How to tie the common knots in tree work

I use knots everyday in tree and have been Asked to show them here are 4 common old school tree work knot s

[@markd8296]

"A guys tryin' to learn something....just slow down and teach him" Best thing I've heard in a long time

[@user-wp5fe8ec6l]

That's crazy. I never learnt how to tie a bowline as a kid and ppl lost their patience trying to show me a truckie's knot. One day as an adult someone showed me them both and I couldn't believe how simple they were. Dunno how I got through life without them lol

[@abegbg]

Was just about to write that. 😀

[@darrinsiberia]

People just suck at communication in general. Nobody knows how to communicate anymore.

[@ironman549]

Love the knot tying billy, one of the most overlooked parts of most trades. But yet most important

[@craigburns8798]

One of the best things about working as a Dogman is knowing all the knots you brought up & more. Now I'm a Tree Climber the pride that I feel in doing a difficult job well amazes me every day ....... You explained the applications of the various knots for Tree Climbing with great clarity It's so easy to see that you purposely teach in a way that enables you to be easily understood by those wanting to learn. Most clips I've come across the teacher wants to be a magician who pulls a rabbit out of a hat ....... Their Students haven't learnt a damn thing, & the supposed teacher stands in front of everyone & pats themselves on their back smug & with an over-inflated ego as what they really wanted all along is a chance to show how clever they think they are ...... Communication & Instruction are concepts that pass way over their heads.. Keep Up the Great Work Mate. I'll use a saying that means the world to me, & I hope it means just as much to you.......... "You're Mother Would Be Proud"

[@drew856856]

This man is epic. His sayings his teachings technique all the knowledge overflowing in this man is pure gold. Keep teaching. This man found his calling.

[@craiggorton6779]

Good morning all, Happy birthday Derek. Mr Buckin Billy Ray, I have been a firefighter for 19 plus years and a chief for the past 7 years this is the easiest explanation and tutorial on knot tying I have seen. Thank you very much.👍🚒

[@joshhope9287]

This is one of the best videos on the interwebs!!!!!!! You can use knots in soooo many different ways for everyday things!! Everyone should know this!!!

[@kss8274]

Hey buckin. I wanted to say thank you for all of your videos. I am not new to tree work I did it as a kid, my step dad was a tree climber and I looked up to him and knew that is what I wanted I worked as a ground man for 6 yrs as an adult. I'm 33 now and bought all the climbing gear needed to ascend trees. I climbed my spruce tree with spikes and a lanyard which i did after I seen you do natural crotch rigging on the tops of the firs. Lately I've been practicing ascending with just my saddle and climbing line using a Blake's hitch no spikes. I'm learning as I go and taking it slow. By next summer I hope to be climbing and taking trees down part time and eventually hope to quit my factory job. I really love your videos they are very informative and your not a safety Sally. I mean I am about safety. Your techniques remind me alot of my stepdad techniques. Next I plan to do some limb walking. What do you think the best hitch for that would be? And happy bday derek

[@jackmarshall375]

Oh my goodness! Buckin Billy Ray What a harmonica song!! So impressed. I thought you only played the drums Your a beautiful person !

[@natevance5832]

I’m a harp player myself. Very proud to see this as a new subscriber

[@deluth4638]

For a stupidly simple and mindless way to tie the bowline, tie a basic slip knot on the working end (leave it loose) and pass the tail through the loop. As you tighten the knot, pull the loop through the knot and allow the tail to form a bight and pass through the knot with the loop. BOOM, instant bowline. No remembering which rope goes on top, which way to wrap it, or where a rabbit goes anymore. Try it and you will be amazed how it requires zero thought to tie. Awesome video, Buckin'! You are a great teacher.

[@ghostcjw1]

I can almost do clove hitches in my sleep. But bowlines, for years I’ve been trying to remember how to do them. Drives me crazy! This is probably my best chance to finally sink into my thick skull. Well presented Buckin 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nontoxicmasculinity-goodby3094]

Your birthday greeting for Derek touched my heart.

