Firefighter Axe Restoration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ย. 2024
- Antique Firefighter axe restoration with broken edge, handle, and spike. See me restore this old fireman tool and decorate it with a custom laser engraving.
ABOUT THE FIREFIGHTER AXE
This Is an old firefighter axe that I bought for around 10$ from an auction a few years back. This rusty tool has been in my garage since I bought it and it have “begging” me for a repair every time, I saw it. I felt that now it is the right time to a restoration video.
Did you know that a firefighter axe is one of the most common tool among firefighters. Firemen often use two kind 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 holes in walls to gain ventilation after a fire.
ABOUT THE AXE RESTORATION
I started by removing handle from the axe. This handle is secured with two irons who holds the axe handle steady on place and at the same time these irons protect the handle. I sandblasted the firefighter axe with high-pressure 125PSI. I used aluminium oxide as my sandblasting media this time.
The edge on the axe head had sign of many year in service, so I was forced to cut off ¾” of the edge and grind a new edge. A firefighter axe doesn’t need to be super sharp - just need to be strong. So I grinded a new 30-degree angle. I did also repair the spike, there was missing 1 inch after many years of hard use. I used stick welding to add axtree iron to the spike and I grinded it down to look nice and clean.
After I had done all the repairs, I hardened the edges of the axe and did a quick cleaning job after the heating process.
I Added a laser engraving on the cheek of each side of the axe head. The motive for the laser engraving was an Native American chief skull head. The engraving was measuring approx. 2x2 inch.
I also decorated the front iron on the axe handle with the text “Semper Paratus” which is the firefighter’s motto and means “always ready”.
I gave the edge and the spike a nice polish and hand crafted an axe handle out of some beautiful smoked oak tree that I had in my shop. I put the axe together and I gave the handle some Nordic teak oil.
I am really satisfied with this Awesome Restoration. I think that this came very good, and the engravings make a tough feeling to this old tool!
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Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
I don't know anything about this guy except that he's obviously a genius. Is there anything he CAN'T do? I doubt it. Amazing.
Oh thank you so much Jefferey 🍺💖👌 have a great weekend buddy
He cant make a bad video thats for sure😂
He don't know anything about you, this guy who's obviously a genius
I bet he can't birth a baby
@@cumminsrocks1 nope, but with those tools, he could probably build one.
My son and I love watching your videos every night. He is learning to talk and at the beginning says broken and at the end says fixed. Awesome restorations indeed! Look forward to every video!
thank you so much I am glad to hear that you like to watch my videos. All the best to you and your family 😊
Being in the fire service and seeing a lot of axes during my time I'm excited u did a restoration on a fire axe it brings memory's when I was growing up around the firehouse
My only complaint is that he sharpened the edge but outside of that I found it really cool even being a younger guy in the field I still like to see the older equipment back when firemen were badass
I’d like to see a Pulaski Wildland Fire Axe on here someday too.
I am sorry to hear that your house burned down. My house was almost a fire house once because there was a small electrical fire. I hope you and your family were able to recover :)
I've been a Volunteer FF in the US for more than 30 years. That is the coolest axe I've seen. Great Job!!
Thanks for sharing Chopper 😉👍
Всегда смотрю Ваши видео. Прикосновение к истории и ввозвращение её предметов к жизни - это очень круто. 👍🏻
thank you very much :)
Woooo I love it! I am a retired paramedic and have worked with firefighters many times and it was an honor. They are my heroes. What a beautiful restoration. I continue to be impressed with your tools, your talent, and your assistants. Thanks for another great video. We miss you! 😁🙋🏻♀️
Ahhhh thanks you so much Alex. ❤️ We love paramedics too 😉 very glad you liked it. Have a great evening, cheers Martin
Как же приятно ваши видео смотреть
As a Firefighter in the US, one word. AWESOME 👌
Thank you for your service. My county is stupid and won’t let good people become firefighters or cops. Even just on a voluntary basis
@@DanaOrtiz Yeah it definitely seems like it’s near impossible to enter into many job sectors anymore. No one wants to take on new people and train them, instead they want all sorts of “past experience” and certifications out of nowhere.
As a person that likes to restore and repurpose items to avoid excess, skills like this amaze me. It is satisfying to see process before and after, the perfection was unexpected. He is a great artist. Thank you for sharing your talent. 🇺🇸🌹
Thank you so much, i really appreciate it 👍
I agree. He never overdoes restoration. He simply enhances original beauty
Couldn’t agree more 👍🏽
Martin, you are a genius!! Beautiful restoration!!! Another treasure brought to life!!! Well done my friend!! ❤
Thank you very much! - glad you liked this one too :) 💖😉
@@AwesomeRestorations I love watching all your videos! TH-cam notifications have been crazy and not popping up lately. So I missed the last four when your videos dropped. Catching up! 💖
Really enjoy these videos, always interesting to watch the process and the end results are amazing!
