Wranglerstar Idea for the handle dilemma what about the best of both worlds and have the rope handles on the short side but also longer rope handles on the long side like a duffel bag or a tool bag.
Id say not divider. I think it would look good with a leather strap handle maybe that had a clasp on either end for if the box is just sitting on work bench the strap can be removed. and if the strap was a bit longer to allow you to throw it over your shoulder leaving your hands free to carry material or other tools.
Wranglerstar I like the idea of using the rope handles because it keeps the center of box opened up. But what if instead of rope you could make some iron handles on your blacksmith forge.
One of the reasons for the traditional dowel handle it's because tools in the box shift the center of gravity of the box. The long dowel handle allows the user to naturally find the center of gravity as tools, are added, or removed
The rope handles would be awkward because it will require two hands to move the box around. Requiring two hands to move a toolbox around may make it awkward to use. Just a thought.
Hi wranglerstar I'm jay I'm not a carpenter or woodworker mainly because I'm 12 and have 5 other people in my family so I don't have any room but I do want to get started and you and other woodworking youtubers inspire me so thank you
Never lose that inspiration, That alone, will take you far in getting where you want to be with what has you fascinated. :) Never stop practicing when you get a a chance doing what you enjoy.
Jay, get tools where you can, but the hardest part for me when I started doing projects was that the wood was (to me) expensive. When you see good scrap wood or good pallets grab them. Some of that pine is actually pretty nice to work with and if you make a mistake it didn't cost anything. Alternatively, I've built some great utilitarian furniture from the more expensive kiln dried framing lumber. You got to pick through it still, but it's some great wood and still way cheaper than any "proper" woodworking boards. Keep it up!
Longtime subscriber, first time commenter. The toolbox you're building reminds me vary much of my grandfather's fencing toolbox. Unfortunately it was lost in a flood in 2011. His toolbox had had slightly taller end-walls, with a wooden spindle for a handle that stretched the length of the toolbox. The handle passed through a hole in each end-wall, and was spiral wrapped with leather. This provided a strong sturdy handle, and lots of light to the bottom of the box. God bless from Honey Creek, Iowa.
A great addition to the tool collection is a set of clamps. I thing Irwin sells a quick-grip set of 4 clamps. I believe it is $25-$30. They would be great for clamping stuff down on a small project when working on a dining room table or a kitchen countertop even!
Not to be using dirty words, but: Harbor Freight. I got some C clamps and even pipe clamp pieces from them for a song. Still had to by the black pipe from lowes, but altogether it was a good deal. It works since they are simple all metal pieces. I didn't like their quick-grips very much :D
Thanks Cody.... as far as Honey-Do lists... It's my birthday today. I worked 8 hours and my wife worked 13 hours. Once we both returned home, she left the house saying that "she'd be back". I told her that if it had anything to do with my birthday to not worry about it. You know as well as I do that it does have everything to do with it. I will enjoy the cake and the ice cream and the gift or whatever... not because it's my birthday, but simply because I know that she loves me, even after these past 36 years of me. Blessed!
Even to today, mid-October, if you find the India Norton stone on amazon and look down at the "customer's who bought this item also bought..." section you will still find every tool exactly as suggested in this video. You have a very dedicated audience.
Your comments on marriage are right on target. We've been married 40 years and it is my joy to do things for my wife. We don't keep score of the things we do for one another, scores are for games and games have winners and losers, our marriage is no game. We are committed to one another and have made a sacred vow before GOD. To many people do not make a commitment to a marriage and, indeed, enter into marriage with an escape plan. If you have an escape plan, you are not making a commitment.
I would suggest raising the sides and running a dowel from end to end leaving the center of the tool box free for more tools and making it easy to see what is inside.
Something really satisfying in even just watching woodwork, hope to get my own projects going soon. LOVE the talk at the end, "don't keep score, just do kindness" Thanks again Cody!
Two hemp handles require two hands to lift. Center divider with hand hole cuts down on tool space. I would change the end panel to a tapered top, allowing for a 1" dowel handle to be attached on both ends. This would allow one hand lifting and open area for tool storage.
Great video as always, in my opinion, I would raise the ends of box, starting the width of box at bottom and tapered up to a comfortable height with a dowel or limb all the way across the top, that could be carried one handed if need and with enough room to remove items from box, also I would use something from the homestead, like a branch from one of your trees. something that will add some more character for the winner for a great starter kit. Keep up the great work !!
Wranglerstar , After rethinking this I don't see a drill so you wouldn't be able to drill holes on the end, using the chisels cut a square hole and square the dowel or limb of your choice and cut the ends and use some wedges, like you axes, just a little more work, but one of a kind.