[@johncurrie1789]

You're a great teacher Buckin! I learn from you every time I watch a video. You're really helping people my friend!

[@Bluesbone007]

I love it, slow down and teach someone, not speed up and impress/confuse.

[@user-wp5fe8ec6l]

That's it. If ppl are smart they can find the simplicity and share it.

[@johncurrie1789]

Your Harp playing is fantastic Buckin! Love hearing it!

[@wernerzandberg7956]

I love this guy. Straight forward human being. Love it!

[@fernhoppertimberworks8037]

I also like the timber hitch and a half hitch for pulling big logs on the ground with my truck or tractor. Also the Boy scouts have a good tutorial for knots in the scout hand book ....good video!!!

[@craiglindbloom6419]

Buckin' Billy Ray harping the wood cutter "Blues". AWESOME as always

[@skippenstones7808]

Leading with the Reeds ! SHAACLANG!!!!

[@jirusjirus9322]

A hack from way back

[@jimb4978]

GREAT KNOT DEMO, BILLY RAY! AND A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE 11-YEAR-OLD YOUNGSTER!

[@dprevish100]

ah the clove hitch, so many ways to tie it, but you really explained it well! Thanks Billy!

[@justinoberlin3863]

Everyone should have the common knowledge of knots. Good job teaching em buddy.

[@scottroberson2656]

EXCELLENT , uuuuuuhhhh knots are challenging for ole Scotty boy but very important to get right Thank you Buckin ! I remember being on sailboat that hurricane hit and they sent me up in the chair to untangle mast cables I just remember looking down thinking I hope the ole boys know how to tie proper knots down there to hold me up gosh dang I love knots but am seriously challenged at remembering how to ! Thanks again Buckin your an excellent explainer !!!!

[@1010flight]

Hi Buckin Billy Ray, Thank you for your excellent guidance and advice from your lifelong experiences. Bless your work and family. From Australia ✔

[@alaskanbrian8096]

Today’s my son’s birthday too. How wonderful, what luck. 6 years old.

[@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759]

Best wishes of a happy birthday from Sweden too!

[@jeffc9354]

Happy belated birthday to your son from Mass

[@shapeshifter7753]

Happy birthday little big man! From Alberta 🇨🇦👏

[@jeffreyrubish347]

Happy birthday from WI!

[@Dale.Nienow]

Happy Birthday from Northeast Wisconsin!

[@snipezttd9828]

I do rappelling and actually did one earlier today, I came home and watched this video and saw the first bowline you did there going down the hole first. The one I did for going down the rabbit comes up through first. I thought maybe I had tied it wrong thinking back about it lol! But later to find out there are multiple bowlines! Thanks for the info, love the videos!

[@spencermcginty9812]

Nicely done buckin. It’s great to see how useful those knots can be in a multitude of situations! The running bowline is just fun to watch go screaming up the tree. Love to you and the family❤️

[@garbizzi6868]

Good job man u are teaching people right , nobody is born a tree expert somebody always has to pass this knowledge down

[@jimscott64]

Good knots Billy. But aside from tree work they will come into use for many other things in life. I learned these in the Coast Guard boot camp, and also used them and many others in my 30 years as a firefighter. Knots are something that a lot of people don't know or don't understand, but they are WELL WORTH the effort to learn them. In the fire department in Portland, Oregon we used a variation of the double bowline to create a "Life Knot". A victims legs would go into the double loops and thre rest was tied into a special knot at the chest that came under the arms pits from behind and a person could be lowered from an elevated position, like a roof, down to the ground safely. Knots are invaluable in just every day life. Good video buddy. Jim

[@dommonte]

Awesome video and I am going to use this video to help teach common knots to my fire department. Thank you so much for everything that you do!

[@scottweaver3611]

I've been trying to learn knots your video has been the best!!!! You made it fun and simplified it for me. Thanks

[@georgeantonaros5580]

Fantastic Video Buckin, you made learning these knots enjoyable, and very easy to understand !! 😊

[@MrDean-bb2wx]

Buckin' is the best instructor ever. A little too easy, but I get his intention. He wants everyone to be able to do it well! Good man with a pure heart!

