A Proper Woodcutters Kit 

Some times it's the little buried nuggets that make your videos well worth the time to watch. A lot of times I have a hard time thinking outside the box. I've always struggled with labeling my plastic gas cans. The permanent Sharpie would always start to fade whether it was on a piece of tape or right on the plastic. Then I saw those little engraved labels you had on your water and gas and thought, THAT'S IT!! I surfed around and found a source so now I'll have one for my mix, one for straight, etc. Thanks man. :-)

One of the things that are consistent in your videos and that i really like is how you value old stuff.

A testament to your videos is that I'm a city boy from England. Never swung an axe in my life and yet i can't stop watching your channel. Your videos are always so well made and informative, even for someone who doesn't have the most basic knowledge lol. Keep up the fantastic work you and your family do. Kind regards

You pack a lot like I do: I was raised by folks who went through the Depression, so I try to cover most contingencies. The whistle is a great idea. Three blasts on the whistle is a universal distress call. Do 3, pause, do 3, pause, and keep doing it. The whistle's sound really carries, and you don't wear out your voice. Around here we also take map & compass, and tell someone where we are going, in case they have to send someone after me. Regardless of the season I take a jacket.

just a little tip on your round files. when you have a bunch of files in a box or tool box they move around . I like to slide mine into plastic straws to help protect them from getting damaged. good video with a lot of useful info

Don't know if someone already commented on this, but here's what I know about Quick-clot. Being in the military we got issued that all the time when it first came out, and you can still find it around now, but the military has gone away from using that towards the Quick-clot gauze. The quick-clot powder was causing severe burns to people, and also, if you have a wound deep enough to get into the artery, the powder was entering the blood stream and getting sent to the brain, causing the victim to have a stroke. The gauze is much better because there ins't the chance that will happen. Hope that was helpful. Great video by the way, very informative.

Gives a perfectly logical reason for every single item in his toolbox, then hits us with this. "And I keep a Sharpie for... Because I... I... I like Sharpies". You sir... Are awesome!

I have the same exact folding saw as yours I love having it. .Your truly a Scout love how your priority is safety. Like having all the necessities of survival as your water and First Aid ⛑️ kit...

Thanks for the great video tips! I've been cutting wood since 1980 and I've never seen those fine mesh goggles; what a great idea! I hate using safety glasses for the reason that you mentioned; they always fog up very quickly and I've tried to solve the problem with all sorts of liquids, ventilation holes etc, etc to no avail. A tip I picked up very early from an old logger is to put some dayglow tape bands around the shaft of your scrench and other tools to make it easier to spot them when dropped or misplaced on the ground etc. I just cut up strips from off an old road safety flag and attach them to my tools with contact cement; it works a treat. The first aid kit is an absolute must whether you are working alone or with others. I throw a couple of old towels in the back of my ute (pickup) for emergency bandages just in case. I've never had to use them and I hope the day never comes when I do but you just never know. I also thought the tip for using an old splitting maul was a good one. I was taught NEVER to use an axe poll to drive wedges as it can distort the eye of the head. I ignored this advice once when I'd forgotten my wedges and actually cracked the rear of the axe head! Ouch! (it was an old Kelly). Thanks again for all the great info.

I love videos of people’s little set ups, I find it really interesting. It tells a lot about the person. You’re very organised and savvy. I especially love the metal tool box. Love the videos!

Replace your boot laces with 550 paracord and they will never fail you

Glad you talked about lanyards. Lots of people who have compasses that came with a red or black lanyard may be happy to find this out. Is your lanyard a bit short? That's because it is not for your neck. It is for tying the compass to you via a button hole, grommet, etc. When working in the woods we tie several items of small equipment to our vest, shirt or coat. Then we don't lose them, but they remain handy. In a later video Cody talks about a favorite knife he lost (actually there have been several.) So Mrs W replaced this one. He took the clip off and puts it in his pocket. It just shows how easy it is to loose things while working in the woods.

