Tools Wranglerstar Used In Today's Video Super Cool Magnetic Drill: amzn.to/2ZpBJM4 Starrett center punch: amzn.to/2XNivQa Dead blow hammer: amzn.to/3BcyHYY (amazon affiliate links)
As you probably know, but it may help others, you can refill/change the jacking fluid on most floor jacks of that style. There's just basically a bottle jack in there with a plug on top. You can also rebuild it if it's worth it to you.
Happy to see that even tough we are not from the same country, we don't have the same religious beliefs, we still care about each other. This is what I love about this community ❤
You're in my prayers. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for everything you do, I've enjoyed following your account for years now. You teach me the things my grandpa started to before he passed away. You remind me of him and how he would be able to take care of anything and fix just about any problem.
Cody...firstly, my condolences on your Father's passing. I would have commented on your previous video, but it brought back many memories of losing my Father. We lost him when I was 28. He was 66 (I'm 57 now and not a day goes by that I or my 8 siblings don't think about him). He was the anchor of our family, much like your grandfather. He was a Christian, a teacher, a coach, and so much more! He touched many lives in his 39 years of teaching and coaching and many more in our church! I pray for peace for you, and your family in this time, but know that you will see him again on high! Thank you for all the great videos! You've taught us all a lot about being a man and also how to live a respectable life in these trying times! May God bless you and your family!
I haven't the faintest idea why I find these videos so interesting. But I'm starting to appreciate having quality tools for my homestead. Thanks to you I'm now the proud owner of a Silky Hayauchi 4extension.
Hey Cody, I've been watching the last few days and I've noticed on radio, TH-cam and other media that the battle is here and the battle is now. I do believe the message is in front of those who would hear it. Thank you for sharing the courage of your convictions, thank you for sharing the rawness of your life and your ability to see blessings even in dark hours. Living your life in front of everyone has to be hard. Thanks for sharing as much as you do. You help, even through your pain, and that spreads the blessing your father was to you, even in his passing, to those with whom you have shared it. "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
If you ever find your holes in the jacks are just a bit off from ideal, you can always drill new holes on the other side of the jack that land between the old holes (if that makes any sense). Once this is done, you can remove the jack, spin it 90 degrees, reinsert and you've got a whole new set of differently located holes.
I was thinking the same thing...but instead of taking them out and spinning them, just drill another pair of holes in the tubing on the trailer to match the new holes on the other side...then you'll have 1.5" adjustability on the fly.
I was thinking the same thing, except that you can't take these out to spin them unless you really jack up the back of the trailer or put the jack over a hole or something ..
I have quite a bit of Starret tools from my dad! He was a machinist for many years. He even wrote to them a year or two before he passed and they send him posters, drill charts, etc. etc. They were very generous with their response. I cherish those Starret tools for so many reasons nowadays!
hey Cody I feel so bad for your loss of your father and I would just like to pass on my condolences to you and your family, god bless you add your family and may thing go well for you
Nothing better than the right tool for the right job. My condolences on the loss of your father. Hope his lessons help guide you through this difficult time.
Cody, I’ve been watching you since the early days man. Being with you has made me a better man. Praying for you brother and yours. “ The Lord is near to the broken-hearted”. Ps 34:18
You're not alone!!! I have always loved quality tools! I was fortunate to work in home improvement/hardware for 13 years before working in the medical field. Can't beat a good tool that will always work when you need it and allow you to take pride in your work.
I don't feel worthy of being lumped in with the Wranglerstar subscribers. Always such a positive, helpful, constructive and awesome community. I enjoy reading these comments. There's so many folks here that are infinitely more smarter than me lol
Ditto Disco. I have a diploma with high 🎖honors, in automotive technology from a top notch technical institution in New England, and this gentleman has my attention for sure👍
Sorry to hear of your loss. When I lost my father the best advice given to me by a marine sgt. Remember the stories, when you're ready, write them down, read them and when you share them and your father will be with you.
Hi mr Wranglerstar, I just wanted to say even though I have never experienced what you are going through, I remember about ten years ago watching videos with my father of your channel, and it was some of the few happy memories with him I have. You brought light into a poor situation for me, and just want to say thank you and send all of the condolences to you and your family that I can. Thank you sir.
