HOW TO HAND FILE YOUR DULL CHAIN SAW, ''EXSTENSIVE FOOTAGE''

[@martymcgill1312]

You are so right Buckin' about not counting strokes or measuring teeth. That saw don't know how long each tooth is, nor does it care as long as each tooth is sharp and cut to the same angle. Great video and thanks for helping us folks understand these methods. Cheers, Peace, Joy, and Love.

[@spencermcginty9812]

Buckin has taught us all a lot on this channel but this was one of the most helpful and practical things I have ever seen! There’s no secrets here, ask a question and you’ll get an answer. That kind of transparency in a person earns a very high level of respect. Love to you and the family buckin❤️

[@gregkahle9046]

Got that right Spencer! Hope you're doing well, the bunker is killer!

[@spencermcginty9812]

Greg Kahle you as well buddy👍👍

[@jureulcar2667]

Man i love these filing videos buckin. I sharpen my chain way better because of them. I also admire your dedication to this channel. Friends i hope you all have a wonderfull day.

[@fustratedfisher]

Nobody can criticize your filling process cuz your saws cut like a mad Canadian woodsman in a grove of old growth. On a frosty morning. Love all the vids and knowledge you share love ya from maine Shane A.

[@bobbybujar3945]

Buckin you promised and delivered!! You sir are a good man!! Thank you so much and I am so happy to be a part of this community!! Love and respect from New York!

[@Andyshine77]

Afternoon everyone. That was a nice all-around video, I always find watching you sharpen chain informative and also a little relaxing. You know I bet some of the new subscribers would like to see a tour of your saw shop, it's been awhile.🌲 ✌💚

[@loadeddog8015]

Welcome to the new subscribers....Terrific stuff mate.... Always brings a smile to my face seeing you at work in the old shop..hope y'all have had a fabulous week....love to all , be kind , love ♥️n hugs🐨 for mamma buckin 🥀.......😎👍🇦🇺

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

DOG

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

good day loaded don't forget to get the gullet

[@krustysurfer]

Aloha Loaded

[@GmaAlice]

Watching you saw on that log after sharpening the chain was a wow moment. Of course you always know the right thing to do to fix your equipment and teaching us in the process will certainly help many a young man to become a great words man one day. Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge with everyone here. Welcome new subscribers! This was a great lesson for all to pay special attention to. Buckin is the best when it comes to saws. Hope everyone has a great day!

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

hope you are having a good day

[@johnsuch5914]

Always learning me something !!!! Thank ya Buckin for helping me learn to file my chains and making big chips and not dust !!!

[@derekdolbey7491]

These are the best videos Billy Ray! People just don’t realize how much abuse a chain can recover from. Great work and thanks for your time!

[@waynetharp]

It is always the new chain that finds something hard! If anything good came out of the rock, it would be that I think they cut better when teeth get smaller! Buckin' got the Gullet! Yes...He did!😁 Never know what one might see on a BBR video and today may have been the first runway model clip! Love it!❤

[@kevok3714]

I'm learning something new about my saw with every video! What you said at the end is what it's all about. I try to acknowledge everyone I pass, with a nod or a smile at least, some folks out there, that's all they need to make their day, it certainly makes a difference when someone smiles at me.

[@micromacmacca1170]

Watching you sharpen a chain is like listening to the sound of birds on a beautiful spring morning! 😃

[@larrygross745]

Ever since I could remember.we had a wood stove.I’m kinda a woodsman too.I love saws and that two stroke smell.I wish I lived near you. Love your show. Keep ‘em chain’s sharp and throw chips forever

[@richherman4257]

I love these sharpening videos thank you buckin

[@Gordon_L]

Most of the raker gauges on the market these days are the type that sit on top of 2-3 teeth , fairly useless if some teeth need extra filing and become dissimilar lengths , the Carlton file-o-plate is pretty hard to come by but I can get the Husky ones here in Oz , I think the reason why so many "how to sharpen a chainsaw" vids stress even tooth length is because they don't have a raker gauge that allows individual settings , as August Hunicke would say , "does that make sense ? " Have a great weekend everybody , be kind :-)

[@SStarwind]

Buckin's filing tips have done tremendous good for me and the work I need to get done with my saw. Like BIG TIME.

