Removable Buggy Runners Restored | Engels Coach Shop
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- Sleigh runner conversions were an option for light buggies. I have a set of sleigh runners to rebuild and have steam bent some oak for new runners. The back two are okay, but after I have the front two rebuilt I will show how these runners are attached to the buggy and how they replace the wheels for wintertime use.
i'm so impressed with your skillset...I'm grateful that men such as you STILL exist and can hopefully teach the younger generations.
Is there nothing this man can not do??? I simply love coming here and learning technic's I may never use, but am thankful to learn from a master at his craft.
That is what makes the job so interesting : having to solve problems you never met before , being creative..;
Wow thanks. I only went sleigh riding once and that was in Utah at Christmas time. It was a ride I will remember all my life. I was 12 years old at the time. My Dad his sister, and my Brother and my cousins went on the two bench sleigh. a Pursheron was pulling and we got to ride for 45 minutes. The horse had huge bells on his harness. I am 76 years old and still can see that sleigh in my mind.
Ski hills often offer similar outings. Usually not for 45 minutes unless you make special arrangements- like for a birthday party or a wedding.
Personally I don’t think you take garbage and make good stuff I think you are fixing broken items into useable items again
Beautiful job as always
Dave -
I’m never going to get tired of watching you bend wood. I ALWAYS see something that I missed the last time.
I never get tired of watching David doing
anything. I think I watched the Borax series
3 times. And, learned something every time.
My computer monitor has a TV tuner in it.
I do NOT know why I spent extra for the
tuner. I'd rather re-watch good stuff on the
Tube, than watch the garbage on broadcast
TV. Most of what I watch, is some kind of
"makers." (I also watch history stuff. History
guy is GREAT.)
steve
I agree with you Dave it never gets old.
As always, I love watching a true craftsman (craftsperson?) at his/her trade. Your videos have inspired me to build a wagon for my twin 3 year old grandsons to pull around behind them, collecting rocks, hauling toys etc. I have a small collection of woodworking tools that I use restoring old cars, trucks and tractors. Since my wagon project won't be nearly as involved as the ones you take on, my saws, drills, and, sanders, should be up to the task. It's basically just building a box that I'll attach to the frame of an "all terrain" yard wagon which I bought at my local big box home center. Sure, I'll have more money invested in the yellow pine, stain and hardware to build the box than I paid for the whole wagon that I bought. However, the enjoyment that the boys will get from it will far outweigh the cost! I'll also have a spare plastic body for my lawn wagon in case mine cracks! Win/win situation right?
I'm a retired service tech but my hobbies include bushcraft, woodworking, and blacksmithing. I've learned a lot from watching your videos and I've only watched the ones about sleighs.Things like adjusting bends in the metal I've been doing differently your way is easier and quicker. You must have been doing this kind of work for a long time to be as good at it as you are.
Another very nice piece of workmanship. It didn't appear to be a complex project but your attention to detail certainly made it look so. Those little details sure did make the result outstanding. Thank you for sharing Dave. Always good stuff coming from the Engels shop.
This Thanksgiving season I'm thankful for so much in my life, and that includes you Dave, your amazing skills, humility and your generosity in allowing us to share in the experience. Thank you..
The runner's design looks very much like a winter toy that I had as a kid - a single ski with metal runner and a seat bolted on where the hub is located. It was lightweight and fast, and was also used as a seat when sitting around the bonfire at the top of the hill. We called it a 'Go-Devil'. (Oh, and if you wax or oil that handsaw blade, it'll cut much easier. Same for a handplane too.)
Here in Texas we see cutters/sleigh occasionally covered with dust and junk in old barns. I am always surprised because you would only have the chance to use them here about every ten years. On top of that you can usually wait a day and it will melt off. So, I can see how owning a set of these wold be a much more economical arraignment than owning a cutter that rarely gets used. Especially if you were a Doctor or someone who might be called out in an emergency or delivery in any weather. Just convert your daily driver in minutes into a cutter when the need arises. Pretty smart thinking to me.
I'm a machinist & welder by trade but I really enjoy your videos ! You are a true craftsman and I sincerely hope that you and your family have a Merry Christmas.
Your skill and knowledge never fail to amaze me!
I look forward each week to another video.
Craftsman ship and attention to detail here at it's finest , never get tired of you explaining how you go about getting and giving this stuff new life once again .
Hello Sir
Its a pleasure to watch your video
The building of the sled reminds me to my Grandfather
As i tell you he was a Stellmacher too.
He build a little sled for his daughter my mother.
