Traditional Diamonds on Buggy Seats | Engels Coach Shop
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Diamond patterns on carriage seats are common and were either tufted or sewn in place. Foam was never used, but horse hair or excelsior, an Aspen tree wood fiber, were traditional. This buggy originally had sewn diamonds and was filled with excelsior so I am going back with that tradition. A good grade vinyl was the customer's choice for top material, but I will still do it in the leather style. Thanks for following along!
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I'm making a petition, everyone that wants to see a team hitched up to the completed buggy and paraded up Main St, Joliet leave a thumbs up.
Absolutely !!!
It should be a color matched team
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@@ZacVaper LOL
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Master wainwright, master wheelwright, maser engineer, master upholsterer, master Craftsman with a capital C. Greetings from across the pond. This man should be noted as an American national treasure.
I think there should be an “Engles Coach” plaque placed prominently on this and every other coach that Dave builds.
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I fully concur with the "Engles Coach" plaque being attached to any and all wagons, carriages and horse drawn vehicles. What a true professional artisan. Such a pleasure to watch each week.
I believe the quality of Mr Engels work speak for it's self.
@@christophermaurer1271 A maker's plaque isn't really for now. It's for the future when these restored wagons are old again, and that plaque indicates value worth restoring.
@@Reziac Look... Anybody that knows about wagons and buggy's whether now or in the future will know that Dave crafted them... They ain't stupid!
I'm no longer surprised at the variety of skills required of a wainwright, but I'm still impressed.
Sometimes I find myself realizing that I had never even wondered about how some of these things were done (yes, I should have, but didn’t), and yet am amazed at how they are done.
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I would be confident that the Wainwright of a 100 years ago would not be doing all the work that Mr Engel is capable of or to the high degree of excellence that he has demonstrated. A shop that produced these carriages would have had many people who specialized in different aspects of the trade. I would welcome any person with more knowledge of this subject to enlighten me if I am mistaken. Cheers from Australia
@@christophermaurer1271 I watched a series of videos from the UK . called "Hands"
They have one on a coach builder , and saddle shop..
And shows different ppl on jobs. Mind you alot are relatives but still better at certian aspects.
I found it quit interesting
Watched a few times.
I've used them for direction
weavers ,stone cutters,baskets..its kinda dated late 60s early 70s...
@@joeinthebush I have found one called Hands - Traditional Irish Crafts. If this is what you are referring to , it seems very interesting. Cheers .
The day before this video, we spotted a vintage commercial singer machine at a farm sale. After watching your video we just had to go back and get it. Getting the machine home, model 111w151, we learned it was designed for automotive upholstery. The machine has been sitting in an out building for a few years, needs a lot of attention. Still we couldn't be happier. It features needle unison-feed. Thanks for videos.
Ah yes, one of the walking foot models. I regret letting mine go, but then at eighty I most probably won't need it!
JIM
Always great to see Dave's craftsmanship. His videos are a wonderful example of "Hold your questions til the end" When it all comes together, it makes so much sense.
It will be a sad (but joyous) day when this project comes to an end. It has been a privilege to have watched the buggy being built. So thank you Dave for taking us on this journey.
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And so very much look forward to what is coming next!!
I'm blown away by so many things on this channel. The shear number of skillsets you bring to the table is staggering. The attention to detail is off the charts. Amazing.
I've also seen the coaches in Yellowstone. I was amazed by them, now I've found the builder. Cool.
oh my I speachless I wached him do this buggy start to this point. so hope he shows the peoples reactions when they see it for the first time. as i say that buggy better be kept in the living room. wishing dave his wife and family all the best health
I am never more enlightened than following your fantastic quality workmanship. I worry that you will not be training someone to take over these responsibilities when you retire. Amazing workmanship soon to be lost forever due to normal life's failure. I am saddened by its life's uncontrolled consequences. I'm 84 years old, and hopefully you will pass on your well learned wisdom before its too late. You are amazing. Please get (find?) a young trainee SOON. I have been concerned about myself with a stuffed set of hard drives full of engineering achievements and nowhere to pass them on. Please do not let your super talents die.
Amazing how one man can master so many varied skills.Truly an American treasure.
Dave, I'm a rather new subscriber to your channel. But I have been amazed (as so many other viewers have beautifully commented) about your talents and skills. I not only watch you at work in your videos, but I am learning and trying my hand at imitating what you do.
