Hobo Brush! [ 1916 Skills! ]

Discover the timeless utility of the Hobo Brush, a versatile DIY project from 1916, perfect for everything from painting barns to scrubbing dishes. With simple tools and easily sourced materials from any farm or homestead, learn how to create this classic brush that combines functionality with a rustic charm. Ideal for entrepreneurs, this easy-to-make Hobo Brush is not only useful for cleaning and whitewashing but also offers a fantastic opportunity to craft and sell for extra income.
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  • @WayPointSurvival
    @WayPointSurvival3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching! Please leave me a thumbs up and a comment in the section below. Make sure and check out our website at www.waypointsurvival.com where you can sign up for classes and check out the required gear list! Classes start soon!

  • @adrianmeredith7619

    @adrianmeredith7619

    3 ай бұрын

    W H Davies. You will like him

  • @lauriemclean1131
    @lauriemclean11313 ай бұрын

    As far as I'm concerned, you could keep doing this hobo series as long as you want to. You always seem to have something that helps me understand that era of history a little better. If it were not for the information you have shared here in your videos, I would have thought the word "hobo" means "bum."

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! I am enjoying the series but I don't want to wear people out with repetitive content.

  • @melindaroth5796

    @melindaroth5796

    3 ай бұрын

    I know , this is awesome information. I thought hobo meant bum also

  • @melindaroth5796

    @melindaroth5796

    3 ай бұрын

    @@WayPointSurvival You're not wearing me out. I love it. I cried the last video bc how lonely they had to be. And how brave and strong minded they had to be. I have a great respect for Hobos now. Thank you Brother 😊❤️

  • @michaelmichael8406

    @michaelmichael8406

    3 ай бұрын

    I'm with them - this series provides unique crafts and information. Good quality stuff, and your presentations are well done.

  • @susanp.collins7834

    @susanp.collins7834

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@WayPointSurvivalYou NEVER repeat stuff, James!

  • @CarlForgey
    @CarlForgey3 ай бұрын

    If you made nothing but Hobo and vintage gear videos, I'd watch every one.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @Mountaintarheel
    @Mountaintarheel3 ай бұрын

    Personally, I am enjoying the hobo series and keep up the great videos James.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @user-by8dr4it8w
    @user-by8dr4it8w3 ай бұрын

    Me, 50 years a hobo. Ingenious . A half step up was corn/wheat straw brooms. We had Amish not too awful far from where I grew up. They would made the traditional "round" brooms by using wheat shafts after harvest or stripping corn stalks and tying a small "bundle" around a wooden shaft. I dinged a bit using wild grass " shafts" tied around a stick to sweep out a dirty boxcar just to kill time. For hobos, or anybody in general, knots of various type are worth their weight in gold. An old WW2 sailor told me about learning 64 types of knots while aboard ships.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Very cool! Thanks so much and I'm glad that you liked it! It means a lot coming from someone of your experience.

  • @cenaculum1
    @cenaculum13 ай бұрын

    This hobo series is KZread gold... haven't enjoy stuff like this in a while. Thank you!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @alexlewis3405
    @alexlewis34053 ай бұрын

    Dude, don’t stop researching this type of information. This is why I’m here.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @anthonychihuahua
    @anthonychihuahua3 ай бұрын

    My friend, I live along the Platte River in Denver Colorado and my dog and I hike the regular and unseen trails around the river. There are railways along the river and UP & BNSF have a few trainyards along the river, too. I see and interact with "hobos", homeless and rail-riders at times during our walks. I live in my grandmother's old neighborhood and both she and my mother told stories of how my grandmother would feed and give chores to the hobos for money with never a problem of trouble. I appreciate your hobo series very much. Thank you, James, and God's Good Blessing's always be upon you 🙏

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much for watching the videos and for the input and may God bless you as well!

