TOP 5 Tools Every Man MUST Have

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

you have great tips and video.I no longer have a shop as I moved to a small one bedroom apartment. After filling the house up with dust making stuff on the coffee table for the last couple of years I have recently bought a small but sturdy folding workbench by Keter and use it on the balcony and it is wonderful. I find once I have a solid bench and dedicated workspace, tools and space are not nearly as important as organizing tools and ,material so I can find it when I need it and also having a way to control dust and clutter. I am really enjoying your channel, thanks for making and sharing.

[@wranglerstar]

Robb's Homemade Life Thank you Robb,

[@dannyclaydenchambers5907]

Wranglestar, I've been following your homesteading videos for a couple of years and they are some of the most practical and usable videos on KZbin. I now (finally) got a house and we have lived here for a year and are learning about bird and fowl keeping, aquaponics and generally making. Now I am overhauling my workshop and I find this video.. another gem from Wranglestar! Thank you

[@hawkie333]

Swap the bench grinder for an angle grinder.....you can combine with the vise and still wire wheel and grind. Plus you can cut metal, strip paint, etc. etc....

[@cardinalcrayon9293]

The angle grinder is a common tool that you must have no questions asked

[@atlanta5746]

Being 14 years old I am checking off all of these tools one by one and my father has given me the opportunity to go out and get a good set of tools and has given me my first circular saw made by skil saw and is a good American made tool

[@dillene]

It's sad to see a family man with so many vises.

[@mdbigman]

dillene Clever!

[@MamaOfTwins2011]

I don’t know if you review comments this long after making them but I wanted to say thank you. I just started watching your videos about a month ago and this one in particular just last week. It saved my life tonight when I was changing my tire on the side of an interstate and my jack failed. If I hadn’t been reminded to use my jack stand, probability would have been a different outcome.

[@TIRESIDE]

I got an old bench grinder from the late 40's. It belonged to my grandfather, needs a little help to get the wheels spinning at first but then they take off. best grinder i've ever used.

[@tokerino]

Garage\yard sales are a great place to get a nice old drill press. I picked one up for $20 about 5 years ago at a local yard sale and use it all the time. If it takes two people to move it, I'd bet it'll do ya just fine. As long as the shaft isn't bent. Better plug it in and give it a test before you try and squeeze it into the back seat of your miata.

[@big_zzzzz]

No offense at the "Poor Man" comment. I've just gotten access to my gargae in my triplex. Built a 4 x 8 work bench and im building a nice tool collection. Craigslist and Garage Sales only. Lol. Great vidz, Wranglerstar.

[@dixonolson8078]

Cody this was a pleasure to watch. It seemed like every tool I didn't have. I answered "I know I'm working on it!" Lol. But one thing I would say is more important than a table saw is a 4ft tall proper tool box. I finally invested in one and I feel so much better walking into a clean organized shop.

[@Anjanya1948]

I'm a widow and being female you don't realize how much you need to know this information. even if you do have to hire somebody to do something you want to know if they know what they're doing so you have to know what they're doing. I really want a floor jack hahaha....

[@taylorj2011]

The reason I chose the table saw as my #1 in my comment on the last video was because you can use it to build your workbench, along with building many other tools I still lean toward a drill press over a bench grinder. You can't drill precision as effectively with a hand drill and if you need precision then a drill press is a must. Plus, you can use it for sanding and many other tasks along with a table saw. A 4" angle grinder is more versatile, it can be mounted to your workbench and will take care of a lot of sharpening, wire brushing, etc. It's also very inexpensive to have tools sharpened by Ace or a neighbor that does it on the side.

[@atfsgeoff]

I respectfully disagree about the comment to stay away from imported floor jacks. I have a heavy duty 3-ton steel floor jack that I got from Harbor Freight back in ~2003, and it's lifted dozens of different vehicles hundreds of times over the years, without complaint or any signs of fatigue or deterioration (this includes many full size/heavy duty pickups). Their jacks have documentation including parts diagrams, and availability of replacement seals and other wear items. They are very heavy, strong, and reasonably priced. Of course an older, refurbished US-made floor jack would be preferable, but sometimes the used market just isn't there. The real proof that they're worthy is that all the local used tire places use them. And they use them HARD. I talked to a few of the workers and they say the HF floor jacks have been very reliable, even under heavy commercial use.

