My great-grandfather was a coach-and wheel builder here in Copenhagen Denmark, in the late 1800 and early 1900. Now I can see what his work was all about. Thank you very much for great videos.
For those wondering about the cost of the wheels Mr Engels already gave a pretty good idea. 300 hrs of construction , 300x a shop rate of $65.00 hr= $20,000 plus materials of $20,000 +tax= about $46,000 FOB Joliet, MT . packing and shipping $10,000 totals about $60,000.00. I’m 68 so I might be a bit low but because I remember 5 cent candy bars but crank your own figures in if you desire.
I dont know about anyone else but this has been a joy to watch you make these wheels. Your truly a craftsman at what you do even down to crating. Hope the next project is just as much fun and learning as this one was.
Thank you so much for sharing your skill with us. It so so very rare these days to have the opportunity to observe a true craftsman practicing their trade. You are a true national treasure. I sincerely hope that you are training the next generation of wheelwrights. The world will be a lesser place without your gifts.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. The thing that impressed me the most is the craftsmanship, not only that you are able to do all the different steps, but also the experience to do all the steps in the right order and work efficiently.
I have seen many craftsmen work during my life and I am really amazed seeing how you work. You must be one of the best if not THE best one. Be blessed.
Dad's favorite reply to how much was, more than you got in your pocket or make me an offer I can't refuse! If they retort with, it ain't worth that much, he'll just retort back with; "well that's what it's worth to me"! After they depart, he'll shake his head saying, them "Flatlander's" just don't know when shut up or when you're trying to be nice, but sometimes you just have to give them both barrels at once!
300 hours?! I would've thought nearly double that. Proof positive that your methods and processes have been tuned to perfection over the years. Thank you again for another educational series!
WOW! What a job! I watched the series in one sitting and I need a nap! You are a true craftsman. Watching your channel is both entertaining and educational. Thank you.
There isn’t any other way to describe this except for incredible. Good lord, what a beautiful job through and through. You are truly an amazing craftsman, your attention to detail is astounding. Beautifully done sir!
Can't wait for the next project, Sir! You know, I work quite a bit with mahogany in my woodcarving--mostly African nowadays for conservation's sake--and I gotta tell you, all sanded and oiled up as they are, well, they're just dang beautiful! Like fine furniture. A round piece of tempered glass on top and they'd make quite the coffee table. One last comment: Watching you work, even speeded up (like a chipmunk, as you are fond of saying), your videos bring a sense of calm and contentment that's as rare as hen's teeth around here and I just want to thank you for bringing them into my life! G-d bless you, Mr. Engels!
Your craftsmanship is an inspiration to watch. When I was a boy, it was still possible to watch carpenters build a house, plasterers finish a room, cabinet makers ply their trade and blacksmiths make magic with iron and steel. Your videos and the videos of some others give me the same thrill I felt as a boy. Thank you.
I would say if they watched how you work, then I'm sure they are more than satisfied with the priced paid. I hope this brings you more work. What you do is simply amazing. You must really enjoy the work you do, I know we do. Thanks again!
As much as I loved watching you build these wheels I have to admit this was my favorite video. I once was in the warehouse and shipping business. I sometimes picked material, sometimes help load trucks, and sometimes drove the trucks unloading and loading them at the destinations. Watching a perfectionist like you package something this heavy for shipment was a sheer joy. If everyone packaged pallets that way there would probably never be any product damage even if someone dropped the pallet (unless they ran into the product with the lift).
It's really nice to see TRUE craftsmanship.. So much nicer than mass produced cookie cutter stuff being shoved in our faces.. Excellent work ethic. Very hard to find these days.
Mr Engels you are a legend in your own lifetime. Thanks for the series. A lot of hard repetitive work for you but people will benefit from it for generations to come.
A good man ... doing a good job ... having a good life. God sure is proud of you, my friend. This is happiness! Many are envious of you! My sincere wishes from here in Brazil. God save America!
This was a really great series of videos. Apart from the historical significance of the wheels, and that they'll be used to illustrate a period of New World development, it was fascinating watching the replication of cannon wheels using pretty pure traditional techniques blended with some modern techniques. I particularly liked seeing the tires made and put in place. I learned a lot. I hope you get the pictures you would like to have from the customer. Can't wait for your next project. ;)
Amazing set of skills, not least of which is filmmaker! Texas here, but my son Peter worked in Montana. He glanced over my shoulder as I watched your video and remarked, “I bought gas at that Conoco in Joliet!”
