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[@allangee]

INSTRUCTIONS UNCLEAR! Tried making sheath and ended up with water all over the place and four very upset firemen wanting their piece of hose back.

[@matthew7972]

Maybe user error

[@RichardOhKaNoi]

As I have mentioned before I am a retired sailor US NAVY and Merchant marines. deck work I was a Boatswains mate then later on a bosn. I have made many protective devices, and when I cut out holes with a leather punch or a grommet cutter I found out it is best to cut it on lead. easy enough to make get about 5 lbs of scrap led and a coffee can melt the lead in the can and then knock it out of the can, presto you have a nice cutting block it makes a nice clean cut and no raggedy edges

[@stevenduhaime1484]

That's what we used in the parachute shop. USAF Survival Equipment

[@matthewmillar3804]

I've never used any punch even similar to those in the video, but this sir is a good idea! I will remember it for later.

[@ragheadand420roll]

+Steven Duhaime oh no..the fab shop.... :-p

[@dougankrum3328]

I've done a good deal of mech/millwright stuff...lead as a back-up...or a sheet of HDPE....hole punches made from short piece of steel water pipe/nipple....just grind the end...grommets also made from copper tubing...and...pop rivets can be bought with a package of washers right next to them on the rack....

[@Lumberjack3446]

I find punching holes is easier on the end grain of timber rather than the across the grain.

[@armedsailor9935]

Poll : NOT TOO LONG !! Cody, you are a great storyteller and I enjoy listening to you as you film your work on the homestead. 30 min, 45 min, keep it going !! Thank you Mrs. W for your support to help Cody produce these videos. I could tell from earlier vids that being in front of the camera is maybe not your favorite thing. It has been good to watch you get more comfortable in front (and behind) the camera. Thank you for inviting us into your home.

[@joshuamcavoy1950]

If you made a video that was three hours long I would gladly make a good cup of coffee and enjoy every minuet of it. Your videos are not only entertaining, they are very insightful as well. Thank you for doing such fine work

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you Joshua.

[@BlissfullWulf]

Only a cup?

[@Ian-qh7le]

@@wranglerstar I back this

[@FOB-yz7gf]

Cody, five minutes or five hours...... I love to sit back and take the time to watch your story unfold. Keep it up.

[@SidneyChism]

You should dump Granddad's bolt box on a red grease rag. It keeps the spare bolts from running wild. Grab the 4 corners of the rag when you are done and dump the contents back in the bolt box. A tip I learned from my dad (RIP).

[@stevenpdxedu]

It's the little things that mean so much isn't it. . . . Now that you mention it my dad used to do the same thing but I wasn't old enough to see the wisdom in it. Good comment thanks for the tip (pun intended).

[@LEO1WOLF]

GREAT idea, so basic & commonsensical. Yet, I wish I'd thought of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ddabig40mac]

that is a great tip!

[@bob_frazier]

Thanks to Wranglerstar and comments like Sidney's this dialog is sort of like a reconstruction of what our Grandfather's advice to us might be like if they were still here with us. In that sense this channel adds a whole bonus dimension as to why it is so relevant and meaningful to us all. Sidney, thanks for your dad's tip!

[@LEO1WOLF]

+Bob Frazier - - I couldn't agree with you more Sir. Very well put!

[@davidweller9786]

Dear Mr. Wranglerstar, I am a 61 year old stroke survivor and I do appreciate the relaxed way you make your video's Thank you David Weller

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you David.

[@George1mac]

Had some surgery and while recovering was looking for practical ways to fix up tools etc around the farm....bingo...found your channel and now am hooked to watch all ....have learned some new tricks and taking notes....65 year old and still learning. Some of your methods are flashbacks from my dad and like many, I have wandered away from basics. As I am retiring and getting back to gardening etc, the necessity of DIY is becoming apparent. My dad was sort of like your grandpa...saved everything to reuse...old nails, washers...you name it. Now you need to come up with a use for old pop rivet shafts.

