All i wanted was to learn how to sharpen my maul. Instead I made a friend and with this guy's energy alone, I hit the subscribe button. It's amazing how a 28 minute video will give you a whole new outlook on life and the little things we as humans take for granted. You just earned a new subscriber Billy Ray!!!!
He is just being friendly. I have seen other videos and he is about being nice to eachother online. Too many are spiteful online, and complaintning, at least he is positive and nice.
I don't own an axe, probly never gonna cut down a tree but I'm glad youtube recommended this random video. Something about you makes me feel better about people in life. Thanks
Love your positive energy and message! Been a carpenter for 35 years, slowing down a bit, but have found out that that you got to keep moving, and working outside is like nothing else.
OK, so it's 12:20AM, I'm dozing off watching Buckin when I hear "men in your 50s, get outside". Well, that woke me up, I'm 54. I do get out but not as much as I'd like. It's convicting, though, when you hear others around your age remind you to get exercise. Thanks for the reminder Buckin. ☺️👍👊🌲🌳
Billy man, never be afraid to slow down for safety. Nothing is worth you not coming home in the evening. Nothing. I know you’re talking about pushing your finger into an edge (I’ve done it many times myself), but ALWAYS stop if you’re unsure about anything. If every man in the world who works a trade tomorrow stopped his job for a few minutes to regroup whenever he wasn’t 100% sure about something, there would be no dead men on jobs tomorrow. Keep on truckin BR, you’re the man, and remember, many good men died paving the way for us today. Every working man in the world does it for a reason, dragging ourselves out of bed at 4am, hitting the ground running putting in work. Our forerunners recognized the need for safety long ago, if you can uphold a culture of safe work practices, you can continue to inspire hard work and honest labor around the world.
Mr. Smith cannot begin to tell you just how much i enjoyed your tutorial on sharpening my axe. rarely do you meet someone who by his mere presence and kind words lifts your day as well as your outlook on life. I`m going through some health issues right now and hearing your words about getting out and enjoying life really hit me in the spot you know. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your kind words. looking forward to seeing more videos....
Man, I was just idly clicking on videos here on youtube, trying to find some tips about axes, and I stumbled on this video. Best accident ever! I just love coming across people who are really enthusiastic about what they do and are willing to share their knowledge. This is great.
58, 59 24February, enjoying off grid life. Just cut down a 21 inch wide red oak, and using my axes to split the wood... the fresh air, moving the wood, and splitting the wood gave me a very good night's sleep!!
my grandfather born in 1882 lived with us till 1983 till he died and this was the way he sharpened his axe ..the same same same way .I remember him showing my with his 100 year old shaking hands ..i was maybe 12 at the time ..you have the traditional way !
You've got my attention Buckin! Newcomer here in the past couple weeks. Your training on chain sharpening has done wonders for my saw. Get that Gullet!! What keeps me around is your positive messages and enthusiasm for the little things we sometimes don't stop to recognize. Lets change the world!
Dear Sir Just subscribed Just turned 61 dropped 100 lbs quit drinking and am getting outside with my lovely bride. And am currently building a wood shed. Thank you from minnesota God bless
I agree on your stance about working outside. In in my 30s though but I think it still holds true. And I think it refreshes the soul, clears the mind, and helps keep you on the straight.
I did as you say, got my heart pumping, always busy and then my Gene's took over. I was diagnosed on 8/19 with ALS and it was confirmed on 9/12 to be hereditary. . As Buckin says live life to the fullest and spread the love!
Thanks Buckin for the shout out for Dwayne Dethlefs. He will surely be missed. Where there walks a logger there walks a man. Love the axes Buckin Love it all. Thank you. 🌲❤🌲✊
I forgot How you provide wisdom to the knowledgeable and knowledge to the novice. All while demonstrating character traits worthy of a disciple. God Bless
Absofreakingly love this guy's energy!!! He really enjoys what he does! Can't hate a man for loving his craft!! Thank you Billy Ray for this awesome video brother!!!!
Your right about getting outside and moving around. Hard to believe I'm 72 and still getting it done. Friend thanks for sharing all that information. You're the best.
