How Do Rubber Tires go on Carriage & Wagon Wheels? | Wheelwright Trade
Vložit
- čas přidán 26. 10. 2017
- This shows the process of installing solid, hard rubber tires on carriage, buggy or wagon wheels. I also show the machine I built to do the process. Thanks for watching.
New Merchandise Stores!
Store Frontier for shirts, sweat shirts and hoodies.
storefrontier.com/engelscoach...
Teespring for mugs. teespring.com/stores/engels-c...
Many of you are interested in the tire bolts and rivets I use in my videos. Since I use a large number of these, I do keep them in stock. An email to dave@engelscoachshop.com will get you a list of available sizes and pricing.
Some informative books on the Carriage Trade:
Carriage Terminology: An Historical Dictionary amzn.to/2Hfoq4H
The Brewster Story - amzn.to/2wzrUNq
Practical Carriage Building amzn.to/3cJALfR
Wheel making: Wooden Wheel Design amzn.to/2TIxfK8
Carriage and Wagon Axles amzn.to/3aGDXav
An Interesting account of an early English Wheelwright Shop amzn.to/39sAICR
The Wheelwright Shop, in Kindle form amzn.to/3bxYOhd
Misc. items I get frequent inquiries for:
3M spray adhesive I use amzn.to/2uLgqpp
The Rasp I like to use amzn.to/2wclyTI
The Rebar Leathernan I use amzn.to/2vuvWpH
The silk scarf I wear amzn.to/2wGqKQf
My metal marking pencil amzn.to/2Hu75oB
Metal marking pencil refills amzn.to/3744EDP
#engelscoachshop#wheelwright
As a kid I worked at a bicycle shop and we had a machine to do a similar job on solid wheelchair tires with soft iron wire core. I do think your videos are most fascinating and as a woodworker and antique restorer I would love to do this kind of work. Thanks for the inspiration!
Im very impressed with the clamping apparatus you designed and built. Nice job
"This is a wheel machine I made" as if it was a normal part of a days work. You are so skilled its amazing to watch. Thanks for letting us into your world.
I was admiring it too ... must be only one in USA?
Making a special machine to do specific jobs was a normal part of work back in that era.
Sadly, in modern day, if you can't buy it out can't be done.
Everything was done by hand tools.
You not only make great products but you also do a wonderful job of editing your videos.
Someone once said, "A true craftsman is one who makes his own tools." And you definitely qualify as a true craftsman on many fronts. Love your background music. I hope you have an apprentice so this unique trade is not lost after you take the big dirt nap which I hope does not happy for many many more years.
This is the same way bicycle tires were made and installed in the days before pneumatic tires. The rubber was smaller of course and only had one wire holding it on. The tool that tensioned the wire and held back the tire was small enough to fit in your pocket.
Those early bike builders where more wheel wrights than anything.
This is what CZcams is great for, knowledgeable people sharing information I otherwise would have no access to. Super interesting, thank you.
It's all about BUM fights
eggypickle I
They used to have these things called libraries that were filled with information from knowledgeable people was shared. However, most of the time this information wasn’t in video format :(
There is nothing more satisfying than watching a master of his craft perform that craft. Well done. Addictive channel. Great content.
This is amazing, I really learnt something. Too often we forget about how to make things because everything is done for us with machines or mass produced. It's skills like these that need to be preserved and taught.
WOW! rubber wheels and tapered roller bearings! what a Cadillac!
A true blending of scientific theory, skill, and artistry. Thank you for the excellent, interesting and informative video, Mr. Engels.
If you were around when the pyramids were constructed, we would still have that knowledge. Deeply satisfying video to watch, and thank you sir for sharing these wonderful skills with us.
Really interesting. Had no idea how this was done. The commentary is perfect - nice pace, everything explained with just the right words. Nothing flowery or over explained, just the facts told well and simply. Great job. BTW, great tension machine. Nice build.
Wow, great video. I bought a tire machine from an old man in Alabama. I use it in Los Angeles, though I made my wheels out of aluminum, 5 ft diameter 2 1/2 inch wide rubber.
I just can't say how enjoyable it is to watch history that is still alive. Thank-you.
Yes folks this is what makes the world go around great trades craftsmanship could never have gotten anywhere without these guys
Glad I watched this video. I had no idea how rubber wrapped wagon wheels were made up. It is a dying art and you are excellant at inspiring others. I subbed, very interested now although I'll probably not be able to ever practice this due to my bout with stage 3 lung cancer, I WON the battle, no more cancer just beat up from chemo and radiation. Thank you for sharing a lost art with the rest of us.