[@cstillwagon]

I like that you are using your grandfather's tools. They have much more meaning when they are being used instead of sitting in a box in the back of the shed getting rusty and falling apart. That is respect. My grandpa has given me some of his tools and I am in the process of re-handling them to make them useful to me for years to come. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your videos each time they come out. God Bless

[@stevegosci]

Thank you so much for doing this. I've been watching the channel for about 2 years now and it's really inspired me to get into woodworking. Its great to see the integrity that you have in everything you do. Very Christ like. It's such a great part of my day, I look forward to it! I'm planning on going to the fair this Sunday and I'm super excited to see you guys, thanks again

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you Stephen. Please come up and say hello. We love to meet those who watch. Letting everyone know that a subscriber is setting up a Meet and Greet at 6 on Saturday. Please RSVP if you will attend as they may need to change venue based on numbers! Thank you. MrsW .facebook.com/events/244405195946573/

[@caseyjacobson6568]

So many comments here demonstrate that many folks don't get the spirit of you, your family, the channel and homesteading. I think this is great. You take the time to walk us through the project which emphasizes doing any job well and proper.

[@nickfree63]

"if i want a knife that'll guarantee the tip will break off under heavy use ill go to spyderco" i spit my drink lol...

[@AG.Floats]

Meanwhile he just switched to spyderco

[@chefdan87]

When my grandfather passed away my grandmother told me to go into his shop and take whatever i wanted. I came across several black cylindrical tubs full of bolts and washers and other odds and ends. Along with other tools i took all the black tubs because it is always useful to have an array of random nuts, bolts and washers. My grandmother noticed i took them and informed me while my grandfather was working for the Airforce he was attached to a SR-71 squadron. And the black tubs stored the film from its reconnaissance flights, his job was to review the film and decipher what was in them. Its cool to have them now in my shop.

[@connor822]

I don't think the videos are too long at all. Not only do I enjoy the content, I also sometimes simply enjoy falling asleep to the audio. Then, the next morning or within a few days I go back and actually watch the content. It's soothing, often informative yet always enjoyable. Do whatever you're comfortable with, short or long. The real followers will stick around.

[@jjcline3295]

the tabs are from electrical sockets for different size boxes, you can break them off to adjust the size

[@SuperJeff55555]

Great video! I believe the "budget washer" are the tabs that are on electrical plugs and some switches. They are scored so they can be broken off and used for a spacer if needed.

[@karsonbranham3900]

Excellent video Cody!! It was good to see you talk through the design process. That really gets the idea mill going!!!

[@appleman1999]

I like the longer videos. I put them up on my TV using my Apple TV. Your videos are a lot better than anything on television these days. Thank you for all the hard work you put into them.

[@bwanamiti6208]

Good work. In the USFS we used castoff firehose for sheaths and covers all the time. I also use 1 1/2" hose for my pruning saws, like your silky. We also used long pieces for the "misery whips". (2 man crosscut saws) And held them on with cut loops of inner tube.

[@turnersparadise8368]

20 to 30 minutes seems to be the perfect length for me from most creators.

[@turnersparadise8368]

And then there is nutnfancy...Only man I know that can talk for 45 minutes about a freakin' knife...

[@FellsApprentice]

but at the end, you know literally everything good and bad you can expect from that product. As someone who prefers to hold something and know it's solid before he buys it, that's usually the closest I can get on internet purchases.

[@alaskanhybridgaming]

Yeah but Nutnfancy can tell me everything imaginable about said knife in 45 minutes. Now that takes talent. I would just make a 5 minute video on same knife basically just showing it off.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

A little too long for me, I just double the speed of the video and watch it in half the time, I don't seem to miss a thing and I can always pause and re-watch any sections that have high detail at normal speed.

[@turnersparadise8368]

Laflen Kenway Which is why I watch him. Even the long winded ones. I clash with his personality but I respect the hell out of his knowledge.

[@matthewbrooks6675]

Regarding the length of time for your videos, I enjoy that you have a variety of time durations. I also think that a video shouldn't be any longer or shorter than it needs to be to tell a story or show how something is done. You do an excellent job of achieving that. I'm never left hoping for a video to end. Thank you for the work that you and your family do!

