He’s making a list He’s checking it twice You’re gonna get an axe That’s lovely and nice

@bradbaker5726

4 жыл бұрын

😝😝👍

@kdgdirk

4 жыл бұрын

Billy Ray is coming...to toooooown

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAA LOVE IT

@johnchipmanseishinaikido1531

4 жыл бұрын

I love your attitude! Bringing it back outdoors is key. Where do I find a double sided axe like that sir?

@melissathompson1916

3 жыл бұрын

Buckin' Billy Ray Smith dffcggygh

I'm going to be honest, was feeling a bit down, don't mean this in a weird way but watching this dude doing his thing and talking about it with passion, makes me feel better.

@kimjones3951

4 жыл бұрын

What do you use on wedges & rub in real hard Vaseline???

@NayburhoodSnipa

4 жыл бұрын

I think that's why most people watch anything like this on KZread. You really think the vast majority of his 109,000 subscribers are nearly as experienced or skilled as this man? The answer is no. The vast majority come here for inspiration. Anyone else who is afraid to admit that will never be this good at any one thing in their life because they are clearly afraid of mockery or failure. The hard road to success is filled with people who disagree with you and moments of failure. Don't be afraid of failure, it is a strong learning tool and vital to most success stories. Thank you for sharing your positivity and keep well.

@ascend9327

4 жыл бұрын

healing vibrations brother !

@charliechristian1097

3 жыл бұрын

Having something real like this craft is key tho u gotta hang your hat up at the end of the day and it feels better doing it if you're wore out from wearing it know what I mean I'm a carpenter not an axe man but when I get done and take the bags off and head home for the day it feels good to know we put in a good day. I got a problem tho I spend so much time watching car videos on KZread and never do any automotive stuff myself

@OrdnanceTV

3 жыл бұрын

No such thing as "a weird way" when simply stating observing another man doing his thing and being interested in it is calming. The opposite is also true, watching somebody freak out and anxious and unsure about what they're doing can impart negative feelings as well. It's not weird to feel human bud.

Hi everyone!! Thats my axe, I absoulutly love it. When i watched this video the first time I hoped that this axe was for me! Thank you buckin for building it for me. I will treasure it for a lifetime!!

@mrcrackernuts

4 жыл бұрын

Lucky dog!

@Wassenhoven420

4 жыл бұрын

No way man! Congrats!

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

LOVE YA TINMAN

@tinmanssaws

4 жыл бұрын

Right back at ya my friend!!

@Balonishell

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

Underrated channel, and probably the best wood chopper on KZread

@fabzacres-blackcat

4 жыл бұрын

Conservation of motion and sharp axe ... the “golf swing” is best left to Buckin ... I like me toes ... all of em !😉

@williamhitching861

4 жыл бұрын

Um i dont think so

@Atanatari165

3 жыл бұрын

His technique is actually horrible. Wood splits much easier if you put it on a hard surface like concrete or a stump, not soft dirt. You should also use a wide splitting axe not a narrow cutting axe.

@AloeVera84

3 жыл бұрын

@Grendel Hydrick I meant splitter, thanks

@AloeVera84

3 жыл бұрын

@@Atanatari165 the axe you use is the one you have, and you learn to chop the log as it is Edit: moving it demands energy and can be tiring if there's a lot

Billy: *Taps wood with axe* Log Round: *Breaks into perfect pieces and hops itself into the fire*

It is my 100% belief, that we as men must expel physical energy to experience inner peace.........THIS

@DeuceGenius

4 жыл бұрын

is that true with all mammals i would say so

@Johnny-wy9lv

4 жыл бұрын

Mr BJ what you want?

@marktully2718

3 жыл бұрын

Bang on, 👍👌

@boodro2122

3 жыл бұрын

Why does that resonate with you so well?

@BruceJC75

2 жыл бұрын

It’s in our DNA as MEN!

so this is what the upstairs neighbors are doing

@timhallas4275

4 жыл бұрын

Yep....buckin.

