Lightning struck tree. We got one shot at this

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  • @leonschufletowski8874
    @leonschufletowski8874 Před 3 lety +4

    I love the father son gig. Your a great teacher and one heck of a great human. I’m glad I found you.

  • @tkilg7169
    @tkilg7169 Před 3 lety +61

    Enjoyed this. I'm 70 now, but I wish I had my life to live over. I would do this type of work. Even as a groundsman.

    • @dirkdiggler7912
      @dirkdiggler7912 Před 3 lety +11

      I’m 39 and I just started in tree work. I wish I started 20 years ago. I love it

    • @danijelvarga3074
      @danijelvarga3074 Před 3 lety

      @@dirkdiggler7912 Ade popeo

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Před 3 lety +11

      use the remainder of yer time in the wood

    • @MRIsomewhaereguy
      @MRIsomewhaereguy Před 3 lety +2

      I wish I could still, but it wasn't in the cards for me. At least I can still do it as a hobby.

    • @tkilg7169
      @tkilg7169 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MRIsomewhaereguy Yep. Like I said, I'm 70 and not very strong any more, but I still can do some things regarding falling and cutting. If I am asked to help a friend or neighbor though, I am thinking that I should get a form for them to sign so that I can't be sued by their insurance company. You never know what might happen. It's sad that it has come to that, but we have to live in that reality.

  • @TheFullyChargedGardener
    @TheFullyChargedGardener Před 3 lety +8

    What a great tree for him to have a crack at. Great how you calmly talk him through it - he is very lucky to have a mentor like you. Great work guys.

  • @benclark1376
    @benclark1376 Před 3 lety +7

    Great job. Learning more and more with every video. Thanks Buckin.

  • @jamiecrisp5084
    @jamiecrisp5084 Před 3 lety +32

    That looked sketchy one mistake is all it would take with that wind cameras do no justice how bad wind is. Hogan did a great job cutting that tree great video Buckin.

  • @andrewcrighton4325
    @andrewcrighton4325 Před 3 lety +3

    Really love seeing the growth of your boy, from earlier videos where he was watching mostly to now when you're just giving guidance when it's needed. You can tell he's learned a lot from working with you.

  • @nickknee3515
    @nickknee3515 Před 3 lety +21

    Hogan absolutely killed it. He's come such a long way, becoming a real professional. That's how I learned with my grandfather right over my shoulder giving me some tips and tricks to fall a tree and alot of other things in life too. Must of had a proud dad moment there.

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Před 3 lety +13

      he was surprisingly humble on this one,, as any mistakes wood of involved an insurance claim i reckon, very proud of him , for even diggin in to this one ,. he usually does not like when i am tappin him onthe back and coachin' him but this one packed a punch and he wood not of attempted this without me ,, hes smart

    • @abrahamdesmond5376
      @abrahamdesmond5376 Před 3 lety

      instablaster.

  • @TroyFutureExpat
    @TroyFutureExpat Před 3 lety +8

    Hey guys. Another awesome video. Like a good book ya can't put down, can't stop watching. Love the way you lay those trees down. Stay safe and God bless.

  • @mattt6854
    @mattt6854 Před 3 lety +1

    Inspirational to see you taking the time to pass on the experience in a confident but humble manner. Certainly a lesson for me to take away. Great work. Keep inspiring folks like me!

  • @MrBillysolomon
    @MrBillysolomon Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Nice shot buddy!
    This is an example of an involved father, mentor, and workmate, helping us men evolve with improvement.
    Thanks Gentlemen!

  • @tazman-kennyfuller
    @tazman-kennyfuller Před 3 lety +3

    Great work fellas. Love watching you both on the stump. Together. Thank you Canada West those are some pretty wicked lookin climbin boots. Thanks Buckin.🌲✊🌲❤

  • @ryanwilson1152
    @ryanwilson1152 Před 3 lety +28

    The boy can run a saw, well done

  • @robertkerner6351
    @robertkerner6351 Před 3 lety +1

    Great description. I love your tree felling analysis. Great teacher.

  • @dutchymon
    @dutchymon Před 3 lety +2

    You are a great Dad and your Son is awesome

  • @cannonball9478
    @cannonball9478 Před 3 lety

    Love these videos talking through the process. V valuable information to both learn from, continue good habits and evolve at the stump. Thanks for taking the time Buckin. So great to see your patience with Hogan. Great example to all.