duane brown I completely agree with your statement. One thing my father told my wife and I on our wedding day was " marriage isn't 50/50 it is 100/100 on the good days and sometimes it is 100/0 on the bad days and to remember marriage isn't a contract it's a sacrament"
I just want to say thank you for everything you do. I was building guitars and refurbishing vintage guitars for a while, but got into a bit of a roadblock with depression after losing the men that taught me the craft. But your videos, passion and insight on life really helped fuel and reignite my passion for woodworking again. I was at a low point, was very careless and sold a lot of my tools but slowly and surely getting my collection back up to speed. All the best from Toronto, ON Canada to you sir. Thank you
As far as the toolbox goes, i think if you do a rope handle, which would be cool, i think it also needs to have a lid on it. That way you can store it anywhere without the fear of something damaging something inside (or someone damaging themselves on something on the inside). It would also be nice to have it in the shed and be able to put stuff on it, if you have to due to space limitations... Because not everybody will have a nice big woodshop, and might just have a shed that needs to be shared with the car, some bikes, garden equipment and what not, and so the toolbox would sit on a shelve, which needs to share it's space with other tools, garden pots, kids toys, and what not... So having a lid and a low profile helps a lot in that regard, may even be more suitable for shipping ... One request though, if you do rope, could you drill out two pieces of dowel rod to use as handles on the rope... the lid would obviously rest on a routed edge, and for 'handles' a inch wide strip with a 45 on both sides, like this \::::::\ could work and look decent. In regards to this i would also advice to NOT GLUE the dividers in... why? because that way you can take them out. Because lets say one day the person that wins builds a French cleat to hang their tools, what to do with the box. Well, if you can just take out the dividers, it becomes a nice storage box for w/e (most expensive storage box ever obviously), but at least it would be used. Handed down to the kids to store their toys under the bed, used to pack the expensive china when moving house. You name it, a good sturdy easily carried wooden box with a lid has a million uses...
Wranglerstar I have stopped watching for quite a while but I happened to stumble onto this video and the very last part hit close to home. It helped bring me back to reality. Thank you!
Unconditional Love is key. To keep score in a marriage is to compete. In a competition one side always looses. Ur spouse is not ur opponent they are ur team mate! By beating them u have only caused ur self to lose.
Of course I (we) only see what you want us to see, but from the last 4-5 minutes of this video, you seem like a wonderful very genuine man. Keep up the wonderful content Mr. Wranglerstar, and I will keep enjoying it.
Common man tool box for common man tools should be, well, common. No divider and simple rope handles. To have a center handle then requires an even distribution of weight for balanced carry. Just my thoughts. Well done.
Truly inspiring Cody. Your family is very fortunate to have a father/husband with the amount of knowledge you have. To share that knowledge with your son will forever impact his life as well as all your subscribers. Thank you
I greatly enjoy your little diatribes that happen so frequently at the end of your videos. Apart from the technical aspects of your videos, your views on god and family are the real reason i subscribed to your channel. Thank you for making good quality content.
Almost skipped the last 5 or so minutes when you said you were done for the day...so glad I didnt. You are spot on about getting it back 10x,50x even 100x more than you give to her. My girlfriend is such a giving person and I do anything she asks of me and it's the little extra things that mean so much. There's a saying that if you love what you do its not call work well I also think if you love who you are doing something for its not work it's a privilege to help the person that does so much for you. Relationships aren't about keeping score as you said, if it were us men would never win.
the one I have has the tall ends with dowel handle. the top of the ends are tapered to the height of the sides. Could use a nice smooth line instead of a rope from end to end with a togal on one end so that it could be removed when using it on the bench.
+1 for the dowel across the top on redesigned ends in the traditional way...and the traditional design is also a result of years of experience...adding a center divider takes up a fair amount of space in the box, and any handle cut into it would be loading the grain the wrong way which without some sort of reinforcement, would result in eventually splitting the handle away...not a good for an heirloom... Regarding Manly manners...its not what you have to do (as in when your counting...one for one, etc.), but what you don't have to do (as in, what you just do out of generosity and kindness) that makes the man. It doesn't make me any less of a man to give of myself...to others, the neighbor, or my wife...my time to need will come, and that's when I know I have others to count on...Cheers from Connecticut!
I just want to thank you for your dedication to educating your subscribers on your channel. I remodeled my pantry this weekend and used many techniques I learned from watching your videos. I installed my first door all by myself this weekend and it hung absolutely perfectly, no tweaks needed. Thanks for everthing you share on here, it really helps the weekend warrior out.
You sir are a fine man!!! Your relationship with Mrs. W sounds a lot like mine and my Mate. With that said. I want the tools and tool box lol. God bless!
Love this project. Can't wait to see the finished project. I mostly work with metal, but my first love is wood. My father is a hobbyist carpenter and have a lot of great memories in his shop over the years. I would consider myself extremely lucky to win this tool kit.
That dovetail saw is awesome looking and the the box is going to be outstanding. This disabled gent could only hope to have a set of tools picked out by you.I like your rope handles or brass handles.
Such a generous guy that does awesome work. Major thumbs ups = ) !!!! Sometimes simple is better, I'd say go with the rope handles because if this is used as a tote/storage bin, it can be stacked with other totes or bins in small work shops.
I'm not a religious man and I don't believe in god but there is really something to be said about the things that religion can teach you. The conversation that Wranglerstar had near the end of the video was fantastic and I know as a religious man he believes in god and the teachings of the bible and it really is a beautiful gift to have those teachings in your life. All I'm saying is be nice to your neighbor, do kind things in your life, look out for each other, and always help those in need!
Thanks Wranglerstar for all of your videos! I was inspired by the "off the ranch" channel to build my own table, and your videos have got me excited to start and have made me more familiar with woodworking tools. I might add french cleats to my garage/workshop. I mortised my door locks (just bought my first home) and boy oh boy do I see that I needed to sharpen the chisels
This is going to be one amazing starter kit!!! love these vids, it's been great seeing the growth from wranglerbarn days with you 'testing' a cable saw on that bushy tree, to now building this beautiful CVG tool box!!!
I have been watching your videos for a while, and I must say I love the older tools, he fine workmanship you show, and just the information you provide. You do a great job, and keep it up.
