I'm a carpenter and welder, and just happened to stumble on your channel and I'm amazed. I saw the other 1000 LBS wheels you made, and these smaller ones now and, wow. I really can appreciate your hard work. You can combine many crafts with ease very talented. I'm impressed.

@johndavies2396

Жыл бұрын

Same here he makes it look so easy and we know it's far from that

@GeneralSulla

8 ай бұрын

Takes decades to become fully competent. Mr Engels is a National treasure.

Your videos are never too long for your fans. We know it must take an immense amount of time and energy to video and edit for us. I just think you are one of the most amazing all-around finished carpenters out there. I am so happy you are doing this for Historical purposes as well. Out of this world amazing work.

@GeneralSulla

8 ай бұрын

I binge watch Mr Engels for hours. I save 'em up to watch. Like Christmas all year.

Never get tired of watching your work. Blacksmithing, Wood Working, and Welding....What's not to like. Make em' as long as ya want; I'll watch em' till the end.

@johnking8679

8 ай бұрын

YUUUP - me, too !!

@GeneralSulla

8 ай бұрын

I'm pleased Mr Engels has made a video library for the future. Not a dying art yet, but very specialized nowadays. We used to have a man like this in every town in America. Now...,

Am I the only one who comes back to watch these videos a second (or more) time wishing there was a way to tap “like” again? Love you work! Cheers! 🍻👍😊

You can make your videos as long as you like (the longer the better really) because I find then endlessly fascinating and will be watching all the through. Thank you Mr. Engels.

Boy do we ever mind that you make this vid so long Mr. Dave.. DO NOT ever let it happen again!!!!!

@scruffy6151

4 жыл бұрын

Without putting coffee and cookies out first.

@lancer2204

4 жыл бұрын

You burnt out my Sarcasm Detector...

@royreynolds108

4 жыл бұрын

@@scruffy6151 And I was thinking coffee and donuts.

@scruffy6151

4 жыл бұрын

@@royreynolds108 to keep everybody happy we can serve both lol.

I will never complain about how long your videos are, there is so much to enjoy in them.

I've never seen a profession that combines so many difficult, complicated and different skills. Not to mention film maker, teacher, communicator, businessman. You are amazing.

It’s like having a welcomed guest stay for a second cup of coffee.

@scruffy6151

4 жыл бұрын

That i agree with.

@ramonvasquez1242

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for keeping history. Alive well done sir 👍

@pacificcoastpiper3949

4 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop doesn't that make you feel a little bit nervous, having that much rotating mass at such a high speed? It does me!😱 But I am just a pen Turner. Happy turning!!

@fionafiona1146

4 жыл бұрын

Tee in my case! It's great

@ediedi7367

4 жыл бұрын

@@ramonvasquez1242 .

The longer the better as far as i'm concerned. Never get tired watching the process.

@nicolasmaximinoespinozaten8551

4 жыл бұрын

Excelentes enseñanzas y resultados. Gracias y felicidad. Saludos

A little longer than normal is fine. A LOT longer would be even better. Seriously,,, you have a core base of fans who ride with you every week,,, you might say we are addicted even. Once again,,, thank YOU for the efforts and time to make the video.

Much better than what's on TV !

We are glued to it, regardless of the length.

@lepompier132

4 жыл бұрын

You said it, no matter the length we were glued to watch it.

@minhdang3025

3 жыл бұрын

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Amazing stuff to watch....very well done and it just goes to show how much work is involved with this trade!

After a long week of dealing with people who should have ordered two weeks ago and now want it yesterday and demanding to be put in front of those who did, I am sitting with my feet up eating a nice Chinese meal with a beer and no telephone ringing watching a craftsman at work. If you make them I'll watch them . Thanks very much .

A supreme craftsman at work, I rarely if ever make such a statement, but I'm envious of this man's skill knowledge and lifestyle.

I watched every second, and every second (as usual) was fascinating! Don't apologize for the length of your videos, PLEASE! (Just keep making them!)