  • @traynegrau8248
    @traynegrau8248 Před 3 lety

    Can't tell you guys how much I've learned from you both on how to fall trees even after 30yrs in the biz! As always A pleasure and respect to the Army of Kindness 🙏👍👍👊💪

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Před 3 lety

      you sir have been here along time , and you humility is refreshing ...love ya friend

  • @VinnyMartello
    @VinnyMartello Před 3 lety

    Your boy ain’t the only one learning from you. Thank you for helping me as I build my business.

  • @stevetheriault4164
    @stevetheriault4164 Před 3 lety +6

    NICE BOOTS HOGAN PRETTY SPIFFY ,THANKS CANADA WEST😁😁👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @gregoireriehl9489
    @gregoireriehl9489 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you Buckin for the great content it’s really been helpful for me as I’m going through my first breakup and it’s keeping me properly distracted. I don’t only speak for myself when I say that what you do and your attitude in life inspires and motivates others including myself.

    • @jmacca27
      @jmacca27 Před 3 lety +1

      Glad to see you here brother

    • @shapeshifter7753
      @shapeshifter7753 Před 3 lety +1

      They come n go friend. Stay true to you n keep busy. I wasted far too much time being sad over matters of the heart. Best thing is to keep yer mind occupied with the next step rather than the past. I hope this’ll help. ❤️🌍🌏🌎❤️

    • @gregoireriehl9489
      @gregoireriehl9489 Před 3 lety +1

      @@shapeshifter7753 thank you sir it means a lot I’m getting a new job as a dock hand so that should keep me plenty busy and it helps talking it out with other people in my case

  • @stevetheriault4164
    @stevetheriault4164 Před 3 lety +7

    GREAT JOB TEACHING HOGAN ,THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE BUCKIN ,WELCOME ALL NEW COMERS ,HAVE A GREAT WONDERFUL WEEK EVERYONE BE SAFE

  • @StihlChainsaws
    @StihlChainsaws Před 3 lety +10

    That was a gnarly one, even if the weather was perfect. It was blowing hard & the uneven terrain made things worse. Great work Hogan & good information buckin
    STAY SAFE

  • @rickmarrone6739
    @rickmarrone6739 Před 3 lety +5

    Buckin it amazes me to see the respect hogan has for you. I've taught 3 boys how to cut trees and they all reach a point around age 18 when they suddenly think thy know more than me. You are truly a master and congrats on your efforts raising your boy!

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Před 3 lety +1

      nice words

    • @scotttam7491
      @scotttam7491 Před 2 lety

      Don't most kids think they know alot more than they around 16-23ish lol then you realize you don't know s### lol Logan a good kid plus bucking taught him well Idk for sure but I bet Logan has seen his dad when he got crushed an was broken so he knows when someone like bucking can get hurt bad it showed Logan to respect the danger of tree work that being said he has seen bucking do so many amazing things with trees an the respect bucking has from fellow tree men he know to listens to him . They got a great relationship as well it great to see

  • @chuckuu9294
    @chuckuu9294 Před 3 lety +1

    Great cut guys. Awesome job. Good teaching cut for your son. Thumbs up brother

  • @TrevorMcGrathPhotography
    @TrevorMcGrathPhotography Před 3 lety +1

    Deadly Buckin!!! Great video and great to see you out on the job again. I love watching you and Hogan working together!!!

  • @stevedeweysmith
    @stevedeweysmith Před 3 lety +1

    Buckin, Its interesting to learn from you about downing trees. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

  • @lonniechartrand
    @lonniechartrand Před 3 lety

    Nice TEAMWORK there!
    Good job Ganges!!!!!!!
    Ganges was pretty trusting in the "old man" swinging that axe at the wedge with his shoulder only inches away!

  • @donclayton8238
    @donclayton8238 Před 3 lety +2

    Another great video Buckin, and Hogan did an awesome job.

  • @jrhensels711
    @jrhensels711 Před 3 lety +3

    hogan is the man for sure

  • @josephgrant9137
    @josephgrant9137 Před 3 lety +8

    Looks like a BIG wooden drill bit. Thanks Der Guy.

  • @mikeseguin6443
    @mikeseguin6443 Před 3 lety +1

    Bucking Billy.you sure know what you are doing.And great that you are passing your knowledge on to you son.Who is doing a great job.

  • @Steelaworkn
    @Steelaworkn Před 3 lety

    Wind is scary. Awesome cutting. I'm learning a lot. Thanks.

  • @SOHN32
    @SOHN32 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for knowledge. And giving your boy a shot at doing the falling. Hand that knowledge down. Love it

  • @oliverhennen1914
    @oliverhennen1914 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video! Its great to see youe son work with you!
    Very interesting tree.

