You’re a man of many talents. That’s the first time I’ve seen anyone make it their own steering wheel. Being so isolated makes you resourceful. Again, nice work Dif.
Man that eye in the wood is what I love about wood… no piece is the same. The infusion of wood and steel makes me feel like a cat has laid an egg inside me. Your work is like that wood… no single piece of work is the same and your humbleness reflects throughout
westport wa state, here sir. and what a fine turkey day it was. my wife got a stomach bug from something she had eaten the day before. felt bad for my wife. but did not have to go anywhere. hell yea. sat around and nothing but i wanted. for a whole day. home was built in 1930. so always something to do. replacing shingles is always fun.
It is definitely a cool looking wheel. I have thought about building my own wheel from a late model wheel, Just burning the old rubber off and then the sky is the limit...
Brother, I've really enjoyed watching you work and I'm digging that truck big time. You strike me as the kind of guy I could just have a beer and hang out with talking about hot rod's. Anyway, greeting from South Carolina, USA.
Diff, more I watch you, the more impressed I am. Being a builder my self, most poeple, don't fully understand how good you are. Your true master craftsman. That you sir for sharing with us.
Great build Diff. And with your verbal rendition of a high performance engine going through the turns, you should look into doing voice overs for the next Cars movie.......... good on ya...
So many skills Diff. The wheel looks amazing. I look forward to the new videos. I’m off work 3plus years with a brain injury. You give me encouragement to finish my car. Keep up the good work. I agree with you about gloves. We call them b@tch mittens here😂.
😂 Bitch mittens!😂 Love it! Yeah man, just do something, even something small, just to keep the dream alive and get a little sense of accomplishment. All the best with the recovery!
@@ratrodsafrica yes that’s what the therapist was saying. Thank you for the encouragement. We have strict warrant of fitnesses here. So got a bit of rust work to complete. Halfway done halfway to go.
Div this turned out very nice. Can’t wait to see more updates and projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Now I'm embarrassed about spelling your name wrong, and anyone watching should have hands that looks like yours, a 14mm is a tight 9/16th in SAE, but omg what a beautiful piece of wood, I'd love to build a kitchen with it as it should be on full display, nice work on the wheel and I love the center piece. I'm with you on the glove thing too only a Dr should worry about what their hands look like, if you have soft pretty hands your on the wrong channel, 😂😂 maybe a cooking show is more up your alley, great work Diff ❤❤
A great project with beautiful results.Ive been wondering how I will finish my steering wheel in my 40 dodge for a while now so thanks for the inspiration. My hands are old and beat-up as well so I think that the fat grip will be comfortable. Cheers from Edmonton Alberta Canada where it is 0c with light snow. Thanks for sharing
Hi Div I really love following your videos and the ideas and craftsman ship You share 🙌😎 I’m building a 1944 dodge rat rod at the moment and your ideas and knowledge is giving me some really cool visions Thank you mate 🍻
Wow Div. Those engine sounds at the end made me think I was a actually riding along with you!. You're amazing! That steering wheel turned out real nice. The bevel gear in the center was a nice touch.
Thanks! That steering wheel looks absolutely beautiful. I love that wood grain. I hope you plan on making more wooden parts for the interior. I greatly appreciate you letting me sit in with you while you work. 👍🏻👍🏻
Hello, Diff.... Howzit my brother.. The little car show video is up. RR Bob posted it about 20 minutes ago... I'm going to kick back and watch a master build a steering wheel.. 👀,,,, might doing some wood work in the 30 coupe.. get some tips and tricks from ya,, 😎😆💯
This is gonna be among the best of Diff's videos! I can see wood dash panels and doors. I just knew there was a ship builder or carpenter in there somewhere! 😊
Great job, but why not make some of the pieces in the center of your lovely steering wheel to a horn button? 🤔 I think you plan to put a BIG horn on your truck!!! ☕️😉👍
Really enjoyable to see you do some woodworking. Wheel turned out beautifully. Having done a little woodworking myself, I could imagine how great it felt. Would really like to see a workshop tour.
Div, I love all the videos and youve made tons of great ones but I can see this one doing very well. I loved seeing the process of the entire wood steering wheel process, and of course Id love a tour of the wood work shop, its like a hidden gem that we've seen bits and pieces of. Looking foward to both the hudson and your wifes build. Keep crushing it boet!!!
