How can anybody dislike a video like that? His sheer professionalism when it comes to woodwork and the patience and constructive teaching his son are absolutely incredible.
Watching these last two videos I can’t help but remember all those teachable moment I had with my dad. I lost my dad almost 5 years ago suddenly. We did everything together. These videos of you and Jack are true treasures that jack will one day cherish. I personally want to thank you for these last two videos..
I suspect that Cody set out to school Jack in the safe, proper use of a chainsaw; in the process, teaching him about homesteading forestry principles. He may never have imagined that these videos would impact fathers so profoundly. Not only is Cody teaching Jack important skills that'll serve him (and others) for a lifetime, he's teaching others how to father a son into a man, and he's doing it so incredibly well. Kudos Cody for teaching Jack specific lessons in a graduated fashion, and doing so in a such a gentle, loving manner. I'm sure Jack understands that he's truly blessed to have you as a father; bringing him up so well. Thanks for all you share with the world. You're inspiring fathers the world over!
"I don't think you should be naive, you should know the dangers" this is the best line in the whole video! Some great advise not just for that kid but for parents alike.
Adam Hamdan Jack is going to grow up to be a skilled and educated, he's a lucky kid to have a father to teach him the skills he needs to be a productive member of society!
I agree also. I miss the day's when i worked with my dad cutting fire wood for the winter. As a kid i didn't realize what memories we were making instead of just working. Great video.
I thought the same exact thing, I consider myself a young father of two boys one is 8 and one is 7 months. I strive every day to become a dad like this, how Cody raises his child is extraordinary. I personally think if we raised our children this way we wouldn't have the problems in society today. My grandfather told me when my first was born that your children become what you raise them to be, Codys setting his son up to be amazing. You can tell when a father is actively there in a child's life. I am glad that there are still fathers like this in the world
I wanted to say two things. First is that I have been watching your channel for a long time and am so impressed with the young man Jack has become. Credit to him, you and Mrs. Wranglerstar for the job you have all done. Second is that I wish I had had a father that could have taught me all these things. I know that your life is by no means easy but I think that it is what life should be.
Just a comment from the distaff side. :o) These videos are also great for mothers who have only daughters and the father is not at all interested in these kinds of things. My daughter and I love to watch and learn from Cody and Jack. We are also learning from Mrs. W as well. EVERYONE should learn what they want to learn and not be restricted. I love guns and target shooting as much as my husband. I love working outdoors and my husband does not. He preferred to work in the house with cooking and cleaning. I was taught by my mother who grew up on a farm where all the children, boys and girls, had to learn what BOTH parents did and had to teach. That is why I love the Wranglerstar channel. :o)
From the very first excellent tip, I worked with a fellow a number of years back of whoms dad was a lumber jack / skidder operator . While still young at the and not having the knowledge he SHOULD of had , one day while at break having bread and tea I politely asked him how he got the " huge " scar from his lower right chin which extended beyond his right ear and he very quietly said to me " Steve , I honestly wanted to be just like dad in that hard and fast paced work paid off . This particular day Steve did not pay off for me and I got a chainsaw " kick back " . I cannot express enough to you about chainsaw safety. The video you share upon this topic is indeed An Excellent video for any and ALL to watch. Thank you for sharing.
5:40 “I’m good at clearing out areas, I have plenty of experience”- the moment that Jack realizes all of the tedious, seemingly trivial chores he was tasked with up until now wasn’t Dad being mean to him, but teaching a skill to build on later. Amazing bonding for y’all as you teach him to be a safe logger.
never fell away from wranglerstar videos but for some reason these father son videos out in the forest, learning, wisdom, knowledge, on becoming a man, and learning to use tools the proper way has rekindled my fire for your channel! loving this series!
Midwest man here, watching you and Jack takes me back to learning to mend barbed wire fence and clear brush with my uncles and grandfather. The advice wasn’t always gentle, and they made a point not to coddle, but the dangers of operating that equipment were made clear and it was time well spent. Something I didn’t love doing at 14, but I’d give just about anything just to live that again. Wonderful video Wranglerstar.
These last 2 episodes brought a tear to my eye. This is what I wanted as a kid, a mentor. I was always asking my dad to teach me how to use the saw. Don't get me wrong, we did all kinds of other stuff together, he tough me how to use a lot of other tools but i never got to learn how to use the chain saw from HIM. Now hes getting old, and I don;t think Ill get much more mentoring out of him.. Thanks for sharing Mr.W! You must be some proud of your boy!
This video brought so mutch nostalgia to me,my dad is a construction worker and he tought me how to work with tools when I was the age of junior here.Great vid and great dad rigt here,thanks mr wranglerstar for bringing thise memories back to me :D
This video has such a great tone. I know you took some flack in the comments for how hard you were on him in the bridge building. In this video, you found a great balance between being a supportive, loving father and a teacher instructing him in life-lessons. Great to see!
I miss moments like this with my father. The memories I have of him teaching me are very similar to what I see you doing with Jack. He is lucky to have a great father like you and will treasure your stories and your company forever.
I can imagine that this series is one you have been looking forward to for a long time. The satisfaction and fullness of fatherhood probably has you soaring. I also imagine Mrs. W is evening with pride. Blessings, Cody.
These videos are great! I'm admittedly twice as old as Jack at 24, however I'm totally new to chainsaws and looking to buy my first one around Christmas time so these are a fantastic way for me to learn! Keep up the great work Wranglerstar!