  • @pilkpulk8284
    @pilkpulk8284 Před 3 lety +4

    hi buckin and hogan!great job! I love how you work together, just like your explanations, buckin. hey hogan, dandy shoes! looking great and comfortable! love you both!
    greetings to all soldiers of kindness! stand up and buck.

  • @ginge3381
    @ginge3381 Před 3 lety +1

    credit to ya Buckin.... hardest thing ever training and not grabbin the tools when things get a bit tricky .... man yea love ya work . Dannevirke New Zealand.

  • @johndonohoe3778
    @johndonohoe3778 Před 3 lety +1

    A thing of beauty. What a fall! Nice job Hogan.

  • @cheyneanderson5222
    @cheyneanderson5222 Před 3 lety

    Watching you is like watching a mentor
    Do what makes your soul happy
    Much love from Australia

  • @johnme7049
    @johnme7049 Před 3 lety

    Great job Hogan! You are doing your old dad proud. Also, good job with the shout out to Canada West about the boots. Someone takes care of you let the world know about it.

  • @johnhudson6469
    @johnhudson6469 Před 3 lety

    Awesome to watch Dad and Son, Master and Apprentice! Good on you both! Love from Idaho❤️

  • @decaturridgebees8761
    @decaturridgebees8761 Před 3 lety

    Your boy is a great student and you’re a great teacher Buckin! God bless

  • @markpashia7067
    @markpashia7067 Před 3 lety

    Way to go BR. The Sensei, the teacher, is so important to the younger ones who are earning their spurs. Never let the knowledge get trapped in a generation and die off. It must be shared with the ones coming up. Just awesome to see.

  • @dougnelson8121
    @dougnelson8121 Před 2 lety

    I learn so much from your videos. Thank you. Sir

  • @TeigenNOR
    @TeigenNOR Před 3 lety +13

    Wow those Canada West Forester boots is a thing of beauty! Wonder if they ship to Europe!

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  Před 3 lety

      Teigan follow Hogan on the instagram @ cedartreeworks he might know .. thx for being here Teig

  • @lonekiterrocky
    @lonekiterrocky Před 2 lety

    A great teacher and dad! 👍👏👏👏👏

  • @stephenrice4554
    @stephenrice4554 Před 2 lety

    Very good teaching , your boy is learning well , great job 👍🇬🇧

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck Před 3 lety +3

    thanks 4 video. be kind.

  • @scottpemberton9653
    @scottpemberton9653 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding work, fellas. Impressive job done by the young lad! So rare these days to see a young man so dedicated to his craft

  • @braydenvandenberg8703
    @braydenvandenberg8703 Před 3 lety

    Wish I had a father with this much knowledge. I'm figuring it all out on my own. Love your videos

  • @jeffreyjeffers156
    @jeffreyjeffers156 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video buckin as always hogan is really coming on with it. Cant wait till the nxt one!!

  • @shapeshifter7753
    @shapeshifter7753 Před 3 lety +3

    Boy oh boy! That was a nasty one there! Glad it turned out well for you both👍

  • @jmhaddon
    @jmhaddon Před 3 lety +13

    Bet the homeowner was pleased to see that down safely

  • @lisashier5568
    @lisashier5568 Před 3 lety +1

    Sticky situation but I know you know what you are doing, you always do! Love to watch Hogan a little Buckin. You must be so proud of your boy!

  • @SeeMooreVids
    @SeeMooreVids Před 3 lety

    Thanks. (Your) attention to detail, patience, and common sense are three tools I take to the job. Be safe.

  • @waynetharp
    @waynetharp Před 3 lety +29

    They are grown men...They sure don't need a hundred comments about eye protection and life decisions! Geeeshhh...

    • @mikesr3407
      @mikesr3407 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Wayne , I have been watching Billy for couple years now , I've seen guys on motorcycles with no specs! Their life guess I'm used it!

    • @user-wp5fe8ec6l
      @user-wp5fe8ec6l Před 3 lety +3

      Lol if sawdust in your eyes is that much of an issue then life must be pretty good

    • @ryanthibeau6586
      @ryanthibeau6586 Před 3 lety +4

      Ppl who say that stuff most likely have never spent a day with a saw in there hands

    • @jakel.2346
      @jakel.2346 Před 3 lety +1

      I am an experienced logger I pro is a must unless u enjoy crap in your eyes.

