Duplicating an Antique Stagecoach Turn Buckle | Engels Coach Shop
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2023
- Stagecoaches are suspended on leather straps, which are adjusted by unique turn buckles. On this coach, one was missing, so I had to duplicate the other in order for this coach to function. Was it worth the time and effort? Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles often involves a value system beyond time and materials. Where do you get a part that doesn't exist anymore? You fabricate it.
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You should stamp a makers mark into stuff like that. Craftsmanship deserves recognition.
I have said before that Dave should have a branding iron to mark his work.
But he's like my mom, who was a China painter. She never signed anything that wasn't an Orginal. Copies of others' work or what she did in a classroom are all blank.
Would be, on a "new build". Interesting thought.
@@Garth2011 Well said, i would think any any mark on something like that he would put the original mark, or just leave it blank like it is
If nothing else, burn it into the backs of every seat, and on the front of the driver's seat so everyone knows where it re-originated from. I could also see it forged into some of the steel (iron). His video is proof of what he has done, but sometimes you can't watch a video while out on the prairie. 😄
There is a full video record on this carriage. It’s like 94% brand new! 😉
It’s always worth it. The extra steps + attention to detail = exceptional quality = more value. We mustn’t lose sight of that. ✌🏻❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻
I agree
I agree with you, of course it worth it.
"But dad, nobody will ever see that side of it. Why sand it so smooth?" "Because I'll know." I hope he kept that lesson throughout his life. I think he did. Mr. Engels, thanks for another excellent video.
Yes...lots of modern folks today just don't get it.
I don't work with wood or steel, but software: and I'm asked from time to time why I bother with details that "no one will ever see." I thank my dad who cared about craftsmanship and passed it along to me.
Yuuup - my Dad was like that - a picky perfectionist !!
Your appreciation for the “old time” craftsmen is to be commended, as I was told long ago, Any Job worth doing is a job worth doing well”. I think your ethic and eye for to detail makes this, and everything you, do is a job worth doing and doing well. It brings you satisfaction and pleasure in your work. What you do requires someone like you to do.
Man on a fast horse couldn't tell the difference between the original and the new, fine job.
Was it worth it? Oh, heck, yeah! If for no other reason than we get the pleasure of enjoying watching your process :-)
I make furniture. Just a hobbyist. For a good length of time a friend would work with me. A number of pieces for their house. On occasion he would ask why I was being so "picky" about some aspect of what we were working on. My consistent reply was that the work being done was not to impress anyone. It was being done for our satisfaction. Was that extra effort worth our time? Of course. And that approach/attitude is why I find so much enjoyment in watching your work, Dave.
Fine furniture is all about being picky. Lots of fine things are and if its worth making, its worth making it right.
ˆWhat I do, I do for my customer. The way I do it, I do for me.ˆ
Where else can you see precision machining with a tape measure!?
I would have handed him an Ikea catalog and send him on his way.
@@BOBPortlandOr Not for one's best friend. After we had worked on a couple of projects together his wife thanked me for teaching him patience. Lost to cancer 18 months ago.
Dave, the way you do it is the main reason the ppl come to you to bring back their historic/family belongings in an almost original state
As I've heard it said: A Man Running In Fear of His Life Would Never Notice!!! I LIKE it!!! Thanks D & D!!! :-)
It was worth it to us viewers, to have the privilege of watching a true craftsman in action. Thankyou.
NICE !!! You are not just building a "buggy" you are preserving history.
What you do is awesome, My grandfather farmed with horses. I was a toddler but he would take me with him when he disc the field. I still value old school. God bless you for keeping old school alive.
You are one of few who can draw circles on an Etch-a-Sketch!
Dave: I absolutely think it was worth it. The commenter who suggested you go to Tractor Supply and buy a 3-point hitch turnbuckle just doesn't get the mindset.
Thank you for taking the path you did.
‘Was it worth it’? Of course it was. It is always worth doing it right. Dave does it right and we watch in amazement and appreciation of a craftsman and an artisan enjoying his work and craft.
