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[@wranglerstar]

GET YOUR IRWIN COMBINATION SQURE HERE BEFORE THEY RAISE THE PRICE !!! : goo.gl/Zojpq0

[@zakhariya901]

Wranglerstar may I ask what your gripe with the metric system is?

[@ckm-mkc]

Empire has made in USA squares that are roughly the same price. The 16" seems like it's good quality.

[@knut761]

Both the English (Imperial) system and the French (Metric) system have their place. The metric system makes you a bit lazy, you don't get to use your brain as much.

[@swagmatrix2360]

Wranglerstar have you ever tried kobalt tools that is the brand I use and it seems to be a really good brand

[@xabibilboful]

Захария he is trolling us. He did a video about it, admitting metric is simpler and better.

[@surfearth1]

"The days are long, but time is short." I feel like this almost every day. Your comment about going into the wood shop, slowing down, working with your hands, and putting aside the fast passed world was almost therapeutic. I started watching your channel a long time back and whenever I feel like I need to center myself your content helps me do that. My father passed away in 2002 when my younger brother and I were just coming to manhood. My father was a craftsman and skilled in many things. His time was cut short before he had the chance to teach my brother and I all he knew or, we had time to listen in our busy lives. Now I often find myself going to KZbin to somehow makeup for that lost time. Thank you for your hard work and for sharing with others what you have learned.

[@juhmickm4410]

"It's so funny how we are. Anything that's different, our initial reaction often times is to reject it and to not like it" I wish more people would actively keep this idea in mind.

[@PaulPaid]

Like the metric system?

[@christopherford3175]

I really miss these type of videos from you brother I really miss these. These are the videos that made me get a good shop together and make me feel like there’s nothing I can’t fix around my homestead granite I’m a contractor but these videos really brought a sense of piece to me.

[@MattB74]

I'm an Engineer so I don't mind having metric units on my tools. I use metric units for work all the time.

[@TheKimjoh560]

Matthew Bennett Same, altough I decided to persue another more outdoorsy career a while back. We were told at university that metrics its the global standard for engineers and it seems to hold true so far.

[@KristofferEngstrom]

TBH, Im quite surprised not everyone has gone over to the metric from lets say imperial. Metric is easy and convertible, compared to the imperial that I think is alot more complicated for no reason, and doesnt bring any benefits. And whan you start thinking that an inch isnt the same thing all over the world, thats just weird.

[@88dalejr1fan]

Kind of forced too are you I mean your not required to due to the global way things are now a days

[@jeffspaulding9834]

Machinshin It's a funny situation here in the US. We're really a mix of metric and pre-Imperial English units (which is why our pints are smaller). If you go to the grocery store for instance, you'll find liquids generally in liters but weights in ounces. Industry tends towards English units - trucks are limited to 80,000 pounds, for instance - while science uses metric. Construction is still largely English units, which makes sense as that's what people are used to. The old dogs don't want to change, so the new guys don't learn metric, then they get older, and the cycle repeats. Thus our tools tend to be set up for English units. In any event, English units are very well sized for woodworking, and we only deal with fractions of powers of two which are easy to learn. There is little need to do any conversion beyond inches->feet and vice-versa (we generally don't use yards in woodworking or construction, just feet, inches, fractions of inches, and thousandths of an inch). Since all the tools and wood use English units, that's what American woodworkers end up using. I _could_ use metric for woodworking, but I don't think in metric so I'd be running conversions in my head the whole time. Still I don't mind tools with metric marks. Methinks Cody is just being picky.

[@KristofferEngstrom]

I hear you =) But dont you miss usefullness of the simplicity ? 10mm = 1cm, 10 cm = 1 dm, 10 dm = 1m 1000 m = 1 km ( in sweden we also have something called "mil" which is 10 km) 10 ml = 1 cl, 10 cl = 1 dl, 10 dl = 1 L 100 gram = 1 hecto gram, 10 hecto gram = 1 kilo, 1000 kilo = one "metric" tonne. The simplicity of this makes me lazy maybe ;)

[@CafeenMan]