[@velvanae]

my list would be this. 5) bench belt sander/ disk sander combo for rough to medium metal shaping really a bonus when when the heat that the grinder would produce would be too much and would ruin the temper of steel. Also good for wood working 4) vise 3) bench for me would the top would be made of 1/4 thick steel with 4x4 square tubing steel legs, and channel steel for support. I would make a removable top with 2x8 wood. the steel base is stronger and more stable than what a wood bench would be. 2) this is where I hit a hard time picking a mig welder or torches maybe just go bundle and pick up the small portable ones of each. They can be used for everything from building things from steel all the way to repairs on metals 1) without a shadow of doubt a 1 ton 4x4 diesel truck. Lets face it that is the workhorse that makes everything possible. from day to day travels all the way to hauling anything you may possibly need. Sure you can do this with a regular 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive gas engine, but when it comes to snow, efficiency, power and weight capacity why skimp. It also leaves more room for expansion such as trailer sizes, wheel sizes (important when going in the woods for lumber or firewood) and many other things. I would like to say I already have a circular saw, hand held angle grinder with a wire wheel and various grinding and cutting wheels, several drills and can make do until I can get the more "luxurious" items like a table saw, bench grinder, drill press and so on. As always You are doing a great job, and keep the videos coming when possible. We all know you are a very busy family :)

[@johnnyp.2290]

Thank you for all your videos. You’ve given me basic knowledge (so far) about things that I don’t even necessarily need for my job or for my personal use. I appreciate all the knowledge you share

[@thomascoughran1374]

I had an old ShopSmith in my shop. It was a table saw, drill press, grinder, scroll saw, band saw, and wood lathe. Very versatile. It wasn't as good as dedicated tools, but boy was it handy!

[@kevinlamott5454]

Would trade in that table saw for a good high scfm air compressor... Hard to beat a good air supply

[@wranglerstar]

Kevin Lamott A compressor is a luxury not a necessity,

[@nordicalpha1376]

@@wranglerstar can't agree, compressor can be used to power tools for any job really

[@Doan84]

I'm voting for a restoration video of the Snap-on Car Jack.

[@ttfweb1]

I pretty much agree. I would make my #2 the table saw, since I'm on it most every day. For the jack, I use a 4 or 6 ton bottle jack and build support blocks with a table saw. God bless you, your family & your efforts.

[@betternfred]

I used to have a D.O.D. workbench with a steel frame and 3" butcher block top but the butcher block didn't hold up. If you want to build a rugged workbench that will handle just about anything I recommend a top made from Concrete Form Board - It is a waterproof, faced 5/4 plywood that is very, very dense and holds up to all manner of abuse. You can buy it in 4x8' sheets or in longer planks for a reasonable price. The faced surface is very smooth which makes a wonderful drawing/sketching surface and also allows you to maneuver large work pieces effortlessly. A lot of specialty tools have integrated clamps that do not open wide enough to fit a thick or skirted workbench tops. At a true 1" thick, concrete form board will allow you to use all those specialty tools without modification and you'll also save money by not having to purchase oversized clamps for your other projects.

[@jolj1]

The 6 feet 2 X 8 table top with a steel plate when you do metal work is a win win. I agree with all, but the grinder for the drill press, you are not wrong, I just think drill press is better then a grinder. I replace the mounted grinder for a angle grinder & have a drill press for wood & metal. I have two 8" grinders on stand & only one drill press. #6) "H" frame shop press or a arbor press on a stand #7) Metal band saw or a combo metal/wood band saw. #8)A grinder on my list/ Drill press on your list. #9) welder or anvil which ever would be used the most. #10) small metal bender/brake, can be home made from hard wood or metal. I will get off my soap box now.

[@bldeagle10]

Air compressor!

[@Greenbearls]

It's up there but I don't think it's top 5. This is coming from an automotive guy. I guess if you're running a tire shop or road side assistance type of gig sure I'd be número 1.

