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  • These beaters have been repaired and changed, but we're going back to what was original and seeing how they are designed to work. The Great Western manure spreader is a unique design of the early 1900s. Thanks for coming along on the journey.
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  • @terryrobinson1416
    @terryrobinson1416 Місяць тому +53

    Ah. A man that knows which way a washer goes. That's something most people do not know.

    • @ron827
      @ron827 Місяць тому +17

      Because they are punched and one edge is sharp which goes against the wood. With the rounded edge up, it accepts paint better than a sharp edge.

    • @thomasbraeking6225
      @thomasbraeking6225 Місяць тому +19

      I caught that too!
      My dad hammered home the difference between "working face" and "showing face" by the time I was five!
      I had ONE Maintenance Man out of a slew of maintenance monkeys in the last twenty years that actually paid attention when I explained why I kept flipping washers over! Everyone I worked with the first twenty-some years KNEW!
      🙂

    • @gonesideways6621
      @gonesideways6621 Місяць тому

      It's called break and shear 60% break 40% shear.@@ron827

    • @ironcladranchandforge7292
      @ironcladranchandforge7292 Місяць тому +7

      Yep, LOL. It's kind of funny because I was just thinking about that yesterday when I was building a set of wood racks for my truck.

    • @gordonauld5945
      @gordonauld5945 Місяць тому +1

      I notist that to.

  • @Homespunmusic
    @Homespunmusic Місяць тому +59

    Dave, I always look forward to your videos. Thank you and Diane for all your efforts to bring these videos to us!

  • @billk8780
    @billk8780 Місяць тому +18

    Dave & Diane,
    Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you.

  • @bobcoombs7924
    @bobcoombs7924 Місяць тому +32

    Dave - you are real detective when it comes to these mysterious vehicles. Some might see nothing but splinters and rust, but see the whole story. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MrLee-ue7iu
    @MrLee-ue7iu Місяць тому +35

    Wow, what a project. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @patmancrowley8509
    @patmancrowley8509 Місяць тому +1

    Always fascinating, Mr. and Mrs. Engle.

  • @edmedlin2936
    @edmedlin2936 Місяць тому +3

    Love the ring of that anvil...

  • @wolfie854
    @wolfie854 Місяць тому +1

    Great stuff. Thanks again for another excellent video.

  • @philipjohnson1103
    @philipjohnson1103 Місяць тому +9

    Dave & Diane, You continue to do a wonderful job editing. Just the right amount of fast forwarding and skipping repetitive steps. Please keep up the excellent work!

  • @paulwilson6538
    @paulwilson6538 Місяць тому +6

    I am amazed at all the deferent things and the workmanship that goes in to the buggies, wagons, and farming equipment from the 1800s. You’re such
    a craftsman and I enjoy everything you do.

  • @daveogarf
    @daveogarf Місяць тому +30

    Getting very excited to see the final assembly of this-here manure spreader, Dave! Your workmanship is superb, and I love the way that you restore things to better than new condition.

  • @andrewjones1649
    @andrewjones1649 Місяць тому +10

    Lovely Dave. You make it all look so easy. That's the mark of a true craftsman. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @michaeldehart648
    @michaeldehart648 Місяць тому +6

    Mr. Engel, the internet brings out all kinds. Please be assured there are many "out here" that appreciate the skill and ingenuity you exhibit in every video. I appreciate your effort to entertain and inform. I have a great deal of repect for your craftsmanship. Don't change a thing in your approach. Thank you for the hours of fun and even education!

  • @stevechewning7741
    @stevechewning7741 Місяць тому +3

    Great detective work enjoyed this voyage of discovery.

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 Місяць тому +6

    Another great video from the Master wagon builder. Your ability to look at a part, figure out how it was made and recreate it in wood or metal is first class. Thank you for sharing this build with us.

  • @marlinkojak9882
    @marlinkojak9882 Місяць тому +6

    thank you Dave and Diane for you time you put into Engels Coach enjoy it so very much

  • @davidoliver2826
    @davidoliver2826 Місяць тому +3

    These two projects have been great, the spreader and sheep wagon! I especially like this one because of all the metal repair. I Always enjoy the investigation that has to go into these projects! Thank you for taking us all along on the journey!

