When i was a kid in the 60s it seemed like there was one of these old, wooden spreaders behind every barn or fence row. Most dairy farms around us weren't very big so they didnt throw anything away. It makes me smile to see someone taking so much time and care rebuilding such an unloved piece of equipment. Good show on getting the young folks involved. Cheers Terry
Thanks Dave. When I went to secondary school in a rural area, we had a scheme of working one day a week and whole days during school holidays. In the last year we had to do a project and I worked for a week in a harbour unloading ships. Our school organised all of it, like transport and insurance. At that time, I was used to working physical labour. My kids and grandkids went and go the same path. It is a lesson for life.👏
Journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step😀 and you are well past that. Think twice do once as you always do and there is no need to retrace and start some of that journey again. Your skills and knowledge allow you to be the detective you need to be to work this out. A forensic detective at that. Love the way you have the overall picture sorted as a skeleton for the whole project and zoom in to each specific area to work out want was there what has been replaced and what you will do in keeping with the overall job. Admire your drive grit determination to get it done.
As a retired professor, I think it's wonderful that the young man is interested, and that you are willing to share your experience and provide the facility for him to learn something that may at least become a lifelong hobby if not a career.
@BobBlarnstone - Since I first came across Dave, while he was building those huge wagons he built, I wondered if there was anyone who would follow in his footsteps ? I am thrilled that there is, in fact, a young man who will follow Dave's 'tutorledge' and be able to continue this wonderful gift that we have witnessed over the years !! That young man is to be strongly encouraged to continue and follow in Dave's fascinating tradition !!
@@johnking8679 He seems to have a decent grasp on common work and an affinity for tools. In whatever field he chooses to go… I believe these experiences will serve him well.
Kudos to that teacher for setting up that program. I had an opportunity to learn some skills that way when I was in high school and college though not through a program like that. While what I learned was not my career the returns on what I learned have been tremendous over the last 40+ years. Best wishes to Brice for his future and good on you for participating in the program.
It's good that you take a young man on and teach him about work , even if it's what you want to do , there's the boring gritty bits that go on for eons . It's a necessary lesson and I hope well learned . Don't let a senior moment freak you , with what you have going on it's a reasonable thing . Great video 👍🇬🇧
Like many of your commenters I am glad that the school has this program and ad always you are willing to jump in and teach someone who wants to learn. I hope we see more of him. I remember you having help building the Borax wagons. Keep up the good work..
I can't count the times I've watched you in the shop doing what you do. and like so many other saying to myself, (Man! it's a shame he does not have an Apprentice working in the shop learning what he has to offer.Yes I know the video's ate teaching but that's not the same as having one by one's side to speak and teach hands on. one on one. So So glad to see Bryce there and also kudos for his teacher for having the insight to create such a class. I shake my head every time I see a kid with an vidoe game in there hands. or an Iphone etc. wastng their minds on "Time lost" that could be spent learning a trade etc. Thanks for sharing ECF.
one of the greatest compliments anyne can give is the desire to learn a skill from someone, the greatest responsibility is to take the time and teach though skills. it shows the knowledge you possess Dave will never go to waste and will be passed on to future generations. spend you time and share with Bryce, I look forward to watcjhng you and him keeping the practice going for many years to come.
Two big thumbs up to the young feller for asking to work with you!! Don't know too many youth that would want to do your kinda of work. I would of given my left arm for the opportunity he's getting!
What I like most about this project, is that through the remaking and reassembly, we will see, what we could never fully appreciate in a museum, and that is, how the spreader functions, and the design engineering, and production engineering, that achieved that. Not forgetting the wealth of knowledge our illustrious tutor imparts, and seeing his own engineering skills, both mind and hand, in action, as always.
Wonderful idea! These are lessons the growing youth will carry with them through life. I had several opportunities as a kid of the 70s, many of my father's friends were carpenters, machinists, former USAC racers, auto shop instructors, and just good old cowboys on a budget. I remember the lessons, but mostly I remember the character of these senior gents, and that they would share their knowledge and time with a little kid/teen for hours weekly. You have a great heart, Dave.
You not only honor, but embody the pioneer spirit, the ingenuity, the energy and knowledge that built a nation. I find it humbling to watch your devotion and dedication to the preservation of not only history, but of a way of life. So much admiration and respect. ❤
When I'm watching you with your many projects, 20 or 30 minutes of an episode goes awfully fast. I wish you could make them last a little longer. You make each episode so enjoyable to watch. I guess that's why they don't seem to last long enough. Thanks for the most enjoyable entertainment these old eyes get to see each week. Keep up the good work.
