Processing firewood with vintage tools

Getting firewood is something i feel very very at home doing

[@stevensmith3509]

I can always count on you Billy for some encouraging words when life is being tough on me. Thank you for being a great role model

[@jasonavery5259]

Knowledge is power. ....I say that quite a bit you get knowledge through experiences just like you said Buckin. Be kind, rock on. Over and out

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Jason ,, live that way cause it is truth, unfortunately, many folks take what they hear or read, for gospel ,, well what you read and what you hear is their experience ,,, correct ? i'd rather make up my own mind .. folloow yer heart friend , this year could be huge for you , trust your gut

[@ruggedtimber1743]

Sweet video. You truly are a skilled woodsman! Love the videos , cannot get enough of them. " Firewood heats you twice."

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thanks very much , heats ya sometimes more hahahaa

[@thejerseyj1636]

4 AM Saturday watching Billy Ray doing what I will be doing when the sun comes up. I can't wait. I LOVE it, Thank you God.

[@f19ash]

Buckin trees With sage advice, Firewood warms Not once, but twice.

[@jeffunderwood2561]

Billy, just found you on KZbin. Enjoy the heck out of your knowledge about cutting and your outlook on life. Thanks for sharing friend!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

very happy when new folks speak up ,, join in here and gett to no these incredible folks here ..thx friend

[@AuctionIndiana]

Jeff Underwood Welcome Great to have you here!

[@clubpenguinwarz]

that 266. that sound they make cant mistake them. love that compression

[@clubpenguinwarz]

awesome video and tips. coming from an aspiring woodsman it helps alot first few days in the bush tips like yours will help

[@DirtRoadLanding]

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[@husqvarna455]

Your are really fun to watch buckin! I watch you every day my friend! But the main thing is I learn something new every time I watch you! Your teaching me very valuable things. Thank you buckin

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

this is good stuff ,, Glad to be able to help in some way

[@stevensimmons6800]

I love how the chain goes through the log like a hot knife through butter!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

me too

[@joshuajohnson4396]

I have a eith1961 or 62 1-43, 1970ish powermac6 and 2 1983 eagerbeaver 2.0s and they all run as good as new models but the 1-43 is a slow revving fairly fast cutting tractor and the powermac 6 doesn't like to idle but I am at the point of restoring all my classic saws and stop using the newer automatic oilers. I tend to forget to pump the bar oil sometimes after running my newer saws. Love the video. Thanks

[@brian-tv1rw]

i really enjoy your videos. one of my favorite things is just watching you split the dang wood! excellent work

[@oldmacshane6656]

Buckin your right about the filing. Over time I have tried alot of different ways of filing. Your boat has work the best. Honestly. I set here tonight in a ice storm with two places going watch your video and saying yep that works! Thank you

[@codymize9045]

Buckin, I dont know if you'll see this comment or not, but i thought I'd let you know your the first channel ive ever subscribed to. I'm impressed with you using vintage equip. I'm a firewood cutter and Poulan saw collector, i think you need a couple green saws to go along with all the yellow! Maybe a 245a and a 5200! Thanks

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Cody Mize I love Poulan after my mac 1 10 I got my 266 and a poulan maybe a 4500 or somethin you'd no better than me. lol. What can ya find me I'll add on in an run it thx for bein here

[@spencermcginty9812]

You made short work of that💪👍 that 266 really impressed me😳 great video, great work, and great advice! Love to you and the family😊😊 I couldn't imagine not being a part of this👍

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ahhh McGinty yer in the rite place

[@thomasmach7655]

... gang buckin and splitting would be a great party ;-)

[@carlsnow2342]

way to go buckin thats a nice jag of wood nice saws and axemanship you inspire all of us . be safe and god bless

[@hobbyoftheday4017]

Buckin I feel like you're talking right to me in this vid, I grew up with my mom and came up through the construction trades trying to fit in. I'm getting to the age where I really know some stuff now. Anyhow what you said in this vid was spot on for some of us. And I'm cutting wood most weekends and learned 100 percent how to file a saw from your videos. 👍

[@codyp7170]

Love your stuff Buckin. Came across your page by accident and can't get enough. As a young guy and new in the logging world you and your videos help me out more then you will ever know. Thanks again.

[@mikefleming660]

Love the lesson in hardwood vs sapwood, that you can start a fire with a live tree. thanks for the knowledge.

[@k.t.overton1525]

Great video Billy Ray. You are right about knowledge, you must "do" and experience before you can tell others how to do and you need to listen, especially to the older guys who have done, more than you talk. Loving' the "3D" shot of the chips flying out of the 266.

