Wranglerstar my tip on chain..... if you know someone (like me) who drives a flatbed tractor trailer for a living, ask them if they have old securment chains. We are supposed to replace our chains periodically, and when we replace them, they are not trash, they are just well used, and in many cases, well maintained, as our Ives depend on thoes chains being in top condition. I have a rack on my back wall with old chains. From 3/8 to 3/4 links. I think i have over 30 chains, that are approximately 28 to 36 foot long each.
I heartily agree with your philosophy of giving back to the community whatever you are qualified to do. It's a disappearing value, and it pleases me to see you encouraging it.
Something my grandpa ALWAYS did for the community and especially the family. Something I hope to be able to do for those around me when I move back closer to home.
I can't stress enough how important these videos have become for me, reinstated fascination with wood working, a real drive to become as self sufficient and useful around my home as I can be, and I feel like you have empowered me to really get into wood working. I've already started building a small kit of gear almost all of which are tools recovered from a family members hoard, some vintage stuff in there as he was an engineer, thanks to a few of your videos I'm about 4 months out from attempting to restore some of these hand tools. I literally can't thank you enough.
For real, my biggest pet peeve on youtube is being able to find all the videos in a series, and its Titles like this, that make it so frustrating. Why would you change the Title Format for the last video?
Speaking to your comments of having a moral responsibility to help those who cannot help themselves, I have always been that way too. Now, however, I am 41 years of age and within the past year, I went from being that "sheepdog" to being disabled and barely able to get out of a chair sometimes, much less able to work. My pastor (whom I have known for less than a year) remarked to me recently that I must have spent a lot of time in years past helping people, because I am receiving so much unsolicited help these days. Sowing and reaping, sowing and reaping.
Just came back to re-watch this and have to say Cody, I totally admire your outlook on feeling an obligation to help out your community if you are able-bodied. Now just imagine if everyone had the same mentality of responsibility and community spirit! My gosh would the world be a hell of a lot more civil and I would put money on with a tight community, crime rates would fall along with the epidemic of mental health issues. So many people in cities are totally isolated, don't have a clue who their next door neighbours are and have no support system leading to a downwards spiral. Bringing people together and offering a support system could eliminate so many issues and the drain on the health care system and police call outs.
HAHA I died when you lumped the shop vac and table saw into one. It is so true though, the moment you connect a shop vac to a saw you wonder how you ever tolerated working without it. I managed to get lucky myself and found an old wood working shop auctioning off old equipment and picked up the old style dust collector for basically nothing. Having one device permanently attacked to multiple saws is huge, but before that a shop vac all the way.
OmegaGamingNetwork My dad isn't allowed to drill into walls without a vacuum, imagine to clean up the sort of workshop without the floor space to walk, excavating the occasional pony tool!
That 4" grinder has changed my life. My Makita doesn't even make it back into the case most times as it ends up being part of most projects i tackle. invaluable
As a former firefighter, emergency preparedness to help others was always paramount. I carried a plethora of tools and gear in my truck and in those days often stopped to help others in need. I had a 30ft set of jumper cables made of #2 welding cable, heavy, but could start a jet! Since the advent of the self contained battery jumper packs, not much use for the cables anymore. Your shop is the dream of most of us old timers! You must have some good revenue source to have such a great homestead. Many compliments on your skills and family values. I bet I was raised in the same religion you practice. Thanks for all the sharing and God Bless
Lots here to read, not at all criticism, most is for kudos, so read thru! You are absolutely right about jumper cables! I can say NOT to get the thinner cheaper one, go heavy cable, ten foot! Chisels, again you are so right! I keep a good set and a "bang it out set" for heavy chipping or gouging. In the end, the metallurgy is what makes a chisel work well. If the metal is good, you can tune even a cheap one, given good metal. Great tips for vices, I never knew why most people put them on the end of the bench till you said something... Love your advice for compartmental tool bins and boxes... I have the exact problem you mentioned: "I know I have it, now were is it??" lol. The only disagreement I see here is for your table saw. truly, not just for safety, but for extra flexibility and accuracy, an older "cabinet" saw or "contractor" saw is what most people have need for, and I can go further to say that if you are just needed to do general framing or household work, (Leaking roof repair, joist buttressing, framing, the two most needed tools are first a radial hand saw, then a chop saw/compound mitre saw. After that, yes the table saw is awesome, but overkill for 90% of things that could be achieved by these two cheaper things, but get the shop vac BEFORE the table saw! Great video, thanks for sharing!
It's good to see you advocating the responsibilities of capable, able-bodied people to help out those who need it. Jumper cables and a chain are small things to keep in the back of your vehicle, but they can mean so much to a person stuck on the side of the road, especially when it's cold, dark, or outside cell service areas. When I lived in the snowbelt I also carried a set of insulated coveralls and good gloves so I could help out even if it meant getting dirty.
Always, always check out pawnshops, estate sales, garage sales or even ask friends about tools...The best find was a Yost 5 1/2 bench vise at a pawnshop, $40.00...
Loved this series! Some invaluable insight here so thank you for sharing. I’m currently building a work bench in my small garage here in the UK and have been building a decent tool collection but am still in need of some more things so this helped me decide on what to prioritise. Thanks again and keep the great content coming!
