BIG KNARLY WOOD, CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPLITTING AXE

[@SondreTehReaper]

I am loving this guy, he is so positive and fun to watch.

[@AuctionIndiana]

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

[@ing.gonzaloboix9209]

@@AuctionIndiana excelent channel.. excelent videos. Excelent messajes... congratulations from Uruguay - South America Gonzalo 👏👏🇺🇾💪😁😷

[@calvinkruger2474]

dude i found him during quarantine

[@PhamNET]

You da man!

[@eliaskuhs2476]

He‘s so crazy 😜 and so funny.

[@jackfrost1774]

I genuinely feel bad for the zombies the day we have a zombie out break. This man will open up the doors to that axe/chainsaw shed and get his cheeky grin on his face and simply say “friends, it’s time..” 😂😂

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

aaaahhhaaa

[@Bredddi]

This guy is living the movie evil dead. at least the chain saw mounted on the wrist stump .... when it goes down, I want to be drinking beers with him.

[@dannyr333]

Duuuude he will mess them up!

[@kyleskidmore9381]

Hahahhahhaa that cracked me up and yeah I could see that.

[@Balonishell]

Hahahahaha. I can see it!

[@teejay3510]

Splitting firewood with an axe is therapy for me

[@MR-nl8xr]

I live in an urban area not too far away from a big urban city with a bigger national airport next to it and an even bigger international seaport next to that; you get the point. A buddy of mine had me over a few weeks ago for a couple of sat night little parties he was havin on an off. After using up all the big bix store 2x6s and 4x4s for the mini bonfires he had, I noticed a couple of ~18" wide logs of Willow tree I think, I dont know really. I grabbed a carpenters hammer and an electricians chizel from his garage and went ham on that sucker most of the night while everyone was going bottoms up on the drinks. Man, I felt good the next day.

[@allenlarabie8854]

Same here...

[@johnblack31c]

Great for the core muscles.

[@NordicDan]

Same here. The exercise makes my shoulder and back pain almost go away too. I would argue that log splitters have their place, but 95% of the time, I much prefer swinging an axe after running my 44+ year old chainsaw.

[@dubzz3881]

I’ll give it to ya man your aim is incredible

[@remopiccioni9456]

That's what I was thinking. He us dead on. I have a hard time with accuracy.

[@DevinRay88]

5:36 man I laughed too hard at how you just brushed right by that fart with a “what was that noise” lol

[@HeyNylo]

Lol, and again at 31:47 and 31:51

[@allanwells4886]

When I fart I blame the local wombats with "Gee the wombats are loud around here" My little (3.5 years old) grandson told me "We call that a fart at pre-school" . I couldn't stop laughing!

[@bearpawtimber8739]

What was that noise? I heard it too. Sounds like maybe you stepped on a barking spider. Lol hahaha

[@chrismcculloch4887]

Tennessee barking spider.

[@bearpawtimber8739]

@@chrismcculloch4887 Because he's up in Canada, I just figured it was the great northern growling tooter spider.

[@chrismcculloch4887]

Ha. Sounds good Bearpaw.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

just had chile for supper heard that noise to

[@danawatkins3634]

all I know is when you step on them they smell awful

[@tommyswoodpileadventuresan5940]

I split eucalyptus. It's hard and un forgiving. And when I started several years ago, I thought about a log splitter. I'd definitely need one 32 tons plus. A used one cost about $700. A rented one just didn't make sense. Gas, maintenance, lugging and lifting the rounds into the machine. The math didn't add up. I vowed to split by hand ever since. My friends think I'm crazy and they don't come around much anymore. Thank you Buckin Army for being my family.

[@timidater4803]

Tommy's woodpile adventures And tall tales I feel your pain Brother!!! In my younger years used to split wood under the lights when I got home from work, and cut wood all weekend with my buddy, Hes still with me and the rest all thought we were crazy!!!!! Alot of them are now dead!!!! exersize very important!! Rock on Brother!!!

