Old Fashioned Riveted Water Tank for the Borax Water Wagon | Engels Coach

The 1880's water tanks used in the Mojave Desert were riveted steel tanks to prevent shrinkage in the intense dry climate. The Borax water wagon tank was built after this fashion, but finding someone capable of building such a tank was a challenge. Midland West Manufacturing had never built a hot riveted tank, but was willing to tackle it. They did a great job and delivered it to Engel's Coach in Joliet. In response to a number of requests for the tools and supplies I use here in the shop, I have compiled a list as an Amazon Associate. Perhaps this list will be of service to you as viewers, as well as provide a means to help support this channel. Carriage Terminology: An Historical Dictionary https://amzn.to/2Hfoq4H An Interesting account of an early English Wheelwright Shop https://amzn.to/39sAICR The Wheelwright Shop, in Kindle form https://amzn.to/3bxYOhd The Rebar Leathernan I use https://amzn.to/2vuvWpH My metal marking pencil https://amzn.to/2Hu75oB Metal marking pencil refills https://amzn.to/3744EDP