Whoa, never knew Studebaker made wagons as well, but, here upon reading the title, i spent a little time on Wikipedia to read up on it. That makes the company, ever so much more precious. Every day, something new to learn.
Dave, each wagon may teach you a lot. But, watching Dan work, your attention to each detail, your precise layout and measuring, plus your fluent wood and metal working skills are what teaches Dan to do this beautiful art. Thanks for another masterful video.
It's great to see junior working hard at work in front of the camera, he even has the fast hammering down :) No it's great to see all the work done you people do a great job restoring those wagons, please keep the videos coming when you can.
Not only does the project teach but it is obvious Dan has had a GREAT mentor and it is reassuring to know these skills will continue to be used by younger hands long into the future.
While I understand what you mean when you say the wagon is your teacher the range of skills you display is impressive. From welding and forging both full time occupations to woodworking and metal smithing it’s just a very wide range of skills. This is just 1 reason why I’ve become facilitated with your channel. Well done sir and please keep passing those skills on to the next generation.
Nice to see you share the trade Dave. You have a lot of talent to share. Always enjoy watching you work and enjoyed watching Dan also. Please keep them coming. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Dave, nice work as always. Just a side note, seeing your wife packing up the order. It looks to me she needs a office upgrade. All the work she doe on the videos, and now all the packing and am sure she does a lot more. You should build her a really nice work space. You can't say, I don't know how to do it. Haha. I look forward to seeing you work, peace and love Joe from N/J
We just found you and wow!!! We are mid 1800’s re-enactors and will be spreading the word. Wish you would give your take on approximate year the wagons and parts were made and/or repaired Throughout their use! Great video series!
When my Dad came home from WWII he ran for public office. He won the race and got an old, pre-war Ford pickup for use in government business. You could see the road through the rusted out floor boards. The county bought him a new Studebaker pickup to replace the old Ford junker and after he had driver the new Studebaker for a while someone asked him how he liked the Studebaker. Dad said: "You know Studebakers have not steered right sense they took the wagon tongue off of the front end."
I'm from South Bend Indiana, home of Studebaker. My Dad tells a story of the company liquidating and selling off the contents of their buildings. He remembers seeing hundreds of oak hubs for sale which people were buying to burn or make lamps out of. They had been sitting there for decades since Stude hadn't made a wooden wheel for a good long time by then.
If you ever find yourself in the Chicago area and afraid to go into Chicago itself, the Studebaker Museum in SB has some old wagons and carriages there along with some automobiles. One of the most striking things is just how much wagon building transferred into the the early motor cars and trucks. Except for power transmission, there were a lot of wagon parts on the early models.
Dan is doing a great job, hope that you can share more of his work on video, Betting you are well pleased to have someone with his talent working with you.
I'm glad to see the inspection and reconstruction processes, thanks. It appears that Dan also has excellent 'wagon building' skills, good to see! ....13
I found a shop in Canutillo, Texas where they have some old wagons. I got to say they are huge and some of the wheels are enormous. Old as they are they are beautiful. I'll be waiting for the next segment. Thank you.
I wish Dan would use a little bit of eye protection due to the torch flame. It is a gradual process in burning your retina, but, you can do it. Many old welders I knew as a child who torched had to quit early and retire because their eyes were burnt. Sad thing. Some of them welded with no protected at all due to their retina condition. I dealt with color in my early career and even not seeing yellow with one eye the same as the other was a bother. Imagine what a bit of intense light can do at first to one's eyes. Then, it is too late.
Great video. I love just watching these wagons rise from the ashes. How did people afford wagons in the old west? They seem so complex to make and the wood and iron, skill and labour that goes into them is, well, it’s a lost art now but for you guys. It seems easier to build a log cabin!
I dunno for sure of course, but I'd say you would want to check first before trying to use that old hill house in the photo for wasps. They have a way of changing the game up a bit and it's never a nice change. Only place I actually know what I'm doing too. As to the repair, nice to know others are getting the knowledge and I very much like the observation where the wagon teaches us how to do it part. Always enjoying everything you post, thanks so much for bringing us along.
Another excellent video....wood and steel....ever since 7th grade in 1959....my 2 favorite materials to work with. Kinda' amusing at 2:30 to see that cutting torch getting lit up...! There's a guy here with a channel...Cowboy Kent Rollins....spent most of his career as a chuck-wagon cook....he had shown a very well restored Studebaker Chuck-wagon from the 1880's...
Question from someone not familiar with wagons or their restoration - is the wood ever treated with oils or other preservatives (besides paint) to protect and prolong their life? I enjoy watching your videos of restoration; thanks for taking the time to document and upload for everyone to enjoy.
Most old school farmers used linseed oil to protect their wooden handled tools. After cleaning and sharpening the tools they were oiled down and put away until next use. I doubt any wagons were preserved this way but who's to say lol
Dave, I think you've taught Dan a few things, in addition to the wagons being the Teacher. Tell Dan good job on the front axle assembly and the wheels.
My dad and mom had a 1948 or 49 Studebaker as a first car then bought a 1951 Studebaker. Dad told me that the Studebaker wagons were the creme or Cadillac of wagons.
Cool as always, but why wasn't anything painted before reassembly? or at least weather proof. Why do you paint the parts instead of heating them up and dunking them in oil?
I just got a set of 4 iron wheels from an antique manure spreader, I would like to build a wagon for a garden and fill it with flowers. How would I go about it, should I use pipe for the axles? The original were wood, still some present in the hubs . Please contact me if you can give me any suggestions.
I was a little concerned about Dan bending over to drill from the back that he may drill a hole in his belly. Dan you better be careful. See you at the rear axle.
How do you remove the iron tire in order to repair spokes and fellys?? I know it had to be heated and then shrinks on... How can you heat it again without burning up the whole wheel???
hi my name is Andrew Butler i would like to know if you could make a video on how to make a cart that is 5ftx2ftx2ft with a frame that is the same with handles that are 7 to 8 feet with wheels that are 4ft by 2in. i have the blue print if you need them.
I would never have you do that much work to a wagon and not have you convert it to roller bearings like you do and hide the steel axle in the wooden one.
Some of these videos I wonder why you even try to salvage anything....rotten boards, bent and rusted out metal.... for crying out loud....some of these projects come in looking like scrap wood on a pallet. God bless you for trying to keep even one part of the original wagon.
One of the things I have always cringed on is how you repaint with shaker can paint.... Do you ever send stuff out to be powder coated? That seems to be more durable.
Dave, hoping this comment finds you. Something interesting about your channel that isn't the norm for you and wondering if it is your intent or a glitch. Your channel is now listed as being from Microsoft News and has featured 3 live broadcasts from Bill Gates talking about Bitcoin and other investment stuff. Best to you and your family and please keep everyone around you safe and sound. Blake
