Up Close ! Chainsaw Sharpening, You might Be Dull

Learning to sharpen your Chainsaw can be daunting, or not.
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[@lauraplewa9162]

I know nothing of chainsaws. But I do now. Buckin Bill Ray is the Bob Ross of chainsaws *friends.

[@mikeclement5383]

Billy has the sharpest chains on KZbin.

[@ek.chadith5092]

couldn't have said it any better

[@brandon-rustystreecare]

I wouldnt say that. His saw rips yes but other people saws rips as well

[@BertsCustomCuts]

Mine are sharp as well. But I also cut alot of hardwood.

[@MrFreeknassty]

For sure

[@mikeclement5383]

@@brandon-rustystreecare You didn't say that, I did. His chains are the sharpest on KZbin, I'll say it again. I say that with nothing but love.

[@barnetts9812]

I'm not in the "wood" business, but my uncle taught me younger how to sharpen chains properly; forever grateful.

[@user-dj9us8ic7m]

The two biggest takeaways from your filing instructions that helped me is the fact that the teeth do not have to be the same length to cut straight and bar maintenance. Thanks for the lessons. My saws are happier as a result.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

close is good . that raker guage is the magic

[@stephenmerrill4200]

Buckin you have so many sharpening videos, but it doesn't matter how many I've seen, there always seems to be info in one that's not in the others. That's why these never get old. Thank you! Happy belated birthday to Rita, she has your infectious smile bud.

[@backyardpotentialllc5763]

Nothing, in the shop, is more relaxing than turning on a great book and sharpening the chains. Thanks for teaching brother. Appreciate you for sharing.

[@ryobrown-mcclain805]

The more I watch you sharpen your chains the sharper my chains get, it has been a six year adventure and I am so grateful, what a gift you are to us all Buckin!

[@laurarosekrug777]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us! I learn something new every time you post these videos. Hey, nice truck!😊

[@juliomcdermott4696]

What Michelangelo is to art, Buckin is to sharp saws.

[@lashlarue7924]

21:53 "... because it's very, very dangerous havin' a dull saw". ☝ WORDS OF WISDOM RIGHT THERE

[@Helga____]

I don't own a power saw. Never have, never will. But I'm sitting here thoroughly enjoying myself, watching Buckin' Billy Ray filing this chain 😄 So satisfying ☺️ Great video 👌🏻

[@nathanaelmurphy3056]

You really should buy one…best mind and body medicine machine one can purchase…

[@Helga____]

@@nathanaelmurphy3056 right you are ☺️

[@MrFreeknassty]

People don't believe my hand sharpening is sharper than a new one out of the box. I guess they don't understand my hand sharpen chain pulls the saw into the wood hard. I just can't deal with a dull chain. Thank you for the videos @buckin !!! I love your sharpen videos. Thank you very much

[@ConcreteKOS]

Yea guys at my Tree Service would doubt the same way almost laughed at the thought but jokes on them

[@northernhappiness7499]

My saw is plain stock Echo 590. I keep corners of chain extremely sharp as they should be . I clearly notice that with em sharp my plain jane 590 saw cuts as if its had a nice engine/ muffler mod . Rips and pulls into hardwood and throws nice chips all the time. Thanks for sharing as always BBR

[@AppliedOCD]

From one KZbinr to another, I give the facts and give the viewer the TRUTH! If I'm not sure, I say so and ask for input. Thanks for helping me be a better sawyer!

[@Ozarktreeworks]

My sharpening skills are 💯 all from this man. My chains were laughable b4 I started watching Billy. The proof couldn’t be more in the pudding.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

glad its helped

[@wesleyparker9]

What brand of files do you use or prefer?​@@BuckinBillyRaySmith

[@johnekberg7117]

Billy Ray you’re awesome. You have taught me how to sharpen my chain. Thank you friend.

[@michaelnewman-ds3fr]

I know you know what I’m talking about but now that I’ve watched your channel and have learned so much and so much more learning to come I can now hear a dull saw as well as a sharp saw for miles away from me lol!! It’s all in the filing!! Thanks Buckin!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

truth,, welcome

[@perryroger21]

Thanks for the great description of the chisel edge and holding technique. This assures me that I am doing it correctly. The one thing that changed my experience with sharpening was learning how to set the raker height. When that’s wrong, the saw will do all sorts of wonky stuff.

