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As I was thinking about this episode, I took a step back and started asking myself; what constitutes a tool?  Is my tractor a tool?  Are 5 gallon buckets tools?  Are my All American Canners Tools?  What about shovels, rakes and pitchforks?  How about wheelbarrows and wagons?  What is a tool? What I decided to do was focus on hand and power tools that I have found to be the most helpful here on our homestead.  These are tools I find myself reaching for over and over and over again.  And, in many cases I have found uses for them way beyond what I first bought them for.  In some cases, I resisted buying them for awhile simply because I am a cheapskate.  Finally, I tried to focus on tools that I think almost every homestead will find useful.   Now, I skipped over kind of obvious things like screwdrivers, hammers, shovels, rakes, etc.  I actually did consider putting a snow shovel on this list because we actually have found that to be the most effective tool for cleaning out our chicken coop.  But, I resisted the temptation.  Now, I am sure that after I put this episode out, I am going to think about tools that I should have put on this list.  And so maybe in the not too distant future, there will be a part two to this.  And I would LOVE to hear from you as to the tools you have found invaluable on your homestead.  Below are affiliate links to some of the tools I mention on the podcast. DEWALT 20V MAX Combo Kit, Compact 4-Tool (DCK420D2)DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Electric Brake, 15-Amp (DWE575SB)DEWALT DCS354B ATOMIC 20V Max Brushless Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool (tool only)Dewalt DCG412B 20V MAX* Lithium Ion 4-1/2” grinder (Tool Only)IRWIN Tin Snip, Flat Blade, 12-inch (22012)IRWIN VISE-GRIP GrooveLock Pliers, V-Jaw, 12", 2078112MTB Fence Post Driver with Handle, 18LB GreyWaxed Canvas Apron (Brown)I also talk on this episode about making corn cob jelly.  Here is the link to the recipe.https://www.simplycanning.com/corn-cob-jelly.htmlEnjoy!!Brianhttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/shophttp://www.thehomesteadjourney.nethttps://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadJourneyPodcasthttp://www.youtube.com/c/3BFarmandHomesteadhttps://www.facebook.com/3BFarmNY/https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadjourneypodcast/?hl=enBrian@thehomesteadjourney.net