I'm almost sad to see them leave? I grew quite fond of those wheels. I kept thinking of little things that I could be doing there to assist you Dave, then I finally saw another person doing something that does help you. When you cut the axle tubes, my first thought was, " I could de-burr the ID for Dave" Alas, you did that too....... Thank you, Jim
As usual mr perfectionist. That’s said completely complementary. Such care is rare in this nasty time in America. This man shows the detail of care in the war production of ww2, when Henry ford produced B24 bombers 1, everyhour! Now the receiver will never get them out of the packing he will have to jigsaw a view hole to just peek at them. Those are such BEAUTIFUL WHEELS the color contrast with the tire. I want one just to stand in my machine shop just to marvel at! Such an awsome man to take time to post these videos. THANK YOU MR. ENGELS.
The last few seconds, as you close the door and walk into the shop, I wondered if you felt a little pang, a little sadness, as something beautiful that you have toiled on for so many weeks leaves your life? Thank you for this wonderful series - not just the craftsmanship, but the little life hints and lessons also. Domo arigato, Sensei.
I can imagine the feeling of joy, and contentment, satisfaction, you must get when you see that truck pull away with another good job well done and earned. there goes a lot of Pride in that truck. thank you for what you do. and best of all for sharing it with us.
i watch these videos and convinced that you are handsomely compensated. And you should be. A dollar amount means very little considering the level of your expertise. Thank you for the hours of education and entertainment.
I don't have any more hats to take off, so I'll pretend if I was a teacher, you get full marks everytime before the exam. Thanks for showing the packaging, and the wheels looked beautifull, this is art, the forklift sounded refined and have a great christmas.
I spent a good deal of time searching the Internet for another wainwright. There is one in the U.K., and none other in the USA. But saying there is but one Dave Engels is still an understatement.
This series was so interesting, and the effort to make these wheels is nothing short of impressive. Then consider what it took to make these wheels (and the rest of the cannon) in the 18th or early 19th centuries when almost all the work was man-powered.
I love watching all your videos! I started watching a while back because I came into what looks like a homemade cannon on an old front axle from a trailer. Ive wanted to make it look more like a mini Civil War era cannon and so i started watching :) watching you wrap those wheels in plastic makes me thank God I had an auto palitizer at the dock I worked at, bet you get dizzy!! Thanks for your content!!!!
Not only are you HIGHLY skilled but you are a very honest person. Most people would have charged for the packing materials. Thanks for letting us watch.
I’m impressed! Your packing is as professional as your work! ! I love the Saran Wrap packing dance round the wheels. You just have to set that to music....it will be an assured hit. You are an all-round artist. A pleasure to watch your videos.
I'm amazed by how much work and attention to detail you have put into the packaging of the wheels. Those pallets are a work of art in of itself! Gotta say though; with your high level of workmanship, its no surprise that you wanted to ensure that the wheels get there in the same state as they left you. Thanks for making this series of videos. I watch every one, and I enjoyed all of them. Its always a pleasure watching a craftsman work. :)
First of all again thank you for the pleasure you gave me as a youtube viewer , I although mis one thing on the wheels. I haven't see you doing ''a makers mark'' so next to you and all youtube viewers, no one knows who made these wheels in 80 years, a simple ''D Engels'' on one of the bands on the hub would have done. I wait for your next project.
I like this debate. Some people do sign their work while others don''t. I always imagined there were the possibility of dozens of reasons for & against the practice so I won't waste time milling through them. Suffice to say that my mentor took the stance that his work spoke for itself. He mentioned he thought it took an over blown ego to sign it and said that any customer that liked his work would advertise freely which somehow meant more. Any curious person could certainly get the info from the customer as well. I don't sign mine unless someone asks me to, but even then, I try to talk them out of it :) Albeit, politely, like : Are you sure ? I wouldn't want to detract from it's beauty and it seems perfect the way it is ? I have added a separate card or note saying, "especially hand crafted by ......... , for ..........." :) I wish I knew more about labeling my UA-cam channel when I started as I would have named it, "Cajun Curiosity's" instead of my name :) lol :)
@@EngelsCoachShop You should. You can put it someone out of the way and unobtrusive, but there's no shame in marking such nice craftsmanship so folks in the future can tie it back to you.