[@cornbreadstyle14]

Buckin!! That ole saw is nasty.. just a freakin treat to hear it sing!

[@tangledtacklefishing]

More wood chip blizzards. Love it. Thumbs up from Michigan.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

good evening. have you been deer hunting?

[@tangledtacklefishing]

michael white I’m an avid bowhunter. Seen some shooters but nothing in the freezer yet.

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

@@tangledtacklefishing i love to bowhunt seen some but nothing yet may go to my sons north of clair this weekend

[@ralphcure127]

I feaking love ya Buckin! Keep on being you we all appreciate it... YOUR SAWS CUT! remember folks it's all in the filing

[@famasmaster2000]

Hell of a video brother Billy !! Maybe im nutsoid but I could watch these sharpening vids all day. I swear I pick something new up every time ....Love to you and your family Billy from my entire household 👍❤👍❤👍

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THANK YOU

[@Josh-wq2lr]

Welcome all new subscribers!! Y'all are in for a great time. Let's be kind. Great job Buckin' nice camera work.

[@shanebarnett3094]

Nice work Buckin'. Your filing has helped so many of us!!

[@melpowell9362]

Great job as always Buckin'! Hope everyone is having an inspired day!

[@hopper336]

You're the man Buckin'... Gonna try my hand at filing my own chains here real soon! Glad you're spreading such great knowledge on the subject!

[@ohiofjr]

you cant post this enough times. Great info and so glad the new comers here get to see and learn this. There nothing so great as teaching something to someone that they cam use for the rest of their lives. Thanks Buddy.

[@d.ahwooomazenkas8075]

Nice the old shop let's get a👍 for that ahwooooo love

[@tannerbailey7563]

Loving your Videos been hand filing since grandpa taught me how to run the saw but since finding you on KZbin my chains cut better than new. Most the guys that I run saws with kind a laugh at me for a file on my own but they all pay $8 to $10 to get theirs ground they only get 3-4 good sharpens to each chain I haven’t even counted how many I get to a chain yet so far I’ve stretched the chain passed my adjustment on my saw before my teeth or too short. Got to love getting as much life out of a chain as you can love your videos pass the joy.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

The "eye in the sky" really helps. Interesting thing, I had my depth gauges too low the other day. It wouldn't cut well unless I had a really light touch with the saw and afterwards I noted that I may have stretched my chain a bit. Rita with her flare pants. I had some when I was about that age, LOL.

[@stephenparrish948]

Hi everyone in the Buckin Army hope you are all well great video my friend stay safe from the UK

[@jasonwright7585]

Buckin' man I'm a new sub and I've been so into your videos that I can't watch anything else. I've learned so much from watching you. You are an amazing teacher you have a way of making it makes sense. Continue to make these videos and send out your message of love brother. A new soldier of kindness here in North Carolina USA.

[@billa7571]

I don't have a name for the boat but now I do I have used that steep angle to get my gullet out for many years I hadn't seen any one else use the (boat) Style of. Get the gullet out. Tell I subscribe to your Channel about a year ago to cool Buckin. Really love your videos love and friend ship to all be safe and always kind talk at you soon ✌!!!

[@DeeDiesel]

Hi everybody 🙌 Excellent video again Buchin, I’m pretty new to hand filing, seen a lot of videos. I’ve got to say you are the master on hand filing, Love your technique👌 your videos still help heaps, thank you.

[@berniewhelan287]

Another great video buckin. I’m sure to try this next time I sharpen my chain. Be kind friends

[@timoutdoors2597]

Give ‘er the boat! Get that gullet! Thanks for brightening our day billy ray

[@snowman6678]

Love the car port

[@bobbybujar3945]

Buckin I freakin did it man!! All thanks to you!! I sharpened the living day lights out of my saw and it cut like butter!! Thanks again for all that you do! God bless!

[@sloutdoors314]

Hey Billy ray new subscriber here love the videos keep up the good work. You inspired me to change my direction in life and showed me a activity that is really fun. Thank you so much.