It is nice to see are kids still interested in work and a trade. I hope this young man stays with it and makes a journeyman in this trade. So many trades have been lost to technology, and a lap top can’t build for you boots on the ground and hands in the shop are the only way to make it happen
Good to see a handing-down of the knowledge. I like seeing young people who have an interest in learning how to do things, as it would seem that so many don't display that interest, these days.
Cuando fui niño , ahora tengo 70 años , tube un tío tan sabio como Dave , no tubo educación técnica formal y su trabajo era mantener toda la maquinaria agrícola de la hacienda . Reparaba carruajes tracción animal , tractores , segadoras , arados ,etc . Hacía arados , yugos para vacunos , ruedas a carros , carrocerías. Lo más admirable fue que todo lo hacía con herramientas manuales . nada eléctrico . Y todo funcionaba y bien. Un recuerdo de mi tío Daniel quien al igual que Dave , daba vida a carruajes y maquinarias agrícolas.
Dave, it is great to see a young man joining you in your shop learning about past wagons and spreaders. Blessing to you for receiving him in your shop so you can share your knowledge.
Hi Dave and Diane , and Bryce 😊, the teacher had a great idea in giving pupils the chance to have hands on , real world experience , especially whith a skilled , and patient craftsman like you Dave, from what I've seen in this video Bryce has plenty of go in him, and doesn't mind getting his hands dirty, and if he's already doing some blacksmithing he knows how to handle tools. Whatever he decides to do whith his life I'm sure he'll always remember his time in your shop, and I whish him well. The frame of the muck spreader is starting to take shape, it's good to see big pieces of timber, and black iron coming together again. Thanks for another interesting video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.
It truly warms my heart to see a young man or girl get away from a monitor or video game and actually be productive! Getting one's hands dirty is a wonderful way to grow into a useful and productive young adult, regardless of where you end up in your career. Thanks, to you and the young man.
That young man has some “sickem” in him, any one even interested in farming, horses, blacksmithing, and has a want to come into work with you is not lazy by any stretch of the imagination. Your spreader is taking shape, thanks for the video and I appreciate your time and willingness to help the future generation learn.
Starting at the most menial jobs that permit your mind to wonder lets one realize that maybe you should aim higher in your goals for life. Great to see you show this young man that hard work and less than exciting tasks can lead to greater things.
Starting in 5th grade I made a habit of visiting the local trades after school. I usually would just stand off to the side and watch what these talented tradesman did. My mom never expected me home until 6 for dinner. Today most of these trades have a sign up saying insurance regulations prohibit your presence in there shops. What a shame as I learned more in those 2 hours after school than I did at school. We also had the benefit of wood and metal shop in junior high school. Your sharing your time with this young man is great!
I always like seeing the forensic and historical information grow out of the investigations .. You can learn a lot about the history of these things just from that. I know ill never build a wagon or manure spreader but i get a kick out of knowing how one was put together back in those days. AS a builder and maker sort, i like imagining what it must have been like to live then too and be a wheelwright or those type trades. I would have been thrilled to de-th to have been able to work in your shop as a young man ...Cheers to Bryce!
Moving right along on the spreader. Great to see a young man wanting to go into a practical trade. He will get very good experience working in your shop.
Did you say it’s “boring to watch you sand blasting”, I watch you because of your practical knowledge and calming commentary, never ever have I been bored, more like the exact opposite, Also a young man that’s from a farm and has dabbled in Smithing, sounds like a match to me, I see prodigy in the making
Great to see Brice taking his interests to the next level! The school should be proud to have an English teacher that has put a program like this together. A trade can allow young people to have a rewarding career!
A trade is often more lucrative than the jobs available with an ink-still-wet Bachelor's degree. A trade has the added advantage of a lack of student loan debt, or at least reduced debt.
As always Dave a really interesting video showing the process to recreate a horse drawn piece of machinery. Great to see that young man taking on a "senior year" (?) project with you. Hopefully he will be inspired to continue his studies along the wheel/wain wright avenue. Stay safe and well.
Great idea for taking on young people to teach them common sense! Bryce is very lucky to live near you. My only criticism would be he should wear some hearing protection while operating the chop saw or sand blaster. After years of loud noise exposure, I have to wear ear muffs almost always because my tinnitus is so loud it disturbs people around me!
I'd like to add my name to the ranks of envious individuals who wish Bryce the very best for his time in the coachshop and whatever life brings thereafter.
Really great you are helping a young person just getting started. When you teach a young person a skill, they will have something from you for the rest of their lives.
It is GREAT to see younger people having an interest in real and tangible skills. There is no shortage of people fiddling with electronic things which makes people like Bryce so fantastic. All my best to both of you and those with similar interests.
