Curved Wood Panel For The Driver's Boot | Engels Coach Shop 

Some call it O.C.D. others may say you are a perfectionist and doing your best to exceed the original manufacturers and thereby making your mark in the trade you know so well, but I say you are a man of high integrity and respect and you desire to be noted for your abilities and mastering of the trade. We salute you Sir!

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Your attention to detail and exacting execution are a credit to wood workers everywhere. Masterful performance!!

you are a man out of time, in the good sense of the term. it's a pleasure to see you transport yourself back to the time the cart was built and never count your time to achieve perfection. what a fine example in our time

*- Easily Showing the why's and how's of solving problems to get design dimensions and angles is a great teacher's gift.*

This is why I watch your channel, you know the man before cut corners. But not you. Love it, your the best. Be safe and happy, peace and love Joe and Karen. Ps, nice job with the videos, this is for your lovely wife. I'm bad with names sorry

Above and Beyond, no truer words I though no one used any more words of a true Craftsman

OMG, this man is incredible! I can’t imagine a carriage maker today has the knowledge or the desire to produce, or re produce the work this man is capable of!!! Keep up this great work!!!😊

My mom and I always say "it may not be like that originally, but that doesn't mean we can't take pride in our work" It's the little things that matter. You hold yourself to a high standard of work, and you show it where you can

You truly go that next step, Wonderful job, I don’t think they did the work like you do, the project you are rebuilding shows that Great job . You are blessed

I would call much more than acceptable. Looks pretty darn nice to me. Keep smilin Dave

Sir, I’ve commented before how your attention to detail has changed the way I do my projects. Once again you show how details that no one would notice are important.

You say "Pretty Acceptable" I would say "Very Pretty". Very nice work as usual.

Love how you trick us into watching you sand. The expression of your logic is fantastic especially for someone learning to think about how to create or recreate a project.

As always, craftsmanship at its finest. Above and beyond makes it professional.

Attention to detail is what your viewers love!!

Wow, that unsupported curve was stronger than I was thinking it was going to be!

After watching dozens of your video's Dave one of the key reasons (apart from your overall outstanding skills) on how you produce outstanding results is your constant but subtle way of always thinking about how it was done and how best to re-do a design and fabrication that is grounded in authenticity and ease of fabrication.

My friend you do very fine work and this old man really likes watching you work....l thank you much...... Shoe🇺🇸

Dave, you are a wizard. If you were making a boat hull, the rassping and sanding the curve would use the nautical construction term "Fairing" or making the lines of the curved hull "fair".

man that's pretty. Can't wait to see it with some linseed oil. I bet it's really gonna be beautiful

Perfection is a goal for most people, it appears to be a requirement for you Dave. Excellent job and as always a great teaching video.

I know that I am not only surprised but awed by Mr Engle's skills, but I think folks in 1890 would be just as impressed. He is one for his or any time.

Hello Dave Watching you and following your thoughts helps me a lot to decelerate my mind. Big Hug from me ! Max

Oh yeah - the paper tape measure master calculator. A classic.

I really love your work ethics and attention to detail, something I think we are losing.

Greetings from Australia. If you go above and beyond, it shows that you are a true craftsman.

......."but that's just me". That's why we watch Dave.

That you went beyond what would of originally been done, I doubt is'nt a surprise to any of us

Thanks for the video, Dave. I watch them all. Jon

I'm really loving the cooperd footrest. James Krenov would be proud.

It's been a blast watching you figure out this wagon puzzle!

I'm thinking barrel staves next or perhaps stock tanks!! :-) :-) Thanks Dave & Diane!!!

Dare I say that was excess perfection making the curved foot board on a mud wagon as if it were fine cabinetry. 😁

Call it what you will but your attention to detail is fascinating. It’s what keeps me coming back.

15:00 A true perfectionist: "I'm going to bolt this first slat temporarily" and he tightens the nuts in alignment as if they will remain as finished. Beautiful!!

Above and beyond again, I know nothing about horses and carts but I know a craftsman when I see one

"Pretty acceptable" you say! You improve everything you touch. You are a true artist, not just a designer and mechanic.

