SHARPEN YOUR OWN CHAIN SAW, FILING MYTHS

YOU WILL BE A CHAIN SAW SHARPENING GURU AFTER THIS LITTLE VIDEO ,, SHARPENING YOUR CHAIN SAW IS A PROBLEM FOR MANY PEOPLE , BUT THIS SHOULD HELP

[@guitarmandan4147]

Buckin my brother...I originally found you while searching for chain sharpening tutorials, and I’m so thankful I did!! I have learned so much from you about chain sharpening & maintenance. Not to mention all the great axe building tips & tricks you’ve shown us! I did some cutting today, and my saws are cutting like mad!! I’m really getting the hang of hand filing, all thanks to you!! You’re a great blessing buddy, and don’t ever forget it!! Get the gullet baby!!!! 👍🏻🎸✌🏼

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GUITARMAN,, BUDDY , YOU ARE SO POSITIVE , WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THE LIKES OF YOU IN THIS COMMUNITY .... LOVE WINS FRIEND .....

[@tdmd19841]

I could not agree with you anymore or say what you said differently I do thank u to buckin

[@TGCIII]

Find what works for you! If your rakers are to high the chain is not gonna cut. If this or that isn’t right it’s not gonna cut. Take what buckin is saying and make your saw cut. As you understand how the chain cut the better you’ll be better at filing. It take time. If you gonna be productive your gonna figure it out or go broke

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HE HE

[@rogertanis3504]

I see said the blind man to the deaf woman with the lame dog. This actually clarified quite a bit, and helped me understand more of what you were telling me at buckinstock.

[@rogertanis3504]

sean, life is good. Hope you and yours are having a wonderful day.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

AWESOME TO CONECT THE DOT EH BROTHR

[@haroriders]

You are right on sharpening chains. I have had to use an electric poulan saw for a while and every time I cut a few slices of wood it would seem slow. With this way you do things I have not had a problem with cutting wood. Also have not had to sharpen the chain after a few small trees I cut down, buckin wood is fun. Thank you BBR for all youre kindness and Wisdom, You a good dude over all

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I AM GLAD FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE HERE, THX FOR YOU COMMENTS .. ANY QUESTIONS , LET EM FLY ....LOVE .....

[@tjproffit7040]

Another great video from Buckin! Thank you for keeping the great content coming our way. Your funny antics and positivity coupled with the tutorials keeps me coming back for more. You are a treasure Buckin, stay safe my friend.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

WOW , FRIEND , THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE WORDS, TJ , LOVE WINS, MY FRIEND/......

[@huckmiller1971]

You can't make a C , without getting the gullet & you can't get the gullet , without making that proper C ! Your a good Teacher . Hi Billy & the Buckin Army ! It's right what Billy's telling you ! Get your glasses on Billy , pretty soon your arms won't be long enough !

[@RDW303]

Every owners manual for saws I have bought say not to touch the gullet. Even a lot of KZbin videos say not to touch the gullet. And I never touched the gullet. Could not figure why I only got about half life or use of my chainsaw blades. Then I ran into one of your videos where Buckin said to get the gullet. So I figured, “What do I have to loose?” I put on an old chain, sharpened as usual and tried to cut with it. Once again, I was disappointed. Then I Got The Gullet and resharpened again. What a difference! Thanks for the knowledge Buckin. Now I can use my full chains.

[@charlescoombs1517]

I took your advice about the gullet a couple months ago and my boss loves the way the saws cut...❤🌲 thank you brother Billy I'll be taking that to the Grave :-)

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

CHARLES ... LOVE IT BROTHER ,, BBUCKIN' SHOULD BE EASY AND FUN ,, SMOOTH AN ENJOYABLE ,, WELL DONE,,,,LOVE....

[@jasminewinkler2228]

Thank you for the tutorials!! I’m just getting into tree felling and cutting firewood and I use your videos as homework. I watch a lot of your videos. Thanks for the awesome content.

[@Glide114]

Still showing these videos off today, you made me a lot of money sharpening chains and boy do they cut! I love your honesty and your time you’ve spent to teach us your ways!

