The Dog Father in Church Service

Last week the Young Men at church embarked on a service project to clean up the yard of an elderly widow. As an adult leader serving in the Young Men’s organization it was my duty to go along and supervise along with a two other men.

When we arrived the young men got busy picking up trash and mowing the lawn. There were also several dead trees on the property that needed to come down. So, the adults figured that we could take care of that chore while the kids were doing the “light work”.

We only had one chain saw amongst us, so while the rest of the guys were fussing with it trying to get it running I went back to the car and retrieved the Dog Father. I got a number of snickers and several remarks were made when I walked up to the smallest of trees that needed to be removed. It was only about 2 inches in diameter and the recently sharpened DF brought it down with 2 strokes. I imagine a stronger man could have done it with one.

Everyone was watching when I walked up to the second tree. This one was a dead pine about three inches in diameter and it took me about 5 strokes to topple it. The final tree was a dead oak about 10 inches in diameter and I left that for the chain saw to bring down although the DF got a good workout helping to remove limbs and trimming them.By the time the evening was over all the other men wanted to know how they could get a Dog Father too.

Dan, if you make them they will sell.

First, I greatly respect that you are involved in your church's young men's program, and having them do service for the widows.

Second, good job teaching them Scrapyard gosple.

Thank you for the kind words James. We try hard to teach service to our youth as we believe strongly that it is only through serving others that we can truly come to know ourselves and reach our full potential.

Some of them learn it, some of them don't. But we keep trying.

What a great opportunity for the youth and for you to show the difference between peoples perception of a chopper and a good chopper... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

I bet some were disappointed when you told them they couldn't just go and immediately order one... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

Excellent, Rich. People have become so used to power tools, they have forgotten the virtues of muscle and blade. I'm sure the widow lady was grateful. "For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so faith apart from works is dead."
James 2:26.

Amen!

i think you could have taken the last tree.

Yes they were. I think that if I had had a few extra with me I could have sold them then and there. They were really amazed when I told them the price on the Dog Father. Nobody could believe that Dan sold it so cheaply.

Thank you Vic, and yes she was grateful. I appreciate the quote from James, it is one of my favorites.

I think so too scrappy. But it was starting to get late, and I am not as young as I would like to be so laziness won out and I let the chain saw take care of it. Besides, it gave the others something to do.

It is amazing what a sharp well oiled and cared for hand tool can do with a bit of skill. Often the power tools we use are not any faster for the one or two holes we have to drill or the bit of wood we have to cut than a good sharp hand saw would be.

Great job Rich ,I think it says a lot about a person when they look at a chopper like the DF whether they see a deadly weapon or a versatile tool. Great job changing a few minds.

Great story - thanks for sharing. I love my DF, and may start taking it with me to church as well <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

The Dog Father was BUILT to SERVE. It is the archetype of Scrap Yard Knives. No frills, just performance. It's a great yard work knife!

Great story. I brought my GW to church Sunday myself. Since they were having difficulty getting the chainsaw running, you should have given a demonstration by chopping it up as well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Tell them they must sell their coats and buy DogFathers! Jesus commands it! Sort of… <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

He said to them, "But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.
Luke 22:36

So in other words, it’s better to be cold and be able to defend youself, rather than be warm and defenseless…a lot of sheeple could learn a thing or two about emergency prepardness from reading their Bible. For instance, regarding food storage:

Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest- and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.
Proverbs 6:6-11

Yes it is Vic. My DF has replaced the Battle Rat as my go-to yard tool. I use it for darn near everything. If the job does not require explosives, firearms, micro-surgery or heavy equipment it is more than likely that the Dog Father can do it!

Good deal spreading positive knife experieneces and postitive people experiences all at the same time.

great story. is there anything the df can't do?

It will remove windows but it won't wash them <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

What a great story. It is hard for anyone to see a Dog Father in action and not be impressed...sounds like you did some nice work

Thanks for sharing

Dan

Way to go Rich!

Way to go Rich!!

Like you I am blessed with a Dog Father that attends Church.

Besides teaching the Junior High class for the last 5 years we own and operate a cleaning business in Delavan Wisconsin. At our Church we also are the full time custodians as well. Which means I get paid to use the Dog Father in Church!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Sweet deal eh? I wear my SS-4 at all times too at Church for the SYKC Combo package and because I look so darn good wearing the pair! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

You did a great job sharing your D.F. with your Church brothers. I pray that they learn more about Scrap Yard knives and may one day join us hear to chat about our favorite steel ... Scrap Yard! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Peace.

Glad to see you are back in the full swing of things WD. Your artwork was missed.