I'm that guy Billy Ray. At 51 yo on Dec. 23rd, 2014 I had a horse come down on my shoulder and crush my lower back. During all the MRI's and x-rays they discovered that my spinal canal was all most closed off. A simple surgery left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. About to reach the 8th year anniversary and they still haven't done anything for my lower back. But back in early 2015 when I couldn't get out of bed I discovered this thing called You Tube. Buckin' Billy Ray Smith was one of the first channels I subscribed to. Your attitude is infectious and for that alone is why I watch. All the saw, drums, ax hanging and tree cutting is like sprinkles on top. I always feel a little better after watching your video. Keep it up my friend and thank you for the inspiration.
I’m a 74 year old widow living in AZ. I’ve never used a chain saw but I love watching your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for sharing the message of love and kindness.
Billy, I have always been the type of man that never hires a professional to do anything I can figure out on my own. Reality makes me aware of the dangers of tree felling so when I had the opportunity to drop 45 cypress I went back and watched a few more of your videos and decided to go for it. I dropped all and with wedges I was able to drop most exactly where I intended. Your videos and morality are a gem and much appreciated. Thank you for your time 🙏
Similar boat here, though definitely dropped far less than 45. Have yet to have one veer off where I don't want though, so that's the exciting point. It will happen eventually I am sure.
See that's the difference right there I work for a tree service I would have put a rope in that tree and pulled it over I'm just not experienced enough pounding wedges with a tree leaning like that now I do drop trees all the time with just wedges but a tree like that where they want it in a certain spot and it has a nice Lean to it and it's big I would have put a rope that's the difference bucking is a faller he's been doing them situations his whole entire life I would love to work besides somebody with his experience for a month or two just to learn a little bit more it would be amazing God bless
I cut firewood for years but I haven't run a power saw in years. You looking me eye to eye on your camera and telling me I love you brother and I care about you and that love and kindness is a great option....you were just speaking to me weren't you Buckin? That is how it felt. It was personal and it hit me in the heart. Then you told me your life story and how you fought your way back and it hit me in the heart. Over and over again you have lifted my spirit.....especially on those days when I was racked with pain. You have been a force in my life that is hard to truly explain. It has been quite some time since I came across Buckin Billy Ray but I count you as a friend and I love you brother. You indeed are a woodman but I think you have just scratched the surface when you call Buckin a woodman. There is much more to this man and I DON'T BELIEVE FOR A MOMENT THAT 424,000 people are firing up their power saws every day and going for it. Folks are looking for something more.....it is a message of hope and it is one that you can share with others. That is my story and I am sticking to it. Love you my friend!
In my younger days, I travelled Northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan insuring the forest products industry. I’ve met many great stump jumpers in the early-mid 80’s. Just the smell of sawmills and logging camps is etched into my mind. But I must admit, the trees you have in the west are much larger. I’ve never seen western cedars until your videos. I subscribed just for the love of the industry. Now I’m 68 and had two pretty big (to me) trees fall in subsequent thunderstorms. They missed my tiny house by inches! God saved my house, my dog and me. Now I’m doing cleanup of the mess with a borrowed Stihl chainsaw from my pastor. It’s a bit tricky for me and I’m being as careful as I can. Your tips are very helpful. One of the trees that fell split and both halves are still attached. One side is hung in an oak while the other is lying next to my house. What scares me is the twisted half still attached and loaded, plus the half stuck in the oak.
Hello Buckin! You're an inspiration to me. I now (at 15 almost 16) own 2 Jonsered 2071's (well one's a 2065 with a big bore) and you are one of my greatest inspirations in this journey. It's an addiction isn't it? Thanks Buckin, have a great day
Buckin my dad was a faller back in the 30-40is with crosscut saws I don't fall or nothing I'm retired now and I do love watching you the art of falling is being lost except for men like you and to everyone it is and art that's Bueatiful thanks Buckin
I’m nearly 53, and yes I’m not a faller, I’m a west coast boy originally from murrayville/Langley though so I really appreciate seeing this….pretty cool….and I picked up a Mac 1-51 without a carb as it turns out but what I really love is the positivity..breath of fresh air it is!! God bless! I picked up
I love you tooooo. Ever since I lost my right eye I have given up on tree work because of depth perception, your videos give me hope as a breath of fresh air. I will never climb again so now I have to rely on ground work when falling these big fires in Northern Humboldt County California. God bless you Brother.
I come here to gain knowledge. Watching you helps me in the wildland fire arena. Not everything directly applies, but the princples of working on and around trees are very useful when i need to push my skill level.
Hej there Billy I,am an Swedish Instructor on forestry machines from sweden, and your technique about how to read trees, is the same with harvesters , it,s all about "make" it simple and work with mother nature.👍
Method. Respect. Love of the job. Great teacher and friend. Thanks Buckin great stuff. I used to wedge Pines all the time. Nothing as big as that tree. Such a cool process.
Good morning Buckin'! Good morning from the east coast Welcome, NC. Yes, the name of our small town is "Welcome!" Anyway, new subscriber, love your channel. I am NOT a FELLER! (Hope that's how you word that) I've probably cut down a total of 10 or less trees in my life and I'm 48 years of age. However, I am a wood lover! I am a wood worker / wood artist. I design and hand make "live edge" tables and wooden wall art! I'm commenting because I am a man who likes to give credit where and when it's due. You're a good and decent man Buckin', doing what ya know and DAMN GOOD at it I have to say! But it's not just the fact that you're good at your profession, it's another factor. You're being a great role model and inspiration for a lot of people. You preach messages of kindness, professionalism, honesty and simply being a man. So, I praise you for that. The world needs more men like you. Love your part of the country, seen a lot of it when I was stationed in Bremerton, Washington while in the U.S. Navy. Good day to ya Brother!