I see you don't like the metric system. "It's just dumb" you said. It is so much easier than Imperial. Say you need the decimal equivilent of some fraction in 64ths. After you've done the same kinds of things for a long time you've probably memorized the fractions you use the most: 1/16 = .0635, 1/32 = .0325, etc. And then we have 12ths and 16ths. It's kind of ridiculous. But with metric it's always divided or multiplied by ten. It doesn't get a simpler than that. The problem I have is that anything you buy nowadays has a mix of metric and Imperial so you always need two sets of tools. Some fasteners will be 3/8" and other will be 10 mm on the same item! That's what's stupid. Also stupid is that they sell metric plywood in the USA using imperial measurements so the plywood is never the thickness it's claimed to be. Also stupid is using measurements on wood that is before it was at its final dimension. Sure, I get that everyone knows it but it's still stupid. A 2 x 4 should be 2 x 4, not 1-3/4 x 3-1/2". I can't knock anyone else's measurement system when ours is completely jacked up.

[@Freemananana]

Fuzzy Johnson it's an ongoing joke FYI

[@johnmadsen7395]

2x4 is actually planed down to 1.5x3.5 not 1.75x3.5

[@fiachrakavanagh8242]

well said

[@velazquezarmouries]

Fuzzy Johnson in here (Argentina) our life is easy because of the centecimal metrical system

[@juliangoble2503]

Metric is so much better

[@frankmagaro6686]

Just found your channel not too long ago on the shorts. I must say I am a HUGE fan of you! Such an all around knowledge of everything! Your explanations are crisp, clear, and such great entertainment that is very easy to retain all the information you’re donating! Thank you and keep it up!

[@LanviLauri]

"The metric system is dumb" *TRIGGERED* Ok, so... Instead of having one standard measurement for example a meter, and using easily calcutable increments in tenths, hundreths and thousandhs, lets make a system of arbitrary measurements based on some former imperial rulers body parts. Let's take that one portion from the end of a thumb to somewhere near it's first joint. Call that an inch. Nice. Now we need something longer. How about a foot? That's a desirable length isn't it? Wait, how many inches fit in a foot? 12? We'll go with that. Hey, didn't we have something longer already in place? A yard? How many feet fit in there? 3 feet? Or 36 inches? Ok, write those down. What about those peasants far away from the castle? Which one lives nearest? Miles? Ok, well that's a nice length for a walk. Herbert, make a yard-stick for your dim-witted cousin have him go and see how many times he can tip the stick over itself from the castles wall to Miles' house. *3 hours later* Turns out Herberts cousin can count! Also, 1760 yard-stick-tip-overs to Miles' place. *From the background* "Sir! Herberts cousin also went around the horse-track! 220 yard-stick-tip-overs!" Right! So a fur covered track is 220 yard-sticks long! How about skipping some words and calling it a furlong? Anyone? No? Settled. Write them down and forward to everyone in the kingdom and erase all else. Well, probably now how these came about but probably not far off ;)

[@n111254789]

LanviLauri you wrote a short novel and failed to realize the obvious sarcasm...

[@dlwatib]

Tyeler, go back to school until you can tell us the real story of metric and Imperial units. Oh, and check the spelling of your name. Your mother lied to you when you asked her how to spell Tyler.

[@skeptiker0124]

About 30 years ago, I spent a year of study in CA. Once I told another studend about the metric system. She said: this is so simple, why we dont have it? I guess we are all different and some stick to the things they know and the other try out. Just telling always "metric is dump" is not very smart. Its just different and there are reasons why many countrys using it.

[@horstschlemmer2042]

Tyeler Brown thats not how the SI units where developed. 😂 Look it up. It’s really interesting.

[@almackmackinnon]

Lol great reply

[@tomsullivan9561]

in the machine shop, we usually call the rule a scale.

[@cwoodworth2331]

As someone who is new to woodworking this series is good for me because it shows what I should have in my shop and helps me learn how to use them. Thanks again.

[@macyflanders9986]

Your disapproval of the metric system inclusion always kills me. 😂

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

I, as a German, don't understand US Americans for their dislike towards the metric System. Sure, it's French and yeah - French is kinda weird but the whole damn word uses the Metric System, which is simple. 10*1mm = 1cm * 10 = 1dm * 10 = 1m and so on. 1dm^3 is equal to one Liter of Volumne, one Liter Water is basically 1kg Mass etc. It's so easy.

[@macyflanders9986]

@@DaroriDerEinzige it is easy but because we learned it different it’s hard to wrap our minds around a different system. I’d have to change everything in my life! All my measuring things in my kitchen are cups and teaspoons and tablespoons etc. it would be like learning a new language.

