A speech instructor once gave me the advice: "No matter how good you are, best case scenario is 90% of your audience agree with you and 10% disagree. You can't satisfy everyones opinion." Since that my view on humanity changed quite a lot
Anyone that spends a fraction of their time watching you and getting to know you, knows what you're about brother!! One thing about fools is they seem to show off their stupidity enough for us to know whom to pray for and not get involved with. God bless you brother and keep on keepin on!
While I don't agree with someone, I find you to be one of the most authentic people, humble in your failures and successes. You do you and f the haters.
I have been with you since 60k subs. . . You have never said you were a pro blacksmith. . . Pro Home owner yes many time. ha I have 9 years of youtube and I block the trolls all the time.
@@LandtoHouse yessssss the ram pump!!!! I remember now! That video was so awesome, and such a cool device that would help out a lot on a homestead! Thanks for responding!
@@tweakingheavily Cody has such a wide range of knowledge. Really a professional home owner haha. The ram pump has been a favorite of mine for over 7 years.
Losers love to see others lose that's why they'll always be losers. Guaranteed every harsh critic is simply expressing self contempt via putting their betters down....seen it all my life, never fazed me much even if I sometimes foolishly attempt to learn something useful from their criticism.
This is why, I, a 34 years old, fairly successful software designer watch your channel. I don't share your passion of religion, almost the opposite of that. I do not share your passion of axes or crosscut saws. Or forging stuff. But, I share the passion of being passionate of different things, your passion of learning new things, your passion of being better man. That I share. And that is why I watch your channel.
Some of us know the trolls r trying to destroy everyone who speaks truth or trys to stand up for the constitution. Do your thing most of us watch you because we appreciate you. No one is perfect and most trolls hate because they hate those people who are strong. Stay strong we appreciate you. 👋👏👍🙏💪
What the Hell? who cares if you are doing something that you want to do (expertly or poorly) it's your business to try any craft, skill, or art that you want to try. My husband and I do a lot of activities because we simply want to try, who cares if we get it right or not. Learning and having fun are the basic goals. This world is full of people that want to boss other people around. AND I'm sick of them. We are living the consequences of terrible bossy control freak people in positions of power, and look where we are because of it.
Cody, I've been subscribed to you for many many years. I like that you have that short attention span, because it brings new things to the foreground. I don't want you to have the skills of a professional blacksmith, a professional axe handle fitter, a professional whatever. I want you to figure things out. You are humble, you are kind, you have a loving family, you show things you like to do. I learn from this, I see techniques and things I haven't seen before and I can apply that. If you showed things as an actual professional, I wouldn't even be interested in it, as they forgot how they learned to do those things. I can replicate what you did. I can go out, grab a forge, an anvil, a hammer and a piece of steel and bang away, making something similar to those brackets. That's what I love. You figured out how to do it, you shows on camera how you figured it out. You show what went wrong and how to fix it. It's good content, I love it. Best wishes and bless you.
You are spot on. When I prepared to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail I knew little about hiking or camping, and I found RUclips filled with all different perspectives sharing their experiences. It made my 2,200 mile trek successful, frankly, and so I too contributed one voice. Now we are beginning a homestead after a 30 year career in intelligence and again I have started this little channel to share one perspective of starting from scratch, successes and failures. It’s not that one shouldn’t study the masters, but they don’t speak to you as does a guy maybe a generation ahead of you, who is still trying to work through challenges as well. These slightly more experienced folks highlight the issues the first generation guy is facing, but also provide inspiration. You channel has that latter feel to it, and I think that’s why so many are here. Thank you for your content, it is not easy…or cheap.
The great sci-fi author L Neil Smith wrote “ " Remain the judge of your own actions. Never surrender that position by default. When the enemy screams "Foul!" the loudest, you know you're doing him the most damage. Those who help him scream are also the enemy." We sadly lost him a year ago… Cody your doing great!
Brother, I’m a 50 year old career plumber who, like you, has this strange love for old tools and the old ways that seem to be dying out… Learned a lot over these years, I have, but I find great joy in the things I’ve learned watching your shows. Everything I’ve seen you post has at least one nug of info that I didn’t have before. Keep being you, and keep sharing your unique perspective.
I have made a living as a carpenter for over 45 years and could probably make some comments on your carpentry skills at times but one thing I have learned in 45 years is that if you think you know everything you stop learning. I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Keep up the good work Cody, it is appreciated.
Honestly, i love your videos, i can watch them at ease knowing im watching someone who is genuinely interested in what they do but importantly you never brag about being an expert, but someone who shows their mistakes and learns and demonstrates it so well!
That's the same reason when looking through old photographs, you see everyone smiling, Nobodies ever crying or sad..We only want to show the good..But the truth is..I have 2 photo albums of smiling family pictures..I could Probably fill 6 with all the hard/sad times..I respect your honesty..
This is the exact reason I like your channel. I also watch Simone Giertz for the Same reason. Showing your mistakes, not claiming expertise, having a rational outlook regarding problem solving and being true to yourself. I’d rather be a jack of all trades master of none and be an honest and compassionate individual. Love your content, keep up the good work and may you succeed in all of life’s endeavours.
I am devoid of religion, but it is not a prerequisite for the recognition of a good and honest man. You are right to not care about the haters. Keep up the excellent content, complete with witty observations. The Chinese mini-survival kit review has given me many a laugh.
Cody I learned a long time ago that there’s always someone who can do something better than you can. There’s also always someone who makes more money than you doing the same type of work. You have to be happy doing what you do and have passion for it even if someone can do it better than you can. Ignorance of something is not a negative attribute. There’s a huge difference in ignorance and stupidity. Ignorance can be fixed stupidly can not. Keep up the great content!!!
