Does your Chainsaw stay Sharp? Cutting logs on the ground, tips.

After I sharpen my chainsaw , and Buck a log on the ground. I look to see where I can be sharper

[@thomaskelly7780]

I’m a novice. Had a Huge tree to break down into fire wood with a 16” saw. Once it got dull I tried everything on the internet to sharpen it and nothing really worked, until I found your videos. Still have much to learn but at least I’m cutting again! Thanks!

[@tome.joyner887]

I truly love your wake up routine Billy Ray. A little prayer and a heart filled with gratitude for all that He has given us. I have such respect for you my friend!

[@justinweaver8787]

As do i an 4 u sir u are a amazing person an ur trueness radiates in ur voice texts or comments. Keep bein u sir Godspeed an god bless

[@iffykidmn8170]

100% schtick

[@colehatt4433]

I see you will get down on your knees for God!! love ya brother!

[@justinweber1838]

Buckin that exact prayer got me thru the darkest days of my life buddy. I had to repeat it to myself many times each day.

[@mawuho1566]

Hello Buckin, here in Germany, mauls like this are used to split one meter long logs of oak ore beech when they are still moist. When you have very tought logs sometimes steel wedges are used and you Hammer them with the maul, but normale you dont need them. Than we stag the pices and dry them for one ore two years. After that they are cut with a circular saw. So thats a traditional German maul for the traditional German way of firewoodproduktion. All the best from Germany, Maximilian.

[@tjlee9901]

i usually cut longer lengths of wood to pack out of the bush , then i dont split the pieces that are less than 8 inches in diameter . im pretty sure that 3 or 4 foot lengths will dry out from the cut ends and so just stack on cross pieces between trees or whatever . works for me too .

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Stand Up And Buck has not only helped me cut longer it has also helped me become better at filing my saws. Thank you Buckin. This is awesome. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓

[@tcurlyleethompson1424]

Yeah! Me too! What Tanmaniaxe said!

[@joshuasweet1532]

Same here dude ...

[@tcurlyleethompson1424]

You would'nt be jelous if l applyed your wood bullet in a maul size would ya Buckin'?

[@tjlee9901]

easy to dull the chain though . i dont mind squatting down to cut horizontally with my bad back

[@jacobgomez2682]

I'm still learning every video Lol

[@sawdustadikt979]

Been watching you for a few years now and I’ve adopted a few things. The long bar, no stooping or crouching is the way to go. I put a lot of time trying to get that free hand filing down. I went back to the filing plate to get a consistent result when time and productivity is the goal. I get the gullet as needed and sometimes I do what I call “tooth porting” to get big long chips. When I have the time, I try the free hand filing and see if I can get it sorted out. I like improving my weaknesses, it automatically makes my strengths even stronger. I also learned from you that when bucking, your depth gauges are lower and more aggressive than when felling and that I am better off with a higher depth gauge and less aggressive c for smooth felling cuts. There is a lot of nuance to this sharpening thing and it takes patience and applied experience. I also got those red and white wedges you use and they changed how I fell trees. On the East Coast, arborists really hate wedges, and they are indoctrinated to hate them. So you don’t see that much, but I don’t care, I think they are missing out on alot of versatility that logger techniques can provide them. Your right on the axe vs maul. Mauls are superior in certain woods and situations and axes are superior in certain woods and situations. I have several different types of high quality mauls and axes I got over the past 20 years. Together they are still cheaper than a splitter. That maul you held is awesome in white oak and shag bark hickory. To be good at something you have to “know what you are doing” to be great at something and master it you have to be curious and “learn why you are doing it”. Be curious, have fun and live the example.

[@jordanwalker9309]

Hey bro I'm in the North Carolina's in the Appalachian Mountains and we use wedges a lot to fall Timber but we fell with no machines most of the time unless we can get our little mini X to it but it's mostly for cleanup

[@jordanwalker9309]

I get what you're saying but on the sharpening I'm with you on that and a lot of this Hardwood around me is way different than cutting Pine or Spruce or whatever softwood or Poplar we have a lot of Poplar and it's soft but I use husqvarna's tool for sharpening the little roller gauge but what do you mean about tooth porting to get longer chips I'm interested

[@sawdustadikt979]

@@jordanwalker9309 RESPECT! I respect those that do a lot with very little. I’m up in New England. I’ve never gotten to work with or around faller. I have worked along side half a dozen arborists whos talk did match their walk, if you know what I’m sayin. I look forward to getting some pointers from a real faller when the opportunity presents its self.

