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
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
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!
A famous song writer and singer once stated that "Love is all we need". He didn't care about drama and his life reflected his love of life. Keep the faith and chill with the drama!
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.
Another great and inspiring video Buckin and you're right they don't make things to last anymore. I really appreciate your upbeat attitude and honesty. Stay safe and God bless you and your family
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!
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.
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,
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’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 ! 👍🇨🇦
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!
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!
I'm not a tree worker at all and I love your videos for all of the education about trees! I've been fascinated about trees ever since an Ash tree was taken by the ash borer and it needed to be taken down. This was about a year into buying my house. It was right against my fence and over hung both my house and my neighbors house. These two arborists that were recommended to me by a friend came in and did the job in one day. I was impressed! Now I've got an Ash in my front yard that I have been trying to keep going but it has succumbed and will need to be taken down along with a nice fir. Having watched your videos have really got my interest up. Thank you and keep on doing what you are doing. Cheers!
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'
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.
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 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 😊
Buckin. Thanks for all you have shown us in the videos. I am in the middle of clearing out almost an acre of woods. Clearing out the down and leaning trees. And thinning out some of the trees. I have used several things you have shown. I am currently using a small Stihl power saw. But will be getting a Husqvarna with at least a 24 inch bar soon. I enjoy all the videos. Thank you for everything.
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
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
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.
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
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!
Like you said at the start, I don't do anything related to trees. I just come by to watch you do your job, and to listen to all the stories and advice you give. I don't understand much of the tree related advice, but I listen anyways, because it's fun to watch and learn! Happy holidays from Mississippi, Buckin!
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 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.
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.
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.👍
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. 👍
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!
Thanks again for the master class Buckin! I put the ugliest undercut in the history of trees in a sick Walnut last week, but I got her down safely. You've taught an old electricity man enough about wedges that I was able to overcome my awful saw work. I may have to go back to axes and Silky saws for my felling and save the gasoline for bucking though! Now if I could just find a proper fuel cap for my old Timber Bear........
Well maestro that was chock full thanks for taking the time to slow down and explain some intricacies of wedges and falling. Learned a lot and enjoyed the journey. Along with everything I enjoyed the editing-pacing, asides, callbacks and peeks ahead, the music reminds me of a jazzy 60s tv show and I even like the titles lettering. Nice 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 .
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.🙏
Buckin thanks for sharing your knowledge of the power saw,& wedging. I just love watching the art of the whole process. When you’re doing it anyway lol. I’m with ya when you say, they don’t build things to last anymore. Anyway, I appreciate your dedication to the craft. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Stay safe, healthy, warm, happy, productive,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
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’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
The reason I still love that old school snipe approach from an inside plunge cut, working back down for my Humboldt notch is, it makes it easier on me (when running a long bar) by allowing the weight of the saw to work FOR me. LOVE to see this still done today!
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…
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!!!
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.
Ur Awesome, Amazingly Skilled, An U Read Trees Like I've Never Seen An Truly Amazed An Impressed By. Keep Making Videos Please Keep Sharing Ur Amazing Gift. Stay Safe And Thank U So Very Much.
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.
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
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.
That was the best lesson you could have taught me, although I have been running chainsaws for 42 years, I am very new to falling. A friend of mine was killed by a falling branch, "look up and let the crown settle".
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!
Love it,what I learned is I need a few more wedges,lol. I have quite a few more 5or6 foot in diameter oak trees to cut off our fencerow. Very informative and I appreciate you Buckin!!!!!
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
First shot cutting out that notch with the tip dove in the tree somewhere. Good show. I'd have been goofing around with that for 10 minutes. I don't care what everyone says about you, Bucky - I think you're pretty OK. 😃
Wonderful video Buckin. My felling season has ended here in MN with arrival of January like weather, and this video is just what I needed to lift my spirits. Keep up the great content….always useful and educational. Love ya man!
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...
I just got the 592xp! - watching my hero use it, is a dream come true ! Keep on buckin!
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.
As someone who fixes electrical stuff, watching you bang wedges and make sawdust is a welcome change of pace. Be blessed.
I’m one of those guys that doesn’t run a saw or swing axes. I’m here for the message. Daily
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 👍
Been wanting to see you try a 592 for awhile! 💪 love you brother! ✊
Buckin, the world is a better place because you're in it my friend.
Take care....
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!
I have run a Husky for years and always love to see them in action! Always Great to hear the Life messages!
A famous song writer and singer once stated that "Love is all we need". He didn't care about drama and his life reflected his love of life. Keep the faith and chill with the drama!
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.
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.
Another great and inspiring video Buckin and you're right they don't make things to last anymore. I really appreciate your upbeat attitude and honesty. Stay safe and God bless you and your family
The wedge banging accuracy at 2:20-2:30 is impeccable! Top, bottom, top, bottom
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!
You're like an old tree yourself Buckin'. Full of knowledge, wisdom and all ways growing.
Another great video, thank you.
kool words friend
OK I'll be back. Love ya brother keep the message coming, thanks again for introducing me to this community.
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.
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,
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’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 ! 👍🇨🇦
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
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
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.
I have started fully felling trees like you this year. my community loves it i help all my elders. Great video once again Buck
I'm not a tree worker at all and I love your videos for all of the education about trees! I've been fascinated about trees ever since an Ash tree was taken by the ash borer and it needed to be taken down. This was about a year into buying my house. It was right against my fence and over hung both my house and my neighbors house. These two arborists that were recommended to me by a friend came in and did the job in one day. I was impressed! Now I've got an Ash in my front yard that I have been trying to keep going but it has succumbed and will need to be taken down along with a nice fir. Having watched your videos have really got my interest up. Thank you and keep on doing what you are doing. Cheers!