Since the invention of Internet forums and social media it's more like: "one who can do it better, 10 that claim they can do it better, and a few who have never even tried to do it but say something profound like 'LoL u st00pid!' anyway".
Cody, thank you for your honesty. It's refreshing in today's society to hear someone tell you something and see in their eyes that it is the truth. Keep the faith my friend.
The things that immediately came to mind as to why they might is the fact you consistently show a two parent family, self sufficiency, faith, and fortitude of moral compass on your channel. Those are all things that the average internet trolls do not agree with. Whether I agree with 100% of the material your content covers myself is beside the point because I have been a subscriber of yours for a few years now for the above reasonings and we agree on the greater majority of things. Don't let these imbeciles change your objectives, your point of view, or the direction of your content. They do not understand that at the end of the day no one else is coming to save them and that a day may come where there is no pizza delivery man, or electrician to fix a socket, or plumber to unclog a toilet for them.
I agree 100%. The complainers and the criticizers are likely folks that disagree with what Cody stands for as outlined in your post above. The only thing I have in common with Wranglerstar is we both ride dirt bikes. But I really appreciate watching and learning from him, and I admire how he loves and respects his family.
I WHOLE heartily agree with this man, you are a man who has the passion, fortitude and attitude that only shows through your heart felt programs that are informative, helpful and very productive. Thank you very much for what you do!! I am a subscriber and I look forward to seeing you doing what you do!! MAGA 🇺🇲 👍
Well, that wasn't much of a rant and it certainly (at least according to my standards) was not furious! That being said, it was a very good talk with great content! Thank you.
Keep being you and we, the true followers will always be here waiting to watch what your willing to share with us. Peace and may the all the best come your way.
I’m glad you are able to ignore it, your channel is a staple of RUclips for millions of people. Your content is original and very entertaining. It seems to me that those people or very jealous of all that you’ve achieved and will try to drag you down to make themselves feel better about their failures. Keep calm and carry on.
Cody, you’ve become my favorite channel. I absolutely adore you and and your content, you are awesome. I’m a year late, and you’ll never see this, but hey, I needed to say it.
I became Muslim but I want to say you are a good man and have good faith, it is a great thing to see people like you staying true their beliefs and not succumbing to what the media wants everyone to follow. Reminds me of what's happening with Idrissa Gueye
Your honesty, big heart, and wisdom have taught me countless valuable things, which I've been able to use to greatly improve my homestead! God bless you and your family.
Ignore them Cody they are clearly jealous dude you’ve done well for yourself you’ve got a great channel and a great family, you’ve got a lot to show for your success keep being you never change for anyone
I have enjoyed your vedios because of your honesty, learned alot even that carpentry Isn't my thing Your values respect ,openess, honesty, family , no bs tell the truth attitude Has kept me here and I will stay here It good to know guys like you are around GOD BLESS ALWAYS. TONY
Boy, this is not like the furious rant of the old days when the aviators came out and you would read comments! Thanks for always sharing your authentic interests and abilities
Hey Cody, have you heard this : In addition, this week, Ford has also recalled a number of truck models. These are Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks. This is because dust accumulates in the steering spring, causing an electrical interruption that causes the driver's airbag to deploy.
thanx wranglestar do not let the ignorant idiots get you down I for one like what you do and get a kick out of your successes' and failures as it reminds me of my successes failures ain't life an adventure
Your candor about your own ability level with the various task you share is one of your greatest strengths. Seeing you make mistakes and make corrections is awesome. It’s how we all learn.
You remind me of myself in terms of interests. Many times I could've attempted mastery in all the crafts I've done. But my thirst for more, to learn more, try new things, gain new skills, is what keeps me from sticking to any one thing. I am ignorant of many things. But the things I know about, I have a passion for and it bleeds through in my work and personality. Thank you for reminding me that our society is still full of humble, passionate and wonderful people such as you and yours.
I've been "online" since before the internet is, what it is now. From dial up modems and BBS's to AOL to the dumpster fire its become. People have trolled from day one, people are nasty because they can hide behind their keyboards and those people are just crappy people who have a small sense of power to be abusive with no repercussion. I don't subscribe to many channels but I feel yours is authentic, honest and truthful...which is who you are. F the haters, keep doing what you want and I will continue to support you.
In my experience, folks that rub you the wrong way are doing the same to others. I've noticed this by being on the same radio frequencies as others that had to deal with them. It's almost always that way.
You and your family are an inspiration to my life. There are days I wake-up and don't want to "adulting" stuff and in the back of my brain I hear "Cody has those days also, but you know what? he got up and did adult stuff anyways. Go for it."
On the topic of a clear conscience, I recalled lyrics from Keith Green: "My eyes are dry My faith is old My heart is hard My prayers are cold And I know how I ought to be Alive to You And dead to me" I am just as flawed and broken and sinful in nature as any other man. But there's a difference between "I didn't mean to" and "I meant to not" Please also count this an affirmative response on the return of "Don'ts for Husbands" and other Manly Manners.
Those brackets look good! The only judgement on skill we need to worry about is our own, and I bet the 5th bracket was a lot easier than the 1st, so you're doing great!
Cody, such a perfect description of why I love your channel. I’m just a regular guy appreciating your regular (yet very capable) guy channel. So glad you have stayed true to yourself.
I attended college near where you would go elk hunting as a younger man, I will never forget my communications professor saying “It is none of your business what is said about you in your absence” Stay the course Mr W, great content my friend and I APPRECIATE your efforts.