Last Week a Friend gave me a 372xpg non Xtorq as Present from 2001 with blown Cylinder. Now i do a complete Rebuild inspired of your Work with these Saws! i´m Searching for a Fullwrap but you could not get them here in Germany. Now i cant wait to get her back in business! Nice Cedar you put down!Good Job
Hey Buckin, I watched the one about squirting gas into the carb. I tried that trick and thought it didn't work, it would run and die. After a few days of this, I pulled the gas line and out came gas. I gave it a couple pulls without squirting gas and the saw started on one pull. This saw sat on the shelf for a good 20 years. Thank you for the teachings and this was my second time watching this one.
Billy i am not a logger i only have a Husqvarna 120 with a 14in bar and just cut small trees on my property. But i have learned alot from your videos. And just love watching you cut trees. Seeing that chip fly on the big cuts you do and the big trees fall so perfect is awesome and enjoyable to watch.
I have dropped some fir that with the help of your videos I would have never tried. Great info I never worked in the woods when I was young. Would have loved to but never had the chance. Worked in a mill for 11 years. The wedge thing is like a super power. Thank you so much love the videos and the explanations on what is happening, from Castle Rock Wa.
Buckin! The pleasure is all ours! It’s a lot easier to watch a video than to make one and do all that cutting and prep work! You are a national treasure!
Hey Billy. I grew up on the other end of sawdust. 81 and raised in Brooklyn NY. Not many trees in our neck of the concrete. However, as a young boy, I worked in a local butcher shop. We used sawdust everyday. It kept the floors from getting greasy to prevent slipping. We slept it away from the wall then raked it with an iron garden rake to remove any fat or garbage. We actually used a handful of sawdust to clean the maple cutting blocks in the store. We would bib it on the top of the block, let it sit for a few minutes, then we had what was called a block brush which was a wooden handle and the teeth were iron. It would scrape through the sawdust and remove any fat off the block which was absorbed into the sawdust. We would totally sweep up the sawdust twice weekly and put down fresh. Along came every agency that was going to put an end to every illness known to man. They outlawed the sawdust as well as the wooden cutting blocks. We did a lot of bone cutting with cleavers at the time and chopping on the poly boards was no going to happen. Everything with a bone then had to be cut with a bandsaw. If you look at the health of the population back then vs today, you have to laugh at the ADVANCES we have made. People are sicker and sicker, the more we advance. People do not have any resistance to anything because they have never been exposed to build that resistance. JUST SAYIN! Love the channel. Have done a fair bit of chain sawing but not much any more. Still have my STIHL 007 and 026. Love watching the pro saws, the ported and added exhausts. Would love one day to go watch a lumberjack competition. Glad you are doing well. You had a few setbacks in your life and overcame them. Who would have thunk that a lumberjack would be involved in social media? Haven’t seen Hogan for some time, hope he is doing well. Maybe one of these days I will come across a Buckin Hogan Smith channel. If you read this all, thanks. Poppy
Brother Buckin, thank you! The wedges in the crease makes perfect sense, the grain is denser there! Our shagbark cedars are very similar in that they break like glass, but if the stump is four feet it's only that big for five feet or so lol. Thanks Billy Ray, every episode is appreciated by me and my family!
Around 96,I did tree service in NJ,I love the memories,I'm willing to do it again, the biggest was oak, using a crain,,one of my coworkers almost lost a leg,
I’ve had hemlocks tops break off and the top remained in the limbs of the neighbouring trees , 6” stem . Always look up , stay safe Billy . Another interesting video , THANKS ! 👍🇨🇦
First time commenting on your video. I'm not a logger or big time woodsman or anything like that. I've always enjoyed working with saws. But, I'm into vintage saws myself. But, you have taught me a lot about sharpening your saws. I have two saws one is a Lombard Comango and the other is a Sachs Dolmar 110. After watching your videos I have done a lot of tweaking on my saws and it has improved them both tremendously. Thank you and keep sending out videos.
I have no clue about what you do. My kids and I just love to see how your skill is worked. We must say you make it look easy. and we know its from years of experience. we thank you for all you do showing us the adventures.
Thank you so much. I have saved alot of energy throughout the day not to mention and my back just by watching how you maneuver and use things around you when handling the saws. For example. At the first cut you left the tip in and walked the saw around instead of pulling the saw out and packing it around with you.
Growing up most folks around here used a traditional wedge. My pa would do an "upside down" wedge (humbolt) and he always said that if you wanted to keep a tree from getting hung up you better make it run off the stump. Big angles, and he would use a gap face cut on one like that to get it to pick up speed to drive through the other trees. Back then we didn't know the real names of cuts or really how to do a lot of stuff but we got things done. After I grew up I learned a lot more, and honestly I have learned a lot more stuff here on the internet, mostly how well I was taught and why a lot of it works the way it does.
I'm one of those that doesn't run a power saw or have anything to do with logging. I DO come here for your message and every time I watch your videos, I'm uplifted! Thanks for all of the hard work you put into filming and editing just to share your adventures with us. You do make a difference and Blessings to you and your family!!
Enjoy your videos! I’m 77 and my brother in law has me drop his dead trees on his property. Hayden Idaho. I’m in Sagle not far from the Canada border. You’ve been a great help in my tree cutting.