I was pumped up to see how long this video is. As always I wasn't disappointed.

Thanks Cody for sharing your special memories of your Grandfather. It warms my heart to learn about the life of you and your Grandfather.

I always wear steel toed boots. I also carry a small, maybe 2-3lb crosspeen hammer for driving wedges, rather than using an axe. I also always have a cant hook for rolling logs.

My cutting kit also includes a quality machete. There isn't a day that goes by in the woods where I live that having a machete isn't a necessity. Wild thorn-bearing bushes are everywhere around here and loppers sometimes take too long and are a burden to have to carry around.

Great presentation! All of your videos are full of good ideas and are fun to watch. Keep up the good work.

My grandpa gave me all of his tools towards the end of his life and I absolutely cherish them. All made in USA.

Love your videos! I've been watching one a day and improving my tool arsenal!

Have you ever thought about doing a biographical series? I'd like to know more about your story! And you tell stories so well.

This has probably been mentioned but a disadvantage of using a magnet in the axe sheath is that over time the the axe will become magnetised as well. I have some tools where this has happened and it can be quite annoying when your centre punch sticks to your hammer.

good vid, enjoyed the narration and explanation of all your kit. One thing I would add is that CELOX > QUIKCLOT. It's safer and doesn't do tissue damage. A good pair of saw chaps / safety pants will prevent most leg injuries.

Some really great ideas in this video. Way more than I currently have on hand. After seeing this I now see lots of room for improvement. Thanks for taking the time.

a timberline sharpener, quite expensive but it works so nicely. the fact that it is not powerd by electricity is a nice thing too

I used to work as a supervisor for a forestry company back home and I always tethered everything to my vest. If you didn't you lost it.

Fantastic kit. Thought of everything. The grandfather bits are priceless. Family! Well done. Cheers

Thanks for the reminders and ideas. I usually carry whiteout and a crayon for marking the chains when sharpening, but I did not have U bolts for fixing my winch cables in my repair kit. Thanks for the reminder. They will go in tomorrow and I bet I'll need them soon since they will now be in there.

I like your videos, you have thrift and value at heart. I have been raised in a Yorkshire farming family were function matters more than looks. I am a Mormon since 69, born 1950. I agree with your need for order. God has blessed you with the perfect with, do not take her for granted. I envy you your reward.

Made some comments on other videos this guy made, under the impression I knew more than him......not the case. This is cool, very hands on and informative. I argue some points, but for the most part I am pausing the video and either taking notes or marveling at the fact that this guy does it too.

The full face shields are very useful if you fell trees for a living or if you work a lot around heavy machines and so. Stuff breaks every once in a while and pieces fly about. I can't tell you how many times people have gotten away with a scratch in their face when they could potentially have had severe or even deadly injuries. They should make protectors for the throat though, that's a weak point.

I’d love to see you revisit this visit and update us on your buildout. Any changes or updates in your gear here?

Great reminders. I cut oak to heat the house. What I would consider a hard wood. A sharp chain makes for a pleasant day in the country.

The song at the very beginning of the video is the first "rock" song I ever heard. The run-down house across the street's kid invited me over and we listened to White Lion. I was amazed, having been this backwoods country boy.

The Grizzly Peak Aluminum axe scabbard comes in different axe sizes and is adjustable to your axe simply by stepping on it and smashing it down flatter to better fit your axe size an shape. No magnet or felt needed.

I really enjoy your videos they have taught me alot been in the logging hobby for over 10 years now just found out about your videos a few months ago found some new ideas and knowledge. Make some more videos on tools how they are used chainsaws and whatever. I enjoy cutting wood with my grandad he taught me alot and we enjoy logging on weekends or evenings after work. Thanks keep it up

Ive always packed a small machete in my kit. also a backpack makes things easier to carry into the woods if you cant access the area with your truck or quad. I also like the screen goggles when I am framing ect. Thanks, great vids!

