Ways to customize your Axe handle

alot of time and thought has gone into making this axe handle

[@dhkaminski1]

My wife thinks that she's the last person I see before going to bed, but in reality it's BBR every night. 😂

[@pioneerman8467]

Haha me too

[@andrewketchum5098]

Hahaha same here

[@Banjoandguns]

So funny. So true

[@Stihlslinger]

😂😂😂👍

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Just a beautiful trip down "Axe handle memory lane!" Love you all...❤❤❤ Lieutenant Bradley

[@pilkpulk8284]

hi buckin, nice handles and thanks for the drums, now i can begin my day with the buckin rythm in my veins! hahaha have a great day brother!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

right on PP

[@nickanto]

When will the wood bullet be available? How limited are they gonna be?

[@earlreed5818]

Hey buckin get back to me please

[@tinmanssaws]

A BUCKIN VIDEO!!!! YES!!!!

[@ToddAdams1234]

And to think, I JUST got through watching your vid from yesterday when he came on. 😊

[@tinmanssaws]

@@ToddAdams1234 thanks for checking out my video, I appreciate it!

[@pilkpulk8284]

have a great day tinman! greetings from pilkland!

[@tinmanssaws]

@@pilkpulk8284 morning buddy

[@bradbaker5726]

Hey Buckin I was wondering if have heard about what happened to Jed from guilty of treeson? He was a talented tree man😢

[@jirusjirus9322]

I know there is a tribute to him that has been posted. Haven't watched it yet but we will want to know details and how to avoid accidents while tree working. I'm always devistated when i hear of a worker getting hurt on the job or get killed 🙏

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Beautiful handles Buckin. Love that there is extra material to work with to customize the fit. Lovin it. Thank you🌲❤️🌲👊🪓

[@pilkpulk8284]

have a great day, brother!

[@fernhoppertimberworks8037]

You are 100 percent corect about your handles.. that is why I would never buy a killinger premium handle because you are waisting money ....grain orientation is not that important ....you should test a hardware store handle ,a killinger,and one of your homade handles you made out of a hickory board. I think the results will speak for its self....hope yall feel better soon and have a great week end...

[@stephencarlson1430]

Buckin Billy Ray Smith

[@edwardpriestley2747]

Truly a winning design Buckin I can tell you put your hands heart and mind into that handle I especially like that taper just before the swell definitely be able to swing that for days with no blisters can't wait to get one and start splitting!!!!

[@cosmicbilly]

Love ya buckin. The tree community just recently lost a very great man. His name was Jed(inbred Jed) and he was apart of the Guilty Of Treeson KZbin channel. He was one of the best tree climbers around, and he unfortunately was killed on the job, and left behind a wife and two daughters. There is a tribute for him on Jakes channel(Guilty of Treeson) And a link to a GoFundMe to help out his family with funeral costs. Im sure it would mean the world to his family if anyone is interested in sharing the video and GoFundMe link. He was a great man and i learned so much from him. It really hits close to home because i do tree work too. I'm very sorry to bring such sad news. There's a great lesson to be learned, especially for anyone who does tree work for a living and think that something like that could never happen to them. I love ya buckin. And everyone else in this community, i love you all too! Tell your friends and family you love them any chance you get. Life is short.

[@fryloc359]

That sucks. He was a good guy to watch.

[@martyrutter3630]

Such sad news 🙏🙏

[@pilkpulk8284]

sorry to hear that. he was a good guy he will always be in my thoughts. lots of love and a big hug for his family from pp

[@jirusjirus9322]

Haven't watched the tribute yet. I'm sure there will be many tree guys here who will want to know the details so we can be more safe and cautious. 🙏

[@jamesbarnhill1593]

I want to learn how to make an ax handle so bad. I love your videos I've been learning a lot so thank you very much for the time that you put into making these videos I really do appreciate it

[@timbanwell1756]

Get a piece of wood and a spokeshave or drawknife, give it a go. It’s what I did and worked out OK. Practice makes you better

[@brianmedeiros7120]

Find a handle you like, get yourself a nice Hickory or White oak plank and transfer the handle onto your blank. I use a band saw to cut out the rough handle, then a draw knife and wood rasp for shaping. Take your time, it definitely helps to have your pattern handle to compare with. It's a lot of fun to do and very rewarding when done.

