Jack, I was an apprentice too, a long, long time ago. It may not seem like it now, but your dad's giving you some GREAT advice on how to learn to keep one step ahead of the master tradesman, no matter what trade you're working with. He's absolutely right about how those habits will make you stand out in a crowd. But I also know that learning those things can sometimes be a pain. :) Hang in there, I know this isn't easy. Those of us out here in the cheap seats are rooting for you both. Blessings, Doug
I saw your ''rant'' video before I watched this video. I was expecting you to be shouting and screaming at Jack. I see nothing wrong with how you are speaking to him. You are teaching him life skills, you are speaking very calm and direct. I wish I had that growing up. You are a great Dad, Mrs. W. is a amazing Mom and Jack is becoming a fine young man because of it. Keep up the good work!
I watched the first 20 seconds or so then came here to watch this first. The whole time I was waiting for the part where he was being hard on Jack. Never came.
.. Oh THIS is the video where he's hard on his son..? lol.. my dad taught me the same way.. he never called me "buckaroo" though..if you know what i mean.. lolol....
My son didn't like the workshop when he was growing up. Now he asks me to work with him and teach him as he works on his own home. Great to see you working with Jack.
My old man passed 4 years ago and I was lucky to be by his side when I was jacks age good memories and it is now a set of skills I have that earn my money
I'm truly glad to hear that you had the opportunity to bond with and be with your Dad. My son and I are very close now, and I'm fumbling my way through having a healthy and productive adult relationship. He has 4 kids to raise and it seems to my bias eyes that he's doing a fine job.
richmondh3570 not today's world. Nothing has changed. It's just becoming apparent through the internet : jealousy /covetousness is what leads people to be harsh and bigotted and nobody is excluded from this.
I saw your "rant" video and went back to view this. What I see is someone training another person on the basics of being in a work situation with a skilled person. I feel bad that you were critized for this. People don't know how to be in a working situation by instinct. They need to be taught. I appreciate your effort here.
Cody, great teacher and example. Jack, good job. Your dad loves you. That's why he's spending time with you and teaching you skills you will need as a man. You are on your way to becoming a better person than most your age. Thanks to both of you.
Love the videos Cody I'm only 16 and have learned a lot about life from you I have made a small business restoring tools and im currently restoring a disston crosscut saw. Jack is very lucky as he has a great father. Thank you so much for all your videos love from Ireland
This breathes hope into my heart for this young man. His father is tacking the time to teach him many lessons that he will need. I never had my father when I was growing but instead my grandfather took time out of his busy day to teach me, my brother and my father two cousins these skills. Cody if you read this just know that Jack will remember this and realize that YOU took the time to teach him these skills and lessons.
My dad's a pretty handy guy and I absolutely wish he'd spent time with me like this when I was younger. As it is I've had to learn everything from scratch. You're a great dad, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Love the videos and keep it up
I really appreciate this kind of teaching. I remember when i was a young kid and i would help my dad with his car or what not, and i would never be totally focused. I was bored and i didnt get to play my games. But my dad was always stern on me. He wanted me to get things done right the first time. I remember complaining and giving up most of the time. Eventually he stoped asking for my help. Now days, i realize that my dad was doing all he could to make me a better man. I regret giving up on him, and im saddened that he quite challenging me. So to see this father and son working hard and teaching him the ropes really is refreshing.
Jack is going to grow up to be a man who can solve his own problems around his home. This video shows a young man gaining experience and skills that will last him a lifetime. The Wranglestar's are doing a fine job at raising him, they know that and don't need telling otherwise.
I watched your rant video before I watched this one and I must say that your doing a great job on raising a man. Also for the ones who has an issue with what your doing and how your raising YOUR son need to take a very close look at their own. Keep up the great job on sharing the arrow that the Lord has given you. God Bless.
1:51 is the part of the video I think people are on about. It doesn't look or sound at all egregious to me. He's just drilling in a lesson Jack doesn't seem to be understanding.
Say what? That is seriously what people are angry about? My stepdad would have called me a useless, good-for-nothing fuckup in a similar situation, then yanked the drill out of my hands and told me to shove off cause I was causing him more trouble than I was worth.... I would have killed for parenting such as Cody´s which, at least in my humble understanding of psychology, is damn near perfect.
I admire Cody for being so patient teaching his son how to do things the right way. Back in 1990 when I was Jack's age my dad would knock me into next week if I didn't do everything perfect and have the next nail or piece of hardware waiting for him. Now I'm trying to teach my 13 y/o nephew how to work and all he does is wine and cry because wants to do is go inside and play video games. It blows me away how much kids have changed in 27 years.
Jack is learning how to use power tools safely. His father is doing a great job, not that he needs our approval. If you came from a broken home, and you had a father who didn't do hardly anything with you, you would give your left arm to have a father like Cody. You could do a lot worse than having Cody Wranglestar for your father. Great video !
magicrobharv - 100% agree. All my "father" taught my brother and me was how to abandon your family (a lesson that thankfully didn't stick). I'd give my left arm to have had a father like Cody!
Good job guys! I raised by my mother and step grandfather and my mom was a lot stricter then he was on me but he taught me to value hard work and that lead me to want to be better than others at any task at hand, to stand out. I have worked as a lineman for 15 years and believe me, a sensitive man doesn't last long in that profession. I know now in raising my son that everything I GIVE him is nowhere as valuable as something he EARNS for himself. Once again, good job guys!
My gosh, after reading all these comments about Cody teaching his son that there is a right way to do things, it's incredibly apparent why I haven't been able to hire any high school kids to work on my farm in the last 5 years. All these "sensitive" people must be the parents of these kids I can't make it through an interview with, let alone a day of work! Good for you Cody, keep raising a strong, sensible young man, God knows they are few and far between in this country these days!
JBailey273 law of economics would say that if you have demand for labor and the labor is poor/non existent the wages aren't high enough. It's not from "soft labor" it's from poor economic practice.
Essence of Red I'm talking about hiring high school kids for unskilled labor, the wages aren't supposed to be high, just like we grew up on. (Well some of us...) Builds character and teaches you a work ethic and what the value of a hard days work is. But you are entitled to your opinion, and I'll just be thankfully we can still express them freely! Have a nice day!
JBailey273 I once overheard a young mother at a dinner party lamenting the treatment of her neighbor's son by his father because he was "being used as slave labor" to mow the yard and trim the hedge. We don't make men in America anymore we make snowflakes; "special" and "unique".
I just read through a lot of the comments below, and it's just amazing! Like Jack, my father pretty much taught me, and addressed me as Cody does Jack. It's because I worked on a farm where it's very easy to get injured if you don't pay attention or do things as they should be done. I didn't always appreciate the way he spoke, but he always had my attention because of it. This is what all of you are missing. Looking back, I realize WHY, and know now that it was necessary. Anyone who does not realize this never had the opportunity to 'apprentice' in such a setting. Too bad, because later in life I held my father in greater esteem because of it!
If this is bad parenting, I struggle to see what the new idea of "good parenting" is. My father taught me the same exact way and from experience, I can tell you that my employers recognized that later on in life. Today, I'm successfully running my own business, but under the same principles my father taught me way back when. Well done Cody. You shouldn't have to explain yourself.
Cody, after watching your rant video as a follow up to this one, I then came back and watched it. I am not one to criticize folks for parenting their kids the way I would or wouldn't do it. I would like to say I think you are doing a fine job at raising your boy. I think that it is one of the most valuable things of having a mother and a father in the household. The father is stern but persistent in teaching their boys things, and the mother is more of the nurturer and teacher in their own way. I don't want to make a blanket statement for everyone's situation because each situation is different, but thought I would send some praise your way and say that Jack has grown soo much sense I started watching, and I think Mrs. W and yourself are doing a fine job.
My Uncle was like this with me when we were building. He taught me more than any school teacher and I developed a system to be present and committed to my work. You’re doing awesome W.
Hi Cody, That's one serious bridge, last a couple generations for sure, your grand kids will follow up if need be. Never mind the under-over built comments. Great job on you and Jack! All the Best, Craig
That got me thinking ... there are some very old wood structures and some wood structures don't make it long at all ... what wood is better for what? Did the "old timers" know and we lost it?
