How to cut a tree down - putting the Back cut in first

Felling trees against there leans can be difficult. I demonstrate felling a tree using the Back cut first method. www.weaverarbo...

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I love you all , in life 's turbulence, it is most important for me to stay in a state of gratitude, as life can change in an instant . ,, and has a couple times for me thus far. ,.. '' life is not goin' to happen to me... I, am goin' to happen to life' . things i need:: food, clothing, shelter. things i want:: world peace. my health . "Humans Unite"... this is our home . again.. Humans Unite .... love Buckin'

[@leapyear9460]

The voice overs are awesome man! Gives the video a sort of instructional/info vibe which is perfect. Good to hear you voice big poppa. 👍

[@bjjthaiboxing]

That high cut was bad ass! I'd never seen that before? I love way the bottom fell forward and top rode with it till it hit the ground still standing, then fell back the opposite direction! Much respect!!! (From Humboldt County California)

[@bradywatcherson498]

I so much agree. Love ya my friend.

[@armedveteran42]

I like how you put on there, theres no need to rush when you're centered, running saw definitely helps center me then again I do it more for hobby than anything else.

[@darinmcleod9110]

Sorry I Been looking out for my mom Billy ray Smith / Hope that you are okay

[@fiorevitola880]

Buckin: I've learned more in the last four months watching you and listing to your advice about felling trees than I have in my 74 years on this earth. Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge!! Joe from NJ

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

my pleasure joe

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith love the casual chainsaw race with you and Ganges

[@julianrooney6386]

Hi billy I’m a 17 year old just starting of In the timber industry in Australia and I love watching your videos. You have taught me a lot about tree felling and chainsaw techniques I would like to say thank you and keep up the good work.

[@richardsedenquist3222]

Your a Felling artist BBR.....thanks for your excellent Videos

[@bobknight5630]

Thanks so much Buckin. You've probably saved me from maiming myself with a chainsaw, and the advice on life, well that's just the best there is. Love ya back!

[@chrisfelske2904]

Billy this warms my heart to see father and son spending this kind of quality time you never really see anymore. What a great example you are to us dads. God bless you sir

[@armedveteran42]

"I dont know how the footage was I was watching in awe", what I'd give to hear my son say that haha the multiple camera angles in this video really help explain what exactly is trying to be accomplished. Thank you for taking the time to share the knowledge and experience. Its pretty cool to see how much a wedge can make a difference in up righting a tree

[@mikesr3407]

I love how you two , father and son are having fun! 🙂 Not very many boys and dad's ever get get one moment like that and you two are making and video a lifetime worth!

[@Suitednzooted11]

I've been watching you and August Hunicke for a while and wanting to try out climbing one, finally got the chance. Family friend with about a 60ft walnut, borrowed some gear from a buddy and climbed it. Used the tautline hitch, the peeler thing for branches and lots of other stuff I learned from this channel and August's, great info and I appreciate it so so much. I got that tree cut down, felt a little sketch a few times, like cutting the top and bouncing back and forth while holding on like a spider monkey. Long story short I got a nice big walnut log I'm gonna mill up into boards and make some nice stuff out of, couldn't have done it without the info in your videos, thank you a great deal. It's also kind of fun, killed my legs and abs though for 2 or 3 days.

[@justinbeauchane4786]

Good morning Buckin Army! I love starting the day with tree cutting. Thank you for the video Billy!

[@jeffreyyoung6885]

You have so much love to give, I do too. That's just what we need in this world today! I would just like to thank you brother for that! We need more loving people like you in this world today! I love you brother! You take care and be safe! See you next time! God bless!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I appreciate that

[@Stephen-J-in-IA]

Thanks Mr. Buckin! I've learned a bunch from you that's really helped me on our Iowa farm. We have had to deal with a lot of leaners and difficult blow-down situations. We are blessed with some very beautiful old timber. I'd love to show you some of the black walnut we've been slabbing

[@trevorsalsbury441]

Used your back cut first on a smaller cedar worked out beautifully thank you for teaching people the secrets you the man billy ray

[@d.springer8444]

Having fun with your son that’s what life is all about ❤️

[@m998hmmwv7]

In the world of tree cutting.. Your a tree cutting sportsman.. I can see the years of experience in your no hesitation style..