[@kenaston4220]

Really nice work splitting those logs, a joy to watch, thank you.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

glad it brought you joy

[@kanecroft5988]

I’m sitting here with a cup of tea watching buckin rays videos! In my eyes that’s the perfect day 👍

[@redonblue11]

great videos...you keep us city folk in touch with nature ...refreshing and kind of cathartic to enter your world. Keep on doing what you do...my Arborist son put me on to your videos. Paul Moran.

[@willtricks9432]

I miss my Husky 61 watching you , first saw I owned run it from 1990 until it was stolen in 2015 , best tool i have had. The exhaust sound was great baetter than Stihl. Been splitting with an axe again this week and back to my tractor for the big stuff , have a 1979 Hycrack on my 59 Fordson Dexta, looks and sounds great loaded from a 1976 Landrover 101. Thought I was the only one running old gear, looks like you do . Cheers

[@arkansas1313]

Very enjoyable! At the age of 12 I was taught by my Dad to split wood like you. At minute 35 you show a great example of "the flip of the wrist". Now, as I'm older and have asthma I need every small advantage I can find. Thanks for a great teaching video, "you're the man"! ....13

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MY PLEWASURE THANK YOU FRIEND FOR SUPPORTING THIS CHANNEL

[@paps5.914]

that 266 sounds unreal in the cut. gotta love the classics. beautiful saw

[@iPig]

Wow. Those growth rings are absolutely huge compared to the trees down here in southern California forests. I wish we had the rain you get up north.

[@fhaverkamp]

If you got an origal Walkerized saw that thing is priceless. Great vid Buckin.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ya Franko

[@jonosada5555]

Thank u learning is thought!! And get the nack take your time look at what he is teaching you!! OLD SCHOOL!!

[@MrChesterbishop]

Bang!!!Bang!!! split,short work of that for sure,,I love these videos..awesome.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

kool buddy

[@rodneyyazzie3739]

one more good one in the books. I've enjoy this one. can't wait to start doing things like that again.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I hope is soon for you brothe r

[@chancewayne88]

Oh.. Mh.. Goodness!!! Pert near 45 minutes of some of my favorite things. Powersaws, Axes, Fresh Fir!!! Now I like that lil HotRod Husky 66! Gosh, She cuts eh? Haha Boy she sure does!!! Some BARKIN' Yellas!! Haha! Thank You buddy. Great Vid. I woulda like to see that 125 drop some chips! Thatll make another Great Vid. Loved every minute of it. True Blues, Newbs and everybody, take care! Gosh I love this channel!!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

we love you

[@somatder]

Man, you are one mean machine splitting firewood with that double bitted!

[@richv70]

Holy chips Buckin! That 266 is a light saber! Love it!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

it is so pal thx

[@jonathanregalado6424]

All of these saws you have are sick cutting machines!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx it all in the filling

[@dcurbatsch]

Welcome to all the New Friends Subscribers.Good video and nice adouble bit Billy Ray. Getting me excited.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ahhhhhh yes sir

[@elliswroe8435]

That 266 👌🏻 brilliant once again mate 👍🏻

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

I hear ya when ya talk of the 125's, they along with the 100's were very popular engines in 1970's kart racing and they performed so well with good carbs, around here on the east, many used Mikunis off of motorcycles, along with hot porting jobs and tuned pipes, boy were they FAST little karts. ~Chris~

[@Mike-ix4fs]

That 266 looks like it's been to Walkers saw shop in the past. Dual port muffler, and cuts like mad!!

[@Jason-wc3fh]

He's right. Just look at what the Emerald ash borer has done to ash trees. Killed them off completely just by chewing holes around the outter layers without ever going anywhere near deep into the tree. Cuts off all the circulation of the tree. The tree just dies off instantly with no nutrient flow.

[@lelandturbo3913]

The wood hook looks useful. I use a pickaroon that saves out my back well. the hook looks like it would be wonderful to use on a splitter for the stuff I don't use an axe on. I love your positive attitude! keep it coming! stay limber

[@AuctionIndiana]

t-shirt slogan..idea ...."Stay Limber , Slay Timber!" ...? Take care

[@pistolpete5073]

I love getting firewood too, almost as much as love the smell of it burning is the smell of bucking.

[@andrewsarboricultureuk6168]

The back on those old trucks are massive compared to trucks built in the uk . I love the cab size also . I like the splitting technique so accurate .