[@stevehenkel354]

I naturally love watching you craft something out of just the things at hand, and I was also glad to finally see how those handheld rivet tools work, but my favorite part of the whole video is about 25-30 seconds in where you say something like “well, we have a couple problems, no, we have a couple solutions to find...”. That’s half the reason right there, why I keep watching. You turn every problem or obstacle into a learning experience. In fact last weekend I already tried my hand with that attitude and I ended up learning something AND salvaging an almost brand new chainsaw chain. I know you can’t read every comment. That’s ok. I’m over that little pity party. But in case you do catch this one, stay encouraged, and stay positive like you are.😊👍🏻

[@SuperJhon360]

wranglerstar if you put it on the wrong side just turn it around you have a left handed mug situation here its symmetrical.

[@SuperJhon360]

lol

[@trespire]

Where on Earth did you attend school !? Either you teacher was misinformed or the system was bad. I was told that under the Soviet system schools forced all students to wright with their right hand. N.B. Leonardo da Vinchi & Aristotle were left handers . . .

[@brk932]

wright? you mean write and it had nothing to do with the Soviet system. Left-handedness was long consider a bad habit by the teachers at the time children were taught to write with a dip pen. While a right-hander could smoothly drag the pen across paper from left to right, a dip pen could not easily be pushed across by the left hand without digging into the paper and making blots and stains. Leonardo da Vinci could use both hands

[@SuperJhon360]

the original comment was talking about the bungy cord band he put on the hose, if he puts it on the back by accident all he has to do is flip the hose to put it on the front. just like how it doesnt matter if you have a mug you can hold it by the handle no matter what hand you use you just need to flip it ([_] left handed mug -> |_|) right handed mug just turn the mug 180°. and what I found funny is that he had to think hard about what side he wanted the bungie cord on when all he had to do was put it on and decide after by flipping it around.

[@Danny-Out-of-Doors]

There was a time not long ago when I started to lose interest in your channel. I'm back! I appreciate these style of videos the most: educational, encouraging, and nostalgic. I appreciate the narration, especially the asides about your granddad, tools, life and faith. Thank you.

[@theprovopirate]

I really enjoy the 20 to 40 minute videos. It makes watching them seem... worth while. Not sure that is the best way to explain it but that is all I can come up with. Anyway keep up the good work and never forget how lucky you are to have your wife still look at you like the way Mrs. W does after all these years. Cheers and God bless.

[@robertpothier1861]

I would like to add my support again for the tool restoration videos. Not only are they my favourite content, I also like the format where you work and can also talk about what has been happening on the homestead or what ever else at the same time. I would go out on a limb and guess that they are easier to put together in the editing as well, but maybe I am wrong.

[@jasonpowell3587]

Im a little behind watching the videos ,so Im playing catch up and i hope that you get this comment.I just wanted to say that some folks like the videos short and sweet, and some like them long. Personally Im the type person that likes the longer video's, because I feel you get more information. Whether that be about the project that your working on, or something else that you guys have going on with the homestead or whatever. I consider each video that you all do a blessing and a source of relaxation and inspiration. Although, I prefer the longer format, I think that you should follow your heart as you did with dealing with the negative comment that was made in the Marbles pocket axe handle fitting. We all have our own option to fast forward. Thanks for everything short or long.

[@primoed77]

I love your adorable wife's giggly laugh. It's pure and real and warms the heart of us all. And, Walk it off Cody, rub some dirt on it! Lol

[@mikebox]

I like the longer format. this video was a good one as I watched I was thinking what I would have done myself to improve the Rogue Sheath. I would have maybe added to more rivits at teh bottom to protect the walls of the sheath better. and used a hot press to make the holes that way thus eleminating the fraying. As for attaching it or carrying it on your pack harness, just add a loop up top and one or a strap to sinch down on the middle and Bob's your Uncle.