[@kanemeasham-pywell92]

Tell me about it 😂. I split it for my grandma and can do it faster than my dad and he uses one on the back of the tractor. It’s just more practical

[@julianpacheco1]

I feel your pain .., red eucalyptus is a pain to split, i watch videos of billy and others spliting spruce and douglas and i feel like i am week or something ..or maybe eucalyptus is way more hard to split than those ? :)

[@kanemeasham-pywell92]

Julian Pacheco definitely is harder to split but much nicer wood

[@davidfitzgerald4367]

Eucalyptus tortured me and broke my 10 ton splitter!

[@allopez9791]

Hahahaha my favorite part is "what was the noise" lol working like that always gets the body working right!

[@mtdracer69]

I don't know I like the sound my body makes when I cut up wood with my Mccolloch

[@chefseanj]

This man has more axes than I’ve seen in my entire life!

[@cinolacerti9394]

Hey Billy I wanted to tell you thanks for being there for people through your videos and the helping hand you're providing by teaching us some powerful wisdoms and mind nurturing messages. You helped me cope with social and school based anxiety and struggles and I want to thank you. Have a great day and stay the way you are.

[@matthewparker2345]

I love how uplifting you are, I’ve been having some rough times and ever time I watch you, you make me feel a lot better

[@stoneyj1a1]

That 1st axe was awesome. Well done. Your videos have taught me how to split wood. Makes you feel like a champ.

[@RVALawnLove]

I’m 40, and just ran a chainsaw for the first time last week. Stihl ms250. Saw an ad for free wood....Kentucky coffe. Went and cut it into logs, brought some home and split it with an axe. Looked for tips and found your channel. Thanks for your awesome attitude, and information! I’m addicted to this channel now lol

[@kevinomarrivera1253]

Omg i remember when you only had 2.000 subs, i was 1 of em on my old acount, and look at you now billy, im so happy for you 😀😄

[@kevinomarrivera1253]

Thanks for reading man, your the best

[@andresuzor9328]

I love your passion for working hard! Your passion for axes and chopping is like my passion for shovels and digging! Keep on keeping on! You make for great motivation!

[@colinkillian9265]

Wait, there are different types of shovel?

[@Twister743]

How can a bloke chopping wood be so compelling to watch. You are so charismatic I think you could make any task interesting. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@dummy6618]

I have nothing to do with wood and trees but i love watching this guy !

[@bye92]

Are you a brother in Christ Billy? Love you man your a great positive person thank you for that God bless my brother

[@cameronssam5693]

" Log splitters are for girls." 😂

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

Rekt for modern wimps

[@twistedtimber3129]

Buckin, we are all lucky to be considered your friends! Thanks for all your positivity and sharing all your knowledge! Keep it up! You’re the man!

[@sethnrgonzales]

Never in my life would I have thought I’d watch a 40 min video of a guy splitting wood but here I am. I enjoyed every second of it also.

[@GiftedOutdoors]

Your energy is unreal😹I love you

[@PPALoft]

"Look who you're talking to!" This one made my day! Great job you're doing here. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.

[@suehiple7195]

Buckin' Billy Ray I just discovered you hootin' nanny good time channel, and I LOVE your enthusiasm! One of my most favorite things is to lug, stack, and just about all that comes with keeping the home fires burning. And what a great work out, huh? Keep on shinin' brother!

[@AuctionIndiana]

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

[@peterellis5626]

Some people pay good money for gym memberships. They spend time traveling back and forth and working out at the gym, and what they get for it is, maybe, some health benefit. BR Spends some time busting firewood, gets his workout at no cost and with a product at the end. Since I retired, I tell people "I don't need a gym membership. I'm a homesteader." I swing axes, shovel dirt, move timber - I do physical work that has a product as well ;) And while I've spent much of my life being a competitive athlete, I'm in the best shape of my life now at 63.

[@peterellis5626]

@Grant Smith have swung an axe for any length of time? Doesn't sound like it. There's a lot more than just cardio happening there.

[@Nugliscious]

Thank you for showing us how it's done. You are one tough cookie. I worked up a sweat just watching you work.