[@sawdustadikt979]

@@jordanwalker9309 I have cut alot of poplar. Lately it’s been ash and both white and red oak as well as red and silver maple. As far as the tooth porting is an experiment. Best I can describe it is after you have gotten your chain sharp, gullet gotten and depth gauges right, I take a small round file, 1/8 I think, and I open up the underside of the working corner. Usually only 3-5 strokes. Right where the top plate meets the side. You are not connecting to the cutting edge, I try open that choke point up for the chips to flow off the working corner. I got the idea from seeing how far back those simington grinders cut into the tooth compared to a round file. I haven’t weakened the any of the teeth yet. I’m on my third chain doing this and the two prior lasted past the wear points. That might make more sense visually. Maybe I’ll put up a video on the concept, maybe test it on a brand new chain or something.

[@pilkpulk8284]

morning buckin! these splitting hammers are actually made to split approx. 1.50 meter long 50/60 cm thick logs lengthways. that's why they have the shape of a wedge. the splitting hammer is not an axe! he is a heavy spade wedge on a stick. Have a nice trip my friend! love ya brother!

[@jeffreyrubish347]

And teach Buckin correct pronunciation of Ochsenkopf. 😉

[@jirusjirus9322]

I love to hear mispronounced words especially the ones i know, makes me realize that verbal dexterity is not the norm. 👍

[@pilkpulk8284]

@@jeffreyrubish347 hi jeff! hope you doing well! say it OXANCOPF and you got it. hahaha it means oxhead. have a great day!

[@pilkpulk8284]

@@jirusjirus9322 hi jirus! how are you? hope you doing nice. pronounce it OXANCOPF and you are sound like a real german, hahaha! have a great one pal!

[@jeffreyrubish347]

@@pilkpulk8284 I thought so!

[@paulmcreynolds1774]

Another great video Buckin. That serenity prayer is a beautiful and thought provoking thing. I kept it posted on my wall at my workplace for many years and when I retired I gave it to someone else to do the same thing

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Simple but effective

[@09rja]

I've started using this technique myself (i.e. for bucking logs). Thanks for introducing me to it. Always make it a point to attack the big stuff like this with a just sharpened chain.

[@johnPrice-qi6cs]

Hi Mr. Bucken,that was a good file trick thanks for that, learn everyday for sure, they say every knee will bend and every head will bow I think that's true!!!!good.stuff!thanks Sierra John!

[@awilliammorrison]

I wanted to say a thank you Buckin for introducing me The Harmless Farmer. Enjoyed watching his channel and continue to look back on some of his great videos. He was the definition on “Can do”!! He reached a lot of people and through your channel I wanted to say I, and I’m sure a lot more, thank you for commenting to take a look at his channel. 👊🏻 👊🏻

[@philliphague1108]

thanks billy for your positive message i stood twice today first time in 3 years

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

On yer way brother

[@joshuajohnson4396]

I wonder if him talking about using a bigger file helps it not to concave or convex. I love his little lessons. Anyone else love them.

[@dennistreacy3595]

Billy as one working guy to another, i'm going to give you the gift of restored knees and an all around good feeling about your joints. Forget that b.s. bone on bone from diagnosis from the doctor, and run from the surgeon who makes his wages from cutting flesh and bone. Add collagen peptides powder to your morning coffee or tea. In a few weeks those knees will be as good as when you were a teenager. In less than 6 months you'll be thanking is 40 year hvac technician for caring. I'm hoping you read this comment if not maybe one of your other fans will pass along the tip.

[@michaelkearney5562]

Billy, You're not a splitting maul man; you're and axe man. The way you look at that ochsenkopf says it all.