[@ToothMolar]

Made sheath of the same type fire hose for a couple of camp axes/hatchets. Instead of a bungie cord, I used some straps and buckles from an old backpack. Really enjoy your videos!

[@TheTruthRocks]

Nuts and bolts! Howdy Cody. Cut a piece of light canvas about 24" x 24". Place that atop your nuts and bolts box. Dump the nuts and bolts on that and they'll press the canvas into the container. Fold over the corners for storage. Next time you need a nut or bolt, lift everything out by the corners and lay it flat on the bench. You can spread out the contents to find what you need. When done, pick up the corners and drop it all back into the box. With smaller containers and fewer parts, you can use a shop towel. Cheers!

[@scttmtclf]

The videos are definitely Not too long! I am so thankful that you take your time to put such amazing content out there for our enjoyment and learning. Regarding the Poison Oak; not sure if you have this plant in the pacific northwest, but in the eastern woodlands there is no better remedy for Poison Ivy / Oak than Jewelweed! I make a salve out of the leaves and stem, and I never go into my woods without it. If you get into poison while tramping about, put it over the affected area within an hour or so, and in my experience, it neutralizes the poison. If you do get poison ivy, you can still put the salve on the rash, and it will both lessen the annoying itch, and expedite the recovery process. If Jewelweed isn't around your part of the country, pick some salve up while you are in Wisconsin!

[@johnnschroeder7424]

Once again you show us that making things to use from recycled materials is the way to save money and give us usable things to serve us again and again. Thanks!

[@jamieroberts6345]

this is like the sheaths on the husqvarna axes. I've always wondered why you hadn't done it sooner. just a loop and pull through the holes to tighten. no fastners to corode or get tricky to use in the wet or with gloves on. well done. good video again.

[@JohnSmith-ki2eq]

Hi Cody In a previous job I had occasion to put holes in fire hose, the solution that worked best for me was to get a small piece of metal tube about three or four inches long and sharpen one end then chuck that up in my cordless drill and use that to drill out the hole just like a hole saw, it worked very well and left very neat holes. Hope this helps.

[@nunabisness4590]

Love your channel. I live in the big city, so much of what you do does not apply to me, but I very much enjoy your approach to filming and documenting what you do. A lifelong timesaver tip.... When I inherited my dad's large metal cream jar full of misc hardware 20 years ago, I spent 1/2 hour or more sorting all of that hardware into an old fishing tackle box. Saves so much time looking for stuff. Now, when anything goes back into the box, it gets sorted right away.

[@bigguns45acp]

Good project. Those tabs look like the wing tabs that can be removed from the top and bottom of an electrical receptacle.I was just doing electrical work yesterday so it was fresh in my mind'

[@Dougster123]

I like it when video length is relative to the content. I don't mind the longer videos because you have something to say or show. I just don't want you to make longer videos as a matter of course, but rather as a matter of whatever it takes take cover your topic. One of the attractive and refreshing qualities of your videos is that you are not trying to be an "Entertainer", which happens to many KZbinrs as they gain success. Thank you to you and your family for all the great knowledge and inspiration. Cheers, Doug (one of your Mt Fuji neighbors)

[@dave1135]

the large homemade punch you showed at 17:50 is a wrist pin from possibly a small engine or car engine, connects the connecting rod to the piston. have a good evening, Cody.

[@1timby]

The weather is much clearer. Nice to see the top of the mountain. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@charlesbertram986]

I really like your videos! Don't know about the USA, but here in Australia the wires used to keep the ends of the bungee folded over are commercially available as clips to attach wire netting to plain wire fencing so you can construct a chicken run. Commercial crimping tools to apply them are also available here for only a few $$$.

[@tallbadger]

My wife bought me a 710 and I love that knife, I received a 9100 while in Afghanistan and thats what got me onto Benchmade. Well I sent my 9100 in to get the blade replaced, but they dont carry that blade anymore and they sent me a new 9101 and didnt charge me at all for the replacement for the knife. I love Benchmade customer support!!!!

