Finishing The Mud Wagon Top! | Engels Coach Shop
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- The mud wagon top is the last part of the puzzle to this whole project, bringing a 100 plus year old stagecoach back to life. Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles is the link to remembering our transportation heritage. Thanks for being a part of the journey!
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I suspect that this is the most precise mudwagon ever produced
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I agree. The glue is a bit of an overkill, the wood is meant to move in the joints so that it does not shatter, this is a standard carriage making rule. But it sure looks prudy.
Exactly! Much better than all the real ones :)
@@properlynumb7092 Did you happen to notice the roof rack for luggage and freight?
Amazing craftsman.
I've often heard of master craftsmen.Dave surely fills the bill.A living American treasure!
I agree. He is a great craftsman.
Amazing what you can achieve from a pile of scrap metal and old firewood!
Just what I was thinking.
Art work to put the Mona Lisa to shame. Thanks Dave I never miss a video. I'm hoping to someday to stop by.
You can tell that people, including myself, really look forward to these videos. When I clicked play, there were no views. When I finished the video, there were 2500 views.
I have to say Dave I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this build from a pile of scrap and the methodology into figuring it out. I must say I can't wait to see it done and at the same time it will be bittersweet to see it done. Would love to see a team of horses hooked up to it.
Appreciate a man who puts as much quality into a part the customer may never see as he does the Visible ones. Refusing to compromise on quality is rare today. You sir are a true artist and superb craftsman. I wish more young people would choose a craft over a job. Thank you sir I’m 69 and still learning.
The original minivan! I'd take that over the modern anyday. Great work Dave!
Well, on a fine spring day.
No Cup Holders !
Wow, Dave, that wagon build was really a tour de force! Very, very good.
Almost done.
Putting a lot of faith in those sawhorses under it.
Time for some wheels...👍
Yes i have thought that on many videos before and still!
You sir are not just a mere craftsman. You bring a real sense of artistry to your work. I try too never miss an episode on this channel.
I'd rate this just behind the Borax wagons in complexity and anxiousness waiting for Friday to come. You should get an Honorary degree in Forensics for this project.
The degree you have is from many years of coach building,years of sweat and carefully thought out builds.
If I remember correctly, it was the grab irons and those steps on the side of the box. Looks great, can’t wait to see it all done up!
I think so, I believe there were a couple of items up front and those sound like them.
I have to say, Dave. This has been a veeery interesting build to follow. For such a simple and semi crude type of wagon. It's kind of become my favorite build that you've done. The way it started with just a hand full of irons and weathered boards to this! Thanks for bringing us along.
I sure was pleased to see you do some hammering at the end. When you went the staple route I though about how that would save you driving at least 160 nails into bouncy hoops. And staples have some glue on the legs which is heat activated from the friction of driving them. She is coming along great! Probably better than the first time.
Glue on those legs will also keep them from working back up and wearing a hole in the canvas.
All those nails in the end boards would be sticking out if I tried to nail them in. Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend. Charles
I just wanted to thank you so much for taking us viewers along on the journey of the mud wagon.
I'm a carpenter by trade and really appreciate your old world craftsmanship and your attention to detail. Simply outstanding. As well I wanted to give a shout out to your wife who has done an amazing job of the video editing in this project. Easy to follow along and understand. I've always looked forward to the next installment. Congratulations to both of you for a job well done.
I would imagine after you finish the few bits of iron work, next will be paint then a canvas top. I cannot remember what few bits of iron work needs to be done. I'll need to go back and watch the other videos again, LOL. Its looking fantastic!!
Amazing, the arm chair quarterbacks!
Let's see your version from Costco!
Perfection is nothing more than refined corrections made by someone who admits failure.
Brakes are foot steps.
It's really coming along since the pile of leftovers on a pallet.
The Video Library should be forever greatfull that every detail has direction and consequences if short cuts come to mind.
Totally impressive Build.
Thanks !!!
The bows don t need to be super accurately aligned. And then aligned with micrometer precision. Great craftsmanship Dave. We appreciate all your knowledge and thank you for allowing us to follow along.
A masterclass on how to build a mud wagon perfectly! Bravo!
My wife and I really enjoy your videos. It was fun to watch you do some blacksmithing today. Thanks!
