Built To Last Off-grid Carpentry

[electricfemale]

Hey, cool. Thank you for sharing. Sending blessings to us all.

[scarmenl]

Just a little safety tip. When you are cutting timbers on your steel bench a squeeze clamp or two will keep it from wondering around and make the job safer. Great job and cool videos keep up the good work.

[TheWillwillwill]

I like that U.S. Postal Tool Box you got there. Careful, Big Brother might see it and take you to task.

[nuclearthreat545]

Hi, I'm Betty and welcome to Betty's Kitchen. Today we'll be making....

[Guitardude1616]

did you finish this? i cant find another video

[mattamiller]

Just discovered your channel.  Great stuff! What kind of watch is that?

[wranglerstar]

@mattamiller Thanks, its made by Marathon

[billlyh]

Great work! It was funny when you sandblasted the end of the bolt, then when you drove it in from the bottom, it was too long. Then you had to cut it off flush with the wood, instead of measuring it first to make it come out lower than the surface. Funny that you did it, and funny that you didn't just delete that part, drive the bolt back down, and cut it the right size, sandblast the new end, and screw the nut on with ease, instead of it squeaking from the rust, Granted it will hold better!!!!

[wranglerstar]

@billlyh its funny you did not realize the reason for sandblasting the all-thread was so I could start the nut not because I wanted to nut to tighten on clean threads. The rust was so heavy the nut would not take the threads. You are mistaken.

WS

[billlyh]

@wranglerstar

OK, let's see....you sandblasted the last inch of the bolt so the nut could start.....then, you removed the bolt from the freshly sandblasted metal. Then, you screwed the nut on the bolt. Then, you removed the nut. Then you drove the bolt in, THEN you cut off the part you had just sandblasted, plus about five more inches. SO, when you finally put on the nut, it was on the part of the bolt that had never been sandblasted....did I miss something that would cause me to be mistaken?

[TheLateBoyScout]

Like lincoln logs for grown-ups. Awesome.

[rwcrone]

What are you making?

[SgtBooker44]

Ok, at 4:13 when he finishes drilling with the Forstner bit and showed the hole, how many of you blew on the computer screen to blow off the saw dust. Be honest. LOL

[kporter85db]

@SgtBooker44 Really!

[johnnyr612028]

Love your projects and your vision for an off-grid life. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing.

[hinckleypoland]

Great work and another great day in the shop. What project is that going to be used for?

[gunterm2009]

not sure if i missed something what exactly is that the beginning of cody. Great work.

[USNERDOC]

Looking good Cody! Nothing more satisfying than a day in the shop.

[jistaguy45]

No such thing as something you're wanting to last a while being "over-built"! Good job Cody!

[HoustonMtn]

Very inspiring to see your work. Taking your time to do a job right that will last a lifetime. Simple, time honored and solid. It looks like it could hold up your Cat if it had to!

[ColinOutdoors]

It is wonderful to watch you work on your project and I find your videos very inspirational. Good luck and take care.

[TheSoloAsylum]

taking your time, doing things right, with your hands? What? Who does that.........

[DemonHide]

Look at you got, man! Don't know what that is just yet, but it's solid as can be, that's for sure.

[dakdak88]

Nice quality work using good quality tools...just wondering if you have ever tried putting the nut on the bolt before cutting bolt..then when you back the nut off it helps clean the threads? thanks for the vid!

[CampfireTalk]

One of the best feelings is to look at something you built with your own hands & to be satisfied with it.

[gimepepe]

beautiful

I learned a trick or two

[firebelliedtoad]

You are right, building something can be really satisfying. I particularly love working with wood, and enjoy watching someone else woodworking too. It is such an awesome material to use and in many situations I think it will never be replaced or bettered by man - made materials. Can I ask what you are putting on the ends of the threaded bar?

[sunshinelowe]

@firebelliedtoad I believe he was sand blasting it.

[DangerousDude2010]

Cody, there is nothing you can't do!  I am simply amazed with your skill set! Thanks for sharing these fine video's.

