Happy Thanksgiving!!!🦃🔪🍗🍽️ - We are extremely grateful for each and every one of you - Thanks for watching and supporting Essential Craftsman, especially as we work through our spec house project and everything that entails! Enjoy your loved ones today, and if you are not with family or loved ones - please consider yourself a part of our family here!
Great ideas Scott. Hey you used to be a logger check out the old steam donkey we found over here on the coast. I made a video and put it on my channel. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Aside from the truly important things I'm grateful for, I'm grateful for this RUclips channel my coworker got me tuned in to, for what I learn, the way Scott conducts himself, and the example he sets in appearance and speech. Your light shines Scott and lots of us see that. As an electrician around other dudes constantly, sometimes I don't speak as I know I should and I think, man, I need to be more like this guy and set a better example. You keep up the good Scott and hopefully we'll all continue doing a little better each day. Thank you.
We bought a Leatherman multi tool for my son. We were teaching him a few social tools (patience, politeness, tolerance etc) at the time, and asked him to use the multi tool as a reminder of each of the relationship tools that he was learning to master. Any time a gift can have a story to go with it, you are giving much more than the item itself.
I know we don't walk the same path but I have to say your channel is an absolute treat and an inspiration for me to be more open to the world. Your enthusiasm is contagious, your smile is genuine, and its clear from the clip the crafting of popcorn is an event and not a chore. Be well, be happy, and I hope you keep smiling this holiday season.
The ironic part is they're realizing that saturated fats are okay for you and it's actually the "heart healthy" seed oils advocated by the medical establishment that are the unhealthy fats.
@@chahahc sugar inflames and causes the damage to the blood vessels, then cholesterol innocently does its job to fix the damage you did with the high carb high sugar diet. Saturated animal fats are very good for you, chemically extracted veg oils are unnatural and harmful, transfats are the worst ever.
I give the cold, impersonal, gift of cash. I've never had any returned or re-gifted, it's always just the right size, color, shape and model. Plus the recipient always gets exactly what they wanted LOL
Last year I offered US silver dollar coins or cash equivalent. More fun to actually open something and the people that took the silver are up 20% since last year.
You were 110% spot on with one of these gifts...I want my own Ron Paul photo! I am fortunate enough to have a miniature parchment constitution I had him sign that would look great next to that photo :)
It never ceases to give me joy when I’m watching another RUclips video, and I get a notification of an new EC video. Needless to say, I click on it! Thank you gentleman, and happy thanksgiving! 🦃
Just a note on the Leatherman stuff; I got a Leatherman Mut back when I was a fresh face in the Army. I carried it and used it every single day the entire time I was in. By the time I got out, my Leatherman was still in perfect working order. So, I kept carrying it with me. I have now had this same Leatherman Mut for 12 years and I have taken it all over the world. I still carry it with me to work, every day, and it still works as it should. The only thing that has ever gone "wrong" with it was that one of the hex screws that secures the belt clip to the frame got a bit loose. When you see "Made in USA" on a product, that's a a badge of honor and it means something. Leatherman proves that. I can't recommend them highly enough.
I've found flashlights to be a great gift. I've given them as gifts so many times and they're always really thrilled, in fact sometimes they tell me months later how much they loved their gift.
Always have been terrible of gift giving and now I understand why! Most people I have trouble gifting something fall in that last category. So its delicious things from now on. Thanks a lot!
All GREAT ideas. The Leatherman... I also have had one on my person for 25 plus years. I can't imagine not having it. I would forget my clothes before I'd walk out of the bedroom without it. The funny thing is people close to the leatherman carrier all know it's there as well, and often ask for it's service.
One time in an airport I witnessed a fella reluctantly having to surrender his Leatherman that was a gift from his Dad. Broke my heart. I love my Leatherman tools.
Yes, on the Carhartt, and any intro to welding hat to get someone started, and the framed print (I might suggest printing to metal - that is so fun! Check w your favorite printing service.), Leatherman, yes - the real-deal - a wonderful gift - I got mine as a groomsman, and I love it twenty-years later - solid gift pick! Eats ... jerky! yes all men go for salty meat - solid gift pick - $5.00 and you are solid on the gift-front, your father will love you for it! Yes! "Delicious" will meet the needs of us dads and husband who have everything we need already (lucky man!) ... yes, that is what a dad wants: a knife, a snack, yes ... all great ideas - thank you EC!