Also, not a professional homeowner quite yet but I have always had atleast 2 floor Jack's for years. You never know when you need to change your oil...or re-level a house!
The two piece handle comes in handy when there is a clearance issue. Maybe the car/item you are lifting is next to another vehicle. With the long handle, you are limited to where you can use the jack. But by removing half of the handle length, you can get into a tight spot.
I'm so sorry for your loss Cody. I lost my mom about 7 yrs ago. It's a pain that lingers forever, but you do get more used to it. Sending love and positive vibes.
If you ever read this: To keep your part from rusting for ever and ever and ever, use cosmoline. Shoot cosmoline on the inside of the square tubing with a drain hole. Paint the outside so you can touch it and stay clean. Cosmoline is the stuff THEY dont want us to know about.
What is it? Where do you get it? And why use it instead of something like wd40 or used engine oil etc.. Also it sounds like something toxic. I have a small ranch and stuff gets muddy and full of cow manure and gets really rusty. But I try to stay away from harsh chemicals and sprays. I do use them, but I just do so sparingly. Thanks for any information.
@@danielalamo2075 Soviets used to wrap war rifles in waxed paper and the rifle was soaked in something that looked just like vaseline but it was the cosmoline. You could leave such riffle in the rain for ever and it would never rust unless you remove that stuff. Today they have the recipe and make product like the US made RP342 which can be sprayed and is able to fully protect the undercariage of a 1988 Ford Tempo in the rust belt. I usually thin it with mineral spirits for spraying with their recommended sprayer that has vitton seals. It sticks to metal so much that you cant remove it with power washer, yet it stays semi-soft. I found this because I was searching for such a stuff for my 1979 Datsun and bought a 1930's SKS rifle that was impossible to clean and the research on why that stuff was impossible to remove lead me to RP342. The rifle was new old stock. You could swear its been manufactured tomorrow. If you already have thick rust, use a needle scaler so the stuff can stick to real metal.
@@iangolightly604 Well, we HAVE to clean these riffles after each use with boiling water and usual gun cleaning products because of the corrosive ammo. As for the cosmoline its easy to remove with gasoline.
ya know what Cody, I'm not gonna go out and buy a Starrett punch but I'd still call you my brother - I figure, why buy a punch when I'm perfectly proud of the punches I've forged myself from an old SUV coil spring? We gotta see some more Wranglerstar blacksmithing work!
Sorry for your loss! You are right, you don’t understand losing a parent until you have lost one. Coming up on 10 years in December for my Dad. I was 31. Thanks for the interpretation of Luke 15. I am going to share that with others like myself who are coming back after being lost for awhile.
I have a Starrett 18C auto center punch and I love it...just remember to relax the spring tension when you're done using those if you own one...very well made tools
Your best video in years. Many thanks... You are a good man it's good to hear and watch you be patient and complimentary. Blessings to you and the family.
There is something therapeutic about working alone on a project. For me it just seems to quiet lifes problems. The solemness of your shop as you work lets you reflect on life. Then when that project is done its a small reminder that life moves on and youll remember the feelings you were experiencing every time you see it. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Been watching for a decade now? I remember your dad from some videos. I still enjoy your content. You’ve made an impact on my family. God bless, praying for comfort.
I’d recommend a hole in the center of the foot pads on those stab jacks. Inevitably you’ll end up with water & junk collecting in the square tube columns, which will pile up in the bottom, making them heavier and heavier, but also helping rust them out from the inside. So a 1/2” drain hole will provide a way for rain water to drain out, as well as any junk that gets in there.
Patriot 03 yes good point. Probably best to do a weep hole on the bottom corner of the tube like Cody mentioned (I'd do more like 1/8-1/4" though), and cap the top of the tubes.
5:02…..“One in 1 million guys that would go on about this”…. That’s one main reason in my opinion your channel is soooo good, you can’t fake authenticity and your fizz!!!