@@EngelsCoachShop Dave you should put your mark or Signature on the wheels or any of your projects to give credit to the originator of the work. Like famous painters and producers of original collector furniture or a custom gun the Craftsman should be recognized.
@@EngelsCoachShop I admire your modesty but even a lousy rubber car tire has a makers mark. Your tires are much more than a stamped out car tire, they're handcrafted and you should be proud to put your mark on your work. You never know what the future holds; someone 100 years from now may see your mark and send it back to your (still in business) shop for repairs. Firestone has been open for over 100 years, so whos to says your company won't?
Dear sir, thx for this wonderful journey in your craftsmanship and workshop with all this specialized equipment. Above all, your own made jig,s. I am raised between showjumping horses a total different world , therefore for me it was highly educational !! Pass if you can this knowledge to a next generation , otherwise over 20 years it,s really lost. Keep doing what you are doing, greetings piet puck amsterdam holland !!
non riesco a comprendere come ci possa essere gente che mette il pollice in giù. questo signore è un grande, riesce a fare tutto da solo e nel migliore dei modi. complimenti
300 hours which includes about 10 hours of rolling the wheels around the shop as you switch from one to the next each step of the build. I am sure the customer got value for their dollar. It is hard to find authentic Montana built Spanish Cannon Wheels. Loved this series as much as the Borax Wagons. Thanks for the “edutainment” Dave.
Binged watched the series. WOW!!! Beautiful craftsmanship. Thank You for sharing this with us. Thumbs up on each video but saved till the end. Would have taken me 300 hours for just one ~cry~ LOL The commentary was great. Really enjoyed it over the high volume music like so many other on here think is needed. Being from the Syracuse area I just had to look up that sander. Interesting history lesson for me. I used to do small wood crafts and put a little heart into each one. It shows you do the same.
My fingers hesitate above the keyboard, weary of my own negativity. The essence of what I see in your work is that you are your business and your satisfaction with your work is shared with every business and every person who associated with you. One could say a virus of harmony. That to me is why we make things; A want or need, a way to have that need fulfilled and that done at a fair price. No one to screw over, no one to do over, no one to undercut or outdo. This is the essence, dare I say reason why we do stuff. Yeah, build other reasons - "he has a family to support", "he has investments to support", "he owes money", need, fulfil, reward. You don't need an MBA for that.
$2.779 for Regular! I came away with something extra this video. I paid $1.869 the other day. Great series and great channel. I actually feel relaxed when I watch.
Mr. Engels, Observing the affection and dedication that you pack the wheels, one can have the notion of the size of the professionalism that you have, SENSATIONAL AND CONGRATULATIONS.
You have an amazing skill set and it has been a pleasure to enjoy this experience with you. I am sure your wheels will be admired for many a year to come. The world needs more people like you, people who can solve problems and think for themselves as only really practical people can. It has been an immense pleasure to watch your videos. What is your next project?
Kinda sad to see this series end but knowing you you have some else lined up for our viewing pleasure. The owner of those wheel should really be happy with them, they look great. Hope you checked the containers to make sure any 'shop cat' had not taken up living in them. ;-) Looking forward to your next project.
My goodness I had no idea that crating them would be such an enormous amount of work.You sure did an excellent job making sure they get there without a scratch!!!
I wheely enjoyed the entire display of what must be almost a lost art. Your recording of this process should be added to a national archive. Like too much of craft history, when it's gone, it's gone.
Thank you not only for sharing this series but I really wanted to see the creating. Having done lots of mechanical things in my life, I really recognize your unique and above average talent and skills. I love your style, presentation and editing skills and just plain honesty.
It's been an absolute pleasure watching your videos. Your customers get a great deal whatever the cost all said and done the biggest cost is your knowledge and skill. I'm not sure if that reads as a complement it sure intended to be😁😁😁🎊🎉👍🎊👍 thanks for sharing.
I really look forward to each of your videos and find them so informative.and entertaining ! Thank you for sharing you trade and skills with us !!!!!!!
I just subscribed to your channel. I am an amateur woodworker and have very much enjoyed watching your videos. Perhaps if we're ever in the Joilet area we can stop by for a visit. It is a pleasure to watch an accomplished craftsman, such as yourself, turn out their products. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing your next project.
What a great series of videos. Your craftsmanship, patience, and general calm outlook are such rare commodities. I loved watching your mastery of metal and wood, and all this without any fancy 3D computer imagery.
