Splitting firewood with an axe - when a chopping block makes sense

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • When splitting firewood with axes , I rarely use chopping blocks. There are times when it makes sense to me

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  • @royc8186
    @royc8186 3 роки тому +29

    Buckin inspired me so much I decided to split some oak down here in Georgia. When I came in wife said cable TV is out, I sent that 8 pound splitting maul right through the wood into the ground and cut the shallow buried cable. No wifi or TV most of the weekend, so it was Buckin, Bellhopper, and Ironworks on smartphone rest of weekend.

    • @boodro2122
      @boodro2122 3 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂😂 Thank you for sharing!

  • @moose1164
    @moose1164 3 роки тому +41

    I guarantee Buckin is a one trip grocery bag getter. No matter how many bags are in the truck he's getting every single one on one trip. Lol

  • @mattkomar8372
    @mattkomar8372 3 роки тому +4

    Salute from Connecticut Buckin!!!! Not sure if you're even going to see this comment but about three months ago I saw your story about how you became sober and it inspired me so much that I actually have 2 months and 23 days clean off of opiates. I have a little one and like you said in your last night's live stream the kids need you! At that point I did start to tear up knowing that I made the best decision of my life and I have you to thank for that because it was because of that video I was able to reach out for help. So if you do get to see this comment thank you Buckin. And just so you know I'm an excavation Foreman down here in the lower 48 and have a couple Husqvarna saws myself but would love to get my hands on a McCulloch! Nothing like a good old Mac right!? Blessings to you and your family my friend!

    • @AuctionIndiana
      @AuctionIndiana 3 роки тому

      Awesomeness!
      Be kind friend!!!

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 3 роки тому +1

      Another good testament of human nature doing the right thing for children.
      Times are always gonna be tough and we need to reach out every once in a while. 💙

  • @stijnwieringa2929
    @stijnwieringa2929 3 роки тому +39

    I found your channel a few days ago, and id like to say that you are one of the nicest creators out here. love seeing it thank you for brightening this world a little

  • @seantunstall9546
    @seantunstall9546 3 роки тому +23

    Buckin I admire your generosity, that battery saw will do a world of good for Brian, god bless you brother

  • @manuelfischer8480
    @manuelfischer8480 3 роки тому

    perfect day is....splitting wood for 30min myself then watching Buckin´splitting for hours...can´t get enough of it!!!!

  • @stevetheriault4164
    @stevetheriault4164 3 роки тому +17

    WOW BUDDY 270,000 STRONG CONGRATULATIONS BUCKIN ,TO EVERYONE ON THIS CHANNEL ,NEW COMERS TO TRUE BLUES ,WISHING EVERYONE AN AWESOME DAY ,AND THANKS TO ALL WHO MAKE THIS CHANNEL POSSIBLE love you all from ontario canada, BE kind

  • @CatfishCameron
    @CatfishCameron 3 роки тому +8

    Gotta love the care and time he takes in each tree project to make it proper

  • @deerdud6009
    @deerdud6009 3 роки тому +11

    I enjoy watching your gym routine BUCKIN.Thanks 💪 ✌️

  • @jessetom
    @jessetom 3 роки тому +4

    There’s nothing more motivating then to watch this bredda do his thing .. before you head up an tree I’ve been climbing / falling tree for 2years now and I’m luving it but thanks to dis bredda I’m learning so much more every video I watch of his 🤙🏻
    Best job in di world

  • @Zifffan
    @Zifffan 3 роки тому

    Thanks for making taking me to a calm state of mind, watching your videos buckin!
    I´m at a crossroad in life now, so watching your videos at night helps a lot. Makes me appreciate what really is important in life.
    - all the best from Norwegian woods.

  • @treemeister1513
    @treemeister1513 3 роки тому +4

    Please don’t sell that battery saw short.A couple of years ago I got such a bad case of tennis elbow that I couldn’t even lift a coffee cup.That injury came from repeated saw starts while climbing. I have been climbing full time for 21 years, I have 3 gas saws and one battery saw . I was skeptical at first but now that battery husky is my favourite tool for cutting at height.Peace and love everyone who sees this✌️❤️

  • @petermccuskey1832
    @petermccuskey1832 3 роки тому +9

    By the way I like the dog barking. It makes life real.

