The Steps to Fitting a New Top to the Shepherds Wagon | Engels Coach Shop

Using the flat felled seam style, 15 yards of 84" wide new cotton duck canvas needs to be preshrunk before fitting to the rebuilt shepherd's wagon, and then custom fitted to final size. I'll use hemmed rope ends to snugly fit the canvas both front and back once the prefitting is complete. Thanks for coming along.
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[@richardthornhill4630]

Amazing craftsmanship, canvas, leather, wood, steel, carpentry, welding, sewing, etc. etc. etc.

[@stevenslater2669]

And whichever craft Dave is performing there is no fumbling around or wasted motion. Amazing.

[@wayneschenet5340]

Dave does everything! Not many people could learn all these skills.

[@louisschueler7608]

They are just tools. Knowing how to use tools is not all that common anymore

[@hefy2jefy]

I swear Dave to build a tactical nuclear weapon if he wanted to.

[@c185pilot3]

The sizing, sewing, and construction of canvas top is brilliant...a large piece of one person to handle...bravo

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

This is more than entertainment, this entire channel is an archive for future generations to resureect the skills needed to keep these wagons rolling, wagonwrights are getting thin on the ground i imagine. It would be nice to see an apprentice in the shop.

[@serraios1989]

No apprentices

[@blacksquirrel4008]

@@serraios1989why not? He had one before.

[@andrewfuller8440]

I imagine there is not enough profit to keep any extra people in his shop

[@70Michmich]

Hello, All that's missing is an encyclopaedic book that would allow us to keep this knowledge for future generations, because who's to say that "youtube" will last for generations?

[@chuckbrown2765]

Best repurposing of a ping pong table I’ve ever seen 😎

[@deezynar]

We have one in our house that's there solely for handling fabric.

[@thisolesignguy2733]

I use a repurposed pool table in my shop as a light table, It's the perfect height to line leds on the table and a frosted glass top. I had to remove the bumpers, and replace them with 3" square tube. It works perfectly.

[@olivei2484]

The added bonus would the ability to fold up, and make more room.

[@huntz3215]

When I was selling Eng'g parts I was called out to a customer making Blood Pressure arm bands. He opened his Dble garage & there was his mother with a sewing machine setup on a ping pong table sewing medical devices.🤔

[@garthbutton699]

Ahh the old reliable universal multi purpose ping pong table I won't go any further except I've had mine for 67 years and somehow lost half to a Scout troop...memories

[@Dave-ty2qp]

This point in your projects when the finishing details become more critical is my favorite part. Thanks Dave and Diane for bringing us along on the adventure.

[@machinemoverman4614]

I’m pretty much convinced there’s not too much Dave can’t do!

[@aljole683]

Even if there was…he’d figure out a way to do it, or work around it. Dave reminds me of my grandpa. We’d go to the dump, rescue things and then he’d build other things out of them. Washing machine motors became rock tumblers, power drills got gutted, rewired with switches from other places, and suddenly they would work again. No better place for an 8 year old kid to be, than watching him do magic with his hands and tools. Dave is doing that for posterity far beyond his own shop.

[@mayforddavis9291]

Dave is at it again. Displaying the multiple talents he has. Always appreciate being invited on his adventures. God Bless you and Mrs. Engels.

[@michaelfultz4256]

You are a jack of all trades. You don't find problems. You make things happen. Love your videos.

[@davidmelville5675]

He's a *_master_* of all trades.

[@ianforeman4377]

A master of all indeed

[@GeneralSulla]

My mother was a professional seamstress. She had five machines. The big Singer had a 1 horse power 220v 3 phase motor on it. She used it for speed and power. The speed was for long sewing like you did. The power was for setting sleeves on suits. The needle speed was rated at 120 mph! What a monster! For what its worth, she weighed 105 lbs soaking wet. She handled that thing like..., like a pro!

[@Reziac]

My grandmother was a professional seamstress too, but she only had the little Singer -- still did all the work! She could eyeball a length of fabric, snip-snip-stitch-stitch and in five minutes have herself a perfectly fitted dress without needing to measure anything. It was like magic.

[@billschmitzer9159]

Thank you Dave for the informative video. I’m a few years older than you and still enjoy learning new things and techniques. Your show is one of my favorites.

[@bobkendall1805]

Thank you Dave, I have loved every minute of every episode, alongside all other stuff you put out. If I was 60 years younger I would ask to be your apprentice . Thanks again

[@robertmatel8136]

He does everything else, now Dave is a sail maker!