[TheGearJunkies]

Sir you have a great skill. I commend you for what you are doing. It take great will and dedication. Plus thank you for spreading The Word. I have been meaning to give you a BIG thumbs up for what you do. May God bless you and your family.

[mysciencenow]

that is a very well written description for the video, and an excellent documentation of your work

i need more construction skills definitely

i keep yall in my thoughts and i hope everything goes to plan up there, be safe this winter!

[bonesword98]

Thanks Cody

[Z8442]

Very very cool sir.

[highcountrytimber]

Only a master craftsamn would go to the extra time to be extra sure everything is square and true. Nice looking project. You should put a safety note at the begining to let people know some of the techniques use require proper training. Watching some hold open a side winders blade cover is spooky, good way to lose a piece of flesh if not prperly done.

[Roca89]

good stuff !!!!

[TheBeeperman]

Good work. I'm saying its a skid to be pulled behind a tractor. Made to haul logs maybe. Hope you had help taking it down off the workhorses.

[SuperGrizzly1984]

Looks like some really great craftsmanship Cody.....maybe i'm a little slow,but what exactly are you building? Nice vid....Stay hungry!

[pmalveda02]

Nice! But what are you tryna build here cody? Good luck! :)

[autobahn101driversed]

Awesome!

[MrVegaslive]

Looks like the beginings of a frame for a childrens playground.

I consider myself a master carpenter/craftsman. Although, I can't find any time for projects. I do have the skills.

It's always nice to see others not letting their talents go to waste.

[one54cm]

Cody, woodworking gives you a lot of time to think, that's why I do it. Your video has shades of Noah preparing the ark. I really enjoyed watching this video.

[RefuseToBeAVictim]

I would have just used my dremel! Haha, just kidding around. Great vid!

[matt4270]

Love my Makita Hypoid saw! Much better balanced than other framing saws, like Skil and Dewalt.

[oregonnich]

building a home like the old days is what we call "house as process".  Adding to a home the necessities with what events change your lifestyle reflects this.

[nikku13]

Escapes me what it is. Thanks for the vid.

[dave360dave]

hey Cody one way to tell if its a good video is when you upset it ended. just like all of your videos. rock on and cant wait for more.

[00BADKARMA00]

man, I love your workshop.

[freakshow2000]

for hauling a water tank, or fire wood.......thats my guess

[SixtyAteOutdoors]

Hope your feeling better. I like this format, really seeing the steps in production. The use ingenuity and make it work ideals really comes through. I specifically like the use of the Hi-Lift and pump jack.

[beast12101]

looking good, Im jealous of your soda blaster. Nice work with the HiLift and bottle jack

[LivingHistorySchool]

whats the sled for? your going to be pulling around something heavy, or least if you have to move it, it can be dragged. I have a beam saw for big cuts.

[Gage2502]

Looks good to me Cody, its a great feeling when you build stuff yourself. How I miss being a carpenter. Hope your feeling better.

~Steve~

[OmegaMan45acp]

I don't see that coming apart on its own. Thumbs Up Cody!

[wranglerstar]

@OmegaMan45acp

indeed, the art of the understatement. LOL

[BuckeyeSparky]

Fun video to watch cody

[Yankeeprepper]

Good Therapy.

[LivingHistorySchool]

@Yankeeprepper fyi...my yukon stove just arrive 10 minutes ago

[Yankeeprepper]

@LivingHistorySchool I would love to know how you like the function and practicality of it.

[flatbreadfb]

Just like my grandpa did in his shop. Thankyou for sharing this vid with us.

[Mrcaffinebean]

Looking nice, but what is it?

[67mustangreg]

4:00 min, wow that thing must have some torque behind it to rip through that wood like that. Great video. What exactly are you making though?

[metalhead2508]

@67mustangreg A 1/2" corded drill can break your wrist if it binds up and spins on you. You are supposed to hold it, so it will spin out of your hand instead of in to it. It do some damage.

[jimhuntermj21]

Missed you on sunday, hope you feel better. 

[libarata]

got to love hand made things, the pride and love in such things can only be had when you are self reliant and know how to do this type of work. Amazing vid Cody!