I remember being Alex's age and my friends parents being frustrated in hearing that I didnt really play any sports in school, instead I was a cadet on the volunteer ambulance squad and a junior firefighter, now fast forward 21 years and I'm 36, my friends that I grew up with are couch potatoes, I'm still running out the door when the pager goes off and someone needs help, the point is, find a passion when your young, learn as much as you can and if you genuinely enjoy it then you have something that your into for the rest of your life. This is one of my favorite videos, the passion and enthusiasm is amazing, you and your wife should be very proud of your son.
Hi Kenny! Wow!! What a great comment. Your story rings true on this end and I see a very similar story taking place here. Thank you for sharing your past and what you have become. Thank you for serving those that need your expertise. Saving lives is no small task. I hope that Alex’s enthusiasm continues and breeds an amazing future for himself. We will see. Thanks again for an awesome comment and for supporting this channel. Take care my friend! WST
This is wonderful. In the day and time it's somewhat rare to find a young person like Alex. He has a head start on doing well in life. Congrats to you Dad for raising such a fine young man. CC&M
Hi CCM, I appreciate the comment. I’m very proud of Alex. He’s a self motivator and definitely has the entrepreneurial spirit, oh and he a capitalist 🤣 Thank you for watching. We appreciate it greatly. WST
Hi Theresa! Thank you for the very complimentary comment. The old adage that you can lead a horse to water, but you can make him drink? That applies here. Mrs. Tears and I have done our best to be good examples and lead both our boys down what we think is the right road. Alex has drank all on his own. He has a passion for what he does. We are extremely blessed. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care! WST
Excellent young man there WST, initiative, work ethic, education. He is not all that by accident, good on the parents also...very nice production sirs...
Hi Brian! Thank you very much for the nice comments. We are very proud of Alex for what he has accomplished and the path he is heading down. We did the what thought was best with both our boys. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and as always, we really appreciate your support. Take care my friend! WST
Great job Alex! Interesting story. Loved the Stihl model number bench talk. I think that’s the first video where I found WST. I’d love to see chainsaw tune up (carburetor adjustment), chain sharpening, mower blade removal/replacement/sharpening, mower winterizing, fuel stabilizer - which ones you like and why, generator maintenance, etc.
Hi Mike! I think I do recall you showing up on one of the bench talks. Thank you for the suggestions! I think we can work with those just fine. As always, we appreciate the continued support. Take care my friend!
Nice job Alex! Mike you must be a proud dad! I liked the bench talk series. One area I need help with is replacing the pull rope on my Honda power washer! I can’t seem to get it right🤣 Great video and great little side hustle Alex!👍🏻👍🏻🔧🐿
Hello Mr. Lacy! I am very proud. The better he does, the more rent I can charge him 🤣 I think that Honda deal can be done for you. I appreciate the support as always. Take care my friend!
COOL FAMILY MIKE GOOD TO SEE YOU INSTILL GOOD MORALS AND VALUES IN THE YOUNGSTERS... REALLY GOOD TO SEE THEY'RE NOT FOLLOWIN' THE TRADITIONAL MILLENNIAL MOLD... HOW REFRESHIN' YOUNGSTERS THAT HAVE RESPONSIBILITY, AND A GOOD WORK ETHIC... KINDA REMINDS ME OF THE GOOD OLE DAYS... OUTSTANDIN' JOB MIKE ON THEIR UPBRINGING... STAY COOL BUDDY... PEACE...
Gringo Pines!! I appreciate the compliments. Alex is self motivated and the reason he has been successful. Very blessed to have him. Thanks for watching my friend! WST
It seems like you have a bright son there. It's hard to find young people who are willing to work let alone get dirty, seems like you are doing a great job, keep up the good work, enjoy your videos have a great day
Hi Larry! He’s a bright kid indeed. Honor roll student and just gets it. Hard to explain, but the fact he is self motivated makes his parents job look easy. I appreciate the awesome comment and thank you for watching! WST
Mike, this video made my day! You should be so proud of Alex (I'm sure you are!), it is so refreshing to see the passion and drive he has. Alex has a very bright future and please share his accomplishments as I know there will be many!!
