5 Step Felling Plan that I've lived by every since I was a greenhorn on the ground! 1. Heights and Hazards 2. Lean(Good side/Bad side) 3. Escape route(45° in the opposite direction of the falling tree!) 4. Notch(80% width of the tree. Conventional/Humboldt/Open face) 5. Back Cut(Leaving 7-10% thickness of the tree left for Hingewood/Holdingwood) This is the 5 Step felling plan that I learnt on day one at a Line Clearance Tree company! I went from the bottom to the top! No pun intended! Got my white hat there and became an A Foreman as a Line Clearance Arborist! They had some of the absolute safest procedures out there. I'm very blessed to have been able to attend all of their training courses. It's stuck with me every since! From Felling trees to Rigging and Roping trees! We cut trees in very close proximity to powerlines. So it was a very dangerous job! Which is why safety was huge there! Pulling overhang and limb walking was a whole different animal when you were above thousands of volts of electricity!

I own a chainsaw no where near as professional as these on the video, I find cutting firewood very therapeutic and special, I’m recovering from a break down from stress at work and find doing manual labour really gives me a kick stay well everyone peace out.

@erichancock4670

3 жыл бұрын

Same here buddie I just have a small huskie but use the heck out of it heat my house with wood hope your ready for winter cheers

@finallevel29

3 жыл бұрын

Hope things turn out ok for you Shaun. Take care.

@eyewokeupinhell

3 жыл бұрын

Energy needs a release...every human should be doing physical labor daily, breaking a sweat

@dakillah6018

3 жыл бұрын

@@eyewokeupinhell Amen my brother , i live by the Laws !

@jonathonhilton2902

3 жыл бұрын

Going to the forest and swinging an axe actually raises your testosterone which will indeed make you feel like a better man> Humans have forgotten our connection with nature.

Knowledge is power and you choose to share it with other people for no reason other than to help, that’s one of the most honorable things a human can do. Love to you and the family buckin❤️

Sup Buckin’! Only been watching your content for about 2 months but I can’t get enough of the kindness and positivity! It brings me out of any funk I might be in that particular day- keep it up man, we really appreciate it!

@jeffreyrubish347

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome, Lee!

@benclark1376

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome lee. Hope your day has been going well.

@amilton4849

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to have you on board Lee. Hit that thumb up button buddy. Al

@loadeddog8015

3 жыл бұрын

Glad ya decided to pull up a stump and join us mate ... don’t be a stranger in the comments eh...😎👍🇦🇺

@haraldolsen8313

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 100% me to.:)

Climbed my first tree today. A 35ft pine. Limbed it and toped it. Then fell it. Very fun day. Thanks for your videos Buckin definitely helped me work twards this day. Be Kind and have fun.

@vespasian266

3 жыл бұрын

well done

@benclark1376

3 жыл бұрын

@@vespasian266 thank you.

@billybm0

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Ben! Hope you always have a little bit of caution in mind when cutting and climbing. Sounds like you’re a go getter! Doing all 3 of those things takes skill and determination and you have it.

@benclark1376

3 жыл бұрын

@@billybm0 thank you Billy.

@hogansmith7075

3 жыл бұрын

never forget the first top i took. felt like He Man. congrat buddy

The best part for me was seeing you emphasize taking your time. Patience truly makes a difference. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

First of all: Why would ANYONE give a thumbs down on this video? That just baffles the heck out of me. I just don't get it. Now, Buckin' I thank you for the information. You know, lot's of people would never share this information with others. I know this from personal experience. Not with tree cutting, but other venues. They would not tell you anything. "Let em figure it out for themselves" they would say. I hate that. Especially when it comes to doing things could potentially kill you!! I have always enjoyed helping people and sharing information with them in order to help them out with something, and watching them get better at doing it, and even sometimes better that I can. Anything. I take my hat off to you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. Thanks Billy. Jim

@ericharris893

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is on point. They dislike because they want to save a tree. Burning gas in the saw is bad for the environment. These men are capitalist bastards charging money and killing trees and environment. Those same people think electricity is magic and their hot tub is manufactured useing fairy dust and there Tesla makes the world cleaner and the production and mining of the ore was on another planet that can sustain itself by itself.

