Wranglerstar my tip on chain..... if you know someone (like me) who drives a flatbed tractor trailer for a living, ask them if they have old securment chains. We are supposed to replace our chains periodically, and when we replace them, they are not trash, they are just well used, and in many cases, well maintained, as our Ives depend on thoes chains being in top condition. I have a rack on my back wall with old chains. From 3/8 to 3/4 links. I think i have over 30 chains, that are approximately 28 to 36 foot long each.
For real, my biggest pet peeve on youtube is being able to find all the videos in a series, and its Titles like this, that make it so frustrating. Why would you change the Title Format for the last video?
I heartily agree with your philosophy of giving back to the community whatever you are qualified to do. It's a disappearing value, and it pleases me to see you encouraging it.
Something my grandpa ALWAYS did for the community and especially the family. Something I hope to be able to do for those around me when I move back closer to home.
HAHA I died when you lumped the shop vac and table saw into one. It is so true though, the moment you connect a shop vac to a saw you wonder how you ever tolerated working without it. I managed to get lucky myself and found an old wood working shop auctioning off old equipment and picked up the old style dust collector for basically nothing. Having one device permanently attacked to multiple saws is huge, but before that a shop vac all the way.
OmegaGamingNetwork My dad isn't allowed to drill into walls without a vacuum, imagine to clean up the sort of workshop without the floor space to walk, excavating the occasional pony tool!
Hi, any chance of a video on the DeWALT tough boxes, what you find them useful for, likes, dislikes etc? Keep up the great content, it just keeps getting better! Thanks
That 4" grinder has changed my life. My Makita doesn't even make it back into the case most times as it ends up being part of most projects i tackle. invaluable
Speaking to your comments of having a moral responsibility to help those who cannot help themselves, I have always been that way too. Now, however, I am 41 years of age and within the past year, I went from being that "sheepdog" to being disabled and barely able to get out of a chair sometimes, much less able to work. My pastor (whom I have known for less than a year) remarked to me recently that I must have spent a lot of time in years past helping people, because I am receiving so much unsolicited help these days. Sowing and reaping, sowing and reaping.
I can't stress enough how important these videos have become for me, reinstated fascination with wood working, a real drive to become as self sufficient and useful around my home as I can be, and I feel like you have empowered me to really get into wood working. I've already started building a small kit of gear almost all of which are tools recovered from a family members hoard, some vintage stuff in there as he was an engineer, thanks to a few of your videos I'm about 4 months out from attempting to restore some of these hand tools. I literally can't thank you enough.
Just came back to re-watch this and have to say Cody, I totally admire your outlook on feeling an obligation to help out your community if you are able-bodied. Now just imagine if everyone had the same mentality of responsibility and community spirit! My gosh would the world be a hell of a lot more civil and I would put money on with a tight community, crime rates would fall along with the epidemic of mental health issues. So many people in cities are totally isolated, don't have a clue who their next door neighbours are and have no support system leading to a downwards spiral. Bringing people together and offering a support system could eliminate so many issues and the drain on the health care system and police call outs.
My dad taught me to change a tire and change the oil.....The Army trained me on how to drive deuce1/2 , hummers, and tow trailers / generators & perform Primary maintenance on any vehicle/ equipment./ weapon...Why do I mention this?? Because more than once I get alil p.o’d when your opening statements is “ tools Every Man needs”.....Why can’t you say “ what every person should have “ ...In 18 yrs in the Army I’ve witnessed some very pampered and mechanically deficient common males and females enlist, whom when given the chance become very knowledgeable and proficient soldiers regardless of gender....Just saying, Your audience is full of “ common-women too “......I still love the info regardless : )
As someone who works with Metabo angle grinders everyday at work, I've seen guys get injured because they took the blade guard off. Please, please, please put the blade guard back on your angle grinder. I urge you. Eyes get shards of metal in them, and fingers get cut off in an instant.
Always, always check out pawnshops, estate sales, garage sales or even ask friends about tools...The best find was a Yost 5 1/2 bench vise at a pawnshop, $40.00...
