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City Boys: Learn This Language Before Moving to the Country

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:11:31 GMT

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This is not your normal construction type video! For the city folks out there, this one
will give you a portion of the correct vocab for when you live in, or long for, the country!
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Drilling Dead Center Pt 2 (Advanced Tools & Tips)

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:00:51 GMT

When accuracy is required, pay attention to the details! Hold on to Your Roof: https://youtu.be/T2G_YshM0y8?si=gazKK-oJ4JUtcf-W

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7 Things Contractors Do That DIYers Should Learn From

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:20:36 GMT

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There is a lot here to take into consideration! Being willing and eager to learn is the most
important. How to Layout Parallel Lines Perfectly: https://youtu.be/6bPiQPwlLNg?si=P_ceuIyf8OUDt50o

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California Real Estate Development in the 1960s

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:17:57 GMT

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Cy built a lake in the 1960s. This lake is in Grass Valley CA.
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Cy is a cattle rancher, but as a young man he undertook a serious development. The lake he built was no small project and took a lot of risk and effort.

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A Good Way To Make Great Friends

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:16:58 GMT

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There will be at least one more part to this video, where we finish the framing and then add the siding the roof. If you aren't familiar with Cy, please start here http://bit.ly/CySwan

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VLOG: Good of the Land, Heart Center, Buc-ees

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:16:31 GMT

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A very sincere and heartfelt "thank you" to those of you who came out to the Good of the Land Festival. It was wonderful to shake hands and chat with all you good folk. Nate and I were both really moved and are extremely appreciative of the support you are all providing.

The event was put on by The Old Mill Pond and City of Lindale. You can see and learn more about these great folks here http://bit.ly/2PT8rjp Justin did a terrific job and we are very happy we were invited and made the trip.

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Leftovers, YouTubing, A Friend In Need

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:15:18 GMT

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Pouring A Thick Concrete Driveway

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:14:55 GMT

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Pouring a concrete driveway and finishing with a broom. Sounds simple right? There is a LOT going on, most of it behind the scenes. More concrete finishing here: https://youtu.be/D_f-sp8MHks

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Building With Steel

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:14:21 GMT

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This is the new location for Buglin Heights Drafting and Design. If you remember, this is the drafting service who helped us design our spec house! More on that here https://youtu.be/dCA1cB1zg_M

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Dump Trailer Repairs and Improvements

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:12:59 GMT

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Show and tell about improvements to my dump trailer, and a few truck comments as well. More info on trailer here https://youtu.be/9IT27in3Gh4

This trailer was purchased from Great Northern Trailer Works. They make new trailers of all sorts, and of the highest quality. This business is co-owned by my sister and her husband....just another reason to love and support these trailers as far as I'm concerned...and no, they did not pay EC to make this video.
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EC Phoenix Meetup!

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:12:37 GMT

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Thank you all for the support, this is a really great community.

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Music in the Shop

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:11:35 GMT

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2018 was a really wonderful for our family. Thank you all for the positive energy and appreciation you send our way. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

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Skilsaw Cord Install and Storage Tip

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:11:20 GMT

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Yes, there is a major filming blunder in this video... you will know it when you see it! My review of this saw is here. https://youtu.be/BqnrbEX13WE

I have used this trick on every saw I have owned for the last 30 years! OSHA hates it and it will void the warranty on the saw but it will certainly boost your productivity.

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Jobsite Water Cooler

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:11:07 GMT

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Hammer Winner

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:10:53 GMT

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Yes this is a repost - had to take the original version down due to an editing oversight that we just couldn't live with!! Apologies!

This hammer is a prototype of a hammer we hope to have available for sale on our website soon. Many thanks to everyone who watches and supports EC

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Cheap Chop Saw

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:10:21 GMT

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My old Porter Cable chop saw died so I replaced with the newer version. This is not a review of the tool, I'll do that in a few years after seeing how it holds up!

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Jobsite Safety and Taking Risks

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:10:07 GMT

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You know that I am a little conflicted over safety and PPE right? I have learned that safety is VERY important but it is not the ONLY very important thing that goes on at work! This project was funny because it was in some ways the riskiest... and safest job that I have worked on in several years.

Sorry that I did not get all of the footage of building the addition and installing the hoist, sometimes I forget that I am also a camera man!

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Harbor Freight Anvil Review

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:09:35 GMT

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This video is my review of the notorious Harbor Freight Anvil. To be honest - I was expecting worse....that being said, I hope I never have to forge on it again. If this is all you can afford right now - you can certainly make it work. Plus, as a bonus you will develop real hammering strength..... since there is negative rebound.

Anvil Playlist here https://youtu.be/PD3FuIASFFg
My favorite Anvil https://youtu.be/eRjWpq7nGLE
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Hammer Handle / Why Make Videos?

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:09:12 GMT

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Have you seen the tool tank? https://youtu.be/y2GmmvL-MPo
We are having a great time making this content and hope to continue at it for a long time.

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Giving Away 7 Hammers

(YT)Essential Craftsman — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:08:55 GMT

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Many thanks to everyone to has supported us in creating these videos. A winner will be selected from our email mailing list - get on the list here! http://bit.ly/friendsofEC

The others are going to the following people and creators who have been inspiring and helpful in many ways!
Cy Swan http://cyswan.com
Brian Pitt
Jimmy Diresta https://www.youtube.com/user/jimmydiresta
AvE https://www.youtube.com/user/arduinoversusevil
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Green Beetle https://www.youtube.com/user/greenbeetlegear
The last hammer will be given to a viewer!

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