100 Year Old Buggy Wheel Built Incorrectly | Engels Coach Shop

[@spinaway]

I have no interest in buggy wheels of any kind, Yet i found this fascinating.

[@jdd5672]

Me too, just a very relaxing, interesting video

[@georgenelson3719]

i have absolutely no interest as well, but this guy is an expert videographer as well as wheelwright and so i watched the whole thing too

[@SergeyPRKL]

superb workmanship is always a pleasure to watch, whatever it is.

[@ralphparker]

This business will probably only support a few wheelwrights anyway.

[@NefariousElasticity]

It's just cool and satisfying to watch a craftsman do their thing, doesn't really matter what it is. Crafts like these are getting more rare - no one making anything modern these days puts in nearly this level of artistry and finesse, it's all just CNC machines, computers, and assembly lines. (That is not to say that NO ONE works traditionally anymore - just that it's less common.)

[@dianasortek7348]

1. Why is this in my recommend tab? 2. Why did I click on it? 3. Why did I decide to watch it? 4. Why can't I stop watching it?

[@Paraclete333]

And why the username "Microsoft News"?

[@byronallen3983]

Because you do not see many craftsman anymore It awe inspiring to see a master at work. A master makes it look easy but that’s because he learned from past mistakes and knows any shortcuts and doing things properly allow him to feel justified at the end of his day. My hat is off to you sir you truly are a master at your trade

[@haroldbivinssr2889]

Watching an artist at work!!

[@donvanduzen8944]

We have been recruited by the same algorithm me thinks? I enjoy craftsmanship . Period. This is the personification of craftsmanship.

[@greghearn526]

Ikr

[@abelincoln95]

Thank you for taking the time to allow us to look over your shoulder......

[@THEfamouspolka]

I could watch a true craftsman at work all day, every day! I love seeing someone with skills developed, honed, and mastered over a lifetime!

[@BWolf00]

@@THEfamouspolka OMG, I couldn't say it better or agree more. I love to watch true craftsman at work. And his last comment about the 1000 wheels...I was thinking how if I wasn't an guy in my 60's I'd like to work and learn from this craftsman...I'm not sure if I'd be able to get a 1000 wheels in to learn it as this man has.

[@davidjackson1724]

That was a pleasure to watch a Craftsmen at work

[@colemanadamson5943]

Always a pleasure to watch a professional.....especially when they speak only when necessary and not like those who enjoy hearing their own voice so much it drives one crazy.

[@mk84ldb]

Or crappy background music that overrides the dialogue.

[@REALfish1552]

And don't forget the loudest, most obnoxious music too.

[@casinoroyal93]

He is so skilled in his craft

[@johndeau4665]

Laconic. Very nearly added that word to my comment. You nailed it.

[@Turk380]

I don't know why the KZbin gods decided they wanted me to see this, but I'm glad I did.

[@cdjtapipo280886]

So do I!

[@allinsiteUK]

Exactly so.. thanks KZbin algorithm. Just what I needed, to watch someone dedicated to his craft even though it can be hard work. The right tools certainly help though.

[@davidpetersen8585]

Amen!

[@dpgt3478]

Down the rabbit hole we go 😳🤯😎

[@kthwkr]

I had no idea how wagon wheels were made nor did it ever occur to me I didn't know. But now the mystery is gone. It's a pleasure to watch someone that skilled.

[@kansascityshuffle8526]

Been through enough 100 year old houses to know that the adage “they don’t build them like they used too” is about only correct 60 percent of the time. Every era has had its share of hacks in every trade.

[@emilychb6621]

Plus those ones that were build by the hacks are far less likely to have survived the ages. Just because bad quality tools/buildings/furniture would have broken in the last hundred years and simply been thrown away/destroyed and only the good quality ones survive.

[@cccpkingu]

I think over a 100 years the hacky-shacks usually fall down. Nobody cares for work that isn't done right.

[@gial8862]

It’s curious how a poorly crafted wheel last 100 plus years.

[@ToolofSociety]

Yeah classic case of survivor bias.

[@okaro6595]

Generally the old stuff that was badly made was broken years ago. We see only the best they made.