Thanks Adam I really appreciate it 👍
Замечательное видео в конце сложной рабочей недели! Ещё и в День рождения. Отличная работа! 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂
I appreciate the shade on the welding light! a lot of restoration channels don't cover it and I get blinded every time.
Glad you enjoy the video - cheers :)
think fast chuckle nutts basically
That was very moving. Firefighters are heroes, and this is an axe for a hero.
thanks, glad you liked it. And yes you are right they are heroes
Это просто невероятно! Ваша работа это титанический труд, терпение, в результате ваших усилий получаются великолепные шедевры, желаю вам крепкого здоровья, продолжаю быть вашим фанатом! Спасибо вам!!! Вы лучший
thank you very much
Сколько же скрупулёзной работы, сколько сил и времени положено.
Не перестаю удивляться.
Огромная благодарность Вам за выпуск.
Добра Вам.
thank you very much :)
Очень красивый и интересный топор получился. Твоя работа как всегда на высоте. Спасибо.
thank you very much :)
75 like in 2 minutes.... After 1-2hours its gonna be thousands of like... Keep it up dude...
Naaah, those likes are from patreon guys.
ha ha .. I dont have petreon ;-)
I guess you are right about this ;-) cheers buddy
Now that’s craftsmanship at its finest
ohh thank you so much :)
Thank You for another wonderful restoration. I am a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey and that is one of the most beautiful old axes i have ever seen. That is a classic with the handle guards. Once again you are Awsome.
Thank you very much!
Looks fantastic. I love the laser engraving too. My dad's cousin was a firefighter in the days of his youth, amongst having numerous other jobs and skills. He would've loved this axe.
Thanks a lot for sharing 👍
‘SEMPER PARATUS,’ = ‘ALWAYS READY.’ This is also the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Это огромное наслаждение и праздник когда человек занимается любимым делом, и творчески и профессионально, и ещё и зарабатывает на этом!
Класс!!!
А какой порядок и чистота у него на рабочем месте... приятно смотреть!
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍 cheers buddy 🙂
My workplace looks like "Sh** now ;-)
@@AwesomeRestorations it looks so cute and funny
One of my favorites that I’ve seen you do in a long time
Thanks a lot 👍
Всегда наблюдаю работы.
Наслаждаюсь. Супер работа.👍👍👍
thank you so much
I'm always impressed by your ability to take things that look like they came from a junkyard and turn them into beautiful pieces.
thanks a lot
I loved the hour of hand filing video edit. That was so cool. Your videos are even better when there is video editing I haven't seen before.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That engraving is sick. Well done.
Thanks a lot 👍
修復技術、動画編集能力、動画構成、デザイン能力
何をとっても素晴らしい!!
神様はこの人に何個の才能を与えたんだろう
thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate it 😊
Honestly, i am so delighted people like you exist, instead of just throwing it away after assuming things like this are unsalvageable, in comes a man that takes an Axe for example and breathes new life into it.
Thanks for your kind words 😉👍
Далеко не каждый сможет проделать такую работу, ещё меньше кто может это так интересно показать! Отдельные позитивные вставки очень радуют! Как например, герои следящие на пескоструйной обработкой или весёленький карандаш ;-)
thank you for your comment 😊
Wow, I never knew restoring a firefighter axe could be so intense! Watching you bring this axe back to life with such precision and care was truly inspiring. It's amazing to think that this tool was once used to save lives, and now thanks to your skill and dedication, it's been given a new lease on life.
The finish is just stunning everytime. I love your videos sooo much 🏴
thank you so much I am really glad you think so :)
You sir, have a God hewn talent. Thank you for sharing your efforts on that old axe and its magnificent rebirth. Yudos.
Wow, thank you!
Beautiful job, true craftsmanship. 👍
Thank you very much!
Preciosa restauración maestro y una joya de pieza.🙏👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
muchas gracias Vicente :)
Dude puts up captions for his english and he speaks english better than I do and I'm born and raised american. lol
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In this video I restore a firefighter axe with signs of many years of use. Please let me know what you think - Hope that you enjoy? 🙂 You can ALSO see my Nordic Double bit axe restoration video 👉th-cam.com/video/fwHALgDYfH8/w-d-xo.html 👈
Best wishes and stay safe ❤ Martin
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤woow
The was AWESOME 🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾
What laser do you use?