You know, when someone starts keeping score in a relationship that relationship is bound to fail. I think of it similar to the way Christmas has become such a marketing holiday now, I hate that! If you feel like doing or buying something for someone then just do it. We should not wait for something to be done for us if we feel like doing something for someone else. We have forgotten how to keep it simple, we need to to return to the simple...
Hmmm, i dunno about the whole marketing thing, yes it's there obviously, but you still have a choice to go along with it or not ... In my family we just draw names to designate whom gives to whom and set a very reasonable budget (say $25,- ) and each family member makes a list with reasonable gifts for said budget ($5, $10 & $15 upto $25 type items (though $25,- type items run the risk of merely getting those) ... At Christmas we all go and eat together and during dinner we unpack the gifts one by one ... (grandparents usually buy something for everybody though, that is their choice, we don't mind ;D ) ... but anyways, this way it is more about the time spend together and the giving, than it is about a rat race for the most expensive stuff to give. And also, really, when you do it like this the whole marketing thing starts to work 'for you', because of discounted items during this time. $25 gets you a lot more if stuff is discounted, and if you like to hunt for stuff (which i sort of do every once a while) the shopping just becomes about cramming as many useful gifts in those $25,- ... a thing i particularly like about this is that you tend to end up buying something 'more expensive' say $15, and something for say $7,50 ... and then you find yourself going through the 'dollar store', trying to find something that suits the person you are meant to buy something for, sometimes that is a silly mug, sometimes that is a really cool score, last year i filled the budget with 3lighters for $1,- because my dad always seems to 'misplace' them. And tbh. i have never heard anyone complain about what they got, because generally they get some of the things they asked for, and depending on the costs some other 'random' thing that gives a laugh, or is just useful, or personal, and those things are generally unexpected. One of my favorite gifts i gave was 'a day at the spa, in your own bathroom', there were some more expensive shower gel things on the list, and i just went creative with it; adding some mild scrub, one of those netted sponges, even found some trial face mask things, then obviously a towel had to be in there, and some bodymilk, etc. May have even had some scented candle or aroma thing. Some of those things i bought in holiday supplies, like these tiny things you can take on planes as well; cheap and gave a lot of variety. And obviously the asked shower gel. Then i think i even found a cheap woven basket, to put it all in... $25,- gets you a lot of stuff if you do it like that, and it was well received. Hej, who doesn't like a day at the spa, where you don't have to plan it, get all stressed packing before you go and have to do a bunch of washing and what not when you get back; just close the door of your bathroom and poodle away :)
Love the wood. so hard to buy wood here in the UK every think costs a fortune and the result scares me from trying new things with what I get my hands one.
it needs a single handle so it can be carried with one hand. having to carry with two hands then you can't open any door's or anything. maybe a rope handle lengthwise?
In my opinion, I think the rope handles would function better for the style and use of a tool box like this. Great relationship advice at the end. Competing with your significant other isn't a great long-term plan. Working as a team to complete your goals is the way to go. (My two cents)
I love this series. I've been wanting to get into wood working, but wasn't sure on what to start with. Thank you for the time you devote to creating this content.
Andre Gross ...While I wouldn't go so far as to use the word "honorable" I do agree. Would be a waste and not in the spirit of his contest if the winner happened to be someone who already has a load of tools, like me. I would disqualify myself if I won this and ask that it be awarded to someone who doesn't have this stuff particularly due to limited finances.
Open and airy on the box. And what a great commentary on the payback rather than a manly manners reading. I would add a payback would be only a bonus not motivation.
My wife and I are in the process of searching for some land to build our homestead. I really appreciate all of your videos. I would imagine this tool kit would be very helpful when it comes time for me to build the kitchen cabinets and drawers. Cheers.
I was curious about the same thing, as of late I was highly considering purchasing a couple hives and Cody's bee's came to mind, I haven't seen anything on them in about a year.
What about putting the ends higher and drill a hole through the top of each end and put a dowel through them has the handle and then you wont have the wood inside the box and you still have all that extra space inside
Ya know, I watch several RUclipsrs, but wranglerstar is the one I watch most, lol, he seems like such a good family man, that knows a lot of knowledge and is happy to pass it on, you give me an urge to go out and do something I didn't think I could
That's insane, you might as well have built it from some white oak, walnut, or some other hardwood. Not that there is anything wrong with Doug fir, but for something that size hardwood would have been stronger not to mention walnut is about the prettiest wood there is in my opinion.
Hey my name Jack I'm 16 years old and I'm born and bread from Australia. I would love to win you're tool set giveaway. As I want to start getting into woodwork as my old man is a jack of all trades but currently working as a boiler maker and only plays with steel and is very good at it. Thanks again, Jack. Ps. Keep up the great videos!
*Keeping score in a relationship is a result of two people who are already unhappy coming together, IMO. It's better to be single and hone your mind and heart until you are a happy, healthy, giving person, and then make sure whoever you are dating has those same qualities.* If not, it's better to get out early than linger in an unhappy situation. And for heaven's sake, GUYS: KEEP YOUR SWIMMERS OUT OF THE CANAL until you KNOW she is THE ONE.
I watch your videos from time to time and generally I find what you do makes sense and I often learn from you but I think the way you bought the lumber and the lumber you bought for the project was foolish. It's like buying filet mignon and grinding it for hamburger. No experienced woodworker that I know would use top quality lumber for the bottom of a tool box; for that matter few if any woodworkers would use top quality lumber for a utilitarian project like a beginner's tool box. Everyone goofs sometime and I think this is one of those times for you.