Great UA-cam, as a former Wildland Fire fighter Capt., it puts a big smile on my face to see such learning videos and even more so that you are taking great care to show your son such skills . . . keep it up
Another great video ! As a Dad and Grandpa I really enjoy watching you teach Jack . My son had zero interest in cutting wood , there is a glimmer of hope with my Grandson . I think I will suggest that he watchthqse two videos before I start teaching him , will make my job easier ! I don't imagine Jack has any idea how lucky he is to have parents like you and your wife . In time he will realize it more and more .
Hey Wranglers, I have been watching your channel for several years now, and I have to say while I have always enjoyed your content. This is so near and dear to my heart, as it reminds me of my own upbringing in the mountains of Oregon. This is fast becoming one of my favorite series. As always keep up the great work and keep safe.Thanks.
Amazing video Cody, love seeing Jack in these videos of a Father and Son able to bond and spend time together, and a public example to every man out there of how a father and husband should be to their family. And im glad to see you raising your son under God's Authority and with how he should be raised. When i was a child i grew up in a "Christian" home, went to church on sundays, prayed at meals, read the bible etc, but never spent much time with my father or family in devotional time, never got to do that much bonding time with my dad, thou my parents are true at heart Christian and have seen their walk in faith grow over the years too, i still look back and wish i had this kind of time with my dad. And I'll admit, with my own 4yo son i have taken for granted the time i could be spending with him building memories, teaching and witnessing to him for the convenience of time. I wept and cried last night when i watched your first video sawing with Jack as it hit me with a realization that its never to late (or early) to be teaching my children, slowing things down to be with them more, and how many times ive denied my son or daughter the time with me just so i can hurry up and do what i needed or wanted to do. 😢😭 Took my boy to the city with me today for what would've taken me an hour to do myself for a few things for the RV and dog food took 4 hours with him and his curiosity. I was hesitant as i didnt want to spend all day in the city, but God opened my heart with that with the reminder of your video yesterday and gave me time to talk with him. Thru you i have been inspired to be a better father to my own children and for that i thank you Cody. Have a wonderful day, and may God continue to bless you, the Mrs, and Jack.
Love watching these videos where you're teaching your son, Jack. He is becoming quite the fine young man - a great testament to his parents and the way he's been brought up.
So good to see you and Jack working and learning together. I especially like how you, Cody, put your arm around Jack or touch him when you are teaching. Your love and approval of him is most apparent (look, I've made an accidental joke-a pparent!)
Heartwarming closing where you let jack know about your childhood. I think it's good when parents are open and honest. It lets kids know that you're human and that you were once a kid too. That you had to work to gain your life experiences. Helps the really see things Through another persons eyes.
Thank you for making these chainsaw videos! I am 46 and learning along with Jack. I recently purchased a farm and am new to logging. I never had a father or anyone to teach me so I highly value your videos and look forward to more in this series.
Man, I miss living in the country. You're so lucky to live like this. I live in an apartment in the city now and I absolutely hate it. No privacy, rude people, and everybody always wants something. Keep up the awesome vids man, I have been a subscriber since the beginning and I will continue to be one. ;)
3 points on safety: ... 1. When bucking, it's important to use the bumper spikes (dogs) to hold the saw steady against the wood whenever possible, walking it down the cut in steps as needed. Otherwise, there is a lot of room for errors, such as kickback, thrown chain, forward thrust, jamming, etc. This also gives fulcrum, and can conserve a lot of your own energy when cutting, as you work one side of the cut and then the other (which can make the cut a lot faster and help rake out the sawdust) and as you let the saw do much of the work for you, each time you safely seat the saw with the spikes. ... 2. I worked with a logger for a while, who trained me on limbing. He showed me how to always if possible keep the log between you and the chain saw blade. Meaning, you're cutting limbs on the opposite side of you whenever possible. There are exceptions if the log is super wide, or is laying more than several feet off the ground because of sturdy limbs, etc. ... 3. Everything being equal, I actually prefer working facing uphill, whether with a chainsaw or hand shovel or pick, etc, as you lean forward less and you have closer control of your tool. (Leaning forward too much can be dangerous, the chances of losing control increases, especially if you tumble and fall, the distance is greater.) I know it's a lot to learn all at once. I look back to how green I was when I first started using a chainsaw, and didn't even know about things like chaps, and other safety equipment that has developed over the years. It's a blessing more accidents don't happen, no doubt, thanks to good watching angels, and also, as in my case, to my father taking time to teach us how to use construction tools in the carpentry trade. Still, today so much can be learned from good training and safety videos. It's important to always be learning from good sources of information, especially when safety is concerned.
Generally speaking I limb from the bottom to top of tree with a double bit axe and/or hatchet. Saves on gas and you get a feel for how you want to cut after clearing the brush. Another great father/son chainsaw video!
Great video. In my opinion the best part was when Jack asked "why is that?" regarding how to cut off small branches. To me it demonstrated that he believes there is a reason for the things his father says, and he craves knowledge. Great stuff. I love this family.
Great series Cody. My dad worked in the woods all his life and once he bought some land in Madison Maine he cut a lot of firewood for the 1809 farmhouse we lived in but for some reason never taught my brothers and I how to use a chainsaw. We were just there to load the wood he cut into the truck.
I've used a chainsaw before... I did not know about the tip being the kick back point. I haven't seen your vids in awhile. Jack has gotten bigger and his voice has changed. I didn't think I was gone that long. The channel has really grown as well :) I'm glad the channel hasn't changed.
