Watching this in 2024. Interesting to see Dave over a decade ago. Your videos have come a long way. Thanks for sharing your time and craftsmanship. Been a fan for several years but never watched these early videos.
I've been a wood worker, finish carpentry and cabinet maker most of my life and I am always amazed at how you guys build and construct wheels, blows me away, I don't believe I could do that, I would love to try though, I would love it
wow, having just watched your latest videos, your camera presence and presentation style as well as your production style and values have sharpened to the level of your wheelmaking skills
I'm a Steampunker - I had to build some wheels for a cart I made. It worked ok, I thought I knew what I was doing - but wow, this video showed me how much work is needed to make a real wagon wheel!
Happy to see you bringing the DVD series to UA-cam. Now I know why your recent UA-cam productions are so professional. You've been making videos for quite a while. Not only is your craftsmanship beyond awesome, your presentations are excellent. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to come into the shop with you.
When I was young I was told that there was no more skilled craftsman than a Wheelwright, after watching all your videos, I totally agree. You are a Master Blacksmith, Cabinetmaker, and many other trades all rolled into one. Please pass your skill on to as many young people as you can. If I lived in the the US I would send my Son to learn from you and pay you for the privilege. Keep up the good UA-cam work, I enjoy every video.
I used to think metal machinists were skilled! Grew up in 1950's small town, hung out/fascinated by the blacksmith and his shop. Thoroughly enjoy your presentations/skill. Thanks for your time/efforts on videos.
I want to thank you for this helpful video "Building heavy wagon wheels". I commented earlier about trying to rebuild a wagon wheel for our Cowboy Church Chuckwagon. Well, I've almost completed my wagon wheel with you help. I turned the hub, fabricated the spokes and fellos and assembled all these parts. I've cut the tyre to size and when I get a warm day, I'm going to build a fire and heat it up and place it on the wheel. This has been an exciting project and I couldn't have done it without your help. Thank You.
From old UA-cam craftsman to another, Its a real pleasure watching you work. Nice job. And I agree completely with John Johnson below. We have to share this stuff so it doesn't die. I am building a scale model brass cannon and this gave me some insight for my wheels. Thank you.
I can't find the words to describe my wonder and amazement at the results. It boggles my mind the time, effort and skills honing necessary and executed to gain such results. Thank you so much for taking the time to share, Steph
I was just wondering how this type of wheel was made, and I guess I just got lucky and ran into your video in which for been the first one I look, I fund it very well made. I wish every one be look you when making a video in how to do things, your very informative and illustrative with your video, I love horses and if I ever wanted to build me a wagon, this would be the right video. Hope you get lots of like and pray you and your love one are save from this virus crisis.
I’m in awe of your skills! You are a master craftsman, and that is putting it lightly, it is so enjoyable to watch a true craftsman doing this work! Thank you very much for sharing your skills, your workmanship is beyond words.
Thanks for this, I have a book set in a western / prairie setting and I was doing research on what a plausible "field repair" might be for a wagon. This was really helpful.
gratifying work. I think it is beautiful when by hand you created a beautiful thing like the all important wheel.that was produced hundreds of years ago and you have the knowledge to continue to manufacture ,thanks for showing us .
You guys are really hard workers...that is definitely a great art to reconstruct history as you're doing. One more comment, and you're probably not aware of this, but my hometown of Ronceverte, West Virginia was also the site of a factory for making wagon wheels. They also made wheels that had the spokes staggered in the hub. I use to have one of these hubs but gave it to a friend to use for making a lamp. I love your videos...especially the Borax wagons.
Brown Wagon and Carriage Factory, Ronceverte, WV....thanks for your response...had to ask someone for name, but should have remembered...it was located on the Greenbrier River just below where I grew up. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214811358546415&set=p.10214811358546415&type=3&theater&ifg=1
And yet another WOW !!!!!! goes to show me the more I see the less I know, A journeyman electrician and mechanic, and a half a plumber, but wood working still is intriguing to me. if you are taking on a apprentice I'm your guy..... thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge.
