I'm making a petition, everyone that wants to see a team hitched up to the completed buggy and paraded up Main St, Joliet leave a thumbs up.

@Tom_Lynx_98626

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely !!!

@gardenman3

2 жыл бұрын

It should be a color matched team

@ZacVaper

2 жыл бұрын

Kackdema

@cyrilhudak4568

2 жыл бұрын

@@ZacVaper LOL

@ToolMachinebeast

2 жыл бұрын

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I think there should be an “Engles Coach” plaque placed prominently on this and every other coach that Dave builds.

@ToolMachinebeast

2 жыл бұрын

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@mertfox3488

2 жыл бұрын

I fully concur with the "Engles Coach" plaque being attached to any and all wagons, carriages and horse drawn vehicles. What a true professional artisan. Such a pleasure to watch each week.

@christophermaurer1271

2 жыл бұрын

I believe the quality of Mr Engels work speak for it's self.

@Reziac

2 жыл бұрын

@@christophermaurer1271 A maker's plaque isn't really for now. It's for the future when these restored wagons are old again, and that plaque indicates value worth restoring.

@RickOshay...

2 жыл бұрын

@@Reziac Look... Anybody that knows about wagons and buggy's whether now or in the future will know that Dave crafted them... They ain't stupid!

It will be a sad (but joyous) day when this project comes to an end. It has been a privilege to have watched the buggy being built. So thank you Dave for taking us on this journey.

@ToolMachinebeast

2 жыл бұрын

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@DrewToner

2 жыл бұрын

And so very much look forward to what is coming next!!

I'm no longer surprised at the variety of skills required of a wainwright, but I'm still impressed.

@SearTrip

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I find myself realizing that I had never even wondered about how some of these things were done (yes, I should have, but didn’t), and yet am amazed at how they are done.

@ToolMachinebeast

2 жыл бұрын

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@christophermaurer1271

2 жыл бұрын

I would be confident that the Wainwright of a 100 years ago would not be doing all the work that Mr Engel is capable of or to the high degree of excellence that he has demonstrated. A shop that produced these carriages would have had many people who specialized in different aspects of the trade. I would welcome any person with more knowledge of this subject to enlighten me if I am mistaken. Cheers from Australia

@joeinthebush

2 жыл бұрын

@@christophermaurer1271 I watched a series of videos from the UK . called "Hands" They have one on a coach builder , and saddle shop.. And shows different ppl on jobs. Mind you alot are relatives but still better at certian aspects. I found it quit interesting Watched a few times. I've used them for direction weavers ,stone cutters,baskets..its kinda dated late 60s early 70s...

@christophermaurer1271

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeinthebush I have found one called Hands - Traditional Irish Crafts. If this is what you are referring to , it seems very interesting. Cheers .

oh my I speachless I wached him do this buggy start to this point. so hope he shows the peoples reactions when they see it for the first time. as i say that buggy better be kept in the living room. wishing dave his wife and family all the best health

Master wainwright, master wheelwright, maser engineer, master upholsterer, master Craftsman with a capital C. Greetings from across the pond. This man should be noted as an American national treasure.

Amazing how one man can master so many varied skills.Truly an American treasure.

That’s lovely work. You’re sure a master of many trades Dave.

@keesvaneekeren7293

2 жыл бұрын

Simply, a master piece. Thanks for the nvideo.

@xxxtexanpa

2 жыл бұрын

I've noticed Dave has expertise on so many aspects of these buggy and wagon projects. Seeing him sewing like an expert proves it.

Always great to see Dave's craftsmanship. His videos are a wonderful example of "Hold your questions til the end" When it all comes together, it makes so much sense.

I am happily humbled by the skills of this craftsman. It is a treat to watch his process.

