It's refreshing to learn from someone who actually knows what he is doing. Old school knowhow can't be faked. Thank you brother.

It's like Bob Ross teaching you how to properly file your chainsaw. Perfect as usual Buckin!!

@WoolysWorld

4 жыл бұрын

lol, love it

@annasaugnieux2727

4 жыл бұрын

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@larrysutton6530

4 жыл бұрын

That's a comparison I would never have thought of but Buckin' is a true artist when it comes to power saws and axes 🪓 that is a fact

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

lol

@woodyssawshop266

4 жыл бұрын

Well Said

Want to thank you Billy. Hand filed for last 3 decades and had decided that chain was only NEW sharp once. I could get it very close to that thru the rest of the chains life. Watching your sharpening techniques and advice about removing the Gullet was the missing piece. Thank you sincerely.

@Woodman_Custom_Sawing

4 жыл бұрын

Always remain teachable. Best advice I've ever received as a young man. Good for you. Take care.

@brettblack7049

2 жыл бұрын

@@Woodman_Custom_Sawing what's up buddy, hope all is well out your way. As my signature on the forums reads; "if you're not laughing, loving, and learning, you're not living." From chipper1 😃

camera work on the first chain was spot on.. now I underwstand what you've been driving at.. good work buckin... need a few files now.

Dear all of the people who disliked this video why are you disliking someone else’s passion to teach and help change the world I love ya all friends

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

love takes some time to melt fear my friend

hey buckin what kind of files do you use on your ax's? and welcome to all new sub's great vid bud keep up the good work.

I love how you keep a positive attitude! Only been watching your channel for a while, but have been in your shoes and look forward to your enthusiasm for doing what you love!!

Hey Buckin! I have never commented on your videos but I wanted to thank you for making them. I have learned so much from sharpening my chains to making my axe handles look and feel so much better. You rock!!!

It’s fantastic when someone physically sees this happen. Before this channel I had never dressed a bar or messed with rakers much. Thank you for all of the tips and tricks on filing. Love to you and the family❤️

I'm going through all your older sharpening vids again for refreshing Buckin. Thank you for taking the time to pass on knowledge. It's nice to be a young buck with a saw that's just flinging long shavings thanks to your content. All love from North Carolina

Buckin' alittle over a year ago i started watching your wonderful channel and I haven't missed a video since! But I picked up the likes of running a powersaw from watching your videos and my first saw was a 272 husqvarna my dad gave me and I got it back to running and sharpened it and went to cut some with it and by the time I got half way through it it went all sideways haha then I looked up some of your filing videos and thanks to you I learned how to file a powersaw! Thanks for all you do and the wonderful messages you share! LOVE WINS!!!

A few years ago I desperately needed to improve my filing game,After quite a few views and several learning times, I have improved so much ,my saws cut much faster,for all practical purposes ,almost effortless. Few days back I was cutting with my son ,and he said Dad you gotta show me how your doing this. Made me feel so appreciative,Thanks buckin

This is what I appreciate so much in this channel is the level of compassion, craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Thanks Buckin I quit counting the strokes a long time ago! I’ve watched several of Your videos while You were filing on a chain! Even though I’ve used a chainsaw through the Years it’s was just every now and then. But since I retired about 6 to 7months ago I have been using one on a regular basis. But I learned to sharpen a chain by watching You. I’m 65 years old but lord will I plan on doing a lot more work. Been cleaning up some property I have. But it’s fun sharpening Your on chain and it cutting good again! God Bless You and all the family. ❤️👍

That ending was pure gold Buckin. Enjoyed every bit of your wisdom. thanks

This is your best "get the gullet" upload, yet, Buckin'. Deadly and informative to the max. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and good vibes.

Love your thoughts and knowledge. I’ve always been the same way. Never counted strokes always go by the feel of the tooth. Much love Buckin.

