Tree Cutting for the Professional Home Owner

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

in the next video we get into some Buckin' and splitting .and talk about saws and bar lengths , splitting technical stuff,, love to yo all , lets make each other stronger

[@ben-me9jy]

That is great! Can’t wait. I was in a flea market in doors and saw a McCulloch sign that you bolt onto the outside or inside of a building in excellent condition! Wow this is some thing buckin would like! Then I saw the price and choked hard!. Well it is the thought that counts!

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

Love to see you my friend. By the way the wedge banging handle is first rate. Love the feel and the overall thickness of the handle. Cut the small speed bump off the bottom and it’s just a great tool. ❤

[@patrickmcdermott6802]

Billy, you are truly a master at your craft.

[@invisiblerevolution]

I tried Billy's SPLITTING down along the side of the KNOT (and not on the knot) technique today.... it worked!!!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

@@johnarnettsways.8758 ya they came off the lathe like that ,, nice. thx john

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Stinkin steel. Plan B. Thank you to the home owner for running the camera and pops for pullin on the rope. Love this stuff. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

I just found your channel yesterday and I went on about a 2-hour binge. Soon as I saw the notification for this video I hopped right on it and of course it did not disappoint. I think you are a great example to all men especially Young men. We need more heroes like you and I am so grateful to have found you. It's not necessarily what you're doing but what you're saying that is so important. Thank you so much for being a hero to all. Your brother in San Antonio Texas Mike.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

What a lovely comment sir we are glad you found us thank you

[@martyrutter3630]

Boota Welcome to the channel 👍♥️

[@themadsawentist6311]

Welcome, BOOTA! It is very easy to go on a "Buckin' Binge".

[@theoldbigmoose]

Welcome! We learn something with every video!

[@markjoudrey7036]

Welcome

[@davidsnyder2000]

Buckin’ I’m amazed how you place your trees. You always seem to hit the cleared area. I don’t understand…..especially when a tree is leaning the wrong way. I’ll keep watch’n your videos. I see your making/teaching “how to” videos🙂 Never get tired of you cutting these trees down…really cool👍

[@DirtRoadLanding]

It's like we are up in the tree with you limbing, feeling the vibration of the saw, the smell of the 2-stroke smoke, the wood chips in our face and the view of the little world below you. Keep on Buckin 'n Truckin', my friend!🪵🪓🌲🪵🪓🌲🌳🪵🪓

[@jirusjirus9322]

it is a very unique perspective... I thoroughly enjoy it especially when Hogan would swing the camera around for the scenic view 🍁🌲

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

love ya dirtroad

[@davidthomas5997]

Good morning Buckin. Thanks for all you do. Like you said to me. "It's not all about the saws and axes."

[@yankeebotanist4699]

Been watching your content for a while now and love it! Im a botanist, and insect scientist by training and cant get enough of the outdoors. Im not a tree feller, but you make it look like an art! And i wana keep learning! Keep spreading kindness!

[@anemone104]

From a botanist and marine biologist (and also saw mechanic) in the UK: greetings. Not many botanists about.....

[@yankeebotanist4699]

@@anemone104 not many for sure, rare breed us botanist's. And insect scientists, not many of those.

[@TCD2025]

Buckin I joined the woodman life. Glad to have found you. Perfect timing I am in the market to upgrade.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

it can be a wonderful life ,, stay humble and teachable

[@OneGold_777]

Thanks for all the lessons and positivity Buckin, I just finished my first removal for a new client and that was because of your videos!

