Sewing Canvas Wagon Tops & How They Attach | Engels Coach Shop
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- Canvas wagon tops were an effective barrier from the elements for both the pioneers as well as the trail cook on the cattle drives. Although the style of knots were probably varied, this simple climbing half hitch is easy to tie and easily untied as well. These are the steps I take when sewing these original style canvas wagon tops. Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles is what I focus on here, trying to demonstrate the job of the wheelwright, blacksmith, upholsterer, painter and striper, while I work on traditional carriages, wagons, coaches and buggies.
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Why do I watch your channel? It’s your excellent craftsmanship.
Boy…Old Wishbone would be in his crowning glory with that set up. It’s a beautiful thing 🐂
I'm not a wheelwright by any means, but like your channel mostly because of your workshop, that does not pretend being a TV-studio like many youtuber's shops, but is a real craftsman's working-place - with beautiful old tools kept in good condition and fitted to your needs, with self-made equipment and reasonable amount of "new and shiny". It's a place with history, not yesterday-built shop of one-day videoblogger.
It is amazing the number of trades you demonstrate on any given job including videographer! Thanks to you and your wife for sharing!
Agreed 👍, and he doesn't carry on about it, he just let's the progress flow and it works
This build has been a look back at how it must have been done 300 years ago! Every detail in this build is just like it was before. Modern tools like the sewing machine and many many more Dave uses, provides time and labor savings, but the building components are the same! All of Dave’s projects he shares with us, are a history lesson! You can not watch and enjoy these videos without learning something! This chuck wagon didn’t know it, but it is the first RV! A place to sleep, a place to eat, a place to carry tools and supplies that you could drive away to a new place! Sounds familiar? The only down side is not having the tools and knowledge to do what Dave does! Love every one of these videos! Can’t wait for the next! It is fantastic to watch you create! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Thank you.
Rarely do we see craftsman today with the diversity of skills you showcase each week - you sir are truly not just a 'Jack-of all-trades' but a master of all required for the end product. So much the opposite of the specialization we see in the modern world...
Nothing truer, or better well said..well, except for the King James Bible!
A climbing half hitch, you are pretty fast but I am almost certain that is the knot I have been using for 37 years to tie down my airplane. It only took me 37 years to learn that it actually has a name! Another fine video sir, thank you for taking the time!
You could tell those were the hands of a hard working blue collar man. Well done on the top.
This is no big deal, just more artistry from a true Master of Trades.
BTW, when I came across my first video of this channel, the Comments seemed to show a lot of rear kissin', but after watching some videos; it seemed to me to not be nearly enough recognition for the skills displayed.
LOL I had to laugh when you were putting that top on, it reminded me of building a tent with a sheet in the living room whenI was a kid. I half expected you to peek your head out with a book, a flashlight, and a sign that says "No Girlz Allowed" haha
Your patience and attention to detail never fails to amaze me. i.e. that extra bend you put into the ring mounting plates. My thanks once again for sharing your incredible skills and knowledge.
I love all the little details that you put into the wagons that you make. Things like braiding the rope back instead of just putting glue on it or tying it off with some yarn, are the mark of a true craftsman.
In this video - master craftsman demonstrates fabric welding!
Thanks Mr. Engel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We did a lot of sewing on the Apollo space suits after they left the International Latex Corp. factory in Delaware and reached the suit lab at Kennedy Space Center back in the 1960s. The training suits had to be repaired almost daily as the astronauts were pretty rough on them. We used Singer industrial sewing machines to sew through as many as eight layers of different materials. From covered wagons to space suits same sewing machine.
We?
You mean the anonymous infantile coward brigade?
You lie about your real name. I don't believe ANYTHING that you type.
Sehr beeindruckendes Video. Zu sehen wie so etwas wie die Plane angefertigt wird einfach wundervoll. Von mir Daumen hoch.
A sudden rush of sewing machine envy occurred to me when I saw You sewing on the loops ..... Thanks for sharing!
