Cross wedging - My first attempt on a pristine Fireman's Axe

[@KaiTime91]

Mate I left my job at the lumber mill after 9 years because I love and wanted to be behind a axe and chainsaw. Been selling firewood for a year since I left my job. Love bukin wood, I'm running a ms660 and 034 atm but them old saws you run are amazing, must say. Love your work mate

[@andreakeeling9217]

Your sayings are brainwashing me to be kind and love myself. I like it.

[@toddtaylor8400]

Love watching these videos, and the great messages! That turned out great! Learned something new today!

[@jeromest-hilaire4101]

Very beautiful axe and craftmanship.

[@robertstarks1934]

I love the way you show how to do the things you do fixing making thank you for the time you show the thing you love doing

[@magnumtreefalling6400]

Your excitement and enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you

[@2-MuleTeam]

Looks like a piece of inlaid furniture. Beautiful. 👌

[@mikewittler6155]

You are like the mad scientist of axe building! Awesome solution to a problem

[@teejay2726]

I have done, what we call a poor man's handle. And use cross wedges and they will hold a very long time. When you have broken handle and you need the axe or hammer. You can make it work. Great job Billy. I have a hard epoxy I use to set my wedges.

[@owen1246]

you are such an inspiration to me Buckin! Thanks!!

[@tinachambers4887]

Lovley sweep on the top of the fire ax nice looking wedge job BBR have a day Texas here

[@johnwargo8990]

Thanks for the videos and all the the positive messages. Love the enthusiasm you have for everything you do. Have a date tomorrow with my best friend , some climbing gear,a few ported saws and a nasty old pine tree. Keep the videos coming. Love the channel.

[@robertgilkerson8517]

That looks great. I've done few cross wedges and ironically my first was my best so far.

[@G_Carter]

Outstanding workmanship, Buckin’. That was a joy to watch. Sending some peace and kindness across the country in your direction. Hoping it’s contagious as it makes its way to you. Stay well. ✊🏻🪓

[@jonathanhall136]

Adapt and overcome love it. Great videos you make me smile. Thanks buckin.

[@smiley3012]

Winner winner chicken dinner. Watching Buckin a day make's me feel happy. A Buckin first.

[@bmfitz2647]

One of your best videos yet! I enjoyed it so much! Your an inspiration to us all, thank you Buckin.

[@arlessampson7433]

Finally got to see you on ax men for the first time today.

[@anthonysunday5199]

Such a genuine guy here, wish I had an influence like yours as I was growing up lol might have made some better choices! We live and we learn!

[@chrismesser377]

Nice job buckin.God bless the buckin army.

[@benhamilton8132]

Being a fireman that is a beautiful fireman ax love it thank you for the video. You are a great man.

[@thenorthener6855]

I've done the same mistake on one of my axes, did pretty much what you did.. glued a piece of a busted handle and drove the wedge home.. that's 4 years ago, and it's still going strong. Good glue and the right fit works Magic..like a glove. Haha!! All the best to the Army, take care of one another and keep on being kind :)

[@phillybaf]

Love your outlook brother and keep up the uplifting work!

[@Comp670]

That was really cool. I learned a ton watching this! Just saw 173K subscribers, wow that is awesome!

[@BeatBoxBudda]

Having this come up on my notifications makes me so happy to be a subscriber dude

[@skaterslife6305]

Go for it brother you can do it we all have faith in you. Hit it hard one time. ,, there you go ! Looks great .

[@kirbymiller3061]

Keep up the good work!! You are such an inspiration!!

[@thehealedheartspace]

Freakn beautiful axe Buckin! Love ur spirit, such good energy that inspires me to do Something good today! I don't care what it is, who it's for.....Let's do it friends! aaAAARROOOooooo!! Love u Buckin and The Army!

[@Casterman2]

One of my long time friends is a firefighter. He said they have all kinds of new fangeled tools to gain entry, but more times than not the fire axe is what they grab. The design has stood the test of time. Hey Army! Hope everyone is okay and hanging in there! Welcome to the new subs, and again thanks to the moderators for their efforts in keeping the garbage off the channel!

[@matthewrichards7340]

Beautiful Axe Buckin!!! Love the videos keep up the kindness!!

[@g-man4647]

Buckin ,you couldn’t have picked ( pun intended ) a better axe 🪓 for the cross wedge technique. Looks like a rubics cube. Thank you for another great video. God bless you all. Peace out ✌️

[@vzangla]

They say the Corona dont like the heat...........Buckin...it's time to bring back wood stoves! Crank them up all through the summer ! Let's burn Corona down. Thank you for the Videos Buckin.

[@thomaslivingston8409]

Buckin Billy love your videos and your attitude and advice stay true my friend

[@johns4584]

That is the wildest haft I have ever seen, bravo Sir!

[@terryhatton3622]

You have a strong army my friend. Nice cross wedge job I'm impressed by your experience 👏 👍 👌 🙌

[@mattpastell3728]

Beautiful results!

