New Forged Brake Irons Have to Look 100 Years Old | Engels Coach Shop

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  • Forge welding, punching, machining and power hammers all get involved in reproducing these brakes that were missing from this 130 year old shepherd's wagon. One original set of irons tells the story of what style these new ones have to be. Thanks for coming along!
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  • @Ham68229
    @Ham68229 15 днів тому +19

    No need to apologize, stuff happens. I'm just glad you're willing to share these video's with us. It's always a true pleasure to watch a master craftsman work.

  • @sfeddie1
    @sfeddie1 15 днів тому +39

    The saying usually goes, “Jack of all trades, master of none.” In Dave’s case it’s “Jack of all trades, master of all.” The man’s knowledge and abilities are amazing.

    • @stephenrobb8759
      @stephenrobb8759 14 днів тому +1

      The original saying is Jack of all trades master of one......
      The master of "none" was mockery of crap skill level work.
      .
      Master of one skill set.... make your living......
      Jack of all, > passable skill for diy... and
      knowledgeable enough to not be scammed / ripped off by other tradesmen .

    • @sfeddie1
      @sfeddie1 14 днів тому +1

      @@stephenrobb8759 Thank you for your correction. I had ever heard it as master of “one”. But I think I made my point.

  • @ron.v
    @ron.v 15 днів тому +17

    That was awfully nice of you to explain the thumbprint on the camera lens. Because of the explanation, the blurry spot wasn't a problem. Thanks! You're so kind.

  • @darrellbedford4857
    @darrellbedford4857 15 днів тому +18

    Dave is more than a handyman. He can add machinist, wheelwright, woodwright, welder, blacksmith, archeologist, farmer to his job resume, not to forget videographer and editor.

    • @dylancress1016
      @dylancress1016 15 днів тому +3

      I do believe his wife does an amazing job editing, could be wrong though.

    • @SearTrip
      @SearTrip 14 днів тому +2

      Wainwright, wagonwright, cartwright…

    • @robertadams2857
      @robertadams2857 14 днів тому +2

      Rancher…..we are in Montana😁

    • @darrellbedford4857
      @darrellbedford4857 14 днів тому +3

      @@robertadams2857 Sorry, I am from the Great White North. Where I am, we call them farmers, ranchers are what they call them in Western Canada.

    • @robertadams2857
      @robertadams2857 14 днів тому +1

      @@darrellbedford4857 ok… cool👍

  • @thomasbraeking6225
    @thomasbraeking6225 15 днів тому +27

    "Looked 20 minutes old when I left last night, looks 120 years old when I got here this morning".
    A testament to Dave's skill/craftsmanship/artistry!

  • @scottgoodman8993
    @scottgoodman8993 15 днів тому +3

    Welding the two pieces of strip, rounding, then squaring, drilling and bending to make the complex shape at the end of the arm....wow...just wow.😯

  • @JohnPyke-ee1cc
    @JohnPyke-ee1cc 13 днів тому +3

    I always enjoy watching your blacksmithing your parts...ALWAYS.

  • @s.shepherd
    @s.shepherd 15 днів тому +19

    One of the most amazing skillsets I've ever seen in a single person.

  • @tonyn3123
    @tonyn3123 15 днів тому +18

    I love the analogy with the railroad tracks! True. When wife asks what you are thinking about, you say nothing, and they cannot believe you for the life of them. Thanks for the video. I love to watch blacksmithing.

    • @danielbutler578
      @danielbutler578 15 днів тому +6

      My wife can crochet while watching TV, reading a book and talking on the phone. I can't walk and chew gum. She also doesn't understand that when I have several projects going at the same time why I don't finish one before going to the next. She has no concept of having to do projects in stages because of needing to finish one step of a project before you can figure out what you need for the next step. If I have a few different things that I can make progress on while waiting for materials then I can feel like I'm not wasting time.

  • @johnkelly2098
    @johnkelly2098 14 днів тому +2

    That thumbprint made a beautiful aura around the glowing workpiece so a wonderful Bob Ross "happy accident"!

  • @georgesherman5345
    @georgesherman5345 14 днів тому +2

    I love the way he lines up all square nuts with the floor!

