If you want to witness honesty, watch these hands. No pretense, no BS, just what needs to be there. And a hell of a lot of hard work, even though he makes it look easy. People have no idea how much time and effort it takes to make this look this simple. Every Friday afternoon I am amazed. Thanks for sharing , Dave.
Yes thats true but I think the long method or manual version should be taught a little bit because that knowledge also carries much with it along the way. If something doesn't work out etc., you have options to improvise vs. start over.
Here's a suggestion for a possible video (when you're all caught up.... lol). The poem "The Deacon's Masterpiece" by Oliver Wendall Holmes references numerous parts of a buggy such as "felloe", "thorough brace", "linchpin", "thill", "boot", and dasher" with a lot more parts. It would be informative If you could point out all the various parts (mentioned in the poem) and give the type of wood typically used. Just a thought. As always, thanks for taking time to video and post your work.
Dave, as always, I sit in awe of your craftmanship. Each video is a blessing, getting to see the old skills still in use today. God bless you and yours, always!
You have just proved the old saying "It Is All In The Math." And the lay-out too. Thank You - wish some schools would use your videos like this one in their classes to show the kids how important Math Is! See you next Friday.
Out of all the videos i watch on youtube yours is the one i look forward to each week the most i dont know why but i find watching whatever your doing relaxes me i think its the pure honesty of the way you explain what your doing keep it up Mr Engels dont worry you havent put me to sleep yet.
This is such fascinating work to watch, as you assembled those wheels. You whacking away on the rim of the wheel and watching each of those spokes fall into place and especially seeing the gap of the rim move closer and closer together until it's a perfect or near perfect fit. Then with the magical saw trim away just enough wood for the two ends to meet. Not just one wheel, but and endless supply of those wheels. Just one person hammering away and producing such perfect results. I don't think there is a computer controlled device/machine that could compete with that kind of work and produce such beautiful results. Thank you for making these great videos and sharing with a very appreciative audience. PLEASE continue making these great videos...Ken , Marina CA retired US Army.
Thank God for men like you sir. One day the only knowledge we will have of the great tradesmen are videos and books. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Once again , beautiful work. You are a credit to your trade and craft. I truly enjoy watching you go about your business, the craft is fascinating. Thank you for sharing it with all of us. Warm regards, Pete
Never boring watching your video's and a joy. Thank you for letting us watch you work. Always something to learn. A craftsman work is art when finished. Working with your hands is the best part of life at least it is for me.
I just want to say thanks Dave. You're always entertaining and just a joy to watch. Most of all, I really appreciate the scenery at the beginning & end. I lived in Colstrip for 2 years and Laurel/Billings for 6 years, I really miss home and seeing those hills really brings me back. Thanks a ton and I hope you get a chance to do a Chuck wagon in the future, those are my favorite! Plus your calm demeanor and speech reminds me of my grandfather, he was from Great Falls and he was just like that. Those patience and expert hands are what makes a man great.
It is demonic such quality of work, angles, flatness, precision, fragility, incredible always a big thank you from France ... Pierre de Vierzon. S'est démoniaque une telle qualité de travail, angles, planéité, précision, fragilité, incroyable toujours un grand merci de France...Pierre de Vierzon.
Simple, yet elegant math. Soft music in the background, not a word spoken except in the beginning and end, with a perfect reference to pictures and words. Dave, you've got a knack for film making, which ,I think you've picked up from making films.
Love your videos! Love your sharing and educating all of us. Thank you for producing these and posting. I look forward to each video. Only draw back, I don't live close enough to come and shake your hand.
Some long ago cartwright's shop was probably the beginnings of both checkers and nine pins - and the poor guy trying to figure out why the neighborhood kids wanted leftover bits of spokes!!! Cool video!
You should make an adjustable arm that holds a pencil that attaches to the top of the spoke holding jig coming off the top hub then you can measure and just rotate the wheel to make a mark on every spoke In a concentric fashion.
Thanks Dave for the video, I never get tired of watching you demonstrate how it's done, you are the epitome of what a craftsman should be, nice easy stile flowing from one oporation to the next, you make it look easy but I'm sure it isn't, otherwise there'd be more doing it. Looking forward to the next one.Best wishes to you and your's. Stuart uk.
Art in motion-so enjoyable to watch you work-like the way you explain the details as you go along. Would love to learn to do this type of work. Like so many things it is becoming a lost art. The beauty of these wagons needs to be kept alive for future generations to enjoy. Thank you for taking the time to show us, I know it slows to down to film but it is so worth it for us that follow you channel.