When I watched the Borax wagons being built I was amazed at all the different things that you needed to know to do. Going back to see and photograph as much as possible so everything was done as close as possible to the original. The painstaking and precision that you went to get this buggy as original as possible. The number of hours you spend, there’s so much just so many different things you need to remember to get it right. As I have said many a time you are a master craftsman in so many things, in so many ways. Back in the day when these were the form of travel and you worked in a factory making buggy’s, wagons, or harnessing for the horses, you only needed to know 1-2 different jobs. You need the knowledge to master each and every one of these jobs. I have enjoyed watching each video and I thank you for spending the extra time necessary for me and others to see how it’s done. I know some of the tools you have were not available back then most of the hands on hasn’t changed. Thanks a bunch Mr Dave stay safe my friend

@EngelsCoachShop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gene. Fun to share.

@legend7ify

2 жыл бұрын

@@EngelsCoachShop Thank you so much Dave, so many memories flood back watching you. My father's father owned 4 city blocks of Horse Stables in Prospect, Adelaide, Sth Aust. LOFTES & Co, Main North Rd. sold grain, chaff, hay, and malley roots (fire wood). In my childhood most delivery vehicles were horse drawn. My family provided many of those horses, or the stabling of them in Adelaide. Our history goes back to providing horses for Cob&Co between Adelaide, and Overland Corner. The overnight stop was the "Inn" at One Tree Hill. (loftes7@yahoo.com)

Thanks for de Show Mr. Engel it’s a pleasure to see you working !!!!!!!!!!

I was familiar with the technique for diamonds on car upholstery. Very neat to see the origin of the design and procedure to achieve it. This has been a fascinating series! Thank you for your terrific camera work and editing. I have learned so much.

Selten solch einen vielseitigen Handwerker gesehen....einfach Klasse

Dave, you said how this project has demonstrated so many aspects of the carriage trade. I am impressed by how competent you seem to be (to my inexpert eyes) in all of them!

What can't this man do. Talk about a master of all trades, woodworker, metal worker, welder, blacksmith, upholsterer, farmer and God knows what else. A great example to young people looking for an occupation. I forgot also a videographer and editor. I enjoy all his videos, keep up the good work Dave

Awesome work, Dave. I can't wait to see it all together. Hopefully with a team of horses and a video of it in use. You know ... a test drive before turning it over to the customer. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

@ToolMachinebeast

2 жыл бұрын

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It is fun to watch a Master Craftsman at work at his trade.

Well here l am again watching....Dave do his excellent work away day.....Thanks Dave....!

I'm blown away by so many things on this channel. The shear number of skillsets you bring to the table is staggering. The attention to detail is off the charts. Amazing. I've also seen the coaches in Yellowstone. I was amazed by them, now I've found the builder. Cool.

Dave, I'm a rather new subscriber to your channel. But I have been amazed (as so many other viewers have beautifully commented) about your talents and skills. I not only watch you at work in your videos, but I am learning and trying my hand at imitating what you do. I have watched all your videos now (and some of them I have repeated many times). Watching you has inspired me to tackle a project to restore an old farm wagon. You make it look easy, but every step is quite complicated and requires ingenuity to address the many variants one encounters in each process. Without your teaching instructions in the videos, there would be no way I would have attempted such a project. Thank you for making the opportunity possible for me. I have so far built new boasters that were rotted away and I am working on repairing the front and rear wooden axles. I disassembled my first wheel and have resized and heated and reseated the loose hub bands and re-seated the wooden spokes (and built one new spoke with a draw knife and spoke shave) …moving on now to replace several felloes. I could not find a “spoke stretcher” (or a pattern) on the web or at any antique stores, so I guessed at how to make one by watching your videos. I would have found it most helpful if you had a detailed sketch of such a tool. Also, sketches of your “tyre tongs” to stretch the tyre over the wooden wheel when shrinking the hot metal tyre would be helpful right now. (I need to forge such tongs but there are no dimensioned sketches anywhere that I have been able to find). Again, thank you for teaching so much through your videos. I look forward to all new videos and I will continue to watch the old ones and to learn from the master! Just saying “Thanks” seems so inadequate. But know you are appreciated and may you and your family be safe and be blessed. Peace! From a thankful and very happy viewer!

