The New Horse Drawn Bob Sled is Complete! | Part 6 | Engels Coach Shop
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2020
- I have finished the new horse drawn bobsled that we were building from scratch. Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles involves building sleighs, cutters and bobsleds, along with wheeled vehicles like carriages, buggies, wagons, stagecoaches or even two wheeled carts. The wheelwright trade involves a multitude of trade disciplines and Engel's Coach is trying to demonstrate those trade skills. Thank you for watching!
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Don’t apologise for the length of your videos, they can be as long as you want. You make them and we’ll watch them, and many thanks for the time you put in to give us all a small insight into the skill you have to do what you do, it’s much appreciated.
Agreed, we can simply pause or restart on our side then return to complete the video at leisure.
Oh, yes! Since they are release on Friday, I've got the weekend .
He could break it in two for a repeat of that wonderful intro orchestra. But even (as tonight) when I couldn't watch all the way through, it was a simple matter to restart after dinner.
I never got it why he keeps apologizing for longer videos ether. It's like you going to a fancy restaurant and the chief apologize for giving you a large delicious dish.
Longer is better!
JIM
A man stands their and see a beautiful Bod Sled. Then he says to himself wow, how was that made, and he would never know. But because off you Sir, we see what it takes too make one. This has been a very beautiful series, watching You build this, and like all your other projects I have watch, I see again the talent and all the different discipline's it takes to make such beautiful piece of history. Thank You again you truly are a master off the craft.
This I agree on 100%
The man knows how to eat an elephant! One bite at a time.
I second that.
100% agreed. Mr. Dave knows his stuff and is not afraid to share with the world. I am a huge fan of people like that.
With the knowledge that this man has, he could be considered a walking historical treasure!
One would hope that this knowledge will endure in more than just this video format.
Wow! Just WOW!!
You should be made a national treasure, unique skill set that should be preserved for future generations so it doesn’t become lost knowledge. At very least put you in a display case in a museum somewhere
Just a quick heads up Mr Engels, there's is absolutely no reason to apologise for a longer video. You and your skills are on display and most, if not all are in awe of your skills.
I'm nearly 65 and when going through my apprenticeship (way back then, lol) we had 2 specific tradesmen who were MUST see for every apprentice for many years. They were absolutely superb artisans and each apprentice would be gobsmacked for their first day with them. Not first day of their apprenticeship, but first day out of the 1st year apprentice compound. You Sir make these guys look like average tradesmen.
This was an amazing project for us viewers to watch, and I'm sure I speak for all, when I say "thank you very much for including us in your journey". It truly is great viewing, you do a superb job in the workshop and the editing room.
Thank you from Downunder, all the best.
I stand behind you on that statement.
Thank you gentlemen. Truly, I'm in awe of this fellow and his skills. I just spoke what is in my heart.
Pilot McBride I have spoken many heart felt comments on this channel I have been following Dave for along time.
Dave's craftsmanship is at a level that many of us enjoy along with his skillset.
I am in agreement , you Sir are a superb craftsman!! I have been watching for about 2 years your average video 20- 25 minutes I am disappointed when they end. But I wait anxiously for next weeks video
Thank you for your inspiration
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Just his sense of accomplishment alone must be astronomical!! I hope he has an apprentice!
I'm so glad you are doing these videos, they are timeless, you are a true craftsman. Happy Holidays!
I don't say this lightly or say it to many people; this is real craftsmanship. Seldom do I trust anyone to achieve the level of work I feel I put into a project, but this is a true craftsman and real quality work. This sled will live on long after its craftsman is gone.
SIR I truly appreciate what YOU do to keep the work our ANCESTORS did make things to make life a little easier in those times and for YOU to educate us in what they had to do in life . THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Fantastic finish to the Bob sled build that thing is a work of art. I look at it and say "Who dreams up the designs for something like that"? There is so much to see in each and every piece and the way it all fits together. Great job.
Thanks for showing how to start a die on the lathe with the ram!