Heck Yeah Who don't love the buffet. Your Grand Dad is Awesome.

very nice kit. I really like how you label every thing

thankyou very much for this. my property is only an acre and a half so its not too hard to go back to the shed and get what i need but i have definitely benefited from this video.

I really enjoy your videos, lots of useful info in them. keep em coming. I have lots of the same stuff in my chainsaw box for cutting firewood.

To keep that hatchet from rattling just use some adhesive backed felt padding like the kind used on a bow for an arrow shelf or strike plate(fellow archers will know what I'm talking about). I know you mentioned felt and said it would be too much of a hassle but with steady hands it's a job that will only take a few minutes. You could just use those self-adhesive felt pads like the ones used on the bottom of furniture. Even a few layers of duck tape would keep it from rattling.

Look into bill hooks. The best thing for limbing and chopping up limbs if you can't leave the small stuff where it is. Especially good for cutting small stuff near the ground.

I use Stihl files and have found them to be excellent. They come in a 4 pack for about $4. Stihl saws do not use the same plugs. They have a big one and a small one, both Bosch. Most big Stihl saws do use a BPMR7A, but some of the newer saws use a CMR6H. I keep both in my shop.

Ahhhh...combi-cans! I had to carry three of those everywhere I went for 7weeks in the alaskan bush. I went over the edge of a hill with one of those it was pretty great haha

I keep a spare bar nut. Nothing more frustrating than dropping it and can't find it.

I can see that system came together from years of adjustments and experience. Great kit mentality.

The one thing I would ass to that is a 19mm socket on a small bar. I find that as the Stihl saws get older that the bar nuts wont come undone easily with the bar wrench. Interesting to see the different ways of doing things in the USA verses here in the UK.

Always a good idea to have some ropes along if something gets hung up. I also have a come-a-long in my truck cause you never know when you might need it. I'm going to add a peavey to my kit also. They are really handy.

Trouble with the RE magnet will be that it will pick up any other ferrous item nearby. That may or may not be an issue in your circumstances. Great video with some good tips.

I am an EMT and the current thinking in the medical field is that it is better to use a tourniquet than the quickclot. Quickclot it ruins the capillary beds veins and arteries so when you do finally get to a hospital they have to graft new blood vessels to the site where you applied the quick clot. With that said direct pressure is the best if that doesn't work then use a tourniquet. it takes many hours for a tourniquet to kill the limb that it is on where as quickclot only takes seconds

Wow so thats what that tool is! 😊I have one of them that one with the screw driver on the bottom and socket looking thing on both ends at the top part ..I bought it at a pawn shop I wondered what that was for.. ...

Epoxy a magnet from the read/write head of an old hard disk. Make sure it's not too strong though because the axe could get stuck :) 14:57

you're a couple of true love when you can happily go thrifting on date night

I hate mess and clutter but, unfortunately, I am not a well-organized person. But just seeing all this stuff in a milk crate was great! This weekend I gathered all my "lumberjacking stuff" and put it in a milk crate. Now I don't have to wonder where an axe is or where I last saw my wedge. Thanks for posting.

On the axe holster I sprayed the inside with flex tape no more rattle and it fits tight

Cody, in addition to what you carry in your kit, I also keep about a foot or so of the fuel line, a spare primer bulb, and a carb kit. I really like those goggles. currently, I use a Husqvarna hard hat with face shield and the pull down ear muffs.

Pretty sure the intro music is "When the Children Cry" by White Lion. And just when I didn't' think I could love this guy more.

instead of having a second saw i just carry an extra bar and chain. i also carry a tool to clean out debris from the bar oiler groove to extend bar and chain life.

Two very nice circular magnets can be salvaged from a dead microwave. They are about 3" wide with a 1 1/8" hole in the middle. Discharge the capacitor to prevent a very annoying microwave shock. And magnets can also be salvaged from speakers too. And if a magnet gets broken, then you will have 2 (or 3,) nice magnets. I always keep a magnet in the truck, and the tool box, and at the work bench. A strong magnet on a long cord is good for dipping for lost tools where boats gas up.