[@AuctionIndiana]

WELCOME! Thank you for speaking up! Where ya from? What brought ya to this neck of the woods? Take care an Be Kind! Friend

[@jarnth]

Welcome along Spencer, and others ;) This is a truly feel good community (does it sound right?) Greeting to you and yours from Norway. Be well friend. Glad you are here :)

[@gregkahle9046]

Welcome Spencer, glad to hear it....that's so awesome!!!

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Welcome along Spencer, happy days bro, greetings from Scotland 💪❤️👍

[@bykrmom]

Hey, welcome Spencer! Nice to have you here.

[@robsuessmann107]

Buckin, Been watching for a few months now have learned a lot from these videos. Thanks for the coaching and removing all the myths I have heard. Really have helped me become a better operator.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

RITE ON ROB

[@bryanmarks4070]

Hey buckin. I used to use a jig and now I’m all hand file!! And love it. I can tune the chain to my liking. I always stick a squrench or screw driver between the chain and bar on the bottom so it tightens the chain up if ya know what I mean. I work for the forest service in California and I’m getting ready to attend the C-faller class which is technically unlimited faller. I can cut anything I’m comfortable with. I’ve been falling big timber for about 9 years now but still learn stuff from your videos. Take it easy. Stay safe. Keep up all the good work!!

[@southeastohiooutdoor]

Has anyone ever compared you to the motor city mad man Ted N. Your energy and the tone of your voice remind me of him.

[@anthonylandis]

Looking good. Shame so much tooth had to go but it's got to cut !

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

mannnn,,,,that beast was EATING wood. Welcome to the channel, love love love is in the airrrr.....

[@timberzachlogger8865]

Your filing has gave me some great pointers in my everyday filing even this muddy time of the year when buckin logs on the landing or falling nice to have a smooth strong cutting chain thanks

[@robertmarble1262]

Watching this filing my saw love it bucking get the gullet an be kind

[@mayson1014]

Thanks for the video! Always try to watch all of them!! Love the axe videos my favorite new axe is the HB Kisa my favorite vintage axe is my true temper americanax double bit and the Collins 1 1/4 lb hatchet! Thanks Buckin'!

[@Alex_Boss90]

Lots of great tips! Love the positivity. God bless your family!

[@williamkeaton1012]

Hello yall, great to watch a video of Buckin's to give a little stress relief for the day. Be safe.

[@bykrmom]

Rita is so cute. So fun to go out knowing you're lookin' good :) Loves her Daddy, that's sweet too. Late this last summer, I hammered the end of my saw into a corner fence post. Stupid mistake, but the brand new chain jumped off the bar, and jammed on the chain catcher (it did it's job!). The teeth aren't real bad, but after I got the chain out from behind the chain catcher, it seems to have bent a link. I'm going to have to take it to the local hardware/stihl dealer and see if they can replace the link. It won't even sit in the groove on the bar. I don't know what's worse...wrecking a chain or wrecking a brand new chain lol.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

I had that happen. It damaged some drivers. They can be carefully filed flat sometimes so the chain is still usable but it is time-consuming.

[@alantippett7602]

Hi Angie, I did that to a new chain this Summer too and bent some drivers. I straightened mine out by using a hammer and tapping them flat on a vice, so all is not lost..!

[@bykrmom]

@@alantippett7602 Alan, thank you! I never thought of trying to actually bend it back. I'll have to be careful, but if it works I owe you a kiss on the cheek!

[@bykrmom]

@@jeffreyrubish347 I think I actually bent a connecting link. The drivers look ok, they just guide the chain in the wrong direction now. The teeth are ok too.

[@roofintony6337]

hey angie, what size chain and whats the cost over there.

[@scottaschenbrenner2591]

You guys and gals kids buckin family are all the best

[@erichusqvansonswanson7955]

Buckin. The commander of the army of kindness!! Ready yourselves troops!

[@concernedcitizen3651]

Thanks for making this video Buckin

[@Brian.N]

My saws cut so much better now,from learning from you how to get the gullet out

[@kevinw9625]

What a great video 👍. There isnt one person here watching that should ever be cutting with a dull chain. Awesome!