Great job, good explanation, beautiful cedar. You are a wedgeman of the finest caliper. Love when it gets cold outside, mosquitoes and ticks go dormant. 👍
Never used a saw that big. That Husky and the similar sized Stihl sure have enough power to spare. Almost forgot, one of the best "how to's" on a leaning tree I've seen. Not just how to do it but the explanation as to why your doing it. Great stuff, Buckin'
Man would i love to spend an afternoon with this man and just soak up any and all knowledge and wisdom possible. I love the passion and the willingness to share this with us.🙏
I had to cut down a number of trees that were dying around my property. Buckin has been my go to for all the things I needed to know but didn't now I needed to know them. As I fell out of a tree trying to climb up and top one, my wife asked what I was doing and I said......Buckin showed me this one....he didn't and she didn't know what I was talking about...but I was laughing until she go the ladder and I could climb down. Keep them coming Buckin. Keep em coming.
45 seconds in and all I can think is I wanna see a video about that truck....so nice. Also, thank you for saying to stick around and watch it through and not skip around. This was a great video!
B . . . You're a brother in the greatest way. What you do is just amazing... I can't enjoy or learn cuz I'm so not into working/falling trees... But that you are is the greatest!!!
hi Buckin I am a 67-year-old first-time chainsaw owner i bought it to do some work at my golf club, a few trees needed trimming and a few that were brought down by bad weather needed cutting and removed, so I needed to understand how to cut that's where you come in found you on youtube, man some of the felling I saw you do unbelievable you are a joy to watch,the lean on some of the trees you cut blow my mind, trees overhanging holmes boy how you can take that cut awesome, respect and good wishes from here in Scotland look forward to your video's stay sharp Buckin
I cut a dead ash recently where the undercut closed up, and the tree got caught in the canopy of other trees and stayed stuck on the stump. That was a hassle! Opening up the undercut wider like you taught would have prevented my problem. Great stuff. thanks JP
I love your channel, I love soaking up the knowledge of your experience, and I love the sound of your saws, it's therapy for me when I'm all stressed out 😊
Thanks to your videos I was comfortable falling a neighbors tree right next to the house which had a nice back lean and used wedges and it landed exactly where i asked it to, so much gratitude for what you share as I only bought my first 3 saws this year and the amount of knowledge ive gained from your channel is incredible!
You are a blessing to this 59 year old medical office manager who likes to play around with my MS 251 on the weekend, pretending I’m you, lol!!! I love watching your videos my brother!!! Thank you & keep up the great job(s)!!!
I am Almost 66 and I have cut big trees since I was 16 yrs old . I also was a climbing topping and tree faller . I enjoy doing. It all still . I also watch your videos to pickup pointers
I seen Bjarne Butler was running a 592 from walkers. Do you cross paths with Bjarne. What a great attitude from a guy that looks like he is having a blast in the Bush
Bjarne would like to do a vid with bucking well atleast I heard him talk about in one of his vids. Tbh tho I wonder if Logan would run into him since he goin out to camps nowadays .
Thanks for being you. I have followed you for many years now on and of. Now a days more again sins i hade a accident and it good too see and hear you. I got threw up when the belt chipper fall off the trailer. I smashed my head in the trailer and got a brain bleed and a neck injury. 3 months ago now and i work maby 15 hours a week now. The physical therapists said that i will be back but it will take longer time. Thanks again for making so many wonderful videos
Buckin, i been watching your videos the last few weeks now. I really touch base with how you started your cutting and firewood path. I myself was down a bad path woth drinking ect. I got introduced into falling a little over 2 years ago and it helped change my life around. Im from the StockBridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Tribe in Wisconsin. I been sober and love going to work everyday. Ive been cutting with my 592 for the last year and i love it. I had a few minor issues like intake boot, coil, but other than that i love the saw. I cut differently than you but your videos are very helpful and help me out quite often.Thanks for your up beat spirit!
I know its an old video and there might be no activity here BUT I can see youre being very conscious of your work. You dont do unnecessary lifting or heavy swinging, keep the saw running and inside the tree so you dont have to lift it out every time, move fluidly everywhere and hit the wedges with a relaxed rhythm and not a 2handed fast bang. Gotta love it :) Minor details keep the body in good shape to work another day!
Hi Buckin’ Billy Ray! I’ve been watching your videos quite a bit recently and enjoy them. Watching today’s tree felling was very interesting and informative. I have some tricky trees on my property and your videos help give me confidence to practice more and do it! I’m 64 and have taken a fair number of trees down over the years but you are the Jedi Master when it comes to tree felling! Thanks for the kind messages also and keep up the good work!
If I was on an island stuck with a saw. My old 044 Stihl. Just put on tons of new parts. 28 ok inch bar. 1 happy wood getter now . Love your show. From Malakwa BC .
Thanks man, for sharing all your hard won wisdom. Throughout. Being smart, heads up education in more than just the forest. And having fun to boot. I can almost smell the cedar from my family's farm in Oregon. Cheers.
I’ve never before cut a large tree, well what I considered a large tree ( 35 ft) but I watched one of your videos were you did a Humboldt cut, correct me if am wrong and it fell exactly where I projected. When my daughter ask me how did I learned to cut a tree I told her watching one of your instructional videos. So thank you!!
Buckin iv been watching your vids for years now iv learned so much watching you I was a joiner 4 years ago I changed my hole lifestyle job and started my own company doing tree work in the wild hills of north wales 🏴 so I thank you and love ya buddy..LOVE WINS…
Big ole red cedar, just waiting for you to bring it down the right way. Friends use your wedges and watch what happens. It'll go just where it needs to go. That is one big cedar. Yeah, Buckin, the science of felling a leaner. Nice job.