My dad taught me to change a tire and change the oil.....The Army trained me on how to drive deuce1/2 , hummers, and tow trailers / generators & perform Primary maintenance on any vehicle/ equipment./ weapon...Why do I mention this?? Because more than once I get alil p.o’d when your opening statements is “ tools Every Man needs”.....Why can’t you say “ what every person should have “ ...In 18 yrs in the Army I’ve witnessed some very pampered and mechanically deficient common males and females enlist, whom when given the chance become very knowledgeable and proficient soldiers regardless of gender....Just saying, Your audience is full of “ common-women too “......I still love the info regardless : )
I have been passed down a vintage Wilton swivel jaw vise pretty rare that my grandfather got from Pratt and Whitney back in the 50's I cherish it very much it is a priceless piece. I think of all the times he used and what that vise has seen if it could talk.
Great video series. I like those Dewalt boxes. Most of my power tools are in individual cases. Those boxes should make it easier than playing Tetris in order to fit them in my cabinet. I have accumulated almost all the 50+ you have shown over 30+ years. One good thing, for me, was having a Father, Father-in-Law and Uncle always near by, we just had communal tools to work with. Today I have inherited most of the tools. Another was early on working for a store that I could get big discounts on power and hand tools. Now a days, I tend to say "That's an interesting tool, what project do I have where I can use it." God Bless and stay safe.
Personally I believe the Milwaukee boxes are some of the best, unless you want to get Sustainers, but the DeWalt boxes are definitely a good compromise for the price.
Hi, any chance of a video on the DeWALT tough boxes, what you find them useful for, likes, dislikes etc? Keep up the great content, it just keeps getting better! Thanks
Watches, I don’t need no stinking watches, to paraphrase blazing saddles. Between the phone, the iPod,the iPad and TV if needed I got plenty of time pieces. After getting out of the Army forty years ago, I can tell time by looking out the window, but I understand some need that security blanket. Thank you for all your wisdom.
Hi Cody, I do woodwork as a hobby and now at 66 years old do not use a tool belt any more, but the suspenders (called braces in the UK) are still a must. I have lost by get up and go along with my waist and my braces no longer hold up my tool belt but just my trousers and my dignity.
I believe your very humble in saying your a layman in carpentry and such. Watching you work and do your videos leads me to believe that you are a very skilled individual. Great job on picking the tool out. Thanks for sharing
That's an excellent list of 50. I'd add: good cold chisel, steel brush, quality flashlight and head lamp, one extra long, skinny, flat screwdriver, Clamps: F-clamps, or C-clamps, or Visegrip C-clamps, A power tool with a wire brush: preferably on a bench grinder, but maybe on an angle grinder. I call these tools also: WD-40( have some kind of oil for generic use); spray ether or brake cleaner; tapes: duct, electrical, masking, Teflon. A roll of plumber's sandpaper.
part time welder/fabricator here, I picked up a 230mm/9" Makita MT9001 grinder for €80 clearance thinking it'd be a nice strong grinder but it'd only last a year or two, well after a few months I basically began using it as my go to grinder and now 3 years later it's still as good as the day I got it. Grant I'm not using it 8 hours a day, in reality it sees between 10 to 20 hours of use a week, it's still fine. I seen guys give the MT series a hard time, but if you're not using it everyday on an oil rig it's fine.
You missed a detail on the chain ! One of the few tools I inherited from my father was a "logging" chain. The important detail is, one end should have a "grab" hook (𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠)and the other end should have a "slip" hook (𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑙𝑖𝑝 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑡). Yours has this. If you think you need a longer chain, buy a second 15' length and combine them using a double clevis. Replace the cotter pins on the connecting pins with stainless steel split rings so that you can actually take it apart without tools. Last, "proof coil" chain has the lowest working load limit. Next is grade 40/43 and then grade 70. All chains are tested to the working load limit. A chain is great, but I also like having a 2" wide x 20' nylon strap with loops on each end. 𝗡𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 ! The loops are great for wrapping around parts of vehicles and then passing the other end through. Now it can not come off and it are less likely to damage the part it is wrapped around. At the other end, just fold a part of the strap near the free end over and pass it back through the free loop and slip that over a trailer ball or a hook on your truck/tractor. If you are going to go this far, add a couple of anchor clevises to your chain kit !
Glad you put suspenders on your carpentry belt. I also put them on my chainsaw chaps. My table saw is an old, used Craftsman I recently bought. It will take a 10" carbide blade, so I do that. That saw will do more things than I require. A good deal at $100.oo US. Good series. Thank you.
Just found your channel. Not bad. I have a great tip for tool storage for you. After my wife retired, she had a 4 drawer lateral file she didn’t need I moved to my shop, the garage, they are great! The steel drawers are deep and can hold a lot of weight as well as pull out fully. I now have 8 of these thing and I’ve got tools and accessories round up. The best thing is I’ve paid next to nothing for them. Now is a great time to get them. Because everyone is eliminating paper, I’ve managed to pick these up at my local university surplus sale. All told, I’ve spent 40$ for the lot. For what it’s worth.
Hey Cody, literally I've been watching your videos for years. Seen most of them and many more than once just like this one and in this case the series lol. Video series idea! Build a shed, 10'X10' or even slightly bigger. Building it, what the average man will be putting into it, lawn mower push or ride on, tool box size and work bench, garden tools, does it have lights, will it have electricity. For people who have a house with no garage but a man's gotta have a place for his things for home up keep, landscape, DIY, work space and pleasure. Let me know if this would be a good idea. Even let Jack help. What he would need to get by without the help of Dad, just like the work bench series.