I appreciate you letting us strangers into your shop to share your successes and failures as you learn and we get to learn alongside you, Cody. Please never get disheartened and know there's at least 1,000 people that love your content for every one that complains on a forum about it. God bless you, Mrs. W, Jack, and Sweetloaf. 🙏❤
My dad was a drunk and a wildman until i was a teenager. He was a good man when he was sober, but turned wild when he drank. Not uncommon to watch him drink a case by himself. I saw him fight, shoot guns at people, and many other things while growing up. He found god and within a year he had quit drinking, a year after that he was a deacon, a year after that he was a minister at his own church. He often said that church was the place for sinners. For people that were struggling, for people that had screwed up everything they tried. He would bus in convicts, pick up homeless people that wanted to go to church. All while telling them he had screwed up everything he tried until he gave himself over to god. I have never seen anyone before or since run churches like he did. Church was a place to do good work. A place to find god by being there for other people. I ended up not really following the same path as my dad, but i regained all the respect i had lost for him over the years and then some. I am not a big church goer, but i will never forget how church brought out the best, and most loving side of him.
Lol, i got sidetracked and didnt mention that i love your channel. I got into your videos through the shorts where you show variious tools and gear and give a brief description. Am just getting into the longer posts, but they are fascinating as well.
I truly deeply appreciate the content you provide. I’ve been inspired by you and feel I’m a better man because I’ve been watching your channel for the last 10 years. Thank you for being you and doing these videos that are so well done.
@@wranglerstar please Sir.....I am a recent viewer and brother in Christ, and I live in Western Ontario, Canada. BE ENCOURAGED THAT YOU ARE ONE OF OUR LORDS GREATEST WEAPONS IN THE WAR FOR MINDS AND SOULS, TODAY. please know that you are an AMAZING AND INSPIRING ROLE MODEL for myself, my 13 and 11 year old boys, and many family and friends. KNOW that you are bearing the Fruit of the Spirit in each and every one of your videos!!! You are anointed. Do not forget the Covenant the Lord has made with all who know and love Him. Keep on rockin! Soli Deo Gloria
Cody, I love your outlook on things. For the people that are talking bad about what you are doing or how your doing it, are missing out on life. You are living rent free in those peoples mind. The things that people remember are the things they love and the things they hate. Keep up the great work my friend!!!
I think you have some of the best content and you’re real and I appreciate that so don’t listen to haters they hide behind their keyboards and they talk smack don’t listen you have a great honest content
I watch the RUclips channels I choose, because they're true. I'm a truth seeker. I don't want or need EXTRA drama. The truth is good enough. Truth is the beauty of life. Without it there is no love.
I remember clear as day on one of your old black smithing videos you "I'm no professional at this. If you want to see a professional go watch Alec Steele" your humbleness about the things you do is why I still watch as its inspiring to see you just have a go at things you haven't done before.
I enjoy watching you get into these things. It inspires me to get into hobbies and try new things that I'm interested in. Plus, you make amazing content and I enjoy every bit of it.
Keep up the good work dude- this channel is absolute gold. And it IS impressive how fresh you are able to keep things- especially with the amount of content you create- you hit the nail on the head. If your passions didn’t drive the videos you publish, this channel just wouldn’t be the same, as successful, or as enjoyable. Follow your heart brotha! I (and others) are happy to be along for the ride. From videos on an cheap axe to the 2.5 hour livestreams, and the stories you share in the mix of it all- it’s just lovely. Elitists, haters, and gatekeepers can pound sand 1,890,000+ times over. God bless my man!
A professional homeowner never entertains the bots and the trolls by recognising them in a response video. Keep doing what you are doing brother, you have a faithful following of REAL humans that enjoy you and your insightful content👍
Cody, speaking on character, I remember a video at your old house...you were plowing snow and you realized your chainsaw had been left out prior to the snow. The saw finally appeared in the mound of snow as you were pushing it....for any tool lover that would have been an embarrassing moment and it would've been easy to edit out...but you didn't. I never forgot that. "The measure of a man happens the most when nobody is watching"...one of my favorite quotes. Keep hammering!
The whole unscripted aspect of what you do, is the reason why I enjoy your content so much. It brings me joy to watch your videos, thank you for sharing.
Just read this last night from Meditations M. Arilius, "4. If they’ve made a mistake, correct them gently and show them where they went wrong. If you can’t do that, then the blame lies with you. Or no one."
You are quite possibly the most humble creator on RUclips. The humility you bring to the table is valuable, and makes the jack of all trades nature of your passions that much more fun and enjoyable to watch. The haters are the ones who deserve the negative connotation of “ignorant”. Keep it up brother!
The process of learning is a skill in itself. Most people who not pick others often don't do much of anything or if they do anything they're a one trick pony. On my homestead almost nothing goes as planned and from one year to the next the hobbies or projects change and randomly jump priority cutting off other stuff I wanna do. I'm very glad you don't let negative idiots slow your roll
My personal experience with people who enjoy putting others down, for whatever reason, is that they truly are not feeling good about themselves and therefore, get satisfaction by pointing out any flaws, real or assumed, of another person. If that person they are targeting is successful and/or admired, even better. They build themselves up, (in their minds only) by putting another down. That is the sign of someone who truly does not like themselves and/or feel they do not match up to the person they are attempting to defame. It is despicable and they are to be pitied.
Cody, my grandpa used to say, "there are some people that can jump higher, stay up longer, go down deeper, stay down longer and come up longer" (meaning they have to be better than other's and in truth, they are not even middle of the group) & "some people would complain if they were hung with a new rope (meaning you can't please some, no matter what you do". They are jealous of your life and mostly you are a Godly man with a family that ranks about 1,000 %. May God's love and blessing be with you and yours always.
