Splitting firewood with an axe?, STOP!, wrecking your handles. TIPS.

Here are some hand splitting firewood tips . To save your axe handle

[@hithere6231]

Man I just love how you call us friends. The energy you give is amazing. Keep doing what you are doing 😆

[@chuck805]

"You can see the incense burning..." Buckin', once a hippy always a hippy hahaha. Love those tips, keep 'em coming. Be safe...

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HE HE YIP

[@mitchstephen5491]

I was taught to clip the wood, the instant the axe hits the wood you twist it so that as the axe head enters the wood and the weight of the back of the head is twisting and it pops the wood open. It’s a little hard to get the timing but once you get it the wood flys.

[@piciu256]

I don't see how could you turn it any amount that'd matter with a proper swing. There is also that axe that spins itself, done some research and seems like snake oil, only hurts your wrist unnecessarily.

[@cwnorton]

@@piciu256 Billy calls it the “flick.” He specifically demonstrated it in several of his videos but I can’t remember which ones. Sorry for that but Mitch is right about the timing as well as how well it works! Especially with a double bit. Lots of torque!

[@piciu256]

@@cwnorton ah, so you need an axe with a bit of weight behind the handle aswell, wouldn't work with my Fiskars to begin with it seems, all the weight is in the blade.

[@jessel8833]

I show many of your videos to my guys! Great info. I love chopping around with axes (for work & play) -- We landscape & have grown our firewood business very rapidly over the past decade. It went from 10-15 cords a year to 100 cords a year. It brings in ok money (not a ton to make off of incredibly hard work, even with log splitter) -- I do it because it is tremendously relaxing & helps get your energy out & get your mind to a better place -- especially on difficult days. Keep on chopping brother! Be well

[@DAVESLINGER]

Love the Scottish accent Sean Connery meets Billy Connelly. Love and kindness to all.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

LOL dAVE

[@tome.joyner887]

Thank you Buckin for sharing your incredible technique for splitting firewood. You are a master at it. Another thing that I need to remember is ....I am at peace and I am not in a hurry. That is when I break my handles. Love to you Buckin and to all the messengers of kindness!

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Go to the fair and watch folks try to ring the bell 🔔. You can tell who has swung an axe, hammer, baseball bat or a golf club in their lives. Ding!😉

[@northpole9311]

I have an axe that I found when I was a kid on a old gold claim out behind barkerville 45 years ago...any way there's only 3/4 of an inch of wood Holden the head on now everyone laughs out loud when they spot it. There's fungus's growing out the cracks it's my special kindling axe only for cutting kindling fond memories of finding that thing in the bush all those years ago with dad....

[@MrKoclint]

Restore it and enscribe your dads name and date found on the handle.

[@Adam-Harmonicas101]

Buckin, when you talk to Sven next, ask him when he's doing a full axe build? Cheers.

[@philb.6941]

Think I soiled myself when you began with the scottish accent! hahahaha LMAO :-) LOVE IT!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HE HE

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Thank you Buckin. Your splitting tips have saved all of my axes. Also I would like to thank you for helping me get back into the swing of things hahahaha with splitting wood with an axe. It has totally changed part of my firewood situation. Thanks for these tips as they will help Charlie and others. Love ya Buckin. 🌲❤🌲✊🪓

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

MY PLEASURE FRIEND

[@RGSABloke]

Love the Scottish accent, greetings from Bonnie Scotland. Joe.

[@jirusjirus9322]

Great accent for sure and from a Canadian... Billy's the best, but don't put him on no pedestal, maybe on a chopping block doing the a bubblewrap tap... 😅 singing a Scottish ballad. Only live at Buckinstock.

[@RGSABloke]

@@jirusjirus9322 Yes indeed sir, he is so amusing, entertaining and educates the viewer. Take care. Joe.

[@kbd13-n9c]

I’m rehanging my first old axe head and maul with my step dad. He used to be a logger and a mill guy from Oregon. An adult when my mom remarried, but thought it would be something we would both enjoy. Keep on keeping on Buckin!