A good work light (Dewalt?) and a solid portable workbench. I used an 80s Black & Decker workmate, sold it and got a new one w a bamboo lam top. Nice table saw. And the Rigid shop vac is boss. Got one for the condo.
Very good. I think I would have to include a dolly to haul my tool boxes around. I used to be strong as an ox, but now not so much. I would get to the job needing doing and have to take a nap! Good information though. Enjoyed it a lot.
BRILLIANT series. I am really an amateur but I really agreed with your list. it's a well thought out list. The only thing I would probably add (don't ask me what I would remove!) is a bench grinder. Small one, with either two stones or a stone & a belt. I use mine so often for all sorts or work. Anyway, keep up the good work.
I watched all 50 all morning, even took notes, and looked up related searches. My friend-girl (I'm straight, haha) asked what I was doing? What would anyone need 50 tools for? I laughed and experienced anxiety at the thought of her perspective...thank God she's not anti gun! I've got more than fifty tools in my SUV, at all times, many on the list, just driving around! And more in the winter! I'm glad I don't have to answer to a central government socialist bureau to get inventory permission. I know how to use channel lock pliers, but all your insights, and memories, dad and granddad stories included are enjoyable and appreciated.
I have the same set up with the tool boxes for my gear, I have one for electrical, mechanical, one for plumbing one for carpentry and others like one for moose hunting gear and so on, but I have them on the two level carts and can park them out of the way in the barn and wheel them out when I need them, big time saver and can bring right to the work area. I can move the carts around in the bucket of the tractor when needed else where. Good video.
Cody Great sequence, I just acquired a cabin and need to outfit the garage with tools. At my house I have woodworking and mechanic tools and not wanting to haul tools every season I have been trying to create a starter kit. You have helped a great deal. In the first 10 I either missed one or did your books count, I will go back and rewatch it. I will be adding a couple you didn't mention, a cross lug wrench for all those different lug sizes and a "cats paw" that was always in my tool belt when I was a framer. Thanks Again
Cody I was given a Wilton bench vise. The screw is missing the handle. I want to restore it I need you help and suggestion on how and what to do. Please. Oh. I loved the 50 tools you must have series. I am still acquiring my tools and am using you list. Thanks again.
I prefer having a heaven duty pulling strap over a chain, after doing a lot of off-roading and being a Jeep guy I’ve found that if you get a good, 20’ long heavy duty strap with a loop on each end it’s far lighter than a chain and far easier to deal along with the fact that it puts way less wear and tear and vehicles. If someone gets really buried sometimes you have to get a long head start to snap them out and when you do that with a chain it’s just hard on a vehicle, when you do it with a strap it actually works better as the strap stretches like a rubber band and actually adds more force and doesn’t beat the hell out of both vehicles.
Hey wranglerstar family! A few videos ago you mentioned a big surprise coming soon, when is the “BIG SURPRISE” coming?!?!?! I am DYING to know!!!! Can’t wait!!!
The tool boxes that are geared to different subjects is a good plan. I aspire to better organization, and doing the tool boxes by subject has really helped. I can't buy matching/modular tool boxes. So I got used tool boxes and tools at pawn shops, yard sales, estate sales, flea markets, and even in personal barter. (I am pruning trees for the lady that cares for and grooms my dog. It saves me a lot of money, and for her it's a quick easy thing she can do, to the benefit of her landscaping, and clearance around her driveway.) These boxes usually come with a certain amount of tools and/or hardware in them. And the salesman usually doesn't know much about tools. So this sometimes results in some real bonuses. And older Craftsman tools are usually a real find. That's still true. The 3/8" chain is excellent. A tow strap is a good supplemental item too. I have collected tools for decades. The idea is, know what you want, and alwsys keep your eyes open. You can build up a very useful collection this way, without paying full price.
After trying to scoop dirt out o a 3ft deep post hole with a tin can i found how handy a large shop vac with the big diameter hose can be! Great video thanks.
Loved this series. Have a bunch of these already but still building. I'd probably take a miter saw over a table saw but some of your picks have been lifesavers.
One recommendation that I have is look into jumper cables that can connect to the plug you have for your wintch. I switched to these years ago and have never looked back.
i realy respect your views on helping your fellow man its a thing i think gets over looked these days i found when i was traveling the USA that there was someone willing to lend a hand.
I've been saying shop vac the whole series and I was pointing at it while you were saying table saw... and busted up laughing when the camera aimed at it! "Oh! woops"
Loved the Tool Series, thanks for putting the time in. I couldn't imagine trying to nail it down to only 50 but you did a phenomenal job, sir. It might be interesting to bump it up to say 150 or 200. How you ask? Well, what if you took each tool in the Top 50 and added 3 more 'complimentary tools' that accompany said tool. Like adding a few hammers/mallets to your Bench Vise Set. Or maybe 4-5 tools that Never, Ever leave their 'cozy occidental home pockets'. That would be a blast to make and a pleasure to enjoy along with you. Keep up the good work buddy. Would love to see Mrs. W's Top 25 :)
Great advice on the vise install. I was really hoping you were going to say to make sure that the back jaw is at least flush with the front of your table. (vertically)
I had a welding instructor that swore by the Metabo angle grinder. I didn’t listen to him and burned through 4 dewalt grinders before purchasing a Metabo 8 years ago and use it daily. Just about ready to replace it with another Metabo.