@lankabrunheild4918

4 жыл бұрын

Hol’ up

@ilovedoubled8232

4 жыл бұрын

hes flicking..

@hammerkiller1254

4 жыл бұрын

one of my friends really can relate to this cus my dad (who is living upstairs) always chops wood in his flat its so dumb.. but it became a meme

@fryloc359

4 жыл бұрын

Blyat Vadim!

My man throwing dark souls combos on this wood pile

@WarPoet-In-Training

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment

This guy is the definition of happy. He enjoys the little things in life and its really enjoyable to watch his enthusiasm.

Hello friends just want to chime in. The flick is very effective. Im getting older and past injuries tend to slow us down. I bought into the mindset heavier is better like a splitting maul which flat wore me out. I eventually had to get a power splitter. After following buckin I remembered a had an old single bit axe from my grandfather. I got it out sharpened it and had at it. Let me tell you a good axe is so much easier. The flick takes some practice but “it’s deadly!” Thanks Buckin you added years to me being able to work in the woodpile!!!!

I love how often you tell people to be kind to one another! You’re a great example!

“Give yourself reasons to feel good” awesome mantra thx again buckin

My man's energy is infectious. Love it.

SO Canadian...watched 10 minutes and dropped my stress by 20 points. This guy is warm little center of the universe.

Billy, you are an absolute character! Your channel showed up my on my youtube feed a few days ago. Since then I've watched several hours... Love it

@Johnny-wy9lv

4 жыл бұрын

Leave the man in peace. No negative comments please

@lindamoggioable

3 жыл бұрын

you must be desperate.

He is literally Santa...in a shed, in the snow making toys, wayyy too happy, with a wood stove burning and wearing suspenders

@eyezex

7 ай бұрын

A wood stove is a very happy thing 🎉

Is it just me or is this channel extremely relaxing?😂

This man is subliminally making me a better person. Mind is a powerful thing and just reading his text on the screen is changing my way of thinking. Crazy... thanks for being such a amazing person.

21:30 That right there is one of the most precious truths I've come to learn. Only being 21 years old, I can say that I'm grateful I was raised around the right people, or else that would have never crossed my mind and it's sad to see other young people haven't had the chance to learn it. Thank you for your uplifting messages! Your wisdom is beyond valuable.

You know hes a good teacher when he asks " does that make sense?"

I completely agree with you buckin, since I’ve moved into the woods and found a family to take care of, the amount of physical exertion has helped me find true joy. Life is good. Have a good one, friends.

You make the flick look easy. Never grow tired of learning from you!

I’m pretty jealous of who ever gets that beast of an axe

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

me too

@mattmtoronto

4 жыл бұрын

@@BuckinBillyRaySmith What is the process to order an axe from you? Cheers :)

@boodro2122

3 жыл бұрын

Lol the lucky fellow is in the comments. He was hoping thus one was his and he said he'll cherish it as long as he's alive. (Paraphrasing).

Good thing this dude is basically one of the kindest souls on KZread, Id hate to be on the receiving end of one of those swings.

"Look at the freakin' grain!" You've got passion, boy!

Last year or so I saw a video on you splitting wood like you were golfing. I got a beater axe I didn’t mind digging in the dirt with. Holy cow!! I can split wood stupid fast. It’s unbelievable!! Thanks for all the wood chopping tips!! They’ve been life changing!!

I like how he says "friends". Yes , hello to you my new friend! And thanks for the tips!

Buckin, I've said it before and I'll say it again. YOU inspire me to keep doing it and so I do. I rebuild saws and run-em till they cry. Keep it up. Love you and your whole family.

22:02 the man who flicked so hard his glasses decided to join in. Top notch splitting channel right here. I come for other reasons, or mainly when I've had a rough long day. Keep up the great work man 🙏🏽

That’s a level of craftsmanship and expertise with your tools that ONLY comes from hard work and experience. This is journeyman level tradesmanship. Phenomenal. You don’t get this good overnight folks. This is day in and day out, doing-it-for-a-living, hard earned experience. Any real tradesman will get comfortable with his tools in time, you’re very obviously comfortable with an axe. Much respect brother, from the southeast 👍

"You know what I'm sayin'?" Me: I have no idea what he is saying.