  • @wesleywebber9885
    @wesleywebber9885 3 роки тому +16

    Hey buckin when carrying that brush is like us shoppers that have bags lined up both arms and say we got this in 1 trip. LOL love it my Friend

    • @danielfossberg9861
      @danielfossberg9861 3 роки тому +1

      And he does not use sleeves :D

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 3 роки тому

      Love having little tree scratches on the arms at the end of the day pulling brush.
      Who needs to go to the gym when there is work that needs done 😊

  • @mikaelohlson5120
    @mikaelohlson5120 3 роки тому

    You know you're good at something when you making it look easy. It's almost teraputic to watch you chop wood.

  • @Chris-eg2ye
    @Chris-eg2ye 3 роки тому +1

    watching you swing an axe is like watching a jedi master swing a lightsaber

  • @tommccormick3277
    @tommccormick3277 3 роки тому +3

    feels good cuttin wood for friends, especially for those unable to get out in the woods due to age or disabilities. Branches not so much fun but we do what needs to be done. Thumbs up Buckin!

  • @fredcarter5394
    @fredcarter5394 3 роки тому +1

    Good work, great friends! Work is like my “play”. Thanks Billy for your support of folks young and old, able and challenged.

  • @bullybluecoal1831
    @bullybluecoal1831 3 роки тому

    I can have a crappy day in general, then sit down at the end while firing up a buckin vid. Makes everything better and instantly chamges my mood. Buckin, you had me rolling when you said "And another arm load of fir balls. What am I doing?" I got a good laugh. A deep down hearty laugh.
    It's good peeps like yourself, doing for others and brightening ones day.
    Thank you. I love ya mother.
    Now I'm in such a great mood, after i go tend the stove, I'll be back here to pick out another one of your vids to watch.

  • @scottharris1125
    @scottharris1125 3 роки тому

    Hey buddy,I really enjoy your videos.Love to see those old MACs.Dad used one for years.It was heavy as lead.He’s passed on now.Good memories of when we cut firewood together.God bless

  • @Nobody73000
    @Nobody73000 3 роки тому +2

    This comminity and your channel are the most wholesome and nicest things on youtube ive ever seen. By far

  • @robertgrindley8234
    @robertgrindley8234 3 роки тому +1

    Had a stressed night of no sleep and too much worrying, time for the calming sound of a chainsaw and the wise words of Buckin' Billy Ray.

  • @Jaylaz
    @Jaylaz 3 роки тому

    Only just found your channel this week, gotta say I find you a very calm and soothing person, love from Australia friend ✌️

  • @keithhatch56
    @keithhatch56 3 роки тому

    Splitting wood was always my savior in life.It is so healthy for the mind.They should teach it to kids in school.

  • @chandlerkerr2190
    @chandlerkerr2190 3 роки тому

    I only found this channel last night at the start of my shift, and I almost instantly subscribed. These videos feel like home, in a weird sort of way. I have many memories of splitting wood in my younger years, but haven't had the pleasure of an axe in my hands again until very recently. I can only dream of an axe as nice as any of the ones I've seen on this channel. Great content, and I still have many videos from the past to watch! I couldn't be happier.

  • @S4R1
    @S4R1 3 роки тому

    I appreciate you cleaning the forest of fuel aka brush and branches. It might seem pointless but prevents forest fires from completely ruining the landscape and instead passing through leaving the trees unharmed.

  • @paintedwink1520
    @paintedwink1520 3 роки тому +2

    Reminds me of a Paul Bunyan and John Henry rolled up into a modern day legend

  • @Tandy-wj9dn
    @Tandy-wj9dn 3 роки тому

    Leaving your part of the world better. Good job Buckin

  • @jasonevans0277
    @jasonevans0277 3 роки тому

    you little kid. you're just on the playground swinging around. we all love it

  • @ToddReuterOutdoors
    @ToddReuterOutdoors 3 роки тому

    I’m a firm believer that this man is the chuck norris of wood splitting. He doesn’t make contact with the wood, the wood splits itself out of pure fear.

