My Repaired Sprocket & Gear Works Like New

My Repaired Sprocket & Gear Works Like New | Engels Coach Shop

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With some machining, this 115 year old Smith manure spreader works like new once I put new bushings in the drive sprocket and pitman gear. These are all driven by the rear wheels on this horse drawn Great Western Spreader. Thanks for coming along!
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@johnalexander4356 12 күн бұрын

I'm always amazed at just how well some of these antique machines were designed and engineered. With the primitive tooling and the fact that it was trial and error stuff. Even if ithe machine seems primitive by today's standards. And today's machinery is never going to survive and be restored in a hundred years. The old-timers were really smart!

@allangoodger969 12 күн бұрын

Yep, the "KISS" Keep It Simple Stupid principle at work. The fewer moving parts you have the less that can go wrong.

@WeeShoeyDugless 12 күн бұрын

Yep, looking at that spreader and the brand new spreader I used to use as a youngster back in the late 60s, early 70s, there's not a whole lot of difference in the mechanism!! Dave, as usual, is doing a fabulous job of restoring what was a pile of kindling, masterclass!! 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻

@snappers_antique_firearms 12 күн бұрын

You should see the Engineering that went into firearms even as early as the 1840s. These guys were Geniuses there are some very complex but Elegant Solutions that still work to this day.

@jacilynns6330 12 күн бұрын

Back in hose days everything was designed by an engineer on paper, all the parts bolts nuts etc. what you don’t see is all the work that went into making all the steel and cast parts. At that time all of it was made in one place. And the molds were made of handshapped wood for castings. Today much is done by computer and , let’s be honest, new vehicles are pieces of absolute crap, and don’t last a quarter as long.

@allangoodger969 12 күн бұрын

@@snappers_antique_firearms If you want to see some mechanical inspiration. Have a look at the construction of the Whitbread steam engine built by James Watt and Matthew Boulton. This engine was built in 1785 and is still going today. It is housed in the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney

@paulgar8 12 күн бұрын

Dave, your "side" projects are as engaging as your main one! Thank you for the great videos!

@MrPlankinton 12 күн бұрын

Watching the build is so relaxing that I find myself dozing off and having to rewind five minutes every now-and-again.

@jrhalabamacustoms5673 12 күн бұрын

Definitely a therapeutic channel! One of the few I look forward to.

@bigun447 12 күн бұрын

No matter how proud the farmer who bought that spreader new, he still had to load it, one pitch fork at a time. Great video.

@olivei2484 12 күн бұрын

Beats unloading a stone boat by hand. But, thats what kids are for.

@clarencegreen3071 12 күн бұрын

I learned the finer points of "haulin' manure" about 65 years ago on a hillside farm in east TN. We had no mechanical apparatus. It was pitch forks all the way.

@bigun447 12 күн бұрын

@@olivei2484 Kids today doing what we kids did for the family business would be called Slave Labor.

@dloregon 12 күн бұрын

Thinking that is gonna be the prettiest and smoothest running spreader in all of Montana when you get done with it.

@tomtruesdale6901 12 күн бұрын

That spreader is looking great. I really like the black iron work against the red and yellow wood. She will be a beauty when you are done.

@0r1x 12 күн бұрын

Almost time for spreading. I'm fascinated to see this thing in action. It's amazing to think this was the combine harvester of the 1890's. The height of 19th century agricultural hardware. I can imagine a farmer bringing one home, all proud, knowing he'll save his time allowing him to focus more on less menial tasks apart from fertilizing his field. It's easy to forget the potential personal stories that these objects carry, long forgotten and buried like their previous users.

@Cheggley45 10 күн бұрын

I remember vividly farmers in the area where I was raised spreading manure with a tractor pulling the spreader. Never saw a horse drawn one in working order! But my dad, brothers and their dad used horse drawn farm equipment until after WWII when my dad bought two little gray and red Ford tractors!

@mayforddavis9291 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for inviting me along on the magical trip of rebuilding the manure wagon. God Bless you and Mrs. Engels.

@gary1anderson 12 күн бұрын

I've enjoyed the entire journey of this amazing rebuild.

@JAR2.0 12 күн бұрын

This is clearly one of your best after hours projects. Am very much enjoying your progress.

@richardsurber8226 12 күн бұрын

This project is fascinating. The lack of precision, due to the material being spread on the field, does not detract from the ingenuity of the mechanics. Great videos Dave, Thanks

@frankfischer9739 11 күн бұрын

Great work, I am an agricultural machinery mechanic myself, I am watching you from Germany and it is so much fun to watch you.

