Hand Splitting Firewood with an Axe.Techniques, Axemanship.

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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2022
  • This video demonstrates different techniques of using and axe for splitting firewood
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  • @joshuajohnson4396
    @joshuajohnson4396 Год назад +72

    I sent a young man I work with home 3 different axes to help him decide what type of axe he would use the most and today when he came in I could see it in face when he said he cut down a smaller Douglas Fir tree. Some people have it in their soul and he's one of them. Thanks Buckin because you've helped me to be able to help others in the axe world.

    • @Ludwig4571
      @Ludwig4571 Год назад +1

      That's Buckin' needs to be on a cutoff mechanics shirt plz

    • @antoniofranco77
      @antoniofranco77 Год назад

      What kind of work are you in?

    • @Sokolva
      @Sokolva 11 месяцев назад

      Douglas fir has beautiful wood too!

    • @j.porlando5091
      @j.porlando5091 3 месяца назад +1

      How does one join the axe world

  • @tome.joyner887
    @tome.joyner887 Год назад +16

    I feel like I have been a recipient of your kindness and your positive attitude that has lifted me so many times over the years. Love you Buckin!

  • @Mr.Safety.
    @Mr.Safety. Год назад +11

    I fell a 12 inch ash tree the other day with an axe and a hand saw and a little wedge, really made me appreciate what you can do

    • @chrisE815
      @chrisE815 12 дней назад

      Knotty, green ash is tough to split! Straight grained rounds split like butter though!

  • @swagtech_
    @swagtech_ 19 дней назад

    I'm so grateful to have experienced the magic of this extraordinary video.

  • @kwroberts79
    @kwroberts79 Год назад +13

    Can't thankyou enough BBR!! I enjoy watching every video you put up. Im a little sad that I didn't get to help you split all my wood so anytime you need a hand, I'm here for you. Your message that you put out to the world has more importance than you realize. Keep up the great work!!

  • @danielburns7519
    @danielburns7519 8 месяцев назад +1

    Never seen somebody split with a double bit axe.i always used mine for chopping.I am 73 and can only last for a few hours doing this you are full of energy and keep it up it's good exercise.

  • @henryo3607
    @henryo3607 Год назад +5

    I’ve been following your channel for years now , I don’t always put comments, I love what you do and and your messages, and never get tired of watching you split wood , I broke my back also so splitting wood is my gym also thanks for all your videos love you brother.

  • @johnsmalley9610
    @johnsmalley9610 Год назад +1

    I have split firewood since I was in high school. Always been cautious and treated it with respect. A week ago at 28, I just had an accident splitting wood and almost lost my big toe. I guess I just got careless and too comfortable.... trying to avoid a knot and take a slim piece off the side of a log and didn’t catch enough. Ricocheted off the log and into my foot it went. Fortunately I was wearing a pair of Nicks Boots- Overlanders. Slice my foot right over the knuckle of the big toe. I believe if not for those boots I would have been in serious trouble! Excellent work Billy Ray.

  • @NorThenX047
    @NorThenX047 Год назад +7

    Glad I found this channel. Love the energy , and the experience just oozes from everything you do. I am learning a ton. At first I thought why does he have 7 identical axes, must be a team of guys choppin' today. NOPE. All unique in their own way and demonstrated by yours truly. Love it

  • @nickknee3515
    @nickknee3515 Год назад +1

    Love them slo-mo shots of your axe swing, helps me break it down and try and attempt it my self. Thanx for everything Buckin'.

  • @adampotter9051
    @adampotter9051 Год назад +2

    This video was absolutely incredible to learn how
    Different axes react to different wood situation. Buckin you make the nicest, most functional axes in this world right now. And you put them to work to show how incredible each tool functions. I would love to get my hands on anything you make in the bunker.

  • @martyrutter3630
    @martyrutter3630 Год назад +3

    Good work for good people spreading the love back to those that can use some help. Good on you Buckin 👍♥️

  • @bracaarboristi
    @bracaarboristi Год назад +2

    That sounds amazing buckin! We both do tree work for free with the same goal in mind. HELPING PEOPLE! Meeting new people just showed me and my brother the beauty in life! Making relationships with good people is worth more than any money!

