Finishing the Smith Manure Spreader Body Rebuild | Engels Coach Shop

A milestone in the rebuild process from a pile of rotted debris to functional again! The next major step is rebuilding the wheels and some finishing letters and stripes, but we now know it will function once again. Thanks for coming along!
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[@alexanderprovan7059]

By far, this is the best Channel on KZbin.

[@greavous93]

General Schwarzkopf once used the term "bovine scatology". This is the mechanical version.

[@dianeengel4155]

Thank you.

[@malcolmhouse9547]

Totally agree with you

[@GeneralSulla]

I agree.

[@GeneralSulla]

I agree.

[@petehenson3755]

Thanks to Dave and Diane. I really look forward to Tuesdays and Fridays for your videos.

[@user-cq2wk2qo4y]

Best days of the week.

[@ramosel]

I always anticipating the Tue/Fri visits from Dave and Diane.

[@dmentd75]

Great transformation from a pile of old boards and parts to a functioning machine. Appreciate all the work you put into bringing it back to life!

[@pocono49murphy96]

This masterpiece should never come within 100 ft. of manure. It belongs in a museum. imo

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

I disagree, I would love to see it throwing manure. A good scrubbing after will clean it up fine. I do agree that it's a masterpiece

[@darrellbedford4857]

Dave's comment when doing the toe board. "That's pretty close right there". That means it's perfect in other people's language. I have learned that Dave does not do pretty close, it is either perfect or it gets done again. I to would like to see it working and then put in a museum. How about alongside the Borax wagon. Imagine if someone could gather all the wagons etc that Dave has built or overhauled, like the Sheepherders wagon behind him and put them all in one building. That would be an amazing collection.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

@@darrellbedford4857 I completely agree and I'd go even further; The Smithsonian should have a building that contains as many horse drawn vehicles as possible including as many of Dave's builds as they can find and also reproduce his entire shop as closely as possible. His video library would also have to be a major component. This needs to be preserved for future generations.

[@stephens7107]

Better yet, instead of the Smithsonian, send it to Congress. Display it in the central rotunda. 😂

[@thirzapeevey2395]

@@stephens7107 🤣

[@mayforddavis9291]

Thanks Dave for allowing me to "come along" on the adventure watching a REAL craftsman at work. God Bless You and Mrs. Engels.

[@dianeengel4155]

Thank you.

[@user-jy8mo5fi5q]

I am amazed from that original pile of scrap metal and wood, with the help of a few photos together with some brilliant deductions you were able to come up with this beautiful old world muck spreader. No doubt due to appear in a museum.

[@brianmros4844]

Hi Dave, and Diane, now that the brackets are painted, you can't even tell that it's not the original left side. It all looks perfect, and beautiful. Thank you for sharing, and have a great holiday.

[@garydotson2277]

As a boy,on the farm, I would never ever found anything charming about our manure spreader but I’ve very much looked forward to every episode of this project. You’ve done a wonderful job on this, your attention to detail is amazing. Can’t wait to see what pile of rubbish you restore next.

[@DavidKutzler]

Who would have thought that thousands of men, and a fair number of women too, would eagerly follow along for months as a master wainwright rebuilt a manure spreader from a pile of rotted wood and rusted iron. I think the real fascination is seeing the beauty of quality craftmanship on display. So many of the things in our modern lives are cheaply slapped together with only achieving the lowest cost in mind, with no heed paid to real craftmanship.

[@Reziac]

I also like the fact that we learn so much about simple little things we might use in our own repair jobs.

[@richardcorwin1828]

A beautiful example of American Crap Slinging. Thank you Dave for the great history!

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, The Traditional 'MurriKan(!) Answer..., to the Age-old Chinese Mystery...; Of Who Flung Dung...? (The furthest, fastest, and most controllably ; of all..!). (lol...). Such is life, Have a good one... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@bigbossimmotal]

There is a reason they called them political wagons. 🙂

[@MichaelOnines]

Fling it here, fling it there...

[@KarlBunker]

Ha. This makes me think that the tines that actually fling the manure out of the wagon should be called the "fan," as in "when the sh*t hits the ..." 😁🤣

[@calliecooke1817]

It has been a joy watching you rebuild the spreader. As always, came out beautiful.

[@raystarr4388]

I love the fact that the old picture looked, what I thought was an old crescent wrench hanging on the side of the body near the bench. I have watched your entire build of both wagons. I really love your work and attention to detail

[@historyrepeated9529]

I saw that also, and it appeared to be a wrench that could fit seven different sizes of square nuts...