Watching this video reminded me of why there are entry level jobs, and what it takes to get someone up to speed on a task. Jack was holding you back , as you had to stop and show him the ins and outs of chainsawing. I am not taking anything from Jack, as he was a trooper and was watching and learning. We all had to start somewhere. Great job Cody and Jack
Not only is this video awesome because you’re teaching your son, but you’re also creating memories. My father passed away a little over a year ago and what I wouldn’t do to have some videos of the father son moments like these. Good job 👍
I have a Stihl ms 170 in my car always because one time when i where on a fishing trip there where two fallen trees over the road and all i had then was a halfbroken old axe but my baby saw is nothing compaired to yours but atleast i have one next time ! You are one hell of a teacher , greetings from northern Sweden 😎
the connection we as humans have with nature is an undeniable one. the feeling of being immersed in wilderness even momentarily only seems right. I watch these videos because, as somebody that lives in the city, i don't have the chance to experience the outdoors nearly as much as I'd like. i am envious of your life at times, good luck on continuing your great journey.
It's great that you're doing this with your kid. When I learned to run a saw my dad was getting old and broken down so he couldn't take me out and show me the instructions and outs. Love the channel.
Thanks for these videos. I had a little experience growing up with processing trees for our fireplace, but that was only a once ever couple year project and dad wouldn't allow me to do anything but brush clearing, splitting and stacking. While I'd watch him with the chainsaw, I never really had the attention span to focus on what he was doing. Now I'm grown with kids of my own and have some trees that need cleared on our property. I just got the saw, and needed to find the knowhow, and in comes Wranglerstar for the win!
As you're probably finding out, it is hard as a father to allow your child to intentionally step into harm's way. Even teaching something like driving (in traffic, on the roads, not just the lower 40) is nerve racking from the teacher's perspective. Add to that the fact that your dad probably had limited time and a big job that needed done and well...I hope you don't hold it against him. I would love to teach my kids everything I know but somehow it just never turns out that way. Cody is an inspiration for sure.
I absolutely don't hold anything against my dad. I was about Wranglerstar's boys age, with half the maturity and 1/5 the brain power. I was to have survived a bath let alone swing an ax. 😆
Look at the pride shining from his face at 13:54! Way to go Papa Cody, he was safe, took instruction well and took one step closer to manhood today. Congratulations Jack! Nothing like the feeling of doing a good days work you can take pride in and there isn't much in this world that gives you the same feeling as hearing your father tell he's proud of you and you did a good job. Both of you cherish these moments while you can because they'll be fine before you know it. God bless from Florida the last bastion of freedom.
Very nice to see this, reminds me when I was Jack's age and my dad taught me how to use a chainsaw. Still comes in handy all the time. I think it is important that every man has to have a baseline of skills taught to them by their father.
I fully intend to come back and watch these. I use chainsaws somewhat frequently at my job but have never been properly trained and therefore hate using chainsaws. Plus I had a minor incident with a chainsaw as a teenager where I cut my pants and very shallowly cut my leg so I've never been a fan. Also learned something about cutting limbs off with an axe. Overall very informative and extremely helpful. Accidents happen more frequently with those who don't know what they're doing so thanks for making these.
Thank You Cody. I watched this with my two young boys today, great video good job. I have been watching your videos for years and never commented. Well you are an inspiration!! Keep up the good work and thank you for the time you have given and knowledge you have shared. You are raising a fine young man. cheers from new zealand
Grand job on teaching! I'm helping my father fell trees and i'm 30+! So knowledge at a young age is so important. Only thing i'd might add is learning to use momentum of the saw. Don't know how easy and intuitive it is to learn, but it saves a man's back.
I've been watching your videos for nigh on 5 years. Boy, Jack is starting to have a grown-up sense to him. Still a long way to go, but the little boy is surely on the way out the door and the young man is fast approaching.
Thanks for bringing us along for a little chain saw instruction. I have never been taught the things you are teaching Jack. I appreciate it! Thanks to you to Jack....and heart racer of course.
Future Hindsight I'm a father with a young boy and I think this is a much more structured and methodical way to teach then what I would have done. And now that I watched the video I'm sure I would use a more structured approach. The fact that he is highlighting and pointing out certain hazards is in my opinion gives this video a thumbs up and if you are experienced enough to add more safety to it then that's good but at least now..those people who would have previously been in the dark... after watching this video will no longer be
Good to see these skills passed down to the next generation, especially from a man who knows what's best. I've used all manner of power tools, both professionally and privately, including chainsaws. All tools command attention and diligence in safe handling, but none moreso than a chainsaw. I learned some things from this video. Thank you for sharing this important info, you are no doubt helping prevent some serious accidents.
I love watching you and Jack work and being mentored by you Mr. Wranglerstar! Nothing like father and son working together as well together. Jack is becoming quite the young man who will be a prepared for real life as he grows up! Jack is using the chainsaw is one more step above peers his age... I enjoyed watching this video today 👍😍🏡🌲
I appreciate how you teach your boy. He is very lucky to have such a wise, knowledgeable, and hardworking father. I didn't have a dad teach me this kind of stuff and I recently received a chainsaw as wedding present. So, thank you for teaching me also as you teach your son. God bless you and your family.
I’m 16 and I’ve been running a saw for 4 years now selling firewood and this is good to teach your kids to run a saw my dad didnt teach me much about a saw just how to run it now I do it all felling,limbing ,bucking I find it enjoyable and love your videos
Wow Jack is growing up fast. I remember the little boy from a year or two ago during the treehouse build, he suddenly turned into a young man. Glad to see you taking him along and teaching him more and more manly skills.
One day jack is going to look back on these videos and realize just how lucky he was to have had such a great role-model and teacher. Yall did good by him. What a great young man he is. Good job!
When I was a boy my teacher called my parents in for a conference. The teacher was concerned because in our class assignment we had to write what we wanted for Xmas. I wrote that I wanted a chainsaw and a bulldozer. She had very different views then me and my dad.