  • @MikeWilliams-yp9kl
    @MikeWilliams-yp9kl 15 днів тому +17

    A Big Thumbs up from us to you both Diane and Dave 😂

  • @milantrcka121
    @milantrcka121 15 днів тому +7

    Loved to see a blacksmith work ever since 5 years old. Turns out my great-grandfather was a blacksmith.

  • @Mishn0
    @Mishn0 15 днів тому +4

    Your thumbprint caused a nice halo around the white-hot iron as you were forging. Very artistic. Many could be convinced it was intentional.

  • @jockcherokee5180
    @jockcherokee5180 14 днів тому +2

    Always enjoy the forge work Dave. Makes one realise how hard smiths had to work to create components in the past. The power hammer & grinder are obviously very useful tools in your toolbox. Stay safe & well.

  • @robertvirtue
    @robertvirtue 14 днів тому +2

    Dave you have tools that 95% of us wish we had. It is sooooooo therapeutic to sit down and watch an artist at work. Well done.

  • @normmcrae1140
    @normmcrae1140 15 днів тому +4

    Forge Welding - What an AMAZING process!

    • @cm-ek4ci
      @cm-ek4ci 15 днів тому

      Soon to be a lost art

  • @horatiohornblower868
    @horatiohornblower868 15 днів тому +11

    Thx for sharing all your beautiful skills with the world, Dave!

  • @billpark8988
    @billpark8988 15 днів тому +13

    Nothing ventured, nothing gained. It's not that you can't do something, it is more a matter time spent. It often comes down to cost efficiency. Great job as usual.

  • @marcuscicero9587
    @marcuscicero9587 15 днів тому +2

    especially like to watch this fella doin metalwork

  • @edmedlin2936
    @edmedlin2936 13 днів тому +2

    I didn't know you had a milling machine and a power hammer. Cool, you never cease to amaze me.

  • @bethbevilacqua3268
    @bethbevilacqua3268 14 днів тому +1

    I so look forward to Friday night to see what you have been building all week. The forge work is just incredible you just know what you want to make. Watching you has gotten me back into my little shop thanks for watching

  • @milt7348
    @milt7348 15 днів тому +1

    Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

  • @josephprettyman2178
    @josephprettyman2178 13 днів тому +2

    I really look forward to every new video,thanks very much.

  • @grahammorgan9635
    @grahammorgan9635 15 днів тому +3

    Lovely to see some forge welding, always a great start to my weekend, thanks Dave

    • @gonesideways6621
      @gonesideways6621 14 днів тому

      Using the borax as a flux adds to weld strength forging mild steel is a challenge to high a temperature and you will have a poor weld not a full shower of sparkles but a smaller shower just as Dave shows in his video.

  • @davidquirk8097
    @davidquirk8097 14 днів тому +2

    Nicely done. I always love watching your Blacksmithing, a mixture of old school (hand cranked forge and punches) and new (.your power hammer and grinder)

  • @alfredomorles-miralles684
    @alfredomorles-miralles684 14 днів тому +2

    I have watched many a video with forge welding, punching, machining and power hammers, but none where truly interesting pieces were made; not only that, these pieces here are functional. thank you, Sir.

  • @benhancock1408
    @benhancock1408 15 днів тому +3

    Me, being a large scale model railroader, the train tracks picture is absolutely hilarious.

  • @jensschroder8214
    @jensschroder8214 14 днів тому +1

    That happens to me sometimes too: I think the world is so foggy.
    Until at some point I come up with the idea of ​​cleaning my glasses.

  • @toddavis8603
    @toddavis8603 14 днів тому +1

    You have succeeded Dave, and we are proud of you.

  • @barrywinters1142
    @barrywinters1142 15 днів тому +6

    Of all the things you do I enjoy your blacksmithing the most.
    Love the sights and the sounds.
    Thanks for all

  • @daniellarrivee-ic3lg
    @daniellarrivee-ic3lg 15 днів тому +3

    Thanks Mr. and Ms Engel !!

