Hey Cody I just wanted to say that you've changed my life completely. I've been watching your videos for a year and a half. I'm 13 now and just wanted to thank you for all the knowledge that you've given me. I don't own any tools because I and my family don't have enough money but just watching you and Jack use them is enough for me. Thank you.

wranglerstar I started to smile more and more as you finished explaining about your new glasses. I never have desired contacts for the same reason you now find it convenient to keep the glasses on, indoor and outdoors.

The grain on that wood looks so beautiful as you're peeling off the bark. It's got to be so rewarding.

I find it strangely satisfying watching you separate that bark lol.

I think you’re in a great mood because Mrs. W is back. We men are empty without the better half around.

I like that your back to doing the outro in your office talking to the camera, gives the videos a more personal feel.

I'm glad you enjoyed it I was planning on leaving a comment before you said that that I really enjoy that type of video just small tasks that need to get done and having you just talking through it about nothing special just talking and telling stories thanks for the great content as usual. Brad

Cody seems happy. Mrs. W is home, and he has a GB in his hand. Perfect day!

The sound of the bark pealing away from the log is so satisfying. I can't wait to see how this turns out.

Cody, I had my mouth all set to watch you build this base all the way. I so enjoy your videos and hearing you explain what you are doing. Thank you for all you do.

Those are some good looking glasses. The black goes with your hair and the shape matches good with your face. you just can't beat a classic look. Don't fret the bifocal aspect, my eye Doc tells me I need trifocals! Great video!

never would I have guessed I would get so much satisfactionfrom watching someone strip bark from a tree. Pickers unite!

I am glad you finally realized you needed bifocals. When i first got mine it was a real EYE opener. Now 7 years later had to have cataract surgery and glasses free for long distance but needed for reading. I was lucky the the VA hospital gave me bifocals with no correction on top, but correction to allow me to read with the auto darkening of the lenses as i have had to wear glasses since around 1975 with the tint and my eyes are light sensitive now. I keep the glasses in the truck, use reading glasses in the house and wear sunglasses between and know what you mean by the hassle. Wear them, be proud, and enjoy what you have been missing.

THESE videos are why I come to the Wranglerstar channel so its good to hear you enjoyed it too. Some are brave enough to throw a log that size on their lathe. It does work out eventually but sure looks dangerous those first few minutes. Will keep an eye out for that 2nd episode. Glasses are fine. Some people like vanilla. Some people like chocolate.

After a hard day it's always nice when a new wranglerstar video is up. Thank you Cody for what you do.

i could of sat through the whole tree being liberated of it's bark and your commentary it was really mesmerizing. Great vid as always.

Hey Cody, you might already know this but there is a group page on facebook called "Blacksmithing for beginners" and I'm sure everyone would enjoy seeing this and any other smithing related projects you might tackle in the future. Sometimes its can clog the news feed up a little bit but there is a lot of very smart and very kind individuals on there.

You looked pretty happy today in this video. Glad you had yourself a good day.

That is a very well made spud!! I peeled logs as my first job working in the woods as a kid. We had contracts to peel aspen. Before the advent of mechanical peelers. Made spuds from old car leaf springs. Worked verywell.

I really liked this video. It felt as if I was an old friend of yours that had come by and we were having a pleasant, informative conversation as you worked. It was magnificent. More of these, Cody!

This was a great video. This one and Jack's surprise tree house stairs are some of the best videos in a while.

That log looks great Cody can't wait to see the finished product you sir are the man.👍

Hey Wranglerstar, been watching your vids for a while but have never left a comment. Just wanted to say i think you have a great thing going out there on your place. I live out of a suitcase due to my work and long for a place of my own like you have. I like it that you don't ever profess to be an expert at most things but just a fellow who tries his hand at them. Your comment on wearing your hard hat while using the chainsaw is good advice to repeat. I knew a man who took a saw right in the face and has a scar on his forehead, right between his eyes and down the bridge of his nose, what a close call ! The way to avoid kick-back is two fold, first: be aware of how it happens and second: NEVER bend the arm at the elbow of the hand that holds onto the saw's top bar when cutting. That has worked for me up to this point. Cheers and keep up the good work.

I've been noticing the little Lego man in the outtakes, just thought I would mention it. :-) I think the glasses look good. It's taking some getting use to, but they look fine. All that matters is that you like them and they function as they should. I do enjoy the cutting of timbers, the smell of fir is just wonderful!!

Good that's better the old Cody is back did not take much but brings a smile to my face , keep up the good work and all this for free thanks

I just cut down a silver maple on the property, and left a main trunk piece just for this application. And thanks for the tip on the measurements, never thought of that.

when you removed the bark, that tree stump looked beautiful!!

Costco FTW! Great vid Cody, I really enjoy the work you put into the details.

Great video. Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge.

Very chill video. I really enjoyed it.

Great video, that is a beautiful log, can't wait for next video.

You and I must be close in age. There are some things that suck about getting old. LOL!!! Looking forward to the next video. You've repealed my interest in Smithing!!! Thanks!!!