North jersey Kevin Haha. Hade the same assignment in 1 st grade. Had an old three wheeler that needed a rebuild. Listed every single part for the engine. I think it was 2 pages long when I got done.
I absolutely love you teaching style. My 10 year old son really wants to learn to run a chainsaw so he can cut firewood and limb up trees with me at the family farm.
I think this kid don't know how lucky he is. To get all that knowlege, hints and skill in that age... from a father, who cares and want best for him. It's just priceless. He will remeber that day forever :)
This is so good watching you and Jack work together: father and son; teacher and apprentice. I have a sense of a connection to the truth of our human experience through time. Thanks for sharing like you do. It is an invaluable witness.
I absolutely love how you teach Cody the safety so thoroughly through the process of teaching the skill. This is such an amazing lesson for everyone, be they 13 years ols, or 34. I'm learning a lot as well, being a homeowner who takes on much of my own property management.
watching your videos with your son makes me wish my dad was still alive and didnt die when i was a baby and could have done stuff like this with him im very happy to see there are some ppl out there that still show there kids how to do things keep up the good work all of you :D
I just bought my first saw and I've been watching as many "how to use a saw" type videos as I can. This was a great addition to everything I've seen. I suggest people look for Husqvarna's videos on here, very good as well.
This was a great set of videos! Very informative for us, and so delightful to see you teaching your son proper, safe use of equipment. Very heartwarming for me, and I bet you are very proud of him...thanks for sharing this with us!!
I'm 50, but a novice with a saw. I've had several years of occasionally using saws around my wooded property, so maybe novice is an understatement. I don't use one frequently enough to consider myself experienced I guess I would say...so anyway, I appreciate all the tips you drop along the way that get the average Joe like myself a leg up. I know its just normal for you, but I applaud your parenting in this day and age. Its difficult imo to get younglings into dangerous activities such as this, but your doing it without much angst, great job! That boy is gonna be a friggin monster in 5 years or so, thx guys, appreciate the vids!
I had to learn by doing... No helpful youtube vids to watch back then. I honestly don't recall my dad telling me anything about how to use a saw, but I hope he did... I do remember the first time I was on my own with a saw... Helping my uncle out with the crappy Poulan that my dad hated, but couldn't afford to replace... Great vid!!
Another good one. You gave Jack a lot of good information and tips. Having worked with chainsaws for the last 60 some odd years, I don't think you left anything out. Nice to see father and son working together so nicely.
When i was about 8 my dad gave me a quick rundown on basics on a saw and told me to go over to the wood stack and cut it lol. Looking back now i wish i was taught proper ways to do things. Iv made so many mistakes with so many things just because i was never taught the right way. Now being older and wiser i actually asses the situations and watch what im doing.
This is helpful Father son bonding time Teaching your son about safety behind the saw I wish I got to do this with my father but he is in a better place
You are doing a great job with Jack. He will become a confident young man. The only thing I might say is keep him on a shorter bar and get him some sturdier boots, preferable steel toed. I have enjoyed the woods now for 64 years and thankfully have never gotten hurt. I do conduct a safety meeting with myself daily, it doesn't matter what I am doing! Keep up the good work!
I'm going to work hard to talk to my son this well when he's that age. Also at 45 I'm listening right along too. Thanks bud. What a cool lesson and moment to document. You've done a great service here by sharing. Dance wax or dan's wax doesn't matter ... haha. That's great.
How can anybody dislike a video like that? His sheer professionalism when it comes to woodwork and the patience and constructive teaching his son are absolutely incredible.
I think the dislikes are all the wood riders with daddy issues begging this guy to sit him his lap
Jack you are so lucky to have a father like him. I never had anyone to teach me things like that. Never ever take it for granted.
Watching these last two videos I can’t help but remember all those teachable moment I had with my dad. I lost my dad almost 5 years ago suddenly. We did everything together. These videos of you and Jack are true treasures that jack will one day cherish. I personally want to thank you for these last two videos..
I suspect that Cody set out to school Jack in the safe, proper use of a chainsaw; in the process, teaching him about homesteading forestry principles. He may never have imagined that these videos would impact fathers so profoundly.
Not only is Cody teaching Jack important skills that'll serve him (and others) for a lifetime, he's teaching others how to father a son into a man, and he's doing it so incredibly well.
Kudos Cody for teaching Jack specific lessons in a graduated fashion, and doing so in a such a gentle, loving manner. I'm sure Jack understands that he's truly blessed to have you as a father; bringing him up so well.
Thanks for all you share with the world. You're inspiring fathers the world over!
"I don't think you should be naive, you should know the dangers" this is the best line in the whole video! Some great advise not just for that kid but for parents alike.
These father-son videos are incredible
I agree
Adam Hamdan Jack is going to grow up to be a skilled and educated, he's a lucky kid to have a father to teach him the skills he needs to be a productive member of society!
I agree also. I miss the day's when i worked with my dad cutting fire wood for the winter. As a kid i didn't realize what memories we were making instead of just working. Great video.
I thought the same exact thing, I consider myself a young father of two boys one is 8 and one is 7 months. I strive every day to become a dad like this, how Cody raises his child is extraordinary. I personally think if we raised our children this way we wouldn't have the problems in society today. My grandfather told me when my first was born that your children become what you raise them to be, Codys setting his son up to be amazing. You can tell when a father is actively there in a child's life. I am glad that there are still fathers like this in the world
I wanted to say two things. First is that I have been watching your channel for a long time and am so impressed with the young man Jack has become. Credit to him, you and Mrs. Wranglerstar for the job you have all done. Second is that I wish I had had a father that could have taught me all these things. I know that your life is by no means easy but I think that it is what life should be.
