These Simple Apron Slats are Not So Simple | Engels Coach Shop

74 slats, 296 angle cuts, and 148 holes for these Smith Spreader slats to function properly. That's a lot of angles and holes that have to be just right in order for this apron to rotate freely as it unloads the manure. Another step closer in getting this 115 year old Great Western Spreader functioning again. Thanks for coming along.

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[Ham]

If you had to do this again on a similar project, I suggest making your stop boards taller. This would allow you to drill 2 boards at once, saving you a lot of time. Great video as always, cheers :)

[jimdee]

Enjoy watching the detail. Material selection, jig creation and pin stop at the drill press
👍👍

[michaellinahan]

I like your idea to cut the relief on the slats; I must admit my first thought was to make a router jig similar to a mitre box and have angles supports on both sides so one end of the slat could be processed in one go but your idea has probably got better dust collection. The problem solving approach you have is what makes things interesting and drives me in the shop. Thank you.

[michelbrodeur]

Your attention to details is what makes us appreciate the work that is put in to a fine finished product. The fact the descendant of this manure spreader gave you a heads up on color details is going to really make this project stand out. Thanks for taking us along.

[danaowen]

When you get this all together you can spread alot of joy.😂

[markroth]

Never heard of the Janka scale. Thank you for sharing.

[codyironworks]

Your sticky up pin jig is exactly what I use for building drawer pulls

[stuartlockwood]

Hi Dave and Diane ☺, maple was a good choice, and I find its nice to work whith, and I kind of like the smell as your cutting it. The jigs you made to speed up the job were certainly earning their keep, sometimes making a jig can take longer than actually using it, but always worth the time it takes. I like the idea of yellow slats, it'll sure jazz up the finished cart. Thanks for another interesting video, stay safe, best wishe's to you and Diane. Stuart, and Megan UK.

[benjohnson]

16:49 seeing the green fridge makes me wonder if there are any popsicles inside, but it’s probably not hot enough outside yet!

[marlinkojak]

looking forward to another film Dave love your work

[davidconaway]

I was a bit surprised you didn't us a stop block when cutting the slats to length, but, you had clearly thought that through based upon the hole drilling setup. There's more than one way to "skin a cat" and I learn something new every time I watch your videos.

[dougminnis]

that table saw is awesome, so is your skill, thx

[doncc]

WE see Modern Marvels every week in the WheelWrights

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[Mopar]

Nicely done, with the drilling jig. Can't be too far off finishing the spreader, now.
Waiting to see the end result.

[stephenrice]

Marvellous demonstration of how it's done, looking forward to the next one

[davidbishop]

I like all the ingenious jigs you make, to make your job easier at reconstructing the manure spreader. Stay safe.

[wayneepp]

Watching your videos reminds me of the carpenter I once worked with who liked to say “Close enough is never good enough “

[seanhazelwood]

I have substituted red oak for white oak on many trailer floors. Noticeably cheaper, nearly as durable.

[Emergency]

In my oppinion your work is bloody mind bogling. Wish I had at least half your knowledge. Love your channel! Keep it up!