What a brilliant craftsman you are Dave .making wagons from only pictures. And from memory. You are great to watch 👍👍👍👍
I have no doubt it is far better than the original.
Rides in this coach will be an expensive ticket! Great job! Thank you for making these videos!
As I’ve said before, I’ve watched your vlog from the very beginning and have stated a number of times my admiration for your artistry, craftsmanship and efforts to maintain and create as close to and accurately as possible a historic recreation of the original.
I am forever impressed with you many talents and the results there of.
Thank you for taking the time and efforts of recording these for future references and instruction.
Be well and god bless
Thank you.
The wagon is looking great well done
I agree it’s looking great. I’m hoping we get to see it pulled by horses or mules
Do you know who’s it for?
@@cheeseburger9232 Yes, the original owner's great grandson hired Dave to build it.
Thank you for sharing such wonderful work. Now you need to get some rest.
It is such a privilege to be able to watch your work !
Beautiful
Awe inspiring
❤️
There's trust in your work, standing on that luggage shelf. Not many things I've ever built I'd stand on :)
Museum quality piece. Mixed emotions here. Either put it in a glass case or hitch it behind a matched set of horses and drive it. I think the latter would be best. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
I've been aware since I was fairly young that early automobiles structurally we're built on the heritage and knowledge that wagon and coach builders had accumulated. But it still amazes me that prior to WWII in most cases an automobile was still just a fancier wagon without horses. As I watch you work I can easily see the features that echoed into the early automobiles and occasionally still surface today as trim and styling that i doubt the designer knows the origin of... thanks for the excellent educational experience 😀
Hope we can see the finished mud wagon When it is complete . What craftmanship , Dave .
Wow, the Wagon islookinggreat, will be fantastic to see it being dwarn around
Dear Dave, your work fascinates and delights! I hope that the next step in your work will be the manufacture of the brake system, and this requires blacksmithing and this is my favorite moment! I'm looking forward to it!
Amazing recreation from what was left of a mud wagon and some old photos.
*_oh! Man….Sir, you are keep amazed me. Thank you for all the goodie._
What an amazing historical document!
Truely amazing craftsmanship and skills. Dave is a master, and the editor is awesome as well.
mud wagons weren't known for their beauty... except this one!
I sure hope we get to see you make and install the canvas. I've really enjoyed your past upholstery/fabric cover projects. Thanks for the video.
An incredible forensic journey. I have loved every minute of it. You have so many years of experience that allows you to draw the line with a pencil and cut it and fit with minor adjustments. Also when you need to be precise you do that so well. Love your blacksmithing skills as well.
Thank you.
Don’t remember if you said you were not doing the canvas top and the seats. Probably the drivers foot brake… yet to do.
Amazing work! Wish I are young and had opportunity to do this work.
Dave I’ll miss you and the building of that Mud Wagon Hope there will be other projects Thank You
Dave you are a visionary artist. To see a pile of old worn wood and iron turn into this beautiful wagon. (I have a hard time saying mud wagon, it's more like a beautiful coach) love your work!
Once again, Brother Dave, wonderful job. Always enjoy your videos. Looking forward to seeing it attached to the undercarriage running gears. Also, hello Sister Diane.
Hello
The wife and i watch you from england and love the work you do. Its nice to see a master craftsmen.
Looking forward to seeing it sat on the wheels
I have really enjoyed this project Dave. Your making the top slats pleasing to the eye reminded me of my home construction days. The most important piece of drywall in a house is directly in front of the toilet. No piece is scrutinized more. Thanks again.
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What a DETAIL guy! Awesome job!
You are a finish cabinet maker! Well done! Best wishes.
I almost hate watching these when they come out. I just wanna see the entire start to finish and I can’t just wait. But yet here I am waiting for the finale
Mr Engles you sir are a master craftsman,you prove the old saying that quality never goes out of style.
Quite astonishing craftsmanship.
Wheels, canvas top, cushions, the front thing (not a wagon guy) that attaches to the horse, breaks, and a paint job.
It’s a picture of beauty.👍 Looks great.
That wagon is looking very, very nice. Looking forward to seeing how you finish it off. On a side note my daughter and son n law recently were in Yellowstone Nation Park and had a chance to ride in the carriages you repaired/built for the park and the driver gave you a shout out for doing the work.