[@3Cathill]

Dave has Skill's in every pocket, and every one of them are sharp!

[@midnike8783]

I still remember my frustration when, as a child, having just learned to use a sewing machine, I sewed myself a cool linen canvas jacket, in which I was going to sail on my small yacht. And after the first washing it stopped fitting me :)

[@jjudy5869]

It drives me up a wall when I watch various sewing KZbin channels that say preshrinking doesn't matter. As Dave has demonstrated shrinkage varies depending on whether it is the warp or weft of the fabric.

[@Reziac]

Imagine the surprise of someone living in such a wagon after the first good rain... especially if they'd neglected the waterproofing. (Wonder what Dave is going to use for that?)

[@josephkerley363]

Tinker, tailor, soldier, wagon maker ... master of many trades. Come winter and your lacking for something to do, LOL, you could always make a tent or two. Looking great!

[@lancekincaid5610]

I'm a 60yr old man, my Mom taught me how to use a sewing machine when I was 10yrs old on an old peddle style Singer that was converted to electric. I still have a sewing machine to this day. I still patch the legs of my jeans😂😂😂

[@stevenstimson9056]

Great to see an old singer still putting the yards in

[@Richard-rz8gt]

Hence the phrase, Runs like a Singer. My mother regularly uses the Singer she received as a wedding gift in 1955. The only maintenance needed has been lubrication. Her machine is all metal. After 1956, I think, is when plastic began to replace metal in key components. Higher maintenance was a result.

[@DavidKutzler]

Dave Engles, a true Renaissance Man.

[@brianmros4844]

Hi Dave, and Diane, I amagine sewing something so large is challenging, but you made it look easy. Preshrinking was a great idea. I'll be sad to see this wagon go. Hopefully we'll get to see it in the museum. Thank you for sharing, and have a great weekend.

[@johnking8679]

It sure is an archive for future generations !! Glad I had the privilege of seeing this video, Dave !! Those were certainly the days to have lived in this great country. Again, thanks for sharing !!

[@alsatful]

Those ping pong tables were prone to fold up on people , ours got hinges like yours and became a train table for Christmas , glad to see them still out there

[@ralphmills7322]

It's was interesting to see the fabrication of the wagon's canvas top. Seeing your efforts wrangling all that canvas make me in awe of the sail makers in the era of the tall ships. Hopeful those old time sail makers had assistance of "three men and a boy" as my Dad would say.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Watching you laying out the pattern and cutting it brought me back to my years sewing bags, camera cases, tents, tipis and such. Just like the old days but our workspace was an old school bus and a big lawn.

[@benhancock1408]

All that canvas reminds me of when my Dad sewed a cover for the 18' dia. teepee that our scout troop had. What a pile of material to move around!

[@MrPlankinton]

Dave, thanks for putting the measurements at the bottom of the screen. That's helpful for my brain 🧠😄

[@MarcvanExel]

I always enjoy you working with the canvas so much, great to see this coming together. Have a great week ahead!

[@tmscheum]

I can’t even fold towels that neatly. Great video, as always!

[@ron.v]

You have the patience of a saint. I can't imagine myself arranging a 12 ft. wide piece of canvas a few feet at a time in order to sew a small seam down one side then having to do it all over again for the second stitch.

[@grendel1960a]

we (a re-enactment group) once made a viking tent and as we were cost conscious, we repurposed an old canvas backdrop from a theatre, the tent was 20 foot long and a basic A frame shape with sides at 12 foot, with sewn in ends, the ends overlapped for the full equilateral triangle, so that when we were using it as a display, a couple of extra poles could be added at the sides and one complete side flapped out to form a canopy, we sewed that in a village hall with an old industrial machine. the viking tent frame was mainly 6" x 2" timbers with long poles between the ends, internally braced with ropes between the corners, as we had to join the side poles to get the length, we used metal tubes, the ridge pole having a tee piece and a central support pole. i loved seeing your work with the canvas as it has bought back some good memories of when we made this tent (maybe 40 years ago now).

[@TheAndyJBall]

Dave this is why you are so enjoyable to watch, versatility personified. one week forging a footrest brachet, the following weej deftly handling 5 yards of canvas on a sewing machine. pure magic. it sad to see the end of a project approaching but at the same time etrememly rewarding to have seen the birth froma pile of rotting and rusting bits into a beautiful wagon that will out last our successive generations. an absolute pleasure, may you ever keep doing what you so obviously love and you followers relish. best wishes from uk and the rest of the planet

[@dlstanf2]

You make this look so easy. That's a sign of years of practice. Certainly not easy. I bought a sewing machine to do little jobs with, and just practicing is difficult. Thanks for all you do.