It is quite the plethora of details that make Your work so special.
Amazing work! I thought I was a carpenter until I watch your videos!...
Ahh, a back splice on sisal, old ways are not gone!
Sir I realize more and more that his mastery in his field is extremely ample proof of this is what he has achieved, For me passionate about the stories of the West that at 64 I still regularly read comics set in the West watching the construction of this wagon it was really interesting I always thank you for the time you dedicated to movies. Best regards.
You might like the TH-cam channel Today's Wild West.
Straight pins in a Sucrets box..... can't get much more "old school" than that 😊
Pins in the sucrets box, i've used the same box for fish hooks at least 40 years now.
These are wonderful videos and so relaxing
Those Sucrets boxes were nice little boxes for all sorts of things.
No other way. Inherited my father's machine complete with Sucrets box full of pins. Use it mainly for sewing canvas machine covers.
Dave, you are a national treasure. Thank you.
There seems to be nothing that this gentleman can’t do. Thanks for all the great videos. Truly inspiring.
Thank you for the close-up of your hands. I feel better about my own fingers now.
Braiding the sisal ends back on themselves... that's aiming for perfection of craftmanship . For years your skills have been amazing me and teaching me. Thank you Dave.
My mom sewed all her life , Sucrets was her tin of choice for her straight pins also ..
Altoids here. Use those tine for pins, needles (hand sewing machine needle) bobbins, etc (little things) ..... and the mints a great to suck on while sewing.
LOL...My Mom used a Sucrets tin as well, that was such a cool memory when I saw he used one.
I am impressed with the amount of attention to detail for a "Simple Tarp", You are a True MASTER of your art!!! Thank You
I'm curious. Do you live in Stanford?
@@dianeengel4155 No, Gilbert AZ
The worst thing about an Engels coach shop video? They end! Ha! I absolutely love all the trades that go into a project like this, and love even more that there’s one person who’s proficient in all of them! Thanks to you and your wife for spending the endless hours to film, edit and post these gems, and all the while running a business at the same time! God bless you both!
I learned how to do the ends of rope when I was a Boy Scout. I still put the straight and eye ends on my ropes now (75 years old). I learned how to splice rope but even though I know how I just never come to trust it. Shame on me! Your video today brought back some real good memories and as always...thank you and looking forward to the next one. Greg
Dave has the fingers of a seamstress/blacksmith.
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I look forward to seeing your videos every Friday. The level of craftsmanship is always outstanding.
Wheelwright, sail maker, marlinspike seamanship, blacksmith, welder, you sir have a lot of skills, and I noticed your thumb got in the way at some point.
Stay safe buddy!
And teacher
Mr. Engels! You are such a talented fellow!
Since my wife does quilting, I had to show her your sewing set up!! I've really enjoyed the videos on the "Chuckwagon" build! But it looks like it is coming to an end!! But I'm looking forward to the next project you have in the shop!!
Mr Engels you are amazing. love watching your work
Thank you for your faithfulness in watching.
Another great video. This man is amazing with the number of trades he can do. Woodwright, wheelwright, blacksmith, machinist, painter, seamstress???, camera man, film editor and also an historian. A man of many trades who also enjoys sharing his experience with other people. I guess that means he is also a fantastic teacher. What new trade will he show is next week. Look forward to his videos every week.
A person that operates a sewing machine is generally referred to as a "machinist".
@@paulg3336 Thank you
That boot patch machine looks as handy as a pocket on a shirt. I sewed up a custom tent and recognized a lot of what I did in what you are doing. Thanks for the validation.
I love that old Singer sewing machine. It reliably clicks along giving you great stitches. Beautiful craftsmanship.
Love the rope end splice! I taught pioneering to many boy scouts at summer camp years ago(+40). I still hear from these (now leaders)scouts passing this skill on today. The best ways will never die.