[@Slyder2828]

Love the quote! And 5:37😂😂😂

[@jeffwilliams5155]

you are definitly the master of splitmanship. I never used a mechanical splitter in my life and after watching your technique I never will.

[@kevinwilliamlowe3050]

I love it! I’ve split a lot of wood over the years. Most with a big maul. But my girlee hydro splitter don’t stop even in knots. And when myback hurts I fire the splitter up special when I’m splitting good old Tennessee hickory! Love all the axes

[@evanlantz8222]

Really appreciate the video as a new home owner with a fireplace and learning the tips of chopping wood is greatly appreciated

[@lostwithdan4331]

I first started watching Buckin and had no interest in axes, but after a few weeks of constant watching I want to go out and have a good ol time and split some wood.

[@FlemingFamilyFarm]

I am my log splitter and I love it too! Your use of the axes has me curious and now I am going to sharpen up my double and a single and see what they can add to my mauls. I've been splitting with a pair of old school mauls and seeing your collection gives me the itch, I need to find more. I have axe envy... Thanks for the constant teaching and random lessons.

[@obamamoney7505]

I love how entertaining it is to just watch someone splitting loggs

[@Recon2015]

What an artist....love it...thanks for sharing👍🏼👍🏼

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Log splits are also for disabled bikers that can't swing an axe no more... I swung an axe from the age of ten until the motorcycle wreck that end a big part of my life at 53 years of age... Some friend I don't know who sent me a 21 ton log splitter. It was the best gift I ever received. We couldn't find anyone to come split the wood we need for to winter, so we ended up getting old skids to cut up to burn. When all the while we had at least 5 cords of wood that just needed someone to split it... So I now hook the splitter up to my lawn tractor and pull it out the the side field where there's a big pile of wood that my tree trimmer biker buddy brings me. This year he's been VERY busy this is the biggest mound of wood he ever brought me. And he cuts it all to 16inches just to make my life easier... I split what I can then some friends come lift the logs I can't lift.... Be blessed my friend.... BBE...

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

AWESOME BROTHER

[@leapyear9460]

Thanks for the videos. New subscriber here and I didn’t learn this stuff as a kid so I’m learnin it now. Log splitters can also be expensive loud and very dangerous.

[@t-bear1863]

I knew you'd be doin this when I seen yer Log Bucking Frenzy. Keep it up and the Morgans are gonna nickname ya Wolfe Ridge. Ha!

[@jordandouvartzidis1745]

You are an absolute champion. Positive, friendly and funny.

[@vinny9854]

You remind me of my old foreman. Quirky and set in his ways. Love the vids man. Keep up the good work.

[@caseygibs]

So I chopped wood on my own and bought a maul and just went to town with no clue that there was a technique to it. Didn't look for cracks, didn't avoid knots and didn't go from the outside in. Took me countless swings to split a log and after watching this i see where i went wrong every time. I appreciate how informative this video is and wish I had watched it prior. Love you man

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

go get em brother

[@HayWoodsandWetlands]

Honestly, probably one of the most practically helpful wood splitting videos ever produced. Do you have a video specifically on the flick?

[@charliebronson1274]

My father bought a splitter 8 years ago. I've used it on and off. Recently though, I purchased a Stihl Pro Axe, Muller Dynamo Axe and a Ochsenkopf maul which I haven't used yet. I enjoy cutting with these tools more. It's very therapeutic. Great video.

[@TheSnakeman3]

That was quite a bit of work Buckin. Also you don’t get that great exercise when using a hydraulic splitter. I wish I had 8 axes to experiment with. Nice video today Sir - thank you.

[@vincentsalerno8675]

Hey Buckin just my two cents on the log splitter I’m in northwest lower Michigan the fire wood I get is mostly maple tree tops left over from the loggers not much straight grain lots of crotches. Also when I tell people I burn pine they all say ” oo you are going to get creosote your house will burn down” I use both and burn it all hot no smoke. Love the videos keep them coming Vince

[@glennwilck5790]

Haha here in NY people say you can't burn pine or you'll have a chimney fire..then I tell them that's all they burn out west..burning wet wood is what's badddd

[@JourneyNorthAK]

Burn spruce here In Alaska..creosote isnt a problem in dry wood.