[@Waco_Corp]

Why is it so satisfying to watch someone cut canvas with a sharp pair of scissors?

[@Richard-rz8gt]

Because you have known the struggle. And the delight when it all goes well.

[@r1mein54]

You are an individual of many talents.

[@timeflysintheshop]

Seeing it covered at the end is such a marvelous sight!

[@robertbamford8266]

Quite a job - horsing all that canvas around!

[@316tomiller]

Those must be the world's sharpest scissors !

[@maryleescott9028]

He showed sharpening them some time back.

[@NiftyMCD_Australia]

I am constantly in awe of your knowledge, solution solving and manifest skills! If I had a tenth, I'd be so happy. Keep up the good work.

[@howardrussell356]

I enjoyed the video.

[@howardnielsen6220]

What can’t Dave do ? What a craftsman . Dave Thank You

[@donwilliams3626]

I didn't imagine I would be watching Dave sewing a fitted sheep wagon sheet today. I did and I enjoyed it!

[@Garth2011]

Super. Nice to have a company who knows their products. They were just about correct on the shrinkage factor. Where I come from, if anyone sold me some canvas and told me "It'll shrink this much" or "It will shrink?" I'd have to do a little investigating with the manufacture before deciding what the sales person thinks and the reality. We just don't find a lot of experts in the trade here in the Los Angeles, CA area. Sad that is too. It used to be that way up until about the 1980's then mass everything took over and people started to lose being in touch with much.

[@markgardiner5150]

Dave I find everything you do very intriguing, you are so talented in so many ways!

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Just so happens that I had cubed up pork chops and link sausage heating up in a pan of baked beans. Poured it out and turned on the phone to watch your progress. It was a nice blend thinking of the previous owner. Nice job on the clothing welder.

[@dougcrook3907]

I am learning new stuff every day thank you

[@pinballmagician]

There must be more old ping pong tables used for sewing than used for actual ping pong.....keep up the great work Dave.

[@ezone913]

Fabricating large canvas covers and structures is a skill few seem to grasp. I've gone through many bright-eyed young hopefuls wanting to learn pattern making. There are pattern makers, and there are pattern followers. I can show you how, but you must teach yourself. Thanks for sharing, Dave. -EZ

[@ezone913]

Note to viewers, modern marine canvas is pre-treated, and shrink is minimal. Research your chosen material and thread choices carefully for the application.

[@jimlong527]

Covering up all that beautiful work. Nice work Dave.

[@michelbrodeur6055]

Another good use of a stapler along with the patience to do the sewing. Excellent video again. Thanks Dave

[@MartinSBrown-tp9ji]

A man of many talents. Great job on all of them.

[@rogersteinberg2555]

Gives new meaning to the term "soaker hose". Love your videos and your talents never cease to impress. Thank you

[@brambruijnzeel]

Dave, I’ve enjoyed every second of your video again. Thanks for following along my precious moments when I visit your channel. Stay safe, and all the best wishes from the Netherlands, Bram

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Awesome fabrication Dave. You continually amaze us with your complete inhouse building abilities. We really enjoyed how you shared figuring out the prefab problems with shrinkage on the cover for the Sheepherder's Wagon. Can't wait to see the front and rear covers then the top cover installed and the waterproofing all the coverings. Stay safe and keep up the great videos and the fun you have sharing with us. Fred.

[@johnwaby4321]

The canvas fits a treat on the wagon 👍👍👍

[@jimmymckay73]

This reminded me of trying to put my jeeps soft top on when it was cold it would be drum tight then as soon as it heated up it was sail flappin in the breeze. It was so frustrating. It was a cheap after market top I later bought a factory soft top what a difference. Thanks for the memory.

[@pete_ski]

Glad to watch the video. Multiple talents Mr Engels, I admire them.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Looks amazing with the canvas on. I mean, the whole thing is a work of art, but it really brings it all together.

[@johnalexander2349]

When I stitch together rolls of shadenet, I put the sewing machine in the middle of the yard and use 3 assistants. The way you do all your work unassisted is impressive.

[@edhansen8531]

Magnificent, their is nothing wrong with your thinking abilities ,

[@davidbishop4015]

Nice job Dave. Enjoyed watching you make the canvas cover. I like that "no frills" Singer sewing machine.

