Your wildland videos are the most interesting part of your channel for me. I am a volunteer firefighter in Texas, and I am currently taking my willdland class to expand my skills. As a result, I very much enjoy getting input with a good deal of experience in that field.
The reason why you should stop sharpening the shovel partway up the side is in case your boot slips off sideways and down the side of the shovel you won't cut into your boot.
Nice video Cody. My name is Wyatt and I'm fourteen and id like to thank you for all of your videos and all of your knowledge you share on your channel. You are the reason I'm getting into Wild land firefighting and I'm training with my local fire department. Yes due to my age I cant leagley go on a fire but we recently had a fire on the edge of our property and I think it would be a very good thing to know and when I get out of high school wild land firefighting is definitely something I would like to get in to. Again thank you for your videos they are great.
Very useful tool, things like that always get my wheels turning thinking of things to keep on my truck. Thanks so much for sharing the cool tool. Best reguards, Jack
Cody, The hand tool sharpening gauge is available from the General Services Administration, item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510. Love your book and videos. Thanks for all the time and work you put into them.
That sharpening gauge is really cool, every wildland firefighter should have one. I would love to see how your new pack is set up, what gear and supplies are in it. But you gotta bring back Alan, to get his view on it.
+Wranglerstar Hey Cody I believe the turn step sharpening limit is in case your foot slips off the shovel and slides down the edge so as to keep from cutting your foot/boot! Thanks for the great content!!!
Cody, it seems the FSS hand sharpening gauge is available new for $30.02 as General Services Administration, item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510. See page 10 of the GSA Catalog: www.gsa.gov/graphics/fas/WildlandFire2011Catalog.pdf.
We have a lot of them on the District. We have them in our fire cache and I use them quite regularly when rehabbing tools in the shop or from our engine. It's not something you would really carry in your line gear, but it's super handy to have on the truck or back at the shop. I'm pretty sure it's still available through GSA, but I don't do the ordering. I can figure it out for you if you would like. Greeting from the Sioux RD, CGNF
Gday Cody, in Australia the McLeod or 'Rakehoe' as it is called here is the primary hand tool we use when constructing hand line. Pulaski we use more for blacking out, busting open logs, digging stump holes, roots etc. Always interesting to note the differences between wild land fire agencies in our countries! Cheers
I see you have a new watch! Looks nice! I've just got a new watch for my 40th birthday, a Sekio 5 automatic, I love it! Made in Japan! You should come and visit Shropshire, Ironbridge in Shropshire. the first cast iron bridge in the world! And lots of nice pubs serving Banks bitter also home to 9 of the UKs top ten chippys😀👍🍺
Coming to the England should consist of not getting blinkered to London and it's touristy places. Because you're country folk I think you would benefit from renting a car and driving around our small country. From London to Stonehenge will take around 2 1/2 hours depending on traffic from there to Yorkshire for the best fish and chips in the world would take about 4 hours again traffic willing. Whitby has the f&c plus The abbey that Dracula was based on (which is nearly falling into the sea) from there to the Lake District would take around 2-3 hours taking in some of the best scenery in the world. Plus loads of other places along the way you would like to visit.
The Missoula Technology and Development Center has developed a handtool sharpening gauge that provides a quick guide to the proper cutting angle for a number of tools. The gauge takes the guesswork out of sharpening Pulaskis (both ends), axes, shovels, combination tools, and McLeods. It has a "no-go" line that shows when a Pulaski head is too worn to refurbish. The handtool sharpening gauge is available from the General Services Administration, item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510.
Hey Cody, that is a NFES 0510 or 5210-01-324-2776 in the GSA catalogue. They are about $30 which is why I've never bought one. I wish they'd put out the drawing so everybody could just print it and make their own.
Love the idea of a UK meet - london does have an inordanate ammount of pubs :D - if you wish to get out and about to wales - you are very welcome to come visit and im sure we could put all of you guys up for a night.
I think we're all on the same page there. Although, the boots they require (and probably still provide) would keep your foot from getting cut, but would rip the boots open after enough missteps.