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

@@macyflanders9986 Which is pretty standard for every Child in Europe, I mean, learning a new language. For an example, my Englisch is considered as very bad under my Peers - I mean, I make alot of Grammar Mistakes and sound pretty "german". Nevertheless, it's important to be able to at least understand englisch to some degree and to be also able to express you at least to some degree in it. I mean, how else could I communicate with people from around the globe? Sure, as a German I've the benefit that Englisch comes relativly easy to me - Both are germanic languages, so they are pretty similar. Anyway, that's the reason why both Scales are appropriate on tools: Sure, I don't know always how I convert some Units, of course I do know that one Inch is around 2,54... cm, but I would've to look up what one Nm (Newtonmeter) would be in Footpounds would be. So I'm pretty glad that on my Torque Ratchet, there are also both Scales directly on it. So whenever I work on an older Harley and use PDFs of US Manuals, I don't have to convert every Unit. Futhermore, you would also get a natural feelin' for it. Also measuring cups we've mainly both - Liter and this Oz. Scales. In Addition to that, in Science, there's only the Metric System in use. So, every Child that want to go to the University and wanna study Physics, Mathematics, Engineering ... etc. has to learn it anyway. Aaand ... US Americans usin' the Metric System anyway for over a Century know in many aspects: Electronics. Ampere and Volt are Metric Units. 1A = 1 W/V, and one Watt (W) = 1 kg*m^2/s While 1 Volt (V) = 1 Nm/A*s = 1 (kg*m^2/s^2)/A*s So ... Actually, every Multimeter in the USA is anyway metric. You basically learned your new language already.

[@bentorres925]

@@DaroriDerEinzige We do use the metric system a lot in the US for science type fields. I do have trouble using it for building as I think in inches feet etc.

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

@@bentorres925 And if you use measuring tools on which both systems are present, you will soon think also in metric. Humans actually don't think in "10 feet" or "11 Meters" or something. Your brain simple automatically compares it with something you "kinda know" the size. For an example, if I said "It was around 100 yards away from me", you will compare it inside your brain automatically with the 120 Yards US American ... Football ... Field you know and simple think "Ah, 20 yards shorter". while I will automatically think "Ah, as long as a Football field" (Real Football, you know, with the Goals and the eleven Players on each teams, only 3 Subs and 90 Playtime with only one break)

[@The_Squirrel_Samurai]

Love this comment section. So many people getting upset that Cody made a joke about the metric system.

[@dillonprentice1968]

Your telling me lol, as a Canadian I use both systems. Generally I like different systems for different things. Lady at the DVM asked how tall I was in centimetres and I laughed and said I’m 5’10” you do the math lol

[@music10095]

The term "spirit" in reference to alcohol stems from Middle Eastern alchemy. These alchemists were more concerned with medical elixirs than with transmuting lead into gold. The vapor given off and collected during an alchemical process (as with distillation of alcohol) was called a spirit of the original material.

[@duanebraund]

Metric system is dumb... Really?? Really??????

[@wranglerstar]

+Duane Braund really

[@aequumlux5474]

Wranglerstar Imperial is obsolete. That's worse.

[@marcinkow991]

i just don't get why would anyone think dividing by 8 or 16 is better than dividing by 10, i remember tho you made a video about metric system while back but i forgot what was the conclusion so no idea if this comment of yours is troll or not :P

[@stephenjones8885]

The metric system and the Imperial system both have strengths and weaknesses. The metric systems advantage is obvious: it's a base 10 system used with a base 10 numeral system, therefore some of the the math is a little simpler. But with Imperial, a base 12 system, there are more divisors, it's easier to estimate 1/3 or 1/4. The actual problem isn't the system of measurement, it's the numeral system. From my experience, metal workers (where absolute precision is often crucial) prefer metric, or at least decimal inches, while carpenters (where tolerances are greater, often by design) prefer fractional inches.

[@minnsminns]

Dude, imperial isn't base 12 except for whole inches, and that wouldn't be very precise work... It's powers of 2. Fractions are 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 etc. That's why it sucks, just down to the length of (around) 1mm there are already 5 ways to measure! Also it's much easier to make a mistake calculating differences or fractions compared to mm. Haven't met a carpenter, joiner or architect here in the UK who doesn't use mm.

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

I was always told not to let the tape snap shut because it’ll stretch the rivets on the end and wind up being inaccurate. I know it’s minute, but what do you think?

