Demonstration of the Smith Manure Spreader Working

Demonstration of the Smith Manure Spreader Working | Engels Coach Shop

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@bootsnall8996 Ай бұрын

I will admit I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a chance to see it operate. You made my day, awesome piece of engineering.

@petert3355 Ай бұрын

I'll admit, I was like Dave, I never even thought about the mechanism while watching the spreader getting moved to the new shop. That said, seeing it working was a treat this morning. It's a beautiful bit of engineering for the time it was made.

@bigbossimmotal Ай бұрын

I can see Polly Purebreed tied to this thing while UnderDog and Dudley Dooright rush to save her before she hits the beaters. lol

@AcidDotCom Ай бұрын

I love the amount of engineering that went into the design of that whole machine. So many simple, yet clever ideas. Following the restoration was a absolute blast and a big thank you to you Dave, Diane and everybody else that is/was remotely involved here

@capitanschetttino8745 Ай бұрын

True, amazing ingeniering.

@bradsellnow3665 Ай бұрын

I can only imagine how happy the farmer who could afford this modern spreader was when he didn’t have to spread by hand.!!😊

@thisolesignguy2733 Ай бұрын

I dunno...have you ever seen one of these work? Manure flies around and the other farmers go running for hills screaming "all hell broke loose, get outta the way!!!!" it's definitely the meaning of crap hitting the fan. Even the driver isn't immune to the effects...or I should say that the family at the dinner table afterwards isn't immune to the effects 🤣

@davidpeck3087 Ай бұрын

@@thisolesignguy2733 I have experienced that manure hitting me in the back as I drove it. I would wear a grain sack to try to limit the amount stuck on me when finished.

@jeffwisemiller3590 Ай бұрын

Any body else think that the town should recognize 1 of their oldest merchants? 40+ years on the main street, an old (restored) hotel & a gift shop. That's quite a tourist draw as you enter or leave Yellowstone. I think Mr. Engels deserves something for his efforts. The store looks great, congratulations sir.

@harpintn Ай бұрын

I am glad to see that he is supporting local artisans by letting them sell their wares at the gift shop. That will not only help local people, but it also add some local flavor to his gift shop.

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@tudedude Ай бұрын

Amazing how smooth and light the action of the "Dung" Spreader is. A testament both to the original designers and makers as well as your superb restoration. A really important piece of historical machinery that helped feed the masses.

@rodfreess6019 Ай бұрын

I'd say it's well broken in by this point! Safe to say it operates smoother than it ever did when in use, when new the castings would have been rough, and was probably never as well tuned and lubed as it is now.

@ron.v Ай бұрын

The manure spreader, above all your videos, deserves a BEFORE and AFTER photo to remind us how far that old pile of rusty iron and rotting wood came, thanks to your artistic craftsmanship. We may have wanted to see it in action but are still grateful for this video. Thanks so much.

@ArthurOsborne-d5b Ай бұрын

amen

@bobberry6028 Ай бұрын

Those of us who have filled and emptied a manure spreader more times that we would like to mention more than likely didn't need to see it work, but I will have to say that Smith Manure Spreader is a real work of art and in a lot of way it would be a shame to use it as a spreader again. Great work and thanks for keeping the old machines and the memories alive.

@fronniebealer7808 Ай бұрын

Your gift shop/museum is just the kind of place I love to visit. I hope it is a huge success.

@olddawgdreaming5715 Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing the operation of the Manure Spreader. It works perfectly and will still sling it just as it was intended to do the first day in the field. You did a really great job with your repurposing the OLD Manure Spreader Dave . The shop turned out really great too and should draw in people and bargain hunters for the Special Season . Stay safe and keep up the great work. Fred.

@davidchisham Ай бұрын

Glad to see the manure work. Really nice store. It. Should bring people from near and far.Always enjoy. Dave and Diana keep warm and healthy.

@jimsodowsky1298 Ай бұрын

I remember Grandpa's manure spreader as we pulled it behind the Farmall tractor. Those are the good ole days for me. Very nice shop, wish you well in that endeavor. GOD Bless....

