My dad broke two spade handles in one day and was ranting about the shitty beech wood you find at stores. So i have a craptacular stick welder and am half good with it so after a little zip zap routine i fixed him with a pipe handle to last for generations. I saw pride in his eyes or maybe he was looking at the arc too long.
mordechaimordechai unfortunately, store bought tools with wooden handles aren’t that great, especially the affordable ones, they try to maximize the number of handles they can get out of each stock; you can buy handles standalone, but check the fibers, they must go from one end to another very straight! Here’s how I made two hammer handles first time ever. Recovered some 50+ years acacia wood from an old barn; found the pieces larger than what I needed I’ve split the wood to ensure straight fibers from one end to another shaped the handle with an angle grinder and sanding disc(wear dust and protection mask!) cut a slit for the wedge, hammered the newly made handle into the hammer head open the slit with a chisel, pour d3 water resistant wood glue without mercy hammer in the wedge until it turns into a mushroom and won’t go any further, cut the wedge flush, let the glue cure for 24h hand sand the handle to finished and comfortable shape, flood it with linseed oil and voila, a handle that is comfortable and will last for generations!
Broke down on the freeway once-upon-a-time. Had the replacement distributor cap needed as this car regularly leaked a little oil through the horizontal shaft and fouled the contacts. But did not have the needed 8mm short wrench needed to get one of the bolts loose. Before long, a pickup stopped and asked if he could help. "Do you have an 8mm wrench" I asked... He opens up the camper top to a load of tools and says "why yes, I'm a NASCAR mechanic"! When I told him I fix VCR's among other things, we went up to the next rest stop and replaced the belts in his broken VCR he happened to have along.... He had had some car trouble himself that morning and vowed to stop and help someone. Then there was the time out in the middle of nowhere that I fixed a guy's alternator because I happened to have a soldering iron and a AC inverter along.
You might also have soldered with a copper wire placed after a headlight bulb (or before, as long as tou place them in line. If you leave out the bulb it becomes welding😆)
I know the feeling, that’s why I have all the tools with me at work that the old timers ain’t used in over a decade. And those tools have made shit happen that the other tools couldnt
"I'm in Arizona right now, I don't know if you can tell that." Yep. I knew it. The air coming out of my speakers felt extra dry and smelled of cactus juice and cheap turquoise jewelry. I went to 'like' the video and my finger slipped on sunscreen, iced tea, and regret. Definitely Arizona.
I have Leatherman I bought in 1991 at a Sporting Goods Store in Utah. I'm a Explosive Technician and this particular Leatherman has a Blasting Cap Crimper built into the needle nose. Also a file I use to clean my ground for the Detonator, wire cutter which I use to cut and strip wire. That's 4 tools I don't have to carry in a bag, just use the Leatherman. Its 28 years old now and still in great shape. I lost it while training new Techs, I spent 9 hours looking for it the next day. Found.
I work on railroad maintenance equipment, I lost my leatherman one day on the tracks. When things fall into the ballast (rocks) they tend to disappear. I had me and two other guys looking for it for about 3 hours while we were working. Amazingly we found it!
My tire blew out on a St Louis highway. The shoulder was dirt and moist. Each time I tried to use the tiny Toyota stock jack, it would sink slightly and the whole car would collapse back down to the dirt. Tom, a man I've never met before pulled in front of my and pulled out a full sized service Jack and saved the day. Thank you Tom.
I always carry a floor jack in my trunk ... love helping people with flats on the highway for free - Walmart sells a small floor jack in a nice hard case for $25, and a decent 4-way tire iron for $9 - very worth having in your vehicle, makes changing a flat luxurious compared to the factory tools
You remind me of how my dad, uncle, and grandfather worked and thought about tools. There have been countless times I’ve seen mechanical advantage gained by the simplest of tools. As a career fireman I’ve used that knowledge and passed on those skills. At work we have to be problem solvers everyday and I can attest that you are correct with your top 5. I carry a leatherman every shift and a spyderco rescue salt. I have done everything with these tools such as cutting people out of cars, repairing fire alarms, opening doors, and even minor surgery! Thanks for your great content!
At one time when I was younger my dad had me along to help out with moving a buddy of his to his new house. They were in a hurry and forgot tie down cables in their haste to move boxes from one place to another. I solved my dad's friend's moving problem with 100 feet of cord housed in a quick deploy wrap ( made from slip knots) and tied everything with a quick release hitch held together with a stick. To this day, I still carry cordage for emergency usage in similar fasion around each of my many EDC canes.
On the toll road, after work, one day, I noticed a man standing by the flat right rear tire of his pickup truck. He had his spare out, but he seemed to be not making much progress. He had wisely pulled way over on the shoulder of the highway, but as the truck sat, his jack wouldn't give enough lift. I grabbed some 8"x8"x16" and 4"x4"x16" wood blocks I use for setting up my 5th wheel trailer, my bottle Jack and cross lug wrench and he was on his way in five minutes. We had to block and jack, crib the truck, then block and jack some more. Then reverse the process. We could have gotten by with his tools, but the blocks were mission critical. I used what I had. If I was starting over, I think I would cut a 4"x4"x8' post into 1-foot pieces. I think that would take care of anything I might run into.
William Degnan the unfortunate demise of the steel bumper has led to the induction of more inferior lifting methods. We lost a bumper jack that could lift a car two feet in the air to now where the dang scissor jack barely gets it up high enough to clear the ground to get the wheel off. Bottle jacks, although better, still aren't the same animal when you need to lift a vehicle.
Had a rain day here today and have a job I have been needing to do that will be a perfect place to use a burke bar.... now I wait for the rain to quit to put it to use!!
Archimedes, now is that the old fella down at the Ace Hardware on Route 50? He has some real interesting stuff to say. I wish someone would write it all down. :-)
I wish all of my teachers through life spoke the way this man does. He is very intelligent and engaging and it's quite obvious to me how much I learn when watching his videos. He has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the topics on his channel and it's become one of my top 5 on youtube. Keep up the amazing presentations and thank you for being you! PS: from one CPAP user to another, the tape tip was brilliant!
Best problem-solving tools are knowledgeable individuals like you sir that share their experiences. I am young and learn a lot from people like you. Thank you very much!
