I've Never Worked on This Style of Tongue in 45 Years | Engels Coach Shop
This Smith Great Western manure spreader has as a unique style of attachment to the axle that I've never had come through the shop before. Although designed for horses, I'm going to adapt it for my tractor, but keep all the original hardware. Thanks for coming along.
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You gave that young man a memory that will last his whole life.
Man masters metal!
Give the kid a Saturday job... keep his enthusiasm going
Zuschauen üben Mitarbeiter nur so geht es super ! Grüsse aus Bayern
And thank you, Dave. For bringing a bit of sanity back into the World. It restores a bit of faith when I see a young man like Bryce getting involved. 😊🇬🇧
I believe that this young man might have the "right stuff". Thank you Dave for giving him a glimpse of a possible future.
Nice to see a young man with a decent haircut, well dressed and being able to survive without a phone in his hand. Well Done Sir.
As a 68 year old man, I love watching you do the things that I no longer can do.
Me too at 77 years. keep it up you give us the ones who can no longer do things. Stay safe and have fun.
@@joeBeranek-lh8qz wait till you 82 like me, I am still doing things in my shop, just not so fast and not so much
That kid is getting quite the hands on education. Imagine being Dave’s apprentice.
Dave quit doing wheels, if the kid really could see the world the way it really is, he would say to Dave let me takeover the wheel business, in the end he would be much happier, than going the way of the world. he would be getting wheels coming in from all over the USA and maybe the world.
Dave had an Apprentice a few years back, but he (the Apprentice) decided that he'd be better off working as a diesel Mechanic (or something similar). I think he still helps Dave when needed like the gigantic wheel projects where Dave needs many hands to handle the large/heavy parts.
A craftsman mentor is difficult to find, especially one that wants to teach his skill.
Preach. Most of the baby boomers could give a crap less about the next guy. They mostly burned their businesses down behind them as they laughed all the way to the bank.
What a sad statement. And so wrong.
@@EitriBrokkrVery much in error. In business in the trades, I continually taught employees. My competitors who had employees did likewise. It was enjoyable to have an employee who was interested in learning. Most every business owner I have met lamented the dearth of employees who wanted to learn.
@@Richard-rz8gt there are exceptions to everything.
@@EitriBrokkr Most young kids now days don't want to do anything but play with their electronic binkey, and whine because everything isn't handed to them on a silver platter.
Kids today lack opportunities like these to build practical skills and teach critical thinking and problem solving. We don't learn from our successes; we learn from our mistakes. Thanks for not rescuing this young lad. He is learning more than how to throw a hammer or build a coach. He's learning how to solve problems and that he will apply to so many other areas in his life. I had a teacher like you in High School. Years later, I reached out to thank him for teaching me so many life skills. His reply was "I didn't teach you anything... I simply let you learn." From me and the rest of America, thanks for letting him learn.
Here's how I know you're a good teacher, Dave. Bryce may not have squared the bolts in the same way you would have done it, but you didn't "correct" him. You let him do the job HIS way. His way may not have been as quick or efficient as the way you'd have done it, but you let him do the job in the way HE saw best. That takes patience - and a good teacher. And I still think that's the prettiest red color I've ever seen!
I appreciate you Dave. Thanks for being here. Bryce, you're standing on the shoulders of a Giant! Learn lots!!
Over the years, I’ve often thought that there is a desperate need for the knowledge you have to be passed down so that it isn’t lost forever. It’s not possible to teach everything, but it is possible to teach a youngster how to teach himself, as you obviously have. I often said that only if you come to me with the right attitude, I can help gain the right aptitude. Bryce certainly seems to have the right attitude.
A young man who knows how to use a hammer!? I'm thoroughly impressed. A couple of years to hone out the eagerness and form it to precision, and that youngster has a very bright future ahead of him.
And he didn't even get yelled at for holding it a bit high up.