[@byronroubanes1617]

Yep, been through the process. No more gadgets, trained left and right hand round file. Thank you for your videos Buckin! They really made a difference. It's like some kind of new special place to live in a sharp, really sharp chain world. Filing is a kind of happy place, love it!

[@woodstacker5241]

I see fellers cutting sweet veneer hardwoods on the tube. Their 90cc saws with 28’’ bars eat wood like butter!

[@josephborgula6780]

Buckin, you have made all the difference. I worked at a landscaping business that the owner heated everything with wood and he "taught" me how to sharpen chains but it was pretty much all wrong. Now I'm clearing my own land and your lessons have made all the difference! Thank you for sharing all your expertise.

[@bighoss1009]

Thank you for the great videos! Just got my 1st saw a month ago than found your channel shortly after. Put an oregon chain on the new saw and filed it the way you do and it cranks thru the wood better than I've felt on other saws I've ran back in high-school.

[@laurarosekrug777]

Welcome to the channel!!

[@livewire2474]

Yes welcome to the channel Buckin is a beam of light in a sometimes dark and cruel world 👍👍🙏🙏

[@lamarwilliams185]

Never sharpened a chain before. Will be practicing and adding this to my arsenal. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@edhackett7961]

Thanks for the sharpening video. I have a Stihl MS271 and after I took your advice it cuts like a new chain every time. It took a lot of practice but now I! Have sharp chains.

[@edwardpriestley2747]

Thank you for being such a good teacher the old 365 has never cut so well!!!

[@glennbaker8895]

You've helped with a lot of my sawing...thank you for sharing your journey.

[@aaronsherritt9316]

Buckin I hand filed my first chain 2 months ago after discovering your videos. Now my chains are sharp and throwing chips like mad. Thanks for sharing your years of experience and knowledge 🤘

[@HerEcolife]

Right on!! Thank you for the visuals. My ex used to always do the filing and never showed me. So starting over alone as a single mom I am literally learning this from scratch.

[@KevinsDisobedience]

You’ve definitely helped me just by showing what a sharp cutter looks like. Then I could adjust for the wood I’m cutting. Thanks

[@dimisdilo]

Buckin, thank you for all the knowledge you show us and give it to us so easily! I've learned to file from your videos so well that I didn't even believe it! I only see your videos (no one else) which made me buy a new husqvarna 372xp to cut the wood at home! Thanks a lot buckin! Happy birthday to Rita! Good and safe kilometers with the new car! Greetings from Greece! You are my role model when thinking about chainsaws! Thanks!!!

[@M_Teeple....]

You can always learn something new... Thanks for the great advice and video.

[@glennmoore3764]

You have helped me a lot with sharpening my chainsaws. Thank you Buckin

[@Big-John]

Thanks for the touch up video! Keep up the great work 👍

[@METALfanUSMC]

Awesome 👌 The filing videos got me confident to file and cut better with my saws and help other people with chains they thought were ok but cut like garbage. Thanks Buckin 👍

[@johnrosier1686]

Good advice. It’s taken a few videos on this for me to learn all the ins and outs of doing a good job on my sharpening.

[@raindog135]

Thanks, Professor, for the master class

[@mikepici5553]

Another great tutorial from the one,the only woodman!

[@daphlavor]

Happy Birthday Rita🎉

[@fixit4182]

Dang, this is the best power saw sharpening video I have ever watched. Thanks Buckin

[@shanereynolds5971]

I sure can file better now after a couple years of watching Buckin'. The woodstove feels extra cozy burning wood my family and I have worked ourselves.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

well done

[@haroldmackin8235]

finally a sharpening video that makes sense !! Now to go and practice and break my bad habits again thanks

[@toddkeitchen8869]

Thanks, Billy, for great informative education on this subject. Have a great day.

[@mikahakkinen5651]

hi.thanks to yours videos buckin a did learn sharpening my chain sharp.

[@chayzlett1988]

Watching you shapen never gets old. Ill say it again and again.... your tips helped so much in cutting fast and straight

[@chayzlett1988]

And I'll be the first to admit it... I blew through 3 chains learning how to file and I still am not vary good. Take ur time go slow and it will turn out. ❤

[@livewire2474]

God it's like white noise to me I love hearing the sound of a chain being filed kind of like a horse eating a carrot I love it call me weird IDC 🤣🤣

[@allanulen3809]

Thank you for your knowledge and sharing it.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

welcome

[@davidtettleton2732]

Haha, massive burr glistening in the wind.! This chisel chain really shows that. The point and any deviation. Thanks!