Just a comment from the distaff side. :o) These videos are also great for mothers who have only daughters and the father is not at all interested in these kinds of things. My daughter and I love to watch and learn from Cody and Jack. We are also learning from Mrs. W as well. EVERYONE should learn what they want to learn and not be restricted. I love guns and target shooting as much as my husband. I love working outdoors and my husband does not. He preferred to work in the house with cooking and cleaning. I was taught by my mother who grew up on a farm where all the children, boys and girls, had to learn what BOTH parents did and had to teach. That is why I love the Wranglerstar channel. :o)
Thank you for saying this, ma'am. :)
From the very first excellent tip, I worked with a fellow a number of years back of whoms dad was a lumber jack / skidder operator . While still young at the and not having the knowledge he SHOULD of had , one day while at break having bread and tea I politely asked him how he got the " huge " scar from his lower right chin which extended beyond his right ear and he very quietly said to me " Steve , I honestly wanted to be just like dad in that hard and fast paced work paid off . This particular day Steve did not pay off for me and I got a chainsaw " kick back " . I cannot express enough to you about chainsaw safety. The video you share upon this topic is indeed An Excellent video for any and ALL to watch. Thank you for sharing.
The forest gangster walk.... LOL
5:40 “I’m good at clearing out areas, I have plenty of experience”- the moment that Jack realizes all of the tedious, seemingly trivial chores he was tasked with up until now wasn’t Dad being mean to him, but teaching a skill to build on later.
Amazing bonding for y’all as you teach him to be a safe logger.
You are not just teaching Jack. You are teaching fathers.
He gave me some awesome knowledge there for sure! Chainsaws and tablesaws...You have to use them but man...
hes teaching everyone
Agree! I never learned, so I'm enjoying these videos!
Wow, thats a really deep comment . Made me think (:
InTnMnNmAz yep.
never fell away from wranglerstar videos but for some reason these father son videos out in the forest, learning, wisdom, knowledge, on becoming a man, and learning to use tools the proper way has rekindled my fire for your channel! loving this series!
it has an old school wranglerstar feel and i like it :)
Midwest man here, watching you and Jack takes me back to learning to mend barbed wire fence and clear brush with my uncles and grandfather. The advice wasn’t always gentle, and they made a point not to coddle, but the dangers of operating that equipment were made clear and it was time well spent. Something I didn’t love doing at 14, but I’d give just about anything just to live that again. Wonderful video Wranglerstar.
These last 2 episodes brought a tear to my eye. This is what I wanted as a kid, a mentor. I was always asking my dad to teach me how to use the saw. Don't get me wrong, we did all kinds of other stuff together, he tough me how to use a lot of other tools but i never got to learn how to use the chain saw from HIM. Now hes getting old, and I don;t think Ill get much more mentoring out of him.. Thanks for sharing Mr.W! You must be some proud of your boy!
This video brought so mutch nostalgia to me,my dad is a construction worker and he tought me how to work with tools when I was the age of junior here.Great vid and great dad rigt here,thanks mr wranglerstar for bringing thise memories back to me :D
This video has such a great tone. I know you took some flack in the comments for how hard you were on him in the bridge building. In this video, you found a great balance between being a supportive, loving father and a teacher instructing him in life-lessons. Great to see!
I agree
I miss moments like this with my father. The memories I have of him teaching me are very similar to what I see you doing with Jack. He is lucky to have a great father like you and will treasure your stories and your company forever.
I’m 50 years old and new to chainsaws and these tutorial videos are fantastic-I’ve learned A LOT! Thanks so much for taking the time to share!
I can imagine that this series is one you have been looking forward to for a long time. The satisfaction and fullness of fatherhood probably has you soaring. I also imagine Mrs. W is evening with pride. Blessings, Cody.
My dad never showed me this stuff . You’re a blessed young man jack ! Don’t take it for granted !
These videos are great!
I'm admittedly twice as old as Jack at 24, however I'm totally new to chainsaws and looking to buy my first one around Christmas time so these are a fantastic way for me to learn!
Keep up the great work Wranglerstar!
Great UA-cam, as a former Wildland Fire fighter Capt., it puts a big smile on my face to see such learning videos and even more so that you are taking great care to show your son such skills . . . keep it up
Another great video ! As a Dad and Grandpa I really enjoy watching you teach Jack . My son had zero interest in cutting wood , there is a glimmer of hope with my Grandson . I think I will suggest that he watchthqse two videos before I start teaching him , will make my job easier ! I don't imagine Jack has any idea how lucky he is to have parents like you and your wife . In time he will realize it more and more .
Hey Wranglers, I have been watching your channel for several years now, and I have to say while I have always enjoyed your content. This is so near and dear to my heart, as it reminds me of my own upbringing in the mountains of Oregon. This is fast becoming one of my favorite series. As always keep up the great work and keep safe.Thanks.
Amazing video Cody, love seeing Jack in these videos of a Father and Son able to bond and spend time together, and a public example to every man out there of how a father and husband should be to their family. And im glad to see you raising your son under God's Authority and with how he should be raised.
When i was a child i grew up in a "Christian" home, went to church on sundays, prayed at meals, read the bible etc, but never spent much time with my father or family in devotional time, never got to do that much bonding time with my dad, thou my parents are true at heart Christian and have seen their walk in faith grow over the years too, i still look back and wish i had this kind of time with my dad.