[@spencermcginty9812]

Awesome tips and tricks buckin! Thank you for sharing all of this stuff with us. Love to you and the family❤️

[@MultiNailbender]

Cool video Billy ! Changed my life about 3yrs. ago. I was using a harbor freight bench grinder cuttin lots of firewood! Would cut like crazy for about 5 min. Then struggle, getting the gullet changed everything! So thank you for sharing! Joe

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GREAT STUFF FRIEND GLAD TO BE OF SERVICE,, LOVE YOU AND YOURS ,, ALWAYS GOOD SEEING YOUR NAME

[@frenske1989]

Knowledge all the way trough. I always prefer the experienced worker who's been doing this his entire life over anyone else. Experience is the best teacher. Always has been, always will be. Keep it up!!

[@waynetharp]

Hey Buckin'....Nice job on the photography!👍

[@larryfowler7760]

Hey brother, you should start a new web page, call It Buckipedia. This was great and so edutaining🤣🤣, I’ve smiled every time I thought of that today. Love you man have fun on your trip. Love you community! Have a great week. I built an axe for my granddaughter, her birthday is Saturday can’t wait to give it to her. It’s a small boys axe with a 24” handle. She had to have one after seeing me make one for each of my grandsons. I love it! Be kind!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

LARRY ISN T LIFE PRECIOUS ,, A STEADY OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE AND CREATE LOVE TO GROW IN OUR HEARTS TO WHERE THERE WILL BE NO ALTERNATIVE .....LOVE WINS...... THANX LARRY

[@larryfowler7760]

That is a great way to look at it “steady opportunities” and always full of surprises! My Lord keeps me on my toes and head on a swivel, the opportunities are there it’s our job to find them and then act on them.

[@GmaAlice]

Buckin, I don't think you could make it any clearer than that about sharpening the chain and the gullet. That's going to be a great axe when you finish with it. Keep doing what you do and we will keep learning. Thanks for taking time to clarify for those of us who need an extra bit of info about something you're helping us learn. Hope you have a great day!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ALICE YOU TRULY ARE A SWEET HEART ,, SINCERELY... THANK YOU FOR RAINING YOUR LOVE ON US HERE , GOD SHINES ON YOU ,,,,LOVE.....

[@gerritvanwilligen]

The chain you filed looks EXACTLY like the new one. What an awesome job you've done there and... another lesson learned for me. Thanks! Again... :)

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GLAD IT MAKES SENSE

[@thomashall3818]

Nice job on the photography and good job on the filing! Spot on👌👍

[@KillingerUSA]

Perfect timing on this!! I wasnt sure if I was getting the gullet or not! I am! I also was unsure where I should be putting pressure but now I am! Off to file!! I will say, i filed my chains before i heading out to cut. It was freaking eating wood like crazy right off the go! Sadly, I got into a little dirt and that quickly dulled er..

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THIS IS WHERE YOU LEARN ,, I HAVE FILED A POWER SAW THOUSANDS OF TIMES IN THE LAST 20 OR SO YEARS IT ACTUALLY BECOMES QUITE EASY AND THERAPEUTIC

[@tdo7d11]

I think maybe the confusion comes to viewers (who watch your channel) when legendary Bobby Walker says leave the gullet in, it helps keep the cut straighter and you agreed. But what the viewers don’t remember is that you and Bobby were talking square ground chains at the time. Here you have Buckin who shows through proof that getting the gullet works, different tooth lengths don’t make for a crooked cut...and the master Bobby Walker says leave the gullet?? Listen to what they’re saying, listen to what topic they’re on and you’ll see. Both men have proven through action they know what they’re talking about. Yes I know some guys don’t leave gullet on a square grind, that’s your preference, but I’d take advice of Bobby Walker over and above just about anyone...

[@GoodDayFarm]

tdo7d11 My experience with gullet and square ground is this..... it is not as critical to remove the gullet with square ground as it is with round, and a lot of guys are using a grinder for their square chains, which means removing the gullet is an added step. A lot of guys don’t think it’s worth the extra step to remove.