Cody, you are an excellent teacher. Jack is learning some very useful life skills from you, ones that he will be glad he learned in the future if not now. I grew up with a stepfather who was not interested nor cared enough to really teach his stepchildren anything. However, when I got my first real paying job at 13-14 years old, it was because I learned by myself to think ahead and have whatever was needed for the job ready and close to hand when working with my boss and coworkers. Being praised for that thinking ahead made me strive to always be better or the best at my job and it eventually led to me being the "boss" at 27 years old and having people work for me. In that position, I always tried to teach our apprentices pretty much exactly what you told Jack in this video because I knew how well it worked for me at an early age. With those qualities and being willing to work as hard and long as the jobs required, I had no problem getting and holding pretty much every job I desired. That lasted right up until I got injured pretty badly on the job and ended up being disabled because of those injuries. My last employer then showed me just how much they appreciated my efforts and long hours over the previous 26 years I worked for them by terminating me.
Imagine how hard it would be to not have a Jack as a helper. Love the quality workmanship you guys do when building items. It's the way our elders did things decades ago which are still in use.
My dad was good at raising me. although me and him could never work together or build things together, he was a good dad. I ventured into the work field by myself as i am becoming a welder. Now my dad taught me alot about how to respect others and always giving that sense of motivation to be a hard worker. "you get out of life what you put into it" is what he always taught me. but i do with me and him could have done HALF the things cody and jacks do together. Cody no matter what anyone says about you being too stern or treating your son wrongly, you are doing what it is a fathers job to do in his life time. you are helping jack to one day become a man. keep up being an amazing father, we can all see that no one will love him as much as you. Jack listen to your dad, learn from your mistakes and his advice. you will build the future while others are afraid of the work it will take!
People saying he is being to hard on Jack get real. Nobody in life will baby you, you have to be tough and useful. He is learning how to work hard. Tough love is what my father showed me and as an adult I thank him everyday for it.
RaidenLP no, they just happened to have a better childhood people like that will actually be useful in the world unlike the other ones that there are so many of these days
I don't think he's being a bad parent here, but a lot of these blue-collar dads are obsessed with hard work and traditional masculine values to the point that it's unhealthy. Jack is here following every line he says with "sir". I can tell you right now that's a great way to keep your kid in line now, but he will rebel the moment he gets the chance.
Good experience for a young man. Happy someone is teaching thier kid the right way. I know I wasnt the best helper growing up and I paid for it later on. Keep up the right way of life Mr. Wranglerstar. As a 20 year old looking back, I appreciate people like you.
This is what raising a man looks like. Good on you for guiding your son with so much effort. So many fathers do the simple "do this do that" approach instead of the suggestion approach "i would do this then do that" which is far more engaging.
Nice. That looks built to last. Have you considered putting a barrier along the edges to catch the tire if you slide on ice. I seem to remember Jimmy DiResta coming to grief from ice on a similar style bridge.
Zackly right. Doesn't even have to be icy or slick, it can be just dark enough that you can't see the edge and drive off of it. A short guard rail will at least give you an opportunity to stop a disaster before it happens.
My little one sleeps with a 3ft tall clown sitting in the corner of her room staring at her. Don't know how she does it. Clowns are freaky looking things.
This is great video showing "How Men are Built". This shows a fathers desire to instruct his son the proper ways and the structure of becoming a responsible productive citizen. We aren't born with the knowledge being shown toward Jack. Thanks for reminding us that.
I remember doing projects with my Dad. It would start out Ok, but about halfway through he would tell me how stupid I was, and if I made a mistake, he would start yelling at me. I chose to be more like you with my Son. I use a patient and calm voice and try to explain things thoroughly with my own Son. I remember how small my Dad made me feel and I never ever want to make my Son feel that way. You are a great dad, Cody. Great series of videos.
Cody - I cannot believe all the backlash you get from these arm chair jackasses. I hope you do not take any of it to heart. Nobody is a perfect father but if more fathers were like you - this world would be a much better place. Take care
You're doing a great job with bring up your son in work ethics,process,and aptitude. I learned from a drunk 80 year old man in the 1980s. He'd swear throw wrenches, empty bourbon bottles, and handfuls of nails. The worst part is I'd have to clean up the nails then get on task of what I was neglecting as an apprentice. But now I can run with or outrun the best of them.
I grew up working hard with my father raising livestock. Cody is quite gentle with his son compared to my own experiences. Carry on Cody you are just helping him learn from what I see on the videos. I am sure he is very proud of your bridge.
Cody, my son seemed to have the one hand itis till he turned 16. This type work clearly was not where his heart was. He always wanted to be a Lawyer and he achieved that goal. Last year when I was building something him AND his wife pitched in and helped me. He remembered more than I would have expected and was not too good to get dirty and help me even dig out some boulders. Proud of them both. My Son said the lessons he learned transferred to studying the law. Hard work and dedication and he passed the bar the 1st time. Guess the point is Jack may not appear he is paying attention Dad but I can attest from my experience that he is always listening and watching. I think he is in great hands...
Cody I applauded and support the way you teach your own child. You weren't being to hard on him at all. People are to damn soft these days and by the way Jack talks and listens to most of the things you say and tell him I know he respects and appreciates the lessons you are teaching him. He calls you sir for heavens sake. That's un heard of from a boy his age. People need to realize the world isn't all kittens and rainbows.
Watched the rant video first. I wanted to see what the harsh treatment was. This is the nicest and most respectful way too teach anyone a trade. I’ve had bosses and even my dad be extreme compared to this. Great job teaching your son. And giving me a good lesson in how I need to treat my boys when they are old enough. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance.
It seems like this guy actually had a lot of patience with his son. When I'm helping my dad with DIY projects he usually called me every customer word in the book lol.
I am really enjoying this series with you and Jack. There is nothing more enjoyable than a father and son working together on a project. You might be building a bridge across a creek but you are also building a bridge in your relationship with Jack that will last a life time.
Gonna echo what some other people have said, I saw your rant video first and then this video second. I was expecting something like yelling or being intentionally picky/trivial, but all I saw was simple firmness.
I can understand Jacks and Mr. W's perspectives. Im 24 now but about a decade ago maybe a bit more my father and mother purchased a farm house in upstate NY in 2005. Alot of work was needed in terms of renovation. I was maybe about 12 or 13 at the time. My father would ask me to help him mow the lawn and use the weed trimmer on our 5 acre lawn and pond. I half assed alot of the work. I rather be playing my PlayStation inside the house. Other times when my father would be constructing something such as a dock for the pond, I would just not be fully in the moment. My mind was on other things. Now as I am older I want to learn construction and how to operate tools correctly and efficiently. It just took me time to understand and mature what the greater picture was. Thanks for the Video.
I am 110% positive the majority of you who are judging Cody's parenting methods observe far more mislead and even neglected children in your personal lives and say nothing to correct the matter, yet here in the safety of the comment section you leap at any opportunity to critique. Just keep this comment in mind the next time your in public and see something you disagree with and gauge your own reaction to the situation.
Lots of comments with negativity towards Mr. W's parenting. All I have to say is Jack is going to turn out to be a fine young man if you keep doing exactly what you're doing. Taking pride and care into everything you do and setting that example for your son is the best parenting a child could have. Keep it up Wranglerstar, you and your wife are a blessing to almost a million subscribers including myself. You're a humble man but I know you'll never get tired of hearing you are the definition of a good father. -Christian from Boerne, TX
I am not one to comment on. Video but this one I can't take it, I feel the need to add my thoughts after reading the ridiculous and hilarious comments. I am 23 years old, and what I will refer to as a minority in my generation. I grew up the shadow of my grand fathers and father working in various trades (farming, carpentry, hvac, concrete, etc) and I had the priceless of receiving the style of education jack is receiving. From and early age I was taught how to work and how to work correctly. My first response to comments is for those who say that jack is timid or afraid of Cody. The man clearly has the safety and health of his child out first. What jack is doing can easily injure himself (using drill one handed) Cody corrects him multiple times and does it sternly to make his point. Jacks reply is that of respect and slight embarrassment like any normal human feels when we are corrected. Secondly teaching a boy to do things correctly isn't being tough or mean it is Cody doing the right thing for his son though it may not be popular opinion. We now live in a world where parents would rather be friends to their children than parents and only do what the child likes or enjoys. Yes Cody could build the bridge with jacks "help" like most parents do today, where the child is present but texting on their phone or 50 feet away picking flowers and scratching their nose. Then when the bridge is completed they pat the child on the back and say we did good work be proud of the bridge you built. Instead Cody is teaching his son life skills that will carry him in life and out him above anyone else around him. I had the opportunity in high school to work for a gentleman who owned a welding shop and farmed corn and soybeans. The man was a Korean War veteran who served as a mechanic who served in the USN. When working on that days projects I was expected to do exactly what Cody just taught jack in this video. If the next wrench wasn't in his hand when he needed it it would quickly be hurled across the shop directly at my head, you learn quick that way. The young punk in me hated that old man at times but I was taught many valuable lessons and sharpened some old habits. Hose habits led me on to become my own boss at 19 years old and own my own successful company. I say good for Cody and good for jack that he has a father willing to go against the grain a little to teach his son. He will thank him later on in life that he isn't a snow flake who can't keep a job and blames it on the government while he plays on his phone.
