'Searching For a Ranalah' | Reviving History (Episode One)
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Last week, I broke the exciting news that I had acquired the rights to the 'Ranalah' trademark. Before producing them again, I need to get hold of an original 'Ranalah' wheeling machine to copy. However, this wasn't as easy as I thought...
What on earth is a 'wheeling machine'? • The English Wheel
My big announcement: • BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! | Re...
Dom's Instagram: / dominicchinea
Ranalah Ltd's Instagram: / ranalahltd
Edited by Dan Cross: / djcross87
Well that was the best 20 minutes of my week. Over the moon for you mate.
I couldn’t be more delighted for you Dom, and what a wonderful and heartwarming video. I think you feel the same for that wonderful guy as most of us do for you! So glad it arrived in one piece!
Dom,
I honestly think that video should be up for some sort of academy award for the amount of tension and suspense it generated with triumphal celebration and euphoria afterwards when you found it... then even more suspense when you said you had to wait a week 🤦🏼! Couldn’t be more pleased for you! Best video I’ve watched in ages
Hahah! Thanks so much what a nice message.
I feel a lot calmer now it’s safely resting in my workshop!
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it
What a fantastic thing you are doing Dom. The old gentleman you bought the wheel from is an absolute genius! I am in awe of these great craftsmen.
check out allen millyard another engineering genius
Absolutely over the moon for you Dom, you need to get the BBC to sit down with that guy and get him to tell his story the world needs to know about these people before they have gone... I would love tp know his story, really enjoyed him saying I could do that, legend...
Enjoyed watching that, the guy you got the wheel off, very clever,this is why we need more apprentice schemes for the younger generation
As Colonel Hannibal Smith said, "Don't you just love it when a plan comes together". I'm totally made up for you. Best of luck with the rest of the journey
Real life, edge of the seat drama. And there's a documentary waiting to be made, on that fine gent and his cars.
Send it into The Repair Shop. There’s a guy on there that would restore this. He’s pretty good…
The beardy one is alright....
@@smartgorilla Yeah. He might need Jay’s help, though…
@@freddieleethompson3536 and the others...looks like a big lump
Backstory, I own the Ranalah Co. and it would be lovely to have a working machine.... etc etc
@@negotiableaffections yes. I tried looking for him
Dom, the hardest working CEO in the UK. And he’s only just started! 👍🏻
I've only recently discovered the channel after years of watching Repair Shop. This is such an uplifting and heart-warming video that I am hooked. really looking forward to going through the back catalogue now. Thank you so much for letting us share this journey with you.
I’m gobsmacked that you don't have more subscribers. You have everything needed for a channel like this to be 1m+, personality, passion, skills and knowledge.
That guy brought a tear to my eye, he and people like him are what put 'Great' in Great Britain. It’s not our imperialist history that I’m most proud of. It's the engineers, inventors, technicians, medical researchers etc that brought something special to the world from this tiny island.
Forgot to say I made it that far and I’m looking forward to the paint stripping.
Wow, best RUclips video I’ve watched in a long time. Congratulations on finding your dream. Can’t wait for the rest of the videos.
Probably the best thing I've seen on RUclips in ages your passion is so contagious well done Dom 👍🏼
Dom, tears are streaming down my face. These are the qualities that made this country so innovative and ‘rich’ historically. Everything - everything - you have shown in this film is to be admired. Thank you so much.
I think this is so great..been wanting a proper English wheel for a long while. And wantching your enthusiasm and passion for this is really inspiring..
We were on the edge of our seat, watching this in Austin Texas. SO SO SO glad that you've located your "baby". Many congrats!
what an incredible story-nerve wracking just to watch so you must have felt bad! But great outcome. Well done!
Wow, that guy with the cars = what a talent + so happy for you that you found the Ranalah.
Well done Dom, You must be buzzing right now, Did you get the extra wheels with it or can you use the ones from your existing machine?
Surpassed even yourself, what a trip what a find! Incredible story, I knew the ending but my heart was in my mouth on this vlog Dom. Greatest yet, just ✨brilliant✨
Thanks for watching Lucia!
Your never ending support and enthusiasm keeps me going, thank you X
Dom the detective.🧐
Your perseverance certainly paid off, what an adventure and what a wonderful gentleman you found, truly inspirational. Step one.. ticked.
Very best wishes.
Aargh... holy chuffing bananas man, “my anxiety levels are through the roof”, now mine are on the way to the moon. that is amazing. and I thought I found some crazy s**t in the woods...
