Lately I have been watching old westerns from the 40's and 50's.. for some reason I have been looking at the hubs on all the buggies.. I don't know why. LOL

7am in England, a cup of tea, some toast and 25 mins of EngelsCoachShop

I read some comments before I started writing and 99.4% of your followers are like me. They really enjoy watching a Craftsman at work. I enjoy watching the attention to detail that you put into every item you touch. Thanks Mr Dave for showing us what so few people care about in this day, it could change the way they look at their work ethic. Thank your lovely wife for the super job she does on editing the videos. Stay safe my friend.

OMG. What can't Dave do? Next, maybe cooking up a pot of stew video right there on his shop wood stove. I also agree with all the comments below...What a great way to start my morning with Dave and a cup of coffee....

I've just realised why I enjoy these videos so much. It's because of the respect you show us, Dave. You treat us like intelligent people able to understand what you're doing (which you make pretty clear), without involved explanations (except where needed).

@tinydancer7426

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy that aspect as well. Never done this kind of work, but it sure is easy to understand each step ..... I find myself talking myself through each step. It would have been so much more interesting to have spent time with him in his shop that taking those requisite home ex classes back in Jr High School. I always wanted to take wood and metal shop, but alas, back the girls were not permitted in those classes (1964 thru 1966)

Your skill set involves so many diverse disciplines and techniques. In a time not long ago, you would be considered a Renaissance Man. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

@BillB23

3 жыл бұрын

... or perhaps a polymath.

@steveskouson9620

3 жыл бұрын

@@BillB23, I was going to post that very thing. And, Dave is a nice unassuming guy. Been watching his stuff, since the 20 Mule Team videos. There is a guy who might be in competition with Dave. Torbjorn Ahman. kzread.info/dron/SFaYYQzNMLo2U6rSNLpghg.html steve

@BillB23

3 жыл бұрын

@@steveskouson9620 Thanks, I'll check him out. That borax train build was epic.

The breadth of your skill set never ceases to impress.

You can tell Dave is a true craftsman - he still has all of his fingers!!

@fasx56

3 жыл бұрын

Your observation will draw some laughs but on the serious side you are right on. Dave is working with his hands all day with machines of all types that could take a finger off. Highly skilled man and careful at the same time the guy never ceases to amaze me.

@johnpatrick1702

3 жыл бұрын

His hand's must be tougher than the leather.

@Ken_Pinkston

3 жыл бұрын

Dave can make anything. It would not shock me to find out that he lost one or two in years past and just fabricated new ones.

*- So much work. So much skill, and craftsmanship.* *- And it all depends on the grain of the wood being positioned right to start with.* *- And of course the timelapse editing, making it go so fast, makes it all look so easy, too.*

Back in my youth I worked at a Tannery, and the owner had a "personal workshop" where he did lots of work on all kinds of leather items. belts. sheaths etc. and he let me come in and work on a belt of my own. so I do have an appreciation for the work you did here. funny I watched to cut that from the hide and I could smell the leather here in the room thanks for your craftsmanship and thanks for the memory Dave! and sharing.

I think your leather work is as impressive as your carpentry and blacksmithing. Fantastic.

@joaobarulho9124

3 жыл бұрын

Eu concordo!

Not only did it make sense, it was a joy to watch too. Thanks

The more I watch the more I want that buggy... GOOD JOB!!

I love looking at all that beautiful straight-grain clear lumber.

Lol love the high tech large bore leather punch. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What I'm the most impressed with is your wife's photography and editing. Even the low volume music impresses and add's a nice flavor. Her work improves with each video and is as good as anything I have seen on you tube. You both laying down a firm educational foundation for future wagon making apprentices w/ your video documentaries is applauded - to you both.

Dave my only complaint is that the videos are never long enough! Please keep up the great work you do! Looking forward to seeing the finished piece of functional art, preferably with a lovely team pulling it down the road.

I would love to see the wagon hitched to matching pair. A piece of art.

I always new there had to be some useful purpose for table tennis tables!

Nice work Dave; thank you

I don’t need to tell you that you do a good job ,I’m sure you know it and that you are proud of it ,I hope Thank you for these beautiful videos that I never tire of listening to every week Thank you Mr Engel !!!!!!!!!!!

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Once again thanks for the video.

I see the floor is cracked where you were forcing the leather onto the wood…Just more evidence of your superhuman powers…one day you’ll slip and leave your cape hanging out. Thanks! Keep up the great work!

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually a pretty worn out mat.

I have to say, I'm more than fascinated with the work you do...it's so elegant. Great way to spend a Friday evening after a crappy day at work..thanks for everything Dave.

I must agree, the leather work was new and different for me! Thanks a BUNCH, Mr. Dave!! :-)

To see you make shafts and a poll hitch for this buggy is really interesting, I've heard my father talk of these different ways of hitching up horses but its thanks to you Dave for bringing it to true life.

l see it's still cold out your was by the fire you had going.....Thanks again my friend....!

Dave you are a wonderful craftsman and a true renaissance man.

Beautiful work, thanks.

Thanks for the privilege of allowing us to look over your shoulder,I gleen a lot of knowledge and I'm sure others do as well.