You don't sharpen it that far back because bevels get dull. Sharpening it that far back will cause the shovel to go out of service up to 5x faster due to the wear on that angle of leverage.
This guy is a totally champ love the video very good and never feel like any thing un answered I’m fitter machinist but trade and detail is great good job my friend and such a great positive attitude keep up the great work
Thanks for the tricks, I just bought two nice Pulaski's on an auction last week for 5$(most nebaskans don't knwo what pulaskis are), so it was nice to see a video featuring a pulaski.
I have the same liner for my Filson Field Jacket - best jacket ever - well, maybe my Timber Cruiser, too. Or my grey plaid vest - or maybe the Shelter Cloth hunting jacket. Ok, I love 'em all!!
You're coming to England!!! woohoo!!! :D I'm just outside of Southampton and can't really recommend any London based places, but would definitely like to attend.
+Paul Wilkinson . Good stuff.Looks like we may get a chance to meet up. Some of the best really old pubs are close to the centre of london near the Tower of london etc.The George coaching inn i[1667 ish] s only a few minutes walk down Borough high road near the Tower bridge and does food .plenty of outside space and indoor bars also.it is just far enough from the tourist trail not to get swamped.Easy to get there by tube from Tower hill station.Lots to see on the way along the south bank. I have no idea of the numbers who might want to come in england but this area has good connections from all over.
Yes. Please do a video on the backpack. You could create a playlist with the war bag series of videos and inclue the backpack video on that playlist. Thank you for your time.
Just found your channel last night and gave this a watch, great stuff! Going to have to dig through some of your back catalog now and fill up my "watch later" list. :)
The Hand Tool Sharpening Gauge is available from the General Services Administration, pack of ten for $30.02. (Gotta love the feds and their decimal points.) Try searching this phrase to retrieve a PDF catalog: WF2011_IFC_Layout 1 - GSA. I came across a link to one of the catalogs, which may be outdated - looks like it's from 2011. The relevant info is on page 9 of the catalog, which is the 12th page of the PDF. Good luck.
On the chippy we have Lil Britian on North Street, Bennington VT. My brother who travels all the time tells me you can't even find a fish fry outside of New England. He said they look at you weird and say "A What?". Jean's Diner has a pretty good one as well Rt.67 North Hoosick, NY!
The best Fish n' chips are to be found in seaside holiday towns. Fresh cod eaten off a newspaper with vinegar & a little wooden fork (childhood memories). A cold wind off the North sea ads to the experience. You might have luck in Blackpool.
Awesome video! Im asking for a few thing for my 15th birthday, and this will be one of them! Hope I can find one. I would love to see a pack review as well.
You'll love your MR pack. I got the Hot 3 several years ago after having Coaxsher and True North pack. The hotspot is a awesome pack, but I decided the Hot 3 suited my needs better.
Just out of interest, did you know in England we would call your long handled shovel a "Cornish shovel"? It is the shovel that tin miners used to use, a few centuries ago. It has a 47" handle. It is much easier to use than the shorter handled ones...which are the reason for the phrase below... “What a man needs in gardening is a cast-iron back, with a hinge in it.” - William Bryant Logan.
Well the GSA # is: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510 This is the federal government procurement number for this item. Cody could purchase this item through his fire department. They are listed at $28.36. If you search: "gsa-catalog Daniel Boss" you should find a link to NC Division of Forest Resources, Wild Fire Protection Equipment and Supplies and then view page 3 of the catalog.
Cody- Check out this catalogue; page 10: www.gsa.gov/graphics/fas/WildlandFire2011Catalog.pdf Sharpening Gauge This highly portable gauge makes easy work of refurbishing and inspecting fire tools in the shop or the field. Contains guides for axes, shovels, Pulaski tools, combination tools and McLeod tools. Aluminum construction is 7.5 x 20.5 x 0.3 cm in size. Instructions clearly printed on both sides. MTDC Drawing 846. (NFES #0510) Std. pack: 10 or 100 5210-01-324-2776 EA $30.02
+Corey Wilson www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/176231/fileName/SignedGSADirective48002H.action (4) Non-Federal fireflghting organizations cooperating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 501 and 16 U.S.C.§ 580a, it has been determined that certain non-Federal firefighting organizations may purchase wildfire suppression equipment and supplies from the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS). This determination is reflected in an interagency agreement between GSA and the SDA, Forest Service. (FAS No. FM-IA-06-002, December 27, 2006).
