Worlds best wood splitting axe.

[@nateolmsted899]

So many people today have no idea how much fun it is to split wood and heat your house wood it’s so much better than propane or fuel oil. It is so rewarding. The smell is amazing.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

it gives many older gents purpose and the movement that is needed to stay healthy

[@daviddenyer756]

So true Buckin.I didn’t think my back and shoulder would handle any splitting at all but doing it improved my movement! And it does give you a purpose on lonely days

[@Timberjack.loggers]

Well said

[@cliffjenkins6419]

Olympics.They can wait. Found this splitting video first thing this morning. For ten + years I've followed you Buckin, helped keep me sane while recuperating from serious injuries. Rock on brother! Cheers from HB NZ

[@philipoconnor2236]

You have a perfect diagonally straight back when doing this, great posture👌 I hope your back is getting stronger💪 Best wishes from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@ryanpino4429]

Buckin I want you to know that you got me inspired to do tree work and work with power saws and I didn’t have anybody to teach me so I learned from you. I watched so many of your videos to learn about how to fall trees and how they work in all different scenarios and I’ve actually been making a living on a power saw like you did and I’m so happy doing it. I’m glad that you do what you do Buckin thank you

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

smilin' over here , thx for sharing

[@mikeheizmann6804]

When you were making axes is the day I got hooked. Years ago! Bring some more builds back!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Done

[@roastntoast7550]

Hello Buckin, I only recently came across your channel. I have watched a lot of your videos in the last few weeks and months and have learned a lot. I have worked with smaller chainsaws, often electric saws, for tree care from time to time. Since I have now bought a house and would like to heat more with wood, I have now bought a Stihl chainsaw. I have also bought a kinematic log splitter. Since I have an office job, I want to make up for the firewood in the winter by buying firewood that has already been split and ready. It is also cheaper. Since I live in Germany and Stihl dealers and workshops are very readily available here, the choice was easy for me. I decided on the Stihl MS 500i. I actually wanted to buy the chainsaw with a 20" bar. Thanks to you, I have learned that working with longer bars is much easier and more comfortable. The saw has now been ordered with a 28" bar. If I can handle it well, I also intend to get the 32" bar. Your channel is a privilege for everyone who works and wants to work with wood and chainsaws. It doesn't matter whether you're a professional or a beginner. You are a great person and have a good character. I wanted to thank you for everything and I'm glad I came across your channel. Many greetings from Germany and stay as you are. 😊👍

[@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE]

Welcome to the buckin army 🪖 Spread the love Increase the peace ✌️❤️🌲🪵🪓🐝

[@Joe2328]

Glad you are healthy again Buckin. I have over 50 cubic metres of ash split and stacked so far this year, over here in the uk. All cut with a ported 266 (thanks for the tips TInman!) and split with my own short handled heavy axe. Used to use a much longer one but love this way of splitting now - im quicker and more mobile with a short handle. Would love me a buckin special some day though...

[@Jonesy96]

Gee it’s good to see you swinging an axe again mate, she’s been a while but you’re back and getting stronger each day!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

jONSEY im creepin in slowly again . love ya

[@jirusjirus9322]

Slow as you go 💪

[@johnclarke6647]

My favorite splitting axe is a 4# True Temper that I bought over 50 years ago. It has a 31.5” does leg hickory handle on it.

[@johnkenny2210]

Morning Buckin some big rounds of wood 🪵 good to see you back on the axe 🪓 the wood bullet works a treat in those big rounds 👍 Johno Darwin NT

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

We’re Gettin there Jonny

[@martyrutter3630]

Our Christine is home and doing great. Now that will put a smile on your face. 😂

[@OtherBrotherDarylSmith]

Right on Marty!

[@christine_bbr]

Love you Marty

[@jirusjirus9322]

Very good news, touch and go for many people in the path of fire ...

[@jonmccormick6805]

Sweet!

[@martyrutter3630]

@@jonmccormick6805 Hay you old guy😂😂

[@TheTimberwright]

I learned everything I know about splitting from you. I've never seen or heard of anyone who is as skilled with a splitting axe. Hats off to you brother!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

that is some love right there . appreciate that

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

I have one of Liam's axes from when he was the only one making them in his backyard. He did an insane job for me, making it a one of a kind for sure.