Hello from Germany ! I love slow living and constant Work ! My Father and my Grandfather were Millers, and they taught me Wodd and Metal Work when i was young...50 ears ago....We lived in a Water Power Plant, belonging to the Mill and in the old barn at the Mill there was this old Staff from the good old Days. I fixed some Saws and some wooden Carts . It is still a part of my living to fix old Things and i appreciate your Profession ! It is good to see something getting on to younger People, so we will not be forgotten ! Kind regards from Germany, Rudi !
While helping my Grampa in the dairy barn once, I told him how boring I thought it was. His answer was that only boring people get bored... then began teaching me how to direct my thoughts to be more constructive. I was 4 at the time. I'm 66 now. Not bad for a farmer. One of the most inventive and industrial people I ever knew. Thanks for being you. These videos are (or, can be) more than what people may think.
Doing something boring where your hands do the work without needing to consult your brain is a great time to get creative brainwork done. I'm a writer (among other things) and I sure seem to solve a lot of writing problems while I'm shoveling manure in the barn. :D
I need something more effective to teach my kids about those 'boring' tasks. Apparently, by the third word I'm uttering they tune out. If I may ask, what would have your Grampa said that stuck?
I am a firm believer in "apprenticeships". You are taking the time to share your knowledge/experience. He won't be able to absorb it all but He can't have a better well to draw from. Thank You David.
I love the smell of wood chips in the morning. Price looks like he will be an asset for ya in the shop. It’s gonna be interesting watching you figure out the mechanics of the manure chucker
I lived with my grandfather from the age of 4 to 13. In that time I learned a lot about working with my hands and how to see potential in things that others thought junk. From him I gained an unquenchable curiosity about how things work, and more importantly how to fix them. More importantly he had time to pass on to me the wisdoms born of expierence. I suspect that Bryce is one of those rare youth that listens carefully, and works hard to not only please his teacher, but to bolster his sense of worth. As and old man I've also learned that youth can also teach life lessons.
Thanks for giving a young man some experiences. I was an automotive professor (junior college ) and most students wanted to study the "cool" auto racing or diagnostic stuff. Problem is, most of what you do in a real shop everyday is pretty boring. The only way to figure that out is to spend a few days in a real shop, covered in grease, dirt and sweat because that stupid starter just won't come out of that old farm truck on your hoist. Ask me how I know ....... on second thought DON"T it my trigger my PTSD........LOL Thanks for giving back to the community, Dave! And best of luck to Bryce!
Life isn't boring if you like what you are doing, it sometimes has steps you need to do to get somewhere that you may not enjoy so much but stick with it and learn how to step correctly and the correct spots and you'll reach the other side quicker and safer. The reward at the end of the day will be worth talking about to others. Good to see you doing so well along side a Master Instructor Bryce, watch him and learn from him he will not steer you wrong. Keep up the fantastic videos Dave , always enjoy what you are sharing with us . Fred.
Un trabajo muy interesante, y al mismo tiempo importante. Y para nada aburrido. Qué la historia y los antiguos oficios no caigan en el olvido. Un saludo desde España
As a young lad back in the mid 1960's, our FFA class required seniors to work in an agriculture related job. I went to school for half the day and worked the second half for a fellow who picked up dead farm animals and delivered them to the rendering plant. After 60 years I remember the smell.
What you do is far, far different from what I’ve done in my life. And yet, I watch every episode with interest and never get bored by anything. I guess what fascinates me, beyond learning about your craft, is the passion you exhibit for every endeavour you share with us. I simply enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Not boring.. well the sand blasting maybe.. You do some really interesting work. I had the privilege of working with some real craftsman like yourself at a young age, its inspiring to say the least. I want to burn all your videos off to dvds
Wow I must be a rare breed. If I can find a comfortable place to stand while at the blasting cabinet I have no problem blasting for hours. There is a satisfaction at taking something old and making look almost new again.
G'day from Australia Dave and Brice, i grew up hearing stories of my Great Grandfather who was a 5' tall blacksmith, i am so envious of this young man being able to work in your shop. i personally love prep work involved in restoration, and find sand blasting relaxing as i can forget my troubles and enjoy the rewarding experience of cleaning 50+ years of grunge from old car parts.
Advice to Bryce from blacksmith of 43 years. If you find you are excited about helping with the wagon stuff and look forward to it then take note. Working with this wagon maker, is as rare an opportunity as one could ever find. Astronauts would find it easier to make the grade, and you just walked right into it. But only if you love that sort of work, with your hands making beautiful functional things and possibly getting paid for it down the line. I strongly suggest following Mr. Engel around and suck up every word and movement. Volunteer when you do not have to be there- get there early and stay late. Do forging and welding if you are allowed. Take every opportunity you can find to absorb, watch and learn. There are thousands of journey men and women smiths around who would give a pinky finger for your opportunity. Your food and board are paid as you live there and your young and strong. What an opportunity for a young man. I truly envy you . Go for it.