@@ratrodsafrica I dont think its to far out there because it seems you have built a great viewer base that is interested in your lifestyle, your hobbies, your history, and all the things in your life that got you to where you are now. We become who we are based on our journey and experiences in life. I always enjoy getting to know a different part of your life. Its like showing different pieces of the puzzle!
Ahhh but it'll never rust hahaha Really great video. Top job! I was betting with myself you'd sand the wheel while it spun around slowly in a lathe...the cordless drill lathe is complete & utter genius!!! This is the "Make-Do-Technology" I just love seeing. Absolute genius! I'm not at all fluent in wood n timber but the router table looks a pretty cool thing. Some tools just look like they'd be satisfying to use. Finished job is outstanding...that finished wood pops & glad you kept the Knot, adds even more cool character. Two thumbs up man!!!
That's the most beautiful steering wheel I've ever seen. Coming from a woodworker - you did a smashing job! Thanks for the content Diff - been enjoying you since the beginning.
I like this a lot more then the pipe steering wheel. Most of my woodworking projects I just use boiled linseed oil, what’s the benefit of using the mixture?
So awesome brother watching you work your magic with every little detail to fit your own style !!!!! That's just awesome brother !!!!! Have a lekka one brother and will be waiting for next adventure
DIFF=GOAT.......Greatest Of All Time !!!! Not to take away from all the hard and talented work you have done in the past I must say that this is ABSOLUTELY one of your very best videos !!!! Now for the downside..... DIFF HAS BEEN FOOLING US ALL THIS TIME !!! Old man in the forest ehh ?? THE MANS A PROFESSIONAL WOOD WORKER HAH !!! You old codger you haha !!! OUTSTANDING VIDEO ..... I must say that the sounds of motoring after putting in the seat and wheel for a test fit were the PERFECT TOUCH !! HAHAHAHAHA Can't say enough good things about that steering wheel. How much to build me one......I will pay in advance !!! In my opinion you will have a very difficult time making a better video than this in the future but as we have seen here Chameleon Diff hasn't yet shown us all his colors...... Thanks for the great video brother 👍 PS......Now that you're the goat we have to hear you bleat .... HAHAHAHAHA
Great work Diff. That building of the wooden wheel outer was outer this world. So many skills. And did you put a rotary in the Hudson, did not sound like a V8 at the end there .
I love the wood steering wheel. One thing I want to do when I get a chance to build my own wood sterring wheel, is use brass rivets this guy from South Africa showed me how to do them. I can't wait. Great video Div. Bart
Love the steering wheel. Maybe more wood on dash and door panels later? I know you like the rat rod look .I do too.but this truck is to much of a masterpiece not to paint in my opinion. But whatever you decide. This is my favorite build so far.
Amazing. the wheel is a work art I love it man you do some great work I'm just stuned by your abilities to do so many things and do them so well keep up the good work thank you I really enjoy watching you work
Cool beans Diff, like the wood flavor and that eye or knot in the one piece, gives it character! Or something like that, right? Rock on with brother man 🤘🤘✌️, rock on with it, geez I can't write, haha!
There is a nice eye in that timber, literally looks like an eye. Router has to be one of the most useful woodworking tools, next to the Div drill lathe. Nice wheel for sure.
That steering wheel is awesome Div! Genius!
A man of many many talents.....rock on Diff..... different is good
Love the woodworking Brother...........it's looking great!
👍🏻And he’s a carpenter too!that wheel turned out great!
A work of art from the forrest shop,thanks Dif.
That’s a good looking steering wheel.
Amazeballs .. fun episode I'm all smiles watching you have fun
You did a great job on that steering wheel
Looking good ! !
Freaking awesome Diff. Keep up the awesome craftsmanship in your videos.
Thanks! Will do!
Very nice steering wheel , great craftsmen ship and yes long strokes are always better . Build On
Div your a artist with your old tools by proud of it looks good
Good job!
that is wery impressive... wery nice will look good in the car
Way cool thanks Div
You’re a man of many talents. That’s the first time I’ve seen anyone make it their own steering wheel. Being so isolated makes you resourceful. Again, nice work Dif.
Thanks. I could just buy one. But where's the fun in that?🙂
Looking like it was hand formed is a deffinately good thing here.
Nice great job Awsome work
The steering wheel looks SEMA quality
No, SEMA would want gloss varnish and chrome! 😅
Man that eye in the wood is what I love about wood… no piece is the same. The infusion of wood and steel makes me feel like a cat has laid an egg inside me. Your work is like that wood… no single piece of work is the same and your humbleness reflects throughout
That's cool as hell man I love it
I really learn a lot watching your videos! Thanks so much, now I just have to get out to my shop and get started!
