55 gallon drum gate hook and let's address the haters.

[@tetonscot8028]

Russ dont give them a single millisecond of thought. i find your insight and content fun and informative

[@bobmephitis8206]

Never use comments on this platform to make decisions for real life. Much of the hate and vitriol is not real and the stuff that is coming from real people is not intended to be helpful to anyone.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@eriksandell9705]

Keep posting what ever you want. If it works for you good for you.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!!

[@kathymeley9553]

That is a cool hook that allows those who use it to give you feedback. You use left over stuff instead of buying new at a time when expenses are out of control. The “haters” as you call them are just taking out their frustrations on anyone they think they can. Videos help people make their own. That is a service to others because the video is free.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@boovavjb]

Hi Russ! I'm a very capable guy at putting things together. That said, sometimes seeing someone else's technique is very helpful. Keep doing what you're doing. you bring ideas that I might not ever think of. thanks for all your great ideas.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for the reply!!

[@shepherdhillfarms7821]

Haters are gonna hate. Russ you and your family are successful and impart great knowledge in your videos. Let the haters hate, and you all sleep well knowing that they aren’t because of their own hate. We all have things that work for us that might not for another, that’s OK! I think making your own handle shows great stewardship of what you have! You are making something from what would have otherwise been garbage, it’s practical and works, and it shows what farmers are all about, ingenuity!

[@williamdecamp7343]

Russ, I have found your videos to be very helpful, a new cattle owner learning about AMP grazing. You even took the time to answer me and offer advice. Social media is full of negativity, likely due to the fact that people can express their negativity without being face to face and in person. Most wouldn’t say what they type. Thanks for sharing how you operate and the little things that simplify what you do.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@big.g.fromohio3546]

One of the things I like best about your channel is some of your innovations and repurposing of things. Greg Judy once said, every farm is different. What works for one may not work for another even though they want to same result. Quit reading comments for about 6 months. You’ll save a lot of mental anguish.

[@RussWilson]

You know, I love the idea of not reading comments for 6 months. It definitely will save a lot of mental anguish. Thank You!!

[@big.g.fromohio3546]

@@RussWilson You’re welcome

[@455buick6]

​@@RussWilsonJust ignore the haters, most do that anyway unless they're just looking to have a little fun at their expense 🤔

[@davidkirschten878]

Keep up the good work, Russ. I believe the same thing about the general "feel" of people the last few years. Just pure meanness. It's really sad. I find it odd that so many people doing this work state that what they do won't work for everyone. But, they turn around and belittle people doing something different. Keep posting your content. Don't let those people get you down. You post terrific content, Russ. You inspire people. Most people learning from you won't post. The people you are really reaching are the ones who generally won't post a lot. Many more are watching and doing than watching and griping.

[@RussWilson]

Hey David, Thanks for the kind words!!!

[@jeffreyyoung4104]

Hello! I have to say, your gate hook is a great idea, and using cast off plastic is even better! I would even think the horses are less likely to open gates with that style! Careful with the power tools! You don't need a trip to the docs! As far as negative people, don't give them the time of day or any worry about what YOU are doing! Just keep up the great work!

[@RussWilson]

I seem to always be blooding when I work. I do need to be more careful. Thanks for watching!!

[@c50ge]

Haters comments add to your comment count, I know some KZbinrs that intentionally add content to draw haters comments to skyrocket the numbers. Like not wearing eye and hearing protection when grinding, or giving a kid a sharp knife and a stick to whittle with, or running with scissors! You may be missing a golden opportunity. Bondo Billy (my hero) actually eggs the haters on during his video so they hate some more to the point it’s comical. It’s all part of the game. Really in my opinion my Grandma had it right, if they’re picking on you then they are leaving someone else alone. So I take one for the team once in a while while smiling ear to ear. If you let someone talk about themselves you will have no arguments with them . Keep sharing, most of us like your content.

[@RussWilson]

You are so right about egging on the haters. I really hate to say it this is my best video in the analysis. Thanks for the encouragement and taking the time to respond.