Just started watching and love your channel. Can you tell me the builder of those large yellow metal containers you had in your background. I am putting together a earthquake survival box. I live in the Puget sound area on an island, so I wanted to be prepared and thought those yellow metal containers would make an excellent storage bin for my food and gear. Also it would be a good series for you to discuss disaster preparation. Ian
Jumper cables have their place, but a portable lithium ion jump pack can be indispensible as well. Sometimes there isn't anyone around to give you a jump, or your vehicle is in an awkward spot where it makes it hard to get another vehicle close enough to jump with cables. They are small, lightweight, and reasonably priced, and everyone should really have one in their car for emergencies.
As I look at the organization boxes and think back to the older Wranglerstar days of plastic totes and spending a large portion of an episode looking for the plumbing or electrical items.
I bought one of those rolling battery chargers/jump starters years ago and have never regretted it. Does a 2 amp slow charge to a 250 jump start with several settings in between.
An essential for me is a dolly/hand truck, a kind of two-wheeled cart. Welders often use these. They can carry all your tool boxes and tools. They can pack plywood and many other materials, and some kinds of furniture and large appliances. Because they have 2 wheels you can get them up and down stairs with a little muscle.
Hey Cody, I don't know if you are still in contact with Ben an Katrina, but it would awesome, for your family and us viewers, to see an update video of their homestead journey.
I never thought chisels were that important before, but I recently had to install an interior door my uncle gave me and the chisels were invaluable to reposition the hinge recesses.
Nice intro in terms of helping others. In terms of "fire department"... And I know this isn't a tool. But, ABEC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, SMOKE DETECTORS... And, for vehicles, emergency rescue hammer/cutters. Good to see a handsome, big extinguisher on the shelf in your shop! Also looks as though it's got a service tag on it. Assuming that's up to date, A+. Smaller jumper leads, so long as they're of OK quality, will work on most things. Combined with an engine starter... "Start ya b--sard" is the brand name here, but it's just diethylether in vapor form (!!!)... Spray some of that up the air intake, and your chances of getting a vehicle with a dead battery to crank over and start is amplified a lot....!! Heck of a lot cheaper than super high end jumper leads and chargers......
Four foot ladders are the best . Excellent choice ! Could you do a video on slipjoint pliers they confuse me , why not use channel locks ? What situations do you need them for ?
Had a good family friend who was a diesel mechanic who passed and when we are cleaning his property we discovered that all his jumper cables had a quick connection on one end that connected to the battery on all of his prices of equipment and if you needed 2 cone tees he had a set that matched the quick connection
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Wranglerstar I like that coat !! Where did u get from ??
Your captain sounds like the Yoda of Fire Captains. Wise he is.
Wranglerstar that jacket is hideous
Wranglerstar my tip on chain..... if you know someone (like me) who drives a flatbed tractor trailer for a living, ask them if they have old securment chains. We are supposed to replace our chains periodically, and when we replace them, they are not trash, they are just well used, and in many cases, well maintained, as our Ives depend on thoes chains being in top condition. I have a rack on my back wall with old chains. From 3/8 to 3/4 links. I think i have over 30 chains, that are approximately 28 to 36 foot long each.
Didn't get a notification! At at all. What the heck youtube!
I heartily agree with your philosophy of giving back to the community whatever you are qualified to do. It's a disappearing value, and it pleases me to see you encouraging it.
Something my grandpa ALWAYS did for the community and especially the family. Something I hope to be able to do for those around me when I move back closer to home.
"If you don't like it, make your own video" Insta thumbs up. Thanks for the laugh!!
I can't stress enough how important these videos have become for me, reinstated fascination with wood working, a real drive to become as self sufficient and useful around my home as I can be, and I feel like you have empowered me to really get into wood working. I've already started building a small kit of gear almost all of which are tools recovered from a family members hoard, some vintage stuff in there as he was an engineer, thanks to a few of your videos I'm about 4 months out from attempting to restore some of these hand tools.
I literally can't thank you enough.
I put off watching this because I didn't think it was related to the 50 tools. Maybe a different title, "41-50 of 50 Tools"
For real, my biggest pet peeve on youtube is being able to find all the videos in a series, and its Titles like this, that make it so frustrating. Why would you change the Title Format for the last video?
How about a top 10 or so on tools you would never buy again? Dust collectors or waste of money?
Great idea! It would probably consist of those gimmicky kind of tools that you think are a good idea to buy until you get them home and use them.
Half the stuff you see at your orange or blue store in the stocking stuffer section/Father’s Day sales could go on that list.
best way to buy tools is to wait untill you have a project that needs them, that way you never end up with a useless tool.
At 21:30 that Makita drill sure didn't want to go into that DeWalt box.... like trying to bath the cat.
Yeah, like the Makita is mad at the Dewalt box
Speaking to your comments of having a moral responsibility to help those who cannot help themselves, I have always been that way too.