There are five principals I try very hard to live by. One of them is owning my mistakes. That's also one of the most difficult ones. Nobody likes to acknowledge their shortcomings. I know I certainly don't. But if I don't, then I run the risk of getting stuck. And I also run the risk of looking like a BS artist in the eyes of anybody paying attention to me. As far as the critics go: Who gives a care? I certainly don't. I am harder on myself than any other person could ever possibly be. Keep up the good work Cody. I enjoy you, and your mistakes. Guts, feathers and all!
Cody, I’ve been forging for about 19 yrs. Most people I know that say they’re blacksmiths ARE NOT!!! It’s been my experience that there are only few real smiths. The simple fact of the matter is, that if you can pick up a hammer and forge metal to what you want for function, you’re doing well. And possibly better than most “smith’s “ I know. If the end product is aesthetically pleasing, then you’re doing really well. Please give my best to your family and continue with the good moral content. Lenny Ps. I’m a true blue Born and bred East Coast man. 💪🏻
Really reminds me of an old school Wranglerstar video where he was going to show us how to splice into a irrigation waterline. He dug it up and cut a section out. It ended up being the electrical to his well pump. That is a man without ego and shows us, he is one of us professional homeowner. God Bless.
As a RUclips creator I understand exactly where you’re coming from. I have subscribed to your channel for a few years now and this is the first time I felt led to comment. Great video thank you.
I am new to the whole RUclips and creating content but I am who I am and leave the good, the bad and the ugly in my videos haha if people don’t like it they can kindly move to the next channel… I have followed you for a very long time and never once have I felt like you were trying to beat your chest about something you could do… thanks for all the great content over the years I have learned a lot! Thanks a lot Cody! You and yours are in our prayers 🙏🏽
Actually, my post below was insensitive... I'm getting ready to get my first propane forge and have followed you for years now, enjoying your approach to your endeavors, both successful and... as you've let us see, those less so. In my estimation you have a much broader grasp of many more things than those who would take you to task.... Which is pretty much exactly what you said yourself just over the midway mark. Keep it up brother, I've not only learned techniques but also have found myself encouraged.... Geez, your just hit on the encouragement thing as I peck away. You and your family are a blessing. Thanks again brother!
I was taught the difference between 'ignorant' and 'stupid' very early-- you pointed out that being 'ignorant' of something doesn't make you 'stupid', by any stretch of the imagination.... Blessed Be for your **adult** response to the "haters and concrastinators" out there-- I forget which rap artist said it (as I myself am an "old-school metalhead"!), but there is a meme circulating that says "If you have a problem with me, call me and let's talk about it; if you don't have my number, then you don't know me well enough to have a problem with me to start with." -- (or something along those lines!)..... There's too much **vitriol** in this world, and the 90th percentile of it is from keyboard kamikazes (been there, done that, have the T-shirt & bumper sticker to prove it!!)..... The world is big enough for both you and the trash-talkers (but getting crowded!), and the phrase "live and let live" comes to mind.... Too bad so few people will follow its tenet..... Again, Blessed Be, & Peace! 🙏☮
Just keep doing what you’re doing. That’s what we love. Raw, authentic and unscripted. The ones that matter will be there watching and supporting how ever they can.
I suppose, it is easy for those one trick ponies, those that dedicate most of their effort to being master blacksmiths, master carpenters, prize-winning NASCAR drivers, world renowned opera singers, etc.. to do what they do. They. are great at what they excel in, but when they go home, they call a plumber to fix a leaky toilet, arborist to prune their trees, or a mechanic to repair their off-road vehicle.
A speech instructor once gave me the advice:
"No matter how good you are, best case scenario is 90% of your audience agree with you and 10% disagree. You can't satisfy everyones opinion."
Since that my view on humanity changed quite a lot
Unless u are Hitler who was able to brainwash literally all of germans
Anyone that spends a fraction of their time watching you and getting to know you, knows what you're about brother!! One thing about fools is they seem to show off their stupidity enough for us to know whom to pray for and not get involved with. God bless you brother and keep on keepin on!
While I don't agree with someone, I find you to be one of the most authentic people, humble in your failures and successes. You do you and f the haters.
Rules for RUclips: speak the truth, admit your mistakes, ignore the trolls.
Rules for life.
Dont forget to enjoy lunch.
We’re still waiting for him to admit he was at fault breaking the harbor freight wrench
Thank you
@@Theloudestguyyouknow get over it
I have been with you since 60k subs. . . You have never said you were a pro blacksmith. . . Pro Home owner yes many time. ha
I have 9 years of youtube and I block the trolls all the time.
i remember the old school videos, where Cody wore a shirt with your logo!
@@tweakingheavily That was a long time ago! I gave that shirt to Cody and a small 1/2" ram pump. He helped my channel grow by at least 20k people.
@@LandtoHouse yessssss the ram pump!!!! I remember now! That video was so awesome, and such a cool device that would help out a lot on a homestead! Thanks for responding!
@@tweakingheavily Cody has such a wide range of knowledge. Really a professional home owner haha.
The ram pump has been a favorite of mine for over 7 years.
You're a good man Cody. Don't feed the trolls. They hate you out of jealousy nothing more. I love your content keep it up.👍
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Never trust a man who requires his life to be silent.
Losers love to see others lose that's why they'll always be losers. Guaranteed every harsh critic is simply expressing self contempt via putting their betters down....seen it all my life, never fazed me much even if I sometimes foolishly attempt to learn something useful from their criticism.
"an honest man's conscious is clear"
Cody, a real professional homeowner shows his mistakes… Keep up the truth and the great videos!
Amen! And I appreciate him not including any gardening videos! ;) Of course, I would just chose not to watch them, I would not condemn him for it.
I've never comented on content before
God helps those that help themselves
@@stephensmith2380 No he does not God helps those who help others.
"professional homeowner" lol!
This is why, I, a 34 years old, fairly successful software designer watch your channel.