[@vernonhope3551]

There also appears to be an oil can just in front of the spanner as well.

[@darkhorsegarage9623]

So much fun to watch. You do things completely differently than I expect. Emphasizing the fact I know nothing.

[@trevwildman]

Hi from across the pond I really enjoy watching your blacksmithing and wood working skills putting these old wagons together and unfortunately these skills are dying out.

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

Few things give me greater pleasure than seeing this master craftsman at work, particularly on this masterpiece. She's a beauty!

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Dave. This has been one of my favorite builds. Fantastic and just fun from my view.

[@scottthomas5999]

Great accomplishment. Looks amazing. I can’t believe how you extrapolated that from the pile of junk you started with. Congratulations.

[@johnalexander4356]

It looks incredible! Your attention to all the details is impressive, but then you make it look easy. We know it's anything but easy. You just made look that way. Very well done!

[@philipallard8026]

So you can take a pile of kindling and make a museum piece? I’m in awe. Way to go.

[@fronniebealer7808]

I saw an antique spreader at the entrance to the fairgrounds in Roswell, NM today, along with some other antique farm equipment being used as decoration.Thanks to this rebuild, I recognized it. It was pleasing to think about someone buying this essential equipment so many years ago.

[@petegraham1458]

Nice workmanship on the board cap iron you really are a master! She is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing her with wheels! Best Wishes to you both for the fourth.

[@AcidDotCom]

Beautiful wagon and amazing craftmanship. So glad I've found your channel and can experience the journey of all your projects. Pure joy!

[@imanutnur7]

When I finish a project I am happy but saddened by it too. I love the process even though I run into issues that slow me down I am usually amazed at the final result.

[@stevevenus1]

Amazing how it looks now, from a pile of old junk ! Great work.

[@douglasschafer6372]

Enjoyed the trip with you. I’d bet the craftsmanship in this spreader surpasses that of when it left the manufacturor.

[@jeffreyspilker2209]

Hey Dave you do such an amazing job. I love learning the methods and watching

[@BillOwens-vt2wi]

Still amazed at the engineering of this unit. Your workmanship is very high quality. Looking forward to see it in operation. Great job thanks

[@gutsngorrrr]

Absolutely amazing seeing this lovely old piece of farm machinery being brought back to lift.

[@Sailor376also]

You'd have loved my brother-in-law Neil It was about 1973 or so, Neil bought an old John Deere B hand flywheel start,, when you could. And at auction he bought old horse drawn implements to drag behind. Keep in mind, in Vermont, horse drawn farm equipment was only 30 or 40 years old at that point,, and it was not being saved for a museum.. One of the items purchased and then repaired,, was a manure spreader. I remember milling the bed slats in my shop, installing them, getting the flinger to fling. Well,, let me tell you, it worked. You had to wear a hat when you towed that spreader around the field,, and maybe a rubber jacket,,,'cause where the poo got flung to was kinda random. 98% got flung out to dot the winter field with half frozen poop,, the other 2% landed on your head and back. Even in winter, you had to undress outside on the porch before my sister would allow you into the house. I have sat that seat and yanked on that lever,, and scraped it off afterward.

[@railroad9000]

Great job, Dave!

[@gregorycross612]

Yet again, another Master Class in skill and perfection. It is truly a functional work of art. I have done a fair bit of iron work repairing farm machinery, the way you wrapped that box top protective gard ...... you made it look so easy! Thank you Dave and Diane!

[@81cb750fss]

He says "kinda fun to see it come together"... No good sir, it has been amazing to be along for the ride to see that pile of parts, "come together"! Cheers from Virginia y'all!

[@beebuster]

really hoping we see it out in a field being used at least once before it goes in the museum.

[@1pcfred]

The spreader belongs to Dave. Maybe somehow it'll end up in a museum? But as far as I know it's his for now.

[@barrylitchfield8357]

😊 Excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail on the entire wagon. Better than new!

[@toddb9313]

I could have happily watched you hand bend both sides of that top iron, the effort you put into the smallest detail is amazing.

[@montedaestrada3563]

I am in awe of the quality of this restoration especially as you intend to use it for its original purpose. It has made a great series of videos for KZbin with the associated benefits to you and good luck with that. I am English but now live in rural Portugal and see many old (Facsist) state-controlled farms with machinery rotting away. They need to be preserved and their history told but the locals are reticent..

