What Happened

[@KrisKArnold]

09:40 - "I brought the whole box in case you need something else." Don't bring just the one tool. Bring the whole toolbox just in case. THAT is the sign of someone who has been taught well. Not just as a good worker, but also as a considerate human being. Well done sir!

[@grandaygain]

@@Nakamura65 But Cody was able to keep working and talking to us instead of have to go himself.

[@saccaed]

That exact thinking is why I like my tool roll. Big enough to fit something for everything, small enough to bring along without taking up too much space.

[@dw5523]

In my case, its the sign of a guy who has left tools behind enough times that he'd rather carry the whole box with him than risk having to run home for a 9/16" spanner!

[@strandsofhair]

just a smart lad I was brought up this way in Ireland and when a man is working his tool needs change

[@jimfield3347]

No,, he didn't know what fence plyers were so he brought the whole box.

[@joeleonetti8976]

Cody, I've been watching this channel for years, bought your bought your book,,etc. I understand why you do the titles you do and I,shouldn't really complain given the cost to me. However, I keep watching the video unsettled expecting something bad to happen. It reduces my enjoyment.

[@TheRunnico]

I agree

[@michaellemmon1305]

I agree

[@it3897]

I agree

[@TOHETOTEHOT]

I disagree, it's like an Easter egg, figure out why he named it that way. (:

[@i.p.freely2501]

Suckerzzzzz 😈

[@Invertmini1212]

Your son is very blessed to be growing up on that land and have a dad like you. Even though people have rough pasts it’s always inspiring to see how your family is..

[@wranglerstar]

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[@darsonb904]

I have watched your videos now for many years and would like to thank you so much for inspiring me. What a wonderful presence you bring to youtube and I hope you and your family stay well and fit. Keep up the great work!

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Good video! Good work! Good branch pruning on those pines. If you had to remove one of those small pines, you chose the right one. Looks like fun. Wish I was there.

[@piotrkrysa878]

It's just refreshing to watch your videos. Just knownig that there are still people that think the way you do is nice to know. God bless you and your family.

[@Liam40]

Hey Cody. I got a real chuckle out of you and that barbed wire. Working on the railroad, I am sometimes remote controlling locomotives around the yard to switch cars. It just so happens that sometimes being a bit lazy, and only moving the locomotives a little bit costs me even more walking. Thinking I have enough room so I don't have to get the switch ahead of me to take that cut of cars. Next thing I know, I am having to walk up and grab that switch because there were more cars than listed. Coulda gotten it while I was over there with the locomotive. Now I have to ride the locomotive back over there, stop, throw the switch, then keep pulling. Always makes ya feel like a bit of a fool, and the foreman or helper are gonna laugh at ya. But you know they'll do something similar later in the shift to even the score. Always fun.

[@johnp1839]

Great video thanks for sharing & love the "thunderstruck" music at the end!! Stay safe and healthy friends.

[@michaelhood5221]

Thanks for the video Cody 😁 it's so peaceful watching you work thanks again have a great day

[@chrisgleed5791]

Great video, Cody. Thanks so much for all you do. You inspire me to be a better person and are someone that I look up to and try to emulate.

[@TraddRussell]

Love the effort you put into your videos I’ve been watching for 3 years now it’s great to see how much work you put into your work. Can’t wait for those hats!

[@apumasterp]

Just tripped up on your channel maybe 1 month ago. Great stuff. I love your equipment. I’ve got some nephews setting up a homestead, and the first thing I told them to set aside 30-40k on some sort of equipment for grading, snow removal, and just to save your back.

[@G-PA-2795]

Totally agree! Tractor with the right attachments makes your work many times easier and quicker. Thanks Cody

[@johnpyle8027]

I'm glad I tuned in this evening. You helped strengthen me with something I have been working on myself, my temper and letting Satan get to me. 6 months ago your barb wire glitch would have had me cussing and throwing tools and asking God if he is having a good laugh at my expense. I've really had some terrible yelling matches at him I hope he keeps working on me. Between this and Trump telling press he is considering places of worship essential has brought my week to a pretty good end. Thank you and God bless...

