Forging 3/4 x 2 1/2" Steel Bar into a Step Casting | Engels Coach Shop

This Smith manure spreader was missing the left side step casting, so combining forging, a 50 ton hydraulic press, and some flap wheel shaping, I can come up with a viable solution for the missing step mount from the remains of the right side step that was still there. Thanks for coming along.
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[@garrettswoodworx1873]

When Dave said "I wonder if I could fabricate this" how many of us already knew he could & was only playing with us? There wasn't a doubt in my mind.

[@phillipyannone3195]

I was thinking exactly the same thing.😊

[@thomasbraeking6225]

Dave says: "I wonder if I could fabricate this" and I get comfy because I'm about to watch a chunk of cold-rolled steel get turned into a 100-year-old iron casting. Mr. Engel mooshes steel around like a sculptor mooshes clay! Every visit to the wainwright's/wheelwright's shop is a good visit.

[@johnloomis3878]

Never a question

[@BobVogel-t1u]

Well, I am a little disappointed that, apparently, he isn't going to include the casting number in his version. :-)

[@manifold1476]

@@thomasbraeking6225 " . . . Iron casting" or steel forging?

[@codyironworks307]

That's quite a power hammer

[@jamieminton172]

THAT my friend is a piece of Art! On a Manure Spreader! That will probably go unnoticed. BUT WE know it's there. On a side note, could you imagine what an 17th or 18th century Blacksmith would have created with a power hammer or press???? 🤔

[@AllenMorris3]

Trip hammers have been around for a very long time: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trip_hammer

[@jamieminton172]

@@AllenMorris3 Yep. Chinese examples go back thousands of years.

[@Cheggley45]

Gotta love those pneumatic hammers! No wonder blacksmiths of old had arms like tree trunks and shoulders like Hercules! This forging is definitely going to be stronger than the original cast part! Great work Dave!

[@johnking8679]

Another learning episode, Dave !! Thanks for sharing !!

[@brucemitchell9166]

Once again, a real pleasure to follow along Dave & Diane . Creativity at its best. Look forwards to next week👍

[@gregm312]

knew he could

[@mikemassey1405]

Power hammer shop press and a cross pein , job done . Way to go Dave

[@randlayman2668]

Dave, you work very well under heat and pressure with your way of engineering missing pieces, well done sir!!

[@tycho_m]

That master craftsman's humility is exemplary. It's a beautiful thing that these videos are digitally immortalized. It's soothing, inspiring and meditative to witness you work. Thank you!

[@davidapp3730]

Great piece of black smith work. Thank you for that video.

[@mfreund15448]

Happy Tuesday Dave!!

[@stevedunford7632]

Yep, looks just like a tree. Magic work there.

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

Just a beautiful job making that silk purse.

[@michaelwoodruff9825]

Not the best idea to watch this with a hangover, but an excellent video as always. Thanks!!!

[@richardcorwin1828]

You can beat anything into submission with the right hammer.

[@MrMoon1953]

Just when I think I can no longer be amazed, I get amazed all over again. Beautiful work. I can't wait 'til next Tuesday.

[@brianmros4844]

Don't forget about Friday's😊

[@SteamCrane]

The blacksmithing is my favorite part! Really enjoy the other parts too!

[@oikkuoek]

The thing is, that twisted piece of flat bar took the Smith probably 15 to 20 minutes to make from start to finish. And for a manure spreader, that is perfectly fine step support. To be able to duplicate a shape is one thing. To be able to fix the problem during lunch brake is a different thing.

[@vicmiller7191]

Who needs a foundry when Mr Engle is in the house. That is looking quite nice for a replacement piece. Job well done, Sir.

[@edminas3159]

Dave you NEVER cease to amaze with your creativity and skills.

[@williambridges6742]

Amazing forging skills, We all knew your on top of it.... Cheers

[@soylentgreen326]

Ha ha Dave the tree carving story never grows old 🎉 Great work, ❤ as usual 😂

[@dianeengel4155]

😅

[@soylentgreen326]

@@dianeengel4155 is this Mrs Dave ??? 🖖

[@dianeengel4155]

@@soylentgreen326 Yes. 😀

[@soylentgreen326]

@@dianeengel4155 you are both an inspiration ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Dave

[@harpintn]

I have seen youtube videos where they 3D print an item then produce a mold from it. They mostly do that with Brass or Aluminum because it requires much less heat that Cast Iron, but that is something that you may want to learn. It could open up a new dimension to the way you do your job.

[@bigbossimmotal]

Priceless shot at 15:57. It sure doesn't look like a step in that shot. lol

[@garthbutton699]

It takes talent,determination and creativity,I think you got all the bases covered ,thanks Dave and Diane for another outstanding video🤗😎🤗😎

[@krsanth-4142]

"Better to have to much iron than not enough." Yes sir, I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

[@johnrayfield11]

I've been following this channel for a few years now, and I find that if I am trying to fabricate something (be it wood, metal etc), I start thinking to myself "How would Dave approach this?" Great stuff

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Engels Coach Shop and Foundry. 👍👍👍

[@tedbyus6914]

+AMAZING!