[@natelarge]

I love it. I would love the tool set.

[@Kane5565]

i think those squares tapered off in popularity when tool quality plummeted.

[@DEPjrTX]

I grew up using a "speed square" but my father was a carpenter. I think the Speed Square is not a precise but more durable being one piece

[@jimgarlock33]

Would love to see a demo of the hand router. Unless I missed it.

[@MrPremium08]

Jim Garlock was thinking the same thing.

[@macnudd]

Jim Garlock Cody did that a couple of years ago.

[@jimgarlock33]

+macnuth Rare one that got past me. Time to hit the archives.

[@garyfairbrother5532]

I really like the "manly manners" tag on your videos. I'm reminded that long ago I realized that when women tell you about a problem they are having, they are not asking you for your idea of a solution, they are asking you to listen and understand their unhappiness.

[@cuttysark1983]

Greatly needed info thank you sir

[@0815CrossLight]

"Because the metric system is just dumb." - used by the entire world except USA... ok!

[@cameronferstl5408]

hahaha

[@88dalejr1fan]

Got you to comment on it

[@dannybeeson5084]

snwflake used by the only country to send a man to the moon.....

[@0815CrossLight]

Considering your last presidential candidates, the USA might be the only nation needing another world ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Random_Bern]

Hey, now, there are two other countries in the world (out of, what, 270-odd?) that use imperial measurements: Myanmar (aka Burma, ruled by a military junta for most of the last 50 years), and Liberia (a West African nation that has spent most of the last 40 years in and out of civil wars). Although I believe Liberia may have officially adopted the metric system in the last few years... ;-)

[@aceentropy1713]

Not sure if you mentioned it in the comments yet but I believe Stanley Black and Decker just completed the acquisition of Newell brands company, including Irwin and Lenox tool lines. Should be interesting to see how it will affect the product lines.

[@PWlangford1]

ace entropy and craftsman !

[@88dalejr1fan]

They also bought craftsman so they can start building tools in the US is what they are telling everyone

[@ThatDashingDasher]

I just found your channel and I am impressed. I must say that the quality of your homemade tool storage is enviable. I love how everything is removable and slides left and right. I am in the process of getting land to start work on a timber frame home and when I build my woodworking shop I am going to incorporate your tool storage design into my shop. Keep making the amazing videos.

[@whateverittakesfabrication2202]

Erwin some, you lose some.

[@ian1969]

the best comment so far!

[@johnme7049]

groan lol

[@masonraines1414]

*Irwin 😂 but that was good

[@matthewlumsdon3146]

Can you find a well made cheep hand drill.

[@james5426]

WorldOfTinCars Depends on where you live

[@derder517]

(cheap); Sorry, it bugged me! Lol

[@wesleykrol7226]

dear mr&mrs wranglerstar, first off, i love all of your vids and they have helped me a lot with loads of things the last 1.5/2 years. i have gotten more into axes, thanks to you i know how to sharpen them better and keep them good. and i started doing a lot of stuff in my own shed, like make a new wood place, restore my old shed and make it into a woodshop/allround shop all thanks to you! the only problem is i dont have much good tools, i have a couple decent saws and some basic stuff but no good chisels, planes, stuff like that. i am a 18 year old dude from the netherlands and i have learned so much from.your vids. and i would love to have such luck to win this toolbox! it would really complete my woodshop. thanks again for all the great vids and how much you have helped with not only the things i already said, but also with getting through some rough times in my life. im really greatfull for that. cheers, Wesley Krol

[@jay6400]

I love your videos Mr W, but I feel sad that you constantly bash the metric system, what does it matter that a tool is multi functional and has both markings on? Will it make your work ant less accurate the fact that the tool you used had metric markings as well as imperial? I know it doesn't make mine any less accurate having imperial on my tape and square.

[@jay6400]

Oh and as a side note you made me curious, so I thought id find out how many countries are behind the times and still use the outdated imperial system when I came across this, I thought it might make your day. www.joeydevilla.com/2008/08/13/countries-that-dont-use-the-metric-system/

[@baileyharrison1030]

jay6400 metric’s no fun. It’s too easy and straight forward.

[@randyalex44]

Metric is hardly dumb lol. It is just not what youre used to using. Love the video.

[@chrisjones6002]

It's a running joke, that's all.