[@Go-zi1py]

Hi, Rob from the channel "Little House Off Grid" recommended your channel and I love it. I really needed to hear your comments on the Lord working on you to help you be more patience!

[@paracop35]

Love you’re videos. Love your honesty. I struggle with patience as well. Prayers for you and your family

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

You are so blessed to have such a beautiful piece of property. I really enjoy watching your videos that shows your land and the things you're doing to improve it and design and landscape it just the way you want it to be. I wish I was in the same position. Unfortunately im not, but I would love to have the land with live creek's and streams running through it. And timber to build myself a log home. Q. Why don't you take that boggy area and create a live pond and at the same time build a crossover bridge . You already have the equipment to design any shape and it as deep and wide as you want .

[@Aleay]

Forestry content is also my favorite. especially the anecdotes in the forest. Watching you in the homestead helps my mind fly away from my apartment in this lockdown

[@paulwilliams3789]

After every video of yours i watch my tools i want list gets longer. Great video, and enjoy the rain. Here in NW UK we haven't had much lately. Used up all 2000L in our tanks getting the food garden set up in a month or two. Praying for some rain now. All the best to you and your Cody and God Bless

[@shannonjustice7395]

REALLY enjoyed this video! Thanks for all that you do Cody!

[@sonnicman]

Love these forestry videos and the way you are always able to incorporate a story into them. Seeing your hard shell videography case in the back of the Honda, it totally makes sense. Everything you need, tough enough to take the abuse, and safe from the elements.

[@rdeanbenson217]

Blessings on you and yours! really enjoy your videos. I was raised on a large Farm/ranch and spend alot of time in the tall timber at our cabin on the Divide. I have my Dad's '54 Ford Major, which is too large for us to use on our little 3 acre place near the town, and our paltry 1/2 acre at cabin. Our old Toro Wheel Horse 520H does a good job for as small as it is (blowing snow, mowing and roto tilling ). have been in the market for a "garden tractor", tough to find a reasonable priced American made. Still looking (Cal Ranch maybe...)

[@glennmarybethmartin5324]

I like how your videos are so watchable, that takes a lot of work and time im sure.

[@wranglerstar]

Glad you like them!

[@redneckkeller2857]

@@wranglerstar the past 2 the newest videos are showing me they are private. I am a subscriber and member. Thanks love the videos!

[@Tkfl567]

I've always had a short fuse myself. It seems to be just about burned out with all that's going on at the moment. I think you have inspired me to work on that. Life is too short for such nonsense. Thank you.

[@michaeldougfir9807]

Cody will teach you many excellent things. Scripture helps too. In the old language, "Tribulation worketh patience." Hard times and daily troubles will teach you patience. You just need to let it. Spiritual logic: you can't pray for patience. (Patience is not a gift.) Patience comes by responding correctly to difficulties. If you pray for patience, you are praying for difficulties.

[@philipmcandrew7610]

Just a note to say thank you for so many great videos. I live in Edinburgh city centre in Scotland and I have been really enjoying your channel which I discovered a few weeks ago. Always end feeling like I want to move to the country side and live better!

[@dougcorrigan9677]

Cody, I thought my 4WD tractor was versatile for my farm in Kentucky. Then I got a compact track loader. Complete game changer. There are attachments for anything you can imagine. Tree shear, grapple, post driver, concrete mixer, wood splitter, bush hog, .... etc Have you ever used on your property?

[@whatwereupto]

Thanks for all you do! My family loves your videos.

[@rubberneckrides5940]

Up to 40 hours on my first 42hp tractor and its an amazing thing. Absolutely liberating if you live on land and are used to doing things the hard way...

[@roger571967]

I've always been impressed by the implants and the power of a skid steer machine. The choices from large to small make them very vistile. With the conditions you have I would definitely get a rubber track one. I like tractors too.

[@playingcards12345ben]

This was a good classic wranglerstar video... brought me some peace to see the tree's, just got home from preping my family farm for memorial day, life is good

[@TheSonsOfSimon]

I just bought a 50 horse 4x4 tractor with a loader. It’s such a brute! It’s amazing how much weight it can move!