An honest man helping others improve! I’ve learnt so much from you buckin it’s crazy!! I built a bunker myself today, nothing like yours but it’s a bunker!! Lol, bought a 266xp the other day that’s giving me some terrible trouble.. now to figure this thing out! Have a great day everyone be kind.

Powersaw Masterclass as usual Buckin. A random question: what 2 stroke oil do you use on your saws?

Hey Buckin, your filing videos are my favourite and this is why I’m here.

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

very good

Yup, since I tossed the file guide and started doin' my chains Buckin' style my saw has never cut this good before, only getting better too!

@bradrolling8637

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. I ruined a chain 12/23 by filing the rakers waaay tooo far down! The saw will snatch into the log and try to bog itself down if you don't hold it back! It will actually throw a log back at you if you're not careful! But thanks to you Buck , my other chains cut like new and they're 3-5 years old. Thnx again! Love ya my friend!

love your vid mate. just a quick question. How come you file down rather than up. ??

great video, i really liked you showing the shelves also. Did you slab those with an Alaskan mill? Be kind!

BBR, good sir, would you consider doing an update video on the files themselves? Your experience with good files, bad files, and the ugly files? You've touched on files in a few videos over the years. Cheers!

I have erred on the side of not filing enough trying to save the metal in the chain! But watching that edge appear as you filed helps a lot. You know, I learned filing by myself and watching others file but not understanding what they were trying to achieve! Showing how to do it helps a lot, thanks for the knowledge!

What brand files do you like.Or not brand preference.

Love your video and your style. I've watched a ton a video on how to sharpen a chain and only occasional had success. Your the only one that explains exactly what to look for in way that makes sense to me. My only question is how often do check and file the raker.

Hello Billy, do you use new chains with factory grind or do you need to sharpen them a little?

Heading out to the shed to hit my chain this morning. Good refresher course while I drink my coffee. Hope everyone has a great day.

Hey Billy Ray love your style of filing,i have adopted your method and it works great.thanks .I was wandering though have you ever had one of the small heavily filed teeth break off while chainsawing?. As I have a couple similar looking chains and some people have warned me that the tooth can fly off like bullets when they break and do damage if it hits you or someone else. I've never known of it happening to anyone so I was just wandering have you ever encounter this or it just a good old wives tale?

This video right here makes me glad I held all my chains that I thought were no good, I have years worth of chains now, The 3 stroke sharpening method left me frustrated until I started watching tour videos. This is so cool... Thanks for all that you do....

Hi. Thanks for the great video, but if not counting your stokes when filing is not what makes your saw not cut straight, what is it that makes my saw not cut straight then?? Thanks.

thanks for the video on sharpening. awesome. Um do you sell McCulloch chainsaws?

Buckin! What do you do with your old files ??

Actually I used to be one that would count my strokes when sharpening my chain until I stumbled on to your channel. Your technique made sense to me so I tried it and boy were you right. Made 100% difference and made my firewood cutting alot more uniform and more fun to cut

Sometimes I get a bad burr on top and side plate, that doesnt seem to go away, till I start cuttin, is it a dull file? Or should I keep goin and it should sharpen out?

My issue, which has me replacing chains too frequently ($), is that I get the gullet forming nicely but then can't get that round file to advance as nicely back toward the tooth without cutting more into the gullet! Is the trick to only put pressure back toward the saw after forming the gullet?

I think the style of raker gauge you use helps. Each raker is filed to it's specific tooth, instead of those other styles which bridge over several teeth.

@Woodman_Custom_Sawing

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, those are the good raker gauges!

@onebackzach

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking, I found the tooth size to matter, but it's because I was using the style of raker gauge that you are describing. If you use the style that only references off of one tooth and you're cutting crooked, it's probably because of the bar.

You know bucking I've been watching you for about four or five years now and not only have you help me with my cutting but with my confidence and thank you man! have a good day!