Hi Dave! I follow your channel for quite a time now, and over the time I have reached a level, that I *understand* what you'tre doing and which steps will be the next and so on. You, sir, taught me that. Thank you. One other thing I totally admire about your work is your ability to drill *freehand* through a 4" or 5" and stay straight. If I tried to drill a half inch board freehand, I'd be off by two inches on the other side (or at least it looks like that 😄😉) Greetings from Germany, Marcus
Your young apprentice doing his senior project with you is getting a fantastic opportunity to work and learn from you in a real world environment. Your knowledge and skills can live on by offering this apprenticeship for this young man. My hat is off to you for doing this. There is darn few opportunities for students to have this kind of real world education.
Dave you're an excellent example of very skilled talent building all the different items you build. Bryce is lucky to be able to learn from you. Best wishes for both of you !
I agree with all those folks who think having Brice in the shop is a great thing, I wish more kids could have an opportunity to learn the trades that built this country. Dave I would love to have you rebuild a buggy that was always a dream of my dads to rebuild, but he never got the opportunity.
Now that I'm a "senior " (72) and have those same "senior moments" it's nice to have a nice name for them. Unlike when I was much younger and I was just young and dumb or plain stupid. Good to see a high schooler getting some real experience. Too many these days don't seem to be able to cope with life outside of school. Thanks for the entertaining education.
@@doctwiggenberry5324 Your the first person who has ever commented that to me in the comment section. I grew up on a farm and used horses daily in one way or another. My Father would talk about the great Dan Patch every once in awhile and his stories were interesting. I live in the same state the pacer was from. Thanks for commenting.👍🐴.
As a Carpenter of some 48 years now I've wanted to take on a apprentice and have had several over the years that just didn't have what it takes or simply didn't want to work so it's nice to see the interest in the work you are doing he will find out that in most everything you do there's going to be aspects of the work that are boring like the sandblasting but when it's all said and done and the project is complete and you stand back and see what you've done wow what a Great feeling and sense of accomplishment thanks for your patience with this process and let your life experiences be pleasant ones Brice
Not only does the young man know how to handle the working end of the broom, but very capable and understanding of the basic processes of working with his hands. Thinking as he is doing, so it is done right. Well done.
very cool. just think, he could turn out to be one of those homesteaders that takes a wagon and changes it up to suit his needs because of the skills you teach him. ❤
Learning old school ways isn't bad. Sometimes simple is much more rewarding. The more sophisticated the plumbing the easier it is to plug up the drain! I wish this young man success with this great learning experience.
your very lucky to have found someone who likes the old ways they are very hard to find now and i think the old ways had atmosphere if you know what i mean . terry from australia and i do like your show
Being somewhat older than you I think I've been subjected to boring when I cultivated corn with a 2 cylinder JD and a 2 row cultivator. It took a week to go through the field and then you took another week in the same field going the opposite direction. If that's not clear, these were 40 inch rows planted with a wire that tripped the planter so you could cultivate east-west, then north south. It's fun to watch you work and with such precision as well as the innovations you have made to accomplish your ends.
When i was a kid in the 60s it seemed like there was one of these old, wooden spreaders behind every barn or fence row. Most dairy farms around us weren't very big so they didnt throw anything away.
It makes me smile to see someone taking so much time and care rebuilding such an unloved piece of equipment.
Good show on getting the young folks involved.
Cheers
Terry
Good luck to Bryce and good on you for taking this young man on.
Man with a heart of gold, Dave that's what you are.
Thanks Dave.
When I went to secondary school in a rural area, we had a scheme of working one day a week and whole days during school holidays.
In the last year we had to do a project and I worked for a week in a harbour unloading ships.
Our school organised all of it, like transport and insurance.
At that time, I was used to working physical labour.
My kids and grandkids went and go the same path.
It is a lesson for life.👏
Journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step😀 and you are well past that. Think twice do once as you always do and there is no need to retrace and start some of that journey again. Your skills and knowledge allow you to be the detective you need to be to work this out. A forensic detective at that. Love the way you have the overall picture sorted as a skeleton for the whole project and zoom in to each specific area to work out want was there what has been replaced and what you will do in keeping with the overall job. Admire your drive grit determination to get it done.
As a retired professor, I think it's wonderful that the young man is interested, and that you are willing to share your experience and provide the facility for him to learn something that may at least become a lifelong hobby if not a career.
@BobBlarnstone - Since I first came across Dave, while he was building those huge wagons he built, I wondered if there was anyone who would follow in his footsteps ? I am thrilled that there is, in fact, a young man who will follow Dave's 'tutorledge' and be able to continue this wonderful gift that we have witnessed over the years !! That young man is to be strongly encouraged to continue and follow in Dave's fascinating tradition !!
@@johnking8679 He seems to have a decent grasp on common work and an affinity for tools. In whatever field he chooses to go… I believe these experiences will serve him well.