That is quite a tire machine. Made for tires which pre dated the tires we all know today, what a sight to see. Thank you.
Many improvements since the days of Roman chariots. Excellent craftsmanship.
I watched another tire installation, but this one was interesting and very educational! It never ceases to amaze me how many talents can be shown by others on CZcams! Excellent video!
....13
Ya gotta love a man who can build his own equipment as the need arises or modify other's designs to suit his own needs! Keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to make your videos and sharing them with the world.
Best regards,
Mick Bradford
Bartlett, TN
I love watching your videos, you are very good at explaining what you are doing and why, something many people don't do when they post videos.
Incredible job there. That machine is a piece of art in that you saw a need, designed and built a machine to fulfill that need and turn out great work with. An other wonderful video.
I have looked closely at wheels like these always wondered how the rubber tire was installed and would stay on. This video popped up randomly in my suggested videos. Glad it did and glad I clicked! Such a well made video I am subscribing. I think I will enjoy the videos.
I've only recently found your channel, but enjoy seeing how items of my grandparents era were made and maintained.
Many of these skills sadly have been lost, and it's heartening to see some of the younger generation learning these skills, and maintaining a lot of our history.
I look forward to more of your videos.
Regards Dennis in Oz.
Wow, it's good to see the old crafts can still be done today. Binge watching your videos.
I am speechless, litterally. The little one in the house just loves crafting videos so I was on the hunt for interesting (and suitable) content and I fell upon your videos. You sir, are a genius. Not sure if evil or good since there seems to be nothing you cannot do ;) but wow, how impressive are your skills!? Thank you very much for sharing with us.
Thank you very much for the knowhow. I have two wheels for over 5 years waiting for the job, but it seems to be a dying trade. Can’t find nobody so now I’ll do it myself following your video. Again many thanks.
I've watched more than just a couple of your videos. It was a recommended video because I searched for "Bending Wood Laminated Beams". I have found your videos, and profession/skills to be something of awe. As a man of 48 years today, amazingly enough, I wish I had your profession.
I enjoy watching your videos even thought I have never, and probably will never, restore an old wagon. But it is woderful to watch a craftsman at his trade.
What an interesting video! At 20:30 we can see the joint is so perfectly invisible!! May the Lord shower you with long life and good health!!
I always wondered how the rubber was put on my wagon wheels. You have such good videos. Thanks.
WOW! Incredible, I had no idea how that was done.
You are the pure master of craftsmanship.
OK...it's official, that's the cleverest home made machine ever. So impressive
Couldn't agree more with the posts that compliment every facet of your work, whether designing and making a machine, doing all the remedial work on the carriage or just making excellent videos, you are a star. After a day of doing all that work you must go home very satisfied, looking forward to a good meal and sleep! Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Cheers, David.
That was downright fascinating. I've seen rubber tires on wood wagon wheels before and never thought for a moment how they got there. Now I know. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you it's amazing that there are still people that have true skills and are kind hearted to share with anyone 👍😎
This answers so many questions I've never asked. Thanks.
You remind me of the grandfathers I never knew. I'm grateful for this opportunity.
I worked with horses, carriages and buggies a lot; never new how rubber tires were replaced. Thank you for the video...
Ok after seeing it a few times, it makes sense. The tire machine is genius
I'm new here. I've watched 3 videos. I am in AWE !! Excellent craftsmanship !!!
Very cool the way the compression and tension work.
I worked in a wire mill for part of a year once. I was responsible for the wire straightening machine. We would get the wire on spools, all curled and kinked. The straightening machine ran the wire through a series of rotating bronze barrel dies that heated and straightened the wire. It shot out into a tray where a cutting feature would trim the wire with a 1/64 inch accuracy. I could produce thousands of straight wires a day. Thought of all that when I saw your stash of tire wires, exactly like I used to produce ;). Magnificent old dinosaurs of machines that were a couple of dozen feet long and just worked well. Your videos are mesmerizing, I can watch them for hours :).