This is incredibly beautiful work. We've seen this on coaches in old movies for years though I never dreamed it was such delicate construction. Thanks for not only showing us how it was done but for showing us how it should be done.

That IS the definition of attention to detail. I really enjoy watching the process as you progress through the build.

Lovely light coming through the windows while you were sanding

That mud wagon is coming right along. Very nice woodworking.

I remember seeing my grandfather do something very similar. Though on the slats, rather than calculating all of the angles. He had two wood planes one concave and one convex. By using these planes the width of the slats was not that important and the slats simply fit together. Just a thought. I really enjoy your show, keep them coming.

I needed more this week! Give me more problem solving. This is similar to a project that I’m working on now. It’s a Dearborne Mfg back blade for a Ford 8N tractor. I cut the old moldboard out an replaced it with strips of sheet metal. Figuring the width of the strips to make it curved enough to work to roll the material while cutting. Finally got it welded in place and ground out to fit. I can’t wait to put this 1954 model blade to work on my driveway.

Another excellent demonstration 👍🇬🇧

It is comforting to be able to watch your logic in action as many would do it the easy way you adhere to the way it was done back in the day and you are not only showing your RU-vid viewers but the customer will have a visual blueprint on how and why you did it your way.

Yet another great episode Dave. Your workmanship and attention to detail are remarkable but even more impressive is your willingness to change and modify previous work in order to achieve the best possible final result on this coach body. You have absolutely no fear of design flaws, construction challenges or the extra time and work involved with getting it right. Such work ethic and dedication is rare and is an astounding thing to witness. Thank you for letting us share in the adventure of this coach project!

I appreciate the fact that Dave is not a slave to perfection, if he were then many, many details of this wagon would have been rebuilt differently. Indeed, he talks at length here that the individual slat boards would not be his choice. And for some details he just goes with what was on the original (as best wagon archeology can determine). And every once in awhile, he follows the original (slat boards) and takes a little time to put is own touch on it (the curved outside). Bravo for doing it your way.

Sir, you are a genius woodworker and blacksmith!!!

You sir are a master craftsman. Love watching you work and work through the issues. Thanks very much for sharing.

Gluing those beveled edges together is a perfect situation for a biscuit joiner with an adjustable fence.

Fit and Finish is what stands out the most at the end of the day... this is also why you yourself stand out from other's in this trade of true craftsmanship... wonderful work as always Mr Engels... keep standing out from the crowd so that others may build problem solving skills and ingenuity of there own some day!! ... 🤗😀👌👍👍

I am amazed by how much cabinet making skills you use building this. When I make a curved cabinet front this is one of the methods I use and then vernier over it.

Personally, that notch would drive me nuts. The taper was the right way to go. Zero interference with the nut and it just looks nice.

Absolutely beautiful work! No detail missed

I amvery impressed the mathmatics of this portionif the wagon. As mentioned by another. I would love tobe a fly onthe wall for the person who is rebuilding this rebuild 100 years from now. Brilliant Mr Engels.

I wish there was this much attention given to the fit and finish on cars today, and the materials used were as durable and over-engineered. It's all molded plastics today.

Looking good. Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

your vids are a source of serenity for me. I expect the original curved panel was made on a form and then put onto the 'felloes' I also think the gap at the top was filled with a stick that went astray.

Off The Topic: Dave Engles is not the only one making horse drawn coaches. The "Diamond Jubilee State Coach" was manufactured for Queen Elizabeth II, and first used in 2014. It features power windows, air conditioning, shock absorbers, lots of gilt, and, of course, there is a massive and intricate carving on each side, where the roof meets the sides, covered in gold leaf. There is a seat outside at the back for two footmen. This coach is pulled by three pair, and each pair has a postilion. Thus there is no coachman's seat, such as the one Dave is building in this video.

I continue to enjoy the journey that you have taken us on with the building of this coach. Your attention to detail is really remarkable. To think this was how they built this coach, and that this was a mode of transportation back in the day. Just remarkable. Thanks Dave. Stay safe.

You just got a fã from Brazil. Love your work. Inspiration. Thanks man.

