I always enjoy watching a true Craftsman working. I'm retired now but I did specialty welding, fabrication and repair. Aside from the skills needed to complete a repair, attention to the smallest detail is what sets a Craftsman above just a worker. I took great pride in doing my work to the highest level. You do the same. Sadly, we are dinosaurs. Hardly anybody works like that anymore and that's a shame. Best regards
Greetings from Maine, Dave! I'm a carpenter/woodworker/cabinetmaker/mechanic/farmer/history buff, and I've been watching your videos ever since I found a "physician's buggy" free for the taking 3 or 4 years ago. The undercarriage is in pretty good shape, but the body, upholstery and wheels are all shot - just enough wood and leather left to use for patterns. Thank you for such a thorough (and continuing) education in making wheels. Now I need to practice on some old wagon wheels while I watch your videos over and over . . . This has become my Friday night tradition -- and I love it!
another source of saturday morning enjoyment here in UK, Dave at his best doing what is right and doing it to the very best standard. simple, straightorward and giving a sled ?? another 20 years life.
P.S. it was a joy to see LIlly doing such a fine job of sweeping up, tell her for me she did an excellant job. and so did her parents. Kudos to them also.
Totally noticed that! Attention to detail and pride in your actions is noticeable regardless of the task at hand. That was straight up some good sweepin'!
Thanks for sharing. Watching you cut the runner with a hacksaw brought back a lot of great memories of my grandfather teaching me to use a saw by having me saw up scrap wood with a hacksaw.
I was also looking at the lap joints thinking that one cut on the short edge was to short? Should have known better, you could then see the joint adjusted with the Hacksaw so it was perfect, learnt something else today as usual from watching Dave.
You are a pure Joy to watch. Not only entertaining but very informative. Your not only make a living doing this but make History come back to life. Thank you for your love of preservation and restoration of these historic pieces for keep on the road. I own Chuckwagons and I know where I'll send my wheels and other items I need repaired in the future.
Well just watched this again this time on 4/27/2023, so we'll see how long it takes before I watch it again. just love the intricacy of the joints and the time and preparation you take with each off set joint great craftsmanship. as always. and as always a pleasure to watch again. and to remind me of things to watch out for in my own endeavors. thanks again for sharing Dave. ECF
Well Watched it again, and again got as much enjoyment out of it as the first time. And as usual I always spot something I missed the first time around. "Repetition, Reaps- Rewards" thanks again Dave for another lesson and for sharing.
Entertaining and frustrating as I cannot draw a straight line with a ruler. How anyone can thumbs down any of Dave's videos and level of craftsmanship is beyond comprehension.
Thank you for letting me look over your shoulder while you work. I enjoy Learning the tricks of the traid. They come in handy with the stuff that I do around my house so thank you again.
The significant lesson for me from this video, is the importance of marking as-built elements in place and matching new elements to existing structure. No amount of measurement can reproduce an element well and in least time as the way you do it. I seems the obvious way to do it until you are faced with the task for the first time. Watching you do it helps a lot. Thanks for this excellent video.
Yes, doing a repair in the middle, and having the steel runner still fit, is a challenge. That element is missed by many, but evidently not by you. Thanks.
Two words about sweeping sawdust: Shop Vac. You're amazing with your saw cuts and how well the fit is afterward with little to no trim work or chisel shaving. For those cuts in the middle where you turn your saw blade sideways, have you ever tried an oscillating saw? I never stop enjoying watching you work.
Well done. You bring an understanding of how things were done by native craftsmen in days long ago. About the only thing that appears in public and is a work of art, is your work. Your videos should be made available to the education professions to be an example to the kids what quality was in the past. Other examples I’ve seen are gunstocks made for my shotguns and those put out by Kolar on their guns.
Repair work in masonry has taught me the importance to detail. Really enjoyed watching you do the repairs; hope the owners appreciate the detail, Greg.
Every step is a goldmine for people who like working wood and metal , who may have to solve such problems , here we can see the best , that is at the same time the simpliest way to do so ... If only your workshop was round the corner...
