Overlooked Tools for SHTF Homesteads | Bear Independent

Bear with Bear Independent discusses often overlooked #homestead tools that you're sure to need. In addition to basic tools like an axe, shovel, and screw drivers, there are a variety of other tools you should have for homesteading as Bear shows you in this video.
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[@roninky8012]

Digging bar is definitely a work out. Dug 6 holes 2' deep for 6×6 post. It took forty, 40, pounds of the bar to get thru 1 1/2" of hard clay and rock Hard work for a 69 year old dude still "Doing the things".

[@spartancrown]

You deserve every like you get. Most at 69 can’t or won’t.

[@justinbandy2610]

I've always known it as a spud bar.

[@iamelectrictn3147]

I have always called them a tamp bar. I have lots of miles on them also.

[@billyandrew]

You and me both, Ronald. Main post (6*x6"x8') 2' deep and braced either side, positioned every 25' with support posts (3"x3"x8') every 5'. Spent a few years doing it for a living, (forestry, which includes more than felling) six years your junior, so hat off to you, sir! Too many youngsters, nowadays, lack the stamina or sheer bloody mindedness to achieve the goal.

[@Messymy]

Would like a handle replacement video. Have some very old tools in need of some love. One is a rusty old, heavy mattocks head. Can see where it would be useful in my clay soil.

[@ScarletKnightmare]

Myself being a tradesman, I very much appreciate the sarcastic humor here 👍🏼

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

I saw a tip years ago, on of all places...one of the "Martha Stewart" shows. It was for storing shovels and other garden tools with metal blades. She showed how she uses a 5 gallon bucket, fill it with sand. And add oil to the sand (was many years ago that I saw this. Can't remember what kind of oil was used). But she put the shovels in it blade down in the oiled sand, to keep the blades from rusting.

[@johnd4348]

Or you can just wipe them down with linseed oil. it seals them and keeps them from rusting.

[@AC9T]

I've seen that elsewhere and it was used vegetable type cooking oils. In a 5gal bucket, you can jab the tool into the sand a few times to clean and coat then store elsewhere.

[@maryfrederickson9400]

You can use used motor oil. Saves dumping it somewhere else.

[@amsb4dafunk406]

I put a round piece of 3/4" plywood at the bottom of the bucket Yup I've jabbed a shovel too hard, and deep. Only Use old cooking oil Not Old motor oil, or trans fluid.

[@user-bh3ew6ii4g]

@@maryfrederickson9400 I heard that years ago too and used motor oil is what was recommended. I don't remember who I heard it from, but I'm certain it wasn't Martha Stewart :)

[@HeavyForge]

Only cause I’m a smith I have to say axes are most certainly heat treated (hardened and tempered). Most hand forged axes are forged from a medium carbon steel such as 1045,1050 or 4140…. I prefer forging my axes from 4140. A good axe should be around a mid 50 Rockwell hardness which is much softer than a file but still hardened. I Enjoy you’re content and the information you share! 🔥⚒💪🏻

[@HeavyForge]

@@eshay3067 first off forging an axe takes some special tooling and second it takes a lot of practice to forge an axe. Heat treating by eye is a skill that’s built over time so to answer you’re question yes it’s difficult if you’ve never done it. But don’t let that discourage you! The only way to increase you’re skill is to just start doing it!! Get yourself a forge and a anvil and start hammering away!🔥⚒💪🏻

[@hunters36forgingwoodworkin73]

@@eshay3067 an easy starter forge is literally just a whole in the ground. And maybe some bricks. A large billet of steel can be an exallent anvil are you can go to Amazon and get a 66lb cast steel anvil. It is very nice. Then get a couple hammers. 1-3 lbs. remember to get at least one hammer with a flat face and then some ball peans and cross/diagonal pean hammers.

[@hunters36forgingwoodworkin73]

@@eshay3067 I have a video in my KZbin channel on a simple forge

[@hunters36forgingwoodworkin73]

@@eshay3067 Amazon has some pretty decent forging hammers with orange and black handles. They are pretty good but a normal 2 lbs nail puller hammer will work.

[@ferebeefamily]

@@HeavyForge . That is a great response to essay. Positive and informative without negativity. Have a great week Sir.

