Carpenter, blacksmith, metallurgist, machinist, welder, mechanic, wheel wright, math whiz, upholsterer, painter, designer, researcher, historian, these are a few of the skills required to be a "Wagon Master". So all you young 'Bucks' who want to do this, had best get started!

@gordbaker896

5 жыл бұрын

Well said.

I'd like to thank the entire crew. This isn't something the average person gets to see in their lifetime.

Every time I watch this I am more and more impressed. Dave you know how blessed you are when you ask for a little help, and a whole lot shows up like in this video. you sir are blessed with good friends and relatives and family. and thank you so much for sharing all of them with us thru this video. God speed. Sir!

Makes me proud to see that you have plenty of help when it comes to a big job such as that one ! I truly enjoy watching these videos of your craftsmanship ! God Bless & Stsy Safe !

As I watched you labor over putting this wagon together, it takes me back to the 1800s and thoughts of those early skilled craftsmen who used the same primitive tools to build the first wagons. They would work up a sweat as they used their power saws to cut the wood, electric drills to drill and line up their holes, cutting torches to remove extra iron, and fork lifts to move the heavy pieces around. It must have been a trying time. Seriously, I really appreciate watching how you build these monstrous wagons. Keep up these wonderful videos.

You give the saying, "work smarter not harder" a whole new meaning. Those wheels are huge. They seem much wider than the borax wagon wheels

@jimlangley840

5 жыл бұрын

TY

All the power tools and automation that was used in making these wheels and tires, I can only imagine what it was like a hundred years ago with nothing but the power of a man and the hand tools he had to work with. This is all some very fantastic work. Thank you for the videos.

Centuries of trial and error, mixing of arts and sciences go into these wheels. Thanks for sharing Dave.

Every shop teacher in America has a fit each time Dave uses the grinder or metal saw without grabbing a faceshield. : - D

And we thank you for taking the time to show us how it's done. I wonder how they were able to do it back in the days when the first wagons were built. It is good to see a craftsman such as your self keeping those skills alive for us to be able to watch and see. Again than you.

YOU DO NOT MISS A TRICK Mr. Dave !!!! A little glue mixed with a little sawdust and do a little filling around the grease fitting, I hate to say it but 1st. CLASS. You are now two up on me. I guess I will start having to eat my hart out. BUMMER.!!

@ranchdude4367

5 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop ME, count on it....

I love watching pieces of wood come together to make something great and without a great wood worker, it would just be a piece of wood. You do wonderful work and even the work on putting your videos together. That’s a job in it’s self. Enjoy every minute of your workmanship. Thanks for all the great information and how our forefathers worked with wood and traveled.

@johnhutchinson5398

5 жыл бұрын

I also love to work with wood. I learned from my dad and grandpa. They could build anything. Even our homes we lived in. They made them to last and they are still standing except for one that we sold in Florida after dad passed. I’ve watched my dad build wood boats by had. No power tools at all. All hand tools of the days of old. I build many things and still learning at the young age of 62. Love all your work. Thanks again

Those are some big,beautiful wheels!! Thanks David You remind me, very much of a guy I used to watch in Edinburgh, Scotland, when I was at school in the 60’s. He was a cabinet maker. Old fashioned!!! Had about 70 or 80 home made profile blades for his plane that he made himself for making edge profiles. He also made his own glue from cow hooves. Joy and pleasure to watch, just like your self. Thanks Dave again Sincerely Rod

And the conversation went “ Hey, I am inviting a few friends over for a cookout Saturday. Would you like to come? Wish I was there. Great job.

Doing that job with a block and tackle must have been quite the chore back in the day. Thanks again, Dave, for letting us watch.

It's 3 am, youtube feed at his best as usual.Thanks.

The wheels are massive. Huge undertaking with modern tooling. I really wonder how they did that in the old days. That is even more impressive.

Such a joy to watch the process. Thank you for being there, preserving for history the trade of the Wagonmaker

Thank you ECS. Getting closer to getting the running gear all put together. It is always a joy to watch the work you do. Thanks to the crew that helped put the tires on the wheel.

Everyone of your videos is a real treat for me. These videos go a long way in telling a part of the story of how our not so distant ancestors did amazing things with simple tools and materials. Although your craftsmanship utilizes a blend of old and new, the detail in your videos, along with your knowledgeable narration, make it clear where the two converge. Thank you and please continue! I, like many others I'm sure, look forward to the finished water wagon and your next project.

Most talented man on KZread ! I can’t figure out what he does better blacksmithing or woodworking....

what a divine gift that has been bestowed upon you mr. engles.

360 views when I got here. now its 1843. a lot of us look forward to these videos. have a nice weekend

Good thing the Frontier Bar is right across the street. Everyone will need a beer or two after wrestling with those wheels.

@kevinlesch9656

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinkin after work is done some hot dogs would be nice on that leftover fire, add some beer and you got a party. Wish I was there but mostly for the comradery

@stevecorcoran9869

4 жыл бұрын

Stop in & See Bon, plus she usually has something good cooking.