[@Anjanya1948]

@@Greenbearls air compressor is definitely up soon a flat tire at home is paralyzing .....

[@2LateIWon]

Good ones but i thing i personally would trade the table saw for a mig welder or oxy/ acetylene torch ( the torch you can weld with it, cut with it, bend with it unfreeze rusted parts with it) its the big red wrench. I know it's hard to only pick five things but if i were picking this would be the only thing i exchange As already great vid

[@chevy5137]

I couldn't go without my 60 gallon air compressor, I do a lot of mechanic and paint work though. Also been using my 3 ton steel Harbor Freight jack, $80 and has no problem lifting my 3/4 truck, for years and it's still working like new!

[@BluntEdgeChisel]

in all honesty i use the wire brush on my bench grinder more than the actual grinding wheel, but i also have a wood shop. Great list Cody!

[@Greenbearls]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing but a bench brush is pretty nice to have.

[@PuchMaxi]

Cody, you are forgetting you have an international audience! About the American made bench vice, being in the EU I rather have a quality German made bench vice instead.

[@attpureownpk]

i love my HFT pittsburgh 3 tone jack they have it on sale for $79 usually and offer a low profile version for $83. ive had the regular one for over 3 years and haven't had a problem lifting my 80s ford tractor to change tires and fixing flats. it has a dual piston design with a twist handle release. fyi i keep it clean, greased, and fluids topped off at least every 6 months and have had no problems.

[@nicholassmerk]

They sell 3 ton Torin jacks at our Walmarts around here. They are good, and I think they are made in China. New China jack stands are good too, much improvement over the old days. I always hated using my father's old jack stands with pins. You can grind and brush on an arbor safely. I wish I could afford a Baldor.

[@woodturningjohn]

I have worked on everything from small cars to bull dozers and would never trust any jack stand. I use wooden blocks and timbers, thirty plus years and nothing has ever fallen or even moved. Great stuff wranglerstar.

[@tialoc01]

+Wranglerstar That's a great start and I agree with all your choices. In my, slightly, younger days I fancied myself a woodworker and I had that same Rigid table saw. I loved that table saw. Unfortunately I fell upon hard times and had to sell it. I would love to find that same model again as I am not sure I like or trust the current version to be of the same quality. Thank you again for all the hard work you put into your projects and your videos and sharing them with us.

[@pwagner0148]

I've used a $80 Pittsburgh low profile 3 ton jack from harbor freight and it's great. Lightweight pumps fast and will lift. Have used it on a 97 f-250 before and that's a heavy truck to jack up.

[@Troph2]

For a metal workbench NOtTHING comes close to 1940s-1950s era steel secretary or teachers desk, they have 5-6 nice drawers and can hold an absurd amount of weight. They can be had dirt cheap, the last 2 i bought were $15 ea.. Just peal up the veneer top and plug weld a 1/4"+ plate to the top.

[@MyFREEFrugalHomestead]

First MR W. great subject and Video......I am FRUGAL= Smart. Not cheap = Foolish. Poor = a mindset of the helpless and having no understanding of wealth from above and stewardship ! And this suggested alternative work bench is a great idea. I was at Habitat for Humanity Re-Store yesterday and saw 5 heavy steel desks that with legs welded on could make great benches. I will get one this week ! Found my Folding Contractors Hatachi 10" table saw on Craig's List, yesterday 6 miles from me for $15.00 also at Habitat I found 3 used but sharp 10" carbide tip saw blades for .25 cents each. Frugal is not always "proper" as you say but often stretches my funds to cover many other needs and in my life proves wise for my needs. I do love proper tools but must make do over a wide range of needs at times. The Yankees say wear it our, repair it, recycle it and make another use out of it.....(paraphrased).

[@mikesmathers5752]

Mr W, I agree with you list about 98%. However, I use my drill press an order of magnitude more often than the table saw. This was a tough list to make. I also agree that the jack and jack stands are a package deal. Never own or use a jack without jack stands.

[@ih1206]

Not a bad list even for strictly farm use. I might bump either the table saw or the grinder for a cutting torch or a welder but I cannot argue with the first three one bit.