  • @robandsharonseddon-smith5216
    @robandsharonseddon-smith5216 Місяць тому +3

    Really enjoyed the forensic efforts. Looking forward to seeing the outcome. Please show it in use!

  • @maryleescott9028
    @maryleescott9028 Місяць тому +3

    Dave is a real sleuth to determine the original production for a bunch of cobbled together half rotten and rusted parts and pieces!
    That is the most entertaining aspect of the on going videos. After watching him a long time I have gotten accustomed to his masterful crafting in wood, metal and leather. But watching the sleuthing out of all the mess presented to him and coming out with original operations is mind blowing!!

  • @jjbode1
    @jjbode1 Місяць тому +1

    You are a blessing to enjoy, thanks.

  • @mitchilito99
    @mitchilito99 Місяць тому +4

    My favorite project of your yet, Dave. I'm riveted!

  • @SuperZmeister
    @SuperZmeister Місяць тому +4

    I find myself anxiously anticipating the arrival of the next episode of your restoration of the manure spreader. It is fascinating to witness how ingenious our forefathers were in developing ways to accomplish tasks with every day materials. Like my own ancestors did, make do with what you had available. Keep us updated and thank you for explaining each step.

  • @eddiepaige6628
    @eddiepaige6628 Місяць тому +3

    I am truly enjoying watching the sheep wagon and manure spreader coming together. Waiting patiently for the end results. Thank you for bringing us along!!

  • @petermorgan1401
    @petermorgan1401 Місяць тому +4

    Objectively (as a scientist) this guy is brilliant!

  • @Cheggley45
    @Cheggley45 Місяць тому +2

    I enjoy these videos. I worked on the archeological excavation on a blacksmith/wheelwright/wagon building shop in Illinois, then after it was rebuilt I got to work in the shop with the forge etc. It was a great experience and made me appreciate how all the metal work went from pig iron to a finished product that went across the plains to settlement in the west!

  • @stevethecountrycook1227
    @stevethecountrycook1227 Місяць тому

    What a keen eye you have Dave. It's a pleasure to watch your work!

  • @GeneralSulla
    @GeneralSulla Місяць тому +12

    I'm fascinated by this manure soreader project.

  • @stephenrice4554
    @stephenrice4554 Місяць тому

    Another fascinating production , roll on the next installment 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @JeffSearust
    @JeffSearust Місяць тому +10

    That red and black really makes it pop

  • @thisolesignguy2733
    @thisolesignguy2733 Місяць тому +20

    lol I watched a video on tiktok operating this manure spreader...the poor woman was getting pummeled by manure. that thing flung cow manure EVERYWHERE hahaha. I felt bad for her in that video lol. It brought new meaning to the phrase "when sh*t hits the fan"

  • @skeptimatic
    @skeptimatic Місяць тому +2

    Your patience is incredible. I could never do what you do. The repetition would drive me bananas.

  • @FarmsteadForge
    @FarmsteadForge Місяць тому +3

    It's fun watching you take it from a basket case back to original.

  • @randallknowles9240
    @randallknowles9240 Місяць тому +3

    This was a fantastic episode on the Smith Manure Spreader. Great detective work on determining which beater board dimensions were true to the original ones. Your fabrication skills continue to amaze! I have no doubt that when finished, this will be the most spectacular manure spreader in the United States - if there is such a thing!

  • @alfredomarotta6604
    @alfredomarotta6604 Місяць тому +2

    You always amaze me, the way you resolve that rusted and rotted puzzle.
    Thanks again for taking the time to make these wonderful videos, looking forward to the next one.

  • @glencrandall7051
    @glencrandall7051 Місяць тому +9

    More archeology. Dave uses even the smallest clue to calculate the restoration details. Dave you are a wizard. More EE here. (Entertainment and education.) Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

  • @huntingandstuff9489
    @huntingandstuff9489 Місяць тому +3

    The washers on the beaters was a really good move

  • @thijs3514
    @thijs3514 Місяць тому +1

    Love the ironwork!👍

  • @jefferyyoung6836
    @jefferyyoung6836 Місяць тому +3

    I really appreciate the way you work through the logic of your decisions.