As always, your life’s wisdom is worth listening to. My “saved the day” tool is a breaker bar - for when you’ve got to separate a nut & bolt that even an impact drill / gun won’t budge. Most any simple piece of pipe will work as a breaker bar, so long as its diameter is large enough to fit over the handle of the wrench that you’re using. My “go to” breaker bar is the upper piece of my two-piece floor jack handle. Often times I find it best to move the nut in the tightening direction - just a hair - then loosen it. It’s amazing the difference an extra 24” of leverage will make.
100 percent of I don’t have my leather man on my hip , I’m pretty much useless. It truly is a rewarding feeling to be always able to help those around me at any giving time and when least expected . You can have all the knowledge in the world but it doesn’t count for much if you don’t have the tools to fix it . I’ve tried cheap ones but they aren’t worth it buy either leatherman or swiss army actually makes a good one . People are constantly amazed and appreciative of what can be done with this versatile little tool.
I also used a rigging-axe for about a decade. Much more popular out west than in the east. Not the greatest for pulling nails but you can always just chop thru them. 🤜🤛
A few years ago I was working on the refurbishment of a historic builnding (well, more of a rip out and rebuild) and needed some way to dismantle and remove an entire floor in this 1850s brick-built mill complex. By the way, it was about 30,000 square feet and the floor was mainly two or 3 layers of heavy first growth planking onto 8 x 3 joists, in turn onto 20 x 10in primary beams, So heavy work. I had my trusty 36in Hultafors wrecking bar and a Crescent forked decking bar, but I needed something a lot bigger and tougher if I wasn't to do myself a mischief. I then came across one of your videos where you mentioned and showed the Burke bars and I was sold on the idea. They are all but unknown here in the UK, but I managed to find a supplier and bought two different ones. They have been invaluable on several jobs now, and really speed up the process of dismantling heavy Victorian floor or roof structures. I even use then to remove sections of heritage wall panelling and door linings (with no or minimal damage) because they really can be used with precision and delicacy, especially for such large, heavy tools. Many thanks from one old timer (51 years and counting) on the other side of the pond
You are like no one else. Your comments and advice - general thoughts about life if you will - are priceless. I have shared many of your videos not because the receiver worked in the trades, but just because your messages have such powerful - and inspiring - utility. Thank you.
I've been a mechanic for a number of years now. And no one can ever guess the tool I use the most by FAR at work. A small, flathead screwdriver that I keep in my pocket. You can poke stuff, get up under gaskets and O-rings, use it as a pick, a scraper, you can pry with it. You can get electrical connectors loose with it. You can roughly gauge the depth of holes or see if 2 holes are lined up. You can use it to mark a piece of wood or metal you're going to cut. You can cut through tape or plastic or cardboard with it. It has endless uses and I lose count how many times I fish that thing out of my pocket on a daily basis.
Yooo! 100%.. I bought a 10 pack of those on amazon a year ago, keep one in the breast pocket of my coveralls every day for all the poking, scraping, prying, and other gnarly stuff I don't want to do with my Leatherman. Love it!
Can't function without a multi tool and small flashlight in a sheath on my belt !!! Before I retired I can't count how many times a day I reached for one or the other.
I agree completely a good small flashlight is indispensable, if you are unable to see what you're doing it can get quite frustrating, I have three small flashlights within reach of me now, one is a headlamp that I use quite often and the other two are little small flashlights that are USB chargeable, which makes it nice no batteries to replace. With the headlamp you don't have to worry about aiming a flashlight because where you're looking is where the light will be.
Jumper cables can be heroic problem solving tools. I always carry a 12V tire pump in my car and I've helped a lot of people with it. But I agree with the Leatherman- we were out one time in the middle of nowhere in my cousin's old converted school bus and it was dark by the time we were going to return to town. His headlights weren't working because one of the terminal plugs had broken off of the dimmer switch. We used my Leatherman to pull out the prong so we could plug wires together directly and drive back home.
Was fishing with a buddy of mine. We were in a 16' flatbottom boat with a 9.5 Evinrude. Sheared the half moon in the engine and even though I usually carry extras, did not have one that day. He found a pair of sidecutters in his tackle box. I dug around and found a dime. He trimmed the edge off the dime, cut it in half, put the two haves together and off we went. Left them in the engine for several years before replacing with a new key. Still have them in my drawer of neat stuff.
Thank you Scott. I'm 70 now a bit stove up and wish I had a gentleman like you to teach me in those days. Learned in the school of hard knocks. Had a knack for finish. Never been afraid to share what I know. Learn your math pi square root of 2 pythagorean theorem
One of my favourite tools is what I call the toe cutter. A hatchet head welded onto a heavy walled piece of pipe. It acts as a pry bar, a crow bar, scraper, a wedge and a tree root cutter. It's probably the most used tool I have. I'm on my second one now, the first was a little small so I went to a mid size axe head. It cost $10 for a cheap axe, cut the handle off and welded it to a piece of 1 3/4 inch pipe by 6 foot long.
I have been blessed with a Gerber multi tool for a birthday! My brother gave it to me for my birthday one year! I love that he put a lot of thought and love into getting it! At the time I felt like it was mostly a gimmicky thing old guys carry! But it matched the one he was carrying so I carried it but to me matching! I haven't had a week go by that I haven't used it for something! And I became worried I would lose it so I bought two more over the years! That said I work in school transportation and can't carry it because of the blades. I envy any that can have one all the time!
I've had my leatherman rebar for 3 years now, and I swear I use it every day. It is fairly small, doesn't have a bunch of filler tools that you will never use. I love it!
My number one tool that I use almost every job is Richard's red pry bar. Sold with painter's tools it is a pry-bar, scraper, nail-remover, lever, mudding-tool, super-light hammer, paint-can-opener, stir-stick, emergency knife/chisel. Many of those things it may do poorly but it does some exceedingly well. Most importantly it is so versatile that I am never sorry I carried it.
Professional firefighter and I carry a Leatherman Wave 365 days a year, in a holster on my hip, and it has helped countless times on the job and off. I use it nearly every day wether on the job or off it is definitely the most important thing I carry and own.
@@DavidLaFerney Oh, it's definitely my failing, not an issue with the knife itself. The corkscrew for me always seems to be the tool that I can't resist trying to use for non-standard uses that are a bit beyond what could be termed reasonable.
I love tools because they let me build up the abstract concept of capabilities. Each tool is special, has a function, sometimes many, and having them expands your ability to address. To me expanding this deck of capabilities is empowering, almost a primal satisfaction from using a good tool. It's not too much different than expanding your abilities with study or exercise. Only this you can hold.