[@larryb7061]

Hey Wrangler, what's with the abused table saw? That is one of if not the only best made small table saws and there it sits full of rust. When you have a good tool you need to take care of it if you expect it to do a good job. Please excuse my rant but I have the same saw and it is the jewel of my shop.

[@onelessrat4022]

you could probably have a list of top x tools based on the assumption that you are either a homesteader or a city dwelling DIYer kind of person etc... the tools drastically change. some townhouse/apts won't even allow you to change your own oil there! the amount of space also dictates a lot... interesting to do a 'micro' version of this... top 10 things you absolutely can't do without and they all have to fit in a fishing tackle size toolbox.

[@steveskouson9620]

Cody, I'd offer another suggestion, an OLD Shopsmith, especially, the Model 10. It provides a small table saw, (you REALLY can do better) a drill-press. Let's see you do better, a horizontal drill-press. (match that one cheaply.) And a pretty dang solid lathe. The newer 1953 and newer Shopsmiths, not so much. In 2017, the Shopsmith factory is STILL using the Model 10 stuff, to make the current model. You can make a 520 with a 10ER, but you CANNOT make a 10ER (That is the Model 10) with a 520. And, you can find them all the time for less than $300, on Craig's list. steve

[@1944johndeerel]

I have a couple really old floor jacks that work well but won't lift my truck but a Napa 2-1/4 ton unfortunately made in China which I was trying to avoid does lift my truck fine I have an f250. I bought the jack at a garage sale cheap. My bench grinder is a 1963 Craftsman 1/2hp from back when they were made by delco. I put new bearings in the motor and use it heavily for wire wheel cleaning

[@mkit83]

You are awesome.. I've been thinking of taking my wife to the movies (which I hate) (which she would love) on a spur of the moment.. Now I feel I need to make it happen that much more. Where going through a bit of a time but I'm trying. She a wonderful wife and mother and that needs appreciated.. I hope one day we could have a marriage like yours... Like we once had.. You inspire me to be a better man...

[@Hometown_Outdoorsman]

evening good sir. i would just like to tell anyone who is looking to set up a shop to never forget the benefits of yardsales and even junkyards. i have 2 bench vises that are extremely tough and i have a whopping 5 dollars in them both. they are 100 year old vises made by athol. one was found at a yardsale for 5 dollars and the other at the dump for free. both work perfectly and i will probably never find a better vise then my athol 1894. keep up the great vids.

[@djjodav]

First time poster! Thank you so much for the way you openly share your life and your experiences with us! I know for me in New Zealand it has been a blessing to learn so much! God Bless! I felt compelled to post this time though because I have often notices wee Easter eggs in your videos! This time the Lego Man was impossible to ignore! What is the story? Is this just for fun or is it part of a bigger picture :) God Bless!

[@andreweasty]

I think its a pretty solid all round top 5 there is a lot of hard choices to be made for just 5 I would swap out the bench grinder for just a 5" hand held grinder for the simple addition of using cutting discs to size up metal and bolts and if needed for prolonged wire wheel use or just simple grinding you can always clamp it in the bench vice but that's just my 2 cents

[@GarySmythe]

1.) Hand saw 2.) Hammer 3.) Channel Lock pliers 4.) Drill & bits 5.) shovel

[@jacrispy8802]

Gary Smythe he said big tools not hand tools... tard

[@kmalnasef1512]

the must have tools are: 1- drill and threading tools (Must) 2- welding machine (Must) 3- vise, hammers,saw and files 4- angle grinder,balancing and meters tools (Must) if you have this tools, you can do anything you need even all other workshop's tools. you can make lathe and CNC using the above tools 😂

[@tanglediver]

1. Bench with vise 2. Roller tool chest 3. A drill press 4. Acetylene torch set 5. A business plan.

[@davidday5453]

Consider trading the floor jack for two beefy bottle jacks. Cheap when used and can be used for vehicle and for building. 2 bottle jacks and 2 jack stands and you can move a small building....just a thought....

[@bdcochran01]

Thank you for the suggestions.