Especially when the bark comes off in massive pieces, very satisfying.

Cody I wore contacts for a number of years and what I found was the contacts seem to hold some of the fine dust that is in the air when you are grinding or in a dusty area that your eyes are always irritated so I went back to the glasses... Over the years they have kept countless drops of fiberglass resin out of them... and that alone is a reason to wear them. Oh I forgot nice video and glad some of the stuff we brought over could be put to use on the homestead.

Anvils are crazy hard to find around here... ive been snooping for a deal for about 3 months now in every garage sale, antique shop and craigslist ad i can find! Anyhow, i enjoyed your video Cody and am looking forward to seeing the end result.

Feels cool to hear you talk about Axe Junkies! Lots of us love your videos Cody,

I am the same, love picking bark and peel stuff of. And if I'm stupid enough to take my t-shirt my girlfriend is quick to check for stuff on my back. Our inheritance from apes run deep in her so to speak! Btw, glasses looks great. Keep it up!

Great vid and glad the bees are thriving.

Haha funny you said that, I was just thinking that was one of those videos I felt like we were hanging out and could have sat here for hours just watching you talk about stuff. But enjoy the glasses old man! They really don't look that bad

Cody, I really enjoy your videos. I want to thank you for opening your life for us to see.

The new glasses get two thumbs up from me, Cody. I often opt to wear contacts more myself due to being able to wear sunglasses when I'm outside. My eyes are highly sensitive to light, and I'm not a fan of prescription glasses that darken when you're outside. They go me in trouble once in sixth grade. Anyway, glasses can be sooo much easier than contacts, but contacts work better for me.

Cody, For 10 years now I have used Paragon CRT contact lenses. The interesting thing about them is that I wear them while I sleep and take them out in the morning. And, yes I also use bi-focal safety glasses.

A classic wranglerstar video, good job

Cody, you should plant lavender, it smells great and your bees will go crazy over it there are probably fifty bumble bees in the front yard of my house

Cool video. Looking forward to the rest of it. I had done this about six months ago and I had a hard time finding the best way to do it. I got it done but it will be interesting to see your take on it. On the bifocals, they keep telling me that I might need them but I think that everyone has just been printing everything smaller for the past year, its a conspiracy to make me feel old. ;)

Had to remove a Mulberry tree last year and it became my anvil base. I left the bark on for the look, and lag screwed the base in place. Adjusted for my height, it is great.

I think the glasses are awesome I love the green tint.

Poor Cody. I have been wearing glasses since I was 12 years old, and bifocals since I was 28. I started wearing trifocals at age 48. But I will be 68 next Friday, and my vision is slightly better than it used to be. They make you look like Professor Wranglerstar.

I like your glasses. Looks good on you.

Cody, what's the story with the Lego man (@ 16:10)? This is at least the second time he's shown up; walking around a table saw blade is dangerous.

I like your new glasses, Cody. God bless you guys.

I thought your discussion on your glasses was interesting, It brought memories back to me when I was working (retired now). I worked at a nuclear power plant in California doing IT work. I told the safety inspector I was getting new prescription safety glasses and he said you need to get trifocals. What???? He pointed at a sign above my head and he said read that. I cranked my head back to see the reading section of my glasses. He said you need reading prescription at the top so you don't have to crank your head back, just looked through the top. The other thing I found the hard way is the Optometrist said read this book while I check your eyes, so I pulled the book up like I normally would. After getting my new glasses I was working in a communication cabinet with small screws at arms length. Could not see the screw slot for the screw driver. Turns out the screws were too close for the main part of the glasses and too far for the reading part. Same thing for a computer keyboard. The monitor was ok but the key board was at arms length, that in between spot. Learned a lot going in for my next exam.

You were pretty funny today. I was cracking up. I could tell you had a good time in the shop.

You looked really happy during this video

Your new anvil base will be so much better to work with. My eye doctor suggested laser surgery to correct my eyes. I wasn't too excited about hearing the S word and decided to stick with the glasses. Bifocals? I'll bet your sis isn't letting you here the end of that :)

wranglerstar - The recommendation for the costco leather gloves was probably one of the best investments thus far. almost 2 years later and I'm still on my first set of (3), and all for less than $20.

Hi Cody, I love your bark spud, I remember when you made it. Just commenting on your doug fir bark, here in Australia we have a tree called the iron bark. The bark is just as good for burning as the wood, my nan would always pick up the bark from the road and would have to use a splitter just to size it! Love the videos, Riley.

its great to see more videos from you again love your videos :)

This video couldn't have come at a better time, currently setting up my own wee forge and I was trying to think of something I could put my railroad anvil on, guess I've got the answer. Looking forward to seeing how things progress

wranglerstar I was wondering about your glasses, definitely styling it Cody. I need a new pair of glasses and I was considering buying a pair like yours.

I've mentioned your channel to several people, and a couple of them were familiar with you, and called you "The Axe Guy."

Peeling logs and building fires are 2 things that must connect us to our inner caveman.

