Duplicating an Antique Stagecoach Turn Buckle | Engels Coach Shop
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Stagecoaches are suspended on leather straps, which are adjusted by unique turn buckles. On this coach, one was missing, so I had to duplicate the other in order for this coach to function. Was it worth the time and effort? Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles often involves a value system beyond time and materials. Where do you get a part that doesn't exist anymore? You fabricate it.
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You should stamp a makers mark into stuff like that. Craftsmanship deserves recognition.
I have said before that Dave should have a branding iron to mark his work.
But he's like my mom, who was a China painter. She never signed anything that wasn't an Orginal. Copies of others' work or what she did in a classroom are all blank.
Would be, on a "new build". Interesting thought.
@@Garth2011 Well said, i would think any any mark on something like that he would put the original mark, or just leave it blank like it is
If nothing else, burn it into the backs of every seat, and on the front of the driver's seat so everyone knows where it re-originated from. I could also see it forged into some of the steel (iron). His video is proof of what he has done, but sometimes you can't watch a video while out on the prairie. 😄
There is a full video record on this carriage. It’s like 94% brand new! 😉
It’s always worth it. The extra steps + attention to detail = exceptional quality = more value. We mustn’t lose sight of that. ✌🏻❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻
I agree
I agree with you, of course it worth it.
It was worth it to us viewers, to have the privilege of watching a true craftsman in action. Thankyou.
Was it worth it? Oh, heck, yeah! If for no other reason than we get the pleasure of enjoying watching your process :-)
I make furniture. Just a hobbyist. For a good length of time a friend would work with me. A number of pieces for their house. On occasion he would ask why I was being so "picky" about some aspect of what we were working on. My consistent reply was that the work being done was not to impress anyone. It was being done for our satisfaction. Was that extra effort worth our time? Of course. And that approach/attitude is why I find so much enjoyment in watching your work, Dave.
Fine furniture is all about being picky. Lots of fine things are and if its worth making, its worth making it right.
ˆWhat I do, I do for my customer. The way I do it, I do for me.ˆ
Where else can you see precision machining with a tape measure!?
I would have handed him an Ikea catalog and send him on his way.
@@BOBPortlandOr Not for one's best friend. After we had worked on a couple of projects together his wife thanked me for teaching him patience. Lost to cancer 18 months ago.
The effort you go through and the care you put into these projects would do the old black smiths and wagon builders proud.
As I've heard it said: A Man Running In Fear of His Life Would Never Notice!!! I LIKE it!!! Thanks D & D!!! :-)
You sir, are a master of your trade. These young people will never know as much as you.
Man on a fast horse couldn't tell the difference between the original and the new, fine job.
A true craftsman knows that "good enough" is not good enough. The little more effort it takes is like seasoning a fine meal. The bland meal will be "good enough", but the seasoned meal has become a feast. So much more satisfying.
I’m a little late to the party here, but after getting caught up on some of Dave’s past videos, I had to chuckle when he said “I’ll see if I can make one kind of close to the original”. We all know by now that it will be a lot better than kind of close to the original. His pursuit of perfection in recreating, and creativity to get there is one of the many things that I really enjoy seeing.
Nicely done Dave, and Diane. 😊
"Was it worth it?" It was not only worth it but it was absolutely mandatory. It had to be done to preserve the look and character of the wagon. Just any old piece just would not do. And you not only did it but you did it extremely well. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
What you do is awesome, My grandfather farmed with horses. I was a toddler but he would take me with him when he disc the field. I still value old school. God bless you for keeping old school alive.
Making such an accurate copy is worth the effort. When this wagon is examined up close, no one will know the new from old hardware. That's the mark of a good restoration.
Your metal turning and forging work is excellent. There's always something to learn by watching you work. Of course, the time spent, working on the turnbuckle is worth it. The customer expects that quality of work from you. The mud wagon rebuild has been a pleasure to watch. Stay safe.
Stopped by on Wednesday and took a picture out front of the shop. Felt like visiting an old friend.
Of course it was worth it. You walk in the shoes of the original builder, getting inside his thought process and solving the problems he solved. 👍 x 100.
I am son of a wheelwright maker and black smith in nineteen forties, I myself am over eighty years old living in Canada for last 67 years. love to watch your videos a lot admire your skills and have never forgotten the time spent in my fathers shop as a youngster how much its the same and yet so much different trying things and not having hydro in them days. If I would have stayed there I probably would be in that kind of work. I have been watching your shows for a long time and always look forward to a new one. PS love your farm work as I was a farmer son.:)
We're glad you enjoy them
Most definitely worth the additional effort to make the repair look just like the original. I was impressed how well the new weldment looked like the original part after all the shaping, heat treatment, sand blasting and painting. Excellent craftsmanship -- as always.
I'm in awe of your skill, patience and self satisfaction in doing a job right. Your client is a lucky fella.