[@mr2sw14]

wranglerstar I would add a Shopsmith Mark V and replace the table saw and bench grinder. I wish I would have bought one 10 years ago. The fact that you can get a table saw, disc sander and drill press is alone worth the $300-$600 you will pay for a used machine. Add an arbor and a wire wheel or grinding wheel and there is your bench grinder. I got a band saw, 6" belt sander and a 4" joiner with mine for $650. Some guys dont like the tool changeovers but IMO they are a great machine for the money an size they take up.

[@sanityfalling]

For me the drill press is crazy important, It's hard to be able to put that kind of force on something and keep is square, even a cheapo tiny one can make you a block you can use to guide your bit. It's too bad most drills don't have a flat spot to make it easy to jig them up, even so it's very hard to keep them rigid enough while putting 50+lbs of force into them. Most times that doesn't matter but I like precise joinery(When you are making a tool/jig it needs to be precise or anything you make with it won't be) Just depends on what your trying to do, I feel like a band saw/jigsaw is up there too.

[@drizzle335]

I think your number five should have been a proper 4 and a half inch grinder. I use mine way more than my bench grinder

[@JessHines]

Really interested to know what all you can use the bench grinder for besides sharpening axes and brushing rust off things, because I would have thought the drill press would be used more often. Even as little woodworking as I get to do, I have often needed to drill many holes or straoght holes more often than I needed a bench grinder (which I think of as a luxury over a file and a wire brush). Not saying you chose the wrong tool, just honestly wondering why you chose the grinder over the drill press. Love all your stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@jaredfox2322]

My go to tool companies are Dewalt and Milwaukee. Both companies make great tools.

[@dancarlin5434]

AN FYI on Vehicle Repair, Differentials are somewhat of a nightmare to work on, they take a LOT of Specialty tools. Safe bet that a new Floor Jack is decent is if it's HEAVY.

[@andymanly5101]

Well Cody the choices are spot on for all these tools, but you forgot the most important tool of all. All tools big and small need a tool box. A dry, well located, well lit shop with a concrete floor is essential. Nothing sucks more than sifting through leaves and grass looking for the lock washer you dropped. A good shop should be the first thing a man should build.

[@MyFREEFrugalHomestead]

A shop would be nice but how many hours do you want to spend in it each year divided by the cost of the building + taxes and insurance. I will build a nice shop along the way with cash but will not be working in it everyday. So first a Garage will have to do. Looking for a free one or barn and just missed a free one on Craig's list by 2 hours this week. I will spring for a concrete slab and man power to cut up and move it. $

[@johnlord8337]

I would go for the Shopsmith w/ band saw attachment, for wood and metal working in both the table, horizontal, and vertical alignment, like my father had in the 1960s, ... versus the table saw alone. If you need to do mini wood and metal working, then there are other mini machines for these that do precise caliper adjustment down to the gna'ts behind. They are in the model hobby trade, along with the model railroads, wood and plastic model ships etc.

[@SilentGloves]

Hey Cody, Just wanted to stop by and say once again how inspiring your videos are. I enjoy hearing your thoughts on life, they always put things in perspective and help me to stay grounded. Cheers!

[@SirTruke]

Thanks for being real. And anyone that can't get out of their own feelings of the words you use then they need to reflect deep within themselves to get past that. Even their harsh words toward you should not affect you. Their words come from insecurities that only they can address.

[@RobiSydney]

I am a poor man. Between VA disability and a trust account I get $800 a month. I have all the tools except for the work bench. I actually have 2 table saws and a radial arm saw as well. paid $150 for my new POS saw and got my great mid 70's cast iron table saw for free.

[@51zebra]

I think a air compressor would trump a work bench or jack stands. You were making a list of higher cost tools. A air compressor is the heart of a workshop. There is a huge list of tools that can run off of it that can be acquired used or new as they are needed. If you have the basic tools one can build a work bench from new or recycled materials. Also there are so many in expensive ways to acquire or accomplish tasks needing a jack or jack stands. Ultimately ones top 5 tools will really vary on what types of work or projects they interested in doing.