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 Місяць тому +2

    It’s amazing what was made before modern machinery. Thanks!

  • @JimGarver-tx8rj
    @JimGarver-tx8rj Місяць тому +2

    Between the two projects, the sheep wagon and the manure spreader I like spreader best. But, it struck me as I was watching how labor intensive these projects are. Your skill, labor and dedication are amazing.

  • @seekimheng8929
    @seekimheng8929 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you great job 👍👌❤️

  • @bobmiller9018
    @bobmiller9018 Місяць тому +2

    Its always good to see a tru craftsman,not to many left that give a dam.

  • @philipallard8026
    @philipallard8026 Місяць тому +1

    Your archeology is almost the best part of the show. Your craftsmanship is even better.

  • @douglasrichardson8525
    @douglasrichardson8525 Місяць тому +1

    Great Job Regards Doug.

  • @ydonl
    @ydonl Місяць тому +1

    The audio was fine. Virtually unnoticeable. No worrying! 🙂
    Thanks for all of it.

  • @sylvainpinguet2617
    @sylvainpinguet2617 Місяць тому +3

    C'est toujours un plaisir de vous voir sauver ce patrimoine
    Salutations distinguées de France

  • @artt3165
    @artt3165 Місяць тому +3

    LOL..... basket case : Pile of wood containing metal bits which the campfire rejected.
    I'm constantly amazed at your ability to make sense out of the pile of remnants that you're presented.

  • @davidbishop4015
    @davidbishop4015 Місяць тому

    You are a skilled craftsman and a great story teller. Stay safe.

  • @billschmitzer9159
    @billschmitzer9159 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks Dave for such an educational video. I’m starting to understand how the spreader comes together. I think it’s going to be so cool when it’s finished.

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames Місяць тому +14

    19:50 thanks for showing the water. I always wondered how you kept the vise or anvil from getting so hot that it becomes soft and mailable. 👍. 💖🌞🌵😷

    • @09conrado
      @09conrado Місяць тому +3

      Vices are always mailable, might cost you an arm and a leg but they'll ship anything these days

    • @suzisaintjames
      @suzisaintjames Місяць тому +4

      @@09conrado , ☺️ oops! Silly spell checker... I meant malleable. Thanks for catching that. Sending lots of love 💖 from sunny 🌞 Arizona 🌵. Take care of yourself and each other 😷.

    • @09conrado
      @09conrado Місяць тому +2

      @@suzisaintjames thanks for being a good sport. Best wishes

  • @redrockroger
    @redrockroger Місяць тому +1

    I am in awe of your detective skills on both the spreader and the sheep wagon.. I absolutely love your channel and your common sense approach to your work. Keep it up.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Місяць тому +1

    Excellent idea on applying the washers to the rivets, makes perfect sense to me. Nice piece of detective work on the beater bars and spikes, looking forward to the assembly. Thanks for the update sir, I am enjoying the spreader series of videos.

  • @toddavis8603
    @toddavis8603 Місяць тому +3

    Love the way you fabricated the 96 spikes for the Spreader.

  • @jrmintz1
    @jrmintz1 Місяць тому +5

    Always fascinating! Thank you.

  • @ronboe6325
    @ronboe6325 Місяць тому +4

    Should be ready for the 4th of July parade this year. An odd vehicle for a parade, but dang it's going to be very handsome when done. Gotta show it off a bit. :)

  • @flywayhome8903
    @flywayhome8903 Місяць тому

    Once again thanks for the video.

  • @tolbaszy8067
    @tolbaszy8067 Місяць тому +11

    I think the beater bars that were wider in the center, then tapered to fit the cast pockets of the drive wheels, were a good idea. The middle of the bars have the most stress and the wider stock adds strength. You are doing a superb job, but that ringing anvil set my tinnitus off! Thanks for sharing.

