131. How canal lock gates are built, at the Canal & River Trust's Bradley workshop

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Every winter the Canal & River Trust shut parts of the network down for a time in order to do maintenance which often includes taking out broken or old lock gates and replacing them. New lock gates are not something you can just order in from Amazon however, so the CRT have to make their own and in this video I visited their Birmingham workshop to see how the process works.
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@credenza1 4 года назад

It's nice to see a man proud of his work.

@SicilianStealth 4 года назад

My father hung wallpaper. We would sign the wall.

@wideawake914 4 года назад

Nice to see something thats not made in China, the dragons den would be livid.

@stevemusgrave2000 6 лет назад

You make the canal and canal work come alive. Beautifully done, your previous talents have not gone to waste.

@alexandratownsend4595 6 лет назад

You wouldn't need to disclose that you used to be a journalist - your vlogs are of incredible quality and are all a pleasure to watch :) Thankyou for creating these high quality videos and sharing them for free

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Thank you :-)

@lesliedickinson198 5 лет назад

It's good to see things in the 21st century still being made in a time honoured way by craftsmen using traditional methods, a great watch.

@sil8127 5 лет назад

I took for granted how well this was produced, you'd easily believe this was part of a BBC doc or something. Just so well done.

@FoxDren 5 лет назад

Maybe an ITV Doc

@erniemansfield5973 6 лет назад

Another very good informative video. This should be on t.v. as it is far better than the utter tripe we are blessed with now.

@TonyCarnell 6 лет назад

I'll confess that (along with a lot of people I'm sure) I tend to find your cruising vlogs the most interesting (and relaxing), but this one was fascinating. Thanks for sharing this, and keep up the great work :)

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Not much cruising for me this year for various reasons.

@MrHappyZorro 6 лет назад

Groovy to see craftsman at work. There’s something intrinsically futuristic about shops that use traditional methods. It means we’ve advanced far enough to do as we please.

@solent7430 5 лет назад

This is exactly why I love RU-vid. Some might think this nerdy, but where else would you get this level of insight? Fascinating, well filmed & presented!

@kr1886 6 лет назад

Those locks will be seen with new eyes after this and hopefully approached with a new found respect for the fabric of the network and those behind the scenes specialists helping to keep it in tip top shape. Another mini masterpiece by David! Thank you!

@andyjamesmciver 4 года назад

This is what you get when an ex journalist becomes a vloger... informative content. So good!!

@ramjetfromaus 6 лет назад

Fabulous David. Feel encouraged to make more of these. For example I'd love to see (in detail) how the gates are installed and I'd be very keen to learn more about how the gates are designed and built to completely seal. I especially liked that you focused on the tradesman involved. With all the negative publicity C&RT is getting at the moment the guys (and girls) on the tools need some positive affirmation.

@Zodliness 4 года назад

Hard to appreciate the amount of work involved in making something, that spends the majority of its life unseen, under water. Thanks for sharing! 👍

@CallmeRogerRoger 6 лет назад

Typical highly professional video from David. If you're a canal traveler or simply a in-person or virtual gongoozler (like me), you'll love this video. David walks us through the creation of a new lock gate while highlighting the craftsmanship and pride-in-work of a CRT artisan. One terrifically educational and entertaining view!

@brianminghella3312 5 лет назад

It is a little known tradition that an English craftsman is entitled to sign any and all work that comes off his bench or trestles. When one employer demanded I remove my signature or pack my tools I told him where to stick it and walked that very day.

@ddd3240 5 лет назад

Brian Minghella forty five years ago I became a Master Millwright. I stamped my initials in every job. I was told to stop as well but refused. It was fun to go back twenty years later and see my initials stamped on it. I encouraged my apprentice’s to do the same to instill a sense of pride. It works!

@dazr123 6 лет назад

Great video and shows why yours is one of the better narrowboat channels ,far to many of the narrowboat channels are now falling for thinking they are on idiot book and spending more time filming themselves than simply showing the interesting scenery etc and doing a talk over.IMO filming just talking heads is about as interesting as if they were made sitting on a chair in a council flat.Well done on putting these great video's together and happy cruising.