[@treepaulandrade5920]

My axe only breaks when I let someone else use it.

[@erich6150]

True! I wonder if Buck'n ever loans his axes out lol

[@Irond3vil2]

@@erich6150 he probably lends em out and hopes they break it so he can hang the axe afain

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Side note: I'm not sure if you noticed when editing or if anyone mentioned this but your reverse lights are not working on Myrtle.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Don’t mess with a guy with a rack of axes.

[@jirusjirus9322]

Truth be told... And pitch on his hands, he'll stick it to ya 😊

[@whilomforge3402]

I never want to get to the point where I feel like I’ve learned everything. The point of life is to grow, learn and put more tools in your tool box.

[@bradkubota6968]

Had an axe handle that lasted 40 years of mostly hardwood work. Reason was my dad wrapped the handle with wire down about 7 inches. It obviously protects the handle, big bonus is it adds about a pound. Boom. Makes a good grip when i do the flip inverted move and bring the peice down on the head.

[@restoreallthings1806]

Enjoying the thorough teaching and demonstration Billy. Making a point to buck out a block, even using some wood that will last and last as a block is a great practice/habit. ATB

[@claytonfite3197]

Received my new Buckin Tee Shirt and Mug in the mail yesterday. Awesome looking. Another great video. Thank you Buckin Billy Ray

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GOOD STUFF THX PAL

[@FizbanJH]

The crackle of the wood pulling apart is just about as nice as the crackle of the wood burning on the fire later!

[@goodjohnhunting]

Man yeah

[@tomtheplummer7322]

That’s why ya need a few seasons of seasoned wood on hand. Split no wood before its time😉

[@jirusjirus9322]

What a wonderful way to listen to the crackle, splitting crackle and burn crackle, hmm... Could be an audio recording for song sound effects. 🎤🎧📼🎶

[@bobbysoza3798]

Have a great Friday and weekend brotha always appreciate the axe videos thanks for the great tips buckin!

[@sejdric]

"that's called a rock in a sock, baby!" Oh how I've missed watching you

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

WELCOME BACK

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

If someone said to me describe Canada in 4 words, this channel sums it up. Just subbed great stuff

[@zenmail42]

Scottish Billy is my favorite Billy.

[@Oklahoman-in6ph]

Buckin Every time I visit your sight, I always learn something new or notice a new way to do it. Thanks, "And be Kind"

[@dandarling5990]

Kinda thinking. for us northern boys who start filling the wood shed for next winter about when we boil maple sap. Should mention wood specie when your crackin rounds. We don't split much pine, we, make boards from that.

[@stellafelony6495]

Man that FE sounds good! Love your axe, drums, truck, life content!

[@richardjennex6583]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge and tips

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

WELCOME FRIEND

[@jirusjirus9322]

Three cheers for using the chopping block, but it's gotta be low, short, can't give up too much shaclang power. I've messed up the edge on my maul several times without using a block. And now that I'm using a nicer tool (axe) i don't want to damage the edge. Nice big wide hardwood chopping block, maybe 6/8 inches high is ideal for me. 🔨

[@KillingerUSA]

Great video Buckin!

[@pilkpulk8284]

gotcha buckin! there should be always a method to the madness,hahaha one day you make a real woodman out of me! thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. have a great day,brother. love yah! hey buckin army family, i wish you all a great and happy weekend!

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Good afternoon Pilk

[@jirusjirus9322]

All the best weekend to you also PP... I'm sure you are becoming a most excellent Woodman.

[@pilkpulk8284]

@@jirusjirus9322 Lol 😌

[@pilkpulk8284]

@@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648 have a great weekeend, my friend!🤗💚🙆

[@jamesnelson1443]

Thx Billy! I learn so much from you!