[@zeke1eod]

Great job Buckin, thanks for the wisdom! Very kind to wish Derek happy birthday! Thanks for sharing, God bless from TN

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

Hey Buckin' watching your videos finally gave me the kick in the butt to work in tree work. Ended up getting my first job just the other day just by calling and showing up and proving myself. Thanks much for the inspiration.

[@diegocelaya8036]

Sweet!

[@michaelboyle1983]

Nice knot video Buckin! Thanks! Happy belated birthday Derek. God bless you all!

[@bazookajoethompson3407]

Thanks to Buckin' there's not a hand tool around my house that doesn't have a new handle... Even my old clam shovel has a new handle. I must've spent $300.00 on handles this Winter... Thanks Buckin!

[@G_Carter]

Happy Birthday, Derek! 🎂 Hello everyone! I hope you all have a glorious day today. Thanks for the info on the knots, Buckin'. No matter how many times I learn these knots, it seems I can always use a refresher. You do an excellent job of explaining the steps, Buckin'. Very east to follow along and learn. Stay well, friends. Be kind! ❤️

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MR CARTER HOW ARE YOUR TROOPS

[@G_Carter]

Couldn’t be better, Buckin’! Enjoying life, and doing our best to make the world a little bit better each day. I hope your family is well, too. Have an amazing day, my friend! ☀️

[@davidzickler7475]

Thank you and my name is actually david zickler hahaha🤣🤣🤣

[@mrbill9454]

My daughter was tinkering with her harmonica so I showed her this video. She was blown away. Ha ha haa. I hope she learns to play like you do.

[@builtFORDtuff56]

I remember the first time I started doing tree work last year and man I’ve been dying to get back into ever since. I swear I wish more older guys were like you buckin billy ray. I would give anything to be taught tree work from a climber and old school guy like you. That would be a opportunity of a lifetime. Anybody who has had the chance to work with you or for you is really lucky. I mean that. 💯🙏🏻 most guys don’t want to teach you at all. They bash you for not knowing it. Sucks it really makes it hard to feel comfortable and actually learn.

[@davidrosowski3161]

BUCK'N thanks for all you do... Happy birthday Derek!

[@tonymoore5568]

Thank you for explaining the knots so i could understand and happy birthday to your friend. If we took more time to teach our younger people things like this there would be a lot less kids in trouble.

[@rickyguerra3559]

Thanks for the positive and informative videos Buckin! And happy birthday Derek! 🤘🏽🌲🖤

[@samt3186]

You are the Bob Ross of Tree work

[@roycolglazier1061]

Hey, Army! Happiness & LOVE to all! Hreay content in this vid, BBR. Very useful for the kids & newbies like our Birthday Lad, Derek! We all hope yers has been super there Young Man, & many, many more! Quick advice from a codger, engage your imagination, build a scenario, then find a knot to handle whatever. Get some large size practice rope, some sticks of wood, and have at it! BBR, please show us how you deal with line before, during, and after a job. Working knots are important, but so is maintenance! It’s wonderful to see your vids and NEVER see tangled, messed up line! That doesn’t happen by accident! 😁👍👍❤️❗️

[@skipmathews3110]

Great knots but still too fast for me however, I can rewatch this vid and practice these again and again and again. Thanks Buckn’ you’ve done it again. Be well and keep instructing us? There really is no better teacher than experience , and you’ve tons of that, stay blessed Buckn’

[@scottbennett6494]

i set my playback speed to .25 slows it down quite a bit

[@greenspaceguru8607]

Best harmonica solo I've heard in a longggg time

[@ted3forks]

I've watched a lot of knot tying videos, I tied these with you also and learned them. Great job my friend.

[@Rickracer]

you would make a good teacher or instructor. I learned something new. Thanks.

[@titusglover7998]

Man. I've watched a whole bunch of your videos you take up the majority of my idle time. Wish I woulda watched this video along time ago. Keep em coming.