Whatever the customer paid, they got a bargain. And we got a wonderful experience. As all the rest of your viewers I am looking forward to your next project. It's great to know that someone is keeping some of the old skills alive. Thanks. Could you share where in Florida the wheels are headed for? 12 wheels, 6 cannons, do you think they are going to start a war? ;-)
@@Garth2011, the wheels pictured on that website are not these wheels. These wheels have a black bar on the fellos that's approx 1x4. The ones in the photos have black squares on the fellos. 💝☀🌵
I so glad that you found youtube to share your work and knowledge on for us all to see. It really is amazing the work you produce and all by yourself. Is such a pleasure to see a real craftsman at work and including all aspects of that work even down to the every day routine of sweeping the floors )). I only really stumbled across your channel by accident but have just watched the whole 12 episode series almost back to back. Really glad you have a lot more content for my viewing pleasure. Keep up the awesome work and then captivating video presentation too. Very much appreciate all the effort you go to to share all this knowledge with us all. Many thanks all the way from England
Fascinating, What an amazing combination of craft skills. Just super to see these old skills still in use! Thank you for letting us see this amazing project. Cost is for consumers. This is craft.
Living here in central Florida, it would be nice to see the canons when finished, have enjoyed all your videos, have gotten a lot of inspiration, and ideas for my current project!
Thank you for sharing with us. In our fast forward moving world is good to know that there are passioned man with their jobs. Even at packing when you appreciate your work ,the details as important. Although those cannon must be decorative , with such a good work ,they will last more than a 100 years. I wish that there are people out there to appreciate your work and keep you working for all the years you want to go on.
Glad to see you avoided answering cost questions out of respect to your customers. I think a bigger question might be, where else does one find a wheelwright with your talent and experience along with the unique ambiance of your shop? I am sure your shop is the best smelling one in town. A visit to your shop is on my bucket list. As for what are wheels worth, ask the young studs that question when they put fancy new wheels and tires under their $70,000 pickups. As the old saying goes, "If you want to play, you gotta pay." Your wheels have much more appeal to me.
Great series of videos. Great craftsmanship right down to the crates. The only persons needing to know the cost are the builder and the customer. And if the customer wants to brag about how much or how little they cost it's his prerogative to do so. I'm sure that they were not inexpensive.
This series has been a joy to watch. Thank you so much for taking the time to take us along with you.
My great-grandfather was a coach-and wheel builder here in Copenhagen Denmark, in the late 1800 and early 1900. Now I can see what his work was all about. Thank you very much for great videos.
For those wondering about the cost of the wheels Mr Engels already gave a pretty good idea. 300 hrs of construction , 300x a shop rate of $65.00 hr= $20,000 plus materials of $20,000 +tax= about $46,000 FOB Joliet, MT . packing and shipping $10,000 totals about $60,000.00. I’m 68 so I might be a bit low but because I remember 5 cent candy bars but crank your own figures in if you desire.
He's a sub for the place in Palatka, Florida, and they provided the materials. So probably closer to about $1500 to $2000 per wheel would be my guess.
I dont know about anyone else but this has been a joy to watch you make these wheels. Your truly a craftsman at what you do even down to crating. Hope the next project is just as much fun and learning as this one was.
Thank you so much for sharing your skill with us. It so so very rare these days to have the opportunity to observe a true craftsman practicing their trade. You are a true national treasure. I sincerely hope that you are training the next generation of wheelwrights. The world will be a lesser place without your gifts.
Why would we expect that the crating of the finished work would be any less meticulous than the creation contained inside. Great stuff. Thanks.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. The thing that impressed me the most is the craftsmanship, not only that you are able to do all the different steps, but also the experience to do all the steps in the right order and work efficiently.
I have seen many craftsmen work during my life and I am really amazed seeing how you work.
You must be one of the best if not THE best one.
Be blessed.
@@EngelsCoachShop
Where I live we don't see them anymore.
People prefer to throw things away instead of repairing them and then they buy another one.
Dad's favorite reply to how much was, more than you got in your pocket or make me an offer I can't refuse! If they retort with, it ain't worth that much, he'll just retort back with; "well that's what it's worth to me"! After they depart, he'll shake his head saying, them "Flatlander's" just don't know when shut up or when you're trying to be nice, but sometimes you just have to give them both barrels at once!