Another lesson from the master. Awesome job again. No better way to enjoy my tea after work watching Billy at work. Fantastic job my friend. I hope the buckin army 🪖 is well. A Hugh welcome to the new folks joining a army of love, we're happy you pressed the subscribe button 🔘. love and best regards from across the pond
@@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE lol neither did I until I was having lunch on one of the farm tractors while having lunch. Boy I'm sad lol. Well I'll look forward to seeing you use it lol. Tally ho over and out friend 🪖
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Good morning Billy. As ever great hearing from you. Strange that Mrs B calls me general!!!! Yes general,,,, general nuisance lol. We All on the farm send our love, best wishes, and respect. Love to all
Wow thats a big tree😯 we dont see them that big in Denmark 🇩🇰 they dont grow so big as they do in Canada and usa. Great work i learn a lot from you buckin
I just spent all day cutting ash with my Mac 10-10 automatic. Tuned it up based on your tuning guide. This saw is so awesome. I absolutely love it 100%. I wouldn't even know about it if it weren't for you! I got it with 9 chains and two bars off Facebook marketplace for $10 not running. Had 125psi on the gauge, so I figured go for it. Got a used carb off another saw, fired right up. I've been using the echo red guard at 40:1 and echo bar oil. I love it. I wish these ash trees weren't all dying, but that's life eh? Love your silver truck.
I just love watching the way you fell trees and the love I see in your eyes while doing it. The message that you share is one of love of everything that god has made along with the respect it deserves. Keep up the great work and enjoy life .
Love this video, And I wedge for a few reasons.... They work, Typically a one man show so no one to "manage" ropes and crap to pull them with. In fact the only time I LET a guy show me about "pulling" vs. wedging, he almost killed me, started rocking the tree before I was ready and some big chit came down and stabbed about 2ft into the ground right next to me. I had TOLD him to not freakin MOVE until I came out and told him too. BUT like a kid with the first deer ... SO like you point out, wedge or walk. Or just let it go in the woods and clean up the mess later. No houses, cars, or sheds to deal with loggin. Only time I use the excavator or Skidding tractor is if I hang one :)
Good cut Buckin!!! I see your finally using the 592xp which I think is the best 90cc saw on the market its a beast of a saw for sure and hopefully you add one to your arsenal
I'm that guy Billy Ray. At 51 yo on Dec. 23rd, 2014 I had a horse come down on my shoulder and crush my lower back. During all the MRI's and x-rays they discovered that my spinal canal was all most closed off. A simple surgery left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. About to reach the 8th year anniversary and they still haven't done anything for my lower back. But back in early 2015 when I couldn't get out of bed I discovered this thing called You Tube. Buckin' Billy Ray Smith was one of the first channels I subscribed to. Your attitude is infectious and for that alone is why I watch. All the saw, drums, ax hanging and tree cutting is like sprinkles on top. I always feel a little better after watching your video. Keep it up my friend and thank you for the inspiration.
praying for you brother . God bless 🙏
I’m a 74 year old widow living in AZ. I’ve never used a chain saw but I love watching your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for sharing the message of love and kindness.
That's Billy's genius....even non-cutters like his stuff. Awesome that you do!
I’m 65 and a dropped wood on the west coast ❤ you have showed me quite a few tricks and you bring back fun memories. Love you brother 👍
He has alot of cool tools in his brain when it comes to felling trees and it's awesome that he shares them with anyone 😀.
@@joshuajohnson4396that’s the way it should be
I remember you getting all the wood getting dropped on you at that CCBC trip.
More cow bell 🔔
I’m 46 and dropped brown a few minutes ago
Billy, I have always been the type of man that never hires a professional to do anything I can figure out on my own. Reality makes me aware of the dangers of tree felling so when I had the opportunity to drop 45 cypress I went back and watched a few more of your videos and decided to go for it. I dropped all and with wedges I was able to drop most exactly where I intended. Your videos and morality are a gem and much appreciated. Thank you for your time 🙏
Good stuff thx friend
Similar boat here, though definitely dropped far less than 45.
Have yet to have one veer off where I don't want though, so that's the exciting point.
It will happen eventually I am sure.
I'm one of those People...I watch because I appreciate you as a Human...The content is a bonus. Keep on keeping on...
See that's the difference right there I work for a tree service I would have put a rope in that tree and pulled it over I'm just not experienced enough pounding wedges with a tree leaning like that now I do drop trees all the time with just wedges but a tree like that where they want it in a certain spot and it has a nice Lean to it and it's big I would have put a rope that's the difference bucking is a faller he's been doing them situations his whole entire life I would love to work besides somebody with his experience for a month or two just to learn a little bit more it would be amazing God bless
Ilove you're show very much very educational
You are the man , DAWG !!!!!!!
You gotta learn to do it all, only then shall you be... Superb.
He has something beyond training, beyond experience. He's got balls. No other word for it. 😂
You're like an old tree yourself Buckin'. Full of knowledge, wisdom and all ways growing.
Another great video, thank you.
kool words friend
As someone who fixes electrical stuff, watching you bang wedges and make sawdust is a welcome change of pace. Be blessed.
I just got the 592xp! - watching my hero use it, is a dream come true ! Keep on buckin!