The reason the shovel is not sharpened that high is so if your foot slips then you won’t cut your ankle since the average work/hiking boot does not go up far enough to cover you if your foot were to slip
It's in the 2015 catalog (gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/logistics/equipment/Documents/Wildland_Fire_Equipment_Catalog.pdf) priced at $38.42 and available in packs of 10 or 100.
Yes please do a review! I have the coaxsher also, and a few days ago i saw this pack on mystery ranches website. No reviews on youtube that i could find. I am wondering also how the frame of the mystery ranch to the no frame of the coaxsher feels.
Hey Cody, It looks like you can still order the gauges, see www.gsa.gov/graphics/fas/Interactive_PDF2012_Wildland_Fire_Catalog.pdf The gauges are on page 9 (11 of the PDF).
I have one on order from the manufacturer. When it arrives (to be sure it's the same one), I can tell you where to get them. They are not cheap, however.
GSA and FSS do not offer these anymore. I can't find a way to order this part other than a few third party suppliers that require asking for a quote and orders of 10 or more pieces. Could you place that in a photo copper and make that picture available or otherwise upload the dimensions so we can make then ourselves? Thank you.
There is a FANTASTIC fish and chips place in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The next time you're in town, lets go! (: Oh, wait.... It's closed up. DARN!
I recently acquired a Forrest Tool company MAX axe and the tool kit... the entire kit and axe go for around 250.00Obviously I didn't pay that for it but I wondered if you were familiar with it and what your review was?
Like the gage, would be handy when sharpening your tools. At 6"4', I could see where the shovel handles would be too short, wouldn't it give you more leverage? I'll check out the shovel restoration.
Link to Government catalog prof with the gage on page 9. $30.00+ from the government to the government. I haven't found it available to the general public.
Hello! I have been pulling my hairs trying to prevent a handle from sliding on my recently bought tomahawk style handle fitting axe. A few swings and down slides the head loose all the way towards my hand...Could you make a video covering that? From what I’ve been researching, it’s something a lot of people struggle with. I tend to trust what you advise more than other channels. God bless.
Would this tool be suitable to gage the sharpening, profiling of the Marbles Camp Axe that you featured a year or so ago? I bought one right then and love it but I still don't know the exact profile it should have. I keep it shaving sharp and the handle is saturated with Boiled Lind Seed oil and I plan on keeping it. its a keeper in my mind.
Having the top of the shovel edge unsharpened might be so you don't cut up your boots when you are stamping on the shovel and you slip off the side? If you are frantically shovelling you might slip off and damage your boots? I live in England though on a smallholding in the south west in Devon so wouldn't be able to help.
Also go to google search for "Hand tools for trail work" that will give you a PDF of all the hand tools, and on page 42 is how to use the gauge. IT a great book so much information that is hard to find.
Speaking of being "used up" by Forest Service Regulations, we were given one that required us to pack in so many lbs of dynamite for every animal in the train. In the winter you could not bury one that died and by regulation, you could not simply leave them. So, you opened them up, packed them with the explosives......
Get the hot top. You can stuff extra stuff in the top part and cinch it down. It's what I have. Been doing wildland fire for 13 years and it's my favorite bag
Your wildland videos are the most interesting part of your channel for me. I am a volunteer firefighter in Texas, and I am currently taking my willdland class to expand my skills. As a result, I very much enjoy getting input with a good deal of experience in that field.
The reason why you should stop sharpening the shovel partway up the side is in case your boot slips off sideways and down the side of the shovel you won't cut into your boot.
Nice video Cody. My name is Wyatt and I'm fourteen and id like to thank you for all of your videos and all of your knowledge you share on your channel. You are the reason I'm getting into Wild land firefighting and I'm training with my local fire department. Yes due to my age I cant leagley go on a fire but we recently had a fire on the edge of our property and I think it would be a very good thing to know and when I get out of high school wild land firefighting is definitely something I would like to get in to. Again thank you for your videos they are great.