A few years back a relative gave me a $50 gift card to Subway. I enjoyed that for about seven or eight months. It was great! One of the more memorable gifts in recent history for me.
I definitely agree with the last item, consumables, something to eat or drink, never fails and is always appreciated, chocolate, wine or a bottle of good whiskey are also good choices
@@joelkton1 are you sure that you understand morals and values? If those that share our morals and values and choose to use those morals and values for the greater good tend to become Idols. I would not call that a bad thing!
Dad always delivered cheese wheels and smoked ham to friends for Christmas. Something delicious that they didn't have in front of them and they could enjoy right away. He became somewhat of a local legend doing that. Great advice as always EC.
Something I often do is buy an item at a higher quality than the receiving party would normally spend for themselves. For example, one year I was purchasing something for a family member who I know if very religious. I am well aware they have all sorts of religious items around the house, including bibles. I had a $100 budget, though I went a bit over. I chose to purchase them a bible. He already had bibles, ofcourse, but this was a beautiful leather bound edition. That was about 4 or 5 years ago. I saw him today at Thanksgiving diner and walked around his new-to-me house. Sure enough, the bible I had purchased was on display on his dresser in his room. It clearly has been read, probably several times by know, but looks as beautiful as it did on the day it was purchased.
Steve Harris. Quite possibly one of the strongest and most influential voices in my life as a youth and young adult. Good man. Good company. I thank the Lord for him and am glad to see you spending time with more good people.
This is by far the best of the best channel i’ve subscribe too, Thank you literally just Thank you Scott for sharing your experience and teaching us Greatness so we can better ourselves and share it with others
Thanks. I'd be glad to get any of these. Love your stuff and the way y'all live. Proof that family values,ethics, and morals still exist and inspire. God bless all y'all.
Additional thoughts on "something good to eat." Something you made yourself, and something from an heirloom recipe. A cousin whipped up a batch of cookies from a great-great-aunt's cookbook, and presented a dozen each to various family members. Knowing that they put forth the effort to make those cookies made them special. They were also special because of the history behind them.
I can't tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your channel. You are are great inspiration for me, I am a busy person, but I try and at least see what you have going when I see your videos pop up. Thanks for all you do.
I have a Fossil brand leather wallet "Military Issue No 54". Have had it for more than a decade and half. Came in a solid wood box too that makes for both a GREAT coin tray and stand for my wallet and watch once the day is done. Leather wallets are really just the way to go.
No Man's Land is probably the single best commercially available jerky I've ever had and it's been a family Christmas gifting tradition for over 20 years
Carhartt will be making double front jeans with suspender buttons on it! wont be out for a while though. " Thank you for your interest in Carhartt. Our replacement style for the B07 will be introduced to our line in Spring 2020. The style number is 103890. This style will be double front with suspender buttons."
I framed a picture for my dad last Christmas. I went to Michael's. Everything their professional framers touch is instantly 50% off. I spent $3 more than the sale price of the frame to have a picture framed and matted. I was very pleased.
Customer: "Hello, shopkeeper. What have you got for the man who has everything?" Shopkeeper: "Envy, nothing but envy!" 😆 Happy Thanksgiving from a Brit, currently celebrating your holiday with his son, in Bonita Springs, FL. And keep up the good work. 👍
Amen to the air popper! And here's a popcorn pro-tip: Put a dash (or a couple) of hot sauce into the melted butter. We use Tabasco, but use whatever you like. it takes buttered popcorn to a whole 'nother level! Loved to tips. I'm sharing this video on Facebook for my family to see!
Great list and many things I never thought of. One thing I would like to add would be a fine piece of silver coinage in honor of the man's portrait that you had framed.
Hey everybody at a essential craftsman love your videos my great great grandfather was a blacksmith .in ashburton New Zealand in the 1800s .my dad he's passed away now but he told me that they did everything anyway love your channel and allways look forward too the next installment have great xmas and happy new year from Luke childs rotorua nz
Best gift for fathers who have everything they could want is a hug. They are free, can't be bought, and you can't get enough of them. Do it. You won't regret it.