    • @opietaylor5778
      @opietaylor5778 Před 2 lety

      @@ryanthibeau6586 do you think I’ve never had a saw in my hands.. lol

  • @Aaron_A_Lynch
    @Aaron_A_Lynch Před 3 lety +4

    That will get the ol heart pumping🤘.. great work guys

  • @critical-thought
    @critical-thought Před 3 lety

    Thanks for posting this. I have many dead trees to drop, and watching this was very informative and thought provoking.

  • @grantoyamaha
    @grantoyamaha Před 3 lety

    Great young man Buckin , you should be proud .

  • @rickicalvert3156
    @rickicalvert3156 Před 3 lety

    Hello my friend. Great job coaching the boy and letting him do it. He’s really coming along way. Great job Hogan

  • @bustinjeck5301
    @bustinjeck5301 Před 3 lety

    Wonderful JOB. Great instructor he has in you.

  • @tedwesterman931
    @tedwesterman931 Před 3 lety

    That was beautiful guys! Great teaching and learning . Love it when our kids are like sponges and suck it up.

  • @abimmernut
    @abimmernut Před 3 lety +1

    you guys are great! I enjoy your cuttin!

  • @cavaneccleston2960
    @cavaneccleston2960 Před 3 lety +2

    Really enjoy the team work. Great to see

  • @thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849

    What a cliffhanger! Great work by father and son together! Love you all!
    Lieutenant Bradley ❤️❤️🪓🪓💪💪

  • @grahamallen3941
    @grahamallen3941 Před 3 lety

    Great job boys considering the the lean and the way the wind was blowing. One very happy lady which was so nice to see. Take care and be safe all of you. Love and kind wishes to everyone. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🌲🌲🌲👍👍👍👍

  • @19SUREFIRE84
    @19SUREFIRE84 Před 3 lety

    I LOVE THE TRAINING.. my son will take over my business as well.. God bless you both .. 👍🏻

  • @t.texasty
    @t.texasty Před 3 lety +2

    Dirty tree... clean work. Nice job there fellas 👍

  • @ScrewdriverTUNING
    @ScrewdriverTUNING Před 3 lety +3

    Wow awesome job hogan.
    Awesome explanation friend.
    We did some bucking a stacking today. Man I feel good ⚡️⚡️💪🏻💪🏻
    KINDNESS AND LOVE

  • @Lifeinthe906
    @Lifeinthe906 Před 3 lety

    Hogan is one lucky man to have a Dad and an instructor like you at his side. Nice work fellas

  • @davidstarr4349
    @davidstarr4349 Před 3 lety +1

    That lil feller is going to be one heck of a sawyer... great job pops

  • @CJSaws
    @CJSaws Před 3 lety +18

    The lightening cooked that tree pretty good.

    • @hogansmith7075
      @hogansmith7075 Před 3 lety +2

      sure did, great to see your name in the comments man your a freekin guru

  • @TheRonald6524
    @TheRonald6524 Před 3 lety

    Nice job kid!! Coming from the master says a lot!!!! Your very lucky son to have a Dad like you do !! But I’m sure you already know that! Buckin Billy Ray Smith sure is one cool Cat !!! Great video!!!

  • @dackerson5
    @dackerson5 Před 3 lety +3

    Gangolics showing us the way! He turned into an awesome arborist! He has a great teacher!

  • @segs5391
    @segs5391 Před 3 lety +2

    Hogan's got a ton of skill and good with commentary, Billy's a hell of a good influence!

  • @greenstair
    @greenstair Před 3 lety

    That was a great jib: I'd have been scared as heck to touch it, let alone with that wind.
    This is a brilliant video, thank you so much for the explanation and the education.

  • @paulbeech7276
    @paulbeech7276 Před 3 lety +2

    Great team work on that...
    Bit of pressure on that bady..🙈

  • @toddkummet934
    @toddkummet934 Před 3 lety

    Nice work Hogan! Dropped that baby right where it needed to be. Great video Buckin'.

  • @mikeerb4194
    @mikeerb4194 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video as usual buckin and hogan

  • @dan-dan-da-treeman
    @dan-dan-da-treeman Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent! Pass that knowledge! Thanks for passing it to me.

  • @jonny5.45
    @jonny5.45 Před 2 lety

    I think it’s cool that you’re working with your boy and teaching him your craft👍 cool video

  • @terryw.milburn8565
    @terryw.milburn8565 Před 3 lety

    Welcome New Subs, & Hay Blues ! Quite The Sketchy Situation there, Fellas ! Glad She Landed Home Safely, Canada West = Bravo On Them Foresters ! Prayers For Bo Bo & Family ! ATB T God Bless

  • @daviddutch2258
    @daviddutch2258 Před 3 lety +1

    18 yrs climbing in the UK and I still try to leave dropping stems to my Co-workers 😂 dropping big healthy wood in tight spots is scary never mind all the other factors on this job.... Kid did brilliantly 👍👌💪

  • @craigreid1554
    @craigreid1554 Před 3 lety +4

    This was a good one to show, learned a lot, thanks

  • @connorwilson8696
    @connorwilson8696 Před 3 lety +7

    this summer i witnessed a lightning strike on one of my 100 ft plus tall pines the most insane thing i ever did see 100 ft of blue flames and sparks it still gives me goosebumps just thinkin about er!