+Wyatt Leach Thank you Wyatt
Very useful tool, things like that always get my wheels turning thinking of things to keep on my truck. Thanks so much for sharing the cool tool. Best reguards, Jack
handtool sharpening gauge is available from the General Services Administration, item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510.
Seems it's a habit for this channel to NOT state the items discuss in the description.
Cody, The hand tool sharpening gauge is available from the General Services Administration, item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510.
Love your book and videos. Thanks for all the time and work you put into them.
That sharpening gauge is really cool, every wildland firefighter should have one. I would love to see how your new pack is set up, what gear and supplies are in it. But you gotta bring back Alan, to get his view on it.
+Wranglerstar Hey Cody I believe the turn step sharpening limit is in case your foot slips off the shovel and slides down the edge so as to keep from cutting your foot/boot! Thanks for the great content!!!
Every time I watch channel I learn something new. Interesting stuff- Thank You
Cody, it seems the FSS hand sharpening gauge is available new for $30.02 as General Services Administration, item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510. See page 10 of the GSA Catalog: www.gsa.gov/graphics/fas/WildlandFire2011Catalog.pdf.
What an ingenius little tool! Love it!
+Anas Tziatas great to hear! Hope you enjoyed it!
Interesting tool and yes please show the bag, great video.
How thoughtful of them...Very cool gift
Backpack video would be great!!
O heck ya!
Looks like a mystery ranch pack.... Ok, it is. I was reading comments during the video.
I would watch it
like your videos they are packed full of info and how to do things the cheap,homemade and the right way.
We have a lot of them on the District. We have them in our fire cache and I use them quite regularly when rehabbing tools in the shop or from our engine. It's not something you would really carry in your line gear, but it's super handy to have on the truck or back at the shop. I'm pretty sure it's still available through GSA, but I don't do the ordering. I can figure it out for you if you would like.
Greeting from the Sioux RD, CGNF
Gday Cody, in Australia the McLeod or 'Rakehoe' as it is called here is the primary hand tool we use when constructing hand line. Pulaski we use more for blacking out, busting open logs, digging stump holes, roots etc. Always interesting to note the differences between wild land fire agencies in our countries! Cheers
We live just south of Reading which is about 50 miles west of London and large number of trains to rest of UK pass through. Easy access to Heathrow.
It was 8 years ago. And now I'm watching interesting videos. Great tool, I like ax.
I see you have a new watch! Looks nice! I've just got a new watch for my 40th birthday, a Sekio 5 automatic, I love it! Made in Japan!
You should come and visit Shropshire, Ironbridge in Shropshire. the first cast iron bridge in the world! And lots of nice pubs serving Banks bitter also home to 9 of the UKs top ten chippys😀👍🍺
Coming to the England should consist of not getting blinkered to London and it's touristy places. Because you're country folk I think you would benefit from renting a car and driving around our small country. From London to Stonehenge will take around 2 1/2 hours depending on traffic from there to Yorkshire for the best fish and chips in the world would take about 4 hours again traffic willing. Whitby has the f&c plus The abbey that Dracula was based on (which is nearly falling into the sea) from there to the Lake District would take around 2-3 hours taking in some of the best scenery in the world. Plus loads of other places along the way you would like to visit.
+Brett Milnes Thanks for all the tips! I totally understand wanting to encourage people to go see the other gems instead of the tourist traps!
+katiev9494 Definitely next time. Yes - we are country people. mrsw
The Missoula Technology and Development Center has developed a handtool sharpening gauge that provides a quick guide to the proper cutting angle for a number of tools. The gauge takes the guesswork out of sharpening Pulaskis (both ends), axes, shovels, combination tools, and McLeods. It has a "no-go" line that shows when a Pulaski head is too worn to refurbish. The handtool sharpening gauge is available from the General Services Administration, item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510.
Wow! Great Fixture & Explanation!
awesome too gauge! and I look forward to seeing you go through the new pack.
Hey Cody, that is a NFES 0510 or 5210-01-324-2776 in the GSA catalogue. They are about $30 which is why I've never bought one. I wish they'd put out the drawing so everybody could just print it and make their own.
