Cannon Restoration + Test firing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Restoration of an antique salute cannon from around 1860’s. I will restore this beautiful treasure and repair all the necessary defects and test shoot it with 3 salute cannon shells.
ABOUT THE SALUTE CANNON
This is an antique salute cannon bought at an auction here in Sweden. The cannon is from Hällefors Bruk in Sweden and this cannon is dated to be around the mid 19th century. The cannon is made of cast iron and is in two parts, the cannon stand and the cannon barrel. The two parts weigh around 14 kilos.
Hällefors Bruk was founded in 1652 and is well known all over the world for making solid cannons used for defense and battle. They are also known for making iron pipes, iron stoves, cast iron pans and a lot of other iron stuff.
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
I started by inspecting the salute cannon and directly took it to sandblasting. I sandblasted the cannon barrel and the stand and used regular sandblasting sand as my media with high (6.5 bar) air pressure.
After sandblasting I removed a lot of very fragile metal from the barrel using my new flexible shaft machine. I also removed a lot of excess iron from the casting process to improve the overall look of the cannon.
There were some marks on the cannon barrel that could indicate that the cannon once was deactivated and later activated again. But it was sold to me as a functioning salute cannon.
I did face a little problem with the cannon barrel though. After so many years standing outside in the Swedish harsh weather, the last 20 millimeters of the cannon bore was totally blocked by rust. That means it was unable to fire salute shots in this condition and had to be repaired.
So I drilled all the rust out of the bore with a very long cobalt drill and the supporting tool that I have made for this occasion to support the long drill and to ensure that the bore would be drilled 100% right so it could function correctly again.
There were a few holes in some very thin cast iron at the bottom of the barrel plus the bottom was hollow. So welding it was not an option. I decided to fill the whole bottom of the barrel with tin. And this repair turned out really well. After this I thoroughly cleaned the bore and I soaked the barrel in motor oil for a few days to ensure that there was oil in every little corner of the cannon. I painted the barrel black using heat and linseed oil.
The cannon stand was in really solid cast iron and painted and therefore in OK condition after all these years out in the weather. I did some minor grinding and refreshed the H for Hällefors, which was engraved in the metal a long time ago. After that I powder coated the stand in green army color and painted the bottom black.
I also cleaned the small cannonballs which came with the cannon. NOTE: they are only for decorative purposes since they don’t fit into the cannon bore.
I filled some old fireworks in the cannon and did 3 blank salute shots (all shot were blanks and I was using maximum 8 gram black powder) in a very safe and uninhabited area environment. So do not test this in your garage, please! Even 8 grams of black powder can be very powerful and cause serious injury and fire if used wrong.
I really think this restoration video turned out to be very good. Please subscribe if you want to see more cool upcoming projects 🙂 And DON’T FORGET TO SEE my F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraft Restoration - • F-4 PHANTOM II Aircraf... &list=UULFsCCifMby57qV_UmrYGladQ
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Thanks for watching my channel. See you soon.
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin.
In this video I restore a beautiful Salute Cannon from Sweden - Please let me know what you think! ALSO SEE my Mechanical Toy Restoration 👉th-cam.com/video/6MdXtkvExfY/w-d-xo.html 👈Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
Заливать сталь СВИНОЦОМ, а после писать название «реставрация» 🤦♂️, да ты "ГЕНИЙ!"
Приветствую ведущего канала .
Эта одна из самых неудачных твоих работ по реставрации , ты в начале ролика показываешь недостатки которые необходимо исправить но в деле оставляешь всё как есть не доводя свою реставрацию до совершенства как делал ты это ранее . Тебе за эту работу я ставлю неудовлетворительно .
You have high experience and workmanship, as long as I wish to do the same as you, but I do not have much patience. I hope that you will visit Egypt one day and host you with me.
Omg u look like the guy from breaking bad
Las marcas que tiene la base que conservaste también son defectos en el proceso de moldeo en la fundición , al igual que la parte que rellenaste con metal ! Saludos buen trabajo !
This video brought back a lot of memories. I spent 16 years re-enacting the American War of Independence, much of it serving cannons. As I watched the video, all I could think of was the loading and firing sequence. All of the cannons I served were beautiful reproductions, brass and iron. Good video....now go buy a swivel gun!