[@marko1025]

Amen to that brother ! One thing I noticed when standing up and bucking is you have better spatial awareness for your field of vision is larger . So many reasons why your method is preferred for me . Thank you so much for sharing…. 🇦🇺✊🏻

[@frankcompagnone8550]

Your a good man bill. Throw a prayer my way if ever you can. I'll do it for you thx

[@kenweis7913]

I'm glad Billy shows how you can use a round file in this way.....I've had to do this many times and I always wondered if I was the only one lol...... I love this

[@joescabinbuild]

Thanks Billy for another great lesson! Thanks for taking the time while your out enjoying your time spent with others around you! we love ya brother!

[@timtrax918artisan8]

very touching at the end Sir! very informative bwfore as usual before. Saw and chop on Billy

[@davidmech2956]

God Bless you, Buckin'. Keep the faith my friend

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Copy that

[@simpledj509chromo7]

Stand up and buck was something my grandad taught me. I thought big bars were just for big trees until I watched him drop trees, trim limbs, and buck. He ran 36's mostly, I run a 32 because I am short. It truly is a game changer as I have a bad back at 30 and want to stay walking for as long as I can. Now I just need to get better at hand filing. I'm cutting some 32-48 inch wood for a friend that is stupid hard and was ruining a chain just about every round that I got cut. They were all machine ground by a local shop, but my hand filing to try to get the job done did not fare any better. Just gotta cut more and sharpen more and keep learning.

[@kknows3512]

When learning to hand file it might be helpful to remember that it's the top .030" of the SIDE of the tooth that severs the wood fibers, but it's the top plate that you are looking at when you file. This is why you must file all the way back until the the corner (and therefore the top of the side plate) is nice and sharp. The cutting edge of the top plate lifts the chip (like a chisel across grain) and the gullet carries the chip out of the cut. I round grind my chains and use 30 degrees top angle and 60 degrees hook angle at the top of the side plate (the most important edge that does the hardest work). Fast and smooth! Love wins!

[@sanderinNZ78]

Love the channel. Been following for a while now and I love the positive energy while learning a lot. THNX

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Glad you are here

[@itllkeal]

I really needed that prayer part today. Thanks BillyRay

[@John_Huebner]

Buckin’! Stoked about every new video! Thanks for putting out great, meaningful content. Safe travels and good vibes to you and the Nick Pixel fam and friends.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Thx

[@alx252]

People hate what they don't understand, thank you for explaining why u use the long bar and stand up.

[@ted7x]

wow can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am for you to have made this video and for me to have seen it specifically tonight as I lay here with a wrecked lower back from cutting up 8 huge dead oaks for firewood with short bars can't wait to give this a try. I've got failure of the old L4/L5 and hope to be cutting wood for many years to come. definitely felt the part about the effort it takes to get back up after going down. thank you, your videos have been incredible, found out about you from iron horse

[@wildmanturner]

You’re a cool dude with a lot of good advice. Thanks for the content. Godspeed brother

[@tee-steel.0158]

It’s good to be back. Miss your video’s and will catch up with the many I have missed. You are good for my mind. Always get me thinking 🤔 blessing’s to all.

[@juliomcdermott4696]

Thanks fer bringing us along. Love the filmography on gratitude.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Hi sir

[@mayotreeserviceinc9658]

Amen! Mr Bucking Billy Ray! I love your work!

[@pyroman6000]

Totally agree on the sleeve around the business end of the handle. It just makes too much sense. I broke down and bought a maul just to have around "in case", and it came with one of those. All I could think was Why the heck didn't I think of that??? Still working on getting decent at sharpening- this tip will help a lot! The situation I cut in features logs laying flat on the ground, and ones in piles off the ground. I'd much rather cut the latter, but have been going after the grounders first- those are the ones soaking up ground water, collecting bugs, dirt and rocks, and they'll start to rot first. I try to buck just like you did, there. Standing up, and cut part way- then roll it over to finish. Some are just too big, or have unseen stubs preventing them from rolling, for me to do that. Then you gotta do what you gotta do... Some days I'd give anything for a tractor with a grapple or pallet forks so I don't have to bend over like that.