Hi Ed! Thank you very much for the kind words. I am super proud (apparently it was obvious) of him and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him. I appreciate you watching as always. WST
Great initiative there Alex. Keep at it. Big win for the Wolverines today! I have five Blue cousins. One works for the U. Regardless, Go Irish! 😆 Cheers. 🇨🇦
Hello Cloud Lake Moon! Appreciate you watch and for leaving a fine comment. It was such a big win for the Blue today, that I finally got to do my dance! I’m OK with the Irish now, wasn’t as much when we played them every year 🤣 I’m a big hockey fan, so maybe we have the in common, eh? 🏒🥅 Take care my friend and hope to see you again in the comments! WST
Glad you are enjoying the channel. Alex is a gear head through and through. He’s currently in his first year of trade school getting his ASE certification for auto mechanics. The hustle that happens out of our shop is crazy. Chainsaws, lawnmowers and snowmobiles. Three sleds in the shop now. Thanks again for watching!
It's good to see young people taking an interest in doing something with their talents. My grandson who is a sr. is going to trade school in diesel machanics and he loves it. Good luck Alex. Enjoyed the vid
Hi John! Congrats to you and your grandson. You must be proud. My brother is a trained heavy diesel mechanic. It has served him and his family well. Thank you very much for the nice comment. Take care my friend! WST
Great job Alex.. My dad stated working on Mazdas in 76 before I was even though of.. In 82 he decided to open his own independent Mazda repair shop. When I was 13 or 14 years old I started working on the Mazdas as well. Now that I am in my 40s I have gotten to help develop a lot of parts have shook hands with guys at Mazda that not many have gotten to (outside the corporate world) all with my parents with me.. I even have a photo of a of 3 different generations of the Mazda Cosmo that mazda did not get to set up. And probably will never happen again with out Mazda themselves involved doing. Looking back it's really neat so if you keep it up you may be in a simmer place as me.. BTW the husqvarna and Sthil bench talk is where I found this channel.. Mike you are definitely a proud Dad and we can tell..
Hi Daniel! Thanks for the story. Alex is reading the comments, so I know he will appreciate it. I am very curious were his path will lead. Whatever he decides to do, I know he will do well! Thanks for watching and for the great comment! Take care my friend! WST
That is great for Alex and I see why you are proud. As someone who hires people for a living be sure to include this stuff on a resume. This says a lot about your work ethic and scope of your abilities. Nicely done!!! - Darrin
Hey Woody!! I really appreciate this comment! Well said from a business professional. He’s already using a lot of what he’s done to get scholarships for college and it will definitely translate to his resume down the road. He’s self motivated and has an entrepreneurial spirit about him. No idea where it will go, but I’m not concerned with him. Thanks again for the comment and watching. We appreciate you! WST
Great Job Alex- Best of Luck in your Endeavor 👍. I think a series on basic small engine maintenance especially chainsaws and log splitters Also Maybe sharpening chainsaws.
Hi Richard! Thanks for watching and leaving such a great comment. Also, thank you for the Bench Talk ideas. I think that is more than doable. Take care my friend!
Good Deal Young Man, Between Huskies and a New Holland Tractor operated by a 🐿 You will certainly stay busy this winter! Just kidding, I am sure Dad is very proud of you👍🏼🇺🇸
Hey FM! I am very proud of him for what he’s done and what he will accomplish. I’m also very proud of his choice of chainsaw. Super proud of that 🤣Appreciate you watching and supporting the channel as always! WST OUT!
Hi Ken!! Hope all is well. We are very proud of Alex and his Eagle Scout accomplishment. I can honestly say that Alex learned a lot from his years in scouts. It gave him opportunities that he has turned into current day successes. Thank you very much for watching and supporting the channel. We appreciate you! WST
Good deal Alex , I do very well on small engine repairs during summer months bud. This year I was able to buy the BigRed Atc. In my videos from repairs, sales and firewood sales. Way to be a go getter 👍. Later WST gang.
Hey Cherry 🍒 Man! I appreciate the comment for Alex to read. He has definitely found an Avenue for making money on the side. This is his biggest haul yet! Appreciate the continued support! WST
Any chance he can swing by my place? I got a Stihl 028 and an echo leaf blower that need some work. They were broke, then I tried to fix em and broke em even more. So now they're double broke. It'll be good experience for him! It's fantastic that Alex has gotten into that type of work. There's no shortage of equipment to work on.