[@paulerickson2974]

Hoes, rakes, sharpshooter shovel, small spade. Framing tools, asst fence and line pliers. Power tools are nice.... but lots of times hand tools are quicker

[@edwardperdue8212]

What hand tools are quicker, master carpenter and I have had this conversation before and I have yet to have anyone explain this,John Henry was a mythological character, I have made journeymen use hand tools for training to help them appreciate the power tools and what they mean, anyone who says what you did can not know what they are talking about ,now prove me wrong, and dragging cords and hoses out doesn't count. Talking real work not hanging a picture or planting a post,dig 100 ft of footings with a shovel and then a backhoe, cut 20 2x12 by hand then use a saw,sorry about the rant but I work for a living and speed is key yes hand tools after the collapse will be important, but it is because you won't have power to run anything

[@michaeldunwoody3629]

Bear, I have a large steel shelving system outside of my house loaded down with all of those hand tools. Everytime I find them on sale at yard sales or thrift shops or wherever else, I add them to my pile. I agree about wooden handles. I've also found it if I shatter fiberglass handles I can usually Forge a wooden replacement if necessary but usually I just leave the head of the tool move on to the next one until I have to repair a bunch of them

[@evocati6523]

Bear looks like he's been gorging on berries and salmon getting ready for hibernation...

[@edwins1718]

I didn't want to say it, but I knew somebody would. It's the only reason I looked through the comments. Didn't take long to find it.

[@stevenallen2530]

@@edwins1718 I made basically the same comment without reading the comments.

[@clownworld7763]

Maybe he should spend some time with that pick axe or digging bar....

[@lenthebusboy7723]

storage fat + raw strength = bye bye target

[@jerjmim6245]

He thicc

[@loganv0410]

"Stihl or you're wrong" vs Stihl - biggest opponent of the right to repair Excellent selection of tools, and more importantly the why's of your selections.

[@aasphaltmueller5178]

I do prefer Husquarna anyway

[@stuffbywoody5497]

I can get any component I need to repair my Stihl. Having said that, I've never had to repair my Stihl, only replace the bar because of a "mates" negligence when I loaned it to him. Never lent him anything else since. I've had my Stihl for about ten years.

[@MysteriousOutdoors]

Im 5'11 and got to 260 had all the back fat he is showing. This was 20 years ago, Im 44 now. If he went down to 220-240 on his frame he would look SCARY. You can see his MUSCLE even here. I hope his heart holds out. I really do.

[@Full_Spectrum_Dominance]

Lots of solid information here and he runs through it. Take notes.

[@jons5898]

Got most of my hand tools when I was young and poor at farm and ranch auctions for next to nothing. Also got a couple broad axes, a froe, a couple 2 man whip saws, post hole diggers, picks, pitch forks,etc. Still have most of them out in the shed with my 2 Stihl chainsaws because 2 is 1 and 1 is none ! 😀

[@robertfoster3114]

i like this guys humour! and his advice aint bad ethier.

[@emilnorthjr3813]

Remember a shovel is not a pry bar,take it from a old ditch digger😎🇺🇸

[@johnd4348]

Correct, but it is a good attidute adjuster.

[@wesleybullard9472]

It’s also good to have rudimentary forging knowledge as well, because when all modern big box stores are not available you better be able to fix a gate hinge when it breaks or forge a scythe from a leaf spring.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Buy up the scythes now. They are cheap. Must have 25 in my storage area, curved and straight shafts. ..extra heads and sharpening stones.

[@wolfeguy6451]

Most of the city folks dont know how or what they are used for...

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

@@wolfeguy6451 *Halloween is what they think they are for

[@davidcarter8457]

I bought a mattock because my yard is full of rock. What fun.

[@jamesdonovan5165]

Pitch fork! For years I used a shovel to move light material like mulch etc. A guy showed me how better the pitch fork was and there's no doubt it works way better for light materials! Thanks Bear! Prayers for you and yours.

[@ratlips4363]

Kudos to you brother for bringing the meat and potatoes to us. I've made my notes as well as placed a few orders. Our hand tools are on the aged list with their wooden handles and upgrading to fiberglass is the way to go. Thanks! And this idea of having enough tools for many is a fantastic idea. Probably overlooked by many, but not by me now!

[@garybonz]

If you live in NW ARKANSAS you better want shallow holes 'couse that's as far as youll get !