[@davidnewell9605]

Hey Billy I wanted to thank you for the 572 balance I tried it at work and my cuts all came out nice without the extra effort of eyeballing every little detail just got my walkerized 592 today and with a lightweight 36” stihl bar it balances perfect also hope you had a great day love your channel

[@blackbandedfireworks2741]

Buckin that's right on advice about getting to top plate straight. You can't just get the gullet without getting the top plate. GREAT ADVICE!!! This man knows his saws.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Definitely agree on the stand up and Buck method.

[@philipcollins5440]

God Bless you Bucken, for you and what you are doing 🙂

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Good ya see you

[@VitaminCLV]

Thanks for your videos on hand sharpening. I finally realized what I've been doing wrong, I had the wrong damn file size. I knew something was off because I couldn't get a result like yours. Now that the chain is sharpened right I'm having a much better time. Former home owner left several massive oak trunks (3-4ft diameter) and I've slowing been picking away at it all summer. I want it for the free firewood but it's oddly satisfying. Maybe I was a tree cutter in another life. Best from NH

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Buckin thank you for this video.. I see what i was doing wrong in my hand filling 6 month's ago and changed it. Seeing this video today confirmed I was right.. Have fun at Bunyan this weekend and someday out paths will cross and we will shake each other's hand. In the meantime keep showing us and teaching us..

[@valarmorghulis9912]

exact way i was taught do it in Lincoln Co NM . and be good a multiple things . "jack of all trades master of none but always better than a master of one ."

[@brandonbutela6269]

I'm still trying to reel in the fact that BBR was in the Burg! I live about an hour due south of the city. Glad that you had a safe journey to southwestern PA and as always thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

[@nicknasser713]

17:00 buckin for having bad knees it looks like you have good back posture. I'm the opposite, bad back posture and decent knees. Thanks for all you do bud. Bummed I missed you when you were down here in the Pittsburgh area. But the positivity has been helping me through some of the hardest times of my life. I got into your channel trying to learn more because getting into saws and firewood has given me new fulfillment in life in dark times.

[@toddhansen5072]

Stand up and buck!!! I was lucky to have a grandfather teach me the same principles! Love you all! ✊

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Good stuff

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Your prayer says it all... It really is that simple. Love you all...❤❤❤ Lieutenant Bradley

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Yes it is friend

[@robthebank9453]

Buckin!!!! Ive been using a Chainsaw for the last 22 years. Never knew what sharp was till I watched you!! Thank you so much for telling me to Get the Gullet!!!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Glad it has helped friend

[@PencilProper]

I have that exact splitter. I scraped the handle to get rid of the varnish paint and markings then rubbed some nice tung oil onto it. Actually has some lovely looking wood in the handle. That splitter works well for tough woods here in Aus like Jarrah, Marri and Peppermint. Breaks through knots fairly well.

[@terrywhite9017]

Another great Bucin' Billy Ray video. Glad you are staying with the task. Love to all Sound like a Grizzly coming out of hibernation.

[@justinweaver8787]

Hope u are havin a good time brother love the IH hybrid saw. Stay safe sir happy travels.

[@felixbinette9752]

I'm just as compromised al little older stroke. Hey I get it been waiting to get better then got COVID. Everything hurts every day. But this channel helps .And yes my saws have gotten bigger and better. Thank you this beats talking to a blue cross nurse every day. I've done that.

[@DirtRoadLanding]

Excellent Tech Tip when you're in a jam!!!!!! Awesome Video!🪵🪓🌲🪓🌳🪵🌲🪵🌳🪓🪓🪓🪵

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Yip

[@bryanmcdonald5085]

Been watching over a year now great content. Less than a hour away want to cut up some hickory or curly maple lol been my struggle of keeping my chain sharp on them.