The sled still Exist my mother my Brother who is ten years old as i am and my daughter use this little
Sled to have fun in the wintertime
Thanks for your work
Please go on
God bless you
Yours Frank
You seem to have a tool to just about anything. For example the adjustable tool you used to bend the steel strap. You are a lucky man to have such a workshop. You are right about people thinking somethings are simple little jobs. Most people don't have any idea how much effort goes into design of "simple" things.
I hope a copy of this video goes back along with the runners. I think it would be cherished. And thank you for sharing with us. Merry Christmas to you!
Also I have to give two thumbs up to the critters that pulled the weight
I enjoy watching you do ironwork!
Any one else had the lyrics of "To Grandma's House We Go" in their head while watching this.
I remember seeing pictures of my Grandma sitting in a Ford Model T converted with front runners and rear tracks during a trip to Canada in the late 1920's. Must have been an idea passed on from these old buggy conversions.
@@EngelsCoachShop They seem to been quite a few in the North-Eastern US.
There is a club in New Hampshire for fans and owners of these proto-snowmobiles link: th-cam.com/video/-9CgOhj0HP0/w-d-xo.html
in my Grandmother's case the cars were operated by the hotel they were staying in Canada. The cars would be used to ferry guests from and to the rail station.
The thing I love the most about your vids is how you just get after things and make it work till it gets done. Really a great display of adaptability.
See inspiring work again. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
I liked this episode showing how you matched the original design of the sled runners! Like you mentioned it was not a complicated project, however it does take time and effort to get it right and functional. Thanks for sharing this video as well as all your others, like you on Ed mentioned who need broadcast TV when we have craftsmanship like your to watch without the annoying ads that often run a third length of the program! Enjoy your holidays with your family, my best wishes for a great new year, Robert.
From huge Borax wagon wheels to tiny sleigh runners, you are truly amazing. I look forward to Saturday mornings to see what magic you are going to perform.
I have always been charmed by horse drawn sleighs . Owned one in my lifetime and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities when snow accumulations where deep enough to use , thank you for sharing. It has been my understanding that many of the livery stables and hack companies in cities used a conversions from wheels to runners.
Thanks, Mr. Dave, another delight!! And 'tis the season to be be fabricating a logging sleigh... Seems like the pieces I saw of Dad's sleigh (or snow wagon!!) didn't have iron runners, even... But it was heavy duty, seems the main "cross beams" were at least 4" X 6" the rear runners were pulled by 'X' chains from the heels of the front runners.. But the memory does suffer some.. perhaps it was appropriate to haul tree length firewood up to 16' or 20' long out of the woods to home where it was buzzed up.
Also seems like Dad thought the construction was white oak... (an excellent choice, too)
Happy Happy!!
A lot of things in life takes are kind of slow go if you do it right, if not it shows in the end. I guess that's why everything you do comes out looking so perfect and good. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.
Awesome video, and music as well. Angeline the Baker...perfect
Sir: I discovered your channel some months ago and you have my greatest respect for your trade and your dedication. I am somewhat of a repair guy thru my 74 yrs and if I ever could have I would have welcomed my apprenticeship to you. Your weekly video is my first stop every Friday. :)
Another nice job, and again it's great to watch you work.
Nothing you do is boring, Mr. Engel. I love your wood bending videos!
I truly like how you take garbage and give back classy stuff not just one but several times a job alpha bravo
One man's trash is another man's treasure.
love this channel, like a step back in time....
Thank you very much. I enjoyed watching you restore my buggy runners. They are exactly what I was hoping for. Gene
I'd really like a small video of them in use! It would be awesome!!!
EngelsCoachShop You absolutely did them justice. They look great! Gene
WhatAboutTheBee That would be great. But I don’t own a buggy and it doesn’t snow here very often. Gene
@@wendywhite4537 A pity. You really should take them up north for a sleigh ride!
I'm really glad someone can afford to pay you to do this stuff. 🖒🤠
as always you never disappoint. Thank you for filming and editing, I know it takes a lot of your time.
just Joe to you
Sometimes there's just no substitute for a good ole fashion hand saw
That's funny, because I was thinking that it's the newest hand tool I think I've ever seen him use, most of his tools seem to date from an earlier and higher quality age. But I suppose it's a good one, even if it's new.
Excellent workmanship as usual!
I don't think we'll ever need these here in tropical Brazil! That just makes it all the more interesting!
Sat morning with Dave Engels, look forward to it every week, another superb job.
Outstanding!! I can see Parson Brown coming down the dell in the snow!!!
Awesome job. Love watching traditional ways. Thanks for sharing
Thank you,always amazed,by your knowledge and your craftsmanship, love your videos.
Great job, and an educational step back into "the day."
Hi Dave,
Always enjoy watching a master work at his craft. :-)
Great work...So peaceful listening to background music and watching a master at work....
You Sir are a MASTER, I am mesmerized by your videos. So relaxing watching you do what you love.