@Rhaman68 2 года назад

Fascinating how technology has not changed as to gates. I did see another video of canals in France that were gates were remotely controlled via provided control box making for easier travel. Lovely wood work with craftsmanship manual tools. Thanks

@petesheppard1709 Год назад

'Good sturdy British oak'...The phrase 'measure twice, cut once' constantly ran through my mind as I watched this.

@jayhickey5012 4 года назад

I really love to see craftsman taking great pride in their work.

@Zeemike1 6 лет назад

That is a profession you don't see a lot of...lock gate maker. But those gates are well made and I am sure will last for decades. And I like the idea that one man makes the whole thing...gives them pride in their work.

@lawrenberghanson4401 2 года назад

These behind the scene videos are great! Great to look at pieces of the canal that one may take for granted.

@rolandwolf1327 6 лет назад

Thats some real old-school craftsmanship displayed here with beautiful results. Thanks for showing.

@LoisDavidsonArt 3 года назад

What a lovely man, if I worked there, I'd certainly want to put my name on one of my gates!

@deconteesawyer5758 2 года назад

Put your gang sign on them, like the local thugs ?

@narrowboatlane2241 6 лет назад

Well now i understand why you dont post more often. This is no longer just a vlog. The quality of filming and the information provided make these films worthy of tv broadcast. Excellent work David. We always look forward to these and also your personal adventures.

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Cheers Col ;-)

@sgit1 5 лет назад

Most interesting - especially the concept of one person responsible for building a lock gate. That instills more pride of craft rather than being an anonymous cog in the machine.

@robmellor2960 5 лет назад

Pray the forces of progress and bureaucracy don't see this vlog!

@mazdaram226 6 дней назад

Love to work there, so I actually stand back and feel proud knowing I’ve built a lock gate ..

@shleep2000 6 лет назад

It really shows that you are a pro here. This was very well made and I enjoyed it very much! Thank you sir.

@philthefarrier9469 6 лет назад

Loved this one, so good to see people able to start and finish a job. True craftsman caring about their part of the job for the good of the boaters and network.

@MagicaLucem 6 лет назад

Dear David...my word...this is a breathtaking video. A top flight piece of television art..reportage...serious ... valuable...exceptional. It's about time BAFTA needs to consider the youtube environment for an award. Just as the most excellent of computer game music is now considered as genuine pieces of classical music art and suitable for awards...then this sort of gem is in the same domain of indie televisual production. I'll be in the audience to applaud you as you raise that bronze mask at the BAFTA awards. Your vlogs are always special. .this is a tour de force.

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

That is exceptionally kind, thank you

@mikerobson1786 6 лет назад

Don't go too overboard, David won't be able to fit his head through the lock gates!

@ladydi4runner 5 лет назад

Couldn’t agree more! And I thought making a simple garage workbench w my Pops was hard. We got’er done though, pretty and functional she is! 👍😁

@wayneloveday4716 6 лет назад

Great video - I didn't ever see myself watching a lock gate being made, but it was fascinating! So nice that the builder was able to do the whole job himself. One reason why I really love your videos is the way they are organised and flow so well, no time wasted waffling off topic - and your voice is very soothing with none of the histrionics one often gets! (Except when something makes you mad! 😊)Have been watching them all back to back, and now I have to wait for the next one! Will just have to be patient till it comes up. We were back in the UK for a couple of years at the turn of the century lol! (1999 and 2000) and had 2 great canal boating holidays then, along with our ten year old son. A great adventure for him and very relaxing for us, although I suspect owning your own boat isn't quite so easy! Many thanks from New Zealand.🇳🇿 (Mrs L)

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Thanks for tuning in; glad you enjoy them :-)

@bigglestheflyboy 4 года назад

Absolutely superb stuff this David. To be honest, it's way superior to the stuff we see on TV these days. And what a great Brummy/Wolves accent this guy has. Nice to see that this still survives in the deep and darkest corners of the midlands!

@neil1150 6 лет назад

Thanks for that, and so nice to see someone who is proud of their work, and happy to sign it, as was commonly done many years ago by craftsmen.

@kimpulsipher647 4 года назад

That wood is amazing!! Love to see artists at work.

