Big Logs ..Small Chainsaws, Ways to cut

[@craighellberg4366]

He cuts these logs better than I can cut a piece of cake. Simply amazing.

[@darrenearley4575]

I always like the instructional videos. It's great for the average faller. Gotta love it Buckin!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

sweet

[@westcoast8562]

Yea super helpful.

[@stephenmerrill4200]

I loved it Buckin, thanks! My favorite part of these types of videos is when you suddenly pause in the middle of a cut, and look straight at the camera with this look on your face that says "do you see what I'm showing you? This is what I was talking about. Did you get it?" LOL

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

he he

[@westcoast8562]

Yes love the spoon feed.

[@noelwest8234]

All I have are 20" bars. Yes this video makes a lot of since. It is something I will remember forever.

[@gorrister2977]

Same here. Nothing to compensate.

[@stephenmerrill4200]

Buckin I also thought this would be a funny shirt or something - "Get yer self a long bar. Stand up and buck!" And "Don't have a long bar? STAY IN THE BUCK!" lol stay in the buck almost kicked stand up and buck out of my head. Great video, thanks brother!

[@theabsentmindedprofessor8357]

Thank you, you have improved my safty odds, and I gained a little knowledge today and that is priceless. Thank you!

[@crxess]

Thank you BR. I'm almost 70 but never had to cut Big wood until this year when I took on a Tulip Poplar removal for the wood. The Tree was already down but cut way oversized and every piece was hundreds of pounds......vs my 125lbs. - lol. I didn't know about really Staying in the Buck, keeping the Bar on line and in the wood, and have done my share of Double bucks. Thanks to your easy explanation and Visuals I think things will be much easier in the future. I'm not investing in a Big Log bar saw for the few times one might come in handy, but My 62CC does a nice job spinning up a 22" chain. It has handled up to 38" rounds and even does a decent of noodling if needed. Love the Videos and the Lessons that come with them.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

good stuff

[@westcoast8562]

Hardcore

[@BetUBetterB]

Awesome Video, It is very rare these days that a Man has Humbled himself enough that even with an instructional Video it comes naturally to say "This is What I would Do" Instead of "What You Need To Do" That's great and is Appreciated. Thanks for the Knowledge

[@GWHcraig1088]

good tips. alot more people are picking up saws for the first time and need good ol' basic tips. keep them coming

[@stevenbrown5210]

I only own an 18" saw currently and have ended up doing WAY too much double cutting. This video was very helpful 😊

[@wetonwet3655]

I mean to get a saw that can handle a 24-36 will set you back alot, so i feel alot of people are having to do this.

[@stevenbrown5210]

@@wetonwet3655 I finally got a 20" .🤷‍♂️

[@jameshersom2536]

Rake up the sawdust after it dries. Great fire starter.

[@JayKoczan]

Generally, I am not felling trees, but this was a great learning tool for me. Usually I am bucking wind falls around camp. Now, I have some knowledge on how to approach larger trees when bucking! Love the teaching vids Buckin, keep em coming!👍👍

[@Woodchucker.kaleb.w]

Right on what I like about cutting trees, no trees, the same I agree with you. You can always learn and gather knowledge for your next challenge.

[@ethanpemberton9011]

I enjoy utting the big wood. Here in the Midwest USA. All I get it 30" plus oak.. I know it's small to those monsters. I have learned some of these from common sense. But your wisdom really does help. Thank you. Have a blessed day

[@ConsciousnessAndScience]

Woo-hoo first Bucking live stream. Thanks for the message bud. And for the knowledge.

[@swordfish1120]

Great lesson. I only wish you made this video when I was cutting a 25' tree down at my house that had three large trunks like you are cutting and a 6' diameter base. I cut the whole tree down and two feet under the dirt with only a Stihl 026 with a 20" bar and a Stihl 193T with a 14" bar. Lots of chain sharpening and many double cuts😝. Clearly I wasn't staying on the buck, but I eventually learned what you are teaching here only the hard way.

[@jbc1042]

What an awesome video. There are people new to operating chainsaws that have limited instructions. It's great to watch a true craftsman performing his trade, especially while teaching others. You have saved us a multitude of frustration and time with this video, and for that, we thank you ❤ !

[@camperjack2620]

So, I have cut trees down off and on for years, now I have 3 acres with a smattering of tiny buildings and obstacles, catching up with you for a few weeks will help me out big time. I appreciate your help. God Bless All.