Thank You, for all the videos.
Love the idea of a UK meet - london does have an inordanate ammount of pubs :D - if you wish to get out and about to wales - you are very welcome to come visit and im sure we could put all of you guys up for a night.
go to london, but also dont hesitate to visit up north, you would definitely enjoy it.
friendlier people and the landscape is beaut.
you should trace it into a sheet of metal and cut it out in case you lose it
Great idea
he could scan it and post it online too.
Template someone made here!
bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/usfs-hand-tool-sharpening-gauge.189831/
I look forward to seeing you go through the new pack.
As far as the shovel it is probably not sharped that high so you don't cut yourself as easily if you slip off.
+Anthony Bair That was my thought too.
I think we're all on the same page there. Although, the boots they require (and probably still provide) would keep your foot from getting cut, but would rip the boots open after enough missteps.
You don't sharpen it that far back because bevels get dull. Sharpening it that far back will cause the shovel to go out of service up to 5x faster due to the wear on that angle of leverage.
My idea exactly
Cool tool and gear!
Your camera loves that Mystery Ranch logo, because that was in focus the whole time :)
This guy is a totally champ love the video very good and never feel like any thing un answered I’m fitter machinist but trade and detail is great good job my friend and such a great positive attitude keep up the great work
Thanks for the tricks, I just bought two nice Pulaski's on an auction last week for 5$(most nebaskans don't knwo what pulaskis are), so it was nice to see a video featuring a pulaski.
Thank you for your review of that little FSS treasure, and of course I'd love to see a review on the pack. Thanks Cody!
"feels like the first day of spring"
I've had my garden planted for a month now here in Texas XD
+max margherio Oh my word, it's snowing here today!
+Tim M I've got my first hot peppers ready to pick lol
Good for you! We've had some warm days & flowers are starting to come up, but the ground is still too cold for planting. We're close to lake Michigan.
Yes! Review the pack!
definitely do a video on the pack! Thanks again for another awesome video! looking forward to meeting you at the NC mother earth news fair!
I have the same liner for my Filson Field Jacket - best jacket ever - well, maybe my Timber Cruiser, too. Or my grey plaid vest - or maybe the Shelter Cloth hunting jacket. Ok, I love 'em all!!
dana designs made awesome backpacking pack, glad to see that mystery ranch is continuing that.
would definitely love to see a review on the pack
The Hand tool sharpening gauge is available from GSA - item number: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510.
You're coming to England!!! woohoo!!! :D
I'm just outside of Southampton and can't really recommend any London based places, but would definitely like to attend.
+Paul Wilkinson .
Good stuff.Looks like we may get a chance to meet up.
Some of the best really old pubs are close to the centre of london near the Tower of london etc.The George coaching inn i[1667 ish] s only a few minutes walk down Borough high road near the Tower bridge and does food .plenty of outside space and indoor bars also.it is just far enough from the tourist trail not to get swamped.Easy to get there by tube from Tower hill station.Lots to see on the way along the south bank.
I have no idea of the numbers who might want to come in england but this area has good connections from all over.
Great vid please keep them coming.
Yes. Please do a video on the backpack. You could create a playlist with the war bag series of videos and inclue the backpack video on that playlist.
Thank you for your time.
mystery ranch pack video would be great! Love all your videos, thank you
Would like to see the pack! That's a handy gauge to have around. I wonder how it compares to other axes of similar grinds.
Thanks for the video.Very educational. I would love to see a video on your Mystery Ranch fire engine bag.
Just found your channel last night and gave this a watch, great stuff! Going to have to dig through some of your back catalog now and fill up my "watch later" list. :)
Salty's on the Columbia on Marine Drive just North of the Portland airport. Suggest the Halibut and chips. The chowder is pretty fair as well.
Very nice video thank you for sharing
The Hand Tool Sharpening Gauge is available from the General Services Administration, pack of ten for $30.02. (Gotta love the feds and their decimal points.) Try searching this phrase to retrieve a PDF catalog: WF2011_IFC_Layout 1 - GSA. I came across a link to one of the catalogs, which may be outdated - looks like it's from 2011. The relevant info is on page 9 of the catalog, which is the 12th page of the PDF. Good luck.