  • @mikenormandy9250
    @mikenormandy9250 8 месяцев назад

    I’m a recipient, but just of your knowledge and kind words from your warm soul. Thank you for you BBR!

  • @brandonharrison8862
    @brandonharrison8862 Год назад +2

    Thanks Buckin. I spent the afternoon and evening splitting wood with a splitter but would take breaks to try what I’ve learned from your channel. Using a Collin’s 3.5 I got from the bargain tool shed. It’a all oak. Had some fun with a few rounds. Trying to get us two seasons ahead with the splitter for now and then keep it up with an axe. Thanks for everything. Your channel is a blessing.

  • @krisreiersen552
    @krisreiersen552 Год назад +2

    Wait what!? I've been watching your shorts and videos for a while now and only just found out you're in the Island!? I'm in Victoria, you have no idea how stoked that makes me.

  • @stephenfaulkner1448
    @stephenfaulkner1448 Год назад

    I have Learned so much about and felling Trees, bucking them and busting for firewood. Your knowledge passed on is PRICELESS for saving my back. Thank you.

  • @griffinphilemon5083
    @griffinphilemon5083 Год назад +1

    Thank you for all you show buckin' I helped my grandparents and other family members split wood so they can heat their houses this winter. I get as much done with your techniques and an axe as they do with a 27ton splitter... I got a 28" bar for my 268 and I won't go back to a short bar. I could buck firewood all day with that sucker.
    Take it easy and take care!

  • @Oklahoman-in6ph
    @Oklahoman-in6ph Год назад +1

    I LOVE THE SOUND OF THE WOOD CRACKIN, BUCKIN IS SIMPLY AMAZING!

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 Год назад +1

      yes, love the sound...
      like prehistoric drums...
      crack! whomp! shaclank! thud! poom!

  • @danielhager9721
    @danielhager9721 Год назад

    Love these kinds of videos, Buckin!

  • @PocketKnivesBlog
    @PocketKnivesBlog Год назад +1

    First time watcher! This sh!t rocks bro!!!! TY!!!

  • @ictdpowerstroke4591
    @ictdpowerstroke4591 Год назад +1

    Hey Bud,,this man is by far the best in class,my favorite wood Miller

  • @rickycompton2610
    @rickycompton2610 Год назад

    You definitely make it look easy Buckin you are the man, I always enjoy your videos.

  • @terrywhite9017
    @terrywhite9017 Год назад +1

    Buckin' you make short work out of it. That's some pretty wood. Lovely axes. Have a blessed weekend. Love to all.

  • @tazman-kennyfuller
    @tazman-kennyfuller Год назад +1

    Always learning. Love that lineup. All very nice works of art. Lovin it. Thanks Buckin. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 Год назад

      Taz man...
      Taz family, greetings
      I met your doppelganger...
      What a freaking great dude...him and Nick,
      Getting 'er done.
      Was lucky to hand him the hand drum in the parking lot and watched his hands as we jammed for a moment. 🪘🎶🪓

  • @micha_666
    @micha_666 Год назад +1

    If i didn't live on the other side of the world i would totally visit you and chop some wood with you! Cheers from Poland!

  • @scriptguru8
    @scriptguru8 11 месяцев назад

    Many people would probably criticize you about using axes where a splitting maul is usually used. But your method worked well, and I definitely learned a few useful techniques. Thanks for doing what you're doing!

  • @Michael-db1ce
    @Michael-db1ce Год назад +1

    Looking good Buckin'. You've gotten more fit, congrats.

  • @haroldbleemel8537
    @haroldbleemel8537 Год назад

    Once again my go to for all things tree felling and splitting. Thanks Buckin'!

  • @joedunsel
    @joedunsel 7 месяцев назад

    Wow. You are a rare breed in this world.

  • @scottreynolds6544
    @scottreynolds6544 Год назад

    Thank You Billy that was awesome.
    We love you too.