[@squidnoid8]

Nuttin’ more satisfying than converting a bunch of rounds, into a BUNCH of stacked, split HEAT ! You said it brother. Hefting & “ operating “ a single bit axe is a skill to be proud of !

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

freedom and flow

[@wednesdar452]

Love the idea of you moving some axes again! Now that you've taught all of us so much about profile, it's hard not to feel silly every time the axe gets stuck. I have a few beauty vintage heads that I rescued out of a burnt out shed after a forest fire, but they're definitely more of a chopping profile than a splitting one.

[@jamesnelson1443]

Billy/Liam what a “GLORIOUS “ creation you guys have made!! For all us Axe Junkies that is the “Holy Grail”!!! Thx good sirs!

[@GetUpTheMountains]

Man, I just have a boys axe and I never get the chance to split wood all day like this. What a beautiful way to spend your time. That wood bullet looks fantastic, I wish I had a need for it.

[@joshreeves7200]

I have been using wood to heat my home down here in Mississippi the past three winters and I am so impressed by how easy you make splitting wood look hopefully one day I can get on your level

[@carlzirk]

Glad you're healing up. It's a long, challenging process. Thanks for the superb content.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx carl

[@JimmynVegas]

Some nice wood. And the bullet of course.

[@Timberjack.loggers]

Great education of axe 🪓 splitting great to see your shoulder getting stronger!!

[@CraigArndt]

BBR, I can't believe how good you are with an axe. I've been on this channel for a few months, love the content and saws, but as a kid growing up, I loved stacking firewood. I have a wood stove in my shop, I am always learning. Thanks Billy Ray.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

yer in the right spot friend , any question ,, shoot

[@Alexhulk]

Your collection is.....i got no word ❤

[@markadkins9290]

This is something everyone should know! Thanks!

[@danbarth9421]

Man brother, the sounds of the wood, while splitting...music ta my ears!! Good ta see ya on that glorious tool ya have there!! All of em!! And a big HI TO TORRY!! (Sorry if i spelled it wrong😅) great video, much love from the Barth family!!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thx

[@saltrock9642]

Saving this video for in the morning. We love you Buckin. 🪓💪🪓

[@punsonthecob]

Love watching and learning at .25x speed! Thanks as always Buckin - the bit about the knot made me feel a lot better about myself not being able to get those! Haha

[@EBBCAManagement]

So good to see you get back to your “meditation”. You’re truly a master and I can say that I split so much better because of you, Buckin’. Thanks for all you do.

[@leejodykstra3391]

So much fun playing with the woods 🌲

[@Ikeikeikeikeikeiek]

Another great splitting video thanks Buckin

[@Brian2bears]

Huge wood, great information Mr. Smith...

[@edwardpriestley2747]

Glad to see you back in your element that bullet you developed is simply amazing!!!

[@adriansperlich8682]

I grew up in the woods, ranching ect.. love doing firewood in my mind, physically noticeable both positive and negative:-)

[@Alexhulk]

Wow the original woodbullet handle is fantastic

[@gabrielsturdevant9700]

never woulda thought mr hoffman would be makin wood bullets for you, amazing partnership to see. youre really building your business bud

[@paulb2378]

The tree sure did grow fast! Wicked grain 😮

[@Alexhulk]

Yeah So good to see my special buckin friend on the axe again

[@Bob-qh2hy]

Never get tired of this. Met you during covid, thanks BB forever friend.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

appreciate you

[@stephenreiner1523]

Nice to see an axe doing the splitting.

[@GertRupczyk]

Love watching your videos. Love watching you splitting.wood with 🪓 axe. Have a great day everyone. ❤❤

[@bryanherbert5454]

Nothing makes you feel as good as a physical workout. ❤ love ya hope Christine is doing ok❤

[@christine_bbr]

I am well and back home. Thank you very much for asking

[@frooky57]

Nice to see you swinging an axe again. ✌️❤️🪓🌲

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

hey

[@johnclarke6647]

I very seldom split softwood. I split oak and I used a maul, steel wedge and sledge hammer. I had an axe lying around but usually used a splitting maul.

[@carlwallace8412]

Buckin you are to wood splitting what Ronaldo is to soccer just the best. Poetry in motion.

[@jessewintersteen4740]

Send me a double bit I'll send you a video of wood flying for the good of my family and my neighbors. As if it dosent already 😊 Thank You Buckin for teaching me to dissect wood and share the wealth!

