How to sharpen chainsaw chain, with just a file . CLOSE UP VIEW!

This chainsaw hand filing video covers a lot . What does a sharp tooth look like and much more

[@xl130homelite3]

Like everyone else is saying. Thanks for the detailed filing videos. I learn something new from every single one of these videos you make. It’s helped me a lot. Your videos are the only reason I can even sharpen an old saw and cut!

[@bradlloyd358]

I can’t thank you enough for putting up these how to videos- they have been an immense help to me. Nice camera work - good clean clear shots - appreciate your good attitude - you are good people 😉

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

glad it helps

[@lonniechartrand]

Even though I have watched UMPTEEN videos on you sharpening chains I am always enthralled by your ability to quickly sharpen a beat up chain. And in watching I have learned to sharpen my chains as well. So much so that I find myself using a hand file more than I do my Oregon grinder. Thanks Buckin'!

[@--SD--]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, your filing tutorials REALLY helped me out, seriously. I never get tired of these hand filing videos, keep it up and much love from the UK.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

rite on

[@jonathanjordan802]

Why not try to place the video the other way… u can only see the top , why not the inside where u trying to sharpen… u keep saying u see that… u see that…??? What???

[@mikeadams9337]

You deserve a handshake and a hug! Been watching your videos for quite a long time already and you taught me how to hand file round. I learned what square ground chain was from you, learned to square file a year ago and now bought a simington grinder a week ago. AMAZING everything you do! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

glad for you buddy

[@johnm9005]

I have been hand filing for 20 years and I still am learning and perfecting my technique. Thanks for the information.

[@Billy-py8tl]

He don't even know how to sharpen a chainsaw chain right

[@justind1118]

​@@Billy-py8tlyour on youtube. Upload the proper way big dog

[@scubaseppy]

Buckin' you have helped me so much in my filing, I can get my chains scary sharp now.

[@dereksheaffer608]

Same here wonderful man showing his love a knowledge!

[@yekim156]

Me too, so much good practical knowledge!

[@mocamo03]

I tried the 3/16 file on my small saw today an man what a difference… my filing game has definitely gotten better since watching your videos.! Thank you buckin for the time you take to explain in detail.! The world is full of kind people and if you can’t find one then be one.!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

good stuff buddy

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Love the demonstration and explanation. Also the simplicity of just the file and no guides. Other than for the rakers. Thank you also Buckin for the demo on semi chisel chain. AWESOME. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓

[@richardthomas1566]

Ever sharpen a chain in the living room and get in trouble for it?

[@zillman-mc9ld]

Yes😂

[@robertmurphy3014]

Then it's not your living room

[@coryretzloff2529]

Lol. No! But I was seriously thinking about it this morning. Instead I just sharpened it on the hood of my truck since it was 34 degrees

[@richardcoleman9831]

Yep shur have

[@user-cs1di2ig3x]

Yup lol

[@johnhudson6469]

I think I learn something new in every one of these sharpening videos! In fact I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said I didn’t! I have a long way to go but Buckin is there to guide us down the path to greatness! Thanks Buckin! Love ya brother ❤️💪🪓

[@mattwetheral8172]

You have basically taught me how to sharpen a chain through your videos and it feels just like a best friend teaching me in person!

[@robpotter1355]

There is great pleasure having a chain razor sharp, right down to the wear limit line. Great maintenance pays you back by giving you a big smile on your face. I live on the other side of the world to you Billy, in the uk, but I can’t argue with anything you say, keep it up, and thank you. 😘

[@mattchristinacushman9393]

This gave me the confidence to hand sharpen for the first time, I appreciate your willingness to share info in a easy to understand way! Thanks!