@davefrench3608 12 күн бұрын

Who would have thought a machine for spraying manure over a field could be so interesting

@81cb750fss 12 күн бұрын

That spreader, it was like a junkyard car after it's eighth owner... But dang if it's not like it just rolled out of the store now, amazing work sir, cheers!

@stephenrice4554 12 күн бұрын

Well Dave , this thing is giving you some head scratching time , beautiful bit of kit . Looking forward to the next one 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@michaelgillespie1206 12 күн бұрын

That's an amazing change from the bits of scrap you started with.

@TheUncleRuckus 12 күн бұрын

Those type of Bushings are always oversized by a few thousandths, bc they're meant to be shrink/interference fit into the hubs. You're supposed to bore the hubs to the nominal size for the bore then you either heat the hub or freeze the Bushing with dry ice or liquid nitrogen then you press it in place with an Arbor or Hydraulic Press.

@PendeltonWhiskey 7 күн бұрын

The worlds most beautiful manure spreader will be happily flinging manure soon, great job!

@stuartstephens 12 күн бұрын

One thing for sure is they weren't shy about colors on their equipment back then. 🙂

@garthbutton699 12 күн бұрын

Dave you really have your finger on the pulse of your projects,color choice,fastener placement and controlled modified patena, thank you for all your efforts🤗😎🤗😎

@glencrandall7051 12 күн бұрын

You may have expected more but I got exactly what I expected. I got educated and entertained. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

@davidmontgomery1016 12 күн бұрын

I've been wondering about the drive mechanism. It's neat to see it coming together.

@stg6186 12 күн бұрын

I hope that you will be showing us this machine in operation. It looks great and I’m sure it’ll work just as good as it looks. Great job thanks for sharing. Slainte.

@paulhammond7489 12 күн бұрын

This episode like many others from the Engles Coach Shop reminds me that an efficient workshop can never have enough clamps :)

@19Bmiller 12 күн бұрын

It's very enjoyable to see the progress from the rather beaten pile in the field to where it is now.

@johnbeck3270 11 күн бұрын

By bushing those soft cast iron gears and sprocket, you have given them a longer life. Thanks for sharing your “adventures” into the tech of yesteryear.

@user-nx5cg6in8o 11 күн бұрын

When you first started talking about a manure spreader I thought this is the first project I’m probably not going to watch. But it has been a very interesting journey!

@jeffrust8947 12 күн бұрын

What a privilege it is to watch a fine craftsman at work, the tone of your voice... Can't wait to see it in action....

@edmcelhone4501 12 күн бұрын

somebody was pretty proud of that when they bought it neibours envey

@brianmros4844 12 күн бұрын

Hi Dave, and Diane, not the first time I've seen you machining, but I always enjoy watching. It's interesting to see the process to make parts work properly again. You are most definitely a one stop shop. Thank you for sharing, and take care.⚙

@dougvanallen2212 12 күн бұрын

Hey Dave could you possibly put a wick in between the two bushings to hold the oil really great job thanks for bringing us along

@thomasbraeking6225 12 күн бұрын

Frankly, I was a tad surprised that Dave didn't take advantage of the gap between bushings to sneak a piece of lamp wick in there to hold oil. That is the closest I can come to a critique after watching most, if not all, of the goings-on in the Coach Shop. Most of the time, I just watch slack-jawed and drooling on myself while the realization sinks in that compared to Dave, I'm a semi-skilled hack, at best. Dave proves that artistry combined with craftsmanship is indiscernible from magic.

@milt7348 12 күн бұрын

I always under estimate the time needed. Stay safe and we'll see you next time.

@geraldguyette470 12 күн бұрын

Dave , you have that gear train working so smooth , just like the designers envisioned , they would be proud and so am I to see the care you take in all of your work . Thanks for taking us along on the ride .

@danbreyfogle8486 12 күн бұрын

This project seemed like it was impossible from the pile of scrap when you started. But it sure is turning out nice.

@JackHoying 12 күн бұрын

Sure is going to be a great spreader! I think it should be in a museum, and not covered with manure!

@countryboyscooter3402 12 күн бұрын

I truly appreciate your skill and attention to details. You sir are a fine craftsman, and a pleasure to watch!👍🏻

@chuckbrown2765 12 күн бұрын

Actually got to see one of these spreaders in action this weekend near Millersburg Ohio. Amish using three horses to pull it. Wife wanted me to stop so she could take a picture lol. Yours look like it came from the dealership Dave!

@FriPilot 12 күн бұрын

It's looking lovely, Dave! Your customer is going to be very happy.