[@michaelcatherwood4088]

Stay in the buck = Stay in the cut. Use the existing cut to guide the bar and chain. So simple. Thank you for pointing out the obvious. Why couldn't I figure it out for myself.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Yep, unfortunately, folks (even BBR) want to use jargon instead of simple terms. Jargon is fine, but define the “fancy” word early on. 10-4? Roger?

[@bryant9094]

Thanks BRS,, I'm a seasonal wood guy, I head up to the Chuska mtns in NM, gather up sum Aspen for Mom,, so understand double buckn with big Aspen logs on my 20 inch bar, yes stay on ur buck folks,, plus helpful if chain is sharp and ur bar is correct,, thanks BRS on ur technique(s),,. I also like to note,, per buckn's advice,, folks out there, take ur time falling, big or small, be aware of ur surrounding, make a minute plan, tree leans, which way ur fall, utilize ur wedges if need be, understand high n lows of ur cut, and look up often,, remember folks trees don't weigh 2 pounds,, Be Safe, and Take Care,, As BRS says - WORK HARD, BE HONEST WITH OTHERS AND URSELF, BE KIND,, isn't that the damn true,, thanks again BRS, God Bless....

[@ryanmedley773]

Ton of value in that nice cedar. Trees like that put food on my family’s table growing up. Medley Company Cedar in north Idaho made very nice shake roofing and spilt rail fencing. Thanks Buckin’

[@jacklabloom635]

This is the video I needed. Thank you. I’m cutting up some 28 inch pines blown down on my property with a 20 inch bar.

[@christine_bbr]

Buckin’ in the comments answering questions….what a treat

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yes indeed young lady ,, man of service

[@curtiscarpenter4076]

Thanks Bucken as a short bar guy that was really helpful. Maybe one day I will have a long bar like you.

[@w1984t]

My technique is the second expample you showed in the beginning, and I came to use it by watching and listening to guys that knew better. It took much practice(work) and a few pinched bars before I was able to quickly buck almost any tree with a 20" bar. Great video, Buckin', this stuff makes a huge difference to people still learning.

[@trevermccall6762]

👍 Nice. Love that. I'd been wondering and I got it, "STAY ON THE BUCK" to keep it straight.

[@jakeblaha9233]

Love seeing the 346 in action!

[@jasonbecher6305]

Thank you, Buckin’ for this video! A couple months ago I was watching an older video of yours and noticed you doing one these techniques and I just happened to remember it when I had 30+ inch logs to buck with my 20 inch bar. What a difference! Thank you again and thank you to whoever asked the question! God bless!

[@sethcarpenter9631]

Super helpful. I am part way through a 30” ash with my 18” bar husky. Felling it was fine…bucking has been tricky. This video helps a lot

[@R_Wyatt545]

Very good video Buckin. Nice, clean and informative…What else could one ask for!

[@okami9811]

A beautiful buck like the one in your picture would be nice 👍 😁 take it easy ✌️

[@cjjohnson2316]

Thanks Billy Ray for helping out us lady chainsaw operators out here. I really enjoyed your video...and you're pretty easy on the eyes yourself! 😉

[@powerballace]

Hey man, this video helped me out a ton today. I was able to chop up this giant white oak today with my 25”g660…” just gotta stay in your buck going through my mind the whole time. Actually really solid advice 🍻

[@EightWheelsRollin]

Most of my saws are 20-24" bars. Great instructional vid. It made me think about what I do. Thanks Buckin'!

[@deanmoore420]

Another great video. I enjoy the tips. You’re the best when it comes to cutting wood.👍

[@travb8670]

You do great videos Billy, you remind me of someone who has a heart of Gold , you have a lot of heart..

[@holisterhots]

Count down was fun not usually any time this early in the day so I’m glad I could hop on and live chat ya

[@billylee2312]

Good video. I have had issues double bucking in the past. I will never have a double bucking issue again thanks to you. I always start out good but I wouldn’t stay in my buck and do exactly what you showed us to be wrong. I am not a pro just really like saws for some reason. I remember loving the sound of the old macs, huskies, and stihls when I was a young kid 4-5 years old.

[@SuperTrav1981]

Excellent video. Always learn something from any of the videos that were put on here, whether it is something simple to something complex. Thanks for you just being you BBR.

[@rbmk189]

Much needed tips after Helene thrashed my ranch. Im gonna have to stay on my buck while cutting these big pines with an 18" Husqvarna

[@danmoth5126]

Thanks mate. I'm learning a stack of good stuff from these videos.