And I'll admit, with my own 4yo son i have taken for granted the time i could be spending with him building memories, teaching and witnessing to him for the convenience of time.
I wept and cried last night when i watched your first video sawing with Jack as it hit me with a realization that its never to late (or early) to be teaching my children, slowing things down to be with them more, and how many times ive denied my son or daughter the time with me just so i can hurry up and do what i needed or wanted to do. 😢😭
Took my boy to the city with me today for what would've taken me an hour to do myself for a few things for the RV and dog food took 4 hours with him and his curiosity. I was hesitant as i didnt want to spend all day in the city, but God opened my heart with that with the reminder of your video yesterday and gave me time to talk with him.
Thru you i have been inspired to be a better father to my own children and for that i thank you Cody.
Have a wonderful day, and may God continue to bless you, the Mrs, and Jack.
Love watching these videos where you're teaching your son, Jack. He is becoming quite the fine young man - a great testament to his parents and the way he's been brought up.
So good to see you and Jack working and learning together. I especially like how you, Cody, put your arm around Jack or touch him when you are teaching. Your love and approval of him is most apparent (look, I've made an accidental joke-a pparent!)
Heartwarming closing where you let jack know about your childhood. I think it's good when parents are open and honest. It lets kids know that you're human and that you were once a kid too. That you had to work to gain your life experiences. Helps the really see things Through another persons eyes.
It's encouraging to see a father teaching his son to be a man. I've learned a thing or two from these videos as well. Keep up the good work!
It's really cool seeing Jack grow up in your vids. He's becoming a strong young man thanks to you Mr. and Mrs. Wranglerstar. You should be very proud.
Thank you for making these chainsaw videos! I am 46 and learning along with Jack. I recently purchased a farm and am new to logging. I never had a father or anyone to teach me so I highly value your videos and look forward to more in this series.
Man, I miss living in the country. You're so lucky to live like this. I live in an apartment in the city now and I absolutely hate it. No privacy, rude people, and everybody always wants something. Keep up the awesome vids man, I have been a subscriber since the beginning and I will continue to be one. ;)
3 points on safety: ... 1. When bucking, it's important to use the bumper spikes (dogs) to hold the saw steady against the wood whenever possible, walking it down the cut in steps as needed. Otherwise, there is a lot of room for errors, such as kickback, thrown chain, forward thrust, jamming, etc. This also gives fulcrum, and can conserve a lot of your own energy when cutting, as you work one side of the cut and then the other (which can make the cut a lot faster and help rake out the sawdust) and as you let the saw do much of the work for you, each time you safely seat the saw with the spikes. ... 2. I worked with a logger for a while, who trained me on limbing. He showed me how to always if possible keep the log between you and the chain saw blade. Meaning, you're cutting limbs on the opposite side of you whenever possible. There are exceptions if the log is super wide, or is laying more than several feet off the ground because of sturdy limbs, etc. ... 3. Everything being equal, I actually prefer working facing uphill, whether with a chainsaw or hand shovel or pick, etc, as you lean forward less and you have closer control of your tool. (Leaning forward too much can be dangerous, the chances of losing control increases, especially if you tumble and fall, the distance is greater.) I know it's a lot to learn all at once. I look back to how green I was when I first started using a chainsaw, and didn't even know about things like chaps, and other safety equipment that has developed over the years. It's a blessing more accidents don't happen, no doubt, thanks to good watching angels, and also, as in my case, to my father taking time to teach us how to use construction tools in the carpentry trade. Still, today so much can be learned from good training and safety videos. It's important to always be learning from good sources of information, especially when safety is concerned.
Generally speaking I limb from the bottom to top of tree with a double bit axe and/or hatchet. Saves on gas and you get a feel for how you want to cut after clearing the brush. Another great father/son chainsaw video!
Great video. In my opinion the best part was when Jack asked "why is that?" regarding how to cut off small branches. To me it demonstrated that he believes there is a reason for the things his father says, and he craves knowledge. Great stuff. I love this family.
Great series Cody. My dad worked in the woods all his life and once he bought some land in Madison Maine he cut a lot of firewood for the 1809 farmhouse we lived in but for some reason never taught my brothers and I how to use a chainsaw. We were just there to load the wood he cut into the truck.
Hey, I love your videos but can you say me where I get this wonderful music you have in your videos? Thanks!
I've used a chainsaw before... I did not know about the tip being the kick back point. I haven't seen your vids in awhile. Jack has gotten bigger and his voice has changed. I didn't think I was gone that long. The channel has really grown as well :) I'm glad the channel hasn't changed.
Watching this video reminded me of why there are entry level jobs, and what it takes to get someone up to speed on a task.
Jack was holding you back , as you had to stop and show him the ins and outs of chainsawing. I am not taking anything from Jack, as he was a trooper and was watching and learning. We all had to start somewhere.
Great job Cody and Jack
That thumbnail was one of the more american pictures I've seen. In a good way.
I agree
This was the Wranglerstar that I liked. Family values and working to teach a new generation.
Thank you for your older content. :-)
I haven't checked in in a while. Glad to see you're still at it Cody. Jack has grown tall & strong! From mine to yours, God bless your family brother.
I'm 47 years old and never used chainsaw. Your videos are teaching me how to be safe and efficient. Thank you sir.
Not only is this video awesome because you’re teaching your son, but you’re also creating memories. My father passed away a little over a year ago and what I wouldn’t do to have some videos of the father son moments like these. Good job 👍
The video editing and music along with the time you take to instruct Jack, its simply amazing! These videos are top notch in my book.
