New Bolsters and Side Frames on Smith Spreader | Engels Coach Shop

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

When i was a kid in the 60s it seemed like there was one of these old, wooden spreaders behind every barn or fence row. Most dairy farms around us weren't very big so they didnt throw anything away. It makes me smile to see someone taking so much time and care rebuilding such an unloved piece of equipment. Good show on getting the young folks involved. Cheers Terry

[@davidmcmillan9786]

Good luck to Bryce and good on you for taking this young man on.

[@billroberts3864]

Dave, it is great to see a young man joining you in your shop learning about past wagons and spreaders. Blessing to you for receiving him in your shop so you can share your knowledge.

[@BobBlarneystone]

As a retired professor, I think it's wonderful that the young man is interested, and that you are willing to share your experience and provide the facility for him to learn something that may at least become a lifelong hobby if not a career.

[@johnking8679]

@BobBlarnstone - Since I first came across Dave, while he was building those huge wagons he built, I wondered if there was anyone who would follow in his footsteps ? I am thrilled that there is, in fact, a young man who will follow Dave's 'tutorledge' and be able to continue this wonderful gift that we have witnessed over the years !! That young man is to be strongly encouraged to continue and follow in Dave's fascinating tradition !!

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@johnking8679 He seems to have a decent grasp on common work and an affinity for tools. In whatever field he chooses to go… I believe these experiences will serve him well.

[@ezibierx9179]

Man with a heart of gold, Dave that's what you are.

[@howardhendrickson2933]

Two big thumbs up to the young feller for asking to work with you!! Don't know too many youth that would want to do your kinda of work. I would of given my left arm for the opportunity he's getting!

[@massoud999]

Thanks Dave. When I went to secondary school in a rural area, we had a scheme of working one day a week and whole days during school holidays. In the last year we had to do a project and I worked for a week in a harbour unloading ships. Our school organised all of it, like transport and insurance. At that time, I was used to working physical labour. My kids and grandkids went and go the same path. It is a lesson for life.👏

[@jakalaraa]

What a lucky young man - and what a kind mentor - I'm impressed by you both.

[@TheAndyJBall]

boring tasks make the good jobs more enjoyable

[@johnhirtle4300]

You not only honor, but embody the pioneer spirit, the ingenuity, the energy and knowledge that built a nation. I find it humbling to watch your devotion and dedication to the preservation of not only history, but of a way of life. So much admiration and respect. ❤

[@stephenrice4554]

It's good that you take a young man on and teach him about work , even if it's what you want to do , there's the boring gritty bits that go on for eons . It's a necessary lesson and I hope well learned . Don't let a senior moment freak you , with what you have going on it's a reasonable thing . Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@davidmontgomery1016]

Kudos to that teacher for setting up that program. I had an opportunity to learn some skills that way when I was in high school and college though not through a program like that. While what I learned was not my career the returns on what I learned have been tremendous over the last 40+ years. Best wishes to Brice for his future and good on you for participating in the program.

[@tabriff3832]

What I like most about this project, is that through the remaking and reassembly, we will see, what we could never fully appreciate in a museum, and that is, how the spreader functions, and the design engineering, and production engineering, that achieved that. Not forgetting the wealth of knowledge our illustrious tutor imparts, and seeing his own engineering skills, both mind and hand, in action, as always.

[@anthonywilson4873]

Journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step😀 and you are well past that. Think twice do once as you always do and there is no need to retrace and start some of that journey again. Your skills and knowledge allow you to be the detective you need to be to work this out. A forensic detective at that. Love the way you have the overall picture sorted as a skeleton for the whole project and zoom in to each specific area to work out want was there what has been replaced and what you will do in keeping with the overall job. Admire your drive grit determination to get it done.

[@markvisconti4507]

Wonderful idea! These are lessons the growing youth will carry with them through life. I had several opportunities as a kid of the 70s, many of my father's friends were carpenters, machinists, former USAC racers, auto shop instructors, and just good old cowboys on a budget. I remember the lessons, but mostly I remember the character of these senior gents, and that they would share their knowledge and time with a little kid/teen for hours weekly. You have a great heart, Dave.

[@tonyn3123]

It truly warms my heart to see a young man or girl get away from a monitor or video game and actually be productive! Getting one's hands dirty is a wonderful way to grow into a useful and productive young adult, regardless of where you end up in your career. Thanks, to you and the young man.