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Absolutely beautiful video in so many ways! The camera work was exquisite, and I could actually see the metal filings exiting as you pushed the file! I still remember some of the very earliest videos you did on filing technique, and I remember so much of what you were teaching then. I have learned to listen to the sound of the file as it cuts. I remember you talking about how with the first few passes, the file typically sounds very rough and bumpy, but at the end it's almost a whisper! Great teaching as always! Love you all...❤️❤️❤️ Lieutenant Bradley

[@inilegnam]

This was so helpful. I've been felling and cutting my own firewood now for over 15 years. My first saw was a brand new MS250 with a blown piston that someone had at the end of their driveway to be thrown out (ran it without oil I guess). I learned a lot rebuilding that sucker! But I never had a good teacher on sharpening and have had to learn what I could on my own, but I've always felt handicapped by the stupid Stihl sharpening jig. As a woodworker that uses hand tools, sharpening is a huge part of my work, so see this was really an "ah ha!" For me to watch you do it this way. Now I can take my saw sharpening to another level. Thanks, Billy! You're a truly kind and generous soul! You videos are so uplifting and inspiring.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

good stuff mark

[@ReneRaphael888]

Very therapeutic This video clip made my soul just melt and be one with the way you sharpen the chain. Never stop

[@johnemery2723]

I am an amateur Sawyer I watch your videos all the time I been sawing for 25 year's and you show me things I never heard of that work. Thanks man please don't stop making videos. I mostly do it for fire wood but I also remove dangerous tree's from homes. I have no climbing gear but a sharp brain and wise tips like you provide are the best. I throwed away alot of good chain's because I thought they were done and if would have known good completely sideways with file to get that hook back I would have done what you showed me. I run a holtsforma 660 it's a beast. I bought it to make my own lumber. I live in WV tree's are everywhere. I ptefere soft wood but walnut and oak for fires ash stinks to me I don't know why. Thanks again. By the way you are one of the best sawyers I seen so far

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

These sharpening videos are why I started watching you many years ago. I don’t sharpen as good as you but at least I’m not cutting curves to often. 😂

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

love ya ol' timer

[@OriginalTailhunter]

Thank you again for sharing stuff with us. So many “experts” out there that should really just not speak on these subjects. Thanks for being the real deal. 😉

[@wittsend1961]

Absolutely love your channel Bill.. I'm 60 and have found my peace cutting and bucking. Even quit drinking. My happy place is cutting big hardwoods and bucking and splitting.. Thank you for all you do

[@robertholsopple9451]

I am just starting to sharpen my own chains and this guy seems to have the best videos and being new to this, I couldnt figure why some guys were so adamant about counting strokes and having teeth all the same size...it didn't make sense to me. All we're looking to do is sharpen the tooth right? So that why I'm here. Billy seems to know his stuff and his videos are helping alot of guys and dispelling some bad techniques from guys teaching bad or pointless techniques. This is the guy I'm choosing to take my saw advice from hands down. I just use my saws around the property and to cut some occasional firewood. It's nice to not have to pay to have my chains sharpened or buying new ones. I dont saw much but this is nice to know for sure. Thanks Billy

[@Knudaholic]

you will not belive how much you had helped with all you vid's, from filling to cutting trees, being abel to do it right and not guessing is just amazing so thank you so much

[@davidfrette7721]

Nailed it Buckin’! This is the video I’ve wanted to see! Thank you. Up close and detailed yet simple. Thank you!! BDF from T town

[@nate2838]

Best advice i can give someone starting to sharpen - DON'T WAIT TILL ITS DULL. Get it when it still has the right shape to it. Trains your eye and trains the feel of the file. Keep file in a straight line alignment to with your elbow.

[@Grizzman99]

You would be proud of the chain I just hand filed. Shes a beauti! Square ground chain that had previously been round filed. Went through with a bevel file and oh man shes nasty. Still gotta follow up with the raker gauge. Cant wait to drop it in the wood. Love the content brother keep it coming!

[@boumansjpa]

Buckin’ I have learned so much already from watching your videos. You are a great teacher with true passion! I am watching one every night. Keep up the good work, keep inspiring others!

[@tetygiouras]

I was looking through a lot of the other instruction videos and I was thinking to myself if I had all those gadgets I could sharpen the chainsaw too in a couple of minutes. But all I have with me in the bush is a file.. it was refreshing to see your straightforward video ...thanks guy from this gal.... Plan on checking back with you for a couple of other things...

[@JaronPope]

You have made ALL of us your grandkids...and I love it. Thank you for showing and teaching us!