[@DickRomeiser-qw2lk]

Hi Billy! Just thought I would comment on the filing video. When I first started sharpening my chains many years ago I primarily did it with a motorized sharpener. The more I worked with the saws the more I got used to sharpening with a file. As time went by, I found myself hand filing much more than machine sharpening. My power sharpener now sits on the bench and only gets used if I happen to really do a nasty to the chain. I found, quite a few years ago, that hand filing was what I preferred. I’m not dismissing using a power sharpener, but I just feel that hand filing can tend to give me a great result and I also feel that it gives me a longer chain life as well. (It doesn’t grind off unnecessary metal from a tooth where it doesn’t have to be removed.) Anyway, just my opinion so have a great day!

[@rodneyshort1208]

Love watching your sharpening videos, Buckin Billy. I have improved my sharpening skills alot but my problem is I cant really see to good, I have one eye and am now going blind in that eye so I wear the strongest reading glasses we can buy at dollar store or Wal-Mart and for now I can sharpen a chain a few times before taking them to a local saw store and get them sharpened professionally. Your close up videos really work for me, thank you for another amazing video.

[@martincroteau1973]

Thank brother for the tips, from Québec , i love yours Channel!

[@DM-rp7ps]

Zen and the art of saw mantenance? My sharpening has improved by leaps and bounds from your guidance in those vids BBR! Happiness is a sharp chain that doesn't try to cut around corners. Ol' Pap used to call it "butterballin". Thank You

[@HortonHill]

Great video again! I’m going to have to get some glasses so i can see what I’m doing when filing!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yes u r

[@Joe_Brainer]

I thought I was doing okay with the Stihl sharpener. After watching a few of your sharpening videos, I have never made cleaner cuts in my life. Throwing shavings instead of dust. 16 inch bar, 42cc Craftsman. Cut a dozen 20inch slices for the garden, only one cut I left a bar mark. It is INCREDIBLE how different a saw it is, and it's not very strong anyway. I wish I didn't buy Craftsman, I won't do that again.

[@JimbobWalton31]

Before I watched some of your other sharpening videos I would just ruin my chains. I'd be running half dull chains and when I was trying to sharpen them I would be going at it all wrong. After I watched your sharpening videos my skill has gotten 100% better over time and I haven't run a dull chain since.👍😀

[@thelankylogger]

The burr. I know what you’re talking about. In my video I call it the toe nail. Your filing technique is exactly the way I file. Like you say it takes time. Nothing better than a chain that cuts. Love the video.

[@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE]

Ohh the saws are cuttin good thanks to our friend buckin! A round file a flat file and a raker gauge is all ya need have confidence in your filling skills! ✌️❤️🌲🪵🪓🐝

[@martyrutter3630]

Amen my buddy 👍👍

[@livewire2474]

Yes yes and a little patience to boot 😎😎👍👍🙏

[@mdrasshid85]

Tks you teaching ❤❤

[@zman8884]

I would definitely like to make a video of me sharpening and see how well I do by sending it to the chain sharpening master BBR. Anything I’ve learned has definitely been from you, appreciate you and your videos bud. Thanks

[@leslienaylor4935]

Great informative video , Learn the Craft , Thanks !

[@livewire2474]

Billy Ray youre sharp in many ways 😎😎👍👍 keep up the content its pure gold keeeeeeepppp ooooonnnnn Buckin friends braaaaaaapppppp😊😊

[@livewire2474]

592xp in my sights Billy I can smell the 2 stroke already 😎😎😎😎

[@user-bm2wv6gv7w]

❤Great video as always Very informative

[@tgripz8327]

Headin to my parents property today to send a few more trees down, had to stop in for a little refresher. Always a good day to run a power saw 🤙

[@emilyliolin4001]

Thank you. Appreciate you!

[@jamesnewman4640]

You’re crazy to not be on Patreon. Great Vids! Thanks Billy.