Great craftsmanship! I love how you did not take even the easiest cut for granted and made sure to mark, double check and then proceed with the cut. Definitely no corners cut, very nice!
Such great advice! Thanks so much for that! I'm still fairly newly wed (4 years now) so this is great advice that I will try to follow. Also, great work on the box so far. I personally would not want the divider/handle. Between the two choices I would prefer the rope handles. I couple other ideas that I had were just simple cut out handles on both sides (like you were saying for the divider/handle) instead of the ropes, or, if you can make all the tools sit below the top edge then you could make a top for the box that can latch close with a handle in center of it. So it feels much like the divider style handle but without taking up that extra space and lighting in the box.
I am a starting wood worker, i watch your videos for all my ideas. i really appreciate your craftsmanship and style, it really speaks to me. I have watched All of your woodworking videos and i must say you are a true inspiration to me and i will continue watching as long as you make videos. This will be a lovely toolkit for someone just starting out like me. as well as a seasoned woodworker. The toolbox is immaculate so far, I am looking forward to seeing it when its done.
Love watching things like this. We recently built our own barn, and I love learning things to customize and make it special. Thanks for your time and effort in making these videos.
The effort you are putting into the project for your subscribers is wonderful. Thanks for all your hard work and passion. I'm new to woodworking, and I've struggled with a coping saw in the past, so I'm ready to practice with it.
It's kinda like Christmas waiting for the next tool box video. This one was special getting to see that beautiful wood. Thank you for the personal things you share. Don't let the negative comments alter your freedom.
Hey wrangler star I'm just a kid who loves your videos and I want to thank you for the common man tools because I really want quality tools but I don't have a lot of money.
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Wranglerstar Idea for the handle dilemma what about the best of both worlds and have the rope handles on the short side but also longer rope handles on the long side like a duffel bag or a tool bag.
Id say not divider. I think it would look good with a leather strap handle maybe that had a clasp on either end for if the box is just sitting on work bench the strap can be removed. and if the strap was a bit longer to allow you to throw it over your shoulder leaving your hands free to carry material or other tools.
Wranglerstar I like the idea of using the rope handles because it keeps the center of box opened up. But what if instead of rope you could make some iron handles on your blacksmith forge.
zgerk I like this idea, maybe use a strap of leather with snaps to secure the ropes together to create a nice working handle.
Wranglerstar I would go with the rope handle
One of the reasons for the traditional dowel handle it's because tools in the box shift the center of gravity of the box. The long dowel handle allows the user to naturally find the center of gravity as tools, are added, or removed
The rope handles would be awkward because it will require two hands to move the box around. Requiring two hands to move a toolbox around may make it awkward to use. Just a thought.
I have been watching your videos for several years now. You have changed the way I view life so much. thanks for your insight Cody.
Hi wranglerstar I'm jay I'm not a carpenter or woodworker mainly because I'm 12 and have 5 other people in my family so I don't have any room but I do want to get started and you and other woodworking youtubers inspire me so thank you
Coleton33Music thanks
Well said Jay practice makes perfect don't give up
Never lose that inspiration, That alone, will take you far in getting where you want to be with what has you fascinated. :) Never stop practicing when you get a a chance doing what you enjoy.
I'm in the same situation as you. 5 younger siblings.
Jay, get tools where you can, but the hardest part for me when I started doing projects was that the wood was (to me) expensive. When you see good scrap wood or good pallets grab them. Some of that pine is actually pretty nice to work with and if you make a mistake it didn't cost anything. Alternatively, I've built some great utilitarian furniture from the more expensive kiln dried framing lumber. You got to pick through it still, but it's some great wood and still way cheaper than any "proper" woodworking boards. Keep it up!
Love rewatching gems like these. Great content Cody.
Longtime subscriber, first time commenter. The toolbox you're building reminds me vary much of my grandfather's fencing toolbox. Unfortunately it was lost in a flood in 2011. His toolbox had had slightly taller end-walls, with a wooden spindle for a handle that stretched the length of the toolbox. The handle passed through a hole in each end-wall, and was spiral wrapped with leather. This provided a strong sturdy handle, and lots of light to the bottom of the box. God bless from Honey Creek, Iowa.
A great addition to the tool collection is a set of clamps. I thing Irwin sells a quick-grip set of 4 clamps. I believe it is $25-$30. They would be great for clamping stuff down on a small project when working on a dining room table or a kitchen countertop even!
Not to be using dirty words, but: Harbor Freight. I got some C clamps and even pipe clamp pieces from them for a song. Still had to by the black pipe from lowes, but altogether it was a good deal. It works since they are simple all metal pieces. I didn't like their quick-grips very much :D
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
Thanks Cody.... as far as Honey-Do lists... It's my birthday today. I worked 8 hours and my wife worked 13 hours. Once we both returned home, she left the house saying that "she'd be back". I told her that if it had anything to do with my birthday to not worry about it. You know as well as I do that it does have everything to do with it. I will enjoy the cake and the ice cream and the gift or whatever... not because it's my birthday, but simply because I know that she loves me, even after these past 36 years of me. Blessed!
Well... Happy Birthday anyhow, my good sir!
Alan Williams Happy Birthday!!!
Alan Williams Happy birthday, sir!