[@SG-jo9mk]

Way to always find a message in what is in front of you! I will be using that as I struggle with patience to just get it done. Thanks!

[@OrangeSodaTicTac]

I really enjoy these videos. Also, I have always loved hearing the stories you have from your past. Thanks for all you and your family do.

[@pastorjosephbianco8722]

I've been looking at axe heads recently. I looked on your videos for how to make an axe handle from scratch but couldn't find one. I think it would be a great video for you to make, but I'm sure you already have so many video ideas ahead of you. Thanks for all your work. Appreciate it.

[@bethechangeme2233]

"Back before I knew the Lord" Every time I watched your videos I used to think "this is a nice guy, i'm going to pray for him that he comes to know the Lord" ... well just today I find out that my prayers were answered probably many years before I even prayed them. That about brought a tear to my eye to hear that, good for you Brother!

[@mattshobbyshop2703]

Wranglerstar you have inspired me to make my own outdoor KZbin channel thanks for the content you provided. Also I'm am a boy scout I love the outdoors

[@jaredscabinlife2868]

Now these are the types of videos I really enjoy to watch! Like you I really enjoy forestry work. My property is covered in neat piles of limbs and the chipmunks love them!

[@benzmansl65amg]

You know we love these videos. Thanks for sharing!!

[@JessHines]

God bless you too Cody! Love the practical tips (even if I don't have my own 40 acres yet) and words of wisdom!

[@johne9341]

Thank you for weaving in the inspirational messages throughout your videos. Patience truly is a virtue that takes many years for most of us to learn, usually only with Gods helping hand, and can keep the little things in life from derailing an otherwise productive day. You have given me new incentives to put a road like yours around our property to walk the dogs and enjoy what we have. Now I just need to get a good six way blade. Keeping up with the Wranglerstars is much more my speed that the Kardashians.

[@QBlackDeathQ]

I am 36 years old, and I wish I had a Dad like you. Your son, daughter, and wife are very lucky.

[@youbikewithatube]

I think the most important part of what you said was about changing who you were, that you just decided you weren’t going to be that type of person. It’s so very powerful when someone decides that they are going to be a certain type of person. I remember my Grandfather quite drinking and smoking cigars cold turkey. He just decided one day and never looked back Grandma said. He was a rough individual as well, worked at Kaiser Aluminum and retired from there after 30 years.

[@chrischristenson4547]

that old weathered fence post could make something interesting. It has a beautiful texture and could be made into something beautiful

[@michaelmarsh3655]

I really like the drone commentary. It's cool that you can talk through things as you're flying it.

[@scottballantyne7634]

The content you're putting out at the moment is fantastic. A real get away from the stress and turbulence of the current situation. Thanks from Scotland!

[@kuva07]

Great video! Classic old school wranglerstar.

[@DISCOPORCH]

Thanks for being an all around good person and teaching others to be humble and to be better. It’s nice to know there are people like you in this world to offset others who do bad by it.

[@cliffordlewis6088]

Love what you do Cody, I’m glad that you show that things go wrong, parking on the barb wire , I thought that just sums up my day!🙈keep living the dream 👍

[@patrickdoyle6519]

I love the forestry videos man. They're how I discovered you I think. Possibly one of the old workbench builds. In any case, much love from Central Florida.

[@donaldmatthies6026]

Cody, That's my typical day when I'm fixing barbed wire fence. One day I found 18 strands of barbed wire on the ground and some of it had the diamond points, it was sharp as heck to. I run a product in my ATV tires to prevent punctures, hole etc... It's called tire ject, and I don't work for the company but I do highly recommend it. It's an ounce of prevention. Just something to think about.

[@duanevanwinkle3488]

Work in the Forest are my favorite videos!! God Bless your family! Stay safe!

[@leytonhetland9311]

I miss these type of videos

[@leytonhetland9311]

Is Minnesota apart of the West or east coast..?