Dave, You are a true craftsman. But what is the reason that the spokes are tipped to create the dish shape? Seams it would eliminate some of the difficulty building a wheel if the spokes where set straight into the hub. Jim
The rivets wedge between the fellows and the tire? Still not understanding why there is a "dish" in the spokes to hub and fellows? I think in one video you mentioned why but not in detail. Love the craftsmanship of hand work, always have.
If you take the fellies and cut the arch in the middle of the board and then put the top piece on the bottom flat too flat you then have a curved fellie that takes no more wood than if you bent the wood and you don't have to bow them. It may not work for you on wheels but it's a thought.
I really am enjoying watching your videos. Your work and craftsmanship is amazing. Where did you learn to do all this. I would love to get to work/watch along side you for a complete wagon. Take care and God bless.
I'm hooked! I need to scale something to the size of "a little red wagon" and try to build something different.....for my man cave (cave isn't large enough for a full scale)..lol Have you ever used a 'PI Tape' rather that a 'Traveler Wheel'? ....13
I just saw this for the first time today. OOPS, guess my memory is failing! Never saw you use Rim Rivets or without a hat! Great Video as usual. Any # for this one? Thanks.
Hello Sir Well done the rivets at the fellies were New for me . Are they fasten the steelring from the wheel . Very unusual this rivets here in Germany Yours Frank Galetzka
Watching this in 2024. Interesting to see Dave over a decade ago. Your videos have come a long way. Thanks for sharing your time and craftsmanship. Been a fan for several years but never watched these early videos.
I'm glad I'm watching stuff like this, I'm 18 but I'm a terrible procrastinater and I want to do wood work, this gave me desire again
Same here. Any progress now?
These "lost" arts of the past need to be practiced and passed on to future generations so we can keep our bridges to the past connected. Thank you.
John Johnson I am 24 years old I love doing wood work like this I try to teach my youth the same
with the way the world is, we might need to know this type of information sooner rather than later.
I live in Amish country and your videos have answered many questions I have had on the construction of horse drawn vehicles of all types.
Thank you.
I've been a wood worker, finish carpentry and cabinet maker most of my life and I am always amazed at how you guys build and construct wheels, blows me away, I don't believe I could do that, I would love to try though, I would love it
wow, having just watched your latest videos, your camera presence and presentation style as well as your production style and values have sharpened to the level of your wheelmaking skills
I think he’s much more comfortable in front of the camera too.
I'm a Steampunker - I had to build some wheels for a cart I made. It worked ok, I thought I knew what I was doing - but wow, this video showed me how much work is needed to make a real wagon wheel!
Happy to see you bringing the DVD series to UA-cam. Now I know why your recent UA-cam productions are so professional. You've been making videos for quite a while. Not only is your craftsmanship beyond awesome, your presentations are excellent. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to come into the shop with you.
Quite interesting to see videos like this put on youtube. In a way it's preserving a history of craftsmanship. Thanks.
When I was young I was told that there was no more skilled craftsman than a Wheelwright, after watching all your videos, I totally agree. You are a Master Blacksmith, Cabinetmaker, and many other trades all rolled into one. Please pass your skill on to as many young people as you can. If I lived in the the US I would send my Son to learn from you and pay you for the privilege. Keep up the good UA-cam work, I enjoy every video.
I used to think metal machinists were skilled! Grew up in 1950's small town, hung out/fascinated by the blacksmith and his shop. Thoroughly enjoy your presentations/skill. Thanks for your time/efforts on videos.