Happy birthday Alan!
happy birthdate
Even to today, mid-October, if you find the India Norton stone on amazon and look down at the "customer's who bought this item also bought..." section you will still find every tool exactly as suggested in this video.
You have a very dedicated audience.
Your comments on marriage are right on target. We've been married 40 years and it is my joy to do things for my wife. We don't keep score of the things we do for one another, scores are for games and games have winners and losers, our marriage is no game. We are committed to one another and have made a sacred vow before GOD. To many people do not make a commitment to a marriage and, indeed, enter into marriage with an escape plan. If you have an escape plan, you are not making a commitment.
Exellent manly manners. One of my favorite to date and it didn't even come from the book. Keep up the great work.
I would suggest raising the sides and running a dowel from end to end leaving the center of the tool box free for more tools and making it easy to see what is inside.
good idea
Something really satisfying in even just watching woodwork, hope to get my own projects going soon. LOVE the talk at the end, "don't keep score, just do kindness" Thanks again Cody!
Great stuff in Manly Manners!!! Also I like the handles on the side of the box idea instead of the divider handle.
Two hemp handles require two hands to lift. Center divider with hand hole cuts down on tool space. I would change the end panel to a tapered top, allowing for a 1" dowel handle to be attached on both ends. This would allow one hand lifting and open area for tool storage.
Great video as always, in my opinion, I would raise the ends of box, starting the width of box at bottom and tapered up to a comfortable height with a dowel or limb all the way across the top, that could be carried one handed if need and with enough room to remove items from box, also I would use something from the homestead, like a branch from one of your trees. something that will add some more character for the winner for a great starter kit. Keep up the great work !!
Wranglerstar , After rethinking this I don't see a drill so you wouldn't be able to drill holes on the end, using the chisels cut a square hole and square the dowel or limb of your choice and cut the ends and use some wedges, like you axes, just a little more work, but one of a kind.
Or maybe you found a thing that is missing and should probably be in there?
I agree. The dowel handle would be classic "Charles Ingles" style.
I found that little relationship talk at the end very inspiring, thank you! :)
I'm a fan of the carry handle idea with the center 1x10!
a lot of people think a marriage is 50/50 but in reality it is 100%/100%............... just something to think about :)
duane brown I completely agree with your statement. One thing my father told my wife and I on our wedding day was " marriage isn't 50/50 it is 100/100 on the good days and sometimes it is 100/0 on the bad days and to remember marriage isn't a contract it's a sacrament"
Well said
It's still technically 50/50, because you can't have 200% of a marriage... just saying. I do agree with the idea though!
@@D4u2s0t Both needs to put in 100%, therefore it is 100/100.
@@JoakimGulbrandsen no, it is 100% with each contributing 50 to the 100. 50 is 100% of their contribution.
I like the raised oval handle in the middle so that it can be easily picked up and moved around, even if it won't be carried much.
I just want to say thank you for everything you do. I was building guitars and refurbishing vintage guitars for a while, but got into a bit of a roadblock with depression after losing the men that taught me the craft. But your videos, passion and insight on life really helped fuel and reignite my passion for woodworking again. I was at a low point, was very careless and sold a lot of my tools but slowly and surely getting my collection back up to speed. All the best from Toronto, ON Canada to you sir. Thank you
As far as the toolbox goes, i think if you do a rope handle, which would be cool, i think it also needs to have a lid on it. That way you can store it anywhere without the fear of something damaging something inside (or someone damaging themselves on something on the inside). It would also be nice to have it in the shed and be able to put stuff on it, if you have to due to space limitations... Because not everybody will have a nice big woodshop, and might just have a shed that needs to be shared with the car, some bikes, garden equipment and what not, and so the toolbox would sit on a shelve, which needs to share it's space with other tools, garden pots, kids toys, and what not... So having a lid and a low profile helps a lot in that regard, may even be more suitable for shipping ...
One request though, if you do rope, could you drill out two pieces of dowel rod to use as handles on the rope... the lid would obviously rest on a routed edge, and for 'handles' a inch wide strip with a 45 on both sides, like this \::::::\ could work and look decent. In regards to this i would also advice to NOT GLUE the dividers in... why? because that way you can take them out. Because lets say one day the person that wins builds a French cleat to hang their tools, what to do with the box. Well, if you can just take out the dividers, it becomes a nice storage box for w/e (most expensive storage box ever obviously), but at least it would be used. Handed down to the kids to store their toys under the bed, used to pack the expensive china when moving house. You name it, a good sturdy easily carried wooden box with a lid has a million uses...
hey Cody I think the center handle is a good idea it leaves your other hand free to carry other stuff good job thank you
Big John
Came here for wood working and left with knowledge of relationships. Thanks for the great video.
Wranglerstar I have stopped watching for quite a while but I happened to stumble onto this video and the very last part hit close to home. It helped bring me back to reality. Thank you!
I agree with the suggestion of the dowel rod handle. Any way you do it, that wood is going to make a great looking box.
"You cut the boards a 16" of an inch short, this just won't work!"
*cuts a half inch off every board
I think when they cut the wood the 2nd time they left on an extra half inch since the saw blade is poor and imprecise.
A happy marriage is not found in an accounting ledger.
The last 5 minutes is the perfect example of why I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Keep them coming, sir.
Unconditional Love is key. To keep score in a marriage is to compete. In a competition one side always looses. Ur spouse is not ur opponent they are ur team mate! By beating them u have only caused ur self to lose.