[@jasondavis2810]

Thank you for the great wholesome content

[@marty8697]

I'm addicted to your channel ❤️🇦🇺🙏🙏

[@trishaplescia9234]

Also that bit about cleaning the junk off the log will help me- thanks

[@robertdouglas3456]

I thank the Lord every day I get up! I have a bad back & knees, but I love to use my power saws! Thank you for your videos & just being you & being real! 🤩🤩🙏🙏

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I knew you were out there friend

[@jasonreese4824]

I have found it that if you run a long bar you use less energy and a sharp chain and let the saw do the work for you I have learned a lot from you buckin and I love it a lot keep up the good work and teaching use how to do things.

[@cbr600rrturbo]

It's good to see you're down with the King playboy!

[@JohnDoe-fp8mn]

Gratitude...🙏🙏🙏...Love... Thank you.

[@kenweis7913]

This was a very informative video

[@oregonjw9546]

That short bar bending over all day will have you bent over when the job is finished. Be blessed everyone! ❤🙏

[@jeffreyrubish347]

I figure if I don't keep stooping over on occasion I'll longer be able to.

[@neobailey5268]

Ain't the size of the bar it's how you use it.

[@jirusjirus9322]

ain't no shame to use a cane... i would say that I'm limping 50% of the time from numerous muscle injuries, scrapes and scratches... bending over can be tedious and injurious... when in doubt and you don't have a good chiropractor living next door... "Ride the Ball"

[@hanginlaundry360]

I can't afford a long bar right now. I'm a woman in my 60s and have 100 logs to buck. I do 5-10, then skip a couple days in between for now. Is it safe to be down on a knee or both? I have good knees.

[@sadydelapp-quiverlifesound9581]

It’s really about what works best for you. As long as you stay alert to to bar tip and the dirt and you maintain full control you can cut how it works best. I am trying to cut more with long bar, but for long time I have used short bars and use the dogs bit into the wood and seems to cut faster. As you cut you have to reposition the dogs. When I cut, with short bar I try to keep my back straight as possible and bend both knees and stay slightly left of the saw just ever so slightly. It’s faster to get up or down that way. This might sound silly but I always try to tell my children “ if it feels strange, it is strange” more for safety issues like crossing arms up or foot positions but it is just a saying I have to encourage them to think and observe. If it feels off to you it is off. Lol. Pray before you start, have fun and be careful:)

[@ralphknudsen6299]

On my little saws just moving up to a 24" bar made a HUGE difference, Im 65 and its fun now instead of work! And splitting usin Bunkins methods make splitting for me a joy abd fun fun fun!💕💕💕

[@trishaplescia9234]

great point about looking at the chain after a few cuts, i think that will help me

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Good

[@ralphknudsen6299]

Thank you BBR for improving my life!😍💕💕

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

It’s mutual pal . Thx for yer humility

[@vikt6778]

Ey bro youre awesome i like youre style

[@simongibson1389]

Omg I Finally get it, thanks Bucking.

[@Ry_Guy01]

Man I love the sound and smell of 2 strokes in the morning!!

[@robertstdennis9072]

Buckin I am a new subscriber , your videos are awesome, educational and watching someone who is a master of their craft is jaw dropping to say the least. I am not a power saw guy, but i have a couple of them , need them on the farm. I started watching your channel after i got hurt and was un able to walk, work etc about 7 month ago , similar injury to your back. Anyway i started looking around the farm, searching for old axe heads i know were here. found a couple, that were originally my grandfathers double bits. the heavy one is a Walters with numbering that i cant read, the smaller lighter one is a BERGHA SWEDEN, both are to my estimation are possibly 100 years old , i am 54 and the farm has been in family for 130 years so that is my estimation . I would have never had the inspiration because of back injury to do anything with them if not for your channel Awesome keep it up !

[@jirusjirus9322]

welcome to the Buckin Army great story take your time to rehab your back... are you deep into recovery...? can you "Ride the Ball" ?

[@robertstdennis9072]

@@jirusjirus9322 getting around sort of , just take it day by day and easy . thanks

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Welcome 🙏 ❤️‍🔥 you can do anything .!!!

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Welcome

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Yer such a great guy for sharing this .. thx friend. And welcome

[@robegan8428]

Hello Buckin what a great insert you put in. You are the catalyst that helped jump start the change in my life. Please say Helo to Nick for me if you can. Love and respect my friend

[@danijellukovnjak3991]

Nice video!