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

I'd like to add my name to the ranks of envious individuals who wish Bryce the very best for his time in the coachshop and whatever life brings thereafter.

[@louisnemick1939]

I love to see young kids interested in working these days.

[@mrbuilder-b4b]

thank you for taking the time to for new people to learn.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Putting those Eagle grips to good use! Always nice to see a young person getting their hands dirty in a shop! 👍😀😎

[@olivei2484]

Two of my favorite horse chores were mowing hay and spreading manure. Just cant beat it. Nice to see Brice on board.

[@davidapp3730]

Moving right along on the spreader. Great to see a young man wanting to go into a practical trade. He will get very good experience working in your shop.

[@TheAndyJBall]

one of the greatest compliments anyne can give is the desire to learn a skill from someone, the greatest responsibility is to take the time and teach though skills. it shows the knowledge you possess Dave will never go to waste and will be passed on to future generations. spend you time and share with Bryce, I look forward to watcjhng you and him keeping the practice going for many years to come.

[@darrellbedford4857]

Like many of your commenters I am glad that the school has this program and ad always you are willing to jump in and teach someone who wants to learn. I hope we see more of him. I remember you having help building the Borax wagons. Keep up the good work..

[@pafr6096]

Love seeing a young person getting a taste of reality. Work can be rewarding but it isn't always fun.

[@walterlang151]

Thanks for allowing Bryce to have such a great opportunity! Kudos to your local school for having such a program.

[@JoeB-pv8su]

Brice is one lucky young man!

[@jackpledger8118]

Really great you are helping a young person just getting started. When you teach a young person a skill, they will have something from you for the rest of their lives.

[@rogertaylor1589]

It's so great that a young guy has a mentor like you to help form his career foundation.

[@Mopar46]

Good to see a handing-down of the knowledge. I like seeing young people who have an interest in learning how to do things, as it would seem that so many don't display that interest, these days.

[@alanmitchell7322]

Great that your giving a young fellow a chance to learn your profession to carry on fixing and making all this old stuff that you do.

[@brh4115]

Great to see Brice taking his interests to the next level! The school should be proud to have an English teacher that has put a program like this together. A trade can allow young people to have a rewarding career!

[@BillB23]

A trade is often more lucrative than the jobs available with an ink-still-wet Bachelor's degree. A trade has the added advantage of a lack of student loan debt, or at least reduced debt.

[@terryrogers1025]

That young man has some “sickem” in him, any one even interested in farming, horses, blacksmithing, and has a want to come into work with you is not lazy by any stretch of the imagination. Your spreader is taking shape, thanks for the video and I appreciate your time and willingness to help the future generation learn.

[@bruceanderson9461]

Starting in 5th grade I made a habit of visiting the local trades after school. I usually would just stand off to the side and watch what these talented tradesman did. My mom never expected me home until 6 for dinner. Today most of these trades have a sign up saying insurance regulations prohibit your presence in there shops. What a shame as I learned more in those 2 hours after school than I did at school. We also had the benefit of wood and metal shop in junior high school. Your sharing your time with this young man is great!

[@mwaynem]

Ahhh, yes, my favorite part is when all the parts are cleaned and replaced, now it gets put back together. Satisfying.

[@TheClampettmobile]

It is GREAT to see younger people having an interest in real and tangible skills. There is no shortage of people fiddling with electronic things which makes people like Bryce so fantastic. All my best to both of you and those with similar interests.

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

I can't count the times I've watched you in the shop doing what you do. and like so many other saying to myself, (Man! it's a shame he does not have an Apprentice working in the shop learning what he has to offer.Yes I know the video's ate teaching but that's not the same as having one by one's side to speak and teach hands on. one on one. So So glad to see Bryce there and also kudos for his teacher for having the insight to create such a class. I shake my head every time I see a kid with an vidoe game in there hands. or an Iphone etc. wastng their minds on "Time lost" that could be spent learning a trade etc. Thanks for sharing ECF.

[@chuckthebull]

I always like seeing the forensic and historical information grow out of the investigations .. You can learn a lot about the history of these things just from that. I know ill never build a wagon or manure spreader but i get a kick out of knowing how one was put together back in those days. AS a builder and maker sort, i like imagining what it must have been like to live then too and be a wheelwright or those type trades. I would have been thrilled to de-th to have been able to work in your shop as a young man ...Cheers to Bryce!