@jimsodowsky1298 Ай бұрын

Merry Christmas

@PendeltonWhiskey Ай бұрын

The worlds most beautiful manure spreader works as good as she looks!

@Homespunmusic Ай бұрын

Dave, you're on our itinerary for 2025 when we drive up north to visit family in Idaho. We're definitely stopping in Joliet, MT on our subsequent road trip. Thank you for the tour!

@robertbamford8266 Ай бұрын

You’ve got to arrange the spreader so it can be operated part of a demonstration. Thinking of all those kids who need to appreciate the sophistication of “old” engineering.

@GaryMeglich Ай бұрын

I would love to see an old candy counter in the store. To see the peppermint sticks and other “ penny candy “ in the old jars.

@thirzapeevey2395 Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us how the spreader works. I love those old machines from that era. The shop is cute. I hope its a big success.

@blacksquirrel4008 Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing us the manure spreader in action. I was pretty sure I was not alone in being disappointed.

@pdxRetired Ай бұрын

Nice to see the gift shop coming together. Looks like a community project, which is perfect!

@wayneschenet5340 Ай бұрын

Dave, The spreader is an amazing mechanical machine and your restoration brought it back to life. Thank you for your efforts!

@rovert1284 Ай бұрын

I am often amazed at how these old machines were put together and worked, and the iron work seems to last so well.

@snchilders Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us hoe the manure spreader. We got little bits-and-pieces as you were restoring it, but now it all fits together. The museum looks awesome, Dave.

@danpatch4751 Ай бұрын

You did an excellent job of restoring this basket case back to its original glory.

@mikep3509 Ай бұрын

Having watched the entire build from that pile of “stuff” to this museum piece, it was very satisfying to see it operate👍👍👍

@barrylitchfield8357 Ай бұрын

The best (and ONLY) feces flinger I've ever seen. Wonderful machine! Thanks for sharing.

@horatiohornblower868 Ай бұрын

There is a lot of mathematics involved in this machine! All done without a calculator, let alone a computer. My admiration goed to the inventor and to you, Dave, who rebuilt this spreader to its former glory.

@markmossinghoff8185 Ай бұрын

It's sort of like a horse drawn clock mechanism. Pretty clever.

@OsoGrande5150AZ Ай бұрын

I could watch those gear spin all day. Thanks for the demonstration.

@railroad9000 Ай бұрын

Dave, Don't beat yourself up over not explaining the function of the spreader! You were busy moving. I am fascinated by the mechanics of the spreader. The engineering involved is a marvel! Not to mention what a pile of stuff it was when you started! Fantastic end product you produced!

@MrTapanes Ай бұрын

I think it's quite safe to say that this is the finest manure spreader I've ever come across on the internet. The love, skill and patience you've put into this restoration is impressive. It would be a right shame to use it for its original purpose now.

@davidoliver2826 Ай бұрын

As always Dave, well done! It would be kinda cool if you put a little motor to have the display operational from time to time. This is probably my favorite build because of it’s wood and metal refurbishing challenges. Plus, I really like the mechanics of it all!

@harrymoyes5069 Ай бұрын

Needs something like a rolling road set up so it can run unmodified. A dynamic display if you will.

@groundspeed3954 Ай бұрын

Dave, thanks for demo-ing the manure spreader. I can almost see it working in the field, pulled by a team of horses. The pace might be slower than a tractor but it would be easier on the land. Also, the store/museum is looking good, a place to spend some time soaking up local history and maybe buying some treats and gifts.

@bigbossimmotal Ай бұрын

That sure is one fancy taffy pulling machine that you have there Dave!

@KPW--p7oi1q Ай бұрын

Watching you move it, it never occurred to me that it was a functioning manure spreader. I saw it a piece of art that you had made (Like everything else you make). I think this video showed the workings much better than watching you move it. Excellent detail if its workings. Many thanks.

@Casey9269 Ай бұрын

Really nice that you are supplying a service to your community as well as providing a venue for local artists to showcase their work!

@algorithm-w7o Ай бұрын

I didn't miss seeing the spreader work, I also didn't think about it, but today's video gave me such a laugh and wonder. The complexity and though that went to a simple task. Thanks much for sharing I hope you have a wonderful day .