Great video, as all of yours are. I'm a metal hobby machinest and can't do much at all with wood. But something about your videos just has me transfixed by the great work and style of your work. I just can't stop watching. Thank you for all the hard work you do in your shop and the work that goes into the videos.
Knowledge like this should be preserved and carried to next generation work you do is amazing and it is absolute pleasure to watch your videos1 Thank you! Cheers....
I enjoy seeing someone still using pencils and paper. A rubber mallet might be easier on the ears (lol) ..when putting the fellows on. Hammering becomes "memorizing " after the first few minutes (lol). Thank you thou Mr Engels for the math break down thou . I enjoy watching and looking forward to seeing the next process. Have a great weekend.
I sure am enjoying your series on sarven hubs and buggy wheels. I hope you will do more. I bought a old doctors buggy a month ago and I'm picking up another in a couple of days. Both will need wheel work. I'm going to learn wheelwrighting if it kills me, at my age it just might.
Love watching a forgotten art being resurrected! Beautiful job and well done, a true craftsman and also a gentleman in his craft the perfect combination. The being wise enough to share something worth while for all who desire watching or learning great job! My son “Fisher” (7year old) is glued to the tablet watching and learning fro a master,
Thanks for watching No Thanks For making the video. Artistry at its best. I am always impressed with your videos and look forward to the next one. Although making them must slow your production down. keep up the excellent work. Thanks again.
Dave, have you ever used Phineas Jones clip & ferrule for joints on felloes, Pat# 73908 January 28, 1868 ? They look to be quite sturdy, but for the life of me, I can't figure out how you would install them.
"Is it a mystery?" Aristotle asked the same question when trying to distinguish science from craft. He suggested that the two are in creative tension. Sometimes theory dictates practice, but often practice leads and theory follows. In Aristotle's example, a baker does not learn theory in order to bake a perfect loaf of bread. He can do it perfectly well without understanding the underlying science. Equally, the scientist who wishes to explain the mystery of bread making should first consult an expert baker, who has already answered the question practically.
I like the math and a sharp pencil to mark fine dimensions !! I always used an electric pencil sharpener as my mentor suggested the accuracy failure can sometimes come down to the thickness of your pencil led !! I found it to be true in my finish carpentry & mill works installations , especially when it came to scribing. There was nothing ever as nice as a snug fitting wood scribe against a stone wall :) To stand back and see a mirage of a wooden panel seemingly growing out of a stone wall w/ no apparent gaps. Wondering if the flat wood is tucked behind a flat back side of a stone wall is very satisfying. I can see that level of accuracy in your work and symmetry. Whether you sand your pencil led or sharpen it w/a hand or an electric pencil sharpener, i've always seen sharp points on your pencils. (and no knife marks as I remember) :) To tell you the truth, I notice all your tools show that level of care and upkeep. Besides the passion and skills to create, your attention and care of your jigs & tools is a delight to revisit w/ each and every notification of a new uploaded video from Eagles Coach Shop !! I believe God is like a master craftsman and gets overwhelming satisfaction when standing back and seeing his creations, knowing they were made w/ care. Glory to God for supplying ppl like you and others w/ this same affinity for care in all things for I believe it is the gift that allows us joy in our work and in others. :) Again, fine video and thank you for your considerate and generous sharing, Sincerely ......................................
Find a math student today who can do that math without a calculator ! I did wonder however what makes the determination for how many spokes a wheel is to have. Some have several while others have a few spokes. Maybe that is about the overall look vs. the needs for a load? Thanks for sharing the formulas. P.S. this is the first video I've seen where you go to see "whats in stock" in the fellows storage room vs. make them per job.
I always loved that circumference wheel. There was some conspiracy about why the Egyptian Pyramid's base was always to the ration of pi. Everyone concluded it was because of aliens. Then someone pointed out that the Egyptians used a wheel to measure long distances like the base of a Pyramid. Oops.
@@gbwildlifeuk8269 Thanks. Lots of things are called travelers. I was a traveler once. Got tired of airports and TSA. Then they reduced the padding on the seats to give me 1/2" more legroom! I drive now.
@Peter Lee No, they used a wheel to measure the base of the pyramids before they built them. When we measured them, we found the base was always a ratio of Pi. It was such a conspiracy when I was younger, in that it was proof that Aliens built the pyramids.
@Peter Lee The ratios of the base lengths are clearly due to the use of a wheel measuring device. Since those dimensions are based on Pi, all the others spring from them and what could be done. Constellation directions and all the rest would be done during the building. As far as the "World mass" thing, that's BS.
G’day well funny how mathematics comes into play, I should have studied more. Seriously though great job how everything lines up thanks for showing the process kind regards John