I'm an Eagle Scout myself, and taught the Knots merit badge, Glad to see another scout! There's not many of us left these days, I wish more people were interested in it and not so interested in their games and phones. I still go camping every january just because I loved the Klondike derby so much!
Glad to see that marlin spike seamanship is alive and well in the west. Back splice, bowline and taut line hitch.
You just make this look easy. But, by no means is it easy. Really appreciate the knowledge you share.
As always. It is a treat to watch a rue craftsman at work.
Nice use of an old ping-pong table (for sewing the top).
Wonderful a new amazing wagon is now on the road your work is really outstanding not from this world
David, a wonderful end, to a crappy work week!
Thanks for postin'.
steve
Yep, it's official.... I haven't a hand to bless myself. Excellent craftsmanship, very impressive. Thanks for sharing.
For years I have been watching the videos from the Coach Shop and asking myself again and again: What can this real master of the handcraft actually not do? Forging, turning, welding, woodworking, upholstery and construction. I am always amazed and I bow down to this knowledge and skills.
I haven't done the braiding back since the United States Navy back in 1979
The amazing thing is that there were hundreds or thousands of folks just like Dave building these back in the day. All of these elements were common knowledge to them and anyone who really used a wagon. They’d know what broke on their wagon and either fix it temporarily themselves to get it back on the job, or have it “towed” in by horses to get fixed at the dealership. Now there are a handful of skilled tradesmen/women carrying on the lost art. I consider this to be a museum piece. Folks back in the day would just call it a clean Chuck wagon. ;). It’s still a museum piece!
Those ring assemblies are brilliant! I could not see what you were planning until I saw all the steps. Brilliant.
The definitions of hand made apply here and within the confines of Engels Coach Shop. If it's got to last a century or so of weather and use, it seems that handmade is the best routine.
The canvas is very cool, there would be all sorts of methods and designs I reckon but it seems the tradition designs function and appeal the best in simple terms. Thank you Dave.
Thank you for your faithful watching, Garth.
Alex, I'll take "Sewn Canvas Seams That Will Never Come Apart" for $1000. Answer, "This wheel wright and coach builder sews a fantastic canvas cover for chuck wagons."
You look like a sail maker putting together the sheets for that prairie schooner. Love your videos.
Like that prairie schooner poetry. 😊
As always, I am captivated by your videos. I swear I could watch them all night! Thank you for keeping this skill alive!
Love the old sewing machine.
What can this man not do!!??? I've learned Soo much from this channel. I'll never use most of it, but wow!!
Always impressed and look forward to the Friday afternoon video
Wishbone's hardtacks are going to get mighty wet when the rain falls from the stern.
Keep on rollin.
You are incredible, and I greatly respect your talents and capabilities. Your videos are so relaxing! Thank you for your time.
With ironing skills like that, my shirts better be ready by next Friday.
Sure enjoyed meeting with you and your wife my name is Tim Stevens from NC love the content of your videos keep up the good work !!
Thanks for stopping!
First time seeing a sewing machine foot rotate like that. Terrific.
Thanks for taking us along on this Amazing excellent....Chuck Wagon build.....Old Shoe🇺🇸
Thank you for your faithfulness in watching, Old Shoe. :)
You have many strings to your bow, Mr Engels!
So many skill sets to build wagons. I never realized. 😀
The only thing you didn't fabricate is the horse and harness, grand craftmanship, thanks.
Wow, you really can do it all!
Saturday 3rd ,at 7:25 on the central coast of nsw Australia 👍👍👍👍👍👍
that loop mechine is awesome I didn't even know there was a mechine that swivels like that . your the best thanks for the education
10:00 I've spliced a lot of rope, but not seen that way to start a butt splice before. Very clean, will have to try to remember that!
Also that climbing half-hitch is an interesting variant on a taut-line hitch...
Seriously in love with that walking foot sewing machine. Doing the cross patterns you put on the loops is a serious pain on a straight machine!!