It makes me so happy to see other people do what they love. I’m working on my own dream myself Billy. Keep making wonderful videos.

I love that a beautiful forged piece of metal is given a second life

i was thinking those quotes were cheesy. But man when it said go with you gut. Do what you want. The business youve been thinking about. Give it some energy, it will work. That actually got me. I needed some encouragement.

My Dad taught me the flick 40 years ago , and I've split wood using that technique ever since !! Thankyou for this video

Came for the wood chopping, stayed for the inspirational commentary

Hey Billy, brother!! I just found your channel about a week ago whilst I was conducting some research on chainsaws and tree-felling techniques. Now I’m a proud subscriber and I love to tune in and see what you have in store for us today!! I’m also a guy in recovery and it was so ironic and refreshing to hear you discuss your past with us, as I relate with you so deeply when it comes to this. It’s an honour to be called a friend!!! Peace from London, UK!!

The best channel on KZread by far. One of the best role models on earth and Buckin is truly passionate about making the world a better place in my opinion. This has given me drive to do what I've been wanting to do forever! Thanks Buckin

I’ve never seen anyone split wood like you before, they should call you the “Death Star”. No one spits lasers like you man.

One of the best sounds I've heard in a long time is in splitting wood saw the kids in the background playing and having fun yelling and screaming laughing that is awesome

I absolutely love you. You give me such good information; your passion is contagious. You're the epitome of a Canadian gentleman, extremely polite, and theres some indescribable quality about you that is just incredible.

One of my favorite channels now. Thanks for what you do brother. These words of wisdom throughout have stuck with me.

You've definitely made me appreciate axes more. I have dozens of axe heads in a milk crate I've been wanting to handle but it's so hard to find good handles for anything but the double bits. It's also hard to find small wood around here. Anyone listing free wood usually keeps the small wood to sell and just wants the big big stuff handled and gone by anyone else. So I get a lot of 2 foot and larger logs. I've passed on more than a few logs that were almost as tall as I am after they've been felled. It's sad really. I sold off all my equipment when I injured my back and moved. So the next thing I want to do is get a good flatbed trailer. Something that can haul at least 10k lbs, and then I can go out and parbuckle these big logs and bring them home to make table slabs out of. I used to run logs to a mill, and cut firewood in northern california. Up near mt shasta. I lived all around that area most of my life and the most populated tree we had in that area was douglas fir. But we also had pines, cedar, black/tan/white oaks, madrone, and redwood. I sold a lot more fir and burned a lot more pine than about anything else there. Now that I'm back east I burn a lot of pin oak, red oak, poplar which is really soft and burns fast, pecan, gum.. Those are the only ones I've been able to identify so far. We also have some pines here, cypress.. but there are many many more that I haven't touched yet, or that I've handled but didn't know what it was. I've been wanting to get my hands on some hickory or ash for handles. I also have a lot of other tools to handle. Too many projects, so much back pain.

Love the messages of positivity in your videos Billy!

I love you’re channel Billy Ray, I’m watching this while I sharpen all my chains. I learn from your videos all the time, and you are a good positive guy to watch, and no bologna, straight shooting and honest. God Bless you man! Keep it coming brother👌🏻

Man. You re really on a mission. Coming across as a bit crazy but you get your points acrosss. Love your subtitles. Be kind etc. you’re a great soul. Thank you for teaching.

Man what ive noticed is you have lot of endurance and strength your line of work keeps you top fit

This man doesn’t split wood. The wood splits itself out of pure fear.

Good evening brother can't wait to see new videos I have been learning a great deal from watching you love and kindness to you and your family

Nothing better then the crackle of a wood stove during winter shop time!

