8182]

Puh-Leez add before and after shots at the end my guy.. NEW/BIG FAN.. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

[@user-to4on5jm2w]

Очень интересное видео. Немецкие механизмы очень надёжные.

[@projektkobra2247]

This reminds me that there is always something new to learn about WW2.

[@AntonioMartinez-yz8fk]

Buen trabago de restaurscion mIs respetos yama la atencion como Se conserva el fierro apesar de oxidado y con el trabago que se hiso quedo al 100.Felicidades.

[@Psych02K]

I am kinda amazed you got this thing to work properly again.

[@hislatestflame7861]

That is incredibly impressive. Fantastic job.

[@marillionman8811]

Testament to German over engineering. Still works will after all these years and with the condition it was in.

[@Stepinup]

That's an absolute understatement. The MG34 and its bigger brother.tge MG 42 are still being made today .MG being built in 1934.MG 42 being built in 1942 .the newer version having 7.62 NATO. ...Hitler's buzz saw

[@marillionman8811]

@@Stepinup I know to well I owned an an mg34 for a few years and the engineering on it was fantastic.

[@ohgary]

Recent documentaries criticized the Wehrmacht for such over engineering. They cited the gas mask container, made of precious aluminum with fluted side walls. Other armies used simple canvas bags that cost a fraction of the amount and used no strategic metals.

[@marillionman8811]

@@ohgary We all know that German over production cost them dearly but that doesn't take away the fact that their weapons and equipment where superior in quality than the allies. Also dont forget how much weapon design was copied by the Americans and Russians after the war. The M60 and AK47 wouldn't exist if it weren't for MG34,MG42 and the STG44.

[@BillyMaysFan95]

Wow! That is so awesome! Great job!

[@Danechip]

And thankyou for saving our eyes and our TV with the welding x

[@ivanleterror9158]

I like the use of the brass hammer. I have one in my rollaway for use on knock off automotive wheels to avoid damage.

[@user-kf9qb1ho6y]

Нужная вещь. Без неё жизнь хреновая. ))))

[@Austeration]

Nice work 👍 your plating turned out really great. Looks fantastic.

[@torsten811]

Wow, really impressive. Greetings Torsten from Germany

[@Mike-jj2qf]

Awesome work. Put a smile on my face seeing it work at the end ❤

[@MrManjaleu]

museum-worthy restoration. The appearance was beautiful with the marks of history .

[@PRO_KOP]

*Лайк от Питерских копателей Войны!👍👍*

[@gerardosalazar161]

Somehow it reminds me of a zombie coming back to life, pitted and old but still moving. Great job, thank you.

[@user-kh6fq7bz9x]

Congrats sir for the beautiful result...though i've got a question... Wouldn't it be easier for you to disassemble the equipment if you soaked it in rust removal at the beginning?

[@JLange642]

Without having seen your video I would never have had any idea that piece of equipment existed. I assume it is incredibly rare now. But fantastic job redoing it!

[@alfiversen7023]

In fact, it was in daily use when I was serving some thirty years ago; Still in use by local national guard to load belts for the MG3 by Rheinmetal.

[@carl6073]

To restore n make it works again that filling machine...rusty like it was !! Respect !! U nicely made it

[@miketurner3964]

That’s the most menacingly beautiful video I’ve ever seen.