[@davidclarke4040]

Hi buckin great video job buddy

[@GrizzlyMoto923]

Hey buckin how's your day hope all is well the family. I had a quick question do you hand file or grind the chain on you in tree saw the sthil 200t thanks much for the videos

[@gmonet8753]

Honestly your technique has made me toss out all the little sharpening gadgets out there. A sharp file with the boat gets her razor sharp every time without chasing the C or corner around.

[@alantippett7602]

Evening all, great video Buckin, I did that to my chain with stones and dirty wood and had to file the chain a lot to straighten things out, so now it's almost time to replace it. Any recommendations for a replacement? It's for my Echo 620, I've been using full chisel chain so far. Hope everyone is having a great week and regards from Cornwall !!

[@briankirwan9588]

I found the best chain in my experience to be the Stihl RS full chisel chain for my cs620pw

[@salvtec]

It just doesn’t get any better than that. 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@chrishoward9754]

Good one there Buckin. I've shown that to a few people who have counted and all that rubbish. They really will not believe it till you show them, even if you have full teeth and some half the size.

[@kylewade6883]

Great all around video, l love your enthusiasm all around. Be kind!

[@danielperry6119]

Great video Buckin'

[@jimlashbrook5429]

Question... When you have that much tooth to remove wood you be further ahead to grind most of it off on a chain grinder, and then touch it up with a file?

[@2-MuleTeam]

That rock will never be the same, but the chain will . . . (after the Buckin’ sharpening 😊). Thanks again for the outstanding tech vids. I am eating them up. Hello Channel Friends, I’m a new “sub”. I am humbly appreciative of Buckin’ and the community here.

[@bykrmom]

Welcome to the channel! Pull up a stump. Buckin' has hundreds of older videos, and every one is just as good as this one. Enjoy!

[@2-MuleTeam]

Angie, just so ya know, I noticed your welcome. Thanks. You, Brent and Mikey all welcomed me early on that week. :) I think I was #34,031 on the sub list.Regards, 2-Mule--Stan in California

[@brianrummel966]

Love your videos. Welcome one and all. Keep smiling and be happy

[@digbyodell2924]

When I first started I never knew how much had to be taken off after rocking so I never did catch up to the point using semi chisel so I was always cutting dull after that. Now I know I have to take about half the life out of the chain teeth if it happens! I also went through a stage where I got too much gullet and she kicked like a mule trying to bore cut, but ever so gradually I'm gettin' better at freehand on nothing but full chisel. I still don't pay enough attention to getting the depth gauges just right but that will come!

[@mikeheizmann6804]

I’ve learned soo much about filing a chain, but one thing I’d like to learn is how to sharpen my spokeshave

[@snowman6678]

Tomorrow is Friday! HIT IT HARD!

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

hi don

[@roofintony6337]

hahahahahaha you might not see saturday

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Mr.Smith, do you put on a sharpening clinic at the Buckinstock convention? I've run into issues with the saw cutting crooked after putting file to chain. Now i`m nervous about getting at the chain with file. Some firsthand instruction would probably be innvaluable.

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Love!!!! The older shows.💪. But!!!! You know that a!!!😤😂😂

[@chadrogers4635]

Getting the gulit first you don't have to worry about messing up hitting the tooth you after you have sharpened it.

[@Fabzacres]

Hi Buckin ! Lookin at your axe selection but I don’t see any prices ? Anyhoo are they sharp enuff to shave me beard ?

[@trefallerhighline2152]

Well come to the new subscribers thank you buckin for another cool video

[@charliehumber6383]

I like it! You're helping us out here alot fella👍

[@chrischris850]

Great vid! Going to make my workers watch to learn the buckin way! Thanks!

[@maxmott7489]

Learnt a huge tip from you I almost spent $10 per chian to sharpen I kept buying the chain I have 15 hoping to learn how to sharpen and bingo I got it from you

[@matthewpeavey68]

Buckin thanks for making these videos. Always very entertaining and knowledgeable. Does anyone know which video buckin was running a husqvarna 181? The video made me start looking for a 181 and I finally got one. I want to see the video again but can't find it.