[@brikkijim]

Awesome information. Living on the side of a mountain (small albeit mountain) I have many trees that lean all different ways. As a novice I would never of thought about this technique. Especially with small diameter trees. Thank you and always. Peace.

[@Adam-Harmonicas101]

Nice little job there Buckin. Nothing worse than hitting metal on a fresh sharpen. That's life.

[@StevenLettsPerformance]

Great tips Buckin this is why I don't miss a video I'm a happy man when I can learn anything new. Thank you brother

[@Parkerpalmer987]

Hey Buckin! Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us. It’s never the saw, it’s the sawyer. A chisel in a master’s hands makes art. Be proud that you are passing your art to your son!

[@vintage_chainsaw_collector]

Also you bring a smile to my face every time I watch you your a nice uncouraging person and don't let anyone tell you different also love the old ford's there built to work

[@andyd.1793]

love the back-cut first clips! My dad and I dropped a standing dead ash tree today--the thud when it hit the ground was thunderous👍🌩 It was a good day to be in the woods together. love, andrewski

[@kdraper7619]

I don't agree with, they says, because they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I always try to learn new tricks and today, after all these years of knocking down trees, you taught me a new trick. Thank you!👍

[@matthews1402]

Always learn a ton from Buckin’. The art and science of it all, and added philosophy nuggets that are great too.

[@madreamer]

I have dropped 4 or 5 hundred trees, and when I first heard of back cut first I thought why would I ever do that. But after seeing why I have added it to my arsenal. Thank you so much.

[@G_Carter]

Super video, Buckin’. Very helpful as I get ready to fall four back leaners this weekend Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thanks for being you. 🧡🌳☀️

[@armedveteran42]

How'd it go I took 2 back leaners out with precision using this method from this video it couldn't have gone any better for me other than my 18in bar was a little short lol

[@G_Carter]

@@armedveteran42 it went tremendously well! I only managed to get three down before it got too dark to work safely. I thought I had four to remove, but we’re going to end up taking down seven. All seven leaning in the opposite direction I need to go. The first three landed exactly where I wanted them. I’m sure that wouldn’t have been the case if I didn’t start with the back cut! Stay well! ✊🏼

[@crazyman3157]

You guys rock! Hogan and Buckin’. Every video I watch I get 2 things, I learn something and I get a wave of kindness. Thank you both for doing these videos. Keep up the great work, you guys are making a huge difference that goes unseen. Have a great day all in the Army of Kindness! 😊👍🏻

[@mikesr3407]

Crazy man , nailed it! 😋

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx pal

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Yeah yeah yeah. Heck yeah Buckin I love the back cut first. Hope everyone is having a great day and start to their weekend. Love you all. Stinkin steel in the stump. Great Ganges Cam and the new one the wedge Cam. I love it. Thank you Buckin and Ganges for your time. 🌲❤🌲✊

[@johnboygeranimo6526]

The first thing in the morning my son has to have his buckin videos or the day just doesn't go right. Keep up the good work. If you could give a holler to my boy it would mean the world to him. Jayden has been a big fan since the beginning. Much love, John & Jayden Carreiro

[@darrellashby8802]

My boy noah the same, he turned 7 today, this morning I asked him if he wanted to watch buckin with me. He looks at me and says "I told you that didn't I" I about Lost it, he's a logger in the making lol

[@G_Carter]

@@darrellashby8802 love it! 😂 Good on Noah.

[@rickhatch7800]

IMPRESSIVE ! To say the least ! When ever I find myself stressed and aggravated about a job I watch you do one of these amazing feats and say That was Way more stress than what I have to deal with . And you make it look like it’s nothing 😳 love your channel .