  • @anthonychihuahua

    @anthonychihuahua

    3 ай бұрын

    @@WayPointSurvival Amen 🙏

  • @user-ln1nx9dq4u

    @user-ln1nx9dq4u

    3 ай бұрын

    I was jumping freight cars all thru Colorado in '75 and '76 ,was up on the Platte River connection,spent a couple days,waiting for a southern run.Met a man who bought me dinner,just for the "New York" conversation.Good people up that way.

  • @anthonychihuahua

    @anthonychihuahua

    3 ай бұрын

    @@user-ln1nx9dq4u An experience to remember, for sure! It would seem that you're doing okay, now, and wishing you all the best 🙏

  • @user-ln1nx9dq4u

    @user-ln1nx9dq4u

    3 ай бұрын

    @@anthonychihuahua Anthony,It was a wonderful experience I started out hitchhiking cross country-N.Y to L.A.-and in L.A. I had heard of some bad things happening to hitchhikers,so my Dad convinced me to get a freight train back to N.Y.-I went everywhere,saw the USA as no else ever has,some rough stuff,some great stuff.Colorado was great,thanks.

  • @Reading_Rainbow_
    @Reading_Rainbow_3 ай бұрын

    This channel really combines my love of outdoors and history. Reminds me of the “Townsends” channel but focused on a different time period

  • @lauriemclean1131

    @lauriemclean1131

    3 ай бұрын

    I also enjoy Townsends with the 18th century theme. It started out as 18th century cooking & has expanded to be about all things 18th century.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! That's a really great compliment!

  • @davidgraemesmith1980

    @davidgraemesmith1980

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@WayPointSurvivalkeep on with the modern history that wasn't really taught or talked of in schools, the folks who raised me were preppers or survivalists just from being born a hundred years ago, I learnt bushcraft type stuff as normal life even in a city, please keep spreading knowledge, amen.

  • @fredalbrecht986
    @fredalbrecht9863 ай бұрын

    Nothing wrong with the HOBO stuff. I find it really interesting.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @thomasbarrett8861
    @thomasbarrett88613 ай бұрын

    This is shaping up to be a really cool series...

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @FredFreiberger-pk6wc
    @FredFreiberger-pk6wc3 ай бұрын

    This hobo series takes me back to my childhood we occasionally had hobos show up dad all ways fed them we never had any trouble. I am learning a lot of useful skills

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, glad you like them!

  • @oxyfee6486
    @oxyfee64863 ай бұрын

    I’m loving the Hobo series you have going on, you’re a awesome teacher.👍🇨🇦🇺🇸

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @davidhoare4144
    @davidhoare41443 ай бұрын

    The hobo series has been brilliant, we have learned so much. My family are farmers here in the UK, my elderly aunt tells stories of the travelling farm workers that used to travel around the country following the harvests. She remembers one time a man coming to the front door with frost and ice in his beard asking for a cup of hot water for his morning tea, he'd spent the night under a hedge, he didn't want for food, he was just happy and grateful for some hot water for his tea.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it!

  • @luisreynoso9445
    @luisreynoso94453 ай бұрын

    Dude the hobo series literally gives me LIFE 😅👍💪

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you are enjoying it!

  • @jimfenno8833
    @jimfenno88333 ай бұрын

    My great grandfather made so many things from old coffee can metal, scrap pieces of wood and rope. From kid’s swings, dustpans (to go with your fiber brush), boxes to store nuts & bolts, and all sorts of things. I’ve really enjoyed your exploration of hobo skills and mindset. Thanks so much!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @nothingnobody6688

    @nothingnobody6688

    3 ай бұрын

    The stuff my uncle would make after coming out of jail /prison was crazy. U remember the door mats made out of beer lids 😮 got the mud off your boot's. That was alot of beer cap's. My uncle was a good guy but just add alcohol, instant asshole

  • @user-fd2rk7ug5y
    @user-fd2rk7ug5y3 ай бұрын

    We love hobo stuff. But we'll be here because,, your so great of a human being and fun hearted which is far between,,, these days. Take care. Cause we'll be here. 👽

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so very much, I truly appreciate it!

