Truly authoritative content. So many other channels are just guys who watched other people's channels and then mindlessly repeat that inbred knowledge in their own channel. What I like about Buckin' Billy Ray is that he's talking about what *he* knows: his experience and his education during multiple decades of career. And I'm liking this channel for the same reason, except you guys are different ends of the spectrum. Buckin' will chop and loves the chance, but he's mostly focused on splitting. You're mostly focused -- far as I've gathered so far -- on cutting/chopping. Well, as well as creating premium handles of various wood from bolts you've carefully assessed and divided (not from purchased blanks). If an ax addict were to just have you two fellas to start with, a guy might not need other channels. Maybe Skillscult, who is a deep diver in traditional methods and an incredibly analytical mind. You keep posting, I'll keep following you!
Very interesting, especially info about the bust, which you are right, is not discussed much or correctly online. I think 20 degrees is good for a chopping axe. Thicker if you're just splitting but for felling, limbing and bucking I like 18 to 22 degrees depending on the wood and the steel and how much I want to baby it.
It won’t take long on the finer grits. I have a set of the Japanese wet stones. I use mostly the 3,000 and 8,000 grits. My axes aren’t dull to begin with. I use them to sharpen my knives, axes and other stuff that needs sharpening with my wet stones.
@@eastcoastlumberjack Might wanna look into something higher quallity like a shapton stone dont have the same sort of wear issues and isnt as much of a hassle to use they are splash and go stones where u just add a little water as you are working
Truly authoritative content. So many other channels are just guys who watched other people's channels and then mindlessly repeat that inbred knowledge in their own channel. What I like about Buckin' Billy Ray is that he's talking about what *he* knows: his experience and his education during multiple decades of career. And I'm liking this channel for the same reason, except you guys are different ends of the spectrum. Buckin' will chop and loves the chance, but he's mostly focused on splitting. You're mostly focused -- far as I've gathered so far -- on cutting/chopping. Well, as well as creating premium handles of various wood from bolts you've carefully assessed and divided (not from purchased blanks). If an ax addict were to just have you two fellas to start with, a guy might not need other channels. Maybe Skillscult, who is a deep diver in traditional methods and an incredibly analytical mind. You keep posting, I'll keep following you!
Sounds like a plan Joe. I'd agree with you that Buckin' is a splitter and I am a chopper. spot on!
Very interesting, especially info about the bust, which you are right, is not discussed much or correctly online. I think 20 degrees is good for a chopping axe. Thicker if you're just splitting but for felling, limbing and bucking I like 18 to 22 degrees depending on the wood and the steel and how much I want to baby it.
Good to hear Matt.
It would be nice to know how to hollowing correclty!
Great channel 🔥
Enjoyable series! Thanks.
Great information !
Very glad I found your channel...just subbed.
It won’t take long on the finer grits. I have a set of the Japanese wet stones. I use mostly the 3,000 and 8,000 grits. My axes aren’t dull to begin with. I use them to sharpen my knives, axes and other stuff that needs sharpening with my wet stones.
You will find they were out very fast
That's what I'd say too. maybe reflective in the price because I'll need to replace them frequently! I've had the Nortons forever!
@@eastcoastlumberjack Might wanna look into something higher quallity like a shapton stone dont have the same sort of wear issues and isnt as much of a hassle to use they are splash and go stones where u just add a little water as you are working
@@MrSkuuta Certainly would! What are the coordinated of these folk?
"What are the coordinated of these folk?" not quite sure what u meant by that.@@eastcoastlumberjack
@@MrSkuuta how do I find the website or phone number to order such a beast