Yes Grandpa 😉👍
The love and care you put into restoring and preserving these old treasures - "preserving the beautiful signs of old age", as you said it - brings me joy. Thank you!
Thank you for watching 😉👍
I believed him up until he stuck his bare hands into a 185°C oven and picked things up.
I am an old guy who just occasionally repaired a broken vase here and changed a bulb there but nothing important. Watching your channel how you are skilled and experienced I can only wish you good health and prosperity 🙏
thank you so much Mehmet I am really glad that you like my my video. I also wish you and your family all the best 😊
honestly, I was expecting for you to shoot a cannonball from Buchanon well I guess not
Man you ar worse the him
Not only this project show that you are a true artist but it also revealed your inner child, the one that likes fire and bang.
Не перестаю удивляться твоему мастерству, у тебя золотые руки и очень хорошая фантазия! Ты лучший мастер во всем Ютубе!
thank you so much 😊
А разве лучший не My Mechanics? 🤔🤔
@@gentium1 Они все мастера в своём деле, надеюсь таких умелых людей будет как можно больше )
That rotating work bench caught me totally off guard. How cool is that! Gave me some great ideas for my own shop!
Glad to hear it!
Сколько смотрю не перестаю удивляться, это самое главное в вашем творчестве, продолжайте и дальше нести людям радость, творить и удивлять, Дай вам Бог, здоровья и любви.
thank you so much for your comment I really appreciate it
Всего доброго, Мартин. Воскресенье, солнечный день. Весна🌷. И всё таки не перестаю удивляться: сколько разных вещей можно увидеть через много лет. Здорово, что есть такие люди, которые позволяют нам увидеть их вновь. Нравится смотреть Ваши работы. Обнимаю, жду новых встреч, процветанию канала. 🇷🇺Пока, Мартин. 😘🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
thanks a lot for your comment. I wish you a happy Sunday 😊
I looked on in terrified awe as you picked up the base at over 180 degrees Celsius with your bare hands, barely flinching. You, sir, are truly a different breed.
my hands are dead from burning them 😅
So clever! Always respectful of the item being restored and the results are amazing. Bravo!! 😊
thank you very much James
Здравствуйте, Мартин. Большое спасибо за проделанную работу, очень интересно наблюдать за работой настоящего мастера!👏👏👍
thank you so much 😊
It is absolutely refreshing to see an honest survivor with an honest restoration. THANK YOU!!!
What can I say, Martin... Every antique artifact that you restore comes back to life. And I'm sure that whoever owned them in the past, wherever they may be, bare a smile on their face. Thank you, Maestro!!!
thank you so much I really appreciate it :)
Уважение и одновременно добрая зависть. Заниматься любимым делом, получать от него удовольствие и делиться радостью от процесса с другими! Удачи!
Beaker's eyes blinking gave me a good chuckle. Thank you. I'm 45 and recall him well from many years of watching Sesame Street.
Beaker was on the Muppet Show with Bunsen Honeydew.
@BRadfrommalibu74 You have a much better memory than I do.
Спасибо за видео, Мартин! Как всегда очень завораживающе, восхитительно, и с любовью! Очень круто!!!
thank you so much Nick
I can't help but feel like you were smiling when you said "it's time to clean the balls"😅
Hahaha. The same here
"To polish balls" he said
@@Global_Epicurean
Both. 09:07 - “It’s time to clean the balls.” 12:00 - “Polishing the balls.”
Well, we need to get our minds out if the gutter,NOT!
I loved this comment!
Oh, he ABSOLUTELY was!
أنت إنسان رائع وكأنك تعيد الأموات للحياة وتعطيهم فرصة ثانية للإستمتاع ومواصلة عملهم الذي وجدوا من أجله ,,تحية عظيمة
thank you very much for your kind words :)
Yet another excellent restoration by the Awesome Martin. I love that you left the old degradations in the material to show the age of the piece. The repair of the cannon itself was on point. Keep up the good work Martin. I always anticipate your next project.
thank you very much really glad you liked it I also think it turned out very well 😊
Какой чудесный день сегодня! Спасибо за видео, друг!
thank you very much for watching 😊
Как же я ждал момента когда из нее будут выпускать снаряды) радовался как в детстве=) Спасибо Вам за проделанную работу и подаренные эмоции!
thank you very much for watching :)
@@AwesomeRestorations you are the best
Спасибо вам за очередную шикарную реставрацию !!!!!!!!!!