[@dylancress1016]

The piece you fabricated turned out great your attention to detail is amazing thank you for sharing.

[@georgesherfick2444]

Congratulations, as always a sterling build..probably better than new .

[@braddobson2060]

Amazing talent when you brought that pile of scrap into your shop I didn't think it would ever turn out like it did

[@sleepingdogs8939]

I've followed all the videos of this project from the start. I'm very impressed with what you have made out of the pile of rotted wood that you first brought to your shop. That foot board bracket that you made looks fantastic. Thank you for posting the videos of your work.

[@thomasbraeking6225]

Once again, Dave shares his afternoon symphony of artistry and craftsmanship!

[@mfreund15448]

Happy Tuesday Dave and Diane!

[@dianeengel4155]

Thank you!

[@spunas1]

Bittersweet coming to the end! Can’t wait to see it used & how dirty it gets! The bright fire engine red & yellow seems counterintuitive but it will make it easier to clean without missing spots. Exemplary Craftsmanship and my hat’s off sir.

[@BeagleFanatic1]

From a pile of rotting wood and rusty iron to a complete spreader body. Just simply amazing how you are able to create such a beautiful piece of history. Looking forward to the wheels and final completion.

[@davidshaper5146]

Definitely the best (and only) manure spreader I've ever seen!

[@user-rr4bg5qr7l]

I never thought I would want a manure spreader. Just a Beautiful piece!!

[@thomaspospiech6764]

I truly enjoy and appreciate the craftsmanship you put into the work you do.

[@mhoover]

This is for me the most interesting of all your projects. I like the mechanisms. I had no idea anything like this existed. As always I eagerly await your next project.

[@glencrandall7051]

Outstanding. From a pile of scrap to looks like new. A thing of beauty. Dave the man of the hour. Congratulations.🙂🙂

[@ronboe6325]

Who knew, rebuilding an old manure spreader would be so fascinating too watch. It been fun on our end too!

[@steveaustin4118]

Have to agree it been fun watching firewood turned in to a functioning spreader

[@pauldowding8185]

It's beautiful, Dave.

[@nicholascurto2093]

Congratulations on this restoration, a job well done and a masterpiece of mechanical engineering and artful preservation in perpetuity.

[@Renville80]

I think that black toe iron makes a good contrast with the red body color.

[@SearTrip]

Yes. It also looks like there’s a fair amount of contrast between the two in the old picture. I’d say they were different colors.

[@howardwilliams8993]

Thats just plain awesome!!

[@bruceb.harrison3470]

You are simply amazing. A master. We are so fortunate to have you to teach us.

[@bert-qu3iq]

Forgive me for being pedantic but Dave didn't rebuild or restore that rotting pile of kindling formerly functioning as a manure spreader. From archival information, a lot of intuition and with the help of a few remaining metallic parts, he ingeniously duplicated the beast. That's even more impressive.

[@deanflint2239]

By gracious it looks just like it came from the dealer. Another wonderful rebuild Mr. Engels...

[@sterff8990]

Looks great! My favorite part of watching is when you make sure all the nuts line up and are straight. That is satisfying to my ocd haha.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Video editing is always superb. 👍👍👍

[@paulsimmons9579]

That's the prettiest manure spreader I've ever seen! Can't wait to see more.

[@ThomasBenjaminBenHuggett]

I could definitely have watched you bend that second cap rail iron into shape. The first was just amazingly graceful. Love watching you work.

[@davidspellman3059]

Absolute Master craftsman. thoroughly enjoy watching your work.

[@lennardperry5184]

I think that the perfection you put into the manure spreader sort of made up for the imperfections that you had to leave in the sheep wagon. they both turned out the way they were supposed to and both are great. thanks

[@rickharper6320]

Considering what you had to start with, I believe everyone can agree, the results speak for themselves !!! Great job !!!

[@paulcorbeil4364]

Hi Dave FANTASTIQUE, you impress me gentlemen, you give young people an example and a sense of a job well done. Congratulations; vous m'impressionne messieurs, vous donner aux jeunes l'exemple et le sens du travail bien fait. Je vous felicite. Bravo.

[@user-bw8xf1vs2c]

Thanks for the love you put into your work it makes it a joy too watch you may God bless you and your family and keep you safe.