Yes, please show us the Mystery Ranch pack.
Great video!!! If someone can find or reproduce this tool I would love to buy several!
A video on the pack would be great
Wildland!!!! Love everything you do. But I especially love the passion in your tool videos. Please do a review of you new pack.
On the chippy we have Lil Britian on North Street, Bennington VT. My brother who travels all the time tells me you can't even find a fish fry outside of New England. He said they look at you weird and say "A What?". Jean's Diner has a pretty good one as well Rt.67 North Hoosick, NY!
The best Fish n' chips are to be found in seaside holiday towns. Fresh cod eaten off a newspaper with vinegar & a little wooden fork (childhood memories). A cold wind off the North sea ads to the experience.
You might have luck in Blackpool.
Awesome video! Im asking for a few thing for my 15th birthday, and this will be one of them! Hope I can find one. I would love to see a pack review as well.
You'll love your MR pack. I got the Hot 3 several years ago after having Coaxsher and True North pack. The hotspot is a awesome pack, but I decided the Hot 3 suited my needs better.
I'd love to see the pack breakdown. Thanks for the videos!
Just out of interest, did you know in England we would call your long handled shovel a "Cornish shovel"? It is the shovel that tin miners used to use, a few centuries ago. It has a 47" handle. It is much easier to use than the shorter handled ones...which are the reason for the phrase below...
“What a man needs in gardening is a cast-iron back, with a hinge in it.” - William Bryant Logan.
I bought one of the FSs gages recently and it came with the instructions lamenated on it.
Well the GSA # is: NSN 5210-01-324-2776, NFES 0510 This is the federal government procurement number for this item.
Cody could purchase this item through his fire department. They are listed at $28.36. If you search: "gsa-catalog Daniel Boss" you should find a link to NC Division of Forest Resources, Wild Fire Protection Equipment and Supplies and then view page 3 of the catalog.
Spuds at Alki Beach in Seattle. 3 piece Halibut and fries. 2 tarters. Eat a light meal before hand because this will fill you up.
Cody-
Check out this catalogue; page 10: www.gsa.gov/graphics/fas/WildlandFire2011Catalog.pdf
Sharpening Gauge
This highly portable gauge makes
easy work of refurbishing and
inspecting fire tools in the shop
or the field. Contains guides for axes,
shovels, Pulaski tools, combination
tools and McLeod tools. Aluminum
construction is 7.5 x 20.5 x 0.3 cm in size. Instructions
clearly printed on
both sides. MTDC Drawing 846.
(NFES #0510)
Std. pack: 10 or 100
5210-01-324-2776
EA $30.02
Would you have to be part of the forestry service to order from this?
Or any other Federal Agency.
+Corey Wilson
www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/176231/fileName/SignedGSADirective48002H.action
(4) Non-Federal fireflghting organizations cooperating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service. Pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 501 and 16 U.S.C.§ 580a, it has been determined that certain non-Federal firefighting organizations may purchase wildfire suppression equipment and supplies from the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS).
This determination is reflected in an interagency agreement between
GSA and the SDA, Forest Service. (FAS No. FM-IA-06-002, December 27, 2006).
You make me wanna go back to working for the Forest Administration again.(The Swedish FS). But none of that until I'm done with my drivers license.
The reason the shovel is not sharpened that high is so if your foot slips then you won’t cut your ankle since the average work/hiking boot does not go up far enough to cover you if your foot were to slip
Tell us about the back pack please ! Prayers to you and yours !
That is pretty cool, man. And the pack is a winner fo sho.
Yes please do a video on your new pack I love your wildland videos.
It's in the 2015 catalog (gacc.nifc.gov/eacc/logistics/equipment/Documents/Wildland_Fire_Equipment_Catalog.pdf) priced at $38.42 and available in packs of 10 or 100.
Hey i see Bozeman MT on your backpack!! Greetings from Montana :)
Yes please do a review! I have the coaxsher also, and a few days ago i saw this pack on mystery ranches website. No reviews on youtube that i could find. I am wondering also how the frame of the mystery ranch to the no frame of the coaxsher feels.