[@GInUsPowered]

Let the haters hate....I'm not grazer but class was in session...Thanks for the lesson on gate latches!

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!!

[@docholt0000]

You sound like a knowledgeable good guy get rid of the negative as soon as you read negative stop and delete them! Don't let them have a victory!!!

[@SkippingCalvesFarms-je2cb]

I like that you have unique ideas. Don't give them the attention they don't deserve. You are the only one who promoted the mini reels and they are perfect for my small property. I have a couple of the geared reels that I never use. Thank you. I try to take good care of them and once or twice a year, I just wipe them down with the 303 protectant you use for auto detailing. It has 50 spf sunscreen and helps keep the plastic from getting brittle. Please know that your voice is appreciated. You have great information, just keep it coming.....

[@scottbrewer423]

You can also use a five gallon bucket to make on. Just stay away from white, as the sun can cause them to go brittle sooner. Great idea and video.

[@RussWilson]

Never thought of five gallon buckets I have a ton of them that leak.

[@dcannon7896]

Hi, first timer here, wish I could be a grazier but the elk moved into our little place a couple years ago. Now dealing with overgrazed fields and constant fence repair. Your gate hook sounds like an answer from heaven, the elk have busted every commercial gate hook we've tried. Don't have any extra barrels but will be trying this out soon, thank you!😊

[@practicalsheepman]

I make dead end gate handles out of scraps of 3/4" black plastic water line. I cut it to length, heat it with a heat gun, flatten it in a vice, drill a hole in each end, cut a diagonal slot, cut angles on the end and on the "hook" to stream line it so as to not catch on vegetation when reeling it back up. Yes, the yellow gate handles can be purchased cheaply but it involves placing a small order and paying shipping. I get some satisfaction making things myself. I run a few hundred sheep and am doing 1x or 2x daily moves. I use mini-reels, poly braid, and O'Brien step in posts. I use 3 strands for ewes with lambs at side. 1. I put a step in post next to the permanent fence, hang the reels on the fence, switch off the brake and hook each strand through the step in hooks at 11", 17", and 24". 2. I pull out the post and drag all three strands across the paddock and hook on the the opposite permanent fence. 3. I walk back to the reels and tighten them. 4. I install posts pacing off the distance between them. 5. I wind a piece of maxishock wire around each polybraid strand and connect it to a hot wire on the permanent fence with an alligator clip. That is the most efficient way I have found to set up a short temporary fence on foot. BTW, the tip I got from one of your videos saying to have the last wind on the mini-reel next to the axle side of the frame was a huge breakthrough for me! I was previously having fits when the mini-reel frame would flex, releasing the brake peg. Any thoughts on how to make my process more effecient?

[@RussWilson]

Hey Sheepman, How far are your runs and how far apart are the runs? I may have some ideas to help with efficiency. Can you email your reply to my email address. I don't want to lose your comment and reply [e-mail]

[@billmoody9736]

DO NOT even give the haters a second thought. Haters gonna be haters. Keep on doing what your doing.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!!

[@garymehrtens7830]

I too am good with my hands and some of your projects are detailed more than I require, so what. That’s not the case for everyone. Please keep detail your projects, some of which I do need help with. Your no freeze water valve design is excellent. I have for the last two years been working on establishing myself and family on a small farm, and many of your project ideas I find helpful. Thx

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for sharing!

[@solarcows]

Love what you do Russ. I'm more than capable of building things but sometimes it's helpful to see just how someone got it done. I've used and adapted ideas from you and other KZbinrs in ways that work for me and my operation. I personally like the non-conductive handles that have a hook sized just right to clip on the metal post of a ring top post. I use them as end posts as I'm working my way up a strip in the pasture. I have less than 10 cattle so I have to set up what on your scale would be a very small temporary paddock. I've found the best way to do that is to set up long runs about 30 to 40 yards apart using polybraid on a geared reel, then set up the daily moves using poly twine on the mini reels. I'm going to put out a video showing my system sometime next week. What works for one person may not be what's best for the next, and that's just fine!