@gunterbecker8528

2 жыл бұрын

Like the fisherman,they notorious with secrets

Hey Buckin Billy Ray, I have a friend thats been cutting trees for 10 years that has caught my interest in them. Ive always loved climbing and the thought of making it a job. I found your channel and have been watching you cut trees for months now. Ive come to the conclusion that this is what I want to do. You have great information and a great mindset, and you arent opposed to sharing; Thank you for letting us in on all you do. It inspired me to get into the trade and appreciate all that goes into it. Time to be a groundsman for a while. Thanks again.

I come back constantly because of your love, kindness, and service to those in need.

Keeping it real, entertaining, and always including the message of kindness at the end. Keep up the great videos BBR.

Hi friends . Back again this is one of my favourite videos on youtube. Its so great to see the comraderie between father and son. Plus my fave saws in action. Be kind all. Good night from Gisborne New Zealand. Thanks Buckin.

Billy mate, you really sort me out sometimes, remind me to stay on track in order to contribute to a better world - cheers and I wish you well as always.

After receiving chemo and radiation 3 yrs ago for a stage 4 cancer scare i started putting butter in my coffee to get more good fat in my diet, since then i use butter always. Fat is more essential than carbohydrates thus the keto craze. Cinnamon and grass fed whey protein etc etc, all kinds of good things to add to coffee to make it more like food. Organically grown beans fresh ground is scrumptious. I am lucky and blessed to have had an experienced personal trainer/friend that guided me through recovery. And my saintly mother who is gone 2years now. Thanks Buckin for being my cool uncle that i never got to meet until this KZread channel was found. Your decisive clarity is what keeps me coming back. And i will be looking for the rematch with Lil Buckin... He's a touch opponent.

All i have is a 18" 251 Stihl tryna fell trees. The struggle is REAL in this economy!

Billy Ray - I have an axe (never used) - i don't have a chainsaw, but I love watching you - you fascinate me you are great. I love watching and listening to you. love you too man ! I feel like I could drop a tree - having watched so many of your videos. Your excitement in contagious. Keep doing what you do - you are the most entertaining and informative channel on my TV.. I must say you make it look so easy - but I know the knowledge you possess has been learned through years of practice and experience's. Initially I just wanted to see how to cut a tree down - but have learnt so much from you since. You are an education.

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

5 ай бұрын

Thx friend

Just started watching your videos....by far my new favorite channel. Your positive and we'll spoken. I am a homesteader from Lebanon Maine and I do alot of cutting. I just got a wood boss portable mill this spring. I have alot of big oak and pine to take. Some of them lean pretty good. I've been watching alot of videos on stepping can't wait for the rain to stop so I can give her a go.

I'm just learning "real" tree work (from Billy Ray). Only have a couple cheap Poulan saws, a couple vintage axes, and just bought my 1st set of wedges. I'm just happy to be here with Buckin' Billy Ray!

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

5 ай бұрын

Awesome friendb

And again....a freakin bother great video..love ya Buckin army 💚🌳💚👍👊

Love you billy ray. You would be an awesome preacher. God bless

Brother I believe you may have changed my whole view on life. I love watching your stuff!!

Your Son is walking in your footsteps. Great job. Assess your lean. Assess your lean. Thanks for all your information.

Man billy...u never cease to impress me with your techniques!

Welcome to the new subscribers and a salute for the true blues.... another master class tuition, that grain was very interesting, great work “team smith”.... hope the start of the week is kind to you . Love & hugs for our cynthinator and mama buckin....Duffy👊.....😎👍🇦🇺

@pilkpulk8284

3 жыл бұрын

hey loaded dog,hope you doing good! i wish you a great week,mate!

I'm a new commenter but am absolutely loving the combination of tree work and messages of kindness that permeate your videos and your channel. When I tell people "I'm addicted to this guy on KZread from Canada who's a logger/tree man, loves antique chainsaws and has messages of kindness" they look at me funny (I'm not in any way connected to the industry and rarely even get to run my 455 Rancher. I live near a major US city). Then they watch 2 minutes of your videos and it all makes sense to them. Keep speading the love Buckin'!

@pilkpulk8284

3 жыл бұрын

ha ha, it happens to me the same way !

