So many people today have no idea how much fun it is to split wood and heat your house wood it’s so much better than propane or fuel oil. It is so rewarding. The smell is amazing.
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
it gives many older gents purpose and the movement that is needed to stay healthy
@daviddenyer7564 ай бұрын
So true Buckin.I didn’t think my back and shoulder would handle any splitting at all but doing it improved my movement! And it does give you a purpose on lonely days
@Timberjack.loggers4 ай бұрын
Well said
@cliffjenkins64194 ай бұрын
Olympics.They can wait. Found this splitting video first thing this morning. For ten + years I've followed you Buckin, helped keep me sane while recuperating from serious injuries. Rock on brother! Cheers from HB NZ
@philipoconnor22364 ай бұрын
You have a perfect diagonally straight back when doing this, great posture👌 I hope your back is getting stronger💪 Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪
@ryanpino44294 ай бұрын
Buckin I want you to know that you got me inspired to do tree work and work with power saws and I didn’t have anybody to teach me so I learned from you. I watched so many of your videos to learn about how to fall trees and how they work in all different scenarios and I’ve actually been making a living on a power saw like you did and I’m so happy doing it. I’m glad that you do what you do Buckin thank you
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
smilin' over here , thx for sharing
@mikeheizmann68044 ай бұрын
When you were making axes is the day I got hooked. Years ago! Bring some more builds back!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
Done
@roastntoast75504 ай бұрын
Hello Buckin, I only recently came across your channel. I have watched a lot of your videos in the last few weeks and months and have learned a lot. I have worked with smaller chainsaws, often electric saws, for tree care from time to time. Since I have now bought a house and would like to heat more with wood, I have now bought a Stihl chainsaw. I have also bought a kinematic log splitter. Since I have an office job, I want to make up for the firewood in the winter by buying firewood that has already been split and ready. It is also cheaper. Since I live in Germany and Stihl dealers and workshops are very readily available here, the choice was easy for me. I decided on the Stihl MS 500i. I actually wanted to buy the chainsaw with a 20" bar. Thanks to you, I have learned that working with longer bars is much easier and more comfortable. The saw has now been ordered with a 28" bar. If I can handle it well, I also intend to get the 32" bar. Your channel is a privilege for everyone who works and wants to work with wood and chainsaws. It doesn't matter whether you're a professional or a beginner. You are a great person and have a good character. I wanted to thank you for everything and I'm glad I came across your channel. Many greetings from Germany and stay as you are. 😊👍
@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE4 ай бұрын
Welcome to the buckin army 🪖 Spread the love Increase the peace ✌️❤️🌲🪵🪓🐝
@Joe23284 ай бұрын
Glad you are healthy again Buckin. I have over 50 cubic metres of ash split and stacked so far this year, over here in the uk. All cut with a ported 266 (thanks for the tips TInman!) and split with my own short handled heavy axe. Used to use a much longer one but love this way of splitting now - im quicker and more mobile with a short handle. Would love me a buckin special some day though...
@Jonesy964 ай бұрын
Gee it’s good to see you swinging an axe again mate, she’s been a while but you’re back and getting stronger each day!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
jONSEY im creepin in slowly again . love ya
@jirusjirus93224 ай бұрын
Slow as you go 💪
@johnclarke66474 ай бұрын
My favorite splitting axe is a 4# True Temper that I bought over 50 years ago. It has a 31.5” does leg hickory handle on it.
@johnkenny22104 ай бұрын
Morning Buckin some big rounds of wood 🪵 good to see you back on the axe 🪓 the wood bullet works a treat in those big rounds 👍 Johno Darwin NT
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
We’re Gettin there Jonny
@martyrutter36304 ай бұрын
Our Christine is home and doing great. Now that will put a smile on your face. 😂
@OtherBrotherDarylSmith4 ай бұрын
Right on Marty!
@christine_bbr4 ай бұрын
Love you Marty
@jirusjirus93224 ай бұрын
Very good news, touch and go for many people in the path of fire ...
@jonmccormick68054 ай бұрын
Sweet!
@martyrutter36304 ай бұрын
@@jonmccormick6805 Hay you old guy😂😂
@TheTimberwright4 ай бұрын
I learned everything I know about splitting from you. I've never seen or heard of anyone who is as skilled with a splitting axe. Hats off to you brother!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
that is some love right there . appreciate that
@YankeeWoodcraft4 ай бұрын
I have one of Liam's axes from when he was the only one making them in his backyard. He did an insane job for me, making it a one of a kind for sure.
@squidnoid84 ай бұрын
Nuttin’ more satisfying than converting a bunch of rounds, into a BUNCH of stacked, split HEAT ! You said it brother. Hefting & “ operating “ a single bit axe is a skill to be proud of !