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@cliffdavis8553]

Russ, you have truly inspired me. Keep doing what you are doing. I am not creative so your process, systems and ideas I have been implementing on my farm in Arizona. Love you and your family. Thank you for sharing your talents and gifts.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@ThoughtfulBiped]

Sometimes it's just fun to see a concept through especially when you can recycle something in the process. Good on you. Haters are gonna hate. Let it get on their nerves, not yours. Keep up the good work.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@henryfhenline6316]

Totally informative & fast paced👍 I understood the process, appreciate the dimensions, AND leaving the mistake with chop saw in video -- you've saved ppl from repeating. Thanks & Don't let the turkeys get you down

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@farmerrod3159]

Russ another great idea to use left over material. As you stated be careful cutting. I have turned my blade backwards to cut plastic material on my table saw. Espicially if you are cutting a quanity of material. Folks are changing in these times of chaos, keep doing what your doing and be proud of it. You are helping more than you know. Like you say, this is what works for me. You are sharing valuable suggestions now it is up to folks if they want to try it for themselves. I hope you and family are well, farmer rod

[@RussWilson]

Hey Farmer Rod!! Thanks for comment. Have you been getting rain it is super dry here.

[@farmerrod3159]

@@RussWilson We are super dry here also. Pastures are hurting and our 2nd cutting hay was nothing. Our springs and streams have really dried up also. I keep praying for some rain and thankful for every drop we get.

[@straightpipeacres6365]

Nice work bud. Maybe you could drill a hole in the top for your finger to go in so you can unhook and hook a little further away from the wire? Either way makes good reuse of material 👌

[@RussWilson]

Drilling hole is a great idea!! I'm going to try it.

[@davidbeniuk]

Russ you have helped me view things in a different light and has really helped me.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@davej7458]

First thing, I am not a hater. I like your gate hook. Farm, Homestead, Work Site engineering is a valuable skill, and the base source of almost every tool or technique we use today. Tools and equipment are safely used on all sorts of materials. Your right most people today have almost no experance making anything or using any tool. You choose to show people what you do. Many people will watch and do exactly what you do with no idea what the dangers are. You should think about the responsibility your taking on.

[@RussWilson]

Hey Dave, thanks for the comment! Do you have suggestions for the responsibility? Maybe not show how I do things? I have thought about that before.

[@theodorewilson399]

Sir, I don't have electric fences, but I appreciate your ingenuity, and I think maybe you would sleep better if you just ignore the "haters." Keep trucking, brother. : )

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@danhanson7927]

I have shut off switches at various spots. It helps find shorts. If I turn them off I’ll put my knife or a flash light on the post so if I get home and the knife isn’t in my pocket I might’ve forgot to turn the fence back on. The second guessing and forgetting get worse with age.

[@RussWilson]

Second guessing I have lot of those Did you shut the water off, Is the gate close, Did turn the power back on. Hope I'm not getting old.I love the idea of putting knife or flash light on the post. Thanks for the comment and watching!!

[@wompwomp9]

Don't worry about the haters they just don't have the eyes to see. Thanks for sharing all the good info. I am looking forward to using your good ideas sometime.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks 👍

[@shawnantel8238]

Russ I enjoy your videos! If these people are unhappy they should go watch something else and not leave a comment. I wonder if they are non farmers because I can’t imagine a farmers acting and disrespecting another farmer. Cattlemen don’t do that to each other

[@RussWilson]

Thank you!!! I like to think farmers would have each others back.

[@practicalsheepman]

I like watching videos from someone working in the northeast environment similar to my own. The context of some other operations in different parts of the country aren't as relevant although the principles often apply. Keep the videos coming!

[@RussWilson]

Thank you for the comment! Your are so right about context and principles. I allow ask myself how can I apply those principles.