@loadeddog8015

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you jumped into the comments section to let us know your here , glad you found and love the channel and don’t be a stranger in the comments eh... much love from down under....😎👍🇦🇺

Hey MR.BUCKIN'SMITH I finally got a SAW!!!! 46cc Proyama...todays the day brother! Cheers, Jerbs. Wish you and yours many blessings

hi billy! veterin logger here, now arborist for, nearly 10 yrs, love your vids and humor just whant to say "axes happen!" Lol! love you brother! "caltimber "

hi my name is bucking billy ray and i am addicted to manule labor and love every bit of it

@timothycombs1982

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@joeburrows6

3 жыл бұрын

timothy combs manual labour boy I know you don’t work. Ha ha and don’t say you meant it because you would be telling porky pies he he. You will upset the buckin community. Be nice fella.

i use wedges, and have always done ok, but I have really learnt so much more from you with confidence, easier now for sure.

The countertop in your kitchen came out fabulous.! Rake leaves down hill with the wind❤️🪓🌲🪓big love Smiths and Chester

@pilkpulk8284

3 жыл бұрын

hey casterman ,i wish you a great week!

@casterman2

3 жыл бұрын

Pilk you too!

Good Morning, I was asked "George, what is your favorite coffee?" My answer is always, "this" coffee. I have learned to enjoy what is within my reach. This eliminates a whole bunch of discontent. Smiling, George.

Love how you cut the corner of the hinge to get the tree to rotate. Wish we had you as an instructor back when I was agriculture/ forestry school.

You helped me out. I cut small dead red pine down by my house about 3 years ago. Too small to wedge until I got the saw far in on the back cut so I ended up pinching the saw. Couldn't get the wedges in at that point and had to hook up a pulley system and pull it with my truck. It came down but I should have driven the wedge in at an angle like here. Thank you billy Ray!

Thanks Buckin' & Hogan!! Peace, Love & Joy to All!

@pilkpulk8284

3 жыл бұрын

peace and love to you james!and JOY!

What a great video. All the new comers men women and children are gonna LOVE. This one . It has suspense, and comedy and most of all... LOVE.

You are a master at your craft friend.

Good morning Buckin, have a great day👍

Billy what you say makes sense and is very much appreciated by a old man like me. The tree and the wind are very important. Love peace

Buckin great video. Have cut a lot of trees for almost fifty years but always pick up tips and pointers from you. Thank you sir. Far from a professional ny upstate NY 👍

This is one of your best videos in my opinion, your intro really made me feel alive and inspired, your comment on the first cut and the lean angle hit home too. Stay safe thank you for all you do !!

Buckin Billy! You have made a connection with me. Yes, I cut down some for firewood, some to use for the frames of a sailboat, some because I needed room for my house and garage. Now there are some dead ones that have to come out before I build. It used to be a triumph to me, now it is sad that it had to come down. I definitely use the wood, I very much appreciate the gift God has given me. Your kitchen counter raw edge is unparalleled. That piece of wood is proof of God. Also, that is a very good point about small notches leaving more room for the wedge.

I love watching this channel so so much. I’m going into tree work and the amount of knowledge I have gained from you is crazy. Love you Billy

Thank you for your passion, thank you for your attention to detail and explaining all of the small things to us that would otherwise be missed in your process. I really enjoy your videos and I continue to be drawn to your teaching that comes with so much passion.

Billy Ray, a great worker, tough hard , a real man , with a kind heart,,,,,

Since watching you, and hearing your positive attitude on doing what you love I have taken the dive into to tree work. I have found some great people to work for and I'm greatful to have you to teach me how to be a better faller. Thank you buckin.

I always enjoy the wedging and learning your techniques. Plus I love when the 66 comes out to play! Thanks for the videos Buckin and Hogan!

I only have one cup of coffee a day, so the first one IS the best!

I have a desktop waterfall with this saying on it. "Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain" Maybe you've heard it before? It makes so much sense!

You are a fantastic human being and I have learned so much from my time watching your channel. I have used saws in the past but now that I own some of my own land I have started learning more about how to fell properly. I'm still using a maul to split my firewood, but hope to upgrade to a proper axe at some point so that I practice a proper flick. Thank you for everything you do and keep up the amazing work!

Thanks for the tips Buckin. Very helpful for us amateurs.