I have a Leatherman Surge that does everything for me. A few weeks ago I cut rebar with out the cutters getting a scratch on them and i have cut more nails than I can count. Today I used it to make nails straight so it was easier to hammer out, the list goes on and on. I have had it for over a year and it has been amazing. Only thing is it is heavy because it is all steal with no plastic.
Ikea tool broke, I take out my multi-function Leatherman. I need to cut away some annoying branches around the camping spot, bring in the Leatherman. I want to sharpen my other knife while on a hike, I use my Leatherman. I lost my other knife and need to cut something, I use my Leatherman. I want to chill and drink a beer, I use my Leatherman. I am so glad you mentioned it, I actually cheered when you said it! I've used this baby more times than I can remember. :)
I use two farm jacks with a Burke bar spanning the two over fence post concrete. Two red head anchors in the concrete with a chain looped over the Burke bar. Some times I get lucky and the Burke bar down in the 4x4 will fracture it in half . Best tool I ever stole from dads shop.
The one tool you should never be about without, your brain. Before trying to fix the problem, look at it carefully and think about it. Best advice I was ever given.
In my durango I keep quite a few things on hand, which changes slightly by season and situation. Heavy nylon tow strap and a hitch insert with a heavy duty clevis on it, binoculars, state road map, flashlight, multi tool, extra jack, bungee straps, ratchet straps, heavy duty jumper cables, 12v air compressor, military surplus fold up shovel, a .22 truck gun with some ammo, gloves, thin ones, heavy duty leather and a pair similar to your white ox gloves. A piece of cardboard in the cargo area so I don't have to lay in the mud or wet ground or on sharp gravel if I had to do emergency work under the vehicle. I've always got a pocket knife on me and I like my older truck because it has a cigarette lighter. I think that's one thing they should never do away with. Otherwise buy and carry a regular lighter in your vehicle. Most importantly when I'm going out in crappy situations I carry a fist aid kit, water, other drinks and a couple snacks. Depending on season and situation I may also carry a hitch insert winch, chainsaw, bigger shovel, tire chains and possibly some boards. Also a gallon of fresh water possibly for drinking but more for possible situations of filling the radiator or cleaning up after being especially dirty. An extra quart of motor oil just in case as well.
I have a Leatherman Wave, carry it on my belt every day. I can't count the times I've tightened, trimmed, loosened, sharpened or cut things for people. Yes, good ones are expensive, but they last for a long time (I've had mine for literally 20 years) and it's nice to be able to help someone out when they need help. Love the channel.
I don't know what is wrong with us but I love tools also. Ever since my father told me that they are like money. And if you buy a tool every now and then when you can afford one , you will be able to do almost anything for yourself and others. and that is a great feeling I'm so glad I found your channel.
I had just started walking my dog after winter storm Uri when I passed a neighbor's house and overheard them at their next door neighbor asking how to shut off their water. I ran home and grabbed the wrench I had just used to turn off my own water and was able to save them from significant water damage. That felt good.
Thank you for a great video. I think a good one would be to do an essential list of Legendary consumables like Zip ties, duct tape, double stick 3m, roll of shop towels, velcro, etc something like that would awesome.
I've had a Victorinox in my pocket since I was 13. The first tool any youngster should get. It has gotten me off the side of the road, in and out of jams and saved a burning boat 20-30 seconds form being uncontrollable. Sump pump ran dry and seized up starting a fire in a compartment with the polymer fuel tanks. Used the screw drive to force open the fuel doors and get an extinguisher in there, then cut the power. After everything aired out and cooled down we used the other features to patch the boat back up. I maintain my knife razor sharp for emergencies. One of the rare time i used the edge to cut through heavy copper wires without hesitating. The boat was sure a messy but returned to launch under it's own power. P.S. That same summer I just bought a boat and some kind sole helped me out to the channel. Towed me miles back to the ramp and wouldn't take anything but a thank you. P.P.S. I now carry a full tool box in my boat, and up sized my fire extinguisher.
Talking of useful jacks, I once used a car scissor jack to split a tree stump into manageable pieces as I had no axe or stronger tool. Great videos. As a beginner with little practical knowledge the way they are conveyed is just really refreshing and (I hope) I am learning so much...
What a great video. I happen to own 4 out of the 5 tools but never really looked at them the same way as presented. I'll be getting that hammer very soon. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Rope. You can attach bars for leverage, use it for hinges and obviously pull things. I'm an arborist and I've always got pulleys and prusiks (for easy movement of pulleys along ropes in mechanical advantage setups). The prusik would have to be one of the best inventions ever.
Your right a multi-tool is a very useful tool to have and Leatherman is top notch in the multi-tool arena. When I was in Iraq in 2005 we were issued Gerber multi-tools, after breaking two of them using them for what I consider as light work, I ordered a Leatherman multi-tool and the difference was phenomenal. I have several different types and brands of multi tools, I even own one that I got in Amish country a few years ago, that has a hammer on it. Now some of these won't fit in your pocket, but my Leatherman is still my go to multi-tool and fits just fine in my pocket.
This reminds me that I need to get a leatherman. I have a cheaper off brand one that has been utterly amazing but whenever I am with my buddy and we are working on stuff or something arises, his beats mine hands down and is much easier on the hands in the process. Mine works pretty good for the price and I haven't broken any pieces of it but I never did get around to getting a high end multi-tool. Thanks for this list. come-alongs and snatch blocks are still some things I need to get for my big tool box.
that feeling of accomplishment I get from having all of these tools before watching the video :) - having been an indoor nerd for most of my life until owning a home in the country
You, Sir, are the salt of the earth. I have benefited greatly under your tutelage. 🤠 [This is from a 74 year old retired USAF First Sergeant who built his own retirement home]
Number 1 tool in my opinion, are a pair of fencing pliers, not the one for farm fence, but those similar to the Malco FP2... it is a very simple set of pliers that is so well built it does almost everything a multitool can do, only easier! As for your question about helping someone... about a month ago on my way home I saw a little old lady with a decent sized tree branch stuck under her car and she was just staring at it not knowing what to do... I gave it a tug and when it didn't budge, it was my Sawzall to the rescue, and I only had to cut it just once so I could pull it out from either side.
I always carry a pocket knife or multi tool. I put one in my wife’s car, and she asked why are you doing that? She,I, and we have used that tool many times. Now it’s fun to raz her, every time we pull it out to use it. Thanks for the video.👍
I have all of those tools-and have used them many, many times. I have a Leatherman in each of my cars’ consoles. But for my pocket, I’ve carried my faithful Boy Scout Knife since I was 11 years old.