[@daveinla7666]

Hey Buckin I'm going to practice these until I'm a knot head lol. Nice tutorial, buddy. Have a great day everybody!

[@zachfowler1410]

Hey buckin! Hope everything is well, i actually did these with you as i watched 😆

[@nicebusheh]

Damn! respect!

[@edialbert8035]

I'm just about to do them now while watching the video 🤠

[@dcole7092]

Nice harp playing giving history and 🍁 A! Love your positive videos. 🎶🪓

[@PimSchouten]

Hey Buckin, from me, a stating climber, thanks. Thats was so useful information!!!

[@onedashusmc]

I learned how to tie bowline around me for spie rigging 30 years ago. Now I can finally tie it in front of me without pretending it's around me. Thanks!

[@genethecook2300]

Happy birthday Derek. Hope you have a great day! Great knot video Buckin. Very easy to understand. Great job! ❤✌🌲🌳

[@banann64]

Good evening Buckin !!. Love ❤️ The harmonica !! 🥳 Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎉🎊🎈 Derek .! . 11 our grandson is 11 too good age. 🙌🏽😎 love y’all ❤️❤️❤️🥰☝🏼...G-man loves tying knots !. You should see all our Electric cords are all tied up special and so are his rope’s . Real organized in the garage!. He will enjoy this video tomorrow after he’s off of work .

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

GOOD EVENING TELL G MAN HI

[@banann64]

michael white oldtimer Hello 👋🏼 sure will hope all is well with everyone!. Thank you again for the part for my tractor!!. Enjoyed our visit. Your great people!!See ya around KZbin 😉

[@Thetreefella]

Good evening AWESOME KZbin neighbors 👍👊💚🌳💚

[@banann64]

Chris Liggett the tree fella Hello sweetheart going to your KZbin Chanel now!. Hope all is well in your world 😎👍🏼🙏🏽❤️🥳

[@TELEFUNKENU47458]

Im still trying to imagine Billy Ray as a haberdasher! Thanks for the great vid!

[@deathcheetah2288]

Thank you Buckin' for your love, light and words of wisdom! Youre an amazing guy and have truly inspired me. I split all my fire wood with axe and cant wait for the bullet to be available. Thanks for slowing things down when explaing these knots. Much love brother! ✊🏽

[@jolkraeremeark6949]

Nice program here, Buckin'! Happy birthday, Derek!👍✌👍

[@chevyman7293]

Dear BukinBillyRay. You are a true inspiration my friend. And Happy birthday Derek.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

KOOL THX

[@brianscustomcanvas1911]

I work in the marine industry, I'm on boats moving them about. My business is canvas and upholstery work. Just wanted to tell you. VERY VERY VERY good explanation. And slow for the mental intake on a real person to real person direction. 👍👍

[@kylesundell1554]

Thanks buckin you help me go through hard times man.

[@danielpatterson8788]

Happy birthday Derek and great knots videos love it thanks buck Billy

[@allenstrauss9340]

Nice Job, some basic knots if not used everyday we forget! Very Nice!

[@cesarlara3579]

I’ve really enjoyed your armonica! Awesome blues.

[@kirkblythe7306]

Before I get started on my comment, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK. Keep on keepin' on as a Soldier of Kindness! Billy Ray, I'm glad you figured out that we want to see YOU doing the knots. I spent a wee bit of time in the US Navy, and knew how to tie all four of those knots, but loved watching you ties them! You have a unique way of doing and explaining things. It is always cheerful and full of encouragement. Your joyful personality is infectious, and I thank you for it! God bless you, Billy Ray. continue the good fight for love and kindness!

[@theram8787]

Happy birthday Derek 🎂 a little late late for you but hey I just found out today. The secret to why the nice guy finishing first is they don't boast about their good fortune to the people around them; what they do is help those around them.

[@rickicalvert3156]

No video could start out any better than you playing the Harmonica. Much love my friend.

