Hand Made is Not Always Worth It

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Hand Made is Not Always Worth It | Engels Coach Shop

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Cost effectiveness and worth are not even close to the same! These spokes were definitely not cost effective, but to my value system they were worth it because I wanted the satisfaction of making everything myself. Building and restoring horse drawn vehicles is not always about money. Thanks for coming along!
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@tomhysell596 Ай бұрын

I love to see someone that takes pride in the work they do and is willing to take time to do it their way.

@paulchapin4472 Ай бұрын

Pride in knowing you did it yourself is priceless. I love watching you create. Thanks, Dave.

@alasdairhamilton1574 Ай бұрын

At the end of the day the only thing that matters is what gives you the satisfaction in a good job done the way you want. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@joergpeters8510 Ай бұрын

Yes, you are absolutely right! Greetings from a retired german carpenter

@TrươngThịTiênLB Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@alasdairhamilton1574 Ай бұрын

@@TrươngThịTiênLB ❤️❤️

@tanyav7888 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed coming along with you to make them!😊

@mydnasample Ай бұрын

Me to.

@vbertrand Ай бұрын

When the Master says : "It's worth it", then it IS worth it!

@BobBlarneystone Ай бұрын

Personal satisfaction is an important trait of a competent craftsman.

@ljackson8220 Ай бұрын

It's yours. Do it how you want. Everything isn't about money

@davidchisham Ай бұрын

It’s always a great feeling to know one has made the complete project.I remember how proud of my first picnic table. First time seeing you use that duplicating lathe. Thanks a lot.

@burtnelson1987 Ай бұрын

I once spent the winter months turning one hundred and twenty spindles for a porch rail. Why, because I could, and I got what I wanted completely out of scrap. It was also a great way to unwind after working all day. The satisfaction of doing it and getting a unique finished product was well worth the time.

@johnthreefifteen Ай бұрын

You have the satisfaction of having the spokes you wanted, done the way you wanted, and the quality you wanted. That has no price.

@carlu-dovica Ай бұрын

Who needs CNC machining? I still appreciate seeing a mechanical duplicator in operation. It is an incrediblly ingeneous design that works. As most everything from previous centuries, it was the first generation product devised and perfected out of necessity. Truly magnificent!

@capitanschetttino8745 Ай бұрын

From a financial point of view it may not be worth doing the work, but if we take it from an artistic point of view and in terms of the preservation of History and Culture, the work is priceless. Its value is incalculable.

@azpcox Ай бұрын

“Financially worth it? Absolutely not. Unless you factor in KZfaq views.” I love the engineering mindset on how to build things right. The way wheelwrights built them 70 years ago. Or even longer. How many wheelwrights are even left today? At least one solid one we know and appreciate!

@graemelliott3942 Ай бұрын

I enjoy watching you make them! In the late 1960s as a 8 year old kid I watched an old man who worked for Disneyland make wooden spikes wheels for the various vehicles that ran up and down Main Street. He was from Blue Earth Minnesota born in the 1880s. Your videos totally remind me of the well spent time with him. Thank you!

@davekreidenweis3126 Ай бұрын

Dave, you are a great teacher, a mild-mannered gentleman, I will follow you till I die

@shrumittofarmer439 Ай бұрын

I have said it.before and I will say it again, for multiple reasons, you are a treasure sir.

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@alexandrebelinge8996 Ай бұрын

I love the duplicator / copier-grinder ... Left me speechless for a minute !

@alfredomarotta6604 Ай бұрын

I as well 👍

@thomasbraeking6225 Ай бұрын

My first thought was "Holy crap! Is Dave going to handmake 48 spokes?!?". I had forgotten about "The Mangler" (spoke copier). Why do I call it "The Mangler"? Just imagine that chainsaw wheel hitting hard spot and taking a hop!

@Wheel_Horse Ай бұрын

You enjoyed doing it... and we enjoyed watching you do it! I don't think we would have enjoyed watching you fill out an order form!

@sassafrasvalley1939 Ай бұрын

Dave… the satisfaction of doing it yourself is priceless… when it’s for yourself or a loved one!

@bigredc222 Ай бұрын

I know the feeling. I've spent hours and hours fixing old things that I could have easily bought new for not much money, but I enjoy fixing things.

@garrettswoodworx1873 Ай бұрын

In a world of "one size fits all" and machinery/tools that attempt to do a number of things moderately well, the beauty and simplicity of your purpose-built machinery never ceases to make me smile, almost as much as the very justifiable pride you take in your work. As always Dave, thanks for allowing us along on your journey.

@jasonwagner5571 Ай бұрын

Brilliant duplicator!!! So simple yet so genius.