I have a Stihl ms 170 in my car always because one time when i where on a fishing trip there where two fallen trees over the road and all i had then was a halfbroken old axe but my baby saw is nothing compaired to yours but atleast i have one next time ! You are one hell of a teacher , greetings from northern Sweden 😎
the connection we as humans have with nature is an undeniable one. the feeling of being immersed in wilderness even momentarily only seems right. I watch these videos because, as somebody that lives in the city, i don't have the chance to experience the outdoors nearly as much as I'd like. i am envious of your life at times, good luck on continuing your great journey.
It's great that you're doing this with your kid. When I learned to run a saw my dad was getting old and broken down so he couldn't take me out and show me the instructions and outs. Love the channel.
Thanks for these videos. I had a little experience growing up with processing trees for our fireplace, but that was only a once ever couple year project and dad wouldn't allow me to do anything but brush clearing, splitting and stacking. While I'd watch him with the chainsaw, I never really had the attention span to focus on what he was doing. Now I'm grown with kids of my own and have some trees that need cleared on our property. I just got the saw, and needed to find the knowhow, and in comes Wranglerstar for the win!
As you're probably finding out, it is hard as a father to allow your child to intentionally step into harm's way. Even teaching something like driving (in traffic, on the roads, not just the lower 40) is nerve racking from the teacher's perspective. Add to that the fact that your dad probably had limited time and a big job that needed done and well...I hope you don't hold it against him. I would love to teach my kids everything I know but somehow it just never turns out that way. Cody is an inspiration for sure.
I absolutely don't hold anything against my dad. I was about Wranglerstar's boys age, with half the maturity and 1/5 the brain power. I was to have survived a bath let alone swing an ax. 😆
You and Jack working together are always my favorite videos. Great tips that I'll definitely put to use the next time I'm sawing.
Look at the pride shining from his face at 13:54! Way to go Papa Cody, he was safe, took instruction well and took one step closer to manhood today. Congratulations Jack! Nothing like the feeling of doing a good days work you can take pride in and there isn't much in this world that gives you the same feeling as hearing your father tell he's proud of you and you did a good job. Both of you cherish these moments while you can because they'll be fine before you know it. God bless from Florida the last bastion of freedom.
Very nice to see this, reminds me when I was Jack's age and my dad taught me how to use a chainsaw. Still comes in handy all the time. I think it is important that every man has to have a baseline of skills taught to them by their father.
Excellent series, thats the hardest part, knowing when to quit for the day when you are tired, thats when you make mistakes. Great Job Jack
I fully intend to come back and watch these. I use chainsaws somewhat frequently at my job but have never been properly trained and therefore hate using chainsaws. Plus I had a minor incident with a chainsaw as a teenager where I cut my pants and very shallowly cut my leg so I've never been a fan. Also learned something about cutting limbs off with an axe. Overall very informative and extremely helpful. Accidents happen more frequently with those who don't know what they're doing so thanks for making these.
I'm learning on a '78 pioneer P41 at 20. The saw needs not your fear, but commands your responsibility and respect. Much love.
This is very timely for me. Keep doing what you're doing, Brotha. You're raising a great young man.
Thank You Cody. I watched this with my two young boys today, great video good job. I have been watching your videos for years and never commented. Well you are an inspiration!! Keep up the good work and thank you for the time you have given and knowledge you have shared.
You are raising a fine young man.
cheers from new zealand
Grand job on teaching! I'm helping my father fell trees and i'm 30+! So knowledge at a young age is so important. Only thing i'd might add is learning to use momentum of the saw. Don't know how easy and intuitive it is to learn, but it saves a man's back.
I watch your channel simply because it brings back so many memories of how my dad taught me things growing up on a big farm.
Beautiful video. Your relationship with your son is beautiful. From this 36 year old chainsaw noob and father I loved this video.
Forest envy? lol, she was coming to check on her baby, making sure he still had all his fingers and toes.
+Dennis Premoli ([QTSS]) yes !
I've been watching your videos for nigh on 5 years. Boy, Jack is starting to have a grown-up sense to him. Still a long way to go, but the little boy is surely on the way out the door and the young man is fast approaching.
Thanks for bringing us along for a little chain saw instruction. I have never been taught the things you are teaching Jack. I appreciate it! Thanks to you to Jack....and heart racer of course.
This is helpful for someone who hasn’t used a saw before.
Michael W. That's the idea of his video's lol
I've never lived outside a city in my entire life, so this is purely new to me. Not useful now, but maybe it will be one day
Michael W. And a good refresher for us week end warriors who haul out the chainsaw once a month
Michael W. it's a pretty helpful video for someone like me who lives on a farm and uses a chainsaw quite often.
Future Hindsight I'm a father with a young boy and I think this is a much more structured and methodical way to teach then what I would have done. And now that I watched the video I'm sure I would use a more structured approach. The fact that he is highlighting and pointing out certain hazards is in my opinion gives this video a thumbs up and if you are experienced enough to add more safety to it then that's good but at least now..those people who would have previously been in the dark... after watching this video will no longer be
Good to see these skills passed down to the next generation, especially from a man who knows what's best. I've used all manner of power tools, both professionally and privately, including chainsaws. All tools command attention and diligence in safe handling, but none moreso than a chainsaw. I learned some things from this video. Thank you for sharing this important info, you are no doubt helping prevent some serious accidents.
I love watching you and Jack work and being mentored by you Mr. Wranglerstar! Nothing like father and son working together as well together. Jack is becoming quite the young man who will be a prepared for real life as he grows up! Jack is using the chainsaw is one more step above peers his age... I enjoyed watching this video today 👍😍🏡🌲
Love the way you spend time with him. He will remember these times his entire life.