[@kilpatricklandlivestock]

Love it! I’m gonna make my own with the leftover pieces of barrel from building water tanks. Agree on the Zammr handles catching on grass… it can super annoying.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomvalentine9985]

Those homemade handles are great russ I always wondered what to do with the off cuts from my water tanks now I have the answer. Your videos got me onto the mini reels as I too found the geared reels too heavy for most jobs. One thing I have found with the economy mini reels like yours is the locking mechanism is not as strong as I'd like and the pin tends to jump out under roo much tension as the handle bannanas away from the cassette. I have found the Gallagher mini reels with the different locking mech don't do this as the handle has a lot less flex in it. Keep up the good work best wishes from the UK

[@practicalsheepman]

I had that problem too and was ready to throw away the mini-reels and write a nasty message to Kencove until I watched one of Russ's videos! Very simple solution, make the last couple of winds next to the axle side of the mini-real. The frame won't flex releasing the brake pin then. If you tighten it with the last wraps near the handle knob side, the frame will flex and the brake will fail resulting in a loose wire.

[@tomvalentine9985]

@practicalsheepman many thanks I have just rewatched russ's video where he addresses that very point and shows the solution. Just proves that there is so much good info in these videos its worth watching them over again

[@RussWilson]

Sometimes videos are worth rewatching! Thanks for the comments!!

[@garybobbermien888]

Hi bud Just keep doing what you do. Always enjoy your videos.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@sandy7299]

Just planning a new fence to protect a stone wall from deer jumping over it and knocking it down here in Scotland, thanks for the tip buddy

[@RussWilson]

What kind of deer do you have in Scotland? Thanks for watching!

[@CarlTracySchwabe]

Safety should be a bigger concern...

[@RussWilson]

I have had a lot complaints about that. I will be more vigilant in future videos. Thanks for the comment!

[@Richard-jf3xv]

Nice gate hook . Price is right too.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@c50ge]

I don’t know why I watch what I watch, I don’t have any livestock. I did pick up on your idea for using plastic barrels for flat stock to fabricate almost anything, doubling it for strength with pop rivets. Thank you.

[@RussWilson]

It's interesting how we can find value in content that seems unrelated! I'm glad you found the plastic barrel idea helpful for your projects!

[@Allen-w9d]

Where I live in the high plains we do not get all of the rain that you get and have to farm much more acreage than you do in your part of the country to make a living. And not very many trees like you do. We would consider the land you have to be a mini farm. That means when we put up fences around the farms so people can graze their cattle on the winter wheat and summer crop stalks we have to put up miles of wire and posts. And the post have to sometimes be driven into the ground with a heavy hammer. The wire has to be metal so it can be properly tensioned to prevent sagging between post. And we also usually need multiple gates to access different part of the farm. We use fence chargers that can easily keep 10 miles of fence charged enough to prevent cattle from walking through the fence So the gate handles we have are heavy duty because of the required tension and enable the electrical charge to pass through to the other side. One thing we do to help prevent getting shocked when we put the gate to the side to pass through is arrange it so the handle connects to the upside of the charge so when it is disconnected the fence and everything past it is no longer charged. That also makes it safer to work on or retensioning or repairing the downside part of the fence without cutting power to the entirety of the fence.

[@RussWilson]

You are right I do see my farm a mini farm. Can I ask where you from and how acres per cow? I really like to learn what others are doing. I use a heavier gate hook like on steel wire. Thanks for watching!

[@Allen-w9d]

@@RussWilson Texas Panhandle west of Amarillo. Most of our land is farm land so we usually only run cattle during the late fall, winter, and early spring when we have good enough winter wheat to provide feed for them. Winter wheat and the stubble from summer crops and we can get around 90 head on a half section for about 5 months. When you get out onto the ranch lands, depending on how much rain we get any particular year, you can put one cow with a calf per 20 to 50 acres of land. The average ranch is probably around 5000 acres. If you have one of the ranches that has the Canadian river flowing through it, you can run more cattle.

[@pastormike5054]

I enjoy your content I would rather make something than spend money Thanks for sharing 👍

[@RussWilson]

I agree! I lot of the time you can make exactly what you need. Thanks for watching!