Buckin, you have a great way of making us feel as if we are in the shop with you. Hello friends, be kind. 😊

To know that Buckin split wood with the axe before he sent it to me, that would be the best part

I LOVE chopping wood. I can tell he loves it too. After a time it's like meditation. You're outside, chopping wood. The smell of the great outdoors. Chopping wood. It's not a chore -- it's a gift.

My pops taught me about the flick! Watching you do it brings me joy! One day, I’ll have a buckin billy ray axe

Super job making that beast of an axe! I’m pretty sure I got a workout just watching you chop all that wood! Long live the flick!

dude, i love you. i hope you see this as a notification because you brighten my every day and i want you to know that. keep being you

17:45 I've never seen someone kick-start an axe before, then again it's a Buckin' axe😎

@kurtkrasniuk7472

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

Billy Ray deserves every subscriber he gets, and he's loving his life that was given him. We all need this kind of energy.

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

rite on jade

Wow. Great videos. Buckin' Billy, I stumbles across your videos as a seasoned advocate of hand splitting firewood, and have picked up many little tips and nuances about splitting and axe care. Though my favorite aspect is the passion and positive vibes you bring to this craft. Sending lots of kindness from down in the states!

I love your energy and positivity, sir! Hats off to you!

I can't remember watching a KZread video of this length, and being sad it was over. Billy, you are a magician with that axe.

Now I see why Canadians are so good at hockey, must be all that wood chopping. Your control with the axe is amazing!

Your energy is what keeps me watching. I honestly saw or split wood maybe once or twice a year here in the smokies of TN for my campfires for my boys .. I just really like watching your energy.. Be kind to people. Love it. Makes me want to let more loose in my KZread channel. Keep it up bro!

“It’s gonna be tuff”-BBR *quarters log in 2 hits*

I was raised in New Brunswick Canada. I hand split 12 cord of wood. Every year until I left home. I used an old double bladed ax that was my grandfather's. I don't think we ever sharpened it. My grandfather said a dull ax, split better than a sharp one. He made his own ax handles from ash. I miss him terribly, he forgot more about the woods than I will ever know. Which isn't surprising as he lived in it from 5 yrs old, until they took him out of the woods at 76 yrs old.

Hope this message finds you well & happy! Friend!. We are havin a Buckin good day !. Getting a lot done ✅ helpin when ever I can . Spreading the love 💗

I’m totally in man!! Just watched this video, subscribed immediately and love the positive message!! Keep up the good vibe!!

the subliminal positive messages are doing wonders for me tbh

I borrowed a log splitter from a friend a few weeks ago and I'll say that thing has me back in the mood for putting my axe back into action. You brought up good point a while back about how you're hunched over the time when using a splitter. I'd rather swing an axe any day.

“I love splitting wood”, Couldn’t have said it better!!!

Since I have started watching this channel I have learned more in 2 months than have in 20 years working with timber and chopping wood. After hearing him say the "flick" today in this video has made it clear. This friend here has more knowledge to share than anyone I know. I've used the "flick" technique since could pick up an axe. Wasn't my fault learning it was just to small to hold on to the handle when swung it.(8 years old) Keep up on sharing the knowledge friend I want to learn it all. Thanks again for a wonderful channel and videos.

Mr. Billy Ray Smith I am new subscriber to your challenge and I am so happy that I found it. Your videos are very encouraging. kind with good vibes all around, and entertaining. I wanted to wright this to thank you for everything you do for the KZread community by showing all the knowledge you gained over your lifetime. Thank You. Colorado, USA.

Hey Billy.....you got passion for sure feller. Watched this late night and made me feel good.....

Discovered your channel, and subscribed. Can't tell you how much I've enjoyed your content and how much I have learned. Thank you so much. Please keep uploading and sharing your great attitude toward others. More like you would make humanity a better place.

Good evening sir, and a great evening to the bucking army

@WoolysWorld

4 жыл бұрын

@@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE I'm good thanks, got out on the saw and axe today, that's always a good day, bucking sounds a bit like santa-claus in this vid, with his list!! Lol

Hey Buckin the advise you gave me on the email was awesome. It worked out great thank you very much sir.