*- "Send this rascal home."* *- Wow! Brilliant. Wonderful. Graceful authority.* *- Thank you, Dave.*

Can't think of many professions that require proficiency with a sewing machine, a forge, and a table saw. Your videos are always fascinating.

I am never more enlightened than following your fantastic quality workmanship. I worry that you will not be training someone to take over these responsibilities when you retire. Amazing workmanship soon to be lost forever due to normal life's failure. I am saddened by its life's uncontrolled consequences. I'm 84 years old, and hopefully you will pass on your well learned wisdom before its too late. You are amazing. Please get (find?) a young trainee SOON. I have been concerned about myself with a stuffed set of hard drives full of engineering achievements and nowhere to pass them on. Please do not let your super talents die.

The craftsmanship, hard work, attention to detail and tradition, sir, you make it look almost easy. Brilliant Genius!!

This video leaves me speechless such craftsmanship.

I believe this buggy will be a "Sunday, go to church" buggy. I just hope we get to see it after the final assembly. The finished product is going to be SPECTACULAR to see. As is all of his stuff. A true MASTER CRAFTSMAN with exceptional skills. KUDOS to you Sir!!!!!

I never cease to be impressed with how well you have mastered that industrial sewing machine.

I doubt here is another man who possesses all the varied skills needed for buggy restoration than Dave. His work is museum quality.

Wow! That's just some beautiful work. This is craftsmanship at its best. I've worked in automotive manufacturing plants and watched cars come together, but the individual components are all made by separate companies and individuals. But here you are watching one man incorporating all the skills necessary to build and assemble a historical buggy, the equivalent to our modern cars. Wow! I am left speechless. BTW the assembly area or building where they outfit the modern vehicle with seats, upholstery, dash, controls, etc. is still called the "Trim Shop". 😀

Dave. Nice to look at you restoring the buggy seat. I served my apprenticeship as a coachtrimmer. Over forty years I have trimmed horse carraighs, trains, buses, cars, aeroplanes private jets and helicopters. The marking out and procedures are still the same today for trimming even with modern materials. Richard.

I'm not looking forward to seeing this video series end. I can't wait to see the end result but I've really enjoyed my Saturday morning "coffee and buggy restoration" ritual.

I have really enjoyed this series. Please make sure to post lots of overall and detail photos of the finished buggy. Thanks Dave!

The day before this video, we spotted a vintage commercial singer machine at a farm sale. After watching your video we just had to go back and get it. Getting the machine home, model 111w151, we learned it was designed for automotive upholstery. The machine has been sitting in an out building for a few years, needs a lot of attention. Still we couldn't be happier. It features needle unison-feed. Thanks for videos.

@jimc4731

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, one of the walking foot models. I regret letting mine go, but then at eighty I most probably won't need it! JIM

What fun this has been.... even as merely a SPECTATOR!! Thanks, Mr. Dave!!

Dave, what cant you do, nothing surprises me anymore your talent is more than I can comprehend

I truly hope the customer will be gracious enough to allow you to film the finished buggy in action.

Dang. It's like watching a black & print developing in the paper tray. As the image pops out and get a picture - the upholstery gradually turns into a seat! Cool!

I have never seen this process done and am amazed at how many steps it takes to get it accomplished. Great job and I agree with others, let's see this thing hitched up and parading around a bit.

@ToolMachinebeast

2 жыл бұрын

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Once again I say you are one of the very few KZreadrs that understand what background music is for.

Dave, thank you for sharing your mastery of the crafts with us. I have watched you do the most amazing work, without compromise for years . I hope your customers take care of your creations. To me they are all museum quality. Take care.

Thank you very much Dave for showing this level of detail on a topic I would have never had the chance to see otherwise.

Beautiful work Dave thank you.

MASTER Craftsman at work - set your faces to stun... Must take you twice as long to do all this AND film it, but I'm glad that you do - thanks again!