Get off that couch!😅
Damn Diff, it looks like a piece of furniture! Really looks nice and I agree about the knot!
like your wood steering wheel good job bro !
bravo que bello trabajo bravo !!!!!!!!!!!☝👍
Beautiful wheel Diff. Good job.
Thanks 👍
westport wa state, here sir.
and what a fine turkey day it was. my wife got a stomach bug from something she had eaten the day before. felt bad for my wife. but did not have to go anywhere. hell yea. sat around and nothing but i wanted. for a whole day. home was built in 1930. so always something to do. replacing shingles is always fun.
Stuurwiel lyk super cool. Ek het dadellik die oog opgemerk op die stuurwiel. Bja mooi
That's a bad ass steering wheel great job and thumbs up.
Marvelous
Thank you! Appreciate the support!
Gorgeous wheel man
I'm diggin it Diff. I liked your home made wood clamp too. Have a Lekka one brother man.
Very nice.
amazing how well it turned out for homebuilt..its beautifull grains ..power t u Div
Very cool steering wheel, you are quite an artist!
"Wabi-sabi, perfection in imperfection" like the Harley-Davidson overhead valve "Knucklehead" and "Panhead" v-twin engines.
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thanks Div, am thinking bout doing a wooden steering wheel for my project.....and SWMBO wednesdays..hahaha
Amazing craftmasters you are Diff. Find myself watching your videos many times, lol yhank you sir for making them
Glad you like them!🙂
Fine piece of carrying on OG!
Thanks fellow OG! That's what we do, carrying on😅
It is definitely a cool looking wheel. I have thought about building my own wheel from a late model wheel, Just burning the old rubber off and then the sky is the limit...
Go for it!
Wow Diff that turned out better than expected , it looks Mint dude great job 😁😁🤘🤘
Thanks 👍
Beautiful work, awesome imagination, and vision. I really enjoy watching your creative work and videos. Greetings from Allentown Pennsylvania USA.
Thank you!
Brother, I've really enjoyed watching you work and I'm digging that truck big time. You strike me as the kind of guy I could just have a beer and hang out with talking about hot rod's. Anyway, greeting from South Carolina, USA.
Thanks! Come for that beer!😄
Nice work 🤜🤛
Haha, nice work, I think I know how you smashed that finger...a spinning wheel and sand paper! ;)
Love the steering wheel but I think your engine needs a tune up! Hahaha!
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Diff, more I watch you, the more impressed I am. Being a builder my self, most poeple, don't fully understand how good you are. Your true master craftsman. That you sir for sharing with us.
Thank you brother, appreciate
Great build Diff. And with your verbal rendition of a high performance engine going through the turns, you should look into doing voice overs for the next Cars movie.......... good on ya...
🤣
So many skills Diff. The wheel looks amazing. I look forward to the new videos. I’m off work 3plus years with a brain injury. You give me encouragement to finish my car. Keep up the good work. I agree with you about gloves. We call them b@tch mittens here😂.
😂 Bitch mittens!😂 Love it! Yeah man, just do something, even something small, just to keep the dream alive and get a little sense of accomplishment. All the best with the recovery!
@@ratrodsafrica yes that’s what the therapist was saying. Thank you for the encouragement. We have strict warrant of fitnesses here. So got a bit of rust work to complete. Halfway done halfway to go.
That was awesome Div! How about a wood shop tour and some history behind d the tools?
I could do some extensive videos on the wood stuff, but it doesn't fit the channel subject? Does it matter?
The steering wheel looks great, really beautiful
Wonderful craftsman you are Div, i hope you highlight some select parts of the interior with wood panelling👍
Guess we gonna hafta do something like that now...😅
Rat Rod is code word for F the norm, and yes long strokes are best. lol
😂👍😎
Imagine, they WIFE allowed you to buy so many things....
you did a great job man i had to subscribe
Thanks for the sub. Welcome to my shop!🙂
In many cases, it is actually more dangerous to wear gloves than to not. I can't stand wearing gloves either. Love the videos, Div.
Thanks my gloveless brother 😄
Div this turned out very nice. Can’t wait to see more updates and projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.