@0623kaboom

4 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop tbh that was a perfect length ... long enough to feel satisfaction when it is done and not feel like it was rushed or that we missed something ... and short enough not to need a planned time to watch it

Ahhh ! Friday evening enjoying some fine craftsmanship after a long off and on stressful week , and I certainly don't mind a longer video , this stuff is more educational and enjoying than what they offer on TV , you learn by watching , listening and trying it first hand yourself . Attention to detail is always key . Did my first engine partial rebuild last weekend , if not for my neighbor taking time to guide me thru the stuff I was Leary about , would not been able to get my daughter's car back up running to full snuff . Those that take the time to demonstrate , explain and practice what they preach are the best teachers . Keep those great vids coming Dave and Thanks for sharing !

@donsmallegan8821

4 жыл бұрын

The best way to distress I know of!

Anybody bored by the length of your video does not understand and appreciate CRAFTSMANSHIP! No CNC, no CAD, just old reliable machines and a wealth of experience. A grinder and welder are about the only nods to more modern times, but enjoying this is timeless. Thank you and I hope that your skills are passed on.

I am in awe just watching the skill and precision one has to master to be a wheelwright. I can't imagine how anyone could turn a tree trunk into a wagon wheel using only hand tools in a frontier environment.

There are those of us that don't mind the longer ones. We love watching the master work.

“It’s a little longer than normal, so I hope you don’t mind.” Are you KIDDING me? I LOVE this stuff!

Mind??? Who are you kidding??? Every Friday evening after a long week at the office, I unwind with a home-cooked meal watching your wonderful video. You have no idea how much joy they give us!

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaate!!! What an epic project!! Length? The longer the better. Sure beats sitting in the rafters with a cooler full of beer, lmao!! You'd keep hosing us down & huntin' us out, 🤣🤣🤣. Dave this is absolutely brilliant. Your work is really, really interesting to us, your viewers. You do it everyday, but we have to wait, and the end results you achieve are absolutely amazing. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your profession with us, really appreciate the effort. 🇦🇺 🍺🍺

Always enjoy your videos. 30 min is time well spent when it's one of your videos.

I just enjoy watching the hubs to the wheels get made it’s neat.

Growing up watching my grandad doing exactly the same but bit different things . 60 years ago in Yugoslavia Thank you for keeping the craft alive

Over 74,000 people have clicked on this video so far. I know that I'm a bit strange, but I have no idea what excuse all the other folks have for watching. I have been interested in wagon building for several years, and really enjoy watching someone skilled make these things.

Well done in all regards! Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Amazing work! !

I would like to be good at just one of the crafts that you use every day. Thank you for great videos!

........ love seeing those old heavy duty tools being worked just built to last , just baffled at the simplicity of the circumference tool that can measure and give great results in the hands of someone who know how to use it....another great video .................U.K.........

I am pretty sure no one is complaining that the video is too long but I guess you see the analytics that show some people have very short attention spans and only watch a certain length of time. I will never complain about one of your videos being too long Dave. The work you do completely fascinates me and I could watch you for hours.

I have watched this 2 times now, never too long Dave!

As always..... awesome skills... I really enjoyed the metal lathe techniques on wood. Camera work is excellent as well...thanks Dave

@robertgilbert1987

4 жыл бұрын

Ah...think you will find that wood lathes were in use long before metal ones were. IMHO

As a boy, Saturday at the Westerns. Was glued to the TV. Had a love of that lifestyle. Then 30 years in Electronics. Being retired, woodworking, leathercraft and a little metal work. My Son is the welder. Didn't mind the length of the video. That's a huge hub. With my disability I can't lift 187 pounds, not anymore. You're a great Craftsman. Thanks for letting me watch how thee are made. Truly, this was on my, what I call, "I WONDER", list. I wonder how Wagon wheels are made is crossed out. Thanks.

No apologies needed for the length of the video I enjoyed it tremendously I've always wondered how the Wagon wheels were made an this gives me some of the answers ! Thank you so much for you taking time to video your craftsmanship I'm a sucker for old westerns an how it must've been alot harder back in the day when they didn't have power tools of today ! It was very educational to me ! Thank you so much ! 👍👍

Just love all the specialist tools you use ..fantastic 👍🇬🇧

speaking for my self I'd watch them if they were 8 hours long.