[@williampratt4791]

Bear, I homesteaded Alaska and see much of myself in you although those times have changed with age. I would like to share a time saving garden choice. The book is called Lasagna Gardening but is basically sheet composting, no dig, no till use your slash to build growing mounds, works great. fast garden and fruitful. I found a great cable snatch block in army surplus. you make me want to work some more, Thank You Brother. Peace and Love William

[@mikebingham7189]

I’m 68. I worked for a public school system one summer in 1971 and used all those tools. Yea no weed eater back then. They made me use a scythe. An old timer taught me “relax, it’s like a martial art, go with the flow”. You know I became a scythe expert, a whisperer. Word of warning, never be hung over and use these tools in the midwestern summer heat and humidity. It’s torture.

[@StingyPrepper]

Great video. To the point. Ideal for beginner homesteaders. Amazing delivery as usual Bear. Thanks.

[@alexmitchell7083]

Almost had to thumbs down at the Stihl comment. Echo for life. Lol. Great content brother. Putting prepping in perspective and getting the run and gun fantasies out of our heads. Much needed.

[@Lj-ni9vt]

The rusty shovel is a grading shovel, it is good to fill in the hole. You can use it to dig, but the angle of the handle makes digging harder. A diggin Handel is more straight in line with the bottom of the shovel. The grading shovel, if you lay the metal part on the ground the handle will hit the normal person about the top of the thigh, so you can use your hips to increase the amount of force use to push the shovel and the dirt back into the hole. If I had to have just one, it would be the straight digging shovel. Just my 2 cents. I totally agree with the other stuff and plenty of rope and pulleys.

[@jasonbusch3624]

Not too many people know the difference. A good digging shovel is lighter and is slightly smaller and holds less dirt so it is easier to throw it up out of a hole.

[@markp6062]

Excellent! Being able to function if/when the power is gone, for whatever reason, is really what 'prepping' is all about.

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

Yes, they should be kept clean, free of rust, and *sharp.* All of them. Steel wool (another tool) and WD-40 (arguably a tool) can greatly assist you in those endeavors. When they get wet/muddy, *clean, protect & sharpen them* for the next use. That's responsible tool maintenance.

[@wbaisjeff]

Sharp shooter shovel is the best tool for hard clay

[@martinjensen3087]

A few things to add to what I thought was already sufficient. Great video, thanks for showing and explaining the different tools. Keep up the informative video's and great to see other experts contributing to this channel.

[@Blade_98]

Shit gonna hit the fan real soon for us believers of Christ Jesus

[@mericairon1909]

Persecution time for us it’s all over the wall, so damn obvious

[@stormisuedonym4599]

@@mericairon1909 You sure that's not just a persecution complex?

[@mericairon1909]

@@stormisuedonym4599 yes I’m sure

[@stormisuedonym4599]

@@mericairon1909 Because I'm pretty sure you're confusing non-Christians being more comfortable being openly non-Christian with an attack on you, and reading threat into that because you simply dislike people who believe differently than you do. What makes you think you're in imminent danger for being Christian?

[@mericairon1909]

@@stormisuedonym4599you can’t mock any other religion you can’t make fun of any other race (most Christians are white) and it has been foretold ... your either a troll or your head in the sand either way I’m sorry you can’t see it

[@DonnieDarko727]

Kumbaya was pitch perfect. Secret Bear skill

[@GryphonIndustrial]

Always good to see another Okie getting their knowledge spread to the masses!

[@arctodussimus6198]

Good info. Seems funny that this isn’t common knowledge, but not many folks these days have ever done real work...

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

Common knowledge is like common sense, endangered in the general population

[@twogoblinstall894]

For sure. Sad most people haven't had to go to school in a blizzard uphill both ways either!

[@davidgraemesmith1980]

@@twogoblinstall894 lmao it was bad enough riding a road race bicycle to highschool in the early 90's without "adverse weather" confusing other road users 😏 🤣😂🤣

[@mrspin3315]

I have tools, tools of my trade, I am a auto tech, many hand tools and equipment. I also have electric chainsaws, they won't run as long as a gas saw but I have many batteries and I can charge by solar panels. P.S. you should have a wood maul for splitting fire wood!

[@ethantaylor5001]

Gas beats battery when you're working all day, but if you expect to run out of gas in the future then solar panels and battery chargers are the way to go!!

[@mrspin3315]

@@ethantaylor5001 I agree. Gas is the best way. To bad they want to get rid of us using gas with the green new deal!

[@becnicjac3]

In the Landscaping business they are simply round point and square point. You got it right about the need for man powered tools.

[@scottlehman9738]

That was a great video. Lots of good information about other things that you will need. Thank you for your time.

[@seanmiller5591]

love this video. I 100% agree.