[@Farmall4ever]

Love it! I get my ole saws out and run em every once in a while. Love the video! Keep it real...

[@thearkansashillbilly1776]

Ahhh I needed that! Love me some power saws!!

[@gus1911]

Yeeup. That's what I needed to see today. Thanks, Buckin'!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

my pleasure

[@markjoudrey7036]

love the old saws, but REALLY love the 266 272 series saws.That one looked a little newer than mine . Good times as allways MJ

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

its just the hand brake given ya that

[@josipvrbanec5]

Awesome video

[@willwalker5223]

I'm pretty sure 266 is one of the fastest saws husky made. Like your vids!

[@benschlacher6131]

The boat sway followed by the even touch up finished with the correct raker gauge made all the differance for me. I used to be Mr Micrometer stressing about complete nonsense when chain filing with all sorts of filing tools that were a waste of cash. Now its a quick top up and we good to go for the next round - all you need is a round file - a raker gauge and the correct technique. Got all that right here on Buckin Billy Ray Smith so pull up a stump folks and listen to what the man says - hes been doing it long enough. Give it a try and see for yourself. I file my chains right down to the marker line and they cut like a hot knife through butter.

[@shawncapps4515]

Well Buckin. I Saw You Cutting The Logs With Your Power Saws. That Is Very Good. You Did Extremely Well. Keep It Up Good Work.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx , will do

[@shawncapps4515]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith Anytime. Make Sure Is Extremely Nice Out There.

[@poolhub89]

I heard a stove was hot, but I had to experience it?!? NOT! lol Keep up the good work friend.

[@brads1100]

old macs rule! well not really compared to the new stuff, but they sure are fun to run. Keep up the nice vids.

[@thenorthener6855]

Hmmm...wonder if that spitapoptafart-technique works on my old 262..? It seized up on me a couple of days before Christmas...I´d really like it up and running again...good little saw :) You´re spot on Billy...experiencing things by our selves is the number 1 thing...can´t go accepting everything other people say as the truth, like "this is the proper way"...when it might not be at all...Stay safe and warm all you good people :)

[@SheepyHollowCanada]

I'm impressed.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I enjoy that feeling ,,, when I get impressed , cuase it takes a bit to do that .. but when it happens my eye brows go up and i say somethin like ,," right on ''

[@johndunbar2393]

Holy crap! I kid you not my first car was a 1982 Ford Escort, 2 door, 4 speed! My sisters was a 1980 Ford Escort! Lol!!

[@jasoncagle2434]

great video thanks buckin

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yer welcome

[@johnmorse5617]

Crusen with that dubble bit. Hell of a good axe. Driften billy.love wins.

[@Brando1914]

You'd sleep good after a day like that eh! Great video!

[@doughundt395]

Super job Billy! Luv you're vid ! I want to start a channel too . you are a inspiring! G-d bless!

[@Christopher-li7uc]

Love the 266❤

[@clarkgarrison7091]

Thank You so much! You are a beast man!

[@mr.mrs.pathfinder668]

What a fun video! You make learning fun, Buckin'. Heading out to sales this morning. Hoping to pick you up some more axes! Mrs. P aka The Sourcerer! :)

[@thomasmach7655]

real #BuckinImpressions :-)

[@peewee.3138]

Man, Buckin'- that would make some awful nice lumber but you gotta stay warm! John

[@barryrichardson3661]

nothing like cutting fire wood buckin nice saw too

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

hey Barry

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Nice afternoon's work there feels good lookin' at that pile of split wood......

[@mtmskogserviceas7704]

You are golfing for wood. What a swing you got there :P Tiger Wood does not have a change there friend :P hehehe. Must say that 266 is sweet... All I have are husqvarna's. Keep up the good content!1

[@brodeurchamp]

great video billy

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx

[@leecooper7374]

That ole 266 XP looks just like mine. Yes I still use it and yes it's a beast it's cut many a load of fire wood it's as used for Disaster relief work. Me and buddy have a small tree service and all we run are Huskey. There's nothing in the world that sounds or runs like them. Great channel how can I order a T shirt.

[@MrSchady44]

That mystery saw looks like an old early 70’s pioneer I have.

[@5305boat]

love that 266.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

hey Jonny

[@tykengun3563]

Just started watching you like you alot

[@karlasplund5569]

love this clip with 266, I love the jred 630 wich is same saw different covers but love to find out what was done to it!!!

