There's actually an entire sub genre of sci-fi that deals with a similar idea called technoprimitivism or technobarbarism. Definitely agree you need to have back up tools and the skills to use them, you can never predict a blackswan event.
I completely agree with your assessment here. Hand tools are still very relevant for a lot of people around the world. Having literature pertaining to the use and maintenance of such tools is important as well. Stay blessed, sir!
I live at the north edge of tornado alley. Things I have to prepare for that include a tarp that will cover my roof some rope to help pull it over, scrap lumber and nails to hold it in place. For food, we've planted fruit trees, berry bushes and a grape vine along with a large vegeatble and herb garden. We can, dehydrate, cold store, pickle and ferment food. Theres a lot of tools and supplies involved. We also mostly cook from scratch, reload ammo, sew, fish, crochet, make soap, trade for eggs and other skills. All these skills take time to learn. They also reduce the cost of daily life. Just as making a handle for a tool takes time tools and learned skill and is cheaper than buying the handle.
Antique stores are a great place to get a great range of things like manual tools. Picked up a scythe and a treadle sewing machine at one two weeks ago.
Dude that wood working horse looks so handy. I’m definitely going to build one. All the hand tools you have are a MUST. Something people overlook with nails vs screws is that nails are much stronger in terms of sheer and resisting forces. And in terms of hand nails vs pneumatic nails, hand nails are the absolute strongest ounce for ounce. Talk to any guy on demo and he’ll tell you how much harder it is breaking apart walls made by hand nails, thing will flex and bend but not break. An architect calculating load will prefer a thick nail too. Just food for thought!
:) I was wondering about the "new never been used" apron you were wearing at the beginning of the video. I was thinking... "does this guy actually do anything for real???" Nice work making that one - very clean and functional looking!
I am totally in line with you on having the old tools on hand . I have the knowledge to use mine as well but for people who don’t have all the know how it doesn’t hurt for them to have the equipment . Someone around them may be able to show them how to use the tools . A few things to add is a brace and bit for hand drilling , plenty of different sizes of nails and nuts and bolts . Basic plumbing tools and spare parts . I made a water well bailer out of pvc . We could go on and on about stuff to have on hand and hopefully your videos will inspire others to start with getting a few hand tools and build up from there .
We were taught at a young age to use whatever tool we needed to do most anything. We were also taught to make things like homemade fish baskets from scratch chicken wire and we’ve caught many catfish from the creek in them the best bait is meal cake made from cotton seed meal it’s ground up and come in like a chunk kinda flat when it’s in the water it will sour and catfish love it lol
I was given my grand dads old shoe shop tools from the 1920's -30's . A variety of odd shaped hammers, pliers and even his old shoe anvil for sewing bottoms on wore out shoes. Don't use it but its boxed up if i ever need to. Thanks
I picked up a nice pick at a yard sale yesterday, cheap. I sure do miss going to the Lacon Trade Day back when I lived in Bama, I always found some great deals there.
I keep a 5 gallon bucket of lots of every kind of nail there is, started using some as corrosion is starting to set in. Going to start a new bucket again and use up the old.
The old ways are neither irrelevant or impractical, that's some good stuff.
There's actually an entire sub genre of sci-fi that deals with a similar idea called technoprimitivism or technobarbarism. Definitely agree you need to have back up tools and the skills to use them, you can never predict a blackswan event.
Thanks for the idea of the wood horse: I have a couple pallets still waiting for a use.
Being blessed to be the only grandson, I have a number of old manual tools from my grandfather and great grandfather.
I completely agree with your assessment here. Hand tools are still very relevant for a lot of people around the world. Having literature pertaining to the use and maintenance of such tools is important as well. Stay blessed, sir!
I live at the north edge of tornado alley. Things I have to prepare for that include a tarp that will cover my roof some rope to help pull it over, scrap lumber and nails to hold it in place.
For food, we've planted fruit trees, berry bushes and a grape vine along with a large vegeatble and herb garden. We can, dehydrate, cold store, pickle and ferment food. Theres a lot of tools and supplies involved.
We also mostly cook from scratch, reload ammo, sew, fish, crochet, make soap, trade for eggs and other skills. All these skills take time to learn. They also reduce the cost of daily life. Just as making a handle for a tool takes time tools and learned skill and is cheaper than buying the handle.
I just finished restoring an antique block plane.
Antique stores are a great place to get a great range of things like manual tools. Picked up a scythe and a treadle sewing machine at one two weeks ago.
Dude that wood working horse looks so handy. I’m definitely going to build one. All the hand tools you have are a MUST. Something people overlook with nails vs screws is that nails are much stronger in terms of sheer and resisting forces. And in terms of hand nails vs pneumatic nails, hand nails are the absolute strongest ounce for ounce. Talk to any guy on demo and he’ll tell you how much harder it is breaking apart walls made by hand nails, thing will flex and bend but not break. An architect calculating load will prefer a thick nail too. Just food for thought!
:) I was wondering about the "new never been used" apron you were wearing at the beginning of the video. I was thinking... "does this guy actually do anything for real???" Nice work making that one - very clean and functional looking!
I am totally in line with you on having the old tools on hand . I have the knowledge to use mine as well but for people who don’t have all the know how it doesn’t hurt for them to have the equipment . Someone around them may be able to show them how to use the tools . A few things to add is a brace and bit for hand drilling , plenty of different sizes of nails and nuts and bolts . Basic plumbing tools and spare parts . I made a water well bailer out of pvc . We could go on and on about stuff to have on hand and hopefully your videos will inspire others to start with getting a few hand tools and build up from there .
It doesn't cost anything to be kind! Love your channel.
Old school trapping and fishing goes along with what you're talking about. It's a skill I hope to learn soon
We were taught at a young age to use whatever tool we needed to do most anything. We were also taught to make things like homemade fish baskets from scratch chicken wire and we’ve caught many catfish from the creek in them the best bait is meal cake made from cotton seed meal it’s ground up and come in like a chunk kinda flat when it’s in the water it will sour and catfish love it lol
I was given my grand dads old shoe shop tools from the 1920's -30's . A variety of odd shaped hammers, pliers and even his old shoe anvil for sewing bottoms on wore out shoes. Don't use it but its boxed up if i ever need to. Thanks
I still remember things my granddad told me about using hand tools
That Fro blade is freaking awesome
Tools, skills, & food are the currencies of the not to distant future.
Great video. The tools I use every day are MY most important tools too. Great message.
I picked up a nice pick at a yard sale yesterday, cheap. I sure do miss going to the Lacon Trade Day back when I lived in Bama, I always found some great deals there.
Amen brotha
Dude I’ve cut plywood on a chalk line with handsaws and I think it gets a more accurate cut every time
Good stuff.
Good Morning ! New SUB here, from Idaho. Good INFO. TAKE CARE..
I keep a 5 gallon bucket of lots of every kind of nail there is, started using some as corrosion is starting to set in. Going to start a new bucket again and use up the old.
Been using hand tools most all the time some passed on from grandfather's tools..
Tools are only good if there is a knowledged hand behind them.
There are only 2 guys in the neighborhood who understand that you need to clear the drains during or after a storm…I’m one of em.
So many idiots.
I would rather have a guy with a truck bed of hand tools who knows how to work hard. over a guy would has 20 guns and that's it!!!
There are only 2 guys in the neighborhood who understand that you need to clear the drains during or after a storm…I’m one of em.
So many idiots.