thank you very much for watching 😊
You never cease to amaze me. Your attention to detail is incredible. I always read the story in the description box, so thank you for your detailed explanations.
thanks a lot foe watching I am really glad that you liked it
FANTASTIC and WONDERFUL JOB&ON RESTORATION FIRING CANNON 👍👍✊✊👊👊👌👌🤜🤛💪💪😃😁😄
thank you so much
Your talent never ceases to amaze me. You do such amazing work bringing those antiques back to life!! Something tells me you were as excited as a young boy when you were firing those powder charges!!! That had to be fun!!!
thank you so much for your comment I am very happy that you liked it
@@AwesomeRestorations You're welcome!
Watching you work, with all the knowledge and experience behind you is truly an awe inspiring watch. I admire your care and attention to detail as well as the respect you show for the items you work on. Great video. 😃👍🏻
thank you very much I am glad you liked the video 😊
Твои видео интересно наблюдать и они успокаивают.
I am really glad that you think so thanks for watching 😊
Awesome job, and yes other than Animal, Beaker was one of my favorites. Had to comment when you asked if we knew those guys. I enjoyed the work you've done and the time you've put into actually sharing the process of what it takes to restore things. Lots of prep and thought goes into the proper restoration work that most people overlook.
Beaker is really a fun character :) very glad you liked the video thanks for watching
Не перестаёте удивлять, Мартин.Работа как и всегда -на Высоте.Удачи.
Как всегда,работа на высшем уровне!
thank you so much
@Prodigy тоже фан Продиджи? Одобряю! Тоже их слушаю!
@@Shitty_dino_fan.antifurandlgbt 👍👍👍
@@Shitty_dino_fan.antifurandlgbt Как можно их не слушать? Легенды!
@@prodigy7635 согласна!
Well done, my friend. Stellar job as always 👌
thanks so much Richard
Still trying to put a finger on exactly why your videos are so relaxingly satisfying, but they are. Really enjoy your work and, of course, your craftsmanship is amazing.
Great job on the restoration of the antique salute cannon! It's amazing to see how it went from a rusted and neglected piece of history to a beautiful and functional cannon once again. The attention to detail and the dedication to preserving history is truly impressive. Thank you for sharing this incredible restoration process with us!..Thank you from Qatar 🇶🇦 🇶🇦 🇶🇦
thank you very much for watching I am glad you liked the video 😊
Это очень, очень круто мужик!!))) всегда приятно наблюдать за твоей работой!)) спасибо за то что ты делаешь))
Thank YOU for watching 😉👍
Excellent video with a nice sense of humour. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Você, como sempre arrasando. Belíssimo trabalho!!!!!!!!!!! Ficou perfeito..
thank you so much I am really glad you liked it
Приветствую 🤝✊ всё просто замечательно 👍 ты как всегда очередную вещь,вернул в строй вернул к жизни 🤝✊👍👍👍👏👏 Спасибо с большим удовольствием смотрим за твоим творчеством 🤝✌️🔥 Благодарим Тебя!
thank you very much I am very glad you liked it 😊
You are a true craftsman the way you take pride in the work you do making each part perfect putting back together whatever you are working on making it look like the original piece from a store extra ordinary work i am always amazed by your work you are indeed a trendsetter 🙏
Thank you keeping the antique look to the casting. I think that makes it all the better when it looks old (because it is) and it is still functioning! Great restoration as usual! Feeling bad for Beaker though🤣🤣
many thanks :) Beaker is ok again now and ready for new adventures 😊
Martin, since yesterday I have been binge watching your videos. You are nothing short of astounding!
Think about doing a Q&A with your subscribers please!
I might, maybe 😉👍
That was in rough shape unfortunately but you did a great job bringing it back Was also interesting to me how you made the loads & fuse .
Thank you for bringing it to us all the best to you 👍
thank you very much for watching I am glad you liked it 😊
Впечатляет! Спасибо!
thanks a lot for watching :)
오늘 처음 보는데 정말 재밌어요 ❤
thank you so much
Не перестаю удивляться вашему мастерству😮 Пушка получилась очень интересная😊
thank you so much
Always fun to watch your videos, quality time well spent! Also, always liked the look of these old cannons, so it was a bonus, you could say! If you are given the chance of restoring a real-size cannon, that would bring a huge smile on your face (and ours!). Nice one (again)!
many thanks I am so happy that you liked the video :)
Might be my favorite one yet, it’s restored, but still looks old at the same time, I love it. Great job.