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'
You do a great job explaining how and why. When do what you do. I enjoy watching your videos
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.
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 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 😊
Wow I’ve just noticed 424k subs, that’s one heck of a lot of stumps to pull up, and one jolly big fire to sit round!! Lovely ❤️
Buckin. Thanks for all you have shown us in the videos. I am in the middle of clearing out almost an acre of woods. Clearing out the down and leaning trees. And thinning out some of the trees. I have used several things you have shown. I am currently using a small Stihl power saw. But will be getting a Husqvarna with at least a 24 inch bar soon. I enjoy all the videos. Thank you for everything.
welcome
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.
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
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
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.
Love your videos Billy👍👍been felling trees for 30yrs and ur never to old to learn. THANKS BILLY👍👍👍👏👏👏✌️✌️
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
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 !@@!!@!!
I've been watching this channel on and off for about 6yrs.This guy is the real deal.And I have learned a lot.
North of England calling and SO pleased to see that integrity is still alive Mr Smith!! Thankyou sir. 👍👍👌
Like you said at the start, I don't do anything related to trees. I just come by to watch you do your job, and to listen to all the stories and advice you give. I don't understand much of the tree related advice, but I listen anyways, because it's fun to watch and learn! Happy holidays from Mississippi, Buckin!
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!
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 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.
Learned a lot watching this, Buckin! Thanks for going into such great detail. ✊
You always seem to have good videos, and teaching techniques. Keep doing it, and stay safe.
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.
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 ,
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!
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!
Thanks again for the master class Buckin! I put the ugliest undercut in the history of trees in a sick Walnut last week, but I got her down safely. You've taught an old electricity man enough about wedges that I was able to overcome my awful saw work. I may have to go back to axes and Silky saws for my felling and save the gasoline for bucking though! Now if I could just find a proper fuel cap for my old Timber Bear........
Buckin, you damn good. There’s a lot more to dropping trees than I ever realized. Thanks for the show.
Well maestro that was chock full thanks for taking the time to slow down and explain some intricacies of wedges and falling. Learned a lot and enjoyed the journey. Along with everything I enjoyed the editing-pacing, asides, callbacks and peeks ahead, the music reminds me of a jazzy 60s tv show and I even like the titles lettering. Nice 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 .
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
Buckin thanks for sharing your knowledge of the power saw,& wedging. I just love watching the art of the whole process. When you’re doing it anyway lol. I’m with ya when you say, they don’t build things to last anymore. Anyway, I appreciate your dedication to the craft. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Stay safe, healthy, warm, happy, productive,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
thank you
Love you buck I didn’t log but I love watching you. God bless you.
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’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
Great job cutting the tree down you do awesome work I enjoy your videos I watch every single one 😋
You always make the tough jobs look easy. Good on you BBR!
Enjoy the day.
The reason I still love that old school snipe approach from an inside plunge cut, working back down for my Humboldt notch is, it makes it easier on me (when running a long bar) by allowing the weight of the saw to work FOR me.
LOVE to see this still done today!
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
Billy, you do a great job! I enjoy all your videos! It's a treat to watch a hard worker!!
My father in law RIP, comes and seem me in dream... Looking at your trade. thank you for letting him with your content! Merci!
I never miss a video and I'm thankful for you sharing your insight, stay elevated brother ✌️❤️🪓🌲
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!!!
I like the way you teach. I do LOVE big Saws. Wish i was closer, could use help with my old MAC.
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.
Ur Awesome, Amazingly Skilled, An U Read Trees Like I've Never Seen An Truly Amazed An Impressed By. Keep Making Videos Please Keep Sharing Ur Amazing Gift. Stay Safe And Thank U So Very Much.
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.
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.
Watching a man who knows his craft is a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you Mr Billy for teaching along the way. Happy holidays my friend 🤘🤘💪💪♥️🇺🇲🇺🇲
You my friend are an awesome woodsman, all your videos inspire me! God bless!
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
Nice video Buckin. Love those big majestic cedars as they fall, they all seem to have that same sound as they fall then that huge crash!!
Merry Christmas Buckin, thanks for sharing your life with us.
Love from Minnesota.
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
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.
That was the best lesson you could have taught me, although I have been running chainsaws for 42 years, I am very new to falling. A friend of mine was killed by a falling branch, "look up and let the crown settle".
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!
Man, that truck is beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. Reminds me of my fathers old truck.
Love it,what I learned is I need a few more wedges,lol. I have quite a few more 5or6 foot in diameter oak trees to cut off our fencerow. Very informative and I appreciate you Buckin!!!!!
Another awesome video dropped 🙌
Thanks Buckin ,making tree work safer
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
What an awesome video. You Buckin are one professional faller. I enjoy watching you work. Great job you did on that tree. ❤️👍
Thanks for sharing your work with us Buckin.
Watching you finish that undercut like Bjarne butler style and pop out the other side, bang on!
Nice straightforward easy peasy cutting on this one Buck. Love my Jonsered 2188.
First shot cutting out that notch with the tip dove in the tree somewhere. Good show. I'd have been goofing around with that for 10 minutes. I don't care what everyone says about you, Bucky - I think you're pretty OK. 😃
Love your videos and love all your old saws and your trucks keep up the good work
Wonderful video Buckin. My felling season has ended here in MN with arrival of January like weather, and this video is just what I needed to lift my spirits. Keep up the great content….always useful and educational. Love ya man!