[@chickenneck]

He answered the question/problem I've been having. I knock the corner off on 7-8 teeth every sharpen. I also need to sharpen from over top the bar now.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

it'll come

[@havespurswillclimb]

Enjoyed the video.

[@karlrovey]

My sharpening so far has been limited to using a 2-in-1 sharpener. Even with that, there's some trial and error in getting things right with sharpening. I definitely look for that corner and the top plate being straight.

[@nikolaigordon]

Good work 👏 ❤.

[@longbar185d2]

Ya buddy, love it!

[@Yakkcatz]

Let's get the likes up guys. And watch the whole ads. Don't skip them. They lend to buckins gains for this community.

[@Kristof-1983]

Hello Buckin B. indeed! When I go too far under the top plate, for example with a 4.8 or 5.0 mm file, the corners break off quickly and sometimes very far. But they cut damn well just 'for a while'. 5.5mm file and straighter gullet is the trick to keep going for a long time. I have been looking at your instructions a lot and learning from my mistakes. this is how we get somewhere Greetzzz! Kristof Belgium

[@Jakob.s_ladder]

You'd be proud Billy I fixed up this 261 at this big company this morning that had no gullet whatsoever and almost no tooth left and rakers way down. I got the gullet and almost thought some teeth would break off they were so small. It absolutely ate through some aussie hardwood, even with the little 261. 😁 coworkers were doubtful until the chips started flying. (I'm in australia but I'm a BC boy and long time viewer. The first guy I worked for didn't know how to sharpen so I learned from you)

[@elmagico6994]

Listen and watch the master. I've watched videos that BBR is making reference to, and it's a real head scratcher. I take great pride in my chains because I spent the time and LISTENED to what you teach us, BUCKIN'. I won't waste your time sending you videos that just don't add up...even watched a "faller" who spent 30 years cutting huge redwoods down, and he said as plain as day, "watch your curf, don't look up and watch the tree"....WHAT???!!! It is exactly what you taught me NOT to do. And like you say, the internet is unfortunately full of these type videos. When friends come over and help me fall and buck some trees, they don't hesitate to grab even my 211 to buck with because they know they're chain on their 251 or whatever they brought with them does not come close to being sharp as the 211. I can do anything with even a small saw like that, because it's sharpened correctly, and goes through whatever is at hand like a hot knife goes through butter. And never boggs down or hiccups...it'll cut the same everytime, and that's what I enjoy the most. Plus the fact that these chains make my saws work easier than others, and they last alot longer. Thanks, BBR. It's not rocket science, just watch and listen, like I did and still do.

[@DeerSlayermi]

I have watched other fellers sharpen and their saws cut like butter. Guess there is more than one pro out there!

[@revon0521]

Best closeup views of your teeth so far, BBR. Well done, you handsome devil.

[@morksgrasp1111]

You are cool as. Thanks. I'm a cowboy tree lopper, however my endeavour is to do the best job possible. I love tree chopping and I don't need a govt tick of paid approval to get my label as, "he's okay for bussiness". Thank you for teaching the watching cowboys pride an assurance and how to do their job properly.

[@gregmccarter2176]

Two weeks ago a man gave me a almost full 5 gal bucket of chains...these chains fits my 18" echo saws...these chains are brand new...the man will use them untill they get dull...and he tosss them...these are origon chains...I ❤ it...iv already sharpen 10 of them

[@erikellingson9130]

Bucking chain sharping videos take your sharpening skills to the next level.

[@JunoTafoya]

Thank ya brutha,mutha fricking badazz mutha fricking badazz!!!

[@gunterbecker8528]

❤ BILLY U R A GODSEND TO MANY PEOPLE! 😊

[@kelturner5452]

Great vid as always Buckin, like those helical cut files. What brand? Also seen commercial last night announcing Timber Titans w/ Hogan. You guys mentioned it on that leaner job where root rot occurred after a service road had been cut some time ago. Excited to see some hardcore remote forestry cutting! Makes parents proud to see there children did listen to what it means to be a responsenable adult. Even though sometimes it seems there not listening,following example. Could see the joy brimming proud papa! Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY. to your daughter, Rita? Take care springs almost here. Shoulder will come in don't rush it, hard to do when you've worked thru pain,agony& hard times to make life better for your family.