  • @randy-9842
    @randy-98423 ай бұрын

    All through the video I kept thinking: that would make a great cast iron skillet scrubber - then you mentioned that on your own! I have some sturdy hemp rope and WILL try this out! --- These hobo videos are more than history lessons; the skills translate nicely into family camping / scouting skills too! Both are much appreciated. THANKS!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @meripederson8379
    @meripederson83793 ай бұрын

    My oldest boy liked to go visit hobos and learn things from them

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Excellent! They had much to teach!

  • @jamessotherden5909
    @jamessotherden59093 ай бұрын

    What a neat idea. You could even make a shaving brush that way.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    True!

  • @branch_preparedness
    @branch_preparedness3 ай бұрын

    Excellent little project for us adults and for children. Great skill to learn.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Indeed, my friend!

  • @richarde5718
    @richarde57183 ай бұрын

    Oh yes what a nice Monday Night surprise!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @melindaroth5796
    @melindaroth57963 ай бұрын

    Hobos were smart good people. Who would have known.😊❤

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @1961MJS
    @1961MJS3 ай бұрын

    Keep up the hobo projects! When I was a kid our parents always used to scare us by telling us the hobo were mean and would hurt us . Wish I would have talked to them a little more.thanks keep ‘em coming!!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @rebeccasilveous8898
    @rebeccasilveous88983 ай бұрын

    I want to tell you that I watched you put the fishing. It's not a fishing pole but it is a fishing apparatus out of the Irwin chalk line while I bought one and I took it apart and I put all the line on it. But I have yet to get the sinkers, the hooks and the leaders and the little tube that it goes in. Plus a little fingernail clippers yet but I've got it and it was so awesome. So now I have a fishing apparatus to go fishing with. I just don't have it all complete yet, but I loved it. Thanks for sharing some of your unique things with us. It doesn't get old watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching the video and I'm glad that you liked it!

  • @dhession64
    @dhession643 ай бұрын

    This is something that my grandfather would've known how to do. Love this brush. I may have to use it. Keep doing what your do, sir. Thank you.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @indyoutsider
    @indyoutsider3 ай бұрын

    Personally I like what you are doing. Hobo stuff, survival stuff, you make it interesting. Thanks for the video. Take care my friend.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @msgret9862
    @msgret98623 ай бұрын

    Enjoy watching hobo series.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @JarrodBWild
    @JarrodBWild2 ай бұрын

    Please never stop the hobo series. I constantly look forward to a notification from your channel about a "hobo related" vid. Great job as always

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @barlotardy
    @barlotardy3 ай бұрын

    8:25 In Bob Ross voice: "Just beat the devil out of it..."

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Right? Lol!

  • @thankmelater1254

    @thankmelater1254

    3 ай бұрын

    Bill Alexander: " Now you take it and give it an almighty beating, so devil-happy."

  • @lauriemclean1131

    @lauriemclean1131

    3 ай бұрын

    LOL 😂 Bob Ross definitely beat the devil out of his brushes. 🤣 Loved his show.

  • @thankmelater1254

    @thankmelater1254

    3 ай бұрын

    That was the voice behind Bob - William Alexander, the teacher.. be "devil-happy" and "fire the almighty colors in there". Bill Alexander. And if you follow along, you can do it too. In one lesson you can produce a decent, a really decent painting.

  • @CalmBeforeTheStorm76
    @CalmBeforeTheStorm763 ай бұрын

    The hobo series is a great series to fall asleep to! That's actually a compliment, James. It means that you're capturing history, and have learned story telling of a particular way, that's calming to people. Many Americans need this kind of content right now... With a lack of sources we can trust, I think people are looking for content that is simple, down to earth, and a bit of an escape from the times we live in... Also, a little preparation for the hard times that are likely in store for us, collectively, is a good thing for all. Thank you for the trustworthy content, James!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much for all the kind words! I really appreciate it and thanks so much for watching the videos!

  • @halfsharona
    @halfsharona3 ай бұрын

    Love the simple hobo life.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @Flashahol
    @Flashahol3 ай бұрын

    It's not about the bushcraft vs Hobo stuff but about the nature skills and projects with the perk of understanding where they came from.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    I agree, my friend!