I have watched all your videos now (and some of them I have repeated many times). Watching you has inspired me to tackle a project to restore an old farm wagon. You make it look easy, but every step is quite complicated and requires ingenuity to address the many variants one encounters in each process. Without your teaching instructions in the videos, there would be no way I would have attempted such a project. Thank you for making the opportunity possible for me.
I have so far built new boasters that were rotted away and I am working on repairing the front and rear wooden axles. I disassembled my first wheel and have resized and heated and reseated the loose hub bands and re-seated the wooden spokes (and built one new spoke with a draw knife and spoke shave) …moving on now to replace several felloes.
I could not find a “spoke stretcher” (or a pattern) on the web or at any antique stores, so I guessed at how to make one by watching your videos. I would have found it most helpful if you had a detailed sketch of such a tool. Also, sketches of your “tyre tongs” to stretch the tyre over the wooden wheel when shrinking the hot metal tyre would be helpful right now. (I need to forge such tongs but there are no dimensioned sketches anywhere that I have been able to find).
Again, thank you for teaching so much through your videos. I look forward to all new videos and I will continue to watch the old ones and to learn from the master! Just saying “Thanks” seems so inadequate. But know you are appreciated and may you and your family be safe and be blessed. Peace! From a thankful and very happy viewer!
I am happily humbled by the skills of this craftsman. It is a treat to watch his process.
Well here l am again watching....Dave do his excellent work away day.....Thanks Dave....!
Thanks for de Show Mr. Engel it’s a pleasure to see you working !!!!!!!!!!
That’s lovely work. You’re sure a master of many trades Dave.
Simply, a master piece. Thanks for the nvideo.
I've noticed Dave has expertise on so many aspects of these buggy and wagon projects. Seeing him sewing like an expert proves it.
Can't think of many professions that require proficiency with a sewing machine, a forge, and a table saw. Your videos are always fascinating.
Selten solch einen vielseitigen Handwerker gesehen....einfach Klasse
I doubt here is another man who possesses all the varied skills needed for buggy restoration than Dave. His work is museum quality.
The craftsmanship, hard work, attention to detail and tradition, sir, you make it look almost easy. Brilliant Genius!!
Once again I say you are one of the very few UA-camrs that understand what background music is for.
*- "Send this rascal home."*
*- Wow! Brilliant. Wonderful. Graceful authority.*
*- Thank you, Dave.*
I believe this buggy will be a "Sunday, go to church" buggy. I just hope we get to see it after the final assembly. The finished product is going to be SPECTACULAR to see. As is all of his stuff. A true MASTER CRAFTSMAN with exceptional skills. KUDOS to you Sir!!!!!
When I watched the Borax wagons being built I was amazed at all the different things that you needed to know to do. Going back to see and photograph as much as possible so everything was done as close as possible to the original. The painstaking and precision that you went to get this buggy as original as possible. The number of hours you spend, there’s so much just so many different things you need to remember to get it right. As I have said many a time you are a master craftsman in so many things, in so many ways. Back in the day when these were the form of travel and you worked in a factory making buggy’s, wagons, or harnessing for the horses, you only needed to know 1-2 different jobs. You need the knowledge to master each and every one of these jobs. I have enjoyed watching each video and I thank you for spending the extra time necessary for me and others to see how it’s done. I know some of the tools you have were not available back then most of the hands on hasn’t changed. Thanks a bunch Mr Dave stay safe my friend
Thanks Gene. Fun to share.
@@EngelsCoachShop Thank you so much Dave, so many memories flood back watching you. My father's father owned 4 city blocks of Horse Stables in Prospect, Adelaide, Sth Aust. LOFTES & Co, Main North Rd. sold grain, chaff, hay, and malley roots (fire wood). In my childhood most delivery vehicles were horse drawn. My family provided many of those horses, or the stabling of them in Adelaide. Our history goes back to providing horses for Cob&Co between Adelaide, and Overland Corner. The overnight stop was the "Inn" at One Tree Hill. (loftes7@yahoo.com)
Das ist großes Kino! Sehr beeindruckend, was der Mann alles kann!
Dave, you said how this project has demonstrated so many aspects of the carriage trade. I am impressed by how competent you seem to be (to my inexpert eyes) in all of them!
It’s ready for a Western Movie! If Tom Hanks is watching……take note, oh don’t destroy it in the movie! It is too beautiful! Love from the great state of Colorado. Thanxz
What can't this man do. Talk about a master of all trades, woodworker, metal worker, welder, blacksmith, upholsterer, farmer and God knows what else. A great example to young people looking for an occupation. I forgot also a videographer and editor. I enjoy all his videos, keep up the good work Dave
Dave, what cant you do, nothing surprises me anymore your talent is more than I can comprehend
MASTER Craftsman at work - set your faces to stun... Must take you twice as long to do all this AND film it, but I'm glad that you do - thanks again!