Was in a Armorers class with Sons of Liberty Gun Works last weekend and they recommend and use the Starrett center punches. Great class if you ever get to take one.
I lost my dads. One at 4 and one when I was a young man at 28. My second dad stepped in and raised me. At 45 now it doesn’t get easier. Condolences to you and yours. Sending love and prayers to Oregon. -East Coast Man
I use an old mag drill center pin thingy as a center punch. Works great. Hardened steel and works great. Rarely have to sharpen it. Bought one in stores and it was garbage. Got the one I'm using now from the tool crib at the old fab shop I worked at.
The mag-drill bits are called Annular Cutters. Make sure you get a 1/2" diameter pin for those, you don't want to skimp and have a pin shear when unloading a piece of equipment. Also, as a slight improvement, you could cut off a few inches off the top and move the bottom hole down so you get the jack up higher when it's retracted, but still doesn't come up over the edge of the trailer. Looks good Cody!
I picked up one of those Daytona jacks last year and love it. I guess I’m gonna have to go get another. Thanks for addressing the weep hole, I was starting to think you had lost your touch and attention to detail. Thanks for never disappointing. Praying for you and your family.
If you wanna prevent build up of shavings around the bit as you drill, apply pressure as you drill and count to 3 then let off and the shavings should fly right off and then you just repeat until you finish your hole. Take care Mr.W, blessings to you and your lovely family.
Cody, Thanks again for what you do here on youtube... from the advice, entertainment, motivation and education on all things how to and Journeyman level homeownership! Thanks!
Is it possible to have a video on all the tools your neighbor Henry gave to you? I always enjoy seeing the old styles of tools and the tools that aren’t in use anymore, I also love the background behind the tools, and the story that Henry always has. I always get a good laugh out of it, thanks.
I wish I had videos of my grandfather's doing the things they did. It would mean the world to me. Your great grandkids will be watching your videos. You have got er figured out I'd say. Good luck to you Sir.
L.S. Starrett makes excellent quality tooling. I still have mics and various other machinist related tools from before I left the trade 25 yrs ago. Good job with the stand. Those mag drill presses are awesome. I wondered though, if a list was made from the years past of tools every professional homeowner should have .... How big would that list be? Haha Bless you sir and your family.
I used one at the plant I use to work in! We had one are two in the maintenance dept it was a different brand but it was of high quality it was excellent for working in hard to get to places if you could set it on the material or piece of equipment you were working on!
Be well Wrangerstar Family. Though the pain is real, there are brighter days ahead. There won't be a single day that you won't think about your father, for the rest of your life. Eventually the pain of loss will be replaced only the best of memories, and the stories you will relay. I'm sure Jack will speak of his grandfather, just as you speak of yours.
My grandfather left his Starret Center Punch and a Tri Square with the 12 inch blade to my Dad. I added a protractor and a caliper. These are tools I use and think of both men each time. I am sure your kids will do the same.
If you go to a camper dealership they have spring loaded pins used on 5th wheel jack legs that would work perfect on your stab jacks for quick adjustability!
Really enjoyed this Codey. I like the videos where are doing something, making or building. Then you drop in some story or words of wisdom that brings everything together.
I love your videos Cody. I have learned so much from you over the years. You are so talented, and a wonderful teacher. So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You, and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. God bless.
Drill holes on the trailer pocket so that the holes on the trailer are half the distance of the spacing on the tubing. Doing this will let you have double the adjustment on the Jack's.
At least two jacks! Got myself a 4 ton jack for the pick up, life saver! Great videos to date. Head up and never be afraid to ask for help, show emotion or give support! All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
You remind me of my grandfather and father in many ways. I hope you find peace. My grandfather went a year ago due to covid. I've been keeping words from the havamal in my mind. Cattle die, kindred die, we ourselves also die; but the fair fame never dies of him who has earned it.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Cody. We, in your audience, love you. If you were to come where I live, and I found out about it in time, I'd give you a hug. I'd be willing to bet you couldn't go anywhere that someone recognizes you without being offered a hug, at least for a couple of weeks. You take all the time you need to grieve and take care of family. We'll be waiting patiently for your return.