[@kevinduff3797]

Hello!

[@Josef_R]

Billy, I have a Stihl 251c and it never smokes like yours do. You made me think I forgot to add oil to my fuel, and I couldn't tell by looking at it. I heard you say you go 25:1 so I figgered if I did have oil in it, I'd just be 25:1 now if I added another dose. So my saw still doesn't smoke like yours with 25:1 oil in it. Why not? I want a big cloud when I start my saw...

[@gregmacewen6330]

I have heard Buckin say he runs 40-:1 to 45:1 in all his saws. Husky MACs what have you. 25:1 is very rich.

[@Josef_R]

@@gregmacewen6330 Well, since he never responds to messages, I'll never know.

[@gregmacewen6330]

@@Josef_R Well that is a tough thing to do when you have soo many subscribers and people commenting on his videos.

[@Josef_R]

@@gregmacewen6330 I don't mean to say that I think he should. I meant I don't think I have ever seen him reply to anything. He sometimes does it on those hour long rambling greet videos.

[@chrisstar8508]

Hey buckin how's it going? Love the channel. Quick question who makes the best chain. Thks. And keep it up.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Chris Starinchak at this point in time I like stihl chain. Oregon s new one seems ok

[@TheReal-HeeHaw]

Enjoyed watching ✌

[@dustydave9347]

Rock the boat baby! Get that gullet!

[@roofintony6337]

ok, the first buckin vid i saw was the 1 where you hand filed on the back of the truck on the job ,whilst commenting on other you tubers who were giving poor advise on sharpening. [you were pretty frustrated and rightly so]. well let me tell ya i aint looked back since. i,m getting better at it . i dont cut that often but when i do my saws cut nice. when you,re filing at first you think you need to be very precise but as you say you dont. i,m not an unconfident guy lol but you need to gain confidence when you,re new to something xxx 123 file

[@jarnth]

Thats a video who brought me to to this channel :) Well said roofin. Agreed to that. Be well friends. Have a wounderful day.

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Right on Tony I'm a jack of all & do bits n bobs of seasonal garden work I'm not afraid to get in about things either although I am very cautious using saws as I have limited experience & rarely use them, that being said it's easier for me to just pay for a new chain than make a mess of one due to ignorance, I am trying to get into this self sharpening but the local (small plant hire & supplies) sells about 6 different sized files & no raker gauges! It's a bit of a headache to an amateur all the driver/ pitch/ 5/32, 3/8 variety etc & where do you find a universal raker gauge if such a thing exists? Do you need a stihl gauge for a stihl or a Mac for a Mac etc? I'm sorry but I'm sure there's others out there who find themselves in my situation ( or am I the only dafty lol don't answer that) I m sure I'll get there in the end. Phew!!!! YEEHAA 💪❤️👍

[@roofintony6337]

@@mikeyyoyo6464 hey mikey, how are ya me old son, 60% of what i do is traditional slating and tiling all over the place the rest is masonry n structural stuff. [tho im a plasterer by trade] but i just crave fresh air most of the time. i do very little tree work but i cut when i can mainly for my own stove,tho i do sell some from time to time. im amaturishly confident with a saw but buckins tuition has put me on the straight n narrow, [especially the filing] . dont like the file guides you get, they just dont do it for me tho they may work for others. ive got a good hydraulic splitter and a 4 1/2 lb buckin special which does some damage [im still lookin for 3 of my toes lol].you,ll pick up a sthil raker gauge cheap enough on ebay or amazon and a small narrow flat file. occasionally i,l file the rakers without the gauge trying not to take to much off. i,m not a pro or trying to make money out of it but i try to do it right. ignorance is bliss but youtube will cure all. xxx

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Same Tony internal works too much hassle for me at 54 I'd rather be outside roughing up anything, you remind me of my friend John a self employed animal of a guy does roofin, rendering stuff I help out here n there running mixers, tools around & tidying up after him, he takes his wife for weekends in Yorkshire & cuts about taking pics of church steeples etc (bit of a Fred dibnah) anyways cheers for that I'll get a gauge n have a go I've nothing to lose. Chin up buddy have a great weekend X

[@roofintony6337]

@@mikeyyoyo6464 yep am a dibnah fan myself and your friend sounds like my kinda guy. 54 sounds good to me am 59 christmas eve, [these christmas,s keep rackin up] baahh humbug

[@blainstenberg2806]

Your experience is more valuable than you can imagine

[@richardmcelligott2881]

Dad best be keeping a shotgun handy to keep the boys at bay.