[@DNGJustSnakes]

another great video...Thanks Cody...Love the longer videos. My wife and I typically watch TV shows that we like on the internet, at least the few we actually think are worth watching...but now with your videos and the few others we have found on youtube due to you, we would rather sit and watch your videos. thank you. Tell Mrs. W thank you for her support.

[@matt4270]

The Bic lighter is also a great EDC tool! The longer vids are the best.

[@MrCheckitout123]

until they break and your gear/clothes smells like fuel.

[@johnw3443]

+MrCheckitout123 but they have butane in them and it doesn't really have a lasting smell, and I've carried them for decades... Through car crashes , dirt bike and four wheeler mishaps , they can get wet and drop from a descent height and never ever had a problem. Are you thinking of a zippo lighter?

[@StephenButlerOne]

+John Wright the only place I've been where gas lighters are bad is in Egypt (all stupid hot places would be bad also). I can recall the days holiday maker would arrive, you would hear them exploding (small bang) on tables that was in the sun, the women would screen and the men curse. Lol. When I smoked I carried a zippo, but in all my emergency stashes, simple gas lighters are they way to go. the zippo is far superior for day to day use, they are just satisfying, however they evaporate given time, a gas lighter doesn't, they just work. The small bics are probably the best out of the disposables, but I like a see through lighter so you know how much is in it. Swap them out when half full to the kitchen.

[@MrLeatherman23]

Excellent idea... except if you EVER are in temps below 30f. They won't light unless you warm them next to your body first.

[@joejarvis2793]

My dad uses the white ones because you can still see the fuel level

[@schmojo33]

Cody, you should look into some hog ring pliers. Great for upholstery, tying off the ends of bungee cord, securing things to fences, and I'm sure you could think of other things around the homestead. I haven't gotten a rivet gun but it's on my list. So far I've used a hammer, rivet setter and copper rivets though a rivet gun can be used in ways my current set up can't.

[@brianferrante6531]

A thing I've found great for making small holes in fire hose is using a old soldering iron. Burn the hole through and seals the fibers. I make file holders for line packs out of old wildland hose all the time. Usually for my crew member and friends.

[@matthewrydl7209]

I had a Benchmade Barrage, without a doubt the best pocket knife I ever carried. Had it for about 6 months and recently just lost it. Now I carry one of the 15 Dollar Mora fixed bladed knives. REALLY awesome little knives for 15 dollars, and it doesn't hurt me any to beat the crap out of it.

[@randymusick3645]

Absolutely love the long videos. I have never understood why people don't make them longer.

[@RAKRail]

I'm enjoying the longer videos and I'm also enjoying your talks during the end card... Thanks for taking the time to do what you and Mrs. W do and share with all of us...

[@jonz540]

Cody, you should do a comparison video of the different suggestions about what material to use the hole punches on and see the different performance out of them. I read several like lead, rubber, leather, plastic, even the end grain of the wood you were using instead of the side grain. I love the comparison videos, and the longer format seems better for your style of channel.

[@closecall9665]

I am really glad you are able to get back to the tool related content. I understand remodeling is time intensive endeavor , and don't get me wrong I enjoy watching just about everything yall post, but I really love the traditional tool and woodworking videos. Thank you so much for inviting us into your home and sharing your experiences.

[@outdoorcountryboyforlife6511]

I'll agree with you on the knife. My boys give me mine a couple years ago for fathers day. I love the knife. fits in or on the the pocket perfectly.

[@GC332]

Cody the strap on your pack that you put your extra flagging on the back with that split in it is made for carrying your line tool in. Just in case you didn't know.

[@jrholt7778]

I would love to see more long videos because I can settle in and sharpen my knives such as kitchen knives my edc knife and various other knives! I love not having to scroll threw videos or what not, I like all of your videos and think that one day I could get back to basics and do something similar. Thanks again for all the videos keep up the vlogs as I also love the unedited version of modern home steading I don't watch tv but i love your channel for all the marvelous videos you and your family does and opening up your life to us youtube watchers like myself.