Of everything you do or some new tool or machine you’re working on or with the one thing that always makes me smile is your glasses they way they separate and snap together I love em 😂
Centre punches? Way back when I was doing my telecommunications technician’s apprenticeship nearly forty years ago we made our own centre punch! I used to love that thing! Thank you again, Cody!
Sir you've helped me more than you'll ever know. What we told you is truly from our hearts. May God bless you and your family. We are here anytime you may need.
I love the 2(two) piece handle on the new jacks. I scavenged a push button release from an old walker/wheel chair, (The little 1/4 brass buttons that allow them to fold, and snap back into the detent holes to hold them solid). I drilled out my lower handle to accept the spring and brass release button, (now I can use the jack in confirmed spaces with the short handle. Then I drilled a 1/4 matching hole in the upper handle, and it snaps onto the lower for a strong connection that has a quick release. Best modification on those IMO! 👍
My punches were my dad’s. He built homes and I’m sure these are 1947 vintage. I have his old craftsman drill and skill saw with metal steel bodies! Don’t use them. I remember cutting a piece of wood with him and the electricity arched into my hand! Had to kick it out of my grip! My dad just laughed and said “did she bite you”! Tough old guy was my dad! Loved it!
![[🔴LIVE] งานประกาศรางวัล MAYA TV AWARDS 2024 : มายามหาชน](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nwmWYXXVwBY/mqdefault.jpg)
Tools Wranglerstar Used In Today's Video
Super Cool Magnetic Drill: amzn.to/2ZpBJM4
Starrett center punch: amzn.to/2XNivQa
Dead blow hammer: amzn.to/3BcyHYY
(amazon affiliate links)
Love your videos and I hope one day I may accrue the invaluable wealth and happiness that you show in each and every one of your videos
Having a good center punch is invaluable. You should be proud of you're tools.
How about a link for those drill bits?
A 1/2” is .500 on your caliper🤣
As you probably know, but it may help others, you can refill/change the jacking fluid on most floor jacks of that style. There's just basically a bottle jack in there with a plug on top. You can also rebuild it if it's worth it to you.
It’s all of the professional homeowners that stick together. God bless and have a good day
I'm proud to be a professional homeowner more then ever now : )
Happy to see that even tough we are not from the same country, we don't have the same religious beliefs, we still care about each other. This is what I love about this community ❤
Your awesome. Love from Minnesota.
Yeah thats awesome
Amen, much love from Arizona.
Love your thoughts from Australia
Yes from South Africa 🙌🏻
I chuckle out loud every time you say “It gives me the fizzzzzz…………….” You are a classic. Keep being classy. God Bless You
Those of faith never truly die. You’ll see him again
AMEN
You're in my prayers. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for everything you do, I've enjoyed following your account for years now. You teach me the things my grandpa started to before he passed away. You remind me of him and how he would be able to take care of anything and fix just about any problem.
Keep on keeping on Brother,
you are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you for all you do, teaching and entertaining us for all these years.
Cody...firstly, my condolences on your Father's passing. I would have commented on your previous video, but it brought back many memories of losing my Father. We lost him when I was 28. He was 66 (I'm 57 now and not a day goes by that I or my 8 siblings don't think about him). He was the anchor of our family, much like your grandfather. He was a Christian, a teacher, a coach, and so much more! He touched many lives in his 39 years of teaching and coaching and many more in our church! I pray for peace for you, and your family in this time, but know that you will see him again on high! Thank you for all the great videos! You've taught us all a lot about being a man and also how to live a respectable life in these trying times! May God bless you and your family!
I haven't the faintest idea why I find these videos so interesting. But I'm starting to appreciate having quality tools for my homestead. Thanks to you I'm now the proud owner of a Silky Hayauchi 4extension.