[@ThompsonJosh98]

i worked with a pipe fitter for a winter. we are talking 3-5 weeks straight at a time, 4 days off, back at it. this is pretty close to the territories, so a long winter. likely november til march. i learn more about feeling trees in one of your half hour videos (ive been cutting firewood for 13 years, i know the basics very well) than i learnt about pipe fitting in an entire winter with that guy. i love how you explain what youre going to do and why, before you do it. followed by how the out come was and why, or how it could have ended differently. WHILE YOURE DOING IT, not on the ride home from in the truck when the newbie has already forgotten what youre talking about. love the vids man, you seem to a great father from where i stand, stay safe friend

[@MrGiantglory]

Love your details..I call that a "reverse wedge"...and that 572..I'm running a 372 Xtorq, but I want that auto-tune 572...you're a real pro..sharp saw, tuned perfectly...gets me so excited and I'm 60 years old...I feel every thrill that you do when falling...👍🤘

[@rahimlee5413]

This channel is great sir. I picked up a home owners stihl to clean up my back woods area. Was able to fall around 10 small trees safely with no experience. Thanks for the help.

[@franklumpycounty7945]

I Enjoy all of your videos! They have improved my relationship with my saws. I still don't get the "no eye protection". My eyes would fill up with sawdust and if I got an eye injury the first thing my wife would ask me is, "were you wearing glasses?" She runs chipper & pole saw so she can't be fooled. Keep up the good work.

[@iancampbell4706]

Love how close you get to the truck,you are a true professional Buckin

[@andreakeeling9217]

9:22 I LOVE IT when we can see the action from the top of the tree!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@icTroy]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith, You are an amazing teacher and I have learned so much from your videos. Wish I could spend time cutting with you but I will just have to wing it over here is SE AK

[@inhocsigno9151]

Great, you felled the trees so they stacked up like cord wood! Really neat.

[@jonathanstirman7658]

I've been in the industry for 27 years running a successful tree service in central Florida. Watching your videos are extremely informative, kind, and a general pleasure to watch. Love to cut some trees with you sometime. Subbed

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

welcome good sir ,,thx for words

[@robmartin5452]

That!! Was the best felling video I’ve seen you make in a while. Thank you sir for the info. This will really help improve my felling!

[@Snappy-ut4bj]

I have a simple understanding of how all this goes. My family heats a cabin in the cascades with wood. I really appreciate your advice and expertise. Thanks Buckin.

[@mjp1802]

Thank you for another back cut first video. I learned a lot especially from the first one. I know use this on leaning trees with great success. Sure beats putting a rope in them lol. Keep up the great work.

[@Rycerz49]

Wedge work is absolutely amazing. Awesome stuff.

[@andrewmantle7627]

I love it when Billy Ray shows off.

[@randall1228]

Hey buckin, love the channel. I was in awe when I saw you open that shed with all those vintage chainsaws. I have decided that I want to start collecting / restoring vintage chainsaws because of you. I just bought my first McCulloch 10-10 off eBay which will be here next week. My aunt is giving me a stihl wood boss 024Vas and a stihl 015 av for free. Therw have been sitting for a while, but hope to get the ripping soon

[@randall1228]

now I just have to find some wood to buck, The old lady is getting pissed because I keep on cutting down the oak trees in the yard

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

@@randall1228 dont cut the yard trees, ha ha

[@albundi6927]

Thank you so much for all of your videos. You have helped me a lot. I have learned so much from your videos. It has helped me stay safe and confident when cutting trees.

[@siskiyouwoodsman4279]

Best 26 minutes I can think of on a Saturday mornin 🌲

[@jeffreyrubish347]

It's a great show when Buckin and Ganges show up!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

jeffrey how are ya

[@jeffreyrubish347]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith I am well! In the process replacing my rusted out Jeep fender 😜 Hope you are all rocking it!

[@pilkpulk8284]

hi buckin, I can see that something is depressing you, big hug for you! lots of love to chester the good ol boy! hey hogan hope your doing good! happy weekend to all messengers of kindness!

[@johnnymartin9795]

nice job Buckin, always the professional, excellent camera work Hogan thanks for the vids!

[@benclark1376]

Morning Buckin and friends. Have a great Saturday. Smile today at someone you dont know. Might be the only smile that person gets all day, and it may create a good conversation between ya.

[@codycharles7147]

Morning Ben have a goodn

[@benclark1376]

@@codycharles7147 you as well brother.

[@mikesr3407]

Sooooooooooo true , we may never know , take another breath , big picture , smile! Amen

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

good man Ben

[@benclark1376]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith thanks Buckin.

