Argentine Black, and White Tegu. Invasive species in Southeast Texas. John Capps 2021-09-05 | A few months ago. Our 7 year old son told us about seeing a lizard in our back yard. He said it was longer than his arm. Not sure what to think, we thought he was exaggerating. It was spotted again today, and I got it on video. It’s an invasive species, Argentine black, and white tegu. This one was about 30 inches long. I’ve read they can grow up to 4 1/2 feet long.
2015 Ford Transit 350 rear door lock actuator replacement John Capps 2021-04-12 | The rear door electric lock on our 2015 transit 350 quit working. In this video we replace the entire rear door lock assembly.
Cleaning pine Fatwood resin off your blades John Capps 2021-04-11 | A response to Harshman Hills video asking what people use to clean fatwood resin from their blades. HHere’s a link to his video. youtu.be/xJp_r5o12xU
Estwing Hatchet Restoration John Capps 2021-03-25 | Replacing the rotten leather handle of an old Estwing hatchet, with a stacked oak handle.
Recycling Lead with “Do-it” Fishing Weight molds John Capps 2020-06-13 | Recycling lead into fishing weights with Do-it molds.
4 1/2 Foot Gar on a Bass Rod! John Capps 2020-05-16 | Jeremiah catches a nice Gar on Bass gear below the lake Livingston dam spillway. Gear usedReel: 13 fishing conceptRod: Abu Garcia Vengeance 7’6 Heavy ActionTackle: 80lb braid to 30lb mono leader with 5/0 live bait hook and treble hook at the end.
Woods time with a few of my sons John Capps 2020-05-10 | We’re having some beautiful weather, so we spent an afternoon at the creek to let the kids fish on the creek , and play in the woods.
CZ 527 one year update John Capps 2019-09-03 | After a year with my 527. I’ve had a few problems with it, and the latest issue is a real bummer. In spite of the issues it’s still my favorite rifle.
You Could Win up to Five Knives John Capps 2019-08-12 | This is a shout-out video for the“Knife Chats withTobias” channel. He’s got a giveaway going on to help promote his channel. Follow this link to his video, and follow the instructions for a chance to win some pocket knives. youtu.be/T10V1waS_vc
I want a chainsaw daddy😫 John Capps 2019-07-15 | While we were shopping at Tractor Supply my 5 year old decided he needed a chainsaw.
#LetFreedomRing 2019 John Capps 2019-07-04 | #LetFreedomRing, a 4th of July tradition started by Popsquest a few years ago. Go check him out, he’s got a great channel. youtube.com/user/PopPrepper
Catching Worms It’s So Easy A 5 yr Old Can Do It John Capps 2019-05-02 | 3 years ago I uploaded “Making a Worm Stick”. A video showing how to make, and use a worm stick.https://youtu.be/LeNvoGGOk4w The video has recently had a lot of traffic . A few of the comments are saying video was faked. I thought I’d get some help, and get another video up showing this method really works.
CZ 527 Front Sight Problem John Capps 2019-01-12 | I love my CZ 527, but after about 250 rounds the front sight loosened up. I must say I am disappointed in the mounting of the front sight; a single screw, and epoxy. I expected better from CZ
The good of the Land Fest John Capps 2018-11-20 | We made a trip to the Good of the Land Fest in Lindale Texas. It was a good time for the whole family. Please go have a look at these other channels The Good Of The Land. youtube.com/channel/UC9maOnWjGGIlmZRRQQBLeYwPAPA Texas. youtube.com/channel/UC9m9sAyTcwppnSUDAz9YFKwMercy Oaks Smithing. youtube.com/channel/UChMxai65LfN_q75sZFfVuAA
Hair Popping Sharp VR for Disposable 7.62 John Capps 2018-08-20 | A VR for my buddy Disposable 7.62. If you like hunting, and shooting, or you just like watching all around good people. You should go check him out. youtube.com/user/disposable762
CZ 527 Carbine in 7.62x39mm John Capps 2018-06-28 | My first shots, and sighting in this beautiful rifle from CZ.
Swiss K31 Hickok 45 Style Woods Walk John Capps 2018-05-27 | Some fun with a Swiss K31 Rifle inspired by Hickok 45. At 100 yards my first three shots with this rifle grouped an inch, and a half , the second best group I’ve ever fired with open sights. Not only is it accurate, with moderate recoil it is a pleasure to shoot. The push pull bolt is silky smooth, and it has a very nice two stage trigger.
DIY Wood Fired Forge Trial & Error John Capps 2018-05-19 | After spending a day playing in the blacksmith shop at Old Mill Pond Museum, I decided to try making my own wood fired Forge. It seems the design will work, but the cinder block pads I used can’t handle the heat. None the less it was a fun project.
What Strange Noise is My Transit 350 Making? The answer may surprise you. John Capps 2018-04-30 | Our 2015 Ford Transit van has been making a strange noise on occasion. We couldn’t figure out where it was coming from. Today my wife figured it out. It surprised her a little.