[@Kyokahnn]

Chris Jones I've heard that's the only thing that runs between Canada and Mexico.

[@klassik68]

Right :) Its what one is used too Its a language one could say. If one spoke another language would that make them dumb :) @Chris Jones whats the difference between ten mil & three thirty seconds? Its easier to say ;) :D

[@craigsadler8794]

klassik68 - perfecting and concisely said - 10 Mil it is

[@88dalejr1fan]

It is just a niche he has to each his own most tools now a days are universal though.

[@zhmtio]

Dear Mr wranglestar! This tool series is wonderful! it has treagered my old interest in woodworking! even though I live in the city in an apartment, I have been trying to create small woodworking projects! keep up the good work and thank you!

[@minnsminns]

Imperial system is dumb. Say you need to find the gap between two lengths. What's easier, 111mm minus 88mm or 4 3/8 minus 3 15/32?

[@joeframer9642]

It’s called a construction calculator

[@ikbeneenezelii185]

Imperial is best for estimates and rough numbers, metric is good for exact measurements. I just prefer imperial, its all I know, and it doesnt make my work worse than someone who uses metric. You know what annoys me? Every single Wranglerstar video that mentions measurement has to start a war in the comment section.

[@Keithmwalton]

Patrick Names an extra step that’s memorized because it’s so simple and never changes

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

You don't use fractions anyways,you convert them to numbers when you add or subtract you're doing things way harder than the need to be

[@stewart8424]

metric is dumb? have you ever actually used the system...

[@andrewlathrop5157]

Consider yourself trolled

[@narmcraft]

love it hate imparial no logic

[@TheKimjoh560]

Metrics is based on science and logics. For example 1 kilogram = 100mm3 worth of water. 100mm = 10 centimeters = 1 meter. The imperial system was invented by illiterate savages using body parts and random everyday items as meassurements ;)

[@yink2andahalf]

But why should we be "exercising our minds" when we only want to measure something? I just dont see how making it harder for no good reason is smart business.

[@wlan246]

The metric system is hardly "dumb", but it is definitely at a disadvantage when working with common household fractions like 1/3.

[@jameschristie5299]

My wife and I are in the process of searching for some land to build our homestead. I really appreciate all of your videos. I would imagine this tool kit would be very helpful when it comes time for me to build the kitchen cabinets and drawers. Cheers.

[@brendenbell2737]

The metric system is not dumb. I"m in Australia and thats what we use. Are we dumb. I still like your channel.

[@243WW]

I think he's taking the piss mate and wants to get a kick out of reading the comments. I am!!!

[@jesteris25]

so am I go the metric Aussies

[@88dalejr1fan]

No Australia is not Dumb I love Australia I am in the Navy and always look forward to visiting your country one of the most beautiful in the world. I also enjoy triton tools

[@DracoOmnia]

Steven Beasley Part of why I joined was to see Australia... unfortunately that ship never sailed. Australians and most countries aren't stupid for using metric, just as you wouldn't be stupid for being left handed, you were born with that unit of measure and have known no other. Change is difficult, even when it's better. Just because something is easier to use (as metric could arguably be) doesn't mean it's better. It's easier to buy food at the store... it is almost never better than home made (unless everyone you know is a terrible cook in which case you should meet new people). Basic math is easier than Calculus, if we never progressed from 2+2=4 then we'd be living in an entirely different place that didn't allow for this kind of communication to exist, among a billion other things. Our unit of measurement is not that much more difficult to understand, and it's regular use actually has many good side effects. It's use of fractions based around multiples of 16'ths causes you to think differently about fractions and causes you to HAVE to do math on occasion, which is occasionally cumbersome but ultimately a society that is continuing to do math throughout their lives versus a society who can simply allow the math to have already been figured out for all time... which is going to be the better problem solvers? Example. I know a piece of wood is 14 1/2" wide and I need to rip 12" off. I know the thickness of my blade is 3/16ths, how much wood is left after the cut? After the 12" there would be 2 1/2" inches, but the thickness of the blade is 3/16ths so now have to consider that 1/2" is 8/16ths and less 3 means you have 2 and 5/16ths of wood left. Someone used to the system is going to turn this into an automatic behavior that requires much less effort than it sounds like. Consider that you'll occasionally have to transition from 16ths to 32nds to 64ths to 128ths to 256ths to 512ths (which btw, do these numbers look familiar to you? How big is your computer hard drive? It is almost certainly a factor of 8) and beyond you quickly see that we frequently have to think OUTSIDE the box of 1-10. Whereas you will gladly just change units, everything for us is still scaled at 1 inch, no matter how small we get to avoid those pesky little decimals. It's never 1.6"s much like how you wouldn't use 1.6 centimeters, you'd just say 16mm. Honestly the hardest part of the imperial system is having to convert to metric, when dealing with the rest of the (backwards) world. If yall would just join the winning team it'd make life a bit easier for everyone.