A true craftsman knows that "good enough" is not good enough. The little more effort it takes is like seasoning a fine meal. The bland meal will be "good enough", but the seasoned meal has become a feast. So much more satisfying.
I believe it was worth it. To do anything less would be a disservice to the coach and owner. Thanks Dave for taking the time to so such fine work, you’re an inspiration. I’m hopeful some young folks are watching and they will be encouraged to do that same quality of work.
The attention to detail is always worth it when you behold the beauty of the finished product. Bravo.
You sir, are a master of your trade. These young people will never know as much as you.
The extra work is always worth it.Your not only paying for the integrity of the work,but buying the limited time of a master craftsman.
I’m a little late to the party here, but after getting caught up on some of Dave’s past videos, I had to chuckle when he said “I’ll see if I can make one kind of close to the original”. We all know by now that it will be a lot better than kind of close to the original. His pursuit of perfection in recreating, and creativity to get there is one of the many things that I really enjoy seeing.
Nicely done Dave, and Diane. 😊
The effort you go through and the care you put into these projects would do the old black smiths and wagon builders proud.
Of course it was worth it. You walk in the shoes of the original builder, getting inside his thought process and solving the problems he solved. 👍 x 100.
The level of craftsmanship reflects and confirms the character of the craftsman, especially to himself. That's why people like Dave are unwavering in their commitment to the quality of their work, even when no one else will see it. They also know that not every piece they build requires the same top-level attention to detail. Structural lumber doesn't usually deserve the same attention given to cabinets, furniture, or musical instruments. Dave has demonstrated that he is equally capable of building fences and barn additions, but he doesn't waste his valuable time and energy polishing fence posts! Not every craftsman will draw lines in the same places, but each one will have a sense of purpose and reason for the decisions he makes. Thanks, Dave for your contribution to your craft.
Stopped by on Wednesday and took a picture out front of the shop. Felt like visiting an old friend.
I bet your neighbors hate it when you use that power hammer. I enjoy your show, please keep up the good work.
I don't think he has neighbors close enough to hear it.
@@TheFiberFrontier his shop is in town.
As much as Dave is the artist I think Diane brings the work to light. I've been experimenting with editing video. It ain't easy by a long shot. So this week it's thumbs up to you both. 👍👍👍
So right. Good editing is never noticed. Bad right away. Inverse law of reward... Kind of like working hard on something that may not be seen. My Dad and I volunteered for many years as general fix-it types for a non-profit with over 50 buildings. We'd sometimes sign our work inside the walls. Never to be seen. As others have noted - it was a satisfaction of a job well done.
Making such an accurate copy is worth the effort. When this wagon is examined up close, no one will know the new from old hardware. That's the mark of a good restoration.
Just the amount of pleasure and satisfaction it gave me watching the video, makes it absolutely worth it.
Your video was certainly worth viewing, Dave! Soon we’ll see the finished mud wagon in all its antique glory.
There's something deeply satisfying watching you form metal parts.
This is not just blacksmithing, this is Art, and art is always worth it.
You are an amazingly talented man, a creator, just like our heavenly father! God Bless!
"Was it worth it?" It was not only worth it but it was absolutely mandatory. It had to be done to preserve the look and character of the wagon. Just any old piece just would not do. And you not only did it but you did it extremely well. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Always a pleasure to watch you create the impossible.. Well done..
That power hammer is relentless
You could of gone and welded something ugly. But that is not what you are about. You are about challenging your skill set even though you are a master craftman in your field. Always challenging yourself to put all your expert skills to the test. Thank you Dave for being that example to all the young people, that are getting started in their crafts, to get out their and just use the brain to figure things out and make something beautiful.
Most definitely worth the additional effort to make the repair look just like the original. I was impressed how well the new weldment looked like the original part after all the shaping, heat treatment, sand blasting and painting. Excellent craftsmanship -- as always.
Phenomenal work on the turnbuckle! The attention to detail is amazing. It is always impressive to see you use the power hammer. What a work saver! The owner of this coach will have a treasure.
Worth it to me. Becoming a lost art, but pride of workmanship will always be worth it. Well done!!