Ammo cans to hold my chains, tall plastic snack containers with screw on lids to hold plastic wedges and a small whisk brush to clear the oil & fuel caps of dust and debris before refueling. Also a rag to wipe up the fuel & Oil caps of debris.

2 saws and an ammo can with tools, parts, chains, sharpener,etc., gas, oil, falling wedges, gloves. Ax, pick, peavey, whatever else is need for the job at hand and a wood splitter. The rest is always in the truck, fire started, water, first aid, lunch, You know - stuff like that.

Was watching your videos and noticed you carry a pocket knife, so I was sitting here thinking it looked familiar because some of the green handle was showing. And bam this video comes along. The benchmade Osborne 940. Love that knife I've had mine for some time as well

Magnets for your axe scabbard: My favorite source for rare earth magnets are dead disk drives. Older drives have HUGE R/E magnets in them, but even new small (2.5") drives have nice strong compact magnets in them. Usually a few torx screws will get to them (2) per drive). And an added bonus, for your scabbard application, the magnets are pre-mounted on a mounting plate, so attaching them should be no problem.

Maybe this was mentioned and I assume you have one in your truck but a wrench for your cable clamps. If it's in the tool box then it's always with the clamps. Great videos. Thanks for putting the time and effort into them. Also a choker and snatch block is nice to have.

My man talking bout Costco *Costco is love, Costco is life.*

Wow I thought this was a new video, you showing us what was going to Montana with you. until you started talking about the earth magnet(which you already installed...) so funny hope yall are having fun...

I wouldn't magnet to stop the rattle. The rattle alerts bears and cougars to your presence and they will usually choose to avoid you. Hopefully anyhow.

I make my own fireplace tools. Like the poker ect. Out of Rebar > I just made a heavy and a light poker out of rebar. They work excellent> Welding a hook on them and bent it, for a handle Easy. It took longer to grind them down! Than welding and torching the rod for a handle and a hook. I just made a loop rod for sliding under the logs and move them around, and some time i use the loop to catch the log and move them around >> IT WORKS EXCELLENT

… IT'S AMAZING, the decisions you two made on your way, to today... you're ready for SHTF... and I aplaude you, and have been getting ready too, over the last two years... STAY SAFE & STRONG

I never knew about the "Stump Vise", thanks for showing us that Cody. I needed on badly last time I had my McColloch 250 out with the 42" bar. 135 drives of skip chain takes a while to sharpen.

Another great informative video by the great Wranglerstar.

Stihl and Husqvarna makes combi gas can's like yours - work really well. (Atleast we have 'em in Europe, seems that i can't find 'em in USA) Anyway love your site! If you ever want some forestry tips - ask away (I'm educated as a forestry technician)

I'm glad someone cares about safety...I helped out my father with firewood a lot when I was a boy, and was always glad when the chainsaw shut off and I could start hearing again. I have a frequency loss in my left ear as a result--oh come on, you don't need ear protection!

Nice video...i use my Pick a roon a lot...it does save ur back...i recommend a file holder with 2 set screws...files alone break...that happened to me once i cut my finger ...always wear glove now when sharpening chain...i also bring stiff brush to clean saw dust oil off saw when refilling or cleaning chain brake and housing etc. bar groove...i made a tool thin enough to slide in bar to clean groove and ground nipple on end to clean ports for auto oiler... Always bring 2 saws and cant dog ..extra pair of new gloves...i used the screened visor on my helmet and safety glasses if they don't fog up...but i want to try the bugz...ty

Good video, been cutting/splitting wood for twenty years. Thanks for the details. alot of good info! thanks!