Now I'm embarrassed about spelling your name wrong, and anyone watching should have hands that looks like yours, a 14mm is a tight 9/16th in SAE, but omg what a beautiful piece of wood, I'd love to build a kitchen with it as it should be on full display, nice work on the wheel and I love the center piece. I'm with you on the glove thing too only a Dr should worry about what their hands look like, if you have soft pretty hands your on the wrong channel, 😂😂 maybe a cooking show is more up your alley, great work Diff ❤❤
Well, guess I won't be featuring on any cooking shows then😅 Thanks brother
Just amazing Dif, I can understand if you don’t take orders for the wooden steering wheel, especially considering your hands condition! 😊
I don't build stuff for clients anymore. They never want to pay for what it's worth anyway... 🙂
A great project with beautiful results.Ive been wondering how I will finish my steering wheel in my 40 dodge for a while now so thanks for the inspiration. My hands are old and beat-up as well so I think that the fat grip will be comfortable. Cheers from Edmonton Alberta Canada where it is 0c with light snow. Thanks for sharing
Thanks! The beauty of building your own is you can make that grip to suit you🙂
Hi Div I really love following your videos and the ideas and craftsman ship You share 🙌😎
I’m building a 1944 dodge rat rod at the moment and your ideas and knowledge is giving me some really cool visions
Thank you mate 🍻
Brother, if my stuff can inspire and give vision, I am one happy dude😁
Wow Div. Those engine sounds at the end made me think I was a actually riding along with you!. You're amazing! That steering wheel turned out real nice. The bevel gear in the center was a nice touch.
😊 Thanks
You definitely have some awesome credentials there,I’m following your progress to see more cool projects to come,great video Dif 😊
Thank you!
Greetings Div, the steering wheel is beautiful, nice job Boet. Stay safe and take care. 👍
Thanks 👍
Thanks! That steering wheel looks absolutely beautiful. I love that wood grain. I hope you plan on making more wooden parts for the interior.
I greatly appreciate you letting me sit in with you while you work.
👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you brother! Appreciate the contribution once again! Yeah, expanding the wood theme into the rest of the interior is not a bad idea!
@@ratrodsafrica
It's definitely a great idea and I wanted to suggest similar. But I was lost for words then.
Hello, Diff.... Howzit my brother..
The little car show video is up. RR Bob posted it about 20 minutes ago... I'm going to kick back and watch a master build a steering wheel.. 👀,,,, might doing some wood work in the 30 coupe.. get some tips and tricks from ya,, 😎😆💯
that wheel looks amazing
This is gonna be among the best of Diff's videos! I can see wood dash panels and doors. I just knew there was a ship builder or carpenter in there somewhere! 😊
Thanks. Guess I'm now gonna hafta bring in some more wood in the interior 😅
Great job, but why not make some of the pieces in the center of your lovely steering wheel to a horn button? 🤔
I think you plan to put a BIG horn on your truck!!! ☕️😉👍
Because the boy in me likes to have an overhead handle that I can pull. Like the big ones!😅
@@ratrodsafrica 😁 OK, I understand you BIG trucker! 🚛
☕️😆👍 🌴☀️
👍💪✌
This Will be Fun, Future me was it Fun?
(First)
I was Fun!
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Really enjoyable to see you do some woodworking. Wheel turned out beautifully. Having done a little woodworking myself, I could imagine how great it felt. Would really like to see a workshop tour.
Thank you! Appreciate the support!
Div, I love all the videos and youve made tons of great ones but I can see this one doing very well. I loved seeing the process of the entire wood steering wheel process, and of course Id love a tour of the wood work shop, its like a hidden gem that we've seen bits and pieces of. Looking foward to both the hudson and your wifes build. Keep crushing it boet!!!
I'm diggin it Diff. Very, very nice. 😎 to hang out with you as well brother man.
Thanks boet. I could do a whole video on the wood shop but isn't it too out of context? Maybe a flip side approach?
@@ratrodsafrica I dont think its to far out there because it seems you have built a great viewer base that is interested in your lifestyle, your hobbies, your history, and all the things in your life that got you to where you are now. We become who we are based on our journey and experiences in life. I always enjoy getting to know a different part of your life. Its like showing different pieces of the puzzle!
Ahhh but it'll never rust hahaha Really great video. Top job!
I was betting with myself you'd sand the wheel while it spun around slowly in a lathe...the cordless drill lathe is complete & utter genius!!!
This is the "Make-Do-Technology" I just love seeing. Absolute genius!
I'm not at all fluent in wood n timber but the router table looks a pretty cool thing. Some tools just look like they'd be satisfying to use. Finished job is outstanding...that finished wood pops & glad you kept the Knot, adds even more cool character.