300 hours?! I would've thought nearly double that. Proof positive that your methods and processes have been tuned to perfection over the years. Thank you again for another educational series!
WOW! What a job! I watched the series in one sitting and I need a nap! You are a true craftsman. Watching your channel is both entertaining and educational. Thank you.
There isn’t any other way to describe this except for incredible. Good lord, what a beautiful job through and through. You are truly an amazing craftsman, your attention to detail is astounding. Beautifully done sir!
Can't wait for the next project, Sir! You know, I work quite a bit with mahogany in my woodcarving--mostly African nowadays for conservation's sake--and I gotta tell you, all sanded and oiled up as they are, well, they're just dang beautiful! Like fine furniture. A round piece of tempered glass on top and they'd make quite the coffee table. One last comment: Watching you work, even speeded up (like a chipmunk, as you are fond of saying), your videos bring a sense of calm and contentment that's as rare as hen's teeth around here and I just want to thank you for bringing them into my life! G-d bless you, Mr. Engels!
Your craftsmanship is an inspiration to watch. When I was a boy, it was still possible to watch carpenters build a house, plasterers finish a room, cabinet makers ply their trade and blacksmiths make magic with iron and steel. Your videos and the videos of some others give me the same thrill I felt as a boy. Thank you.
I would say if they watched how you work, then I'm sure they are more than satisfied with the priced paid. I hope this brings you more work. What you do is simply amazing. You must really enjoy the work you do, I know we do. Thanks again!
I wonder if they feel embarrassed as to how much they paid you, considering how much work you've put in. No matter how much they've paid.
As much as I loved watching you build these wheels I have to admit this was my favorite video. I once was in the warehouse and shipping business. I sometimes picked material, sometimes help load trucks, and sometimes drove the trucks unloading and loading them at the destinations. Watching a perfectionist like you package something this heavy for shipment was a sheer joy. If everyone packaged pallets that way there would probably never be any product damage even if someone dropped the pallet (unless they ran into the product with the lift).
It's really nice to see TRUE craftsmanship.. So much nicer than mass produced cookie cutter stuff being shoved in our faces.. Excellent work ethic. Very hard to find these days.
Mr Engels you are a legend in your own lifetime. Thanks for the series. A lot of hard repetitive work for you but people will benefit from it for generations to come.
A good man ... doing a good job ... having a good life. God sure is proud of you, my friend. This is happiness! Many are envious of you! My sincere wishes from here in Brazil. God save America!
I work with my hands every day i'm 65 and you got more skills than i have ever seen and i know many you had to learn your self great work!!!!
You do not mess around, EVERYTHING 1st. class. It is is nice to see someone who thinks like I do.
This was a really great series of videos. Apart from the historical significance of the wheels, and that they'll be used to illustrate a period of New World development, it was fascinating watching the replication of cannon wheels using pretty pure traditional techniques blended with some modern techniques. I particularly liked seeing the tires made and put in place. I learned a lot. I hope you get the pictures you would like to have from the customer.
Can't wait for your next project. ;)
your kind of workmanship cannot be put into dollars,because no matter what the cost,it isn't enough.again,great work engles.
Amazing set of skills, not least of which is filmmaker!
Texas here, but my son Peter worked in Montana. He glanced over my shoulder as I watched your video and remarked, “I bought gas at that Conoco in Joliet!”
Such a pleasure watching a craftsman at work, right down to the packaging. Well done, sir.
I'm almost sad to see them leave? I grew quite fond of those wheels. I kept thinking of little things that I could be doing there to assist you Dave, then I finally saw another person doing something that does help you. When you cut the axle tubes, my first thought was, " I could de-burr the ID for Dave"
Alas, you did that too....... Thank you, Jim
As usual mr perfectionist. That’s said completely complementary. Such care is rare in this nasty time in America. This man shows the detail of care in the war production of ww2, when Henry ford produced B24 bombers 1, everyhour!
Now the receiver will never get them out of the packing he will have to jigsaw a view hole to just peek at them.
Those are such BEAUTIFUL WHEELS the color contrast with the tire. I want one just to stand in my machine shop just to marvel at!
Such an awsome man to take time to post these videos.
THANK YOU MR. ENGELS.
The last few seconds, as you close the door and walk into the shop, I wondered if you felt a little pang, a little sadness, as something beautiful that you have toiled on for so many weeks leaves your life? Thank you for this wonderful series - not just the craftsmanship, but the little life hints and lessons also. Domo arigato, Sensei.