I enjoy your videos and you have a beautiful home

I agree about the grain of the wood that is just a natural part of nature like you two guys cannot put into words how much I appreciate your videos you two guys are a grain of wood very genuine lovely nature orientated guys with lots of love of you send lots of people with your videos thank you

Great videos buckin and Hogan , the young fella is a man now 👍

i couldnt be more happy and reason i love your channel is your kindness and love towards everyone

Its great seeing you do things with your son! I work with my Dad as an electrician and love every minute of it. He is also always the first one to grab a saw and help a neighbor or family out when weather hits here in Indiana. A great role model and great Dad and thats what I see in you too. Hope your having a wonderful day and spreading the love.

Billy can I totally agree with you you I have been watching your channel as you know for ages I have sent you some messages which bless you you have replied to me me thank you very much but you are totally right I am nothing to do with chainsaws login it is just your channel the just way you are you bring a smile to my face and you make life worth living hope you understand mate and thank you for everything you do to help me and I'm sure a lot of other people on here that are not in the industry you are that you are an amazing fellow a credit to the human race xx

That’s exactly it - I just like being here too. It’s been so much fun learning about this world of tree cutting while on lockdown. I especially appreciate the life advice, and encouragement to remember that love always wins.

Super valuable. I came here to learn about a tree, and learned about life.

Counting those rings off was so cool.

@jbbolts

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldnt the newer (slower) growth be in the center of the tree? ...and therefore the 30 years should be in the center?

@OntarioOutdoorsEnterprisesInc

3 жыл бұрын

@@jbbolts No the new growth is the wood on the outer part of the trunk. The thin layer just below the bark is what produces new wood (and new bark) so it grows wood outwards while growing new bark, and pushing the old bark outwards like skin. As new wood grows, the inner layers die and harden into heartwood

So gratefull to you for taking the time to explain and show when and how to use wedges without putting me to sleep basically reading out of a book. You are raising up a hell of tree man.

Great video as always. Appreciate the encouragement you give to us every day.

Beautiful slab countertop. I always love seeing your videos and how humble and peaceful you are great feller and I would be honored to work beside you and I would move in a heartbeat to work and learn the skills that you have mastered. Love you my friend stand up and buck my friend

Those are nice stumps, first class...love reading the forest from inside the tree. Thank you for teaching us to read a cut too makes our world better and we'll spread that kindness...I like visiting with you friends

It's amazing watching a pro in their element, and it's really something special when they take the time to impart the wisdom they've gained over decades of work. Thanks BBR 😎👍

hi buckin! thanks for the great lesson. greetings to KELCI and BEN and all messangers of kindness! the high side is left . and you know what, LETS UNITE! LOVE WINS! good to have you as a friend, brother!

@tazman-kennyfuller

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Brother. YEAH YEAH YEAH. UNITE.. 🌲❤🌲✊

@pilkpulk8284

3 жыл бұрын

@@tazman-kennyfuller yeah!🙆👊💚🌲💚🌳

I've learned SO MUCH FROM THIS CHANNEL its amazing how great of a teacher ol Buckin & Cletus are. Forever grateful, love you man. 🙏

Great video BBR, love this channel, spreading love and kindness around the world!. Take care and be safe. Love you all. ♥️Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧♥️🌲🌲🌲

@BuckinBillyRaySmith

3 жыл бұрын

HEY GRAHAM

I love to hear the crack of those saws sounds like music to my ears. It amazes me how that wedge can make that tree move that much at the top of the tree

New to the channel and tree work. LOVE the videos and your love to share knowledge. I'm crazy trying to break into the tree business at 50! Thanks for all the help and sharing!

Please Don't Stop Share your Stuff and Ideas. Thanks a ton for learning away your knowledge. I've followed this channel for some years now, and I've learned SO much from how to start the undercut, to how's the best way to throw the lems down so it's better for the groundworkers to pick the lems up, and how's the best way to cut down a big tree with back-lean. Keep It Going! Lots of love from Norway

Thanks for sharing the knowledge ❤️ helping this homeowner with 30 acres of woods up his tree cutting abilities on all the different size trees!

I love the wisdom you bring to the channel Buckin. And like you said not everyone is a tree freak like most of us, but the humor and personal motivation you instill in this channel is what keeps me coming back. Thanks for being a great role model Buckin, I mean it! 😎💪

Thank you Buckin. Love all your tips on workin wedges I truly do appreciate it all. I will be workin the angles on the wedges more and more. I am rarely lucky enough to be able to fall my firewood trees where they lean. ASSESSMENT is essential. Love ya man and thank you. Thank you all so much for this awesome adventure. Thank you Buckin. Nice work Ganges.🌲❤🌲✊

Working for a tree service in Southern Indiana. Been watching for a while I've learned some things but most of all I love your sense of life. And love watching the big drops. Best part of my day is sending a tree creaking over

thanks, I am learning so much ! I'm really enjoying all these videos thanks for your generosity!