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Just loved it when you pulled the Pioneer out! It sounded like an old Harley! Love you all...❤❤❤ Lieutenant Bradley

[@joshuamiller8191]

I love those old school climbing videos. Im newer to climbing and always learn something from your videos buckin 😁✊️

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

good stuff

[@terrywhite9017]

GREAT JOB Buckin', I think the home owner did a great job filming this video. The nails were a bummer. Enjoyed watching you swing that tree around. Love you and see you next time.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx Ter

[@patdemers7096]

Thanks buckin I have been living on a 20 acres off grid place in the west Kooteney and all your knowledge comes in super handy

[@PRR1954]

Give that guy a regular gig as your camera operator. He's got the feel for good video and he will get better as he learns your path.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

he did great

[@danijellukovnjak3991]

Buckin, thanks for the great videos, your schools help us a lot, as we work in forests or with wood! Thanks again, Greetings from Slovenia

[@oldmanadventuring]

Hey Billy, Thanks for another fine video. Everything you said from 00:47 on is exactly where I am at right now. You mention folks that might be cutting wood for their farm, friends, or even neighbors which is exactly what I am doing on the weekends. We have 46 houses in our neighborhood all with wooded lots. I decided to take down my own trees (many of them at end of life) and, as of a few weeks ago offered up my services to the people in my neighborhood. I have been studying and watching videos for several months and essentially taught myself how to climb and cut. I first started with an Echo CS-310, then a CS-355T, then a DCS-2500T, and tomorrow (11/10/2022) my CS-620PW (27") is arriving. Trying to keep this 57 year old body and mind sharp by learning new things. Would love for you to look at the few tree cutting videos I have and offer constructive feedback! Thanks for all your inspiration! Signed, Old Man!

[@andyd.1793]

One of my favorite videos yet. Bookmarkin' this one for sure🍀✊

[@toddavis8603]

Whattaya driving, a '65 Mercury pickup truck? Blew out my 20" Poulan chainsaw, that my wife got me, so my bucking and limbing done with a 16" Stihl------East Coast carpenter.BTW; I'm using your #8 file technique for resharpening!" AM 61, so my climbing days are in decline.. GOD BLESS♧

[@MilesPittman]

Notice at 5:30 Buckin’ hits that limb on the underside before knocking it down back on top. Love this guy- learned a thing or two on this channel.

[@tee-steel.0158]

Thank you Billy Ray. I always have to watch your video’s more than 1 time want to learn all I can. I was always the squirrel in the tree, never got much experience in falling them.

[@jirusjirus9322]

being the squirrel in the tree is great fun, especially when you go as high as you can and find new views. yes it can be dangerous but many things are. have a Hemlock tree across the street that i free climb regularly, been cutting vines away slow but sure. Would never dream of cutting it down. it has become my best friend

[@tee-steel.0158]

@@jirusjirus9322 very true! My first climb was a 100+ foot Ucalitus

[@tee-steel.0158]

Ukaliptus in California at 17 now that I’m 65 it’s nice to be on the ground. Lol

[@kenweis7913]

Billy Ray is an inspiration especially for me as I fell 50 ft 2 yrs ago....it's not easy walking but I do it for myself and Billy

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Yer far from done friend, physically not as strong. But mentally and spiritually,, Bullet proof. Love wins

[@StumpjumperVideosPA]

Wow blessings brother Ken!

[@dannylake4357]

I never stop learning from you. Thank you for your videos.

[@kasnitch]

Excellent to see you climbing again Buckin' . Have you tried a Panther bar and chain for your trim saw ? August loves them . I wish I could donate time to help people get their wood done, but sadly I'm down to 29% lungs from copd and its hard enough to drag my butt out for 2-3 walks / day . I am however paying it forward as much as I can afford . Thanks for your spirituality ... its inspiring . Regards Vincent .

[@jcc3999]

Well that little 59cc saw sounded n looked like it was cutting pretty good until that dam nail got in the way hate that year's ago I started carrying a pinpointer metal detector with me I would scan the trunk looking for metal it saved alot of sharpening there not expensive should pick one up for yourself small n light few passes n your good to go much cheaper then a chain keep the good education up this world needs all the positivity it can get keep it going bless you

[@markknabe1724]

Like others I just stumbled upon your channel. I think the states could use a lot of your "Hey friends" type if attitude. Keep it up sir!