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What a wonderful man. Every one of his videos is like a breath of fresh air. Even if the topic is something you have no interest in, the skill, practicality, and honesty of Scott and Nate are always worth watching. So glad I subbed.
I’ve enjoyed the Leatherman micra for several years. Excellent small set of powerful shears in that one. Very pleased to see you support a quality product. Just like your channel.
Popcorn maker can also double as a coffee roaster if you want to try your hand at home roasting coffee. Flavor is much better than store bought. Thanks for the vids! Keep em coming 😁
The Amazon affiliate program is a great way to enjoy amazing products and support the Essential Craftsman channel all the same time! Thanks for the awesome ideas, Scott. I'm getting that bin and the wallet.
Welding helmet for a non-welder is a great idea, but if you can afford it buy them the full kit: cheap stick welder, rods, gloves, etc. And include some scraps of metal so that when they unwrap it you can take them out to the shed immediately-no procrastination allowed-and show them how easy it is to melt one bit of metal to another. Did this for a mate recently and he was instantly hooked after years of ‘thinking’ it would be good to be able to weld stuff on his farm.
Use the popcorn popper to fill the Brute trashcan, then give it as a gift. TRIPLE WIN. And for those of us who are more a weekend warrior than a full-time tradesman, a Swiss army knife is an excellent thing to carry with you. Have been carrying one for 25 years or so.
I almost died Laughing when he threw that garbage can to the floor! When he was displaying the popcorn maker, I was afraid he was going to do the same thing!!! Funny guy!😂😂😂😂😂😂
I have that Saddleback wallet, its a great wallet, it sounds like its a big wallet but the (for a lack of a better way to put it)broad footprint makes it more comfortable in your pocket with the same amount of stuff in it. One caveat, if you like your leather to show some age and use, don't get the black, get one of the lighter colors. I have the black and other than being deformed some and shiny in places, you wouldn't think its been carried daily for more than a decade.
Great video! I'm baffled how this video has 99 thumb downs. How could anyone not like this video? There was nothing to NOT like. The last suggestion on food as a gift was so well said & explained! It instantly inspired me to get my parents a tub of flavored popcorn and beef jerky for Christmas when I had no idea what I was gonna get them this year (I usually send a gift card to Applebee's or something last min). Thanks so much for this video! Keep em coming!
Try out a Gerber Multi-Tool. Plier head is instant. No folding. Just swing your hand downward. You like efficiency! lol Rivents aren't super tight on the Gerber either. The only advantahe to leatherman is the knife is on the outside. But many cuts can be made with just the plier head. Poke tape on boxes (no gummed blades), cut smaller line, wires, zip ties, etc. Phillips head, and file is great too. Just my take, but I much prefer the Gerber. 600 model is my standby.
I know some things every man will be happy to get. 1. Hobby related consumables. For me it’s stick rods, for you it’s screws or somthing. 2. Foods/drinks. If somone gifts me a bottle of root beer we are suddenly better friends. 3. Replacements for broken items. Self explanatory
How about an Eton crank up emergency radio? I gave one to a girlfriend about 8 or 9 years ago, and last year in FL she got it out and used it during a hurricane. Said it worked great!! Emergency weather, lights, USB port--all powered by a hand crank generator, and small!
It's 2019 sir. Those children need to be wearing safety glasses, gloves, hairnets and sat through an eight hour food safety program at your local health department before popping popcorn.
I had one of those air popcorn poppers. It threw out as much unpopped seed as it popped!! I trash binned it. I use a enclosed hamilton beach popcorn popper. It pops nearly every kernel everytime!
Love watching your stuff. You're just joyful and love your craft. I love your craft, even though I barely hold my own. Your ideas and tips help. Great work! Thank you.
I'm starting to think about getting *myself* a Leatherman for Christmas. I've never been sold on multitools, the basic folding knife does a reasonable enough job at also being a saw, awl, scissors, and flathead screwdriver considering it's thinner, lighter, and easier to open. The only thing that would win me over is the pliers. It's tempting. Also that little trash can is awesome. I'll have to get one for my dad and another for his dad. Sadly all my uncles are desk jockeys.