I suspect that Bryce has had the advantage of being raised on a farm or ranch. Farm kids start using tools from an early age and simply absorb practical skills as a matter of practicing them. Back when I was on the apprentice selection board for the company I worked for, a farm kid always got an interview even if his application wasn't a work of literature. They usually came with a lot of attitudes & skills that were needed for a successful apprenticeship.
Hi Dave, and Diane, The spreader is looking great. I look forward to seeing it in action. It is good of you to have Bryce along to further his knowledge in general for his future. I really must mention you Diane. Behind every good man, is a great woman. I believe that Dave couldn't do what he does without all of your support, and your hard work. I'm not sure what I would be without my wife Sue. Thanks for all you do, and thanks for sharing. Take care.
Thank you.
So glad we got to meet Bryce, excellent progress!
Great you are mentoring Bryce...now he will have a skill for the rest of his life and the self-confidence that it brings.
Brice looked like he was having a good time and serious about the work.
As it says in the good book, (Engineering for Dummies) "Let he who has not used an oversize nut as a washer/spacer cast the first stone."
I do admit I love the sound of that cherry-red round bar scorching those freshly exposed wood fibers. Sweet.
Nice to see you teaching a student. I am sure he appreciates your help. 😊
I hope Bryce decides to keep coming around. He's getting an education beyond his wildest dreams. Dave Engels is one of a kind.
I can not wait for the next instalment. Who would have thought a manure spreader could be so much fun.
Nice to see young lads wanting to learn traditional ways of working.
Thank you, Dave for being a mentor for Bryce as well for us that follow along.
That young man does some nice work, he looks like he enjoys what he is doing. Enjoying watching this project come together, thank you.
The best way to learn is from the grumpy old man, who gives you tasks that are just beyond your ability.
Watching you burn the holes for the U-bolts brought home how much I love your work: no shortcuts, only the right way, every time. Thanks, Dave.
Legend, Dave. Week by week I stand amazed at what you’ve brought back from the jumble of rot and rust. I love your work.
Dave, you never cease to amaze me. Normally you are ultra precise in laying out holes to drill, etc. It was nice seeing you eyeball the various holes for the bolts in that tongue and not measure for them.
Best wood elf on KZhead
Really glad you're helping inspire that kid to get interested in history and trade work
Looks like Mr. Bryce learned a lesson in that just because Mr. Engels makes it look easy, that doesn't means it's easy. Looks like he stuck with it and got better with each bolt head. We will miss him when he's done too. I'd love to see him keep doing it even when it isn't for credit anymore. We need young men learning to do this stuff, or the knowledge will die.
If the opportunity was available more young people would probably be interested. Schools have been pushing COLLEGE,COLLEGE,COLLEGE for too long.
School's are government institutions 🤷♂️ people seem to forget this
That's outstanding he got to fire the forge, as opposed to using the gas torch. Good stuff.
This is the type of work that I consider fun. Well done my friend, always a pleasure.
In the 1920’s my grandfather was looking for a job as a millwright. The boss said ok Sam, let me see you drill a hole in this 12x12 with a brace and 8 inch bit. Came out perfect, both of them were amazed. He got the job.
Even a crappy wagon turns out like a fine carriage under Engels hands!
Glad to see that young man actually learning something and not stuck inside on a video game.
Dave, it takes a special person to be willing to teach younger people how to do things with their hands. Keep up the the great work. Your background music is very nice also. You are a class act, any way you look at it.
Great job Bryce, I see a future blacksmith.Cherish these moments young man, I'm sure you feel grateful to have someone like Dave.
Finding an amiable apprentice is a good thing. Maybe there's a future for him in that line of work.
You are a master craftsman and I enjoy watching you build and restore horse drawn equipment.
Those square nut spacers and fence post tongue repairs are what we call "farmered" repairs. Back then I'm sure you did with what you had. Didn't need to be pretty, just had to work. If I were Bryce, I'd be down every chance I got just to soak up all the knowledge from you that I could. As always, great video Dave.