[@unblessedcoffee1457]

guy 100 years ago: "damn where did I leave my small hammer? Ah I'll just use the big one today, nobody is ever gonna know if the rivets bend a little" "there's no way some guy will call me out on it in front of the entire world on some hyper advanced communications network"

[@michaelbuckers]

The same guy: "what the heck is even the difference between the front and the back side? they look the same either way"

[@BloodSprite-tan]

@@grandmasmalibu if it's good enough to last 100 years before it broke, it's probably safe to say that he got away with it.

[@SergeyPRKL]

@@BloodSprite-tan And remember, the POOR quality lasted 100 years. How long does today POOR quality craftmanship last? 100 weeks? if lucky.

[@BloodSprite-tan]

well i think somebody rushing to get something finished, is a bit different, than products being built to the absolute minimum price to maximize sales.

[@Gottenhimfella]

​@@SergeyPRKL It strikes me that the more we ask of a product, and the more we optimise particular aspects of its performance, the less resilient it is to variations in quality. I guess at this same era, piano, firearm and timepiece actions were already good examples of highly demanding products where lapses in quality meant the product could not be used. The "American Organ" was popular and affordable in those days not because it did not require a lot of labour and material to build (it did) but it was not near as demanding as a piano, in terms of the finer points of the mechanism, so it did not require such skilled workers. (Also, it stayed in tune)

[@Foxcave1]

Half an hour of pure handcraft, thank you!

[@lewiswilliams5047]

I don’t know why KZbin brought me here, but I’m glad it did!

[@janewilson7462]

I had no idea buggy wheels were so complicated. It's fascinating to watch an expert craftsman showing how much work goes into rebuilding one.

[@Paul_Wetor]

I had no idea buggy wheels were so complicated. It's fascinating to watch an expert craftsman showing how much work goes into rebuilding one.

[@bigsparky8888]

MASTER TECH...BY GOLLY!!!

[@passiton3801]

You are watching a true artisan at work. He takes his time, works methodically, an achieves amazing results...

[@madcapmonster]

Others will admire his skill, me its him putting his tools away after he is done with them, something I never do

[@tylerrezachek3788]

My tools take up far more room on the bench than my projects!

[@AdamAus85]

It's worth doing. Working on my car lately I'm missing a socket from one of my ko-ken socket sets and another socket from my new Bahco socket set. I hope they show up again one day.

[@RubsNL]

@@AdamAus85 "My car is fixed, but what is that new rattling noise? Hmmm"

[@michaelmace924]

@@AdamAus85 where do they sell that brand of tool?

[@AdamAus85]

@@michaelmace924 ko-ken stocked by very few, mainly online, retailers in Australia. And eBay. Bahco is everywhere.

[@AsitisToday]

Love to watch old craftsmen work so that I can pick up some tips

[@DMLand]

Fascinating and relaxing. My life has nothing to do with wagon wheels, but KZbin apparently knows that I will watch an experienced craftsperson do their thing regardless of the work at hand.

[@Killerean]

I'm just imagining the guy who built them being an apprentice and one day be like "Wait... there's a direction to these spokes?". :D

[@polarknight5376]

And now 200,000 people know about his mistake.

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

@@polarknight5376 200,001 - greetings from Sutton Coldfield, England

[@gregorythomas333]

@@suttoncoldfield9318/videos 226,965 :)

[@Nevir202]

polarknight 537 Ya, thankfully they don’t know his name. 🤣

[@michaelguerin56]

More like the poor apprentice being yelled and screamed at, to get that wheel ‘out of here’. I advise, as a carpenter, that you always set up an apprentice to do a job properly and never allow the next step ‘on a brand new task’ to be taken without inspection and comment.

[@destroyer4416]

can't have anything but respect for the man's patience

[@g.r.4853]

The thousand wheels may have come and gone, but they sure left their mark. The techniques, feels, intuition and knowledge you have aquired is phenomenal. I stand in awe of your talent!

[@m.a.c.8366]

myself as well, pretty awesome talent and experience on show.

[@AutodidactEngineer]

What's AWE?

[@g.r.4853]

@@AutodidactEngineerA noun - a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. As in "they gazed in awe at the small mountain of diamonds" JIC = noun - pronounced "noun" GRAMMAR - A word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things ( common noun ), or to name a particular one of these ( proper noun ). OK?