[@antonweber9078]

If you can't say something pertinent to the topic, they should just say nothing. You give constructive advice. Keep it up and, THANK YOU!!!

[@RussWilson]

I appreciate that

[@KikoValleyMan]

Great video Russ. I run into disrespectful people of all ages and they’re not worth my time

[@robertduffy5805]

The best thing you can do is never acknowledge trolls and haters; when you acknowledge them, you attract more comments from them. It's the internet, it's not going to change.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

I would use the gate hook if I needed one. looks like a good idea. I would ignore the haters just maybe they are not as clever as you are and jealousy creeps in. When reading, pass over these dummies. You and your readers know what you're doing. That is enough!!

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for the support!

[@dougpeterson5257]

You make a nice handle, a few beekeepers think their way is the only way also.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks Doug!

[@OpenCarryUSMC]

Ignore the haters. They’re just sad people with no concept of life or reality.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!!

[@paulstiles5707]

Don't give the haters rent free space in your head. They are not worth the space. Keep up the great ideas. I am a new scriber from this video.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for subscribing!!

[@007bird]

good idea if it works and saves a trip to the store. don't worry about the haters. let them drag themselves to the bottom of the pit. I can tell you why your chop saw grabbed your plastic. you pulled it down too fast and your blade was sharp. when drilling or sawing soft materials like aluminum, brass and plastics use a dull drill and a dull saw and always clamp down your work so your hand doesn't take the hit. with a dull edge it can walk on your cut feed it slow and secure your material. I have been hurt many times moving too fast trying to get the job done so I could go to the house. be safe have a great day

[@RussWilson]

Thank you!!!!!! for the exclamation it is greatly appreciated. Using a dull blade on soft materials makes a lot of sense to me. I normally would have cut that chop shop video part out of the video. But didn't cause I was hoping someone would give tips on how to be safer. I have had a lot great ideas on how to be safer!! Thanks for the comment and watching!!!

[@rexhapgood5000]

Back when you had to get off the couch and change the channel or turn off the TV, people could be heard ranting about the content of some program they had watched. Often expressing shock about what was shown. When asked, "Did you watch all of it?", often the answer was yes. People love to complain or dismiss things and others, they don't contribute anything other than negativity. Anonymity is a wonderful thing for those people, it allows them to put others down without the risk of being held accountable. The people you have blocked are most likely on many other lists of blocked persons. Take a deep breath and ignore them, responding or reacting on line gives them what they really want, attention. Quietly erasing their comments and blocking them prevents them from getting the satisfaction of a response, that's what they really want. I say don't give it to them. Good luck with your channel.

[@terrybennett5576]

The hell with the haters & the wussies that are offended by music, keep doing what you are.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks Terry!!!

[@jhscheppele2448]

There are a lot of jerks out there, always a smart ass in the crowd. Just ignore them.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for the feedback and watching!

[@bigjohnson4983]

Well I just saw this video and thanks for the great idea for gate hooks, do not and I repeat DO NOT give these dipshits one second of your time, just ignore them and move on, anyway I just subscribed and I will keep watching your videos for more great ideas for farming/grazing on my farm.

[@RussWilson]

Thank you so much for subscribing! I'm thrilled to hear you found the gate hook idea useful. Stay tuned for more tips, and happy farming!

[@Sam-black]

You need to stop worrying about what people say and comments If they comment is worth something then take it aboard otherwise just ignore. There are people that joke around, there are people that give their appreciation There are people that tried to give positive feedback And there's people that just get it/you wrong But you'll never get away from the people that do trolling or the ones that are just haters, Just ignore them! They are not worth your time for your emotional investment. Thank you for the video! I am one of those people that does not have unlimited funds and really appreciates the idea of using the unlimited rubbish to make products that will help me in what I do... this is a great idea I really appreciate you sure in it.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You for the encouragement it is greatly appreciated!!!

