A Wagon's Front Axle 5th Wheel Bolster Rebuild | Engels Coach Shop
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Preserving pieces of an original wagon is difficult when they are missing, but scrounging through salvaged parts I am able to find original irons that will fill in the gaps. Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles sometimes requires some improvising, and this week I can combine pieces from different old wagons to make a match for this particular wagon I am trying to preserve.
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I have to endorse Mark Watson's Watson's response. It's not easy to hand drill deep holes from both sides to meet in the middle as casually and surely as Dave. He's a man of rare skills in plenty.
Thank you for keeping your trade and our history alive and not forgotten.
I been watching about 8 years now, and I know this video is 4 years old. 1st time I have saw it. I love how everything in the shop is a workbench. sawhorse, anvil, or a table saw. Don't matter.
Bry
I can't believe how you can drill all those through holes from both sides and meet up to create a continuous through hole. Bleeping amazing!!!! Your videos are absolutely awesome and educational. Thanks so much for taking the time to create and post them.
I hadn't read your post when I was thinking the same thing. I can't count the number of times I've tried to do (and failed miserably) what he seems to make so easy
Dave is to hole drilling as Joey Chestnut is to hot dog eating. No contest that he is king
I tried Dave's trick of aiming the drill bit toward a fingertip placed in the hole on the other side. Worked like a charm, but I now have a hole in my finger.
That’s funny I was about to comment the same thing
@@clarencegreen3071 The trick to it is to remove your finger before the drill gets to the other side.
I really love watching you work on all these old wagons. I spent about 35 years working on old steam ships and later, diesel ships. and most of the tools and techniques you use are quite familiar to me. I must tip my hat to you, as being a way better craftsman and artisan than I ever was or ever will be. If I lived nearby, I would gladly lend a hand on some of your jobs.
My Dad would have been fascinated with the skill this gentleman has.
Mr. Dave...I have just spent the last 6 1/2 waking days watching your videos from day ONE until this newest one here.
Due to my sleeping pattern I am functionally awake from 20 to 32 hours a "day" and from 6 to 10 asleep at "night".
I have very eclectic tastes for knowledge...from quantum theory to electrical/electronics (solid state & tube) to HAM/SW to wheelwright/wainwright...and so on.
Yours is hands down the best channel on UA-cam! Seriously! Thank you so much for all your hard work and contributions to keeping this field alive for a new generation.
I can't even imagine what you stored in that head of yours. Thanks for taking the time to browse through these.
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I am in awe of your talent Dave, the fact that you make it seem such a casual process in such a time of great upheaval and uncertainty for so many people has a very calming effect. For that I thank you, as always wonderful to see the skills of a bygone era!
Well Said.
Just like a visit with a respected friend. Thank you for bringing us into your shop.
Your workmanship is beyond that of mortal men!!! The edited video leaves out a lot of time that we don't see. It makes your work seem smoother and flow nicely. Thanks. Now I have to wait until next Friday. Sad face.
Thanks for sharing!
When the owner of the wagon sees what a nice job you have done he is going to want you to restore the whole thing. I think it is really looking good. David
i love this channel so much, i learn something new each time....
Dave wanted to tell you I watched the entire build of the Borax wagons when you built them. So I wanted to see them myself. So the wife and I took a road trip to Bishop the the law’s museum and really enjoy taking a tour and see the wagons. Man they a big. Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy watching you work your craft.
I went up to the park few blocks north of Freddy's grocery.has a swing big seats like a roller coaster with safety bar...I threw caution to the wind..no safety..started swinging..it was great,opened up my back and legs.I remember swings my mother take me too for little children 67,66 year ago..went again I've lost a lot of day end physical pain.could b a good soft cardio excercise for old folks like me.teeter totter and the arm leg pump merry go round.im rocking..
Heat is the best penetrant ever! Nice work.
This is so interesting and educational to watch. I was memorized by it.
Nice touch with the flowers!
I have a goal of coming to Montana specifically to buy you breakfast. Really love your old school craftsmanship.
Your not the only one, Dave will be getting big
Enjoy watching your craftmanship.