I've carried a leatherman since I got one for Christmas in my 12th year of life (35 years ago). I carry it everywhere from weddings to funerals. I've traveled 20 miles to go back and get one I had laid down at my Aunts house. I've been poked fun at for decades. But when anybody needs something fixed I get the call. I carry the "Wave" now with the double bits carrier. Every young man in ANY trade should carry one.
one of the first companies i worked for had a burke bar. i loved it. years later with a different company we always had to take it back from the rod busters. they loved it too. it an awesome tool and i am glad to see it on your list.
You sir , should be required material for every high-schooler ! 90 % of what they teach nowadays is designed to make you feel better. Not always practical.
Actually modern education policy in the US is not designed to make kids "feel better", it's mostly designed to make them mindless worker bees. I agree though that this channel actually has valuable knowledge unlike most of what they teach in school now. How many public schools still have shop class?
Dad taught me on the farm as a boy to always carry a knife. Needed it often to cut strings on hay bales. Never know when you might need it. He was right. Then in the military we were issued the leatherman. Carried it most days until the leatherman WAVE gave me a bad blister using the pliers. I changed over to the gerber multi tool with square head and have had one close by ever since. Always have a small knife on me and in my vehicles.
I was thinking you were going for the bricklayers string as last heroic tool but as a long time Leatherman user I'm totally fine with your choice. I am really grateful you share your knowledge here, thanks!
I want to meet this guy. Lol I know he and I would see eye to eye on everything in life…ecspecially tools and work and being able to do so many different things. I’ve helped countless amounts of people because my back seat was full of tools. Love it
I don't think I have as many tools as you do but I can safely say I have way more of them than I need or use. One tool that I like to have around is a pair of fencing pliers. They can be pretty pinchy when they are stiff but they are handy none the less.
Great video! I have owned.several multi-tools, probably 10 Leathermans. Of those my favorite is the Leatherman Squirt. Not because it is the most capable but because it is always in my pocket. Sometimes we do not take the time to attach a tool to our belt. The squirt is always there.
You know what. You've finally sold me on getting a multitool. I've been a knife guy for a while, hell I even make knives. I've never carried a multitool though.
Another one I use on an infrequent basis but is a life saver is the vise grip for clamping, wrenching, crimping, leaking pipe stopper etc. Good suggestions on the rest of your list
How amazing! A friend of mine is just enlisted into the army reserve. No later than an hour ago before even watching this video I was telling him how useful into the field is the multitool.
My brother and I once pulled a V8 engine and trans out of an old car with a come-along. We built a sturdy 4x4 frame and did the job in the driveway. I'm not recommending this, but it worked. A nice block and tackle might have been better. :-)
My dad broke two spade handles in one day and was ranting about the shitty beech wood you find at stores. So i have a craptacular stick welder and am half good with it so after a little zip zap routine i fixed him with a pipe handle to last for generations. I saw pride in his eyes or maybe he was looking at the arc too long.
ash wood is best for handles for hard working tools
beech ? for shovel/spade - phssst !
@@saemushailstorm3135 i no rite? Ash is scarse and being a european we have no hickory. Generally i get handle material from the wild!
mayby dads tired of shoveling
mordechaimordechai unfortunately, store bought tools with wooden handles aren’t that great, especially the affordable ones, they try to maximize the number of handles they can get out of each stock; you can buy handles standalone, but check the fibers, they must go from one end to another very straight!
Here’s how I made two hammer handles first time ever.
Recovered some 50+ years acacia wood from an old barn;
found the pieces larger than what I needed
I’ve split the wood to ensure straight fibers from one end to another
shaped the handle with an angle grinder and sanding disc(wear dust and protection mask!)
cut a slit for the wedge, hammered the newly made handle into the hammer head
open the slit with a chisel, pour d3 water resistant wood glue without mercy
hammer in the wedge until it turns into a mushroom and won’t go any further, cut the wedge flush, let the glue cure for 24h
hand sand the handle to finished and comfortable shape, flood it with linseed oil and voila, a handle that is comfortable and will last for generations!
zdringy amazing
Broke down on the freeway once-upon-a-time. Had the replacement distributor cap needed as this car regularly leaked a little oil through the horizontal shaft and fouled the contacts. But did not have the needed 8mm short wrench needed to get one of the bolts loose. Before long, a pickup stopped and asked if he could help. "Do you have an 8mm wrench" I asked... He opens up the camper top to a load of tools and says "why yes, I'm a NASCAR mechanic"! When I told him I fix VCR's among other things, we went up to the next rest stop and replaced the belts in his broken VCR he happened to have along.... He had had some car trouble himself that morning and vowed to stop and help someone.
Then there was the time out in the middle of nowhere that I fixed a guy's alternator because I happened to have a soldering iron and a AC inverter along.
Great stories! Great men
Awesome story
You might also have soldered with a copper wire placed after a headlight bulb (or before, as long as tou place them in line. If you leave out the bulb it becomes welding😆)
Who the hell is thumbs downing these videos? They're honest, they're genuine and caring and they're free.
Assholes. Couldn't be anybody else?
Satan himself, I presume.
A miserable person that hates life so wants to share their misery.
British people, since multitools are, in general, illegal to carry in the UK.
@@CristiNeagu seriously? Wow shout out to basic freedom ??? I guess knives and forks are illegal to carry also.
The absolutely most sought after tool is the one I set out then forgot to bring.
I know the feeling, that’s why I have all the tools with me at work that the old timers ain’t used in over a decade. And those tools have made shit happen that the other tools couldnt
Every time. 🤣
Oh the pain.
Ahh yes the forgotten magic tool, it comes in many shapes but always forgotten, along with the lost magic tool these are things of lore...sad face.
I have all the tools in the world
except THAT one
"I'm in Arizona right now, I don't know if you can tell that."
Yep. I knew it. The air coming out of my speakers felt extra dry and smelled of cactus juice and cheap turquoise jewelry. I went to 'like' the video and my finger slipped on sunscreen, iced tea, and regret.
Definitely Arizona.