[@glennmartin12]

@@leytonhetland9311 no coast

[@leyton_vlogs8605]

Me too man

[@richardmarkinco1475]

Cody, you have come a very, very long way in the editing side of your videos. Keep up the good work. Also liking the beard and goatee!!😂

[@DadCooks2]

This video brings back wonderful childhood memories of helping my grandfather manage his timber and forest and summers at Boy Scout Camp at Camp Napowon in Wisconsin where we learned how to manage the forest that is around the camp.

[@bentarded2473]

Our family sends our prayers to you and your family Cody. Its been real nice listening to your spiritually and watching you build your environment . also Thank you for the peek in on your positive lifestyle, and mostly educating videos.You truly are the king for the day.

[@renopdx]

Cody, one other thing you can do with limbs: you can use them in berms to help with water flow, ie keylining.

[@lukes.2014]

I have 15acres, a 3800sq ft home in the country with woods and wood heat. With 2.5 acres of lawn to mow and a UTV. It is great and I’m not complaining. I am 37 yrs old. But I can tell anyone wanting a Cody life that it’s always humbling. You think you have all the tools one minute. And the next you realize how many more you need to be truly self reliant. And it is WORK. It’s not all bananas and hammocks. But it is incredibly rewarding. God bless.

[@Davisinhoptown]

I’d like to see a video tour of all the tractor attachments you use!

[@BannerCap]

I have 5 acres, have to deal with snow during the winter, power outages, repair roads, clear brush, trees and so forth. I'm on my second tractor an LS XR4155C and it is what is needed for most tasks, even though it is a beast and gets the job done, there are times I could still use a smaller, say 25-30 hp range tractor, to get into the tighter spaces, but a guy can dream can't he?

[@josephgschwartz]

I really like this kind of video. Thanks Cody and family

[@vdelperdang]

My mom always said "A lazy man works twice as hard" I noticed you moved the quad some good bit further the second time. Always fun to get a good laugh at yourself.

[@harrysteeletreo1]

One of the best video's I have seen from your channel. (not that I have had issues with any of the other ones, lol)

[@kongandbasses8732]

I am just about getting jealous of your homestead. It must be a gift of God to work for you and your family on your verry own soil.

[@tek4]

It was some thing that he (wranglerstar) worked hard for. It's a accomplishments almost everyone that wants it, can have it. Work and sacrifice leads to Rewards

[@kongandbasses8732]

@@tek4 I know and apreciate this. I have choosen another way of live, born and raised in Germany. I have everything I need and want, including two adult sons that I love a lot and who love me and care a lot for me. I am blessed, too, but in another way as Cody is. I am blessed, because I have a good live, doing what I like the most for a living. Years before I ran three companys, a gravel plant which was our family business, not only in the office but driving every truck, excavator, caterpillar, tractor and wheelloader we had. I was drilling the holes for the blastings, having the fireworker licence, what we had to do for breaking up the gravel. I was working together with my father, my mother and my younger brother. Later I founded a landscaping and gardening business, and some years later a bill collecting company, that wrote the bills and collected the money for several gravel and concrete plants in my aerea. In 1999, when my younger brother died in a road accident, I finally gave up all the companys and sold them, because I needed the money for my parents. My mom had cancer then, and my dad suffered from Alzheimers disease. After my parents passed away, I started my second career as a musician, what I was doing my whole live as a hobby in several bands. I joined a touring band, and after some time became the first call bassplayer for a studio in Munich. I have several students. So I sure do have everything I need and want. When I say, that I am jealous of Codys homestead and way of living, I say this out of a perspective of apreciation, and sure not of envy. It just is a way of live I might have been choosen back then - if I'd had the opportunity here in Germany. Because I allways loved to work with my hands. I have some experience in forrestery, plants, building houses, machines, repairing them, mechanics and everything you need when you live a live like Cody and his family. May God bless them all.

[@jorda.2412]

A gift from God would be no mortgage, or land taxes. This is man made, but you could argue his good fortune and ability to pay ,as blessed. He is able. And not in a cain way.

[@tyler70878]

That six way blade seems like a dream. I have a 2014 Kubota but don't seem to have a similar option attachment. I haven't looked in a while though. Annually I will buy tools for my rigs.