@ldwl7870 6 лет назад

I would never had known how these huge paddles are made, and I really enjoyed this Vlog. Incredible that one guy can cut and assemble the entire thing. Thank you so much for your regular efforts David, not many know how much time these Vlog's consume. Best regards.

@TheBearDenPhotography 6 лет назад

This is a wonderful video to watch. Interesting and informative. I like the style, and topic. It would be interesting to see a quick video of a removal and install of a gate at some point in the future if you ever have the opportunity. Complete the circle so to speak. Job well done.

@sheilaknight5370 6 лет назад

Good to see the traditional workmanship. Thank you David for another interesting video.

@pmoraisjr 4 года назад

Fantastic video. Great that he adds his name to his work.

@ratroddiesels1981 6 лет назад

we enjoyed this background aspect of the canals .

@johnmurdock6195 4 года назад

I just watch this vlog! It was fantastic! I really enjoy your stories!

@andrewschmitz9707 4 года назад

Thank you so much David. To me,the background of any endeavor simply enriches the story. And how special to see someone be able to take such pride in what he does!

@oldbatwit5102 5 лет назад

When I saw that gate out in the rain I thought, cover that up..... it'll get wet!

@lakelady57 6 лет назад

I love how Wayne obviously loves his job. He knows the product well from start to finish, he takes pride in his work and the entire workshop and you can feel the importance of what he does within the canal environment. As always good vlogging by yourself and very informative. You could do another series on the people and their roles in the CRT, see where your fees go :).

@jar_monkeystudios1762 6 лет назад

You really should produce this as a documentary mini series and sell it to the BBC or for us fans in the US to PBS. Love the content! Greetings from California!

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Haha, I wish I could! No idea how to flog stuff to PBS :-(

@jar_monkeystudios1762 6 лет назад

Here's what I could find. Hope this helps haha www.pbs.org/about/producing-pbs/proposal-process/

@SamSitar 6 лет назад

ctc videos sold that way will be very popular.

@jeffbrewster6658 6 лет назад

I don’t think there was any power tools used on the original gates! Just sheer hard work and craftsmanship. A very informative video again David thank you .

@8MoonsOfJupiter 4 года назад

Great video - very informative! Would've loved to have seen how they remove the old gates and install the new one.

@SnaFubar_24 4 года назад

Always a nice feeling when you know you've built something with workmanship you have the pride to put your name on.

@allanchilton6432 4 года назад

really enjoying your style of presentation and attention to somewhat less dramatic but interesting things, you're a good place to go when in need of relaxation, thank you.

@for.tax.reasons 4 года назад

There is so much skilled craftsmanship that goes into this :O and so many sort of subcultures and industries that depend on narrowboats and the canals. It gives me the warm fuzzies to think about all those moving pieces working to keep the whole system going.

@credenza1 4 года назад

I'm shocked that the EU has not prescribed a standardized lock gate, with penalties for failures to comply.

@JAMESDEMU-RailwayModeller 5 лет назад

Had to deliver 27 ton of timber there about a month ago. Really great bunch of people working there but not a lot of room to turn an artic in their yard. Fascinating process and nice to see what they're doing.

@MrJro3330 5 лет назад

One of your best and most interesting videos.

@CruisingTheCut 5 лет назад

Ta :-)

@RoyCousins 6 лет назад

Great to see the whole process in a concise documentary. Excellent!

@Pasaatituuli 4 года назад

Thanks for this program, especially. It broadened ones view about lock gates, made it easier to understand paddles and their importance. Good job!

@mattstubbington8805 6 лет назад

Amazing to see how those huge gates are made and still with the old traditional tooling! Thanks to all those who do the repairs and maintenance without whom cruising the cut wouldn't be possible.!!

@TommyValentine 4 года назад

Came over from your Sony camera review..Awesome camera , but this camera is nothing without the operator, brilliant short documentary, absolutely amazing work !!!

@CruisingTheCut 4 года назад

Thank you

@Chuck59ish 6 лет назад

A lot of work by very skilled people. Thanks.

@sarahaugustine4185 6 лет назад

Very informative as usual. Thank you so much for the video.

@BassBusMusic 6 лет назад

All your winter videos have been very interesting. Thanks for all your work on them and look forward to more cruising through the summer.