Now, however, I am 41 years of age and within the past year, I went from being that "sheepdog" to being disabled and barely able to get out of a chair sometimes, much less able to work. My pastor (whom I have known for less than a year) remarked to me recently that I must have spent a lot of time in years past helping people, because I am receiving so much unsolicited help these days. Sowing and reaping, sowing and reaping.
Happy to hear that others are there for you now!.
I have a Step Ladder, never knew my real ladder. :) Good series and really enjoyed it.
Just came back to re-watch this and have to say Cody, I totally admire your outlook on feeling an obligation to help out your community if you are able-bodied.
Now just imagine if everyone had the same mentality of responsibility and community spirit! My gosh would the world be a hell of a lot more civil and I would put money on with a tight community, crime rates would fall along with the epidemic of mental health issues.
So many people in cities are totally isolated, don't have a clue who their next door neighbours are and have no support system leading to a downwards spiral.
Bringing people together and offering a support system could eliminate so many issues and the drain on the health care system and police call outs.
Morally responsible to help an elderly person! This is why I subscribe to your channel. Good for you Sir and thankyou for saying that!!
HAHA I died when you lumped the shop vac and table saw into one. It is so true though, the moment you connect a shop vac to a saw you wonder how you ever tolerated working without it. I managed to get lucky myself and found an old wood working shop auctioning off old equipment and picked up the old style dust collector for basically nothing. Having one device permanently attacked to multiple saws is huge, but before that a shop vac all the way.
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My dad isn't allowed to drill into walls without a vacuum, imagine to clean up the sort of workshop without the floor space to walk, excavating the occasional pony tool!
That 4" grinder has changed my life. My Makita doesn't even make it back into the case most times as it ends up being part of most projects i tackle. invaluable
The only brand of adjustable pliars is the channel lock brand. There is no better pliars made
@@samcarroll7451 knipex would disagree...
@@samcarroll7451 you obviously have never heard of knippex or Klein. Or any other brand that isn’t 2$ or less.
As a former firefighter, emergency preparedness to help others was always paramount. I carried a plethora of tools and gear in my truck and in those days often stopped to help others in need. I had a 30ft set of jumper cables made of #2 welding cable, heavy, but could start a jet! Since the advent of the self contained battery jumper packs, not much use for the cables anymore. Your shop is the dream of most of us old timers! You must have some good revenue source to have such a great homestead. Many compliments on your skills and family values. I bet I was raised in the same religion you practice. Thanks for all the sharing and God Bless
This guy is like Hank Hill. He doesn't go shopping for tools because he really needs anything, but just because it's FUN.
You don't?
Lots here to read, not at all criticism, most is for kudos, so read thru! You are absolutely right about jumper cables! I can say NOT to get the thinner cheaper one, go heavy cable, ten foot! Chisels, again you are so right! I keep a good set and a "bang it out set" for heavy chipping or gouging. In the end, the metallurgy is what makes a chisel work well. If the metal is good, you can tune even a cheap one, given good metal. Great tips for vices, I never knew why most people put them on the end of the bench till you said something... Love your advice for compartmental tool bins and boxes... I have the exact problem you mentioned: "I know I have it, now were is it??" lol. The only disagreement I see here is for your table saw. truly, not just for safety, but for extra flexibility and accuracy, an older "cabinet" saw or "contractor" saw is what most people have need for, and I can go further to say that if you are just needed to do general framing or household work, (Leaking roof repair, joist buttressing, framing, the two most needed tools are first a radial hand saw, then a chop saw/compound mitre saw. After that, yes the table saw is awesome, but overkill for 90% of things that could be achieved by these two cheaper things, but get the shop vac BEFORE the table saw! Great video, thanks for sharing!
It's good to see you advocating the responsibilities of capable, able-bodied people to help out those who need it. Jumper cables and a chain are small things to keep in the back of your vehicle, but they can mean so much to a person stuck on the side of the road, especially when it's cold, dark, or outside cell service areas. When I lived in the snowbelt I also carried a set of insulated coveralls and good gloves so I could help out even if it meant getting dirty.
Wonderful. Great lessons in this one.
Thank you, sir.
Best,
Bob
I'm quite proud to announce that at 15 yrs old i already have 30 out of the 50 tools. My new goal is to get the last 20 before i graduate high school
Always, always check out pawnshops, estate sales, garage sales or even ask friends about tools...The best find was a Yost 5 1/2 bench vise at a pawnshop, $40.00...
Loved this series! Some invaluable insight here so thank you for sharing. I’m currently building a work bench in my small garage here in the UK and have been building a decent tool collection but am still in need of some more things so this helped me decide on what to prioritise. Thanks again and keep the great content coming!
LOL love it! lump a shop vac to a table saw as one!! YES!!!!
My dad taught me to change a tire and change the oil.....The Army trained me on how to drive deuce1/2 , hummers, and tow trailers / generators & perform Primary maintenance on any vehicle/ equipment./ weapon...Why do I mention this?? Because more than once I get alil p.o’d when your opening statements is “ tools Every Man needs”.....Why can’t you say “ what every person should have “ ...In 18 yrs in the Army I’ve witnessed some very pampered and mechanically deficient common males and females enlist, whom when given the chance become very knowledgeable and proficient soldiers regardless of gender....Just saying, Your audience is full of “ common-women too “......I still love the info regardless : )
I have been passed down a vintage Wilton swivel jaw vise pretty rare that my grandfather got from Pratt and Whitney back in the 50's I cherish it very much it is a priceless piece. I think of all the times he used and what that vise has seen if it could talk.