Jack, you are so lucky to have someone teach you this kind of stuff, this not only applies to the bridge there but everything you will do in life. Thank you Papa for taking an interest in the younger generation and also being obedient to God's word and teaching the younger, great videos and I am just now finding you on UA-cam and will subscribe to your channel. Keep teaching, keep reaching and God bless
I am so tired of all the damn parenting criticism in the comments. Mr. Wranglerstar is an excellent parent and he doesn't have to take that, from anyone. Some of you amateur freakin' child psychologists can lay the hell off. Jack is happily conversing with his father and learning about craftsmanship and work ethic, and that's an invaluable gift from father to son.
Wow. A good man showing the world an example of a great dad. Those of us who grew up without a father wish we could have had this experience. Keep your head up, you are a blessing to all of us.
Over built?? Seriously? You obviously don't live in the PNW or an area where you land has boggy areas that demand a heavy heavy duty bridge set up that can handle vehicles like tractors that weight multi tons.
I doubt it's overbuilt. For something that's going over a culvert in an area that has temp ranges from 110 to -20 degrees there's a lot of room to get screwed up.
Nice bridge! It sure is good to see a father teaching his son how to be, not just a good apprentice but a good foreman, teacher, father, builder, man etc. etc. etc. You spend more time with your son than I ever had the privilege of spending with my dad. Good job, keep up the good work!!
For all you people who think that Cody is being hard on Jack you need to grow a set! He is teaching his son to be a man, not some typical Millennial that expect everything to be given to them and have not concept of hard work and thinking for yourself!
It does me a great deal of good to see you teaching with a hands-on approach. Jack will definitely use those skills in years to come. My father and I did framing, electrical, finish carpentry and plumbing through the years. I still use all those skills on a regular basis. Especially electrical and plumbing. While I hate plumbing, maintaining an old homestead is a lot easier when you know how to work with all the above. We have an old house, with parts as old as 150 to 200 yrs. We do what we can to maintain things. I love watching you teach Jack. Sorry if I seem a bit critical, I'm not. I know I learned some bad habits from some people I have watched and worked with over the years. I think Jack is merely trying to emulate your strength and ability to handle the drills and stuff. I'm sure Jack will get better over time.
the supporting beams are going to get wet either way since the planking isn't water tight and he is going to leave small gaps in between to allow for expansion of the planking it's just structurally wasted width since you can over hang about a third or a quarter of the shortest span, if you've done your calculations correctly. in his case he could probably do half since it's way over engineered
Well done Cody. Even tho MY Father wasn't as 'gentle', I learned VERY young the lessons you are teaching Jack. My father was a masonry contractor when I was growing up. He taught ALL 7 of us kids, (including the girls), to work, AND THINK AHEAD. He expected EVERYTHING he needed to be a minute ahead of him AND within reach. So all he had to do ALL DAY was spread mud and stack material in the wall. On 'non-union' jobs, I'd even make cuts and strike the joints behind him. We were paid WELL for a job well done. I bought my first BRAND NEW motorcycle for CASH when I was 17. And, OUR family had the BEST birthdays, Christmases, vacations, and weekend recreation that money can buy. Those 'work ethics' have served me well throughout my life so far. Again....WELL done.
The bridge is looking really good. It seems like a long time since you worked on it. BTW, why do so many feel obligated to question how you train your apprentice? A situation where you had to correct him so often could lead to him being removed in the old days. They don't understand how lenient you are really being. And yes there is a big difference between an untrained 12-year-old kid and a full grown man with years of experience. LOL! Some folks just don't get it, I guess.
Kpopahjussi63 yeah, I am reading some of the critical comments, and I have to wonder if they ever worked a hard day in their life, or had to deal with reality. Whatever his child goes on to do later in life, he is being equipped now with the tools he will need. This kid is being set up... for good things. He is being built up, not torn down. The criticism is on point to his child, and not out of place.
Mr. and Mrs. Wranglerstar, I have enjoyed this set of videos not for the bridge being built but for the teaching of Jack. Yes you are preparing him for the work ahead and to be prepared for the ins and outs of doing a job with a partner. I have had always had to work in a two person team and you don't get real good until you can predict what the other person will need in the next step of the project. I have seen the work that Jack is doing and can see the young man that is coming out of this experience. So keep it up. We might be in a better place if all parents were to teach our kids the realities of the work life.
I'm sixteen and my dad is still really hard on me but he isn't being hard he's teaching me what I need to know to be a man. Growing up on a farm is an amazing way to grow up and I love my dad for doing what he does
I see there are many other people like myself in the comments. I watched the rant first and came to see how the video played out. Also like many other people (at least the ones that I saw) I saw nothing wrong with the way you treated your boy. I myself am a soccer coach for children and I understand the power of the words you use as someone who is teaching and passing on wisdom. There were not any harsh words exchanged. You're tone was calm but the words were strong and guiding like when you reminded him to use two hands instead of one. Now I'd much rather hear someone say "you seem to have trouble remembering that" than having Jack receive any serious injuries. You clearly know what you're doing as a parent, teacher and workman and seem to have a healthy relationship with your son as well. I do wish to learn a somethings from you as a mentor so I can go on and be a better mentor/teacher myself. I am aware that this comment is 4 months late but I recently found your channel and just love the content. I wanted to show some support for one of my newer favorite UA-cam channels. What you said in the rant was right, we only see a small snapshot of you and your family and you should not be judged so harshly on your character. Thank you for the interesting, fun and awesome content!
Lol. I've been watching your videos for a couple years now and the best part about them is the way your teaching Jack. Your direct. And what your teaching him has a purpose. As well as a consequences for using the tool incorrectly. Good job....I'm sure he'll be a great man one day.
A good assistant is worth his weight in gold to the journeyman...30 year carpenter here and I could tell stories of being the only apprentice to four journeyman but I wouldn't have traded that experience for anything. What they taught me to do and what not to do has made me who I am today. Im afraid the lessons of those days will be lost because so many young men and women have no desire to learn these things the right way.
This reminds me a lot of when I would work with my dad. Now he just tells me what to do and I do it. A lot of these skills and knowledge are being lost its a shame because that's how my grandpa raised my dad and how my dad raised me.
Cody my hat is off to you sir... The patient & calm confident way you're explaining to Jack is really cool to see. That & the fact you get to build a really cool bridge with your son in some amazing country side....i really do envy you mate. One other thing regarding the decking,make sure the outside cut of the planks are facing up if that makes sense? When planks viewed end on,the centre of the tree will face down & outside will face up....
Jack, I can testify that you NEVER drop or fling your end of a heavy object without warning the person on the other end. Had it done to me. Four back surgeries later and years of misery I'm lucky not to be in a wheelchair. Every single day I have to start over and break through the pain to start moving and walking. Not fun. Don't do that to another person.
It's never too late to pass on wisdom to your son no matter how old he gets. The bridge looks good but I have a few suggestions, at 12:21 I noticed the end grain on some of the flooring has the heart on the top side, turn these over to avoid water from seeping into the wood grain plus add an over lap on both sides and install at a floor railing in case your tractor slides due to mud or ice. Lastly, I agree with other viewers, you need to use some type of weather proofing before adding the flooring. Rot and pest are the enemies of wood in wet environments. I have many years building with wood and learned the hard way on these things. Be safe.
You don't appreciate being taught things like this until your working with other people that don't necessarily know what they're doing and you do! You will thank your father one day when you can do all these things on your own. And as time goes by you will look back at this bridge and always remember building it with your father. Not dwelling on the little things that you think he's doing just to try and make your life harder when in reality he's teaching. Everyone has their own way and I see nothing wrong with it. We need more parents like them! This is the way I was brought up, hard work with more of a strict father then I see in this video and we have a great relationship! There should be a respect boundary you don't cross with your father. Yes he was hard on me but I always stood out from other guys at work and I still do. Wouldn't change a minute of our time spent together! Most kids today would say I don't want to after 5 minutes and retreat back inside and play on their phones or whatever other privilege their parents allow them!