[@sunalp2]

There’s nothing better than watching a passionate craftsman work.

[@AnimalStomper]

He is the Bob Ross of wheels

[@dezfan]

Never get tired of watching a craftsmen.👍🏼

[@gildersleevee]

There are not that many people left in the world that could tell a person how those rivets became bent inside the spoke hub. When you showed them my first thought was it came from the accident but then you explained about the hammer used to form the rivet and blew my mind. I have watched all your videos and I always thought you needed a bigger hammer at times, I knew you had them in the shop but thought you were just making due with the one at hand. NOPE >.. you used the RIGHT hammer for the job. Then, watching you install the rubber tire and how you got out the same tools, and used the same method as before, in the same order, my mind said, 'HE HAS A method developed over years and years of doing the same job over and over'. Not a wasted move, or doubt, as to the outcome. It make me pretty sad that you do not have apprentices standing in line to learn your trade. I am not sure in my youth if I would have had the patience, or the work ethic, to do the craft justice. I was always in a hurry and looking for the short cuts, and ways to cut corners in everything I was taught. In my old age I see the folly in that type of thinking. Maybe, when I get to heaven, and have eternity to learn the skills and crafts needed for the new life, I will be better prepared to walk the road of apprentice. I am actually looking forward to learning many new things one day soon. Thanks for your hard work and patience filming, and uploading, these precious snippets into the life of a craftsman. Cheers from Michigan

[@danaowen9014]

This was such a wounderfull message and then i got towards the end and yes i droped a few tears.God bless.

[@MrLikeke]

As a rule of thumb when messing with rivets, the smaller hammer is best. This video has shown why.

[@jimallen9442]

I think the hammer thing comes from the fact that people dont rivet wood today, if you have a steel hole and a steel rivet, hitting it as hard as you like is ok, as the steel supports the rivet and stops it bending. Got to admit it would have not occurred to me.

[@pugwashsecond]

@@jimallen9442 I'm with you on this. When riveting metal as well as forming the head the idea is also to expand it into the hole so the bigger hammer makes more sense.

[@clark57225]

Gildersleevee: Don't leave any time soon. You have much to teach those who will still be here when it is time to go.

[@rooftopvoter3015]

Dirty hands, not afraid to get into the project, turns out masterpieces. Old school but damned good.

[@rogerdeane3608]

I could watch this chap all day. A real PRO.

[@bill1usmc]

Dont have to own a buggy to appreciate a real craftsman... fascinating videos.

[@ghlscitel6714]

It is a revelation seeing an experienced artist involved with handcrafted parts. Live long and healthy.

[@BillB23]

I've watched so many of your videos that I could probably do one of your tasks in only 9 or 10 times the time it takes you. Thanks once again, Dave, for bringing us along on the journey.

[@tinydancer7426]

I love watching old "things" being brought back to life rather than summarily tossed on the junk heap only to be replaced with something newly made. I sat here and literally applauded the finished product. First time viewer. A promised continuing viewer.

[@yomismosoyelregalo2266]

What a nice video! No crappy music, clear sound, pertinent voice over and quality cinematography.

[@charlidog2]

I want this guy on any project I have. A true artisan who cares about doing the job correctly; whatever it takes.

[@tomdenny8507]

Were I a younger man I would seriously consider becoming your apprentice. Dave, your knowledge is too valuable to lose. I hope there is someone you can pass it along to. In the mean time, thank you for your incredible videos.

[@davidduma7615]

He's passing it along to a whole bunch of craftsmen. And these videos should be in a vault in the Smithsonian so they live forever.

[@BK-dv1hh]

You’re the man, so much experience and mixed with common sense...a rare find you are, my friend!

[@41magfan]

Truly a lost art.

[@DLDietz]

You make HARD WORK look so easy and so much fun. Love it when you share discoveries such as the backward spokes.

[@WildBikerBill]

The mark of a real pro is making it look easy.