Great video series. I like those Dewalt boxes. Most of my power tools are in individual cases. Those boxes should make it easier than playing Tetris in order to fit them in my cabinet. I have accumulated almost all the 50+ you have shown over 30+ years. One good thing, for me, was having a Father, Father-in-Law and Uncle always near by, we just had communal tools to work with. Today I have inherited most of the tools. Another was early on working for a store that I could get big discounts on power and hand tools. Now a days, I tend to say "That's an interesting tool, what project do I have where I can use it." God Bless and stay safe.
Personally I believe the Milwaukee boxes are some of the best, unless you want to get Sustainers, but the DeWalt boxes are definitely a good compromise for the price.
Hi, any chance of a video on the DeWALT tough boxes, what you find them useful for, likes, dislikes etc?
Keep up the great content, it just keeps getting better!
Thanks
Watches, I don’t need no stinking watches, to paraphrase blazing saddles. Between the phone, the iPod,the iPad and TV if needed I got plenty of time pieces. After getting out of the Army forty years ago, I can tell time by looking out the window, but I understand some need that security blanket. Thank you for all your wisdom.
Your Captain was spot on, good man.
Hi Cody,
I do woodwork as a hobby and now at 66 years old do not use
a tool belt any more, but the suspenders (called braces in the UK) are still a
must. I have lost by get up and go along with my waist and my braces no longer
hold up my tool belt but just my trousers and my dignity.
Cute little vise near the shop vacuum.
“When your doing a plumbing job you don’t need to pack around electrical tools”
*laughs in water heater *
lol great video series man
I believe your very humble in saying your a layman in carpentry and such. Watching you work and do your videos leads me to believe that you are a very skilled individual. Great job on picking the tool out. Thanks for sharing
Wow --- I'm floored that Wranglerstar chose NOT to include an Axe on his list of 50 essential tools!!! Absolutely floored!!!! :)
That's an excellent list of 50. I'd add: good cold chisel, steel brush, quality flashlight and head lamp, one extra long, skinny, flat screwdriver, Clamps: F-clamps, or C-clamps, or Visegrip C-clamps, A power tool with a wire brush: preferably on a bench grinder, but maybe on an angle grinder.
I call these tools also: WD-40( have some kind of oil for generic use); spray ether or brake cleaner; tapes: duct, electrical, masking, Teflon. A roll of plumber's sandpaper.
Glad you mentioned the square. Measuring and marking tools are easy to overlook :)
I love it. "If you don't like it, make your own video."
Had to replay the table saw shop vac part for the wife. Now she understands my thinking, I think...
part time welder/fabricator here, I picked up a 230mm/9" Makita MT9001 grinder for €80 clearance thinking it'd be a nice strong grinder but it'd only last a year or two, well after a few months I basically began using it as my go to grinder and now 3 years later it's still as good as the day I got it. Grant I'm not using it 8 hours a day, in reality it sees between 10 to 20 hours of use a week, it's still fine. I seen guys give the MT series a hard time, but if you're not using it everyday on an oil rig it's fine.
You missed a detail on the chain ! One of the few tools I inherited from my father was a "logging" chain. The important detail is, one end should have a "grab" hook (𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠)and the other end should have a "slip" hook (𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑙𝑖𝑝 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑖𝑡). Yours has this.
If you think you need a longer chain, buy a second 15' length and combine them using a double clevis. Replace the cotter pins on the connecting pins with stainless steel split rings so that you can actually take it apart without tools. Last, "proof coil" chain has the lowest working load limit. Next is grade 40/43 and then grade 70. All chains are tested to the working load limit.
A chain is great, but I also like having a 2" wide x 20' nylon strap with loops on each end. 𝗡𝗢 𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 ! The loops are great for wrapping around parts of vehicles and then passing the other end through. Now it can not come off and it are less likely to damage the part it is wrapped around. At the other end, just fold a part of the strap near the free end over and pass it back through the free loop and slip that over a trailer ball or a hook on your truck/tractor.
If you are going to go this far, add a couple of anchor clevises to your chain kit !
"do your own tool video" . Best quote of 2018 ! so far.
Very helpful video. Big thank you.
Yes! Table saw must be connected to a Shop-Vac. Good call. Great series. Thanks
Glad you put suspenders on your carpentry belt. I also put them on my chainsaw chaps.
My table saw is an old, used Craftsman I recently bought. It will take a 10" carbide blade, so I do that. That saw will do more things than I require. A good deal at $100.oo US.
Good series. Thank you.
Just saying thank you for this series.
Just found your channel.
Not bad.
I have a great tip for tool storage for you. After my wife retired, she had a 4 drawer lateral file she didn’t need I moved to my shop, the garage, they are great! The steel drawers are deep and can hold a lot of weight as well as pull out fully. I now have 8 of these thing and I’ve got tools and accessories round up.
The best thing is I’ve paid next to nothing for them. Now is a great time to get them. Because everyone is eliminating paper, I’ve managed to pick these up at my local university surplus sale. All told, I’ve spent 40$ for the lot.
For what it’s worth.
