Resurrecting a 130 Yr Old Family Wagon, The Complete Story | Engels Coach Shop

After 7 months of work, 350 hours, 34 hours of video documentation, this is the complete story of bringing this 130 year old family shepherd's wagon back to life again, using all the original irons and as much original wood as possible. Thanks for being a part of history.
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[@DerekWalsh-l4i]

Who else in this world could have taken that pile of junk and made ANYTHING out of it, let alone a sheep wagon. Your work is simply amazing!

[@jamesspinks716]

With instructions to use as much of the old wood as possible!

[@johnkelly6942]

I think you’d be surprised at how many builders/fabricators are out there making something out of what most people would consider a pile of junk. Having said that, this sheep wagon was quite the accomplishment.

[@generedwine6863]

With the guidelines you were given and what you had to work with you did an amazing job. Very rare skills, craftsmanship, and talent indeed.

[@gavinperry7237]

The average person can’t even comprehend the skills required to complete such an awesome project.

[@hasletjoe5984]

Imagine what us below average folks think! The man is a part magician, part artist with a dab of gitter done on the side. Truly a gifted humble individual.

[@simoncarney9944]

I’ve watched every episode of this build and I’m still astonished that you made such a masterpiece from the, sorry to say, pile of firewood that you started with! A testament to your skill and talent in all aspects of coach building. We’re truly blessed to be able to watch you work, thank you Dave.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thank you Dave and Diane for allowing us the pleasure of watching the original 350 hours of video while you were working on this Shepherd's Wagon. It was very well worth watching the full session. It was amazing seeing some of the tricks of your trade to incorporate as much original materials as you possibly could for the Customer who was related to the original builder and had the Wagon rebuilt and kept in the family. Thanks again for allowing me to tag along . Fred.

[@SST11B]

It's all honor to be included, thanks y'all!

[@TheDistur]

I forgot what kind of shape this started in. You really brought it back from the dead.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Thank you for keeping these skills alive, not just for now but into the future. It was a time in history that should never be forgotten. The ingenuity, and hard work of the past will live on through these videos.

[@constantgardener4517]

Dave. You’re a sucker for what is right, proper or appropriate. I doubt with great skepticism that you’re paid what you’re worth! I do medical equipment maintenance daily and have the same malady you suffer from. May cost me employment in the future, but darn it’, what is right is RIGHT. Not sure what that says but I’ll stand by my work as you have.

[@SingleStacked]

The original Airstream camper. Great job!

[@hugobreese9684]

You have made a silk purse out of a sheep’s ear ! Between the resurrection of this project and the manure spreader, you are an incredible detective and craftsman. Congratulations.

[@leeklemetti1887]

After it has all been done, Dave, a pile of junk turned into a Sheep Wagon worthy to be in a museum. Thanks for letting us to tag along.

[@user-nk3tt6zt2l]

I subscribed during the Borax build, and I am still amazed at how skilled you are at your craft. I like many others see the start of a project and think there's nothing good in this pile of old wood that has any value, and then you let the pile of old wood talk and tell its story and you rebuild old scrap wood in to a wonderful living piece of history Thank you both for all that you do for humanity. I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@edwardbell1951]

Wow, it’s been a pleasure to watch you Dave completely rebuild this wagon but keeping it historically accurate and using what timber you could repurpose.

[@oc2phish07]

Like a good book that you cannot put down until you have read it all, or a bunch of grapes where you cannot eat just one grape, I just had to watch Dave's brilliant Sheep Wagon Project from start to finish, even though I have already followed along throughout the entire build. Loved every moment of it Dave.

[@richardcorwin1828]

I love watching history being restored especially American History. Thank you Dave for sharing sir. Tell Rick we say Hi.

[@pm1104]

Amazing ……what a detective! 😂

[@mfreund15448]

Happy Friday Dave and Diane!

[@huntz3215]

Ikea flat pack - the early years. Great job on this resurrection.

[@farmerbill6855]

I never noticed it before. That sweet old Allis-Chalmers fork truck is a great antique in it's own right.