[@Andyshine77]

Chalkboard time, chalkboard time with Billy!😉❤✌ Not sure how many folks will know the movie that's from.😊 Good topic of conversation you brought up here. Obviously getting the gullet is the way to go, although square filing is a little different, but you still can't let the gullet get out of hand. IMHO removing all the materiel is what I prefer to do. As long as the underside if top plate isn't touched while removing the leftover materiel near the tie straps, the aggressiveness/hook or the durability of the working corner shouldn't change. And as long as the underside of the top plate stays the same, the shape or size of the rest of the "C" shouldn't matter that much as well. The more space you have in the gullet the better IMHO. Everyone should take into consideration, the fact I file my new chains before I ever use them lol. Billy has loads of experience, most certainly than most here do, myself included, so he's spot on with this stuff. And like he said the chain has to work in unison, with not only type of wood you cut, but also the type of saw you're running. When it's been this hot across our part of the world, it's especially important, to BE KIND to everyone.✌❤

[@derekdolbey7491]

I love these videos! Thanks for the time Billy Ray!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOU R WELCOME FRIEND ...LOVE ....

[@woodturnerky8556]

I'm gonna be honest, I use a file guide lol but these videos are extremely helpful because even with a file guide you have to place it properly on the tooth or you can still cut it high or dig too deep. I keep the file guide flat on the tooth itself (the slight angle backward that the tooth has that you speak of) and it seems to make the proper c-shape you demonstrate. Thanks again buckin'! Kyler

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOU BET

[@jeffrominske5471]

I do a lot of cutting at work and for myself and family. After watching a number of your sharpening videos my saw work has improved by leaps and bounds

[@robertgilkerson8517]

Thanks for all the info. Beautiful axe. Keep spreading the love brother

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOU BET ROBERT

[@Xxxpertlofi]

Amen brother 👍 finally find someone who understands the trade in saws n woods 😃

[@coreychilders6296]

Ive used the many times after watching for the fist time brother. I totally understand everything you was saying from the first time i discovered you first video. Keep up the good work

[@alexmatthews2332]

Someone tried to tell me the gullet didn't matter, we took it to the sawhorse and i proved it to him👍

[@thetheo2002]

Really excellent job taking the time in an instructional video to get the point across with repetition a few approaches and a bit of comedy. I mean it, just excellent job.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GLAD IT MADE SENSE WITH A CHUCKLE PLEASE SHARE, TEDDY GOOD TA SEE YA

[@thetheo2002]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith, teaching is always harder than it looks, keep on keeping on.

[@richysoutdoors2591]

Run with it folks. Outstanding job Billy R.

[@kevincowan4887]

Good video for newbies I think the small c,,, is a good idea on older saws with a lot of wear to keep the r,p,m,s up and the motor from bogging down

[@remb9614]

I've been having great success sharpening by hand because of your advice. I cant thank you enough. Now I can touch up my chain quickly after each use. I'm not sure if I'm sharpening each side 100% evenly but cutting stuff under 12in It cuts straight

[@chrishoward9754]

Hay Bucking, I really enjoy watching your channel. I think your doing a great thing here taken time teach and help your fellow friends. We need a lot more people like you.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

RITE ON CHRIS THX

[@michelraymond286]

Like the way you explain ! We can not have better than that as explanation . You are special ! Thats why we love you . 🦋🦋🦋💙🤘 real good teacher 🤙 old school 😎 the best in the West.🌵oup’s sorry 🌳 hi ! Hi! 🤟

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MICHAEL,, GREAT STUFF PAL THX FOR THIS

[@michelraymond286]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith have a good day my friend 🤟

[@TheBlazad]

Loud and clear! Cheers buckin.

[@nate7843]

Hi all friends! 👍😁 I thought your last video great...this was outstanding! Great treaching skills and thanks for sticking with it to help us all understand 👍👍

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

CUTTING IS FUN

[@paulchilderhose9318]

Excellent Billy! Always learn something from your videos! Thanks!👍

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THIS IS GOOD PAUL THANK YOU

[@HQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQHQ]

Hello! It's nice that you made this video because i made her hungry for a wood! She cuts now really good and it feels better than right out from a factory! I find your videos very useful and i think many people too! So keep doing good stuff!