I really enjoyed watching this repair, such fine craftsmanship. I would still like to see a video of the four runner sled you built last winter in action. You continue to amaze me with your knowledge of all of these vehicles. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
Have been watching for a while since I discovered your wonderful channel. I look forward to Fridays sitting down with a nice cup of java to enjoy your craftsmanship, if only for a little while. Than you Sir !!!
Thankyou Lilly..many of us would love to have worked with you. The guy in red standing around with arms folded: “if you don’t want to help, at least hold tools or a folder so you look like you’re doing something.”
Very interesting !! Having immigrated legally from what was called Rhodesia, we never had a need or use for this type of toboggan !! What a beautiful repair job !!
Nice Job and that is Great you were about to Allow Lilly to help out. It is great because really helps to build their self-esteem and them feel wanted .
HEY DAVE! I always put up a sign in the company workshop " A Clean Shop Is A Happy Shop, Get Happy, Stay Happy! " Always nice to have a sweepin" helper. ;-)
*I learned a lot watching the skill/experience needed to see how to do this so quickly/easily. It is nice to watch.* *In some ways it might have been easier to make a whole new runner, but I do get-it that for many people there is worth in preserving the sentiment buried in what the old runner holds, too.*
I do things like that in my free time. Not fast but precise as possible. They are old wodden play toys. I use so far as possible old wood what is like the lifetime of that toy. I'm looking for old wood or furniture on sesond hand markets or get some really old stuff from France or Poland. Most of these toys have a romantic base and some of them are really pricy but at the end you have to see the eyes of the people who bring loved but damaged toys to me and at the end it is fixed. These glimes in the eyes is more worth then any money.
There are still a few master craftsmen about. Sadly they are getting fewer and fewer as the years go by. We really need, as a society, to preserve these skills before it is to late.
@@petert3355 You don/t know how right you are. Here in the Netherlands we have a lot of old windmills. The society work as a miller is based on free time. The last years we get less and less young people how will learn that work. A government initiative has started some years ago and all privtae clubs around our windmills working together in this. Step by step some younger folks came by and started to learn. Also girls are in in this work involved and they love it. We are very proud of our windmills it is a tradition. They work as waterpumps to fill land parts before the winter and regulate the water stand in the summer, others do grind grain, some others sawing wood. All of them have generators to power light and other needed things. It has nothing to do with the wagon work but it is also an very old craftmen ship.
I’ve been watching for quite some time and I must say I’m never disappointed in anything you do! From the beginning of every video and the explanation of what it is you will be doing then (with little to no words) you do the job and with your actions explain everything you do! You have many talents and that is one of your better ones. So from one tradesman to another I thank for your time that you give us and the devotion to your trade! Rolf, Sonoma California
No matter how many times I watch you work Dave I am still in awe and amazed at your talents and ingenuity.Oh! and a belated Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. thanks for all and thanks for sharing.
I thought the same thing, I try to figure out how Dave is going to proceed with the next step in these repairs. Sometimes I have it figured out, alot of times I end up learning something new.
Wonderful and extremely interesting video. (As always). So many techniques being shown, and hand skills. And Lilly was an adorable extra to the programme. I am just struggling to understand how anyone could dislike this. There are 9 dislikes as I write this and I was wondering if there are 9 rival wheel-building companies in Joliet full of jealous competitors. Loved this Dave, and looking forward to the next.
Love your videos, how you have a low-volume background soundtrack with you pointing out work, changes and what you are doing to the sleigh, and other wagon repairs. And thanks for showing your helper!
Whenever I watch I get reminded of great techniques and learn new ones.. really a pleasure to watch..and sweeping up after would be an honor,, Lilly is the greatest. Now that's a work ethic.
....Your master skills as a wheelwright, remind me of the Master Skills of a Shipwright....... ...thank you for time and patience for showing your video's..........
Fantastic job Dave. Definitely can cost more sometimes when you want a part repaired instead of replaced but sometimes you have to do exactly what the customer wants. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wonderful video. Mesmerizing to watch. Lot of pieces have to be tweaked and aligned. Wood repair has to match the original one exactly to match the iron work.
you reminded me of my brother , about a 50 years ago i put a saddle on a horse not quite right . instead of telling me , my brother over exaggerated how to do it the right way . i saw that image in my minds eye while you were pointing out the cuts to splice the runner together .. good video . thanks
Well, that was just real nice of Lilly! As always, throughly enjoy your eye on detail and scholarly craftsmanship. Such a rarity these days. Watching a master use his tools of the trades. I do hope you are a Christian, a brother in Christ.