[@garybuchanan4214]

God it's good to watch you again Buckin just came out of well let say holiday in the greens the dark part of my life journey has passed and I'm threw the other side walk-in in his blessings again finally love ya brother one soldier of kindness back in action 😁💪

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

GARY THIS COMMENT REACHED ME . PLEASE LISTEN ... GARY YOU WERE MADE PERFECT . ITS YOUR TIME . HELPIN OTHERS IS WHY WE ARE HERE . LOVE WINS

[@garybuchanan4214]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Thank you for your reply it means alot to me Buckin ,I hear you brother ! I'm a man under construction you have helped me on my journey more than I can say much love....!

[@CatfishCameron]

2:34 this is the kinda stuff I started watching for 🦅

[@henryholliday1]

I have been splitting black cherry,eastern red cedar and silver maple by hand and I can say I use the flick with my fiskers axe quite alot even though the handle is indestructible it helps to break apart the stringy wood

[@dns1235]

Im in Arkansas and i only split Oak. The cedar and pine Buckin splits look pretty easy. If you are splitting cherry n maple do you feel the same way? This video helps but we are splitting hardwood. Do his rules apply?? Just curious. I use a basic 3.5 pound head with 36 " handle.

[@cosmicbilly]

That red elm looks beautiful! The burned grain looks amazing.... just wow. I love axes.

[@jaredgandee7794]

Good friday to you Buckin and your family. A bed load of axes is a beautiful thing like that Merc. Welcome hello and good day to everyone here especially any new subscribers please enjoy this Buckin show. It's str8 truth to the point. Be kind at every turn cuz it can't hurt

[@steventaylor7657]

Thanks for the helpful tips.. I'm very new but enjoy the work

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

AWESOME STEVE

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Glad to see you using the chopping block, it helps those of us who are a little older not saying you are though lol. Love you Buckin

[@jirusjirus9322]

Three cheers for the chopping block, save the edge, keep em small. A nice 6 inch hard wood round can last a long time. 🌲

[@66bigbuds]

Love your truck.

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

Good lesson on the subject sr. I will have a wood bullet when you are ready to take orders for them. Cant Waite. Take care and keep the family safe as yourself.

[@willisfranks2476]

Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom. Much appreciated. Take Care, Stay Safe and Be Kind...

[@snowman6678]

Welcome to the family new subscribers!

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Good afternoon Don

[@karinnaturestuff]

Buckin' I need to get an axe from ya! And yea, some great tips. TBH I've never split wood before... but boy you can't believe how much confidence you've put in me if/when I have to or want to split some wood! Your explanations make so much sense. Thanks, amigo.

[@joeallbright3245]

BBR- you are an AXE shy of a load there! Wow, what a line up! The Merc is a BOSS!

[@jakubpukovec7755]

Those are some great axes, looks like a pure pleasure to use them. I also love longer handles. For instance F. X27 with length of ~95cm is logs killer. The impact in full swing is violent. It doesn't have a problem to split completely wet birch logs with thick bark from the heel of the tree, 40 cm in diameter. It was like splitting melons sometimes, water splashing out of the wood :).

[@kingsaws]

And I forgot . That truck is one mean machine. Sounds amazing and always love your videos. Congrats on the axe men show too. ! I was like Holey cow that's buckin and everyone around me was like who! So I informed them that you were the best trees guy on the web. Killer KZbin guy.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HA HA AWESOME ,, THX

[@jopsball-turret6969]

What are you not telling me billy? You don’t look quite the same swinging right now. Maybe it’s sad that I notice, but you did teach me how to split wood

[@MOMMATAZ81]

Thanks for the tips

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

LIL TAZ , IF YOU IMPLEMENT THIS AT YER AGE MY DEAR YOU WILL SAVE SO MUCH , LOVE YA

[@cosmicbilly]

Everytime i see someone asking for help in terms of wrapping a handle to protect the wood, i recommend them to your videos, specifically the "flick" technique. I swear by the flick. Once mastered my handles have remained like brand new and have never damaged my handle since the flick. Especially when needing to reach over pieces to chop, it increases the risk of an over strike and breaking your handle. With the flick, it eliminates all of the risk to the handle. Practice!