My wife loves watching me reproduce old pieces to match the original furniture. As I, too, have been working with my hands for over 55 years. The knowledge that I gained and have shared with so many apprentices.....has been well worth the effort. I started at 13 years of age, and many of my mentors were in their 50s - 70's. The best part of your videos is that they are kept simple. God bless you! Peace and Joy!
After warching Dave for longer than I want to admit I can say thatbhe does not always belive un pld sayings. I am thinking of that saying " Jack Of All Trades And Master Of None". Dave my be a jack of all trades when it comes to coach building/restoration but he sure is a Master of them all. Don't foget he also shows us his work around the farm and apartment building. I am glad he has this channel as it will be a record of his workmanship. keep them coming Dave
What you do and the way you do it is the mark of a true craftsman. I agree with other comments that you should have a makers mark on your work.
You'd'a been great with the National Parks historic preservation people. Kudos for a job superbly done! -- archeologists will be taking notes a thousand years from now. My brother did a little smithy work for San Antonio Missions 30 years ago, always admired the skill and dedication.
You should watch Dave build the Borax Wagons for Death Valley. They're on display there now. He even had to redo the iron on the wheels because the wood lost moisture and shrank. You've even seen some of his work in movies but didn't know it.
Dave don't brag.
Dave just does.
I watched the borax wagon videos as they came out. They were built for a private concern, and are on display in Bishop, CA, not at the national park. Just saying, Dave's got that level of skill and dedication.
To me this is one of the best 5 RUclips Channels at all. Greetings from Germany.
Hei Mr Engels. Thank you for this library of educational, inspirational, and entertaining videos. Bless you & yours 🙂
Your attention to detail and amazing craftsmanship are enviable. Thanks for passing your high standards along.
Just awesome watching you fabricate from scratch.
Worth it? Yes, if for no other reason than we get to see how it's done. That is pure gold for those of us with an intrest in such things.
Of course it was worth it. The last pocket knife maker in Sheffield uk died a few years ago ( I think he was in his early nineties) and unfortunately for us all the ability to make videos like yours was not available so his talent may have gone forever.He made pocket knives for royalty,crowned heads and princess and his knives today are greatly sought after. The point I want to make is that the skill you have shown in this video means that the skills of the past go on so that in future someone will say “ that’s how to do it “.
I have threaded a wooden dowel into nuts to protect the threads when welding. Smokes a bit but serves its purpose. Great content. Thanks.
Absolutely amazing craftsmanship…Im always absolutely blown away for years now I have watched you and so enjoy your work please never stop as I always learn something patience mainly thank you…👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
A friend, who sort of taught, sort of allowed me to learn on my own, blacksmithing, said that a person should have pride in their work. Otherwise, they're just a hack. And, you, Sir, are no hack!
"But dad, nobody will ever see that side of it. Why sand it so smooth?" "Because I'll know." I hope he kept that lesson throughout his life. I think he did. Mr. Engels, thanks for another excellent video.
Yes...lots of modern folks today just don't get it.
I don't work with wood or steel, but software: and I'm asked from time to time why I bother with details that "no one will ever see." I thank my dad who cared about craftsmanship and passed it along to me.
Yuuup - my Dad was like that - a picky perfectionist !!
With your perfect job you give a soul to this mud wagon, great video thanks for sharing.
As my brother says, Not Just Good, but Good Enough. Well done again.
Definitely worth it. My Philosophy in life is if it’s not done right then it’s wrong. Looking forward to seeing the mud wagon in all its glory.
MR. Engel, another work of art, I wish there was a higher rating out there but this will have to do, A+.A+,A+,A+,A+. Thank You!!!
Most certainly was worth it Dave. Amazing job on reconstructing this mud wagon.
You are the master. I appreciate your desire to stay with authentic design and material. Thank You for your sharing your skills. May God bless.
Undoubtedly, but,definitely, …, knowledge, experience, and,attention to minute details, means , precision , accuracy, and perfection.
Well done sir. Outstanding craftsmanship.
Oh yes it was well worth it. I built an oak aluminium trailer here in Australia and needed a turnbuckle. Used stainless steel because of its era and love it. Thankyou for teaching us so much....
I always turn up the speed to 1.25 so the spoken word is more like I'm used to here in Europe, but boy does that power hammer go crazy fast. And as for it being worth the time and effort, of course it was. We got to see the master at work.
Well sir I think it was worth it to that's why so many of us are glued to your channel you have an extremely detailed process we appreciate you sharing all this knowledge many years of craftsmanship
"Annealing" is making the metal as soft and flexible as possible. "Normalizing" is making the metal the same crystal structure throughout -- stress relieving and, at least partially annealing the metal to prevent cracking at corners and the like.
if i were a young man i would try and get you to teach me the art of builting theses and black smithing to your level you are one of the best, take care, be safe and well.
Worth it?
Definitely Yes!