@inspector1794 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tour. hoping to stop by for ice cream sometime this summer. I think you had explained the operation of the spreader in bits and pieces as you were working on it but, seeing the completed spreader in operation was interesting. A good opportunity for placards explaining the spreader and Ricks' tools with links to appropriate vids. Thanks for sharing your work and passions.

@robertrawlings Ай бұрын

Dave thanks so much for the explanation regarding muck spreader , I'm 73 and also forget small things so in my book its ok , just keep doing what you do best and that is to enlighten us folks with your knowledge . 😊

@qd63991 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the spreader demo. I’m just glad that you didn’t feel obligated to haul it out to your playground, collect natural specimens, then pull it behind your tractor to show us how it worked!!

@5in1killa Ай бұрын

That is one fine looking turd smacker. What a cool project to have watched you do.

@johnloomis1730 Ай бұрын

This definitely brings back childhood memories. We towed our old manure spreader with an old John Deere that had metal lugs instead of rubber for wheels. Always needed to make sure one wore rain gear because the manure was tossed in all five directions: to the rear, to both sides, to the front and straight up! Fun times!

@JKwakulla Ай бұрын

Okay John, another John here. You sound like exactly the person to ask this question (which when I related the original family story, I was chastised for telling an impossible tale by another commenter on Working Horses with Jim) Anyhow, my mother told the story many times about her oldest daughter's then boyfriend Bruce (a complete city boy) helping my oldest brother spread manure with an old horse drawn manure spreader, being pulled by a tractor. So my brother was driving the tractor with Bruce riding the spreader to work the levers. Now the story I was told, multiple times, was that Bruce pulled the lever the wrong way and drenched both of them with VERY fresh manure. Now out of all of my family members mentioned here, only Bruce is still with us, so he could easily deny this story. My question is, did some spreaders have an anti jam option for clearing the beaters? I would hate to get chewed out again for telling that story. Obviously the Great Western didn't have that option. It's such a great family story. I would love to hear it's technically possible. Thanks.

@johnloomis1730 Ай бұрын

@@JKwakulla John, I wouldn't know about any anti-jam feature that might have been stock on different spreaders. The only anti-jam feature ours had was one of us jumping off with a shovel!

@JKwakulla Ай бұрын

@@johnloomis1730 Thanks for replying John. It's such a great family story, I hope one day to find what brand machine it could've happened on.

@spunas1 Ай бұрын

Not disappointed. Deep down, I wanted to see it sling the stuff, but it slung enough in it's life. Art piece now! Smithsonian-worthy!

@markthompson4885 Ай бұрын

I was thinking put a broken bale of hay in the back and watch it fly!

@brianmros4844 Ай бұрын

Hi Dave, and Diane, I'm so glad to see the spreader working. It's really awesome how this works. Our internet was out for two weeks, and electrical for one week, from the wind storm in Washington state. I'm glad to start catching up on videos. Thank you for sharing, and take care.

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

Any damage for you ?

@brianmros4844 Ай бұрын

@@dianeengel4155 Hi Diane, thank you for asking. We were extremely lucky this time. We had lots of debris, and branches. No fallen trees on our 1 1/2 acre this time. A fortunate last minute generator purchase 4 days later saved our food. Thank you Diane, and take care.

@edminas3159 Ай бұрын

Thank for the demonstration. I am glad you could show us it works without any actual manure

@GeneralSulla Ай бұрын

I would never reprimand an elder. I'm gratified you were reminded to demonstrate the manure spreader at work. It was something I was looking forward to seeing once completed. Blessings.

@jadney Ай бұрын

In the early 1960s I had a summer job on a small horse farm. My first task was to clean out the stable stalls, which had been building up with manure and straw all winter. I'd back the spreader into the barn and fill it up, then take the load out to spread on one of their fields. One of the first things I learned was that if you drove too slow, it would take forever, but if you drove too fast the spreader could throw the mix way up and enough forward to reach the tractor. That's not a mistake you make twice. ;-)

@johnsebar7807 Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing us in detail how it all finally works. This is better than pulling it down the street and trying to explain then.