@terminalpsychosis8022 Ай бұрын

So much work... that's quite the production line. They came out so good too. All them years of experience pay off. Thanks for watching? no, thanks for SHARING this with us. So much fun to see.

@firstlast-ty4di Ай бұрын

Another intangible value of your doing this work manually is giving us an appreciation of what wheelwrights 150-200 years ago had to do.

@andrewjones1649 Ай бұрын

The best channel on the internet. Thanks Dave.

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@josephprettyman2178 Ай бұрын

I watch a variety of channels,but your channel is by far my favorite.thanks.

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@daniellarrivee-ic3lg Ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. and Mrs.Engel it is always a pleasure to watch you create

@brianmros4844 Ай бұрын

Hi Dave, and Diane, I'm amazed how that wood can hold such a tight radius. I also have a very hard time not holding onto scrap wood. I don't remember seeing your copy jig in the past. It looks like another one of your inventions Dave. Thanks for another great video, and take care.

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

Yes, he did make it.

@gary1anderson Ай бұрын

I watched the woodwright's shop for many years and never realized what a spoke shave really was. until I watched your channel.😃

@karlhrdylicka Ай бұрын

gary1anderson. The clue is in the name , I still use a small spoke shave for fitting new handles in shovels /forks /sledge hammers . Never used it to shave spokes ,perhaps one day after learning more from Dave I might attempt making a barrow wheel ..

@jonno8183 Ай бұрын

IMO the spoke shave is a very under-rated tool and is an essential when hand crafting wood.

@stevechewning7741 Ай бұрын

Your last comment on why I fid this by hand myself should be posted on every craftsman's wall

@thisolesignguy2733 Ай бұрын

I watched a video last night of Ford's building of the Model T wheels, it was so awesome to see that they used almost the same bending machine on bending the wheel felloes as what Dave uses. It was just more factory heavy duty, but the same idea. That was so awesome! If you guys want to check it out, it's on Kim Smith Gallery's youtube. It's the original black & white Ford video, if you watch they have the same setup as Dave but much more heavy duty for factory use.

@blacksquirrel4008 Ай бұрын

I guess we all got that one recommended to us. It was fascinating to see and compare the methods.

@retlasm Ай бұрын

Funny! I watched the same video and the whole time I was thinking of Dave and how he builds wheels! Just about the same!

@markat9576 Ай бұрын

I watched the same video last night too.

@gordbaker896 Ай бұрын

I sent that one to Dave.

@TheDistur Ай бұрын

That is a nice way to use up the wood you already paid for.

@richardthornhill4630 Ай бұрын

Handmade reconditioned manure spreader. Satisfaction in a job well done.

@lesahanners5057 Ай бұрын

Beautifully done! I grew up a ranch kid myself and have had to use just such a piece of equipment. We sure could have used your help to keep things going. My dad was the ranch foreman and he couldn't keep up with the breakdowns. Ranchers son was real rough on stuff. Before he hired my dad, when something broke they just parked it in a field and bought a new one. They had a field of cars, a long line of about ten combines, another field full of every kind of tractor and other farm equipment imaginable. It was the craziest thing I've ever seen. In the end the ranch failed of course, but it was years after we left. Seems the ranch was being propped up by the wife who was a doctor. When she passed it all imploded. Last I heard everything was hauled off to the scrap yard. You could have had a great ranch museum with all that stuff. ...sigh... what a waste. This is why I so respect and enjoy what you do. You are saving history.

@petegraham1458 Ай бұрын

Nice spokes ! Just the way you wanted them , good for you for taking the time so they are done right.

@markcummins6571 Ай бұрын

To quote Strother Martin, "What he wants, he gets". You inspire me.

@mattdillon4398 Ай бұрын

"What we've got here is failure to communicate".

@davidallen803 Ай бұрын

You know when you think about it, that is why we all do the things we love, because we want to. Really nice video hope the heat doesn't get to bad.

@robertwilliamson8072 Ай бұрын

I get you. All parts 100% made or repaired personally. It's definitely worth your time. It's magnificent.

@kathyboyers4341 Ай бұрын

I undertand your point of view. I've been a hobby wood worker for over 50 years. I've taken several days to make something that would have been easier and quicker to buy. But the satisfaction of doing it yourself is worth the time and effort. Good job Mr. Engel. Bob

@Smokeybear020 Ай бұрын

And... I enjoyed watching them being made to your specs !!

@brianflanders5831 Ай бұрын

Truer words were never spoken. It is yours in all respects and can never be taken away from you.