I am so glad the owner could fund the repair and keep romantics alive a little longer. cleaned up would be a super sleigh> no one could have done a better job of it to.
Opening title" "A time to patch and a time to replace" -- I got your reference to Ecclesiastes 3. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your efforts in making a video library...
Every Friday evening I learn a new technique that will make one of my future projects so much easier and much higher quality. Thanks for helping me get better.
Hi Mr. Dave! My thought was that the owner would be downright HAPPY with his cutter!! I'm hoping they have a nicely refurbished and well padded seat to put on. They may get some use out it this winter if they don't dally :-) Very enjoyable video!! Thanks!!
Great work. Most people don't realize the amount of work to precisely "scab" a new piece into old construction. You might consider getting a good Japanese hand saw. For years I used a hacksaw for inletting until I was gifted a Japanese hand saw. You'll be happy with one.
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Watching this type of Craftsmanship really helps take your mind off all the stress of what's taking place in this world today .
Realmente
Amen!!!
Not just your skills are shown. It's your care you put into each piece that's shown.
ECS is my happy place, i let Dave put up two videos, and then watch them back to back for utter relaxation.
yes, just don't work on any more of those democrat buggies!
I always enjoy watching a true Craftsman working. I'm retired now but I did specialty welding, fabrication and repair. Aside from the skills needed to complete a repair, attention to the smallest detail is what sets a Craftsman above just a worker. I took great pride in doing my work to the highest level. You do the same.
Sadly, we are dinosaurs. Hardly anybody works like that anymore and that's a shame.
Best regards
Greetings from Maine, Dave! I'm a carpenter/woodworker/cabinetmaker/mechanic/farmer/history buff, and I've been watching your videos ever since I found a "physician's buggy" free for the taking 3 or 4 years ago. The undercarriage is in pretty good shape, but the body, upholstery and wheels are all shot - just enough wood and leather left to use for patterns. Thank you for such a thorough (and continuing) education in making wheels. Now I need to practice on some old wagon wheels while I watch your videos over and over . . . This has become my Friday night tradition -- and I love it!
I'd love to have an old wagon or buggy to fix up.
Great fun Nate. Enjoy!
Not just your skills are shown. It's your care you put into each piece that's shown.
Exatamente.
Love you craftmanship! Your an expert!
never get tired of watching your skilled hands at work
Thank you for keeping the background music to a level where I don't feel like I am being assaulted.
another source of saturday morning enjoyment here in UK, Dave at his best doing what is right and doing it to the very best standard. simple, straightorward and giving a sled ?? another 20 years life.
It’s pleasure to see you do this kind of repairs. It’s a lost ART. Cheers.
It was thoughtful of you to repair a sleigh of any kind... just before Christmas. Thanks, Dave.
P.S. it was a joy to see LIlly doing such a fine job of sweeping up, tell her for me she did an excellant job. and so did her parents. Kudos to them also.
I'm so jealous of Lilly, I didn't get to sweep when I stopped by for a visit. (insert sad face here)
Totally noticed that! Attention to detail and pride in your actions is noticeable regardless of the task at hand. That was straight up some good sweepin'!
Good little worker!
She was a ray of sunshine.
Probably now my favourite channel !!
I don't know what I'd do without special artisans like this in my life, especially in Covid times. This is soooo much better than anything on TV
Just another masterful repair by Dr. Dave Engels!
Always a pleasure to watch a highly skilled craftsman at work. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. Watching you cut the runner with a hacksaw brought back a lot of great memories of my grandfather teaching me to use a saw by having me saw up scrap wood with a hacksaw.
We all think they can only be used on steel, but they're real effective as a fine tooth wood saw. I like the 18 tpi.
I was also looking at the lap joints thinking that one cut on the short edge was to short? Should have known better, you could then see the joint adjusted with the Hacksaw so it was perfect, learnt something else today as usual from watching Dave.