Fantastic, Dave. Only thing missing is a vid of it bobbing along on the snow! I'd so love to see that.
Once again Dave Engels, you have shown us what a remarkable tradesman you are. I have enjoyed your sled series with great interest and don’t mind at all how long they go on for. Thanks for another wonderful project. Looking forward to the next.
Another series I enjoyed as much as the Borax wagon build. You are just amazing to watch and see the craftsmanship you bring to the table. You definitely get a workout on your projects. I hope that you would take us along for a ride on the sled to see it in action on the farm. Beautiful work!
Thank you, Sir , for this post. May God continue to bless you.
Hi mr Engels I hope you take on a couple of apprentices yours is a skill not to be lost to this world fabulous workmanship
I wanted to build a simple sled or sleigh to haul firewood behind a snowmobile, so I went to CZcams for some ideas. It actually took a few weeks but this video series was eventually suggested. Wow! I certainly won't be building anything like this bob sled but I'm grateful I found this channel. I watched the series in complete awe. What incredible skills in the workshop and with filming and editing, superb all the way around. Really enjoyed this, I will be subscribing and look forward to watching more videos, thank you for creating and sharing these works of art!
That half hour went by quick! This has been a lot of fun to see come together. I notice the little details like the clocking of the nuts. Fine work!!!!
72polara
Each end every nut, even on the inside of the runners! That is work ethic and pride in your work at it‘s best. Every time he picks up a wrench I smile and say to myself: „Here come some more perfectly aligned nuts!“ Many years ago I learned that if something is important enough to be done, it is important enough to be done right!“
72polara
And thanks for teaching an old man a new term for something my father had taught me too. I have looked it up ( www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/how-to-%E2%80%98time%E2%80%99-or-%E2%80%98clock-your-screw-heads/ ) and now I can turn out the light and go to sleep at 04:00 (must be OCD).
What a great joy and privilege it is for me, in the UK, to be eating my breakfast and watching your creative workmanship, the best start to the day. Having seen the size of the complete sled in your workshop the phrase that comes to mind (to paraphrase Jaws2) is, "We're gonna need a bigger shed." Have a great weekend :-)
No apology needed. Love the longer videos.
Hello, from Chihuahua Mexico, my respect for you, you are amazing, I told you before, PLEASE start training more people, we need this type of people in this world, we need real men, not the extreme sensitive guys of now.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
as always thank you sir , I learn something new every time i watch your video...
You Sir are a master craftsman. I am in my 80s and my dad used to build type same type of sleigh. He did all that in the winter months when there was time from farming except for looking after livestock. He used all birch wood and had a stock of it stored and drying at all times. I was a little kid and my job was to keep the shop cleaned up and burn the shavings etc. to keep the shop warm. The big difference was he didn't have a big shop full of goodies like you have and not one power tool at all. Just a forge that I turned to supply air. Tuff times but we made it thru the hard times. Nice to see there are pple that still have the moxxy and skills to continue.
solidna i dobra robota !!!!!!!!!! mało jest takich ludzi !
You no doubt show the multidisciplinary skills needed to build things like this from scratch! As I watched this last final assembly video, I was thinking to myself -" man this guy is some mechanic !" but then I started thinking about it and it aint even close to compare you with an auto mechanic. most mechanics today just replace worn or broken parts with parts bought off the shelf. But you aside from a bolt or 2, go on and design and then make the needed parts from scratch! It's a real pleasure to watch your videos. So glad I found your channel!
Thanks for your video, it was extremely interesting.
You are just amazing, Please don't apologize for the longer video...I am pretty sure we watchers all said a hurrah!
Great Work. One of the greatest feelings at the end of a project is when all the parts go together with no hick ups..
That was a lot of fun. I have fun guessing what all those oddball parts are going to do, then being absolutely wrong, then seeing the logic and engineering at the end. Very satisfying. Thanks Dave. p.s.: It cracks me up that I know what a "reach" is and "fellows", etc. Love it.