I have done some very basic repairs to 12 old studebaker wagons, used as bunk platforms. Did the work 8 years ago. You have filled in all the blanks. Wish I could go back in time. Great job Dave...✌👍👍
My great grandfather was a wheelwright. I feel closer to him watching you work
I myself am not a woodworker but i am mesmerized by the amount of care, hard work & steps taken towards preserving the heritage of such pieces of history...you just got a new subscriber from Hawaii...ALOHA
This was a pure joy to watch from start to finish. Well done sir.
wonderful video!! A delight to watch with your excellent cadence and explanations.
This work brought to mind my first job in a bike store at 10 years old sweeping and cleaning. One of the services at the shop was replacing worn hard rubber tires on wagon wheels, training wheels, baby carriages, etc. These tires were put on in a somewhat similar fashion but the wires were twisted instead of brazed at the join. I can still hear the "thump, thump, thump" sound of the wheel hitting the workbench as my boss worked to close the tire gap. :-)
thanks for the trip down memory lane!!
warm regards
vic
I should hasten to add these were tiny toy wagon wheels .....
Your tensioning jig a very impressive bit of kit. Made a potentially difficult job look so easy. There is a calmness and ease of work that comes with years of experience!
Post tension and pre tension like building concrete box beams would have never thought this was used in this manner thanks for Sharing your amazing talent and craftsman ship I. Wheelchair bound and have spinal cord injuries. I was very creative like you and unable to do much of anything now but your videos keep me inspired and going threw some hard times. Thanks. Big. Joe
I'm in awe of your skill at brazing the wires in situ without any protection over the wheel to stop it getting burnt.
I hope that you have an understudy or apprentice, I get the feeling that your videos only touch the surface of your talents, perhaps a couple of books are in you future, craft knowledge should not be lost to the centuries. Very enjoyable, Thank you
I still enjoy watching this video many times. Even though it's from 4 years ago I don't think people realize that you designed and built most of the machines that you have.
Amazing !!! At 70 years I finally learned how this is done. Great video. Thanks.
You, sir, are exceptionally talented and have a wealth of knowledge and information that I may not need but am intensely curious about. I love watching your channel.
I came across this by mistake, but having done woodworking for some time in the past it really regenerated my passion and I have and will enjoy watching this. Thank you very much.
made a sketch of the torch stand to copy, excellent idea. I was thinking when I bought a new truck 30 yrs ago, "the next one's going to be a horse", and I've been collecting parts for a cart as they come along. It'll be a transition over time, starting to get more interesting, thanks to you, friend.
Have to say the best and most informative process with home made tools i have ever seen. An absolute joy to see. Thank you.
Your videos are fascinating! I find it so rewarding that someone has continued this old technology and artistry.
Pretty DANG Slicko!! ... including your design and building of your specialized machine. Thank you.
What a pleasure to watch a skilled craftsman perform his operations on equipment he had built and produce a very special product. Dave is like some of those european stone cutters, only a few left and no one to take their place. Then what? When these folks disappear, I guess that will be the end of wagons and coaches.
That’s an impressive machine. I’ve seen a couple of power systems and do something similar. But it’s really cool not require electronics or hydraulics to get the job done
Truly amazing!! I am in awe of your skill and the people who dreamed up this design of a rubber tire.
AND... Thank You so much for Posting!!!! I'm somewhat mechanical in nature and would never have GUESSED the process for this...though I have casually wondered... I can only perhaps Guess why your videos have such appeal to me... I love them!!! I continue to be amazed at how LITTLE I feel like I KNOW!! :-) :-) :-)
this man has a wonderful skill that he learned from other people and his own work to not pass this on is not right where are his kids? I think he does have some, please don't let this die with you.
Randomly came here to this video, fascinating work, well done, you sir are a true craftsman! I don't know how anyone could thumbs down this video.
Wheel is a first and foremost invention. Theoritically and practically it is perfect. It is amazing to see the workmanship.
That machine and the process are amazing.
Your craftsmanship shows.
I am simply in awe of your ingenuity and knowledge. Kudos from Australia
Beautiful work and I love how you casually mention "on a machine I made"....
Peace
Charlie 🇬🇧
I find myself watching wooden wheel making. CZcams is a wonderful place. Nice videos on this channel!
I learn something every time I watch your videos. I know it slows you down a takes a lot to produce these. Thank you.
Hey that's A very awesome wheel right rubber fasting and straightening machine. You built yourself it's awesome and A one of A kind to.
Very informative and extremely interesting video of the process. As always,,, thank you for the effort put into these videos.