  • @garybarkley2286
    @garybarkley2286 Год назад +2

    When I was a lot younger and lived at home growing up my parents burnt wood we would average around 36 cord of wood a year and I never minded splitting it now I come from a family of 9 kids so we had a axe and a wedge for the tough ones lol and I see the way u tip the axe to split it apart and that is how I use to do it as well their was only 3 boys left at home when I was old enough to cut and split and pile lol the other 3 boys had moved away to start their adult life’s but watching you it brings back a lot of memories of when I was a kid thank you for the memories love ur videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @skinnflint
      @skinnflint Год назад

      36 cords of wood, you lie

    • @garybarkley2286
      @garybarkley2286 Год назад

      @@skinnflint no a 3 story house finished basement I’m one of 9 kids so ya no lie boss gods honest truth

  • @glendajune9140
    @glendajune9140 Год назад +2

    Great content Buckin! I love the segments when you split all different types of wood. It all matches, when you choose your axe. Leaned a lot today, thanks. You,& yours stay safe, healthy, happy, productive,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

  • @jcc3999
    @jcc3999 Год назад +1

    Been watching several months now trying to figure out what you enjoy more Buckin slapping the drums smacking the rounds or working the power saws it seems to me your enjoy all equally I know I enjoy watching all of them equally
    Thank you Oh one more thing can't forget the most imported thing the good messages your spreading ✊

  • @michaelfarquharson3919
    @michaelfarquharson3919 Год назад

    Great Video, Buckin!

  • @joshuarowe4453
    @joshuarowe4453 Год назад +3

    All I ever split with is a maul, most of the big hardwoods in western PA aren’t fun with an axe, but the flick honestly has worked great with a maul. I don’t use it to make splitting easier so much but it’s great to keep the maul from burying in the ground on the logs that split easier than expected

    • @Freydale
      @Freydale 5 месяцев назад +1

      Crazy how I essentially discovered the "flick" on my own for slabbing off the edges and like you said not burying the maul into the ground where I inevitably hit a rock an inch or so below the soil

  • @philipfedorchak6444
    @philipfedorchak6444 Год назад

    Beautiful axes Billy awesome craftsmanship different ax for different jobs I'm always learning something new when I watch your videos ✌ ☮ man.

  • @snowproofsignalsllcsnowpro5122
    @snowproofsignalsllcsnowpro5122 Год назад +1

    Absolutely love the truck!!!

  • @glennanderson1032
    @glennanderson1032 Год назад

    Awesome the way you give back paying it forward god bless you brother

  • @paulmcreynolds1774
    @paulmcreynolds1774 Год назад +1

    Another great video with great advice on splitting. Keep up the good work and stay safe. Spread the love and kindness

  • @spoot8835
    @spoot8835 Год назад +1

    i was just thinking yesterday while watchin g your videos id love to see more axe stuff

  • @toddduncan4071
    @toddduncan4071 Год назад +1

    I only have one axe of unknown make so ive been really interested in researching the different head designs, makers etc because I really want to hang my own handle on a vintage head. I really want a double bit and a single wood bullet type just haven't figured it out yet as to what to buy, collins, plumb, council tool etc..
    I'm 6'4 295 pounds and I need to split some wood for my own sanity! Thank you Billy Ray for this awesome channel and message of kindness and gratitude. Helping me in many ways!

    • @kyleree6757
      @kyleree6757 Год назад

      Buchanan Smith's Axe Handbook is a good little resource for learning. Just ignore the part about painting handles.

  • @leonschufletowski8874
    @leonschufletowski8874 Год назад

    Excellent program buckin. Nice tool box 🪓 you carry around.

  • @yacovkashi5523
    @yacovkashi5523 Год назад

    This video is pure of joy .
    Thank you and God bless you .
    Yacov from Israel

  • @patdemers7096
    @patdemers7096 Год назад

    Thanks for the content and the help you provide for the youth of your region. I was hoping in a future video you could provide tips on hand sharing axes have a great day

  • @brianbotkin2905
    @brianbotkin2905 Год назад +1

    Great motivation to get outside and work!