Looking forward to seeing the end result behind your Farmall M. As soon as i heard "Farmall M" i was like 👍🏻 Me and a old joiner friend rebuilt a vintage farm trailer a couple of years ago. We used Keruing timber. Video on my channel for those interested.
Thank you for taking Bryce under your wing so to speak and to teach him a trade he can use through out his life now. Thank you for sharing with us your build of the manure spreader. That red paint is BRIGHT!
This is a good learning experience for the younger generations, that is "if" they want to learn. Glad this young man is willing and wanting to learn. As for the "spacers", I know many would and will knock those the did it but, many seem to have forgotten something. Back then, money was scarce, and folks back then, made due with what they had/have on hand. My grand dad when he was still alive, let's just say, saving and making things work was an everyday life experience. It does show just exactly how "wasteful" we've become since yesteryear. Really looking forward to seeing your spreader back up and running, hoping to see it in action. Great video as always, cheers :)
Dave, you are a good man. Teaching the young fellow things that hopefully he retains for the rest of his life.
Bryce did a great job blacksmithing, btw he looks like John Denver! 🤠.👍🏴
I enjoy watching you yeah keep learning more and more from you even though I’m 77 that’s still learning from you
Always sweet to have help.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with the youth of your community. It makes a great difference going forward.
Thank you for sharing with all of us on KZhead. And a special thank you for sharing your time mentoring Bryce. It's really great seeing a young man taking an interest it this kind of work. The spreader is looking pretty good.🙂🙂
I basically did an apprenticeship in auto trans repair. Took me a year of bugging the guy and then working for free for him to agree to teach me. After all that I did not learn much from him lol. Had to learn most of what I knew myself by just rebuilding a bunch of them for myself and friends. Then over a thousand, probably 2-3 over 20-30 years of day to day auto repairs.
Now I know this will be a spreader put to use!
I was just driving in Holmes County yesterday and saw an Amish boy who looked very young 12 to 14 driving some sort of farm equipment with a team of four horses!
it would be nice if you could find a young man like Bryce to work for you and pass along your knowledge.
Wonder how amazed if the original farmer was brought forward to today where he could have ordered about any part from an online store and had it delivered by a delivery company in 2 days. Even the Amish are doing that now.
When I was a teen I use to go work in my uncles garage during school holidays, I think if I'd lived where you are it would be fun to come in and learn from you.
Thanks, once again, for the upload!
Dave we appreciate you sharing your amazing skills with us. You must be Superman to handle that bolt that you heated red hot with your torch and not burn your fingers
I was waiting to see if Bryce squared up the pin head when he tightened it up. Of course he did - just like the Master taught him.
Zuschauen üben Mitarbeiten Bravo nur so geht es!
Well done as always ! Thank you for the entertainment and the teaching of how things can and should be done!
What an opportunity for Bryce.
Good to see Brice learning and taking pride in his workmanship, only one little thing, i see he does what i used to do, he chokes the hammer, holding it way up under the head instead of holding it down at the other end so he can get a better swing. As always, love your work.
Thanks. At the very least, this clip inspired me to get off my backside, and do a carpentry job in my shed!
So pleasant and relaxing to watch these videos. I had a horse drawn manure spreader that I sold when I moved from my ‘country’ home 26 years ago, I miss it and the rake that graced either side of the entryway into my driveway. Ah memories!
It was nice to see a novice blacksmith. I might not be so reluctant to try it now. Or be so frustrated because the pros never drop their tool. I'll probably drop mine 10xs more, but knowing that it's part of learning will make the medicine go down so much easier. So thanks for showing that part too! 💖🌞🌵😷
I enjoy watching a craftsman working
you must be doing a good job with the boy he takes pride with what he does . terry
Love your work never missed a show
It interests me that the 2 X 6 used as a repair was about 1 1/2". My first job as a carpenter was the summer of 1967 and my boss warned me that we had to "watch the thickness on our 2-bys because they had recently changed from 1 5/8". He explained that everything had changed by 1/8 inch over the last 6 months or so and that the lumber yard would send out whatever they had in stock and ignored the dimensional change. I mention this because based on when the material size changed across the country this dates when that repair was made the last time.