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

BELIEVE IT OR NOT YOU ARE CARRYING ON A GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL TRADE. I TRULY HOPE YOU HAVE A COUPLE OF YOUNG APPRENTICES WITH YOU. MY HAT IS OFF TO YOU SIR! GOD BLESS YOU.✝️🇺🇲✌️👍

[@thlee3]

this kind of content is what youtube is all about. so pure.

[@glencrandall7051]

Someone in an earlier comment said what you do is a "lost art". Well it's not lost as long as you are doing it. Thanks for keeping this "art" alive.

[@williamgarrett2931]

I was just thinking before the end, "Im getting pretty good at watching him fix these wheels, I know what comes next." You have passed on what you know to so many with these videos. From this viewer, thank you.

[@williamgarrett2931]

@@EngelsCoachShop I'm an Engineer by trade, pens not trains, and I so enjoy your channel, your demeanor, your skills, and the specific equipment you use, many I'm guessing you made. Fatiguing nuts until they break, pulling wires from the tire. Hand shaping spokes on your belt sander... I can't learn this in a book, at least not the books I was taught with...

[@dontbugmeatthistime]

I really like it when the new wheels are bounced or rolling and hear how solid it is.

[@franciscoluna9596]

There are things my eye would never get tired to watch: the skies, the ocean, the mountains, a tree, and this gentleman building or repairing a wooden wheel. It's amazing!

[@Karirawri]

i never thought i'd stop to watch someone take apart and repair a century old wheel, yet here i am

[@windsorwagon]

A true craftsman, not many craftsmen left anymore sadly

[@MrJohn714]

Yep Dave we've rebuilt so many wheels together I automatically know what your going to do next! :-)

[@moebandy8274]

I never tire of watching a true craftsman!!Thank you for taking us along

[@zedgama3]

There's something immensely satisfying about watching a master craftsman work. Thank you for sharing.

[@jwshoptime.jeeprepairpleas8552]

I will be 52 this year and miss my dad he loved to restore IH tractors and what ever. I wish you tube was around for him to enjoy he would have probably watched every ep..thank you @ jw shop time

[@FredCDobbs-mj7hn]

Always enjoy watching Mr.Engels. Really admire the craftsmanship and the effort to do it right! He is indeed a gem!

[@stuartandrews4344]

I could watch this old timer every day & never get bored,a true craftmen...

[@grahambraid5037]

Once again, thank you. Bet the customer was delighted, would like to have seen the wheel painted.

[@andrewfyakim525]

I don't watch tv, just KZbin. This video is one of the reasons. Thank you for posting videos of your talent!

[@markhadley543]

Rarely, very rarely someone posts a video on youtube that is so completely captivating that by the end you feel you wonder how you got this far through life with such a yawning gap in your knowledge that you now realize had to be filled. Thank you for sharing your work with so many that will likely never get the chance to learn such a trade or skill.

[@nfcopier1]

Him: "You've watched me do this enough times..." Me: This is my first time watching one of your vids.😂

[@bermchasin]

@@EngelsCoachShop why didnt you show painting the wheel? great video btw I still dont get those wheel wires

[@jetah50]

@@bermchasin if i had to guess. think of them as banding to keep the rubber on the wheel. otherwise there's nothing actually holding the rubber against the wood/metal frame.

[@bobhazzard7747]

@@jetah50 Watch earlier videos. He is pushing the rubber ends away from the joint by tensioning the wires with the cranks until the wheel sucks up. Then the wire are cut and brazed together under tension. Then he beats the tire on the concrete to force the rubber to close the gap, but there is more rubber than space and so the rubber is always in compression after the gap closes and will never loosen up.

[@Sara-L]

You need to be shown more than once? 😂

[@proberts34]

Edit: The Borax wagon wheel video WAS yours! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3u5lHhunM2ias0 Same here. First time. . .unless the "building an enormous and heavy borax wagon wheel" video I watched about 3 or 4 years ago was yours. 😉

[@codyironworks307]

Dave thank you so much, I appreciate the efforts you take in filming and editing.

[@Dingomush]

I just stumbled upon this site and I am very impressed, perplexed, intrigued, and in awe. I’ve always known that wheelwrighting was a highly skilled art, akin to cooperage or pattern-making. This is the first time I have seen anyone repair a wheel, and like most pros, you make it look simple. As a carpenter, I know better. Thank you for letting us “look over your shoulder” while you work.

