Learn how to take care of yourself

[@keithbrigman5179]

A lot of folks take more pride in seeing what they can get out of the system than taking pride in themselves and learning how to take care of their family. In the end don’t let the government raise and take care of your family that’s your job

[@DeverVision]

I think Paul is still looking for his coveralls.😂I’m only joking with you. You’re 100% right in the message. Millions of people simply aren’t gonna be prepared when the lights go out… I’m not as prepared as some. But more prepared than others. That’s my philosophy….

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

Paul couldn’t fit in his coveralls anymore lol

[@CharliePickrell]

Thank you brother for speaking the truth. You just keep making your own stuff and teaching us. We enjoy watching and listening. God Bless you brother. 🙏. Charlie.

[@randybeeson3424]

You and I think a lot alike. I'm big on taking care of myself in a pinch. I'll be retireing this year and can finally do things I want to do. Being paid off and rural is a good place to be. If the SHTF country people will be a whole lot better off than folks in the city or suburbs when you can jump from one roof to the other. Great points of view brother!

[@dannypowell2625]

Right with you on this one!

[@francesbean9782]

I'm glad that someone else in this world can tell it like it is. Amen say safe my friend.

[@larryalexander4833]

Good words Good advice! Country boy can survive with Good Lord on his side !!!! 😊

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Whew boy! You had a lot to say today and I can appreciate your thoughtful comments. You are right in your thinking here. People do in fact need to be capable of taking care of themselves and their families when things turn hard. In a way self-reliance is a prideful mindset. You’ve gotta have pride in yourself in order to take the initiative to do things for yourself. Just keep doing things the way that you like to do them. Goos hunting to y’all.

[@martinmeltzer2696]

Hey Justin! Having the knowledge, tools & ability is crucial for independence. The most important of that trinity is KNOWLEDGE. I am reminded of the Hiker's Prayer... "Lord, help me know more so that I may carry less. Amen!". Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! But,,, those are Words Of Wisdom to live by! I have found in Life, that it is good to have OPTIONS when situations arise. As Dad used to say, "Everyone makes mistakes. Learn from them. Improvise, adapt, and overcome. Move on and make new mistakes. Learn from them as well and keep moving forward!".

[@atlhammer]

That’s some Appalachian Mountain Man, right there 👍

[@Franciso-so1bg]

My dad used to say, "Can't never could." I learned early on to do all I could do within my power to do or fix whatever I needed done before I ever called for help. Now folks just call me hard-headed when I insist on doing for myself.

[@UncleSasquatchOutdoors]

Sound advice Justin especially the part about the government. If they can give it to you, then they can take it away. I can remember my Papa taking a draw knife and a stick of hickory or oak and shave a handle on it and leave the top part round to use as a maul to drive wedges.. Stay warm and keep yer powder dry.

[@stephaniesmith7317]

We in a mess no matter what comes about in DC. Either one side or another is gonna be angry. I find working toward self-sufficiency keeps my mind and hands busy. Growing more this season than last, and learning wild forage is very satisfying. Not as easy as one might think. But my skills improve all the time.

[@michaelmosley254]

Your are so right I keep my shavings to light my forge I went and got propane and kerosene sat id rather have it and not need it then need it and not have it I got grand kids that depend on pawpaw

[@eric-barbara]

I agree making something with your hands gives a sense of accomplishment and confidence and satisfaction. Nice maul handle, good job.

[@leonardbledsoe9100]

Good video Justin.You do things about like I do.Everybody needs to learn how to do things the old ways,so they'll be ready when it all comes down.

[@bryanmaddox1434]

I love All your videos Brother it’s nice to sit and hang out watching somebody that thinks and does the things I do in life!!!! It amazes me to see just how many people these days that don’t know how to do anything or even wants to try to do anything. Keep up the good work and remember Always do things the way you like to do it!!! Not how someone else wants you to do it!!!!

[@jeffreydevillez7433]

Ive been this morning too! Wacking on a piece of hedge apple for an axe handle. Putting the ol draw knife to work!

[@TheMaverickAcres]

I think you done it the way you want to which is the right way, lol. good message in the video and it wasnt on how to make a handle. thank you Justin.

[@linwoodvowell6747]

Message was right on. Good job

[@AnthonyWiley-r5x]

Hey Justin I've been watching your videos for a while and I really appreciate you making your channel I can't always do they country things I want to do but watching u seems like I'm there with you I enjoy a lot of the same things you do and I'm just country as corn too lol

[@joelgoodrum9757]

Me and You think alot alike brother.....I liked the way you made that maul handle because that's the way you like to do it.