[@rick2773]

I'm watching this w at least 25 axes in need of handles ...will trade for hickory trees 🌲😎🌲

[@fryloc359]

I've got an old axe with a split handle and instead of trying to fix it I'd buy one of yours when they are available. I don't know if I can afford a Wood Bullet but I'm sure a handle is in my budget

[@timbermen11]

Glad to see your arm is gettin better my friend

[@pm270100]

have you got a handle on things over there 😀😀😀😀😀

[@tb8249]

Bro I'm watching you all the way from Greece,🇬🇷 love your videos, Bucking you're the king of the axe!😁🪓🪓🪓🪓 Cheer's!

[@danielmatthews3420]

Thanks my friend! I really appreciate your kind words and your videos!

[@elemental4rce]

thanks for covering the variety in swell designs Billy! Something that rarely gets talked about

[@jamesnelson1443]

Billy I have hammers with plenty of figure in the hickory & they never break!

[@LifeofaCampRanger]

I’m all fired up about axe handles now! I have spend quite a bit of time lately sanding and putting boiled linseed oil on my axe handles and they feel 10x nicer.

[@chuckno8]

Beautiful looking handles, couldn’t help but notice your Beats Flex, I watched the video using the same pair

[@stephencarlson1430]

McCullough mac 1 carburator hard clean get gunned up carotid on chainsaw used will not run anymore? Buckin Billy Ray Smith answer back please

[@ti5866]

Is african ebony too hard for an axe handle? Will it just shatter?

[@jamesnelson1443]

Sell me that axe Billy!!!! Just reach out & make a guy smile!

[@laurarosekrug777]

Hi Buckin, first off it's good to see that you and Wendy are continuing to feel better!💜 Can you please tell me what the dimensions of the hickory blanks are? This was an extremely interesting video for me, since I knew nothing about the process of creating & customizing an axe handle. 👍 Have you ever posted a video of yourself shaping a blank into a handle? That would be a great video. I'm excited for you to be branching out like you are with the new items that you will be offering the world...I might be able to buy a PINK "Buckin" hat yet😄Have a great day - LOVE WINS!

[@jirusjirus9322]

I do recall of the many Buckin shows that i have watched over the past 3 years that there is one where he starts with a chunk of two by four and carves out a handle from that. Great stuff, good work... what a guy. 💚🪘🎶🪵🪓

[@laurarosekrug777]

@@jirusjirus9322 Thank you! I will search for it. 👍

[@brianmedeiros7120]

Hey Buckin, nice looking handles! Been making my own handles lately and always experimenting with different swells. Love it!

[@gregmccarter2176]

I'm going to para cord down by the head..and thinking about para cord at the hand grip..that or criss-cross paturn

[@danjones1365]

Good stuff Buckin. I get the big palm swell but never quite understood the need for having the big block of wood at the bottom of the handle. Having a large striking surface for hafting makes sense as well as giving room for customization for your own special palm fit, but I’d still lop off the extra after. I like the fawns foot look best.

[@Islandstonr]

Do you mind telling me what you coat your handles with Billy?

[@Sandberg11390]

Buckin let me know when they come up for sale!! Also, are they going to have your stamp in them?? Maybe a marketing idea, you could sell "options" of them being stamped, or burned, or etc.. Thanks for the update!

[@stevenlaxton3618]

Just before Xmas I hung an axe for my grandpa that he actually has early memories of his dad using that axe..it was a double bit that was far ground and smashed up pretty bad on both sides so bad I couldn't see any sign of any stamps at all...the handle it got was a bit thick for what was left of the head and has that dead horizontal grain orientation but as he doesn't plan to use it I wasn't at all worried I burnt it up and stained it blued the head and sort of just brushed the edges for a "patina" look and it came out deadly!

[@mattpalmer4611]

I supper excited to purchase one of these! Hope you’re healing well and enjoying your time with family! God Bless!

[@lukelofgren4108]

I just finished making 2 nice hickory handles for a couple hand forged heads I made recently. I've been finding many sections of "curls" in my history handles but it's not quite the same process of making the figure pop compared to curly maple. Anybody else ran into this and been able to make them pop in hickory?

[@stephencarlson1430]

Love those axe made handle

[@justinweaver8107]

Great ideas there brother very nice palm swells!!

[@chrishoward6318]

Always love watching your videos, I too love the big palm swells or the fawns foot. Nothing good comes out of an axe slipping out of someones hands. Stay sharp and stay safe my friends.