Hello Bucking, no matter which video you watch, this also shows every time that you are an absolute professional in wood cutting, setting up axes, and repairing and sharpening power saws. I just say thank you on behalf of everyone for the information and enrichment in all situations. Ps forgot to fish too !!!! Best regards from Germany my friend !!! 👍✌️🌲🌲💯💪 

This is perfect, we just finished training first year firefighters how to use and maintain saws.

dumb question... should the 3/8 husqvuarna gauge used in the video work on stihl 3/8 chain? i've got one of these gauges, and when i lay it on the chain... i thought the front edge notch was supposed to sit tight against the preceding tooth, and then the raker comes up through the hole. but... if i situate the gauge that way... the raker is behind the hole it should come through. if i place the raker through the hole, the front notch will sort of rest on the chain or chain rivets... but not up against the preceding tooth.

Buckin thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ for sharing your tips! I am a weekend warrior I guess. Maybe even periodically a chainsaw user. I just sharpened my first chain. Without your videos I wouldn’t have even thought about trying it. All I have to say is it was actually better than when I first started using it. The chainsaw is an inexpensive one but it works. I first pulled the plug because I had an issue starting it. The plug gap was almost closed. I did open it to what it was recommended on another channel. I haven’t had an issue with it since. It is a poulan too. I am just not financially able too purchase a good chainsaw. So again thank you Brother for your tips !!

Great info!!!! If you could only have 1 saw what would it be?

Cheers from Downunder Billy. Started watching your videos for tips on sharpening and got so much more. Another good clip on what not to be too concerned about. Cheers and I'll never stop learning.

I was having the saw shop do my chains . Thanks to you I’m doing them my self.the gullet is where it’s at thanks for your time.

This channel just keeps getting better and better, love it!

Do you have any experience with the West Coast Raker Gauge? I only use full skip

Billy, you are such a great help to anyone who loves to cut and split. Thanks for being a great man.

I would like to know how you get your axes Ruff and black or do you just by them like that

Well Buckin, ive been toying with getting a saw for a while. Spent the last few months watching your videos after coming across them during lockdown. Just got myself a lovely Dolmar PS6100 the other day, man it’s a strong saw. Keep these educational videos coming, they are gold!

@Woodman_Custom_Sawing

4 жыл бұрын

Good choice on saw.

found your channel a week or so ago. watched your how to sharpen a chainsaw video. I was blown away. i did what you said and the difference was night and day immediately. I couldnt believe it. I've been sharpening my chains wrong all these years. So now i'm hooked on watching your stuff. I have my kids watch it too. 2 of my boys have thier own saws (age 13 and 10) and i always show them stuff like this. My oldest started cutting at age 8 with a small de-limber saw. thats how i start them all out. Now they can learn how to sharpen their saws properly. Cheers to you Buckin'.

Can you use that raker gauge on all chains or is it specific to certain chains?

Hey Buckin! I been with the channel for a long time and I just wanted to tell you that I have learned an incredible amount from you and your channel. Just wanted to say thanks man!

@naturundhund

2 жыл бұрын

😎😎😎

what do you think on the stihl 2 in 1 easyfile

Does the Husky raker gauge work on a Stihl chain? And not familiar with the term full house chain and how is that determined? I learned a lot from this video, thanks!

Buckin love your videos ,your a wood and chain guru, have you ever tried a woodland pro chain ??

Can bucking stumps and routes of trees effect the chainsaw

All my saws cut like a hot knife through butter thanks to you Buckin. A little practice but it’s really all in the feel of the file. Once you learn that, it smooth cuttin from here on out.

Buckin. Your right about people spreading the word to count your strokes. I went to the Stihl small engine shop the other day to pick up a raker gauge and out of curiosity i asked the guy what was the best way to sharpen the chain. He told me to look for the worst tooth and file it and count the strokes . Then file the rest of the teeth the same amount of strokes . I did not argue with the guy i just let him go . As i know that your the man with the experience and the know how i believe you 100%. Cheers Buckin.