[@TheMegadethMonk]

A post hole digger is a must. A two wheeled wheelbarrow (the single wheeled ones are obnoxious). Hoes and other gardening tools like small hand shovels and pronged weed-pullers. And chisels and a hand drill with 1/2 and 1 inch borers and probably most importantly hacksaws and long bladed lumber saws with large teeth(crosscut saw).

[@Hoplite9]

Oh yeah, grew up on a farm too. You’re killing me, I’m old, you’re not old. I know one is none doctrine. Thanks Bear.

[@montanaskye3227]

Very informative as always Brother Bear!!!

[@crystleroby6441]

Ok, we live in Missouri ... the WHOLE state is rocks!!!! LOL. FUN!!!

[@7ragen]

Thanks for what you do bear God bless you and yours

[@randycynthiahughes6932]

Loved your video, it's like listening to granddad when I grew up on the farm/ranch.

[@JustInCases72]

Showing tools I tried to forget but always come back too, they just work. You are right when you say they are really good for PT

[@farmerwayne1404]

Picaroon for turning logs, spokeshave to make new shovel handles.

[@frenchfryfarmer436]

Excellent comment

[@farmerwayne1404]

@@frenchfryfarmer436 👍👍👍

[@floridahuntsman7915]

Shalom bear , I missed this . Outstanding. I like your posts with hands on stuff like doing the thing !

[@LKaramazov]

Man! You’re gonna make it! So cool!

[@-jimmyjames]

Great info and Good work Bear.

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

Need to fix my broken shovels with some American made wood handles.

[@danalhona7143]

Excellent recommendations!!! Always have spares if you can afford them.

[@nancyl3843]

Thank you so much. This was important. God bless.

[@travismartin69]

If you're pushing T-post, get a wire stretcher and a fence puller. Not expensive, but un replaceable for their function. Wagons and carts of every type and size.

[@Greg-mw5kh]

Great video Bear. I am an old farm boy/army brat and I restore vintage tools. A thought about saws. I use and sharpen crosscut saws on occasion. Crosscut saws are a good manual alternative to my chainsaws. Knowing how to sharpen all saws is a good skill to master.

[@johnsonr9]

Appreciate the reminders.

[@ER--879]

Helpful video, thanks 👍

[@vincentyork33]

Thanks Bear

[@Petey_Ouspensky]

Thank you

[@MysteriousOutdoors]

If he had to run, fast walk for a mile or 2. I see a massive heart attach. I love the dude and WOULD NOT WANT TO piss him off in a bar over a pool game. I just wish people like him would put their daily health on their list as much as beans and rice and rifle. Side note....He is called BEAR for a reason.

[@MysteriousOutdoors]

Not to be mean...but he could FAST for a week every other week. Tattoo his skin camo and roll up like a poke ball and be unstoppable. I like this dude, but he is not healthy.

[@dwaynereynolds4269]

Thank you bear

[@bigtex9637]

Good word brother, keep em coming, keep the faith, watch your six...

[@floridahuntsman7915]

I moved to the hill country Texas , from Florida, and these tools are a must ! Great job

[@andreandrade5618]

My favorite THICC homesteader 🙏🏼

[@flysomethingdamitdotcom8788]

Absolutely beautiful thank you

[@islanderdraws]

Great info... to the point, no fluff. 👍🏼

[@wherearewegoing3657]

I have a 30' logging chain I bought for $20 new in 78 when I was a pup. They never wear out. Another suggestion in a posthole digger. Don't work as well in eastern OK because of rocks but still saves time especially if T posts are not available. Keep up the great work!

[@Medicmike911]

Very nice assortment of tools

[@donnaduhamel6004]

Very clear ..thanks

[@f.morgani3568]

Great SHOW..

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video.

[@scottosborn4820]

Great video!!!

[@thomasoverton7131]

Great video brother. Thanks for sharing

[@AtamaKizu]

Growing up on a small ranch/farm in green country OK I already had and live with all these and more so I am really happy to have someone preach some sense. Now I can point this out to some of my Gucci prepper acquaintances with backup.

[@bencowles2105]

love the videos lots of useful tips.

[@slatham8616]

Starting a homestead soon, appreciate all the tips!

[@drm6905]

Good job Bear

[@mickandeviewebb3313]

Good job mate ! Much respect from Australia.