@suemeyer8989 5 лет назад

Thanks for showing this program-since we don’t have canal locks like this in US, it’s interesting to see how these locks are created.

@CritterFritter 4 года назад

Ah but we do, Ms. Sue. Google Ohio canals and locks. Canals and locks were quite prevalent in the US, especially in PA, OH, IN and IL until the railroads took over.

@thrift154 6 лет назад

Love that Black Country accent, and the judicious use of a "Brummagen Screwdriver" at about 4:29 to dislodge the "gate". :-)

@robgreene1776 6 лет назад

Aye, use of the 'BFH' was great.

@Ex3t3r 4 года назад

A lock gate installation/replacement would be interesting to see. Plus what is the average life span of a Lock Gate?

@paulbennett4548 4 года назад

Mega weight woodworking, did notice the Teflon sliders on the new gate gates better seal and much easier to open. Nice to see there are still craftsmen that are willing to sign their work. Nice video.

@sionbenjamin4513 4 года назад

Brilliant peep into the old tech serving the waterways of the UK.

@tinniswood2577 6 лет назад

Wonderful, interesting, informative vid seeing a man doing a proper days work with pride. Its been ages since I heard the word "slathered" used, thank you.

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

I do like that word, I try to use it when I can ;-)

@russwallace5556 4 года назад

Entertaining and informative. Nice to be able to take such pride in one's work.

@tiggasmum 5 лет назад

Lovely to see someone having such pride in his work, great video :)

@vhoward1122 5 лет назад

Yes it is nice to see pride in his work. He obviously likes his job and it shows.

@michaelpilling9659 4 года назад

Something taken for granted every time we go through a lock. Now i know how, where and by whom the gates are made. Must look out for Wayne Leigh's name next time we go through a lock David. Super video - very interesting

@deconteesawyer5758 2 года назад

The first graffiti, one of many. Lotsa luck pal.

@tompinnef6331 3 года назад

Nice to see how they are made. Lots of hand tools yet - a special skill that lives on.

@iansmith5601 4 года назад

Fabulous. Proper craftsmen.

@philipheinhold5340 6 лет назад

I really enjoyed this video, I've often thought about the trades people that do so much wonderful work on our canals. The Grand canal in Dublin Ireland as a case in point. Thank you for each of your videos, I've enjoyed them all so far and look forward to what's to come from you. Many thanks. Philip

@spennykcn 4 года назад

That was really interesting, thank you for posting. I would also find it really interesting to see them replace the gates and that would give you some interesting content to post during the non cruising season.

@williambays3534 6 лет назад

One of your most interesting v'log I've seen. It was great in fact. I didn't give much thought to the gates in the locks before and perhaps I should. After all most locks have at least two log gates one a either end or four gates in a wider lock. Being wood in a very wet environment, it would be prone to rot in just a few years and as large as the canal system is I can see hundreds of gates needing replacement each year. I found this as informative as the one with the locks that raised and lowered Thanks for widening my horizons. Oh and good nite, it's almost 10:00 PM here in the US for me, for you it's most likely 3:00 AM. I hope you are enjoying having a intense study of the inside of your eyelids.

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

I certainly was, at that time

@therobster7761 5 лет назад

Love it!!!! I bet some of those original lock gates are older than the state I live in! Brilliant! Thanks

@artist-reader 6 лет назад

A mini-doc in quality. Stellar. And, we'll be watching for you watching for the gent's lock down name plates.

@c.blakerockhart1128 2 года назад

Signing your name on it shows PRIDE in your work. Thanks for the video. I don't know how I got here, but I am glad I did. Hello from Alabama U.S.A. 😎🇺🇸

@CruisingTheCut 2 года назад

Hello!

@barryconnie6031 4 года назад

No matter what the trade I love watching a craftsman at work.

@chesthairascot3743 5 лет назад

Dude, that is some seriously professional documentary work.

@zuestoots5176 5 лет назад

Agreed, this guy is something else.

@contrafax 2 года назад

Thank you, I love watching craftsmanship at work.

@barrytaylor6565 4 года назад

Good proper Black Country Workmanship and a cracking accent !!