I would say if you have a lot of buildings and property to maintain like on a Homestead, you have to have Occidental toolbags. They're just that good
Hey Cody, literally I've been watching your videos for years. Seen most of them and many more than once just like this one and in this case the series lol. Video series idea! Build a shed, 10'X10' or even slightly bigger. Building it, what the average man will be putting into it, lawn mower push or ride on, tool box size and work bench, garden tools, does it have lights, will it have electricity. For people who have a house with no garage but a man's gotta have a place for his things for home up keep, landscape, DIY, work space and pleasure. Let me know if this would be a good idea. Even let Jack help. What he would need to get by without the help of Dad, just like the work bench series.
A good work light (Dewalt?) and a solid portable workbench. I used an 80s Black & Decker workmate, sold it and got a new one w a bamboo lam top. Nice table saw. And the Rigid shop vac is boss. Got one for the condo.
Loved the story about the old lady calls, and the responsibility you had to them. Great philosophy for life right there.
The battery charger reminds me of an old saying I used to hear from Grandpa - if you need help, ask for it. If you can help, provide it.
I like the guys that have a 3/8ths truck. My type of man right there!
Very good. I think I would have to include a dolly to haul my tool boxes around. I used to be strong as an ox, but now not so much. I would get to the job needing doing and have to take a nap! Good information though. Enjoyed it a lot.
The list idea is GREAT!!!
BRILLIANT series. I am really an amateur but I really agreed with your list. it's a well thought out list. The only thing I would probably add (don't ask me what I would remove!) is a bench grinder. Small one, with either two stones or a stone & a belt. I use mine so often for all sorts or work. Anyway, keep up the good work.
This is quickly becoming my favorite channel, and I don’t often have a need to use the majority of tools on this channel.
Wise words from the good Captain..."look at it from their perspective"...and I would add, treat em' like you would want your family treated.
I watched all 50 all morning, even took notes, and looked up related searches. My friend-girl (I'm straight, haha) asked what I was doing? What would anyone need 50 tools for? I laughed and experienced anxiety at the thought of her perspective...thank God she's not anti gun! I've got more than fifty tools in my SUV, at all times, many on the list, just driving around! And more in the winter! I'm glad I don't have to answer to a central government socialist bureau to get inventory permission. I know how to use channel lock pliers, but all your insights, and memories, dad and granddad stories included are enjoyable and appreciated.
I have the same set up with the tool boxes for my gear, I have one for electrical, mechanical, one for plumbing one for carpentry and others like one for moose hunting gear and so on, but I have them on the two level carts and can park them out of the way in the barn and wheel them out when I need them, big time saver and can bring right to the work area. I can move the carts around in the bucket of the tractor when needed else where. Good video.
Cody
Great sequence, I just acquired a cabin and need to outfit the garage with tools. At my house I have woodworking and mechanic tools and not wanting to haul tools every season I have been trying to create a starter kit. You have helped a great deal. In the first 10 I either missed one or did your books count, I will go back and rewatch it. I will be adding a couple you didn't mention, a cross lug wrench for all those different lug sizes and a "cats paw" that was always in my tool belt when I was a framer.
Thanks Again
Thank you for the final part in the series. Time to start the collection!
Cody I was given a Wilton bench vise. The screw is missing the handle. I want to restore it I need you help and suggestion on how and what to do. Please. Oh. I loved the 50 tools you must have series. I am still acquiring my tools and am using you list. Thanks again.
You hammered the nail right on the head with this list... couldn't agree with you more! Thanks for sharing your insights
I prefer having a heaven duty pulling strap over a chain, after doing a lot of off-roading and being a Jeep guy I’ve found that if you get a good, 20’ long heavy duty strap with a loop on each end it’s far lighter than a chain and far easier to deal along with the fact that it puts way less wear and tear and vehicles. If someone gets really buried sometimes you have to get a long head start to snap them out and when you do that with a chain it’s just hard on a vehicle, when you do it with a strap it actually works better as the strap stretches like a rubber band and actually adds more force and doesn’t beat the hell out of both vehicles.
a great big one, A 4 incher.... Makes me feel a lot better thanks !
I would love a watch video. I have seen almost all your videos for the past 5-ish years and love them all.
Hey wranglerstar family! A few videos ago you mentioned a big surprise coming soon, when is the “BIG SURPRISE” coming?!?!?! I am DYING to know!!!! Can’t wait!!!
The tool boxes that are geared to different subjects is a good plan. I aspire to better organization, and doing the tool boxes by subject has really helped.
I can't buy matching/modular tool boxes. So I got used tool boxes and tools at pawn shops, yard sales, estate sales, flea markets, and even in personal barter.
(I am pruning trees for the lady that cares for and grooms my dog. It saves me a lot of money, and for her it's a quick easy thing she can do, to the benefit of her landscaping, and clearance around her driveway.)
These boxes usually come with a certain amount of tools and/or hardware in them. And the salesman usually doesn't know much about tools. So this sometimes results in some real bonuses.
And older Craftsman tools are usually a real find. That's still true.
The 3/8" chain is excellent. A tow strap is a good supplemental item too.
I have collected tools for decades. The idea is, know what you want, and alwsys keep your eyes open. You can build up a very useful collection this way, without paying full price.
After trying to scoop dirt out o a 3ft deep post hole with a tin can i found how handy a large shop vac with the big diameter hose can be! Great video thanks.