Happy for you Dom. Watching these videos with great interest. Thank you Dom
Thanks, there’s many more in the ranalah series
Great to see another small part of our engineering history saved.
I'm in awe off people like that old boy ....I'd love to spend a few months in their company learning and watching. Good luck with the wheel Dom !
Congratulations. Your passion brought a tear to my eye , I'm so happy for you . Your a real good guy.
Thank you
Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.
I met a guy a few years ago who collected "English wheels"
I remember him saying he had no idea how to use them he just liked them !
Think you said that Ranalah wheels were used to make spitfires? Hey... If he can make a Bugatti I who says you can't make a spitty! Just kidding Dom (err no, don't even think about it Dom... Dom?... Dom!). "Chocks away chaps!". Great viewing, really pleased for you!
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen on RUclips. So pleased for you mate!
Very cool, thank you! One reason old chaps like that are disappearing is because these days we can't do things like that as easily. At least not here in NZ and as a hobby. I spent the last 10 years or so building a little Austin 7 special, all period correct, aluminium skin hand formed and gas welded. But now trying to get it road legal is a nightmare and quite possibly not worth the cost/effort. My second car is a replica Riley Brooklands, again I am trying to do it all period correct. Built on top of the skills I gained with the Austin. I am a total amateur, this is just a hobby for me, but it is amazing what you can achieve with a little knowledge/practice/perseverance (and good mentors!). The other day I tried building my first radiator shell. It's not great but a good enough first go to know I can do it. Same with all the other parts I need to put together or make myself. But I won't bother building another car if I can't get to drive them on the road. What's the point? I'll stick to restoring something already road legal I think. So those skills of actually building from scratch, those old coachbuilding skills, will be lost. I sometimes wonder what I could achieve if I was doing these things as a job, full time. But that would be a totally different patch to take in life and it's too late for me to do that now. I am just sad it's getting to the point now where it's not worth pursuing as a hobby either. The old car scene is much more vibrant in the UK so hopefully it continues there for some time!
I like the way that this is "Episode One". congratulations, and really looking forward to seeing you revive your Ranalah machine and then the Ranalah company. Well worth that wet walk in the woods eh !
Not really a reply... just myself again wanting to add ; Great job on the editing, building up the tension and getting the suspense across to us muggles. Here's hoping that this project turns out to be all that you want it to be.
All I can say is WOW! I stumbled across this You Tube Video by accident. I found the part where you pour the body. Now Im hooked and have to watch ALL the series. Its fascinating to watch. I can feel ALL of your excitement. Well done. Cant wait till you have working models. Keep up the great work.
So happy for you Dom that you managed to get a Ranalah Wheel - Sheer determination - What a super find - looking forward to your next week's update 👌😊
made it this far Dom
just found your channel
loved the search for the Ranalah
whatcha gonna make with it??
i'm guessing car body panels??
love old machines, just recently picked up a Denbigh No3 Flypress
i love it, cant wait to get it working
Wow Dom - watched this with eyes like saucers and when the camera picked out the name on the Ranalah I genuinely smiled. Really pleased for you mate, well done.
That's fantastic. And what an amazing guy the previous owner is. That's a lucky wheel to have two special owners. I can't wait to see YOUR Maserati...!
Wow,fantastic news and what a legend that old engineer is. Can’t wait to see more in the series. Well done Dom your enthusiasm is infectious.
I have been building things for 60 years as I learned to weld at 12 Years. This is an epic build. I have subscribed even though I have reached the tail end of my building years. I completed an airplane in 2003. enjoy!
Really pleased for you. Are you thinking of crowd funding or similar for the next stage?
Well Dom, or should I say Mr Ranalah!
First of all congratulations on being the proud owner of a brand name entwined within British manufacturing.
There is nothing like a good chase for something, especially if you manage to have a good result in the end.
In you video you ask for feed back, is this the type of thing we want to see?
Well I'm enjoying your videos, this latest one where you are on the trial of the Ranalah was very good. I liked the clips right at the start where it gives the impression you didn't find it, very smart. I'm glad you did track it down, and I'm looking forward to a closer look in your next video. Take Care Jim
What a find and such an epic story of your journey to find a Ranalah. So many twist and turns and a stroke of luck. Thanks for sharing it with us Dom!