[@chrisshore6286]

What a great way to start my day with my breakfast watching your craftsmanship more of this please. Cheers

[@wrenchwiki8036]

I collect old ag wrenches. The one on the side of the spreader in the black & white photo caught my eye. No success yet but I will keep digging. Thank you for sharing.

[@BrooksMoses]

It is an interesting one! And it looks like it's not original equipment (or at least that stowage isn't the original location), since it's covering up some of the lettering.

[@jockcherokee5180]

Another great project nearing completion Dave. Thanks. Stay safe & well.

[@robertbreland4356]

Exceptional job forming the cap metal.. Well done my friend..

[@donwilliams3626]

This video series has been interesting to follow! And what poetic justice to be functionally finished just in time to celebrate our independence. Everyone should plan to send an extra volley of rockets to honor Dave and Diane this year.

[@WayneCook306]

Nice job once again Dave and Diane, thank you, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@calvinteeter2514]

I sure hope that is for display only or maybe a parade. It's just to nice to use it for it's intended purpose. Great work!

[@azpcox]

To quote Dr Jones, “It belongs in a museum!”

[@ferguscosgrave7510]

Looking good

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Looks Great! looking forward to seeing it in use.

[@larrykelly2838]

Wonderful build on that spreadet.

[@johnkelly6942]

There can’t be too many wood manure spreaders still around. Glad this one got saved.

[@chrisstorer3111]

Hi Dave, I love watching you do your thing. Can't wait to see what you drag out of the weeds. Great job

[@michaelgillespie1206]

Absolutely amazing, you never cease to amaze me, I admire your skill so much.

[@richardedkins8856]

Your wizardry never fails to amaze me. Well done to you, Sir.

[@tcsmith4838]

Man that forging you did to match the right side casting came out great👍

[@mcransley]

It’s been a real pleasure to follow this project, l hope to see it completed and used on your land. Thanks

[@markchodroff250]

That’s one beautiful manure spreader ! 😆

[@user-zj4kg2bt4d]

Your videos are both educational and entertaining and very satisfying to watch a master craftman like yourself make, build, restore, engineer and solve issues. It is a must see utube weekly event well worth subscribing to. Thank you for all the work you do including taking time to video document the historic preservation of items long gone but not forgotten. Please keep adding new material for all of us across the country. What’s happening to your downtown building restoration? Winter project?

[@mikeunum]

SO as always it is A M A Z I N G - Thank You so much for sharing the whole process. I really hope all that know-how will life on, so young people will take it over.

[@ron.v]

Another amazing video. Thanks, Dave and Diane.

[@moonlightsnowfall6734]

Congratulations! It looks great, and definitely black on that boot heel rail.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That black iron on the red wood looks stunning, great job on the spreader.

[@daniellarrivee-ic3lg]

Merci Mr. And Ms Engel !!! Love that !!!

[@grahamhenley2951]

Great job again Dave... but I think Provedence dropped that black and white pic in your lap for a reason. Maybe to show the oil can and its holder, and perhaps the cast iron multi-spanner? Thanks for sharing your fine work and the process behind it all!

[@user-ed4vg6vt2k]

looking mighty nice amazing amount of work went into that

[@howardnielsen6220]

Thank You Dave and Dianne from La Pine Oregon Please show your spreader at the local fair it’s to nice to put it to its intended use

[@stuartdrakley2106]

Hi Dave, i know i haven't made mant comments recently but,,, I have been following your restoration work very closly pn the manure spreading wagon. What a cvomplicated and fascinating restoeation this has been. The attention to detaila nd the way you "reason things out" is incredible, I admire your patiernce, Thanks Dave,Stu from UK

[@mpojr]

sure would like to see it function at least one time, after that put it in a museum somewhere.

[@louGriggs1944]

Another outstanding rebuild. It's looking great. Can't wait to see the finished spreader. Thanks.

[@RobertFay]

*- Beveled edged wagon box iron **4:06**.* *- Dave, seeing you shape the curved parts for the Wagon Box Iron was a big treat.* *- The feel and knowing of how to do that only comes from years of practice.* *- That is why they use the word Craftsman to describe your level of professional expertise.*

[@465maltbie]

Thanks for sharing this journey, I enjoyed seeing it willed back to life. Charles

[@lorenfreyer261]

Great job as always learn something new everyday watching you

[@davidbishop4015]

It's all about the details that make this spreader look great.