[@BK33REVIEWS]

I'm so sad did you quit doing axe buckin please say no

[@BushLeague_BC]

Badassery

[@stevetheriault4164]

BEAUTIFUL LOOKING HANDLES

[@jamesnelson6848]

Keep it up Billy! Such an inspiration! When your shoulder got out of whack my first thought was your drumming. So glad to see hear and feel the rhythm flowing again! God bless!

[@dailygiftsforever]

Billy... Steve Gadd in the pocket. Cheers!

[@jirusjirus9322]

Steve Gadd, that's a high compliment ✅

[@dailygiftsforever]

@@jirusjirus9322 He has the groove, like the Purdie shuffle.... Jeff from Toto used it as well as John B. from Led Zep and so many others... hard to hit the ghost note, but Bill has it down. Love to jam with his drumming... 45 years in music as a player

[@aureltoth4475]

Hey Can i hear your thoughts on the hults bruk arvika?

[@martyrutter3630]

The handles from Bunyan premium or not I love them and will cherish them until I hand them down to my sons. I have hung both of them and now I know what you mean when you say, I love this axe. Thanks again for these beautiful gifts. ♥️♥️

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

pretty kool Marto

[@jirusjirus9322]

Your dedication as a helping hand gives you the glorious feel of a tool that is super special. Enjoy the cold winter breezes. ❄️

[@StephenHumphries-q6p]

Would love to have axe handle

[@stephencarlson1430]

Buckin Billy Ray Smith

[@dethmetl]

Nice drumming bro!

[@danjones1365]

We get you… Accentuated

[@chucklesssss7059]

I need one

[@chucklesssss7059]

I need a wedge banger.

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

Hi, I have a question. I've got cheap hickory handle, and I have a cheap axe head. But the hole of the head is slightly smaller than the shaft. Is it ok to remove 2-3mm of the wood to fit the axe head? Will it weakens the handke is my question??

[@TheStoyanbahchevanov]

@@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE Thank you very much, I'll get on it right away. Cheers 👍

[@elong35]

Oh man, I hope I get the opportunity to buy an axe or some handles. 32 with that palm swell is exactly what I like. Love how you are using everything and not just the “perfect” ones. Just like us, we are all a little different and can be used just the way we were made!! Can’t wait to order!

[@rosskstar]

keep an eye out for Christ' healing ''hidden manna'' ~Rev2, now being prepared

[@terrywhite9017]

GREAT DRUM ROLL 🥁 for the Buckin Special.

[@Quietluxury83]

Welcome back Buckin'✌ i love ax American ✌

[@johnkenny2210]

Buckin another top show very nice axe 🪓 handles 👍 Johno Alice Springs Australia 🇦🇺

[@robertwnorrisii9143]

Mr. Sprague, @13:25 I don’t believe you’re required to apologize for scaling such a useful and heartfelt asset to the consumer. Thank you. Sincerely & Respectfully, R.W.N II P.S. ~ @17:12 I’d purchase the doweled handle.

[@cd3rls]

Buckin’…Im a firefighter and ive been looking for a good axe handle that will stand up to the work I’ll put it through. Looking forward to picking one up from you and customizing that grip to help me with bulky gloves and fire conditions. Keep the vid’s coming…

[@timg9448]

I can’t decide between a Tazi and a Wood Bullet. I gotta have one really soon. Pros, cons, thoughts? I know, before you say “get both!” I probably will, but one first, then the other.

[@Grizzman99]

Handles are looking really nice. Wedge banging handle will be awesome. I have a head waiting. Keep healing ❤️‍🩹. That doweled axe 🪓 is dangerous. Beautiful. I really like the cut down palm swell. I prefer it actually. Nice work. No wasting wood, no reason too. Need that wood bullet double but I’m telling ya. At least a buckin double bit handle.

[@Sandberg11390]

Such Beautiful axes! I love the look of the dowels in that ax! I am an old soul! I was born in the wrong Era! You gotta love something with a little character, and that Has it!! If it goes for sale, please reach out to me! Thanks for inspiring!

[@Nerdsfever]

I love your positivity man. After a long hard day I really look forward to watching your videos. I have a major love for axes I’ve been watching you for years.

[@wonkyburn4278]

after listening to you drum, I had to go listen to "Good Times Bad Times"🥁

[@jeffbeeman8274]

Makes sense what you say about the head being square to the handle is for a chopping block. Totally agree.

[@gregwooldridge8864]

My farther just died and left me unused homelite xl. And a xls chainsaw. I love them . What's the best bar's and drums fit them want to use saws for ever. Think dad brought them in 1988.