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Life isn't boring if you like what you are doing, it sometimes has steps you need to do to get somewhere that you may not enjoy so much but stick with it and learn how to step correctly and the correct spots and you'll reach the other side quicker and safer. The reward at the end of the day will be worth talking about to others. Good to see you doing so well along side a Master Instructor Bryce, watch him and learn from him he will not steer you wrong. Keep up the fantastic videos Dave , always enjoy what you are sharing with us . Fred.

[@Wheel_Horse]

It appears that Brice already knows his way around the shop pretty well! Good for him!

[@danielpullum1907]

I am a firm believer in "apprenticeships". You are taking the time to share your knowledge/experience. He won't be able to absorb it all but He can't have a better well to draw from. Thank You David.

[@edwardgraham3035]

Taking the time to help, encourage an mentor a young man is an amazing gift. Not only to him, but for the community as well.

[@KarlBunker]

Kudos to your young helper. he looks like a good hard worker.

[@doctwiggenberry5324]

Starting at the most menial jobs that permit your mind to wonder lets one realize that maybe you should aim higher in your goals for life. Great to see you show this young man that hard work and less than exciting tasks can lead to greater things.

[@skeets6060]

It nice to see some young blood interested in working with their hands and minds

[@andrewhowe4896]

When I was young, 67 now. I learned on a farm and other ways. It good to see other young ones looking for ways to go through life.

[@tombuffumjr1509]

It is nice to see are kids still interested in work and a trade. I hope this young man stays with it and makes a journeyman in this trade. So many trades have been lost to technology, and a lap top can’t build for you boots on the ground and hands in the shop are the only way to make it happen

[@danpatch4751]

Dave, its great you have taken Brice in and giving him some real world advice and experience. The country needs more of this.

[@doctwiggenberry5324]

You are named after a great race horse, and I say that with all respect.

[@danpatch4751]

@@doctwiggenberry5324 Your the first person who has ever commented that to me in the comment section. I grew up on a farm and used horses daily in one way or another. My Father would talk about the great Dan Patch every once in awhile and his stories were interesting. I live in the same state the pacer was from. Thanks for commenting.👍🐴.

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

Sr David I thank you for teaching tha young man a start in life is great to see that there are younger generation are willing to carry on with the old tradition and ways alive is awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@41dodgee300]

Learning old school ways isn't bad. Sometimes simple is much more rewarding. The more sophisticated the plumbing the easier it is to plug up the drain! I wish this young man success with this great learning experience.

[@barrylitchfield8357]

Your young apprentice doing his senior project with you is getting a fantastic opportunity to work and learn from you in a real world environment. Your knowledge and skills can live on by offering this apprenticeship for this young man. My hat is off to you for doing this. There is darn few opportunities for students to have this kind of real world education.

[@laurentlafourcade5549]

Bienvenue Brice 👍

[@jockcherokee5180]

As always Dave a really interesting video showing the process to recreate a horse drawn piece of machinery. Great to see that young man taking on a "senior year" (?) project with you. Hopefully he will be inspired to continue his studies along the wheel/wain wright avenue. Stay safe and well.

[@MrJeep75]

We need young people keeping these old arts alive

[@FRG-my3qf]

What you do is far, far different from what I’ve done in my life. And yet, I watch every episode with interest and never get bored by anything. I guess what fascinates me, beyond learning about your craft, is the passion you exhibit for every endeavour you share with us. I simply enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@talegunner115]

The Young man works like you do. Thats impressive.

[@markusplettscher9265]

There is hope to the youth, at least one young guy is interested in crafts and not addicted to his smart phone.

[@don1031]

What a great opportunity for that young man! I admit I am jealous... but in a happy way.

[@jonmchugh657]

Dave you're an excellent example of very skilled talent building all the different items you build. Bryce is lucky to be able to learn from you. Best wishes for both of you !

[@amandagardner565]

G'day from Australia Dave and Brice, i grew up hearing stories of my Great Grandfather who was a 5' tall blacksmith, i am so envious of this young man being able to work in your shop. i personally love prep work involved in restoration, and find sand blasting relaxing as i can forget my troubles and enjoy the rewarding experience of cleaning 50+ years of grunge from old car parts.

