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Thanks. I figured it may come in handy.

Is that what happened original handle?🤣

@@CelestialLites It actually broke by simply rolling off the workbench. Shattered into pieces.

Can't get everything right the first time. Thanks

Absolutely!!

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You bet

Sounds great!

You're the best!

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She's always keeping an eye on me.

I enjoy it as well. The problem is I don't enjoy cleaning.

Thank you very much!

@@sixtyfiveford It took me a second to think of this but the thing I liked most about this project is, it reminded me of my father who used to do stuff like this with random bits of wood that we had out in the yard. It also seems like something I would do at some point.

I like the way you think. Yeah, I did that intentionally.....

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They cut sheet metal better than one would think.

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I've had a few West Germany Saws over the years. Good stuff.

Ginger knows to keep a distance and has been around chainsaws all her life. She will bite at the exhaust gases of things like mowers/etc. She trained herself when I signal/tell her to stay back and not bite to grab anything in her mouth and hold it. You can see her holding a random twig.

That's awesome. The most unusual I made was a small hammer handle out of a toilet plunger. Gave me a chuckle for years.

I think the key takeaway is don't hammer on the plastic handles of pry bars unless they have the steel insert that goes all the way through meant to hammer on!

Technically... you aren't supposed to smack the end of a prybar in the first place unless it's built for it. That's what I was taught using the old school methodology. Best wishes! 👍🏻🔨👷🏻‍♂️ - Max Giganteum

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They're pretty comfy gloves.

@@sixtyfiveford I've been getting mine that way for several years. I know beyond a doubt they've gone up in price ;ike everything else.

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I thought she was going to try and jump or bite on the chain.

She's been around chainsaws her entire life.

@@sixtyfiveford I'm sure she has but I swear it appeared as if she was about to play with it in the video

First video of his I’ve seen. When I saw this comment at the start I was definitely expecting ginger to be his wife or something and you meant this erotically…I was pleasantly surprised 😂

I thought she was waiting for him to cut it too lol

Thanks. I figured I'd feel guilty smacking the wood handle itself.

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My brother in law is from Alabama and that was on his car when he moved here to Utah.

Awesome, thank you!

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Awesome

Wow, thanks! "TV Static" that's funny

Lol.

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Lol. How about 3 sandwiches? Thanks

@@sixtyfiveford well…if you gave Ginger 3 sandwiches you might have to clean up her mess in addition to yours..LoL

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The Acetate breaks down into a smelly acid. Guys neutralize the acid with Ballistol, ammonia, vinegar, baking soda, etc and supposedly it stops the smell.

Thanks, I'll try that.

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The log is years old.

Perhaps it is Moe... but wood absorbs water given the opportunity - especially so when it's outside. Buried in snow cannot help I'm sure! What I would keep an eye on is whether or not the handle becomes loose over time as the wood fully dries out. I expect you'll find out by the end of this coming summer. The good news is that I doubt you swing that pry bar like a hammer so it isn't likely to whack anyone if they separate. Best wishes! 👍🏻👨🏻‍🔧🇺🇸 - Max Giganteum

You got that right! This isn't even a Harbor Freight brand and they're still cheap.

@@sixtyfiveford oh wow, that looks just like my HF pry bar.

@@89G I'm sure it was made in the exact same factory

Chinesium... I never expect China built anything to hold up for long if at all. I'll admit that on average, it's better than taiwanese from the 70s though. I encourage folks to buy American made. New or used. Garage and/or estate sales are good for finding old school vintage tools made in the USA. It's also wise to get to know your local pawn shop guys. Build a working relationship with them they'll hook you up with the quality stuff when it comes in. Best wishes! 🤔🧰🇺🇲 - Max Giganteum

She's always making sure I'm using the tool right.

I lost my voice last week and kept postponing doing a video, so I planned to just do it silent. By the time I did the video my voice was back but it was still nice just to work and not talk out loud to myself. I used Honey Locust; because it's a hardwood and what I had. Tung oil is harder and not yellow like linseed oil. It's a superior product to linseed.

Very true

Thank you so much!

Interesting though. I guess it personal preference and can see doing this on metal handles or possibly MDF. I'm pretty partial to wood or non-rubberized plastic/acetate handles myself. But I know a lot of people like cushion grip screwdrivers etc.

You should know. I would imagine there isn't a tool you haven't modified/added your personal touch.

There are many good videos showing very nice setups. I made a redneck extrusion press that cost nothing, but time and a few scrap parts. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P53m4B23T_M.html

I have melted the HDPE plastic a few times. From caps and the milk jugs. Just did it in the oven with an old cookie sheet. Not much working time before it solidifies.

Yes, but Tung is a superior as it is harder and not yellowing.

Thanks for watching!

Can't always win the first time.

@@sixtyfiveford I can’t even get it on the third try. You did better than I do usually.

Thanks. Had a neighbor give me that saw because he figured it was old and he just needed a newer one. I have used that little thing so much for limbing. I try to run all my saws every few months but this one has been sitting since May of last year so it took a few pulls to get fuel pumped through. Yesterday though fired right off on the middle of the third pull.

@@sixtyfiveford Yep, mine also takes a little while to start when it hasn't been run for a while, and that is generally at least a year or two each time for me. I always empty the unused fuel and run it dry before storage, but that is the best practice, and why she takes a while on each re-awakening. I've never had to clean or rebuild the carb in over 10 years I've owned it, which would be unheard of with new equipment, however we also don't have to contend with ethanol in fuel, but it is available in 10% and maybe 15% for automotive use if required. One issue I did experience with the 015 when my sister borrowed it years ago (and almost it's demise) was the screws that retain the throttle butterfly came loose, and one ended up getting sucked down into the lower crankcase😣 Luckily my sis stopped using it when it would no longer rev up, and thankfully no damage to the engine internals, just an engine strip down to inspect and retrieve the mangled up screw, found a suitable replacement screw, reassembled, and loctite + peened the threads of the throttle butterfly screws so that will never happen again🤣👍🇦🇺

I got mine with a drill, pulled the string out of the hood and wound it up like spaghetti on the bit in about a nanosecond... I just stood there looking stupid.

Keeps you on your toes..

Huh. Did you guys not remember all the safety videos from woodshop, metalshop, small gas engines, etc in Junior & Senior High school?!? No sleeves past the elbow, no jewelry or watches, no long hair hanging down, no drawstrings, no scarves or loose clothing of any kind? Gloves only when appropriate? Hmmm... - Max Giganteum

The good old Popular Mechanics magazines before they just became ad space were great.

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It took probably an hour and a half total. I did the other 3 in the set(so they match) today and it took an hour total for all 3 of those.

She's good and everything was under control.

Generally tool handles you never want a clear coat as it is very uncomfortable to use the tool. Cheap axes, shovels, etc will come with a clear coat new and die hard guys always strip it off and oil the wood instead. I'm not positive on the hardening of wood via flame.

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I have not.

It was in a toolbox of random stuff I bought at auction.

I just googled it and do recall seeing those side graphics on Rangers back in the 90's. Not sure if they only did those on the STX. My buddy had the next generation of that truck the Splash.

So true

So true