Yes, a bit of planning to get the joints to align all together. Thanks.
You are a pure Joy to watch. Not only entertaining but very informative. Your not only make a living doing this but make History come back to life. Thank you for your love of preservation and restoration of these historic pieces for keep on the road. I own Chuckwagons and I know where I'll send my wheels and other items I need repaired in the future.
Well just watched this again this time on 4/27/2023, so we'll see how long it takes before I watch it again. just love the intricacy of the joints and the time and preparation you take with each off set joint great craftsmanship. as always. and as always a pleasure to watch again. and to remind me of things to watch out for in my own endeavors. thanks again for sharing Dave. ECF
Very fine sleigh...great irons...good shapes and remarkable shape , given its age ~ 85+ years..! Nice example and that's all.! Bravo
always enjoy the process, be it replacing spokes on a wheel or rebuilding a wreck, the attention to detail makes every video a pleasure to watch.
Well Said Steve
PLEASE don't retire any time soon. Your videos are like therapy. Thanks so much!
Well Watched it again, and again got as much enjoyment out of it as the first time. And as usual I always spot something I missed the first time around. "Repetition, Reaps- Rewards" thanks again Dave for another lesson and for sharing.
Entertaining and frustrating as I cannot draw a straight line with a ruler. How anyone can thumbs down any of Dave's videos and level of craftsmanship is beyond comprehension.
I wish I had inherited Dad’s ability to free hand a straight line!
Something therapeutic about watching the parts come back to life
I learn something knew about using tools every time I watch the videos.
A joy to watch, thanks. John from Scotland.
Thank you for letting me look over your shoulder while you work. I enjoy Learning the tricks of the traid. They come in handy with the stuff that I do around my house so thank you again.
The significant lesson for me from this video, is the importance of marking as-built elements in place and matching new elements to existing structure. No amount of measurement can reproduce an element well and in least time as the way you do it. I seems the obvious way to do it until you are faced with the task for the first time. Watching you do it helps a lot. Thanks for this excellent video.
Yes, doing a repair in the middle, and having the steel runner still fit, is a challenge. That element is missed by many, but evidently not by you. Thanks.
Two words about sweeping sawdust: Shop Vac. You're amazing with your saw cuts and how well the fit is afterward with little to no trim work or chisel shaving. For those cuts in the middle where you turn your saw blade sideways, have you ever tried an oscillating saw? I never stop enjoying watching you work.
Well done. You bring an understanding of how things were done by native craftsmen in days long ago. About the only thing that appears in public and is a work of art, is your work. Your videos should be made available to the education professions to be an example to the kids what quality was in the past. Other examples I’ve seen are gunstocks made for my shotguns and those put out by Kolar on their guns.
Repair work in masonry has taught me the importance to detail. Really enjoyed watching you do the repairs; hope the owners appreciate the detail, Greg.
Every step is a goldmine for people who like working wood and metal , who may have to solve such problems , here we can see the best , that is at the same time the simpliest way to do so ... If only your workshop was round the corner...
Looks to me that everything we see you doing in the shop is a labour of love. Everything fits perfectly.
I could watch you work for hours! A true Craftsman!!!!
There’s no other word to describe this but “craftsmanship” pure and simple. Such a joy to watch thank you
I really enjoyed watching this repair, such fine craftsmanship. I would still like to see a video of the four runner sled you built last winter in action. You continue to amaze me with your knowledge of all of these vehicles. Thank you for taking us along for the ride.
I did get a short clip that I'll share.
You sir are definately a great craftsman. Well done!
Nicely done an adequate repair to help a bit of history keep functional. Simply Perfect! Well done!
just great viewing love your work .great job Lilly
Have been watching for a while since I discovered your wonderful channel. I look forward to Fridays sitting down with a nice cup of java to enjoy your craftsmanship, if only for a little while. Than you Sir !!!
Thank you.
Very impressive. You make it look so matter of fact. Which is a true testament to your skill. Thanks for a great video.
Thankyou Lilly..many of us would love to have worked with you. The guy in red standing around with arms folded: “if you don’t want to help, at least hold tools or a folder so you look like you’re doing something.”