What a great Dad you are!. That was not meant to sound patronising. I mean it. Health and safety at all times. And so calm when instructing. Great Job Sir :) Life skills are so important to teach the young uns. You are right, not many people know how to do the basics. Really important skills for a man. My dad was an engineer so I didn't really get these essential instructions. I am no Carpenter, or Plumber, or mechanic, or timberman. I have learnt the basics through trial and error. I have even learnt to start fires in my old age (55). It wasn't taught to me by my Dad. We had underfloor heating and gas radiators, which is a shame. These skills must be passed down, lest we forget them and our connection to the past. But I will try my hand at most things. Mostly successfully. With the right tools of course. :) If not, and it's to dangerous... call a professional! But I can put up a shelf. And wire a plug. And chop wood. So maybe there is a homesteader in me after all :)
I rarely comment something on a video but all I got to say, Jack you have an awesome dad, with society being so forgiving nowadays people tend to get really soft on themselves and on others and are hard to give or receive advice without being "harmful" so props to you Mr wranglerstar you remind me a lot of my dad in the best way possible, your videos are very educational and straight forward, keep up the good work!
I wish I was as patient with my son as you are in explaining things to Jack. That boy is going to stand out without a doubt and his papa can be satisfied in each word spoken when your boy succeeds. Nice work brother. Leading leaders. I need to take note from you.
Teach them while their young and they will always be able to work right till their old! Well there is more to that than the way I wrote it but you can get the ideal. I think it is great to see a family working together and teaching and learning. Thanks for a good video.
LOL, I watched the rant video first, looks like some well taught lessons by a very caring and knowledgable father. Keep up the good work Cody. Jack will always appreciate the time, effort, and education you have given him. Jack, you can and will learn a lot from your father. He teaches you because he truly loves you and wants you to do well in your life. God Bless to you both.
I think you are doing an excellent job teaching Jack to be a confident young man and how to be functioning member of society. I wish more parents would take such an active role in their child's life. Maybe, just maybe if they did we would not have a generation that thinks the world owes them everything.
Are you freaking kidding me? THIS is video everyone is crying about? Where are you being hard on Jack in this video? I see a father instructing his son and teaching him valuable life skills and a son that is very respectful with yes sir and no sir. He's definitely not afraid of you because he's still joking around with you and busting your chops about not being a very good apprentice. People are too sensitive. Regardless of what Jack decides to do with his life as an adult he will have very useful skills to fall back on so no matter what he'll be able to keep a roof over his head, clothes on his back and food in his belly. You're giving him skills that he will be incredibly thankful for if he faces layoffs in something else as an adult and he'll always be useful to his community. And God help us if the doomsday nuts are right and there's a huge societal collapse, but if there is then it'll be people like you and Jack that are useful to groups of survivors and I'm sure Mrs.W is no slouch either when it comes to homesteading. You three would be welcomed with open arms into ANY community.
It was the parts like "you seem to have a hard time remembering that"...and the fact that he says yes sir. Every parent should be so intuitive, and every kid with a dad like this should feel lucky.
I love your videos but my concern on here is jacks back please teach him to bend his legs otherwise he will pay for it later in life i should know as i suffer now (sorry to sound moany and negative) keep up the great videos though stay safe
andrew Davies Back problems are part of my families genetics. My sister has barely lifted anything relatively anything in her life and she's got back problems at 18.
I once read that soap on screws will make the screw deteriorate over time due to the alkalinity of the soap. Don't know for sure if that's true or not. Perhaps your beeswax would be better.
The soap itself does not deteriorate the screw. However, the glycerin found in most soaps makes screws hygroscopic, meaning they actually will draw moisture. This can prematurely rust screws and cause staining in some woods. Not a big deal as it would only cause some discoloration in the deck. Probably a bad idea if you building fine furniture and do not want to ruin the look.
So i watched the rant video before this video, i was looking for ages where you were hard on him, but then I found what i think people were talking about, you were speaking to him in a calm voice, and i totally agree with you, children should be brought up tough, my father raises me like you raise jack, so dont change a thing.
Takes me back a long ways to my youth, and the bridges we built on the old ranch property. Good workman like process you're teaching Jack, lessons that will shape all the projects and work he will handle in the future.
Hi Cody, I watched your rant first and made a comment. Now, watching bridge 5, I see no problem with the way you interact with Jack. In fact I see me and my boys working on projects. You are a great teacher. When Jack leaves the homestead, no matter what career he chooses, he will never go hungry with the skill sets he takes with him.
I wish my father treated me like you treat Jack, Cody your patience is amazing. I was yelled at and beaten as a kid, so when i see father and son interaction like your’s with jack it makes me a little emotional. Anybody who says you are being to harsh should have seen my driveway and yard intimidation from the man who raised me and they would understand the difference between abusive and supportive. I understand your rant, if it werent for my cousin teaching me to be a man i wouldnt have learnt from the man who raised me. Your a good father and man keep up the good work..
just curious, as a future potential father. How much exploration does your son get to do outside of the tasks we witness as a community? Does Jack do any programming, art, science, philosophy, writing?
Well rounded in who's mind. Art science writing etc is well rounded in the questions author. I take that too mean that's what he thinks makes well rounded. Well well rounded is a lot more then that in my mind. And jack may or may not do any of those things and a lot more. But certainly jacks dad has no obligation to discuss this.
l don't see why his son is your business. l have seen the byproduct of fathers like you and let me tell you this. a lot of those kids are absolutely going to live a successful life, but what good is being successful when your whole life is nothing more than just working for the future until there is no future left and your life starts coming to it's end? l work at a learning center in california and there are a lot of kids that are incredibly smart and very intelligible but they never have any time to go out and play or do anything fun. they spend all week in school with after school programs and spend all weekend at my center learning other things, they live their lives face down in books. honestly l think a little manual labor here and there is what every kid needs. the work itself might not be very fun but the experience is amazing, they get to be outside burning off energy and get more in touch with their creative side vs their cynical side and they get to joke around and have fun with whatever project they're doing and just live in the moment without any cares in the world.
Jack,
I was an apprentice too, a long, long time ago.
It may not seem like it now, but your dad's giving you some GREAT advice on how to learn to keep one step ahead of the master tradesman, no matter what trade you're working with. He's absolutely right about how those habits will make you stand out in a crowd.
But I also know that learning those things can sometimes be a pain. :) Hang in there, I know this isn't easy.
Those of us out here in the cheap seats are rooting for you both.
Blessings,
Doug
I saw your ''rant'' video before I watched this video. I was expecting you to be shouting and screaming at Jack. I see nothing wrong with how you are speaking to him. You are teaching him life skills, you are speaking very calm and direct. I wish I had that growing up. You are a great Dad, Mrs. W. is a amazing Mom and Jack is becoming a fine young man because of it. Keep up the good work!
I watched the first 20 seconds or so then came here to watch this first. The whole time I was waiting for the part where he was being hard on Jack. Never came.
same here
.. Oh THIS is the video where he's hard on his son..? lol.. my dad taught me the same way.. he never called me "buckaroo" though..if you know what i mean.. lolol....
JAMMAN1701 same
It's called being firm with him not hard on him.
My son didn't like the workshop when he was growing up. Now he asks me to work with him and teach him as he works on his own home. Great to see you working with Jack.
Terry Stanley better late than never I guess...
I'm the same way. I wish I had taken an interest but I just didn't. My Dad doesn't have long to live and I'm just trying to learn what I can from him.
curtsher11 I'm sorry to hear that your Dad is ill. I'm so glad to hear you value his wisdom, which I'm sure, came at a high cost.
My old man passed 4 years ago and I was lucky to be by his side when I was jacks age good memories and it is now a set of skills I have that earn my money
I'm truly glad to hear that you had the opportunity to bond with and be with your Dad. My son and I are very close now, and I'm fumbling my way through having a healthy and productive adult relationship. He has 4 kids to raise and it seems to my bias eyes that he's doing a fine job.
I see a great father spending time with and teaching his son how to be a hard worker. Amazing how in today's world that invites criticism.
richmondh3570 not today's world. Nothing has changed. It's just becoming apparent through the internet : jealousy /covetousness is what leads people to be harsh and bigotted and nobody is excluded from this.
I saw your "rant" video and went back to view this. What I see is someone training another person on the basics of being in a work situation with a skilled person. I feel bad that you were critized for this. People don't know how to be in a working situation by instinct. They need to be taught. I appreciate your effort here.