[@BradahBri]

Not a statement on age, but watching you makes me feel like a little boy at my grandpa’s garage watching the magic of making something useful and sometimes beautiful for a specific purpose. That’s been more than a few decades for me and that’s the magic I love!

[@mayforddavis9291]

Thanks Dave for allowing me to watch over your shoulder as once again you reveal your skills. God Bless you and Mrs. Engels.

[@douglasbranham6099]

You are amazing.

[@graemelliott3942]

Carving Steel!❤

[@2_dog_Restoration]

Watching those long sparks flying when you where grinding. That has to be some better than average quality of steel !?

[@JuanRamirez-yd7eg]

Simplemente un trabajo impecable.

[@ulrichkalber9039]

Actually the carver you mentioned cited Michelangelo. When asked how he sculpted the "David" statue he said "All I did was chip away everything that didn't look like David."

[@Garth2011]

That is a bear when "castings" are missing vs. wrought iron. There's the 3D idea too, "print out" a duplicate however, it wouldn't be a left hand design. Like you say "For one part?". Since the labor is not really a big factor, I agree this idea is best for the one part needs plus once done, that bracket will be forged strong compared to the other one they fabricated. Lots of work on this and its going to be out in the open to human eyes so, its got to get "pretty close".

[@normdyer94]

A forged piece - much stronger than a cast piece.

[@opendstudio7141]

Made in the the minds eye and then executed with adjustments as the material demands. Any corrections can be welded up and whacked with a hammer. 👍

[@ravenbarsrepairs5594]

I'm gonna call my Field Day a complete fail. It was the first time I set up my portable G90 based rig. The event I was a A2, with one of the radios being a HF station, both provided by the event coordinator. My G90 both isn't able to reject other close signals(I was getting interference from their 20m transmissions on 40m), and I couldn't get FLDigi to decode anything, much less transmit anything. Next year I may attend the event with an Anti-Field day setup, to avoid the contest part of it all. More of a public demonstration of the hobby, rather than just the contesting side of the hobby.

[@au5097]

15:55 Well, this was a test on my level of maturity,,, I failed, I laughed. Sorry Dave.

[@alfredomarotta6604]

😂👍🍻

[@anonplayer8529]

A slight "fabrication" on that intro proverb, there are myriad of intricate parts for machinery in every blcok of steel in the world, you just have to give them some warmth and massage and tickle to pry them out from the restrained shape. 😊

[@thomasechols8834]

Real question I have is will you weld on the numbers to match?

[@Capt1331]

You cant see Boths sides at the same time and I can see the tree coming out of the woods

[@vernonland5987]

There's just something comforting about a blacksmithing video, you can almost smell the coal forge. Dave is incredible in his skills.

[@jimnelsen2064]

For me it was the smell of all that grinding!

[@stevenslater2669]

Your summer helper must have read up on Michelangelo. Here’s one of his quotes: “Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”

[@manifold1476]

Or Jed Clampett carving a wooden Indian from a tree stump: "Just whittle away everything that doesn't look like an Indian."

[@ronnie100393]

Well when you think you have seen all your expertise just stand by, because you will amaze us on a new level! When I first saw what you were attempting to do, I said how’s he going to do this. But as that young man told you, you’re just removing what doesn’t belong there. We are always amazed with your work! To use one of your favorite sayings ( JUST SAYING). Always great work , I watch every video you make. Thanks a big fan!!!!!!

[@rogerkincaid4535]

All I can say is "What do you expect when you are put in the hands of a Master!!"

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

Dave, I've been blacksmithing for over 30 years, including for the National Park Service. I know how difficult and time consuming it can be to do reproduction or restoration work. I couldn't have done that job any better. It's going to look great when you're done. Nice job!!

[@hgradyspruce1975]

Who needs a foundry? Much better and stronger than cast. Great job.

[@redrockplumber5124]

I was wondering if the original is not as trustworthy. It seems that the left one broke and tried to take the right one with it.

[@AlvaGarlington]

You are surely a jack of all trades and a master of most!

[@markloegering8700]

OK, Dave, now you're just showing off! Don't stop. It's glorious!

[@fronniebealer7808]

It never occurred to me that Dave would not accomplish this task wonderfully.

[@ivanmcdonald1]

I have to say that you sir are a very very talented man. I worked for a blacksmith in the late 60's who, like you could make most things. When he was finished he used to say " That will do, a blind man would be pleased to see it" God Bless from Australia.

[@Mopar46]

You've made an almost identical copy of the original, but the beauty of the situation is that the step mounts are on opposite sides of the wagon, so they are not viewed at the same time; however; I'm sure you are like me, and your head's telling you they're not absolutely the same. Everyone else looks at them, and says that's perfection! Sometimes you've just got to let it go. Beautiful work, as usual. It's a joy to watch you making stuff [wood or metal]

[@Reziac]

I'm astonished that Dave lacks a sand casting setup. No matter; he has elves. I know he has elves, because I'm quite certain that hammermill runs on magic. :D

[@TonyLambregts]

Always a pleasure to follow along.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Looks very close to me and much stronger than the cast pice.....Thanks Dave from an very old flying Shoe🇺🇸

[@rickburris6164]

Those guys on Forged in Fire can't hold a candle to you. You really know how yo make the metal do what you want

[@gmaclaren]

Toiling,-rejoicing,-sorrowing, Onward through life he goes; Each morning sees some task begin, Each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, Has earned a night's repose.