Growing up in a family of mechanics and engineers I kind of fell into the automotive industry. Growing up in the upper desert of SoCal where wagons were still lying around. The child in me jumps up and down seeing how wagons and wagon wheels are made and without some magic they had back then. Thank You for your Videos.
Well my friend...... yet another fantastic video. You certainly know your job inside out. Your approach to the task at hand is gratifying to watch... it is a pleasure to watch you work. Thank you for sharing.
I've always wondered how this was done. You sir, are a man of many talents and my hat is off to you. I just subscribed. People like you have a wealth of not only knowledge but experience that if not passed down to the younger generation will be lost forever. Thank you!
God I’d love to work at a shop that builds stuff like this everyday
Great video
Got me dreaming
Really enjoy watching your craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing a vanishing art.
An absolute pleasure to watch people with these skills at work. Thank you.
You are indeed a talented individual. Please consider patenting some of your inventions. Although wagons and such have given way to autos, some of your ideas will live on for restoration and copying to use in the Third World. Your work has reminded me of work performed by my father and my grandfather. Thanks for the memories.
Just incredible on every possible level. Absolutely brilliant and enjoyable.
Wielkie Brawa mistrzu piękne Wykonanie
I am constantly amazed by those that can work and create things with their hands. Thank you for sharing.
16:55 Brilliant !!! i thought you were going to glue a piece of rubber in the gap . i am a cyclist and i found this whole process amazing
THANK YOU... THANK YOU... THANK YOU!!! Watching your videos is so much fun!!! Learning how your shop keeps alive the (almost) lost art working with all types of "olden day" vehicles is really a treat to behold!!! A almost bigger treat for me is seeing all the equipment "you built" for your shop in order to accomplish what you do. The next time my wife and I visit relatives in Montana (we live in S.E. Minnesota... along the Mississippi River)... a visit the "Engel's Coach Shop" in Joliet, MT is definitely on my "To-Do-List"!!! :-)
I just happened on this video. I am involved in antique bicycles from the late 1800's which also use extruded solid rubber tires. They are also fastened to the wheel rims using tensioned wire which passes through a hole extruded inside the tire, and with the rubber tire compressed circumferentially. Even the machines and methods we use to do this are very similar. The main difference is that the bike tires use only one wire, whereas in this video the carriage tires use two wires. There are those in our antique bicycle community who prefer alternate methods of attaching the tires and wires, but neither of the two main alternates provide as reliable and robust a joint, or safety, as the tensioning/compressing and brazing method depicted in this video.
@youtuuba Can you give us a rundown on what the alternate methods are? It seems hard to believe that the compression and brazing method was used in 1865.
@@jimthesoundman8641 I am not a wheelwright, but I have been a welder for several years. Brazing is a very old metal joining technology - centuries old, in fact. While oxy-acetylene torch technology only goes back to the tail end of the 19th century, various blowpipe technologies go back quite a ways in time, and these temperatures are high enough to melt brass alloys used in brazing. I cannot adress the compression technology.
I wondered what the turn of the century bicycles used for tires. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍
Very fascinating and interesting. Your are extremely good with the brazing torch, not having to put some form of heat protection between the rods and the wooden wheel. Great work.
I'm fairly certain I will not be fixing a wagon anytime soon but your video and knowledge is appreciated you are a Craftsman
Great job, this machine where you apply tension to the rubber is so much amazing. Thank you for sharing this information.
Love your work love your tools love your skills, Could watch you for hours and most likely do as time flies when i watch your videos..
Thank you for posting this video, I love watching them. I always wondered how the rubber was installed. You certainly did a great job building that complicated machine.
This video is so good that I watched till the end. Best combination of modernity and old things. :) Carry on Sir
This guy is brilliant, excellent filming, I hope he passes on his knowledge/skills to a younger generation, amazing tools.
That is a AMAZING process !!! I would have never thought that could be possible. Keep up the great work.
Mate, you're a bloody legend, man I love your videos.....very clever
Hi putting mother rubber tyre on a wagon wheels is very brilliant as I have never seen that sort of skill before and making wheels etc keep it up very knowledgeable and very interesting to watch 😀😀
You sir, are a wagon engineering genius.
Fascinating. Amazing how much effort has gone in with making a bespoke machine to fit the wheels.
I have always wondered how this was done. Thank you for sharing. You are truly a skilled craftsman.