How Canal Lock Gates are made at Stanley Ferry Workshop - Ep. 66

So, how are canal lock gates made? We find out at the Canal & River Trust Stanley Ferry Workshop.
They hold back thousands of gallons of water and control height on the canal network, but how are canal lock gates made?

They've been making lock gates at the Canal and River Trust's Stanley Ferry workshop for many years. Enjoy this episode and find out how.

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[TheUsgooner]

Awesome Vlog! That was true documentary quality, great editing, and sound work. And don't push any buttons!

[kitchan]

You guys are the reason I keep watching YouTube and make me want to move to the UK and live on a boat. You are so informative. Thanks again for sharing your adventures with me.

[aprilfoos]

Every video of yours is a lesson in history or the technology that keeps the canal system running smoothly. Thanks from Missouri!

[stevanez]

What a coincidence, I watched a similar piece on TV last night in a documentary about the Liverpool to Leeds canal. Funny thing is your film was more informative, much funnier and better quality. Exceptionally well done guys.

[ItsOnlyMe]

Great video. Good to know how they manage replacing the locks. Their precision is amazing. The place must smell heavenly with all the wood😌

[Moriwak]

Now that was worth now a vlog of the fitting please👍

[aucourant]

Fascinating. I'd love to see the whole process from the beginning ; how they drain each section of the canal, remove and replace gates etc.

[geoffcampbell]

Great video guys, thanks for the care and time taken to spotlight a fascinating and vital part of our canal network. Cheers 👍

[slim]

Another happy smile watching this video, reminds me of that women who flew around in a plane with her dog pippin, going to different places across the world educating everyone along the ride❤ keep it up lads x

[mcpheonixx]

Outstanding video, as a welder I'm always fascinated how other craftsmen go about doing what they do! Well done!

[chrismurray]

This video was great! Really helped to understand the door design. These are so sophisticated for something designed almost 3 centuries ago. The engineering is truly amazing. Thank you. 🌺🌸

[larinvermont]

A big "Thank You" from the western side of The Pond.
We have nothing comparable to your narrowboats or public system of canals for simply touring around the country.
You have provided a massive amount of information for what looks to be a very interesting lifestyle [I was an unscheduled early retirement, and you can guess how appealing it looks for keeping active and diverted].

[noelborden]

This is absolutely fascinating and informative. I didn't realize there were two facilities where the gates are manufactured of good old English oak. I'm glad three seedlings are grown for each tree taken. Knowing the history of the machines that drill out the planks is cool. Thank you for sharing this with us! Take care guys.

[MegaSnow]

This was fun and interesting to watch. I am fascinated by the British canals and lock system, and this presentation of how they make the replacement gates is tops, professional. Keep up the great work!

[waynegriffiths]

Your articulate and professional presentation skills make you videos so compelling.

[jeremykamel]

I’m not sure what fascinates me more about narrowboats and the canals. The history of it all or the idyllic nature of the whole thing.

Either way thanks so much for posting this! And I love the outtakes LOL

[ZeniaZ]

Great to understand all the extra bits that are part of canals! And british oak. Its a labour of love!

[markhope]

A wonderful sample why people love you guys so much. Thanks for the fun time!

[airwave]

Many thanks for doing this vid boys. As an ex joiner I found this totally fasinating. I've repaired fairground rides but not tried lck gates. All that oak mmmm I can smell it now, it was my favourite timber to work with. Big thanks to CRT for allowing you in as well.

[peterlane]

A very interesting, well put together vlog. I must say I thought it was TV quality material from you guys 👍👍