[@bradwolfgram6345]

I admire your skills ! Definitely a lot of experience you have. Thanks for all you do in your videos. You taught me to be safer as I use my chainsaws. A kinder person too!

[@ChicTumshy]

Liked the way you moved the big log. Made it look simple and I know it isn't. Good to know I've been using my 20" correctly on big logs as I have done it both ways purely on intuition. Take care big man and have lots of fun.

[@CoffeeWithChrist-7]

Man I truly enjoy watching all your videos. I started a tree company. Bucket list. I did it. You're videos help a lot. Thank you much.

[@sharkman8810]

I figured most of this out by trial and error before your video, but it helped solidify what I came to through experience. Something I'll do is sometimes stick a small wedge or two in the cut to keep the log from pinching the bar. They can also be used to bang in and break the round off the log if you cant quite get to the middle, just a few inches of wood.

[@rossmac3084]

What a terrific demonstration of the techniques...I only have an 18 inch bar but occasionally encounter the problem you highlighted here with larger trunks...Thank you so much for posting...

[@zeromark202]

That’s was super good information! I have done this bucking huge rounds for firewood and see many tree companies do this and wonder why there was so many mis-matched cuts in the logs I get. Also see a lot of stump cuts that are off multiple times also. The buck is the longest flat of the cut.

[@timmo2235]

Great videos man you have taught me something that I will use when cutting wood which I do every day for a job thank you buckin bill ray

[@dansaldana3450]

Thank u I’ve been bucking oak in north cali lots of down trees learning trying not get a kick back using a lot of wedges I appreciate your knowledge thanks again

[@williamsolomon1307]

Excellent video brother! I really enjoyed this one. Such an overlooked technique. But so important! Thank you for sharing Billy Ray! God bless you and your loved ones

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

you bet

[@westcoast8562]

Amen

[@cancelchannel3394]

I love learning from your many years of experience 😊

[@braytonbailey3782]

Awesome Billy! I have a giant log to cut tomorrow now I know how. Thanks buddy!

[@precisionanglingYT]

Just subscribed!! I stay on my Buck while cutting here in Maine!!

[@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE]

Welcome to the buckin army 🪖 Spread the love Increase the peace ✌️❤️🌲🪵🪓🐝

[@martyrutter3630]

Well what better way to top off a rainy Saturday night on the east coast than a live feed. 😅

[@okami9811]

Yep sir , good to see you brother, when's Bunyan , take it easy friend ✌️❤️🌲🪓

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Marto

[@martyrutter3630]

@@okami9811 October 6th 7th and 8th. Going to be a good one.

[@byronroubanes1617]

Thanks!

[@jamesa.3694]

Great video. Thanks! At first, just looking at the title, I thought to myself "amateur stuff... it's all about skill" and that takes hands on experience and patience... For the record, I've been cutting for decades, but still just a an amateur - it's a hobby, not my full time job - always learning. But great description and demonstration of technique!!! Perfect! Keep up the great content!

[@charlesshonat8295]

Thanks, Billy. I have a 14” bar and some big wood, and I’ve learned a lot from you. Keep ‘em coming!

[@danielmolina7402]

Brother u just changed my outlook on life.. i appreciate ya

[@stevenbp101]

I wish I had started watching you before I bought my saws. I would have gotten me one big one with a big bar. Stay close to Jesus.

[@ericabalahin3103]

Thanks for the video wish I saw this a couple weeks ago, ended up "double bucking" way too many times on a 40 inch diameter douglas fir with a 20 inch bar. Very informative thank you very much

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

Thanks Buckin' I'm not a faller (feller), but an arborist, but still fall and buck quite a few big hardwoods. I tend not to pinch my bar at all since watching your videos and clean them up nicely. keep up the good work

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

I"m talking Australian hardwoods too ;)

[@Detroit-gx5nd]

I think the channel should be called “Stay on your buck”. 👍🏾

[@johnsuch5914]

Thanks BR...I only have a couple 50cc saws with smaller bars. I do at times have large trees like this and thank you SO much once again for this lesson...Stay safe out there Brother

[@pierreboyer8883]

Thank you for your very good educational video Bucking!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

welcome sir

[@westcoast8562]

Reminiscent of Work Safe BC instructional Fallering Vids

[@Montana_horseman]