[@88dalejr1fan]

I do not dispute and I hope it didnt come across that I was saying other wise very true points I agree

[@josephhardin2405]

Irwin tools are looking pretty good

[@88dalejr1fan]

They do but I prefer not made in china what do I do

[@josephhardin2405]

Steven Beasley I agree with you 100% I too prefer tools not made in China, but doesn't mean it's junk.

[@ozzmann3217]

I love your tool series the 50 tools everyone should own, these wood working ones, and the few surviving an economic collapse I’ve seen.... could you maybe do a similar package for basic metal working, electrician, and plumbing as well? Just an idea I know I’d love to watch them. Thanks for all you do

[@robert0380]

Finally got to the part where he said he doesn't use metric after reading all the comments. He didn't say the metric system was silly, he said putting both imperial and metric on 1 tool is silly. Everyone getting their panties in a bunch for no reason.

[@juampyvarela]

"Because the metric system is just... Is just dumb"

[@PincoPallino9]

It's inarguable: metric is the method, meters is the unit.

[@wood0754]

Thank you for another great video. I love the new shop!

[@FrugalShave]

LOL I do all my measuring in Metric because I find it faster and more accurate.

[@chance5280]

Is Metric is better or Imperial is better? Who cares, if there are two standards learn both and be smarter instead of arguing ffs.

[@davidmarzolino7159]

Chance Thomas Best comment in this tread.

[@t00m1008]

David marzolino tread?

[@eastwestfarm]

Another great video! I have a few Irwin tools and I've always been happy with them.

[@seanmcaleavy2369]

The Metric system is a vastly superior system. What could be easier than tenths! I mean, seriously, try to explain 7/64 of an inch to someone. Sadly, we Americans only use the Metric system when we are buying or selling illicit drugs. And even then it is only grams and kilos we are interested in.

[@markusrtheben8900]

Metric is best! ;)

[@asbjrnyoung-groener1646]

Markus Røthe Bøen mulig vi bare er godt vant!

[@markusrtheben8900]

Hahah sant :D

[@bluestandard328]

I would say that aswell BUT im raised with it and im not a woodworker so it may not be the best system

[@baileyharrison1030]

Markus Røthe Bøen imperial makes you really good with fractions though :)

[@andrewetchison7178]

Great video today. I liked all the tools you covered. I haven't ever used a scribe tool before.

[@paddyland1700]

why is the metric system dumb its the simplest to use for calculations by( kilometers ) imperial is up there with roman numerals ,give me one reason why you want to live in the past and use fractions

[@minglee5162]

Give me one reason to think that schools even teach imperial where it counts. They don't. They go over it, then they move on to metric. Scientists use metric. Don't assume that we all use imperial. We can't un-teach a country, you know.

[@crashcx]

Ask a machinist.

[@davcmey8214]

Metric is so much easier

[@Bubunya]

If metric system is dumb, imperial system is completely idiotic, sorry to say that.. :O)

[@foresttischler]

So glad to see this series continued!

[@vykac]

Why do you think that metric system is dumb? I have to disagree with it. Of couure you can live and do basically enything using any units system you want. There are many more systems out there. I admit, that using native system where c (speed of light) is equal 1, elementar charge (of one electron) is equal 1 and so on is really impractical unless you ar a physicist. But i see no problem with traditional, european metric system as distances you usually work with is in orders of ones or tens. And i am not even speaking about its amazing features like simple mutiplication and order prefixes. I dont think it is dumb. You just aren't used to it.