Kudos to that teacher for setting up that program. I had an opportunity to learn some skills that way when I was in high school and college though not through a program like that. While what I learned was not my career the returns on what I learned have been tremendous over the last 40+ years. Best wishes to Brice for his future and good on you for participating in the program.
It's good that you take a young man on and teach him about work , even if it's what you want to do , there's the boring gritty bits that go on for eons . It's a necessary lesson and I hope well learned . Don't let a senior moment freak you , with what you have going on it's a reasonable thing . Great video 👍🇬🇧
Like many of your commenters I am glad that the school has this program and ad always you are willing to jump in and teach someone who wants to learn. I hope we see more of him. I remember you having help building the Borax wagons. Keep up the good work..
I can't count the times I've watched you in the shop doing what you do. and like so many other saying to myself, (Man! it's a shame he does not have an Apprentice working in the shop learning what he has to offer.Yes I know the video's ate teaching but that's not the same as having one by one's side to speak and teach hands on. one on one. So So glad to see Bryce there and also kudos for his teacher for having the insight to create such a class. I shake my head every time I see a kid with an vidoe game in there hands. or an Iphone etc. wastng their minds on "Time lost" that could be spent learning a trade etc. Thanks for sharing ECF.
one of the greatest compliments anyne can give is the desire to learn a skill from someone, the greatest responsibility is to take the time and teach though skills. it shows the knowledge you possess Dave will never go to waste and will be passed on to future generations. spend you time and share with Bryce, I look forward to watcjhng you and him keeping the practice going for many years to come.
Two big thumbs up to the young feller for asking to work with you!! Don't know too many youth that would want to do your kinda of work.
I would of given my left arm for the opportunity he's getting!
What I like most about this project, is that through the remaking and reassembly, we will see, what we could never fully appreciate in a museum, and that is, how the spreader functions, and the design engineering, and production engineering, that achieved that. Not forgetting the wealth of knowledge our illustrious tutor imparts, and seeing his own engineering skills, both mind and hand, in action, as always.
Wonderful idea! These are lessons the growing youth will carry with them through life. I had several opportunities as a kid of the 70s, many of my father's friends were carpenters, machinists, former USAC racers, auto shop instructors, and just good old cowboys on a budget. I remember the lessons, but mostly I remember the character of these senior gents, and that they would share their knowledge and time with a little kid/teen for hours weekly. You have a great heart, Dave.
You not only honor, but embody the pioneer spirit, the ingenuity, the energy and knowledge that built a nation. I find it humbling to watch your devotion and dedication to the preservation of not only history, but of a way of life. So much admiration and respect. ❤
When I'm watching you with your many projects, 20 or 30 minutes of an episode goes awfully fast. I wish you could make them last a little longer. You make each episode so enjoyable to watch. I guess that's why they don't seem to last long enough. Thanks for the most enjoyable entertainment these old eyes get to see each week. Keep up the good work.
It is nice to see are kids still interested in work and a trade. I hope this young man stays with it and makes a journeyman in this trade. So many trades have been lost to technology, and a lap top can’t build for you boots on the ground and hands in the shop are the only way to make it happen
Putting those Eagle grips to good use! Always nice to see a young person getting their hands dirty in a shop! 👍😀😎
I love to see young kids interested in working these days.
What a lucky young man - and what a kind mentor - I'm impressed by you both.
Good to see a handing-down of the knowledge. I like seeing young people who have an interest
in learning how to do things, as it would seem that so many don't display that interest, these days.
Cuando fui niño , ahora tengo 70 años , tube un tío tan sabio como Dave , no tubo educación técnica formal y su trabajo era mantener toda la maquinaria agrícola de la hacienda . Reparaba carruajes tracción animal , tractores , segadoras , arados ,etc . Hacía arados , yugos para vacunos , ruedas a carros , carrocerías. Lo más admirable fue que todo lo hacía con herramientas manuales . nada eléctrico . Y todo funcionaba y bien. Un recuerdo de mi tío Daniel quien al igual que Dave , daba vida a carruajes y maquinarias agrícolas.
Brice is one lucky young man!
Dave, it is great to see a young man joining you in your shop learning about past wagons and spreaders. Blessing to you for receiving him in your shop so you can share your knowledge.
thank you for taking the time to for new people to learn.
Hi Dave and Diane , and Bryce 😊, the teacher had a great idea in giving pupils the chance to have hands on , real world experience , especially whith a skilled , and patient craftsman like you Dave, from what I've seen in this video Bryce has plenty of go in him, and doesn't mind getting his hands dirty, and if he's already doing some blacksmithing he knows how to handle tools. Whatever he decides to do whith his life I'm sure he'll always remember his time in your shop, and I whish him well. The frame of the muck spreader is starting to take shape, it's good to see big pieces of timber, and black iron coming together again. Thanks for another interesting video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.