[@daviddenyer756]

Lovely shaped handle !

[@EmmettReese-nh9lg]

Love to see the chopping!! I like to make axe handles but they aways come lose

[@TheZenDen44]

Got myself a double bitted true temper on the way from the us wanted one ever since I stumbled upon your video “how to split wood with a double bitted axe”

[@robertblacksmith4355]

Douglas Fir she's got some knots

[@alessandromarini8029]

That west coast wood is nice splittin. No maul needed

[@Alexhulk]

Awesome handle

[@Shane_Reynolds85]

Fresh video after a fresh membership addition. Good days had by all.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Shane I’m not sure you know what this means 😂, it’s time to fly . Thank you. and welcome . Sincerely, thank you

[@Shane_Reynolds85]

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith I’m excited to figure it out with you.

[@christine_bbr]

It’s going to be fun Shane

[@Helga____]

Those were good times, hanging out in the bunker with you while you haft an ax. Would definitely be up for it 😁👍🏻

[@Alexhulk]

My dream axe...one day!!!!❤

[@26155101]

Can’t wait for the next video about the best chainsaw/axe/ then see you chop wood

[@19Kamau79]

That's great tip to handle the knots 👍 next time I will put them to side and split them with chainsaw at the end.

[@Alexhulk]

Wouhouhou Woodbullet in action!!!

[@big-E-1891]

🪓🪓🪓ever since I got my wood bullet I started to laugh like Buckin’ with every round I go through - seriously thank you so much Buckin and Liam. 🤟🤟🤟🪓🪓🪓

[@jameswilson322]

How much do they go for?

[@ThierryC2373]

That wood is so brittle, I'm jealous!!

[@TheZenDen44]

All I wish for in life is to one day own a axe collection just like billys 😂🤟🤟

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

You’re a good egg Buckin

[@TomaszAXE-v9t]

I love You man! You are just amazing 👍

[@thegreatwhite-hd3uo]

The way buckin said MY DAD is here made him sound young in his voice a saying we all Say in this world !!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

great comment

[@SirensC3]

Man that is just too hard on this old man. I love my 34 ton splitter.

[@roastntoast7550]

Me 2! Kinematic wood splitter!

[@errormadef4ultz]

Have you ever used the graensfors bruks splitting axe?

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

You're really making me wanna' get out there and swing my mauls Billy, but it's 100 degrees in my neck of the woods this time of year and all I got to split is hardwood that don't wanna split unless you wail on it with all yer might!

[@ryanpino4429]

I need an axe!! Hahaha I actually just got my only wedge banger stolen unfortunately so I’m in the market. That wood bullet is nice 👍🏼

[@Alexhulk]

That old double bit Me tooooo

[@popswrench2]

i had wondered how you split so easily ; perspective . solid softwoods and 12" . i moved back to 14" with dead ash and enjoy it again . most my Beech , diseased and tight twisted grain , no good for ax work . but strate grain and best frozen , then i can ax split .

[@emmanuel.belanger]

8:21 being in the Tassies game because of that kind of view!

[@FredKennedyIV]

What's the best way to stack wood that's been bucked too short (by tree services)?

[@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE]

Sir buckalot of the round table coming at ya! Hehe ✌️❤️🌲🪵🪓🐝

[@martyrutter3630]

Matt Man 😂😂

[@jirusjirus9322]

Sir Buck-a-lot ... Matt Man...luv it Splitting my gut with a belly full of laughter, great to see Buckin bucking rounds 💪😊👍

[@richevy5224]

Is this stuff harder to split than hard wood? Like oak, maple or cherry?

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Buckin I have some Blackjack wood you need to try .😮

[@briandunne6808]

Hey billy watching you on ax men yesterday on the tele , love it , is your son still working with you at the tree 🌳 work

[@jamiedalluge9472]

Those big limb or knot pieces hold alot of heat

[@cydonianman]

I have a Fiscars. I know its not exactly the best out there , but i bought it not knowing much about axes in general. It weighs about 6 lbs altogether with 28 inch handle. Don't know if that's considered light or heavy for axes but feels heavy to me like I'm trying to swing a telephone pole lol. I guess one good thing it doesnt rattle my hands. I just need more practice. That wood bullet looks good from Hoffman though. Don't know if i should spend that much especially since I'm a novice. Hate to bust a nice axe like that. Btw, Hey to Tory👍

[@critterg8493]

Buckin axe mania

[@bigbear92372]

I live in Indiana and don't get to choose what wood I get and most is worse than that I can't afford the good tools would love to have a heavy axe

[@Carboneye7]

I’ve just built two for this winter a big NOS Kelly and a sweet thicc Connie that absolutely destroys wood. Throws it all over.