[@derekokopski7723]

Wow Brother that was amazing! I was having problems with one of my wedges and now I can get her set in better! Love your shows Buckin!! Been watchin you channel for a while now. Your positive energy and love has made a huge difference in my life and I wanted to say thank you! Keep up the great work Brother you make such a huge difference in peoples lives! Thank for you positive energy!! Cheers

[@derekokopski7723]

@Von Bullfrog Yes he definitely is! His videos helped me through is hard times!

[@grahamallen3941]

Hi Buckin! I’m with you that it will do is not good enough! Self respect and doing the very best you can is what we should all be aiming for!! Love and kindness to all the army and new subscribers. Keep the love flowing. Graham 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️🌲🌲

[@johnhudson6469]

Dude I can’t believe you just did a cross wedge video! I’m gonna try my first one today!! Totally stoked to try it now! You put up videos that literally help me be a better me! Thank you so much 🙏. The cross wedge is a simple example. Be kind , love from Idaho.

[@aaronbuster1989]

I did a cross wedge on a 6# sledge. Mine was planned and I did a double kerf through the middle. My wedges were a bit aggressive and would pop out while hammering. Eventually I got all of them to stick, put two metal wedges in and it's holding up well so far.

[@jsboyle3459]

Like the wee axe throw at the end😬👍🏻

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Thanks, Joel Atkinson for a Wonderful Gift To This Channel ! Wicked Build, Buckin' Welcome New Sub's & Hay Blues ! Every 1 Have A Swell Weekend. Prayers & Hugs For Bo Bo & Family ! ATB T God Bless

[@beckydavis566]

Needed some buckin today to lift my spirits. Hey everyone how you doing today?

[@Casterman2]

Doing pretty good Becky! Hope your spirits got a lift and things are better! Sending you a big hug! All one Buckin Army brothers and sisters!

[@richiet6381]

New to your channel, Sir. Unbelievable content!!!!! You are a true master of you craft!!! Aloha from Kaua’i, Hawai’i!!

[@morgunfreedom4346]

Richie T Welcome to the channel buddy 👍

[@richiet6381]

Morgun Freedom happy to finally be here!

[@davidbritton7393]

Hey Buckin' that cross wedging was very well done and I wanna give you a heck yeah👍

[@not2fast4u2c]

Been watching your channel for a few weeks ...That was some nifty wood wedging there and a cool fireman's axe

[@AuctionIndiana]

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

[@NewBookz]

Great work. especially the wedge top.

[@patvedder9204]

That thing is freakin' beautiful Buckin!! Great Job! Hope everyone is well, Be Kind!

[@travishansen1205]

Nice axe buckin. Sending you a surprise next week.

[@bobpurs]

Awesome pike axe. Thanks Buckin. Army stay safe and well. Welcome new subs👍✊

[@williammiller5897]

O man that is so cool looking good job Buckin stay kind and pass the love on!

[@stevetheriault4164]

GREAT JOB ON THE AX SHE LOOKS WICKED👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@gray666machine]

I love your work Buckin

[@davidrecker8596]

Hey bucking I am so happy you made the cross wedge video I did the same thing as you and was ready to throw the handle away now I don't have to thank you so much

[@daviddeupree7707]

I like it man uncharted territory! Nice work Buckin thanks again

[@tonypavlik4434]

Nice job, even I was a little bit nervous, with that cross wedge width. But as always you nailed it! I truly love the True Temper axes! I missed out on a fireman’s axe a couple years ago, a guy had a head for sale and I didn’t buy it because I wasn’t sure what I would do with it. And I had really just got in to axes, and then I found your channel I I got hooked! And now I kicked my self for not buying it. But oh well I will find one another day. No use crying over spilled milk. Love it here, thanks for all you do, and to everyone who helps you out here. Thanks to the Buckin army!! And all subscribers too!

[@dadof2boys663]

Beautiful work buckin

[@davidhyman9584]

Really great job

[@redcolley6486]

Awesome job love it BBR! Be kind my friends!!!!!!

[@digdugdat2847]

I have a carpenter's hatchet head that I wanted to put a longer handle on, so I used a old axe handle and cut off to the desired length. The end result gave the it a curved handle (why I did it in the first place) but no shoulder which made it look more like a tomahawk on the head end. The eye however had the same situation as on this video except a little less than 1/4 gap. The solution was tapering a piece of 1/4 round metal stock and sending it 5 inches down along the handle which kept the head not only in place but provides protection under the beard of the axe from missed blows. I paracord wrapped that section so to cover up the work, provide further protection, and have a handle there too.

[@MartinHubbard1]

Buckin good job...Greetings from Cornwall in the uK

[@randallrbaker5030]

Nice pick axe , I have an older pick that I need to get a handle in. Good work

[@StihlChainsaws]

I'm a glass half full kind of guy, & try to find the beauty in everything. I've been on this earth for 36 years & have yet to see anything that is absolutely perfect (except my daughter😏) Everybody & everything has a flaw, & flaws make them different. I'm 100% sure that Jeff will get better with every axe he makes. I bet he will learn something new everytime, & become an amazing axe hafter. I'm excited to see him create, because with creation comes pride. He's a solid feller😉👍 STAY SAFE ALL

[@farmerjackson709]

You sir are a mad scientist. I bet that axe head wouldn’t come off if you pulled on it with a tractor. Good job

[@gregbowles4017]

Nice job i have never seen that done! Thanks

[@magnumtreefalling6400]

Hey folks, Buckin', are making your own wedges. I seen a tub of them on the bench

[@createlovehappy]

What’s the flame to the wood for? Is it to seal it up a little? Is it for looks? Is it to shrink it a bit before fitting the handle? Is it just a thing you do cause you like it?