[@aleblanc3547]

Mystery date...love that name. I programmed my GPS with "Birthday Present" for my daughter and listened to her trying to guess what it might be as we followed the directions out to the local small airport where she was treated to a 30 minute airplane ride over our town. It is a memory she will have forever for only $120.00. Not cheap, but well worth it in the whole scheme of things. :>)

[@OldSneelock]

Good choices. Top 5 is pretty restrictive. I'd be hard pressed to drop below 500 without losing more tools than I care to.

[@Mopardude]

I generally don't care how the internet encourages and does these top whatever lists. Everybodies need is going to be different. But I think you have a fairly well rounded list that every DIYer should have.

[@barstad-9591]

Women use these tools, too!!!

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

By a man, he means human

[@ilg2012]

look lady, don't be so sensitive. and yes yes, i know, men can be overly sensitive too.

[@kugmyster]

What do you do with all your sawdust from cutting timber?

[@JdCraft]

i have quite a few skill saws and my table saw was down so i screwed a skillsaw onto a piece of metal sheet and did everything a table saw could

[@Dudemanrbro]

I looked up " Irwin chisel set" and half the things in the Common man tool box that u made came up in the list. thought that was cool! love ur channel sir!

[@Rw0810H]

Have you ever looked at getting a shop smith? It is a phenomenal piece of machinery that has been in my family for generations. Cody you really need to Check it out!

[@jakejones5991]

I've been waiting for this video or one similar for a long time! Very helpful for us young guys working on setting up a shop. Loved hearing your insight and recommendations on tools. Thanks!

[@giffordruben]

I'd switch the flood jack, for the drill press... Some cool videos on blocks, levers and lifting heavy thing. A square and true hole is a beautiful thing,!!!

[@MrRatmuffins]

Cody, WOW disagreement all around ! I built a kitchen, bath, sunroom, electrical etc, all on the garage floor ! No vice, no jacks, no bench. Clamps are a given, but you can't build squat without a saw! Hand or electrical. I have worked under my vehicle many times without a jack, plus every vehicle comes with a jack.

[@wranglerstar]

Doug Richmond Good for you,

[@_P0tat07_]

@Wranglerstar may I recommend a bench grinder with variable speed? I have a delta shop master it's a few years old. It's great because you have the option to not remove a lot of material at low speed. I find it extremely handy, especially if you do modifications, I made a disc sander attachment for mine and it's nice to slow it down since the disc is fairly large.

[@budmoore8144]

You should mount your old vice on a piece of square tubing so you can use it in your hitch receiver although its wore out it could come in handy out in the field and it wont cost much thats what im gonna do

[@karsonbranham3900]

nice pics on the top 5. I would probably cheat by combinimg the bench and vise, drop the grinder and add a good toolbox, and a selection of quality hand files good video!

[@gunnarstahl2741]

I think when I was 5 my dad had a jack that didn't work I looked at it asked my dad if he had any car oil and put some oil in the jack and I'm 15 and it still works fine

[@jeremybates5207]

Yes, the simple things in life! The best advice I ever got was, "I'd rather have a little something than a Big nothing". I try to live my life by those words in many aspects. I enjoy the Man-ly Manners segment. Take care.

[@sonsofliberty1062]

Good job Wranglerstar, options are a good thing, thanks for the video. Hey everybody else, this is his opinion about the basics of a shop that he just might get some work done. And by the amount of projects Wranglerstar publishes on KZbin, you got my thumbs up. So keep the good video projects a coming. As always, God bless and God speed, and Semper Fi. And God bless the Marines

[@rool-]

wait, why do you have to get USA made vice?

[@wranglerstar]

rool Because they are very good quality,

[@shaunpetrie3769]

Support your country as well !

[@Karpe_Deem]

Shaun Petrie CANADA! METRIC SYSTEMS! YEAH! okay nevermind :D my tools are made in the US too! hahaha

[@mr2sw14]

JeepWranglerIslander Most of the craftsman tools I have looked at lately are made overseas even some of the hand tools. It's sad.

[@AlexGreenwoodUkulele]

TBH, I'd say UK made ones. USA are alright with their tools, but UK tools have been far, far better in my experience. Snap-on are useless compared to KingDickTools. I'd break two Snap-On rachets before I wear out my KingDick ones. They don't seem to break at all, and last years.