Great video series. I like those Dewalt boxes. Most of my power tools are in individual cases. Those boxes should make it easier than playing Tetris in order to fit them in my cabinet. I have accumulated almost all the 50+ you have shown over 30+ years. One good thing, for me, was having a Father, Father-in-Law and Uncle always near by, we just had communal tools to work with. Today I have inherited most of the tools. Another was early on working for a store that I could get big discounts on power and hand tools. Now a days, I tend to say "That's an interesting tool, what project do I have where I can use it." God Bless and stay safe.
Personally I believe the Milwaukee boxes are some of the best, unless you want to get Sustainers, but the DeWalt boxes are definitely a good compromise for the price.
Loved this series! Some invaluable insight here so thank you for sharing. I’m currently building a work bench in my small garage here in the UK and have been building a decent tool collection but am still in need of some more things so this helped me decide on what to prioritise. Thanks again and keep the great content coming!
You missed a detail on the chain ! One of the few tools I inherited from my father was a "logging" chain. The important detail is, one end should have a "grab" hook (𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠)and the other end should have a "slip" hook (𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑙𝑖𝑝 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑡). Yours has this. If you think you need a longer chain, buy a second 15' length and combine them using a double clevis. Replace the cotter pins on the connecting pins with stainless steel split rings so that you can actually take it apart without tools. Last, "proof coil" chain has the lowest working load limit. Next is grade 40/43 and then grade 70. All chains are tested to the working load limit. A chain is great, but I also like having a 2" wide x 20' nylon strap with loops on each end. 𝗡𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 ! The loops are great for wrapping around parts of vehicles and then passing the other end through. Now it can not come off and it are less likely to damage the part it is wrapped around. At the other end, just fold a part of the strap near the free end over and pass it back through the free loop and slip that over a trailer ball or a hook on your truck/tractor. If you are going to go this far, add a couple of anchor clevises to your chain kit !
Jumper cables have their place, but a portable lithium ion jump pack can be indispensible as well. Sometimes there isn't anyone around to give you a jump, or your vehicle is in an awkward spot where it makes it hard to get another vehicle close enough to jump with cables. They are small, lightweight, and reasonably priced, and everyone should really have one in their car for emergencies.
When I bought my house. My dad looked at me and said, “well now you need a solid pair of saw horses. No home owner can do anything without’em.” He was right.
As I get older a 6' step ladder is handy. Trimming paint along an 8' ceiling having the can only 2' down saves a lot of bending. I can rest against the top with my arm or chest and paint a lot longer.
Buying chisels? You have a forge, anvil and a hammer, why not make your own? That way you can make it from the steel you want, put the temper you want, and make as many different sizes as you want.
One recommendation that I have is look into jumper cables that can connect to the plug you have for your wintch. I switched to these years ago and have never looked back.
That's an excellent list of 50. I'd add: good cold chisel, steel brush, quality flashlight and head lamp, one extra long, skinny, flat screwdriver, Clamps: F-clamps, or C-clamps, or Visegrip C-clamps, A power tool with a wire brush: preferably on a bench grinder, but maybe on an angle grinder. I call these tools also: WD-40( have some kind of oil for generic use); spray ether or brake cleaner; tapes: duct, electrical, masking, Teflon. A roll of plumber's sandpaper.
that's some heavy brand placement there, but hey i love your videos , i watch the ads, thats the least thing to do for free content, unless they make us pay to watch you when internet neutrality is gone. god bless you
I dunno he mentioned other brands multiple times he probably has a ton of Dewalt because you buy one brand and you stick with it if you trust them. For me it’s Milwaukee and Kobalt because Lowe’s is closest. It is what it is but look at the toys this guy has he’s not hurting for money and if he is he’s saving and spending intelligently to have this stuff. I’m sure he gets money for this stuff but I doubt it’s enough to make a living off of
Hey Cody, literally I've been watching your videos for years. Seen most of them and many more than once just like this one and in this case the series lol. Video series idea! Build a shed, 10'X10' or even slightly bigger. Building it, what the average man will be putting into it, lawn mower push or ride on, tool box size and work bench, garden tools, does it have lights, will it have electricity. For people who have a house with no garage but a man's gotta have a place for his things for home up keep, landscape, DIY, work space and pleasure. Let me know if this would be a good idea. Even let Jack help. What he would need to get by without the help of Dad, just like the work bench series.