AR 😎👍👌🎶🎵
Fantastic Craftsmanship and Artwork 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Beautiful tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line.
thanks Nate so happy you liked it 😊
Another fantastic restoration brother 💪 it looks stunning & the design just goes perfectly with it, awesome job 🤘. Your videos just keep getting better an better! keep up the amazing work.
Thanks buddy. Im really glad for your kind feedback - Have a great weekend :)
Mais um bom video parabéns !! E esse machado ficou muito bonito
Wauw ... Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂
Прекрасная работа. Достойна внимания. 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot 👍
I am not always ready but willing Sir.
I love the HISTORY you put into your videos including war items to remind us of our freedom.
Thank you for everything and this was the first video where you said anything and it was in English. Hello from Eastern Canada. And keep it up
thanks a lot for your comment 😊
Fantastic job bringing a dead tool back to life. Every time I watch a video, I think this was the best. Once again, you've proven me wrong. This fire axe turned out beautiful. It looks like something that should be ready to go with a fire truck. Thank you for a wonderful restoration. Epic work! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂 cheers buddy🍺🍺🍺
@@AwesomeRestorations Cheers 🍻 to you my friend! And have a wonderful weekend.
Ты который читаешь комментарий желаю тебе всего самого хорошего ❤🇷🇺
И тебе)
И тебе
Взаимно дружище)
ВЗАИМНО)
Будь здоров!))
Taking your skills and bringing old things back to life, and doing beautiful work while doing it. Amazing stuff.
thank you so much Carl I appreciate it :)
Спасибо за видео! отдельно - за как всегда качественные русские субтитры❤
Thank you so much :9
I haven’t commented in a while Martin. Time gets the better of us sometimes, but I always watch and enjoy your restorations. This one was special for me. My father was a firefighter in Baltimore City for 35 years. He started his career in 1966. I remember seeing these all over the fire apparatus and they were ALWAYS shiny. I’m guessing back then that was part of the job…keeping your tools pristine even in the worst conditions. I appreciate your love for your hobby. I’m sure many wouldn’t have that kind of patience. This brought back a lot of memories of my childhood and when my dad was such a young man.
thank you so much for your comment I really appreciate it. Yes I think you are right that firefighters are very serious at keeping their tools in best possible condition ❤ yous father was a great hero, I have the deepest respect for those men and women who risk their life for others
I always find myself saying "wow" at the end of all your videos. This one is no exception. "Wow."
thanks Kevin that means a lot to me to hear that 😊
I love falling asleep to these videos on this channel… such amazing work
thank you so much
I'm nearly speechless after watching this one Martin! Wow in it's purest sense! The graphics, bluing the steel, all that you did made that old fireman's axe a masterpiece. Semper Paratus indeed (Always Prepared). Awesome stuff brother. Thanks for speaking, your English is better than a lot of Americans! :) Bravo sir once again. God bless. Rev. D.
thank you so much I am so happy you liked it 😊
respect from Russia. I really enjoy watching your videos, sometimes I can't stop watching video after video.
Glad you like them!
The King speaks!! I listened to that NordVPN sponsorship clip just to watch AR break character. 😂
The restoration was just added gravy.
💙
ha ha Thank you :) 😄😄😄👌
Eso no fue una restauración. Eso es toda una obra de arte creada por un maestro artesano.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words I really appreciate it 👍🙂
Absolutely Loved This!!!!
thanks a lot 😊
That is an excellent restoration. You and "Screws and Tools" are the best tool and implements restorers on You Tube. Bravo!
thank you so much James for your kind words :)
Your English has gotten much better over the years. Your the best AR.
thanks a lot Stephen :)
Was very cool to see the motto Semper Paratus on the ax, not only does it mean Always Ready, but it is also the motto of the US Coast Guard in which I served for 20 years. Awesome job!
wow, very cool you worked in the coast guard :) thanks a lot glad you liked it
Beautiful AND functional.
Just getting better and better every time Martin keep it going
many thanks so glad to hear that 😊
Meu amigo a cada vídeo seu que eu vejo , fico mais admirado .
Before going to bed, I am usually watching three or four awesome restorations-vids. I usually skip forward to the sandblasting part; that‘s when complete harmony engulfs me.
Never slept better in my entire life.
No, seriously: The original axe did not have the wooden wedge you cut in the end, did it? I thought the two metal beams held the axe‘s head in place.
What beautiful piece!
Thanks . glad you fall asleep to my work ;-) 😄👌 - No it did not - But I think that Its suppose to be there, there was a cut for wedge in the old handle ;-)
@@AwesomeRestorations, haha, well, the exciting days are over - I know in the beginning that, in the end, there is going to be another masterpiece!