@user-qy8mv1xw8l 12 күн бұрын

Здравствуйте привет из Нижнего как всё хорошо получается вот лювтов нет как здорово всё подогнали что сказать на все руки мастер золотые руки спасибо большое за ваше видео жду продолжения да хранит вас всех господь и хорошего здоровья Нижний Новгород Юра

@garydotson2277 12 күн бұрын

Dave, your attention to detail, I’m sure, far exceeds anything the original builders put into it. Your work is always flawless and beautiful. That’s something I never thought I’d say about a manure spreader!

@thomaspospiech6764 12 күн бұрын

I can recall the number of times I, too, had to machine parts and add bushings to compensate for worn parts. It is fun to watch you make things work as if they were new.

@alfredomarotta6604 12 күн бұрын

Very impressed with your attention to details, thanks again Dave and Diane.

@N-Scale 12 күн бұрын

It is functioning flawlessly !! Looks Great !!!

@ellisc.foleyjr9778 12 күн бұрын

Those Bushings worked out really well, and with the sideboards on she's looking pretty good!. thanks for sharing!. ECF

@davidbishop4015 12 күн бұрын

Looks good Dave. Progress is moving right along. I enjoy watching everything come back together. Stay safe.

@suzisaintjames 12 күн бұрын

Yup! I'd replace those yellow boards from the bottom where you have easy access to the bolts because the apron is sagging just enough to get your hands inside the box. 💖🌞🌵😷

@anthonyfreeman5858 12 күн бұрын

That Big Press of yours make quick work either straightening or pressing bushings. Awesome Machine. The gear fits like a glove. I am amazed at the way this beautiful machine/wagon is coming together from all the busted & broken pieces of wood you started with. It is looking really nice.

@barrywinters1142 12 күн бұрын

Always a pleasure...thanks for sharing

@johnfox4691 12 күн бұрын

For such a humble use, that spreader is very sophisticated. I don't want to see it getting dirty, it's too good looking.

@johnbucklerfarms 11 күн бұрын

I remember helping my dad build Wooden Gates and I always had to Soap the Screws because that was when we only had a Yankee Screwdriver!

@user-neo71665 12 күн бұрын

I'd thread that oil hole and put a little thumb stud in it. Your oil reserve is gonna sling out an open hole and oil everything but what you want it to.

@olddawgdreaming5715 12 күн бұрын

Great work on the gears and the side rails, all is looking good and working great too. Thanks for sharing with us Dave , excellent work. Coming right along. Fred.

@patrickshaw7983 12 күн бұрын

That has to be the smartest muck spreader ever. nice job.

@81cb750fss 12 күн бұрын

Cheers from sunny warm Virginia y'all!

@JAdams-jx5ek 12 күн бұрын

Looking great. Seems like it'll be in the field before too long.

@danielbutler578 12 күн бұрын

I understand the situation of not getting as much done as you hoped for. Back in 2007, I had a bleeding ulcer nearly take me out. It wrecked my stamina and I had a hard time adjusting to my limitations. I was advised to learn to set goals that I could easily reach with bonus goals for the times when I had a little more energy. Reaching a goal was nice and if I was able to reach a bonus goal was like icing on the cake.

@terryrogers1025 11 күн бұрын

I like the way you chose to repair the gear bores, you got the fits spot on,nice job. Like they say on projects, shoot for the moon, if you don’t make it at least you end up among the stars. Thanks for the update,enjoyed watching.

@jimdee5003 12 күн бұрын

Bushing those gears was cool 😎 The Manure Spreader looks like new

@bobogilvie4472 12 күн бұрын

I so admire YOUR WORK AND EXPLANATIONS of all YOU do.

@josephkerley363 12 күн бұрын

I look forward each week to watching your magic on rust and wind worn wood, if any is there. This project is looking better and better! Haaaaaaa ... after its done and working you can have a side hustle renting it to politicians. Instead of speechifying they can just load it up and drive around. Pert near the same thing. Bwooohahahahaha ... You are a fine craftsman. Keep the vids coming.

@richardormrod5758 12 күн бұрын

good job Dave we are getting close till next time thanks

@davidchisham 12 күн бұрын

Am so looking forward to everything on this manure spreader .Enjoy everything on your channel. Thanks Dave andDiane

@frankmosuch6798 12 күн бұрын

Only here do we get to see a Manure spreader turned into a piece of mechanical art. I have no doubt it will now operate better than it did from the factory.

@brw3079 8 күн бұрын

I've got a silly grin on my face the whole time I am watching this video!

@theoldbigmoose 12 күн бұрын

Dave, what a work of art that manure spreader is.