@jimo199966 4 года назад

It's fascinating to see all that goes into the maintenance and fabrication of the lock system. Despite so many power tools to speed up the process, much is still done with sweat and craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing 👍

@petersimonsen9278 5 лет назад

Lovely explanation and craftsman work in this stressed world

@dapsapsrp 4 года назад

Fascinating as always. I have always had a serious appreciation of manual craftsmanship and industrial arts and it's refreshing to see it alive and well, albeit on a relatively small scale, in the Western world. Cheers from Dave in Missouri, USA.

@apatheticallyconcerned6574 6 лет назад

Dude, your videos are friggin' awesome. Much respect from a Yank.

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Haha, thank you :-)

@rickdearmont9950 6 лет назад

JR N It is great to see good solid reporting.

@Tex1947 6 лет назад

I am really impressed by the construction of these gates. Very interesting indeed thank you.

@Andy-pu2iv 5 лет назад

Really good. I'd love to see how they install them too.

@masonringbinder684 5 лет назад

They take the old gate out and put the new gate in. They give a little wiggle and they swing it all about. They fill the lock with water and they make it water tight. That's how they change it out.

@andyparsons6293 4 года назад

Great video, great workmanship. So good to see a young man with so much pride in his work. In my younger days I worked around the UK restoring wind and watermill machinery and would often carve or write my name. One of my favourite projects saw me and a colleague build a reconstruction of the subterranean water powered crane in Grocers Warehouse at Castlefeild, Manchester, (late 1980's early 90's).

@StrassenbahnBen 4 года назад

I highly appreciate your content. This is very interesting. And you're doing an excellent job in composing this documentation.

@lesleycouch6557 6 лет назад

That was fascinating, thank you. Particularly interested to learn that each gate is made by a specific carpenter rather than a "production line."

@qashqai88 5 лет назад

Great to see real craftsmen at work. Great video...!!

@Plipmann 6 лет назад

Very professionally done ,you should become a paid film maker .Well done

@ShiresMatt 6 лет назад

That was really interesting to see, thanks for sharing that with us David

@armandocamilleri8994 6 лет назад

Dear Sir, I did not have ever any interest in narrow boats but, since knowing your channel, I am a good fan of yours especially for your rich and beautiful English! Thank you and please keep going .

@CruisingTheCut 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@harrypenn611 4 года назад

That was a brilliant vlog , cheers for that , very interesting to see how they are made

@RonPiggott 3 года назад

Those gates are beautiful, a true work of art and craftsmanship when they leave the manufacturing facility.

@barkebaat 5 лет назад

I'm also a woodworker (furniture, windows & doors, mostly) and I too sign my work - especially if I'm pleased with it or if it's 'something special'. I usually sign in a hidden place, often in a place where only another craftsman will see it in a 100 years time perhaps ; under a hinge or on the back of a strip of moulding. Sometimes I'm involved in building work and then I like to leave something like a hidden offcut with a short note written on it telling 'the next guy' who we are who did this work, what work we did and when. It's an old tradition worth keeping alive. I once found a bit of wood hidden over a 125 year old door with the inscription : "Where will you spend eternity ?"

@CruisingTheCut 5 лет назад

Lovely story!

@thomask130 6 лет назад

Nice to know a lot of work is done to maintain the canal system, make's you feel more safe about it's future

@alantillett7614 2 года назад

That was a very interesting vid. It is good watching specialized trades at work. It would be great if you have a vid of them changing a lock gate? If you have can you please tell me which number vid it is.

@alantillett7614 2 года назад

Sorry can not see past my nose. You have one thanks.

@wbrown62 6 лет назад

Gotta love good quality craftsmanship.

@guycore5478 5 лет назад

RU-vid needs to implement a global Like button, so I can click one button that Likes all of your videos in one stroke.

@CruisingTheCut 5 лет назад

Haha I will send them an email!

@davidhale8461 6 лет назад

It’s about time you posted another vlog !! Have you been sleeping in too much ? Love the woodworking information.

@am2schmarvelous 4 года назад

I think all the carpenters should sign their gates. Both as reasonable note of pride and as a note of responsibility for the craftsmanship. Plus - it adds a fun bit of gate counting to a trip through a lock. How many of so and so etc.