[@justbraaapit2311]

Man I love the sound of that saw. Great stuff bud

[@mikebrown1408]

Going back through the sharpening videos because I noticed I was hitting the strap getting the gullet was glad to hear you say something about that

[@boogalookid9562]

I don't comment much but when you put the eye in the sky on and the put in the still back up pictures in that made it for me and you're always trying to make it clear and understandable. now I need to get a file and a raker gage is there a good place on line? or do the Amazon deal, I'll keep the question s, to a minimum I'm gonna stop paying for stuff I think I'll enjoy doing on my own. thanks for you're positive ethic and the kick in the pants

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ANDY ,, SERIOUSLY , AND SINCERLY ASK ME , ITS FINE LETS GET YOU CUTTIN, GOOD SO AS YOU CAN SHARE THE KNOWLEGDE TO THE YOUNGER FOLKS OR OLDER FOLKS WHO WANT TO RUN SAW ,, IT CAN BE QUITE ENJOYABLE

[@jackhammer4248]

Hey buckin! I tried cutting wood your way “happy gilmore golf swing” and it IS SOOOO MUCH FASTER!!! Thank you 👍🏻

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GLAD FOR THIS JACK ,, FUN EH

[@PlanCthruZ]

Thank you for trying so hard to get through to us. You already know how to file! So this is all for us. I really think I got this now. Call me crazy but I bought cheap chains so I could file more until I get this 100%. Then the oregon chains go on. Now I need to search out your vids on limiting kickback…

[@rodgermills1496]

Best explanation yet Buckin. Thanks

[@jacoboslandscapemaintenanc1988]

Great video, thank you this is going to change the way I sharpen my chains in the future 👍

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

KEEP US INFORMED FRIEND LET US NO IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH OUTCOME IT HELPS FOLKS TO SEE CONFIRMATION OMN THIS LARGE MEDIUM CALLED YOU TUBE , AS THERE IS SO MUCH ON HERE

[@davidparry8514]

been around power saws for the better part of 45 years in a non commercial fashion but consistently.I just tossed my filing gauge and got after the gullet...saw cuts like a mean machine...no stroke counting (well a little bit, old habits die hard) but keeping it reasonable.thanks...enjoy your videos...i'm a stihl guy but hey, nobody's perfect.

[@taylorbrian89utube]

Thanks Bucken! I've been free hand filing since watching you channel. Great explanation. Hey there you go, some new lyrics "freee fillling".?!? Rock on Bucken!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Brian Taylor ha ha love it

[@mikepurkey6070]

So get the gullet means make sure ur cutter has a C to it. And then varibles come in when ur playing with file size but key is have a C not a \ . (best symbol i had but i think it shows the point) All i can say is after watching a few ur sharping videos. My MS 290 cuts wood like butter. Used to i would push the saw threw a log now i hold the saw and just let it do the work sometimes i even pull back on the saw. First cut i did after i sharpened ur way first time i put it in wood and it was half way threw in what i felt was the moment i touched it (10in round wood). I looked at my buddy said now that saw is hungrey (this is the moment i relized what a hungrey saw was) he said damn u did sharpen it. So thank you brother.

[@timberzachlogger8865]

I totally agree buckin on maintaining with regular size file the boat helps me out as well when I'm cutting hardwoods being smooth and pullin me in the tree when falling it makes my job and day so much better

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

INDEED FRIEND ,, GOOD STUFF

[@wwsk42]

Thank you for your time explaining this. You cleared up a ton for me.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

RITE ON

[@arkansasnaturalstate]

I am new to KZbin and know this video is almost a year old but I have got to tell you, my Grandfather God rest his soul cut wood for the mills in the 50's and 60's you are the first person I have seen sharpen a saw like my Grandfather did, people all around would have him sharpen there saws

[@KathrynKandSVarietyShop]

Awesome video, thank you for sharing

[@bykrmom]

WooHoo! A new BBR video! Loving it! :)

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HA HA ANG

[@bykrmom]

I seriously came here originally to learn how to hand file my saws. So every time you post a video on sharpening I'm there with my eyes and ears open. I'd probably have bought 10 new chains by now, or probably would have taken them in to someone to sharpen them. As it is, I've bought one new bar and chain, mainly because I bent my original bar. So I really have learned a lot from you and I'm fairly confident that I'll always be cutting with a sharp chain and a good running chainsaw. :)

[@richsichler13]

Billy, you have explained it perfectly!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

glad it made sense

[@jean-guygatien4417]

Very educational.. Keep up the good work brother

[@hugh381]

Recognize the gullet then go get the gullet "I told you that didn't I" seriously I think the chain starts to get a bit hungry as it wears and the cutting edge moves away from the back of the racker as well as a deep gullet, great close-ups Buckin .