@utoddl Ай бұрын

Not only the spokes and other wood and metal projects - which are worth a lot to you and us - but also the time and effort you put into crafting your videos! That's a whole 'nuther set of skills you've honed over the years, and I for one am immensely grateful that you find that worth it. Otherwise we'd never see the results of your efforts. Thanks for sharing.

@apollorobb Ай бұрын

I build a lot of my own Power tools and equipment so i truly get where your coming from being able to make something the exact way you want it .

@tuxbanjo Ай бұрын

I think that's the first time I ever saw a spoke shave used to make spokes.

@stevedunford7632 Ай бұрын

I know a spook shave is a very versatile and useful tool but it is really nice to see it doing its 'real' job.

@BillOwens-vt2wi Ай бұрын

Not cost effective but done very nicely. It gives you what you really want and that's the way it should go. Great work it will look great. Thank you.

@frank64409 Ай бұрын

Once in a while, you follow your heart! Money isn't everything. I can't believe I just said that! But it isn't. Sometimes, you just do what you like. I have done that, as have many of you. Thank you, Dave!

@michelbrodeur6055 Ай бұрын

Nice and easy touch on the belt sander, carving out the original and duplicating them all very satisfying at the end. Well done Dave.

@MartinSBrown-tp9ji Ай бұрын

The fact is you can't put a value on enjoyment. Thanks for the lesson.

@anthonywilson4873 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching you enjoy making them. I totally get it, there is pleasure in doing it yourself.

@thomasdickey356 Ай бұрын

Your shop made equipment is always very interesting. Your a true craftsman!

@The_Smith Ай бұрын

That duplicator is some slick! I saw it in the background when you were cutting the blanks to length and was going to ask what it was, glad I waited!

@judithdomangue9995 Ай бұрын

Fascinating! Thanks for demonstrating how to do it.👏

@johnbrooks6885 Ай бұрын

Thanks again for letting me follow your process. Very informative!

@tomtruesdale6901 Ай бұрын

That duplicating machine is super cool. Thank you for sharing your methods with us.

@MikeWilliams-yp9kl Ай бұрын

Hi Diane and Dave, it's always down to you, I always tell my friends the same " if it's worth it to you , THEN .that's the MOST IMPORTANT THING" . LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S AND THOUGHTS TOO ❤️ 💕 ❤

@dianeengel4155 Ай бұрын

Thank you

@anthonykent7983 Ай бұрын

totally worth it ! As I enjoyed it immensely. Thanks you I never miss a video.

@arnhemseptember2009 Ай бұрын

I can only fully agree with you, as I recognise that "I did it myself" feeling all to well!!

@DelPatten-uo5ez Ай бұрын

I've enjoyed your content for quite a few years now although ill never build anything you build...watching you build a wagon or a hay shed or a tool is fascinating.

@user-dj7yy2nq3c Ай бұрын

Ya, it was, definitely worth it! There is no joy greater than creation. Thank-you for taking us on your journey! 👍

@robertbreland4356 Ай бұрын

The joy of creation is always the best solution and patience is a virtue. Well done my friend..

@alfredomorles-miralles684 Ай бұрын

A joy watching a master craftsman at work. Thank you, sir.

@douglasschafer6372 Ай бұрын

When you started out with the spoke shave, I just shook my head, then the duplicator, YES

@paulsmodels Ай бұрын

If a person is only concerned with "was it worth it" in a monetary way, than to me there is no joy in making something. Often times the shear pleasure and feeling of pride in a job done cannot be measured in in terms of money. God has given you a talent, and it brings Him, and yourself pleasure in using those talents.

@milt7348 Ай бұрын

Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

@markbrown-us4xe Ай бұрын

7th grade wood shop class. Learn all the tools on the tool board. Spoke shaver. It didn't get much use but nice to see it in action on a real spoke. Thanks.

@user-ys3dh5gl3o Ай бұрын

The satisfaction of a hand-made project ... Priceless !! Thanks Dave

@normfromhawaii1173 Ай бұрын

You make all this look so easy sir, a sign of a true craftsman. Thank you for putting this on KZfaq. With Aloha...

@andrewmacomber1638 Ай бұрын

There is a huge amount of satisfaction in making something versus going out and buying something. And that is priceless! Makers of all kinds know that to be true ✌🏻❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻🌎

@nicklewis1475 Ай бұрын

I made & turned a Windsor chair, because I could! Far cheaper to buy, but it makes me smile evertime I look at it. More power to you Dave 😊

@jeanhawken4482 Ай бұрын

Lovely work

@docholliday5439 Ай бұрын

Watching this video, "to me it was worth it!" 😊 🤠🌵🌵🌵

@larrycaughron1321 Ай бұрын

You just can't beat those pre WWII wood working machines. It's great to see they are still working in perfect order. Great show 👏 👍

@gordbaker896 Ай бұрын

I expect Dave built that Tracer Lathe himself. It is simplicity at its finest whomever did.