  • @aaron2709
    @aaron27093 ай бұрын

    Awesome. Please do Hobo stuff forever!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @kncochran1
    @kncochran13 ай бұрын

    I enjoy watching the hobo stuff.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @zachrogers1985
    @zachrogers19853 ай бұрын

    Really like this series, I have 8 kids and we are going camping soon was looking for homemade projects and your channel is packed full of info. We are having alot of fun with it. Please keep em coming

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you and will do!

  • @stefanbearsjr.9253
    @stefanbearsjr.92533 ай бұрын

    I like these hobo videos

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @clayjohnson-ry8lt
    @clayjohnson-ry8lt3 ай бұрын

    Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing .

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @theadventuresofdaveandrc1447
    @theadventuresofdaveandrc14473 ай бұрын

    Lots of info to learn from this series. I’m sure there is lots more to learn from these folks. Great job!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @leearmstrong2743
    @leearmstrong27433 ай бұрын

    Good evening!!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Good evening!

  • @Blunt420Baron
    @Blunt420Baron3 ай бұрын

    Another SOLID GOLD production, love it.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @tennesseesmoky9012
    @tennesseesmoky90123 ай бұрын

    This series on the historical aspects of the hobo life continues to provide great insight into the ingenuity of the people who did the best that they could with what they had. Times were hard during the height of the hobo period. These men were able to adapt and make do. James goes to great lengths to not only share his knowledge, but to also demonstrate how the innovations of these hobos made their life better during hard times. I greatly appreciate this series. - Tennessee Smoky

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, my friend!

  • @Boony_34C
    @Boony_34C2 ай бұрын

    Aint enough folks doin good quality hobo teachin on here... I appreciate what yall do way point survival. 👍

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @T37912
    @T379123 ай бұрын

    Hi James, I enjoy all the content you put out. The hobo series, the pioneer series (finding a homestead in the Ohio), the old school camping, the more modern bushcraft... You just keep doing what you enjoy, and we'll keep watching. Kind regards Alain

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @nickgough5348
    @nickgough53483 ай бұрын

    Loving the hobo series and half way through the 1790’s series. Keep up the good work, Nick from 🇬🇧

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Will do and I'm glad that you are enjoying the 1790 series!

  • @theguywitheyebrows
    @theguywitheyebrows3 ай бұрын

    the hobo style is glorious James!! maybe it gets old after a while but there is so much to learn! beware the man who drinks from all rivers, for his guts are iron

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Indeed! Thank you for watching!

  • @terribelle3
    @terribelle32 ай бұрын

    You know I LOVE the Hobo projects series! ❤😊

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @greasey520
    @greasey5203 ай бұрын

    I really enjoy the Hobo series. I like to tinker around in my garage and made some of the Hobo items you showed. Actually, I’m going to make this brush to clean off my work bench.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @FelixImmler
    @FelixImmler3 ай бұрын

    Haa ha haa, how cool is that! BRAVO!👍

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much, my friend!

  • @cowgirlhippiechick9911
    @cowgirlhippiechick99113 ай бұрын

    I soo love this Hobo series! Keep them coming!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @sineriafrankenstein7316
    @sineriafrankenstein73163 ай бұрын

    I love all these old time diy projects. I regularly make my own things from whatever i have laying around instead of buying new. I made a very effective whisk broom from grape vines. ❤

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea!

  • @jt-xn8bw
    @jt-xn8bw3 ай бұрын

    A pretty cool little project, keep those Hobo projects coming each week

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Will do!

  • @pattycake8272
    @pattycake82723 ай бұрын

    This was very good informative information thank you. I won't take a strand of this stuff for granted anymore if I see some I will get it and make one of these

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @t.c.4933
    @t.c.4933Ай бұрын

    Amazing how we can get by with so little. Please continue this series!😊

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks, we do hope to produce more of them in the future!