I never would have thought you could just drill thru leather with a spade bit like that!

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

Harness leather is pretty stiff. Most leathers wouldn't allow it.

I havw been watching you through these years and admired your skills and knowledge. What impresses me most is the precision of your measurements coming to life in your carriages and wagons and sleds. I so wish I could spend a day with you in your shop and just drink all that in for the after life. Maybe when covid restrictions would allow, I'll visit my daughter in Seattle and travel from there to Joliet. I am in South Africa 72 years of age and sad that I could not do what you are doing every day. My best wishes and I regard you as my angel of wain wrighting....enriching my day.

Learning more and more about wagons, buggies, and most transportation some 150 years ago. Never realised that a well built buggy way back when would be equivalent to a well built Ford or Chevrolet in the "10's and "20's Kinda puts a new twist watching the old western re-runs of Gun Smoke and countless others.......

New hydraulic press? Nice! And here I thought the pre-punching the holes in the leather was some sort of super-secret technique of the true master, not just a too-small needle!

It is a pleasure to watch a true craftsman. I could watch you all day.

Great job Dave, you make it look so easy. You take pride in your workmanship and crafting. Thanks for sharing with us. Would love to see a team hooked up and folks riding in the carriage when it’s completed. Fred.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

Made a lot of memories come back, My Father had 4 Belgian work horses we built a pulling rig for them it would take about an hour to get them hooked up .

Thanks Dave! As always I know that it was days for you, but that time for us just flies by! Tom in Ceres, CA

Thanks for sharing!

Lots of unique castings for horses to pull a buggy. Enjoy watching your craftsmanship in making or repairing buggies and wagons.

The one thing I've always found fascinating is the harnessing techniques used with horses. Though I don't own a horse (if you really call is owning), one is one of my best friends. And the effort made to get the saddle and harnesses to fit him is amazing. And if it don't fit right, he'll let you know in a hurry. The thought that went into designing these harnesses to move with the horse is just jaw dropping. A few years back I got back into backpacking and finally, somebody with knowledge of animal harnesses got into backpack design. Now those things fit like a glove and balance perfectly.

An awesome journey you are taking us on Dave...thank you!

Thanks Dave, its a learning curve I'm enjoying a lot, gives me something to look forward to on a Friday. It will be sad to see it go, I bet the person who has it off you would never emagine how many thousands of man hours it took to build, if you count all us viewer's who went along with you 😁. Regards Richard 1🇬🇧

Most of the mentor craftsmen of my life , have all past now . Such a pleasure to watch ........thank you again !

my grandfather rebuilt a wagon when I was a kid of of 10 and you remind me of that time..it calms me and just know I appropriate every video

More great craftsman work in the shop. Easier seen than done, especially for us or some of us who know little about animal drawn buggies. I'm sure this rig or set up was refined by trial and error over the decades and they finally got it down to what was needed with all of the different swivels, buckles, straps etc. I might take a chance here and say no one had this drawn out on paper on their first try maybe 200 years ago ! Can't wait to see some of the refinishing steps...lots of folks do not understand that refinishing is 90% preparation and 10% is maybe the easy part most see, the final color coat. Looks like the shop has a newer press !

Thanks. I don't always understand how things are done but it's great to be exposed to the way things were done in the past and are still relevant today.

Your attention to detail is amazing. That is quite the sewing machine to sew thru 3 heavy layers of leather. Your craftsmanship shows through on everything you do.

The amount of expertise you need to do this kind of work includes so many topics that it is well-nigh unbelievable! A shoemaker, wood-carver, welder, blacksmith, sail-maker, leather-smith, automobile mechanic, and on and on and on. Most people spend their entire life on just learning ONE of those professions!!! Learning the exact needle to use in a heavy-duty leather-work sewing machine by doing his own research, on top of everything else he was involved with; just par for the coarse!!! GOD...

Thank you for this educational video. I grew up around a culture like this.

7:55. The mighty Dave! Cracks the concrete with his will power!

Never saw a hacksaw used for woodworking before I saw Dave's videos. But I guess those ironwood parts will last a long time.

Dave.... thank you for doing these videos. They have made me do a better job at what I do. I really pay attention to the details.

Great video again, and showing us all the tricks in the book (and the ones not in the book probably as well), thank you!

Awestruck as usual watching a MASTER Craftsman's creative genius. Thank you Dave.

Very impressed with not only the knowledge you have about horse-drawn vehicles but the skill you have to build it.

About 30 years ago, I was visiting with a farmer in SE Nebraska. Heck of an interesting and nice guy. He was in his 80's at the time and posed me this question: "What is the best wood for a singletree?" Not waiting for my answer (I was going to suggest Ash but didn't really know) he said "Willow". He explained that if you shape it while green, then let it thoroughly air dry, you will have a singletree that will flex but never break.

I look forward to each Friday and the latest episode! Thank you!

Sir yourare a really stunning highly accomplished craftsman, a real pleasure and privilege to watch you at work!

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you're here.

Always entertaining and educational. I learn something every time I watch. Might never build a wagon but I can use any number of techniques I've seen you employ.