Hi Jeff! We would love to swing by your place, if you were a neighbor 🤣 We are in Michigan, not sure where you are. Alex has made some house calls for a few people. Got them up and running. I agree there is no shortage of things to fix and people that need help! We appreciate the comment. I really do hope you get the Stihl and Echo going. Take care! WST
Congratulations to Alex on his Eagle Scout . As you can tell by some of my videos , I love small engines . Since I posted the first video of small engines , I’ve had 4 paying jobs for repairing them . The two main repair shops here in Spartanburg SC have closed . Do the bench talk , I will tune in . If Alex hasn’t seen this channel , check out CHICANIC !!! She owns her own small engine shop !!!! Y’all have a great one .
Hi Del! Very well aware of your small engine prowess. It’s great to make some extra money! Alex has been flipping chainsaws and mowers for the past couple years. He either has to get the for free or very little money for it to work. This last deal he got doesn’t happen often. Appreciate the support as always. Take care my friend!
Hello Heinze! I appreciate the comment. We will definitely look into the tuning for bench talk. I appreciate the idea. Thank you for watching my friend! WST
🐿🤘🏽. Now I know where that came from 🤣. Awesome channel. Hey new friend 🤝🏽. I'm Max. Ur son got a killer deal. Make that 💰 👍🏽. He know Hondas = high performance n cha ching lol
Hey Max! Yep! The squirrel started here and Rod made it famous. Totally agree on the deal and on the Honda’s. Alex will do the Bench Talk series and I will do the wood. We are teaming up on the channel. Thanks for subbing. I hope to see more drone action on your channel. Gotta watch past episodes. Take care WST
Hey Mike and Alex, this video was so cool to watch and mike you seemed to be beaming in joy over Alex and it was awesome to watch. Alex its amazing to have seen this little window into something that looks like it will blossom into something later. Maybe you could break down a small engine and show us here how it all works? Another idea is how to tell the differences in bars and chains for the husqvarna and is it by the label on the saw or if it is a little bit more researched!!!
WD30! I am very proud of him and for what he is becoming. He graduates this year and will be going to get his ASE Mechanic certification in college. Super proud. Would love to do more with him in the shop, but his work schedule and girly friend kill that a bit. It's OK. I'll just build a super splitter!!!!!!!!!!! I will be able to help you on that stuff. You have my contact info.
Hi Grandpa! Alex loves what he does. He does not have a channel, but you will see him right here on WST. When you see Bench Talk, Alex will be presenting. Thanks for watching. We really appreciate it. WST
When it comes bench talk stuff. I would like to head a bit on wiring in small engines. Ie keys ignition kill switches safety switches and no type of on/off. Plus I need a carb off a single stage lol
The Stan. I will discuss your request in our next board meeting. Let me know what type of engine you have. We may be able to help you out. We buy and sell anything here. I used to have 6 kids, down to two 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting. WST
Hey Cajun! There is a demand in the winter and he does the same thing on mowers and saws in the spring and summer. He’s a capitalist as he said 🤣 Thanks for watching!! WST
Hi Anthony! Glad to have you. 4 is still more than 1 and whatever we have is more than we need! Fixing and flipping is the name of the game here. Take care my friend! WST
@@WSTMike been flipping since 14! Wish I didn't work for others and started doing what I do long before! Waiting on my first sale of the serviced machine bit no hits, getting the other 3 ready as well
Alex do you worked on John Deer garden tractors? I have two that have sat for two or three years now and a Toro Snow Blower that needs work I live in Mid Michigan please let me know thanks you
Hi David, we live in the Houghton Lake area. We have a John Deere lawn tractor in the shop now and Toro is no issue either. You can reach out to us via email. woodsweattears@protonmail.com
Not sure I could have said it any better! Dad’s that have children forge a path of their own, can’t help to be proud. Thank you very much for the comment. It made my morning. Take care in the Northeast! WST
sharp kid. I couldn't even fix my own shit when I was 17, let alone fix other people's stuff. all i could do was mow the lawn and scrape the grass out of the mower deck. I wasn't bigger than my dad either hahahahahaha