Cody, great teacher and example. Jack, good job. Your dad loves you. That's why he's spending time with you and teaching you skills you will need as a man. You are on your way to becoming a better person than most your age. Thanks to both of you.
Love the videos Cody I'm only 16 and have learned a lot about life from you I have made a small business restoring tools and im currently restoring a disston crosscut saw. Jack is very lucky as he has a great father. Thank you so much for all your videos love from Ireland
Well Boiii north or south?
nunchuck90 south what about you
UPPPA RA, North Freedommmmm
+Well Boiii england, Manchester but have family in the south, jealous of the membership to the eu right now!
Where in the south I'm from Wicklow
This breathes hope into my heart for this young man. His father is tacking the time to teach him many lessons that he will need. I never had my father when I was growing but instead my grandfather took time out of his busy day to teach me, my brother and my father two cousins these skills. Cody if you read this just know that Jack will remember this and realize that YOU took the time to teach him these skills and lessons.
My dad's a pretty handy guy and I absolutely wish he'd spent time with me like this when I was younger. As it is I've had to learn everything from scratch. You're a great dad, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Love the videos and keep it up
I really appreciate this kind of teaching. I remember when i was a young kid and i would help my dad with his car or what not, and i would never be totally focused. I was bored and i didnt get to play my games. But my dad was always stern on me. He wanted me to get things done right the first time. I remember complaining and giving up most of the time. Eventually he stoped asking for my help. Now days, i realize that my dad was doing all he could to make me a better man. I regret giving up on him, and im saddened that he quite challenging me. So to see this father and son working hard and teaching him the ropes really is refreshing.
Jack is going to grow up to be a man who can solve his own problems around his home. This video shows a young man gaining experience and skills that will last him a lifetime. The Wranglestar's are doing a fine job at raising him, they know that and don't need telling otherwise.
Sorta wish my dad let me do this stuff with him. I still have a few years so maybe he could teach me a little bit.
I watched your rant video before I watched this one and I must say that your doing a great job on raising a man. Also for the ones who has an issue with what your doing and how your raising YOUR son need to take a very close look at their own. Keep up the great job on sharing the arrow that the Lord has given you. God Bless.
I'm still looking for the part where you were hard on jack....
TheSoloAsylum ikr nothing was intimidating. Even if it was sometimes feelings don't matter as much as the lesson being learned.
1:51 is the part of the video I think people are on about. It doesn't look or sound at all egregious to me. He's just drilling in a lesson Jack doesn't seem to be understanding.
Must be the wrong video.
lolololol if thats harsh...........
Say what? That is seriously what people are angry about? My stepdad would have called me a useless, good-for-nothing fuckup in a similar situation, then yanked the drill out of my hands and told me to shove off cause I was causing him more trouble than I was worth.... I would have killed for parenting such as Cody´s which, at least in my humble understanding of psychology, is damn near perfect.
I admire Cody for being so patient teaching his son how to do things the right way. Back in 1990 when I was Jack's age my dad would knock me into next week if I didn't do everything perfect and have the next nail or piece of hardware waiting for him. Now I'm trying to teach my 13 y/o nephew how to work and all he does is wine and cry because wants to do is go inside and play video games. It blows me away how much kids have changed in 27 years.
Jack is learning how to use power tools safely. His father is doing a great job, not that he needs our approval. If you came from a broken home, and you had a father who didn't do hardly anything with you, you would give your left arm to have a father like Cody. You could do a lot worse than having Cody Wranglestar for your father. Great video !
magicrobharv - 100% agree. All my "father" taught my brother and me was how to abandon your family (a lesson that thankfully didn't stick). I'd give my left arm to have had a father like Cody!
If you gave your left arm, you wouldn't be able to drill those holes safely!
Bruh xD
Good job guys! I raised by my mother and step grandfather and my mom was a lot stricter then he was on me but he taught me to value hard work and that lead me to want to be better than others at any task at hand, to stand out. I have worked as a lineman for 15 years and believe me, a sensitive man doesn't last long in that profession. I know now in raising my son that everything I GIVE him is nowhere as valuable as something he EARNS for himself. Once again, good job guys!
My gosh, after reading all these comments about Cody teaching his son that there is a right way to do things, it's incredibly apparent why I haven't been able to hire any high school kids to work on my farm in the last 5 years. All these "sensitive" people must be the parents of these kids I can't make it through an interview with, let alone a day of work! Good for you Cody, keep raising a strong, sensible young man, God knows they are few and far between in this country these days!
JBailey273 law of economics would say that if you have demand for labor and the labor is poor/non existent the wages aren't high enough. It's not from "soft labor" it's from poor economic practice.
Essence of Red I'm talking about hiring high school kids for unskilled labor, the wages aren't supposed to be high, just like we grew up on. (Well some of us...) Builds character and teaches you a work ethic and what the value of a hard days work is. But you are entitled to your opinion, and I'll just be thankfully we can still express them freely! Have a nice day!
JBailey273 have a nice day yourself!
JBailey273 I once overheard a young mother at a dinner party lamenting the treatment of her neighbor's son by his father because he was "being used as slave labor" to mow the yard and trim the hedge. We don't make men in America anymore we make snowflakes; "special" and "unique".
yeah they dont make americans like they used to.
I just read through a lot of the comments below, and it's just amazing! Like Jack, my father pretty much taught me, and addressed me as Cody does Jack. It's because I worked on a farm where it's very easy to get injured if you don't pay attention or do things as they should be done. I didn't always appreciate the way he spoke, but he always had my attention because of it. This is what all of you are missing. Looking back, I realize WHY, and know now that it was necessary. Anyone who does not realize this never had the opportunity to 'apprentice' in such a setting. Too bad, because later in life I held my father in greater esteem because of it!
If this is bad parenting, I struggle to see what the new idea of "good parenting" is. My father taught me the same exact way and from experience, I can tell you that my employers recognized that later on in life. Today, I'm successfully running my own business, but under the same principles my father taught me way back when. Well done Cody. You shouldn't have to explain yourself.
Cody, after watching your rant video as a follow up to this one, I then came back and watched it. I am not one to criticize folks for parenting their kids the way I would or wouldn't do it. I would like to say I think you are doing a fine job at raising your boy. I think that it is one of the most valuable things of having a mother and a father in the household. The father is stern but persistent in teaching their boys things, and the mother is more of the nurturer and teacher in their own way. I don't want to make a blanket statement for everyone's situation because each situation is different, but thought I would send some praise your way and say that Jack has grown soo much sense I started watching, and I think Mrs. W and yourself are doing a fine job.
I remember when my father was teaching me these skills. A lot of found memories.
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The world needs more dad's like you. Hats of sir.
Jack doesn't fully understand yet how lucky he is to have a Dad like Cody.
My Uncle was like this with me when we were building. He taught me more than any school teacher and I developed a system to be present and committed to my work. You’re doing awesome W.
Hi Cody,
That's one serious bridge, last a couple generations for sure, your grand kids will follow up if need be. Never mind the under-over built comments.
Great job on you and Jack!
All the Best,
Craig
That got me thinking ... there are some very old wood structures and some wood structures don't make it long at all ... what wood is better for what? Did the "old timers" know and we lost it?
Cody, you are an excellent teacher. Jack is learning some very useful life skills from you, ones that he will be glad he learned in the future if not now. I grew up with a stepfather who was not interested nor cared enough to really teach his stepchildren anything. However, when I got my first real paying job at 13-14 years old, it was because I learned by myself to think ahead and have whatever was needed for the job ready and close to hand when working with my boss and coworkers. Being praised for that thinking ahead made me strive to always be better or the best at my job and it eventually led to me being the "boss" at 27 years old and having people work for me. In that position, I always tried to teach our apprentices pretty much exactly what you told Jack in this video because I knew how well it worked for me at an early age. With those qualities and being willing to work as hard and long as the jobs required, I had no problem getting and holding pretty much every job I desired. That lasted right up until I got injured pretty badly on the job and ended up being disabled because of those injuries. My last employer then showed me just how much they appreciated my efforts and long hours over the previous 26 years I worked for them by terminating me.
Imagine how hard it would be to not have a Jack as a helper. Love the quality workmanship you guys do when building items. It's the way our elders did things decades ago which are still in use.