[@stevencroon]

That was some primo straight fir for sure. Niiiice. Folks you will like it here, join the family. Be safe

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ya crooner

[@davidthorne6796]

Nice Golf swing BillyMac! Hahaha! Husky a little hard to put down aha Big Dog!!!

[@martinmcguire1104]

you are a beast with an axe friend!! :)

[@GregsMowing]

You would make a good cricket player with that hand eye co ordination

[@nkcwilliams]

I just picked up a Mac 1-10 right hand start like the one you are running. Does yours have the McCulloch bullfrog carb on it? Any tricks with those carbs? Thanks Nick

[@dougbennett4024]

I see a bunch of Fir being used for stove wood, is it ok as far as creosote goes? I cut an occasional Hemlock down if it's in the way of a hardwood fell, it isn't to pitchy, maybe I'll start burning it instead of skinning it and using it for roading.

[@41odyssey]

file and run the chain till the cutters break off, chain isnt worn out till then, that 266 needs a set of wrap bars love them saws.

[@justinjulian7952]

Spittopoptafart, love it!

[@samuelluria4744]

BigBadBillyRay!!!!!! Did we ever catch the subscriber count as of Christmas? just curious..... Wow, what I nice video!!!!!! Where would I be without you?!?!?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yip Josh amour won it was 5473

[@mcunard31]

Love the golfing wood splitting technique. How's the back holding up?

[@FishFind3000]

My theory is that the shorter tooth lets it evacuate the chips better. So it's going to cut better, plus it's less rotating mass so it's will split up faster.

[@thomasmach7655]

love it ohhhh just love it and sure we need the "spitapoptafart" and of course "shecutsehhh" that lovely 266 hrrr hrrr ouuuuver and ouuuut

[@ryanemerry]

Hey! Woodman Hey! Stop! Buddy, your bar is upside down!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

oh thx alolo hahahaa

[@rosangelaassis4190]

essas motosserras são os tipos de serviços florestais que você faz de melhor pra você deus abençoe deus está contigo meu caro amigo Billy

[@iamthatguy1169]

At 41:32 Buckin swings the axe horizontally at a half round and splits it with the blade stopping dead at the sole of his shoe!!! Are we comprehending the skill here??? Billy Ray, you must've done this a few times before ehh??? I'm spreadin the good word, you should have 10 times the subs.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thanks for your good word promotion is always thx for all you can do for the channel ,, love it

[@wadewittman8510]

Richard Federico good eye buddy!!! Skills for sure 😁

[@TomBrooklyn]

You get a feel for it. A little luck helps too, sometimes.

[@superduper6570]

at 19 minuttes what chain do you use on your husqvarna saw? itt cuts realy fast is it at 73 lpx, I assume you use a 3/8 chain.

[@chuck805]

Buckin', just thinking out loud, was wondering what the moisture content on a moisture meter would read on fresh cut sapwood vs heartwood. I figure 35% vs 25% ? Be safe and keep moving.

[@stephenhair5501]

Is that 266 indeed Walkerized?? What a fantastic cutting saw that is. Nice filing too.

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

There's just something about those older Husky's that I love! They sound great and cut like crazy :) Hey, you couldn't put it down once you started cutting with it ha ha ha :D

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I no brother

[@darrenrhodenizer9431]

John Sommerfeld Same hear I love going running my old 262 and 372s. Nothing better than a few hours of logger therapy. a

[@hitchensthinksnot4778]

Ok, real question. I have some Live Oak logs that I couldn't split when 18" in length. Now, I cut those in thirds, and still can't get a sharp maul to do anything but bounce off of them. The wood is wet. Should I take them to someone with a wood splitter? Will it split when dry? Kind of makes me feel like a puddy, especially when I see Billy split wood like it's scared.

[@michaelb.5345]

Thanks Steven, yep you're right....Mike

[@treecutter3369]

Good video

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thxx

[@jjdiamond2001]

Howdy from Oklahoma Fellow timber men. Do you think that mystery saw could be a pro mac 55? Looks similar to one in my collection. Just a guessing. This is the only dude I follow. He rocks!

[@jonnymoore5342]

Love it feel like going out tomorrow however needing a finger to heal from a grinder incident 🙈🙈😂

[@PAPAROUSwhatsinthedirt]

almost forgot they also list people who deal in mac only parts and you can find some of the rare parts there some of the macs had very short production runs some were a year or less

[@pjbikerful]

That mystery saw is a cutting machine for sure

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ya brother

[@wdchopnfool]

Where did you get that raker gauge from? Enjoy your videos, thanks.