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
freedom and flow
@wednesdar4524 ай бұрын
Love the idea of you moving some axes again! Now that you've taught all of us so much about profile, it's hard not to feel silly every time the axe gets stuck. I have a few beauty vintage heads that I rescued out of a burnt out shed after a forest fire, but they're definitely more of a chopping profile than a splitting one.
@jamesnelson14433 ай бұрын
Billy/Liam what a “GLORIOUS “ creation you guys have made!! For all us Axe Junkies that is the “Holy Grail”!!! Thx good sirs!
@GetUpTheMountains4 ай бұрын
Man, I just have a boys axe and I never get the chance to split wood all day like this. What a beautiful way to spend your time. That wood bullet looks fantastic, I wish I had a need for it.
@joshreeves72002 ай бұрын
I have been using wood to heat my home down here in Mississippi the past three winters and I am so impressed by how easy you make splitting wood look hopefully one day I can get on your level
@carlzirk4 ай бұрын
Glad you're healing up. It's a long, challenging process. Thanks for the superb content.
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
thx carl
@JimmynVegas4 ай бұрын
Some nice wood. And the bullet of course.
@Timberjack.loggers4 ай бұрын
Great education of axe 🪓 splitting great to see your shoulder getting stronger!!
@CraigArndt4 ай бұрын
BBR, I can't believe how good you are with an axe. I've been on this channel for a few months, love the content and saws, but as a kid growing up, I loved stacking firewood. I have a wood stove in my shop, I am always learning. Thanks Billy Ray.
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
yer in the right spot friend , any question ,, shoot
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
Your collection is.....i got no word ❤
@markadkins92904 ай бұрын
This is something everyone should know! Thanks!
@danbarth94214 ай бұрын
Man brother, the sounds of the wood, while splitting...music ta my ears!! Good ta see ya on that glorious tool ya have there!! All of em!! And a big HI TO TORRY!! (Sorry if i spelled it wrong😅) great video, much love from the Barth family!!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
thx
@saltrock96424 ай бұрын
Saving this video for in the morning. We love you Buckin. 🪓💪🪓
@punsonthecob3 ай бұрын
Love watching and learning at .25x speed! Thanks as always Buckin - the bit about the knot made me feel a lot better about myself not being able to get those! Haha
@EBBCAManagement4 ай бұрын
So good to see you get back to your “meditation”. You’re truly a master and I can say that I split so much better because of you, Buckin’. Thanks for all you do.
@leejodykstra33914 ай бұрын
So much fun playing with the woods 🌲
@Ikeikeikeikeikeiek4 ай бұрын
Another great splitting video thanks Buckin
@Brian2bears4 ай бұрын
Huge wood, great information Mr. Smith...
@edwardpriestley27474 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back in your element that bullet you developed is simply amazing!!!
@adriansperlich86824 ай бұрын
I grew up in the woods, ranching ect.. love doing firewood in my mind, physically noticeable both positive and negative:-)
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
Wow the original woodbullet handle is fantastic
@gabrielsturdevant97004 ай бұрын
never woulda thought mr hoffman would be makin wood bullets for you, amazing partnership to see. youre really building your business bud
@paulb23784 ай бұрын
The tree sure did grow fast! Wicked grain 😮
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
Yeah So good to see my special buckin friend on the axe again
@Bob-qh2hy4 ай бұрын
Never get tired of this. Met you during covid, thanks BB forever friend.
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
appreciate you
@stephenreiner15234 ай бұрын
Nice to see an axe doing the splitting.
@GertRupczyk4 ай бұрын
Love watching your videos. Love watching you splitting.wood with 🪓 axe. Have a great day everyone. ❤❤
@bryanherbert54544 ай бұрын
Nothing makes you feel as good as a physical workout. ❤ love ya hope Christine is doing ok❤
@christine_bbr4 ай бұрын
I am well and back home. Thank you very much for asking
@frooky574 ай бұрын
Nice to see you swinging an axe again. ✌️❤️🪓🌲
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
hey
@johnclarke66474 ай бұрын
I very seldom split softwood. I split oak and I used a maul, steel wedge and sledge hammer. I had an axe lying around but usually used a splitting maul.
@carlwallace84124 ай бұрын
Buckin you are to wood splitting what Ronaldo is to soccer just the best. Poetry in motion.
@jessewintersteen47404 ай бұрын
Send me a double bit I'll send you a video of wood flying for the good of my family and my neighbors. As if it dosent already 😊 Thank You Buckin for teaching me to dissect wood and share the wealth!
@daviddenyer7564 ай бұрын
Lovely shaped handle !