[@shieldwolffalcontrainer9040]

Started cutting wood oh way back about 1989-90. Took me a couple of years in the woods filing b4 i got it perfected. I agree 1000% that it takes time to learn how to get it exact. Anyone trying to learn keep up the practice and listen to what someone who does it regularly say or shows you. Great video love the close up shots. God bless.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx

[@brendanthebattlerstafford5145]

Still loving your filing vids. Reckon I’ve watched em all 👌 Thanks Buckin 👊

[@paulschnettler5029]

I've searched for videos on how to do this myself and this is by far, the best!

[@alexanderedwards1269]

Thanks Billy. Getting into this tree stuff in my late 20s, got a lot to learn. Love your axe videos, hopefully I can get myself a nice axe someday. Thanks, from the UK

[@dannymcelyea2596]

There's just something about the way Buckin explains things it just clicks you know? And the time he spends getting the camera in just the perfect spot! And won't settle for anything less! Just right for all of us tree junkies😊 over N out from Indiana good day folks!

[@hotpotatoz]

Thank you b.b.r , keep up the good work !Took some time but I feel like I'm getting there. I was using a file guide before because free handing looked alot intimidating! with your videos it gave me the confidence to try and try over and over again . Was real funky in the beginning but now I feel like my chains are on par with stock . Sometimes they feel even better !

[@jirusjirus9322]

Incredible close up stuff. I like tuning into the Buckin Billy channel, always handy to work with the hands. ✋🤚

[@mannypuerta5086]

We have been harvesting dead and/or down national forest Pinyon in Nevada for 24 years. It’s at the 6000’ level and some of it can be big. Our record is two cords from one tree. Falling and maintaining a sharp chain was a mystery until you clarified the process…and I’m still learning. The 372 and I both thank you for the detailed and accurate methods you teach. Plus, it’s fun as heck and the family stays warm all winter. Win-win.

[@jjfrompittsburghpa...2780]

Billy Ray it is so true such a great idea you don't have to flip your chainsaw just flip the angle of your hands such a wonderful tip and just like everybody else every video I learned something new from you even if you don't say it just by watching your hands... There is so much to learn from you.... Thank you my friend

[@Jon-fj4ws]

I appreciate the repetitiveness and close ups!! I understand the process but seeing it over and over up close helps to get in the mood lol! Cheers!

[@steveg8101]

No matter how many videos I watched, I could not get the results to come close to what we've just watched. Then I finally found something that really made a big improvement - my glasses. Amazing how much sharper and consistent you can be when you can see. I should have known better...

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

I hear ya Steve, I don't yet regularly wear glasses but when filing chain I find it nearly as important as a good file. Keep it sharp and in the wood, Steve!

[@gregtaylor8327]

What a great look at it. Opened my old eyes after years on a Saw. Im.off to sharpen my just sharpened saw!!!!! Im cutting Avocados big old ones which are easy cutting but to have my Saws that sharp is my NOW goal. Thanks Buckin. Always inspiring.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

you bet

[@martyrutter3630]

Smooth filing Buckin with good close up video. Very nice 👍👍🪓🪓

[@Matt-rs4kq]

Another great video that will help so many , love it , keep up the great work buckin 👍

[@nate2838]

Love the intro Buckin! Great sharpening video :) Thanks for taking the time and effort to get the camera set up with such a good view, I know that takes time to dial it in this well. To me, one of the best ways to check if its sharp it to check on the inside of the tooth and make sure you have a polish on the edge, ideally the entire inside of the tooth with have a polish on it, and as buckin puts it, a nice C shape that starts at approximately 55 degrees.

[@brandong6242]

Good stuff buckin! Appreciate the tips. Excited for spring cutting season!

[@1mvdlans]

Thanks a lot for your explaining and patience Billy Ray. Though you talk a lot ;) you've learned me a lot the past few days. I filed for years with a file guide on. When the chains worn out they didn't cut so good anymore. I checked the gullets and guess what, only 'ski slopes' and no C's. So I ditched the guide and I can actually see what I'm doing and getting really agressive chains. Keep up the good work and many thanks for your old school approach and tricks. Greetings from France.

[@kevinobrien5120]

Nice to see a chain sharpened with just a file.Great content,Happy Easter to everyone,be safe.

[@principialibertatistheprin1171]

I love your positive attitude and you actually provided some useful info

[@romainarnoux]

You are the god of chainsaws bro ! I learned so much thanks to you. Cheers from France.