I don't share your passion of religion, almost the opposite of that.
I do not share your passion of axes or crosscut saws. Or forging stuff.
But, I share the passion of being passionate of different things, your passion of learning new things, your passion of being better man. That I share. And that is why I watch your channel.
Thank You , We need software designers too , after all no software , no programs ,no programs , no computers
@@henrycarlson7514 ...no CNC, no highly advanced cool innovations and quick precise solutions etc' etc' ..
Me too, 💯👍That's why I watch your channel. I love the way you showed how to sharpen an ax!!! I going to do that to mine TODAY!!
You obviously don’t heat your house with wood. 😂🤣😉
Some of us know the trolls r trying to destroy everyone who speaks truth or trys to stand up for the constitution. Do your thing most of us watch you because we appreciate you. No one is perfect and most trolls hate because they hate those people who are strong. Stay strong we appreciate you. 👋👏👍🙏💪
Anonymity brings out the worst in humanity. Virtual Road Rage.
@@TheBelrick aka keyboard killers. Yup I've been kicked off RUclips several times in 3 years. It is what it is unless face to face.
Those fools, never been pro homers
What the Hell? who cares if you are doing something that you want to do (expertly or poorly)
it's your business to try any craft, skill, or art that you want to try.
My husband and I do a lot of activities
because we simply want to try, who cares if we get it right or not.
Learning and having fun are the basic goals.
This world is full of people that want to boss other people around.
AND I'm sick of them.
We are living the consequences of terrible bossy control freak people
in positions of power, and look where we are because of it.
Cody, I've been subscribed to you for many many years. I like that you have that short attention span, because it brings new things to the foreground. I don't want you to have the skills of a professional blacksmith, a professional axe handle fitter, a professional whatever. I want you to figure things out. You are humble, you are kind, you have a loving family, you show things you like to do. I learn from this, I see techniques and things I haven't seen before and I can apply that. If you showed things as an actual professional, I wouldn't even be interested in it, as they forgot how they learned to do those things. I can replicate what you did. I can go out, grab a forge, an anvil, a hammer and a piece of steel and bang away, making something similar to those brackets. That's what I love. You figured out how to do it, you shows on camera how you figured it out. You show what went wrong and how to fix it. It's good content, I love it. Best wishes and bless you.
You are spot on. When I prepared to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail I knew little about hiking or camping, and I found RUclips filled with all different perspectives sharing their experiences. It made my 2,200 mile trek successful, frankly, and so I too contributed one voice. Now we are beginning a homestead after a 30 year career in intelligence and again I have started this little channel to share one perspective of starting from scratch, successes and failures. It’s not that one shouldn’t study the masters, but they don’t speak to you as does a guy maybe a generation ahead of you, who is still trying to work through challenges as well. These slightly more experienced folks highlight the issues the first generation guy is facing, but also provide inspiration. You channel has that latter feel to it, and I think that’s why so many are here. Thank you for your content, it is not easy…or cheap.
The great sci-fi author L Neil Smith wrote “ "
Remain the judge of your own
actions. Never surrender that position
by default. When the enemy screams
"Foul!" the loudest, you know you're
doing him the most damage. Those
who help him scream are also the
enemy."
We sadly lost him a year ago…
Cody your doing great!
Brother, I’m a 50 year old career plumber who, like you, has this strange love for old tools and the old ways that seem to be dying out…
Learned a lot over these years, I have, but I find great joy in the things I’ve learned watching your shows. Everything I’ve seen you post has at least one nug of info that I didn’t have before. Keep being you, and keep sharing your unique perspective.
I have made a living as a carpenter for over 45 years and could probably make some comments on your carpentry skills at times but one thing I have learned in 45 years is that if you think you know everything you stop learning. I learn something new every time I watch your videos. Keep up the good work Cody, it is appreciated.
Insanity is rampant in the U.S. Their time is near.
People are fools, care not for the ways of the world my friend. Scoffers going to Scoff. Love the content, keep it up!
Even thought my opinions and beliefs deviate from yours, I can't deny that you're an authentic person and that others should take you as an example.
I'm not a doctor but I play one in the RUclips comment section.
There is an unsettling undertone of Civil War preparedness and religious zealotcy, n
Honestly, i love your videos, i can watch them at ease knowing im watching someone who is genuinely interested in what they do but importantly you never brag about being an expert, but someone who shows their mistakes and learns and demonstrates it so well!
That's the same reason when looking through old photographs, you see everyone smiling, Nobodies ever crying or sad..We only want to show the good..But the truth is..I have 2 photo albums of smiling family pictures..I could Probably fill 6 with all the hard/sad times..I respect your honesty..
This is the exact reason I like your channel.
I also watch Simone Giertz for the Same reason. Showing your mistakes, not claiming expertise, having a rational outlook regarding problem solving and being true to yourself.
I’d rather be a jack of all trades master of none and be an honest and compassionate individual.
Love your content, keep up the good work and may you succeed in all of life’s endeavours.
I am devoid of religion, but it is not a prerequisite for the recognition of a good and honest man. You are right to not care about the haters. Keep up the excellent content, complete with witty observations. The Chinese mini-survival kit review has given me many a laugh.
Cody
I learned a long time ago that there’s always someone who can do something better than you can. There’s also always someone who makes more money than you doing the same type of work. You have to be happy doing what you do and have passion for it even if someone can do it better than you can.
Ignorance of something is not a negative attribute. There’s a huge difference in ignorance and stupidity. Ignorance can be fixed stupidly can not.
Keep up the great content!!!
Excellent excellent comment James! Right on point! GOD Bless!
Since the invention of Internet forums and social media it's more like: "one who can do it better, 10 that claim they can do it better, and a few who have never even tried to do it but say something profound like 'LoL u st00pid!' anyway".