@tonyktx44

4 жыл бұрын

same here....

@BillB23

4 жыл бұрын

me three...

@royreynolds108

4 жыл бұрын

me four.

@WayneT51

4 жыл бұрын

5

@rtkville

4 жыл бұрын

Count me in too.

I didn't mind the longer video one little bit...actually I rather enjoyed it. I don't get tired of watching you work.

the way you move that, you would think it's 50lbs. You are in great shape, and it's always enjoyable watching you do your craft.

Longer is good and welcomed.

I enjoy watching your videos. Has a few has said already I would watch no matter the length.

I didn't notice the "Extra" 10 minutes. It was over before I was ready, just like always. I certainly cannot see where you could have cut anything out. The magic in a movie or a TV episode is a good story, well told. This is a good un. I could probably watch you sit and just talk about the tools for an hour. Well, I might pause it to get another cup of coffee or tea; because I wouldn't want to miss anything. I can smell the wood shavings, the sulfur from the coal fired forge, the hot iron, and the quenching oil. You are bringing us right into your world; and that's a fine place to be. Way better than sitting at a crowded bus stop, smelling diesel fumes and waiting for half an hour on the Express into downtown Pittsburgh.

Well Dave here it is a couple of years later, and ai watched it ALL over again, and it still wasn't long enough LOL Thanks for the video. I love to watch a crafrsman work on his trade. It's like a ballet

Yes sir e bob, I'd watch stuff like that all day long too...just keep on posting videos like that...😎

Shoot, Dave, I've binge-watched the Borax build. This is just a warm up. Keep 'em coming.

Stuff like this is infinitely better and more interesting than the pablum that is on TV these days. Keep them videos coming!

Undoubtedly, the master craftsman demonstrated his knowledge, skills, experience, in design, planning, accurate measurements.and professionalism. Thanks

I'd be still happy if this was live streamed :) then I could watch it all day long :)

@scruffy6151

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. Then we could b.s. while Dave works.

@brw3079

4 жыл бұрын

I'd never get anything done!

@brw3079

4 жыл бұрын

How's your back after rasslin' a 187 pound hub?!? Mine hurts just watching!!!

@albionwatts6000

4 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop Amen to that..trouble is my head keeps telling me that I AM twenty something, 50 years behind what my body tells me after lifting my metal sculptures around. Take care Dave.

@rytvdinners5064

4 жыл бұрын

My head writes checks my body can't cash...

What ever you're charging, it's not enough! Enjoyed every minute, and it could be twice as long.

Not sure how I came to be viewing videos about wagon wheels. But You Tube has this rabbit hole... There is a reason though that you were brought to my attention. You make things and you have a lot of likes and views. I am pretty sure I will not be repairing anything wagon related anytime soon but I would happily listen and watch you do almost anything and or share a cup of coffee or sit down to dinner with someone like you and appreciate what you do without needing to do it myself. I'm glad I get to share a little bit of your craft and meet a genuine character that I would happily fetch that tool for or crack a fresh cold one with.

My great Grandfather Owned Marion County buggy and wagon works in Marion Co. Kentucky. My dad told me stories of when he was young boy getting to go to the shop on Saturdays to clean up. Watching you gives me an idea of what my great Grandfather did for a living. And for that , I say thank you.

I am always impressed with your eye for things, Long ago we used calipers and scale (not vernier or digital) and developed a feel for them and thinking back it was amazing just what tolerances we could see and feel. I may be the Jack of all trades, but you are the Master of many. Don't worry about the time, at 80 I can watch someone work for hours and it doesn't bother me at all.... Thank you for sharing.

@malinozr926

4 жыл бұрын

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@samwaskito6205

4 жыл бұрын

The secret of skill... by long experiences

@careymitchell4731

2 жыл бұрын

I'm catching up with you, but I would love to spend a few weeks in his shop donating free labor just for the entertainment.