There is a certain beauty that emerged when the still and craftsmanship culminates in an object of such magnitude. Truly a work of wonder. You must be proud Mr. Engels.

The hot setting process is just amazing....the precision tire to wheel fit is fabulous...and it's nice to see that there are parts of the U.S. where people come out to help one another....

I love the little touch where the gaps around the grease nipple are filled. A very classy bit of finishing detail on a beautiful bit of practical industrial art in the form of a wooden wheel. What a tremendous distillation of skill these wheels are.

For a man who works on hos own you organised a very good team to get the work done.

I found myself wishing fervently I was there.... at a minimum, I could have gotten In The Way!! Thanks, Mr. Dave!!!

What an honor it would be to help with something like that! I am in awe.

Working with large wheels is quite difficult. My great grandfather Walenty was a wheelwright and cooper. Congratulations :).

What a pleasure to watch you work. Friday videos always make my day! God bless you always, Dave!

@zephyrold2478

5 жыл бұрын

I second that.

Seeing the water water wagon take shape in your shop was wonderful. But it does nothing to give you scale of the wagon. When you rolled those metal tires in off the forklift I suddenly realized that the wagon was huge! I knew it was big, but darn those tires are well past big. If tackling the borax wagon and now the water wagon doesn't prove you're crazy, then it must mean your skilled enough to do it alone (with a little help). I am running out of words to explain how much I appreciate your sharing this with me. I guess that I'll try thanks. It's not enough though.

final asembly for all family.excellent work by old master!! living for all times! forever !

I love watching how you build what you build. Truly a lost art, so glade to see young folk interested in the craft❣❣❣❣

The last bit of sanding to make them true round was one I would have missed Mr. Dave, BUT everything you have done so far is JUST how I would have done it. Glad to see you are still able to keep up with me.

@ranchdude4367

5 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop The only problem is you will never catch up with me,......because I am 100% BEHIND YOU.

I can not imagine people doing that over one hundred years ago without the forklift .. great video

@andywright2380

5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. My guess is they either built some sort of rotating boom arm hoist or they had 6-8 men pick it up with tools??

@lwilton

5 жыл бұрын

They most likely would have set up a triangle of three poles with a pulley at the top one one side of the fire, and another one 30 feet away or so on the other side, and arranged a pair of capstans to manage a rope between the pulleys with a block and hook in the middle. A couple people on each capstan and a few more to manage the tire, using the same kind of hooks used here, and it would have been fairly easy.

@thisnicklldo

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it must have been quite the enterprise - lots of men and ingenuity. But I guess 480 lb tires would have been exceptional even then. They might have been able to operate under a travelling crane, if they had a decent sized works, and maybe wheels this size would have been made, or at least have the tires done, in such a works. Mr Engels seems to be able to do normal tires all by himself, which scares me to watch, but he seems pretty cool about it.

An hour at a time, then a day at a time, then a week, then a month and the next thing you know they become the thing you recognize. But GIANT! This was a fun video to watch and I hope a good time was had by all. Salute!

Good to see a competent team working together with such success. And a glimpse of the valuable resources that you have in the back yard!

WoW!!!, every time I think I seen it all, you come with this, a group of dedicated people who seem to enjoy and love the art of the past, what an amazing video, sir your not only an artisan your are a professional and very well organized...I wish I was there just spraying some water....very enjoyable and extremely informative, words cannot describe how I feel when I watch your talent at work, thank you for offering yourself to us....very much appreciated.

Absolutely love the use of so many trade disciplines

Looks like it was a great day Dave. Good bunch of guys, good hands.

Well Dave, next time you have a tire setting festival for gigantic wheels, you should consider having a big bar b que and string music to encourage your help. BTW, imho this is the best channel on KZread.

Удивление и восхищение! Где Ваши ученики? Дай Вам Бог 100 лет жизни, но вместе с Вами уйдет такой огромный пласт истории и уникальной профессии. Удачи Вам и здоровья.

Ah. Friday evening and a new video. All is good.

I am simply in awe of the skill that you have , the knowledge of this trade of yesteryear smiths and wheelwrights ! You are the total package and thank you again for bringing this skill every week ! I LOVE IT !!!!!

Totally awesome to see these being built. Also, the countryside views at beginning and ending of your videos are a treasure.

In the late 1920's my grandfather said he worked for a short time in the railroad yard in Atlanta setting the steel tires on the wheels. He said in all his years he was never hotter than when he was doing that. Thanks for sharing. Charles

So awesome to see. My family and I just moved to Joliet last year, we bought the house at the end of Main Street just before the bridge. I stumbled onto your channel searching You Tube for info on the town. So neat to have this going on in the town I live.

They aren’t wheels they are works of art! Always a treat to watch and you have a great crew ! God BLess

Every time you upload a new video I get happy to watch it!

Enjoyed watching the work, as always. The videographers did a good job capturing the action too.

Preservation of a culture segmented in the U.S.A origins . Congratulations....From Brazil :)

That was just so dang impressive...much like your other videos. Those wheels exude STRENGTH. Thanks

Thanks Dave- Truly a pleasure to watch the tires go on the wheels.