[@brianrolnick4716]

This is the first time I saw something that I think I can work with, I’ve got a job Sunday with a saw that cuts, but doesn’t “feel” right. It’s slow. The chain is not old enough to need replacement, but I’ve got a dangerous storm damage to fell, and don’t want to be fighting to cut. I’m going to see if it works for me as I see it now. Thank you.

[@randygraham1267]

Hey Buckin’, Based on all the file inquiries it might be time to start selling Oregon files . Get Christine hooked up on them! 😂

[@jimbee2145]

Hey brother, when I first started filing I was hesitant to free hand without a file but now I won't do it any other way. Hand filing to me is therapy but every session I'm trying to get it as sharp as ole BBR and I here him in my head saying, "Be kind friends."

[@johanlarsson3644]

Really useful 😊 is it the same procedure on a semi chisel chain?

[@jasonbostian8111]

Hey Buckin'! Thanks for the lesson. How many times can you sharpen a chain with the same file? Thank you sir!

[@ek.chadith5092]

sharpest saws around for sure

[@wellf_ckitssean4315]

What files do you use? They always sound so nice and crisp. The only ones I’ve had that sound a Anything like that When filing is some husky intensive cut but I don’t feel like they cut near as nice as the ones you use.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

oh they do, these are Oregon

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

A full college degree on chain sharpening here, folks!!!! Love you all...❤❤❤ Lieutenant Bradley

[@martyrutter3630]

Well said my friend. 👍👍

[@Headerflame]

Been lovin’ what ya do for quite a few years brother! Maybe you’ve mentioned it at some point, I wasn’t sure where to look. What brand files do you use or prefer. Most all files are great for at least 2 or 3 strokes, but are there any files that have better longevity and keep cutting for awhile?

[@user-ms7qk8fv4z]

Hi Buckin I am new to sharpening my chains and your videos are an absolute blessing. I am wondering what brand of file you use and if you have noticed a difference between brands as far as longevity?

[@stephenbrown4435]

Me too?

[@truckguy6.7]

Buckin, I can't find that bar and chain oil anywhere. The stuff you mentioned in the last video. Also can you tell us the appropriate file size and brand? Should you always use the file the chain company recommends?

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

did you click the link i left for anyone interested, ? i buy oregon file,. use the file you want

[@OOOOOO12345]

DeWalt biodegradable on Amazon is the same stuff. $15 a quart. For a 3/8” chain use 13/64 or 7/32 file. Pefrd is a good file brand or Oregon. Anything made in Sweden is good.

[@truckguy6.7]

@@OOOOOO12345 Thanks for that tip. Getting things delivered to us way up in northern BC is a pain. This gives me some options.

[@OOOOOO12345]

@@truckguy6.7 Any time, friend. For files I like Vallorbe, they're Swiss made and can be bought on Amazon. All the best to you.

[@beerbuzz62]

Hey Buckin,do you use a certain brand of file? Any brand better than others?Thanks for all the great videos and keep em coming

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Oregon is what I use

[@jerryimwold388]

Sir . I started hand filing watching your videos and I thank you so much . But not sure what I am doing wrong .chain feels sharp . When I start cutting just stops. Appreciate any help . Thanks God bless. Stay safe

[@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE]

Have you got a raker gauge? If so then it may be the bar could have burrs on the rails flat file the sides of the bar if you feel a burr always a good idea to flip the bar so it wears evenly hope this helps you Peace&love ✌️❤️🌲🪵🪓🐝

[@diggindiggenit6540]

Amazing footage wtg on passing the half million mark

[@tatehogan5685]

Buckin could you share what file brand should i go with?

[@jonnysnipes3123]

so does the top of the tooth peel the wood or the side of the tooth? i was always curious what mattered more when filing, your tooth having that c oval shape or your tooth having that 90 degree angle

[@PlanCthruZ]

I’m not learning from anybody else unless my Sensai (Buckin’) tells me to. Great vid.

[@19Kamau79]

That's very good point of coming suddenly dull and that scenario would happen right after finishing deep notch..

[@patrickkelly8095]

Is there a beginners video. Like one that starts you out at what size files for what size chains, or how to set rakers and so on?

[@kenm7899]

Hey Buckin, love the video. what are your thoughts on using a Dremel with a stone to sharpen ?

[@blainlehman1018]

Yes. This. Want to know.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

never tried it