I used this in a small sermon i gave newlyweds last week. Goes hand in hand with what u said at the end! Thanks Cody!
Of course I (we) only see what you want us to see, but from the last 4-5 minutes of this video, you seem like a wonderful very genuine man. Keep up the wonderful content Mr. Wranglerstar, and I will keep enjoying it.
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
I like the tool box w/o the divider and may I suggest A sketch pad !
They do come in handy before a job
Look into Field Notes. They have a beautiful design by Aaron Draplin and would really stand out! Also they are made in America
Thanks for doing this series Wranglerstar! You're encouraging me to get back into woodworking!
Common man tool box for common man tools should be, well, common. No divider and simple rope handles. To have a center handle then requires an even distribution of weight for balanced carry. Just my thoughts. Well done.
You should add a Wranglerstar dovetail gauge!
and a manly manners.
I am leaning toward rope handles.
Clamps? need clamps for wood working
Jiggs Cressy I agree
Jiggs Cressy True, but don't u need clamps for any type of work? Metal, wood and so on. These are 100% wood working tools.
I agree. Most everyone knows you can't have too many clamps. Three or four basic squeeze clamps can be sized to fit in almost any toolbox.
Definitely!!
Keep up the good work
Truly inspiring Cody. Your family is very fortunate to have a father/husband with the amount of knowledge you have. To share that knowledge with your son will forever impact his life as well as all your subscribers. Thank you
I greatly enjoy your little diatribes that happen so frequently at the end of your videos. Apart from the technical aspects of your videos, your views on god and family are the real reason i subscribed to your channel. Thank you for making good quality content.
I think the Irwin vice should be a part of common tool kit
motorcityman99 I was also thinking a vice or clamping system would be appropriate to add to the tool kit
I vote for a traditional dowel handle
The last 6 minutes of this video were just a heavenly gift for me. Thank you!
Almost skipped the last 5 or so minutes when you said you were done for the day...so glad I didnt. You are spot on about getting it back 10x,50x even 100x more than you give to her. My girlfriend is such a giving person and I do anything she asks of me and it's the little extra things that mean so much. There's a saying that if you love what you do its not call work well I also think if you love who you are doing something for its not work it's a privilege to help the person that does so much for you. Relationships aren't about keeping score as you said, if it were us men would never win.
i vote for no divider and dowel across top as handle
Chris Oksen I agree about the dowel handle, but the end pieces will have to be recut??
Chris Oksen I agree the dowel is a better idea
the one I have has the tall ends with dowel handle. the top of the ends are tapered to the height of the sides. Could use a nice smooth line instead of a rope from end to end with a togal on one end so that it could be removed when using it on the bench.
+1 for the dowel across the top on redesigned ends in the traditional way...and the traditional design is also a result of years of experience...adding a center divider takes up a fair amount of space in the box, and any handle cut into it would be loading the grain the wrong way which without some sort of reinforcement, would result in eventually splitting the handle away...not a good for an heirloom...
Regarding Manly manners...its not what you have to do (as in when your counting...one for one, etc.), but what you don't have to do (as in, what you just do out of generosity and kindness) that makes the man. It doesn't make me any less of a man to give of myself...to others, the neighbor, or my wife...my time to need will come, and that's when I know I have others to count on...Cheers from Connecticut!
Instead of rope maybe use leather if its not too expensive..., its a little bit nice for the hands and you can oil it to last longer...
Agree. Leather or rope handles.
I like this better than what I suggested. A leather shoulder strap for the kit that would allow you to keep your hands free.
KoenerV I think leather would be a nice one. but maybe do the guys idea above and cover the dowl in leather.
KoenerV dowel sorry
I just want to thank you for your dedication to educating your subscribers on your channel. I remodeled my pantry this weekend and used many techniques I learned from watching your videos. I installed my first door all by myself this weekend and it hung absolutely perfectly, no tweaks needed. Thanks for everthing you share on here, it really helps the weekend warrior out.
You sir are a fine man!!! Your relationship with Mrs. W sounds a lot like mine and my Mate. With that said. I want the tools and tool box lol. God bless!
why not practice the dovetails on a few pieces of scrap wood before starting on the toolbox.
Always good advice
why dont you make a Japanese style toolbox that has a sliding lid? then you can do some simple handles on the side
LOVE THIS IDEA!!!
my same thoughts
Love this project. Can't wait to see the finished project. I mostly work with metal, but my first love is wood. My father is a hobbyist carpenter and have a lot of great memories in his shop over the years. I would consider myself extremely lucky to win this tool kit.
I always like the Christian values and commentary you add to your videos. Thank you
Thank you Craig
I think they would be pretty nice regardless of religion.
@@SirFancyPantsMcee yeah, they are, im agnostic and they have a nice valuen and thought in them
Put the hand grips holes in the ends. Don't use rope it will get in the way when stored aginst something or the wall.
That dovetail saw is awesome looking and the the box is going to be outstanding. This disabled gent could only hope to have a set of tools picked out by you.I like your rope handles or brass handles.
The audio of the wood working in this video is so relaxing. I love it.
Cool video. You seem like a real genuine guy. Subscribed.
Such a generous guy that does awesome work. Major thumbs ups = ) !!!! Sometimes simple is better, I'd say go with the rope handles because if this is used as a tote/storage bin, it can be stacked with other totes or bins in small work shops.
I was going to say the same thing. Glad I took a moment to look through the comments.
