Off Grid Homesteading.....the tools you'll need.

Here we'll discuss the basic set of tools you'll need to walk onto a raw piece of land and start clearing, building, cutting firewood, gardening etc. The way I see it there are 3 types of tools you'll need to get things done on an off-grid homestead....watch the video and find out what they are. Dave Whipple

[ccvifuntimes]

“Just realize that you’re watching a video on the internet…” This guy is my hero. If those folks were serious, they’d buy his book. Keep making videos. I watch for your philosophy as much as for the information you share.

[robertstanfill]

Got Daddy's tools after he passed away. He had all the things you mentioned. He could build anything. I've helped him all my life on the farm. In WW2 he went in the Navy. They made him a Seabee because he knew what a hammer and a 3 penny nail was. I miss him. A proud daughter ❤️

[stephenzevetchin]

So true. This should win an award for thoroughness and competance

[OldGriz]

I dont live completely off grid anymore but i can't imagine life without thise tools.

[ZemYaZaHealingKorT.O.E.T]

You should of been a teacher...I have adhd and you kept my attention all the way thru...I learned some shit thanks

[RumorHazi]

“For those of you worried about being so rustic that you don’t think a generator is necessary....let me remind you, you’re watching a video on the internet.”

THAT made me spill my coffee!

[sulking.tortoise]

This was obviously a very well thought out overview. I don't think anyone is doing this kind of content with this level of pragmatism. Thanks again for another great video!

[youarenotme]

I’d throw a triangular saw file, plus a saw set in there. If yer saw ain’t singing, neither are you.

The ultimate tool is yer mind. Think it through to avoid getting hurt.

God be with you, always.

[midwestmutineer]

This is why I love Dave and Brooke. I live in a subdivision. Raised a farm kid but now a single mom to two sons. I have all of these tools because while I might pay for my utilities, I do save and do my own maintenance and build/repair what I need done to be self sufficient. You don't need to be off grind to get IMMENSE value from this video.

[Kate-ndrl]

Love this commentary. Thanks, Dave Whipple!

[vcwlmml]

HAHAHAHA! "For those people who want to be totally off the grid, just realize you are watching a video on the insert." Oh my days, this is my favorite channel on all of YouTube. You guys rock.. and are inspiring. My wife and I refer to you as the best in the non-biz. Thank you for EVERYTHING.

[cgamejewels]

We're not builders, but we have all those tools. They're just life tools, even the pocketknife and/or the Swiss army knife. Even when I lived in the city, I had those tools. I needed pliers to cut off the water at the street when I had a busted water pipe from an unexpected freeze when living in Baton Rouge. Those are just Life tools. Some tools we use a lot, and others we don't use that often. We even have crowbar/prybars. I'm not a mechanic, but I still found uses for rachet sets and wrench sets. Tools are gifts that everyone should receive.

[jefflupp]

Been working with tools, fixing things, and building things all my life, and this is the finest tool overview i have ever seen! I would love to see millions of views on this one, as this just what the world needs right now... Keep it up

[lukefitt]

Something to add is the type of leaf rake you had in your hand. The ends come to a triangle point unlike a lot of regular rakes that just have the fingers on them and you’re always cleaning leaves off them. I switched to the triangles a couple years ago and I LOVE it! Never going back.

[melissaseal]

I love your videos and your wife’s! “She gone!” Can’t help but say that in my head every time I leave the house!

[marvinshenk]

I used to build a lot of halfpipe skate ramps as a kid.  My essential tools were a Measuring tape, Level, Hammer, Sharp Blade knife, Jig Saw, Circular Saw, Sawsall/reciprocating saw, Hand Saw, Power Drill with paddle and circular bits, Pencils, Chalklines, paper, and beer and good friends.

[N.Cognito]

5 gallon buckets. You can not have too many buckets for holding things, transporting things (including water) they can be chairs, short ladders and even a shovel. Very useful tool.

[marvthedog]

a note on shovels. I have a spade that I bought just about 15 years ago, and it's been a good spade. It's blade does tend to rack and bend when going through hard clay or when it hits a rock. I recently brought back an old shovel head that was my parents that they got in probably the 60s. it's handle long ago broke and it was all rusty. I cleaned it up, put a new long handle in it, and was shocked at how well it dug and did not bend and rack in the clay. If you can find older tool heads, shovels, spades, axe heads, buy them and put new handles in it.

[mountainmama]

I would add wood clamps. Warped wood can be forced into place with clamps and then drilled and screwed or whatever attachment method you choose.

[Mikewparkes]

“Needs to have its own stupid bike helmet on the tool”. That’s golden! I literally laughed out loud at that