Wow , that looks great . A pure wagon restored from pictures. Wow . Very nice sir .
Amazing craftsman and detective.
Congratulations. Master peice of puzzle and detective work. Stay safe.
From forensic detective work to skilled craftsmanship recreation of a formidable American product - what a series - WOW.
After all these years of watching you... I never tire of seeing you work and problem solve.... Thanks.
Russ
I think it could do with some brakes and a tongue to pull it with. You have made a fantastic mud waggon there Dave, just as everyone else says you really are a true craftsman!
I cannot help but respect your skill in your craft. Well done!
The foot brake and the leather craddle ive been looking forward to see how the rocker ties into the axles
It would be great to be a passenger in that wagon for a nice long ride to study the quality of your workmanship!
Dave has made carriages for Yellowstone National Park.
Amazing!
wow , so much progress
A wonderful job. Congratulations.
A true artist and craftsman!!
The man of perfection... well done, great task as a graftman.
Thank you Dave for the many hours you have put into storing such a valuable teaching experience for anyone to use to create, with their own skills, the many techniques of woodworking and metal forgery that you so freely display every time you pick up a hammer, chisel, or saw.
i hope you can find kids to teach this stuff to! i don't think there is a school anywhere. most kids would be apprentices to a master until they could have their own
business, but those days are ancient history. we may need people with these skills the way we are going backwards into the future.
Very good video, thank you Angelscoachshop.
What to do next? Making the wheels or the pole, staining or oiling the wood, making the seats, installing a Canvas top, making a brake system? I don't know, you are building it.
What have you yet to finish? Hmm…
- canvas top & curtains
- seat upholstery
- brakes
- hitch equipment
- painting/staining
That’s all I can think of. I don’t recall whether you build steps for people to mount a carriage…
Those later photos are pretty awesome
Once again thanks for the video.
I think folks will be, providing it’s cared for, enjoying this beautiful mud wagon 100 years from now.
This man is a master and knows what he does very well.😊
Such a master at your trade!! I love watching the attention to detail !!!!
I've watched from the beginning and I have to tell you that you are a true craftsman. You have produced a work of art from a pile of pieces to a viable, working mud wagon. It looks fantastic. Stay safe.
Dave, when you started putting the slats on, I thought of our early woody wagon. If I'm not badly mistaken, you still have to complete the undercarriage and make it so the horses can pull it along. And we mustn't forget the seat and back cushions. I know back in the day the driver did not have a cushion to set on, but people today have gotten soft in the dairy air if you know what I mean. Looking forward to the next video.
I think the next step before the caves covering is the primer or wood seal on everything.
Well Dave, still impressed with your skills. I think you love it when a plan comes together😜, as do I🤗🤗. Warm greetings from the Netherlands, Bram
It's beautiful.
Coming along good
Time to start sanding! Followed by more sanding. Then after that, sanding and paint/stain!
great job looks fantastic
The handles brake hardware and the tie downs for the mail bags
Anchor tie eyes and steps! ? Oh yea set belts, back up alarm , rotating light, horn, turn signals water barrel, seat upholstery, canvas top, radio/ CD player, with TV monitors. Oh most of all the kitchen sink!!! 😂😂😂. Well done on the build! can not wait for the match/attaching running gear !!!!
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Yep you did it again thanks Dave ❤from TEXAS
5 o’clock comes and goes too quickly,waiting for the video. Amazing work as always.
It looks excellent it has bean a wile but it did worth every single minute.
And yes still have to do the convers and paint and the wells and end tutch's.
Another interesting bit of building , nice work!
Good job.
Thank you.
wow Dave , i spend a great time seeing you building this wagon your just amazing great work!!!
Thats just an amazing project.. thanks for sharing
Hi Dave, and Diane, I subscribed last year, and watched here, and there. The last two months I have been binge watching because I've been enjoying watching your work. I'm so intrigued by all of your projects including the work at home, the barn, and so on. I retired two years ago, so I can spend some time watching projects at my leisure, and sometimes for hours. You have a lot of talents for sure. I'm twelve hours away from you in Washington state, and would love to come for a visit some time. I'm so glad that you carry on this type of work. It brings to life what I used to only imagine it would be like. Thank you for sharing this amazing work on TH-cam. You both take care, and I'll see you on the tube.