[@maximusmock]

Buckin’ we love ya. You’re a national treasure. Happy Easter!

[@ronu6264]

Thanks Billy, This is the best vid on KZbin with hand sharping!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

happy it helps ,, thx

[@brianscustomcanvas1911]

Thank you once again 🙂👍 you got me off my tuckous and got after the gullet.😁👍 I just went through my whole cleaning process and got a wick edge on my chain. I have some tree extractions I have to get after for fire wood for next season. Hard Maple 👍😁

[@jeffreyrubish347]

My filing has definitely gotten better through Buckin instruction and practice. 👍

[@joshuajohnson4396]

Get the Gullet. For real brother. Thanks for doing what you do .I thank you for sharing your life experiences and knowledge with total strangers. People like you are inspiring to me. THANKS again for just being you.

[@martyrutter3630]

Have a blessed season with your family this weekend Buckin ♥️♥️

[@Joe2328]

Love you Buckin but not as much as my power saws!!!! Everything I know about power saws has come from people like you (mainly you!) on KZbin and now I can hand sharpen, have rebuilt saws, have fixed saws for other people and have my own little firewood business. I freakin love running power saws. Thanks man, peace and love

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

Thanks Buckin' I was doing some filing today on my Dolmar/Makita 7900. First chain, still learning. This helped quite a lot. I dropped about 15 trees the other day for a friend (working) who is building a house on a hill with plenty of gum trees on it. Medium sized, some dead, gum trees (100ft) the largest ones. I love the 7900, even though it's stock, it really has some balls. Keep up the good work, Cheers,

[@mmfurmanek]

Thanks Billy Ray. I'm a first-time sharpener, and this video was very informative.

[@comonbabylightmyfireburn]

Hey Buckin Thanks for this Exceptional video! Close ups are the Best. And your experience is as well. Thanks again.

[@toddster8793]

I understand what you were talking about and then that nice, straight edge emerged as you were filing and a little light bulb went on in my head.

[@gabrieltravis6121]

Im like the rest here learned a lot by watching and listening to you! You're a good man Buckin!!! Thanks. Be kind!!!✊

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thank you

[@frankdee8680]

Thanks billy 😊I’ve tried all sorts of file gauges…but doing it freehand works the best 👍👍👍👍👍

[@GCL61]

Always enjoy these vids. My firewood bucking and cutting has dramatically improved over the last 5 years due to the great 'eye in the sky'. Cameras and angles may have changed but the message is still the same. Take yer time, keep learning and enjoy the art of being able to hand file a Power Saw 🔥💯💯

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

good

[@cameronhamer9432]

Hey Billy, can’t get enough training. Even though I’ve ran a saw longer than you , nice to have someone point out my faults. enjoy your day 🇨🇦👍

[@johnmorse5617]

As Always Buckin you are good with the camera and explaining how to file saw chain . Most of all , I wish you and your family and everyone ❤ a vary happy Easter weekend. Give yer love ones a great big hug just because. LOVE WINS.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

indeed love does

[@srf6161]

Great stuff...much help...better than any class I've been to 👍🏻👍🏻

[@clrd4tkoff]

Awesome Video Buckin!! I learn so much from you!! Thank You!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@oceandojo]

That filing sound is hypnotizing, lobe it!

[@scottk8245R]

Great content bud! Thanks for sharing!

[@citykid5837]

I watched some in 0.5 slower speed. Iv not laughed so hard in years. Thanks man

[@Thescidude1]

EXCELLENT teaching video, (that's from a retired teacher). Great work.

[@leonschufletowski8874]

Good morning buckin. Always a learning experience when it comes to sharpening a saw. These videos have helped me improve my technique and I thank you for that. I have a ways to go but I’ll get there. ❤️

[@jonosada5555]

Thank you again and again!! Stay safe out there and warm and SHARP!!

[@aezakmi354]

best tutorial, you go straight on point

[@aezakmi354]

i never had that sharp chain lol

[@mikhailkalashnikov4599]

These sharpening videos are a huge help.

[@rstlr73]

im trying the file tomorrow! Thanks Billy.

[@Eric-Goodstuff]

Great Video and close Ups! Buckin Billy Ray for the Win!