What a fantastic bit of equipment. I totally understand why you'd undertake this project. Full speed ahead
Congratulations Dom,so pleased for you. If you ever get a minute to see another genius look up Allen Millyard on Utube .👍👍
Two geniuses epic!
Great video. I remember reading about English Wheels 40 years ago. Nice to see one saved. To think of all the skills that have been lost as everything is automated and computerized. Very sad. I'm starting the restoration of my 1973 Jensen Interceptor, and finding the marks of the builders on the trim panels reminds me that it was a car built by hand.
Good things come to those that wait and may I add deserve it!
Why would you perceive the daughter would regard your request as odd........she'd had have the " madness " of her father.. I had friends who had the meal with their family ., on one end of the table and part built VW engine on the other..Normal is odd in fanatical engineering circles..
Fantastic! Well done chap. Your tenacity has paid off and you are well deserving of your reward. 👏
Congrats!!! Hope you can find that wood model of the main body!! Best wishes from Texas!!
What an amazing story, I love it, and what a wonderful guy too. Really looking forward to the next instalment.
(made it this far) Really enjoyable video. I find genuine enthusiasm for a subject is infectious. I never heard of Ranalah or quite frankly cared about them...i do now. Great vid, thanks for sharing :)
Chuffed for you sir. Looking forward to following the rest of this journey.
Well done Dom.
You deserve it. The old previous owner being a fan of the Repair shop is probably secretly glad you have aquired his wheel machine.
Next time you are on a mission of discovery load up the old school Google Earth. It's a great tool for 'hovering' above an area and panning in close.
Always thought you come across as a genuine up beat guy. So glad you eventually found it. 👍
Fantastic dom. men like him are what makes this country great
check out allen millyard another genius
@@howardatkinson8126 thanks
Impressive story. I had no idea what a Ranala was at all. Now I do and it is interesting . I had always wanted to learn how to use an English Wheel. I met a man when I ran a metal cutting laser. He was made fenders for Packards. His name was Sid MacDonald. And he was in his 80’s. He died before we could ever get together in his shop. I totally missed my chance to even see his wheel.
I am quite envious of you. Thank you for your journey to find your wheel.
Yes we made it this far!! Fantastic week you’ve had!! What an amazing bloke, he reminds me of my dad, and grandad (both engineers, like I am).
Very Happy for you Dom !
Ra Ra Ranalah ! A beautiful synthesis of " form and function ! "
Enjoy !
That is fantastic! Well done Dom you deserved that win, you are so dedicated and determined. Looking forward to watching the next one and seeing how you get on.
Just watched a really interesting program on the “Yesterday” tv channel called “War Factories”. In it we see two guys using an English wheel to shape a large section of aeroplane. Then in a panoramic view, there are 5 or 6 English wheels clearly visible. I’m sure some of them were Ranalahs.
Dom that is fantastic to follow through and now to restore your English-Wheel. Amazing how many old chaps and what they create in home workshops.
Now this IS a program Id love to watch on BBC instead of the 1 million pound plus homes they find under the hammer/in the country/down under etc [Im on sick pay so they are well out my league.
Yes, another Dom video! A hunt for a wheel in the woods, blimey. Well done for tracking it down!
congratulations Dom. living archeology. we'd love to hear your story abt what started the journey with Ranalah.
I "made it this far" WHO didn't, what an awesome journey.
Brilliant video Dom thanks Love watching the videos you do and of course the repair shop stay safe more videos please George in Stoke👍😂🇬🇧
I left one on a farmers small holding in Bedfordshire about 30 years ago…. I just didn’t have the space when I left the shed l was renting and I still had my 42’’ Edwards… still using my Edwards wheel to this day, miss the Ranalah, as the throat design is so much nicer, no shaft to fight with… they’re a finishing wheel… hey ho… 😂 the white metal bearings on the top wheel shaft were loose from years of abuse and I just didn’t have the tooling to deal with it, I was only in my 20’s…
Really chuffed for you Dom.....now the work starts!...👏👏👍👍.
That’s the best thing I’ve watched all week 👌🏻👌🏻👍👍👍👍
That means a lot thank you!
Cracking stuff Dom. What a pattern of coincidences to finally get what you have been looking for. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Thanks for the video.
I felt your tension, then I was smiling with you.....a very enjoyable video.