I like peeling bark too. The sound and the look of it breaking free really satisfies me. Odd.

Cool glasses Cody.I've been wearing min since my arms aren't long enuf to hold thing away to focus lol.great vid

Are you going to put it on a rubber mat to limit the stand walking? That cheap rubber mesh used in cabinets would work and not lift it by much.

nice video. i was going to mention the end seal the log with hot bees wax but you beat me to it. if you build a butchers block for your kitchen. you seal it with bees wax too. so bacteria doesn't become an health issue when blood and other growing medias soak into the grain and doesn't poison you and the family.

Cody you really suit those sunglasses, i seen them in a previous video and forgot to say.

You're the pickaroon guy to me, that was the subject of the first video of yours that I watched. Searching for pickaroon info and you were recommended as someone mad about them. Strange, I hadn't seen you use one for ages until a few videos ago.

I never knew you had a anvil before, don't forget the 33inches on the new anvil stand, haven't watched this video yet so I'm gonna get back to it..

Like the glasses. Looking forward to the conclusion video.

very cool! everybody loves to chip bark. its the whole "no ones ever seen this" thing you mentioned in your stair video i think too

Welcome to the "older" generation. ;) I like that your frames have larger lenses. When I got my last pair all they had were the narrow frames. I kept telling them that the lenses did come down far enough for me to be able to read with them. They didn't get it. More times than not I am looking UNDER my glasses than through them if I am reading or working on something.

I wonder if I'm the first person in New Zealand to get a Whitox Forge. The shipping cost as much as it's worth pretty much. I got one anyway. Now my wife will think I'm as cool as Wranglerstar but without the skill. A worthwile investment. :)

I have relatives in Australia who live in Queensland In Kurrrimine Beach about a block from the beach and they asked me to come spend Christmas with them and they do Christmas Eve on the bech with a big fire as well and I really want to try that just ONCE!!! Won't misss the snow and cold one bit!!!!!! PAT IN CALGARY

OH MY WORD! Beth is such a picker! The great this about this is the she is very in tune my healing process!

I really enjoyed that video, thanks! I can't wait to start on my own forge! Mr. Wranglerstar, I greatly encourage you to look up "eye exercises on KZfaq". They are very effective.

Man, that wood just looks awesome! p.s. Cool glasses

I worked on a crew where we all had safety glassed with that frame style. Everyone called them "cool-guys". I think they look great on you.

Hey Cody did you git a new watch??

I am kinda curious why you removed the bark? Is it a look's thing? Or just don't want bark peeling off in the future?

Personally I like the idea of the big band around the top and bottom of the log and maybe some nice big rivets/studs in the band. How do blacksmiths hold theirs down? Are they as you say heavy enough to not need strapping down?

yeh i am in that glasses crowd now couldnt see things close up now for about a year and a half . didnt want to do it but it makes life alot better now, just getting older i guess haha keep em coming Cody

Love the frames ! Costello, yes...

Really liked the video! However after looking closely at the bark I realised how beautiful the bark was and I would've probably left it on! ;-)

Thank you for the video!

Love the glasses cody

Hi i have just watched your video and i enjoyed it just as much as you said you did.I wish you had oak logs in your part of the world.Our old blacksmiths seem to use the same idea of putting the anvil onto a large log in england and oak is a very hardwearing wood.It seems to change with age and just get harder and tougher.I am working on a tool handle project and the old piece of oak branch seems to have gotten harder as it dries out.Your comments about the picking and peeling struck a chord.It is a strange fact of life that i did not realise until my observations later in life about picking and what i call grooming.As a child i would pick my fathers hand when he came home from the metalworker shop and get out all the splinters.Now my daughters do the same for me.I now think that it is a basic part of our evolutionary heritage to "groom" Does mrs wranglerstar ever cut your hair? If yes then you will perhaps understand. Rambling again.[shut up les] Long live wood.

They look good on you Cody don't let the haters hate get to you

Cody, as always - thanks for all you do. Another quality video :). Did I miss how heavy your anvil was? Did you say? Will you share it again please? Many thanks, your faithful subscribers - Patrick, Danielle, and baby Jacob.

this video just made me happy

You're not the only one, I've always loved to take off bark from trees as well

Do you have any live stock

Pardon me if someone else mentioned it already, but a sand-filled base is considered by some to be superior to a log, as it has superior shock absorbing characteristics and durability vs. wood. You may refer to "The Backyard Blacksmith" which is in your Wranglermart store for instructions on how to build one.

Just to let you know,in some of the better welding shops , they sell non prescription bifocals (the lower half is magnified only) If your prescrips are plastic....you might want the option of not damageing them to sparks,smoke or grinding. They also wrap around your head a little better for side protection.

I'm digging the glasses.

wranglerstar The radio you saw was probably a Motorola APX 6500 or 7000, wonderful radios they are really in my opinion the best radios around.....

The glasses look GOOD

I've noticed that in the last few videos you have a different watch. What happened to your Maratec?

I really enjoyed this video

Like the glasses. And the debarking.