It truly warms my heart to see a young man or girl get away from a monitor or video game and actually be productive! Getting one's hands dirty is a wonderful way to grow into a useful and productive young adult, regardless of where you end up in your career. Thanks, to you and the young man.
That young man has some “sickem” in him, any one even interested in farming, horses, blacksmithing, and has a want to come into work with you is not lazy by any stretch of the imagination. Your spreader is taking shape, thanks for the video and I appreciate your time and willingness to help the future generation learn.
Two of my favorite horse chores were mowing hay and spreading manure. Just cant beat it. Nice to see Brice on board.
Starting at the most menial jobs that permit your mind to wonder lets one realize that maybe you should aim higher in your goals for life. Great to see you show this young man that hard work and less than exciting tasks can lead to greater things.
Starting in 5th grade I made a habit of visiting the local trades after school. I usually would just stand off to the side and watch what these talented tradesman did. My mom never expected me home until 6 for dinner. Today most of these trades have a sign up saying insurance regulations prohibit your presence in there shops. What a shame as I learned more in those 2 hours after school than I did at school. We also had the benefit of wood and metal shop in junior high school. Your sharing your time with this young man is great!
I always like seeing the forensic and historical information grow out of the investigations ..
You can learn a lot about the history of these things just from that.
I know ill never build a wagon or manure spreader but i get a kick out of knowing how one was put together back in those days.
AS a builder and maker sort, i like imagining what it must have been like to live then too and be a wheelwright or those type trades.
I would have been thrilled to de-th to have been able to work in your shop as a young man ...Cheers to Bryce!
Moving right along on the spreader. Great to see a young man wanting to go into a practical trade. He will get very good experience working in your shop.
Did you say it’s “boring to watch you sand blasting”, I watch you because of your practical knowledge and calming commentary, never ever have I been bored, more like the exact opposite, Also a young man that’s from a farm and has dabbled in Smithing, sounds like a match to me, I see prodigy in the making
Love seeing a young person getting a taste of reality. Work can be rewarding but it isn't always fun.
Great to see Brice taking his interests to the next level! The school should be proud to have an English teacher that has put a program like this together. A trade can allow young people to have a rewarding career!
A trade is often more lucrative than the jobs available with an ink-still-wet Bachelor's degree. A trade has the added advantage of a lack of student loan debt, or at least reduced debt.
boring tasks make the good jobs more enjoyable
As always Dave a really interesting video showing the process to recreate a horse drawn piece of machinery.
Great to see that young man taking on a "senior year" (?) project with you. Hopefully he will be inspired to continue his studies along the wheel/wain wright avenue.
Stay safe and well.
Great idea for taking on young people to teach them common sense! Bryce is very lucky to live near you. My only criticism would be he should wear some hearing protection while operating the chop saw or sand blaster. After years of loud noise exposure, I have to wear ear muffs almost always because my tinnitus is so loud it disturbs people around me!
Bienvenue Brice 👍
Thanks for allowing Bryce to have such a great opportunity! Kudos to your local school for having such a program.
I'd like to add my name to the ranks of envious individuals who wish Bryce the very best for his time in the coachshop and whatever life brings thereafter.
A foot over is better than a foot under ... never have gotten my board stretcher to work properly. It's good to see a young'n there.
Замечательная работа. Вы мастер и философ. Желаю Вам достичь результата вашей работы, который удовлетворит Вас.
Really great you are helping a young person just getting started. When you teach a young person a skill, they will have something from you for the rest of their lives.
Ahhh, yes, my favorite part is when all the parts are cleaned and replaced, now it gets put back together. Satisfying.
It is GREAT to see younger people having an interest in real and tangible skills. There is no shortage of people fiddling with electronic things which makes people like Bryce so fantastic. All my best to both of you and those with similar interests.
Hello Bryce! Obvious you know your way around tools, hope this whets your appetite!
Hello from Germany ! I love slow living and constant Work ! My Father and my Grandfather were Millers, and they taught me Wodd and Metal Work when i was young...50 ears ago....We lived in a Water Power Plant, belonging to the Mill and in the old barn at the Mill there was this old Staff from the good old Days. I fixed some Saws and some wooden Carts . It is still a part of my living to fix old Things and i appreciate your Profession ! It is good to see something getting on to younger People, so we will not be forgotten ! Kind regards from Germany, Rudi !
While helping my Grampa in the dairy barn once, I told him how boring I thought it was. His answer was that only boring people get bored... then began teaching me how to direct my thoughts to be more constructive. I was 4 at the time. I'm 66 now. Not bad for a farmer. One of the most inventive and industrial people I ever knew.