[@johnburgin7478]

That thing with the blue handle comes with a built in heater . Don’t keep a railroad bar at the house but I have several at work

[@patchestafoya3980]

Thank you learned. A few things thank u again

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Good logic mate. Strangely two of the most useful and well used items in my wilderness camping gear is a plastic trowel and a medium sized plastic bowl. Everyone is always fixated on knives, fire kit and weapons. But being able to dig a sanitary latrine, and wash your clothes, plates and self properly, does a lot more for keeping yourself healthy than sitting in your own stink clutching an M4.

[@greenstreet5287]

Gotta watch all bears videos

[@mikecude4167]

If you can afford the pro series Stihl, sure. The home owner Stihl saws are Chinese. Echo has a Japanese motor and the rest is made in America. I have three Stihl saws and on echo, they’re comparable and I wouldn’t recommend one over the other as far as reliability, but price, Echo all day long I’d better priced, by a lot.

[@jamiehess4211]

Older Echos are all Japanese and even better. Older Poulan (1970s/80s) and McCulloch (1960s/70s) are great: slow and torquey as hell.

[@squishy_Rio]

No you dont get it, you have to over pay for your tools or its doodoo caca

[@calebbearup4282]

I've broken almost as many fiberglass shovel handles as wood handle shovels.

[@dougbillman2333]

Thanks

[@smeeks247]

Pacific Northwest corner of Oklahoma? LolThat like saying the south eastern gulf coast region of Idaho. I love it!

[@mollygarza3812]

Mom hubby has broken three fiberglass handle spade shovels good thing for the Lowe’s guarantee

[@DocFischer]

He prob used it for digging and not for transferring material like Bear said. Do like Bear says. Amen.

[@Sampson-md5ot]

I didn't realize bear wears tzitzit. That's Awesome! Shalom brothers!

[@wickedgrin9837]

You bear inspired me I’m certified to drive the big forklifts

[@JDStone-jg8cg]

The Scythe is actually really good for cutting your lawn as well. Believe it or not it gets rid of weeds . . .

[@amramhakohen7474]

Glad you mentioned boiled linseed oil for wood. It's a little-known insider tip. Recommended highly.

[@Mr_Wicked]

oooooo that Digging Bar.... SAME PUNISHMENT... LOL YOU KNEW YOU F#@K'd UP When that Bar and a jug of water Was the only thing Standing at your Post in the morning.

[@michaelmatthews3107]

Hands on never fails old school and don't want it any other way 👍

[@bmthehunter]

-Scythe: get a sharpening stone to carry with you. Every 5-10 swipes sharpen it. Also, fabricate a hand bailer, unless you have a machine. -T-post driver: if you are not careful, you can lock it on a t-post and hit yourself in the head. -There are small sharpening kits for chain saws. It can help with the proper angle. -If you are digging with a shovel or post hole digger, keep a bucket of water handy if you live in an area with clay. It helps. If it flings crap wear eyes. If it's loud wear ears. If you hurt yourself in an already bad situation you become a liability.

[@davidcollett2657]

The digging bar can also be used as a tamping rod for fence post. you can tamp dirt and rocks down around them to make them tighter.

[@americanmilitiaman88]

I have the steel handle. Good idea to have a couple of each. Friskars axes are excellent.

[@wickedgrin9837]

Seems to me your teaching what all should know

[@bxxj]

Great list. I would add tools for scavenging, burk bar, nail puller etc. If a storm hits and a house gets wiped out it may not be good for habitation but it still has materials to scavange.

[@SykesFW]

Brand new stihl 700 and pole saw, 2 of the best tools I have

[@Oxnate]

Crowbar: "The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world."

[@alleng9681]

Exactly

[@Gideon94NC]

Isn’t that a Half-Life reference ?

[@Oxnate]

@@Gideon94NC Very much so.

[@larryalexander4833]

One good if not the best for handles or any wood that needs to be preserved is pine tar.

[@Hoplite9]

Stylish, I have experience with all the tools you presented. I like the rock bar, the M4ish is also nice. Just found you, I’m gonna watch for a while. Thanks.

[@robinhoods-homestead]

I at one point went through what I refer to as the Amish phase where I only bought hand or man powered tools and I quickly learned the error of my ways. In general it takes twice as long to do the same amount of work with manual tools but at the cost of gas or electricity you can get more work done and having grown up in trade work I learned time is money and the more work you do now the better off you'll be tomorrow so while the grid is up and the gas stations are full put yourself ahead now so you'll be better off after the grid goes down

[@floridahuntsman7915]

Any friends of bear , are friends of mine . I’m subscribed to your channel.