😆🤣😄 That was funny
I have Leatherman I bought in 1991 at a Sporting Goods Store in Utah. I'm a Explosive Technician and this particular Leatherman has a Blasting Cap Crimper built into the needle nose. Also a file I use to clean my ground for the Detonator, wire cutter which I use to cut and strip wire. That's 4 tools I don't have to carry in a bag, just use the Leatherman. Its 28 years old now and still in great shape. I lost it while training new Techs, I spent 9 hours looking for it the next day. Found.
I work on railroad maintenance equipment, I lost my leatherman one day on the tracks. When things fall into the ballast (rocks) they tend to disappear. I had me and two other guys looking for it for about 3 hours while we were working. Amazingly we found it!
Finding a lost tool after hours of looking is a good feeling.
@@nathanadams6648 True, I had a lost feeling looking for a lost tool. I was very happy to find it.
I often find other people's tools when working on cars, usually the ones where I'm fixing the last guys 'fix'.
I had the honor of taking care of the EOD guys at Luke AFB for a while. Thank you for doing what you do.
I want to see more of that container problem situation! That looked really fascinating!
yes please
This guy is a cross between Mr. Rogers, Tom the tool man Taylor, and Andy Griffith! 👏🏼🙂 Life goals there!!
That’s funny
*Tim
....and Superman!!!!
My tire blew out on a St Louis highway. The shoulder was dirt and moist. Each time I tried to use the tiny Toyota stock jack, it would sink slightly and the whole car would collapse back down to the dirt.
Tom, a man I've never met before pulled in front of my and pulled out a full sized service Jack and saved the day. Thank you Tom.
I always carry a floor jack in my trunk ... love helping people with flats on the highway for free - Walmart sells a small floor jack in a nice hard case for $25, and a decent 4-way tire iron for $9 - very worth having in your vehicle, makes changing a flat luxurious compared to the factory tools
You remind me of how my dad, uncle, and grandfather worked and thought about tools. There have been countless times I’ve seen mechanical advantage gained by the simplest of tools. As a career fireman I’ve used that knowledge and passed on those skills. At work we have to be problem solvers everyday and I can attest that you are correct with your top 5. I carry a leatherman every shift and a spyderco rescue salt. I have done everything with these tools such as cutting people out of cars, repairing fire alarms, opening doors, and even minor surgery! Thanks for your great content!
Last one I knew would be a swiss knife, but a rope is the most underrated tool.
Hi rope maybe older and of more profound effect than the wheel. What good is a wheel if you cant tie something to it?
A leather man I’ve always found more useful than a Swiss Army knife but it’s just what I think
Swiss Army knife doesn’t have pliers. 90% of the time I pull my multitool out, it’s for the pliers.
@@ajbowers44 You obviously have very few wine opening emergencies then.
Best yet - a Victorinox Swisstool. It's both a multitool and a Swiss Army knife.
At one time when I was younger my dad had me along to help out with moving a buddy of his to his new house. They were in a hurry and forgot tie down cables in their haste to move boxes from one place to another. I solved my dad's friend's moving problem with 100 feet of cord housed in a quick deploy wrap ( made from slip knots) and tied everything with a quick release hitch held together with a stick. To this day, I still carry cordage for emergency usage in similar fasion around each of my many EDC canes.
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In my humble opinion, everybody should carry 3 things at all times. A multitool, some cordage, and a way to start fire.
You are a very good public speaker. Gestures, eye contact, illustrations, use of questions, use of visual aids, etc. etc. Nice presentations!
I own a Burke bar because of this channel... I call it the “plunger of the shop” you don’t always need it but when you do you’re glad you have it. 😁
On the toll road, after work, one day, I noticed a man standing by the flat right rear tire of his pickup truck. He had his spare out, but he seemed to be not making much progress.
He had wisely pulled way over on the shoulder of the highway, but as the truck sat, his jack wouldn't give enough lift. I grabbed some 8"x8"x16" and 4"x4"x16" wood blocks I use for setting up my 5th wheel trailer, my bottle Jack and cross lug wrench and he was on his way in five minutes. We had to block and jack, crib the truck, then block and jack some more. Then reverse the process. We could have gotten by with his tools, but the blocks were mission critical. I used what I had. If I was starting over, I think I would cut a 4"x4"x8' post into 1-foot pieces. I think that would take care of anything I might run into.
William Degnan the unfortunate demise of the steel bumper has led to the induction of more inferior lifting methods. We lost a bumper jack that could lift a car two feet in the air to now where the dang scissor jack barely gets it up high enough to clear the ground to get the wheel off. Bottle jacks, although better, still aren't the same animal when you need to lift a vehicle.
Re: Burke Bar, "Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world." Archimedes
Got damn that's profound. I love stuff like this
Tom Condon yup had the same idea. Have you seen the guy who moves a whole big outbuilding around with nothing but a big lever
One of the first lessons I learned from my dad about moving heavy stuff without a tractor.
Had a rain day here today and have a job I have been needing to do that will be a perfect place to use a burke bar.... now I wait for the rain to quit to put it to use!!
Archimedes, now is that the old fella down at the Ace Hardware on Route 50? He has some real interesting stuff to say. I wish someone would write it all down. :-)
I wish all of my teachers through life spoke the way this man does. He is very intelligent and engaging and it's quite obvious to me how much I learn when watching his videos. He has a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the topics on his channel and it's become one of my top 5 on youtube. Keep up the amazing presentations and thank you for being you! PS: from one CPAP user to another, the tape tip was brilliant!
Best problem-solving tools are knowledgeable individuals like you sir that share their experiences.
I am young and learn a lot from people like you.
Thank you very much!
As always, your life’s wisdom is worth listening to. My “saved the day” tool is a breaker bar - for when you’ve got to separate a nut & bolt that even an impact drill / gun won’t budge. Most any simple piece of pipe will work as a breaker bar, so long as its diameter is large enough to fit over the handle of the wrench that you’re using. My “go to” breaker bar is the upper piece of my two-piece floor jack handle. Often times I find it best to move the nut in the tightening direction - just a hair - then loosen it. It’s amazing the difference an extra 24” of leverage will make.
100 percent of I don’t have my leather man on my hip , I’m pretty much useless. It truly is a rewarding feeling to be always able to help those around me at any giving time and when least expected . You can have all the knowledge in the world but it doesn’t count for much if you don’t have the tools to fix it . I’ve tried cheap ones but they aren’t worth it buy either leatherman or swiss army actually makes a good one . People are constantly amazed and appreciative of what can be done with this versatile little tool.