[@gyulatimko2075]

Recently i bought mi first longer bar, 24 inch bacause of you ;) and I just extremely love it :) it is perfect for my height and size of wood. Thank you for the lessons. I learned a lot from your videos!!!!!

[@John_Huebner]

Another great video chock full of knowledge and valuable info! Thank you, BBR!

[@dottmcse]

Utterly amazing how you lay those monsters down right where you say they will go. Your videos have been very helpful. I have a couple of acres of woodland that I am thinning out.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

look up ,, and exit the stump

[@9.16TreeService]

The 2511’s are awesome saws but hard to keep happy as far as tuning them goes, seems they always want a new adjustment! Great video too 👊🏼

[@KarlHeinrichFreimut]

I have to warn you, Theres a a lot of fraud concerning winning stuff on KZbin. Sry for my bad english. Thank me later, a bucking friend from germany.

[@dog0409]

Love the videos, and all your spliting tips really help for the woodstove out at the lodge! Keep it up!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

you ll love the next one my brother

[@darrenmoore2305]

Hey, I run the 2511 t mine is stock,, just adjusted carbs ( even though limiter caps) ,,, but seems like its running better than what you are working with. Cheers Buckin... Keep doing what ya do,,,,,,,, love it

[@BobBeaumier]

Beagle Bob here,love how you explain how and when to do it.

[@garyblevins3532]

The more than I watch your videos the more I learn from ya. I've gotta invest in some wedges real soon because I have several trees here that's gonna need to be wedged to fall em where I want em.

[@esbrasill]

@13:44 ... homeowner must be thinking.... "lot of talking, not much cutting" hahahah. btw Thanks for the talking, i learned a lot from you, I have a MS180, changed the carb on it to a adjustable type, needs a bit of tuning still. Too lean on idle, to rich on high rpm. I have just cut down 5 eucalipts of about 120ft high with it in my yard. no issues, except for a dull chain.

[@Truckdriverguy]

That was amazing what a great show or self control and leadership thank you for some more tips

[@SouthPawEd]

Got my 357xp as a gift from my dad in 2010. Great saw. 20" bar and I've cut trees from 4" to 48" diameter with it. However, in 2019 I finally got my hands on a 372xp. I wouldn't trade my 357 for a million bucks, but that 372 is a fine machine. No regrets with either. 👌

[@JohnWCH]

OHHHHH now I see where Lowes gets their 2x4s from!

[@Jason-wc3fh]

HAHAHAHA

[@dougjones4538]

You nailed it with this one, Billy.

[@nickknee3515]

I've grown up running a little 41cc Jonsered with an 18" bar ever since I was a teenager. But I've upgraded to a 455 Rancher with a 20" bar and a 562XP with a 24" bar and them saws with that sized bar does make a huge difference and makes things alot easier. When I got my 562XP brand new, I got so carried away one summer having fun killin' trees with my new saw I ended up having enough firewood for the next three winters.

[@tomsommer54]

You climbed that tree with ease. Even if I was younger, I would’ve been a sweaty mess. I have a cherry tree in the same lean situation.

[@Craigd68]

Another great and awesome video, We would like to see more videos with your son in them.

[@cameronhamer9432]

Residential trees often have hardware in them , you need a metal detector . Once a chain cuts metal it’s garbage , I get them razor sharp but they no longer cut nice , bent teeth so something 👍🇨🇦

[@bradwren9924]

Outstanding Billy outstanding, dropping trees on a dime....👍👍👍👍👍

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Buckin’ keep doing what your doing! While there is only one “Professional Homeowner” according to him, we all can learn from you! Spreading love & kindness!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thank you

[@samuelluria4744]

MS-362 is one of the best saws ever, and my first saw was a 1976 Jonsereds..... I run a 362 with a 16" bar as my climbing saw quite often....for removals, obviously.....