[@hasletjoe5984]

Hopefully a 34 hour version will be playing at the museum where this being displayed. While I do like stuff parred down and concise, Wagon Resurrections need to be enjoyed in full. I think I will go back and watch the 34 hour version, just to see what I might have missed. You sir are a national treasure of immense value. Thank you

[@user-qv9oo2co7t]

One of the best videos yet. Dave, your breadth of skills is incredible and your deftness without equal. a pleasure to watch and admire.

[@Reziac]

The museum shor'nuf needs to have this video running where visitors can watch it!

[@cliffstriker3614]

I’ve rebuilt a few of these, but none were this bad. You do amazing work Dave.

[@mikedarr6968]

Dave, You are an amazing Craftsman. If the US had a National Treasure program I'd nominate you. Thank You.

[@gregorycross612]

Hands down, the best show on KZbin. Thank you Dave and Diane!

[@johnwaby4321]

Absolutely brilliant how you managed to rebuild the wagon from A pile of broken rotting wood .👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertforrest7956]

Amazing how you figured out this wagon puzzle. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 🍻

[@mikeGrimes-v9d]

your patience, vision, skills, and talents are only equaled by your video capture and editing to tell a story of our ancestors. love this, and all your videos.

[@briancoetzee339]

Unbelievable that you resurrected this masterpiece from what was a pile of junk. You are a true wizard of your craft, well done,

[@travisshrewsbury7169]

Always a pleasure for five pm to roll in. Outstanding as always.

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Dave

[@billkunert7281]

It is absolutely amazing that you were able to see a shepherd's wagon in that pile of junk. Beautiful work.

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Hi Diane and Dave, you're the master builder and behind a great man is definitely a great woman 👩 ❤

[@geraldlessard7446]

Awesome job!!! Thank you for the countless learnings along the way. All the best to you and Diane.

[@robertdodd4215]

Just watched this video and realized and recognized you. Years ago my dad restored sheep wagons and we made a trip to your shop to buy a tongue and double trees. I remember your steamer for bows. His wagon was in the Centennial Parade in Miles City. He herded sheep and lived in wagon long before my time. I certainly can appreciate your craft and talent.

[@michaelgillespie1206]

I remember when you started this one, I watched the whole series, absolutely amazing.

[@tedfarwell3132]

Fast and easy as that! I’m always amazed at the variety of skills and craftsmanship. The customer should watch the whole series to understand what went into this project.

[@aake59]

Watching this, I can’t really understand how the work progresses (and in the right order). This is watching a true professional craftsman in action.

[@Renville80]

It takes a real craftsman to take something that was better off as kindling and restore it to its former glory. Well done!

[@grumpygreg7505]

I have watched every episode of this resurrection. I have enjoyed them immensely. I'd probably name the wagon Lazarus. Beautiful work and I enjoy your voice, your workmanship, and your demeanor. Blessings!

[@inspector1794]

I followed every episode and enjoyed watching it progress from a pile of what is it to a museum learning experience. Thanks for sharing your work and skills.

[@alanbarr2735]

It’s a privilege to watch you work.

[@jamesgriffin958]

the number of trades you have mastered is admirable. This is a great record of your craftsmanship.

[@jefftrag1956]

I started thinking of terminology of the iron working process and looked this up to get it straight in my head. I thought I would share. Hope it helps someone else too. Annealing is a heat treatment process that changes the physical and sometimes also the chemical properties of a material to increase ductility and reduce the hardness to make it more workable. The annealing process requires the material above its recrystallization temperature for a set amount of time before cooling. Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of a metal through hammering, pressing, or rolling. These compressive forces are delivered with a hammer or die. Forging is often categorized according to the temperature at which it is performed-cold, warm, or hot forging. A wide range of metals can be forged.

[@cotton-Dave]

Thank you for that info, Jeff!😀

[@gregorythomas333]

I swear that Dave had to have gone through at least 2000 fasteners of one kind or another with this build!

[@markneedham752]

Your work is treasured. I do think though, a big Thank You, to your customer. That there are people who will FINANCE 😮 your work, is amazing. The people who have a yard full of disgusting junk, rubbish, also... A big Thank You. Keeping history alive does not come cheaply, or without people giving you a hard time.😊😊

[@HongyaMa]

Needs a WELCOME mat for the front door😁

[@fronniebealer7808]

Perhaps a tough wool rug with something like: Wool Gathering and Coffee Inside.

