Many thanks for taking the effort to film and narrate the processes and skills involved in the making of these wagons. I really enjoy watching craftsmen like yourselves make things using a mix of traditional skills and knowledge intermixed with modern equipment. It emphasises how brilliant our ancestors were !

Takes me back to my childhood working with my father. We made toboggans, barrels, wagons, and many thing. I regret not passing these skills on to my children nor anyone. Thank you for bringing back these memories! God is awesome!

I love seeing old world craftsmanship with modern tools and a lot of clever solutions. The sanding jigs for the wheel spoke ends was a stroke of genius. The black iron work was perfect. The woodcraft was perfect. Magic!

I'll bet you were full to bursting when they rolled out looking so fine . Nothing but a credit to you Dave and your assistants . 👍🇬🇧

I had no idea that a wagon of that size could have been constructed in the 1870's era where everything had to be done and built by hand but the work you and your crew did to create these wagons was nothing short of spectacular congratulation on a job well done...

Incredible craftsmanship. Really enjoying this series of vids. Watching this I can`t help thinking how much harder it must have been to build the originals. No power tools in those days, every nail was hammered in by hand, every bolt tightened by hand , every screw put in by hand.

The best. Congrats. People like you make a very big positive difference in the world

Building these wagons has been quite an undertaking. I'm sure that all of you men who took part in completing this project have a great deal of satisfaction from a job well done. Bravo!

A huge thank you for documenting this whole process - you've done amazing work to bring alive these unique recreations of history-making haulers.

A real pleasure and treat to watch. Real CRAFTSMEN to admire. Thank you.

These are amazing the quality of wood and the skill that's been put into these wagons well done guy's keep em rolling

You could have never gotten the wheels on without the guy standing in the background with his arms crossed, yawning. Kudos to him, and you, by the way.

These wagons are just like a giant superb piece of furniture, I would imagine that they will outlast every normal vehicle on the road as well! Thanks for sharing such a great piece of history....

Brilliant job People. Should show these programs in schools let them see How it should or would have been done all them years ago.

wow!!! that was a project, great craftmanship, they look wonderful, thank you very much for giving us a chance to see the old come together with the modern, and giving us an appreciation for how much effort goes in to making a project like this, so we can appreciate it better

Watching from Nottingham, England and was extremely impressed by the craftsmanship and attention to detail that you put into the wagons, right down to grinding up the bolt heads to resemble the originals. Fabulous work.

These wagons are truly beautiful works of art. Kudos to those who bankrolled and those who built these them. They had to have cost a small fortune to build. I'm guessing they're at least a half million dollars, probably far more. If nothing else, there has to be a lot of really valuable timber in them. Hats off to those who appreciated the historical value of these wagons and the technology, skills, and talent it took to build them. And to put so much time, effort, and money into preserving this near lost art. And the quality of video record of the wagons' fabrication reflects the attention to detail that went into every aspect of this project. Very few people now would be bothered to undertake a project like this, and even fewer would have the discipline and attention to detail necessary to pull it off.

Amazing. With modern power tools, they have accomplished in weeks what took days back in 1800's.

Now imagine building such a wagon without power tools. Wonderful build, enjoyed the video very much.

And to think people used to make these WITHOUT all the tools of today. Amazing.

I'm sure it's already been said, but the level of craftsmanship put into these wagons is absolutely astounding, and they're quite a work of art!

Beautiful Craftsmanship fellows! God Bless America!

Well after a long time the borax wagons have seen daylight for the first time you all must be so very proud of what you have all done congratulations 😀😀😀😀

Beautiful wagons. Works of art. It is nice to see the hand skills are flourishing in some places. I am 63 and used to see these skills fifty years ago in the hayfields when I worked there and for a dairy barn.

It was exciting to see them roll out for the first time. I got a feeling of nostalgia even though I am British!

highly appreciated. skilled artisans at work allways a delight.

nice to see craftsmen around who still have the knowledge and ability to make these wagons. and now for the third part, 20 mules in Washington and the wagon!

What a magnificent work of art and craftsmanship. I don't know why you built them but I am very glad you did. I assume that the Borax Wagons of the 18th century was the semi trucks of today. Well done and they should be in a museum.

They are beautiful, what a great job you’ve done. This is the second time I watch this and I’m still amazed.

It is a privilege to see an old master craftsman at work I feel as if this way of life is diminished and it good to see on a public forum, thanks so much for sharing.

I always remember Fess Parker greasing a wagon wheel hub. He got done with slobbering black grease into the wagon wheel hub and had a lot of grease on his hands so he wiped some ont is boots. He still had a lot on his hands so he wiped it onto his hair! What a guy! I saw that film "Davy Crockett" (I think) 60 years ago, and I was inspired!