If those are the tools you want, and you don't want to carry a full-size, consider the Juice series. I've had a Juice XE6 on my keychain (which I admit is a little bulky for that, but I'm used to it) for 16 years now. I literally can't leave home without it and I'm glad I never do. Oddly enough, one of the reasons I absolutely have to have that particular model (other than size) is because it includes a decent file. I can't tell you how many times I've ripped a nail off a finger doing "something" and needed to clean up the jagged edge or get it caught on my gloves, pockets, eyeballs, etc all day. Stupid reason to carry it, but man... I use that file all the time.
@@TheBrokenLife I have one, that I got as an award from work, that has been the most used portion of the tool [next to the knife] -for the same reasons you gave. ;)
I agree with you about Leatherman. Been carrying like you for over 25 years. Lost the first one. Broke one of the screwdriver blades (itsa screwdriver, not a crowbar) on the second, still have it in in my tacklebox and still carrying the newest (10 years old). Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Keep up the good work!
Gotta say I prefer pan popped myself, for popcorn. Just grab the mess kit, throw a handful or five into the pan, put the lid on and add some popcorn salt when it’s done
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!🦃🔪🍗🍽️ - We are extremely grateful for each and every one of you - Thanks for watching and supporting Essential Craftsman, especially as we work through our spec house project and everything that entails! Enjoy your loved ones today, and if you are not with family or loved ones - please consider yourself a part of our family here!
Great ideas Scott. Hey you used to be a logger check out the old steam donkey we found over here on the coast. I made a video and put it on my channel. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving yall! Be blessed now.
Crawford out 🧙♂️
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
HELLO, not from chihuahua mexico, I'm in las Vegas Nevada, thank you for the video and GOD bless you and your family, happy Thanksgiving.
Love the mini-Brute idea. I didn't even know they existed.
Who doesn’t need a Framed Ron Paul portrait?? I knew I liked you! I think of you as the Modern Tim the tool man. Love your videos and your demeanor.
Aside from the truly important things I'm grateful for, I'm grateful for this RUclips channel my coworker got me tuned in to, for what I learn, the way Scott conducts himself, and the example he sets in appearance and speech. Your light shines Scott and lots of us see that. As an electrician around other dudes constantly, sometimes I don't speak as I know I should and I think, man, I need to be more like this guy and set a better example. You keep up the good Scott and hopefully we'll all continue doing a little better each day. Thank you.
Holy shit I almost cry whe this guys went straight to the point of the video
We bought a Leatherman multi tool for my son. We were teaching him a few social tools (patience, politeness, tolerance etc) at the time, and asked him to use the multi tool as a reminder of each of the relationship tools that he was learning to master.
Any time a gift can have a story to go with it, you are giving much more than the item itself.
I know we don't walk the same path but I have to say your channel is an absolute treat and an inspiration for me to be more open to the world. Your enthusiasm is contagious, your smile is genuine, and its clear from the clip the crafting of popcorn is an event and not a chore. Be well, be happy, and I hope you keep smiling this holiday season.
Manly men pop their pop corn in a cast iron skillet using bacon grease!!! You can feel your arteries harden in real time that way :)
The air popper doubles as an in car heater in a pinch though :)
I seasoned two cast iron 8 z pots with bacon grease tonight. Made for an extra special presentation of my sausage stuffing!
The ironic part is they're realizing that saturated fats are okay for you and it's actually the "heart healthy" seed oils advocated by the medical establishment that are the unhealthy fats.
Lmao !
@@chahahc sugar inflames and causes the damage to the blood vessels, then cholesterol innocently does its job to fix the damage you did with the high carb high sugar diet. Saturated animal fats are very good for you, chemically extracted veg oils are unnatural and harmful, transfats are the worst ever.
"I've been buyin' Leatherman as fast as I can lose them" LOL Amen brother! Great video. Happy Thanksgiving and have a great weekend!
I give the cold, impersonal, gift of cash. I've never had any returned or re-gifted, it's always just the right size, color, shape and model. Plus the recipient always gets exactly what they wanted LOL
Agreed. The absolutely, positively can’t go wrong gift. No one doesn’t like 💰
Last year I offered US silver dollar coins or cash equivalent. More fun to actually open something and the people that took the silver are up 20% since last year.