[@emilegallant6028]

I am a believer that I can fix anything I can find instructions and specifications on. I am glad that people like you are taking the time to document odd ball stuff like this, so if young guys like me ever need to tackle a project we have the information to do so!!! Please keep documenting your knowledge for future generations.

[@johnrunyan1785]

Its beautiful to watch true craftsmen. They don't struggle. They don't worry. They just do.

[@miken3260]

Thanks for the tip on how not to bend rivits. I don't do wheels, but I sometimes replace tool handles that are rivited. Now I now to use a smaller hammer.

[@andrewthomasfinney752]

Being an engineer I was curious how you welded the internal wires without damaging the rubber. Now I know after watching a master wheelwright at work. Thank you.

[@tjv323]

Doesn't look like they really got welded at the end, just heated up so they could be bent into place. Maybe I'm wrong?

[@yves3560]

That was the one question that popped up as well. :)

[@palominomale]

@@tjv323 its a brazed joining with the filler rod shown there by the torch, the video cuts away kinda early before its completed.

[@martinkerker1190]

Andrew ; train wheels don't have rubber, so how would you know.

[@andrewthomasfinney752]

@@martinkerker1190 Very droll Martin. There are more engineer types than those that drive steam loco's! Incidentally they aren't called engineers in the UK as they don't engineer anything just drive steam locos so are called loco drivers.

[@RJ-nh9hw]

Mr. Rogers of wheels and wagons, your sharing is most appreciated, the educational value rests within you being an artist-craftsman of your trade. Great work, plus I live in New Mexico and just might see that wheel some day...

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Excellent again. I have seen this video 3 times now, lovely each time. Thank you, Jim.

[@JohnSmith-qm6xx]

CRAFTSMANSHIP LIKE THIS IS FASCINATING TO WATCH! THANK YOU!

[@OttoTheWeim]

This was one of the most interesting things I have seen in many years. I love to know how things are made and the craftsmanship that it takes to make these things. Your presentation and explanation made understanding and enjoying it easy. Thank you for keeping this craft alive and sharing with us.

[@TIMMEH19991]

Just lovely. Never knew how this kind of wheel was constructed. I must say its fascinating to watch, and the last bit, fitting the tyre? well that was just amazing!

[@arnoldsmachinetool4632]

Great Video the wheelwright must of had his apprentice install the spooks. I bet that's the way he told that story later. You make molding rivet heads look so easy. I came across the need to do that one day. After watching your videos, I was thinking that I could do that too. YES, a smaller hammer is the key. After going thru 10 or so rivets. They started looking the part and got all 4 of them in " live able " form. ( And I told the story that my helper put them in ) " Just wish I had that helper. LOL Looking forward to watching your next Video.

[@railwaybob1886]

It's beautiful to see such craftsmanship from a bygone era. When we see those old antique automobiles, like the Model T Ford and look at those wheels, we have to wonder why the rims weren't made out of steel. It's only when we watch your videos that we come to realize that most towns and villages had their wheelwrights who could make such wheels. How difficult would it have been for the autombile industry in its infancy to adopt these types of wheels. Today, we hardly ever see such craftsmanship except at agricultural fair.

[@jackfrost2146]

It's refreshing to see a craftsman at work, and not one computer guided machine in sight!

[@milantrcka121]

Photography is spectacular especially when the spokes are being installed - almost magical.

[@bristol8042]

....Just brilliant, always watching and always learning it's never bore, so keep posting a thousand more......

[@brambruijnzeel]

Well Dave, I appreciated your video as Well! Thanks again for sharing your skills with us. May God bless you, and greetings from the Netherlands, Bram

[@traewatkins931]

Please say you have an apprentice skill and knowledge like this should not ever be lost.

[@billt9456]

1000 wheels come and gone!! Incredible! Soon there won't be many, if ANY, craftsmen like yourself left. I love watching your vids, please keep them coming. Old school craftsman meets new millennia tech. Bravo!!

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Education only goes so far, then you must acquire knowledge. And while I'm pretty sure I'll never repair a wagon or buggy wheel, I do appreciate the knowledge on how to do so.