[@MrLeatherman23]

Every time you said EBC I thought' "Nah, I'll stick with my Benchmade!" The, you said Benchmade. I used to live within walking distance of them! That is how I got mine... I walked there and looked over there stock. Have you considered cutting the width of the hose before making the sheath? it only needs to cover the sharp edge and that would help alleviate the bellying of the finished sheath. I have several fire hose sheaths (and, I'm curently wearing a pair of Fire Hose pants from Duluth) and even have one on my Pulaski. Great idea. I don't know who taught you this but, I learned from working on the trail crew at Zig Zag Ranger Station on Mt. Hood.

[@michaelhoisington5232]

I just wanted to say I'm a logger Washington state I prescient the videos and I appreciate the educational aspect of your videos because it's helped my little nephews connect with the outdoors thank you keep up the good work

[@mitchellstump6730]

"It is July 6th 2016 what another beautiful day isn't it? So cool, cooling down" man..... I just spent 4 hours in the sun 95 degrees 100% humidity messing with a car door. I envy you a little haha. Where is a good place one could pick up that old fire hose? Love you guys and thanks for being awesome.

[@Chris-yo4ks]

I have to agree.....Benchmade knives are AWESOME!!! I have 2. I also bought 2 additional Benchmades while in Afghanistan to give to my oldest brother and my father. The longer videos are great. I also always enjoyed when you would get sidetracked on a project and a series is created.

[@picklemat4619]

never thought of putting washers on rivets. awesome tips thanks mate. that will come in handy when i build my shed

[@bob_frazier]

Nice soft jaws today! My grandparents were said to be permanently scarred by the depression. I think yours was too. Grandad tore 3 houses apart that were abandoned and primarily re-used them to build his own home. He was born in 1895. He had a homestead much like yours, blacksmith station and all. My mother's job was to straighten the old nails they were all reused.

[@scottcarse6844]

What a beautiful part of the world you live In, views to die for, I myself live in Edinburgh but it's on the outskirts so I have a lovely view of the Pentland hills

[@stevencrager2576]

Cody, I watch you all the time, so you can make the videos hours long if you please, you are an awesome channel, I have found none better for just kicking back and learning things that are versatile and will be needed in the future, this show in 2016, I'm writing in Oct of 2018, there is so very much content, I just think you have done a fantastic job leading us to great tools and great ways of getting things done. You are a professional at what you do Cody, I thank you very much for the continuous time that I get to spend with you and your family, please thank them also for being there for us, and the support of the many hours that I know they go with out you while you are keeping us intrigued at the many ways of one man in his quest to keep over a million people pleased almost always, GRAN DAD would be very proud of a Great grand son...... Keep it rolling for us Cody, God Bless the whole family from me to you and yours sir. !!!!!

[@classicog1484]

It's crazy how 30 minutes can go by so fast. And wrangler star if you are reading this I really like your videos and I've been out on the country side for the last week trying to use as much of the stuff I've learnt from you as I can keep up the great work.

[@brianhetrick1301]

On a rare (very rare) occasion you get a little wordy, making the video and bit longer than needed; however, it is these moments that we learn some extra tid bit that, would otherwise be lost. Post 'em how you shoot 'em! As a huge Lonesome Dove fan, Gustav said "the only chance at an education he's got is listening to me talk!" Keep talking... keep teaching! Another great video.

[@brianhetrick1301]

Gustav should have been Gus. auto correct error.

[@mab0852]

For a portable poison oak/ivy remedy for your fireline pack, re-saturate a dried out pack of wet wipes with a mix of jewel weed oil and rubbing alcohol. During hydration breaks take one out and rub down any potentially exposed areas. The alcohol will help cuts/scrapes and cool you off while the jewel weed neutralizes the poison oak/ivy oils.

[@76irodriguez]

Hi Mr. Wranglerstar. I have an idea for a small project you can make a video of. 10:12 Retrofitting the screws/nuts/washers drawer with small boxes to organize it by type (a box for screws, another one for washers, etc.) That way you don't have to turn the whole thing over just to find a screw or washer that you need. You can just take out the box you need, and if you have to dump it out, it will be a smaller mess to pick up. What do you think?