[@kevincowan4887]

Burn all kinds just keep it dry , hot and give it a good brushing 3 times a winter no worries

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

Right. Try to burn it slow, that's when the creosote builds up....hardwoods better at night, but pines are good for heating up.

[@JourneyNorthAK]

Dry spruce..get a good bed of coals...bank your fire before you go to bed..first one up stokes the fire..works in my cabin in Alaska..

[@redcanoe14]

Buckin' Brother..this is hilarious! I wish I had a dollar for everyone who said "at your age you need to invest in a log-splitter"..."you will wear yourself out with that axe"..."a log splitter saves you time and energy". Bottom line I love axes, I love the feel of chopping and splitting wood, getting to know the character and stories that old axes tell me. I like the exercise and exhilaration of having a workout with axes...you can keep the gym for me...pass me an axe!

[@justyaaverageteenager7555]

This guy I swear. I have been watching his videos for weeks now and he needs so much more support than he gets. The dude is awesome and so incredibly smart and what other guy splits wood with the sleeves cut off a flannel? Absolute gold.

[@rogerthetodger]

Splitting those apples **Damn it feels good to be a gangstah** :D

[@jonwarren3769]

I noticed when you swing your gorilla double why are you hopping during the swing? Is it for more power? Thanks bucking I really enjoy your channel and content. You rock friend

[@Rockyjeeper]

I have a handful of logs on the side like them, I’m not half the axman you are, so now I understand why I am not splitting through them and possibly ...how to! Thanks again Brother! That is some carousel of your fine choice of tool!

[@aaroncampbell5184]

You’re a beast man! Your collection is sick. I want to have one like that some day. I just got my first maul. Any suggestions on a good ace to start for splitting?

[@elong35]

Love this video! Cool to see how they all work together. I need a few more for sure!

[@zoodidwa]

Force the body feed the mind. Elevate the soul. Elegant. Splitting wood can save you. Get after it.

[@steelonius]

A+ on the music. Your singer has a smokin' voice!

[@andreakeeling9217]

1:00 “Look who your talking too!” Lol. The REAL Log-splitter.

[@500asquare]

Thank you so much for your excellent entertaining videos. I did my share of felling [chain saw] bucking and splitting, our little house took a enormous amount of wood. I find you aim incredible precise . We live in the foothills and a tent peg is driven in the ground with a 4lbs hammer be course of the rocky ground and am amazed that you dont loose the edge after the axe hits the ground and still cut the mushroom Holy Moly😳😳. It takes me a long time to sharpen a axe and shiver at the thought it hitting the ground I used to have a permanent shopping block in my truck. I am now chair bound and thoroughly enjoy your vids Thank you Martin

[@munched55]

I got a hold of a 6 lb Elwell but the eye is so big I'm havin' trouble finding a handle to fill it. Did you ever lift up a horse's tail and have a good look? Yeah, it's that big.

[@redcanoe14]

Silky Steve, that's when we get a nice piece of seasoned ash and work on it with a draw-knife and spokeshave...custom make the shaft and you will have one beast of an axe you can't put down.

[@munched55]

@@redcanoe14 I have the tools but not the ash (or hickory) available here in Sweden. I've made handles for my older collared Swedish and Finnish and Russian axes because they all used Birch and there's plenty of that.

[@redcanoe14]

@@munched55 I too have hand made axe shafts out of Yellow Birch and I find them good on my Billnas Axes. I was born in England and came to Canada when I was 51, most of the axes my dad and grandad had were shafted with Ash, occasionally with Oak and on one or two very old axes Elm (which I find to be an amazing wood). In Russian and parts of Eastern Europe Beech is used and is a good choice. Hickory is tough, but I have had many axe shafts split down the grain. My grandfather's axe was a 4 1/2lb Elwell dated 1944 with a 'crows foot' stamp on the head indicating it was military issue. I also have a very ld Pattern 44 Elwell 2 1/2lb felling axe with a rounded poll. The biggest Elwell Axe I have seen was 8lbs!