@charlescartwright6367

2 жыл бұрын

@@careymitchell4731 I'm afraid now I would just be in the way, but yes it would be a treat wouldn't it!

I like how you put the music in so we could still hear what was going on.

@user-ve1hq6ni1z

3 жыл бұрын

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This guy is way smarter then I will ever be. What a great video. Thank you Mr. Engel.

YOUR EXTREME TALENTS ARE SO APPRECIATED BY FELLOW CARPENTERS LIKE MYSELF I ADMIRE THE PRECISE WORK YOU DO AND ONLY WISH I COULD HAVE WORK WITH YOU WHEN I DID MY APPRENTICESHIP I AM NOW APPROACHING 81 YEARS AND WOULD HAVE LIKED TO BEEN TAUGHT YOUR TRADE. FAITHFUL WATCHER, JIM R. CHAPEAU, AKA BERT.

Your video are so interesting that who could mind if they are long, the longer the better

So when is the movie length show coming. We’ll all watch.

@clydebalcom8252

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! You said it!

@fionafiona1146

4 жыл бұрын

There won't ever be enough seasons.

@emilzaharencu1686

3 жыл бұрын

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What you are watching here folks is what you call a true craftsman. Very impressive sir.

I love watching you do this preservation. I had a spring wagon I attempted to restore. I was patially successful, but I didn't have wheel wright in the 70s to fix one of my wheels, so it was never completed. I owed my Mother some money, and she took it in trade and put it in her flower garden. I guess that worked out fine enough.

Your videos could be three hours long, I would watch them.

@T3SKATLIPOC4

4 жыл бұрын

...but, how were they made with out power machines? and electricity, becouse electric power came first, wasn't it?

@Nshweeka

4 жыл бұрын

Hammer and chisel Mr.@@T3SKATLIPOC4 !

@ronaldwhittaker6327

4 жыл бұрын

exactly!

@bobhazzard7747

4 жыл бұрын

@@T3SKATLIPOC4 Water powered lathes and boring tools existed in the 18th century. The welding was a lot harder :)

@nenkjemping6602

4 жыл бұрын

@@T3SKATLIPOC4 xs

As I spent the earlier years of my 80-year-old living with my uncle building heavy wooden boats, I can appreciate all the craftsmanships and skills this gentleman applies. He is a brilliant man who does not only knows his woods, but he knows his metallurgy at the manner he welds and dips those hoops in the oil, and reheat them to fit. Looking at this wheel, I cannot help wondering about its total strength and toughness. No doubt there is a good robust hub. Being an engineer who often tested items to destruction to check their strength, as they do in jet engines, all done for the safety of people I was wondering about the weakness of this hub. Looking at the 18 rectangular parallel holes in which the 18 spokes will fit, I am wondering if the wooden material left to tie the two side central discs of the wheel together would hold in the long run when that heavy wagon which will be loaded with at least five tons swinging laterally at axis level height, there will be a shearing/tensile stress in the wooden material between the spokes which would take a tension stress to parallel with the axle of the wheel. Seeing that there exist those two large low carbon iron hoops close to the spokes I wonder if these two hoops would be linked by welding/rivetting a number of straps that go between the spokes and so any side/ lateral acceleration or deceleration of the load on rough grounds would strengthen the weakness of the hub in the 18 links between the two side discs. I feel that the heavy iron hoops give more than ample strength to the stress they are designed to take, but those hoops and the central bearing seems to be too strong compared to the weakness of the woods between the spokes. Please note that my comment has nothing to do with the abilities and craftsmanship in which this hub was made. I am only suggesting a manner in which such a strong hub could be improved in its engineering weakness designed over 200 years ago. Again, congratulations to Engels Wheelwright for such high craftsmanship and skills and the manner he manually lifts such heavy load when the need arises. He is a man of great logic, reason and rational thinking. Well done.