Beautiful simply Beautiful is all can say. Ya'll did a fine job on these wagon's. My hat is off to each one of you.

Preserving a piece of uniquely American history,

It's wonderful to watch the old technology. It's inspiring to see the hard and careful work, skills, and traditions that are being kept alive here.

Brings to mind my long ago childhood; Saturday mornings watching "Death Valley Days", sponsored, of course, by "20 Mule Team Borax" and hosted by Robert Taylor, Dale Robertson (best cowboy voice ever) and Ronald Reagan. These videos are so impressive but what also is impressive is how much behind the scenes research and materials sourcing must have gone into this great project. The list of names must be long indeed.

Wonderful! Superb workmanship and attention to detail. I couldn’t help but wonder how much more difficult it would have been to do all of the work without power tools and electricity!

I never realized the work and craftsmanship it takes to build these wagons. Very impressive!

My dad taught me to never use house blocks for Jack stands.. When they crush it is instantaneous. With all the wood at your shop I wish you would use only that for jack standing. I gasped when I saw you putting BOTH HANDS under the pallet jack at 5:20. Your work is outstanding and amazing. Please don't climb under the wagons like that. We want to see you make many more projects in the future! Fabulous job congrats to all. Makes me want to watch Death Valley Days!

when i was a young lad....i did the best i could to put together a model of the 20 team borax model.....this is absolutely the best.........

What an accomplishment, thoroughly enjoyed the series and to see the final outcome. My great Grandfather was a Wheelwright and carriage builder in Denmark and to see your shop and process of building with modern machines, makes a person really appreciate what our fore fathers went through to construct the transportation of their time!

Anyone who gives any part of this series a thumbs down needs to have their head examined. I bet none of them can point to a single major accomplishment with documentation. It gets really old hearing from the armchair critics. Sit down and shut up. This was a brilliant beautiful build. Thanks for sharing!

Yep, that was a bloody amazing series, I really appreciate the level of skill by everyone involved, and did you see the size of that wheel nut!! very good narration too, many thanks for sharing.

i had great enjoyment watching you make these wheels and wagon,kids now a days couldn't hammer a nail into a potato,great work,,Scott from Scotland.

I could hear the theme of Death Valley Days as they rolled out of the shop! Fantastic Job you guys!

I wish I had a 1/4 of the craftsmanship you do. Those are extremely beautiful. I give my left arm to go back to the days of horse and buggy.

Superb craftsmanship. Thank you for showing this.Regards from Norway.

I found what I know now to be a pelican hook years ago at an old homestead. I knew it was hand forged and probably was part of a wagon or farm implement but now I know. And it is a simple, yet clever design. Thanks for the excellent videos.

That is real craftmanship, congratualions, sir!

That is a stunning piece of construction. Absolute beautiful.

Magnificent, just simply magnificent.

What a pleasure to view. As a kid I played on many a wagon with never a thought as to the skill and labor that made them possible. To see these new, and so well done will inspire me as I go forth with my own work. Thank you all for sharing this.

Truly a work of ART! 10+ **************** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Real Craftsmanship thanks for sharing it was great to see how every part was done again thanks from the UK

Just imagine being 6 yrs. old, and remember seeing this, for the rest of your life. You really can go back in time!

I watched the Washington, D.C., video a few days ago and that prompted me to watch this series again. The 1080 lb wheel video was the first one I watched, and it looks like 2.8 million others watched it as well. Either way, I've watched many of your videos since then, so appreciate the amount of detail you left out of this series -- perfectly understandable, given the scale of the project. Also I either didn't know (or forgot) how many others you worked with this get these done -- not at all surprising, given the amount of work that needed to be done in the eleven months it took. In any event, I saw more the second time and enjoyed the videos all over again.

I saw old (or old-made?) Borax wagons in the Death Valley and admired the craftmanship of the people who built them; in any case you are as good as they had been !!

Well done Amazing work You should got Paris , they might need you to rebuild the cathedral of Paris after the fire They will need people like you

@lakesideview1181

5 жыл бұрын

Good observation. It was said the craftsmen in Paris cut down a 52 acre forest for the oak beams to build the roof for Notre Dame. That would be the difficult part to re-create the roof frame today.

Fantastic job, it's art, skill, and know how, WOW.

Made/Created for Eternity 👍👍👍

Transport back then had so much more meaning. And poor mules who had to pull them.

This work is the most amazing , the most extraordinary , the most fantastic , unequaled !!! Congratulations Mr. Dave Engel !!! I am very happy to see this magnificent work done by you !!!