Thanks for being you. These videos are (or, can be) more than what people may think.
Doing something boring where your hands do the work without needing to consult your brain is a great time to get creative brainwork done. I'm a writer (among other things) and I sure seem to solve a lot of writing problems while I'm shoveling manure in the barn. :D
@Reziac - Well said !!
I need something more effective to teach my kids about those 'boring' tasks. Apparently, by the third word I'm uttering they tune out. If I may ask, what would have your Grampa said that stuck?
I am a firm believer in "apprenticeships". You are taking the time to share your knowledge/experience. He won't be able to absorb it all but He can't have a better well to draw from. Thank You David.
Great that your giving a young fellow a chance to learn your profession to carry on fixing and making all this old stuff that you do.
I love the smell of wood chips in the morning. Price looks like he will be an asset for ya in the shop. It’s gonna be interesting watching you figure out the mechanics of the manure chucker
Отличный выпуск!
Мне не скучно Вас смотреть, а очень познавательно)
It's so great that a young guy has a mentor like you to help form his career foundation.
I lived with my grandfather from the age of 4 to 13. In that time I learned a lot about working with my hands and how to see potential in things that others thought junk. From him I gained an unquenchable curiosity about how things work, and more importantly how to fix them. More importantly he had time to pass on to me the wisdoms born of expierence. I suspect that Bryce is one of those rare youth that listens carefully, and works hard to not only please his teacher, but to bolster his sense of worth. As and old man I've also learned that youth can also teach life lessons.
Thanks for giving a young man some experiences.
I was an automotive professor (junior college ) and most students wanted to study the "cool" auto racing or diagnostic stuff.
Problem is, most of what you do in a real shop everyday is pretty boring. The only way to figure that out is to spend a few days in a real shop, covered in grease, dirt and sweat because that stupid starter just won't come out of that old farm truck on your hoist. Ask me how I know ....... on second thought DON"T it my trigger my PTSD........LOL
Thanks for giving back to the community, Dave! And best of luck to Bryce!
It appears that Brice already knows his way around the shop pretty well! Good for him!
Life isn't boring if you like what you are doing, it sometimes has steps you need to do to get somewhere that you may not enjoy so much but stick with it and learn how to step correctly and the correct spots and you'll reach the other side quicker and safer. The reward at the end of the day will be worth talking about to others. Good to see you doing so well along side a Master Instructor Bryce, watch him and learn from him he will not steer you wrong.
Keep up the fantastic videos Dave , always enjoy what you are sharing with us . Fred.
Un trabajo muy interesante, y al mismo tiempo importante. Y para nada aburrido. Qué la historia y los antiguos oficios no caigan en el olvido. Un saludo desde España
Whenever I sandblasted, I always tried to make a game out of it. Challenged myself everytime. Great video as always, cheers :)
As a young lad back in the mid 1960's, our FFA class required seniors to work in an agriculture related job. I went to school for half the day and worked the second half for a fellow who picked up dead farm animals and delivered them to the rendering plant. After 60 years I remember the smell.
What you do is far, far different from what I’ve done in my life. And yet, I watch every episode with interest and never get bored by anything. I guess what fascinates me, beyond learning about your craft, is the passion you exhibit for every endeavour you share with us. I simply enjoy your videos. Thank you.
The Young man works like you do. Thats impressive.
Bryce is to be envied and I hope to see more of him in the future. Good luck Bryce, we need more like you.
Hope Bryce knows or comes to know how privileged he is to work with a great craftsman as you.
It nice to see some young blood interested in working with their hands and minds
Not boring.. well the sand blasting maybe.. You do some really interesting work. I had the privilege of working with some real craftsman like yourself at a young age, its inspiring to say the least. I want to burn all your videos off to dvds
Wow I must be a rare breed. If I can find a comfortable place to stand while at the blasting cabinet I have no problem blasting for hours. There is a satisfaction at taking something old and making look almost new again.
When you get done with this I suggest taking it to Washington, D.C. where there is plenty of “manure” that could use spreading around!
G'day from Australia Dave and Brice, i grew up hearing stories of my Great Grandfather who was a 5' tall blacksmith, i am so envious of this young man being able to work in your shop.
i personally love prep work involved in restoration, and find sand blasting relaxing as i can forget my troubles and enjoy the rewarding experience of cleaning 50+ years of grunge from old car parts.
Hats off to the young man in red. What a great experience is going to have.
Advice to Bryce from blacksmith of 43 years. If you find you are excited about helping with the wagon stuff and look forward to it then take note. Working with this wagon maker, is as rare an opportunity as one could ever find. Astronauts would find it easier to make the grade, and you just walked right into it. But only if you love that sort of work, with your hands making beautiful functional things and possibly getting paid for it down the line. I strongly suggest following Mr. Engel around and suck up every word and movement.