[@bruceyoung1343]

I shut the tv OFF watching your sewing capabilities and I must say. I wish I knew you when I sewed sails for a small radio controlled sailboat ⛵️

[@joepiker]

Videos just keep getting better1

[@marccalvert6040]

I’m amazed at the skills you have. It is awesome to watch. 👍🏻

[@arnhemseptember2009]

Looking good! I would never have thought of that shrinkage....

[@gardenman3]

I would have thought it came preshrink.

[@SPW812]

Remember Levi’s 501 Jeans?

[@Dan13grandpa]

Another great show. Stay safe, and God bless. Dan 🇺🇸

[@Cheggley45]

Glad to see someone else uses a table tennis for a work bench too!

[@gius1337]

So great to see a craftsman at work, nailing all trades down; sewing a top, forge work, woodwork, repairing an electric motor, building an extension to a barn, probably editing his own videos too… 🙌 I’m wondering if you are going to make the top look old too…

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

Good work.

[@seekimheng8929]

Hi Dave, I really admire you on your skills and you are a Jack of all trades 👏👌👍❤️ God bless you and your family 🙏

[@robertchristian5874]

Please tell me why I got such satisfaction watching a man do so much sewing! 😂 I am amazed each time you release a new video. Keep up the good work!

[@larrykelly2838]

Looking really great.

[@johnsebar7807]

holy moly this has to be one of your most complicated pre fab work ever. All sorted out on a table piled with fabric then it fits, just over the top amazing.

[@tonyn3123]

Honestly, I can see me building a wagon with much tutelage at some point, but the canvas top blows my mind cutting and sawing it all bunched up due to the size. I admire your talent. Thanks.

[@flywayhome8903]

Once again thanks for the video.

[@alfredomarotta6604]

Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend Dave and Diane.

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Thanks for sharing impressive stitchery

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks for posting Dave

[@simonmcowan6874]

When I re-cover the wooden roof of one of our 1938 railway carriages, the material is 12ft wide and 38ft long, it's a big job, needs to be stretched over the roof for about 2 days, then stapled, and trimmed. It's an important job, should keep the rain out for at least 7 years.

[@tomswindler64]

Very nice,you put a lot of work into making the canvas get set to install on your wagon.great video,great job.just keep doing your thing and carry on.be safe.great video 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@pierrefouchard6593]

It's so easy with your hands, impressive.

[@Page5framing]

Ahhh. The ping pong table is a genius idea for a cut off table. I should do that in my shop!

[@stephenrice4554]

Marvelous , and as you explained and demonstrated it made perfect sense .always impressive . Regards to miss Diane and the geraniums .

[@BobBlarneystone]

I spread my 84" x 15yds of 11oz canvas by laying it down on a hot concrete driveway and wetted it down with hot water, and then let it shrink up in the sun

[@Mark-ip2wy]

Thank you for sharing.

[@user-tn6on3uz3h]

wonderful work

[@mfreund15448]

Happy Friday Dave

[@Alan2E0KVRKing]

Really looks like a wagon now with the canvas om top!

[@gunterschone8402]

eat video. Great explanation of how the fabric shrinks. If you are sewing a piece of clothing for yourself, you should wash the fabric before cutting it. Once the fabric is dry, you can start cutting it. The seam where you sewed the tarpaulin together looks like a felled seam. Have a nice weekend. Greetings from Germany

[@Mxyme]

Beautiful! ⭐️

[@BillOwens-vt2wi]

Beautiful workmanship you have great skills. Glad you brought us along. I am learning from you thank you. I hope some day I can put them to use.

[@howardwilliams8993]

Awesome work as always!!

[@douglasschafer6372]

Love it, thanks for sharing

[@marcuscicero9587]

enjoyed the video thoroughly. lot a work just to get the canvas ready

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

There’s a lot to one of these!! Thanks!

[@userskpcarpener]

Reminds me when i bought a new canvas tent and went camping without putting it up and wetting it like you did. Poured rain, you can guess the rest.

[@danielgriffith7694]

Excellent useful knowledge 👍👍

[@jackgreen412]

Wow! I struggle sewing small items. He looks like like a sail maker; suitable for a prairie schooner.

[@joaobarulho9124]

Que maravilha de trabalho, Sr Dave. Parabéns pela versatilidade.

[@JAdams-jx5ek]

Coming right along. Looking good.

[@daniellarrivee-ic3lg]

Merci Ms and Mr Engel

[@darrellbedford4857]

Another great Dave Engels video. After you cut the pieces and laid them on top of my each other my first thought was staple them together before you sew instead of using pins. And what does he do, he brings out the stapler. Fantastic job as usual Dave.