My dad was good at raising me. although me and him could never work together or build things together, he was a good dad. I ventured into the work field by myself as i am becoming a welder. Now my dad taught me alot about how to respect others and always giving that sense of motivation to be a hard worker. "you get out of life what you put into it" is what he always taught me. but i do with me and him could have done HALF the things cody and jacks do together. Cody no matter what anyone says about you being too stern or treating your son wrongly, you are doing what it is a fathers job to do in his life time. you are helping jack to one day become a man. keep up being an amazing father, we can all see that no one will love him as much as you. Jack listen to your dad, learn from your mistakes and his advice. you will build the future while others are afraid of the work it will take!
People saying he is being to hard on Jack get real. Nobody in life will baby you, you have to be tough and useful. He is learning how to work hard. Tough love is what my father showed me and as an adult I thank him everyday for it.
RaidenLP no, they just happened to have a better childhood people like that will actually be useful in the world unlike the other ones that there are so many of these days
RaidenLP at least people who believe in raising someone tough are useful in the world unlike so many special snowflakes ❄️
being hard and being a teacher is too different things
Aidan Barrett really? Citation needed
I don't think he's being a bad parent here, but a lot of these blue-collar dads are obsessed with hard work and traditional masculine values to the point that it's unhealthy. Jack is here following every line he says with "sir". I can tell you right now that's a great way to keep your kid in line now, but he will rebel the moment he gets the chance.
Good experience for a young man. Happy someone is teaching thier kid the right way. I know I wasnt the best helper growing up and I paid for it later on. Keep up the right way of life Mr. Wranglerstar. As a 20 year old looking back, I appreciate people like you.
He seemed unengaged, days like that come and go. The best thing about it is that he was still being taught
Jack is going to be a real catch to one lucky lady in a few years. I think they will be lining up lol
This is what raising a man looks like. Good on you for guiding your son with so much effort. So many fathers do the simple "do this do that" approach instead of the suggestion approach "i would do this then do that" which is far more engaging.
Nice. That looks built to last. Have you considered putting a barrier along the edges to catch the tire if you slide on ice. I seem to remember Jimmy DiResta coming to grief from ice on a similar style bridge.
Alan Livingston unrelated to your post, your avatar will haunt my dreams for a couple weeks.
Yeah I think he mentioned it in one of the videos. Got me thinking about putting something like that on my bridge.
He said he planned to put a rail on in the last video.
Zackly right. Doesn't even have to be icy or slick, it can be just dark enough that you can't see the edge and drive off of it. A short guard rail will at least give you an opportunity to stop a disaster before it happens.
My little one sleeps with a 3ft tall clown sitting in the corner of her room staring at her. Don't know how she does it. Clowns are freaky looking things.
This is great video showing "How Men are Built". This shows a fathers desire to instruct his son the proper ways and the structure of becoming a responsible productive citizen. We aren't born with the knowledge being shown toward Jack. Thanks for reminding us that.
%:20 , i love ho w you tell him to keep both hands on the drill, then you go and use one hand xD
I remember doing projects with my Dad. It would start out Ok, but about halfway through he would tell me how stupid I was, and if I made a mistake, he would start yelling at me. I chose to be more like you with my Son. I use a patient and calm voice and try to explain things thoroughly with my own Son. I remember how small my Dad made me feel and I never ever want to make my Son feel that way. You are a great dad, Cody. Great series of videos.
Cody - I cannot believe all the backlash you get from these arm chair jackasses. I hope you do not take any of it to heart. Nobody is a perfect father but if more fathers were like you - this world would be a much better place. Take care
Thank you
John's Farm good to know someone thinks like that
What backlash?
You're doing a great job with bring up your son in work ethics,process,and aptitude. I learned from a drunk 80 year old man in the 1980s. He'd swear throw wrenches, empty bourbon bottles, and handfuls of nails. The worst part is I'd have to clean up the nails then get on task of what I was neglecting as an apprentice. But now I can run with or outrun the best of them.
I grew up working hard with my father raising livestock. Cody is quite gentle with his son compared to my own experiences. Carry on Cody you are just helping him learn from what I see on the videos. I am sure he is very proud of your bridge.
Cody, my son seemed to have the one hand itis till he turned 16. This type work clearly was not where his heart was. He always wanted to be a Lawyer and he achieved that goal. Last year when I was building something him AND his wife pitched in and helped me. He remembered more than I would have expected and was not too good to get dirty and help me even dig out some boulders. Proud of them both. My Son said the lessons he learned transferred to studying the law. Hard work and dedication and he passed the bar the 1st time. Guess the point is Jack may not appear he is paying attention Dad but I can attest from my experience that he is always listening and watching. I think he is in great hands...
Cody I applauded and support the way you teach your own child. You weren't being to hard on him at all. People are to damn soft these days and by the way Jack talks and listens to most of the things you say and tell him I know he respects and appreciates the lessons you are teaching him. He calls you sir for heavens sake. That's un heard of from a boy his age. People need to realize the world isn't all kittens and rainbows.
Watched the rant video first. I wanted to see what the harsh treatment was. This is the nicest and most respectful way too teach anyone a trade. I’ve had bosses and even my dad be extreme compared to this. Great job teaching your son. And giving me a good lesson in how I need to treat my boys when they are old enough. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance.
It seems like this guy actually had a lot of patience with his son. When I'm helping my dad with DIY projects he usually called me every customer word in the book lol.
I am really enjoying this series with you and Jack. There is nothing more enjoyable than a father and son working together on a project. You might be building a bridge across a creek but you are also building a bridge in your relationship with Jack that will last a life time.
Gonna echo what some other people have said, I saw your rant video first and then this video second. I was expecting something like yelling or being intentionally picky/trivial, but all I saw was simple firmness.
I can understand Jacks and Mr. W's perspectives. Im 24 now but about a decade ago maybe a bit more my father and mother purchased a farm house in upstate NY in 2005. Alot of work was needed in terms of renovation. I was maybe about 12 or 13 at the time. My father would ask me to help him mow the lawn and use the weed trimmer on our 5 acre lawn and pond. I half assed alot of the work. I rather be playing my PlayStation inside the house. Other times when my father would be constructing something such as a dock for the pond, I would just not be fully in the moment. My mind was on other things. Now as I am older I want to learn construction and how to operate tools correctly and efficiently. It just took me time to understand and mature what the greater picture was. Thanks for the Video.
I am 110% positive the majority of you who are judging Cody's parenting methods observe far more mislead and even neglected children in your personal lives and say nothing to correct the matter, yet here in the safety of the comment section you leap at any opportunity to critique. Just keep this comment in mind the next time your in public and see something you disagree with and gauge your own reaction to the situation.
Lots of comments with negativity towards Mr. W's parenting. All I have to say is Jack is going to turn out to be a fine young man if you keep doing exactly what you're doing. Taking pride and care into everything you do and setting that example for your son is the best parenting a child could have. Keep it up Wranglerstar, you and your wife are a blessing to almost a million subscribers including myself. You're a humble man but I know you'll never get tired of hearing you are the definition of a good father.
-Christian from Boerne, TX
I am not one to comment on. Video but this one I can't take it, I feel the need to add my thoughts after reading the ridiculous and hilarious comments. I am 23 years old, and what I will refer to as a minority in my generation. I grew up the shadow of my grand fathers and father working in various trades (farming, carpentry, hvac, concrete, etc) and I had the priceless of receiving the style of education jack is receiving. From and early age I was taught how to work and how to work correctly. My first response to comments is for those who say that jack is timid or afraid of Cody. The man clearly has the safety and health of his child out first. What jack is doing can easily injure himself (using drill one handed) Cody corrects him multiple times and does it sternly to make his point. Jacks reply is that of respect and slight embarrassment like any normal human feels when we are corrected. Secondly teaching a boy to do things correctly isn't being tough or mean it is Cody doing the right thing for his son though it may not be popular opinion. We now live in a world where parents would rather be friends to their children than parents and only do what the child likes or enjoys. Yes Cody could build the bridge with jacks "help" like most parents do today, where the child is present but texting on their phone or 50 feet away picking flowers and scratching their nose. Then when the bridge is completed they pat the child on the back and say we did good work be proud of the bridge you built. Instead Cody is teaching his son life skills that will carry him in life and out him above anyone else around him. I had the opportunity in high school to work for a gentleman who owned a welding shop and farmed corn and soybeans. The man was a Korean War veteran who served as a mechanic who served in the USN. When working on that days projects I was expected to do exactly what Cody just taught jack in this video. If the next wrench wasn't in his hand when he needed it it would quickly be hurled across the shop directly at my head, you learn quick that way. The young punk in me hated that old man at times but I was taught many valuable lessons and sharpened some old habits. Hose habits led me on to become my own boss at 19 years old and own my own successful company. I say good for Cody and good for jack that he has a father willing to go against the grain a little to teach his son. He will thank him later on in life that he isn't a snow flake who can't keep a job and blames it on the government while he plays on his phone.