[@davemeise2192]

For the last couple of years people are choosing to be offended. I'm not sure why. We should all simply allow other people to be whatever it is that they need to be at that particular moment in time. Look after ourselves and let others look after themselves.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for watching!

[@gailkalkes8325]

Thanks for the great video. Good info

[@RussWilson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ThomasLeonard454]

You are Never going to be able to please everyone. Quit trying to please all the stupid people. IMHO you are Awesome.

[@RussWilson]

Hey Thomas, Thank you for the comment and watching!! It is greatly appreciated!!

[@ichibanxeo6447]

Here is an idea for u. 2 flat plastic with a slim flat steel laminated in between leaving exposed metal on both end for a hook. work much better for connection on both end.

[@RussWilson]

I think that's a great idea. I may steal that idea and make a few. 👍

[@allenhutchison5249]

Love your fencing rig have to to do similar setup

[@RussWilson]

Yes you do! You get setup right. You can put down a lot of fence quickly! Thanks for watching!

[@butterfinger1171]

Lay a 1x or 2x4 on top of your plastic and press down as you cut a bit slower and it will keep it from jumping up and binding on the miter saw... Have you tried some sandpaper on dressing up those edges?

[@RussWilson]

Thank you so much for the advise!! I never thought putting a piece of wood on of the plastic. I think maybe even adding a screw would help even more. I have thought about sandpaper. That's one thing I do not have in my shop.

[@nathanholstetge5711]

Love your videos!!

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@leotay4575]

Hey bud, Continue doing what you need to do and what you feel is right. The hell with these little cry baby... my feelings whateve.r They're very miserable people... don't pay any mind to cowards in this world that hides behind a computer screen. Ignore the hate and don't even acknowledge it. Enjoy your life without the haters and have a good day to you sir. God bless!

[@RussWilson]

Thank you for your support! It’s always great to have people who understand the importance of staying true to oneself amidst negativity.

[@christyallen7848]

I make my handles with 1/2 inch pex piperun a piece of high tencit wire through the pipe bend a hook on one end a loop on the other tie the fence to the loop with a bowline not easy to stick the hook in my pocket and roll up the line when needed. Some times ya just need to consider the source and know they aren't worth consideration 🤷‍♂️

[@RussWilson]

I love hearing about others inventions. Never thought about using pex pipe. Thanks for watching!

[@avoice423]

The only thing i see is making them longer so you are less likely to get zapped by you electric fence. Only 2 inches longer doesent seem long enough for big hands. Other than that, good idea. I tend to use sections of pvc pipe with heavy wire through the inside to conduct electricity.

[@RussWilson]

You would have to make them longer for bigger hands. Thats the great about building your own. They are made exactly the way you want them. Thanks for watching!

[@ichibanxeo6447]

Even for a $1. It best to make ur own for sure especially if it’s simple. What song is it. Keep on playing I’m late to the story

[@RussWilson]

Thanks! I'm talking about the song in this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF69eIRmrNSFgKM Have great day!!

[@ichibanxeo6447]

Offended is a new term for freedom.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@pddpup7767]

You need a thick skin on youtube. People try to upset the youtuber. Maybe they are lacking? Do things your way and to he** with everyone. You are doing well. Keep the good work.

[@RussWilson]

Absolutely! Having a thick skin is essential in this space. I appreciate your support and encouragement!

[@endall6783]

I'm not going to watch another one never again !!! Wait what were you talking bout haters sh!t I'd watch cause of them THERE FUNNY. Hey I'd make stuff if I needed something. I watched more then 1 post about putting my 5.0 back in my F150 4x4. Anyway I messed mine up fixed it and made a thing to hook on it above the stop point above the o-ring to drive it back to be seated and read right. Oh all this from under the truck and it worked good and that shocked me to !

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@wildbenny11]

People get mad because you don't do it there way

[@RussWilson]

I think your right!