Hey Cody, I've been watching the last few days and I've noticed on radio, TH-cam and other media that the battle is here and the battle is now. I do believe the message is in front of those who would hear it. Thank you for sharing the courage of your convictions, thank you for sharing the rawness of your life and your ability to see blessings even in dark hours. Living your life in front of everyone has to be hard. Thanks for sharing as much as you do. You help, even through your pain, and that spreads the blessing your father was to you, even in his passing, to those with whom you have shared it. "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
If you ever find your holes in the jacks are just a bit off from ideal, you can always drill new holes on the other side of the jack that land between the old holes (if that makes any sense). Once this is done, you can remove the jack, spin it 90 degrees, reinsert and you've got a whole new set of differently located holes.
I was thinking the same thing...but instead of taking them out and spinning them, just drill another pair of holes in the tubing on the trailer to match the new holes on the other side...then you'll have 1.5" adjustability on the fly.
I was thinking the same thing, except that you can't take these out to spin them unless you really jack up the back of the trailer or put the jack over a hole or something ..
@@ShopStuff0416 That's a great idea!!
And do it at a different sizing than the one you slide, that way you have mo combinations to choose from.
It is so satisfying to watch an engineer use good tools. It makes a world of difference to the finished job and the ease and enjoyment of doing it.
Love seeing the quality tools. Any man worth his salt can appreciate a good tool
I have quite a bit of Starret tools from my dad! He was a machinist for many years. He even wrote to them a year or two before he passed and they send him posters, drill charts, etc. etc. They were very generous with their response. I cherish those Starret tools for so many reasons nowadays!
hey Cody I feel so bad for your loss of your father and I would just like to pass on my condolences to you and your family, god bless you add your family and may thing go well for you
I'm sorry bro. I feel your pain.
Me too bro. Keep the faith.
Nothing better than the right tool for the right job. My condolences on the loss of your father. Hope his lessons help guide you through this difficult time.
Cody, I’ve been watching you since the early days man. Being with you has made me a better man. Praying for you brother and yours. “ The Lord is near to the broken-hearted”. Ps 34:18
You're not alone!!! I have always loved quality tools! I was fortunate to work in home improvement/hardware for 13 years before working in the medical field. Can't beat a good tool that will always work when you need it and allow you to take pride in your work.
I don't feel worthy of being lumped in with the Wranglerstar subscribers. Always such a positive, helpful, constructive and awesome community. I enjoy reading these comments. There's so many folks here that are infinitely more smarter than me lol
You are welcome here and appreciated,
Ditto Disco. I have a diploma with high 🎖honors, in automotive technology from a top notch technical institution in New England, and this gentleman has my attention for sure👍
I'm right here with you I'm most likely one of the slower people in this group but thats ok I'll get there eventually
We all start in different places, and very few of us take the same route to get from where we are to where we want to be. Enjoy the journey.
Sorry to hear of your loss. When I lost my father the best advice given to me by a marine sgt.
Remember the stories, when you're ready, write them down, read them and when you share them and your father will be with you.
Hi mr Wranglerstar, I just wanted to say even though I have never experienced what you are going through, I remember about ten years ago watching videos with my father of your channel, and it was some of the few happy memories with him I have. You brought light into a poor situation for me, and just want to say thank you and send all of the condolences to you and your family that I can. Thank you sir.
I fully understand the appreciation for well made tools. That is why I pay soo much money to the Snap-On truck every month 🤣
Also, not a professional homeowner quite yet but I have always had atleast 2 floor Jack's for years. You never know when you need to change your oil...or re-level a house!
So sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family. I feel your pain brother mine has been gone for a 15 years now and I still miss him.
Hope you're doing well Cody
Glad to be a part of such a great community of followers of the channel.
The two piece handle comes in handy when there is a clearance issue. Maybe the car/item you are lifting is next to another vehicle. With the long handle, you are limited to where you can use the jack. But by removing half of the handle length, you can get into a tight spot.
I think Harbor Freight and other companies do the two piece jack handle so it fits in the packaging. Your comments are also valid. Take Care!
I'm so sorry for your loss Cody. I lost my mom about 7 yrs ago. It's a pain that lingers forever, but you do get more used to it. Sending love and positive vibes.
If you ever read this: To keep your part from rusting for ever and ever and ever, use cosmoline. Shoot cosmoline on the inside of the square tubing with a drain hole. Paint the outside so you can touch it and stay clean. Cosmoline is the stuff THEY dont want us to know about.