[@EarthPoweredHippie]

I can't say it enough, Buckin looks way better with a cap on, eh friends? No homo fr a ball cap just looks so at home on this man's head. Love ya Buckin and ur family. Much love from ours to yours.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON WHO HAS EVER SAID THAT LOLOLOL THX

[@EarthPoweredHippie]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith your welcome sir, keep spreading the kindness, and learning folks how to safely conduct wood cutting.

[@debdoepke9866]

No homo??? Explain, kind sir, about the slur and remove the comment so its just a blur...

[@EarthPoweredHippie]

@@debdoepke9866 I don't want buckin to think I'm gay for him

[@jaymessmall7745]

God bless everyone with love Jay small. So happy I bought a mint 266 xp today and wow!!!!!

[@naturundhund]

Nice Axes 😮... Greetings from Germany Peter 😊

[@cosmicbilly]

Appreciate the content as always! Much love brother from another mother! Greetings from PNW WA!

[@bangerseamen]

Thanks for this Buckin. I just built a custom Brades for my buddy, Ollie.... just gonna share this with him ✊

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

THIS IS WHAT ITS FOR

[@chuckuu9294]

As usual Brother great tips for us beginners

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

KEEP IT UP, YOU GOT ANY QUESTIONS , WE ARE RITE HERE

[@amoscardoza5253]

BILLY BRAVEHEART!!💯

[@JB-pu6ek]

I've always been a side splitter personally with good luck starting from the outer end of the wood.

[@gannibootis]

😁 Buckin', I had my captions on this morning. When you Started the Merc up my captions interpreted the sound of the engine as "(music)"

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HA HA HA

[@samuelpolden5207]

I had a plum like that, loved it definitely my favourite I had. Broke the handle wedging a big spotted gum. Had the head and handle on the side on the tractor got back to the log dump and no axe head :( I spend days trying to find it

[@ishure8849]

G'day Samuel that's a bugger it'll turn up, where do you call home ?

[@ButlerOutdoorsCanada]

Right on man!!

[@stuartramage5933]

Billy you are a rock in a sock . Lovely vid . Good advice and i want that truck . Not sure what sounds better the beutiful truck or the crazy ported saws . And where s ma tea shirt PMSL. U always cheer me up after ur vid . Going to watch this vid again and again . U need to work on the scots accent PMSL .i love it baby get the hat on again with the ginger hairdo . Take care friend . Rock in a sock

[@BrennanRaihl]

Hard not to enjoy when people can pick up tips and tricks and learn

[@warrenosborne6044]

Being over 70 now, I split with an old Northern Hydraulics. 40 years ago when I was splitting old school, I had the best luck with an 8 pound maul.

[@jetrojackin3400]

red oak and locust = maul around here

[@1944chevytruck]

thanks 4 video. be kind.

[@Jared_304]

New to channel. Love the vids

[@splitpin1764]

Chopping blocks also need to be solid and immovable. I used a piece of heavy eucalyptus buried in the ground. It cant bounce on impact, dispersing some of the force. Using a small block sitting on wood chips or sawdust is the most inefficient.

[@ishure8849]

G'day splitpin, who gave you that nickname and where do you call home ?

[@raczyk]

Do you measure the handle length by holding the axe out, and having the end just reach your arm pit? I'm 5"10 and looking at a spliting axe with either a 28" or 36" handle. Cheers.

[@Thierry-ck3fp]

Learning so much from you that is my second from your channel the first one was Chainsaw Sharpening school that was fantastic video too 😜👍 🇺🇸˘◡˘🇫🇷

[@alanwashbourne1757]

What do you think of the Granfors bruk axe for wood splitting.always watch you .from Wales ,United Kingdom.Alan.

[@neghentropia]

6:18 what makes it a good profile? I always thought that splitting axes are mode wedge shaped, while this looks very thin throughout. What am I missing?