I can imagine the feeling of joy, and contentment, satisfaction, you must get when you see that truck pull away with another good job well done and earned. there goes a lot of Pride in that truck. thank you for what you do. and best of all for sharing it with us.
i watch these videos and convinced that you are handsomely compensated. And you should be. A dollar amount means very little considering the level of your expertise. Thank you for the hours of education and entertainment.
I don't have any more hats to take off, so I'll pretend if I was a teacher, you get full marks everytime before the exam. Thanks for showing the packaging, and the wheels looked beautifull, this is art, the forklift sounded refined and have a great christmas.
It a lot like watching someone build a "nested doll set", many layer are the end goal.
Whew, I’m exhausted. Glad we made it through.
Good job....
300 hours, at 50 hrs per week ='s six weeks. I am sure you were glad to see them go. A project very well done.
Incredible dedication to quality. It sure is nice to see a real craftsman with pride in his work.
People who thumbs down your content have their heads up their asses ... fine work sir.
thanks for having us
Just sat up watching all this till 2.15 in the morning, but enjoyed every bit of it. Cheers from South Australia.
I spent a good deal of time searching the Internet for another
wainwright. There is one in the U.K., and none other in the USA. But
saying there is but one Dave Engels is still an understatement.
12 Wheels. 12 Videos. I like the symmetry.
This series was so interesting, and the effort to make these wheels is nothing short of impressive. Then consider what it took to make these wheels (and the rest of the cannon) in the 18th or early 19th centuries when almost all the work was man-powered.
Even the crate is a work of art
I love watching all your videos! I started watching a while back because I came into what looks like a homemade cannon on an old front axle from a trailer. Ive wanted to make it look more like a mini Civil War era cannon and so i started watching :) watching you wrap those wheels in plastic makes me thank God I had an auto palitizer at the dock I worked at, bet you get dizzy!! Thanks for your content!!!!
You are proficient with so, so, so many tools/processes. Hats off to you.
Thank you for letting us watch you build them
Me he sentido triste al ver marchar estás magníficas obras de arte.
En ellas va un pedacito de alma del artista.
Un abrazo enorme desde España.
Excellent, you are a king in your own right, and I hope they paid a lot! It is indeed priceless.
Not only are you HIGHLY skilled but you are a very honest person. Most people would have charged for the packing materials. Thanks for letting us watch.
Amazing craftsman, even his shipping packaging is a masterpiece .
Its great to see there are still men that create these wonderful pieces of artwork .
That was indeed a fun video. It’s so relaxing watching other people work, LOL. Relaxing with my morning coffee before heading out myself. Thanks.
I’m impressed! Your packing is as professional as your work! ! I love the Saran Wrap packing dance round the wheels. You just have to set that to music....it will be an assured hit. You are an all-round artist. A pleasure to watch your videos.
I'm amazed by how much work and attention to detail you have put into the packaging of the wheels. Those pallets are a work of art in of itself!
Gotta say though; with your high level of workmanship, its no surprise that you wanted to ensure that the wheels get there in the same state as they left you.
Thanks for making this series of videos. I watch every one, and I enjoyed all of them. Its always a pleasure watching a craftsman work. :)
The crating of the wheels was just as cool as the building of them.
Holy Moly those wheels were packed and ready to go to Mars
Pride is your work and attention to detail is wonderful to behold. Thank you for sharing your skills and traditional craft with us.
First of all again thank you for the pleasure you gave me as a youtube viewer , I although mis one thing on the wheels. I haven't see you doing ''a makers mark'' so next to you and all youtube viewers, no one knows who made these wheels in 80 years, a simple ''D Engels'' on one of the bands on the hub would have done. I wait for your next project.
I like this debate. Some people do sign their work while others don''t. I always imagined there were the possibility of dozens of reasons for & against the practice so I won't waste time milling through them.
Suffice to say that my mentor took the stance that his work spoke for itself. He mentioned he thought it took an over blown ego to sign it and said that any customer that liked his work would advertise freely which somehow meant more. Any curious person could certainly get the info from the customer as well.