@EmmettReese-nh9lg4 ай бұрын
Love to see the chopping!! I like to make axe handles but they aways come lose
@TheZenDen444 ай бұрын
Got myself a double bitted true temper on the way from the us wanted one ever since I stumbled upon your video “how to split wood with a double bitted axe”
@robertblacksmith43554 ай бұрын
Douglas Fir she's got some knots
@alessandromarini80296 күн бұрын
That west coast wood is nice splittin. No maul needed
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
Awesome handle
@Shane_Reynolds854 ай бұрын
Fresh video after a fresh membership addition. Good days had by all.
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
Shane I’m not sure you know what this means 😂, it’s time to fly . Thank you. and welcome . Sincerely, thank you
@Shane_Reynolds854 ай бұрын
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith I’m excited to figure it out with you.
@christine_bbr4 ай бұрын
It’s going to be fun Shane
@Helga____4 ай бұрын
Those were good times, hanging out in the bunker with you while you haft an ax. Would definitely be up for it 😁👍🏻
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
My dream axe...one day!!!!❤
@261551014 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for the next video about the best chainsaw/axe/ then see you chop wood
@19Kamau794 ай бұрын
That's great tip to handle the knots 👍 next time I will put them to side and split them with chainsaw at the end.
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
Wouhouhou Woodbullet in action!!!
@ThierryC23734 ай бұрын
That wood is so brittle, I'm jealous!!
@TheZenDen444 ай бұрын
All I wish for in life is to one day own a axe collection just like billys 😂🤟🤟
@fabzacres-blackcat4 ай бұрын
You’re a good egg Buckin
@TomaszAXE-v9tАй бұрын
I love You man! You are just amazing 👍
@thegreatwhite-hd3uo4 ай бұрын
The way buckin said MY DAD is here made him sound young in his voice a saying we all Say in this world !!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
great comment
@SirensC34 ай бұрын
Man that is just too hard on this old man. I love my 34 ton splitter.
@roastntoast75504 ай бұрын
Me 2! Kinematic wood splitter!
@errormadef4ultz4 ай бұрын
Have you ever used the graensfors bruks splitting axe?
@preparedsurvivalist22454 ай бұрын
You're really making me wanna' get out there and swing my mauls Billy, but it's 100 degrees in my neck of the woods this time of year and all I got to split is hardwood that don't wanna split unless you wail on it with all yer might!
@ryanpino44294 ай бұрын
I need an axe!! Hahaha I actually just got my only wedge banger stolen unfortunately so I’m in the market. That wood bullet is nice 👍🏼
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
That old double bit Me tooooo
@popswrench2Ай бұрын
i had wondered how you split so easily ; perspective . solid softwoods and 12" . i moved back to 14" with dead ash and enjoy it again . most my Beech , diseased and tight twisted grain , no good for ax work . but strate grain and best frozen , then i can ax split .
@emmanuel.belanger4 ай бұрын
8:21 being in the Tassies game because of that kind of view!
@FredKennedyIV4 ай бұрын
What's the best way to stack wood that's been bucked too short (by tree services)?
@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE4 ай бұрын
Sir buckalot of the round table coming at ya! Hehe ✌️❤️🌲🪵🪓🐝
@martyrutter36304 ай бұрын
Matt Man 😂😂
@jirusjirus93224 ай бұрын
Sir Buck-a-lot ... Matt Man...luv it Splitting my gut with a belly full of laughter, great to see Buckin bucking rounds 💪😊👍
@richevy52244 ай бұрын
Is this stuff harder to split than hard wood? Like oak, maple or cherry?
@michaelmcclure86734 ай бұрын
Buckin I have some Blackjack wood you need to try .😮
@briandunne68084 ай бұрын
Hey billy watching you on ax men yesterday on the tele , love it , is your son still working with you at the tree 🌳 work
@jamiedalluge94724 ай бұрын
Those big limb or knot pieces hold alot of heat
@cydonianman4 ай бұрын
I have a Fiscars. I know its not exactly the best out there , but i bought it not knowing much about axes in general. It weighs about 6 lbs altogether with 28 inch handle. Don't know if that's considered light or heavy for axes but feels heavy to me like I'm trying to swing a telephone pole lol. I guess one good thing it doesnt rattle my hands. I just need more practice. That wood bullet looks good from Hoffman though. Don't know if i should spend that much especially since I'm a novice. Hate to bust a nice axe like that. Btw, Hey to Tory👍
@critterg84934 ай бұрын
Buckin axe mania
@bigbear923724 ай бұрын
I live in Indiana and don't get to choose what wood I get and most is worse than that I can't afford the good tools would love to have a heavy axe
@Carboneye74 ай бұрын
I’ve just built two for this winter a big NOS Kelly and a sweet thicc Connie that absolutely destroys wood. Throws it all over.