[@richardjennex6583]

Good morning my friend sending lots of love to you and the family from the east coast

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx Richard , i feel it thx

[@richardjennex6583]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith thank you so much for sharing your information and knowledge because I could use saws fine because I was cutting wood for the house since I was a kid and then I became a power linesman so we had to use them and I did a lot of climbing on power poles and then last year I climbed a couple trees in my back yard to cut some what a big difference because a pole you can spur out 100% easier then a tree and it was nice to climb and since I started following you a little over 3 years ago I have learn so much because you show and teach things in a way anyone could learn from and it’s for FREE and I was always told growing up that if someone wants to give up there time to teach you something and you didn’t stop to learn that your a dummy because someday when your an adult everything in this world is going to cost way more and you will have to pay someone to do it because you don’t have a clue so thank you again my friend for sharing your years of information and knowledge also it’s just fun to watch you

[@jirusjirus9322]

​@@richardjennex6583 great comment about learning and teaching

[@michaelberube22]

Awesome shot when the top blew apart and all the pine cones rolled at the camera 🎥

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

not to bad

[@rickicalvert3156]

Good afternoon Buckin. Keep on keeping on brother. Love ya 🪓🌲👊 by the way your looking good and real healthy but also happy

[@richardbraybon3245]

hey billy while we are on the safety theory unfortunatly over time the people most likely to have a major accident with either the saw they are using or a tree twisting out of control (mostly are the most experienced with the saws) COMPLACENCY is the key so someone judt startin out are ultra careful almost painful to watch to experienced cutters your thoughts (just sayin )cheers to you stay safe and well from australia

[@paulwakefield9133]

Great work!!! Team + BBR + Fun = Smiles!

[@bobbysoza3798]

Good wensday morning buckin! Thanks for sharing a nother great video brotha appreciate it!

[@fernhoppertimberworks8037]

I missed out on a buy of a life time.....10 power saws..,they belonged to some on that had a loved one that passed away.,..2 Macs....3 huskies.....5 poulans.....all for 200 dollars....been sitting in a storage shed for 10 years....all of them had big bars.,

[@alaskalograft]

Great work Buckin!

[@iditarod4081]

Great video perfect as always. (Always? When's the last house you ever crushed, if...). Haven't seen you a year or two somehow KZbin must have took you off my algo feed had to search hard even though I'm subscribed! Good to be back. Conventional my word!

[@Chris-qf9qm]

Great video buckin. I'm always nervous falling around stuff against the lean.

[@80Ragincajun]

i Think its around the 18 min mark, anyways this is the first time. I seen Buckin get really aggrevated, when that nail screwed up his blade and hit him. Which I dont blame him. I probably would of been doing alot more bad words flying lol. Buckin is always so happy and quick to help. We need world of ole Buckin's

[@timberslasher4899]

Quick and to the point....good work!

[@crf50crazy]

Great stuff ! Any chance as to why you don’t wear eye protection?

[@johnraylangstonjohnraylang5924]

Hello Do you tune your own saw. Most saw like the 066 or 028 super wood boss. The low one tune out high side about the same for starters. I never look for the highest RPM. I listen for that tuning. What I learned is from watch your post that I enjoy watching. Thanks

[@Christophergrunau]

Good job buckin hello from north Carolina

[@danielbenedict9236]

Shame on that 362 buckin'. I am just curious what your thoughts on bar length for that size saw that is stock. I have run a 32" full skip buried in oak and it seemed ok although it wouldn't pull if you stopped in the middle of the cut. You had to back it out and spin it up to get it to bite back in. Thanks for all you do and the love you spread!

[@RGD-Audio-Repairs]

awesome stuff dude.. Question.. Does wearing the tree spur's ache your legs? I have spurs etc, fairly new to it all, But worked my way up my in-laws tree a few weeks back, and boy did my legs ache quickly, while standing there with the spike in the tree!!!

[@wadebarnes6720]

Still used to make a 09 it was a really really good tree saw it was real late

[@ironbound1984]

What Do I need to do to get the intake that’s in that 362? I’ve got a bark box on mine but would like to upgrade the intake.