I don't sign mine unless someone asks me to, but even then, I try to talk them out of it :) Albeit, politely, like : Are you sure ? I wouldn't want to detract from it's beauty and it seems perfect the way it is ? I have added a separate card or note saying, "especially hand crafted by ......... , for ..........." :)
I wish I knew more about labeling my UA-cam channel when I started as I would have named it, "Cajun Curiosity's" instead of my name :) lol :)
@@EngelsCoachShop You should. You can put it someone out of the way and unobtrusive, but there's no shame in marking such nice craftsmanship so folks in the future can tie it back to you.
@@EngelsCoachShop Dave you should put your mark or Signature on the wheels or any of your projects to give credit to the originator of the work. Like famous painters and producers of original collector furniture or a custom gun the Craftsman should be recognized.
@@EngelsCoachShop I admire your modesty but even a lousy rubber car tire has a makers mark. Your tires are much more than a stamped out car tire, they're handcrafted and you should be proud to put your mark on your work. You never know what the future holds; someone 100 years from now may see your mark and send it back to your (still in business) shop for repairs. Firestone has been open for over 100 years, so whos to says your company won't?
Man! Even the packaging operation is no joke!
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Even the packaging is pure art.
Whatever they cost they are worth it .Thanks I LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT PROJECT
Dear sir, thx for this wonderful journey in your craftsmanship and workshop with all this specialized equipment. Above all, your own made jig,s. I am raised between showjumping horses a total different world , therefore for me it was highly educational !! Pass if you can this knowledge to a next generation , otherwise over 20 years it,s really lost. Keep doing what you are doing, greetings piet puck amsterdam holland !!
Have fun taking that shipping pallet apart ! NICE !
non riesco a comprendere come ci possa essere gente che mette il pollice in giù. questo signore è un grande, riesce a fare tutto da solo e nel migliore dei modi. complimenti
300 hours which includes about 10 hours of rolling the wheels around the shop as you switch from one to the next each step of the build.
I am sure the customer got value for their dollar. It is hard to find authentic Montana built Spanish Cannon Wheels.
Loved this series as much as the Borax Wagons.
Thanks for the “edutainment” Dave.
Even the crating is a thing well done, I mean, done with love.
Good sense of good working.
Congratulations.
Binged watched the series. WOW!!! Beautiful craftsmanship.
Thank You for sharing this with us. Thumbs up on each video but saved till the end.
Would have taken me 300 hours for just one ~cry~ LOL
The commentary was great. Really enjoyed it over the high volume music like so many other on here think is needed.
Being from the Syracuse area I just had to look up that sander. Interesting history lesson for me.
I used to do small wood crafts and put a little heart into each one. It shows you do the same.
Remarkable series Dave. Bulky, intricate, wood and steel coupled,,, all assembled by a definite craftsman. The trip was a pleasure.
Charlie
My fingers hesitate above the keyboard, weary of my own negativity. The essence of what I see in your work is that you are your business and your satisfaction with your work is shared with every business and every person who associated with you. One could say a virus of harmony. That to me is why we make things; A want or need, a way to have that need fulfilled and that done at a fair price. No one to screw over, no one to do over, no one to undercut or outdo. This is the essence, dare I say reason why we do stuff. Yeah, build other reasons - "he has a family to support", "he has investments to support", "he owes money",
need, fulfil, reward.
You don't need an MBA for that.
$2.779 for Regular! I came away with something extra this video. I paid $1.869 the other day. Great series and great channel. I actually feel relaxed when I watch.
Mr. Engels, Observing the affection and dedication that you pack the wheels, one can have the notion of the size of the professionalism that you have, SENSATIONAL AND CONGRATULATIONS.
great to see what great diversity there is on you tube. you do a bang up job
You have an amazing skill set and it has been a pleasure to enjoy this experience with you. I am sure your wheels will be admired for many a year to come. The world needs more people like you, people who can solve problems and think for themselves as only really practical people can. It has been an immense pleasure to watch your videos. What is your next project?
Kinda sad to see this series end but knowing you you have some else lined up for our viewing pleasure. The owner of those wheel should really be happy with them, they look great. Hope you checked the containers to make sure any 'shop cat' had not taken up living in them. ;-) Looking forward to your next project.
My goodness I had no idea that crating them would be such an enormous amount of work.You sure did an excellent job making sure they get there without a scratch!!!
I feel the same as Dean Howard
a joy to watch
I wheely enjoyed the entire display of what must be almost a lost art. Your recording of this process should be added to a national archive. Like too much of craft history, when it's gone, it's gone.