Just one more video, please: showing the final sleigh being drawn behind two draft horses.
^ This ^
Oh that would be so sweet. Last time I seen the sled hooked up behind my dad's team was 25 years ago.
I agree. A little footage of it in the snow with a load of hay.
This might keep you happy for a minute or two :)
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I sure hope there will be some video of the horses and this beautiful work of art in the snow! Great build!
If the video was THREE HOURS long I wouldn't care as it is PLEASURE to watch a multi talented craftsman at work !!!!!
Awesome job, you do amazing work, sir!
" Engel's Coach is trying to demonstrate those trade skills"
Trying? I'd suggest you are demonstrating the skills with great success.
Thank you very much for sharing.
The humble sled entirely hand crafted down to the iron pieces and the nuts and bolts. Seems a shame to drag a piece art through the snow. I am as always impressed, thank you Dave for making these wonderful videos.
you are a master like Leonardo da Vinci. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Once again thanks for posting!! I love watching your videos.
For once I was able to follow and understand how this form of transport was actually built. Best set of videos that I have seen in a long time. Thank you very much.
Смотрю работы мастера уже не первый раз и в этот раз, поймал себя на той мысли, что как бы было неплохо если бы к нему с местной школы приходили детки во время его работы. Это сильная психотерапия и много ещё чего, особенно для деток. Уверен, что при такой энергетике, царящей в мастерской, никто не смог бы отвлекаться на смартфоны.
Как бы мне хотелось поработать с этим мастером!
Подумайте о визитах детей, господа.
Hello mr. Engel! Thanks!
It was great to see the old Hendey tie bar lathe doing a little threading. I haven't noticed that in previous videos. I enjoy the mix of skills that do your videos. Craig
This was just lovely, Mr. Dave!! Thanks for letting us all HELP! :-) :-) With any good fortune, you will get an order for a nice sleigh to haul People on! That will be another delight!!
I suppose the 'clearance fits' are because this doesn't operate on Smooth trails.. each runner does its own thing...
Good job, Dave. As always, you've made the complex seem like something we all might attempt, but we all know better.
I have my grandfather's bobsled resting outside our living room windows. He used it to haul hay in Montana during really rough winters in the Twenties and Thirties.
Thank you very much for taking the time to make the video's we are privileged to watch. I enjoy all of your videos and wish I lived closer so I could help you.
Another terrific series Dave thank you
Please do not apologize for the length of your video I wish they were an hour long I enjoy so much watching you at work and dreaming if only I had that kind of skill and craftmanship and your voice is so soothing, thank you for sharing with your viewers...
Seeing all the parts together after them being fabricated - one says to self, Ah Ha...that's how they work. I had the "Ah Ha" moment just now and my jaw is still being jacked up to normal position. That sled belongs in an Art Gallery. It is to beautiful to be used on a ranch. Should even be on My Front Lawn truth be known. Time and talent making that Bob Sled - outstanding. Thank You for sharing it.
Watched the entire series. I'm impressed beyond words.100 years from now people will view the video's and build a shrine in your honor. For now a statue will do. :-)
Yep, perfect.
My Dad's Bob Sliegh or Bunk Sled as he called it had cast iron runners. Steel runner had tendency to warm up under a heavy load of log or lumber, and then cool off and freeze down. Most knew to stop with the front sliegh slightly at an angle so horses could break it loose if it frost down. Cast iron did not warm up,and if it did the ice did not stick.
Dad had a saw mill back in 40s and 50s era and other farmers would haul their logs over to have sawed into lumber, so got yo see a lot of that, all horse drawn.
Most of us seek out longer videos - chillax, Mr. Engels! No need to feel rushed...
Nice, always fun to watch a master at work. Thanks for the peek.