@joshdrexler8773

4 жыл бұрын

Carmel Pule. I believe wagons such as these ran at something like 5 mph on what were effectively "negative rails," i.e deep ruts in dirt roads made by the passage of wagons just like the one that would have used this hub. Thus lateral stresses would have been somewhat constrained. Since such wagons had very high centers of gravity I would expect the drivers to have slowed down even further on turns. Thus I would expect primary stress loads would have been radial, the result of solid axle technology, when a wheel on one side encountered a bump or dip not present on the other side and the axle was forced to cant out of parallel to the ground. I assume that the internal metal hub was there as a bearing, to reduce friction and wear, not for strength per se. It needed to be so thick because it would have been made of fragile cast iron, for lubricity. Not sure whether the preload created by the steel bands served a purpose or not, but it's possible that compressing the wood fibers under the bands would have encouraged them to expand at the mortices, causing the hub to tighten up around the spokes. Just some thoughts.

@Blogengezer

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshdrexler8773 -Depicted in documented traveler details, thoroughly 'wetting' the wagon wheels subjected to dry climates while en-route, became routine daily, to swell and tighten all joints. Western arid territories, deserts were especially brutal for easterners unaware of such tendencies for loosening.

That was 31 minutes sure seemed a lot shorter. I have been known to stand in a shop alot longer watching somebody work. Time is irrelevant when you enjoy what you are watching. Thank you Dave for the enjoyable video.

I don't mind the video being a little longer, I'm watching all your videos back to back.

Can you imagine back in the day when they had to chisel all those mortises by hand?

My Dad always said, "Work smarter, not harder!". It looks like you have learned that lesson too!

Too long? No way! I could watch your work all day! Many thanks!

Dear Dave, Don’t concern yourself about making a video too long. I enjoy watching you make anything in your shop. I enjoy seeing your homemade tools, jigs, machinery and most of all, your attention to detail and pride in your work. Vince

"Don't mind" I was disappointed when the video ended (too soon!)

You can make the videos as long as you wish, I still watch them all, how old was you when you started working in this type of work, was you an apprenticed ?

No matter how long, I watch and learn. Make them longer and we will watch. Every item we watch is watching an master artist at work. Would be interested in learning how wheels were made in the past comparing the process with not having modern tools to help with the milling process. I can not get enough and go back and watch the past videos again. Thanks for sharing.

@amarillohomebrewing4602

4 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop After watching the 20 mule wagons build (Death Valley Days TV shows), I find myself looking at wagons In the old western movies to see what kind they are and seeing detail I have never looked for and I get disappointed when I see a wagon burning. I have done living history (ca 1874 horse cavalry) and now appreciate the wagons that we used even more now. Thanks again ! ! !

And worth every single minute! To watch as you manipulate and shape a great baulk of timber and thick steel into the central component of one of humanity's most important inventions with such precision and economy of effort is hypnotic and, as others here below have stated, something I would happily watch even were it hours long!. I've said it before but I'll say it again: The art and science you conserve for us all is more important than any iPhone or artificial, digital economy. The future holds what? Who knows? But there will always be a need for man to move himself, his family, and all his goods from A to B, relying on a hub that will last for a hundred years and more. Thank you a thousand times over!

Never too long! I would enjoy watching you sharpen a pencil for 15 minutes!

I’d be curious about how long that log had been drying and what you would do if you didn’t have time to wait for it to dry naturally.

@billpulvermacher2036

4 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop Dave, I'm wondering if once you rough turn, is the treating like packing away in damp shavings sort of thing?? My father uses this technique for turning beautiful bowls... Just curious.

Don't worry about the length of the video. I believe that if you had cameras rolling 24/7 we'd all quit working just to watch what's going on here. Thanks for the great video's and keep them coming no matter how long.

First video I've seen of yours and wow. How many different skills involved. Woodworker/turner, blacksmith/machinist. So many old school trades involved in one product. You're a true craftsman sir well done. Imagine the old timers doing all that with no power tools

I'm pretty sure we'd all watch even if it was a full length live feed.....

That looks about the size of the Borax wagon wheels.