[@garyhenion9459]

Thank you for the vids Need the distraction from everything going on with my mom right now Great talks as always, thank you for taking the time Seriously considering going to a 500i and selling off my 371 and other mid sized saws to get one or try and get a hot rod saw

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

i wood be doin the exact opposite ,, good ta see you friend

[@garyhenion9459]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Guessing you’d lean towards holding on to the 371 and giving it a little love Did a little research this morning and may hold on to it and get a new top end for it and give everything a good once over and cleaning, wishing I had someone close to me in Michigan that could help me turn it into a mellow hot rod Thank you for your time

[@ericharris893]

I would shoot the parts cannon at that 371, and put a 28” bar skip tooth chain and never look back. I own a tree service in upstate New York with 20 years experience in wood. The 371xp is a well balanced tool. Just barely strong enough for the biggest of jobs and a bit overpowered for limbing. I have a 395 and there’s no sense in having it unless your doing ridiculous bar lengths or milling. My favorite saw and most used in my fleet is a 366. Always grab that or my 371 that has been rebuilt three times over.

[@garyhenion9459]

@@ericharris893 Appreciate the feedback Looks like that’s the way I’m going to go with it the more research I do I’ve kinda bounced back and forth about it for awhile thinking I’d like a brand new saw but you’re right 371 is fun to run

[@plowmaster1206]

Im not a logger. Im a farmer who cuts wood on a weekly basis and if time, daily. I keep my files on the chain and the saws tuned in the cut. The files cut the wood not the chain. The chain does what the saw tells it, so i build my saws accordingly. I enjoy making the saw talk to the chain, then the chain tells me what the file needs to say. The file cuts the wood.

[@jirusjirus9322]

sounds like a wise old sage poem, great comment 👍

[@kyleree6757]

Love these videos. I've got an old Mac Timber Bear with a 20 inch bar that I'm tinkering on. It won't pass the pull rope test but it runs and cuts pretty good. Reckon I can go to a bigger bar on it?

[@jimf1007]

I used to have an 036 pro, I really liked it.

[@garyowens3687]

Yes please be safe and your equipment will make you safer or non safe. Keep your channel plain and simple Buckin without all the nonsense.

[@safarileif]

Do you have a video of the bucking spesial saw? with better chain?

[@stevetheriault4164]

LOVE WATCHING YOU CLIMB ,YOUR STILL PRETTY SPRY FOR 52 BUDDY,,GREAT JOB BUCKIN saw sounds like the ignition is breaking down,,maybe a bad plug,,I HAVE TROUBLES GOING ON A ROOF AND YOUR 80 FEET IN THE AIR

[@jirusjirus9322]

did roof repair and gutters etc for over 20 years... prefer trees 👍

[@glendajune9140]

Nice work Buckin. Why would there be nails in that old tree? 🌲 They were dug in pretty good. Sorry,😔 but you got the job done with some improvisation, experience,& hard work.Well done!!💯❤️👍🏾😀👏🏾🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

[@evanwilliams1972]

A prussik on your flip line works good on leaning trees also. You put it on your flip line against the tree, on the up hill side, then clip your caribiner to the other side of the flip line choking the line to the tree and holding you in place and steady when you go to the side of the tree on those hard leaners

[@jirusjirus9322]

sounds like you're learning valuable information... I'm 67 and still learning will be doing some of the most dangerous climbing of my life to prune out the crowns of fully grown oaks and locust, very dangerous, been preparing for 2 years. will be another year before I'm finished... stay safe stay strong be kind

[@benyeargin1005]

new to the channel, thanks for sharing your knowledge. Im fairly new into the more serious cutting but have been cutting firewood for personal use for quite some time. I have always used conventional and am curious what the pros v cons are and why you prefer the humboldt as a general rule. Maybe you have a video talking about this that I just haven't found yet. Thanks again!