Whats the name of the company ? So i can look it up ?
Jack, you are so lucky to have someone teach you this kind of stuff, this not only applies to the bridge there but everything you will do in life. Thank you Papa for taking an interest in the younger generation and also being obedient to God's word and teaching the younger, great videos and I am just now finding you on UA-cam and will subscribe to your channel. Keep teaching, keep reaching and God bless
I am so tired of all the damn parenting criticism in the comments. Mr. Wranglerstar is an excellent parent and he doesn't have to take that, from anyone.
Some of you amateur freakin' child psychologists can lay the hell off. Jack is happily conversing with his father and learning about craftsmanship and work ethic, and that's an invaluable gift from father to son.
Fruzzinoid, spot on. Way too many people getting worked up over nothing.
Wow. A good man showing the world an example of a great dad. Those of us who grew up without a father wish we could have had this experience. Keep your head up, you are a blessing to all of us.
Love the vids looks VERY sturdy
Over built?? Seriously? You obviously don't live in the PNW or an area where you land has boggy areas that demand a heavy heavy duty bridge set up that can handle vehicles like tractors that weight multi tons.
Itll last a long long time..
I doubt it's overbuilt. For something that's going over a culvert in an area that has temp ranges from 110 to -20 degrees there's a lot of room to get screwed up.
Nice bridge! It sure is good to see a father teaching his son how to be, not just a good apprentice but a good foreman, teacher, father, builder, man etc. etc. etc. You spend more time with your son than I ever had the privilege of spending with my dad. Good job, keep up the good work!!
For all you people who think that Cody is being hard on Jack you need to grow a set! He is teaching his son to be a man, not some typical Millennial that expect everything to be given to them and have not concept of hard work and thinking for yourself!
Brian Hildebrand most millennials aren't like that... Just preppy college kids lol
It does me a great deal of good to see you teaching with a hands-on approach. Jack will definitely use those skills in years to come. My father and I did framing, electrical, finish carpentry and plumbing through the years. I still use all those skills on a regular basis. Especially electrical and plumbing. While I hate plumbing, maintaining an old homestead is a lot easier when you know how to work with all the above. We have an old house, with parts as old as 150 to 200 yrs. We do what we can to maintain things. I love watching you teach Jack. Sorry if I seem a bit critical, I'm not. I know I learned some bad habits from some people I have watched and worked with over the years. I think Jack is merely trying to emulate your strength and ability to handle the drills and stuff. I'm sure Jack will get better over time.
hanging them over is better since you can get some extra usable width
Also it allows you to put your screws farther from the ends of the boards and thus reduce the risk of splitting the boards.
steven yau it also allows the water to not drip and rot the supporting beams of the bridge since they are untreated, I would assume
the supporting beams are going to get wet either way since the planking isn't water tight and he is going to leave small gaps in between to allow for expansion of the planking
it's just structurally wasted width since you can over hang about a third or a quarter of the shortest span, if you've done your calculations correctly.
in his case he could probably do half since it's way over engineered
Well done Cody. Even tho MY Father wasn't as 'gentle', I learned VERY young the lessons you are teaching Jack. My father was a masonry contractor when I was growing up. He taught ALL 7 of us kids, (including the girls), to work, AND THINK AHEAD. He expected EVERYTHING he needed to be a minute ahead of him AND within reach. So all he had to do ALL DAY was spread mud and stack material in the wall. On 'non-union' jobs, I'd even make cuts and strike the joints behind him. We were paid WELL for a job well done. I bought my first BRAND NEW motorcycle for CASH when I was 17. And, OUR family had the BEST birthdays, Christmases, vacations, and weekend recreation that money can buy. Those 'work ethics' have served me well throughout my life so far. Again....WELL done.
The bridge is looking really good. It seems like a long time since you worked on it. BTW, why do so many feel obligated to question how you train your apprentice? A situation where you had to correct him so often could lead to him being removed in the old days. They don't understand how lenient you are really being. And yes there is a big difference between an untrained 12-year-old kid and a full grown man with years of experience. LOL! Some folks just don't get it, I guess.
Kpopahjussi63 yeah, I am reading some of the critical comments, and I have to wonder if they ever worked a hard day in their life, or had to deal with reality.
Whatever his child goes on to do later in life, he is being equipped now with the tools he will need. This kid is being set up... for good things. He is being built up, not torn down. The criticism is on point to his child, and not out of place.
Mr. and Mrs. Wranglerstar, I have enjoyed this set of videos not for the bridge being built but for the teaching of Jack. Yes you are preparing him for the work ahead and to be prepared for the ins and outs of doing a job with a partner. I have had always had to work in a two person team and you don't get real good until you can predict what the other person will need in the next step of the project. I have seen the work that Jack is doing and can see the young man that is coming out of this experience. So keep it up. We might be in a better place if all parents were to teach our kids the realities of the work life.
I'm sixteen and my dad is still really hard on me but he isn't being hard he's teaching me what I need to know to be a man. Growing up on a farm is an amazing way to grow up and I love my dad for doing what he does
I see there are many other people like myself in the comments. I watched the rant first and came to see how the video played out. Also like many other people (at least the ones that I saw) I saw nothing wrong with the way you treated your boy. I myself am a soccer coach for children and I understand the power of the words you use as someone who is teaching and passing on wisdom. There were not any harsh words exchanged. You're tone was calm but the words were strong and guiding like when you reminded him to use two hands instead of one. Now I'd much rather hear someone say "you seem to have trouble remembering that" than having Jack receive any serious injuries. You clearly know what you're doing as a parent, teacher and workman and seem to have a healthy relationship with your son as well. I do wish to learn a somethings from you as a mentor so I can go on and be a better mentor/teacher myself. I am aware that this comment is 4 months late but I recently found your channel and just love the content. I wanted to show some support for one of my newer favorite UA-cam channels. What you said in the rant was right, we only see a small snapshot of you and your family and you should not be judged so harshly on your character. Thank you for the interesting, fun and awesome content!
when the intro is an accoustic version of one by metalica
Ikaru123 i noticed too. wasn't expecting it from him.
Lol. I've been watching your videos for a couple years now and the best part about them is the way your teaching Jack. Your direct. And what your teaching him has a purpose. As well as a consequences for using the tool incorrectly. Good job....I'm sure he'll be a great man one day.
Hope that's not mrs w's good soap lol
P.s. Cody ask dewalt for the dcf899 I love mine it's the go to tool in the workshop and you already have the 18v batteries
Love all the dewalt tools.
It means that you're a good carpenter.
A good assistant is worth his weight in gold to the journeyman...30 year carpenter here and I could tell stories of being the only apprentice to four journeyman but I wouldn't have traded that experience for anything. What they taught me to do and what not to do has made me who I am today. Im afraid the lessons of those days will be lost because so many young men and women have no desire to learn these things the right way.
This reminds me a lot of when I would work with my dad. Now he just tells me what to do and I do it. A lot of these skills and knowledge are being lost its a shame because that's how my grandpa raised my dad and how my dad raised me.
Cody my hat is off to you sir...
The patient & calm confident way you're explaining to Jack is really cool to see. That & the fact you get to build a really cool bridge with your son in some amazing country side....i really do envy you mate.
One other thing regarding the decking,make sure the outside cut of the planks are facing up if that makes sense? When planks viewed end on,the centre of the tree will face down & outside will face up....
Jack, I can testify that you NEVER drop or fling your end of a heavy object without warning the person on the other end. Had it done to me. Four back surgeries later and years of misery I'm lucky not to be in a wheelchair. Every single day I have to start over and break through the pain to start moving and walking. Not fun. Don't do that to another person.
So wonderful to see the lessons you are teaching your son. He is blessed to have you and Mrs. W.
It's never too late to pass on wisdom to your son no matter how old he gets. The bridge looks good but I have a few suggestions, at 12:21 I noticed the end grain on some of the flooring has the heart on the top side, turn these over to avoid water from seeping into the wood grain plus add an over lap on both sides and install at a floor railing in case your tractor slides due to mud or ice. Lastly, I agree with other viewers, you need to use some type of weather proofing before adding the flooring. Rot and pest are the enemies of wood in wet environments. I have many years building with wood and learned the hard way on these things. Be safe.