  • @GeneralSulla
    @GeneralSulla 15 днів тому +4

    I have a hard time keeping up with my wife and daughter's conversations so I generally tune them out until I hear my name called 2-3 times. Meandering is the word that comes to mind. I do understand that photo too well. 😂

  • @stevenb5510
    @stevenb5510 14 днів тому +1

    Love all you do to restore historic wagons. What a great job you have done. Makes you appreciate the craftsmanship.

  • @johnthorogood6601
    @johnthorogood6601 15 днів тому +1

    Wow, first time in an age we see some powerhammer action 😂

  • @davidchisham
    @davidchisham 15 днів тому +6

    Have a great day Dave

  • @notsoserious0944
    @notsoserious0944 14 днів тому +1

    A tour de force of fun stuff! Nice power hammer.

  • @petegraham1458
    @petegraham1458 15 днів тому +5

    Wow! That looks original, well crafted , I am impressed with the process and the knowledge it takes to pull it off!

  • @dylancress1016
    @dylancress1016 15 днів тому +1

    Your videos are heaven sent,thank you.

  • @clearviewtechnical
    @clearviewtechnical 15 днів тому +4

    There was a book called 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus' about the difference in the way the genders reason. But Dave's photo sums it up perfectly.

  • @BrooksMoses
    @BrooksMoses 14 днів тому +1

    I had an "Aha!" moment when you started putting the bolt holes in the brake rack: That's how carriage bolts are supposed to work!
    They sort of work in wood when you pound them in, but it always kind of felt to me like it wasn't a great design. Aside from literally being a square peg in a round hole, when the wood gets old and the metal gets rusty there's no way to undo them. And I didn't even think about using them in metal, because drilling square holes is hard work. But, in a blacksmith shop, where the easiest way to make a hole is by punching it, and punching a square hole is as easy as a round one -- there, a carriage bolt is exactly what you want. It all makes sense.

  • @stevespangler6042
    @stevespangler6042 14 днів тому +1

    Thanks Dave

  • @willwipf7030
    @willwipf7030 15 днів тому +2

    Dave how you keep your thumb so clean is amazing in itself 😂

  • @tonydean8150
    @tonydean8150 15 днів тому +11

    Dang, 3 minutes since release of the video and I’m still 72nd person to hit Like…..perhaps 2nd person in UK though

    • @harleyb.birdwhisperer
      @harleyb.birdwhisperer 15 днів тому +2

      Didn’t know it was a race.

    • @musiqtee
      @musiqtee 15 днів тому +2

      1 h since release, and i was # 2k… Maybe 2nd in tiny Norway…? 😅

  • @fronniebealer7808
    @fronniebealer7808 15 днів тому +2

    Watching the irons being worked was fascinating.

  • @massoud999
    @massoud999 15 днів тому +1

    One of the first things to do this Saturday morning is to see this UA-cam video. Thanks Dave.

  • @BachZhaa
    @BachZhaa 15 днів тому +7

    Im always so impressed with your work. You're very talented. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lae52
    @lae52 15 днів тому +1

    I am extremely envious of your shop. As a retired modern fabricator, I've had my hand in a lot of the technologies you use. I've been extremely fortunate that my former employer allowed me to use their shop as long as it was personal and not for profit. Retirement has forced me to go back to the basics when doing metal fab work.

  • @davidmessersmith786
    @davidmessersmith786 15 днів тому +8

    Two craftsman skills that have always amazed me, iron work and glassblowing. The ability to make such minute steps to assemble into a finished piece that bears little resemblance to the starting pieces. Thank you for sharing your skills.

  • @plainnpretty
    @plainnpretty 15 днів тому +1

    You shaping that steel that’s art brother. All the different jobs probably keeps the job interesting. Thanks Dave

  • @blacksquirrel4008
    @blacksquirrel4008 15 днів тому +2

    Really enjoy your forging videos but those ones where you put flat bends in flat stock never cease to amaze me.

  • @Ronald-hx6zn
    @Ronald-hx6zn 14 днів тому +1

    Yet another enlightening segment. Thanks.😊

  • @MrsOveata
    @MrsOveata 15 днів тому +3

    I love watching you forge and create. Very relaxing. Thank you!