Just came down from cutting a stand of dead ash I plan to regenerate; the coffee is hot, the wood stove is roaring, and there is a new 30 minute video from Engel's Coach Shop. Life is good.👍
Alan Harber What a fabulous job you have made of this, I thoroughly enjoyed the build , thank you,
A Master Craftsman in action is always beautiful and hypnotic , thank you for your time, and long may these traditions continue.
How can anyone give a "thumbs down" to this video or others like it?
If someone is not interested in the content, it is easy enough to change and watch something else. But give a negative rating? Does not make sense to me.
I find these videos fascinating and admire the craftsmanship and attention to detail that go into them.
Keep up the good work. There are far many more supporters than detractors. And, thanks, for producing them!
Snow is the gift of winter, the sun is the summer gift, flowers are the gift of spring, but you are the gift of art, craftsmanship, and beauty,
You are a genius who drawing lovely paintings of wood, iron and fire.
You are our beautiful gift that we enjoy accompanied every Saturday morning
Thanks for taking us along on this sleigh ride.
Amazing how much work is in these Dave. Awesome as usual
You really have to know a lot and be a great craftsman to be able to build a piece like this.
Well done again from Holland!
Работа сделана на совесть и очень интересная. Просто редкая для сегодняшнего дня. А станки удивительные, как и мастер. Удачи труженику.
Yeah, at 22:49 I noticed your square nuts line up square with the world. That’s the cherry on top of the sundae! I learned that from an electrician 55 years ago. Great Job as usual! very enjoyable, better than any “How It’s Made” I’ve seen. Thanks.
As always Dave you are a master at your craft. Please continue your videos we ALL appreciate it!!!!
Perfect craftsmanship with a marvelous result ! But, one thing that is certain, is that a professor in the university, never apologize for giving his lesson to his audience. If someone wants to learn, he has to listen and be patient !
Thanks for sharing with us all these wonderful information !
A master class in the Wainwrights craft. One man start to finish. I salute you Sir! I fear we will not see your like again.
your work, handcraft are all so great, nice and amazing Sir. Keep going, we watched you all the time. God bless you with a long long life.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍
Personally i haven't got a clue as to why i watched the whole creation of this build , or why a sled would be of any use to me , however , the sheer delights i experienced from observing the skills and techniques of this incredible creator was exhilarating ! im just an ol boy that makes stuff ! The tips and problematical connecting of moving parts has blown my mind , these types of videos must be preserved for future generations to understand and learn from before the ancient skills of master craftsmanship gets lost to the throwaway world of todays mindset !
I tip my hat to you fella and thank you for making your abilities public .
Much reminds of old world crafts and it was a nice fun to watch, thank you.
I love your beautiful , artistic and magnificent horse coach manufacturing . Hope this art never be disappear .
Please teach this artistic
Work to the young generation
too .
Anyway , you are great .
For what it's worth, you never need to apologize to us for posting a 30 minute+ video. We love it!
Amazing series! If you ever get video of this in action - we would LOVE to see it! Also, to echo a previous comment, your videos could never be too long! Keep making them and we will definitely watch them!
Absolutely stunning. A real master class in every craft you employ. We mortals can just watch and dream. Thank you
These videos are better than any owners manual anyone could ever want. ❤🌅🌵
Wish all of your videos were this long. Always great to watch a true craftsman sir.
Never apologize for a long video. They're all too short! Hope to see it in action. Absolutely fascinating. Makes my week.
FANTASTIC JOB of building using many talents from ages long ago... My father had a bob sled on the Wisconsin farm I grew up on and every Saturday during the winter my father and his four sons traveled to the woods to cut pole wood, piled it on the bob sled and made the down hill pull to home to the wood pile to be cut up later....THANK-YOU for the memories.........
It’s funny how when you watch an old movie with people riding around in a Bob Sled, one has no idea how much work and expertise went into its construction. It looks like such a simple conveyance, but now I know it is anything but. Thanks.