Thank you very much!
you are truly the master of restorations and i thoroughly enjoyed the video keep up the good work and i look forward to your next restoration video bro
thanks a lot Daniel I really appreciate it 😊
@@AwesomeRestorations your welcome bro
What the hell, you didn’t fire any of the cannon balls :(
Well he used some weird low melting point metal to fill a giant void in, probably aluminum or some copper alloy. Whatever it was, I wouldn't trust my life on it bonding to the cast iron enough to not blow up when pressure build up behind a heavy ball. Paper and some snap rocks and nothing compared to gunpowder.
So the title was wrong about the “test fire”? Man, TH-camrs use thumbnails to lie to us.
Its asia replica from zamak metal
Balls were off that day
Yeah all that watching and no balls!
Finally, something that just came out of the 18th or 19th century! It's what it looks like to me.
Dear Martin,
This one is magnificent.
Very meticulously done.
Keep it up 🙂
thank you very much Rohit 😊
Wow, I was completely blown away by this video! Your attention to detail is truly impressive. I can tell that you put a lot of effort and passion into creating this content, and it really paid off. As someone who is always looking for informative and engaging videos, I'm excited to have found your channel. Keep up the amazing work, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Restoring an old Russian nuke.
Hello from France, thanks for details ,congratulations for this restoration 👏👏👏👏👏
Можу лише по доброму позаздрити Вашому інструментарію! І робота достойна, як і результат!😊👍
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂
E vamos a mais um vídeo perfeito, toooop , parabéns, e obrigado por alegrar nossos domingo. Aquela morça precisa de restauração, podia fazer para nós 😂 🦉
thank you so much Lucas happy Sunday to you too 😊
Thanks for your hard work
This type of videos are great. Since I discovered almost 5 years ago. At the day of today, im proud of myself to be a industrial mechanic.
THANKS.
glad to hear that 👍😊
The amount of knowledge this guy has is astonishing. Unbelievable . Well done
thanks so much
Здравствуйте,Вы очень талантливый и увлеченный человек!👋 Прекрасные работы по реставрации,столько вложено труда и мастерства👍❤️
thank you very much 😊
Great job there. So neat. Thanks.
thank you so much ❤
За ваши работы только👍
thank you
Que restauração incrível!!! Gosto muito dos seus vídeos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
thanks so much 😊
What a pleasure to watch someone that really knows their craft...right down to the fuse making Thank you!
thanks a lot for watching Tony :)
As always, a great restoration job worthy of a master craftsman, and a great editing job on the video, thank you very much for sharing.
I think your next video will be the restoration of the vise, right? 06:38 It's very rusty 😁, I send you a big hug from southern Argentina.
thank you so much and thanks for watching I am really glad you liked it 😊
I'm afraid to imagine how much this nineteenth-century rarity cost you.
In any case, I'm sure it was worth it. Everything that falls into your golden hands takes on a new life.
Огонь!
Спасибо автору за то что делиться своим опытом и знаниями.
Хорошая работа, так держать!
In the next episode, restore your VICE.....😂😂😂
Why were canons black, anyway?
Becuse it made it easier to see and load it after shot
Because they were blued to keep from rusting. It’s a heating and oil process with the iron that stops rusting that leads to decay when at sea on naval ships or on the battle field with rain.
They were heated and painted with linseed oil or japanning to prevent corrosion much like the inside of this cannon was destroyed by
@@agoogleaccount2861 jappaning is a different technique with painting. Not oiling. Just an FYI. Hot bluing is what you’re referring to where you use heat and oil. There’s also cold bluing and it’s done with a chemical, not oil.