[@chipwright6193]

Those were some good solid choices for tools. When you were talking about the Manly Manners it reminded me of what my Mom said after watching the video of you surprising Mrs. W. with the bridge that you built for her. She said that it would mean far more to her than a brand new car.

[@Greenbearls]

Impact wrench and a can of Arizona half and half is all the tools I need.

[@christopherlastname7638]

I'm poor lost every thing I owned to hurricane Irma so I had to start over I'm just missing the bench grinder . Found a craftsmen table saw in the trash it's from the 50s it's a beast love it !

[@geedubb2005]

very good Cody. I'd probably have to go with a circular saw over the table say just because of portability. I have a few of both so they all have their purpose. I hope Santa brings me a "beam" circular saw someday before I get called home. It's on my bucket list. Maybe you could mention the imprtance of good extension cords someday. I think that would be helpful to a lot of folks out there. Thanks again!

[@JohnD595]

One of my dads work friends have him a belt power table saw. Old craftsman haven't tried it yet because the belt is dry rotted. Nice piece of history

[@bolorenz4780]

I would say replace the table saw with a 2x72 or a 3x79 and the bench grinder with a vertical band saw

[@lyndonhare4320]

I think that Cody would agree that British or German tools would be just as good as American however, as he is American and lives in America, my guess is that he would rather support the industry and economy of his own country like any of us. I too like to buy British tools especially if they are vintage.

[@kylemeikle4582]

I mostly agree, except i would have liked a belt sander in the list, although i guess it might not be mandatory

[@oldpackfan]

I think that I would go with the drillpress because you can get a griinding wheel or a steelbrush to use with a drillpress. Also would hate to give up a air compssor.

[@thewhitedogdad]

Along the line of your manly manners. Any little thing that shows a woman that you are thinking of her will bring her joy. One of things, as an example, when you go out for any simple errand stop her favorite candy bar or for the health freaks her favorite piece of fruit. Tiny little things pile up to make a happy woman.

[@heelpowered5912]

I really appreciate you doing this set of videos upon my request it was very helpful!

[@joshes708]

What is the spiral attachment on the saddle of your floor jack?

[@paulmchone]

How about a 40 x 40 workshop! Be nice to see a setup for the two car garage most of us have to work with.

[@chrisfox6843]

I think maybe I would swap out a heavy duty bottle jack instead of the floor jack. 359782 different uses for a bottle jack.

[@cbisricher]

Ever looked at the still American made Shopsmith, pretty good all around tool and you can get 'em on Ebay purdy cheap.

[@larrykool8637]

As s man who has some years on him (I'm over 60) and who grew up on a farm, I would have to disagree with you on some items. I also build houses for a living and do all of my own mechanical work. The bench grinder would not be on my list. Don't get me wrong, I have a quality bench grinder but, rarely use it. In fact, I use a stationary belt sander far more often for both metal work and wood work than I do a bench grinder. I also use my drill press far more often than my bench grinder.

[@Lasurge1982]

Is that a Wilton bullet vise or a snap on? My vise is a spitting image of that red one but it’s a Wilton

[@code3kc]

Subscribed to your channel recently and while I'm not a homesteader, I've learned a lot already and just enjoy watching the things you make and how smart you are. Wish I could do half the things you do lol. Will be going to get a bench grinder soon! Ha, cheers

[@MrJeepinZeke]

Very hard ta come up with lists like this but I think these are a good base. Keep up the good work!

[@SDCustoms]

If you could only have 5, then these are certainly your most vital tools, thanks Cody!

[@arsrfun]

Nothing wrong with being poor.Poor man is a great term for some one on hard times it happens, or A young person just getting started. Being poor is nothing to strive for but more of just a time in our life we go through. We are only as successful as the company we keep. If we are poor we should look at our friends who are not and look at what they are doing. I.e. Wranglerstar

[@njnear]

I enjoy the benefit of your wisdom.

[@warren_duke]

It takes patience and a desire to understand what the intent is of one's wording in order to avoid being offended. It takes character development and worldly perspective to not want to be offended.