It is fun to watch a Master Craftsman at work at his trade.
Awesome work, Dave. I can't wait to see it all together. Hopefully with a team of horses and a video of it in use. You know ... a test drive before turning it over to the customer. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
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Dave. Nice to look at you restoring the buggy seat. I served my apprenticeship as a coachtrimmer. Over forty years I have trimmed horse carraighs, trains, buses, cars, aeroplanes private jets and helicopters. The marking out and procedures are still the same today for trimming even with modern materials.
Richard.
My Christmas present from Dave would be a colour photograph of his finished maroon buggy all set up with high steppers in the forks. What consummate patience and skill he exhibits in his work. I take my Jeweller's hat off to him. Oh yes - Cyril H, I agree.
Dang. It's like watching a black & print developing in the paper tray. As the image pops out and get a picture - the upholstery gradually turns into a seat! Cool!
Dave, thank you for sharing your mastery of the crafts with us. I have watched you do the most amazing work, without compromise for years . I hope your customers take care of your creations. To me they are all museum quality. Take care.
Astonishing! Gorgeous! A superb example of craftsmanship. Thank you for the shining example of a tradesman sharing his talent for all.
Sir ....... I am impressed ...... as always, but today ....... I am really impressed.
I was familiar with the technique for diamonds on car upholstery. Very neat to see the origin of the design and procedure to achieve it. This has been a fascinating series! Thank you for your terrific camera work and editing. I have learned so much.
Loved this whole series. Hope there is one more episode showing the buggy completely assembled. Agree with Cyril.
Watching at master at his work is a pleasure!
A great work Sir 👍🤗
Greetings from the Swabian Mountains in South Germany
Holger
Once again I am impressed with your skill in all of the different jobs you have to do to restore this buggy.
I never cease to be impressed with how well you have mastered that industrial sewing machine.
An absolutely phenominal accomplishment! It transends function to art.
You seem to ne a Jack of all trades and Master of all of them. I have really enjoyed following along with restoration of the Buggy.
Very nice work.....way better than most furniture made today. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful work Dave thank you.
This video leaves me speechless such craftsmanship.
Thank you very much Dave for showing this level of detail on a topic I would have never had the chance to see otherwise.
Wow! That's just some beautiful work. This is craftsmanship at its best. I've worked in automotive manufacturing plants and watched cars come together, but the individual components are all made by separate companies and individuals. But here you are watching one man incorporating all the skills necessary to build and assemble a historical buggy, the equivalent to our modern cars. Wow! I am left speechless. BTW the assembly area or building where they outfit the modern vehicle with seats, upholstery, dash, controls, etc. is still called the "Trim Shop". 😀
I'm not looking forward to seeing this video series end. I can't wait to see the end result but I've really enjoyed my Saturday morning "coffee and buggy restoration" ritual.
I was born in 1951, and spent my first decade on a farm. In a shed was an old buggy, no longer used, but most likely still in use just 20 years before I was born. The mice had nested in the old seat cushions. I could see the excelsior, and horse-hair felt. The felt was just under the diamonds, where Dave uses the white stuff. I can no longer tell if Dave's videos have altered my memories, but now I think his buggy looks exactly like the one I remember, except clean and new.
Thanks Dave I remeber this type of seating from the old buggy on our farm brings back many memories
Anyone who would not be proud to own that work of art has somethiong seriously wrong with them! Awesome work Dave. What a blessing to have all that tallent!
What a tremendous amount of work just for a seat back. But the results speak for themselves--beautiful.
Probably a vehicle going by outside.
What fun this has been.... even as merely a SPECTATOR!! Thanks, Mr. Dave!!
What a legacy you are leaving! Godspeed.
You really have a wide range of talent. It is a joy to watch you work............Jay
Absolutely spectacular seat and carriage restoration, you're very meticulous too. Mike 😎 & Jane♥️
I have never seen this process done and am amazed at how many steps it takes to get it accomplished. Great job and I agree with others, let's see this thing hitched up and parading around a bit.
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I wish i could spend time with you Dave and see all of your wonderful work you doing thank you very much for all what you are doing
Absolutely beautiful.
I've seen classic automobiles with upholstery like that and wondered how they achieved it. Now I know.
Thanks for sharing your talents.
Absolutely mind blowing, I can't find words to say, I have learned so so much watching you dave, thank you.