[@RDS60]

Always a joy watching your videos and looking at the final product looks beautiful

[@stevenmayhew3944]

That sheep wagon is just like today's tent trailers. It is for camping, in this case, within a field of sheep by the shepherd.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Amazing craftsmanship.Documented.

[@dintexas2095]

Thanks for the journey ! ❤ love your work !

[@bobrau1]

I have been watching for years. This started as junk that anyone else would have put on the burn pile. On its a piece of history.

[@corrydolbeer1464]

I know it's time lapse, but you sir are a "Magician"!

[@Ham68229]

This is why you are a true craftsman Dave. If it were me, I would have started a new and but, you have shown and proven that many things can be saved, refurbished and made new again. I followed this build from the start and have been amazed the entire time. Looking forward to seeing what's next. As always, excellent video, cheers :)

[@deanflint2239]

It is so enjoyable to watch a Master wheelwright performing his trade.. Thank you ever so much for sharing this rebuild with us Dave....

[@brianmros4844]

Hi Dave, and Diane, This has been maybe my most favorite build of yours. I appreciate all the effort to do this build, and to edit it all into this complete video. As always, thank you for sharing, and I look forward to the hotel, shop across the street, and the 12' wheels to mention a few. Have a great weekend, and take care.

[@MrAvjones]

Anybody who can take nothing and turn it into something, is total amazing.

[@ron.v]

The vast variety of skills required to what you never fails to keep us in awe. Mrs. Diane must be so proud of her man who has no equal.

[@dianeengel4155]

I am !

[@user-yw5yn8ho5c]

It must be ten times harder to fix that old wagon than to build a new one from scratch. Outstanding craftsmanship!

[@Landrew0]

When I hear that music, I can't help thinking of Kermit the Frog, sitting on a lily pad, playing the banjo.

[@workshop719]

Still makes me smile seeing you clock those square nuts. Another signature detail. This has been another very enjoyable series. Thanks Dave!

[@Mopar46]

Back from the dead! Amazing job; thanks for sharing the journey; looking forward to more project builds.

[@tomuchfunwithgas846]

Magic in slow motion. Dave , you are an absolute wonder. Thanks for bringing us alone. Also love the music in the background.

[@hpda44]

I must say that as a devoted follower that I wouldn’t get as much out of this condensed version as I did. It goes back to highlight a wonderful craftsmanship that you put into this wagon. Thank you for taking me along on the ride.

[@johnsimms6778]

Great job.

[@andrewjones1649]

Best channel on the internet. Thank you, Dave and Diane, for sharing such a great project. You sir, are a genius.

[@ProspectorBill]

Been watching since the Borax wheels When you started I thought there was no way that this will even come close. Not the first, or last, time I will eat my words.. Amazing job all the way. Dave..!

[@hansjansen7047]

I haven't seen the first 4 minutes , but every thing after , I've witnessed in previous videos. Nice compilation !

[@timhockersmith3934]

Amazing work! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@alfredomorles-miralles684]

The sheep wagon will live forever

[@markgardiner5150]

Dave, a true testament to your abilities and forward thinking goals. I have watched every video and all of your talents are exhibited clearly in this cumulative showpiece! Thank you for the work you physically do but also the video work involved!

[@payntpot7623]

What a privileged family to have a record of your amazing skills, as well as a family heirloom restored to life. I can only pray that in another 100 years, there is someone around with the knowledge, love and skill you have shown, to restore it to this condition.

[@RobertFay]

*- I am grateful the owner had the wherewithal to support his inspiration to rejuvenated this piece of his family's history.*

[@rayc.1396]

Dave, you keep rebuilding, repairing or just doing what you do and myself and thousands of others will continue to watch. I am hoping to go to Yellowstone next year possibly with a stop to meet you and Diane. I started watching with the Borax Wagons and couldn't get away from you after that.

[@tomfraser1154]

It makes me tired going back through all of those hours. I was with you through every hour! Thanks for all of your videos and your expertice .