'Always Ready'. This former USCG member salutes you Sir!
thank you so much :)
溶接か何かで、火花が散って眩しくなるのを黒い点で隠して対処してくれたのすごくよかった！とても優しい人なんだと思いました！ありがとう
thanks for watching glad I could help
Ты просто Гений! Всего самого наилучшего тебе! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
That sand blasting is so satisfying. I have a feeling that I can watch only that for hours and hours.
I am glad you like it I also find sandblasting very satisfying :)
This was a "5.0".. improvement for this "axe"..truly a showpiece "!!
many thanks
Fireman Sam will be delighted to have his axe back. He’s ‘always ready’ now.
Yeah 👍
I really like him. He definitely has the best restoration TH-cam channel. This is a guy who takes his time and knows what he’s doing and making the videos fun to look at.
thank you so much Nora I am very glad you think so :)
I've watched a lot of restorations. This is one of the best I've ever seen.
Thanks a lot 👍
On of my top 3 favorite TH-camrs. I always love your work.
thank you so much David that really makes me happy to hear :)
your videos are like works of art.thank you
Thanks :)
OMG! Sensory overload today!! Initially, hidden face.......then teasers.....partial facial features.......then full facial features......and NOW a voice!!!!! Awesome Restorations has a voice for another very awesome restoration!!!! Cheers!! 😉🤣👍
thanks a lot for your comment I am really glad you liked it 😊❤
I just love how you used fireman Sam. Used to be my favorite show when I was a kid 😊
I am very happy to hear that :)
What an artist. Bravo to the extreme. Always a pleasure to witness true craftsmanship.
thank you so much :)
You never cease to amaze me with your incredible talent. I love watching all of the details in each and every piece. I’m actually watching a master at work. Thank you for every video you make.
thank you so much for your kind words :)
Vou mandar meu machado para vc arrumar 😂😂😂😂 aqui no Brasil é difícil achar um profissional desse nível 😮
A worthy tool for a firefighter. I have mad respect for them, doing something I’m no where near brave enough to do.
True art and he's done it once again.
Thanks 👍
I like this - no music, just the sounds of the workshop. Great job!
thanks so much Wayne
Brilliant Martin! Fireman Sam was a nice touch too, thank you.
thanks John glad you think so :)
beautiful ax restoration. you do very well
thanks a lot
An axe is one of many tools for all firefighters.
I could watch these videos all day and never get bored. I love watching historical things be brought back to life ❤
thanks so much :)
Just another piece of art that comes out of your shop
thank you Russ
やっぱり貴方の修理動画の音が一番心地良いです。
これからも応援します。
Thanks a lot 👍
Beautiful restoration of an old tool. Excellent!
thank you so much
Children! Unkle Markus uploaded another great video.
The biggest TH-cam channel in Sweden delivers yet again 🥳🥰
Thanks 👍
I don't know how that laser works, but I am amazed every time. The engraving is gorgeous and designed flawless. I wish I had your skills, I inherited some old tools that need a good restoration!
Thanks a lot 👍
WOW Underbart arbete som alltid! Tack för att du delar med dig :)
Tack för att du tittar 👍
I got chills seeing the final product. wow
thank you so much
En 1981, mon père, pompier volontaire français, est "mort au feu".
Il a pu être enterré avec sa hache et son casque.
Une superbe pièce, bel hommage.
firemen are true heroes they hold such an important job
I love watching these videos while working. They help me concentrate and drown out unwanted office sounds. Bonus: sandblasting!!!!!
thank you so much for watching. Yes sandblasting is very satisfying 😊
Красиво, профессионально, с прекрасным юмором : пожарный Сэм внимательно следил за работой, шутка с рукой и лазером.
В конце вспомнился Джек Николсон в " Сиянии" Стивена Кинга!
Спасибо за прекрасное видео!
Thank you so much, i appreciate it 👍
Топор Пожарного теперь выглядит потрясающе, очень красиво. Глаз радуется при взгляде на топор.
thank you so much I am really glad to hear that 😊
The "Semper paratus" badge - one of the Polish departmental decorations, a distinction in the form of a badge intended to reward employees and officers of the Prison Service who showed courage and dedication in saving human life and health ♥️
thank you for info
Another master restoration Martin… just beautiful. 👍👍👍👍👍😎
Thanks buddy :)
I love the smoked/polished effect on the axe it looks amazing. The laser engravings are always so entertaining to watch, 10/10.
You remind me a lot of my uncle, I mean that in the nicest way possible. Him and I used to bond over fun little projects we’d create with each other, I really miss him but watching your videos gives me comfort in these sad times💖
Thanks for sharing, i really appreciate it 👍