  • @mustangtonto5862
    @mustangtonto5862 Рік тому

    Your stamina, accuracy and strength are indeed impressive, sir!

  • @mwaynejuby702
    @mwaynejuby702 3 роки тому

    If your not learning and trying new things.....your not growing...sometimes you got to change your ways.... This episode is the perfect example of love and kindness...and why it's ok to try new things and change your ways....rock on brother, keep helping people.

  • @andymartin4452
    @andymartin4452 3 роки тому

    I like the custom saw pants the originals never fit that nice bulky and heavy. Thanks for all the good videos.

  • @benclark1376
    @benclark1376 3 роки тому +31

    Hello there Buckin and Army of Kindness.

  • @jvepps
    @jvepps 3 роки тому +3

    Gosh I LOVE your takes on life man. SO fresh.

  • @philipkocsis7437
    @philipkocsis7437 3 роки тому

    Billy,
    Love it. You have changed my attitude because your a leader. Thank you!

  • @briancampbell8867
    @briancampbell8867 3 роки тому +1

    That stuff seems like a delicacy to chop

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 3 роки тому

      Looks like the best splitting wood in the world.

  • @onixpyro3883
    @onixpyro3883 3 роки тому

    Beautiful technique and fluidity swinging that axe!

  • @bradalan7188
    @bradalan7188 3 роки тому

    Best youtube page out there so many hours of good content.

  • @ronwilliamson8384
    @ronwilliamson8384 3 роки тому

    a good pile of firewood to split is like a good cup of coffee, just gotta have it, many blessings there good man

  • @andrewwindeatt4939
    @andrewwindeatt4939 3 роки тому +1

    Great films and very entertaining love watching and learning thank you buckin from the uk

  • @Baltihunter
    @Baltihunter 3 роки тому +2

    They moaned when Bob Dylan went electric too

  • @chrisavila2073
    @chrisavila2073 3 роки тому

    I am new to channel and I have to say I have never seen anyone use a axe like you and I learned how to properly sharpen a chain by watching your videos they are all great

    • @AuctionIndiana
      @AuctionIndiana 3 роки тому +1

      Welcome!
      Glad you are enjoying the Buckin Billy Ray experience!
      Be Kind Friend!!!
      💚🌲💚🌲💚🌲

  • @banoodel5121
    @banoodel5121 3 роки тому +3

    28:59 it almost looks like you sneek attack the wood to make it split better! ;)
    Nice job on the video my friend!

  • @ctglockguy743
    @ctglockguy743 3 роки тому

    You’re a awesome human being! It’s a great feeling to give of yourself to help people.

  • @tomesguerra5495
    @tomesguerra5495 3 роки тому

    What a great guy MR.BUCKIN doing GOD'S WORK being a proper human to others 👏

  • @R1C4RD0R3D15
    @R1C4RD0R3D15 3 роки тому +1

    holy freakin smokes that axe works 100% perfectly on that wood. glorious

  • @tazman-kennyfuller
    @tazman-kennyfuller 3 роки тому +5

    Such a great idea for Brian to use the battery powered saw. I love it. Thank you for bringing out one of the Macs. Thank you Buckin I love ya man. Pretty sweet Caber toss there buddy.🌲❤🌲✊🪓

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  3 роки тому +3

      he he

    • @nathanschonberg2439
      @nathanschonberg2439 3 роки тому +1

      Sorry. Didn't mean to hit that thumbs down. Just am clumsy with my phone

    • @tazman-kennyfuller
      @tazman-kennyfuller 3 роки тому

      @@nathanschonberg2439 hey brother I understand 100%. I know my thumbs go a stray every once in a while. Love it. Where are you from its 441 AM here in Northeastern Washington State. Hope you have a great day. 🌲❤🌲✊🪓

  • @BillLowenburg
    @BillLowenburg 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Billy Ray, that fuel-injected saw is really sweet, though too big for me to handle. I have a bum shoulder but can still do a lot of things, just have to scale back. I tried a battery saw for a little while, must have had a lemon, because I had all kinds of problems with it. Maybe I need to buy a better model, just bite the bullet and pay for it. That wood you were splitting has the straightest grain I've ever seen. What a pleasure it must be to work through a pile of that. I have mostly Ash here in PA and it's usually pretty straight, but not as nice as Brian's tree. Thanks for sharing your experience and keep up the good work.