[@munched55]

@@redcanoe14 I'm actually Canadian (First Ontario and later from Vancouver) and ended up in Sweden.

[@redcanoe14]

@@munched55 Quite the journey! I hope your life is good in Sweden.

[@MAsWorld1]

Yeah love the “leg lift” it’s an ol dog move that doesn’t really need to work ‘cause it’s cool. Keep pushin’ man I know what it feels like to be an old workin’ dog, pleasure to watch a Master with a simple tool. And the words of wisdom are spot on

[@Meloncholymadness]

Very likeable guy, would love him as a mentor!

[@scottbaird603]

Just started watching your channel two days ago. Love it, what a man, makes me want to chop wood. Respect from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Think I’ll apply for a job with our Forestry Commision🦚

[@backwoodsbuds4000]

Y'all got a lot of barking spiders up there!

[@aaronrobert7196]

Hello from michigan im a new subscriber, cant stop watching!! Love your message brother!!

[@AuctionIndiana]

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

[@1944chevytruck]

Whip it out Buckin!.....log splitter....WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE NICE SHINY AXE! .....SHE SPLITS EH!....DID USE STEP ON A DUCK???.....GRIN :)))))

[@nobodyspecial8102]

Hi Billy I usually cut up blue gum for fire wood and some is knotty af, I used to use a maul as a wedge knocked in with another 8lb maul but laziness been my guiding principle that was to 🐌 slow. So I worked on a new technique, the straight arm helicopter with a maul. What I do is with a straight arm only using one hand always swing the axe 🪓 back and fourth a few times until it's swinging to about shoulder height then with a straight Arm swing behind and over my head and down in a single movement and with only one arm. The maul is really flying at this point and when it connects to wood knot or whatever It won't bounce because so much momentum, the wood flies apart... literally can send parts 30ft. I have not found any log to present a problem now ;-). I love watching your vids, years back you motivated me to do get some old saws and deal to the 50m tall gums 👍👍 Thanks buddy and please stock up for the depression we are entering. Food and fuel and everything is about to become scarce so get what you might need in the next 7 years now. Seeds, ammo, silver also useful to barter and don't forget food presiving equipment and extra boots 😉.

[@GaryGreenway]

15:00 Toes? I don't need no stinkin toes!

[@lightingrodtodd]

I saw that to one day that will hurt

[@steelonius]

Holy smokes! Right? Or maybe holy socks...

[@alvinfuller1958]

I use a log splitter because we spilt Hart wood like red oak and maple

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

IT DOES'NT SPLIT WITH AN AXE? /

[@optimoprimo132]

I just left a comment above. 35 cord of hardwood a year with an axe.

[@gerritvanwilligen]

@@optimoprimo132 Can you or anyone else help me out? A cord, is that equal to 3.6 cubic meter (m3)? That's what we use here, but in that case you're splitting over 125 m3 per year? Seems a bit much, unless you are a professional and does it to sell the firewood. So I'm simply wondering if I'm using the right conversion.

[@bearsquatchadventures4356]

This guys like a cross between dog the bounty hunter and thor.. Love him!

[@craigstaley1760]

I thought I was a freak. Everyone shows me thier log splitter. There's something about a clean stroke with an axe I can't get over. I'm never as satisfied with a log splitter.

[@NclsVer]

True! Except if your job is cutting wood to sell it then productivity is key. Otherwise for your own firewood there is no better feeling than cutting it yourself. And it's part of the charm of getting your own firewood, like a leisure to me.

[@IndiaNumberOneCoubtry]

Buckin’ I know this is an old video but you’re the coolest cat around. May God bless you and your loved ones Buckin’!!