Your metal turning and forging work is excellent. There's always something to learn by watching you work. Of course, the time spent, working on the turnbuckle is worth it. The customer expects that quality of work from you. The mud wagon rebuild has been a pleasure to watch. Stay safe.
I'm in awe of your skill, patience and self satisfaction in doing a job right. Your client is a lucky fella.
The king of remanufacturing original designs. Great job!!
You are an artist , there is a large difference between a carriage assembler and a carriage builder
Evening Diane and Dave from North Carolina. Enjoyed the video. Yes, I think it's worth it and seeing your work for all these years now I wouldn't expect anything less from you. You do exceptional quality work. Thanks for the video and y'all take care and God bless.
You always go the extra mile and then some. The mark of a true craftsman.
After warching Dave for longer than I want to admit I can say thatbhe does not always belive un pld sayings. I am thinking of that saying " Jack Of All Trades And Master Of None". Dave my be a jack of all trades when it comes to coach building/restoration but he sure is a Master of them all. Don't foget he also shows us his work around the farm and apartment building. I am glad he has this channel as it will be a record of his workmanship. keep them coming Dave
I am son of a wheelwright maker and black smith in nineteen forties, I myself am over eighty years old living in Canada for last 67 years. love to watch your videos a lot admire your skills and have never forgotten the time spent in my fathers shop as a youngster how much its the same and yet so much different trying things and not having hydro in them days. If I would have stayed there I probably would be in that kind of work. I have been watching your shows for a long time and always look forward to a new one. PS love your farm work as I was a farmer son.:)
We're glad you enjoy them
Yes, it was worth it, both as a challenge to your skills and also as an addition to the authenticity of the project. Well done👍👍
To me this is one of the best 5 TH-cam Channels at all. Greetings from Germany.
Man I wished I had Dave as my shop teacher in the early 80’s!
Any customer who entrusts you to rebuild such a vehicle would definitely believe that that craftsmanship was worth it. Wonderful, thanks
Fantastic reproduction!
If I recall correctly, The heating and slow cooling a welded part is usually called normalizing, and is done because it allows the crystalline structures of the metal to become finer and more uniform, making the part stronger. For some parts, 3-4 cycles is required.
That was a nice bit of work. Yeah, it was worth it, not only for the authentic look and function but for the satisfaction of the end result. You may never do another, but you can.
As my brother says, Not Just Good, but Good Enough. Well done again.
My wife loves watching me reproduce old pieces to match the original furniture. As I, too, have been working with my hands for over 55 years. The knowledge that I gained and have shared with so many apprentices.....has been well worth the effort. I started at 13 years of age, and many of my mentors were in their 50s - 70's. The best part of your videos is that they are kept simple. God bless you! Peace and Joy!
Never boring, never tiring and always exciting! Craftsmanship is an art and a skill and a love. Cheers
It is very enjoyable watching you replicate something. You make it look so easy even though I know it is a challenge. I'm just a little bit jealous of your power hammer!
I think there should be a people category of National Treasures and you should be at the top of the list!
After I retired @ 53
I worked on sail boats for 12 years. When I needed a new turnbuckle I ordered one from a catalog. This guy makes them. Such an artist! ❤
Watching the creation of this wagon I can't help but think how all this was done back in the day.
What you do and the way you do it is the mark of a true craftsman. I agree with other comments that you should have a makers mark on your work.
With all the other details you have worked out on this Mud Wagon duplicating the turn buckle is well worth your efforts! Thanks for your many videos!
Dave, that was unbelievable for me! Thank you for allowing us to once again to watch a little of the old style of manufacturing! I'm getting a little excited about the finished product, yet a sadness also , because I've really enjoyed this project a lot . Once again thank you, Tom in Ceres
Worth it? Yes, if for no other reason than we get to see how it's done. That is pure gold for those of us with an intrest in such things.
Heavens yes it is worth it! I so appreciate the hours and efforts you put in to make the pieces you craft to be as close to the originals as possible!
You'd'a been great with the National Parks historic preservation people. Kudos for a job superbly done! -- archeologists will be taking notes a thousand years from now. My brother did a little smithy work for San Antonio Missions 30 years ago, always admired the skill and dedication.