    • @causewaykayak
      @causewaykayak Місяць тому

      Yes, I think making the engaging faces at the end of the bars tight and square might hinder smooth running. Isn't that why gears are given a hypoid form so they engage and drive more smoothly ? When this machine is first set in motion I'd expect there to be heavy wear on those faces - or it jams - and some relieving is needed.
      My tuppence worth.

    • @sidekickbob7227
      @sidekickbob7227 Місяць тому

      ​@@causewaykayakI do not think this is a problem, because the this wood isn't a part of the conveyer belt, but is fixed in place, making a spikey rotating cylinder...

    • @causewaykayak
      @causewaykayak Місяць тому

      @@sidekickbob7227 Right !! OK. Then I had the design figured badly. Embarrassing ! Thanks for the correction.

    • @sidekickbob7227
      @sidekickbob7227 Місяць тому +1

      @@causewaykayak Well, it's just my guess how it's designed. Hooefully, we'll get the conclusion at the next episode!

  • @dkwolf
    @dkwolf Місяць тому

    Awesome job thanks for sharing God bless you and yours ✝️ stay safe

  • @genemcintyre5352
    @genemcintyre5352 Місяць тому +1

    Very much enjoy the way you analyse out the process, gives real understanding as well as teach. Thank you Gene

  • @markchodroff250
    @markchodroff250 Місяць тому +3

    Wow ! That’s a lot of spikes to make .

  • @gordonauld5945
    @gordonauld5945 Місяць тому +1

    There's a lot more to this one than I perseved.

  • @michaeldurling793
    @michaeldurling793 Місяць тому +9

    The ingenuity of the folks involved in agriculture, design a more efficient way to spread cow poop on a field. Yeah we can do that. Today they have high pressure pumps that spray long distances covering a larger area in less time. Like the way the French repurposed theirs to paint government buildings. Really enjoying the spreader and sheep wagon Dave your getting good at multitasking.

  • @geraldlessard7446
    @geraldlessard7446 Місяць тому +5

    Hello Dave and Diane. Thank you for the great video and the detailed explanation on how you fill in the construction gaps.
    I am not sure if the original Salesman would stand behind this spreader, after the sale but I would stand behind Dave’s work regardless of how messy it might be. 😅
    Have a great day.

  • @jesusmarrero4328
    @jesusmarrero4328 Місяць тому +1

    I,pressive forensic examination and a well executed repair . Highly enjoyable videos! Thank you!

  • @tonyfletcher2541
    @tonyfletcher2541 Місяць тому +1

    Always look forward to your Tuesday and Friday videos! Never get tired of watching. Reminds me of my childhood when I ride my bike over to old man Clanton's Blacksmith shop. Never got tired of watching him or my grandpa working with iron! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

  • @steveaustin4118
    @steveaustin4118 Місяць тому +30

    My midweek treat it's like having a weekly christmas

  • @TheBest-ob1kj
    @TheBest-ob1kj Місяць тому +1

    Love watching you figure these parts out! It's coming together!

  • @davidchisham
    @davidchisham Місяць тому

    Very enjoyable. I never knew the beaters were wood.Thanks Dave and Diane

  • @frobstube
    @frobstube Місяць тому +2

    I love the irony of a prolific internet content creator restoring a manure spreader. That is true genius.

  • @user-neo71665
    @user-neo71665 Місяць тому +2

    Farmers and ranchers make things work. We don't care about anything but getting it back working when broken down in the field.

  • @coconutterrence8549
    @coconutterrence8549 Місяць тому +1

    i think if they had a jigsaw in the shape of an old wagon you would be very good at it i like the way you solve problems i realy enjoy watching your program . terry

  • @myesenc
    @myesenc Місяць тому +1

    Your editing is very good!

  • @thomasbraeking6225
    @thomasbraeking6225 Місяць тому +7

    Next week, when assembled and rotation is explained, I'll know how to knock the crap out of a manure spreader! 😁

  • @pete_ski
    @pete_ski Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Dave.

  • @howardrussell356
    @howardrussell356 Місяць тому

    Great Show!