But it's impossible to make your gift seem more expensive than it actually is 😅
At least you don't think it was refitted. 😉 😎
@@Heizenberg32 Sure you can, just give them New Zaire currency $1655194.00 NZ = $1.00 USD
You are a great man. You emanate kindness and a grateful sense of humor. And, as my friend Smitty used to say, you know your onions.
You were 110% spot on with one of these gifts...I want my own Ron Paul photo! I am fortunate enough to have a miniature parchment constitution I had him sign that would look great next to that photo :)
I’m so glad you understand the necessity of butter and salt for the human body!!! Right there with you, sir
It never ceases to give me joy when I’m watching another RUclips video, and I get a notification of an new EC video. Needless to say, I click on it!
Thank you gentleman, and happy thanksgiving! 🦃
Just a note on the Leatherman stuff;
I got a Leatherman Mut back when I was a fresh face in the Army. I carried it and used it every single day the entire time I was in. By the time I got out, my Leatherman was still in perfect working order. So, I kept carrying it with me. I have now had this same Leatherman Mut for 12 years and I have taken it all over the world. I still carry it with me to work, every day, and it still works as it should. The only thing that has ever gone "wrong" with it was that one of the hex screws that secures the belt clip to the frame got a bit loose.
When you see "Made in USA" on a product, that's a a badge of honor and it means something. Leatherman proves that. I can't recommend them highly enough.
I've found flashlights to be a great gift. I've given them as gifts so many times and they're always really thrilled, in fact sometimes they tell me months later how much they loved their gift.
Always have been terrible of gift giving and now I understand why! Most people I have trouble gifting something fall in that last category. So its delicious things from now on. Thanks a lot!
All GREAT ideas. The Leatherman... I also have had one on my person for 25 plus years. I can't imagine not having it. I would forget my clothes before I'd walk out of the bedroom without it. The funny thing is people close to the leatherman carrier all know it's there as well, and often ask for it's service.
Thank you Scott and family, for sharing your experience, strengths and hopes with us the viewing community!Jerry
I got a Leatheman for Christmas a year ago and it’s probably one of my favorite gifts. I use it every day.
One time in an airport I witnessed a fella reluctantly having to surrender his Leatherman that was a gift from his Dad. Broke my heart. I love my Leatherman tools.
Yes, on the Carhartt, and any intro to welding hat to get someone started, and the framed print (I might suggest printing to metal - that is so fun! Check w your favorite printing service.), Leatherman, yes - the real-deal - a wonderful gift - I got mine as a groomsman, and I love it twenty-years later - solid gift pick! Eats ... jerky! yes all men go for salty meat - solid gift pick - $5.00 and you are solid on the gift-front, your father will love you for it! Yes! "Delicious" will meet the needs of us dads and husband who have everything we need already (lucky man!) ... yes, that is what a dad wants: a knife, a snack, yes ... all great ideas - thank you EC!
I can confirm a Leatherman is a wonderful gift--I bought them for my dad AND my wife, and they both love them.
A few years back a relative gave me a $50 gift card to Subway. I enjoyed that for about seven or eight months. It was great! One of the more memorable gifts in recent history for me.
Not shocked at all that you referenced to Saddleback. I second that! Great stuff!
Glad to hear the tools are treating you well! Big fans of your channel.
I definitely agree with the last item, consumables, something to eat or drink, never fails and is always appreciated, chocolate, wine or a bottle of good whiskey are also good choices
Added bonus - you don't have to find anywhere to store it!
Ron Paul?! You're an even larger hero than I knew.
I thought the same thing. I already liked this channel. Now i'm an even bigger fan!
Same here. Huge fan of Dr. Paul.
Idolatry is never a good thing.
@@joelkton1 are you sure that you understand morals and values? If those that share our morals and values and choose to use those morals and values for the greater good tend to become Idols. I would not call that a bad thing!
@@Sunleyantiques I just think it's a mistake to politicize your channel.
I got started a little late but I'm going to do my best to forge all my presents this year. A few may be late.
Do you have any Elfs that can help?
Should of put a brute bin under the popcorn popper
Now you're talking
@@kyleburdick8771 👍 Heck yeah, add a cast iron brute bin to melt the butter in then launch it all into the cement mixer for a final finish.
homes24 Now you’re talkin’!