Glad you put suspenders on your carpentry belt. I also put them on my chainsaw chaps. My table saw is an old, used Craftsman I recently bought. It will take a 10" carbide blade, so I do that. That saw will do more things than I require. A good deal at $100.oo US. Good series. Thank you.
Don't let anyone forget that the Table saw is THE most dangerous tool. More serious accidents involving Table Saws are reported than any other tool. The table saw will take off your fingers or cut into your arm in the blink of an eye. ALWAYS practice safety when using the Table Saw.
0:40 why i am doing this video? Because my grandfather and father had experience, not me...I whish he could say: i used them whole my life and i am experienced. Experience of your ancestors is not your experience, it doesn't work that way.
Hey Cody, I don't know if you are still in contact with Ben an Katrina, but it would awesome, for your family and us viewers, to see an update video of their homestead journey.
Hi Cody, I do woodwork as a hobby and now at 66 years old do not use a tool belt any more, but the suspenders (called braces in the UK) are still a must. I have lost by get up and go along with my waist and my braces no longer hold up my tool belt but just my trousers and my dignity.
Agree with this guy here’s my tool list 8 pound beater hammer 4pound shop hammer and 2 pound And 20 and 16 punch hammer 8 and 6 inch c clamps 1 inch spud,1 1/4 spud,7/8 spud half inch spud,5/8 spud wrench 36 inch connecting bar 30 inch crow bar 16 ft tape measure 25ft tape measure 10,8,6 inch adjustable wrench 18 inch wrench for 2inch bolts or bigger Pliers set 9 inch grinder 4 1/2 inch grinder 18 pound hammer
Hey wranglerstar family! A few videos ago you mentioned a big surprise coming soon, when is the “BIG SURPRISE” coming?!?!?! I am DYING to know!!!! Can’t wait!!!
I watched all 50 all morning, even took notes, and looked up related searches. My friend-girl (I'm straight, haha) asked what I was doing? What would anyone need 50 tools for? I laughed and experienced anxiety at the thought of her perspective...thank God she's not anti gun! I've got more than fifty tools in my SUV, at all times, many on the list, just driving around! And more in the winter! I'm glad I don't have to answer to a central government socialist bureau to get inventory permission. I know how to use channel lock pliers, but all your insights, and memories, dad and granddad stories included are enjoyable and appreciated.
I wish I knew Men like him. I’m in California and the Guys out here don’t know Anything about anything I seem to know more then most and I Really don’t know much just how to swing a hammer and turn a wrench real basic stuff. Nothing special but most Men out here can’t even change or fix a flat tier.
Lots here to read, not at all criticism, most is for kudos, so read thru! You are absolutely right about jumper cables! I can say NOT to get the thinner cheaper one, go heavy cable, ten foot! Chisels, again you are so right! I keep a good set and a "bang it out set" for heavy chipping or gouging. In the end, the metallurgy is what makes a chisel work well. If the metal is good, you can tune even a cheap one, given good metal. Great tips for vices, I never knew why most people put them on the end of the bench till you said something... Love your advice for compartmental tool bins and boxes... I have the exact problem you mentioned: "I know I have it, now were is it??" lol. The only disagreement I see here is for your table saw. truly, not just for safety, but for extra flexibility and accuracy, an older "cabinet" saw or "contractor" saw is what most people have need for, and I can go further to say that if you are just needed to do general framing or household work, (Leaking roof repair, joist buttressing, framing, the two most needed tools are first a radial hand saw, then a chop saw/compound mitre saw. After that, yes the table saw is awesome, but overkill for 90% of things that could be achieved by these two cheaper things, but get the shop vac BEFORE the table saw! Great video, thanks for sharing!