[@leandroleandro2451]

Parabéns! Obrigado! Sou do Brasil e assisto seus vídeos! Machados incríveis!💪💪💪👊👏👏👏🦾🦾🦾

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

HEY BUDDY

[@stevenparson0]

Good video

[@jeffreyrubish347]

That's more fun than cleaning my gutters 😂

[@jirusjirus9322]

Way more fun, cleaned gutters for 20+ years... End of summer when the water has been stagnant for weeks and weeks and there's a million mosquitoes waiting for you and the stench won't wash off your hands even with straight bleach... But i won't get into any details 😲😟😷 Big rubber gloves just don't always work, and little plastic trowels break under load, and long push poles just splash the stuff all over your clothes and ladder and sidewalk and ornamentals and the customer standing below watching... But i won't say anything about the birds laughing at me... 🐦

[@jeffreyrubish347]

@@jirusjirus9322 That really sums it up! And there's the up and down the ladder, and moving the ladder countless times.

[@tayhryciw6528]

Being a gal who’s only five foot nothing and a 100lbs soaking wet I appreciate this video 🙏🤘

[@LIF1395]

I recently found an old 6 lb kelly! I'm calling her the dragon slayer

[@brucemanley7593]

Oh..I see you bought Wendy some flowers...lol

[@ishure8849]

That's funny Mr Manley 😂.

[@karlantonlillester4884]

You are easy to like man

[@roncar1761]

Hi from Portland Do you prefer a 28" or 36" handle? I feel better control with the 28"at 5'10" than a 36".

[@TorgeirFredriksen]

Have you ever measured the speed of the axe head hitting the wood? Would be interesting comparing to someone unprofessional like me. What you do is amazing and you're obviously strong as a grizzly. Besides the technique of splitting that wood I believe there is some power, and it would be very interesting to know why me cannot do it like that :)

[@DrZergling]

You have to focus on yourself. By the time you will get stronger. Its all about focus. If you loose focus you can hurt yourself badly.

[@TorgeirFredriksen]

@@DrZergling 40 m/s? 50?

[@DrZergling]

@@TorgeirFredriksen Its about focus. Or you will hurt yourself.

[@joseph.stewart]

Im jealous of the axe collection

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Hows your back doing . If i remember right you have a problem with disc's or somthing . hope its alright .

[@Tandy-wj9dn]

The wood bullet is one for the wood pile and that tazzy with that dark handle is sexy

[@ShanePhillips-mv7bi]

Hold slitly sideways all way down sweet spot don't stick same as flick but easier

[@ishure8849]

G'day Buckin, if the ground is soft and a chopping block is the answer, what is your preferred length so as it does not take away from the splitting force of your swing ? And it could also become a lamp shade.

[@dabeln1]

You're going to want at least 24 to 36 inches to let the wood split before hitting the ground. Also, I've never split wood in my life. You're welcome.

[@ishure8849]

Lamp stand

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

8'' 10''

[@tommyrichmond1293]

Buckin Billy how much for a double bit ax for splitting

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Dang those Mercury trucks would have some folks scratching their heads in the States. I wish I could find one.

[@thewiggy4098]

I miss the axe builds!

[@ryanb1314]

I have a killinger red elm how did you get the grain to pop and is that watco on it?

[@Sean-John]

Hey where abouts do you guy live looks like here on Vancouver Island

[@kingsaws]

There is a song called axe by The Steele woods that would go great with your splitting videos .

[@iPig]

I'll always listen to someone who changes the way they do something or changes their opinion on something.

[@Thierry-ck3fp]

🎧🤪🎙️🫶 Thank you so much for sharing 🙏 I wishing you a beautiful day to you and all your viewers. Much Love Thierry ❤️˘◡˘❤️

[@javie5080]

Hey man, where can I get a buckin’s special splitter head at? Great video by the way. Greetings from NW WA!

[@jerbearnone2012]

2:40 words to live by

[@zachgordon9531]

Mine get all scuffed up from the kids, 😆

[@ToddAdams1234]

Shuurre

[@danielfowler3739]

Who makes the large palm swell handles?

[@woolval52]

I don't have the accuracy and control you have. Or your strength! Hmm, maybe I should stock up on axe handles.

[@timmyarnold3220]

Any idea where I can find a bark box for my pro Mac 6??