Best thing to carry is knowledge it gets you out of trouble all the time and you can share it at no cost and best thing ever it weighs nothing.
best comment yet and it because I know its true. improvising is a must have ability. etc
Weighs nothing, can share it without cost, and it can not be stolen.
I also used a rigging-axe for about a decade. Much more popular out west than in the east. Not the greatest for pulling nails but you can always just chop thru them.
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When this guy speaks ... I listen.
Yes, yes, yes!!!
I never thought I would sit and watch a video about everyday tools but, this guy is awesome.
A few years ago I was working on the refurbishment of a historic builnding (well, more of a rip out and rebuild) and needed some way to dismantle and remove an entire floor in this 1850s brick-built mill complex. By the way, it was about 30,000 square feet and the floor was mainly two or 3 layers of heavy first growth planking onto 8 x 3 joists, in turn onto 20 x 10in primary beams, So heavy work. I had my trusty 36in Hultafors wrecking bar and a Crescent forked decking bar, but I needed something a lot bigger and tougher if I wasn't to do myself a mischief. I then came across one of your videos where you mentioned and showed the Burke bars and I was sold on the idea. They are all but unknown here in the UK, but I managed to find a supplier and bought two different ones. They have been invaluable on several jobs now, and really speed up the process of dismantling heavy Victorian floor or roof structures. I even use then to remove sections of heritage wall panelling and door linings (with no or minimal damage) because they really can be used with precision and delicacy, especially for such large, heavy tools. Many thanks from one old timer (51 years and counting) on the other side of the pond
in the simplest terms, tools are force multipliers. they allow humans to do those things that they can't do with their own, bare hands.
And as such could deal multiple times the force of a hand/fist which is deadly force
You are like no one else. Your comments and advice - general thoughts about life if you will - are priceless. I have shared many of your videos not because the receiver worked in the trades, but just because your messages have such powerful - and inspiring - utility. Thank you.
I've been a mechanic for a number of years now. And no one can ever guess the tool I use the most by FAR at work. A small, flathead screwdriver that I keep in my pocket. You can poke stuff, get up under gaskets and O-rings, use it as a pick, a scraper, you can pry with it. You can get electrical connectors loose with it. You can roughly gauge the depth of holes or see if 2 holes are lined up. You can use it to mark a piece of wood or metal you're going to cut. You can cut through tape or plastic or cardboard with it. It has endless uses and I lose count how many times I fish that thing out of my pocket on a daily basis.
Yooo! 100%.. I bought a 10 pack of those on amazon a year ago, keep one in the breast pocket of my coveralls every day for all the poking, scraping, prying, and other gnarly stuff I don't want to do with my Leatherman. Love it!
Can't function without a multi tool and small flashlight in a sheath on my belt !!! Before I retired I can't count how many times a day I reached for one or the other.
I agree completely a good small flashlight is indispensable, if you are unable to see what you're doing it can get quite frustrating, I have three small flashlights within reach of me now, one is a headlamp that I use quite often and the other two are little small flashlights that are USB chargeable, which makes it nice no batteries to replace. With the headlamp you don't have to worry about aiming a flashlight because where you're looking is where the light will be.
Bic lighter. Can save your life when you need a fire, gives light, burns through string, melts plastic.
Jumper cables can be heroic problem solving tools. I always carry a 12V tire pump in my car and I've helped a lot of people with it. But I agree with the Leatherman- we were out one time in the middle of nowhere in my cousin's old converted school bus and it was dark by the time we were going to return to town. His headlights weren't working because one of the terminal plugs had broken off of the dimmer switch. We used my Leatherman to pull out the prong so we could plug wires together directly and drive back home.
Was fishing with a buddy of mine. We were in a 16' flatbottom boat with a 9.5 Evinrude. Sheared the half moon in the engine and even though I usually carry extras, did not have one that day. He found a pair of sidecutters in his tackle box. I dug around and found a dime. He trimmed the edge off the dime, cut it in half, put the two haves together and off we went. Left them in the engine for several years before replacing with a new key. Still have them in my drawer of neat stuff.
A flashlight/handlamp. You cant use any of those if you can't see. Channel locks or vice grips is up there also. Good list though. Thanks.
Thank you Scott. I'm 70 now a bit stove up and wish I had a gentleman like you to teach me in those days. Learned in the school of hard knocks. Had a knack for finish. Never been afraid to share what I know. Learn your math pi square root of 2 pythagorean theorem
One of my favourite tools is what I call the toe cutter.
A hatchet head welded onto a heavy walled piece of pipe. It acts as a pry bar, a crow bar, scraper, a wedge and a tree root cutter.
It's probably the most used tool I have. I'm on my second one now, the first was a little small so I went to a mid size axe head.
It cost $10 for a cheap axe, cut the handle off and welded it to a piece of 1 3/4 inch pipe by 6 foot long.
I have been blessed with a Gerber multi tool for a birthday! My brother gave it to me for my birthday one year! I love that he put a lot of thought and love into getting it! At the time I felt like it was mostly a gimmicky thing old guys carry! But it matched the one he was carrying so I carried it but to me matching! I haven't had a week go by that I haven't used it for something! And I became worried I would lose it so I bought two more over the years! That said I work in school transportation and can't carry it because of the blades. I envy any that can have one all the time!
I've had my leatherman rebar for 3 years now, and I swear I use it every day. It is fairly small, doesn't have a bunch of filler tools that you will never use. I love it!
And yes leathermans are fantastic. I've had one for 20 years and it's still just as good as the day I got it. Fantastic engineering.
I would like to add a good quality 3 ply toilet paper!
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I don't think you can re-use that like you can the tools on his list. A washcloth and soap?
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"Washcloth & soap" ....??
What kind of barbarian would even suggest such a thing?!!
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Huh?
No hablo español
Knowledge, to avoid inadvertently substituting poison oak leaves, is essential.
My number one tool that I use almost every job is Richard's red pry bar. Sold with painter's tools it is a pry-bar, scraper, nail-remover, lever, mudding-tool, super-light hammer, paint-can-opener, stir-stick, emergency knife/chisel. Many of those things it may do poorly but it does some exceedingly well. Most importantly it is so versatile that I am never sorry I carried it.
Professional firefighter and I carry a Leatherman Wave 365 days a year, in a holster on my hip, and it has helped countless times on the job and off. I use it nearly every day wether on the job or off it is definitely the most important thing I carry and own.
He killed me with the anticipation of the last tool lol
Leatherman tools are awesome, but the corkscrew on my Swiss army knife has save the day many times.