  • @DF4Trap
    @DF4Trap3 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the creative nature of your hobo series. Thanks for sharing.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @markcooper6736
    @markcooper67363 ай бұрын

    I love learning the stuff my uncle talked about

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @Meattrapper
    @Meattrapper3 ай бұрын

    I love this series! Great job, I really appreciate it!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @Rusted_Link
    @Rusted_Link3 ай бұрын

    Perfect timing. We ride ATVs and we have a toy hauler. After riding we load them back up and of course they're dirty. I was just telling my wife for the day and I needed some kind of a little bench brush to brush the tires off before loading. I think this project will be perfect.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @natashafeld6588
    @natashafeld65883 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Always enjoy watching your channel.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @paulpritchard1980
    @paulpritchard19803 ай бұрын

    The Hobo brush this is a very useful project. Here's an idea make a slightly smaller one with the short handle. Use it as a shaving brush not exactly badger hair but it'll do.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! Great idea!

  • @josephhoag2366
    @josephhoag23663 ай бұрын

    My family is really enjoying this channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!.....Carla H.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome and I'm glad that you are all enjoying the channel!

  • @billwolfram412
    @billwolfram4123 ай бұрын

    Many Thanks James !!!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @JohnMurphy-dw6ml
    @JohnMurphy-dw6ml3 ай бұрын

    It’s the hobo Fuller brush man!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Want to buy a brush?

  • @Terry_weston4570
    @Terry_weston45703 ай бұрын

    Never thought of this. We are always learning. Thank you.🙏

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @beerdrinker6452
    @beerdrinker64523 ай бұрын

    I know, I understand, you have done knots. I get it. Please do a simple video. Two Hobo Knots. You are a great teacher. Please. Simple and concise.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! That's why I did the simple knot last week on the hobo hammock and the simple knot this week for the hobo brush.

  • @salan3
    @salan33 ай бұрын

    I remember being taught how to 'whip rope' and slice rope etc when I was young. So many of these skills are just being lost. Thank you for doing these videos.Often (IMHO) some of these 'tools' are actually better then cheap commercial stuff and more environmentally friendly.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    That's very true! Thanks for watching!

  • @spiritsuit7846
    @spiritsuit78463 ай бұрын

    Proven life skills are always welcome. Great series! God bless you and yours.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, you too!

  • @rickhall1027
    @rickhall10273 ай бұрын

    Ok ok you have hit a homerun with me on this one. I can see so many direction that this can be taken. Once again thank you. 👍👍👍😁

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @jenandjim149
    @jenandjim1493 ай бұрын

    we love the Hobo skills, keep them coming.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @thatfrakkingcat9171
    @thatfrakkingcat91713 ай бұрын

    Enjoying the hobo videos. Even if you go back to other videos I wouldn’t mind seeing a hobo video here and there. I do enjoy all the videos you have done for different eras, the series in the 1790s has to be my favorite journey to watch, the 1800s, even the limited series that was shtf on the electric bike, I was hoping there would be more of that one but if not it was good as it was. Keep up the good work, sir, you share awesome info and are very comforting to watch.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @timebandit2951
    @timebandit29513 ай бұрын

    Very cool even if you're not HOBOing. Thanks

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @andmassari7723
    @andmassari77233 ай бұрын

    I love the Hobo series. I love all of your content.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @sjgsfg1
    @sjgsfg13 ай бұрын

    Save the trimmings from the end, put it with your fire starting kit maybe your frying pan or pot. These rope strands are good for starting a fire maybe when the wood is damp or you need to start a quick fire and conserve matches. You can use one match and light some of the trimmings to catch the wood faster.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Good point!

  • @h.l.malazan5782
    @h.l.malazan57823 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate this period of history you are covering, a period that is not the most documented on KZread compared to the 18th century or earlier or later living history. The historical documentation available on KZread for this period and after veers into WW2, WW1, FBI profiling for psychopathy, Alien abduction, etc.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much! I do hope to continue delving into this period and the hobo community and lifestyle along with their inventions.