  • @craigchannel9486
    @craigchannel9486 15 днів тому +6

    Video and narration was excellent as usual, including thumb print. Thanks.

  • @sirloinofsuffolku.k.9968
    @sirloinofsuffolku.k.9968 14 днів тому +2

    Amazing, your dedication and craftsmanship are second to none. I wish there where more people like you …Thanks

  • @kearnsey64
    @kearnsey64 15 днів тому +5

    Impressive blacksmith skills to say the least!!😊😊😊

  • @johncroboski4836
    @johncroboski4836 14 днів тому +1

    Thanks. Always an education in philosophy and practical execution.

  • @mfreund15448
    @mfreund15448 15 днів тому +6

    Happy Friday Dave!!

  • @bradbeasley7669
    @bradbeasley7669 15 днів тому +2

    excellent good sir

  • @geraldpahl20
    @geraldpahl20 15 днів тому +1

    Your talents never cease to amaze me. What a pleasure to watch you create.

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 15 днів тому +2

    All that new iron now looks just like the old iron. Great job Sir and thank you for sharing with us.

  • @brh4115
    @brh4115 15 днів тому +3

    Under a spreading chestnut-tree
    The village smithy stands;
    The smith, a mighty man is he…

  • @ptonpc
    @ptonpc 15 днів тому +4

    Fantastic work from both of you as always.

  • @ronniekeates3349
    @ronniekeates3349 10 днів тому

    I love the vise grips to hold those two forge welded pieces together. Very slick.

  • @fredscott9090
    @fredscott9090 14 днів тому +1

    I have watched most of your videos. You sir remind me of my naibor that builds roll top desk. Fine of craftsman ever born.

  • @richardwilloubly8285
    @richardwilloubly8285 15 днів тому +2

    Nice forge work brother Engels

  • @stanmoderate4460
    @stanmoderate4460 15 днів тому +2

    A tremendous amount of experience and knowledge went into making that assembly.

  • @Edgeair
    @Edgeair 14 днів тому +1

    Thank you

  • @rickerman8589
    @rickerman8589 15 днів тому +2

    Greetings Dave from Phoenix. Another Chapter, Thanks for sharing. Recently volunteered on project to install a steel fence and a large enclosure for California Condors - we needed the finish on the steel needed to match the existing. A formula to instantly create rust we used was 2 cups hydrogen proxied w/ 2 tablespoons vinegar and bit of table salt. To speed the rusting process, we replaced the standard 5% home use vinegar with a 30% industrial grade vinegar from Harries. You can literally see the steel rust as the liquid dries. Down here you can find it at the big box stores in the cleaning supplies area. Great at cleaning and very good at killing most weeds.

  • @seekimheng8929
    @seekimheng8929 15 днів тому +1

    Its really wonderful 👍😊 have a great day ❤️🙏

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay 14 днів тому +1

    *- Nice metal forging fabrication video, Dave.*

  • @markchodroff250
    @markchodroff250 15 днів тому +4

    Dave you would have been a famous wagon maker back in the 1860’s your wagon’ s would have been very popular and expensive with your care

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 15 днів тому +2

    Boy I sure enjoyed this one, I like working metal of any kind when I get a chance, thank you for the update, appreciate your insights.

  • @kevindaly5093
    @kevindaly5093 15 днів тому +2

    Well, there he goes again, making the near impossible look easy.😂 Thanks Dave.

  • @drbichat5229
    @drbichat5229 15 днів тому +2

    Thank you for the explanation. I was about to call my Ophthalmologist and schedule my cataract surgery

  • @garthbutton699
    @garthbutton699 15 днів тому +2

    I've had a few mentors in my life....now I've got one more to add to my resume thank you Dave for being responsible for continuing my apprenticeship🤗😎🤗😎

  • @danaowen9014
    @danaowen9014 15 днів тому +1

    Well thats a whole new meaning of putting the mammer down.