I've been watching Engels workshop and it's breathtaking the care and attention that Dave brings to what must be at times repetitive . Astounding. 👍🇬🇧
I want to thank you for this helpful video "Building heavy wagon wheels". I commented earlier about trying to rebuild a wagon wheel for our Cowboy Church Chuckwagon. Well, I've almost completed my wagon wheel with you help. I turned the hub, fabricated the spokes and fellos and assembled all these parts. I've cut the tyre to size and when I get a warm day, I'm going to build a fire and heat it up and place it on the wheel. This has been an exciting project and I couldn't have done it without your help. Thank You.
From old UA-cam craftsman to another, Its a real pleasure watching you work. Nice job. And I agree completely with John Johnson below. We have to share this stuff so it doesn't die. I am building a scale model brass cannon and this gave me some insight for my wheels. Thank you.
I can't find the words to describe my wonder and amazement at the results. It boggles my mind the time, effort and skills honing necessary and executed to gain such results. Thank you so much for taking the time to share,
Steph
I was just wondering how this type of wheel was made, and I guess I just got lucky and ran into your video in which for been the first one I look, I fund it very well made. I wish every one be look you when making a video in how to do things, your very informative and illustrative with your video, I love horses and if I ever wanted to build me a wagon, this would be the right video. Hope you get lots of like and pray you and your love one are save from this virus crisis.
So much more to the wheel than I realized.
As with all videos of this type I wonder why anyone gives a thumbs down. WTF??
it is a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work. thank you.
I'm making a model funeral carriage and this video has been really helpful!
Never get tired of watching this stuff. Thanks from NZ.
Thank you for sharing the details that keep the art alive.
I’m in awe of your skills! You are a master craftsman, and that is putting it lightly, it is so enjoyable to watch a true craftsman doing this work! Thank you very much for sharing your skills, your workmanship is beyond words.
I continue to be amazed at your work. The detail involved is hard to believe.
It is a pure pleasure to watch such a talent. You are highly skilled man, really enjoy your work
Thanks for this, I have a book set in a western / prairie setting and I was doing research on what a plausible "field repair" might be for a wagon. This was really helpful.
Beautiful work.
Brilliant! Real craftsmanship, in fact it's engineering in wood!
Your absolutely right, it is an ART !!
gratifying work. I think it is beautiful when by hand you created a beautiful thing like the all important wheel.that was produced hundreds of years ago and you have the knowledge to continue to manufacture ,thanks for showing us .
This makes me wanna get the setup to make these wheels. So cool. Ive made cabinets with my Dad so this all seems natural.
Dave, that was very interesting seeing you make that wheel. Thank you for your time in producing your videos. Take care and God bless.
You guys are really hard workers...that is definitely a great art to reconstruct history as you're doing. One more comment, and you're probably not aware of this, but my hometown of Ronceverte, West Virginia was also the site of a factory for making wagon wheels. They also made wheels that had the spokes staggered in the hub. I use to have one of these hubs but gave it to a friend to use for making a lamp. I love your videos...especially the Borax wagons.
Brown Wagon and Carriage Factory, Ronceverte, WV....thanks for your response...had to ask someone for name, but should have remembered...it was located on the Greenbrier River just below where I grew up. facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214811358546415&set=p.10214811358546415&type=3&theater&ifg=1
What on earth were those people who gave a “thumbs down” expecting to see that caused such disappointment?
Burnouts
@@weareallbeingwatched4602 - wheel spin at best, but no burnouts!
Great presentation
Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
I always enjoy your videos. Thank you for posting them.
And yet another WOW !!!!!! goes to show me the more I see the less I know, A journeyman electrician and mechanic, and a half a plumber, but wood working still is intriguing to me. if you are taking on a apprentice I'm your guy..... thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge.
Thank you for this great video. I love watching and always learning something.
Excellent craftsmanship and very interesting.
Love your videos glade to see people making products with pride and craftsmanship. Keep up the great work.
Really interesting. I'm so glad I found your channel.
A true craftsman Thanks for posting
Very educational thank you for the video
This is a great video for making wagon wheels
A definite art form.
Thanks.