[@mishkajb]

I limb trees on our farm often just after a rain/snow storm when they are hanging the lowest and get in your way. I use my cordless recip saw, pretty quick job to get rid of larger limbs that my ratcheting pruner can't get thru easily.

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

Nice to be out, wish I had some land. Im kinda looking around for a piece.

[@whitejake25]

Truly blessed. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

The prayer that usually gets my attention is, "lord, give me patience and give it to me now". Yea, I'm workin on it. The other half of your grandpa's saying is, don't sweat the small stuff and "most of it's small stuff." As always a great video, thanks.

[@samh7608]

I haven't watched you in a while but when you talked about your patience and the Lord helping you with becomeing a better person, I remembered why I watch your channel.

[@johngilliam6934]

Hello, I am new to your channel and really enjoy your content keep up the good work. I have really enjoyed watching old videos and seeing all your projects progress through the years. I had never thought of building a sharpening station but now I find myself thinking about where to put one and what design to use.

[@ModernCountryLiving]

Having a tractor is a blessing. That grappler is very nice. I think having a front end loader is a must if you want to get the most out of a tractor. Of course, rear implements...the sky is the limit! How many acres do you have? Thanks for the videos!

[@joeleonetti8976]

Thanks for a sermon on patience. I am working out it as well. After a nice day being out of the home for the first time in two months and at the beach, my 8'year old just as we were getting back to the vehicle decided to walk through the mud with her flip flops. So there were going to be muddy feet in the vehicle. It bothered me and I said things that ended up making her cry. I feel bad. I hound have been more patient. She's 8. It can be tough to be patient.

[@carlosfernandez1]

That's a beautiful place you got. Patience is something that cost me a lot to develop.

[@maehay4065]

It’s great seeing how you work your land and always have something to do in the forest and your favorite tools to work with. Gotta love the tractor and it’s versatility! 👍

[@wranglerstar]

Well said!

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

Probably sounds weird but, that’s some really nice looking dirt you have on your homestead looks so much nicer than the dark-black stuff we have here

[@schmojo33]

You should try a small cordless reciprocating saw and a pruning blade. Aside from hearing protection its small, light, and fast. Replaces a small arborist chainsaw in some cases. Not as good for small trees and limbs but does it well enough to justify itself a lot of the time.

[@andrewkim6037]

Really enjoyed this video Cody, thank you for the post!

[@brentrobinson6456]

I watched all home steaders with their tractors and attachments. So I now have a 21 horse JD with a loader and a 55 horse case with a cab and front end loader and lots of attachments. Then I had to find land. Now I need to learn how to make a video.

[@tomclark9142]

Just a wonderful time spent sitting at the knee of a young landowner who shares his acquired knowledge and wisdom. Bravo!

[@lewismclaughlin5994]

Hey, im a tree surgeon so take it for whats its worth. That scene where you use the chain break on the top handle husq. Rather than using you palm use the back of you hand like a ground saw. Its your choice but turned my gut seeing you hand slip so close to the chain mate. Great videos keep it up 👍

[@Galt4570]

My Rogue Hoe forestry rake was my favorite tool. Someone else must have appreciated it too, because it’s gone now!

[@kaos_actual1694]

You may not see this but thank you for being the closest thing to a father I ever had. I’ve learned a massive amount from your videos and spread the knowledge to my child and those who need it as well. Godspeed and Gods love to you all.

[@arenawoodworks]

Hi Cody, lovely part on the patience. I think many people struggle nowadays, me included, to manage your own expectation and behaviour. It takes time to get it, but a few words from someone with experience is worth a lot! Thank you, stay safe all!

[@Radioman7788]

Mr. W, these are the types of videos I enjoy the most on your channel. I know it's all up to you but I wish you would do more of this type of video.