"....as fast as I can lose them." I know the feeling. I have one Leatherman and 4 holsters for it
whoops
The best popcorn is oil popped. You can use olive oil or canola oil. Not many manufacturer s out there but give the Westinghouse stir crazy a try
Dad always delivered cheese wheels and smoked ham to friends for Christmas. Something delicious that they didn't have in front of them and they could enjoy right away. He became somewhat of a local legend doing that. Great advice as always EC.
Something I often do is buy an item at a higher quality than the receiving party would normally spend for themselves. For example, one year I was purchasing something for a family member who I know if very religious. I am well aware they have all sorts of religious items around the house, including bibles. I had a $100 budget, though I went a bit over. I chose to purchase them a bible. He already had bibles, ofcourse, but this was a beautiful leather bound edition. That was about 4 or 5 years ago. I saw him today at Thanksgiving diner and walked around his new-to-me house. Sure enough, the bible I had purchased was on display on his dresser in his room. It clearly has been read, probably several times by know, but looks as beautiful as it did on the day it was purchased.
Get or make him a book stand this year?
Steve Harris. Quite possibly one of the strongest and most influential voices in my life as a youth and young adult. Good man. Good company. I thank the Lord for him and am glad to see you spending time with more good people.
This is by far the best of the best channel i’ve subscribe too, Thank you literally just Thank you Scott for sharing your experience and teaching us Greatness so we can better ourselves and share it with others
Thanks. I'd be glad to get any of these. Love your stuff and the way y'all live. Proof that family values,ethics, and morals still exist and inspire. God bless all y'all.
Straight to the point, I wish everyones videos were like this
Additional thoughts on "something good to eat." Something you made yourself, and something from an heirloom recipe.
A cousin whipped up a batch of cookies from a great-great-aunt's cookbook, and presented a dozen each to various family members. Knowing that they put forth the effort to make those cookies made them special. They were also special because of the history behind them.
I asked my mom to make a jellyroll for Thanksgiving. I brought the duck and was not disappointed. I finished the whole jellyroll! 😂
I can't tell you how much I enjoy and appreciate your channel. You are are great inspiration for me, I am a busy person, but I try and at least see what you have going when I see your videos pop up. Thanks for all you do.
What we need are tool tote boxes made with the same durability as a Brute trash can.
Check out Pelican Cases
Rigid pack out tool boxes my friend
Milwaukee packouts
One's that don't break the bank
I have a Fossil brand leather wallet "Military Issue No 54". Have had it for more than a decade and half. Came in a solid wood box too that makes for both a GREAT coin tray and stand for my wallet and watch once the day is done. Leather wallets are really just the way to go.
No Man's Land is probably the single best commercially available jerky I've ever had and it's been a family Christmas gifting tradition for over 20 years
Air popcorn poppers are amazing! Lots of butter is amazing too!
This, plus Van Neistat’s gift guide, is the best I’ve seen.
Carhartt will be making double front jeans with suspender buttons on it! wont be out for a while though.
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Thank you for your interest in Carhartt. Our replacement style for the B07 will be introduced to our line in Spring 2020. The style number is 103890. This style will be double front with suspender buttons."
I hope they will be the equal of the ones that I am wearing now...
I framed a picture for my dad last Christmas. I went to Michael's. Everything their professional framers touch is instantly 50% off. I spent $3 more than the sale price of the frame to have a picture framed and matted. I was very pleased.
Customer: "Hello, shopkeeper. What have you got for the man who has everything?"
Shopkeeper: "Envy, nothing but envy!" 😆
Happy Thanksgiving from a Brit, currently celebrating your holiday with his son, in Bonita Springs, FL. And keep up the good work. 👍
Michael Bacon, enjoy the weather!
@Michael Bacon I always heard the answer to that question was "penicillin."
OK, I'll let myself out. :-P
Lucky, I am back in the UK, for awhile, said the brummie,
Amen to the air popper! And here's a popcorn pro-tip: Put a dash (or a couple) of hot sauce into the melted butter. We use Tabasco, but use whatever you like. it takes buttered popcorn to a whole 'nother level!
Loved to tips. I'm sharing this video on Facebook for my family to see!
Seems like you meant an ‘auto-darkening’ welding helmet as opposed to the 3M-owned Speedglas (TM) brand welding helmets.