Loved this series. Have a bunch of these already but still building. I'd probably take a miter saw over a table saw but some of your picks have been lifesavers.
On chisels as a Carpenter I carry a 3/4" rough chisel, and then three sizes of fine chisels.
One recommendation that I have is look into jumper cables that can connect to the plug you have for your wintch. I switched to these years ago and have never looked back.
i realy respect your views on helping your fellow man its a thing i think gets over looked these days i found when i was traveling the USA that there was someone willing to lend a hand.
'If you don't like it make your own tool video'. Love it, I actually laughed out loud at that.
My tool belt belt is an old seatbelt out of my 97 s10 that I sewed together
I've been saying shop vac the whole series and I was pointing at it while you were saying table saw... and busted up laughing when the camera aimed at it! "Oh! woops"
In the short time that I was doing interior remodeling, I've found that husky (home depot brand) makes an outstanding modular tool box system
Loved the Tool Series, thanks for putting the time in. I couldn't imagine trying to nail it down to only 50 but you did a phenomenal job, sir. It might be interesting to bump it up to say 150 or 200. How you ask? Well, what if you took each tool in the Top 50 and added 3 more 'complimentary tools' that accompany said tool. Like adding a few hammers/mallets to your Bench Vise Set. Or maybe 4-5 tools that Never, Ever leave their 'cozy occidental home pockets'. That would be a blast to make and a pleasure to enjoy along with you. Keep up the good work buddy. Would love to see Mrs. W's Top 25 :)
Great advice on the vise install. I was really hoping you were going to say to make sure that the back jaw is at least flush with the front of your table. (vertically)
I had a welding instructor that swore by the Metabo angle grinder. I didn’t listen to him and burned through 4 dewalt grinders before purchasing a Metabo 8 years ago and use it daily. Just about ready to replace it with another Metabo.
4 1/2 I have one in Rockwell and I love it, it will do about whatever I want
Just started watching and love your channel. Can you tell me the builder of those large yellow metal containers you had in your background. I am putting together a earthquake survival box. I live in the Puget sound area on an island, so I wanted to be prepared and thought those yellow metal containers would make an excellent storage bin for my food and gear. Also it would be a good series for you to discuss disaster preparation. Ian
Jumper cables have their place, but a portable lithium ion jump pack can be indispensible as well. Sometimes there isn't anyone around to give you a jump, or your vehicle is in an awkward spot where it makes it hard to get another vehicle close enough to jump with cables. They are small, lightweight, and reasonably priced, and everyone should really have one in their car for emergencies.
that’s a great looking jacket; can you tell us some about it? please
Bump. I want a link so I can buy one.
As I look at the organization boxes and think back to the older Wranglerstar days of plastic totes and spending a large portion of an episode looking for the plumbing or electrical items.
Yes please, bring me along for the ski trip!
I bought one of those rolling battery chargers/jump starters years ago and have never regretted it. Does a 2 amp slow charge to a 250 jump start with several settings in between.
Man I didnt even notice I watched for 30 minutes! Cody you've done it again. Keep up the good work!
Picked up a dust collector from a shop Smith that works great from Craiglist new, thanks for the videos you are awesome and God bless you.
Woooooooo! Top 50 tools complete! Thanks Cody!
An essential for me is a dolly/hand truck, a kind of two-wheeled cart. Welders often use these. They can carry all your tool boxes and tools. They can pack plywood and many other materials, and some kinds of furniture and large appliances. Because they have 2 wheels you can get them up and down stairs with a little muscle.
I like those modular boxes. May need to get a few to separate out some tools from my big box.
Hey Cody, I don't know if you are still in contact with Ben an Katrina, but it would awesome, for your family and us viewers, to see an update video of their homestead journey.
We are. They are fantastic. Would love to visit them again.
"If you don't like it, make your own tool video" HAHAHA EPIC! So true, and good on ya for saying it!
Great advice in regards to tool organization by trade! I'am doing that. Thanks!
Can you put more links to these items in the description? please sir. Thank You.
I never thought chisels were that important before, but I recently had to install an interior door my uncle gave me and the chisels were invaluable to reposition the hinge recesses.
Nice intro in terms of helping others. In terms of "fire department"... And I know this isn't a tool. But, ABEC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, SMOKE DETECTORS... And, for vehicles, emergency rescue hammer/cutters. Good to see a handsome, big extinguisher on the shelf in your shop! Also looks as though it's got a service tag on it. Assuming that's up to date, A+.
Smaller jumper leads, so long as they're of OK quality, will work on most things. Combined with an engine starter... "Start ya b--sard" is the brand name here, but it's just diethylether in vapor form (!!!)... Spray some of that up the air intake, and your chances of getting a vehicle with a dead battery to crank over and start is amplified a lot....!! Heck of a lot cheaper than super high end jumper leads and chargers......
Time to start a tool kit for Jack. Good place for some of those extras.
Four foot ladders are the best . Excellent choice ! Could you do a video on slipjoint pliers they confuse me , why not use channel locks ? What situations do you need them for ?
Had a good family friend who was a diesel mechanic who passed and when we are cleaning his property we discovered that all his jumper cables had a quick connection on one end that connected to the battery on all of his prices of equipment and if you needed 2 cone tees he had a set that matched the quick connection