Where can you get cosmoline? I thought it was banned by the government 🤔
Thanks
What is it? Where do you get it? And why use it instead of something like wd40 or used engine oil etc.. Also it sounds like something toxic. I have a small ranch and stuff gets muddy and full of cow manure and gets really rusty. But I try to stay away from harsh chemicals and sprays. I do use them, but I just do so sparingly. Thanks for any information.
@@danielalamo2075 Soviets used to wrap war rifles in waxed paper and the rifle was soaked in something that looked just like vaseline but it was the cosmoline. You could leave such riffle in the rain for ever and it would never rust unless you remove that stuff. Today they have the recipe and make product like the US made RP342 which can be sprayed and is able to fully protect the undercariage of a 1988 Ford Tempo in the rust belt. I usually thin it with mineral spirits for spraying with their recommended sprayer that has vitton seals. It sticks to metal so much that you cant remove it with power washer, yet it stays semi-soft. I found this because I was searching for such a stuff for my 1979 Datsun and bought a 1930's SKS rifle that was impossible to clean and the research on why that stuff was impossible to remove lead me to RP342. The rifle was new old stock. You could swear its been manufactured tomorrow. If you already have thick rust, use a needle scaler so the stuff can stick to real metal.
@ Daniel L: I believe those rifles were cleaned with really hot water, nearly boiling hot.
@@iangolightly604 Well, we HAVE to clean these riffles after each use with boiling water and usual gun cleaning products because of the corrosive ammo. As for the cosmoline its easy to remove with gasoline.
I was a machinist for around 35 years and one of my favorite brands was Starret, love them.
ya know what Cody, I'm not gonna go out and buy a Starrett punch but I'd still call you my brother - I figure, why buy a punch when I'm perfectly proud of the punches I've forged myself from an old SUV coil spring? We gotta see some more Wranglerstar blacksmithing work!
They are called annular bits.
Prayers for you and your family sir.
Glad you are getting through keep on keeping on thanks for the video and as always praying for yah!!
My Father was a welder for Sterrett in the late 70’s. Their factory is an old brick turn of the century mill, it’s beautiful.
Sorry for your loss! You are right, you don’t understand losing a parent until you have lost one. Coming up on 10 years in December for my Dad. I was 31. Thanks for the interpretation of Luke 15. I am going to share that with others like myself who are coming back after being lost for awhile.
Cody, Jon V. here. I worked in Machine Shops all my life. 1971-2014. Starrett tools are the Last Word in measuring tool…
I have a Starrett 18C auto center punch and I love it...just remember to relax the spring tension when you're done using those if you own one...very well made tools
Now that is a DRILL!!!!
Much love and condolences from Cornwall in England.
Good evening sir that’s a great idea I need to do that for my trailer too! God bless
Your parents raised a good man, God bless them and your family !!
Make some longer ones! Love the videos!
You still have those big white plastic sheets of material? I don't remember what you used it for but that would probably be nice capping material.
Your best video in years. Many thanks... You are a good man it's good to hear and watch you be patient and complimentary. Blessings to you and the family.
Nobody with a heart is expecting you to be 100% right now Cody. Keep pushing forward as you always do. Much love to you and yours.
You and your sister are truly blessed and fortunate to have been there for
I just made a note of that center punch. A high quality tool like that that future generations can use too, matters a lot to me as well.
There is something therapeutic about working alone on a project. For me it just seems to quiet lifes problems. The solemness of your shop as you work lets you reflect on life. Then when that project is done its a small reminder that life moves on and youll remember the feelings you were experiencing every time you see it. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Been watching for a decade now? I remember your dad from some videos.
I still enjoy your content. You’ve made an impact on my family.
God bless, praying for comfort.
Thank you for being such a genuine and kind person. Bless you and your family.
I’d recommend a hole in the center of the foot pads on those stab jacks. Inevitably you’ll end up with water & junk collecting in the square tube columns, which will pile up in the bottom, making them heavier and heavier, but also helping rust them out from the inside. So a 1/2” drain hole will provide a way for rain water to drain out, as well as any junk that gets in there.