@matthewtaylor21854 ай бұрын
I don't understand axe handle length. Sometimes I believe it is more about the mood I'm in than anything else. I like a 28" for a straight handle and 36" in a traditional axe handle. I've wondered about a traditional axe handle shape on a splitting maul...I dunno....but I see all that cut wood there and have this odd desire to jump in and start splitting! It is sick!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
brother i built a maul for that esset=ntial craftsman on a curved handle . he loves it
@matthewtaylor21854 ай бұрын
@BuckinBillyRaySmith I think that's where I saw it and got the idea! Love that guy! I have an oregon 6lb maul with a busted fiberglass handle (freebie). It actually works pretty well. The eye is tiny and round. I'm thinking I may be able to mill it out to fit a curved handle. I guess it needs some taper in there to hang, though. Not a problem, just part of the fun.
@Trumpistheman14 ай бұрын
I wish one day to split easy wood like that.
@kwukpi9894 ай бұрын
What a beauty of an axe. Do they ship to Canada?
@big-E-18914 ай бұрын
🪓🪓🪓ever since I got my wood bullet I started to laugh like Buckin’ with every round I go through - seriously thank you so much Buckin and Liam. 🤟🤟🤟🪓🪓🪓
@jameswilson3224 ай бұрын
How much do they go for?
@UncleMattysGarage4 ай бұрын
I’ll buy an axe or two. How about a mystery box!
@adamreynolds-bf2cq4 ай бұрын
Buckin! What weight splitting axe should I get as a first? What do you recommend? I’m using a 12lbs maul and a 11lbs maul currently. I am not a stranger to hand tools I was a wildland firefighter for just under 10 years. I just don’t know what I need to get started in the splitting axe game. Also I live in the Idaho panhandle so I’m cutting Mainly larch and Douglas fir. Thanks!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
I wood be goin 5 1/2
@adamreynolds-bf2cq4 ай бұрын
Thanks friend. Any pattern you recommend?
@David-i1p4 ай бұрын
Bucking Billy I will buy a axe it would be a honer to have a axe from you friend!!! Let me know where to send the money!!💰
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
thank you
@johnmalatesta7514 ай бұрын
I've learned over the Years that those knotted pieces are for the power saw. You'll just beat yourself to death and it's not worth it. Those pieces are no match for chainsaw teeth 😂😂 . I'm 58 and thank GOD I can still swing an axe . I love it.
@crowtubecrozier28574 ай бұрын
I need a nice ax, to take my anxiety on....
@wayne-oo4 ай бұрын
But will it work on anything but pine ? Oak,Maple, Elm,Birch or hickory ????
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
ive never used it on pine .but these other species you mentioned it loves
@christine_bbr4 ай бұрын
Yup there are videos out showing people using it on all different woods. Check it out
@haroldhodge77702 күн бұрын
I need one of them axes
@nicholasnewton67754 ай бұрын
Buckin how do i get myself a wood bullet.
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
hoffmanblacksmithing .com
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
Best wood to split in the world
@patrickmcelrath49624 ай бұрын
Deadly deadly
@JohnBrunner-ym6qj4 ай бұрын
I would love to be able to get a hold of one of your axes buckin keep me in mind please lol
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
copy
@crowtubecrozier28574 ай бұрын
Can't find an ax like that around here
@Alexhulk4 ай бұрын
I wait so much for to see you split whit your dreams axe Woodbullet ❤❤❤
@ChainsawUsers4 ай бұрын
It's funny watching people split soft timber. Come to Australia, mate, you can't split our hard wood so easy like that soft wood
@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 ай бұрын
Sure yeah can . I ‘ll be down to see you . You can set em up and I’ll knock em down.. deal?
@NewWorldOrder00004 ай бұрын
I hear ya bro I’m in pa tons of massive red oak
@NewWorldOrder00004 ай бұрын
And tons of knotty poplar
@daviddenyer7564 ай бұрын
😂 try grey box
@ishure88494 ай бұрын
G'day Chainsaw, I've watched this man split wood for years and you're right we have some wood here that can't be split but the wood that can be he will handle just fine. I started splitting dead twisted Grey box before we had hydraulic splitters 500 tons every winter thirty hits per foot block 👍.
@261551014 ай бұрын
Nice heels
@martyrutter36304 ай бұрын
Not sure what I am doing with all the membership stuff but we will learn as we go 😂
@christine_bbr4 ай бұрын
We will learn together. If you have questions or suggestions please let us know
@martyrutter36304 ай бұрын
@@christine_bbr Will do but for now we will just have some fun!