A nice detail there, a back splice started (as normal) with a crown knot.
Essential craftsman has a great video on the same method but on a larger piece of rope. Ive used it a few times now.
Your attention to detail is second to none!
Work of art. Thanks for bringing me along for the ride. Stay safe.
Mr. Engels is a man of so many talents. Great work!
Вы настоящий мастер. Я с большим удовольствием смотрю все Ваши видео.
Thank you.
Another exposition of a true craftsman. It is well worth the wait to see how you accomplish another skilled job.
Love everything that you do and share with us every week !
Hey Dave that will work for anyone. Really looks good and will provide ample cover for the Cookie Wagon. Excellent job. Thanks for sharing with us it is really a great channel. Fred.
Outstanding! I would call this a museum piece. Smithsonian? 👍👍👍👍Thank you for sharing and thank you for keeping the old methods and techniques alive. 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Your videos always inspire me to get out of the house and just do something!As always excellent work
I love knot tying! Knot working is one of my favorite things to do! 😁
the way you did that back splice I would think you were a boatswain's mate in the Navy. But then again you could have been a seamstress, or a carpenter or blacksmith. Good job by the way.
You have been hitting it hard for a while now. That wagon is superb
You have so many skills. It's fun to see all these in motion. Just making a wagon wheel seems a monumental event.
Your broad range of skills never cease to be amazing, thx for sharing
It's Friday! My dad sewed parachute harnesses in the Navy in the mid 50's. He talked about a sewing machine that the "foot" could be rotated. Never seen one until now. Very cool! Also had a silver dollar that he ran through the sewing machine. Wouldn't have wanted to get my fingers in the way of that machine.
Singer model 29. It was designed for cobblers.
@@kennethstaszak9990 Apple or Peach?😄
@@Dave-ty2qp pun appreciated!
Mr. Cyclingbutterbean was your father?
@@Dave-ty2qp Yes
I just got a 1921 29-4 boot patcher Wednesday. They are a neat machine. I plan to make the optional removable table for doing flat work. Watching you use it just now shows just how versatile they are like the time you sewed your wife's tote bag too. Thanks for sharing.
I love watching anything you do!! What amazing talent you have!! I have been watching you for many years now. God bless you
Thank you.
Really neat to see how you did those ring hasps, thanks for sharing. Charles
Such a craftsman! Thanks you for the videos. Take care of that thumb, must of got caught in the cookie jar!
Nice back-splice Dave
SO INTERESTING! Yet another skill you are demonstrating. Thank you for your efforts.
Hi Dave, your a very versatile craftsman that's for sure, the canvas top looked very smart, and likes the pliced size ropes, and the ring hold downs, finished it off a treat.,thanks for another interesting video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
The sucrets tin was a staple at our house too. My mom sewed a lot and I still remember her having that tin full of pins.
Wow ! I love wagons so much .. I love your talent sir .. great ..
Just, mesmerising to watch! The ultimate craftsman.
As always, you make it look sooooooo easy. That is what experience does.
Seriously one of the best craftsman out there.
Impressive, I haven't seen anyone splice rope for awhile. Thanks for sharing 👍
As always, enjoyed the video. However, when you were at the machine sewing I noticed that the light was yellow which indicates you are using a 2700K soft white light bulb. I would offer a suggestion; change the light bulb to a 5000K daylight LED. I work for a big box store and have helped hundreds of people "see better" by changing them to Daylight. Try it, you may like it. Bless You and the Mrs.
Some machines use a 6.3 volt bulb with a standard base that gets its power off a tap on the motor winding. That is how my machine, a Singer clone works. Not many bulb choices. Machine has a clutch so the motor runs all the time.
You are a true craftsmen. I’m fascinated with that singer. The head swivels?. No way. I’ve got an old consoe and working with canvas like you did with the Loops would be great. I’m making a wagon top this fall for Dobbys frontier town in Alliance Nebraska.