Nut faces square to the long axis, signature feature. Brilliant.
That is called "clocking your nuts" ..... honestly!
I'll put a straight edge over a row of slotted screws to make sure all the slots line up perfectly.
@@marvincarvin1846 Painless too, it seems! Thanks Marvin.
Very interesting !! Having immigrated legally from what was called Rhodesia, we never had a need or use for this type of toboggan !! What a beautiful repair job !!
So much wisdom in every cut
Looks like a runner in more ways than on....To me...Excellent....Thanks my friend....Just love watching your video's...
Nice Job and that is Great you were about to Allow Lilly to help out. It is great because really helps to build their self-esteem and them feel wanted .
HEY DAVE! I always put up a sign in the company workshop " A Clean Shop Is A Happy Shop, Get Happy, Stay Happy! " Always nice to have a sweepin" helper. ;-)
*I learned a lot watching the skill/experience needed to see how to do this so quickly/easily. It is nice to watch.*
*In some ways it might have been easier to make a whole new runner, but I do get-it that for many people there is worth in preserving the sentiment buried in what the old runner holds, too.*
Such a multi talented man, thank you for doing this for us!
Mighty hard to find craftsmanship like this today.
I do things like that in my free time. Not fast but precise as possible. They are old wodden play toys. I use so far as possible old wood what is like the lifetime of that toy. I'm looking for old wood or furniture on sesond hand markets or get some really old stuff from France or Poland. Most of these toys have a romantic base and some of them are really pricy but at the end you have to see the eyes of the people who bring loved but damaged toys to me and at the end it is fixed. These glimes in the eyes is more worth then any money.
There are still a few master craftsmen about. Sadly they are getting fewer and fewer as the years go by.
We really need, as a society, to preserve these skills before it is to late.
@@petert3355 You don/t know how right you are. Here in the Netherlands we have a lot of old windmills. The society work as a miller is based on free time. The last years we get less and less young people how will learn that work. A government initiative has started some years ago and all privtae clubs around our windmills working together in this. Step by step some younger folks came by and started to learn. Also girls are in in this work involved and they love it. We are very proud of our windmills it is a tradition. They work as waterpumps to fill land parts before the winter and regulate the water stand in the summer, others do grind grain, some others sawing wood. All of them have generators to power light and other needed things.
It has nothing to do with the wagon work but it is also an very old craftmen ship.
@@petert3355 You are so right!
That is some creative use of that Hacksaw...I learned something today.
I’ve been watching for quite some time and I must say I’m never disappointed in anything you do! From the beginning of every video and the explanation of what it is you will be doing then (with little to no words) you do the job and with your actions explain everything you do! You have many talents and that is one of your better ones. So from one tradesman to another I thank for your time that you give us and the devotion to your trade!
Rolf, Sonoma California
Bonjour de France, et bravo pour cette réparation de luge. Magnifique comme toujours.
Et merci pour vos films très plaisants.
Lovely repair work... a moment of calm knowing it's going to be perfect. Thanks Mr Engels.
No matter how many times I watch you work Dave I am still in awe and amazed at your talents and ingenuity.Oh! and a belated Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. thanks for all and thanks for sharing.
Was nice here and I hope yours, and everyones, was enjoyable also.
As always I did enjoy watching. Take care and stay safe.
Once a again I learned something new- drilling for the saw to fit. Thanks Dave
I thought the same thing, I try to figure out how Dave is going to proceed with the next step in these repairs. Sometimes I have it figured out, alot of times I end up learning something new.
I could watch this all day long.
I like the use of a hacksaw for fine cuts, people are reaching out for more exotic saws for the Same processes. Thanks for the “old school” tech.
Wonderful and extremely interesting video. (As always). So many techniques being shown, and hand skills. And Lilly was an adorable extra to the programme. I am just struggling to understand how anyone could dislike this. There are 9 dislikes as I write this and I was wondering if there are 9 rival wheel-building companies in Joliet full of jealous competitors. Loved this Dave, and looking forward to the next.