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I think I've (accidentally) broken the corkscrew off of every Swiss Army Knife I've owned...
@@daniele3275 Absolutely.
@@diamondflaw odd. I've had the same one so long the blade is worn down to a lock pick and it's all still intact.
@@DavidLaFerney Oh, it's definitely my failing, not an issue with the knife itself. The corkscrew for me always seems to be the tool that I can't resist trying to use for non-standard uses that are a bit beyond what could be termed reasonable.
I love tools because they let me build up the abstract concept of capabilities. Each tool is special, has a function, sometimes many, and having them expands your ability to address. To me expanding this deck of capabilities is empowering, almost a primal satisfaction from using a good tool. It's not too much different than expanding your abilities with study or exercise. Only this you can hold.
I have a Leatherman Surge that does everything for me. A few weeks ago I cut rebar with out the cutters getting a scratch on them and i have cut more nails than I can count. Today I used it to make nails straight so it was easier to hammer out, the list goes on and on. I have had it for over a year and it has been amazing. Only thing is it is heavy because it is all steal with no plastic.
This guy is the best a true craftsman reminds me of my working partner years ago
Ikea tool broke, I take out my multi-function Leatherman. I need to cut away some annoying branches around the camping spot, bring in the Leatherman. I want to sharpen my other knife while on a hike, I use my Leatherman. I lost my other knife and need to cut something, I use my Leatherman. I want to chill and drink a beer, I use my Leatherman.
I am so glad you mentioned it, I actually cheered when you said it! I've used this baby more times than I can remember. :)
In the last thirty three years, I have almost never left my house with out my Swiss Champ. It has saved my bacon countless times.
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Yes! I EDC mine also. I have several SAKs, but I love that model. It really seems to have everything you’ll usually need.
When he’s explaining the last tool I was convinced he was talking about a Glock 9 mm
I use two farm jacks with a Burke bar spanning the two over fence post concrete. Two red head anchors in the concrete with a chain looped over the Burke bar. Some times I get lucky and the Burke bar down in the 4x4 will fracture it in half . Best tool I ever stole from dads shop.
The one tool you should never be about without, your brain. Before trying to fix the problem, look at it carefully and think about it. Best advice I was ever given.
In my durango I keep quite a few things on hand, which changes slightly by season and situation. Heavy nylon tow strap and a hitch insert with a heavy duty clevis on it, binoculars, state road map, flashlight, multi tool, extra jack, bungee straps, ratchet straps, heavy duty jumper cables, 12v air compressor, military surplus fold up shovel, a .22 truck gun with some ammo, gloves, thin ones, heavy duty leather and a pair similar to your white ox gloves. A piece of cardboard in the cargo area so I don't have to lay in the mud or wet ground or on sharp gravel if I had to do emergency work under the vehicle. I've always got a pocket knife on me and I like my older truck because it has a cigarette lighter. I think that's one thing they should never do away with. Otherwise buy and carry a regular lighter in your vehicle. Most importantly when I'm going out in crappy situations I carry a fist aid kit, water, other drinks and a couple snacks.
Depending on season and situation I may also carry a hitch insert winch, chainsaw, bigger shovel, tire chains and possibly some boards.
Also a gallon of fresh water possibly for drinking but more for possible situations of filling the radiator or cleaning up after being especially dirty. An extra quart of motor oil just in case as well.
Dang. That girl can deliver me shipping containers all day long.
She needs to be told to keep one foot on the ground *behind* her when she's hauling.
I have a Leatherman Wave, carry it on my belt every day. I can't count the times I've tightened, trimmed, loosened, sharpened or cut things for people. Yes, good ones are expensive, but they last for a long time (I've had mine for literally 20 years) and it's nice to be able to help someone out when they need help. Love the channel.
Thanks for sharing all your experiences with us novices in the craftsmanship thank you.
I really expected the last one to be a good roll of duct tape.
Me too, I love the stuff.
If you haven’t tried, give Gaffer’s Tape a shot. It’s more expensive, but better than duct tape in every way I can conceive.
Pocket knife?
I never leave home with one!!
I thought it was going to be more obvious. like your brain.
I thought it was going to be a pencil.
I don't know what is wrong with us but I love tools also. Ever since my father told me that they are like money. And if you buy a tool every now and then when you can afford one , you will be able to do almost anything for yourself and others. and that is a great feeling I'm so glad I found your channel.
I had just started walking my dog after winter storm Uri when I passed a neighbor's house and overheard them at their next door neighbor asking how to shut off their water. I ran home and grabbed the wrench I had just used to turn off my own water and was able to save them from significant water damage. That felt good.
Thank you for a great video. I think a good one would be to do an essential list of Legendary consumables like Zip ties, duct tape, double stick 3m, roll of shop towels, velcro, etc something like that would awesome.
I've had a Victorinox in my pocket since I was 13. The first tool any youngster should get. It has gotten me off the side of the road, in and out of jams and saved a burning boat 20-30 seconds form being uncontrollable. Sump pump ran dry and seized up starting a fire in a compartment with the polymer fuel tanks. Used the screw drive to force open the fuel doors and get an extinguisher in there, then cut the power. After everything aired out and cooled down we used the other features to patch the boat back up. I maintain my knife razor sharp for emergencies. One of the rare time i used the edge to cut through heavy copper wires without hesitating. The boat was sure a messy but returned to launch under it's own power.
P.S. That same summer I just bought a boat and some kind sole helped me out to the channel. Towed me miles back to the ramp and wouldn't take anything but a thank you.
P.P.S. I now carry a full tool box in my boat, and up sized my fire extinguisher.
Talking of useful jacks, I once used a car scissor jack to split a tree stump into manageable pieces as I had no axe or stronger tool. Great videos. As a beginner with little practical knowledge the way they are conveyed is just really refreshing and (I hope) I am learning so much...
What a great video. I happen to own 4 out of the 5 tools but never really looked at them the same way as presented. I'll be getting that hammer very soon. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Rope. You can attach bars for leverage, use it for hinges and obviously pull things. I'm an arborist and I've always got pulleys and prusiks (for easy movement of pulleys along ropes in mechanical advantage setups).
The prusik would have to be one of the best inventions ever.