@craigsmith8217 12 күн бұрын

At least it's not covered in used grass. :)

@winstonsmith9740 12 күн бұрын

What a fascinating machine. It does make you wonder how many injuries and even deaths have been caused over the years these things were in use.

@MarcvanExel 11 күн бұрын

It's becoming a nice piece of equipment. Better then new I would think.

@gonesideways6621 12 күн бұрын

As an old retired tool & die maker started off in machine shop that in earlier years was run on overhead line shaft, I can imagine watching these gears being turned for first time on lathe using this type of set up. Good job on your fix for wobbly gears!

@Reziac 11 күн бұрын

Really satisfying to see that gear mechanism run so smooth and quiet. Had same thought about using the bushings gap as oil reservoir!

@ianforeman4377 11 күн бұрын

Perfectionis so hard to find. Time doesn’t matter.

@JohnBerryhill-oc9jn 12 күн бұрын

Just think when that was delivered or picked up by the farmer or rancher. You'd be the talk of the town or county.....that is one fine piece of machinery !

@aloberdorf4579 12 күн бұрын

Nothing like the satisfaction of a job well done, and the respect for the original builders/designers for the functionality.....too bad this thought process does not transcend to current times more often.....just saying.

@davidquirk8097 12 күн бұрын

It's looking great Dave. Always a pleasure to see your work. Thank you.

@audiotechlabs4650 12 күн бұрын

It is a modern marvel compared to hand shovaling! It will be kept in this condition but it would be great to see it operate! It’s a museum piece. Another great Engles Tuesday! Thanxz

@reginaldgraves1684 11 күн бұрын

A thing of beauty is a joy forever; even in a muck spreader.

@danpatch4751 11 күн бұрын

Dave, you are the master of basketcases.

@clearviewtechnical 12 күн бұрын

Those self-lubricating bearings are great. Also known as 'sintered' bronze, they are pressed together from copper/brass particles with a light oil that becomes trapped in between where it gets released over time. As a machine designer, I've specified them in countless applications. Very long lasting too.

@larrykelly2838 12 күн бұрын

It be lookin great, looks like one my Grandfather used when I was a wee lad.

@ferguscosgrave7510 12 күн бұрын

It's great thanks

@bebertdattagre9280 11 күн бұрын

c'est un travail de restauration et de mémoire de nos anciens superbe. Merci pour tout. C'est aussi un travail pédagogique particulièrement intéressant pour les générations à venir qui seront revenus à la traction animale faute de pétrole.

@petegraham1458 12 күн бұрын

It’s been some time since I have seen a HSS cutter used on a boring bar! But nice job, it looks to pretty for it’s ultimate use!

@LaLaLand.Germany 11 күн бұрын

That thing becomes so nice, feels wrong to take it to its intended use. When You started with a pile of rust and firewood I thought "good riddens". And now it really is pretty. Grüße aus der alten Heimat!

@slyfox7429 12 күн бұрын

Wow woodworking and machine shop stuff all in one video ... who knew. Fantastic work on this project. It's amazing how you know or resourced the "where everything goes" in this project.

@farmerk14 12 күн бұрын

The gears on that are probably tighter now than when it was new. It’s looking good.

@brh4115 11 күн бұрын

Looks great! If you had showed up at the blacksmiths shop back in the day with a Makita you would have been a miracle worker or a demon!

@RobertFay 12 күн бұрын

*- Dave; Thanks for taking the slack out with the busing refits. That slop bothered me no end, too.*

@mrclaus859 12 күн бұрын

Thanks Dave

@SimpleLife1971 12 күн бұрын

I always enjoy your videos Dave, thank you for taking the time making them!

@gumshoetooheydyan8183 12 күн бұрын

Fantastic Dave, I know you are over building wheels, but I am greatly looking forward to this next set and to see this show on the road, all the best to you and yours cheers

@kennethsiler9503 12 күн бұрын

Yes I did enjoy it very much I’m seeing all the work you’re doing and I approve your bushings

@denis9450 12 күн бұрын

Dave thats looking brand new Kind Regards to you and yours from Liverpool England

@Ronald-hx6zn 12 күн бұрын

Great progress. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

@charleswilson7348 12 күн бұрын

Love to see more builds like this one, A+

@TomLeg 12 күн бұрын

Love the paint job!

@aserta 9 күн бұрын

Beautiful work! She's coming along very nicely, can't wait to see this running!

@stuartlockwood9645 11 күн бұрын

Hi Dave and Diane ☺, you might not have got as far as you wanted in this video, but what you did was sure interesting, thanks for another great video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and Diane. Stuart and Megan UK.