[@Allen-w9d]

Need a blade for plywood and particleboard. They have more and smaller and less aggressive teeth so they make a smoother cut and not cause as many breakouts along the edge. Would definitely work better for that plastic than saw blades designed for regular lumber. And as for the haters. That is all they are good for. If it was not for their hate and their desire to make everybody else look inferior to themselves they would not have a life they consider worth living. Trying to explain anything to them is a waste of time. They are know nothings and do nothings who believe they the know better how to do what you do better than those who do something and make a living at it. They are not worth your time and they do not deserve your attention. They will only drag you down by worrying about what they think.

[@RussWilson]

Hey Allen, You are right about the worry. It will eat you alive. I'm slowly learning to just walk the other way. I have been told by a very well known man that you can not win a internet fight he is right. Thanks for watching!

[@albeenog2432]

You brought this on man. I have no idea what u do but it looks like u do it very well form the extent of your operation there. Some kind of farming or raising stock is as close as i can guess. I got sucked in by the 'addressing the haters' title. Not quite sure what in god's name your motivation was for adding posting videos to your probably already full work load- but man o man u signed up for all the love, hate, and whatever is in the middle when u decided to mess with social media. There is not a subject matter on the entire platform that does NOT get haters. You aren't special- u aren't unique- you are just one of the millions. If u are trying to stop the hate it won't happen in any of our lifetimes. The keyboard terrorists will be around as long as there are keyboards. They won't change- period. Ever. YOUR attitude toward them, and the effect it is having on YOU has to change. Otherwise you will lose more sleep than wondering if you turned the fence back on if you let it keep eating at you like this. This is your problem and only YOU can solve it bro. Making a video like this just gets them off by seeing how much they affected you, and next time they will just double down. Human nature -unfortunately. Like all the other comments below are saying- don't give them a second thought because they aren't worth your time. Good luck man

[@RussWilson]

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. It’s true that the online world can be overwhelming, but your encouragement means a lot!

[@jwm6314]

Man this is the internet. Never alter anything based on the comments of some random person who may be right but may be a complete moron. That's the thing about the internet. You never know who you are talking to. Safe to assume most people making asinine comments are losers of one kind or another.

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

If you don't have fine-tooth saw blades, turn them around to cut plastic.

[@elgin4042]

Hate hate hate, 😅😊 give the all the trouble you want, advice is one thing, but people just wanting to cause trouble is different, just be yourself and keep going, oh and I go for good old-fashioned Cream Soda instead ok coke 😊

[@martyvanord984]

A negative mind is trapped in negative thought patterns. These patterns create trolls that delight in seeing you upset. Don't feed the trolls. They love to see you as upset and miserable as they are!

[@robertschmidt9296]

Let me get this straight. It takes me 40 minutes to get to a store that sells something like that. Plus time in the store and 40 minutes back. Gas isn't free. And all this costs only $2? I'm not good at math but something isn't right here. Seems to me like it's cheaper to make my own that's more durable.

[@RussWilson]

I didn't think look at that way but, You are right! Thanks for comment!

[@martinco712]

Please lower that table saw blade. thanks

[@RussWilson]

Ah that is where folks are hitting me with my bad safety. Thanks for watching!

[@munsters2]

You spent all that time talking about gate hooks, but never explained what is a gate hook for? What does it do?

[@RussWilson]

I'm sorry that my fault. The gate hooks are used in temporary fencing for grazing livestock.

[@munsters2]

@@RussWilson ok

[@gungadingo]

Could you please just get to the point? I came here to learn about your gate hooks. I don’t have time to hear about your butthurt complaints. I now see why you have so much contention. I stopped watching.

[@RussWilson]

I put my butthurt complaints at the end so you learned all I had about gate hooks. I challenge you to start making content you'll learn about contention. It's easy to sit behind a keyboard and give out comments.

[@johnshoffit2541]

13:59

[@johnshoffit2541]

I like it. Don't see anything wrong. Good design.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for watching!!

[@rhondakendrick2563]

THANK U DON`T GIVE THAN THE TIME OF DAY U CAN NOT PLEASE EVEN ONE DO NOT TRY

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!