  • @jimbarrett602
    @jimbarrett602 3 роки тому

    Another awesome video buckin, love your channel, be safe in the timber and keep them coming!

  • @servantofallah8692
    @servantofallah8692 3 роки тому +1

    If reck it Ralph was real it’s this man

  • @nickhemby1072
    @nickhemby1072 3 роки тому

    Have a wonderful day Billy Ray!🇨🇦🇺🇸

  • @dschamber7190
    @dschamber7190 3 роки тому +6

    That 500 was definitely 4 stroking on the top end, weird for a fuel injected saw to do that once it's warmed up!

  • @waynethedukelamont2078
    @waynethedukelamont2078 3 роки тому +2

    Love those axes. I keep looking for one to restore, but they are rare out here

  • @timjohn2810
    @timjohn2810 3 роки тому

    Total admiration of your splitting abilities Buckin. Looks effortless but know otherwise. I'm tuckered out just watching you work ! Ha...

  • @GiantPinhead
    @GiantPinhead 3 роки тому

    Great job, Buckin'. This was my dog's favorite video. He did several laps around the house looking for friends when he heard the barking. Then he settled down for a relaxing chewing session. Stay cool!

  • @seanmoon1444
    @seanmoon1444 3 роки тому +1

    The One handed wood bullet 👌

  • @poppopscarvinshop
    @poppopscarvinshop 3 роки тому +3

    The "Armstrong Buckin' Skidder"!
    Well Done Sir!!

  • @matsamuels9197
    @matsamuels9197 3 роки тому

    Axe art. Bloody beautiful to watch billy from oz

  • @lukecrumrine7517
    @lukecrumrine7517 3 роки тому +1

    Just got a Stihl 031 from 1970’s and I now understand you’re love and excitement for vintage saws hahaha it’s too fun to be real

    • @lukecrumrine7517
      @lukecrumrine7517 3 роки тому +1

      @@jeremybartlett1706 that’s awesome man! What length bars are you running on your 031av (mine is av too) and boy do they sound good!!!!!!

    • @lukecrumrine7517
      @lukecrumrine7517 3 роки тому

      @@jeremybartlett1706 anything on your 031av would be a view from me, some comparisons of full house to skip tooth chains, 20” bars on 50cc and under comparisons would be good, simple muffler mods always fun, basics on timing for porting are always needed

    • @benredmond8271
      @benredmond8271 3 роки тому +2

      Me too actually just this weekend. Spent all weekend tearing it apart cleaning it up. My Stihl dealer carry’s the factory paint I even repainted some of it. Love it! 031AV

  • @russellgilson4072
    @russellgilson4072 3 роки тому

    Buckin I get just watching you work! Cut a big pine down this weekend it kicked my butt!

  • @roofintony6337
    @roofintony6337 3 роки тому +5

    think the tree guys over here like the power to weight ratio with the 500i. and that looked a nice place to work ❤

    • @ishure8849
      @ishure8849 3 роки тому +1

      The roofin blokes down under like the battery saws when cutting hardwood battens no cable to trip on and less likely to get pinched like a circular saw.

    • @roofintony6337
      @roofintony6337 3 роки тому

      @@ishure8849 will look into it ish 👍👍👍

  • @SalyerIan
    @SalyerIan 3 роки тому +3

    Been watching for a few weeks; first comment. I have to attest that the battery saws are great for construction. The Dewalt 60volts actually are really good for what I’ve used them for in remodels and roof removals. 🤙✊✌️

    • @BuckinBillyRaySmith
      @BuckinBillyRaySmith  3 роки тому +1

      that was my thought after revamping my saw shop

    • @SalyerIan
      @SalyerIan 3 роки тому

      @@wilky1989 I definitely like engine power for cutting logs, but more often than not running a fuel powered saw inside a house just isn’t feasible.