I like watching you work you always do a good job.
Winter tires for the buggy. Really glad I found your channel.
I like how you take the time to fit the steel and wood together before assembly.
thanks for the good show. hope you and yours had a good holiday and more to come this year.
Love to watch you work... thanks
I am always amazed by the thought that goes into making the pieces that you make both new and repaired for the wagons and wheels. This was all done mostly by hand back in the day. Great job on the runners.
@@EngelsCoachShop Yes Sir, people "back in the day" were smarter then most of us give them credit for.
Once again, thanks for allowing us along!
Enjoyed the video Mr Engel. That was interesting and thanks for installing the runners on the buggy for us to see. Y'all take care and God bless
Thanks, as ever, for sharing your work. You are an inspiration and a wonderful reminder of the true skill and craft of bygone era. Love what you do. Cheers, Mark.
I love watching your careful and expert workmanship. Thanks for making the video! Regards from Bristol, UK.
Very nice video great work & detail of a true craftsman !
love my Saturday morning fix, many thanks
First happy thanksgiving to you and your family and anyone else who watched this vlog.It is nice to see from wheel to sledge for the winter ❄️
I like the riveting, in the day they were easier and cheaper than than nuts, bolts and screws. I once helped forge some nuts and bolts using blacksmith thread, a lot of work. Also, when you see a lot of nuts, bolts, cast and stamped parts your looking at the latter days of mailorder flatpack kits, even if only the running gear or fittings.
What a sleigh ride! Great Christmas card Mr. Engel. Merry Christmas!!
Beautiful work
Those look fantastic! Thank you so much!
Well looks good too me Mr Engels.. all that's needed is a extra set of hands ..for odd-ball stuff like this was. But turned out looking Great. Thank you Mr Engels... keep'm coming sir I enjoy the Friday evening videos. 👍👍👌
A great video for the season.
The shape reminds me of wooden shoes. They're cool!
Hello Dave, Hope you and your wife had a good thanksgiving. I like those red axle jacks you were using. A double ratchet--slick idea. Take care. Doug
Nicely done,
Thanks for the video.
It's so frustrating to only have 1 thumbs up to add to these videos!
Enjoyed every minute of it.....
HELLO, from chihuahua mexico, thank you for the video and I have a question for you, are you preparing future people for replace you the Day you decide to retire? I'm 51 years old is to late for me, I'm talking about new generation of real man.
GOD bless you and your family.
Very nice job.
Fascinating, the inginuity human kind has. Thanks for sharing.
Happy belated Thanksgiving Dave! I wish you and all of yours well and good health.
Excellent work
Purdy ! "Look Ma, no brakes". Thank you Dave.
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Wonderful your cultivation at its finest I wish all a nice weekend and a peaceful 1 Advent in peace and quiet On earth
Ich Wünsche alle eine schönes Wochenende und einen geruhsamen 1 Advent in Ruhe und Frieden Auf Erden
I've been following your work, for a long time! I grew up in woodwork and stone masonry some metal work, it's nice to know that some people still ask and (challenge)? I live in the high country of Northern California, mt.shasta
I really appreciate your time and effort in continuing the art
Mais uma vez, superando tds a espectativa.
Semua buggy akan diletakkan besi ditempat tertentu supaya dapat menahan bila digunakan sbb rangka dibuat dari kayu... Maka sudut sll nya besi akan letakkan.. Jom lihat uncle ini lakukan nya.. AddiiooSSSSS...
Beautiful job...Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks Dave, another great video!
Another job well done!
Good timing on this one it's snowing like heck down here in cody
Was snowing in Dubois, last June. LOLS
awesome I wondered how folks converted for winter :D
Again you have indeed make a great video thank you for time
Thank you Dave.
Awesome job
That made my day. Totally an awesome video. Thanks for sharing with us, takes me back to my childhood and seeing the horse drawn sleigh.
Wow! That was very cool!
Nice work. As usual.
Nice work sir
Nice project.
Hi Dave, thanks for another great video, where you live do you ever see anybody using horse drawn sleighs, ?that would be great to see,and even better to ride on. Hope you had a good thanksgiving, Best wishes to you and family, Stuart uk.
Seat yang dibuat uncle.. Pasti pelanggan puashati lihatNYA.. Saya pun suka JUGAK apabila melihat SEAT tersebut.. Byyee
Nice job just in time for all that white stuff over there.(I think the jolly man in the red coat would be very happy with them)
Great video! I really enjoy seeing all that old fashioned hardware put to good use. Now... How on earth do they keep those things from rotating around the shaft if the horse decides to back up?
Never thought about runners for a buggy. Being from the Texas Gulf Coast snow and ice are a rarity.