You are a true artist. Anyone who doesn't think so should try and do what you do. Your a master wood worker ,blacksmith and mathemation. When men like you retire we will be losing a lot of history . It's a shame schools don't give children a chance to learn these talents. I wish you well. I enjoy your videos.

Love it! No talking no loud music or guitar riffs. Just what you see is what you hear.

When you first started spraying I could not tell if you were using a water hose, or a air hose.

@ranchdude4345

4 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop DAAAAA!!

The stuff you can learn on KZread. This is incredible. What a craftsman.

Your long video was great. You showed us a very complex and exacting piece of work. I do not like long videos where the creator has just stretched it out to get more viewing minutes. You condensed it as much as possible. You could have made a video that long on just the turning (i'm a turner) you showed enough for us to get the idea and moved on. I loved your sling support on the lathe Thank you for making such clear and to the point educational videos. You have given me some ideas on repairing a spinning wheel. I can make the parts individually, but fitting together properly so it will last another 100 years is something else.Great video by a great craftsman.

I find it interesting that we once had a blacksmith/wheelwright/livery shop in almost every town in America and now what Mr Engels does is considered by many to be functional art.

Longer videos are great more the merry. Thanks it’s such a pleasure watching a master craftsmen.

I wish I had a fraction of the strength and energy that you seem to have. I have a lot of medical issues which means I can't do a whole lot anymore but you're definitely an inspiration to keep going. Thank you!

@kimmy_future4265

4 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop Absolutely!

@johnwinn4213

4 жыл бұрын

If you don't use it you will lose it

@kimmy_future4265

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnwinn4213 Yeah definitely! I'm always pushing myself.

Length not a problem. This was a very interesting trip through the building process.

The time watching you just flies by. Make it as long as you want and I'll enjoy every second. Thanks Dave

It's always nice to watch a craftsman at work.

Just found this channel. Not that I am interested in wagon wheels. But I like craftmanship. And this man is a master craftman

I didn’t mind this length. It was a masterclass of craftmanship again, and therefore I would say: Dave, thank you!! Greatings from the Netherlands, Bram

It’s a pleasure watching a craftsman working! Thank You

37 people gave this video a thumbs down, yet not one of them could explain why. Maybe a little corrective/constructive criticism to explain your vote, or are you just trolls. I see 3.8K thumbs up and 650 comments stating why they enjoy watching or agree with his technique. You gotta admit this man is a true craftsman . Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but hitch up you big boy pants and state why you disagree. I for one will never build, use or probably even see one of his creations and I am 81 years old, but sure enjoy watching a true craftsman in action.

I could set my recliner up in the corner of your shop and watch you all day!

God bless your skill and knowledge, Sir. This goes to show to the millennial generation, that high quality and precision can still be achieved old school without computers and robotics. The only difference is the hours taken to build this gem. My hat is off to you. I regret not seeing an apprentice near by. Thanks for sharing this brief video.

And that's just one. Mesmerizing. Every step carefully coreographed. You are awesome.

They lost the mold when craftsman like this were made, what does the future hold for this craft, as I see it the apprenticeship alone has to be 10 years, if not longer, my hat off to you sir, I love your videos.

I just found you and will spend today watching some more of your videos. I'm 78 been in the machine shop since 23 mostly metal. Worked for rubber roll company building the rolls from scratch and then cover with rubber. We used a pi tape to check dia of the rolls. Have done some wood work on the lathe for myself. Really enjoyed watching you machine the wood and make the metal rings to press fit. Am interested to see the rest of the wheel build. Us old timers are the true machinists, most of the guys now just the check parts as the cnc or whatever automatic lathe or mill spits out. It's more computer operator than machinist. You tube is full of videos of people building something or the other and they run 1-2 hours, so don't apologize for 30 minutes. I thought it was a bit short, let em run. Workers now complain if they pick up 20-25 lbs. when I was on the farm, picking up 100-150-200 lbs was just just part of the days work.

I can watch you for hours I don't get sore arms or tired love your videos thanks for sharing 😎

Outstanding! I have seen enough of your videos now, that I understand exactly what you are doing. As always, amazing craftsmanship!