  • @BillOwens-vt2wi
    @BillOwens-vt2wi Місяць тому +2

    Great job its amazing how many parts there are for this spreader. The engineering of that area is very good. Thank you and have fun.

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve Місяць тому +2

    I passed over this video like 4 times thinking how could a beater bar be mad interesting!
    Boy, was I *WRONG!* You did an excellent job bringing us along telling your thought process!
    One observation on video production. I tend to listen with headphones. The anvil ringing was very loud.

  • @ronwhite6719
    @ronwhite6719 Місяць тому +1

    Great series Dave. I can't wait to see it working!

  • @badass4226
    @badass4226 Місяць тому +3

    excellent as usual

  • @stevewoodard527
    @stevewoodard527 Місяць тому +3

    Was surprised to see you working directly on the saw table rather than the cover you usually use. Just letting you know I'm paying attention. Good stuff!
    Steve from Circle

  • @petegraham1458
    @petegraham1458 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks again for a wonderful video!

  • @raymondhorvatin1050
    @raymondhorvatin1050 Місяць тому

    Thankyou for sharing

  • @frankpuryear3844
    @frankpuryear3844 Місяць тому +1

    You sir ,
    Are a great tribute to the real meaning of earning it . We here surely do Appreciate ya . Thank you .

  • @user-cf3lw2pu2y
    @user-cf3lw2pu2y Місяць тому +1

    Nice job

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 Місяць тому +1

    Very nice,coming right along 😎😎😎👍👍👍

  • @melkel2010
    @melkel2010 Місяць тому +1

    Reminds me of the days weeding in my Grandma's garden and finding bolts and nails and running them to my Dad who would tell me what it might have come off of, then toss it back in the garden and say, "it adds iron to the soil." When I think we could have rebuilt half the barn and restored some equipment with those findings, LoL. Imagine all those spikes that got lost off the beaters are now iron in the soil.

  • @Edgeair
    @Edgeair Місяць тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @jimdee5003
    @jimdee5003 Місяць тому +1

    I missed the washer detail, thanks. Just amazing work

  • @azpcox
    @azpcox Місяць тому +4

    The original spreader probably had a deluxe model with washers on the rivets for 30¢ more total. :)

  • @curtisanderson1830
    @curtisanderson1830 Місяць тому +2

    Like said before. great job and interesting

  • @AdelinoGambiarras
    @AdelinoGambiarras Місяць тому +2

    Yap adding washer makes more sense I too would do esacley the same.

  • @WayneCook306
    @WayneCook306 Місяць тому

    Great job Dave thank you look forward to the next one. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @TheUncleRuckus
    @TheUncleRuckus Місяць тому +1

    Need some magnets and chains on that anvil it's loud AF, and super grating! 👍👍

  • @andrewmacomber1638
    @andrewmacomber1638 Місяць тому +1

    Wow! What an intricate project! So many pieces and parts. How do you keep your head from spinning 🤪 it’s looking great though. A brand new horse drawn manure spreader! Don’t see those every day! I hope you can arrange to show us a demo when you’re done with it!✌🏻❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻🌎

  • @bigredc222
    @bigredc222 Місяць тому

    Good work.

  • @alexandrebelinge8996
    @alexandrebelinge8996 Місяць тому +1

    That fire looked so nice and warm !

  • @loisbernardes7940
    @loisbernardes7940 Місяць тому +1

    Good evening, it's good to have new ones, vbideos, Brazil, Jaraguá do Sul,

  • @Garth2011
    @Garth2011 Місяць тому +2

    So interesting to "read" how they designed these and the function of each part. All of the past maintenance and repairs too, just like a home or a building, as each owner moves onward, the new owner had different ideas and workers doing their various crafts that shows up in the evidence long after. I have been inside homes that had several "owners" and just about each room had way different wear and tear, repair levels and so forth. That's when some folks really appreciate a "one owner" home or car etc.

  • @GypsyJvan
    @GypsyJvan Місяць тому +1

    thanks..
    ..Black Art Forge..

  • @milt7348
    @milt7348 Місяць тому

    Stay safe and we'll see you next week.