  • @joshmullins4043
    @joshmullins4043 Год назад +1

    I love the red head wedges you got me started on it years ago thanks

  • @Michael-db1ce
    @Michael-db1ce Год назад

    Great one Buckin. Setting the example.

  • @woody1755
    @woody1755 Год назад

    Of all the things I've learned from watching you the flick is my favorite to practice....gettin a little better everyday!

  • @10rcoleman
    @10rcoleman Год назад

    Man you seem like a really good guy big heart,God bless you for everything you do!that axe you made is one of them man goes into the forest and forest disappears lol nice job

  • @freelyfarmexploits8854
    @freelyfarmexploits8854 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks to Billy Ray I have just completely logged a wind blown veteran oak by hand, I thought it was never possible without the use of my wood splitter, but following the techniques I achieved what I thought was not possible. The sense of achievement stacking those logs to dry in my log store was quite something.

  • @hotboxpizzatruck
    @hotboxpizzatruck Год назад +1

    Double the fun! Love it when you break out a double bit.

  • @kyleferber1519
    @kyleferber1519 Год назад

    Love the new handles buckin! That big palm swell at the bottom is a beautiful feature, nice work my man!!

    • @vikt6778
      @vikt6778 Год назад

      Ey bucking whats is up my friend

  • @w6qd
    @w6qd Год назад +5

    For over a century, men at county and state fairs across America/Canada have tested their he-man strength with High Striker. Sometimes they compete for a stuffed doll for their gal, and sometimes the prize is the manly pride of beating their buddies.
    I wonder how Buckin' would do at the Hi-Strikers Ring-The Bell Carnival game? Could he beat the Carnies?

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 Год назад

      ha ha... good one
      it's been years since I've seen one of those or swung that mallot...
      I'd like to build one of those...☺️🪵🪓

  • @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
    @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 Год назад

    No matter how long of a day I've had or how tired I feel...when I watch you hand splitting, I get a jolt of energy that makes me feel like I could scale a building! Thank you, my friend!!
    Love you all...❤❤❤
    Lieutenant Bradley

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Год назад

      "love win

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 Год назад

      I felt that. It's 12:15 am and I want to go out and split. And I cut wood all day 😂

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 Год назад +1

      To scale a building is a tall undertaking.
      How about climb your favorite tree on catbird hill...🌲🧗👍🍁🍂

    • @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849
      @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849 Год назад

      @@jirusjirus9322 Amen!!!

  • @garysublett3493
    @garysublett3493 Год назад

    this is stuff that is passed down thru generations...billy grew up with this...

  • @hoofgripweightlifting6872
    @hoofgripweightlifting6872 Год назад

    Thank you for this. The past 20+ years we have relied on propane to heat the house. This year for the first time, we are using wood burning stove.

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Год назад

      THIS WILL CHANGE YER LIFE ,, MENTALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND OF COURSE PHYSICALLY

  • @cameronhamer9432
    @cameronhamer9432 Год назад +1

    Double bit axes are my favourite . They are balanced , swinging them brings me joy . Ever break a axe handle ? 👍🇨🇦

  • @joshmullins4043
    @joshmullins4043 Год назад

    Buckin I’m still waiting on a wedge banger axe keep up the good work
    Love ya brother

  • @mattmiller8386
    @mattmiller8386 Год назад

    you're an inspiration

  • @tomnielsen6439
    @tomnielsen6439 Год назад

    You are absolutely right. It makes know sense to handle that wood twice using a chopping block.

  • @kylekinton7299
    @kylekinton7299 Год назад

    i love the new theme song youve been using lately

  • @brianbotkin2905
    @brianbotkin2905 Год назад +1

    Love these types of videos 🙂

  • @AdaptiveApeHybrid
    @AdaptiveApeHybrid Год назад

    Also I'm digging this funky intro

  • @markovukovic8775
    @markovukovic8775 Год назад

    Your axes are work of art! Wish you all the best in life brother, greetings from Serbia

  • @robraines859
    @robraines859 Год назад +1

    Great tecneat..thanks man

  • @paulrettig1507
    @paulrettig1507 Год назад

    I like to allow the water to get into the log, and once in the freezing season rip through them allowing nature to do most of the work. If I have to split, I put the smaller diameter logs on the larger ones, drive the axe into the log then take a sledge hammer with the other hand and hit the back of the axe through the wood. Once you get used to doing this method you get into a cadence and work like a machine. Love watching these vids because I always learn something from you like working around the knots.