CVA Compact Hunter in .308 John Capps 2018-04-30 | A look at the CVA Compact Hunter. The Compact Hunter is a very affordable single shot rifle. As the name says is has a short overall length of 35” with the 20” barrel. Made in Spain by Dikar who also makes Bergara, The rifle is imported by Connect Valley Arms.
Colombian Machetes From Bud K John Capps 2018-04-23 | One of my brothers sent some Gavilan (made in Colombia)machetes to try out. They came with poorly fitted handles, and very dull blades, but the steel is much better than I expected. The machetes were in value packs, and cost came to be $5 per machete. With a little work on the handles, and blade sharpening they’re great machetes. Here are the links to the Bud K site. Two piece set16” cane, and 18” bush machetes budk.com/Gavilan-Incolma-Corneta-Machete-Combo-Pack-Bush-Cane-Machetes-1074-Carbon-Steel-Legendary-Hot-Rolled-British-Steel-Made-in-Incolma-Colombia-Two-Machetes-for-Price-of-One-43846Four piece value pack. budk.com/Mystery-Machete-4-Piece-Set-43506
Easter Egg Hunt John Capps 2018-03-25 | A little back yard fun with the kiddos hunting the elusive Easter Egg
Unboxing from Nathan4071 John Capps 2018-03-25 | Here’s a video of nathan making the striker. youtu.be/PDzzQ0JCJEA
Fish Hook in the Nose! John Capps 2018-03-17 | The kids were fishing at the pond. Older brother hooked little brother in the nose while casting
100 Year Old Galloway Hit, and Miss Engine. Explained by Stephen Cox John Capps 2018-03-17 | Galloway hit, and miss engine at Old Mill Pond Museum in Lindale, Texas. Justin Mairot, and Stephen Cox have been working to get this 16 horsepower engine running. Today I had the opportunity to witness the startup. Justin’s channel”The Good Of The Land” youtube.com/channel/UC9maOnWjGGIlmZRRQQBLeYw?app=desktopStephen Cox’s channel youtube.com/user/sphinx4785
Mark Vorderbruggen John Capps 2018-03-04 | I spent the day with family at Jesse Jones park’s Nature fest. There, I ran into Mark Vorderbruggen(one of my favorite persons). Mark works as a chemist, but most of his free time is dedicated to teaching others about wild edible plants. Mark is also an author, avid outdoorsman, prepper, and survivalist. Most everything I know of wild edible plants has been through him. Marks website Foraging Texas http://www.foragingtexas.com/?m=1Marks book amazon.com/Foraging-Idiots-Guides-Mark-Vorderbruggen/dp/1615648895/ref=as_sl_pc_tf_til_nodl?tag=wilediofhou-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=0f349e58c5f0427daf426efbdfd09a8e&creativeASIN=1615648895He also has a blog. It’s not up to date, but an interesting read. http://intotheborderlands.blogspot.com/?m=1
.410 000 Buckshot. Does Choke Matter? John Capps 2018-01-22 | It’s common knowledge that a shotgun choke(the reduction of bore diameter at the muzzle of a shotgun barrel) increases pattern density. The tighter the choke the tighter the pattern. What about 000 buckshot? The pellets exit the barrel single file. The choke doesn’t compress them against the other shot.
Thank you Cabotbluegill John Capps 2017-12-30 | Go check out Howard at the Cabotbluegill channel : https://m.youtube.com/user/cabotbluegill
WONENICE Mosquito Hammock John Capps 2017-12-22 | A look at the WONENICE travel hammock from Amazon. For $18.99 it’s an excellent value for those who are average height. Being 6’5” I found the hammock to be a little short for myself.
Ford Transit 350 Brake Caliper Rewind. John Capps 2017-12-10 | This video is more or less a lesson learned. On the 2015 Ford Transit 350 a right hand brake caliper rewind tool only works well with the driver side caliper. The passenger side requires a left hand rotation. I did not know I would need a caliper rewinding tool set for right, and left rotation calipers.
Mail call from Shlisa Shell John Capps 2017-10-13 | Shlisa's channel youtube.com/channel/UCgNP2HfbsMUQkecjrGPl4Cg
Sheath for a William Collins Thumb Skinner John Capps 2017-09-12 | A sheath made for Mark at the Sameold77 channel to fit his William Collins thumb skinner. Williams channel: youtube.com/user/Wildchallenge1Marks channel: youtube.com/user/sameold77
Hot Brass Down the Shirt & Browning X Point .45 ACP VS Milk Jug John Capps 2017-09-04 | My brother takes a hot casing down his shirt, & Browning X Point ammo in .45 ACP. How much damage will it do to a milk jug full of water.
Harvey update John Capps 2017-08-31 | We were only inconvenienced by this storm, but so many others have lost so much. Here's a video I came across of the town I grew up in, only 10 miles away. youtu.be/ls7og_N_zmY
Log Table Made With a Chainsaw John Capps 2017-07-23 | We had to cut several trees recently, so I thought I'd try to make something with the tops.
Go Easy On The PineTrees John Capps 2017-07-23 | I found out the hard way. I live in an area that has pine bark beetles. Wounding a pine tree gives bark beetles easy access to invade the tree.