I cut firewood for years but I haven't run a power saw in years. You looking me eye to eye on your camera and telling me I love you brother and I care about you and that love and kindness is a great option....you were just speaking to me weren't you Buckin? That is how it felt. It was personal and it hit me in the heart. Then you told me your life story and how you fought your way back and it hit me in the heart. Over and over again you have lifted my spirit.....especially on those days when I was racked with pain. You have been a force in my life that is hard to truly explain. It has been quite some time since I came across Buckin Billy Ray but I count you as a friend and I love you brother. You indeed are a woodman but I think you have just scratched the surface when you call Buckin a woodman. There is much more to this man and I DON'T BELIEVE FOR A MOMENT THAT 424,000 people are firing up their power saws every day and going for it. Folks are looking for something more.....it is a message of hope and it is one that you can share with others. That is my story and I am sticking to it. Love you my friend!
nice of you Tom
I have run a Husky for years and always love to see them in action! Always Great to hear the Life messages!
In my younger days, I travelled Northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan insuring the forest products industry. I’ve met many great stump jumpers in the early-mid 80’s. Just the smell of sawmills and logging camps is etched into my mind. But I must admit, the trees you have in the west are much larger. I’ve never seen western cedars until your videos. I subscribed just for the love of the industry. Now I’m 68 and had two pretty big (to me) trees fall in subsequent thunderstorms. They missed my tiny house by inches! God saved my house, my dog and me.
Now I’m doing cleanup of the mess with a borrowed Stihl chainsaw from my pastor. It’s a bit tricky for me and I’m being as careful as I can. Your tips are very helpful. One of the trees that fell split and both halves are still attached. One side is hung in an oak while the other is lying next to my house. What scares me is the twisted half still attached and loaded, plus the half stuck in the oak.
Hello Buckin! You're an inspiration to me. I now (at 15 almost 16) own 2 Jonsered 2071's (well one's a 2065 with a big bore) and you are one of my greatest inspirations in this journey. It's an addiction isn't it? Thanks Buckin, have a great day
jonsereds are great saws.
Awesome saws bro
It's nice to see a young man watching a good role modle ! Good luck in your endeavors!
I had a pi.e of reds they was good saws !
Cool, sounds pretty similar to me, 15 work in firewood, and got a garage full of husky’s stilhls a Mac and a Jred 2165 big bore awesome 👍
Buckin my dad was a faller back in the 30-40is with crosscut saws I don't fall or nothing I'm retired now and I do love watching you the art of falling is being lost except for men like you and to everyone it is and art that's Bueatiful thanks Buckin
I’m nearly 53, and yes I’m not a faller, I’m a west coast boy originally from murrayville/Langley though so I really appreciate seeing this….pretty cool….and I picked up a Mac 1-51 without a carb as it turns out but what I really love is the positivity..breath of fresh air it is!! God bless!
I picked up
I love you tooooo.
Ever since I lost my right eye I have given up on tree work because of depth perception, your videos give me hope as a breath of fresh air. I will never climb again so now I have to rely on ground work when falling these big fires in Northern Humboldt County California.
God bless you Brother.
I come here to gain knowledge. Watching you helps me in the wildland fire arena. Not everything directly applies, but the princples of working on and around trees are very useful when i need to push my skill level.
Hej there Billy I,am an Swedish Instructor on forestry machines from sweden, and your technique about how to read trees, is the same with harvesters , it,s all about "make" it simple and work with mother nature.👍
welcome Lars ,
Love your videos Billy👍👍been felling trees for 30yrs and ur never to old to learn. THANKS BILLY👍👍👍👏👏👏✌️✌️
Billy Ray, I'm one of those guy's that has never fell a tree and probably never will. I just love listening to you and watching you work, SAFELY!
Method. Respect. Love of the job. Great teacher and friend. Thanks Buckin great stuff. I used to wedge Pines all the time. Nothing as big as that tree. Such a cool process.
Buckin, the world is a better place because you're in it my friend.
Take care....
I've been watching this channel on and off for about 6yrs.This guy is the real deal.And I have learned a lot.
The wedge banging accuracy at 2:20-2:30 is impeccable! Top, bottom, top, bottom
Thanks for the wedge tips, the way you think through was worth the watch. And I am 72 and still banging wedges in No. California. Thanks, Buckin.
Good morning Buckin'! Good morning from the east coast Welcome, NC. Yes, the name of our small town is "Welcome!" Anyway, new subscriber, love your channel. I am NOT a FELLER! (Hope that's how you word that) I've probably cut down a total of 10 or less trees in my life and I'm 48 years of age. However, I am a wood lover! I am a wood worker / wood artist. I design and hand make "live edge" tables and wooden wall art! I'm commenting because I am a man who likes to give credit where and when it's due. You're a good and decent man Buckin', doing what ya know and DAMN GOOD at it I have to say! But it's not just the fact that you're good at your profession, it's another factor. You're being a great role model and inspiration for a lot of people. You preach messages of kindness, professionalism, honesty and simply being a man. So, I praise you for that. The world needs more men like you. Love your part of the country, seen a lot of it when I was stationed in Bremerton, Washington while in the U.S. Navy.
Good day to ya Brother!
Last Week a Friend gave me a 372xpg non Xtorq as Present from 2001 with blown Cylinder. Now i do a complete Rebuild inspired of your Work with these Saws! i´m Searching for a Fullwrap but you could not get them here in Germany. Now i cant wait to get her back in business! Nice Cedar you put down!Good Job
Hey Buckin, I watched the one about squirting gas into the carb. I tried that trick and thought it didn't work, it would run and die. After a few days of this, I pulled the gas line and out came gas. I gave it a couple pulls without squirting gas and the saw started on one pull. This saw sat on the shelf for a good 20 years. Thank you for the teachings and this was my second time watching this one.