If they can make it? SO CAN I > I use the double headed axe a lot! I'am lost with out it! When the maul bust the log, I use the double head axe. To finish splitting it up! Great tool to have

Just discovered your channel, great stuff !! Thanks for taking the time. I hail from Vermont and the Adirondacks. Since we're sharing, I use a military web-belt as my 'logging belt". Canteen; "Ditty bag" for bug dope, grease gun, file guide, spares, flagging, etc.: Small 1st aid kit (bigger kit is kept in 50 cal. ammo can on the landing); Fellers pouch with wedges, scrench, file, & I keep a "parts cleaning brush" tucked in to clean around the fuel & oil filler plugs & bar adjustment screw; Carpenters hammer holster holds my hatchet. One thing I didn't see in your kit is a pulp hook, I find them very handy on any log job. Love your logo "branded" on the tools, AND your labels ..... Where do you get them ? Thanks again, Chip

I've had one of those black knives for 10 years. They may be free, but they keep an edge!

Rare earth magnets are cheap online or you can get them for free if you tear apart an old 3.5" computer hard drive. You might need a few hard drives if you go that route. I'd say 5-6 broken drives would have enough magnet to hold it pretty good.

I don't bring anywhere near as much stuff as you do but I do usually carry a couple of extra bars with me. I have 4 saws which 3 of them all take the same bar which is really nice. I am also trying to get to where all 4 saws take the same chain. I always try to bring new chain adjusters with me because I am always breaking those.

If your wear Filson suspenders you won't need a backup pair. Filson won't let you down.

Amazing video especially the end with your kit keep up the good work and vids

I've watched many of your videos, and appreciate them all. You come across kind of geeky (please don't take that as an insult, I've used that for lack of a more appropriate word), but that "geekiness" is actually what makes you so great, and prepared for almost anything that comes your way. I've spent a little bit of time looking, but don't know how to contact you directly. I really want to ask you to help me put together a comprehensive and detailed, descriptive first aid kit. I'm sure you're an expert at this. Anyway, respect Sir!

Bought an MS261 about a month ago. It is a great saw. Worth the money I say.

This is incorrect. The steel used to make a maul is softer than axe steel and designed to strike another maul or a wedge.

I'm as much of a woodcutter as a beaver is an accountant but I really enjoyed this video, it was damn excellent. Thanks for sharing.

Looks like you're well prepared. My favorite thing you mentioned was the Filson hat!

Thank You for this and all of your Video's. Since I subscribed I have been pleased with the information every time. I love to learn!

Unless I missed it, carrying a spare c-clip, washer and bearing for the clutch drum is always good.

Kwikclot used to come as a powder, and that can be bad if you aren't wearing eye pro. Docs would rip the little baggy open with their teeth, it'd disperse and get in their eyes, clotting their eyes. Now it comes as gauze bandages laced with the powder, those are great.

Who doesn't love a Sharpie!?!

I've used a product similar to quick clot that you can get in the hunting dept of walmart. Cut my hand at work and it was deep I used the clotting stuff and it worked. PROBLEM, once I got to medical care they had to clean the clotting stuff out before I could get stitches. The pain of the Dr. scrubbing this deep wound out was not fun at all.

Hello Cody! Very instructive video! Your Bugz-Eye Googles are 30 or 20 Mesh? A recive my chaps today and I will were them from now one! And I whant to order those goggles because I am tired of fogging safety glasses. Thank you, and all the best!

I wear the Wells-Lamont three pack leather gloves from Costco as well. Agreed that they are the best deal around!

Watched this again for about the 3rd time. Thank you.

I have most of the same tools I also carry 3 differnt size PV, and some log tongs just to add to what you have. as for the th esaw file a co-worker pointed out that an old golf ball is great in stead of the wood handle, because it fits in you palm, when u need to clean it up after hitting a rock or metal in the wood.

This video resulted in me purchasing a pickaroon. Every time he posts a video... I end up needing more stuff.

The bugz safty googles is there any chance you cn put up a link to them please. All your videos cover so many different things its awesome. keep it up.

Great video. Lot's of good information and links to suppliers. From Knoxville.

Wow this video was an oldie (but goodie).