[@wranglerstar]

+Vojta Fišer it is still dumb

[@vykac]

Why do you think so? I as a european use metric system units every day and find it pretty smart. Imperial system seems to be confusing. With metric system i can easily derive units of higher/lower orders and i really do not have to remeber any other number than 10. (for example mm*10 = cm, cm*10 = dm, dm*10 = m, m*1000 = km and so on. With imperial system i would have trouble converting inches to feet or miles.) Of course it would not be a good idea to immediately switch to a metric system since you are used to imperial system. But I also find scale in inches on tools useful even if i just dont use it, just in case i would have to measure something in inches (like i would be following american intructions for making something). By the way, thans for the video. I will give a tool of this kind a chance. I have found, that high quality caliper is wonderful tool for measuring with unbeatable precision. Maybe you could have talked about calipers a little more if you use it.

[@SheepyHollowCanada]

Too hard to figure out?

[@vykac]

OK, it looks i have been trolled. You won Wranglerstar. Now i feel dumber than any unit system. Well played

[@toysoldier46552]

+Vojta Fišer Like you, us Americans are used to our units of measurement, we do not ask you to learn imperial measurements so why should we have to learn metric?

[@trevorallen2274]

28 minute video and so many of the comments about a metric system comment. LOL. "It's a joke, son"

[@turtlewoman797]

This is an awesome set you are putting together!

[@jsommersful]

A couple years ago I was always in the top 100 views now I'm lucky to be less than 1k.

[@9q7a5z]

There's two kinds of countries. Those that use the metric system and those that have put men on the moon!

[@ArikGST]

And who developed the engines you used to do so? The germans, who use the metric system ;)

[@U_Hit_Like_A_Girl]

If you believe we put a man on the moon! I'm sure I'll trigger some Boomers.

[@chinelomna]

Thank you for explaining how to use this tool. I inherited an oldie from my Dad, kept it because I've kept all his old tools. As a 60+ female, I'm a little late starting to set up a workshop and really appreciate your videos.

[@drivanivan]

Hahahaha..hit the nail right on the head..the metric system is dumb..how dare they contradict the whole world...I'm gonna go ask my wife how many Stones she weighs..I think she packed on a few in the past few months

[@jean-sebastienlatouche3678]

Metric is dumb... wow, you just took a nose dive in the respect department. Metric is logical with nothing to remember besides multiple of 10's. Sad.

[@wranglerstar]

long-standing joke

[@jean-sebastienlatouche3678]

Ok, duly noted!! New to the channel. :) And Canadian... so metric comes naturally to me.

[@TXSuburbanHomestead]

It's amazing how much I use mine. I inherited one from my granddad. It's from the 40's and is tough to read the blade, but I still use it all the time. I'm convinced Irwin really has stepped up their game because I've seen several tools of theirs that I would recommend recently.

[@robincb]

i completely disagree, the metric system is totally superior :3

[@tzschelino]

"god grief i have never met someone who has talked as nuch as I do"...😂😂😂 damn i would like to subscribe but I did already such an hilarious inspiration love it

[@jeffjohnson4785]

I enjoy your content and your commentary. keep up the good work and the great integrity God bless

[@JoshKaufmanstuff]

Yes Spirits won't freeze, but were primarily used in levels because they are "wetter" than water and will move better and have less bubbling.

[@mangosquirrel117]

Ive been watching your vids for a while and love it. you have changed my life. thank you so much

[@fitzinthewindow9736]

I have four or five combination squares lying around. I just can't resist finding them for 50 cents at estate sales! I have cleaned them all up, got the rust off, oiled them up, and they work great. I have them around my shop in a few locations and also in a couple of toolboxes. But, you are so right--only two have their original scribes, and it's tough to find a replacement.

[@loriemerson6414]

A very useful tool for sure. Thanks for the adjustment tips! The things I would never know without this channel

[@jasonmangum9957]

The shop is amazing.... Keep up the great videos!

[@travisulrich9543]

This video really helped me a lot! To understand your appreciation for Stanley tools (what I always understood to be the bottom line, based on experience) helped me to realize that when you say something is good, it's probably junk. When you say it is amazing, it is decent, and when you say it is garbage...well...yeah...it should have never been made. I'm a master mechanic. The cheapest tools for practical use are craftsman in my line of work...which carries over to "round-the-house" projects for longevity, durability, and accuracy. So thank you again for showing me your preferable tool line, so I know how many grains of salt to sprinkle on your recommendations.

[@jimmyscarborough607]

I appreciate your honesty regarding tools, tips, and techniques.

[@rmacfizzle]

I've learned so much from watching your videos for about a year and a half now! Thank you so much!

[@Jaigarful]

Alochol is in levels because the surface tension is lower, meaning your bubble will more freely move and is more accurate than water.