Billy i am not a logger i only have a Husqvarna 120 with a 14in bar and just cut small trees on my property. But i have learned alot from your videos. And just love watching you cut trees. Seeing that chip fly on the big cuts you do and the big trees fall so perfect is awesome and enjoyable to watch.
North of England calling and SO pleased to see that integrity is still alive Mr Smith!! Thankyou sir. 👍👍👌
You do a great job explaining how and why. When do what you do. I enjoy watching your videos
I have dropped some fir that with the help of your videos I would have never tried. Great info I never worked in the woods when I was young. Would have loved to but never had the chance. Worked in a mill for 11 years. The wedge thing is like a super power. Thank you so much love the videos and the explanations on what is happening, from Castle Rock Wa.
Buckin! The pleasure is all ours! It’s a lot easier to watch a video than to make one and do all that cutting and prep work! You are a national treasure!
Hey Billy. I grew up on the other end of sawdust. 81 and raised in Brooklyn NY. Not many trees in our neck of the concrete. However, as a young boy, I worked in a local butcher shop. We used sawdust everyday. It kept the floors from getting greasy to prevent slipping. We slept it away from the wall then raked it with an iron garden rake to remove any fat or garbage. We actually used a handful of sawdust to clean the maple cutting blocks in the store. We would bib it on the top of the block, let it sit for a few minutes, then we had what was called a block brush which was a wooden handle and the teeth were iron. It would scrape through the sawdust and remove any fat off the block which was absorbed into the sawdust. We would totally sweep up the sawdust twice weekly and put down fresh. Along came every agency that was going to put an end to every illness known to man. They outlawed the sawdust as well as the wooden cutting blocks. We did a lot of bone cutting with cleavers at the time and chopping on the poly boards was no going to happen. Everything with a bone then had to be cut with a bandsaw. If you look at the health of the population back then vs today, you have to laugh at the ADVANCES we have made. People are sicker and sicker, the more we advance. People do not have any resistance to anything because they have never been exposed to build that resistance. JUST SAYIN! Love the channel. Have done a fair bit of chain sawing but not much any more. Still have my STIHL 007 and 026. Love watching the pro saws, the ported and added exhausts. Would love one day to go watch a lumberjack competition. Glad you are doing well. You had a few setbacks in your life and overcame them. Who would have thunk that a lumberjack would be involved in social media? Haven’t seen Hogan for some time, hope he is doing well. Maybe one of these days I will come across a Buckin Hogan Smith channel. If you read this all, thanks. Poppy
Brother Buckin, thank you! The wedges in the crease makes perfect sense, the grain is denser there! Our shagbark cedars are very similar in that they break like glass, but if the stump is four feet it's only that big for five feet or so lol. Thanks Billy Ray, every episode is appreciated by me and my family!
Yeah Buddy!! I'm a 71+ woodturner and carver. Love looking into wood and everything about it. Like all your videos.
Man, that truck is beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. Reminds me of my fathers old truck.
OK I'll be back. Love ya brother keep the message coming, thanks again for introducing me to this community.
Around 96,I did tree service in NJ,I love the memories,I'm willing to do it again, the biggest was oak, using a crain,,one of my coworkers almost lost a leg,
I’ve had hemlocks tops break off and the top remained in the limbs of the neighbouring trees , 6” stem . Always look up , stay safe Billy . Another interesting video , THANKS ! 👍🇨🇦
First time commenting on your video. I'm not a logger or big time woodsman or anything like that. I've always enjoyed working with saws. But, I'm into vintage saws myself. But, you have taught me a lot about sharpening your saws. I have two saws one is a Lombard Comango and the other is a Sachs Dolmar 110. After watching your videos I have done a lot of tweaking on my saws and it has improved them both tremendously. Thank you and keep sending out videos.
I have no clue about what you do. My kids and I just love to see how your skill is worked. We must say you make it look easy. and we know its from years of experience. we thank you for all you do showing us the adventures.
Thank you so much. I have saved alot of energy throughout the day not to mention and my back just by watching how you maneuver and use things around you when handling the saws.
For example. At the first cut you left the tip in and walked the saw around instead of pulling the saw out and packing it around with you.
Growing up most folks around here used a traditional wedge. My pa would do an "upside down" wedge (humbolt) and he always said that if you wanted to keep a tree from getting hung up you better make it run off the stump. Big angles, and he would use a gap face cut on one like that to get it to pick up speed to drive through the other trees. Back then we didn't know the real names of cuts or really how to do a lot of stuff but we got things done. After I grew up I learned a lot more, and honestly I have learned a lot more stuff here on the internet, mostly how well I was taught and why a lot of it works the way it does.
I'm one of those that doesn't run a power saw or have anything to do with logging. I DO come here for your message and every time I watch your videos, I'm uplifted! Thanks for all of the hard work you put into filming and editing just to share your adventures with us. You do make a difference and Blessings to you and your family!!
Enjoy your videos! I’m 77 and my brother in law has me drop his dead trees on his property. Hayden Idaho. I’m in Sagle not far from the Canada border. You’ve been a great help in my tree cutting.
I am 67 and have a tree to cut that is danger of falling on my trailer. I have been watching your videos for training and confidence!
And I have been learning a lot! Thank you for the time you put in on these videos!
Been wanting to see you try a 592 for awhile! 💪 love you brother! ✊
Great job, good explanation, beautiful cedar.