You’re a master, Dave!
i watch your shows over and over thanks dave
Your attention to detail is amazing. Why I enjoy watching you work. Btw watching from the Island of tobago.
Stay safe and we'll see you next week.
It was absolutely worth watching. I learn something new with every video. Thanks Dave!!!!
Hope to see you this August when we're in Montana. Missed you two years ago. Burch and Linda Bigsbyslur
It was absolutely worth it. This viewer delighted in the construction . Thank you.😁
There was a time in this fair land when a person that could do pretty much all trades was admired. Then came the age of specialization where people only did one thing. I'm not saying that's all wrong, but I think that it distanced people from the product so there was/is less of a connection to the end result. Dave makes it OK to do all the work yourself and take pride in every part of it. His heart and soul is in this wagon and that is a lot of what the customer is buying. Is it worth it? Well, Dave seems to have enough business to keep the lights on so there are those that obviously think so. Also, there are a whole bunch of us that watch every video. I'm not so sure that there weren't multiple hands in the original coach. One man is rebuilding it and that puts a special mark on it.
Brilliant Dave. I agree with duplicate old style. 👍
Great fun Dave, thanks.
Absolutely worth it Dave. A master craftsman is always worth it.
How can anyone not admire your work?
They say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and in the same ilk, the craftmanship of items still existing from the old days, is proof the old ways are often better..
It’s my opinion that making any UNOBTANIUM parts is well-worth the time and effort! Looks great!
Dave, you are a master craftsman, and it looks like you have fun creating it too.
I really enjoy your videos I love to see the pride you put into every project it doesn’t matter what you are working on the quality is exceptional I do a little bit of everything myself but mainly leather work I’m self taught in everything I do and it can be extremely frustrating at times because I always think I could have done better I’m very hard on myself but I just can’t justify selling a piece I’ve made to someone if I feel I’ve cut corners keep up the awesome work
Always love your work Dave, your attention to detail is second to none.
Great to watch you at work
Great job, sir. There is nothing like a good challenge. Fear of trying gets nothing done.
excellent Dave, took awhile but looks perfect, duplicates look original, and enjoyable watching you take raw materials and produce replicas well done and thanks
Outstanding ! And hell ya it was worth it , just knowing in your heart that it’s right and your own personal satisfaction of knowing that your hands made it . 👍!
It sure was worth wild watching, your doing the mud wagon proud.
As always; thanks for showing.
Yip agree worth it for you, your customer and we watchers. Thanks Dave
Another great job my friend well done regards from England
"Was it worth it?" In short, yes, absolutely. I mean, it's considered "antique" for a reason and let's face it. Nothing today is even remotely near as good as it was back then. Better materials... perhaps but, it's still down the craftsman that makes it. Great video as always :)
You are a genuine artist and yes, it was all worth it. Thanks for a great video.
It's definitely worth it, considering all the other work and research you did on this restoration. Nice job.
Totally worth it. Always do your best, and sometimes, real close is good enough. Excellent work again.
Great blacksmith work👍 you’re pretty darn good at it just like everything you do. Love watching.♥️🙏🏼
When we fabricate fittings and have to weld near finished threads, as with the inside of your turnbuckles, we have found it helps to rebate 1 or 2 thread depths adjacent to the weld to ameliorate any thread distortion. Especially near your LH internal thread that you can't chase after welding.
Definitly worth it.
If it is a restoration and it aint done right, its a restomod.
I enjoy watching the step by step videos and if you did not show that Dave It just would not seam right , You are a Master Craftsman and even though I do not do this it is very interesting to see. I will keep watching.
Of course it was worth it, regardless of what some of the resident naysayers might opine. Already waiting (im)patiently for next weeks installment!
Worth is aa relative value. The customer will probably get more than he's paying for, but the contentment and satisfaction for you cannot be quantified (if you're anything like me). 👍
Great job as always. I too am a fan of Makita tools as well as Dewalt. Good quality. You're a true craftsman.
Ya done good there Pilgrim!
Hard to put a dollar amount on something like this
The question would be, is it worth the time? Absolutely. Beautiful workmanship.
I agree 100% - It IS worth the extra effort.
Your forging skills always amaze
Work of art
Beautiful craftsmanship!!
Wonderful work.
Great job on the turn buckles
Surely was well worthed in my opinion !
Was it worth it? Options - 1) No suspension, therefore no wagon.... Nope. 2) Original? - Missing - Nope. 3) Make new by casting? Possible, but takes time & expertise to make a pattern & have it cast, then machined. 4) Make in shop. BINGO. Great work!
Impressive multi-skills as usual, Dave. The power hammer is new to me. I must have missed an episode!
That's great. The true test is if it's difficult to tell the new from the old and you passed that with flying colors.
Beautiful bit of fabrication....looks like fun to do it also
You always amaze me with your varying skills. Such great work 👍
Nice work Smithy!
You do fantastic work sir.
It is worth it! Really nice work Dave.