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

PEOPLE WHEN STARTING ON THIS PROGRAM TEND TO GO DEEP , THEN SETTLE IT OUT OL' BEAN, LOVE YA FRIEND

[@ianm-cmd_rav1448]

Love the explanations of the "C" and the "c" and the low "g" for gullet :-) Thanks Buckin.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOU BET IAN

[@larryarnold1282]

I really appreciate you channel Thank you I removed my negative comment because I realized you don’t control your advertisements You bring joy to my heart and sorry for the stupid comment.. so tired of the political climate here in our country. I apologize Be kind

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

Ahha! I gotcha! We've been getting the gullet the whole time lol, someone else commented about small C maybe best applied to smaller CC saws (no pun intended) to stop them bogging down being too hungry, kinda makes sense to me. I do the opposite Buckin I walk around looking for my specs when they're on my head haha. Great video 👍 thanks for not showing the freshly ground full house chain man that scares the heck outa me it's almost surgical looking 🙈, love to all 💪❤️👍

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I LOVE YOU YOYO

[@mikeyyoyo6464]

I love you more haha 💪❤️👍

[@gatesmw50]

Billy at a certain point the file should either be replaced on cleaned up. Files will collect material and not sharpen the chain as effectively. I wire brush them to get the crap out of the file's grooves. Nice informative video !

[@peterellis5626]

Watching this today after sharpening my chain a couple of days ago. Reminded me that at the time I noticed one tooth had been bent, pushed down and almost folded over. Of course when I tried to straighten that it snapped and left me with a teeny narrow tooth about 20% of what it should be. Still working on getting this sharpening thing right though ;)

[@777muddogger]

When ur boy learns that guitar well. Ya'll should do a father son jam session. U on the beats and he on the strings.;)

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

COMMIN'

[@GDTractor]

I have learned so much from you BILLY !!! (Except ... I won't be taking my shirt off in public!! Ha!! :) ... that is NOT my best side .. ha!!!) ... The "C" theory really helped me !!! Thanks so much !!! GD Tractor !!!!

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Your son is good!!! On the base.👍

[@matthewclarke7993]

Thank you for the information. Great material

[@brianwalls6295]

Great explanation!!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

RIGHT ON BRIAN

[@jameswylie9425]

Great sharpening tips!,a loggers secrets for sure!not many guys give em away!

[@anthonylandis]

Great Vid as always!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THX

[@ozcampnhuntdan7858]

Very buckin informative, thank you.

[@leonardvirtue5753]

Teacher nice and cool here in new Zealand. Man!!!! The summer we had down here!!! Hot as. It was work then beach with the kids everyday. Looks like we will get it again said the weather lady haha.

[@rossbuilt5075]

Hey Buckin, long time watcher, first time commenter. Love ya work! Totally agree with ya filing technique and teach it myself. I wonder if you could chuck the eye on the gopro and show the kids out there the top of the tooth as we see it whilst filing. Watch the the burr happen.... they'd bloody love it!!!!! A lot of love comin to ya from Australia!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

DONE BROTHER DOWN STAIR GIVE ME SOME TIME AFTER PEARL JAM ILL GET ON IT LOVE TO YOU FRIEND

[@rossbuilt5075]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith sweeeeeeeeet. Love it!

[@famasmaster2000]

Im anxious to find out after some time what Billy likes better....the big c's or the little c's ?? I love them both personally. Great advice Uncle Billy 👍 Love you all 💕 Be kind and keep on truckin 😁

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THE FAMOUS MASTER ...LOVE YOU ,,,

[@MaiMunah-eh9kz]

Thank you a lot sir.. i got knowledge no one tell me before.

[@terrystotzheim9719]

Another great video Buckin'! I c the see, I mean I see the c! Oh well! Lol

[@highdesignfool]

Thumbs up kids! Let’s get em up!!!!