@DMLand Ай бұрын

I appreciate your humility and your willingness to show us how this beautiful machine works.

@oc2phish07 Ай бұрын

Looking really good, Dave, and great to see the machinery in action.

@josephkerley363 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the demonstration! Nice to see it work. The place is coming together quite nicely.

@bertbergers9171 Ай бұрын

Wow mr Engels!! Very glad that you have shown us the workings of the mechanism. I wasn’t thinking of the manure being flung from overhead of the big rotating spikes-drum in the back. Thought it would be scraped out along the bottom. But this really seems to me to be spreading , by flicking and flinging over some distance and with not much of it at the same time, giving a more then decent spread!! Great work restoring this old piece of history. And thank you for having us with you in your videos..

@keithbrowning3899 Ай бұрын

Brilliant piece of kit. Now you can do demos for your customers in the museum. Mind the kids and dogs.

@ahvavee Ай бұрын

How could you Dave!!! I thought you were perfect. 😊 Actually you are perfect. You are perfectly you and I wouldn’t have it any other way! Peace and blessings to you and Diane. You guys are perfect!! ✌️

@thisolesignguy2733 Ай бұрын

The place is looking great Dave! I can't wait for it to be up and running, I have plans to go back home to Billings and Laurel for vacation next summer and would love to swing in and see it.

@Zane-no5dy Ай бұрын

I'm amazed at how little power it takes to run the whole mechanism. The designer had amazing talent

@larrykelly2838 Ай бұрын

You've been redeemed. The walk through was very nice, it's a great looking room.

@WayneCook306 Ай бұрын

Looking really good Dave and Diane great job look forward to seeing it open, thank you once again for the videos. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

You're welcome

@WayneCook306 Ай бұрын

@@dianeengel4155 Thank you.

@billschmitzer9159 Ай бұрын

Thanks Dave. I hope the museum does well. You did a nice job putting it all together.

@peterjenne3552 Ай бұрын

The scale is a Howe Scale which was made here in Rutland Vermont. It is now called Howe Center as they are out of business but all the buildings have been renovated for many small businesses .

@gregorythomas333 Ай бұрын

Much appreciated that you showed us how this works...the engineering is really neat!

@Mopar46 Ай бұрын

Ingenious mechanism. Thanks for the demonstration. [SO glad you could do that without having to fill it with the product to be distributed!!]

@carl4323 Ай бұрын

The manure spreader I used as a teenager worked on the same principle, except both the control handles were central to the draw bar. And the spreader had rubber tires. So, it was nice to have a demonstration, but I already knew how it worked.

@ThePurpleSquirrel Ай бұрын

The store is tastefully appointed. Kudos.

@blackbuttecruizr Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for showing us the operation of this delightful machine!😊

@garthbutton699 Ай бұрын

I must admit I never gave it a second thought ,personally I can watch the neighbor pull their spreader around the horse paddock on a monthly basis,from a distance of course and thanks for making videos for the masses 🤗😎🤗😎

@ericvogel1126 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed seeing the Smith in action. Recalled the blacksmith repairs that you made to the mechanism and how they restored function for us to see and appreciate.

@r1mein54 Ай бұрын

I understand your mind was on moving the item into the Museum Gift Shop. This gives you a better way to do "show and tell". Very nice work you did to restore and recreate that equipment.

@markchodroff250 Ай бұрын

Thank you for working the wagon , that was a fantastic video, the shop looks beautiful and ready for the holidays!

@massoud999 Ай бұрын

In the village where I lived during my youth more than half a century ago, a similar spreader towed behind a tractor was used. It was a more modern one, but exactly the same principle. The man working with it got a terrible smell, but work had to be done. Thanks for bringing memories back 🤣

@waterboy1556 Ай бұрын

What an amazing restored piece of history. Thanks for the demonstration. Thanks for the tour through your store/museum.

@jdcamc Ай бұрын

Nice place, Dave - you should be very proud! Thanks for sharing!

@billabernathy1541 Ай бұрын

Dave, I know you stand behind everything you build - except the manure spreader!! lol Seriously, the spreader is beautiful. Thanks for sharing all of your work. It is wonderful to watch.