[@turnbooutdoors3008]

I agree with you 100% a lot of kids don't know how to eat less is a McDonald's around

[@buddycarmine2254]

Mighty fine job sir.

[@Hd-zr7pp]

I appreciate your perspective thank you

[@perrysimmons8708]

Enjoyed it brother!!

[@denislosieroutdoors]

Thanks for sharing find your videos relaxing and puts things in my life in perspective... think I may make a pick handle this weekend... Thanks for sharing there eh!

[@jeffreydevillez7433]

I am. Smoking bacon here in southern IN this morning!

[@u.p.northhomestead484]

👍👍👍

[@marklicatesi1711]

Sweet handle I love it Thank you for the reminder to be responsible and prepared Who’s this Paul guy walking around missing bibs….

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

Poor fella outgrew a nice pair of coveralls. Shoulda left that fast food alone and he might still have em lol. Naw they were my dads when he was pushing tools on an oil rig

[@davidthomas2126]

lol bless your heart…. I’m with you on your idea. There’s a wrong way a right way and my way. I like your handle, it’s original and one of a kind. Just like how God made each and everyone of us. Bless you brother.

[@maidenthirteen2591]

Dont forget to brand the handle with the spirit of the outdoors!❤

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

I wanted too but can you believe its too cold for the torch to run right

[@edsmith7786]

Looks great and it works great , good job doing it like you like to

[@j.l.327]

Yeah, i always do everything the best way, except when i don't, and then everything goes south and i try not to tell anybody about it, but keep that under your hat

[@tommylitchfield3450]

That store bought handle wouldn't have happened to come from Frank Tanks, would it? They some of the only places around that you can buy a handle. But it seems like it's just a coin toss if any of the factories where they make them handles orient the grain in line with the cutting edge, on an angle, or even straight across. The cheap buster I own basically has a flat board for a handle with the corners rounded off and the grain lookin at the end of the handle is horizontal with the cutting edge.... It's a good thing wood glue is strong. If I had a fireplace to feed, that thing wouldn't have lasted a year.......You've probably got some of the best wood scrapers in the world in your pottery shop. Them pottery shards work really good at fine scraping. Hard, sharp, and when they get dull, just chunk 'em and pick up a new one. No sharpening required. My papaw had his draw knife swiped and he wouldn't buy sandpaper, so a hatchet, an Old Timer and a bunch of broke Coke bottles turned out some slick tool handles.

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

I think that was the problemwith the old one

[@reedmitchell6716]

Great words of wisdom today. Now back to the Black powder problems, Flintlock buy the Best flints made. Order from Track of the Wolf. They sell Tom Fuller ,English Black flints. He is the premiere flint knapper in the world. Tell them your gun and they will send you the proper size. Then learn how to knap the edges back Sharp yourself.

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

Only problem is the gun needs a barrel.

[@toddfrymire6265]

The poke fun at me in church cause I says far wood, and I do a Lil metal scrapping when I'm able, and I says my fangers are sore from skinnin waures

[@povertyhilladventures7088]

Good video, good job on the handle and good advice. Take care, "Poverty Hill" Brian

[@ronnyrice697]

Looks like a good handle and being homemade is the best. You don’t need to worry about what others think so much. Oh and don’t forget to pee on the eye end to swell it . 😊

[@preacher031163]

Power should be considered a luxury...freezer is nice but i can all my meat...trouble today is nobody is willing to live independantly...and may i suggest rofl....couldnt help it....😅

[@dale777ful]

Ax handles dont last us a year. The -0 temps destroy them! Store bought.

[@dowdawg]

I saw my question was removed but I was really wanting to know if a v notch in the upper clamp of the horse would work? I didn’t mean to be obstinate cause I don’t have much experience on one of those. Sorry brother guess I should have been more clear in my question.

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

I never saw it bud

[@dowdawg]

Oh ok just making sure I didn’t offend anyone. Be BLESSED!!

[@ambermartin2931]

I tell you what, a treated wood splinter hurts a whole lot more than untreated wood splinter. 😮

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

Yep its putting salt in a wound. Thats what most of it is now

[@bemmy1970]

Hmm what is it that you say every time you close out a video? 🤔 People still gonna add unsolicited advice. 😂 Justin say it louder for the people in the back!!!!! Will they EVER get it?! Lol Have a great day. Oh, my driveway is thawed!!!!!!! Yay I can finally go somewhere. 😆 Have a good one.

[@rockysloan-dl1gt]

How much for your knives

[@SpiritoftheOutdoors]

$150