You should watch Dave build the Borax Wagons for Death Valley. They're on display there now. He even had to redo the iron on the wheels because the wood lost moisture and shrank. You've even seen some of his work in movies but didn't know it.
Dave don't brag.
Dave just does.
I watched the borax wagon videos as they came out. They were built for a private concern, and are on display in Bishop, CA, not at the national park. Just saying, Dave's got that level of skill and dedication.
I look forward to your Friday videos. They are so relaxing and makes me forget all the things happening in the world. It definitely is worth it.
Your attention to detail and amazing craftsmanship are enviable. Thanks for passing your high standards along.
Absolutely amazing craftsmanship…Im always absolutely blown away for years now I have watched you and so enjoy your work please never stop as I always learn something patience mainly thank you…👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Just awesome watching you fabricate from scratch.
You did an exceptional workmanship on that turn buckle❤ it
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Hei Mr Engels. Thank you for this library of educational, inspirational, and entertaining videos. Bless you & yours 🙂
MR. Engel, another work of art, I wish there was a higher rating out there but this will have to do, A+.A+,A+,A+,A+. Thank You!!!
Definitely worth it. My Philosophy in life is if it’s not done right then it’s wrong. Looking forward to seeing the mud wagon in all its glory.
I have threaded a wooden dowel into nuts to protect the threads when welding. Smokes a bit but serves its purpose. Great content. Thanks.
A friend, who sort of taught, sort of allowed me to learn on my own, blacksmithing, said that a person should have pride in their work. Otherwise, they're just a hack. And, you, Sir, are no hack!
It is important to respect and preserve the history of mechanical parts. Very good job, congratulations.
My whole life was making, repairing stuff for customers. I liked to do the best I could and every customer seemed to appreciate that it was done better than just “ok”.
Sometimes you do things for the right reasons. Yes it was worth it and thank you for allowing me to watch your journey of “can I do it?”
Worth it?
Definitely Yes!
You’re a master, Dave!
Your fabrication skills never cease to amaze me.
Sure it's worth it, YOUR NAME IS GOING ON THE WORK !!! Great job Dave , the smile at the end tells the worth of it. Thanks for sharing with us and allowing us to watch you do your fabricating the original with new tools still made by hand. Fantastic job. OLD DAWG DREAMING Fred.
That mud wagon will be a piece of art when you are finished. Outstanding working on the turn buckles. As a side note my daughter and son in law where in Yellowstone Park about a month ago and rode in one of the wagons you had worked on and the Park employee gave you a shout out. 😀
Nice
I'm sure the customer will be just as amazed.
With your perfect job you give a soul to this mud wagon, great video thanks for sharing.
Although we will never meet,i,,Enjoy watching a master perform.a ryhme and reason for all u do.dave wants a Makita sponsorship.
Stay safe and we'll see you next week.
Recreating the past is quite a skill! Thanks for the look.
Oh yes it was well worth it. I built an oak aluminium trailer here in Australia and needed a turnbuckle. Used stainless steel because of its era and love it. Thankyou for teaching us so much....
You are the master. I appreciate your desire to stay with authentic design and material. Thank You for your sharing your skills. May God bless.
Doing the job right is always worth it. I really enjoy watching how you recreate and improve old designs.
It was defiantly worth watching.
Most certainly was worth it Dave. Amazing job on reconstructing this mud wagon.
How can anyone not admire your work?
Of course it was worth it. The last pocket knife maker in Sheffield uk died a few years ago ( I think he was in his early nineties) and unfortunately for us all the ability to make videos like yours was not available so his talent may have gone forever.He made pocket knives for royalty,crowned heads and princess and his knives today are greatly sought after. The point I want to make is that the skill you have shown in this video means that the skills of the past go on so that in future someone will say “ that’s how to do it “.
Yes it was worth it. It’s how you take pride in your work and what it means to you as a master craftsman. I enjoy watching your videos and learning things that I my have never known or seen.
Thank you
Totally worth it! I am cut from the same cloth! Thanks for carrying on the traditions!
As always; thanks for showing.