[@zachgordon9531]

I love watching father and son drag race chainsaws, doesn't get any better than that

[@mowsefmow8177]

you just put me in a great mood man, i'm so happy you enjoy what you do and that you're spreading good vibes all up on the internet here friend

[@seanmichelson4291]

Thanks for sharing bucking I love u buddy. I really could have used some of the techniques last Tuesday. BOY we cut down 60 trees. I felt like a faller let me tell u. But thank u so much for ur teaching brother u are a special kind of man let me say.

[@THPOOKY]

Me and mine love you Billy Ray! Got to take down a couple little maples this weekend! Those waterlogged trees are too much for a little guy like me lol.

[@luissmith7853]

I learn something new every video I watch thank you look forward to more videos

[@lisashier5568]

Back cuts are the key by what you have taught me since I have been watching your channel! ❤️the messages Buckin if only we could all put your messages into our daily lives this world would be a better place!

[@davidr9730]

Love the video's I learn something new every time. Thanks for helping us all out.

[@dustinwise9798]

Really nice work, love it when you and Ganges race in the cut.

[@dafyddlewis89]

Long time fan and lawn care guy about to fall a few trees for the first time. Time to study some Buckin technique :)

[@gerrydowdall2431]

Hi there Billy hope you are well Enjoyed that video thanks for sharing 572 seems nice saw I'm beet milled some really narley oak today but hey customer is happy with what he has stacked out Love from Eire everyone

[@Lifeinthe906]

Back cut first I gotta remember this !!! i could use it so many times and dont think about it at the time!! I feel your pain on the messed up chain . Thanks for sharing my friend

[@joshuakaye2159]

Recently found a birds eye maple on my property, which lead me here not to long ago. Amazing how much there is to know about trees.

[@mojocopter71]

Thanks Buckin! Have dropped alot of sticks on my land with your help!

[@jeffreyschmiedeck4254]

Your a good human being. Billy God love and bless you .

[@timhayward5429]

Always amazes me the differences between Uk and North American tree work. Principles are the same but executed in very different ways.

[@stevejodoin9937]

He is Canadian...

[@timhayward5429]

@@stevejodoin9937 cheers. Changed the comment

[@DualCoreProceSSer]

Lol your just so energetic in your videos and the guy you introduced should be a camera man he gives the best camera shots when ,ou hopp3d the tree in pie es he went around at the same angle you were cutting and gave that side of the tree pov he's got skills give him a job people appreciate the opportunity to get to try new stuff

[@joshuabradford86888]

Good Morning BUCKIN from Los Angeles, California. DIGGING the FALLEN KNOWLEDGE you guys share!

[@darrellashby8802]

Those 572xp's are nice looking saws, love and kindness to our community:)

[@kevshelley]

Good morning from New Jersey - hope everyone has a great day. ✌🏼

[@valhalla42ohwmcc52]

Love you videos dude! Watching for ages now iv finally got my self a interview for tree surgeon ground crew fingers crossed 🤞 greeting from the UK 🇬🇧

[@codycharles7147]

GOOD LUCK

[@jpthrift9210]

Thank you for sharing this Buckin. I’m trying to improve my falling all the time. Not a tree guy, but have to cut stuff at the farm once in a while. Have a great day friend.

[@peternoway5126]

we dont all know this stuff, YOU DA MAN ty for all these lessons

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

welcome

[@Riot14837]

I love learning from this guy. Thanks Buckin

[@montanawildman8600]

I learned about this cut I should have done on 1st day on a helicopter job and first impression of boss man watching me with the 1st tree sat on my bar and my side cutting partner taught me I should have put my back cut in first, it was a bit windy day, small somewhat tall tree as in intro and could not tell the exact lean pretty strait up and down and I got in a rush to get it on the ground and I ended up looking novice took a bit and axed myself out and got the tree down but wow what a cost in time and energy lol live and learn... love learning

[@grantoyamaha]

One of the best fallers ive ever seen.

[@andyjones6361]

Hey Mr Buckin I love the voice overs!! They are so informative! Please recap that high up hinge cut when it got caught in the other tree “the leaner”. That worked perfect! Thank you Andy

[@joshuanickerson1108]

Great video buckin. And that 572 is pulling some wood.