[@HondaATC330R]

Checked KZbin to see if I was sharpening my saw right. Your channel popped up. I am now about 50 videos down the rabbit hole. Great content! Thanks for being kind! Take care friend!

[@Trackhoe075]

It’s crazy trying to follow this guy he’s all over the place Long as my way works for me and it does I’m sticking to it I don’t do this for a living thank god

[@matthewworkshop5371]

you have the best sharpening video I know of

[@closertothetruth9209]

nice camera work, might sound weird but these videos are kinda therapeutic

[@savage22bolt32]

Tonight when I go to bed, I'm going to put this on again. The sound was so relaxing.

[@sjekkie8299]

since i looked your vids like some years already, i started to file with my hands to, electric scharpening i never did like, the chissels getting way to hot ( like the beu color like hardened steel ) and chains are dull in moments, but its a thing we all can learn when take the time for it, happy eastern all, stay safe and healthy

[@michaelbarlow6062]

The Bob Ross of chain filing 👍👍👍

[@terryhatton3622]

I'm proud to have seen your videos you've taught me so much. God bless you my friend 🙏

[@keithgreen4877]

Hey Buckin what round files do you use? Thanks for the show you have helped me and a lot of others!

[@foldingchaise8387]

Billy Ray you are the best !!!!

[@johnsuch5914]

LOVE LOVE LOVE !!!! Thanks once again BR 👍😎

[@ranhen8951]

I can now actually sharpen a chainsaw blade like a pro, I love this stuff

[@leepatton1180]

Thanks man that was great camera work

[@thunderboya2571]

i just learned that its All in my filing thats always going to stick here.thanks bill ray smith .man your like ray mears of the chainsaw world on youtube,

[@tombo552001]

Nice close up of filing Buck. Have a Happy Easter everyone.

[@stephenknight6983]

I subscribed not only for the useful info, but because he called me friend.

[@jackmulholland8537]

Thanks for doing a semi chisel no one ever seems to, legend

[@MrYabbie]

glad I paid attention to this. Will seek to emulate your skills and not be worried about removing material to clean the edges up again.

[@cameronjohnson2306]

Morgan and Miles shoulders must be wicked to do that 😆

[@neilluoma7059]

Great video brother again nice info and tips for the filing thanks

[@gregie9999hotair1]

Fantastic video both professionally and personal great candor in teaching you are a natural teacher. On to the subject matter, we are at this moment have at least 100 trees being taken down behind our property, and trees of at least 100 feet or more which could cut our home and new garage in two. Next to our garage had hardwood stump I decided to cut stump into criss cross paddern to chip it away with backhoe and what was produced was saw dust. Hardware store to have chain sharpened and 2 new ones to go. He used an electric grinder on the old chain and tried it when I got home and it wouldn't cut do da, worse than before. New chain and was able to do the down cuts and across and removed stump. Told my Logger Mike about what had happened and he said exactly what you said "never ever let anyone use a electric grinder on your chain ever, it blues the chain". He proceeded to say once it's blued a file won't work, the tooth is ackually hardened. And then I stumbled onto your channel, you just confirmed the reasons why thank you so much for this video explaining. On another note, my Co-driver and I drive to Nanticoke, Ontario to pick up loads of nitrogen and the people we encounter are of the highest caliber in action and in words, sincere nice people with class the blue collar and management I'm speaking of. Thank you

[@gregie9999hotair1]

As I'm reading all the other posts a question came to mind. Are the rakers you speak of the steel bump directly in front of the cutting tooth? And I am surmising their job is to clean the saw cut?

[@timothybyrom5560]

I will admit though. You got me thinking about getting back into it.

[@zacharywarner1678]

Ur awesome brother. Thankyou for ur time. I always learn a lot.

[@indianacornbread6407]

Nice filing job bub! I thought you didn't use the rounded chisel tooth tho. Most excellent job!

[@ToddAdams1234]

I’m glad that I’m not the only person to spot that.

[@nothanks9050]

For a demonstration I think it's more relevant to most regular people trying to get the hang of hand filing, most already have semi chisel on their saws and if you can't get semi chisel right then full is not the place to start. Professionally it has its place too, more durable in dirty wood etc.

[@ProlificInvention]

Such an excellent video