[@jensenwilliam5434]

It’s great Billy Ray!!!

[@bob_frazier]

Pulaski's are to wildland fire fighting as pike axes are to structure fires. And they have such a cool history. Wonder if Buckins got one lying around?

[@bobveal]

My goodness that things gorgeous!!!!!

[@fredgrove1133]

Oh I want to try this!

[@danielgemmell3368]

Hi everyone. Is it just me? But discovered these kelly temper axes on bbr channel cant stop looking at them. Why is something so good looking not over here in Scotland would be nice edition to my kilt and bagpipes

[@clifffassett6466]

Great job on the fire axe

[@melone4525]

it came out really good ... love your videos!!!

[@mikeh7160]

Great job Buckin' that things a beauty!

[@bobbynash282]

Dr. Buckingstin at your service. Ive had so much crap to deal with its been hard 2 watch. Between storm damage the burned house an all the wood. The wood is a blessing but health wise im not suppose to do it. Idk l might be away for a while. I ll try to so keep up the Dr. Frankenstein work.

[@michaelplesch]

Nice! Brought back memories of using one during my 20+ years in the fire service.

[@chriscummins4282]

What are some of the situations where a fireman would bring this into action?

[@Backlaketroutin]

That is one sweet fire axe Buckin!

[@Hvacdaddy89]

Your axes are beautiful works of art i enjoy splitting wood with an ax it’s rather peaceful

[@eddyarundale1566]

Nice looking wedge

[@F-powerstrokeFord]

You have the best trucks

[@brucemanley7593]

Buck, glad you made that white wood wedge smaller as it was too big, but I'm surprised that you didn't use glue on the wider wedge piece? If your torch doesn't want to start just give a quick blow into the end of the nozzle end and it will start..I use that trick and it always works. Everyone have a super day/// (Robin)

[@jeffpercival1987]

Nice job on that ax be kind

[@justinmcmackin9940]

Nice profile on the timber. Greetings from Halifax, NS. East Coast.

[@gavinmcnulty7973]

I just started running a chainsaw and I love watching your videos

[@NickPixelTV]

Gavin McNulty once you get the chainsaw bug there is no cure. ;) 🤪

[@gavinmcnulty7973]

NickPixelTV so true

[@Thetreefella]

@@NickPixelTV yeah, yeah there is , you have to buy as many as you possibly can!!!! 👍👊💚🌳

[@ronsimp8222]

U r Nutz. Love it all

[@OldZean]

That axe is fire!!!! Badum tsssss

[@lordmark4966]

That’s one of the trickiest wedging I’ve ever seen, good job buckin. Don’t stress out too much though even if you mess up on sizing, you can get more wood and try again.

[@benquinting6997]

Hello buckin army, stay strong!👊👍

[@bigd3612]

Sick fit!!!

[@dave_archer]

Watching you make one of your axes really shows how they are a perfect combination of art and science. Nice job on that wedging.

[@bibicurobert2617]

Hi from Romania. Love u :D keep it going

[@AuctionIndiana]

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

[@mattpastell3728]

4 1/2 lbs! Sweet, that’ll be a splittin’ machine!

[@joshspoto6226]

Welcome to the new subscribers and wishing all good health 🧡

[@julianreast5425]

I’m a new sub and I’m just loving your vids they make my late night viewing and I wake up with new inspiration .good man yourself as the paddy’s say.

[@iysaw]

Sorry, but i want to take the time to appreciate YOU Buckin'! You're f**king awesome, pardon my french.

[@robertdeming8195]

Man I miss getting old heads at the flea markets

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Nice work once again Buckin. I just love it all. The messages throughout the video bring peace to my day. Thanks Buckin. Love ya man.🌲❤🌲✊

[@roycolglazier1061]

BBR, as MANY Aussies ss you have for friends, I may be so bold as to suggest that you might learn, as a subskill, the manner in which THEY hang & wedge axes ?! Vids I’ve watched are quite fascinating in contrast to typical North American techniques!😁👍❗️

[@chriscummins4282]

What do the Aussies do different?

[@roycolglazier1061]

Admitting that I only saw a few and that it WAS close to a year ago, and that I’m 74😂, what stuck in my mind was that a wedge is fashioned and the handle prepared with a 90deg difference from our practice. A gap is left at the top of the eye that’s then filled when the wedge is hammered in. I wish I could find a URL, but looking today was unproductive. My apology! It’s kind of similar, tho, to the manner that one of my Japanese hatchets uses. Be persistent, use uTube search, good luck!”

[@siraujus101]

Love it.

[@finpainter1]

Morning Buckin