But imagine how much mud would be pushed up into said hole if it were drilled on the bottom
Patriot 03 yes good point. Probably best to do a weep hole on the bottom corner of the tube like Cody mentioned (I'd do more like 1/8-1/4" though), and cap the top of the tubes.
I’m super impressed by the quickness of the drill. Unbelievably quick.
You and me both!
5:02…..“One in 1 million guys that would go on about this”….
That’s one main reason in my opinion your channel is soooo good, you can’t fake authenticity and your fizz!!!
I graduated HS I. 1990, made my center punch in metal shop in 1987.. still works better than anything I could buy.
Was in a Armorers class with Sons of Liberty Gun Works last weekend and they recommend and use the Starrett center punches. Great class if you ever get to take one.
I lost my dads. One at 4 and one when I was a young man at 28. My second dad stepped in and raised me. At 45 now it doesn’t get easier. Condolences to you and yours. Sending love and prayers to Oregon. -East Coast Man
Prayers for your family. I lost my mom 2 weeks ago so I feel your pain and pray grace and mercy over you.
I use an old mag drill center pin thingy as a center punch. Works great. Hardened steel and works great. Rarely have to sharpen it. Bought one in stores and it was garbage. Got the one I'm using now from the tool crib at the old fab shop I worked at.
The mag-drill bits are called Annular Cutters. Make sure you get a 1/2" diameter pin for those, you don't want to skimp and have a pin shear when unloading a piece of equipment. Also, as a slight improvement, you could cut off a few inches off the top and move the bottom hole down so you get the jack up higher when it's retracted, but still doesn't come up over the edge of the trailer. Looks good Cody!
Us Eastcoast guys swing a hammer and it never bounces back. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS, GOD BLESS.
You may well be the one in a million guys who would go on and on about quality tools. We must be in different millions because I will, too.
It doesn't matter how brilliant you are, or how hard you like to work or how smart you think you are. YOU are only as GOOD as your TOOLS!
I picked up one of those Daytona jacks last year and love it. I guess I’m gonna have to go get another. Thanks for addressing the weep hole, I was starting to think you had lost your touch and attention to detail. Thanks for never disappointing. Praying for you and your family.
One in a million here too.... Starret is a fantastic tool company. I've used almost their complete line of machining tools and tooling.
If you wanna prevent build up of shavings around the bit as you drill, apply pressure as you drill and count to 3 then let off and the shavings should fly right off and then you just repeat until you finish your hole.
Take care Mr.W, blessings to you and your lovely family.
Cody, Thanks again for what you do here on youtube... from the advice, entertainment, motivation and education on all things how to and Journeyman level homeownership! Thanks!
I appreciate that!
Sorry for your Loss. Hope you’re well and keeping your chin up during this time. Keep safe and best wishes from Wales 🏴
I still have my Starrett center punch, mics, try square, dial calipers that I bought in 1976. The fizz for sure.
I like how you explain the details of why the specific tools. It felt like shop class.
I have that same jack. I love it. Sorry about your father. I was praying for you both. I’ll keep praying for you.
Thank you, Kirk,
Is it possible to have a video on all the tools your neighbor Henry gave to you? I always enjoy seeing the old styles of tools and the tools that aren’t in use anymore, I also love the background behind the tools, and the story that Henry always has. I always get a good laugh out of it, thanks.
I wish I had videos of my grandfather's doing the things they did. It would mean the world to me. Your great grandkids will be watching your videos. You have got er figured out I'd say. Good luck to you Sir.
Fantastic job! When not using the trailer I would put down the jacks, and jack up the front to get some pressure off the tires.
Thank you for sharing your life with us and being vulnerable and real. We pray for you.
L.S. Starrett makes excellent quality tooling. I still have mics and various other machinist related tools from before I left the trade 25 yrs ago. Good job with the stand. Those mag drill presses are awesome.
I wondered though, if a list was made from the years past of tools every professional homeowner should have .... How big would that list be? Haha Bless you sir and your family.
Passing away surrounded by family proves your father was a great man.