Keep yourself chain LOCKED up in your tool box. Came out to a parking lot to find my truck with scratches down to bare metal on the side of the bed where my 30’ chain was sitting in the bed. Some lazy piece of trash stole my chain and did so by taking a steel 5 gal bucket from my truck and setting it on the pavement next to the truck…pulled the end over the bed rail, and drug all 30’ of it up and over, dragging it down the side of my bed.
Wrecking yards- not wrecking yards. Unless you are literally a millionaire,ignore everything from this point forwards. I love Wrangler for his spiritual views, but everything else is just dreamworld stuff. .
Take it from a welder. Do not get a cordless angle grinder for heavy grinding or cutting. I’ve used Milwaukee with a big 6 ah battery to grind and it died in 5 minutes. Nothing wrong with Milwaukee. Just a lot of load to put on a battery.
Buy good jumper cables!!! I was a younger man and was showing off to my attractive neighbor, her car wasn't starting and I offered to give her a jump. In the end I couldn't jump her car because the cable separated from the terminal clamp, and I looked like a fool hahah.
Better yet, don't buy jumper cables, just build them, it'll be massively cheaper and you'll know exactly what you have. All you need is 4 clamps and the exact length of thick cable you want. Mine I did with 8mm cables, massive!
Hey you talk a lot about pulling people out of snow banks,mud and other stuff. You need a way to transport tools. Hmmmm. I believe you should go ahead and go out to 100. You need to have a good four wheel drive 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck. Like a Dodge. Well do they make any other trucks? No I am kidding they are all good!
Watches, I don’t need no stinking watches, to paraphrase blazing saddles. Between the phone, the iPod,the iPad and TV if needed I got plenty of time pieces. After getting out of the Army forty years ago, I can tell time by looking out the window, but I understand some need that security blanket. Thank you for all your wisdom.
I agree with you on helping the elderly and others who don't have the ability and they need the help. But it's is another example of the degradation of our society. In the not to distant past, before the the government usurped the privilege and responsibility which went to 1) Family, 2) the Church, 3) Friends (peers), 4) community, 5) Society. Today we have been conditioned to call the government, police, fire, etc... to solve our problems. Now I do think a volunteer fire department is another story, that would possibly be a combination of all 5, Family, Church members, Friends, Community, and Society. Just thinking in public... Thanks for the videos.
Hey, long time viewer. Only catching this video now, 2 years later ha. Im commenting to hopefully find out what jacket you're wearing. It looks like a great sturdy jacket.
Most cheap tools do actually work for their intended purpose. Vices don't. I was given 2 cheap 5" vices, one broke within the first week and the second absolutely grenaded into shards when pressing out a propshaft UJ. Seriously dangerous
C Clamps?!?!?!? Lol hate to be the guy who posts a tool you missed....in my opinion. I feel so pompous but C clamps needed to be on the list so that makes me a better carpenter and tool man than you. Completely jo,ing and just watched all 5 vids. You are the man wranglestar
Just started watching and love your channel. Can you tell me the builder of those large yellow metal containers you had in your background. I am putting together a earthquake survival box. I live in the Puget sound area on an island, so I wanted to be prepared and thought those yellow metal containers would make an excellent storage bin for my food and gear. Also it would be a good series for you to discuss disaster preparation. Ian
A good work light (Dewalt?) and a solid portable workbench. I used an 80s Black & Decker workmate, sold it and got a new one w a bamboo lam top. Nice table saw. And the Rigid shop vac is boss. Got one for the condo.
I have bought a few tool boxes from the Depot and they're all plastic... cant find any decent metal tool boxes anywhere its stupid.. also, I have a couple bigger crow bars, but personally, I'd totally go for a burke bar instead of a big crow bar lol
Some people don’t understand why they need good jumper cables lol. They think having to start the vehicle and reving it to 3500 rpm and waiting 10 mins is normal. Lol it should be no different than taking a new battery and dropping it in.
dear mr wrangler. could you give me your opinion on using a bullet (jacketed) as a metal wedge...i just used a .270 nosler jacketed yellow tip (just a random projectile i had on the reloading bench for a rifle caliber ill probably never own,and ive lost my metal wedge in the past 20 minutes watching this video) and man does it ever look nice...but will it work as well as a step wedge. do a video use the idea as your own if ya like. ill let ya know how it holds up in a few months.