@bob_frazier

4 жыл бұрын

Graham, that is exactly how the Stihl factory manual describes how to file. I'm with Billy, it's the relationship with the depth gauge (raker) that matters most.

First - I hate using a file because they dull so quickly and I always use a Dremel with a chain saw arbor to cut my chains. I always make sure that the edge is sharpened "onto" the edge and not try to sharpen the edge with the tool coming off the edge. Kinda hard to explain, but a barber once taught me that you always sharpen the edge "ON" the tool and not "OFF. The biggest improvement in chains that I recently "discovered" was a gap-toothed chain and I can say that it really REALLY cuts fast and furiously! The true test will be when I have to sharpen it. Love you enthusiasm!

Does that raker gauge work on full skip chain? If not what gauge do you use?

So if the bar is slightly bent, will that cause the saw to cut on an angle?

I love the family values that you portray, love and kindness, brother!

hey buckin' may i ask where you got your axe necklace

Your video has saved my relationship with my powersaw. Thank you! Clearing trail is fun again! You may never need one but if you're hoofing a saw into the woods Evoc makes a backpack that holds a chainsaw. I can ride my mountain bike with a saw strapped to my back. It's friggin awesome. I gush over it on my channel.

Hello my friend ive been away for a while. To much gone wrong here. But cant complain lm still exceptionally blessed. Thanks for the video dont know what ld do without it. You're a good man u bless us all.

It makes sense when you think about how the chain reacts once power is applied,how the depth gauge and then the cutting tooth interact with the wood. Curving cuts are from worn bar rails. Usually from pushing too hard on the bar during the cut and/or running the chain too tight add in a little never flip the bar either. Thanks BBR

First, love ya brotha !!! You keep the vids interesting and I feel like your talkin right to me. Thanks for taking the precious time to do this for everyone. You've saved me money and time and made me a better saw man !!

I've been watching your videos on how to sharpen a chainsaw. But when I cut firewood I get a lot of saw dust what am I doing wrong.

Great lesson, always looking for ways to improve my sharpening techniques.

What is a good ax to buy nowadays?

Hope the family is well. Thanks for sharing, love the sharpening pointers. I’ve got my vise, files, raker gauge. Ready to go and thankful I don’t have to do any counting. Pull out the giant link and tooth again sometime.

@Bluesbone007

4 жыл бұрын

Last cuts were pretty straight I guess. Looked like slicing deli-meat.

Excellent work ol Buckin ! If it weren’t for you showing us about getting the gullet I was about ready to toss 25 perfectly reworkable chains now they are back to good with 3 days solid hand filing getting the gullet !! Beautiful day here in Kansas City ol Scotty boy on 100 acres doin chores thinking about milling up some walnut I’ve gotta cut down on creeks edge . Have excellent day everyone !!

@shapeshifter7753

4 жыл бұрын

There’s a guy in the comments looking for work from Mississippi 🙂

What files do you like to use Buckin??

Buckin im 17 and after watching your videos ive gotteninto old school power saws, i got a mccolluch 250 but can only find 18 inch bars, were can i find a bigger bar, thanks for another great video

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

adapt one to it husky , or somethin

@garrettcr8832

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith okay will do thanks a million for the reply

Can use this same technique on Stihl Picco mini chain? I caught some barbed wire in a tree trunk and it tore it up bad. The cutters are extremely small. I’m used to filing .325 and 3/8s chain. I bought a new chain and once it’s wore out I’ll go to a heavier 0.50 gauge bar and chain

Great case in point! What nice thin straight cuts in the example after 'Hand Filing' and raker filing. I have chains in that near condition. Guess I will see what more I can get out of them. Best.

Can you use that raker gauge on semi/full skip chain as well ?

@dubiouslycrisp

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. There aren't different tools for skip chain and semi-skip. The tool you use for full house chain is the same kind you use for the skip types.

I’m a professional but i pick my file up with every stoke, you know why? I get paid hourly;)

@rider660r

3 жыл бұрын

It prolongs the life of a file too,you shouldn't saw (yes pun intended) a file when using them just like a hacksaw.