Excellent work on both wagons.

I just found your videos yesterday. What a beautiful job you did on those wagons! That is something to be very proud of! Great job! Thanks for posting the videos.

What a wonderful thing, you must be very proud and rightly so. I've enjoyed watching the series very much, but I have to say, very relieved I don't have to pay for them

I'm really impressed on the quality of workmanship that has gone into this, outstanding, real old world craftmanship.

An interesting video of a craft which will disappear in time. Great stuff. From Thailand.

Absolutely amazing, you have recreated a great part of history.

I can guarantee you that no wagon back in the day was built remotely this beautifully even if this is, as I assume, built to original specifications. (Bishop, CA caught my attention as that was where I was born and raised :D )

In 1965, I was 7 years old, I remembered my dad building a model of the mule Borax wagon also the cutty Sark ship, which was built in 1869 and was the fastest ship at its time. Glad to see craftsmanship of old historical vehicles.

@genegoodman5233

4 жыл бұрын

Joe Jaramillo you enjoy these things look up Samson boat co. On you tube he is rebuilding Tally Ho, a ship built in 1910. I think you will like it

I actually trembled when that first wagon rolled out and into the elements! It was as it was imagined, defeating anything in the manufactured environment surrounding these Borax Heavy Haulers! The black iron, symmetrical spokes bound strong in metal rumbling on a surface very foreign to their ancestors! You wonderful person keep your spirit focused and ensuring us that we do live in a good place! Thank you.

You sir are a great American

Amazing craftsmanship. Thank you so much for sharing your craft. It is also really nice to see father and son work so closely and in harmony.

Awesome project. Very interesting to watch

This was unbelievable you guys are true craftsman .

Great stuff. Wonderful craftsmanship.

Absolutely awesome! Love it and thank you!

AWESOME history in the making (Y) wow they shud show kids at school this the 1st transport trucks :)

what a marvellous video ,especially like the guy describing it all...brilliant .thanks

9:37 A film filming the filming of a film being filmed.... Having watched from the beginning, it was great to finally see the hard work roll out of the workshop. Well done all.

Truly The old 20 mule team BORAX indeed. Thanks so very much for sharing !!!

That's craftsmanship.

STUNNING WORK , CRAFTSMAN AND AN ARTIST . Besides the cinder blocks there has to be a better way than come alongs

Wonderful craftmanship

Beautiful AGAIN!!!! NICE GENTLEMEN...

Wow Great work there. Thanks for everything.

There is a dolly tool used to work on semis that allows you to remove both rear wheels and brake drum assembly as a unit. It has a hydraulic lift and casters on each corner of it. This allows you to move it in any direction you need to slide the tire assembly on or off the truck. It would be a lot easier and safer than the method you are currently using. I do agree with the comments about concrete blocks and having a safety rope to hold the wheel from falling over on you. With a wheel that weighs almost as much as a subcompact car and a wagon that weighs more than a 1 ton dually truck safety should always be first.

Congratulations, you are a very good master.

It looks like you guys did a nice job on those, they look good.Thanks for sharing it with us.

They're magnificent!

Beautiful Wagons!!!!

This was THE MOST MOVING thing I have ever watched...and It was unexpected....lol.... I can't find words to Express what a joy this was to watch... GREAT GREAT GREAT JOB ALL....

All the way from South Australia amazing work thank you.

This was an incredible journey... thanx for taking us along with you.

Great skills. Beautiful wagons.

Amazing... Wonderful!

Beautiful craftsmanship.

A work of art you are truly an artist bravo

Abosoutely beautiful!

All of your videos were great! There was only one problem. There aren't enough. I'm hooked. I've watched most of them twice they are so good. You should be a teacher. I restore (just minor restoration) guns and edged weapons as a hobby. The biggest part I've ever had to make was only a few inches. I can't imagine building those wagons from the ground up. I have a small shop but it's nothing compared to yours. You do good work!!

@rickd248

6 жыл бұрын

EngelsCoachShop If I were in your neck of the woods I would offer a free hand to help you. I'm within sniffing distance of 70. All the guys I used to go 4x4ing with have either become domesticated or died so I don't have much to do anymore. However I live in Phoenix, Arizona and that would be just a little bit of a commute for me. Take it from me, retirement is boring as hell, I can't really recommend it to anyone. I didn't have any choice, I dinged up a bunch of vertebrae. I subscribed and clicked on the bell so I'll be notified when every you find the time. Take care of yourself, there are very few craftsmen around anymore.

Magnificent craft and video.