  • @mudlakesawmill9332
    @mudlakesawmill9332 Год назад +1

    awesome video sorta new to the chanel and so far I love the enthusiasm. Personally I run like an 8lb fiskars maul with a 9.00-20 truck tire to hold the round with a Pickaroon and with enough getvdone attitude I can split a pickup load of wood faster and easier than with a splitter. Plus the wood is cleaner. Let the Axe do the work you've just gotta swing it. I also have to add my Dad showed me rather than trying to spit a big round straight in half keep working around it taking block of firewood off need be turn 90 and split them perpendicular.......Granted we spill down to about the size if a 4x4 or 6x6 at the biggest. Love it!!!!

  • @carle5538
    @carle5538 Год назад

    You are good with the axe. You are an expert. I bought one that is all plastic and it does not really split I think I have to sharpen it. Your axes are awesome. Those rounds look beautiful there. Thank you for showing us.

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Год назад

      THIS IS NOT PARTICULARLY DIFFICULT WOOD TO SPLIT BUT IVE SEEN FOLKS MAKE IT LOOK HARD .. LOL

  • @stevencrowe1523
    @stevencrowe1523 Год назад +1

    hey buckin I love you channel and videos and the love you have for the power saws I have some saw I want to get rid of and think they would find a beautiful home with you I have the complete set of poulan/pioneer saw staring with a 655 boost port then the 525 poulan pro and a 455 poulan pro then I have an amazing pioneer p60 all full wrap handles every Saw all have bars and dogs and all of them run just love them and don't want them to go to some who doesn't love them

  • @Oklahoman-in6ph
    @Oklahoman-in6ph Год назад +2

    BUCKIN TALKS ABOUT AXES LIKE SOME PEOPLE TALK ABOUT GOLF CLUBS, FANTASTIC !!!!

  • @zachgordon9531
    @zachgordon9531 Год назад

    I absolutely love that big double bit axe. They are definitely hard to find.

  • @bjorn-e.t.6198
    @bjorn-e.t.6198 Год назад

    Hey buckin ✌🏻 do good an talk about it ...there is no shame in talking about the good you have done ...just dont throw it on everybody like this hyped free lawbcare guys ...you are just the Man buckin greetings from germany much love stay safe 💪🏻

  • @rogerboudreau8496
    @rogerboudreau8496 Год назад +1

    Wow !! Well done…

  • @jetobey5656
    @jetobey5656 Год назад

    Billy ; talk bout the clues that come from the sound of an axe strike. At least for me, when you hit, I hear when you first strike on a bucked round ; it tells the tale of the future of both wood and axe.

  • @thegreatestshowcries2380
    @thegreatestshowcries2380 4 месяца назад

    Heck yeah! My wife thought I was crazy for bristling at the thought of a splitter.

  • @butchvandyk1051
    @butchvandyk1051 Год назад

    wish i had a good axe to do what you are doing you are so blessed.. regards from South Africa

  • @barryhoneycutt3894
    @barryhoneycutt3894 Год назад

    TY learned a lot...be kind love wins from SE Texas Bear

  • @johnsuch5914
    @johnsuch5914 Год назад +2

    Love splitting with my Buckin Special :)
    Thanks BR !!!!

  • @johnmorse5617
    @johnmorse5617 Год назад

    Vary vary cool Matt Man streat from the Heart. Love Wins

  • @Slingin_Bait
    @Slingin_Bait Год назад +1

    I wish the wood here on the east coast was this easy to split by hand.
    Hardwoods here are a bugger with the axe unless it's freezing out and the woods is frozen.

  • @ryan_leach
    @ryan_leach Год назад +1

    I also live in nanaimo, im a forestry graduate still studying at VIU 👍

  • @olsno26
    @olsno26 Год назад +1

    Thanks!