I'm not a religious man and I don't believe in god but there is really something to be said about the things that religion can teach you. The conversation that Wranglerstar had near the end of the video was fantastic and I know as a religious man he believes in god and the teachings of the bible and it really is a beautiful gift to have those teachings in your life. All I'm saying is be nice to your neighbor, do kind things in your life, look out for each other, and always help those in need!
You should say "I don't believe in God like when I was a child". Or say " I don't believe in God yet". One day you will. God bless brotha.
Thanks Wranglerstar for all of your videos! I was inspired by the "off the ranch" channel to build my own table, and your videos have got me excited to start and have made me more familiar with woodworking tools. I might add french cleats to my garage/workshop. I mortised my door locks (just bought my first home) and boy oh boy do I see that I needed to sharpen the chisels
Don't put a divider in it, but don't use rope either. Cut handles into the ends of the tool box.
Thank you so much for the end of this video.
Thumbs up for Cody!!!!!
This is going to be one amazing starter kit!!! love these vids, it's been great seeing the growth from wranglerbarn days with you 'testing' a cable saw on that bushy tree, to now building this beautiful CVG tool box!!!
for looks and practically a divider and handle in the middle looks better and finished better
Center divider with carry handle is how I would build it.
This is great, I'm glad you went with doug fir, hemlock just doesn't give the same kind of reassuring feel.
I have been watching your videos for a while, and I must say I love the older tools, he fine workmanship you show, and just the information you provide. You do a great job, and keep it up.
Please make it with the oval handle!!! I will like it so much more when I win it :D)))
You know, when someone starts keeping score in a relationship that relationship is bound to fail. I think of it similar to the way Christmas has become such a marketing holiday now, I hate that! If you feel like doing or buying something for someone then just do it. We should not wait for something to be done for us if we feel like doing something for someone else. We have forgotten how to keep it simple, we need to to return to the simple...
Hmmm, i dunno about the whole marketing thing, yes it's there obviously, but you still have a choice to go along with it or not ... In my family we just draw names to designate whom gives to whom and set a very reasonable budget (say $25,- ) and each family member makes a list with reasonable gifts for said budget ($5, $10 & $15 upto $25 type items (though $25,- type items run the risk of merely getting those) ... At Christmas we all go and eat together and during dinner we unpack the gifts one by one ... (grandparents usually buy something for everybody though, that is their choice, we don't mind ;D ) ... but anyways, this way it is more about the time spend together and the giving, than it is about a rat race for the most expensive stuff to give.
And also, really, when you do it like this the whole marketing thing starts to work 'for you', because of discounted items during this time. $25 gets you a lot more if stuff is discounted, and if you like to hunt for stuff (which i sort of do every once a while) the shopping just becomes about cramming as many useful gifts in those $25,- ... a thing i particularly like about this is that you tend to end up buying something 'more expensive' say $15, and something for say $7,50 ... and then you find yourself going through the 'dollar store', trying to find something that suits the person you are meant to buy something for, sometimes that is a silly mug, sometimes that is a really cool score, last year i filled the budget with 3lighters for $1,- because my dad always seems to 'misplace' them. And tbh. i have never heard anyone complain about what they got, because generally they get some of the things they asked for, and depending on the costs some other 'random' thing that gives a laugh, or is just useful, or personal, and those things are generally unexpected.
One of my favorite gifts i gave was 'a day at the spa, in your own bathroom', there were some more expensive shower gel things on the list, and i just went creative with it; adding some mild scrub, one of those netted sponges, even found some trial face mask things, then obviously a towel had to be in there, and some bodymilk, etc. May have even had some scented candle or aroma thing. Some of those things i bought in holiday supplies, like these tiny things you can take on planes as well; cheap and gave a lot of variety. And obviously the asked shower gel. Then i think i even found a cheap woven basket, to put it all in... $25,- gets you a lot of stuff if you do it like that, and it was well received. Hej, who doesn't like a day at the spa, where you don't have to plan it, get all stressed packing before you go and have to do a bunch of washing and what not when you get back; just close the door of your bathroom and poodle away :)
Perhaps the correct terminology should be "commercialism" not marketing...
Love the wood. so hard to buy wood here in the UK every think costs a fortune and the result scares me from trying new things with what I get my hands one.
it needs a single handle so it can be carried with one hand. having to carry with two hands then you can't open any door's or anything. maybe a rope handle lengthwise?
I agree, a single handle is the way to go. Maybe rope with a nice leather handle
Wranglerstar, thank you so much for naming(and finally giving credit to) your music artists.
$114? dam i built a 5ft desk out of red oak for that in woodshop...
In my opinion, I think the rope handles would function better for the style and use of a tool box like this. Great relationship advice at the end. Competing with your significant other isn't a great long-term plan. Working as a team to complete your goals is the way to go. (My two cents)
I agree the rope handles on the short ends fit the application. Either way it's going to be awesome. Thanks again!! MM Sound advice!!
good discussion at the end
I love this series. I've been wanting to get into wood working, but wasn't sure on what to start with. Thank you for the time you devote to creating this content.
Hey Cody, I think it would be honorable of you to make sure whoever wins this actually needs these tools.
Andre Gross ...While I wouldn't go so far as to use the word "honorable" I do agree. Would be a waste and not in the spirit of his contest if the winner happened to be someone who already has a load of tools, like me. I would disqualify myself if I won this and ask that it be awarded to someone who doesn't have this stuff particularly due to limited finances.