This is the most self aware man I've ever seen.
Cody, thank you for your honesty. It's refreshing in today's society to hear someone tell you something and see in their eyes that it is the truth. Keep the faith my friend.
Cody, there is something to be said about a humble man... Love and prayers to you and yours. Keep it up, Lord knows we need it now more than ever.
I appreciate this channel and this family so much. I look forward to every single video.
The things that immediately came to mind as to why they might is the fact you consistently show a two parent family, self sufficiency, faith, and fortitude of moral compass on your channel. Those are all things that the average internet trolls do not agree with. Whether I agree with 100% of the material your content covers myself is beside the point because I have been a subscriber of yours for a few years now for the above reasonings and we agree on the greater majority of things. Don't let these imbeciles change your objectives, your point of view, or the direction of your content. They do not understand that at the end of the day no one else is coming to save them and that a day may come where there is no pizza delivery man, or electrician to fix a socket, or plumber to unclog a toilet for them.
I agree 100%. The complainers and the criticizers are likely folks that disagree with what Cody stands for as outlined in your post above. The only thing I have in common with Wranglerstar is we both ride dirt bikes. But I really appreciate watching and learning from him, and I admire how he loves and respects his family.
I WHOLE heartily agree with this man, you are a man who has the passion, fortitude and attitude that only shows through your heart felt programs that are informative, helpful and very productive.
Thank you very much for what you do!!
I am a subscriber and I look forward to seeing you doing what you do!! MAGA 🇺🇲 👍
I agree, Cody. I think folks enjoy seeing real world “mistakes”. -Ed
Hi Ed ... LOl
With Cody having 1.8 Mil subs, he has to be doing something right...
Mike M.
Don't worry Cody....It's only the cat haters. Pity them...... and keep rolling that beautiful bean footage.
Well, that wasn't much of a rant and it certainly (at least according to my standards) was not furious! That being said, it was a very good talk with great content! Thank you.
Keep being you and we, the true followers will always be here waiting to watch what your willing to share with us. Peace and may the all the best come your way.
I’m glad you are able to ignore it, your channel is a staple of RUclips for millions of people. Your content is original and very entertaining. It seems to me that those people or very jealous of all that you’ve achieved and will try to drag you down to make themselves feel better about their failures. Keep calm and carry on.
Cody, you’ve become my favorite channel. I absolutely adore you and and your content, you are awesome. I’m a year late, and you’ll never see this, but hey, I needed to say it.
I became Muslim but I want to say you are a good man and have good faith, it is a great thing to see people like you staying true their beliefs and not succumbing to what the media wants everyone to follow. Reminds me of what's happening with Idrissa Gueye
much respect for you from Kuwait
keep up the good work 👍🏻
Your honesty, big heart, and wisdom have taught me countless valuable things, which I've been able to use to greatly improve my homestead! God bless you and your family.
Ignore them Cody they are clearly jealous dude you’ve done well for yourself you’ve got a great channel and a great family, you’ve got a lot to show for your success keep being you never change for anyone
I learn everything I wish my Dad would have taught me through you. Thank you from the bottom of my own and countless others hearts
This...
I have enjoyed your vedios because of your honesty, learned alot even that carpentry
Isn't my thing
Your values respect ,openess, honesty, family , no bs tell the truth attitude
Has kept me here and I will stay here It good to know guys like you are around
GOD BLESS ALWAYS. TONY
Boy, this is not like the furious rant of the old days when the aviators came out and you would read comments! Thanks for always sharing your authentic interests and abilities
Wranglerstar reads angry comments, I laughed so hard watching those videos!
Hey Cody, have you heard this : In addition, this week, Ford has also recalled a number of truck models. These are Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks.
This is because dust accumulates in the steering spring, causing an electrical interruption that causes the driver's airbag to deploy.
I love that your furious rant is still so calm, collected, and thoughtful! You are one of a kind brother!
thanx wranglestar do not let the ignorant idiots get you down I for one like what you do and get a kick out of your successes' and failures as it reminds me of my successes failures ain't life an adventure
Your candor about your own ability level with the various task you share is one of your greatest strengths. Seeing you make mistakes and make corrections is awesome. It’s how we all learn.
You remind me of myself in terms of interests.
Many times I could've attempted mastery in all the crafts I've done.
But my thirst for more, to learn more, try new things, gain new skills, is what keeps me from sticking to any one thing.
I am ignorant of many things.
But the things I know about, I have a passion for and it bleeds through in my work and personality.
Thank you for reminding me that our society is still full of humble, passionate and wonderful people such as you and yours.
Basically Cody . You are learning by doing. What's wrong with that ? Keep up the good work . Thank you.
I've been "online" since before the internet is, what it is now. From dial up modems and BBS's to AOL to the dumpster fire its become. People have trolled from day one, people are nasty because they can hide behind their keyboards and those people are just crappy people who have a small sense of power to be abusive with no repercussion. I don't subscribe to many channels but I feel yours is authentic, honest and truthful...which is who you are. F the haters, keep doing what you want and I will continue to support you.
When they cannot have your success they hate big time. I fully support this man's hard work and success. Tune in and let the adds play
In my experience, folks that rub you the wrong way are doing the same to others. I've noticed this by being on the same radio frequencies as others that had to deal with them. It's almost always that way.
You and your family are an inspiration to my life. There are days I wake-up and don't want to "adulting" stuff and in the back of my brain I hear "Cody has those days also, but you know what? he got up and did adult stuff anyways. Go for it."