[@matthewtaylor2185]

I don't understand axe handle length. Sometimes I believe it is more about the mood I'm in than anything else. I like a 28" for a straight handle and 36" in a traditional axe handle. I've wondered about a traditional axe handle shape on a splitting maul...I dunno....but I see all that cut wood there and have this odd desire to jump in and start splitting! It is sick!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

brother i built a maul for that esset=ntial craftsman on a curved handle . he loves it

[@matthewtaylor2185]

@BuckinBillyRaySmith I think that's where I saw it and got the idea! Love that guy! I have an oregon 6lb maul with a busted fiberglass handle (freebie). It actually works pretty well. The eye is tiny and round. I'm thinking I may be able to mill it out to fit a curved handle. I guess it needs some taper in there to hang, though. Not a problem, just part of the fun.

[@Trumpistheman1]

I wish one day to split easy wood like that.

[@kwukpi989]

What a beauty of an axe. Do they ship to Canada?

[@UncleMattysGarage]

I’ll buy an axe or two. How about a mystery box!

[@adamreynolds-bf2cq]

Buckin! What weight splitting axe should I get as a first? What do you recommend? I’m using a 12lbs maul and a 11lbs maul currently. I am not a stranger to hand tools I was a wildland firefighter for just under 10 years. I just don’t know what I need to get started in the splitting axe game. Also I live in the Idaho panhandle so I’m cutting Mainly larch and Douglas fir. Thanks!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

I wood be goin 5 1/2

[@adamreynolds-bf2cq]

Thanks friend. Any pattern you recommend?

[@David-i1p]

Bucking Billy I will buy a axe it would be a honer to have a axe from you friend!!! Let me know where to send the money!!💰

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

thank you

[@johnmalatesta751]

I've learned over the Years that those knotted pieces are for the power saw. You'll just beat yourself to death and it's not worth it. Those pieces are no match for chainsaw teeth 😂😂 . I'm 58 and thank GOD I can still swing an axe . I love it.

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

I need a nice ax, to take my anxiety on....

[@wayne-oo]

But will it work on anything but pine ? Oak,Maple, Elm,Birch or hickory ????

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

ive never used it on pine .but these other species you mentioned it loves

[@christine_bbr]

Yup there are videos out showing people using it on all different woods. Check it out

[@haroldhodge7770]

I need one of them axes

[@nicholasnewton6775]

Buckin how do i get myself a wood bullet.

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

hoffmanblacksmithing .com

[@Alexhulk]

Best wood to split in the world

[@patrickmcelrath4962]

Deadly deadly

[@JohnBrunner-ym6qj]

I would love to be able to get a hold of one of your axes buckin keep me in mind please lol

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

copy

[@crowtubecrozier2857]

Can't find an ax like that around here

[@Alexhulk]

I wait so much for to see you split whit your dreams axe Woodbullet ❤❤❤

[@ChainsawUsers]

It's funny watching people split soft timber. Come to Australia, mate, you can't split our hard wood so easy like that soft wood

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Sure yeah can . I ‘ll be down to see you . You can set em up and I’ll knock em down.. deal?

[@NewWorldOrder0000]

I hear ya bro I’m in pa tons of massive red oak

[@NewWorldOrder0000]

And tons of knotty poplar

[@daviddenyer756]

😂 try grey box

[@ishure8849]

G'day Chainsaw, I've watched this man split wood for years and you're right we have some wood here that can't be split but the wood that can be he will handle just fine. I started splitting dead twisted Grey box before we had hydraulic splitters 500 tons every winter thirty hits per foot block 👍.

[@26155101]

Nice heels

[@martyrutter3630]

Not sure what I am doing with all the membership stuff but we will learn as we go 😂

[@christine_bbr]

We will learn together. If you have questions or suggestions please let us know

[@martyrutter3630]

@@christine_bbr Will do but for now we will just have some fun!

[@Alexhulk]

Wow the German head.... special