[@alanross3435]

Love the drag race at the end!😷👍🏻🇺🇸✌🏻️

[@kenschuh7321]

Good moring to all ! The 572 is a power house for its size . Peace and love from Wisconsin.

[@codycharles7147]

Good morning Ken!

[@johnagen3688]

Evening kenny congrats on the deer!!

[@johnagen3688]

Anther wisconsin shout out here!

[@kenschuh7321]

@@johnagen3688 thank you my friend.

[@baldbear5609]

Howdy Buckin', More golden felling knowledge. Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us. Have A Day! ;~)

[@chuckuu9294]

Great video billy ray. Awesome tec on explaining what your doing

[@rash0401]

Hey Buckin' Billy! Just want to say how much i love the videos! I work in a hospital however spend all fall and winter cutting down and up fire wood (Primary heat source for my old farm house and garage) Will be watching for more from central Minnesota this winter!

[@zachmetcalf3892]

Morning Buckin! Have a great day.

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

I loved this! Great to be back watching, Happy and Blessed New Year to you and your family...

[@fishinfool7545]

Best tree feller i've ever seen!!!

[@jmquez]

Holy smokes those back cuts are impressive! Keep on Buckin!

[@petersteiner872]

Thanks to all for the kindness and time to put out all these vids full of infos ! 🔥❤️🔥from🌲🇩🇪🌲

[@kevinrenwick1772]

That y I watch you. I didn’t know you had to calibrate them either , never did mine Sunday I have some time going to head to the wood shed and give it a try. But I’m still going to send it to the boys in pa for a tune up

[@dannytreeman9279]

I have a 572xp with full wrap and standard 28” bar and just got a 36” tusumari bar for it, beast of a saw for its size

[@jacobm7002]

Hey buckin that saw cuts like a dream and sounds amazing too. Love from seattle

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

Me likey my hotwoods 572xp ... That Donny Walker demo 572xp saw sounds / runs well , lotsa torque with the 39mm stroke ... Any thoughts on the 572xp vs your other hotrod Husqvarnas’ now that you’ve run one ?

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Hogan’s coming along. Thanks guys for your time. Kindness is working.!.!!!

[@dillgross6758]

Love you buckin have a good day buddy

[@RoosterAndTheHen]

Morning Buckin. I have been enjoying your videos for a few months now and you really got me excited about felling again. I did a short video on a tree I did in Orange Beach Alabama after Hurricane Sally. I started up a tree service again. It's my last video if you wouldn't mind checking it out. Thanks Buckin.

[@Syringue14]

Always a pleasure to learn from you Buckin, thank you for everything you do and keep up the good work. You make the Time bearable while im not able to cut for myself :D Greetings to ya and this amazing Army

[@jamiemantini4750]

I was just looking at a 572 yesterday. Nice looking saw, and great specs. I may have to save my pennies for it though haha.

[@coreyjohnson227]

Jamie Mantini I got 1 and a 500i . The 500 is lighter and more powerful

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

Yeppers , with the wrap handlebars , dogs and bigger clutch cover the 572xp makes for a formidable felling , bucking saw ... When ported for torque with high bmep it really comes to life ... smoothest saw I’ve ever run and the AV is killer ... The 500i AV isn’t to my liking for what I do ... The AV is too soft East west and flops around like a salmon on the creek shore - plus it’s quite abit more ... A guy could send me his 572xp for “hop-ups” and end up with a ported saw that will make mincemeat of the 500i for FAR less coin ... it also uses FAR less fuel than the 500i ... and this is comin from a STIHL guy !!!

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

HL supply has Black Friday sale ... 572xp PHO $750 to your door no tax - can’t beat that with a stick -hope that helps y’all out

[@NapoleonBonaparte5]

In Croatia when we cut into trees we sometimes hit with the chain old artillery shrapnel from the war in the 90s, interesting experience to tell you the least.

[@petehendry4756]

Never thought I'd see you with a 572 in your hands lol . If I had a dime for every time I hit steel . It's not a saw it's a 32" metal detector lol .

[@andreakeeling9217]

4:00 LOVE the VOICE OVERS!!!! ❤️

[@dustincook7259]

That 572 is a runner! 👍🏻