@@TAG77 they definitely don't cold blue cannons! . It depends on where they're being used. The dutch east India company was fond of jappaning all their arms from musket to cannon as corrosion protection it's a sort of black gooey varnish and takes awhile to dry
I remember kids could order similar cannons from a comic book ad up to the 1960's. Of course, yours is much older & deserves reverence. Well done!
thank you so much
كل يوم اشاهد الفيديوات الخاص بيك ممتعه متابعك من العراق 🇮🇶❤
I do commend you, sir, on your most awesome ball cleaning technique. It must have taken many years of ball cleaning experience to become such a Master Ball Cleaner. You, sir, impress me. 🎱
Many many thanks 😉👍
You’re a genius, man. That flip work bench is worth it’s weight in gold!
thank you so much 😊
My husband and I love watching your channel!
thank you so much Lucie. All the best to you both ❤
Very cool work, well done creator, may God protect you
Thank you very much
Всё аккуратно , кропотливо , с душой , чистенько , хорошим инструментом . Молодец! Очень приятно смотреть на такую работу !
thank you so much
Your sense of humor is as much fun as your skill. I love this channel!
thanks Jeffrey much appreciated 😊
سلام ....
انت مبدع وفنان رائع ....
لك سعة الصدر الرحب و دقيق في عملك .... شكرا
thank you so much 😊
Отличная работа Мартин.
Я думаю те мастера прошлого создавшие эту пушку , пожали вам руку.
Следующее видео. Восстановление вертлюжной пушки 16 века. Или создание такой в домашних условиях.
Успехов ! 👏👌👍
thank you so much I am glad you liked it 😊
@@AwesomeRestorations OK ))) 😀
Спасибо сэр что возращаете старым предметам былой вид❤
Your brave for firing a fractured and chipped cannon. Respect.
Not brave, foolish; you could have at least set up a blast wall to dick behind!
Вы удивительный и талантливый мастер своего дела, каждый раз смотрю и радуюсь..
thank you so much
The most satisfying channel in YT! Thanku sir for creating this content.
Most welcome!
Looks good! And I loved Beaker. I think Mr. Bill would've enjoyed watching that restoration. Up close.
thank you so much. I hope he would have enjoyed it ❤
Antes de ver o vídeo todo dou logo o meu like ...👍👍 Pois já sei que o seu trabalho e de excelência digno de vc levar o nome de mestre da restauração !!😄👍👍👍👍
I salute you my friend 🫡 awesome work once again.
Thank you! Cheers!
I can't believe this video slipped by me in the notifications I just watched the one were you restored the ducks shooting target and it was awesome buddy and this one is just as awesome as ever I feel lucky get to watch two new videos back to back Martin..cheers my good buddy..I hope you have a wonderful blessed awesome stress free week my friend, thanks for the upload buddy take care buddy and God bless you my friend.
thanks so much David glad you liked it 😊 TH-cam does not always send out notifications even though you ask for them - very strange and irritating but that's the case.
Another brilliant restoration! I loved the poor little Beakers...they died for a great cause! 😁
Can't wait to see what magical transformation you do next time. Hugs from London. X
thank you so much I am really glad you liked it. Beaker is ok again now and ready for new adventures 😊
@@AwesomeRestorations 🤣🤣🤣 poor Beaker I dread to think what he's going to be put through next. X
Great video my friend! 👆Thanks for shring! 🎉🎆🎊🎀 👍
Thanks for visiting
Tidak pernah ketinggalan menonton, greeting from Indonesia
thank you so much 😊
There are now many restoration channels out there. Yours is the best!
I wanted to point out that your shirt is... *_Awesome._* 😊 Great restoration...👍👍
This is the coolest restoration I have seen so far 😂❤💣
thank you I am really glad to hear that 💣😊
For me you made it better than it was originally! Thanks for sharing! 🎉🎉🎉
thanks so much glad you think so
When you load the red Beaker into the gonne and his little twine arms shake I laughed and subscribed.
Nice restoration and a showcase of skills.
thanks a lot Kelvin I am glad you liked that. Thanks for subbing and welcome aboard 😊
I have Own a Hanging Dremel ,like your's for over 30 years, I paid 600 dollar's I ported engine cylinder heads Great Machine
Sounds very good Bryan - yes very useable tool 👌
Oooh, that time lapse tracking!!! Very Cool!
thank you very much
Assalomu Alaykum Men bu insoni judayam yaxshi kòraman har bir qilayotgan mehnatini chin yurakdan qiladi va xarbir Eski narsani qaytadan gòzallashtiradi judayam yaxshi inson
thank you so much :)
Как всегда великолепно, спасибо👍👍👍
thank you so much
Great job sir! Time to restore that bench vice :)
thanks a lot, yes it is time to fix the vice :)
I watched the vidio with pleasure and was amazed by your craftman skills.. Keep sending the videos...
I will 😉👍