My Christmas present from Dave would be a colour photograph of his finished maroon buggy all set up with high steppers in the forks. What consummate patience and skill he exhibits in his work. I take my Jeweller's hat off to him. Oh yes - Cyril H, I agree.

Once again I am impressed with your skill in all of the different jobs you have to do to restore this buggy.

Jeff's right. Like a "Body by Fisher" plaque! My jaw drops every time you demonstrate ANOTHER skill, and execute it superbly! And MORE TOOLS! Cool stuff I've never seen, like that press to put together diamond upolstery buttons. Had NO idea how much went into a diamond pattern upolstery. IF you ever "retire", you should go back through these and add a little more instructive commentary to pass these skills to future generations. Your vids should all be in The Smithsonian permanent collection. THANK YOU again Dave, for sharing all this. I eagerly look forward to every episode.

Just when I thought i saw all your talents Dave....... you've added master upholsterer (is that a word?) Amazing craftsmanship Dave. God bless you and your family.

@fronniebealer7808

2 жыл бұрын

Merriam Webster thinks it a word

You certainly are a multi talented craftsman who takes pride in your work this is a rare thing to find nowadays. Where will the next generation of craftsmen and women come from or will this type of craft just die, which will be a shame

Astonishing! Gorgeous! A superb example of craftsmanship. Thank you for the shining example of a tradesman sharing his talent for all.

Loved this whole series. Hope there is one more episode showing the buggy completely assembled. Agree with Cyril.

I was born in 1951, and spent my first decade on a farm. In a shed was an old buggy, no longer used, but most likely still in use just 20 years before I was born. The mice had nested in the old seat cushions. I could see the excelsior, and horse-hair felt. The felt was just under the diamonds, where Dave uses the white stuff. I can no longer tell if Dave's videos have altered my memories, but now I think his buggy looks exactly like the one I remember, except clean and new.

I am utterly awestruck. Dave, you have the wealth of a lifetime experience building coaches and the gift to do so extremely well. Is there no one to be found suitable as an apprentice or journeyman under your tutelage? The world will be a poorer place if we lose the experience of your knowledge.

@legend7ify

2 жыл бұрын

Well, THANKS TO DAVE we have it ALL recorded on video. Let's hope forever!

And as always, an absolute pleasure watching a master craftsman practizing his art.

Well done, Dave. You're the master. Thank you for documenting your profession.

This one brings back memories for me. My mom used to upholster furniture and I used to hold the fabric for her while she tacked it in place. She didn't use a stapler, only upholstery tacks.

@juniorburdett1606

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, Shari. My mother & I sewed & covered dress buttons but used sewing kit tools. This is exceptional demonstration of how to really enjoy life and learn skills that make a difference!!!👏🏼👏🏼😃

Great meeting you today Dave. Thanks for the upholstery instruction.

@EngelsCoachShop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. Great visit.

It’s ready for a Western Movie! If Tom Hanks is watching……take note, oh don’t destroy it in the movie! It is too beautiful! Love from the great state of Colorado. Thanxz

You seem to ne a Jack of all trades and Master of all of them. I have really enjoyed following along with restoration of the Buggy.

WOWZERS! I knew it was a LOT of work to reupholster seats, but never realized just how much before i watched you working on this project. AWESOME video, thanks for sharing it!

Back in the mid 1930s when my father still lived in Powers Lake North Dakota he would go around town to various businesses most of which were family owned by us and collect the wood Excelsior, it would take it to the local blacksmith and get like $0.50 for all that he had brought to him. Excelsior was used to sweat tires on wagon wheels. The 50 Cent's got my dad and his youngest brother into the theater and got them popcorn and a soda. Thanks for reminding me of this wonderful memory

Anyone who would not be proud to own that work of art has somethiong seriously wrong with them! Awesome work Dave. What a blessing to have all that tallent!

As always, very impressed by the level of professionalism and skill! Thanks for sharing, Dave!!

Very nice work.....way better than most furniture made today. Thanks for sharing

Watching at master at his work is a pleasure!