  • @leonardvirtue5753
    @leonardvirtue5753 Před 3 lety +1

    Have a!!!! Go mate 😂😂😂😂💪💪💪💪💪..thinking thinking 😆look looking them trees are beautiful 😊😊love wind it gets me going! !!😂😂😂😂😂👌👌👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Joebin69in
    @Joebin69in Před 3 lety

    Lightning is so incredible. Used to run a super old school RF machine for finger jointing and it would always fail and lightning streaks would imprint into the boards. Just incredible how powerful nature is

  • @G.A.gigger
    @G.A.gigger Před 3 lety

    you did that good ...at my age i probably am never going to be a faller , but you never know when a guy might have to.,,these things are all nice to learn about. It does look like patience is also a good part of it and not to cut up too far where you have to sweat bullets. Great Job and nice boots ..looking forward to bucking up a couple of truckloads of fir tomorrow and running both saws . 372 xp and 572 xp ..My 572 is stalling a bit and it has become a three puller ..suppose i better google and see if there is any adjustments i can make ...not sure with the autotune.Cheers

  • @georgetucker336
    @georgetucker336 Před 3 lety

    Learned a lot in this video. I only drop trees on my lot. I have dropped well in the direction I wanted. I am not getting cocky. Will read a tree better. Especially soft centers.

  • @billkrause4585
    @billkrause4585 Před 3 lety +3

    Is this Monday Morning Quarterbacking ... HA! Nice cut!

  • @elizabethreed2945
    @elizabethreed2945 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow the suspense!!!! Jeez good job guys. Wow

  • @imkrane
    @imkrane Před 3 lety

    I can't believe you are cutting without eye protection and banging wedges without eye protection, another awesome video though, you're a great teacher Buckin and you have a great student, Ganges has come a long way just since I've been watching, of course I did go back and watch a ton of your old videos too...

    • @neild7971
      @neild7971 Před 3 lety +1

      Got myself good once, wedging at face height, had the face shield down luckily

    • @imkrane
      @imkrane Před 3 lety +1

      I was cutting today with eye protection but when I took my glasses off and wiped the sweat from my face I didn't look first and wiped a half of thorn right into my eye, luckily it came right out...

  • @danialdavis1640
    @danialdavis1640 Před 3 lety

    You explained that cut extremely well, I really appreciate the chance to learn from you.

  • @ch34pskate16
    @ch34pskate16 Před 3 lety

    4:49 , that’s what she said.
    Great video and you guys make a great team! Be safe and sound.

  • @jaredoak8664
    @jaredoak8664 Před 3 lety

    That was awesome! Love watching you mentor Hogan! Gets me fired up! Thank you for the #Knowledgebomb love it! Great job Hogan!!

  • @rene1475
    @rene1475 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done team 👍👍👍

  • @andyellis307
    @andyellis307 Před 3 lety +2

    Impressive job boys

  • @BuickOutdoors
    @BuickOutdoors Před 3 lety

    Theres something special about falling big trees. When im out getting firewood, i love cutting down the big standing dead spruce trees and i get to bust out my wedges!

  • @james_jr
    @james_jr Před 3 lety +1

    So glad I caught this one. Most excellent! Ya nice boots hogan!!

  • @Adam-Harmonicas101
    @Adam-Harmonicas101 Před 3 lety +2

    Ganges confidence is growing. You're the father you never had BBR. Peace bro.

  • @opietaylor5778
    @opietaylor5778 Před 2 lety +1

    Good job boys!! I was nervous with ya 😊😊

  • @scotttam7491
    @scotttam7491 Před 2 lety

    I know it's gotta be hard not to take the saw from your boy on this one not that he doin a bad job but just its a dangerous tree an we alway want to protect are loved ones but it's the only way they learn is by doin an if you did take the saw he might not call for your help on the next one it's a hard line to walk . That being said great job Logan I can't get enough of these vids of you guys I've seeing the father son dynamic the bond you build just by working with other guys on dangerous projects goes a long way nevermind doin that with your dad or son 💙