On the topic of a clear conscience, I recalled lyrics from Keith Green:
"My eyes are dry
My faith is old
My heart is hard
My prayers are cold
And I know how
I ought to be
Alive to You
And dead to me"
I am just as flawed and broken and sinful in nature as any other man. But there's a difference between "I didn't mean to" and "I meant to not"
Please also count this an affirmative response on the return of "Don'ts for Husbands" and other Manly Manners.
Those brackets look good! The only judgement on skill we need to worry about is our own, and I bet the 5th bracket was a lot easier than the 1st, so you're doing great!
"Furious Rant," proceeds to calmly explain how something has frustrated him. Don't ever change.
Cody, such a perfect description of why I love your channel. I’m just a regular guy appreciating your regular (yet very capable) guy channel. So glad you have stayed true to yourself.
I attended college near where you would go elk hunting as a younger man, I will never forget my communications professor saying “It is none of your business what is said about you in your absence”
Stay the course Mr W, great content my friend and I APPRECIATE your efforts.
I appreciate you letting us strangers into your shop to share your successes and failures as you learn and we get to learn alongside you, Cody. Please never get disheartened and know there's at least 1,000 people that love your content for every one that complains on a forum about it.
God bless you, Mrs. W, Jack, and Sweetloaf. 🙏❤
Salam persahabatan dari indonesia semoga anda sukses selalu
well said man..
My dad was a drunk and a wildman until i was a teenager. He was a good man when he was sober, but turned wild when he drank. Not uncommon to watch him drink a case by himself. I saw him fight, shoot guns at people, and many other things while growing up. He found god and within a year he had quit drinking, a year after that he was a deacon, a year after that he was a minister at his own church. He often said that church was the place for sinners. For people that were struggling, for people that had screwed up everything they tried. He would bus in convicts, pick up homeless people that wanted to go to church. All while telling them he had screwed up everything he tried until he gave himself over to god. I have never seen anyone before or since run churches like he did. Church was a place to do good work. A place to find god by being there for other people. I ended up not really following the same path as my dad, but i regained all the respect i had lost for him over the years and then some. I am not a big church goer, but i will never forget how church brought out the best, and most loving side of him.
Lol, i got sidetracked and didnt mention that i love your channel. I got into your videos through the shorts where you show variious tools and gear and give a brief description. Am just getting into the longer posts, but they are fascinating as well.
I truly deeply appreciate the content you provide. I’ve been inspired by you and feel I’m a better man because I’ve been watching your channel for the last 10 years. Thank you for being you and doing these videos that are so well done.
I appreciate that
@@wranglerstar please Sir.....I am a recent viewer and brother in Christ, and I live in Western Ontario, Canada. BE ENCOURAGED THAT YOU ARE ONE OF OUR LORDS GREATEST WEAPONS IN THE WAR FOR MINDS AND SOULS, TODAY. please know that you are an AMAZING AND INSPIRING ROLE MODEL for myself, my 13 and 11 year old boys, and many family and friends. KNOW that you are bearing the Fruit of the Spirit in each and every one of your videos!!! You are anointed. Do not forget the Covenant the Lord has made with all who know and love Him. Keep on rockin! Soli Deo Gloria
Cody, I love your outlook on things. For the people that are talking bad about what you are doing or how your doing it, are missing out on life. You are living rent free in those peoples mind. The things that people remember are the things they love and the things they hate. Keep up the great work my friend!!!
Thanks!
I think you have some of the best content and you’re real and I appreciate that so don’t listen to haters they hide behind their keyboards and they talk smack don’t listen you have a great honest content
I watch the RUclips channels I choose, because they're true. I'm a truth seeker. I don't want or need EXTRA drama. The truth is good enough. Truth is the beauty of life. Without it there is no love.
Years of watching your videos, and I just want to say, "Thank you for all the hours and wisdom you have shared."
A jack of all trades is a master of none but often times better than a master of one
Keep up the great work Cody, been watching for years. Gave some great ideas and advice over the years.
I remember clear as day on one of your old black smithing videos you "I'm no professional at this. If you want to see a professional go watch Alec Steele" your humbleness about the things you do is why I still watch as its inspiring to see you just have a go at things you haven't done before.
I enjoy watching you get into these things. It inspires me to get into hobbies and try new things that I'm interested in. Plus, you make amazing content and I enjoy every bit of it.
Keep up the good work dude- this channel is absolute gold. And it IS impressive how fresh you are able to keep things- especially with the amount of content you create- you hit the nail on the head. If your passions didn’t drive the videos you publish, this channel just wouldn’t be the same, as successful, or as enjoyable.
Follow your heart brotha! I (and others) are happy to be along for the ride.
From videos on an cheap axe to the 2.5 hour livestreams, and the stories you share in the mix of it all- it’s just lovely.
Elitists, haters, and gatekeepers can pound sand 1,890,000+ times over.
God bless my man!
A professional homeowner never entertains the bots and the trolls by recognising them in a response video.
Keep doing what you are doing brother, you have a faithful following of REAL humans that enjoy you and your insightful content👍
Cody, speaking on character, I remember a video at your old house...you were plowing snow and you realized your chainsaw had been left out prior to the snow. The saw finally appeared in the mound of snow as you were pushing it....for any tool lover that would have been an embarrassing moment and it would've been easy to edit out...but you didn't. I never forgot that. "The measure of a man happens the most when nobody is watching"...one of my favorite quotes. Keep hammering!
The whole unscripted aspect of what you do, is the reason why I enjoy your content so much. It brings me joy to watch your videos, thank you for sharing.
Just read this last night from Meditations M. Arilius, "4. If they’ve made a mistake, correct them gently and show them where they went wrong. If you can’t do that, then the blame lies with you. Or no one."
You are quite possibly the most humble creator on RUclips. The humility you bring to the table is valuable, and makes the jack of all trades nature of your passions that much more fun and enjoyable to watch.