First item blew my mind. Im a sucker for a good miniature. Especially of something so useful as a Brute
A True Gentleman in every essence of the word.
Just excellent. All your videos are very descriptive, easy to listen to, and well edited. Thanks
Hopefully you don’t fill up the Brute garbage can with ice and beverages after the plumber just emptied a P-trap into it. 🤔
Could be worse ... the toilet U-bend. Now that's a real 'P' trap. 😉
Great list and many things I never thought of. One thing I would like to add would be a fine piece of silver coinage in honor of the man's portrait that you had framed.
Hey everybody at a essential craftsman love your videos my great great grandfather was a blacksmith .in ashburton New Zealand in the 1800s .my dad he's passed away now but he told me that they did everything anyway love your channel and allways look forward too the next installment have great xmas and happy new year from Luke childs rotorua nz
Best gift for fathers who have everything they could want is a hug.
They are free, can't be bought, and you can't get enough of them. Do it. You won't regret it.
This Public Service Announcement brought to you by the good folks at Essential Craftsman, who thoughtfully pass on to their viewers ways to express their appreciation of those in their lives. Great video, and maybe even (dare I say it?) your best-of-the-best. Very fitting for the season...or any season.
What a wonderful man. Every one of his videos is like a breath of fresh air.
Even if the topic is something you have no interest in, the skill, practicality,
and honesty of Scott and Nate are always worth watching. So glad I subbed.
I loved you sliding the trashcan off the table LOL
I’ve enjoyed the Leatherman micra for several years. Excellent small set of powerful shears in that one. Very pleased to see you support a quality product. Just like your channel.
I was a plumber in the 80s and 90s and now am a desk jockey. Quite the 180 degree turn.
Popcorn maker can also double as a coffee roaster if you want to try your hand at home roasting coffee. Flavor is much better than store bought.
Thanks for the vids! Keep em coming 😁
The Amazon affiliate program is a great way to enjoy amazing products and support the Essential Craftsman channel all the same time!
Thanks for the awesome ideas, Scott. I'm getting that bin and the wallet.
Thank you so much, all very good suggestions!
High quality leather wallet - Craft and Lore
Robust boot or shoe laces - Pisgah Range LTD
Good pocket knife - Buck Knives
Welding helmet for a non-welder is a great idea, but if you can afford it buy them the full kit: cheap stick welder, rods, gloves, etc. And include some scraps of metal so that when they unwrap it you can take them out to the shed immediately-no procrastination allowed-and show them how easy it is to melt one bit of metal to another. Did this for a mate recently and he was instantly hooked after years of ‘thinking’ it would be good to be able to weld stuff on his farm.
Use the popcorn popper to fill the Brute trashcan, then give it as a gift. TRIPLE WIN.
And for those of us who are more a weekend warrior than a full-time tradesman, a Swiss army knife is an excellent thing to carry with you. Have been carrying one for 25 years or so.
I almost died Laughing when he threw that garbage can to the floor! When he was displaying the popcorn maker, I was afraid he was going to do the same thing!!! Funny guy!😂😂😂😂😂😂
I have 3 of those saddleback wallets! LOVE ALL OF THEM
I have that Saddleback wallet, its a great wallet, it sounds like its a big wallet but the (for a lack of a better way to put it)broad footprint makes it more comfortable in your pocket with the same amount of stuff in it. One caveat, if you like your leather to show some age and use, don't get the black, get one of the lighter colors. I have the black and other than being deformed some and shiny in places, you wouldn't think its been carried daily for more than a decade.
Mini trash can is great for placing under miter saw to throw cut offs, as a trim carpenter by trade...... keeps work space clean and safe
I have that exact same popcorn maker, and what your grandkids did is exactly what my son does every time I make popcorn.
Great video! I'm baffled how this video has 99 thumb downs. How could anyone not like this video? There was nothing to NOT like. The last suggestion on food as a gift was so well said & explained! It instantly inspired me to get my parents a tub of flavored popcorn and beef jerky for Christmas when I had no idea what I was gonna get them this year (I usually send a gift card to Applebee's or something last min). Thanks so much for this video! Keep em coming!
Ordered the Mini Brute.... Thanks EC. It will be here Monday.