@terryrogers1025 Ай бұрын

I do things like that day in and day out. I build miniature what ever using hand tools and scraps and discarded wood because I want, because I can, and because I enjoy it, if I were to bill out for my hours invested, the cost would be astronomical, definitely not in it for the money, so I get where that is coming from. And I loved watching the process, thanks for the update, learned something once again.

@rickharper6320 Ай бұрын

Ok…..now you’re just showing off !!!! 😆 I doubt there are many who could make their own for such a project. Time consuming as it is ….. As my dad used to say …. You know what you have !!!! Great work !!!!

@montedaestrada3563 Ай бұрын

Your last comments answered many questions I had while watching the video. I am in awe of your patience and commitment to this project which will be just a utility vehicle at the end of the day.

@larrykbaird840 Ай бұрын

It’s always interesting to watch a skilled craftsman at work. It is amazing at the talent you have. Keep up the good work, i enjoy watching you work !!

@scottmcfarland1177 Ай бұрын

The satisfaction of seeing what you have done is worth more than the money in a project like that for sure! Nice job!

@tomwhelan9872 Ай бұрын

And I enjoyed watching you do it. As always😀

@chortlemk1 Ай бұрын

The thing is Dave often outsourcing a job often leads to the received product not up to par so you end up either having to modify or 're make items yourself anyway. At least you know what you've produced is fit for the job.

@beyondmiddleagedman7240 Ай бұрын

That is a most crude duplicator. I LOVE it!

@sergioulloa5382 Ай бұрын

as always, it is "well worth it" seeing all your videos, Thank you, Dave & Diana.

@mfreund15448 Ай бұрын

Happy Tuesday Dave!!

@nephewbob7264 Ай бұрын

Work well done is always worth doing.

@danbreyfogle8486 Ай бұрын

I get what you mean in your final comment about the spokes. So many times we look at the value of time, material, and outcome and lose site of a true handmade product. And there is the pride of a God given talent being used to produce something we had a vision of. And in the end, every spoke is not exactly the same and that makes this a truly restoration. Thank you for sharing your videos, it is always a pleasure to see what comes out of your shop.

@TheBest-ob1kj Ай бұрын

Pride. And knowing you made them is important!

@phooesnax Ай бұрын

It was worth watching. Love that homemade copy lathe.

@danmichaud580 Ай бұрын

Just like you, sitting here watching you make these was worth it, to me. Like everything else you do here it is enjoyable and worth it.

@RickTashma Ай бұрын

Dave... I'm stunned (but not surprised) how much work you can get done in fewer than 22 minutes! It's no wonder Rome was not built in a day; you weren't there! Best wishes to you and Diane. It's a hoot to journey along with you on the spreader resurrection. Thanks for sharing!

@JPGuay Ай бұрын

The duplicating machine is awesome !

@r1mein54 Ай бұрын

It looks like your 'spoke lathe' is also the item to make axe handles too. Your compensation is self satisfaction and a sense of pride - and we are Proud you did it.

@olddawgdreaming5715 Ай бұрын

Satisfaction Guaranteed AMEN!! Thanks for sharing with us Dave, saving the dollar isn't always the most gratifying way but sometimes you have to save the dollars for a customers project. Keep up the great videos and the fun you share with us. Stay safe, Fred.

@johnwaby4321 Ай бұрын

There is a lot more enjoyment and satisfaction when you make things how you want them .👍👍👍👍 Well tjis is a special project. So yes worth the time you spent making the spokes 👍👍👍👍👍

@stevenleeper8495 Ай бұрын

Been watching for a few yrs now & that's the 1st time I saw the "duplicating machine." That is awesome (and so is all your work!)

@seekimheng8929 Ай бұрын

The satisfaction of doing it great and priceless. God bless you Dave 👏🙏❤️

@luckyjim51 Ай бұрын

When I'm doing the tedious the parts it frees my mind. I'm able to free think about making this better, or crafting new ideas. Its never waisted time....

@Mopar46 Ай бұрын

Gotta love your attitude. The satisfaction of doing the job with your own hands, is a reward in itself.

@dongordon4464 Ай бұрын

and satisfying to watch thankyou

@mrbibstoo Ай бұрын

As always, once I started to watch you in the process of you creating something worthwhile out of nothing, I couldn't go away without watching the entire video. I'm awed by the various equipment that you have squired or fabricated through the years. Keep the values of the true craftsman alive... I'll be here, mesmerized, watching and oftentimes learning new and wonderful ways of creating something from nothing. Thanks for sharing.