[@philipwilliams6270]

So proud to see the younger ones instead in the older tech

[@paulmcmanus6222]

While helping my Grampa in the dairy barn once, I told him how boring I thought it was. His answer was that only boring people get bored... then began teaching me how to direct my thoughts to be more constructive. I was 4 at the time. I'm 66 now. Not bad for a farmer. One of the most inventive and industrial people I ever knew. Thanks for being you. These videos are (or, can be) more than what people may think.

[@Reziac]

Doing something boring where your hands do the work without needing to consult your brain is a great time to get creative brainwork done. I'm a writer (among other things) and I sure seem to solve a lot of writing problems while I'm shoveling manure in the barn. :D

[@johnking8679]

@Reziac - Well said !!

[@cristianstoica4544]

I need something more effective to teach my kids about those 'boring' tasks. Apparently, by the third word I'm uttering they tune out. If I may ask, what would have your Grampa said that stuck?

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Dave and Diane , and Bryce 😊, the teacher had a great idea in giving pupils the chance to have hands on , real world experience , especially whith a skilled , and patient craftsman like you Dave, from what I've seen in this video Bryce has plenty of go in him, and doesn't mind getting his hands dirty, and if he's already doing some blacksmithing he knows how to handle tools. Whatever he decides to do whith his life I'm sure he'll always remember his time in your shop, and I whish him well. The frame of the muck spreader is starting to take shape, it's good to see big pieces of timber, and black iron coming together again. Thanks for another interesting video mate, stay safe, best wishe's to all, Stuart Uk.

[@demonknight7965]

Welcome to the shop Bryce. You have an excellent teacher in Mr. Dave.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

Hello Bryce! Obvious you know your way around tools, hope this whets your appetite!

[@groundspeed3954]

Dave, I look forward to your videos. You are a forensic expert when it comes to horse-drawn gear.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Well now, someone is going to have lifelong memories of working with and learning from a master's master. I am so jealous. 😊 👍👍👍

[@josephkerley363]

A foot over is better than a foot under ... never have gotten my board stretcher to work properly. It's good to see a young'n there.

[@jackgreen412]

As a retired industrial arts teacher I love to see youngsters get involved in work like yours. There-in lies our future.

[@danabbott2398]

Not only does the young man know how to handle the working end of the broom, but very capable and understanding of the basic processes of working with his hands. Thinking as he is doing, so it is done right. Well done.

[@mpojr]

l think its great that you are teaching this young man a lost art,,,keeping the trade alive,,,

[@Grandpaw2511]

As a young lad back in the mid 1960's, our FFA class required seniors to work in an agriculture related job. I went to school for half the day and worked the second half for a fellow who picked up dead farm animals and delivered them to the rendering plant. After 60 years I remember the smell.

[@TCW-hw6iw]

I lived with my grandfather from the age of 4 to 13. In that time I learned a lot about working with my hands and how to see potential in things that others thought junk. From him I gained an unquenchable curiosity about how things work, and more importantly how to fix them. More importantly he had time to pass on to me the wisdoms born of expierence. I suspect that Bryce is one of those rare youth that listens carefully, and works hard to not only please his teacher, but to bolster his sense of worth. As and old man I've also learned that youth can also teach life lessons.

[@stevemcgarrett303]

Bryce is going to remember this experience working with you for the rest of his life. I'm sure you've had others over the years and you made lasting impressions and passed on priceless lessons to those youngsters too. Well done all around Dave!

[@Сергей_Иванович]

Замечательная работа. Вы мастер и философ. Желаю Вам достичь результата вашей работы, который удовлетворит Вас.

[@emilianopalacin986]

Un trabajo muy interesante, y al mismo tiempo importante. Y para nada aburrido. Qué la historia y los antiguos oficios no caigan en el olvido. Un saludo desde España

[@glencrandall7051]

Congratulations to the teacher who started the program and to you for sharing your interests and expertise and to the young man who will be benefiting from the experience.👍👍 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@Reziac]

There is nothing more valuable than a good apprentice! There's the future.

[@bruceyoung1343]

I love the smell of wood chips in the morning. Price looks like he will be an asset for ya in the shop. It’s gonna be interesting watching you figure out the mechanics of the manure chucker

[@popsworkbench4364]

Young folks like that give us hope for the future. He will remember this time and Mr. Dave Engle for the rest of his life.