Hey Cody,
It looks like you can still order the gauges, see www.gsa.gov/graphics/fas/Interactive_PDF2012_Wildland_Fire_Catalog.pdf
The gauges are on page 9 (11 of the PDF).
I have one on order from the manufacturer. When it arrives (to be sure it's the same one), I can tell you where to get them. They are not cheap, however.
The gauge is NSN 5210-01-324-2776 available from GSA.
GSA and FSS do not offer these anymore. I can't find a way to order this part other than a few third party suppliers that require asking for a quote and orders of 10 or more pieces. Could you place that in a photo copper and make that picture available or otherwise upload the dimensions so we can make then ourselves? Thank you.
The handles have darkened up nicely
That's a great little tool. I would love to see the pack in a video.
There is a FANTASTIC fish and chips place in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. The next time you're in town, lets go! (:
Oh, wait.... It's closed up. DARN!
Man this guy is so likeable. Subscribed.
I recently acquired a Forrest Tool company MAX axe and the tool kit... the entire kit and axe go for around 250.00Obviously I didn't pay that for it but I wondered if you were familiar with it and what your review was?
you are the man love ur work
Like the gage, would be handy when sharpening your tools. At 6"4', I could see where the shovel handles would be too short, wouldn't it give you more leverage? I'll check out the shovel restoration.
Link to Government catalog prof with the gage on page 9. $30.00+ from the government to the government. I haven't found it available to the general public.
www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=4&ved=0ahUKEwjuj4yOgezLAhVBaxQKHaKKBnsQFggjMAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fhwa.dot.gov%2Fenvironment%2Frecreational_trails%2Fpublications%2Ffs_publications%2F05232810%2Fpage18.cfm&usg=AFQjCNHMw_8oAE9rHP79JJRSux2AvaGOjw&sig2=w6Bq6xtyv8HUDkABXBJI3Q
+EldarKinSlayer minimum order of 10
Wonder if someone would 3D model it for him? (I don't have a 3D modeler, or I'd volunteer.) Then he could put it on Thingiverse to share with all.
Maybe somebody can get all the dimensions and lengths? I'd make a diy version?
Hello! I have been pulling my hairs trying to prevent a handle from sliding on my recently bought tomahawk style handle fitting axe. A few swings and down slides the head loose all the way towards my hand...Could you make a video covering that? From what I’ve been researching, it’s something a lot of people struggle with. I tend to trust what you advise more than other channels. God bless.
Would this tool be suitable to gage the sharpening, profiling of the Marbles Camp Axe that you featured a year or so ago? I bought one right then and love it but I still don't know the exact profile it should have. I keep it shaving sharp and the handle is saturated with Boiled Lind Seed oil and I plan on keeping it. its a keeper in my mind.
Would love to see another war bag video!
Great video! I would really like to see a video of the pack!
Break it down for us Cody!!
Having the top of the shovel edge unsharpened might be so you don't cut up your boots when you are stamping on the shovel and you slip off the side? If you are frantically shovelling you might slip off and damage your boots? I live in England though on a smallholding in the south west in Devon so wouldn't be able to help.
Also go to google search for "Hand tools for trail work" that will give you a PDF of all the hand tools, and on page 42 is how to use the gauge. IT a great book so much information that is hard to find.
Speaking of being "used up" by Forest Service Regulations, we were given one that required us to pack in so many lbs of dynamite for every animal in the train. In the winter you could not bury one that died and by regulation, you could not simply leave them. So, you opened them up, packed them with the explosives......
Please do a review and break-down of your Mystery Ranch pack! Thank you and love your videos!
you should come up to north Yorkshire, Whitby has the best fish and chip shop ever plus the country side is fantastic thank you for wonderful videos
Beautiful
mystery ranch pack is looking good. can't decide if I want the hot top or the hot spot. both seem good.
Get the hot top. You can stuff extra stuff in the top part and cinch it down. It's what I have. Been doing wildland fire for 13 years and it's my favorite bag
Mystery Ranch? Good Sir you know good stuff.