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Honest question from an east coast guy, lol. I remember a few years ago when you got your chainsaw into your chaps while doing a small quick job. I noticed today you didn’t put them on when you cut the tree at the end. How do you decide when the risk is worth it. I’ve noticed since I got my small cordless saw I tend to use it more than I use to grab my gas saws and I have been bad about not wearing my chaps for a quick cut. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@cody_janssen831]

SHAWИEE HILLS WORKSHOP I’m not a logger by any means but if I’m just cutting one log I won’t put them on but if I’m cutting all day I’ll wear them

[@ordinarynonplayercharacter2142]

Get real nice razor saw like a silky then you won’t even need a chain saw for small jobs

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

Ordinary Non Player Character this is something I considered. It was never really an issue until I got a cordless saw. It’s so handy and easy to grab I have found myself using it more and more for smaller jobs

[@itsFritz]

SHW: Good observation, I didn't pick up on Cody not wearing chaps, but I did pick up on a couple "small" close-calls that could have turned into injuries. First, when putting the hand saw into the scabbard he missed and almost ended up with a nasty cut on his hand. Second, at the end of the video, he overshot and missed the break on the first attempt to lock-out the bar on his gas saw. I know working mostly alone and trying to create video content at the same time can't be easy; but it would be even more difficult with stitches in his hand. I am a believer in the safety 3rd philosophy, and I can only imagine what he has on his plate, but Cody should slow down a bit and even think about having a safety-stand-down day from time-to-time on the Homestead. Keep up the good work and keep safe Cody!

[@trulysurprised-bk7cy]

One east coaster to another......walking out of a field edging, nearly dark, been cutting all day. My dark safety glasses on my head. I come across a grapevine. Start saw, 1 2inch cut, wood chip flies into my left eye. Trip to the ER. PPE is essential all of the time, simple.

[@Bunnicula71]

Thanks for explaining the "limbing up" purpose.

[@stevenpdxedu]

Jacks Bridge has weathered nicely and is beginning to look like it "belongs" to the land. Nice work.

[@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869]

Your videos are better when your not pushing the panic button, keep up the good content my friend and who knows I may resubscribe!

[@jasonsummit1885]

I always enjoy these videos of yours, they are great for teaching me a different way to deal with situations where patience is key, and to keep my language in check.👍 thank you and God bless.😁

[@SN-qu2gz]

I really appreciate these videos of your land. Stuck in a large city and when I watch you work the land or build a chicken coop I can literally feel the stress drain from my body. Thanks

[@tomray4139]

Robert Frost penned "A Road Less Traveled". You have taken that a step further, building your own roads where none existed! Great video quality and editing, by the way. I enjoy these as short films or documentaries.

[@jeffweber8244]

Robert Frost wrote "The Road Not Taken". It's a poem about regretting what choices one didn't make in life. One of my favorites. It's not about being a non-conformist.

[@kevinpackard6518]

I have been watching your videos for a few years. I'm not really a tool guy. They don't give me the fiz. You said something that really struck me, " That's not the person I want to be". I get angry about stupid stuff sometimes. When I look be at how I react, I don't like what I see. Your words hit home with me because that is not who I want to be. Thanks for always being honest and showing your short comings. May the Lord keep you and your family safe.

[@MrDuner356]

Man I miss the dirt bike videos of you and Jack! Me and my nephew ride all the time and watch your videos after its just missing the dirt scooters!!!

[@DtrainTheGreat]

I may not agree with you on many things like politics and religion and all those other hot button issues, but I really appreciate the content that you produce. It has been extremely helpful in my own life and I have learned a lot from your videos! Your homestead and relationship with the land is something I aspire to have in the future.

[@vernonmcallister6591]

I love your videos wrangerstar I learn new things and tried some of your tricks thanks I look forward to your videos!!

[@paulharold7262]

Used to "Hand Split" cedar fence posts "back in the day". A nice 2 to 4 foot diameter cedar are hollow and so straight grained that they will split with one swing of a double bit axe.

[@garmbeliblis]

Just moved into a rural property, your family has been a part of the inspiration for us to do this. What do you do with that barb wire after removing it from that road stretch?

[@bentimberfalling]

Samurai saw is by far my favorite hand saw for all around limbing

[@benzmansl65amg]

Y'all are making that land better and better. Day by day.