@xpumax1

2 жыл бұрын

I dont understand

What brand is a axe with two half circles on the blade each side

Does anyone know or could measure the thickness of that racker gauge, I will have to make one myself because the husky dealer at my place doesn't stock or order these. Also ordering it online would cost me too much money.

Always love your sharpening videos - always learn something new - you have certainly taught me a lot and helped me enjoy cutting wood more - I thought I knew what I was doing ..... apparantly I didn’t ..... thks again

Hey buckin could you show how to use the raker gauge on a skip tooth chain? No one ever shows that, n ya can’t just but it up to the tooth in front like on full house

Love it Buckin. The raker gauge has done wonders to my filin gig for sure. I have gone from a 24 to a 28 inch bar on my husky 61 because of the gauge. Thanks Buckin. 🌲❤🌲✊

Another great video on sharpening a saw. These videos have changed my cutting experience! Until I tried these techniques I was believing the myths. Thanks Buckin for making another great video!

I have sharpen my blade but I do not have a record can I just file a little bit off and do it that way because I have tried that with the wood good it started turning into find little

May be one of your best chain sharpening videos plus enjoyed watching you make the two shelves for your better half.

How do you know what size raker gauge you need?

@staasguujaaw6651

4 жыл бұрын

Go by the pitch of your chain

Thank you buckin for all the trick and tips in chain sharpening,it actually improved my sharpening skill by watching you video.I once threw away a chain cause it not cutting anymore it lost the hook.watching those big youtuber teaching on how to file chains wrecked my chain...lol

What size file do you use!

What make of files do you use for sharpening your saw blades

@bob_frazier

4 жыл бұрын

Andy, try some made in Switzerland, your saw shop will likely have some that are, and they will work great, if you make sure to get the right size for your Chain. Bob.

@Woodman_Custom_Sawing

4 жыл бұрын

Saw chain, not blade my friend. Take care.

Hi Billy, what I have experienced with long and short teeth cutting hardwood is that the bar jumps around and does a poor job cutting, also if one side of teeth on the chain are long and the other shorter will make half moon cuts, I'm sure you have had this happen also. Getting the rakers all the same height makes are smoother cutting chain also. Thanks, Gary

@jeepinass

4 жыл бұрын

Kinda the point of the video. Tooth size makes no difference, long as every raker is sized appropriately to its tooth with a gauge.

@Woodman_Custom_Sawing

4 жыл бұрын

He did a video with a chain that had nearly a new tooth in one side and the other side was filed right back to almost end of life. The chain cut straight as an arrow because the rakers were set correctly and allowed each tooth to take the same amount of wood as the next. 👍

@RomeKG471

4 жыл бұрын

@@Woodman_Custom_Sawing ok.

It’s Sunday morning. Gonna get up and head to the shed to do some chain work. Thank you brother for the info.

Fantastic video! These sharpening videos are the best and so helpful! Thank u and have a wonderful day Buckin Army 🧡

I do need some help I got a husky bar and a 365 x tour brand new bar brand new tank oiler is working good bar gets extremely hot when running my sawmill cannot figure out why it's happening everything seems to be as it should

"When you're a married man, you got all these wife things to do.... and you do 'em if you're a smart man." Truer words never spoken, brother!

Sorting yourself out a proper workbench and having all your tools sorted helps a lot too. Makes it all a lot more seamless and you fall in to a maintenance routine instead of scrabbling around searching for things and all too often telling yourself "I won't bother today". Glad I finally got round to it.

Mr Buckin I’d like to genuinely thank you for this video in particular. You have fully debunked all the chain sharpening myths going around. I had a go this morning doing it the Buckin way. Worked perfectly and I got the nice little burr on the cutting edge that just broke off. Couldn’t be happier!

Great sharpening teaching and cutting demo. Loved the homemade lumber finishing too! Glad all is well chez Buckin