One thing for dead sure you've swung an axe before! The best I've ever seen I love splitting wood and have split a lot but can't hold a candle to you're skill!

Just got ahold of a beautiful new single bit head. It's all rusted up but it has wonderful profile. I'm excited to get it cleaned up a bit and hung. Learning the flick has revolutionized my splitting. Thanx buckin!

I just stumbled here cuz I want to learn how to chop wood... but I am very pleased with your personality. Today I learned: “Do the flick” “Let go of the handle” 💪🏽

Thank you for your videos and sharing of knowledge! Love ya, brother! Been a rough one here in and out of hospital with an unknown neuro disease that paralyzed me a few times. Starting to get around a bit better. Hope I can still get in a tree again!

Luv watching your vids you are very Entertaining and give a lot of knowledge about saws and cutting trees

The ol flick is the trick. those lucky men who get those axes. I am happy with the knowledge that Buckin shares I can now sharpen with both hands so so bahaa.

working with this guy would be so great and how wholesome he is is cool

This was like watching a kid play with his first axe. Loved it. Keep up the amazing work.

@praesidium4278

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 12 outside in the cold splitting wood for the first time, very fun

@Buckin I started practicing the flick a lot. Today I was chopping wood over the top of gravel. Didn't hit my bit not once. The flick works! Thank you for sharing it. Helps chopping sometimes too. Throw some big chunks!

This is one of the most impressive things I have seen on YT. Keep on keeping on ✌🏼

I don't like splitting wood with an AXE. But when I do I'd rather use a Bucking Billy Ray AXE

The flick method is insane Buckin... Now to have the Special 😁

I live in Alaska and use my chainsaws and axes everyday. I love Billy. Great videos. Wish I had one of his axes. Be kind friends!

Billy is a character needed on Letterkenny that should be talking about "the flick" while drinking a puppers. ❤

@Browndogdiesel

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair

never chopped wood in my life, never had a need to, and probably never will have to do it since I live in a city in Asia. but watching your channel makes that urge so irresistable

I see you had a broad ax hanging on your wall. My Dad and Brother and I used to go dig up the logging camps in Northern MN and we'd find broad axes, stamp hammers, all kinds of axes, blacksmithing tools. You name it, if it was in a logging camp we found it! I don't remember how many stamp hammers we had but the state of MN wanted his collection for a history center somewhere. When ya live in the middle of nowhere you play in the woods! I can't imagine how many cords of wood I split when I was young! It's all we ever heated with in the Northern MN -40 degree winters! Good times, and you're right. That physical work settles a guy. Great channel Buckin'!

Hey Billy Ray, I'm 64 and have burnt wood for heat all my life and have used the flick since I was a kid. It really saves the handle from hundreds of little nicks that finally eat it down. Here in Indiana, ash has always been my favorite to split. I can work on a 30" chunk by working around the outside 3", flicking off flakes down to the heart and then split through the center. My favorite splitting ax is an old cheap Chinese single with really fat cheeks and a bit of weight to it.

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

4 жыл бұрын

ya once they get up there in size , shankin off the sides is pretty much all a guy can do besides breakin out the sledge hammer and wedges ,,, thx for the comment friend

Dad taught that maneuver to us kids. He called it "boxing" the wood. His choice was a Plumb double bitted axe. Wish I still had that one.

That slowed down replay at 20:35….that, sir, was smooth.

I’m usually breaking a sweat just looking at a pile of wood. You ain’t even breathing heavy after all that chopping lol

@Wassenhoven420

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too lol. Hes in pretty good shape it would seem for that sort of thing.

You are the best brother thank you for your positivity

Just added to my bucket list. Wanna have Buckin' Billy Ray Smith build me two axes. One for feild and one for show to hang in the man cave.

Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something.

I can't wait to use that awesome deadly axe you sent me! Peace Buckin army! Thank you soldiers of kindness! Welcome new subs!