Your right a multi-tool is a very useful tool to have and Leatherman is top notch in the multi-tool arena. When I was in Iraq in 2005 we were issued Gerber multi-tools, after breaking two of them using them for what I consider as light work, I ordered a Leatherman multi-tool and the difference was phenomenal. I have several different types and brands of multi tools, I even own one that I got in Amish country a few years ago, that has a hammer on it. Now some of these won't fit in your pocket, but my Leatherman is still my go to multi-tool and fits just fine in my pocket.
Agree!!!
“You can’t have every tool all the time” well, if you overload a trailer badly enoigh lol
This reminds me that I need to get a leatherman. I have a cheaper off brand one that has been utterly amazing but whenever I am with my buddy and we are working on stuff or something arises, his beats mine hands down and is much easier on the hands in the process. Mine works pretty good for the price and I haven't broken any pieces of it but I never did get around to getting a high end multi-tool. Thanks for this list. come-alongs and snatch blocks are still some things I need to get for my big tool box.
This man is not only knowledgable, he's got style! Think I may have to buy suspenders now.
that feeling of accomplishment I get from having all of these tools before watching the video :) - having been an indoor nerd for most of my life until owning a home in the country
You, Sir, are the salt of the earth. I have benefited greatly under your tutelage. 🤠 [This is from a 74 year old retired USAF First Sergeant who built his own retirement home]
I’m so thankful that I’m here now. What a phenomenal tone you’ve set for your channel. Thank you for the content and your time!
Number 1 tool in my opinion, are a pair of fencing pliers, not the one for farm fence, but those similar to the Malco FP2... it is a very simple set of pliers that is so well built it does almost everything a multitool can do, only easier!
As for your question about helping someone... about a month ago on my way home I saw a little old lady with a decent sized tree branch stuck under her car and she was just staring at it not knowing what to do... I gave it a tug and when it didn't budge, it was my Sawzall to the rescue, and I only had to cut it just once so I could pull it out from either side.
Great picks, I have them all except the Burke bar, going to have to pick one up! They look super handy.
Agree with all the tool selections! The high lift jack is key!
I always carry a pocket knife or multi tool. I put one in my wife’s car, and she asked why are you doing that? She,I, and we have used that tool many times. Now it’s fun to raz her, every time we pull it out to use it. Thanks for the video.👍
Good Advice.
I agree with all for solving critical.
My two favorites are Vice Grips and Duct Tape.
I have all of those tools-and have used them many, many times. I have a Leatherman in each of my cars’ consoles. But for my pocket, I’ve carried my faithful Boy Scout Knife since I was 11 years old.
My one-ton Studebaker truck came with a high-lift jack. It’s nice to have with me.
So true and thanks. When I first took over the farm from my dad the first thing he gave me was a roll of haywire. 😄
My five inch pipe wrench has gotten me out of many jams. I bought it at a garage sale for $1.00 about 25 years ago. One of my favorite tools.
I know two u missed. Chains and ropes. Their like money . You can't have too much of either.
Tow strap and jumper cables
Michael Collins surprising how many have neither
I've carried a leatherman since I got one for Christmas in my 12th year of life (35 years ago). I carry it everywhere from weddings to funerals. I've traveled 20 miles to go back and get one I had laid down at my Aunts house. I've been poked fun at for decades. But when anybody needs something fixed I get the call. I carry the "Wave" now with the double bits carrier. Every young man in ANY trade should carry one.
one of the first companies i worked for had a burke bar. i loved it. years later with a different company we always had to take it back from the rod busters. they loved it too. it an awesome tool and i am glad to see it on your list.
You sir , should be required material for every high-schooler ! 90 % of what they teach nowadays is designed to make you feel better. Not always practical.
Actually modern education policy in the US is not designed to make kids "feel better", it's mostly designed to make them mindless worker bees. I agree though that this channel actually has valuable knowledge unlike most of what they teach in school now. How many public schools still have shop class?
Dad taught me on the farm as a boy to always carry a knife. Needed it often to cut strings on hay bales. Never know when you might need it. He was right. Then in the military we were issued the leatherman. Carried it most days until the leatherman WAVE gave me a bad blister using the pliers. I changed over to the gerber multi tool with square head and have had one close by ever since. Always have a small knife on me and in my vehicles.
I was thinking you were going for the bricklayers string as last heroic tool but as a long time Leatherman user I'm totally fine with your choice.
I am really grateful you share your knowledge here, thanks!
I was 100% sure the 5th one was going to be "your brain." 🤷♂️
I thought it was going to be a pencil. Solved more problems than a multi tool, more than all them put together
Carl McCoy It sure has, but what good is a pencil in the middle of nowhere or when you're stranded?
I want to meet this guy. Lol I know he and I would see eye to eye on everything in life…ecspecially tools and work and being able to do so many different things. I’ve helped countless amounts of people because my back seat was full of tools. Love it
I bought a Gerber 30 years ago. A mini Gerber 5 years ago. I don't use them every week but they are handy when I need them.
I don't think I have as many tools as you do but I can safely say I have way more of them than I need or use. One tool that I like to have around is a pair of fencing pliers. They can be pretty pinchy when they are stiff but they are handy none the less.
Great message... Tools can help all factors of life. Both humans and animals. Thanks for the great videos
Great video! I have owned.several multi-tools, probably 10 Leathermans. Of those my favorite is the Leatherman Squirt. Not because it is the most capable but because it is always in my pocket. Sometimes we do not take the time to attach a tool to our belt. The squirt is always there.
You know what. You've finally sold me on getting a multitool. I've been a knife guy for a while, hell I even make knives. I've never carried a multitool though.
My friend, I am the neighbor that always gets tools borrowed from or asked to help with handyman stuff. I absolutely love helping folks.
The fact you correctly used the word recalcitrant, as a carpenter, on TH-cam......
Is simply magnificent!
As a carpenter? Yeah, they're all a bunch of idiots.
Another one I use on an infrequent basis but is a life saver is the vise grip for clamping, wrenching, crimping, leaking pipe stopper etc. Good suggestions on the rest of your list
I have been binge watching, on my way to the job sites and on the way back home.
My dad always carried a come along and a roll of toilet paper
Jesus christ man, what does he eat?!
How amazing! A friend of mine is just enlisted into the army reserve. No later than an hour ago before even watching this video I was telling him how useful into the field is the multitool.
I absolutely LOVED what you had to say!!! God bless you.
My brother and I once pulled a V8 engine and trans out of an old car with a come-along. We built a sturdy 4x4 frame and did the job in the driveway. I'm not recommending this, but it worked. A nice block and tackle might have been better. :-)