WOWZERS!
I knew it was a LOT of work to reupholster seats, but never realized just how much before i watched you working on this project. AWESOME video, thanks for sharing it!
A thing of beauty is a joy forever!
A true craftsman, second to none. DJB (UK)
Superb workmanship 👍👍👍👍. It is from the original coachbuilders, wheelwrights, saddle makers etc, that in the UK, City & Guild was formed. These trades were the guilds and in the city of London the craftsmen got together to form an institute, to ensure apprentices were being trained properly, not just cheap labour. It still runs today with qualifications in an array of trades, (and is now international) is well respected and still called the City & Guilds of London Institute. There are also the Worshipful Company of Coachbuilders, (along with farriers, wheelwrights etc) and The Royal Mews who look after the Queens livery.
An apprentice would learn a lot from Dave!
Once again, your craftsmanship comes to the fore. Well done sir.
All the detail is so important for the future. Beautiful workmanship.
Your skill set and knowledge (and your tool set) never fail to amaze!
A well made Item made by skilled hands is a joy.
A pleasure to watch and see a man of many trades bringing life back into a old piece of history.
Just hope theirs some one in Juliet, Montana that can learn a trade from you.
Yet again a really informative demonstration of a true craftsman at work. I agree with other comments in that it would be great to see this carriage hitched to a team and paraded down Main Street.
Stay safe and well Dave.
Another work of art! Great sound effects too. Amazing skill and craftsmanship Dave.
And as always, an absolute pleasure watching a master craftsman practizing his art.
You certainly are a multi talented craftsman who takes pride in your work this is a rare thing to find nowadays. Where will the next generation of craftsmen and women come from or will this type of craft just die, which will be a shame
It was great to see the upholstery work done . As had to have an upholstery job done on a Ladies Park Phaeton built in about 1896 and in New Zealand and about 1968 I had all the pleating done with foam cushioning and I attached it to the vehicle it had a seat for the driver and passenger and covered razed box that seat went on to where some tools were kept also the backrest and front seat and rests arm rests as well. I really enjoyed getting the job done as with the painting and lining as well . I would like to have had it retyred on rubber if I could have at that time but there was no one who could do it
What a craftsman. So many trades and a master of them all. Well done.
Once again you've blown my mind with your many skills. Thank you.
Brilliant work Dave. Beautiful craftsmanship! Thanks for all the work you put in recording and sharing.
Excellent upholstery work!
You Sir are a craftsman. Watching from Taiwan. Love your uploads.
The breadth of your experience and skill has always amazed me.
Fantastic craftmanship keeping the past alive thanks for sharing
Just simply beautiful workmanship.
Great work! The seat looks outstanding!
Well done, Dave. You're the master. Thank you for documenting your profession.
Speechless. Amazing craftsmanship.
I have really enjoyed this series. Please make sure to post lots of overall and detail photos of the finished buggy. Thanks Dave!
Thanks for letting us tag along.
I truly hope the customer will be gracious enough to allow you to film the finished buggy in action.
I sure hope there is someone working with Dave to absorb his truly outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience, so it carries on. Realistically, I suspect not. There surely cannot be too many people anywhere who still know how to do all that.
This one brings back memories for me. My mom used to upholster furniture and I used to hold the fabric for her while she tacked it in place. She didn't use a stapler, only upholstery tacks.
I agree, Shari. My mother & I sewed & covered dress buttons but used sewing kit tools. This is exceptional demonstration of how to really enjoy life and learn skills that make a difference!!!👏🏼👏🏼😃
Tough work but you always make look easy. Beautiful work.
WOW that sewn diamonds blows me away. I sure hope that when you did that work your shop was closed so no one bothered you. Beautiful work Sir.
You have more ways to white wash mouse turds and stand them up to dry than any person I have ever met! Beautiful work!!
Back in the mid 1930s when my father still lived in Powers Lake North Dakota he would go around town to various businesses most of which were family owned by us and collect the wood Excelsior, it would take it to the local blacksmith and get like $0.50 for all that he had brought to him. Excelsior was used to sweat tires on wagon wheels. The 50 Cent's got my dad and his youngest brother into the theater and got them popcorn and a soda. Thanks for reminding me of this wonderful memory
One word "IMPRESSIVE"
Pleasure to watch you in your trade. Thank you for letting us watch you do your magic.
Standing by for the finale
Well done Dave hard work buttoning and tying I used to make the old Chesterfield Sofas, so I speak from experience but what a joy to
look at when complete, thanks for sharing the video.
God Bless take care.