  • @beowulf4718
    @beowulf47183 ай бұрын

    I am enjoying the hobo series of your KZread videos. Some good stuff. Makes me think that the next series you should do is on the homeless. Not the drugs or their problems and crime. But seriously there is some useful stuff there.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for the suggestion! I'm glad that you are enjoying the series!

  • @SDMountainMan
    @SDMountainMan3 ай бұрын

    Another great video. I totally agree great knowledge to pick up especially these days every bit helps for maybe tomorrow. It's not if but when

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    2 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @dorekborek
    @dorekborek3 ай бұрын

    Brilliant project, I hope the hobo series keeps on coming! To me the short stiff brush looks like it would work great for shaving... I have to try it!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Sounds good to me!

  • @doingstuffoutdoors3002
    @doingstuffoutdoors30023 ай бұрын

    If you dip the loose ends in boiling water they straighten out....loving these hobo videos..👍

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Good tip!

  • @bryantcs0
    @bryantcs03 ай бұрын

    I like the knowledge you are sharing on this hobo series. I don’t believe anyone else is doing it. And everything you are mentioning does pertain to what is going on right now. How to live off very little. Plus, the materials they used back then, wool for example, is actually a healthy material to wear. As for the brush, if you looked up how to make a broom, that stitch could offer another video. Making the brush you just made more flat, and potentially more useful. Living off very little, this knowledge is going to be very valuable in the near future.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @davidparker4649
    @davidparker46493 ай бұрын

    the info you give us is very good to know, you never know when you will need this stuff, thanks very much

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @Idrivthetrain
    @Idrivthetrain3 ай бұрын

    Great series as stated numerous times. Thank you again. Cool project.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Idrivthetrain

    @Idrivthetrain

    3 ай бұрын

    @@WayPointSurvival what do you think those could sell for today ? Compared to what do you think a Hobo of the time would have sold for ?

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Probably back in the day a hobo could get a nickel for it maybe. Today, you could probably sell them for five bucks a piece.

  • @bluehawk777
    @bluehawk7773 ай бұрын

    James You really need to hook up with Hobo Shoestring and start riding the rails, You already have all the Hobo Gear. 🙂👍 Thanks for all the entertaining videos You share with us. God Bless You Brother 🙏🕊

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    That will be a lot of fun! Thanks so much for watching the videos and God bless you too!

  • @historyoptional8333
    @historyoptional83333 ай бұрын

    Accidentally found this channel and fall in love with the hobo series. Keep it up. Best wishes from India.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much and I'm glad that you are enjoying the channel!

  • @miked7666
    @miked76663 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your great videos

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @christopherbishop4927
    @christopherbishop49275 күн бұрын

    Very Cool James

  • @commandoconstruction2720
    @commandoconstruction27203 ай бұрын

    Thanks for vid. This could also be a fun “worktivity” for parents to teach kids while camping…

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    2 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea!

  • @marcschultz5869
    @marcschultz58693 ай бұрын

    Slick brush, thanks for sharing

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @greyscout01
    @greyscout013 ай бұрын

    Another interesting one from the Dapper Dan of Drifters, from 1916. Fun stuff.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @donscottvansandt4139
    @donscottvansandt41393 ай бұрын

    Awesome little project! I love it !

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @CosmoMcGrooter
    @CosmoMcGrooter3 ай бұрын

    I have been a long time subscriber as well as a long time viewer. A few years at this point. I can always rely on your videos to not only be educational but also so wholesome. I know whenever I am having a rough day and having bad panic attacks I can just put your videos on and it instantly calms me down. I just want to say thank you so much for not only making awesome videos but for also being an awesome person! It's such a shame you do not have millions of subscribers (yet) because you deserve so many more viewers and subscribers than you have. I subscribed when you had under 75k subs and it's so awesome to see you approaching 300k. Hopefully the next time I look you are at 3 million subs. Again, thank you for all your videos. I also watch them to help me fall asleep. Not that you are boring or anything but because it calms my soul and helps me drift to sleep. I can rewatch and rewatch and rewatch all your videos. They never get boring!!! Thanks again! I look forward to many more amazing videos!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much! That may be one of the best compliments I have ever received. May the Lord bless you and continue to give you rest and peace!