[@easternwoods4378]

I can attest to that. I have a degree in engineering ( mechanical ). The degree was the start, I learned most on the shop floor. Let me share a couple of stories. 1) I was working for a manufacturer of armored vehicles. We were asked to weld a series of nuts to a plate which was then welded into the vehicle shell. The part that was bolted on never fit properly. Finally got through to design that's weld shrinkage. Weld the plate into the shell, then put the other parts on and they stay in the right place. 2) Most of us here know what a center punch is and how it's used to lay out locations. Young design engineer thought a center punch is the middle punch on a three hole punch in the office

[@hartleymartin]

It is one thing to have the knowledge about how to do something. It is another thing to have the skill just to get the tools out and do it. I have knowledge of many things. Having the skill to put that knowledge to use is something I openly admit that I sorely lack. It is always a joy to watch a master doing something and making something beautiful.

[@jetah50]

@@easternwoods4378 that's one reason why I believe all engineers should work in the trade for 1-5 years before getting their degree (or license). give them some hands on experience to layout, build, and repair.

[@SmokeFlame1]

Yes we've seen you do a few of these things before. But, you know, we'll keep watching because there is always some thing new to see or hear.

[@thevictorianworkshop8660]

Been watching from day one .And you are right , (in my mind )I am a apprenticed wheelright i know some procedures in side out. Whether I could put in to practice, is anouther issue .The intrest is infectious. Even started collecting the tools and .studying differant methods of the European wheelrights, so as long as you keep posting I will keep watching Ps the Borax waggon I leave that for another day lol kind regards from over the pond. God bless

[@Reziac]

That's maybe why we watchers don't get bored with the umpteenth wheel repair -- they're all a little different even just to sight, and maybe we pick up something from how you handle each one. Also, you've been real precise about pointing out quirks, which is very useful info.

[@Odin029]

I do love to watch a master craftsman at work, whether its a carpenter, gunsmith, or in this case a wheelwright

[@theGonemadagain]

An art that would be lost without your knowledge from the past, Thanks and God Bless.

[@wizerd5150]

I used to work with a older man when I was in my early teens . and watching your videos brings me back 40 years ty !

[@kimguldberg5676]

Strangely enough in Denmark we call those cars Monday cars and not friday cars.

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

HA! As soon as he said Friday I stopped and went to look at the comments for such. In Germany the same "Montags Auto" or Monday Car. I think most of Europe uses the same. Germans are hung over on Mondays.

[@TIPPY4U]

@@MrThisIsMeToo especially during Fasching week

[@steveskouson9620]

I've also heard Monday, here in the States. Monday as well as Friday. Friday, thinking about the weekend, Monday recovering from the weekend. steve

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

@@EngelsCoachShop Not nearly as much as we have learned from you! One thing I forgot, I think the literal translation of lemon (as in car) to German is in fact "Montags Auto".

[@shopshop144]

@@MrThisIsMeToo Maybe 'Wednesday' cars are ok!

[@hpod3sx]

Watching older generation working is just so therapeutical. Real men don't need computer to create awesome things.

[@DannySauer]

/watches video on computer using awesome computer networking and computer video encoding and computer video display and computer video recording device, then types comment on computer about not needing a computer. ;)

[@GashimahironChl]

@@DannySauer there was also a macintosh pc there in the back of grandpa wheelmaker's shop.

[@russellg1473]

He reminds me very much of my father. Men like this built the world around us. I hope we never forget all these trades that innovation has abandoned, lest we forget the men who dedicate their life to honorable labor

[@colin6769]

car wheels, truck, plane buggy -- love em all. I enjoyed your restoration Dave. Thank you.

[@larrykelly2838]

Yep, I can finally follow along now.

[@rushd45]

Me too, when he started to tighten up the wire, i thought now he'll braze them together... Great videos, a real pleasure to watch.

[@1495978707]

I’ve ripped enough things apart, built enough things that as soon as he was done ripping it apart I thought of just about everything he’d need to do to put it back together. I’ve never done anything with wheels or watched any videos on them before lol. Just stuff like he pulled the old wires out and I think “man it would be a bitch to get those back in if you don’t lube it up and get any and all crud out that it could catch on”. Sure enough that’s just what he does. Little details like doing it both ways probably comes from experience because I might’ve just done it one way and seen if that was sufficient.