Something about the way the sound changes from when you start sanding to when it is smooth - 👌nice

Any job worth doing, is worth do your best.

Dave Love your Attention to detail a true craftsman

Craftsmen don’t do shortcuts. Love Engels.

That's a whole lot like fairing the hull of a boat. Nice attention to detail!

You did a beautiful job on that foot board Sir. Lots of details that most people will never notice but you will know are there.

That looks to be a fair curve on foot board. Well done.

Beautiful craftsmanship as always.

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The proof is in the final details, we see it play out over and over. Thanks Dave

5k views in the first 58 minutes a bit over 86 views a minute. I think you are pretty darn popular! That is a good thing.

I love the way you pay so much attention to detail that is awesome beautiful work thank you.

It seems like going above and beyond is your SOP.😉

That's beautiful work Dave......Thanks for sharing.

I think you over stepped the bounds of restoration by shaping the outside of the boot liner. On the other hand it certainly looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂

I love your attention to detail, even to go beyond what was originally done. Love to watch your videos. Thanks.

I greatly admire your attention to the detail, fit and finish and taking those extra steps to do and get the best results… while still not straying far from the original design… those are the qualities of a true craftsman and artisan. And, it’s a pleasure to watch you doing and explaining it all. Thank you for documenting this and educating us in the process.

Very nice work and the shaping of the curve is a quality step.

I'm glad you took the time to explain your calculations to arrive at the dimensions for the drivers boot. I am sure the light came on for many viewers that suddenly realized this was what their geometry teacher was talking about when they were growing up.

The combined result of the artisan and the craftsman. It's all about details, details, details, the thoughts behind them, and the knowhow to make it as imagined. Fascinating, interesting, and enjoyable. Thankt you for bringing us along. From Norway, looking forward to the next epistle.

It's coming along Dave. Details take time, got to be thought through.

Once again thanks for the video.

Sweet. The wood rasp certainly is a useful tool. Not easily mastered either.

Outstanding! Thanks for sharing. 👍🇺🇸🏁🤔

Very nice. I want to THANK YOU for showing us what you do. I wish I could somehow show you what I just made, a noodle board.

Wow. You're doing almost what I just did in working out how to make a whiskey keg. My project is still on going but it is good to get a confirmation of my methods.

Always fascinating to watch you work

Do it once, do it right is my motto - hard to compromise with lesser standards. Have to do that when helping my brother with his projects, sometimes I just have to walk away kos it feels like fingernails on a chalkboard.

Looks great👍 and sturdy for the tough roads.♥️

Another great episode. Thanks Dave.

It is amazing how much careful thought precedes the work to re-create this wagon. Excellent as usual, Dave!

I made a round top lid for the wood toolbox on my old flatbed pickup. No ribs, just end pieces. Gluing the staves up took all the skill I could muster. Made it from W.R. cedar salvaged from old power poles. It was (is) beautiful. Can't tell you how many times someone would pull up next to me at a stoplight and ask if the toolbox was a coffin Eventually I started saying "Yeah, it is, I've got Mom in there, we're still collecting her social security 🤣 Sadly "Ole hee-haw" my beloved 88' F250 4x4 has moved on to pickup truck heaven. I kept the lid. Maybe I'll use it for a tack box.

Ya… I saw you cut that notch and was kinda…. what….?? I thought you’d redo that. 😆😆🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 CALLED IT.!!

beautiful work true craftsmanship

Imo their is a hell of a lot of censorship but the best thing about RU-vid is being able to watch master craftsmen such as yourself plying their trade. The wonderful skills you display are mesmerising. A couple of other channels which I find fascinating are The Nekkid Watchmaker and Siroeno Yosui the Japanese shoemakers. You people are amazing, thank you.

i never cease to be amazed at Dave's meticulous forensics and craftsmanship. If ONLY I could attack projects like him . . . mastery makes it look easy, but it ain't easy!

Always a pleasure to watch and learn. Cheers

That is looking real good!

I find it absolutely fascinating the degree of complexity that these wagons were actually made. After seeing them in movies going over cliffs and rolling over from indian chases.......the actual wagons were made to last generations. Love your show !