When does it end? How many tools can a person collect? Have you ever thought that maybe your living as a life support system for tools and where they are stored? It's an addiction. Let it go. Go enjoy that beautiful wife and those beautiful kids!
Careful with angle grinders. They are great tools but understand the safety. Always allways use the guard for them. Search "angle grinder accident" on Google. The consciences are devastating. Stay safe guys.
If you're going to own ONLY one ladder, it should be a fiberglass 6ft ladder. It's more versatile and non conductive. It's both short and tall enough for anything indoors.
This is an old tool… totally outdated. Me- I’ve never had access to anything like that tool. And I could really use it,unlike wrangler,,playing with it. .
Maybe you're not an expert but you're most definitely NOT a laymen. I mean, c'mon. Most of us watching are laymens and wish we had the tools and knowledge you do.
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Jump kit. Never jump from your vehicle. You will just ruin your own battery and altenator. Jump kits are under a hundred dollars and its also a backup for yourself.
Old Vises are the best I have a huge 300 lbs Prentiss # 58 Vise 8 1/2 jaws I need to buy a welder to make a heavy duty bench l love my Chas parker Vises that I have
As a car guy I make it my duty to go above and beyond at times to fix my fellow elders issues. We have all heard the term respect your elders and while some are undeserving most will make your day as much as you do. Just fixed a little old lady starter with one on the shelf from a project beyond the best cup of tea I've ever had she insisted upon me going out to her late husbands shop and finding something useful in trade. I returned with a stack of lucky strike girls and an offer on a ajs motorcycle and a new friendly aquatence.
Cody I was given a Wilton bench vise. The screw is missing the handle. I want to restore it I need you help and suggestion on how and what to do. Please. Oh. I loved the 50 tools you must have series. I am still acquiring my tools and am using you list. Thanks again.
Every single DeWalt power tool I've used has died within 6 months. Any one using a power tool everyday will be better off with harbor freight. At least you get your money's worth with them
I have multiple trickle chargers. I prefer those over battery chargers because I can leave them on all Winter long and I know that when I go to start that engine it will fire up because the battery is charged up. And they're not very expensive.
I had a welding instructor that swore by the Metabo angle grinder. I didn’t listen to him and burned through 4 dewalt grinders before purchasing a Metabo 8 years ago and use it daily. Just about ready to replace it with another Metabo.
What is wrong with Home Depot I have had a set of jumper cables for the last five years and have used them a lot from helping people I work with to helping every day people. U should not judge something u have never use!!
I find booster packs today to be a better alternative to jumper cables. They're smaller easier to use easier to transport and with the technological advances of recent years. They're cheaper than a good pair of heavy duty cables.
I prefer having a heaven duty pulling strap over a chain, after doing a lot of off-roading and being a Jeep guy I’ve found that if you get a good, 20’ long heavy duty strap with a loop on each end it’s far lighter than a chain and far easier to deal along with the fact that it puts way less wear and tear and vehicles. If someone gets really buried sometimes you have to get a long head start to snap them out and when you do that with a chain it’s just hard on a vehicle, when you do it with a strap it actually works better as the strap stretches like a rubber band and actually adds more force and doesn’t beat the hell out of both vehicles.
Had a good family friend who was a diesel mechanic who passed and when we are cleaning his property we discovered that all his jumper cables had a quick connection on one end that connected to the battery on all of his prices of equipment and if you needed 2 cone tees he had a set that matched the quick connection
The tool belt needs an Obenauf's treatment. A little disappointed that tool belt hasn't had one in a while, quite clearly! I bet an East Coast guy would treat it.
Im 15 and A couple of days ago I was walking down the street saw a 18 year old girl looking at a tire jack like it fell off a UFO and I felt a obligation to help so I went around the corner grabbed my toolbox and replaced her tire and she was on her way