Mr. Dave Just finished watching your bobsled finale my wife and I watch it on the tv I enjoyed this series and you are truly a craftsman. I love your shop and all the equipment and tools you use. I don’t care how long the videos are they could be a 2 hr movie and I would watch it
Can’t wait for the next
You are an absolute master at your trade. Very glad to have found your video.
Watching you work, Mr. Engle, is time well spent. I honestly don't mind the longer video's. They are so enjoyable just like this build. Peace, Love and happiness to you and your family.
I hope, at some point, we will get to see that being drawn by horses!
Yes and some on board videos as to how it tracks reach to reach etc.
Saulo
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I like your videos, your not jaw jacking the hole time. Thank you!
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A true craftsman, Sir. Beautiful work and ready to feed a WHOLE lot of cows for decades to come.
What a build and now if we could only go for a sleigh ride. Thanks for taking us along for this build.
Outstanding Work!!!!! I love your videos and craftsmanship... Thank You, Randy
Cannot wait to see the Prince and Princess crack the whip this winter ! I've got plenty of blankets to lend. Long videos don't bother most of us Dave. We can simply pause and/or restart where we left off etc. Besides, some of us make popcorn just before watching your videos [movies].
Sir, I was a Union carpenter as a young man, but my knowledge pales in comparison to your expertise!
Very nice. Not factory made but made with skilled crsftsmanship and lots of pride. Take care and stay safe.
That's wonderful , the creative tough man is really versatile . Good, I am looking forward to continuity of your inspiring work, thanks a lot..
Nothing to apologize. We all love long vids. Thank you for the work and power you invest in your work and in the documentation. This will benefit generations to come. Thanks Mr. Engels!
Beautiful Job and Thank You as I will follow your lead in Building My Sled You taught me a Lot God Bless!
Remarkable , throughly enjoyed watching your craftsmanship.
Only 2 things to say & the first is NOT a slight on Mr. Engels when I say, "Dave's not here." The gerbil's spinning at 90 mph telling the hands what to do & the mind is a mile away dreaming of another/previous project while occasionally checking to see what stage you're at. The second comment is your shop doesn't just belong in a museum, it IS a museum. The machinery ranges from the last year to the last century. The wear & tear over years of use is visible everywhere from the dents in the anvil(s) to the hand polished levers & knobs on the machines. All lovingly applied through the skilled and (very) talented hands of a craftsman. Just beautiful.
The world is a better place that this man is in it. Thank you sir!
What a great video, we used to bring logs out of the bush with a bobsled. I would straddle a log while Dad managed the horses.
Adding my voice to the chorus of people who want you to know that you are welcome to upload videos as long as you want. It is a pleasure to watch you create things.
Won't be long and this channel will hit 80,000 good for you Dave. Your skill and eye for detail makes this channel what it is. The editing has improved greatly .
Time to watch some wheels being made. If you think it is boring, many of us watch other channels where we see the same thing all the time and still enjoy it because, there is always something different in each video.
Thank you for another beautiful video.
Jack in Missouri, the Show me State. I guess that’s why we in Missouri enjoy your video’s, you show us how’s it done.
Жарайсың, КЕРЕМЕТ ШАНА! ӨТЕ САПАЛЫ ШАНА - SUPER!
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Really cool. What a joy it would be to ride in this sleigh behind a gentle horse. Those are the times that let you know just how "wound up" your life really is. I can spend hours in a rig like this. Great job for the memory trip.
That was an awesome series. I'm currently trying to rebuild my Great Grandfather's bob sled (mainly just salvaging hardware and design). You are truly a craftsman!! Thank you so much from New Brunswick, Canada
Came to see what a new one looks like. These are all over the north woods of Wisconsin when I was a kid, left to rot by the loggers when they were done. Some were saved and used for garden art, some preserved, but not many left any more. My neighbors house built in 1870 was the local wagon maker. His main business was carriages at first, then he got the contract for the local logging company for these bob sleds. Worked himself to death trying to keep up with demand. He died in 1892 of consumption, his wife sold the business and moved in with a daughter.