Well Mr. Dave, I have a pair of boots that could use a little stitching and you seem to have so much free time on your hands, so I will send them along. They have a lot of sentimental value so I know you will do them right. !! You are looking good as always. Well done!! ...Ranch Dude43

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

Some boots should never die huh.

I am really impressed with your dedication to detail. Your craftsmanship is unsurpassed. I still want to see you tear down your pickup and rebuild it from the ground up. Damn, if you did that it would be passed down to your great grandchildren.

@leeklemetti1887

3 жыл бұрын

The grandkids will probably just get an old carriage. LOL

Dave, another outstanding video. Thank you for letting us "watch over your shoulder" as you work.

I find your craftsmanship amazing.

Beautiful work!

Always a pleasure to watch you ❤️🇺🇸❤️

You are a man with very many talents. Great video.

I see its getting warmer in Joliet, because of your clothes! cheers!

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

Spring is trying to come.

Wow! I didn't expect the holes and the stitching to be done as two different operations. Thanks for the explanation 👍

NEver seen this , nor this ambitious finishing

A fascinating series. Making the pieces to “attach” the horse(s) may perhaps be more demanding than making/repairing a wheel. Thanks for the video.

Your fit and finish is outstanding 👍 Can't wait to see the finished product.

Always entertaining , always educational . I've learned more about carriages from you than I believe there was to know , thanks Dave .

8am in Maryland , a cup of Sunny D. and a English Muffin and 25 mins of EnglesCoachShop

You have so many skills and so much knowledge on how to make all the parts that it takes to build a complete buggy, how did you learn all of that and have you ever given any thought to pass all of that skills and knowledge on to someone else so they won't get lost and to keep the buggy business alive. Were I thirty years younger, and knew about your trade, I might have tried to pick it up. Thanks for your show, it's very interesting and very entertaining.

Aloha, watching you build this buggy, I got to thinking (always a problem) and wondering if I could still harness a team and hook it to your buggy... Oh well so much for thinking!

Great viewing.Your skills seem to be limitless!

Awesome episode. You have to be one of the best all rounders (with a leaning towards wood working) on KZread. There's others, there's always are, but they don't have the finesse you have, doing things with the skill and precision of experience. As always, much to learn on this channel.

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

There's many highly skilled Tubers out there for sure.

Who would have thought a "simple" Buggy could be so complex in its construction.

Just when I thought I had seen your complete skill set and knowledge base, out come the cobblers tools! Amazing.

Just beautiful

regardles of the needle that is one badass sewing machine

Hi Dave always look forward to seeing what your up too in the shop have a day love from TEXAS

If it's possible, after this is delivered, could we get a video of it being hitched up, not only because it would be fantastic to see, but for the unfamiliar, it would make it all make sense.

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

That will most likely happen.

Friday evening enjoying some great content

Looked through your playlists hoping to find the iconic transports of the Hollywood west, stuff I grew up with in the Saturday matinee - the humble buckboard and the overland stage coach. I wouldn't mind watching you build either or both from scratch along with a bit of history on both cargo modes.

Beautiful workmanship, a real joy to watch.

So exciting, getting closer to finish!

@EngelsCoachShop

3 жыл бұрын

One step at a time.

Such excellent craftsmanship, you sir are a humble master of many trades, a pleasure to watch you work, thanks for sharing with us.

One old school way to mark the high spots that Dave did with heating the metal comes from Gunsmithing and its done with the soot from a flame. Most flames gives of soot when it's flame is being interrupted since its fuel isn't burning cleanly and his torch is smokey when first lit would coat the metal socket quite evenly. Indeed the advantage of using this soot technique is that the metal won't be to hot to handle and it will give a more accurate trace of where the metal/wood meet since charring occurs even when not in contact with the wood. The down side is that the heated metal will grips the wood as it cools like the tire Dave puts on wheels and can act as a natural coating for the wood because of charring. Gunsmiths often used soot deposited from a candle on a barrel/parts that came into contact with wooden stock so it would reveal what needed to be carved out a bit more since it was like carbon/tracing paper many of us old timers remember. Kudos on another video Dave, and I've heard that Leather made from Bison hides is stronger because it's tougher/thicker or is that just a myth since most comes from Cattle.

Looking good thanks for sharing 🤠

I’ve been watching Bill for years and again I come to the same conclusion. I’m not even worthy to clean the saw dust up. Thanks for sharing Bill!

@horacerumpole6912

3 жыл бұрын

try Dave-

You sir is a jack of all trades and a master of all. Impressive sir. The attention to the details is amazing

the leather work was amazing

Awesome skill combo in one trade, plus you blacksmith and do plenty other metalwork. Have to admire. Thanks!

Thanks for sharing.

I’m a new subscriber, don’t know why this came across, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching. 👌

Saudações de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Your very beautifull accent and singing speak remember me my own State, Minas Gerais (where we speak singing) Thank you, I learn a lot with you, sir.

There's always 3 or 4 people who always seem to give a thumbs down 👎. If they don't like it why do they keep coming back. Because deep down they know this is great video entertainment, that's why.

Excellent work, always a joy to watch!