Genius. I don't know how long it took to come up with these gifts - but i'm inspired.
Try out a Gerber Multi-Tool. Plier head is instant. No folding. Just swing your hand downward. You like efficiency! lol Rivents aren't super tight on the Gerber either. The only advantahe to leatherman is the knife is on the outside. But many cuts can be made with just the plier head. Poke tape on boxes (no gummed blades), cut smaller line, wires, zip ties, etc. Phillips head, and file is great too. Just my take, but I much prefer the Gerber. 600 model is my standby.
I know some things every man will be happy to get.
1. Hobby related consumables. For me it’s stick rods, for you it’s screws or somthing.
2. Foods/drinks. If somone gifts me a bottle of root beer we are suddenly better friends.
3. Replacements for broken items. Self explanatory
Wait... That's Ron Paul! I knew I liked this channel!
How about an Eton crank up emergency radio? I gave one to a girlfriend about 8 or 9 years ago, and last year in FL she got it out and used it during a hurricane. Said it worked great!! Emergency weather, lights, USB port--all powered by a hand crank generator, and small!
It's 2019 sir. Those children need to be wearing safety glasses, gloves, hairnets and sat through an eight hour food safety program at your local health department before popping popcorn.
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I had one of those air popcorn poppers. It threw out as much unpopped seed as it popped!! I trash binned it. I use a enclosed hamilton beach popcorn popper. It pops nearly every kernel everytime!
I was just waiting for you to swipe the popcorn machine onto the floor the way you did with the Brute!
Air popcorn poppers also work for "roasting" spices.
that_G_EvanP and roasting coffee
Love watching your stuff. You're just joyful and love your craft. I love your craft, even though I barely hold my own. Your ideas and tips help. Great work! Thank you.
I'm starting to think about getting *myself* a Leatherman for Christmas. I've never been sold on multitools, the basic folding knife does a reasonable enough job at also being a saw, awl, scissors, and flathead screwdriver considering it's thinner, lighter, and easier to open. The only thing that would win me over is the pliers. It's tempting.
Also that little trash can is awesome. I'll have to get one for my dad and another for his dad. Sadly all my uncles are desk jockeys.
If those are the tools you want, and you don't want to carry a full-size, consider the Juice series. I've had a Juice XE6 on my keychain (which I admit is a little bulky for that, but I'm used to it) for 16 years now. I literally can't leave home without it and I'm glad I never do.
Oddly enough, one of the reasons I absolutely have to have that particular model (other than size) is because it includes a decent file. I can't tell you how many times I've ripped a nail off a finger doing "something" and needed to clean up the jagged edge or get it caught on my gloves, pockets, eyeballs, etc all day. Stupid reason to carry it, but man... I use that file all the time.
@@TheBrokenLife I have one, that I got as an award from work, that has been the most used portion of the tool [next to the knife] -for the same reasons you gave. ;)
@@carladelagnomes My order of use is knife, file, pliars, scissors. Probably use one of those about every day.
I agree with you about Leatherman. Been carrying like you for over 25 years. Lost the first one. Broke one of the screwdriver blades (itsa screwdriver, not a crowbar) on the second, still have it in in my tacklebox and still carrying the newest (10 years old). Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Keep up the good work!
*gives him trashcan*
"It's for you :)"
4:53 just subscribed for the Ron Paul pic. 2008 changed my whole worldview!
Gotta say I prefer pan popped myself, for popcorn. Just grab the mess kit, throw a handful or five into the pan, put the lid on and add some popcorn salt when it’s done
My ideal leatherman is one I customized myself.
Leatherman charge AL I took the eyeglass screwdriver out and put an awl in.
Holy shit right into the business I like this guy
I work in IT and i use my leatherman everyday great compact easy tool to carry
Thanks for rubbing off on me in my day to day life.
Keep up the good work!
Happy thanksgiving
Thank you. i love the mini trash can.
Well done sir! These items are perfect. Thanks for sharing. Now I got to send this to my wife. LOL
Great video. My father has every thing in the world. So his grandkids and I make hand drawn Christmas cards and our time when we visit.
>get him a framed picture of ron paul
hell yeah
I appreciate your sincerity! God bless you brother!
Straight through the topic. Love it.