    • @SalyerIan
      @SalyerIan 3 роки тому

      @@BuckinBillyRaySmith really like what you got going here buddy.

    • @AuctionIndiana
      @AuctionIndiana 3 роки тому +1

      Welcome!
      Glad you are enjoying the Buckin Billy Ray experience!
      Be Kind Friend!!!
      💚🌲💚🌲💚🌲

    • @scottbennett6494
      @scottbennett6494 3 роки тому +1

      they do not seem to have the cold seize problem like gassers do in construction work

  • @petermccuskey1832
    @petermccuskey1832 3 роки тому +1

    Love the 70s sound. Have a 500i and it is nice but I am full of feelings with my Macs that I have worked since I bought them in the 70s. I do like the easier start of the 500i but love the feel of my Macs better. The youngest son really likes the 500i. You are a man of your word to a friend in doing this task. I have several that I do this for.

  • @virginia2762
    @virginia2762 3 роки тому

    Awesome how you work so hard and enjoy doing it. Thanks for staying so positive.

  • @summerspinecenter
    @summerspinecenter 3 роки тому

    There is no human being on earth who can split wood quite like Buckin

    • @esapalovaara9904
      @esapalovaara9904 3 роки тому

      I make almost two time faster this job.This kind job also gan use brains he he..

  • @benmirka3648
    @benmirka3648 3 роки тому

    You packing those limbs made me do a little self analyzing, I always prefer one hard load over two easy ones 👍 good on yuh buckin!

  • @WoolysWorld
    @WoolysWorld 3 роки тому +1

    Great looking axe buckin

  • @patrickneitzey8612
    @patrickneitzey8612 3 роки тому

    Love this Buckin. Cheers Brother.

  • @kriswessinger4019
    @kriswessinger4019 3 роки тому +2

    Love these videos

  • @chelseaboss099
    @chelseaboss099 3 роки тому

    Buckin, outside corner, the inside corner when splitting firewood, on the east coast we call it hanging on the edge!!!!!!!!!!

  • @nograves456
    @nograves456 3 роки тому

    Thank you Sir. 😁🤘🍻🇺🇸🏴‍☠️❤️

  • @BrennanRaihl
    @BrennanRaihl 3 роки тому +1

    Good afternoon buckin and can’t wait getting one of your shirts today

  • @nograves456
    @nograves456 3 роки тому

    Much... Much love Sir.

  • @tonnymiller123
    @tonnymiller123 3 роки тому

    this man is a beast..respect from Denmark..you certainly have viking blood in your veins :)

  • @HighFarndale
    @HighFarndale 3 роки тому

    Little battery Stihl saw was perfect for tree planting team I had on the farm recently.
    Ready to go when they needed it to cut posts/rails and no noise in between 😎👍

  • @bobbysoza3798
    @bobbysoza3798 3 роки тому +1

    Good monday brotha thanks for a nother axe video today perfect weather for getting some fresh air and splitting some fire wood!

  • @erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218
    @erlendgreulichfrontierbigw218 3 роки тому

    Buckin - love your channel. I work trees in different states in the US and also Europe. Here is a scenario you might find interesting. In Colorado we often have fire restrictions- meaning that during high fire danger you are restricted to certain times in the day using your gas powered chainsaws. For instance you maybe allowed to use them from 9 am to 12! Thats it...for weeks or months on end. So very quickly we started using professional top handle power saws to stay productive - I use the Husky 540i XP - which. currently is the fastest, most powerful and capable of all of them. I encourage you to pick a good sized fir - ok - and run it against your Stihl 200! You will be surprised. A hard review by you would be great...not on the ground...in the tree. It is a truly legit and only option in areas where fire restrictions occur regularly - especially on moded muffler power saws! All the best to you!