[@michaeldeaville5573]

I'll tell you what Buckin' whether life happened to me, or I happened to life, when your in your 70's like I am, you might just have some use for that gas splitter.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

michael Deaville you make it sound like yer old or something my 93 granny still splits with an axe. So if I got any of her stock which I’m counting on. I buy that ticket when the time comes brother Michael. Glad you are with us

[@oldmanfred8676]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith I’m in my seventies and love to split with my maul.

[@michaeldeaville5573]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith I live in South Central Kentucky, Buckin'. Did you ever try to split Elm, Hickory, or beech with a ax, or splitting maul? I'm very glad your 93 year old granny can still swing a ax, I really am, and I have done it also.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

@@michaeldeaville5573 her goal now is to make it to a hundred ,, crazy ol' bird

[@michaeldeaville5573]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Ya were all crazy to one degree, or another. Fun ain't it ?

[@allanwells4886]

Funny bloke. I've been splitting my own wood for 40 years with axes and mauls but I'd love a hydraulic wood splitter now that I'm 68 and have had spinal fusion of my L3/L4. I still use the mauls and enjoy splitting the wood. Friends who have them tell me "Don't go hydraulic. They're too slow". This Billy bloke knows his stuff!!!

[@Tone-def]

"Hi" there BRS, What do you call a wise pig who's also a lumberjack? A saw sage 👍😆

[@davidfitzgerald4367]

Great demonstration of how to approach difficult wood with the right tools. Very helpful - thank you Billy

[@jeffschaefer4579]

Another barking spider at 31:52 lol. You make me laugh so much

[@brockwilson3446]

I love that! So many notable mentions in this video. Just keep on keeping on Buckin!

[@johnsuch2707]

Love to be able to split wood with a Buckin Special ❤️ Welcome newcomers LIVE WINS BE KIND !!!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOU SIR WILL BE GOOD TO SEE AGAIN AT 202O

[@johnsuch2707]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith I cant wait 👍😁

[@CptnSpectacular]

A lot of people are commenting on the spot on accuracy and I agree! Also, I´m very impressed by the deliberate and fast accelleration through the swing. Accuracy and proper accelleration to generate power. Great stuff! Death to logs!

[@jeffjohansen4945]

I heard a duck call

[@revdocjim2002]

Thanks for another great video! Always fun to watch. I am also partial to axes over log splitters. But then I got a load of camphor wood given to me. The cuts were about a foot and a half in diameter. Even though it is only mediocre fire wood, it is the hardest stuff to split that I've ever encountered. The grain pattern is like a mesh. It's easy enough to chip pieces off the side, but when you try to go perpendicular to the growth rings it's like concrete! Well, in the end a friend saw that stuff and told me he would pay for me to get a log splitter. So I got a 22 ton splitter and it goes thru the camphor like nothing! Since then I've come to realize there is a time and a place for splitters.

[@MrThenry1988]

I love splitting wood with an axe. Ash, yup. Straight oak, yup. Gnarly fence row oak hedge apple and hackburry, forget it. I'm a girl. Lol.

[@henryholliday1]

I love splitting wood with my axe but I split about 15-20 cords a year and it is mostly nasty oak,maple, locust and cherry etc so I use my logsplitter a lot I have not touched my maul but 2 or 3 times in 5 years

[@MrThenry1988]

@@henryholliday1 I got the old splitting wedges and the 8 pound sledge out the other day. I have some big nasty oak to bust up enough to lift them on the splitter. The splitter stands up. I don't like using it that way. I would toss the wedge into a crack and give it a wack. 3 swings and the wedge would bounce out. Lol. Ugh. I finally scooted them big ones close to the splitter with the tractor and stood the splitter up. I went to the woods last night. Got up this morning, fixed breakfast and cut some old oak up. Loaded 15 logs up and went home. One smack with an axe and they just pop apart. Almost silly to use the splitter. This other oak,, it's silly to not use the splitter.

[@mooman86]

I’m the same way with the box elders, I’ve tried splitting with an axe... forget it. Most consider “junk trees” but they plentiful around here and good enough for backyard fire wood.