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you .stand up and buck!!! Thank you Billy Ray you saved my BACK !!!

[@improvingtimenow]

It should be clear to everyone how much you believe in standing up. All they got to do is watch a video or two with Hogan in it and see how you taught your son to do it. It works and I'm so glad I heard/saw your explanations/demonstrations on it because I would probably still be short barring to this day if I hadn't heard you.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Hopefully it has brought longevity to you sir

[@improvingtimenow]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith so far it has! Thank you so much!

[@markl6769]

Nice flannel! Thanks.

[@richpitty]

I totally relate to this view on cutting standing up I’ve had 5 back surgeries and 2 spinal fusion and I’m only 40 but I love running’s saws I just can’t bend over this is good advise from bbr work smarter not harder

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

😊

[@mrmoore9815]

I like how the exhaust on that saw is made with sparkplug wrench heads!

[@patg9443]

Brother love the videos, but I need to know where you got that amazing looking dinner jacket, it reminds me of the champion ones of my youth, the buffalo check is spot on. I hope you see this post. Keep up the awesome work

[@davidthomas5997]

That handle protector is nice. I made one out of a product by 3M called Armorcast. It works great. I use it on an 8 pound maul in the woods that I beat into the dirt. 3 MORE DAYS BROTHER!

[@dwizzleusa4202]

👍always with these filing videos

[@rickstafford5316]

Good advice Stay safe

[@StumpjumperVideosPA]

Been there done the that Billy, yep few thousands is all ya need !

[@bwrightaway2877]

I put a 36" bar on my 660 a month or two ago. For years a 20" was all I had. Man I love this long bar. Stand up an buck, baby! I don't have to bend over anymore! Brilliant!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

lol 😁

[@tjlee9901]

i always use that throw the saw out and down method of starting , preferably the bar tip held up off the ground by a stump or a piece of wood .

[@TheCattyKid]

Billy Ray welcome to PA! - If you're still here come the the NEPA (NorthEastPA) area!!

[@harry8506]

You need those block busters for aussie hard wood. I have broken quite a few handles on them, I am like lightning , I never strike twice in the same spot.

[@jakemo9684]

Hey buckin I really enjoy your videos thank you for the content you make I hope you don't mind me asking you about this vintage chainsaw i got running again its a alpina lubromatic 070 chainsaw I've never heard of that brand before I was wondering if you have thanks again and God bless to you and your family

[@robbullis5025]

Elk hunted with a Old time Logger from Oregon 15 years ago. He asked me to grab his fire wood saw out of the truck. I dropped the tailgate on his Chevy S-10 and there was a old Jonsered with what had to be a 36" bar. Being from Minnesota I said that there is one a scary lookin saw, he laughed and said that is was safer than any saw with a 24" or shorter bar. He said it was darn near impossible to cut you leg with a long bar because it's in the dirt long before its in your knee. And if it kicks back it has to throw all that bar weight so it moves a hole lot slower.

[@joshuafreeman2491]

1000% true

[@outfitr9703]

All right plug your ears. The "plastic handle" Fiskars 36" axe is a wonderful splitter. It's really light but the head profile just pops the wood open. It's so easy on the old body. One of the best splitting axes I've ever used.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

does a great job!

[@beerayfarms7979]

We always have used shorter bars on “East Coast” because when you are in hardwood trees like cherry, oaks, walnuts, big maples, we never wanted a long bar that we had to hold over our head to limb the stems with…. However for logs on the ground processing firewood BBR, you have totally convinced me to “standup and buck”. So anymore I take a few saws and specialize the role of each…

[@beerayfarms7979]

On conifers out west, I think you guys typically can stand in the trunk to limb because their limbs sort of “fold under”, maybe I’m way wrong… but I think that’s where the longer bars came into play, you guys had big diameter stems and could limb from standing on the trunk vs big hardwood crowns that hold the trunk way off ground sometimes…

[@markatkinson9963]

I think short bars are great. Better for limbing and they are way easier to maneuver working while dismantling a tree. I get the long bar thing but, short bars are cheaper and are less maintenance to file and utilize more of the saws power. They also have their place.