It's great to watch everyone working together. I wish I had the opportunity to participate in something like that. Great work!

Looks like a New Zealand hangi, but this bit of steel be hard to chew on, a pleasure to watch absolute team work

I'm amazed at all the specialized tooling required for these big wheels

That Dude with the blue shirt and brown t shirt knows his way around a hammer!!

Dang, where are all of those guys when you're man-handling the wheels by yourself in the shop?! Awesome work!

Enjoyed the video Mr Engel. That was the old way of setting a wagon tire. looked like you had some good help. I've seen that once on the tv show The Woodwrights Shop with Roy Underhill. Thank you for your time in producing the video. Y'all take care and God bless.

Sometimes it take a Village....great work guys....time for the tavern across the parking lot.

It is amazing to watch you set these extremely heavy tires and the 1080# tires on the Borax Wagons and then imagine how they did it without a forklift and garden hoses.

Such fine craftsmanship and beautiful wheels I look forward to seeing the finished water wagon.

Truly art work at its best. The skill, the dedication, attention to detail, great to see the team work.

Dang that was incredible, the sheer size of the wheels and tires. Looks like a few of your helpers know their way around hot iron and might have swung a hammer a time or two. Looking forward to your next video.

@tomtruesdale6901

5 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop That's what I was thinking, they know their way around hot iron. Y'all make it look so easy.

That is some impressive wheel work. Thanks for sharing.

Those wheels are a thing of beauty. I could watch this all day.

Those Wagon Wheels are incredible !! Beautiful work Mr. Engels. Someday I wish to come there and witness the hot setting.

@timothybarney7257

5 жыл бұрын

To think the same method was used to install and replace tires on steam locomotive drivers as well.

@IronClad292

5 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop -- Well, once I get fully moved over to the ranch in Eastern Oregon I'll be a lot closer, LOL......

I love America. Thank you, Mr. Engels.

That was fun to watch again and brings back memories of helping my grandfather and father doing this on a a buckboard wheel back in the early 60's.

One of the most awesome videos I have ever seen. Planned well, ends well. You know these wheels are art, you can stand them anywhere on the planet, and it be worth looking at.

Mr. Engels, This is such a great thing to watch. Everyone knows what to do, no bickering but lots of laughing. Thanks again for sharing another awesome video.

Holy cow the thickness of those tires!!!

Between your son and your grandsons, it looks like you've got a good backup team there. It seems like they know what they're doing!

So that's how they did it! I have watched the series on making the borax wagons, and I have seen the heating, shrinkage and fitting of the wheel treads ( not sure of the name - it was a while ago...)

Fascinating. I'm always amazed at the range of skills you possess and the quality of your craftsmanship.

That was nice to see. Thanks a lot Dave. Some years ago I made the hot mounting of a coupling for a half meter thick crank shaft for a hot roling mill. I can hardly wait to see the water waggon run......

These videos are almost like therapy. I know you work hard but you have such an easy manner about you while you are working with 1000's of pounds of steel and wood and turning out your amazing craft. Kinda reminds me of watching Bob Ross paint, lol. Anyways, thanks for sharing your craft and your techniques with us, I always look forward to a new upload from your shop. Cheers from Wayne, NJ.

I also think you should have a visitor center with tours and some cotton candy, may be some hot dogs, and a nice place were you could sign autographs, and sell some of your WORLD famous Ball PEEN hammers.

@ranchdude4367

5 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop I do and I am, but I think I will take the job of your biggest critic, LESS work!!!

the certainty of an older craftsman is a true art form

You will not see a better example of teamwork than that. Gone are the days when it was all done by manpower.

Beautiful craftsmanship hats off to all of you.

These wheels and tires are truly a work of ART. Thanks for sharing your talents.

a real good working team of craftsmen

Very Nice Video! God Bless You All. From The Philippines.

"Like a Glo-o-o-ove", Excellent job!

Really loved watching it all coming together. It was a tiring experience. It look like half the town folk came to watch.

Always wondered where the expression too many irons in the fire came from lol. Great teamwork makes the big day end well. Thanks for sharing sir, may you and your family have a good day.

Enjoyed the video. Good team of helpers. Amazed at the mass of each wheel. But then they're carrying that water tank. Thanks for sharing.

what a fantastic job of craftsmanship

This part looked like a lot of fun. Especially when the tire goes on straight, square and even the first time.

Can’t imagine trying to get those tires mounted without your forklift. That must have been something to see back in the day. Great work thanks for the video and your time.👍

@KPearce57

5 жыл бұрын

Overhead crane

Those big wheels sure look heavy. Nice to have good help.

Always a pleasure to watch a master at his craft.

Wonderful family gathering to put together such beautiful wheels..Have to wait for the next edition.

nice! That is how family time is supposed to be!

A true simbiosis between man steel and wood water and fire,all working together.

Ahhh. Pleasure to see you work.. Good on yer mate! Regards from me, Lyle and Murcho

King das carroças e carruagens!