[@sergeant061]

My favorite KZbin Channel...Life is Good!

[@kill4fun771]

This man probably goes out and splits logs into his tooth picks.

[@ShlisaShell]

Poor mushroom lol. That cracked me up when you split the shroom.

[@snowman6678]

AA works. Axeoholics Anonymous starts with realizing you have a axe problem.

[@devatwell334]

Love watching you buckin! Your a great guy. Might have to get an axe from ya someday. From Nova Scotia, Canada

[@DirtRoadLanding]

💨💨💨🌿🌳🌲🌳🌿🌳🌲🤣😂🤣😂

[@theironhorse6600]

Excellent splitting video! Really liked yer choice of axes! I think yer wood splits much harder than our hardwoods! You use the exact same work around that we do here on the east coast!

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

hope you are not to sore from your bike ride

[@OmegasevenWoW]

So, I am sitting here in germany, watching random stuff on youtube and stumble across this guy. So relaxing to watch. A kind man, minding his passion and sharing it with us. I don´t know what your intentions with these videos are, but if I had a hard day, I just watch your videos. The most statisfying one was the "laser beam axe"- video. So good! Much love

[@AuctionIndiana]

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

[@bobmarth2069]

Buckin it's Bob from Ohio, every time I watch one of your videos I learn something and I love it man keep going don't ever stop

[@charlottehenderson3410]

I love your videos BuckingBilly Ray Smith

[@dungeonsdragonsandkolinsky185]

I can't believe I've only just found your channel! New fan from all the way over in the UK!

[@BennyBen9]

absolutly love this. love the in depth knowledge. so accurate with the axe. you make it look easy. fascinating watching a proffesional.

[@hancockjason8758]

Mr billy I now have used what I see u do to improve my splitting an to better my self for my family. Thank u sir

[@m.t.5846]

New fan from Virginia... love your videos. When I'm stuck in my office in metro DC I watch one of your videos during my lunch break...great escape.

[@Georgestepp12]

Buckin I am 16 years young lol just found your channel. I am the same way when it comes to a splitter lol I am enjoy hand busting them but I wish I had a few more axe heads or mauls head to use. Love watching other people split wood by hand getter done ole son. Jesus loves and God bless.

[@brianjohnson3782]

Good job Billy Ray! New subscriber. Really enjoy the videos, your a very good teacher with a great spirit! Nice to meet you.

[@mickfentiman3530]

Hey buckin I grew up in a wood fallin family I find splitting the wood really therapeutic . Also you are a meantor to people who need a little boost. God bless.

[@adams13f]

Be humble be true and always be positive about life and care for each other. I get this from every video I watch.

[@donfrance3]

Enjoying your videos. I also split wood exclusively with an Ax (no wood splitter machine) above 9,000' elevation in Northern New Mexico mostly banging out pines and firs with lots of knots. You don't need a gym membership for a workout. After about 100 thousand swings you start to learn what Mr. Smith is showing us here. Keep the large knot on the bottom and strike the rounds strategically. Whacking at the center heart is too soft to get a crack and makes the ax head stick hard sometimes. I try to hit 6 o'clock and then up at 11 or 1 depending which way the crack develops. A side strike near 9 or 3 o'clock on the round works with a "flick" or twist of the handle for a glance spit of the sides. Once you get the hang of the technique the work goes fast and progress stacks up. Be safe. Be aware where your blade goes.

[@gerritvanwilligen]

Sunday morning, waking up with a coffee and watching this video while rain is pouring outside. This is a perfect moment, thanks for these video's. I'm not an axe man like you. I mean... I have only one, I like it and it get's the job done. A woodstove get's you warm at least 3 times: 1) cutting the tree and bringin' the logs home, 2) splitting the wood and 3) burning it and enjoy the warmth. So I do use an axe to split the wood. It get's me tired physically, but gives so much energy mentally. There's not a woodsplitter in the world that brings me the same feeling.

[@richardcrouch8207]

An excellent tutor.... And that fart had me in stitches😂