Andre Gross how would he know?
mercoid just the first word that came to mind while writing that comment. You get the idea
Maybe treating it as a "woodworker apprentice scholarship"? That would be nice.
Open and airy on the box. And what a great commentary on the payback rather than a manly manners reading. I would add a payback would be only a bonus not motivation.
I think you are on to something
_12' Tape Measure is a great wood working saw lol!_
*Think you forgot to edit that part out , But we all know what you mean lol!*
My wife and I are in the process of searching for some land to build our homestead. I really appreciate all of your videos. I would imagine this tool kit would be very helpful when it comes time for me to build the kitchen cabinets and drawers. Cheers.
how are the bees?
I was curious about the same thing, as of late I was highly considering purchasing a couple hives and Cody's bee's came to mind, I haven't seen anything on them in about a year.
BIG LIKE :)))
What about putting the ends higher and drill a hole through the top of each end and put a dowel through them has the handle and then you wont have the wood inside the box and you still have all that extra space inside
Ya know, I watch several RUclipsrs, but wranglerstar is the one I watch most, lol, he seems like such a good family man, that knows a lot of knowledge and is happy to pass it on, you give me an urge to go out and do something I didn't think I could
That's insane, you might as well have built it from some white oak, walnut, or some other hardwood. Not that there is anything wrong with Doug fir, but for something that size hardwood would have been stronger not to mention walnut is about the prettiest wood there is in my opinion.
Travis Jester too heavy. Soft wood for carrying grips.
Hey my name Jack I'm 16 years old and I'm born and bread from Australia. I would love to win you're tool set giveaway. As I want to start getting into woodwork as my old man is a jack of all trades but currently working as a boiler maker and only plays with steel and is very good at it. Thanks again, Jack.
Ps. Keep up the great videos!
Jack Atchison you'll want to replace that tap though
*Keeping score in a relationship is a result of two people who are already unhappy coming together, IMO. It's better to be single and hone your mind and heart until you are a happy, healthy, giving person, and then make sure whoever you are dating has those same qualities.* If not, it's better to get out early than linger in an unhappy situation. And for heaven's sake, GUYS: KEEP YOUR SWIMMERS OUT OF THE CANAL until you KNOW she is THE ONE.
MindOverEverything what does that have to do with anything?
William: Sounds like you didn't watch the whole video...
MindOverEverything you know what. i didnt. out of data for the month. i appologize i spoke in ignorance.
Happens to all of us :)
I love how much you genuinely care about this project. Your channel is truly a gem.
Getting to this video a little late because of a large amount of work this week... great video again Cody.
If you're interested these are some great woodworking plans you could use: HootWood.com
I wood like this :]
I watch your videos from time to time and generally I find what you do makes sense and I often learn from you but I think the way you bought the lumber and the lumber you bought for the project was foolish. It's like buying filet mignon and grinding it for hamburger. No experienced woodworker that I know would use top quality lumber for the bottom of a tool box; for that matter few if any woodworkers would use top quality lumber for a utilitarian project like a beginner's tool box. Everyone goofs sometime and I think this is one of those times for you.
It's more than a toolbox, it's a gift to a special subscriber. It may be a bit banged up but with this it is more of the though that counts.
Besides the gorgeous grain of VG Fir, my favorite thing about it is the awesome smell when it's cut. It's like nothing else!
such a great idea to teach us about the 'common man's tools' and toolkit and all hand tools. Really enjoying these. Will watch them again and again.
Great craftsmanship! I love how you did not take even the easiest cut for granted and made sure to mark, double check and then proceed with the cut. Definitely no corners cut, very nice!
Appreciate the thoughtfulness to your projects as well as your comments about manly manners! Good stuff!
Such great advice! Thanks so much for that! I'm still fairly newly wed (4 years now) so this is great advice that I will try to follow. Also, great work on the box so far. I personally would not want the divider/handle. Between the two choices I would prefer the rope handles. I couple other ideas that I had were just simple cut out handles on both sides (like you were saying for the divider/handle) instead of the ropes, or, if you can make all the tools sit below the top edge then you could make a top for the box that can latch close with a handle in center of it. So it feels much like the divider style handle but without taking up that extra space and lighting in the box.
I am a starting wood worker, i watch your videos for all my ideas. i really appreciate your craftsmanship and style, it really speaks to me. I have watched All of your woodworking videos and i must say you are a true inspiration to me and i will continue watching as long as you make videos. This will be a lovely toolkit for someone just starting out like me. as well as a seasoned woodworker. The toolbox is immaculate so far,
I am looking forward to seeing it when its done.
I meant the wood for the box was immaculate.
Thank you, your positive demeanor continually brings me back. I have enjoyed this series and would like to see the simple hemp handled design.
Love watching things like this. We recently built our own barn, and I love learning things to customize and make it special. Thanks for your time and effort in making these videos.
Just getting into woodworking and found this channel. Lots to watch and learn. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
The effort you are putting into the project for your subscribers is wonderful. Thanks for all your hard work and passion. I'm new to woodworking, and I've struggled with a coping saw in the past, so I'm ready to practice with it.
It's kinda like Christmas waiting for the next tool box video. This one was special getting to see that beautiful wood. Thank you for the personal things you share. Don't let the negative comments alter your freedom.
Hey wrangler star I'm just a kid who loves your videos and I want to thank you for the common man tools because I really want quality tools but I don't have a lot of money.