[@brettblack7049]

@@markatkinson9963 I like to say "what works for one doesn't work for everyone". As Buckin said, giving us options, I like options, not being told how to do it. Another one of my Brettisms is "If you're not laughing loving and learning, you're not living". Keep'em sharp and be safe out there Mark.

[@sanchezzz1]

This was a light bulb moment! Thanks Buckin'

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Lololol. Awesome

[@user-r6154k]

BBR finally travels East ! Hardwoods here give any chainsaw a proper workout, sure different from that soft Pacific timber. Anyway, if you have a (preferably) portable 4" grinder (Dewalt etc), it is very easy and super quick to sharpen the chain with that, using common 1/8" thick grinding wheel (not the the thinner cut-off wheels). Gives the teeth almost square grind, extremely aggressive cuts, saw will spit wood in giant chunks. Just a kiss with the grinding wheel get er dunn, half a sec per tooth.

[@ArtietheArchon]

my leatherman has a flat file on it, don't know if it would be any good for hitting rakers but it sure cleans a battery terminal nicely. wash your mouth out with soap Buckin', you sharpened that Husky and said "you see, it's Stihl sharp" 😂

[@pipesmcgee9270]

Thanks Buckin'

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Hope you have a beautiful time at n PA. Happen to life my brother ❤️‍🔥🙏🧬

[@danijellukovnjak3991]

Buckin, that's a real ax for grandfathers, yes. :D

[@br-dj2ti]

Well bucking I guess I won't get to meet you this time buddy hopefully down the road I can meet you it would be a blessing to meet you like I said I've been following you for many many years my friend I've learned a lot from you I'm 15 minutes away from you right now in Pittsburgh I wish I could come tomorrow for the meet and greet I just can't call off work my friend we're so short-handed like I said and Paul Bunyan I'm working and I have my daughter but like I said maybe down the road it would be an honor to meet you my friend God bless stay safe

[@kknows3512]

In Eastern WA and North Idaho we are still dealing with the ash fallout from Mt St Helens. It is invisible and super abrasive to steel. The ash particles are embedded in the bark of all rough bark species. When bucking you quickly learn to never saw down through the back side of the log, always cut down from the top about 3/4 depth, then bore through and upwards through the back. Likewise after you roll the log over always finish the cut with the bottom of the bar so it pulls the bark away from the log. So you never drag the bark and ash all the way through through the cut. Make sense?

[@nicholasmiller835]

Here in eastern wa as well and I can attest to this. I try and show this to new cutters by getting a log dirty and explaining how the dirt gets carried through the kerf. You minimize this by boring then cutting up so the dirt gets thrown away from the power head. It's overlooked and I'm glad you brought it up.

[@brettblack7049]

Makes perfect sense. I deal with lots of skidded wood, never pull the dirt/mud thru the cut.

[@iPig]

Wow that's really interesting but makes sense. Volcanic ash can destroy a jet engine.

[@farminindiana7590]

I’ve got the stihl maul and pro splitting axe. Almost alway grab the axe instead of the maul. We have some thorny locust and if it’s knotted bad you just wait till it’s in the single digits outside and go to town with the maul.

[@cargotoolshop5319]

I really need you to respond to my begging you for information, my grandfather wore the same red flannel shirt you have, I bought two of them years ago, last time I was in New Brunswick I couldn't find any stores that carry them, and please don't tell me yours is twenty years old, thanks my friend, I would be logging in Canada if my grandfather didn't pass away when I was in highschool, my uncle was still logging but he worked 60-70 hours a week and was hard to get together with, thanks for the videos, stay strong and pray without ceasing

[@charlesboston1]

what i have done , instead of using the round file on the top of the raker , i've used the round file on the inside curve of the raker , and filed the curve forward to where the top of the raker curves down

[@jessewintersteen4740]

While your in PA make sure to stock up on some Lebanon bologna. Timber country in PA is up near Williamsport and St. Mary's PA. And Gettysburg National battlefield will change your perspective on life!!