You don't appreciate being taught things like this until your working with other people that don't necessarily know what they're doing and you do! You will thank your father one day when you can do all these things on your own. And as time goes by you will look back at this bridge and always remember building it with your father. Not dwelling on the little things that you think he's doing just to try and make your life harder when in reality he's teaching. Everyone has their own way and I see nothing wrong with it. We need more parents like them! This is the way I was brought up, hard work with more of a strict father then I see in this video and we have a great relationship! There should be a respect boundary you don't cross with your father. Yes he was hard on me but I always stood out from other guys at work and I still do. Wouldn't change a minute of our time spent together! Most kids today would say I don't want to after 5 minutes and retreat back inside and play on their phones or whatever other privilege their parents allow them!
Jack is a good helper, don't forget to let him have some fun Cody. 😃
The lessons youre teaching your son will stay with him his whole life. You are a fine father and teacher.
Two hands dad!
Probably lost the habit. At least he is making he son learn it before he loses it too.
SuX Dweller There is a difference between the strength on a man's arm and a boy's arm!
The drill is braced on the log. It can't twist on him
What a great Dad you are!. That was not meant to sound patronising. I mean it. Health and safety at all times. And so calm when instructing. Great Job Sir :) Life skills are so important to teach the young uns. You are right, not many people know how to do the basics. Really important skills for a man. My dad was an engineer so I didn't really get these essential instructions. I am no Carpenter, or Plumber, or mechanic, or timberman. I have learnt the basics through trial and error. I have even learnt to start fires in my old age (55). It wasn't taught to me by my Dad. We had underfloor heating and gas radiators, which is a shame. These skills must be passed down, lest we forget them and our connection to the past. But I will try my hand at most things. Mostly successfully. With the right tools of course. :) If not, and it's to dangerous... call a professional! But I can put up a shelf. And wire a plug. And chop wood. So maybe there is a homesteader in me after all :)
That should last a few years!
It'll outlive Jack twice.
I rarely comment something on a video but all I got to say, Jack you have an awesome dad, with society being so forgiving nowadays people tend to get really soft on themselves and on others and are hard to give or receive advice without being "harmful" so props to you Mr wranglerstar you remind me a lot of my dad in the best way possible, your videos are very educational and straight forward, keep up the good work!
Having watch the rant first I thought cody was going to absolutely rip into him! That was nothing but common sense advice!
I wish I was as patient with my son as you are in explaining things to Jack. That boy is going to stand out without a doubt and his papa can be satisfied in each word spoken when your boy succeeds. Nice work brother. Leading leaders. I need to take note from you.
at 6:40 Jack tied to roast wranglerstar but got a nice plate of roast from his dad back
Teach them while their young and they will always be able to work right till their old! Well there is more to that than the way I wrote it but you can get the ideal. I think it is great to see a family working together and teaching and learning. Thanks for a good video.
You're raising a fine young man, last thing we need is more entitled millennials in this world.
LOL, I watched the rant video first, looks like some well taught lessons by a very caring and knowledgable father. Keep up the good work Cody. Jack will always appreciate the time, effort, and education you have given him. Jack, you can and will learn a lot from your father. He teaches you because he truly loves you and wants you to do well in your life. God Bless to you both.
probably not first.
I think you are doing an excellent job teaching Jack to be a confident young man and how to be functioning member of society. I wish more parents would take such an active role in their child's life. Maybe, just maybe if they did we would not have a generation that thinks the world owes them everything.
Are you freaking kidding me? THIS is video everyone is crying about?
Where are you being hard on Jack in this video? I see a father instructing his son and teaching him valuable life skills and a son that is very respectful with yes sir and no sir. He's definitely not afraid of you because he's still joking around with you and busting your chops about not being a very good apprentice.
People are too sensitive. Regardless of what Jack decides to do with his life as an adult he will have very useful skills to fall back on so no matter what he'll be able to keep a roof over his head, clothes on his back and food in his belly. You're giving him skills that he will be incredibly thankful for if he faces layoffs in something else as an adult and he'll always be useful to his community.
And God help us if the doomsday nuts are right and there's a huge societal collapse, but if there is then it'll be people like you and Jack that are useful to groups of survivors and I'm sure Mrs.W is no slouch either when it comes to homesteading. You three would be welcomed with open arms into ANY community.
It was the parts like "you seem to have a hard time remembering that"...and the fact that he says yes sir. Every parent should be so intuitive, and every kid with a dad like this should feel lucky.
you are a fantastic father and you teach really well. wish my dad was as patient and as prompting as you are.
I love your videos but my concern on here is jacks back please teach him to bend his legs otherwise he will pay for it later in life i should know as i suffer now (sorry to sound moany and negative) keep up the great videos though stay safe
i agree completely I'm only 19 and my back already has started hurting from lifting with it rather than my knees
andrew Davies Back problems are part of my families genetics. My sister has barely lifted anything relatively anything in her life and she's got back problems at 18.
What you are teaching him is very important. If he does those simple things he will be an amazing worker. You are a good father
I once read that soap on screws will make the screw deteriorate over time due to the alkalinity of the soap. Don't know for sure if that's true or not. Perhaps your beeswax would be better.
The soap itself does not deteriorate the screw. However, the glycerin found in most soaps makes screws hygroscopic, meaning they actually will draw moisture. This can prematurely rust screws and cause staining in some woods. Not a big deal as it would only cause some discoloration in the deck. Probably a bad idea if you building fine furniture and do not want to ruin the look.
So i watched the rant video before this video, i was looking for ages where you were hard on him, but then I found what i think people were talking about, you were speaking to him in a calm voice, and i totally agree with you, children should be brought up tough, my father raises me like you raise jack, so dont change a thing.
bridge for a tractor... you could drive a semi truck across that thing
or maybe that woodland fire truck
How bout a tank
a flat bed carrying a tank
Macboi sometimes it's just fun to build things way overkill Lol
ikr, that has to be the most over-engineered tractor bridge ever... and all for a little trench you could almost drive over.
Takes me back a long ways to my youth, and the bridges we built on the old ranch property. Good workman like process you're teaching Jack, lessons that will shape all the projects and work he will handle in the future.
Nice raft.
Hi Cody, I watched your rant first and made a comment. Now, watching bridge 5, I see no problem with the way you interact with Jack. In fact I see me and my boys working on projects. You are a great teacher. When Jack leaves the homestead, no matter what career he chooses, he will never go hungry with the skill sets he takes with him.
Thank you Jack
I wonder if the people criticizing your parenting skills even have children...and if they do have children, how are they turning out?
Samuel Nekvasil the classic wrapped in styrophoam kids. So they dont get hurt
I wish my father treated me like you treat Jack, Cody your patience is amazing. I was yelled at and beaten as a kid, so when i see father and son interaction like your’s with jack it makes me a little emotional. Anybody who says you are being to harsh should have seen my driveway and yard intimidation from the man who raised me and they would understand the difference between abusive and supportive. I understand your rant, if it werent for my cousin teaching me to be a man i wouldnt have learnt from the man who raised me. Your a good father and man keep up the good work..
just curious, as a future potential father. How much exploration does your son get to do outside of the tasks we witness as a community? Does Jack do any programming, art, science, philosophy, writing?
Very strange question, as you not even a father let alone jacks father. Not a chance in hell thats any of your business.
rltkktlr its not that strange. Is he a well rounded kid is the question
Well rounded in who's mind. Art science writing etc is well rounded in the questions author. I take that too mean that's what he thinks makes well rounded. Well well rounded is a lot more then that in my mind. And jack may or may not do any of those things and a lot more. But certainly jacks dad has no obligation to discuss this.
rltkktlr he's not saying he has any obligation to answer but that's how questions work. You need to take a chill pill
l don't see why his son is your business. l have seen the byproduct of fathers like you and let me tell you this. a lot of those kids are absolutely going to live a successful life, but what good is being successful when your whole life is nothing more than just working for the future until there is no future left and your life starts coming to it's end? l work at a learning center in california and there are a lot of kids that are incredibly smart and very intelligible but they never have any time to go out and play or do anything fun. they spend all week in school with after school programs and spend all weekend at my center learning other things, they live their lives face down in books. honestly l think a little manual labor here and there is what every kid needs. the work itself might not be very fun but the experience is amazing, they get to be outside burning off energy and get more in touch with their creative side vs their cynical side and they get to joke around and have fun with whatever project they're doing and just live in the moment without any cares in the world.
no wasted steps is good practice to teach, good to see a father teaching his son good work flow.