I started this years logging/cutting and splitting when there was still snow on the ground last winter. I wanted to be way ahead by late spring. I've been having such a good time cutting this year I haven't really stopped. Dang it Billy it's partially your fault.. all the saws are running great, sharper than ever and even though I've been cutting for years I've been learning some solid stuff from you, even how to enjoy being on the saw more. 👉👍

[@Simone79126]

Stay on your buck! I love it! I went with the first way to do it on a 2 and half foot diameter log(20”bar) and I got perfect rounds! Thank you! Subscribed

[@justinstanley4196]

Great video. I have a Husqvarna rancher 450 with a 20" bar and I've been thinking through how I'm gonna tackle a decent size hickory this fall. You have addressed the exact situation I'll be in, so thank you.

[@kennethrini2932]

Hi Billy Old guy in Florida here, 70 years old but still doing crazy stuff. I had an old oak tree cut down It had a really big trunk, almost 4 feet at the widest. It had broken limbs from the last hurricane. I started to cut off pieces from the top where all the really large limbs branched out. When I got about 2 feet down I started dulling chains on my two 40 cc saws. I have a new 1:00 1:00 92 cc with a 25” bar that I used on a different tree and it worked great. I took it to that big tree trunk and tried to continue cutting it where it dulled the two smaller saws. It also got dulled almost immediately. My question is about the tree and if it had rotted on the inside enough to create a dirt like compound that would ruin the chainsaws? Thanks Ken in Gibsonton Florida

[@shaneapplegate1975]

Just wanted to say thanks for all you have taught me. I also want to thank you for your time you have spent creating all of these videos Billy. I never owned a chainsaw untilll about a year ago now I feel quite comfortable on it and have dropped several trees. Just completely cut up a sugar maple with a 40"plus trunk over the weekend with an electric Makita battery operated saw. Took quite a few batteries but it all went well. We are now completely hating our house with wood this will be our second year. I have a brand new furnace 98% efficient that I never use because you have inspired me with the firewood Buckin.❤ You'll always be the chainsaw King to me 👑

[@markwheeler202]

How long is the bar on your Makita?

[@shaneapplegate1975]

@@markwheeler202 16" 36 Volt😁 the most amazing thing is it starts every time when you put fresh batteries on it 😜

[@Martynas019]

Holly crap! This is amazing, thank you so mich for the vid. I used to always double buck on the big logs. Thank you so much!

[@Eric-Goodstuff]

I just cut a 36" Dia red oak with my stihl 029 super with an 18" bar. Got it done but wish i saw this before. Cut it pretty clean but not perfect. Oh a sharp chain that cuts straight is essential. Thanks for the sharpening vids that got me dialed in to sharpening.

[@Luanna-d5m]

Thank you buckin!!! We greatly appreciate this training video! You have helped our business alot and this lesson is another tool we will hold on to! We don't use long saws so we need this. Aaron and Alli (a&a repairs) from sumner Washington

[@ericlarson8951]

I buck up some bigger oak. I enjoy your practical advice and knowledge.

[@terrygross2404]

I enjoy these kind of videos, Having a 18" bar it gives me better knowledge on how buck biger trees, keep them coming! Living in Pittsburgh Hope to see you at Bunyan

[@Snake_808.]

Always enjoy these videos, especially this time of year when it's cutting firewood time. We can put these skills to work, thanks again for the tips !

[@salazteca1]

This guy is passionate about his work No wonder he is so good at it ,Very satisfying to watch getting those logs cut evenly nice and clean🔥👏🏼👏🏼

[@markp1512]

wow , great video . Thank you very much for the different ways to cut and the best way . I appreciate you sharing your knowledge

[@fulldrawoutdoors1685]

Picked up Alota knowledge and cool tricks from watching you man I started with a 16” bar on a 40cc saw my dad handed down to me 😂 and I’d try falling and bucking big timber wore me plum out

[@xtrnisse]

I'm not sure that only repeating "stay on your buck" makes it any easier to understand what it means... I'm still not completely sure I understand, but I guess you mean that I shall stay in my originally started cut to keep the bar going straight through, as opposed to starting a "new"/semi-new cut elsewhere on the circumference and risking not aligning up with the first cut?

[@claudalley6495]

Yeah but T-shirt’s remember. I swear. Sometimes using cool words doesn’t buck it. There was a better way.

[@xtrnisse]

@@claudalley6495 Umm... What?