The haters are the ones who deserve the negative connotation of “ignorant”.
Keep it up brother!
The process of learning is a skill in itself. Most people who not pick others often don't do much of anything or if they do anything they're a one trick pony. On my homestead almost nothing goes as planned and from one year to the next the hobbies or projects change and randomly jump priority cutting off other stuff I wanna do. I'm very glad you don't let negative idiots slow your roll
That's where you are completely wrong.....
I think you would make fantastic gardening videos :)
My personal experience with people who enjoy putting others down, for whatever reason, is that they truly are not feeling good about themselves and therefore, get satisfaction by pointing out any flaws, real or assumed, of another person. If that person they are targeting is successful and/or admired, even better. They build themselves up, (in their minds only) by putting another down. That is the sign of someone who truly does not like themselves and/or feel they do not match up to the person they are attempting to defame. It is despicable and they are to be pitied.
1st
Did Cody call himself an inner-narcissist? 🤣
Cody, my grandpa used to say, "there are some people that can jump higher, stay up longer, go down deeper, stay down longer and come up longer" (meaning they have to be better than other's and in truth, they are not even middle of the group) & "some people would complain if they were hung with a new rope (meaning you can't please some, no matter what you do". They are jealous of your life and mostly you are a Godly man with a family that ranks about 1,000 %. May God's love and blessing be with you and yours always.
A wise man once told me “The opinion of others have nothing to do with the price of tea in China, and even less to do with you.” Words to live by.
My new thing is learning to Weld. Interested in welding now.
There are five principals I try very hard to live by. One of them is owning my mistakes. That's also one of the most difficult ones. Nobody likes to acknowledge their shortcomings. I know I certainly don't. But if I don't, then I run the risk of getting stuck. And I also run the risk of looking like a BS artist in the eyes of anybody paying attention to me. As far as the critics go: Who gives a care? I certainly don't. I am harder on myself than any other person could ever possibly be. Keep up the good work Cody. I enjoy you, and your mistakes. Guts, feathers and all!
God bless you and your family Wranglerstar. Fear God who loves you and not the haters.
Cody, I’ve been forging for about 19 yrs. Most people I know that say they’re blacksmiths ARE NOT!!!
It’s been my experience that there are only few real smiths. The simple fact of the matter is, that if you can pick up a hammer and forge metal to what you want for function, you’re doing well. And possibly better than most “smith’s “ I know. If the end product is aesthetically pleasing, then you’re doing really well.
Please give my best to your family and continue with the good moral content.
Lenny
Ps. I’m a true blue Born and bred East Coast man. 💪🏻
I’m not sure who said it but someone once said men will die for a conviction but not a concoction.
Goliath criticized David and look what happened
Really reminds me of an old school Wranglerstar video where he was going to show us how to splice into a irrigation waterline. He dug it up and cut a section out. It ended up being the electrical to his well pump. That is a man without ego and shows us, he is one of us professional homeowner. God Bless.
Grandpa said , as long as they’re kicking me behind my back, I’m more confident I’m in front.
As a RUclips creator I understand exactly where you’re coming from. I have subscribed to your channel for a few years now and this is the first time I felt led to comment. Great video thank you.
I am new to the whole RUclips and creating content but I am who I am and leave the good, the bad and the ugly in my videos haha if people don’t like it they can kindly move to the next channel… I have followed you for a very long time and never once have I felt like you were trying to beat your chest about something you could do… thanks for all the great content over the years I have learned a lot! Thanks a lot Cody! You and yours are in our prayers 🙏🏽
Actually, my post below was insensitive... I'm getting ready to get my first propane forge and have followed you for years now, enjoying your approach to your endeavors, both successful and... as you've let us see, those less so. In my estimation you have a much broader grasp of many more things than those who would take you to task.... Which is pretty much exactly what you said yourself just over the midway mark.
Keep it up brother, I've not only learned techniques but also have found myself encouraged.... Geez, your just hit on the encouragement thing as I peck away. You and your family are a blessing. Thanks again brother!
I was taught the difference between 'ignorant' and 'stupid' very early-- you pointed out that being 'ignorant' of something doesn't make you 'stupid', by any stretch of the imagination.... Blessed Be for your **adult** response to the "haters and concrastinators" out there-- I forget which rap artist said it (as I myself am an "old-school metalhead"!), but there is a meme circulating that says "If you have a problem with me, call me and let's talk about it; if you don't have my number, then you don't know me well enough to have a problem with me to start with." -- (or something along those lines!)..... There's too much **vitriol** in this world, and the 90th percentile of it is from keyboard kamikazes (been there, done that, have the T-shirt & bumper sticker to prove it!!)..... The world is big enough for both you and the trash-talkers (but getting crowded!), and the phrase "live and let live" comes to mind.... Too bad so few people will follow its tenet..... Again, Blessed Be, & Peace! 🙏☮
Just keep doing what you’re doing. That’s what we love. Raw, authentic and unscripted.
The ones that matter will be there watching and supporting how ever they can.
My father told me that ignorance is “not knowing” and stupidity is someone who knows but chooses to do otherwise.
I suppose, it is easy for those one trick ponies, those that dedicate most of their effort to being master blacksmiths, master carpenters, prize-winning NASCAR drivers, world renowned opera singers, etc.. to do what they do. They. are great at what they excel in, but when they go home, they call a plumber to fix a leaky toilet, arborist to prune their trees, or a mechanic to repair their off-road vehicle.
I don’t see anything wrong with your channel! 👀 haters will always hate! Don’t let ‘em bother you, it’s not worth it!! 👀💪💯🇺🇸😃
I am so sorry to hear about this..... Haters will always hate.... You are Loved and respected by us... Keep on posting.