Very Impressive work
that was very interesting.Brilliant wheelwright
نحييكم من مصر نحييكم 🇪🇬👍🇾🇪
Its a wonderful way of doing things, you are grate well maker it was on honor to watch this wonderful video. Thank you for shearing
I really enjoy your videos.
It would be nice to see a coach wagon rolling along as an intro and end video scenes.
thank u for the video. i enjoy it
One of my favorite books is "The Wheelwright's Shop" by George Sturt.
No idea how i got here but very interesting......Very Nice work!
Fascinating still. Thank you so much!
Fantastic 😊
Fascinating
impressive skills. great job. love watching them.
Really nice allot of attention to detail thank you for posting this video I have subscribed!!
What a great video.
Serious skills!
well done thanks from John in Texas
Fantastic.
The wright guy for the job
Hi I have enjoyed watching your videos found them very iteresting willyou be makinking any more (I hope so)
amazing and all dry fit
Great job
Well done
Its all in the details
Dave, You are a true craftsman. But what is the reason that the spokes are tipped to create the dish shape? Seams it would eliminate some of the difficulty building a wheel if the spokes where set straight into the hub. Jim
this is very interesting thank you for sharing i have a suggestion though and that is to figure out the audio it was all left ear for me
Great stuff
i can only dream of hsving the hsnd work skills you have.
The rivets wedge between the fellows and the tire? Still not understanding why there is a "dish" in the spokes to hub and fellows? I think in one video you mentioned why but not in detail. Love the craftsmanship of hand work, always have.
I am a tire guy for a living. If I ever time travel and get stuck I will do this for a living.
Nice video sir. How many kgs can a wagon of 4 horses pull on a flat ground if it has to do it for whole day comfortably ?
Very Nice !!!!
If you take the fellies and cut the arch in the middle of the board and then put the top piece on the bottom flat too flat you then have a curved fellie that takes no more wood than if you bent the wood and you don't have to bow them. It may not work for you on wheels but it's a thought.
You are Awesome.....California Revit...? You mean we make something useful....
very cool
very smart man thank for sharing
I would like to see a video on how you shape spokes from beginning to end. Johnny hernandez
Exquisite!
I really am enjoying watching your videos. Your work and craftsmanship is amazing. Where did you learn to do all this. I would love to get to work/watch along side you for a complete wagon. Take care and God bless.
MR. I JUST FOUND AND SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL. YOU WORK IS A PEACE OF ART. CANT WAIT TO SEE MORE. WHAT CITY ARE YOU IN?
What is the name of the tool you used to measure the outside of the wheel beautiful work and great presentation
I'm hooked! I need to scale something to the size of "a little red wagon" and try to build something different.....for my man cave (cave isn't large enough for a full scale)..lol
Have you ever used a 'PI Tape' rather that a 'Traveler Wheel'?
....13
Dave was this your first video? You have come along way since this video!
I just saw this for the first time today. OOPS, guess my memory is failing! Never saw you use Rim Rivets or without a hat! Great Video as usual. Any # for this one? Thanks.
Beautiful work.
What is the expansion ratio on the steel tire?
Awesome !!!
Hello Sir
Well done the rivets at the fellies were New for me .
Are they fasten the steelring from the wheel .
Very unusual this rivets here in Germany
Yours Frank Galetzka
So amazing, and I have built so much in my life, but this hurts my brain
Homer's iliad talks of building a wheel from an overturned tree so that the roots make the spokes.
I am looking for a tennon auger you got for my hand cart wheels . Where can I find one, same size as yours 3/8 to 1”. Please advise. Thks
Great video, I love a true craftsman since they hardly exist anymore. Do you roll your own tires from flat strap?
Dave, what are the factors you consider when choosing to use sawn section felloes Vs steam bent felloes? Thanks for the great videos. JK
do you have a link for the Tenon cutter? spoke puller?
Good job, beautiful .Thank ./