Man drilling those pieces with not wandering of the bit coming out the other side is amazing work, and you do it so effortlessly.
18:43 Every time I see Dave drill a hole that deep and hits the other side dead center my brain smiles.
Isnt it remarkable how those corners just melt away. Wish my grinder was that effective, for sure. Great job really enjoying your videos Dave. Thanks so much for sharing...
Blessings 🇺🇸🏁🇺🇸
Got to agree with the comment regarding hole alignment.Awesome!
I'm glad you could cannibalize the parts you needed. The customer should be very pleased with your efforts.
I religiously watched and enjoyed the woodwright shop with Roy Underhill who I only realized was doing that show from 1979 to 2017. Norm Abram was also a master but this channel is amazing showing the various skills needed in a wheelwright shop. Absolutely love this channel.
It always feels good when a project really starts coming together
Fridays with Dave........weeeeeee !
And again, Thanks for showing.
You are true Master. I love your videos.
One mans junk is another mans Treasure. Very satisfying when you find a use for something out of the pile.
My whole young life, growing up in WV, I dreamed of moving to Montana. I wish I hadn't let 45 years go by without making it a reality. I would have loved to have been your apprentice. I've visited the state a few times. I hope my next trip allows me to come visit your shop. Thanks for taking the time to share your craftsmanship.
You say thanks for watching. I honestly look forward to Fridays so I can watch you create and preserve history! Thanks so much for posting these, it's truly amazing watching you work.
I learn a new trick/tip every time I watch your channel, many thanks again Dave!
Watching you sort through the junk pile to pull out what you need to reuse makes me think of all the hands that have handled the iron and wood to shape, repair and care for over the years.
Amazing fabrication as always!
Top notch as always👍
I loved it. IF yours was a mechanic shop, I could pull my truck in, remove the radiator cap, & return in a few days to find an entire truck underneath that radiator cap! Great video that was a pleasure to watch, as always!
I'm told a few people that's what they need to do to their car or truck was pick up the radiator cap replace it put another truck under the radiator cap tightener on
.... A GOOD JOB .. Francesco ,,,from italy Mantova ... in the middle of the Lombard countryside !!!I have two carriages that are rotting inside an old stable, if I had you a few KM ,,,, I would give them to you only for the passion with which you repair things.
These videos never seem long enough! I could probably watch one for two hours straight and not realize how much time passed!
It is a joy watching a true craftsman at his work. I hope at some point there is an apprentice willing to soak up your vanishing knowledge.
Thanks for sharing, Dave
As always it's a real pleasure to watch a pro at work.just first class intertainment.
you are amazing love to sit and watch your skills you are so great at what you do
Thank you for your very detailed video sharing. China never develop a 4-wheeled wagon in our own history due to failue to solve the steel issue. I still saw farmers use very primitive traditional wagon with a structure of wood bar on 2 rubber wheel when i was very young during early 1990s. It is always exited to see how those wood whees, hub, steel mechnism made by hand using modern tool. It is just like a live TV show of industrial revolution of 18th century for me.
Getting creative with missing parts. Looking GREAT!!!
Sanity in my life. Please don't ever stop making these videos!
Enjoy seeing you use the old parts and modifying them to work with your project.
Never realised how complex these wagons were, building them back in the day must have been a real feat.
Wonder if a Coach Shop tour might be an interesting video, what you do is really interesting but the I think the mentality behind the setup of your workshop would make for a good watch
That's an uncanny knack/gift you have, being able to accurately bore holes through a 4"timber from either side and have them line up!
With both you and rick posting vids on Friday, My real dilemma is which one to watch first!😖
Oh and have the boss buy you a longer pencil!😜 Great work and a joy to watch!
You're such a pleasure to watch, from the UK.
Lavoro di Grande Maestria, Starei ore a guardarlo, come ipnotizzato !!
A very interesting trade do hope that there are others who will follow this trade for years to come
Thanks Dave. Another lesson by the master craftsman. Stay safe.
Lovely to watch a master craftsman at work. Beautiful, Dave. Thank you.
Long live traditional craftsmen! Their skills will be needed in the future.