[@thomaswirt1506]

I'm loving the length of the videos. longer is better, seems you enjoy it as well. I like seeing a project from start to finish in a single video.

[@BlackOwlOutdoors]

Do you have any copper or brass rivets? I love using them on my leather projects. Such an old technology. Basically the same principles used to hold the old clinker boats together! Thanks for the great and consistent content. -Krik

[@tamitng]

I don't watch much tv but I do watch a lot of KZbin videos. I like the longer ones especially if the topics are informative and or instructional.

[@benengle7353]

Another quality video. I think the video length is good, and personally prefer the longer videos. Again, thanks for the time that you spend putting these videos together, and sharing them with us. And a big thanks to Mrs Wranglerstar for the support and understanding that she gives for you to be able to do what you do. God Bless brother.

[@relyk90]

Looking forward to a video about lightening your Mystery ranch pack. Also you could slide the tool handle into the loop where you have your pink flagging tape. Would also love to see a review update on the pack itself.

[@mediccac]

love the 20-30 minute videos they are perfect. You have inspired some many ideas on our property we try when we can get to it. Waiting for the day we can move to it full time as it was in my wife's family for a long long time. Hope if you come back to the Houston area we can have a meet up.

[@pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga8319]

What a wonderful tip Cody. Thanks Dude.

[@MITradesmen]

20-30 minute videos are great. Keep up the good work!

[@giblet2955]

Trick in working with fires hose and creating holes in the material. Use same size metal rod you want for the hole and burn the hole through the firehose. I use an old coleman stove (to heat the rod) and have an ice pick as well as a couple larger size handled metal tools to use when burning. The material burns easily and the hole does not fray. Also you can use 2 pc rivets which I buy from Springfield Leather.. Hammer the rivets on your anvil.

[@stevenpdxedu]

Cody, I foresee that brush my catch the bungee and flip it off as it is. However if you were to brase a washer or small tab at the apex of the hoe's iron it would secure the cord much better. Shouldn't cause any function problems if small. Basically a simple hook. Just a thought. Thanks.

[@cassanoa]

it is a very nice tool - built for real hard work - the thickness of the neck shows its built for hard use

[@TheCuttingtorch]

Nothing wrong with longer vids. Theres nothing stopping viewers from skipping forward etc..

[@brianzeh7719]

Cody, just to give you a heads up. Your little washers are tabs sniped off of an electrical outlet or switch. Thats why they were a little bent.

[@DeusExMachina_TX]

Howdy Wranglerstar! If you're having trouble with your punches bouncing, using a deadblow hammer can help! It also has the added benefit of not mushrooming out the end of the punch because it's not metal on metal striking.

[@johncolasanto605]

It’s awesome that you have so many of your Granddads tools, I have a few of my Poppas tools and I value them more than any of my Snap On or Mack tools

[@russellhawes13]

Just ordered the 940 from the Wranglermart. Been looking to upgrade from the fairly cheap Gerber I've had for about 10 years. You speak very highly of the 940 and I trust your judgement. Can't wait till it gets here.

[@wranglerstar]

Hope you love it Russell. MrsW

[@russellhawes13]

+Wranglerstar I do....it's an awesome knife.

[@cajun812]

Rather than knotting the bungee, I save the small "bull rings" from bags of ice. The ones in the hardware store are usually used for rope and larger diameter cordage, but for bungee and paracord, those small, crimped ice bag rings work great! You can even pull those heat-shrink sleeves that come in many sizes over the rings to make a nice, smooth cover appearance and add some extra strength.

[@TheRyan4756]

20-30 min videos are better than the 5-10! Great to see you revisitiing the classic DIY tool theme. They are the bread and butter of the channel and get people hooked I think. Also it's about time for some forest stewardship videos. Been wondering how your cedars and planted tree lines are doing and the overall of the Forrest after all of the previous work and excavation that was done. Any movement on the beaver habitation? Thanks for showing a little bit of the riveting process btw. Great videoing job as always!!