[@petegraham1458]

You worked your blacksmith magic on that piece !

[@brianmros4844]

Hi Dave, and Diane, I haven't seen you get stumped yet. You always figure out something that will not only work, but work with such close accuracy that you can't tell the difference once it's installed. Always look forward to all of your videos. Thank you for sharing, and have a great evening.

[@oldschool1993]

I once took an art history class and the professor was talking about Michelangelo and how he was such a great sculptor for creating his famous "David'. Being a young smart alec, I said he wasn't all that great of a sculptor because the David was already in the block of marble and all Michelangelo did was chip away the stone that was covering it.

[@alfredomarotta6604]

😊👍👍

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Dave, just need to do a bit of welding the raised part No should be no problem for a man with your skills 👨‍🏭👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Unbelievable how close it is to the original!

[@bigredc222]

When Michelangelo was asked about carving David, he said, I removed everything that was not David. It was amazing how fast the heat left the steel when another piece of steel was pressed into it.

[@kilosierraalpha]

Dave, I think you should try your hand at being a sculptor! That came out beautifully.

[@davidanderson2915]

That sounds just like my upstairs neighbor

[@craigpadley3535]

Very fair forge work Dave ! Very fair.

[@MrKingdavis13]

Ever wonder why you would go to a blacksmith to have something forged, and go to a forge to have something cast? I never really thought about that till now. lol

[@milantrcka121]

Ain't English wonderful??? (it is the forge that is the common denominator). Then there is forgery...

[@manifold1476]

Go to a foundry to have something cast.

[@jakleo337]

A 3-D printer could have made that up while you were having lunch. They don't cost much nowadays and they sure make one off items a breeze.

[@manifold1476]

wishful thinking?

[@horacerumpole6912]

BS-

[@WeeShoeyDugless]

There's something very therapeutic about watching Dave working his magic at the anvil, love it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@davidburchfield2720]

Dave my wood carving buddy teacher told me the same thing I've been carving for about 16 year's

[@JPGuay]

Simply amazing ! Congrats !

[@gutsngorrrr]

That turned out really well, certainly way better than what was there before.

[@kencross25]

Another splendid and informative video as expected. I love watching you display your different skill sets on these projects. The one skill that you use most often, one most people forget to apply, is deductive reasoning. This skill will allow you to solve the most demanding situations that you find yourself in doing reconstruction or restorative projects especially because of the lack of any plans to help guide you.

[@robertroy6094]

This has got to be one of the greatest forging videos on KZbin...

[@stevenslater2669]

Dave, You may not be the best practitioner of the individual trades that go into restoring antique wagon, but are surely the DECATHLON CHAMPION! And you must be a top 3 wheelwright and carpenter.

[@rosesrambler]

Well: it looks to me that you got rid of all the stuff that wasn’t. Well done old son.👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@garystrutt2078]

You never cease to amaze me. Well done.

[@daniellarrivee-ic3lg]

Thanks for the show Mr. and Ms Engel !!!

[@bobdavis5216]

Not 100%, true. As my dear old Dad would say, nothing a man riding by on a fast horse would notice.

[@marcdebow4055]

To use your original example, nice tree that you made.

[@alansmith4734]

20:35 The saying is, "Good enough for Government Work!"

[@steveaustin4118]

With big hammers you can turn metal into any shape the leson I learnd today

[@richardmilliken9377]

Great job! One of the underrated skills of a blacksmith is the ability to understand, not just shapes, but the effects of streeeeetch… 👏

[@GaryWillis-el8mt]

Dave you are amazing!

[@kevand8711]

is there anything this man can't do I like watching his videos sometimes more than once

[@stevechewning7741]

Old time craftsmanship with, where appropriate, modern tools.

[@tolydukhovny682]

david, you are a master-fabricator. thanks for the video.

[@grahammorgan9635]

Great to watch that block of steel transform into a footboard casting. True vision.

[@GeneralSulla]

I asked a sculptor the same thing as a teenager. He said the same thing. When I became a barber I understood perfectly. Just cut everything away that doesn't look like a good haircut. 44 years later, it still makes perfect sense to me. And like a tree, every haircut is different.

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, Excellent work ! Hypnotizing, mesmerising, entrancing...; watching the Power Hammer Throbbing the hot Steel into Shape... Very good to watch. Thankyou ... Keep on keepin' on. Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@rgoodwinau]

Forging - that sounds like we are in for some fun - and Dave is too!

[@combatmedic1980]

The AMAZING MR. Wizard does it again, works his Magic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Looks convincing already!

[@flywayhome8903]

Once again thanks for the video.

[@huntingandstuff9489]

I'm thoroughly impressed