Complete art work
Once again, Thanks for the video.
Long time follower and big fan. I thought I had seen all your old material and was surprised when this one popped up.
Love you showing a little of the Hausfeld bender. A truly remarkable machine in the right hands. Yours of course are well schooled in its use.
Maybe in the past you have explained its versatility but if not could you sometime in the future give a short course to us novices. As usual
an excellent video. Thanks Dave.
Good job mr.....
it is kool how you can gerri it or make it like new to look old. great job.
Me encantan estos videos , desearia poder trabajar y aprender este oficio , trabajo hace muchos años como restaurador de automoviles clasicos , pero esto de restaurar carretas antiguas me gusta , un saludo y un abrazo grande a este maestro extraordinario de la restauracion de carruajes y fabricante de todo tipo de piezas 👍👍👍
Fascinating as always 👍👍👍
Everytime I watch you I think of my Dad. He's gone now but he was a 'smith down in Nebraska and did a lot of what I see you do. He was a small man with big arms and a big heart. I was always amazed what his hands could do.....it was as if they were the hands of the Creator. Keep the Faith, Tom
Wow when you drill to line up with the other side you just dont miss. awesome work Mr. Engels
Watching your videos never gets old or boring
Excellent video once again, thank you
Really like speedy hammer riveting sound!!!!!!!!!!! Great work ,relax & watching, Thanks Dave..
Awsome as always.Thanks for sharing
It is always so nice to watch a Master Craftsman at work. Thank you for letting us into your world and for continuing such an amazing art.
I really look forward to your videos.
Love it. I've seen enough of these videos that I can almost guess what you are doing next. Keep it up! These days are so stressful, that you are doing a public service by giving us something interesting and relaxing to watch!
Also, a hundred years from now, when we are all dead and gone, our descendants can see exactly how these wagons were build. They, like us, will still appreciate your craftsmanship.
I enjoyed watching your level of craftsmanship sir. I hope you have someone to reach it to. Would be a shame to let it go untaught.
A true craftsman.
you sure have a plethera of knowledge about every part of your craft it is a pleasure watching you
Fascinating, to say the least !! It's ALWAYS a treat to see a repair/replacement by an expert !!
I so enjoy watching you unscrew the inscrutable. Thanks, Dave.
I like the way you work.
Wonderful craftsmanship and terrific videography! Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting. Love the old school craftmanship.
No matter how many times I've seen you perform a task, I am absolutely fascinated every time. Thank you so much for being you.
Your work is amazing
Fantastic job
Another great video Dave, thank you!
For wood workers. A satisfaction comes from driving those small nails into that wood with the steel on top. I cant explain it.
coming back your way next month and hope to stop by. thanks for the show.
A real pleasure to watch you work thanks for sharing your great skill.
Breaking the cliche, the left hand here knows EXACTLY what the right hand is doing!
Looking good!
I was in Texas for work from Wednesday until today and decided to watch TV in my hotel room after I finished yesterday. I happened to stumble across a "How It's Made" marathon and started watching. The 2nd episode had a segment on how wagon wheels are made.
I kept saying to myself throughout the entire segment "You're doing it wrong." and "That's not going to last".
I wanted to email the producers and tell them to visit Dave so they can film how it's supposed to be done.
Doing a fabulous job up to your usual standard Dave. Thanks for another entertaining video.
THANK YOU for passing on your skills, this is a great channel to watch. May God Bless You and your Family.
you are a craftsmen always enjoy seeing your work
great work you are a master craft man.
Incredible!!
Always a pleasure to watch your beautiful craftsmanship!
As always, your combined skills are exceeding my expectations as to what could be accomplished with the wreck you had to start with. Interesting how the odds and ends that you have kept over time find a new life in this project. Excellent video! Thanks for taking us along on this one.
When I saw those geraniums I thought of a short story by Australian writer Henry Lawson called 'Water Them Geraniums'. It was written at a time when horse-drawn carriages were the primary means of transport. In fact the first paragraph mentions 'traps', 'tip-drays', 'waggons', and a 'spring-cart'. I needed to do a quick search on these terms to get an idea of what they looked like.