[@leonardvirtue5753]

👏👏I've done that deep C But the long C I think it's better for me. It's good on my big Saw.👍 little ones a little funny . No time to wait for wood to cut😂😂😂😂

[@gotrektrollslayer5520]

Hey buckin! Nice video. A lot of info.i have a question for yah . Please and when you get the time.any info would be great.Can you hand file a full chisel chain?

[@kevinw9625]

Good job Buckin' i cant wait to go out and check all my used chains and see what they look like. I wonder if they gave them to me because they didnt get the gullet and it stopped cutting for them.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

PERHAPS LOVE YA FRIEND

[@bennyb6071]

New sub, great honest content, appreciate all the information, just wondering what a ground chain is and what's its use, merry Christmas and happy new year from Ontario, cheers Buckin

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Great video Billy! I'm about a month behind and trying to catch up.

[@damodaraomalley7278]

We can only feel compassion for this man. He is clearly living with some real problems.

[@silentlysniped]

Hey buckin! Where do i buy a racker gauge like yours ? Im not running a skip tooth chain but i am inspired by your filing and want to get away from using a 2 in 1 file and start to do it by hand. Thank you so much for your videos, you truely are the man !!!! Cheers brother

[@cynthiaherr9029]

Great tutorial my friend, I gotta say "Cletus" dresses better..LOL Ahahaha Loveya BBR. Have fun on your outing you young-un's..lol Take Care my friend.. Friend's have a wonderful week ahead, And spread the love friend's..Take Care..

[@famasmaster2000]

Cynthia Herr you have a great week too cynth !! Stay cool

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

hi Cynthia

[@cynthiaherr9029]

Thank you my friend, I'll try..Definitely

[@cynthiaherr9029]

Hey Michael, Hope your'e staying cool my friend..

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HI NATOR

[@jeffreyrubish347]

My take-away is we are all responsible for our own gullets, LOL! And it's not so much the gullet that is important, but rather that a "C " is preserved. Buckin, the "ground chain" is square tooth?

[@bob_frazier]

Agreed Jeffrey!

[@Chevron.Muskoka]

Another way of putting it (as local verbage changes) is getting under the tooth. When your getting the gullet your also getting a shallower angle on the top of the tooth making it more like a kitchen filet knife vs a pocket knife. That fine slice keeps the cut smooth and chain speed higher

[@BrentKimberlyKnopf]

Good word Buckin

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

BRENT YOUR AXES ARE LOVELY HE HE SHIPPED THIS WEEK THURSDAY - FRIDAY .. LOVE TO YOU AND KIM , SINCERELY, THX AGAIN, WITH YOUR PATIENT SPIRIT....LOVE .....

[@concernedcitizen3651]

Thanks Buckin ....I am trying to learn the proper way to hand file.......peace

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

KEEP AT IT AND SHARE YOUR JOURNEY PLEASE IT HELPS OTHERS , AND PLEASE WILL NOT BE BUGGIN' ME WITH QUESTIONS ... ASK THEM

[@concernedcitizen3651]

Thank you....Love your work!

[@keithfarmer4854]

I recently purchased a Husky 395xp and the 32in bar came with a square grind chain. Can you give a couple minutes to a square grind? Or just give er a mention if there’s really no difference in the filing other than a square file. We love ya Brother Buckin!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I USE A STAND UP GRINDER FOR MY GROUND CHAIN ,, HOPE IM UNDERSTANDING THE QUESTION

[@Chevron.Muskoka]

You can get carbide square files but I dont find them any comparison to the grinder. Usually the square ground chain is just too hard for a file carbide or not.

[@d.ahwooomazenkas8075]

Ahwooooo 👍👍👍👍

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HELLO GOOD SIR

[@d.ahwooomazenkas8075]

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith good morning brother much love

[@jasonmawle2457]

Got it! I c the c and the g very clear now! Going to c how the c cuts Tomorrow, oh and yes I got the g! Thanks for the watch

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

JASON GIVE US A REPORT PLEASE , THE MORE FOLKS THAT SEE POSSITIVE AFFIRMATION , THE MORE HAPPY AND SAFE CUTTING IS HAPPENING ,, GOT ME FRIEND ,, THX PAL

[@ducarty1188]

Hey Buckin just wondering about the grind at the end of the video. Does it cut better if you don't grind deep or just the same so no need to bother. Thanks

[@oldschoolmoto]

i like it better when professor cletus teaches me

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HA HA HA

[@sparker2289]

I know you don't care to much about file guides and either do I but that would be awesome if you would get one of them new Stihl guides that hit the guides too. I would just like to see what you think. I was really impressed.