[@MrTrill409]

It’s 1am, this popped up my feed and I decided to watch it. Never thought I would learn so much and be entertained at the same time. Camera angles and video editing makes you feel like you’re watching this in real time! I subscribed! Looking forward to more!

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

Dammit, 3:30 in the morning and I have zero interest in old wheels only to see that wire get pulled out and now I have to stay up to see how the hell one puts it back!

[@drawapretzel6003]

fuckin magic thats how

[@charlesclayton2276]

Family Show

[@databanks]

When in doubt, more lube

[@jadoon65]

Exactly what happened to me.

[@radandrew83]

You ever pull the string out of an old hoodie? It's kinda like that

[@TRHOG]

Nice to see old world craftsman continuing this sort of building. I love watching these!

[@apachepete4967]

NOTHING gives me more pleasure than seeing someone who takes pride in their work , who knows what they're doing and is only prepared to DO IT RIGHT.. . you Sir are my kinda guy.

[@ralphcline6930]

Have enjoyed all your videos an finally figured it out . You sir, are will Rogers reincarnated , with Roy Rogers neckerchief. Lol , thanks for the outstanding videos.

[@osivkos]

Totally enjoyed watching this ! Hopefully he'll pass on his skills on to the next generation !!

[@bentleyblower]

I am intrigued why you would not have removed all the old paint while the wheel was stripped down, as it will be much more difficult to do, now that it has been re-built. Totally fascinated by your skills however, that clearly took many years and many wheels to perfect. Thank you for the pleasure that the clip gave me.

[@johndeau4665]

Everything about this series is quality and excellence, including the videography. It is very much like a trip back in time. Just remarkable. Thank you!

[@jeffjenkins8303]

I am still a country boy at heart and I took so much pleasure in watching a true professional working at restoring an old time buggy wheel. It is truly amazing how you made it look so terribly easy but I know how only long time experience can enable you to not only see with your eyes but your hands can also tell you what is right and what is wrong. Thank you for a wonderful video.

[@SandersChicken]

"why would i wanna watch this lame stuff" *26mins 36seconds later* "Fascinating, I cant believe they built that wheel that way... let see what else he's got"

[@frostythehelmet]

Absolutely love watching this! It’s so therapeutic, I once spent a whole day watching a guy at a county fair show repairing a similar wheel! Awesome to see the old skills still needed and in use! Keep up the great work!

[@Conservator.]

13:22 “Looks like a Friday build set of wheel” In The Netherlands we would call that a “Monday morning” set of wheels. 😀

[@neiloconnell2120]

Maestro. Watching you set the spokes in the wheel rim was like watching the very best male ballet dancer. I salute you.

[@richardkeen1996]

What a great pleasure to watch a true craftsman at work - both wonderfully enjoyable and educational.

[@allen.lpersingerjr6408]

I love this type of work and knowledge that one must have to do what this man does . I wish I live close to him I would work free for him just to learn some of what he does , everyone want fly to the moon they will want and old fashion buggy ride on a good set of spoke wheels this man made are repaired . thank you sir for showing we few people who love this type of craft and most of all a craftsman like YOU"

[@robertomiguel6174]

Never thought it would be so complicated process.

[@fen4554]

*clamps vicegrips in benchvice* "..mother of God..."

[@punk105]

When you REALLY need to hold onto something 😂

[@rjmun580]

If you look at the vice it has wooden jaws which are useless for gripping metal. Therefore he clamps the vicegrip in the vice and grips the metal with that. It has the advantage of having a quick release action as well.

[@fen4554]

@@rjmun580 I didn't notice that, but the way he reefed on the vice, I remember thinking it would crush the vicegrips. Make sense now.

[@HHH-xj1tm]

@@rjmun580 Vice grip is made of metal. Your point ?

[@LastBastion]

@@HHH-xj1tm vice grips is more broad and flat than a wire tho

[@rampant_1644]

Enjoyed watching craftsmen being good at what they do. Mass production has its purpose, but craftsmanship has no equal.

[@overout429]

Because you are watching a true master of his craft. They are hard to find now day's.