@patrickcolahan7499 Ай бұрын

Looking fantastic. Love the different craft works with the old equipment and wagon. Probably too noisy, but it would be cool to have a small electric drive under the rear wheel(s) with the spreader set at the slowest speed to operate for visitors to see in operation. Would require some kind of guard around the spreader wheel, but would be cool to see. Thanks for sharing all of this. Have a very Merry Christmas.

@Greg-d1b Ай бұрын

I had the same idea, but might I suggest a push button for the guests [little tykes?] to push to make it operate? 'Engage' them in the workings :>).

@davidwilliams1383 Ай бұрын

Looking forward to finding Treasure Out West. Thanks for all you do, Dave

@nickblood5040 Ай бұрын

That Demo was just fine, thank you. You are what we would call in UK "A real Gent"

@paulhammond7489 Ай бұрын

No computers needed back in the day, just clever engineering

@glencrandall7051 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the manure spreader demo and the tour of the shop. It all looks great.🙂🙂

@johns.r.lawrence9287 Ай бұрын

Also what a wonderful contribution to the town. It will make your town a "destination".Good job!

@davefrench3608 Ай бұрын

What a brilliant piece of kit. Being able to control the feed speed like that is a work of genius

@grahammorgan9635 Ай бұрын

Short of having manure all over the shop that was magnificent to see it all come together, thanks Dave. Possibly a day or three operating this machine for real may well take some of the shine off it.

@tombuffumjr1509 Ай бұрын

Nice love to see something going in and up best wishes

@anntrautwein1430 Ай бұрын

Was presently surprised to see the spreader in operation. Thank you for going the extra mile.

@revtmyers1 Ай бұрын

I'm really amazed at how effortlessly you make that appear to function. Looks wonderful.

@tolbaszy8067 Ай бұрын

It is very impressive to see the ingenuity and workmanship you have preserved and beautifully displayed in this spreader! Your own precise workmanship was evident as you rotated the wheels and the tire tracked perfectly, with nary a wobble! I think the cotter pin on the Pitman arm is doomed to early failure by rotational friction. That spreader is so pristine you could fill it with salad fixings and make a world record tossed salad! Thanks for sharing!

@tomtruesdale6901 Ай бұрын

What a wonderful shop you put together there. That manure spreader is a piece of art but I would enjoy watching fling manure on your fields.

@RobertBelt-x6d Ай бұрын

Greetings from ... Germany.... I followed the entire build so thanks for the spreader Demo... Looks great works great... The shop is really coming right along. Wish you all a successful business.... Merry Christmas to all.

@demonknight7965 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the demonstration. I understood how it worked but seeing it in action is much more practical.

@PendeltonWhiskey Ай бұрын

I'm glad that Dave was able to work around the Joliet rush hour traffic

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

😊

@rogerkincaid4535 Ай бұрын

I would suggest that you leave the back wheels jacked up. Visitors may would want to see the function of the spreader when they visit.

@lelandnanny967 Ай бұрын

Thanks for showing how the Bovine Excrement Slinger (BES) operates.

@tonyn3123 Ай бұрын

I really appreciate seeing it in operation. Thinking of the era of manufacture, it is amazing the engineers of that day did such a fantastic job of designing the mechanical operation. It is so simple, but still complicated for the time. One of my favorite projects to watch. Concerning the scale, I can't tell you how many pounds of nails I bought by the pound on a similar scale. Thanks.

@oldspokes Ай бұрын

Fine display of gearing on spreader.

@mayforddavis9291 Ай бұрын

Appreciate the personal tour. God Bless You and MRS. Engels.

@Pushyhog Ай бұрын

made it here again. yay! smith wagon was one of the best restore's.

@tomp538 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the demo of the spreader; though I had a pretty good idea of how it worked from watching the other videos. The store looks really good. Feliz Navidad y próspero año nuevo!

@CameronClifford-oc3vc Ай бұрын

You don't need to be redeemed for not running it before, it's your channel you can do anything you want to, but THANKYOU for giving us a demonstration!