You have more ways to white wash mouse turds and stand them up to dry than any person I have ever met! Beautiful work!!

Thanks Dave I remeber this type of seating from the old buggy on our farm brings back many memories

I wish i could spend time with you Dave and see all of your wonderful work you doing thank you very much for all what you are doing

A pleasure to watch and see a man of many trades bringing life back into a old piece of history. Just hope theirs some one in Juliet, Montana that can learn a trade from you.

Das ist großes Kino! Sehr beeindruckend, was der Mann alles kann!

An absolutely phenominal accomplishment! It transends function to art.

Yet again a really informative demonstration of a true craftsman at work. I agree with other comments in that it would be great to see this carriage hitched to a team and paraded down Main Street. Stay safe and well Dave.

Brilliant work Dave. Beautiful craftsmanship! Thanks for all the work you put in recording and sharing.

Absolutely beautiful. I've seen classic automobiles with upholstery like that and wondered how they achieved it. Now I know. Thanks for sharing your talents.

Your skill set and knowledge (and your tool set) never fail to amaze!

That is gorgeous. I am so grateful to you for showing us these detailed techniques. It helps me so much to know what I’m trying to replicate when I build models. Thank you, Dave. 👍🏼👏👏👏👌

You really have a wide range of talent. It is a joy to watch you work............Jay

Beautiful result! In this, you can surely see where the original car seats came from.

What a tremendous amount of work just for a seat back. But the results speak for themselves--beautiful.

@dianeengel4155

2 жыл бұрын

Probably a vehicle going by outside.

I wouldn't be surprised if Dave did a video on cooking up a pot of venison stew while waiting for paint to dry, he is a master of everything else.....I might ad, Chest'er would be impressed with his upholstered seats...

The breadth of your experience and skill has always amazed me.

I sure hope there is someone working with Dave to absorb his truly outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience, so it carries on. Realistically, I suspect not. There surely cannot be too many people anywhere who still know how to do all that.

Great job as always Dave.It is amazing all the disciplines required to make a wagon or buggy. You wear a lot of hats under your modest cap. In days prior to styrofoam peanuts, bubble wrap and air bags, fragile objects were shipped with excelsior, straw, pop corn or (shredded/crumbled) newspaper. I'm glad excelsior is available in these plastic times.

I enjoyed the whole journey Dave. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. I look forward to your next project and many more.

Is there no end to this man's talent and skills? You are amazing Dave!

All the detail is so important for the future. Beautiful workmanship.

Great upholstery work. In our area around the 1960's they called it "Tuck & Roll". Boy, I hope we get a view of this buggy all finished from all angles and wouldn't that be something to watch the owner hook up his animal and ride off into the sunset or sunrise !

Another work of art! Great sound effects too. Amazing skill and craftsmanship Dave.

A well made Item made by skilled hands is a joy.

Excellent job Dave, really enjoyed watching your project and looking forward to seeing it all together and ready for delivery. We really appreciate you sharing your craftsmanship in completing this buggy restoration and building. Stay safe and keep up the good work and videos. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

It is awesome to see how this stuff was made by real craftsman!!

David, a car that I used to own, had "diamond tuck" upholstery. Wish I still had that $800 car. 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. 383, A833. steve

Absolutely spectacular seat and carriage restoration, you're very meticulous too. Mike 😎 & Jane♥️

What a craftsman. So many trades and a master of them all. Well done.

Well done Dave hard work buttoning and tying I used to make the old Chesterfield Sofas, so I speak from experience but what a joy to look at when complete, thanks for sharing the video. God Bless take care.

I'm always learning something new with you. I hope we get a final completed shot. Great camera work as usual Dave!

This could easily find a home in a living room. That just looks fantastic 👏

Thanks for letting us tag along.

Absolutely mind blowing, I can't find words to say, I have learned so so much watching you dave, thank you.

Once again, your craftsmanship comes to the fore. Well done sir.