You are a wedgeman of the finest caliper.
Love when it gets cold outside, mosquitoes and ticks go dormant. 👍
Right! And not so much sweat running into your eyes!
Never used a saw that big. That Husky and the similar sized Stihl sure have enough power to spare. Almost forgot, one of the best "how to's" on a leaning tree I've seen. Not just how to do it but the explanation as to why your doing it. Great stuff, Buckin'
Man would i love to spend an afternoon with this man and just soak up any and all knowledge and wisdom possible. I love the passion and the willingness to share this with us.🙏
A dream of mine
I had to cut down a number of trees that were dying around my property. Buckin has been my go to for all the things I needed to know but didn't now I needed to know them. As I fell out of a tree trying to climb up and top one, my wife asked what I was doing and I said......Buckin showed me this one....he didn't and she didn't know what I was talking about...but I was laughing until she go the ladder and I could climb down. Keep them coming Buckin. Keep em coming.
45 seconds in and all I can think is I wanna see a video about that truck....so nice. Also, thank you for saying to stick around and watch it through and not skip around. This was a great video!
when you came out the other side on that undercut. that was the most satisfying for me. PURE SKILL
B . . . You're a brother in the greatest way.
What you do is just amazing...
I can't enjoy or learn cuz I'm so not into working/falling trees...
But that you are is the greatest!!!
hi Buckin I am a 67-year-old first-time chainsaw owner i bought it to do some work at my golf club, a few trees needed trimming and a few that were brought down by bad weather needed cutting and removed, so I needed to understand how to cut that's where you come in found you on youtube, man some of the felling I saw you do unbelievable you are a joy to watch,the lean on some of the trees you cut blow my mind, trees overhanging holmes boy how you can take that cut awesome, respect and good wishes from here in Scotland look forward to your video's stay sharp Buckin
I cut a dead ash recently where the undercut closed up, and the tree got caught in the canopy of other trees and stayed stuck on the stump. That was a hassle! Opening up the undercut wider like you taught would have prevented my problem. Great stuff. thanks
JP
Nice straightforward easy peasy cutting on this one Buck. Love my Jonsered 2188.
I love your channel, I love soaking up the knowledge of your experience, and I love the sound of your saws, it's therapy for me when I'm all stressed out 😊
Thanks to your videos I was comfortable falling a neighbors tree right next to the house which had a nice back lean and used wedges and it landed exactly where i asked it to, so much gratitude for what you share as I only bought my first 3 saws this year and the amount of knowledge ive gained from your channel is incredible!
Good job buckin you fawkin legend
You are a blessing to this 59 year old medical office manager who likes to play around with my MS 251 on the weekend, pretending I’m you, lol!!! I love watching your videos my brother!!! Thank you & keep up the great job(s)!!!
Ronnie yer humility is refreshing brother . thx for being active with us
I heard it pop. I am still running the other way. I really like the time you stop and teach. Quite enjoyable. Cya john
You always seem to have good videos, and teaching techniques. Keep doing it, and stay safe.
I am Almost 66 and I have cut big trees since I was 16 yrs old . I also was a climbing topping and tree faller . I enjoy doing. It all still . I also watch your videos to pickup pointers
I seen Bjarne Butler was running a 592 from walkers. Do you cross paths with Bjarne. What a great attitude from a guy that looks like he is having a blast in the Bush
Bjarne would like to do a vid with bucking well atleast I heard him talk about in one of his vids. Tbh tho I wonder if Logan would run into him since he goin out to camps nowadays .
Thanks for being you. I have followed you for many years now on and of. Now a days more again sins i hade a accident and it good too see and hear you. I got threw up when the belt chipper fall off the trailer. I smashed my head in the trailer and got a brain bleed and a neck injury. 3 months ago now and i work maby 15 hours a week now.
The physical therapists said that i will be back but it will take longer time.
Thanks again for making so many wonderful videos
Thanks about letting us know we’re and why you put the wedges we’re you do it’s so helpful and I feel safer trying them now
Love the jazz! My logger Dad (from Oregon) blows his nose just like you do. Or maybe you do it like he does. He will be 80 years old on Monday!
spend all the time you can with him , i he logged Pic his brain on boots , Power saws , axes , and what they called things back then
Great job cutting the tree down you do awesome work I enjoy your videos I watch every single one 😋
Great video. Enjoyed the in-depth start to finish of falling a Big tree in a tight window. I learned more about wedge placement.
Thanks Buckin.
Buckin, i been watching your videos the last few weeks now. I really touch base with how you started your cutting and firewood path. I myself was down a bad path woth drinking ect. I got introduced into falling a little over 2 years ago and it helped change my life around. Im from the StockBridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Tribe in Wisconsin. I been sober and love going to work everyday. Ive been cutting with my 592 for the last year and i love it. I had a few minor issues like intake boot, coil, but other than that i love the saw. I cut differently than you but your videos are very helpful and help me out quite often.Thanks for your up beat spirit!
Don’t even own a saw, but have always enjoyed watching a skilled person do a good job.
That's a sick Ford! Good to hear Donny is still at it, I'm a south island guy, wish we had as good a saw builder down here
I know its an old video and there might be no activity here BUT I can see youre being very conscious of your work. You dont do unnecessary lifting or heavy swinging, keep the saw running and inside the tree so you dont have to lift it out every time, move fluidly everywhere and hit the wedges with a relaxed rhythm and not a 2handed fast bang.
Gotta love it :) Minor details keep the body in good shape to work another day!