Brilliant news Dom, i just love to see old tools put to use.. built for a purpose and made to last.. not like todays throwaway rubbish ... chuffed for you .. i'd love the space to sit and restore old tools, something gratifying about giving something a 2nd life.. well done mate
mine on I'd tag the the of sending you a photo of my beHey Dom Congratulations on your new company I willBeSending a Photo Of
Chasing your dream Dom ,fate and fortune , great story and video,looking forward to the story continuing 👍👍
When I saw your post I didn't know what you were talking about with this English wheel, however your excitement and enthusiasm made me stay; I suppose it was like some adventure where you just had to know the final part. Well done and I'm so pleased for you, let's hear more.
Inspirational Dom! best video I have seen in ages. Keep up the great work you are doing and good luck with your project. I cant wait for the next episodes.
Made it this far? You are kidding, wouldn't have missed this for the world. Thanks for filming your search Dom
What amazed me was that the bearings still seemed good after being left out in the rain for so long. Or have they already been tinkered with?
Guys like the old man that make the replica, are a dying breed. Britain used to have loads of these old engineers building things in their garages n sheds. Nowadays, people can't be bothered to do stuff like than anymore. Even 3d printing is lazy in comparison
Found the first video absolutely fantastic the passion is outstanding 👏
Glad you’ve found us! Thank you so much for watching
A project started for all the right reasons,with genuine enthusiasm.And if you come out on the right side financially,so much the better good luck with it Dom
When I think of the pieces that have been sold as scrap metal for cash, it breaks my heart. As a teen ager, we got things from the scrap yard at a Power station for 25 shillings a hundredweight. taps, dies, tools, castings, shafts, bearings, it didn't matter what it was, all the same price.
What a pleasure to watch. Great work Dom. Maybe ask the old Gent if you can make a video of him? That would be something.
Really wonderful and so so fun to see someone so happy :) , one question though, where comes the name Ranalah from ? You might have said sometimes but anyway :)
So glad you were able to get the English Wheel so quick. Now the real work begins, lol. Onward and upward.
Dom, l m so pleased for you, l just hope this process has not taken too many years off you! What a wonderful man and his skills and his amazing car collection. Are you intending to start producing the wheels again as it is the absolute RR of machines. l wish you all the luck in the world as you deserve it.
That guy that made a Thirties something Massaratti, (where's the spell checker when you need it ), was surely from another planet .
Top man Dom, you are doing a great thing getting this Ranelah wheel back up and running. Love The Repair Shop, keep up your great work!
Wonderful video, the guy you met is amazing I hope you are able to stay in touch with him, he is like the Fred Dibna of the car world. What a privilege to have been able to meet someone like him.
What a wonderful video - Dom is so enthusiastic - I'm sure he will get it working !!
Fantastic video made my day watching the guy you got it from is a genius,a real engineer,looking forward to seeing the rest of your journey 👏🏻
Goddamn, I love hunt days.
Just going on a quest for shit.
Squirrels, tree forks for catapults, crampballs, whatevs.
Good times
Just brilliant. Great adventure. I know what you mean about the wait to pick it up, worrying someone else will get in there first.
That was a great journey that had the rainbow at its end , i feel exited for you because i love all the old stuff the belt drives that worked the factory's and the history that goes with it all; after working in machinery removals for a good period i saw most of the ways they worked in the mils and the machinery shops i had the experience of watching the big and the smaller presses and even worked putting a big ships engine in a warehouse in a well know submarine base in Scotland please keep doing what your doing i have subbed your channel.
I know what an english wheel is but I didn't know the name Ranalah. When I saw the title of the video I thought it sounded like some ancient religious artifact like the holy grail. All you needed was a hat and a whip and you would have looked like Indiana Jones. And I did make it all the way to the end of the quest.
Thanks for sharing your joy is this that's wonderful and that that guy's there in his garage doing that magic day after day year after year and nobody knows He's not doing it for anybody but himself That's that's joy That's why we make stuff can't wait to see how this goes on
Good things happen to Good people. Fate has decided that you are the next custodian. Would like to guess that the original colour is similar to Land rover green.
What a Great Video Dom ! thanks for sharing the experience. Im so glad to see you so Happy
Another great video. Awesome you was able to track it down and buy it. Wow the old boy with his car collection. A metal god.
There will be less and less people like the man who build that Maserati as this world move on. People now a days would rather have someone else mass produce something for them right now than to make something unique that takes time.
Excellent video. I'm so pleased for you. Hope your good luck continues.
Great story with a fab ending ..the best channel on you tube !! Well done Dominic !