  • @merryanneadair4451
    @merryanneadair44513 ай бұрын

    This is great!!! I'm always looking for ideas for 4-H projects for my teenage grandsons!!! God bless!

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Excellent! God bless you too!

  • @01cthompson
    @01cthompson3 ай бұрын

    Very cool. My dad, who is 93, used to have a collection of gray card stock cards that included a lot of the same types of projects you describe in your hobo videos. He got them when he was a kid in the 30s and I think they came with either a book or magazine subscription. I'll have to see if he still has them.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    That's very cool! If you still have them, I would love to have copies or pictures of them. You can contact me through my website at www.waypointsurvival.com.

  • @russelldias5131
    @russelldias51313 ай бұрын

    Really enjoy all these Really neat hobo history segments. Very interesting how they lived and survived.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @russelldias5131

    @russelldias5131

    3 ай бұрын

    @@WayPointSurvival I remember seeing them walking along the highway as a kid, with the little bag on the stick, sometimes they'd come to our house asking for water, something to eat. Times were so different In early 60s. 🙋‍♂️🙏🇺🇲

  • @codysden1
    @codysden13 ай бұрын

    I remember seeing something like this in my grandad's barn...... Great video... Thank you

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @badger31738
    @badger317383 ай бұрын

    This is really great. I look forward to these hobo videos. Thanks God Bless 🙏🏼

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them and God bless you too!

  • @dougroll8139
    @dougroll81393 ай бұрын

    I like these projects. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @dirty6209
    @dirty62093 ай бұрын

    I enjoy this series as well as alot of your other videos. You did a good job on the Ohio journey, also.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @Blrtech77
    @Blrtech773 ай бұрын

    What a great video. Thank You James for sharing this. Be Safe and God Bless.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it and God bless you too!

  • @stephenwiningnear3066
    @stephenwiningnear30663 ай бұрын

    I like all your HOBO series. I've had an interest in Hobos since I read about their Code signs that they marked on things to help each other. I read It in a Childcraft Encyclopedia when I was in between the 5th and 6th grade that summer. I pretended to be a Hobo. In a renewed interest O read online about the Hobo Code signs online and true stories and about Woody Guthrie and such and somewhere I came across your videos and then you started doing the Hobo series. It has a lot of meaning for me because my Grandfather who owned a rather large farm for the time, had several avenues that he and 10 Children and my Grandmother were involved in from farming cotton and grain crops, an orchard, raising Angora Goats and shaving them for Mohair, Molasses Mill, Saw Mill, Hewing cross ties, making illegal corn whiskey, raising and canning garden vegetables, raising mules, hogs, cattle during free range, slaughtering their own hogs and smoking the meat in their smokehouse. However with all these avenues he still hopped trains to go work places. He once fell and broke his leg while trying to hop a train. While laid up with his broken leg he taught himself how to play the violin and would later play and call square dances down on Black River in Southeast Missouri. He also carried a hawkbill knife similar to yours but its handle was biggeraround at the base and had only one blade. My cousin has it n, my Uncle Tom gave me something else and gave her the knife. I really like the two blade hawkbill with the extra grafting blade. That's a full setup in one knife for grafting trees. Thats another thing Grandpa did. I wish I were closer and in better health to where I could take some of your classes. Thanks so much for your videos. I lost my left leg below the knee 3 years ago and I have lots of time on my hands and watching your programs are interesting and comforting because I know your a Christian. Again many thanks. God Bless you and your family.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for all the interesting family history! I'm glad that you are enjoying the videos and God bless you too!

  • @danthomas9321
    @danthomas93213 ай бұрын

    I agree with many of the comments I’ve seen on the hobo topic. Keep it going!! There are very few covering this topic and is one of the things that recently drew me to this channel. Can’t wait to see what other information you’ll find on the hobo lifestyle to share with us.

  • @WayPointSurvival

    @WayPointSurvival

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!