[@Beeseesee]

Wranglerstar, I've become a huge fan and daily follower over the past several months. I thoroughly enjoy the longer length, more content rich posts from you and the Wrangler family! Keep up the productivity! All the way from Houston, signed Bennett

[@bpsdetailing8822]

I always called that tool the Elephant. I used one with a extra long yellow composite handle. It was my favorite tool for fire fighting for sure!

[@jayherde0]

Are the sides of the tool sharp as well and will they cut the bungee cord inside the pouch? If you need or desire to rework the cord, consider a means of anchoring it to the outside with the pop rivets. A hook on one end of the cord would allow you to wrap it around the handle once and may come in handy for attaching it to a pack. ... I sure would like to get my hands on some old fire-hose.

[@RChero1010]

+Wranglerstar I just sat through you making choices on which side of the sheath you wanted the bungee while mumbling at my screen how you can just flip the sheath over and get the desired effect either way...

[@xanderog1187]

When I was in the infantry we have a saying "stuff leads ounces, ounces lead to pounds, and pounds lead to suck," my best advice is train, and if it's something you want you don't need it if you need it it's a necessity. Equipment and livability not comfort, when you get comfy you get complacent and people get hurt. People get to complacent with all the stuff they carry because they see it as a need but if it does not serve an immediate purpose than it can be let go. That's my 2 cents, hope it helps.

[@ScotsFurian]

Hi Cody ive not watched all the way through 16:33 but i just had to point something out to you regarding the positioining of the bungie :) It dosent matter ! Simply reversing or rotating the hose / sheath through 180 degress make the back the front and the front the back ! :D Best of both worlds . You made me smile . Thanks so much :)

[@gregvonarx7848]

@Wranglestar . Hi your videos are great you're a stand up dude, but with those punches; you been opening your presents before christmas... 😃

[@marklarsen9404]

I was told years ago, to use a hole punch you always drive the punch through the material into the end grain of wood. When you hit the side of a piece of wood you get the bounce. Good video, I'm a scrounger to!

[@mercoid]

Pop rivet gun is something every homeowner should have. I've fixed countless things with it.

[@Roca89]

Great Video ! Can you show how to sharpen those leather punches ? i own a lot of them and i use them a lot for making gaskets, always wanted to sharpen them but don't know how to. Thank you

[@abubbam]

I always make throw away sheaths from cardboard and masking tape. Got it from the person that worked my job before me. Works surprisingly well.

[@nitrosport5]

nothing better than working with your fathers or grandfathers passed down tools. you about have me sold on one of those knives.... seeing it cut through that bungee cord like butter was cool. i could imagine that all my old dull knives would struggle bad!

[@tattedupdaddy1]

Cody get some Tecnu soap, I found this stuff when I was a kid. If I see poison oak or ivy I get it. It helps prevent you breaking out if you catch it in time and also helps to clear it up.

[@garrypitman7010]

I like the length of the videos. About 20-30 minutes seem to perfect. But I wouldn't suggest forcing the length of the video. Thank you for what you do!!!

[@ringerson4x4]

The washers I believe are the four corners off an outlet which sometimes need to be removed to fit the outlet inside of things, such as an exterior outlet box I had installed on my chicken coup by an electrician friend. When he broke the corners off he put them in his pouch instead of throwing them away, he said " I use them all the time, it beats having to remember to buy washer." Love the fire hose idea, I have it on my axes and mauls. I'll try the pop rivets on the edges, didn't have a plan for that yet.

[@russbohman9577]

I love anything made out of repurposed fire hose. Durable as leather. Doesn't matter if you get it wet.

[@pablovillani8160]

Try to not use the leathers punches over wood because its wear too much the cutting edge. it is better to use some cardboard, rubber or soft plastic. It is an advice that gave me often the sellers of tools for working leather. Sorry for my English and greetins from Argentina

[@thewolvesbane2536]

A decently heat treated tool made from proper steel won't have any troubles with wood. Especially not with a wood as soft as Fir. I'd argue that it's softer than any thermoplast plastic.