[@donmoore7785]

No that isn't what it means. He means keep the bar (chain) on the cut you previously did along as much of its length as possible, instead of rocking the bar back from the cut for an easier position, and keeping only the front part of the bar in the kerf. By keeping close to the last cut position, and then cuttting while bringing the angle down, you stay in the plane of the previous cut.

[@xtrnisse]

@@donmoore7785 Thank you! That made it a lot easier to understand. ☺️

[@ericvortex5213]

Stay on your Buck !!!! otherwise the cut shifts and it gets complicated. when you have had the problem you immediately understand why he insists, it's the only way to stay aligned.

[@Fparrish]

That’s a big old Cedar. Well done Billy 🤙🏼

[@1978CHINOOK]

I too enjoy these videos Buckin thank you for making them.

[@tomcarpenter6036]

I’ve learned a lot from you. I’m new to logging on my property for firewood. Wish you lived next to me

[@danhtrinh1769]

For some reason the beautiful forest in the background almost looks unreal to me. What a wonderful place to live and work!

[@benhamilton8132]

Thank you!! I love your teaching

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx

[@westcoast8562]

A+

[@trcass1]

great job demonstrating different techniques on some good sized timber. thanks for sharing.

[@robjohnson6747]

Watching you do ballet with your saws is cool

[@SamThullFrottle]

Great video, thanks Buckin'. Firewood burning season just started here and I'm way behind , so I've got stuck into some monster eucalypts with my 20"

[@ghp224]

Buckin Billy Ray I love your videos I learned so much.

[@larkinoo]

Good video Billy ! By the way that short bar Hoooosky has some pretty good snort to it !

[@brucehammond8673]

The video I should have watched 20 years ago. No telling how many board feet of sawdust I cut in my double bucks. Better late than never.

[@richardhampton4612]

Great instructional video that mate… 👍🏻 more of these I think… I’m sure everyone enjoys them and takes something away with them… a sound transfer of knowledge.

[@ronwilliams9884]

Nice! Keep ur bar on the same plane, throughout. Use your buck/cut as a guide, throughout. Listen to ur power tools… Felt like I did a good days work watching you become one with the saw… 👍thanks

[@420911929]

I like this type of instructional video. Keep it up Billy!

[@tonywelch7786]

Your key point explaining was at 8:15-8:40 in the video ... This is the mistake we have all made. By the time we cut back down to the bottom to meet the back cut the two cuts may not be in line. This can happen easily whether on vertical bucks or horizontal cuts but worse the bigger the log is but especially if the bar slot & chain are worn & not cutting dead straight. Nice point Buckin.

[@theSurvivorRanch]

I APPRECIATE HOW YOU EXPLAIN THE WHOLE THOUGHT PROCESS AND SHOW THE BEST WAY... thanks billy stay safe 🙏 brother 👍

[@clrd4tkoff]

Awesome Video Buckin!! Lots of great information! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@stuartramage5933]

awesome advice billy peace an love from scotland stu an family.

[@davidvankainen6711]

Excellent. Love ya! Was hoping to see the use of wedge while bucking; determining when it might be useful.

[@thelaw4329]

Thank you. I have wanted to know this knowledge for awhile. I have been looking at a larger saw for the bigger logs.

[@sebsmith4839]

Thank you for sharing, I was actually just looking how to buck with a short bar I’ve got a 60cc rancher but a small 18in bar

[@rollling7523]

Billy, short Chinese bars are the best. Try them out. You are a pro, you need the best.

[@dustinbrown4386]

good advice, never thought about that. I think I was changing the direction of cut to get the chips going down not thinking about double bucking. Thanks

[@0ptimal]

Yea ive had that problem. Pulling out and abandoning my cut line, not keeping the bar sunk. logs can take forever when u cant keep your cut lined up. Great info.

[@danej7335]

soooo... ya got to stay on your buck! a GDR QUESTION: Ive searched and watched a bunch of your videos on filing, but can't find how you measure the rakers... A number of times you mention specific raker depths. The off the shelf raker gauges are fixed, unless you use an old-school gauge from sharpening a two-man saw. I've been thinking of making an adjustable mini version of the gauge from a two-man saw. I'm really interested in getting and trying different rakers because it seems obvious that there is a difference, from your demonstrations. Thanks in advance. I cut all eastern hardwoods... your PA trip was enlightening. Looks like cutting the tall straight wood would be a hoot too. Love a man, keep it up!