[@leprechaungarage]

The axe you said you might sell , I’m interested if you are serious . Let me know .

[@efo1358]

Loved it! Be Kind! Brother from another Mother! 👌🙏❤️

[@JoeRainis156]

Love changing the Clydesdale Hoof style palm swell to a Deer Hoof version with just a cut of a band saw.

[@briantatro7493]

Buckin my boy just turned 18 months old but I'd love to get a axe from your hands to pass down to him and someday my grandkid

[@joutdoorsmen23]

Yes I really like the cut down too thanks Buckin maybe one day I’ll get me a Buckin Special because I never split wood with an axe I’ve always used an mull thanks for what you do!!!!!!

[@leonschufletowski8874]

Buckin. Good morning video with coffee. Love the handles. Love the axes you keep bringing out and showing us. Can’t wait to get my hands on one. ❤

[@gregpeacock1794]

Excellent video and the excitement is contagious, really looking forward to an opportunity to buy an axe. Good stuff!!

[@johnjurnak2076]

Buddy stop right now with the peddling and get back to cutting when you heal up. Don't cheapen your messge... we love you and what you share with us

[@chrissonik]

I just got a tassie head! I NEEEED a Buckin’ handle!! Hope they go on sale soon

[@felixbinette9752]

I have learned more about an ax . Just so simple . Buckin you get it . Great vidio

[@dannyholmes7483]

Wow those handles look amazing… just amazing work at hand hear those are built perfectly in my opinion. Iam veary veary excited for this item! Gonna be the The axe in my arsenal and favorite 🪓🪓!

[@edwarddavis507]

New saw or the wood bullet? Hmmmmm? The decision is easy.

[@itllkeal]

I'm getting older and lately I've been looking more for leaf spring handles for my hand tools

[@Stihlslinger]

Them Tassies witch French curve!❤👌

[@terrywhite9017]

Good morning Buckin Billy, good video, I love mine Bunyan handles. The time will come that I get the right head for them. I'm glad to see the progress you've made on the Wood Bullet. Love you and love to all. Beautiful handles.

[@williamfarrell6242]

Really nice handles buckin very cool ,what make of coat are you wearing in the bunker

[@kenbray2948]

"I think I'll make an axe...no I better not." You are an awesome dude. Wish we were neighbors. I'll be gettin my wood bullet as soon as yall are ready.

[@jessfriedrichs5583]

Hey bucking keep it up 👍 I use a cheaper Axe when I'm cutting timber, obviously a wedge beater and I always wrap electrical tape for my palm swell lol but it gives you fallow through, so I get why you put it on the handle it's just better all the way around 👍 go get em

[@swiggamortis5521]

I have zero use for a new handle because I rarely use an axe but I’ll be dog gone if I don’t want one!! Preciate your positive messages brotha.

[@rtdc5662]

Grain orientation and run out are just terms for non experts to pretend they are experts. Welcome to the 2020s.

[@timbanwell1756]

Defo chafer the palm swell, going to try that square end fawns foot

[@ronsilva516]

Good info hear is good video for you on KZbin White pine history : logging in Michigan 😎

[@paulrettig1507]

Never knew there was so much to learn about an axe handle. Once again I get to learn something new from you Buckin. Thanks for these videos

[@mattnewcomb1163]

You really got me in dancing good mood playing those drums 🥁 🪘 keep up the great videos bbr love yea brother.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

The grain orientation thing is bro-science. I don't worry about it. 😃

[@Alexb_1775]

This is awesome. So many people probably complaining about the “looks” and you put out a video showing how to make it your own. Love it.

[@drewditzler2818]

I got hickory trees straight as an arrow 4o or more feet to first limb if any are handle co, need hickory logs

[@julienicoll2070]

Can I buy one get it shipped to Australia.?

[@MADMICK918]

I want that shish kabob brother that thing is beautiful

[@samuelgambrel6890]

What is the price point of the wood bullet gonna be?

[@mariuszlompert6322]

Hello from Poland!!! Can you tell me how long is the handle?

[@mattnewcomb1163]

Could you just use a rubber malit buckin

[@BrianRust89]

All those handles have marks from a lathe on the end. Who turned them?

[@chuckweirick836]

Awesome handles buckin!!! I need one soon

[@1944chevytruck]

be kind

[@pilkpulk8284]

try to every day. and do some good for someone who is in need. great day to ya, bro!