Hi Buckin’ Billy Ray! I’ve been watching your videos quite a bit recently and enjoy them. Watching today’s tree felling was very interesting and informative. I have some tricky trees on my property and your videos help give me confidence to practice more and do it! I’m 64 and have taken a fair number of trees down over the years but you are the Jedi Master when it comes to tree felling! Thanks for the kind messages also and keep up the good work!
good ta see ya
You dang skippy !@@!!@!!
If I was on an island stuck with a saw. My old 044 Stihl. Just put on tons of new parts. 28 ok inch bar. 1 happy wood getter now . Love your show. From Malakwa BC .
Thanks man, for sharing all your hard won wisdom. Throughout. Being smart, heads up education in more than just the forest. And having fun to boot. I can almost smell the cedar from my family's farm in Oregon. Cheers.
What an awesome video. You Buckin are one professional faller. I enjoy watching you work. Great job you did on that tree. ❤️👍
I like the way you teach. I do LOVE big Saws. Wish i was closer, could use help with my old MAC.
I’ve never before cut a large tree, well what I considered a large tree ( 35 ft) but I watched one of your videos were you did a Humboldt cut, correct me if am wrong and it fell exactly where I projected. When my daughter ask me how did I learned to cut a tree I told her watching one of your instructional videos. So thank you!!
Buckin iv been watching your vids for years now iv learned so much watching you I was a joiner 4 years ago I changed my hole lifestyle job and started my own company doing tree work in the wild hills of north wales 🏴 so I thank you and love ya buddy..LOVE WINS…
this is a great comment thank you
Good morning Buckin, GREAT JOB, 👍 👍👍. Love to see things come out on the good side. Have a blessed day. See you on the next video. Love to all.
yes you wil .. love ya terry
Buckin, you damn good. There’s a lot more to dropping trees than I ever realized. Thanks for the show.
Love the time you take for the face cuts. Definitely worth taking an extra minute or two to make sure you're good. Saws are fast, slowing down helps.
I have started fully felling trees like you this year. my community loves it i help all my elders. Great video once again Buck
Billy, you do a great job! I enjoy all your videos! It's a treat to watch a hard worker!!
Big ole red cedar, just waiting for you to bring it down the right way. Friends use your wedges and watch what happens. It'll go just where it needs to go. That is one big cedar. Yeah, Buckin, the science of felling a leaner. Nice job.
im 54 and new to this i vollenteer with ct blue trail and i love axes and watching your video's
I’m one of those guys that doesn’t run a saw or swing axes. I’m here for the message. Daily
Another lesson from the master. Awesome job again. No better way to enjoy my tea after work watching Billy at work. Fantastic job my friend. I hope the buckin army 🪖 is well. A Hugh welcome to the new folks joining a army of love, we're happy you pressed the subscribe button 🔘. love and best regards from across the pond
General Brook . love to the farm
@@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE lol neither did I until I was having lunch on one of the farm tractors while having lunch. Boy I'm sad lol. Well I'll look forward to seeing you use it lol. Tally ho over and out friend 🪖
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Good morning Billy. As ever great hearing from you. Strange that Mrs B calls me general!!!! Yes general,,,, general nuisance lol. We All on the farm send our love, best wishes, and respect. Love to all
Wow thats a big tree😯 we dont see them that big in Denmark 🇩🇰 they dont grow so big as they do in Canada and usa. Great work i learn a lot from you buckin
I just spent all day cutting ash with my Mac 10-10 automatic. Tuned it up based on your tuning guide.
This saw is so awesome. I absolutely love it 100%. I wouldn't even know about it if it weren't for you!
I got it with 9 chains and two bars off Facebook marketplace for $10 not running. Had 125psi on the gauge, so I figured go for it. Got a used carb off another saw, fired right up.
I've been using the echo red guard at 40:1 and echo bar oil. I love it. I wish these ash trees weren't all dying, but that's life eh?
Love your silver truck.
I never miss a video and I'm thankful for you sharing your insight, stay elevated brother ✌️❤️🪓🌲
I learned more on the wedges. Good video. I always wondered why i would need a full wrap. It was explained to me this time. Thanks.
I just love watching the way you fell trees and the love I see in your eyes while doing it. The message that you share is one of love of everything that god has made along with the respect it deserves. Keep up the great work and enjoy life .
Love this video, And I wedge for a few reasons.... They work, Typically a one man show so no one to "manage" ropes and crap to pull them with. In fact the only time I LET a guy show me about "pulling" vs. wedging, he almost killed me, started rocking the tree before I was ready and some big chit came down and stabbed about 2ft into the ground right next to me. I had TOLD him to not freakin MOVE until I came out and told him too. BUT like a kid with the first deer ... SO like you point out, wedge or walk. Or just let it go in the woods and clean up the mess later. No houses, cars, or sheds to deal with loggin. Only time I use the excavator or Skidding tractor is if I hang one :)
hey walt
I love you buckin you bring happiness to my days every day ❤️ I miss seeing videos of you and your son working together
No one else on RUclips makes you feel like you are right there with them more than Mr. BBR!
Love you all...❤❤❤
Lieutenant Bradley
I love you johnny
My father in law RIP, comes and seem me in dream... Looking at your trade. thank you for letting him with your content! Merci!
Good cut Buckin!!! I see your finally using the 592xp which I think is the best 90cc saw on the market its a beast of a saw for sure and hopefully you add one to your arsenal
I added one to mine and love it, I get all giddy when I know I’m going to load it up the next day ! 🤗🤗
Best saw !!!