I have started a buisness as tree worker recently and your Intro was so inspiring to me, thank you! I have a degreee in forestry but never worked in this field. Time to go back to the roots and follow my passion 🙂

Great work with the 66’s. Great tutorial on wedgemenship ! Hello to Kelci and Ben , have a great day. Peace out ✌️

you are so darn positive Buckin....love it!

Love ya Buckin’ Army! Everyone have a great day!

From new Zealand and have learnt so much thankyou buckn a true legend

I'm just getting started on my tree business I've been cutting trees on and off for the last 13 years Mostly wind swept and damage trees is what I've been doing and I have to say I have learn more by watching your videos then I ever have in the field you absolutely have blown my man you're are of the most skilled guys with a saul that's on this good Earth and I just wanna say thank you for all your hard work and videos And yes I'm a new subscriber

Great video buckin thanks for sharing some of you very valuable knowledge from experience wich is the best

Great video and so much information from Billy not just for new tree fellers but even for some of us who have been felling for year's we can all learn something from Billy. Hello and welcome new friends joining the buckin army soldiers of kindness great your truly welcome. Have a fantastic week folks stay safe and well and remember those famous words !!! Be kind. Regards to you all from across the pond

I truly appreciate your passion for tree work. Thank you buckin for helping me out. Cutting some pines near my home. Got the butterfly's in the belly of you know what I mean!!!!!!

Billy Ray thanks for all great video's. The 1st video of your I saw was with a 125 super pro, which caught my attention. My Dad was a NW logger, ran Mac as long as I can remember. Your video's with those Mac bring back a lot memories for me. Dad still cuts mostly firewood now at 86 years old, you know how it is once it get in you blood its there forever. He still loves to fall and the feel of a saw in his hands. I built dad a log splitter when he retired, its on it 2nd complete rebuild and it's 4th motor....old logger never retire.

Sharing the knowledge----thats what life is all about. God Bless

@Thetreefella

3 жыл бұрын

🌳💚🌳💚

@jamescropper8769

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty much done tree trimming. I'm 64 and I started in 1977 I like your show I like your words thank you for your channel I wish you were around when I started

I learn a new trick every time you make a vid. Thank god your out there teaching and sharing knowledge, your a good man dude. Cheers.

I learn something from every one of your falling vids even if it's just reinforcing best practices. However, something really clicked for me when you both talked about the holding wood and wedge placement on the first fall in this video and each of the falls after reinforced it; boom! Somethings you just have to see it to get it! These smaller tree stumps may have made the difference for my brain today. Thank you for taking the time to put cameras and post time into documenting your work.

Thanks for the reminder of good practices !! Awesome video

I love this channel because it’s nothing but positivity....

I just love the father son relationship thats going on here.... That son thinks the world of dad How good is that tottal respect from both at a guess !!!!!

I work trimming trees away from power lines and this channel has taught me so much when removing trees!! I enjoy your videos so much !

Love that first cup of coffee friend. I just bought a new echo cs-620p... Was best I could afford new with a warranty. Your positivity is wonderful.

Awesome video very informative!! I use your methods and have become much better at falling tree's!! Boosted my confidence THANK YOU👍❤

Last minute save on that first fell ol son AWESOME!!!!!!! I love it !!!

I love the little “hehe” before he says friends. You can tell his only goal is brightening your day. Keep killin’ it Buckin’!!

I watch a lot of your videos and I feel like you're a prime example of how life works. Be kind and love is everything in the world and I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge. Experience is the only way to gain true knowledge and you sharing yours makes it safer for people like me. I'll never go into the woods to cut a tree without my axe and some wedges. Thanks

You`re the Bob Ross of tree cutting. Love your vids and content. Greetings from Sweden

Smart tips Buckin, you can save life with them..:))

Buckin’, you are an addiction! I watch all of your videos because I can’t quit learning from you. Thanks! Peace and love to you and yours.

Always enjoy your videos out of all the saw video your are the ones I enjoy yours the most cause there is lots of tips and tricks and very educational