[@Mandalorian9123]

I never realized how versatile a combination square is, thanks Cody!

[@Coltonm8994]

Awesome video, keep up the videos. Your videos literally have changed my life

[@johnnylifeson]

Really enjoy your video's . Learn quite a bit. Thank you !

[@JS-ph1kt]

my favorite aspect of this tool is just the handling of it. easy and quick to use. especially my favorite part which is the thickness of the head.

[@rickab5c]

Thanks for the series!

[@matthewshopper]

New to the channel and also new to building a tool collection. So, I love these videos!

[@thekchile]

I really love woodworking, gives peace, been doing it for about a year, unfortunately, tools are not cheap, nor they shoud be but where I live (Chile) dammn they get expensive when I saw a combinarion square at the home center I really got thinking, the tools that get here are usually not a very good brand and it costed about 16 dollars for a chinese brand! I was just begining and I didn't realise that every penny you spend on measuring tools is totally worth it. man it was a wise desition to buy that, use it every singe time. even gave one as a gift for a friend who is starting in diy stuff because now I think that you just can't do thungs without them. thank you cody you have tought me so much on your videos, just thank you

[@jefferybarker9591]

Thank you for doing this series.

[@GordonFlatt]

What a great trick for checking and correcting a combo square. I have to admit, I never even thought about how accurate one of these might be. Thank you for making these videos, I'm loving the things I am learning from you.

[@travisk.7824]

really enjoying this series!

[@glennpulito9106]

thank you for this video about the Combo square. I had purchased a stanley tape measure based on a previous video of yours as well as a swanson speed square but i do need a Combination square so this was a timely video for me. this is shaping up to be a nice kit.

[@DillonHuffmanOutdoors]

Rejects the metric system: outrage. Says "Intensive purposes": Silence. Great series man!

[@JakeAho]

I inherited a combination square from my grandfather, but never realized that there was a scriber included. It was seized in place but with a little oil, it came free. Good tip about making sure it is square too.

[@WestCoastPrepperRN]

Just added that to my list...might pick up some extras for all the men in my family too...great stocking stuffer for next year!

[@paulruane1918]

Loving the look of all these tools for the toolbox

[@tspiak68]

Great videos, informative and helpful. Good to see all the tools you can get fairly inexpensive but all useful. And always some good advice at the end of the video, bettering oneself.

[@chaws725]

I am usually watching these You Tube videos on our old-school TV then going on the computer later to like and comment and jot down a few notes. Hope that even if I just log on to make sure you get the credit for the view that it works even if I don't watch the whole video. BTW, I really appreciate that you talk about your faith and other life issues. Breath of fresh air!

[@pnfoutdoors4234]

loving this series!

[@28gwdavies]

Yet another great video full of information and fun to watch!

[@philallen301]

loving this series.

[@neilsbergstedt]

That set is coming along nicely!

[@majakian]

Keep these vids coming Cody. Appreciate the work you put into them for us.

[@jonathandavenport2500]

Great video, if I ever need a combination square I will check out this one. I am curious how about to get the best of both squares you take the imperial one off of the Stanley and put it into the Irwin? Or would it not fit properly. Also if you think you talk a lot you should hear my younger brother and I talk about well a bunch of things.

[@seajhae]

Loving the series

[@septik101]

When you use your square for scribing , have the square the other way around so you pencil sits in the groove , that way your pencil won't slip. Hope this helps you .keep up the good work. G

[@robh.4827]

Wranglerstar, I was just looking at these about 2 weeks ago. Glad you recommended the Irwin.

[@gabytetrault7826]

Don't have a combination square in my tool collection so this gives me great info before making my purchase...Thanks again for the great videos.

[@tontakely]

I sure do like that combination square. It is nice and sturdy, at least it looks lit it could last, and that scribe is pretty cool!

[@slvt_hound]

Good comparisons and good advice about the knife and tape measures.

[@tinycuisine6544]

Folding measuring tape: " It's there and I think I'm gonna use it but I never do" Couldn't stop laughing... same here

[@gbear34]

I think most everyone watching these agrees that when spring rolls around and the weather gets nice you just feel the need to make things. Hopefully these toolkit vids will help some of us do that

[@GuardianEthos]

some more great additions, set is looking good.

[@jeffcarter9446]

Thanks. learned a lot from this series.