Two thumbs up man!!!
Thank you brother! Yeah one thing that won't rust😅
That's the most beautiful steering wheel I've ever seen. Coming from a woodworker - you did a smashing job! Thanks for the content Diff - been enjoying you since the beginning.
Thanks brother-in-sawdust😀
Beautiful steering wheel, it will make driving that awesome truck more enjoyable.
You could counter sink some brass screws n nuts .. in the wood through the metal wheel... Just n idea...
I have thought about that. Depends on the "theme" of the interior and not sure where that's going yet. Easy enough to add at a later stage..🙂
@@ratrodsafrica just n idea that came to me watching the video.
🤷🤪😆,, 👍😎💯
Looks great! Do I see wooden bumpers in your future?
😂
Wheel looks great man, you definitely have some great talent ✌
awesome work as always brother...hope your doing well
That's beautiful, excellent job 👍
Ok DIV you have my complete attention I LOVE WOOD STEERING WHEELS!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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You are a true craftsmen, for the door panels wood and hammered metal would look great
Great work on the steering wheel!!!!!😎
I like this a lot more then the pipe steering wheel. Most of my woodworking projects I just use boiled linseed oil, what’s the benefit of using the mixture?
Adding the varnish makes it a little more durable and water resistant while still keeping that hand rubbed oil finished look and feel.
really entertaining. building stuff is like nothing else. sure glad you're able to share your skills. have a lecker one!
Absolutely stunning timber , Kiaat is beautiful wood . The Hudson is coming along nicely 👌
So awesome brother watching you work your magic with every little detail to fit your own style !!!!! That's just awesome brother !!!!! Have a lekka one brother and will be waiting for next adventure
Thank you so much 😀
Awesome afternoon brother from another country another awesome adventure as always brother awesome craftsmanship brother
DIFF=GOAT.......Greatest Of All Time !!!! Not to take away from all the hard and talented work you have done in the past I must say that this is ABSOLUTELY one of your very best videos !!!! Now for the downside.....
DIFF HAS BEEN FOOLING US ALL THIS TIME !!! Old man in the forest ehh ?? THE MANS A PROFESSIONAL WOOD WORKER HAH !!! You old codger you haha !!!
OUTSTANDING VIDEO ..... I must say that the sounds of motoring after putting in the seat and wheel for a test fit were the PERFECT TOUCH !! HAHAHAHAHA
Can't say enough good things about that steering wheel. How much to build me one......I will pay in advance !!! In my opinion you will have a very difficult time making a better video than this in the future but as we have seen here Chameleon Diff hasn't yet shown us all his colors......
Thanks for the great video brother 👍
PS......Now that you're the goat we have to hear you bleat .... HAHAHAHAHA
Baah! Oh no, that sounds like a sheep!😅 Thanks for the kind words brother.
Great idea! I will definitely be doing this for my vw build! thanks for the great ideas! love your channel!
Thank you 😊
Diff, you did such a great job on the 39 Hudson Pickup! I can imagine how it would look if it had some body work and a cool paint job!!!!!
One thing I don't do is to touch Bondo!😅
Great work Diff. That building of the wooden wheel outer was outer this world. So many skills. And did you put a rotary in the Hudson, did not sound like a V8 at the end there
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😂Man, I just can't make like a V8!
I love the wood steering wheel. One thing I want to do when I get a chance to build my own wood sterring wheel, is use brass rivets this guy from South Africa showed me how to do them. I can't wait. Great video Div.
Bart
Thank you Bart. Yeah, brass inserts will look great.
Love the steering wheel. Maybe more wood on dash and door panels later? I know you like the rat rod look .I do too.but this truck is to much of a masterpiece not to paint in my opinion. But whatever you decide. This is my favorite build so far.
Thank you. Yeah, might expand on the wood theme, let's see
Amazing. the wheel is a work art I love it man you do some great work I'm just stuned by your abilities to do so many things and do them so well keep up the good work thank you I really enjoy watching you work
Thank you very much!
Man that wheel is outstanding, the wood you chose is really cool 😎
Thanks 👍
Cool beans Diff, like the wood flavor and that eye or knot in the one piece, gives it character! Or something like that, right? Rock on with brother man 🤘🤘✌️, rock on with it, geez I can't write, haha!
There is a nice eye in that timber, literally looks like an eye. Router has to be one of the most useful woodworking tools, next to the Div drill lathe. Nice wheel for sure.