[@jamtlandhomesteaders2710]

Love it!, Happiness can be a really sharp chain!

[@gainsey95]

hi buckin do you lift the file on the back stroke

[@roofintony6337]

yes he does👍

[@matthewpolo227]

HAHA THAT'S TRUE LOVIN FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBER YOU WASTE NO TIME REPLYING.KEEP UP THAT ENCOURAGING INTRO EXPRESSING YOUR HEART.BUCKN CAN YOU SHARE WITH US WHAT YOU EAT/DRINK IN THE MORN PRIOR TO WORK AND DO YOU PRESCRIBE TO ANY PHARMACEUTICAL SLOUTIONS SUCH AS ANTI-ANXIETY ETC.THANKS BUD THIS INFO COULD HELP US OUT TO UTILIZE OUR POTENTIAL" YESTERDAY IS HISTORY,TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY,TODAY IS THE PRESENT".

[@Chevron.Muskoka]

Oh man you wailed that one eh! Ive been trying these "intensive cut" files from husqvarna(pherd). They're nice for carving lots of tooth off after smashing them

[@hughbrackett343]

That sounds like something I need in the toolbox in case a rock sneaks up on me.

[@kevinz763]

What brand files do you use and what seems to be the best brand files at lasting longer and cutting best....thanks Buckin

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Very!!! Good shows.💪.

[@fhudo]

Excellent video - love it. One question, what is the impact of not having teeth the same length? Don’t get me wrong, I will follow the advice here - but just wondering?

[@thenorthener6855]

Does she ever cut.. oh yeah!! It's a petty that the old filing myths are still going strong… but whatever… there's no reason to listen to "know it alls", learn by experience… and maybe a little push from someone who knows for real... Have a splendid evening everybody, stay warm, be kind :)

[@jerryfuqua3781]

where can you get that type raker gauge?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MADE BY HUSKY

[@DeeDiesel]

STIHL how’s them to in Australia

[@victoriousvictor7978]

That chain would be getting flung into the back 40. Haha

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

hi victor

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Right I can't take anymore, Victor what is this back 40 you all speak of & why is it called the back 40? (40 yards???) please help I'm lost lol 💪❤️👍

[@bykrmom]

@@mikeyyoyo6464 The back 40: the 40 acres on the back of a big farm or ranch (the farthest from the house and out buildings) where the farmer throws all his junk - cars, broken equipment, etc. ;) It's a saying a LOT older than young Victorious LOL

[@victoriousvictor7978]

@@mikeyyoyo6464 exactly what Ang said. The plot of land where a farmer just chucks his junk. The funnest part of any farm really.

[@victoriousvictor7978]

@@bykrmom physical age and soul age. They differ from one another by a half dozen centuries or so. Haha

[@bobbrooks266]

Good evening too the buckin army soldiers of kindness from across the pond. A massive welcome to our new friends joining us. Pull up a stump and watch the master at work. Well the weekend is fast approaching have a great Friday and weekend.stay safe and warm. Let's be kind

[@williamkeaton1012]

Hello Bobinski!!

[@bobbrooks266]

@@williamkeaton1012 Well hello to you. Great to hear from you hope you're well. Have a great evening. Regards from across the pond

[@cynthiaherr9029]

Yes friend's we have seen it BUT it never hurt's to get a refresher "He told ya that didn't he"..LOL Stay safe friend's and keep spreading the love alway's ..Love to each and everyone of you..

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Cynthia Herr he he

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

No superpro 125 McCulloch 😢...the search continues ... 064 comin my way though !⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@mooman86]

Get the gullet 💪🏻

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

MooMan86 Yeehaa 💪❤️👍

[@jeffskewes9456]

hey buckin ..... sheeesh we cant afford havin you eat chain like this