Thank you not only for sharing this series but I really wanted to see the creating. Having done lots of mechanical things in my life, I really recognize your unique and above average talent and skills. I love your style, presentation and editing skills and just plain honesty.
It's been an absolute pleasure watching your videos.
Your customers get a great deal whatever the cost all said and done the biggest cost is your knowledge and skill. I'm not sure if that reads as a complement it sure intended to be😁😁😁🎊🎉👍🎊👍 thanks for sharing.
I really look forward to each of your videos and find them so informative.and entertaining ! Thank you for sharing you trade and skills with us !!!!!!!
I just subscribed to your channel. I am an amateur woodworker and have very much enjoyed watching your videos. Perhaps if we're ever in the Joilet area we can stop by for a visit. It is a pleasure to watch an accomplished craftsman, such as yourself, turn out their products. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing your next project.
Master Craftsmen are an awesome experience to watch.
What a great series of videos. Your craftsmanship, patience, and general calm outlook are such rare commodities. I loved watching your mastery of metal and wood, and all this without any fancy 3D computer imagery.
Thanks for the series. I watched all of them at one sitting. I never knew what it took to build and ship wagon wheels today.
Whatever the customer paid, they got a bargain. And we got a wonderful experience. As all the rest of your viewers I am looking forward to your next project. It's great to know that someone is keeping some of the old skills alive. Thanks. Could you share where in Florida the wheels are headed for? 12 wheels, 6 cannons, do you think they are going to start a war? ;-)
@@Garth2011 Thanks for the link Garth
@@EngelsCoachShop That's only an hour from my place, I didn't know they built cannons in Polatka.
they totally butchered those beauties with that paintjob !
@@EngelsCoachShop
hOW ABOUT A PAIR FOR THE FRONT OF HOUSE?
www.campbellcannon.com/Custom.html
@@Garth2011, the wheels pictured on that website are not these wheels. These wheels have a black bar on the fellos that's approx 1x4. The ones in the photos have black squares on the fellos. 💝☀🌵
no matter what the cost, the level of skill & quality of the finished product is well worth it, great work and great videos, thank you :-)
I so glad that you found youtube to share your work and knowledge on for us all to see. It really is amazing the work you produce and all by yourself. Is such a pleasure to see a real craftsman at work and including all aspects of that work even down to the every day routine of sweeping the floors )).
I only really stumbled across your channel by accident but have just watched the whole 12 episode series almost back to back. Really glad you have a lot more content for my viewing pleasure. Keep up the awesome work and then captivating video presentation too. Very much appreciate all the effort you go to to share all this knowledge with us all.
Many thanks all the way from England
Good to watch someone who actually build or create something.
Fascinating, What an amazing combination of craft skills. Just super to see these old skills still in use! Thank you for letting us see this amazing project. Cost is for consumers. This is craft.
Looking forward to what is next.
Thank You, those strapping tools sure brought back some memories.
I am enjoying this channel. Awesome workmanship even in the shipping of his wheels!
Living here in central Florida, it would be nice to see the canons when finished, have enjoyed all your videos, have gotten a lot of inspiration, and ideas for my current project!
I always enjoy your series. Thank you!
Thank you for seeing a fantastic job
with the canonwheel. You are realy a
master in your proffesion!
Thank you for sharing with us.
In our fast forward moving world is good to know that there are passioned man with their jobs.
Even at packing when you appreciate your work ,the details as important.
Although those cannon must be decorative , with such a good work ,they will last more than a 100 years.
I wish that there are people out there to appreciate your work and keep you working for all the years you want to go on.
You sure make it interesting. You are such a Craftsman.
Glad to see you avoided answering cost questions out of respect to your customers. I think a bigger question might be, where else does one find a wheelwright with your talent and experience along with the unique ambiance of your shop? I am sure your shop is the best smelling one in town. A visit to your shop is on my bucket list.
As for what are wheels worth, ask the young studs that question when they put fancy new wheels and tires under their $70,000 pickups. As the old saying goes, "If you want to play, you gotta pay." Your wheels have much more appeal to me.
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL build with amazing craftsmanship in every respect !!!!! The person who unwraps those wheels is in for a real workout !!!!
watched the video series couldn't stop, excellent work and so many innovative ideas
Great series of videos. Great craftsmanship right down to the crates. The only persons needing to know the cost are the builder and the customer. And if the customer wants to brag about how much or how little they cost it's his prerogative to do so. I'm sure that they were not inexpensive.