  • @donwilson4934
    @donwilson4934 14 днів тому +1

    Great episode

  • @edmondmccudden27
    @edmondmccudden27 15 днів тому +2

    Fascinating absolutely fascinating 👏

  • @unpluglvfree9507
    @unpluglvfree9507 15 днів тому +1

    Thanks

  • @edminas3159
    @edminas3159 14 днів тому +1

    Absolutely fascinating. Thank you Dave you are the master

  • @mwaynem
    @mwaynem 15 днів тому +1

    You have all of the cool men's toys. I really enjoy watching you put them to work. Thanks again for sharing.

  • @ronaldfarmer1208
    @ronaldfarmer1208 14 днів тому +1

    like to watch that forge work !

  • @flywayhome8903
    @flywayhome8903 15 днів тому +2

    Once again thanks for the video .

  • @pauls4708
    @pauls4708 14 днів тому +1

    I have said this before but I love the way you just mould that steel almost like its putty. I can see that ratchet strap for the brake take a bite outa your thigh as you squeeze through that door!

  • @RadWilly
    @RadWilly 14 днів тому +1

    Great work, looks like you got the chance to use every machine in your shop for this one!

  • @paulsmodels
    @paulsmodels 15 днів тому +3

    It's a lot of fun to see you work. 🙂👍

  • @AdelinoGambiarras
    @AdelinoGambiarras 15 днів тому +1

    I love when your metal work it super awesome.

  • @mfreund15448
    @mfreund15448 15 днів тому +2

    I like the humidity story better. We have had high heat and humidity all week!!

  • @1crazypj
    @1crazypj 14 днів тому +1

    Little bit of blur is irrelevant when you see whats going on.
    That was a really interesting episode, forge welding, blacksmithing plus all the fabrication on camera.
    Interesting bits I guess most people either missed or didn't even think of (checking 'square' with side of anvil for example).
    Shaping then re-shaping the bits was incredible, making lip on brake lever, that was first time I've ever seen anything like it (I've seen parts I wondered how they could be made, much better idea now)
    You have accumulated a LOT of tools and machines but the impressive thing is knowing how to use them.
    Thank you for everything.

  • @brw3079
    @brw3079 15 днів тому +1

    I worked in a shop that had an engine overhaul shop. The guy that ran the engine shop had worked there years without any corrosion problems. They hired a new guy. The next day after he had handled a newly polished crankshaft, it has his fingerprints all over it in rust. Apparently some people just have more acid in their hands!

  • @harlanbarnhart4656
    @harlanbarnhart4656 13 днів тому +1

    Nice power hammer.

  • @denniswilliams3934
    @denniswilliams3934 15 днів тому +1

    That smudge on the lens was like a little "scratch on your favorite "Album" it sounds just as good with or without a scratch.

  • @lint2023
    @lint2023 15 днів тому +2

    It is very interesting to watch you recreate things similar to how they were, originally. It makes me wonder who figured out forge welding and how they learned that a flux was needed and what that flux needed to be. Maybe there is a history book on this.

    • @1pcfred
      @1pcfred 15 днів тому +1

      Forge welding goes back thousands of years. Our knowledge of the past that long ago today is limited. Back then if you knew how to do something like that you didn't tell others either. But there is scholarly work done today on the subject. We can infer certain things by examining artifacts that are found. Others are as curious as you are.

    • @davidbutler3661
      @davidbutler3661 15 днів тому

      The first flux they used was just silica sand because that was what they had handy. It still works today. I use it as a welding flux all the time.

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 15 днів тому +1

    That'll work Dave. Glad you figured out the best way to set it up like it was originally. Looks great. Thanks for sharing , stay safe and keep up the fun around there. Fred.

  • @snookdock
    @snookdock 13 днів тому +1

    Amazing

  • @errolpoxleitner9586
    @errolpoxleitner9586 15 днів тому +2

    Good. Show

  • @shrumittofarmer439
    @shrumittofarmer439 15 днів тому +2

    I always try and keep count of how many “trades” you employ when you perform a task.

  • @raymondhorvatin1050
    @raymondhorvatin1050 15 днів тому +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @waynep343
    @waynep343 14 днів тому +1

    I just thought I'd let you know that my viewing interests are extremely varied and I very much enjoy your channel building wagons and stuff like that but I just finished watching the tour of the Starship facility in Texas and I find it just as thrilling to watch