Yeah, why do they call a 2X4 that -- when it is not.
Wow, common sense, can't teach That! I've tried lol
I didn't realise this was for your own use Dave, I look forward to seeing it in action.
Drilling thru that tongue from both sides and having it match up takes some practice! Always enjoy your videos!
I had to laugh. He said he was going to pull this with his "little M". On my late great-uncle's farm, that was the *big* tractor for many years. The little one (and the one I learned to drive on) was a 1946 (+/- a few years) "H". His son (my cousin) fully restored that tractor a while back, and now it can be seen puttering around his farm in Michigan. I saw a facebook post the other day where yet another generation was riding around on it.
I think Bryce will be back .. to me, it looks like he kinda loves the work!
Yessiree...you would think the younger generation would be looking for a "furnace" plugged into electricity vs. a coal based hand cranked version ! He can take that experience home or to school and let them know "that old ancient equipment does just as good a job" and then some. You sure can't beat a good Anvil. Dave's anvil is a Hay Budden about 200 lbs and it is SOLID but the key is "listening to it". That anvil returns almost the same impact force it gets as a rebound !
Hopefully the young man wants to spend more time than 16 hrs with you. At his age you would have to have told me to go home now. I spent hours every weekend with my neighbor that fixed mowers and tractors. He would Even take me with him to lunch! I would like to know, if you know, did the adjustable wrench predate the different sizes of regular wrenches? I see you just beating squares on the end, how do they know which wrenches they would fit?
Great video.Always enjoyable. I enjoy your teaching with this young man.
Hi Dave Loverly to see your videos in such turbulent times as usual great work all the best to you and yours Kind Regards from Liverpool England
On the GRIT network, they play Death Valley Days. Every time I see the opening, I think of you and your work on the Borax wagons and wheels.
Bryce has caught the bug I think!
Interesting technique used to make those holes just a touch larger. I liked it.
Bryce, you need to buy a denim shirt buddy😊
I love the Hands-On Skills Bryce is learning. Perhaps the biggest skills he's getting is being able to see the Bigger Picture! ...and the Patience needed to see the tasks to completion
thanks Dave been looking for your spreader project again as always
young guy make a good black smith
Pulling a horse drawn manure spreader with a tractor, Ohhhhhhh the shame. Kidding of course
I appreciate Dave . You are great Sir 👍🙏😊❤️
It sounds like you're actually going to use this manure spreader then. If so that's great!! I love it when people restore antiques then actually use them for work. Bryce is getting a great hands on education.
The kid learns fast!
I wish i lived near you, I'd love to help out, just to gain the experience and expertise you have. Having someone young interested in your work is great to see, as it means the old skills will continue to be remembered and used.
Manure spreader Tuesday. Great video.
Moving right along and looking good. Interesting tongue.
I’m near eighty and I wish that I could have been that young man!
Hi Dave and Bryce, things are coming along nicely, whith red paint, metal being straightened, and Bryce swinging that hammer whith authority reshaping hot metal so it looks square headed and authentic for the muck wagon, I'm sure you'll have an interesting future bryce, give everything your best shot and you won't go far wrong. Thanks for another interesting video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to all there. Stuart, and Megan UK.
Keep the youth going he seems to like it but don't push to hard and god only hope to keep it a live
That young man is amazing!
Once again thanks for the video.
We all know you tell Bryce he should become good enough to eventually teach the next generatio. Maybe at some point down the road we will see him visit when you use the spreader. 👍👍👍
It would be extremely important for him to see that spreader in action since he has a few hours in its restoration.
I'm so jealous of Bryce having this great experience at his age. Too late for me now, by more than a few decades.