The punch discussion and drill quality made my ocd happy lol
You're a good man with a good heart and I'm glad that you have found peace with your loss, in praying for you
I used one at the plant I use to work in! We had one are two in the maintenance dept it was a different brand but it was of high quality it was excellent for working in hard to get to places if you could set it on the material or piece of equipment you were working on!
A pleasure to see you work friend.
All the best Cody.
Be well Wrangerstar Family. Though the pain is real, there are brighter days ahead. There won't be a single day that you won't think about your father, for the rest of your life. Eventually the pain of loss will be replaced only the best of memories, and the stories you will relay. I'm sure Jack will speak of his grandfather, just as you speak of yours.
My grandfather left his Starret Center Punch and a Tri Square with the 12 inch blade to my Dad. I added a protractor and a caliper. These are tools I use and think of both men each time. I am sure your kids will do the same.
Replacement seals for the Snap On jack are available as a rebuild kit.
If you go to a camper dealership they have spring loaded pins used on 5th wheel jack legs that would work perfect on your stab jacks for quick adjustability!
You are not the only one, I have several Sterrett center punches and they are really nice tools. I feel the same way.
Love all my Starrettt tools 😉
Talk about the FIZZ 😏
Really enjoyed this Codey. I like the videos where are doing something, making or building. Then you drop in some story or words of wisdom that brings everything together.
Starrett Tools are headquartered in New England, I knew that name sounded familiar after driving past their sign so many times.
Been running a Starrett auto punch for years, wonderful tools well worth it!
I love your videos Cody. I have learned so much from you over the years. You are so talented, and a wonderful teacher. So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You, and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. God bless.
Drill holes on the trailer pocket so that the holes on the trailer are half the distance of the spacing on the tubing. Doing this will let you have double the adjustment on the Jack's.
At least two jacks! Got myself a 4 ton jack for the pick up, life saver! Great videos to date. Head up and never be afraid to ask for help, show emotion or give support! All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
You remind me of my grandfather and father in many ways. I hope you find peace. My grandfather went a year ago due to covid. I've been keeping words from the havamal in my mind. Cattle die, kindred die, we ourselves also die; but the fair fame never dies of him who has earned it.
So sorry to hear of your loss, Cody. We, in your audience, love you. If you were to come where I live, and I found out about it in time, I'd give you a hug. I'd be willing to bet you couldn't go anywhere that someone recognizes you without being offered a hug, at least for a couple of weeks. You take all the time you need to grieve and take care of family. We'll be waiting patiently for your return.
Of everything you do or some new tool or machine you’re working on or with the one thing that always makes me smile is your glasses they way they separate and snap together I love em 😂
Centre punches? Way back when I was doing my telecommunications technician’s apprenticeship nearly forty years ago we made our own centre punch! I used to love that thing! Thank you again, Cody!
Those mag-drills with those spring loaded boring tools are great. Takes the place of a milling machine.
Blessings y’all.
I have 10 automotive repair shops in my area, and i keep a harbor freight daytona jack at every one. Some of them, two. They're awesome
Sir you've helped me more than you'll ever know. What we told you is truly from our hearts. May God bless you and your family. We are here anytime you may need.
I love the 2(two) piece handle on the new jacks. I scavenged a push button release from an old walker/wheel chair, (The little 1/4 brass buttons that allow them to fold, and snap back into the detent holes to hold them solid).
I drilled out my lower handle to accept the spring and brass release button, (now I can use the jack in confirmed spaces with the short handle.
Then I drilled a 1/4 matching hole in the upper handle, and it snaps onto the lower for a strong connection that has a quick release.
Best modification on those IMO! 👍
Love you Cody. You and your family mean a lot to myself and so many. Thank you for your content. Love these workshop videos!
My punches were my dad’s. He built homes and I’m sure these are 1947 vintage. I have his old craftsman drill and skill saw with metal steel bodies! Don’t use them. I remember cutting a piece of wood with him and the electricity arched into my hand! Had to kick it out of my grip! My dad just laughed and said “did she bite you”! Tough old guy was my dad! Loved it!
So sorry for your loss. I lost my dad this year also.