  • @johnmorse5617
    @johnmorse5617 Год назад

    Thank ya Buckin fer the axe tex

  • @ishmaelsteele5205
    @ishmaelsteele5205 Год назад

    God bless you billy

  • @darngoodday5933
    @darngoodday5933 Год назад

    And just like that, experienced men show how it's done.

  • @celestinodilibero4642
    @celestinodilibero4642 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you !!!!🙏🙏🤙

  • @ralphveasey7274
    @ralphveasey7274 Год назад

    Would love to swing some of those axes. I use the long Fiskars splitting axe to pretty good effect but drool over those beauties.
    I hunt on a Boy Scout camp and several years ago we had a nasty fall hurricane. The camp supervisor called and told me the upper access road had a couple of big oaks and a gum across it and I could have the wood to open the road.
    I brought a couple friends and a dump trailer that Saturday and got busy. A group of scouts and their master heard our saws and came to investigate. We were working on a big red oak about 30" diameter, my 28" bar was a bit too short to buck. Well the scout master went on to explain that to split wood that big you had to pop off the edges first, I told him I just look for knots and split it and popped a couple of rounds apart.
    He then said I was much bigger than him...lol. My rather small uncle taught me to split wood when I was 9 or 10 years old. If the scout master looked in the dump trailer he would have seen a bunch of rounds busted to 1/2 or 1/4.

  • @roadking6414
    @roadking6414 Год назад

    I split a hundred tons of wood as a kid here in Kentucky. We heated our home with wood. Maple, ash, oak, hickory, osage orange, hackberry, walnut, etc. Never used an axe, ever, they were useless with the hard woods. We used a sledge hammer and malls. When the wood was green we struggled to split it.

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Год назад

      i ALWAYS WONDER WHAT THE OLD TIMERS DID , I WAS TOLD A DOUBLE BIT AXE WAS THE TOOL , BUT THATS ONLY CAUSE I ASKED OLD PEOPLE .. BE WELL

  • @wolfgangrottmann6731
    @wolfgangrottmann6731 Год назад

    i m bit jaleous see you working with an axe . since a surgery at my shoulder these kind of work is gone .
    now i use an hydroulic splitter .😉😉
    kepp on bucking 👍👍

  • @jamesbarry9795
    @jamesbarry9795 Год назад

    Love it I live in Tasmania

  • @melissatuason2395
    @melissatuason2395 Год назад +1

    Im with you Billy, Im semi retired and I try to pass it forward, BTW this is my wife's yt acct. and I use it

  • @naturundhund
    @naturundhund 5 месяцев назад

    Greetings from Germany Peter 😉

  • @johnmorse5617
    @johnmorse5617 Год назад

    The axe teckneek is ausom Buckin . That dubble is a monster a cool one be safe brother . Love Wins

  • @bonzaibarty
    @bonzaibarty Год назад

    thank you

  • @wholesystems
    @wholesystems Год назад

    I'd love to see how this works in classic new england hardwoods... these narrow profile axes especially.

  • @ThoraxCrunch270
    @ThoraxCrunch270 Год назад

    Ah there’s the beautiful GORILLA again! Gorgeous double! Love seeing you bring it out and annihilate some wood Buckin. Shout out from the PNW Washington state!

  • @mikahakkinen5651
    @mikahakkinen5651 Год назад

    hi.a did grind down little bit
    the speed bump on my fiskars axe,works mutch better now.

  • @lilbuddha8771
    @lilbuddha8771 Год назад

    Man, do I love splittin' wood!

  • @therockslingguy2081
    @therockslingguy2081 Год назад +3

    Wood splitting champ here. The maul is the best for all purpose splitting. Fiberglass/plastic handles as well. An axe works great with dry easy splitting wood. The problem with an axe is that they stick and the handles break. When I use an axe to split ill hit one edge and stick it and then I'll use another on the opposite side which loosens up the the other. 6 or 8lbs maul with a fiberglass handle is what you want or your going to destroy 1000 axes to one good maul