I appreciate how you teach your boy. He is very lucky to have such a wise, knowledgeable, and hardworking father. I didn't have a dad teach me this kind of stuff and I recently received a chainsaw as wedding present. So, thank you for teaching me also as you teach your son. God bless you and your family.
I’m 16 and I’ve been running a saw for 4 years now selling firewood and this is good to teach your kids to run a saw my dad didnt teach me much about a saw just how to run it now I do it all felling,limbing ,bucking I find it enjoyable and love your videos
Wow Jack is growing up fast. I remember the little boy from a year or two ago during the treehouse build, he suddenly turned into a young man. Glad to see you taking him along and teaching him more and more manly skills.
One day jack is going to look back on these videos and realize just how lucky he was to have had such a great role-model and teacher. Yall did good by him. What a great young man he is. Good job!
"gonna shoot it some dance wax"
"where did you hear that dad?"
"i dunno, some guy on youtube."
When I was a boy my teacher called my parents in for a conference. The teacher was concerned because in our class assignment we had to write what we wanted for Xmas. I wrote that I wanted a chainsaw and a bulldozer. She had very different views then me and my dad.
North jersey Kevin
Haha.
Hade the same assignment in 1 st grade. Had an old three wheeler that needed a rebuild. Listed every single part for the engine. I think it was 2 pages long when I got done.
A bulldozer would make for an awesome Christmas present.
My favorite Christmas present I ever got was a ski doo tundra (I outgrew that quick but still)
North jersey Kevin
What boy DOESN'T want a bulldozer???
Well..... did you get them!?!
This was amazing it almost made me cry this is what family and fathers or uncles are for. Well done Cody you have my praise.
Beautiful time spent with your best friend Cody. Love it brother!
It’s nice to see jack with the saw. That was a great shot and a genuine smile he gave us 👍
I'm so glad that I recently found this channel. It's very heartwarming seeing a loving father, guiding his son into being a man.
Awesome video, great to have the old wranglestar back ! 10/10
I absolutely love you teaching style. My 10 year old son really wants to learn to run a chainsaw so he can cut firewood and limb up trees with me at the family farm.
I think this kid don't know how lucky he is. To get all that knowlege, hints and skill in that age... from a father, who cares and want best for him. It's just priceless. He will remeber that day forever :)
Great video guys!
This is so good watching you and Jack work together: father and son; teacher and apprentice. I have a sense of a connection to the truth of our human experience through time. Thanks for sharing like you do. It is an invaluable witness.
I absolutely love how you teach Cody the safety so thoroughly through the process of teaching the skill. This is such an amazing lesson for everyone, be they 13 years ols, or 34. I'm learning a lot as well, being a homeowner who takes on much of my own property management.
You meant jack
Good stuff. I'll have to keep this in mine when using my bush-league pole trimmer here in suburbia.
watching your videos with your son makes me wish my dad was still alive and didnt die when i was a baby and could have done stuff like this with him im very happy to see there are some ppl out there that still show there kids how to do things keep up the good work all of you :D
I just bought my first saw and I've been watching as many "how to use a saw" type videos as I can. This was a great addition to everything I've seen. I suggest people look for Husqvarna's videos on here, very good as well.
This was a great set of videos! Very informative for us, and so delightful to see you teaching your son proper, safe use of equipment. Very heartwarming for me, and I bet you are very proud of him...thanks for sharing this with us!!
I'm 50, but a novice with a saw. I've had several years of occasionally using saws around my wooded property, so maybe novice is an understatement. I don't use one frequently enough to consider myself experienced I guess I would say...so anyway, I appreciate all the tips you drop along the way that get the average Joe like myself a leg up. I know its just normal for you, but I applaud your parenting in this day and age. Its difficult imo to get younglings into dangerous activities such as this, but your doing it without much angst, great job! That boy is gonna be a friggin monster in 5 years or so, thx guys, appreciate the vids!
I had to learn by doing... No helpful youtube vids to watch back then. I honestly don't recall my dad telling me anything about how to use a saw, but I hope he did... I do remember the first time I was on my own with a saw... Helping my uncle out with the crappy Poulan that my dad hated, but couldn't afford to replace... Great vid!!
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Another good one. You gave Jack a lot of good information and tips. Having worked with chainsaws for the last 60 some odd years, I don't think you left anything out. Nice to see father and son working together so nicely.
When i was about 8 my dad gave me a quick rundown on basics on a saw and told me to go over to the wood stack and cut it lol. Looking back now i wish i was taught proper ways to do things. Iv made so many mistakes with so many things just because i was never taught the right way. Now being older and wiser i actually asses the situations and watch what im doing.
Another very nice video! Looking forward to the future videos with you and Jack. I am sure the options are endless now!
This is helpful
Father son bonding time
Teaching your son about safety behind the saw
I wish I got to do this with my father but he is in a better place
These videos are great man!!! Keep it up!!
that was a truly beautiful moment when you were explaining about the dance wax! what an incredible father and role model!
I really like your balance between instruction, pointing out how to improve and of course encouragement at just the right time.
You are doing a great job with Jack. He will become a confident young man.
The only thing I might say is keep him on a shorter bar and get him some sturdier boots, preferable steel toed.
I have enjoyed the woods now for 64 years and thankfully have never gotten hurt. I do conduct a safety meeting with myself daily, it doesn't matter what I am doing!
Keep up the good work!
I'm going to work hard to talk to my son this well when he's that age.
Also at 45 I'm listening right along too. Thanks bud. What a cool lesson and moment to document.
You've done a great service here by sharing.
Dance wax or dan's wax doesn't matter ... haha. That's great.