[@generedwine6863]

Oh yeah forgot to mention in my earlier comment thank you for recording this whole thing so that we could vicariously join in the adventure and to preserve for future generations.

[@blacksiddha]

Even though I've watched every minute of it (that you posted.. not worked 🙂) I still enjoyed watching it again. Well done.

[@richardormrod5758]

loved every bit of it thanks Dave take care Rich

[@OriginalRaveParty]

I honestly would have looked at the state of the "wagon" and said, there's nothing to save. You saw it differently 💪

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

All the time that went into coloring the wood, to make look authentic & old. The Tinwork around the stove, are my fav parts. Just soo so many details, puzzle work and problem solving. Oh, the cover is a thing of beauty too! Entire wagon is really a piece of art, and history. Thank you for sharing the making of this masterwork.

[@dianeengel4155]

Thank you for watching.

[@SteveVidra]

Just amazing stuff Dave.

[@markchodroff250]

Been watching you for years ! Your the best what ever you charge for your work is a bargain, there are very few people in the world that do the work you do and you are truly the Master ! God bless you and your family! P.S. some people don’t understand that the client wanted to use old wood and original items exclusively, but I seen you build with new wood and it’s amazing!

[@mmi16]

Job would not have had the patience for this resurrection. Amazing!

[@alanbradford3130]

Congratulations! It was a lot of work, and you did a good job. If was my sheep wagon I probably would have asked for new wood to be used on those cabinets, but you did make the whole thing look completely authentic and those cabinets improved the authenticity. in the end you have to make the customer (a museum) happy and I think you did that very well.

[@bytorsnowdog5885]

Like most the comments, I had forgotten what bad shape it was 7 months ago. So much knowledge from the canvas work to the metal work to the woodwork and blending the new to the old, just art!

[@paulgar8]

With this project, you passed from craftsman to magician! Great Work!

[@user-bl6lf3or6w]

Magnificent craftsman !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unsurpassable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Total genius !!!!!!!

[@bvalt1]

It's like watching a limited series on other platforms, you see the full development of all the characters involved with the restoration. All the parts come together in the end, like a giant mystery solved. That's why I keep watching. Just waiting for the next story!!

[@string-bag]

Mr. Engels will you be making a condensed video of the manure spreader restoration/miracle? Thank you love your videos.

[@dianeengel4155]

Yes

[@terryrogers1025]

Watch this thru I noticed two things, 1) how much I had forgotten, 2) caught glimpse of the spreader in various stages of rebuilding. It was fun going back thru and reviewing the tremendous amount of work involved in the rebuild/ restoration of the sheep wagon, loved watching.

[@vicmiller7191]

I watched you rebuild this wagon from the beginning and I was just as fascinated with this video as I was when I watched it being built, Job very well done.

[@calvinboykin4777]

The sheep wagon restoration reminds me of the old story about an extremely skillful automobile restoration specialist who, when asked how he restored an old rust bucket to a beautiful car, said : well I just jacked up the antenna and built a new car under it. You really worked some magic on this sheep wagon!!!

[@dianeengel4155]

😅

[@jomercer21113]

Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane!

[@johncone9516]

Dave thank you. I am pleased to say that I didn't miss a single episode.❤

[@gary1anderson]

Thank you for including us in this restoration. I hope the museum considers providing a link to this video.

[@duanelundgren7985]

That was almost more fun the 2nd time than the first!!!! So Thanks Again!!!!

[@peterdicapua1891]

Dave, you are a national treasure, have you considered running for public office

[@glennmccarthy7637]

It's been a pleasure to watch it all.

[@alexhayden2303]

Mr Engels is a very brave fellow!

[@TheAcemccool]

Its nice to see it all again one tends to forget the smaller detail that went into the build off the wagon Thank You

[@FAQyMeGene]

I saw a few examples of this type of work and equipment in my early childhood. It has been a remarkable and fascinating journey to watch a pile of rotting wood and hand made irons come back to life. My many thanks for taking me on this captivating foray into the past and Thank You for giving me a look into history and into what can be achieved. I am sure I will enjoy multiple viewings of this video.