Volunteer when you do not have to be there- get there early and stay late. Do forging and welding if you are allowed. Take every opportunity you can find to absorb, watch and learn. There are thousands of journey men and women smiths around who would give a pinky finger for your opportunity. Your food and board are paid as you live there and your young and strong. What an opportunity for a young man. I truly envy you . Go for it.
Hi Dave! I follow your channel for quite a time now, and over the time I have reached a level, that I *understand* what you'tre doing and which steps will be the next and so on. You, sir, taught me that. Thank you.
One other thing I totally admire about your work is your ability to drill *freehand* through a 4" or 5" and stay straight. If I tried to drill a half inch board freehand, I'd be off by two inches on the other side (or at least it looks like that 😄😉)
Greetings from Germany,
Marcus
Dave, I look forward to your videos. You are a forensic expert when it comes to horse-drawn gear.
A Wagonologist in the making.
Bryce won the lottery! And didn't need to buy a ticket.
Your young apprentice doing his senior project with you is getting a fantastic opportunity to work and learn from you in a real world environment. Your knowledge and skills can live on by offering this apprenticeship for this young man. My hat is off to you for doing this. There is darn few opportunities for students to have this kind of real world education.
l think its great that you are teaching this young man a lost art,,,keeping the trade alive,,,
Taking the time to help, encourage an mentor a young man is an amazing gift. Not only to him, but for the community as well.
Dave you're an excellent example of very skilled talent building all the different items you build. Bryce is lucky to be able to learn from you. Best wishes for both of you !
I agree with all those folks who think having Brice in the shop is a great thing, I wish more kids could have an opportunity to learn the trades that built this country. Dave I would love to have you rebuild a buggy that was always a dream of my dads to rebuild, but he never got the opportunity.
Now that I'm a "senior " (72) and have those same "senior moments" it's nice to have a nice name for them. Unlike when I was much younger and I was just young and dumb or plain stupid.
Good to see a high schooler getting some real experience. Too many these days don't seem to be able to cope with life outside of school.
Thanks for the entertaining education.
We need young people keeping these old arts alive
Well now, someone is going to have lifelong memories of working with and learning from a master's master. I am so jealous. 😊 👍👍👍
Hopefully he will take up your trade to keep the tradition alive and learn that hard work pays off in the end
Dave, its great you have taken Brice in and giving him some real world advice and experience. The country needs more of this.
You are named after a great race horse, and I say that with all respect.
@@doctwiggenberry5324 Your the first person who has ever commented that to me in the comment section. I grew up on a farm and used horses daily in one way or another. My Father would talk about the great Dan Patch every once in awhile and his stories were interesting. I live in the same state the pacer was from. Thanks for commenting.👍🐴.
What a great opportunity for that young man! I admit I am jealous... but in a happy way.
As a Carpenter of some 48 years now I've wanted to take on a apprentice and have had several over the years that just didn't have what it takes or simply didn't want to work so it's nice to see the interest in the work you are doing he will find out that in most everything you do there's going to be aspects of the work that are boring like the sandblasting but when it's all said and done and the project is complete and you stand back and see what you've done wow what a Great feeling and sense of accomplishment thanks for your patience with this process and let your life experiences be pleasant ones Brice
Not only does the young man know how to handle the working end of the broom, but very capable and understanding of the basic processes of working with his hands. Thinking as he is doing, so it is done right. Well done.
Kudos to your young helper. he looks like a good hard worker.
There is hope to the youth, at least one young guy is interested in crafts and not addicted to his smart phone.
When I was young, 67 now. I learned on a farm and other ways. It good to see other young ones looking for ways to go through life.
very cool. just think, he could turn out to be one of those homesteaders that takes a wagon and changes it up to suit his needs because of the skills you teach him. ❤
As a retired industrial arts teacher I love to see youngsters get involved in work like yours. There-in lies our future.
Learning old school ways isn't bad. Sometimes simple is much more rewarding. The more sophisticated the plumbing the easier it is to plug up the drain! I wish this young man success with this great learning experience.
your very lucky to have found someone who likes the old ways they are very hard to find now and i think the old ways had atmosphere if you know what i mean . terry from australia and i do like your show
Welcome to the shop Bryce. You have an excellent teacher in Mr. Dave.
Being somewhat older than you I think I've been subjected to boring when I cultivated corn with a 2 cylinder JD and a 2 row cultivator. It took a week to go through the field and then you took another week in the same field going the opposite direction. If that's not clear, these were 40 inch rows planted with a wire that tripped the planter so you could cultivate east-west, then north south.
It's fun to watch you work and with such precision as well as the innovations you have made to accomplish your ends.
It's really nice that the student chose your profession and studied in your shop...I hope he follows up with continued education in this field.