[@joshspoto6226]

Fantastic video! Thank u! 🧡 wishing all a wonderful day

[@famasmaster2000]

Thx brother Billy....hope all is well in Gods country out there. Stay safe ! 💓👍🏻

[@russellfoote3910]

Dear Buckster, You got more s--t than a Christmas tree. That's why you're a very good harp player. You also are one special kind of person, in more ways than one. Thank you very much.

[@wvboy0311]

I just got my tree gear buckin this video is exactly what i was looking for have a good day be kind god bless

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GOOD STUFF

[@pilkpulk8284]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEREK ZIGLER!!! Hey buckin , thanx for the knots. lets knot this world together with love amd kindness. greetings to the buckin army!

[@raycharles1379]

Ain't nobody buckin big enough.your awesomer billy

[@buddyhoffman164]

That is bad 2 the bone man I love it lol.... buckin billy ray u have tought me so many things. words cannot describe how thankful I am U R THE BEST. I really mean it

[@srankin8022]

As always another great video! Enjoyed watching it.

[@WRCPNW]

I just rigged up the bowline and the taut and was testing it hanging around in the garage. Worked great!

[@ThomasFurst_CT]

Been looking forward to this one. Will be watching more than once for sure. And happy birthday to Derek.

[@BaconJD420]

Thanks so much Buckin I’ve been trying to learn this from other KZbin channels and they fly thru it, ty for taking the time, love the channel btw

[@jeffsalsbury8984]

Love watching your knowledge. Happy Birthday Derek!!!

[@AnunnakiTheForbiddenHistory]

Love the kickin' harmonica tune...love it!

[@OldZean]

Knots are one of those easy to learn skills that will be invaluable once you have them down. At a desk all day? Have a bootstrap at your desk and practice a minute if you need something to fidget with. They will become second nature and tie "on their own". As a sailor it baffles me how many sailors don't know their knots. And they are useful in everyday live too! ... thanks for doing this video Buckin...I promise I'll be patient with my students. :) be kind!

[@stevenbuckley1416]

Thank you very much love it 👍🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧❤️🙏Happy birthday Derek 🥳

[@johnables6069]

Fantastic video. Thanks. Learned so much.

[@blairwise3339]

Hey mate. As an old tugboat Captain I can tell you that on a bowline the rabbit comes up out of the hole runs around the tree and goes back down the hole. That's how we did them at sea and in training.

[@nicebusheh]

This information is so valuable! great teacher Buckin'!

[@Moosehound597]

Thank you Billy! This was awesome.

[@edwardreidt1230]

Derrick Happy Birthday to you and to Brian son also. welcome to all the new comers and blessing to every one here

[@futurebleeps]

What a LEGEND! Love ya Buckin Billy Ray 🙌🏻

[@thebustedwedge1141]

Happy Birthday Young Derek! 🎁🎂🎈

[@jayholloway7952]

Thx buckin I’m new to the tree work so that helps me out a lot thank you very much

[@mikefleming660]

I have been through this video several times learning these knots. Best learning video on the net. Love you BBR.

[@krustysurfer]

Mucho Mahalo Amigo for sharing your wisdom. Now all I need is some added courage to make a dream become real.

[@americanarmor6698]

Best teacher ever,and I DOUBLE DIG THE HARDWORKING STUMP STOMPING HARP SONG. PLAYING ALONG ON MY ELECTRIC BASS N FILLING BRAIN WITH LOTSA KNOT LESSONS! LOVE YA BRO!

[@moofdoggmike]

Buckin, this is an excellent instructional vid, thanks buddy...for takin the time to teach and repeat to retain. You da best MAGKD!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

my pleasure friend

[@lonniechartrand]

Thanks for the vid Buckin’! Just asked about this the other day and you are already on it!

[@albertocasillas7085]

Buckin is the best man The positive vibes all the time

[@23Skadoosh]

Buckin is the Bob Ross of tree cutting.

[@christopherking4140]

Love your music Billy Ray!

[@kennyking6325]

You could tie up some Buckin Kindness with those knots. I love the running bowline especially. I will pass on your experience and technique teaching apprentices at work. Thank you Buckin