Sweet Santa's ride is fixed we all thank you for a awesome job the grand kids are excited 🤠
I asked myself...How's he going to do that cut?......Oh, that's how. Very smart Dave, I'm always learning something.
Yea, I've never seen the sideways blade in the saw trick either.
Love your videos, how you have a low-volume background soundtrack with you pointing out work, changes and what you are doing to the sleigh, and other wagon repairs. And thanks for showing your helper!
Wonderful repair. Always a joy to watch you work!
Whenever I watch I get reminded of great techniques and learn new ones.. really a pleasure to watch..and sweeping up after would be an honor,, Lilly is the greatest. Now that's a work ethic.
Nice to meet you, Lilly. Hope to see you again real soon.
....Your master skills as a wheelwright, remind me of the Master Skills of a Shipwright.......
...thank you for time and patience for showing your video's..........
Fantastic job Dave. Definitely can cost more sometimes when you want a part repaired instead of replaced but sometimes you have to do exactly what the customer wants. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Very true.
I am new to your videos, and I have subscribed. It's a joy to see a Master like you do work that is perfection. Thank you! Peace 💫
Always a pleasure to watch and learn 👍🇬🇧
Amazing repair, not many people could do that. Be safe, take care. Hope ye had a Happy Thanksgiving, Abba has given us in this country many blessings.
Very true.
Outstanding job, Your craftmanship and attention to detail never ceases to amaze me.
Enjoyed as always thanks for allowing me to look over your shoulder,see you next Friday.
And it is fun to watch you as always. Thanks Mr. Engels
The touch of the masters hand. I still learn something every time I watch you work on a project. Thanks
Wonderful video. Mesmerizing to watch. Lot of pieces have to be tweaked and aligned. Wood repair has to match the original one exactly to match the iron work.
Looks like a very efficient sweeper you have there!
I do like watching a craftsman work his magic, and great job Lilly on the floor. Thanks for sharing …Vic
Must admit to having never heard of a cutter sleigh before. My loss, they are beautiful things. Thank you for the video.
you reminded me of my brother , about a 50 years ago i put a saddle on a horse not quite right . instead of telling me , my brother over exaggerated how to do it the right way . i saw that image in my minds eye while you were pointing out the cuts to splice the runner together .. good video . thanks
A pleasure once again to watch you fix stuff.
Well, that was just real nice of Lilly! As always, throughly enjoy your eye on detail and scholarly craftsmanship. Such a rarity these days. Watching a master use his tools of the trades. I do hope you are a Christian, a brother in Christ.
I am so glad the owner could fund the repair and keep romantics alive a little longer. cleaned up would be a super sleigh> no one could have done a better job of it to.
You are a true craftsman
It's always a pleasure to watch you work and amazement to witness your skill and craftmanship. Thank you.
Opening title" "A time to patch and a time to replace" -- I got your reference to Ecclesiastes 3. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your efforts in making a video library...
Now I'm ready to go over the hills and through the woods to Grandma's house I really enjoyed watching this thank you
Every Friday evening I learn a new technique that will make one of my future projects so much easier and much higher quality. Thanks for helping me get better.
I'd say that all your work is Intricate, oldbean. And a joy to watch.
another super job well done . YOU are a master of your craft!!!!
Always glad when Friday comes to watch your video's.
Nice job Mr. Engles.
Hi Mr. Dave! My thought was that the owner would be downright HAPPY with his cutter!! I'm hoping they have a nicely refurbished and well padded seat to put on. They may get some use out it this winter if they don't dally :-) Very enjoyable video!! Thanks!!
All around the world is the same. The prentice must start in the cleaning. Excellent job sir. I always see your videos.
Once again you have made my Saturday morning start with your craftsmanship. Pleasure to watch your work. Thanks.
I so much enjoy your channel
Really like the intro, good job Mr. Ecclesiastes.
Great work. Most people don't realize the amount of work to precisely "scab" a new piece into old construction. You might consider getting a good Japanese hand saw. For years I used a hacksaw for inletting until I was gifted a Japanese hand saw. You'll be happy with one.
A good 11 pt. Crosscut panel saw that was sharp would also work.
I use them also.
Enjoyed watching the process
Thank you for sharing.... I always learn from your techniques.