[@465maltbie]

Thanks for participating in the school program, it can be frustrating to have a part timer in the shop but you know it is very good for a young mans development. I had my eyes opened a lot when I worked for someone other than my father or grandfather. Charles

[@paulsmodels]

Great to see a kid coming into your shop and helping out plus getting an education in the real world. 👍

[@garygsp3]

Wow I must be a rare breed. If I can find a comfortable place to stand while at the blasting cabinet I have no problem blasting for hours. There is a satisfaction at taking something old and making look almost new again.

[@jamiekaye3680]

Did you say it’s “boring to watch you sand blasting”, I watch you because of your practical knowledge and calming commentary, never ever have I been bored, more like the exact opposite, Also a young man that’s from a farm and has dabbled in Smithing, sounds like a match to me, I see prodigy in the making

[@miguelcortes8279]

Cuando fui niño , ahora tengo 70 años , tube un tío tan sabio como Dave , no tubo educación técnica formal y su trabajo era mantener toda la maquinaria agrícola de la hacienda . Reparaba carruajes tracción animal , tractores , segadoras , arados ,etc . Hacía arados , yugos para vacunos , ruedas a carros , carrocerías. Lo más admirable fue que todo lo hacía con herramientas manuales . nada eléctrico . Y todo funcionaba y bien. Un recuerdo de mi tío Daniel quien al igual que Dave , daba vida a carruajes y maquinarias agrícolas.

[@robertalexander9931]

Life is what you make it. If you have an interest and opertunity go for it, yes, there are some things that are boring no matter what you do. But when you look back at the finished job, you can be proud of a job well done. Congratulations to Brice and his English teacher for teaching and accepting life lessons. And for the mentors who have the desire and interest to help others.

[@bard44]

When I'm watching you with your many projects, 20 or 30 minutes of an episode goes awfully fast. I wish you could make them last a little longer. You make each episode so enjoyable to watch. I guess that's why they don't seem to last long enough. Thanks for the most enjoyable entertainment these old eyes get to see each week. Keep up the good work.

[@inspector1794]

Now that I'm a "senior " (72) and have those same "senior moments" it's nice to have a nice name for them. Unlike when I was much younger and I was just young and dumb or plain stupid. Good to see a high schooler getting some real experience. Too many these days don't seem to be able to cope with life outside of school. Thanks for the entertaining education.

[@howardnielsen6220]

Dave so kind of you to show your craft to the young man

[@robmatthews7972]

I have to say that is one smart Teacher to direct students to further their interests by doing "hands on activities".

[@drbichat5229]

Lucky young man, learning from the best

[@robertbreland4356]

Apprenticeships have been a disappearing concept for many years. Nice to see the practice is alive and well at Engels Coach Shop. Well done my friend..

[@Renville80]

I think that's wonderful that there's a young'un interested in what you do... here's hoping that it becomes a full-blown apprenticeship!

[@chrisfoote9522]

A Wagonologist in the making.

[@jimnelsen2064]

It always takes me by surprise how suddenly your projects turn around from disassembly and diagnosis to holy cow look at all the new assembly that has taken place! Good on ya for helping a young person learn a few life skills.

[@Redeye5978]

As a Carpenter of some 48 years now I've wanted to take on a apprentice and have had several over the years that just didn't have what it takes or simply didn't want to work so it's nice to see the interest in the work you are doing he will find out that in most everything you do there's going to be aspects of the work that are boring like the sandblasting but when it's all said and done and the project is complete and you stand back and see what you've done wow what a Great feeling and sense of accomplishment thanks for your patience with this process and let your life experiences be pleasant ones Brice

[@PendeltonWhiskey]

Bryce is to be envied and I hope to see more of him in the future. Good luck Bryce, we need more like you.

[@TheJimbodean67]

This piece of mechanical wizardry reminds me of a tool my grandfather patented and manufactured in the 40’s. It was a (manure) wagon lift designed around a model T jack. Mom told me how her and her triplet sisters would help paint the frame when they were about 6 or 7 during the war when new equipment and help was hard to come by because of rationing and both her older brothers serving in the army. Went by the wayside with the advent of built in hydraulics, so production was limited to a few years. Your helper looks like a good kid. Nothing wrong with a little boring now and then, it allows you to appreciate the fun stuff instead of taking it for granted. Progress looks promising so far, thanks for sharing and have a good day.

[@3870TheDad]

Amazing to watch this iconic piece of farming equipment come together.

[@curtischeatham9873]

Nice to see a young man wanting to learn and work with talent like you