[@MrThenry1988]

It matters if you are cutting for lumber. You get max log without trimming the log square. Imagine when you drop a tree for firewood. With the farmer wedge you have to cut the end to get square for the log splitter. I do it both ways depending on the hill or any other situation

[@MrJacrider]

Great drop. Safe and under control. I love the size of the 362, sad to see it hit the nail. Who ported it for you? Would like to get mine done. I run mine with the 25" bar and for the wood I have to deal with, it's a good size and let's me buck standing up.

[@blakegrubb3091]

Is it too late to get into tree work in your early 30s preferably working towards climbing? northeast Ohio in Canadas pants

[@ocsplc]

Buckin’ ironically I think a longer bar provides for easier symmetry across the tree, especially making it easier for non-professional loggers to make straight level cuts across the breadth of the subject tree. I found it easier to fell a five story dead Ash last night with my 380 Husqvarna with a 32” bar. Not only did I not have to contort myself for the procedure, but also, the leverage is better and the long bar makes the cuts level without much effort

[@toddpacheco4748]

You and your sons also the rest of the guys get things done quickly and have a little bit of fun with each other

[@randysheffield297]

Thank you for your videos. I just got a new Husqvarna 550xp mark ii with a 18" bar and wanted to know largest tree that could fell with it? Mainly some hackberry and sweetgum trees.

[@Jason-wc3fh]

whatever that bar can fit on both sides is your maximum.

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@Jason-wc3fh four sides if doing bore cuts plus wing cuts so maybe 50"

[@robraines859]

Love that old mercury, got a gem there...

[@softiss]

its been long since u ran the P51. is that a bad falling saw. i seem to remember u only used it for buckin.

[@wildcaughtfirewood1511]

Man, I love that funky intro music

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

everyone digs it thx pal

[@martyrutter3630]

Up it a tree enjoying life. Nice video on a beautiful day. ♥️👍🙏

[@kelvinpowick4693]

Hi what depth gauge do you news for 3/8 and 404 chain thank's

[@sabemoistowellette5341]

Great wealth of info, thank you…amazin

[@dougjones4538]

So yeah, we get to climb a 90' tree without any risk to ourselves. How awesome is that!

[@theowiththeo]

What dont you like about conventional!? Thanks!

[@alx252]

My question too. Could you point out a video or include the answer in one of the next. Thank you.

[@robprice58]

Love the videos as always, was super excited to see you cutting with a 362c. I have one and just love it, running a 20" bar currently but would love to be able to run a 25" or a 28" but not sure if it would handle the 28". Just curious what that 362 you are using is running for a bar length?

[@juanjuarezzz]

Buckin Billy such a cool guy! 😎

[@matthewotis3594]

I miss the Mac 10/10 buckin. Sounds so good. They all do but it speaks a different language.

[@StumpjumperVideosPA]

Boy you just seem so dang comfortable up there !!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I am good sir

[@jirusjirus9322]

looks like the next gadget in your tool box should be a small/efficient metal detector 👍

[@andrewgibson1991]

Buckin your the man bud keep on

[@johncampanaro9204]

You could hear when you hit the nail the chain sounded different

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

Great climb my friend. Always an enjoyable time watching you work the timber. ❤️🌲🪓🙏🏻👊🏻

[@isaiahswoodworkingandmore5025]

Buck’s Billy Ray Smith it was good to see you my friend Buck's Billy Ray Smith welcome back to my friend

[@taylorchristie3570]

Just out of curiosity. I have been always taught that a bore cut is the safest and most control felling cut u can make. I have never seen u do it. Could u explain it and y u don't choose to use it

[@jirusjirus9322]

Buckin has over 3,000 videos uploaded, i do recall that there were at least 2 times when i saw him use a bore cut for certain situations. But don't ask me to recall which videos they were. Three years in and I'm still seeing videos that i have not seen before.

[@dustinmaxwell1822]

How do I go about joining the logging trade??

[@rickstafford5316]

That was a fun job. Great job Stay safe

[@StevenLettsPerformance]

Love it nice shot bud! Much love