  • @bertlemieux1410
    @bertlemieux1410 3 роки тому

    Hi 🙋🏻‍♂️ Billy super! you help your old buddy here I’m so so happy to see that 👍 and by the way great hard hat I love it 👷‍♀️ your
    axe 🪓 wow you split wood I do lifting the log over your shoulder ones a wild cool 😎
    👍☕️🪵🎶 thx for your video and your time
    Bert Northern Ontario

  • @christianmartin8992
    @christianmartin8992 3 роки тому

    Love all of the new content!! Keep it coming!!! Greetings from upstate New York ✌🏻✌🏻

  • @philliplucion4262
    @philliplucion4262 3 роки тому +1

    Man y'all got more axes out then a heavy metal concert

  • @mikeymartin4751
    @mikeymartin4751 3 роки тому +1

    Brother reach as many people as you can, however you can. Kindness has no boundries

  • @nickknickerbocker6415
    @nickknickerbocker6415 3 роки тому

    🪵 A True 🪵 Woodsman with a Great Philosophy Toward Life🪄

  • @squarebodySpringman
    @squarebodySpringman 3 роки тому +1

    good stuff Buckin' . Im diggin the hat

    • @jirusjirus9322
      @jirusjirus9322 3 роки тому

      That hard hat looks like a traditional brain bucket that they used in the steel mills.
      Very similar, maybe same.
      When the mills would change shifts (3- 8hr shifts per day) i would see hundreds of guys trudging out slowly from work with hard hats just like that.
      I like the yellow and green ones with the brim that goes all the way around. Falling branches can come down at any angle... 👷

  • @dennisford2000
    @dennisford2000 3 роки тому +1

    Might have more hearing with battery tools as a mechanic. Most shops overdrive the air 150% or more. They commonly exceed 110 db , back when I started. I bought electric early.

  • @stihlnz
    @stihlnz 3 роки тому +4

    Good thinking Billy .. Forestry Physical thearpy for retired loggers

  • @bohnberg
    @bohnberg 3 роки тому

    I used an electric saw with one of my elderly neighbors to cut holes in a pond. That thing was nice. I wouldn’t be opposed to one and I’ve yanked on a few a chainsaw a few times.

  • @nathankopowski5956
    @nathankopowski5956 3 роки тому +2

    What's up buckin! Hey I love ur axes, ur love for axes, wood and helping others. I would love to get my hands on one of ur work of arts my axe is so old the wood head is rotting out and the head completely cracked down the side.. love the videos man and the knowledge you pass on keep doing what you do

  • @jamiedalluge9472
    @jamiedalluge9472 3 роки тому

    My cat's looking all over for the dog barking! Lmao

  • @jasonslade1253
    @jasonslade1253 3 роки тому +1

    The sound of the 70’s LOL the P38 you were running a few days ago could fit in that category!!

  • @iffykidmn8170
    @iffykidmn8170 3 роки тому

    Got run off a 80 acre logging job about 40yrs ago when the property owner found out we were not going to be cleaning up the limbs and tops.

  • @thomascruff786
    @thomascruff786 3 роки тому

    Buckin built a great look axe if I have the money I would order 1. I really like watching him run the old homelite chainsaws.

  • @ajsears6889
    @ajsears6889 3 роки тому

    Just found your channel, I’m getting into axes more and more, hello from a fellow BC boy

  • @EternitP8
    @EternitP8 3 роки тому +13

    Been watching your channel for a while. Just took down my first "big" tree yesterday. 70 year old fir. Using my dads old jonsered 510sp. Went great. Best regards from sweden 🇸🇪

  • @ajb1930
    @ajb1930 3 роки тому

    Logged on and saw 999 thumbs up. Was a privilege to hit the 1k

  • @matt112000
    @matt112000 3 роки тому

    What a strong back! Wow!

  • @warrenotey8258
    @warrenotey8258 3 роки тому

    My best friend splits wood exactly like you Buckin! So cool

  • @darrenthomson9071
    @darrenthomson9071 3 роки тому

    Your a good Man Billy Ray.. thinking about others. Your channel is awesome friend ..

  • @michelebrown7951
    @michelebrown7951 3 роки тому

    Gosh I just love watching you. 🥰🥰

  • @omulus138
    @omulus138 3 роки тому +1

    Can Hear That Bottom Wood Brother ..Not A Word Just SPLITTIN WOOD FRIEND'S