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

sparker2289 Yah ... I’ve got 2 of em - 3/8 and 3/8 lo-pro ... me likey in the field ; a few quick strokes and you’re back in the saddle ! Also hits da rakers at da same time .... that being said there’s nothing like a ground chain and methinks Buckin will agree ... lil hot up there in Nanaimo eh ?

[@sparker2289]

Fabz Acres I completely agree but it's very handy or the field.

[@Fabzacres]

Yeppers.... a file card extends the life of the file and is worth it to have imho ... if you’re doing a lot at one time (10 face cord) it helps to bring a few saws and xtra loops of chain - sometimes if ya catch a nail or rock etc it’s more productive to swap the chain than try and restore it in the field or just grab another saw lol 😆

[@bob_frazier]

@@Fabzacres There's the gold nugget right there in your comment. If it's rocked hard, change it out in the field, but for just worn dull a quick touch up is A-OK.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

IL TAKE A LOOK NEXT TIME IM AT THE SAW SHOP

[@electrified7309]

Im down with all of this but what size of file do I use. I have a husqvarna 455 and 460 and a stihl ms 192 and a milwaukee 16inch he said 7/16 for the 3/8 chain. Do you use a size up from the recommended file size?????

[@huckmiller1971]

She Cuts !

[@kylerbantel9453]

Hey Buckin' hows the smoke where you're at, looks like that fire is growing pretty fast. It was Very Smokey on Saltspring this morning.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YA IT GREW FROM 5 ACRES TO 25 QUICK

[@waynegriswold8953]

on that experimental small c chain, could you just file down the little bump that is in where the begging of the gullet is? just take the bump out, like a transition, just file like a 1/32nd to just help with the transition? also how did the experiment play out?

[@2dogstrucking107]

I Too found you looking for chain sharpening videos. I sharpened my chain today and got the gullet like you said. It cuts really good now, but it does chatter a bit. In this video you say to use a raker gauge. I filed them also, but with no gauge. Can you get them at hardware store? And is there different sizes for different chains? This is the best my chain has ever cut since it was new> Thanks for your videos, very informative.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MY FRIEND YOU ARE IN FOR A SURPRISE YOUR CHATTER IS COMMIN FROM UNEVEN RAKERS ,, YOU PUT A GAUGE ON THERE YOU WILL BE EVEN FASTER AND SMOOTHER ,, GLAD THIS HELPED ....LOVE ,,, BE KIND..

[@theironhorse6600]

!l. I read all of your comments and if all of you say what I'm thinking I don't feel the need to comment. But this time I will! I have something to say! I've been logging for a very long time. Production loggers don't feel the need to say. Look how good I am. Or. See what I can do! We just work! We take it for granted that we can sharpen a chain! Backins been there and still is! We assume that every body knows how a chain works! One tooth cuts one side of the chip the next cuts the other side of the chip. The raker determines the thickness of the chip! Within reason the power you have determines how long a bar and how thick the chip is! See the proscess? Buckins got it right! I don't have time for fancy tools. Or complicated techniqe! If I'm not sharp the skidder is all over me! Then I don't got a break! That means I don't have time to sharpen properly! Sharpen anyway!! Then cut! I've left roomin this rant for much debate!! The point is! Learn to sharpen right!! Your saw will last much longer!

[@jfig786]

I am new to the channel and have no knowledge of the nomenclature of the saw chain and am wondering what do you need to sharpen regularly besides the gullet and the cutter edge and how do you sharpen the other parts of the chain and how to use a raker gauge and what are the best methods to sharpen all of it.

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

ok....so the tooth should be stronger,(we left the lower part of chain to support teeth) and more aggressive because with smaller file (smaller C), but it creates more angle under the top plate....right ?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

TO GET UNDER THE TOOTH WITH BIGGER FILE ONE MUST BECOME AGRESSIVE