Pferd makes a great flat file, the inox ones are great for hard steel. Also, if you use a little sidewalk chalk on the file the file cuts faster and smoother. The chalk acts like cutting fluid and help keeps the file clean
You got it all right Billy: The edge, the flip, the axe rotations to the target and the last minute advise . . . get outside, motion is lotion and don't forget to breath! All the best 🌲🦌🌳
You should start a fundraiser for men's mental health. Using the power of your channel I think you could really make a difference. Even those inspirational messages throughout your videos are nice! Thanks again for the video, swing straight 🤙
Oh also, what was the brand of that file you prefer over the Nicholson? I've always enjoyed my Nicholson files so I am interested on what's out there that cuts better! Thanks!
I have never seen someone so enthusiastic about sharpening axes, and it really shows through that infectious passion for what you do. If I was ever in your neck of the woods I'd pay you to sharpen my axes, despite the fact that I also enjoy doing it myself. I learned a couple of things watching this and confirmed my thoughts that wearing gloves make sense. I really dig that you refer to your viewers as friends too. I'd love to know what file you used (the second one obviously!) All the best from here in the UK
Buckin' I got up early this morning to get stuff done before company comes over later. Drink my coffee and continue watching your videos. Buddy, I love your videos. Your far more entertaining than anyone else I've watched on TH-cam. I'm autistic so I have trouble with words, and I battle depression on the daily. But you give me hope for a better tomorrow. Again I struggle with expressing myself and my emotions, but I can't begin to explain how much your message and your videos have helped me. Both in my hobbies and in day to day life. Thank you for your content. And never stop buckin' ! 🥲
You are so correct Billy. I’m the guy you just described. My two brothers any I grew up burning firewood burning 10 to 12 cords a year and we hated it. Now we do it and consider it therapy both physical and mental, very satisfying. You split wood the way we used to and I would like to again. I had a stroke last year and has left my unsteady, weak and winded but I still love to do it. Bless you all up there.
Thanks for the sharpening demo...well done. I've learned a lot from your channel, and also been entertained. Glad to hear you're going to start walking. My wife and I go out every day for a walk through the valley here, regardless of weather. Takes an hour and a half, which we have the time for because we're retired. But even if you can walk for just 30 minutes every day, best thing you can do and least damaging to the knees, ankles, and back. As you say, it will help to avoid complications. Keep up the good work!
I went out and bought a 70cc saw and 3 axes plus a wood stove just to give me a reason to cut wood all from watching Buckin! True story! I wanted the heater but just didn’t want to spend the time on wood but I did it and 3 years later I’m still here and still love cutting wood more every year.
That last bit hits close to home. Stopped doing outside labor jobs and worked inside. My heart problems got worse. I’m just about 50. I need to get an outside job again. So much better for you. Thanks Buckin’!
Hey Buckin, love the videos. From the filing, falling and everywhere in between I'm learning so much. Best of all its made my wood cutting so much more enjoyable. Sharp chain and the tips on falling. Just wonderful!!! Thanks!!!
I need to get myself a file like that. It's beautiful :') I also love that weather, cold clear air in your lungs. Misty rain in the air that you can feel. The kind of weather that makes you feel alive. Oh, and barely any wind!
Hey Buckin...I agree an 8" flat file is the perfect size for most axe steel. The bastard files have too large of blades with too much space between them to bite into hardened steel. I have heard good things about the Nicholson Magi-cut files...but I haven't been able to get my hands on one yet. Ohh...and just a friendly little piece of advice I got from an old Master Gunsmith here in Montana. "NEVER...let your file touch steel on the backstroke"!!!
@@davidhaines4927: Because it can roll or chip the file bladelets so they won't bite into the steel anymore. It's fine when filing wood or softer metals...but hardened tool steel will blunt a file pretty quickly if you abuse it.
Hey Buckin', I live in central Europe, and these German pattern heads are pretty much all we get around here. Every single one I've ever looked at was crooked - I think they punch the eye wrong in the forging process. It's tilted to one side and often the inside of it is messed up as well, so you get one little lump of steel that just blocks the handle from going in. My solution tends to be lots and lots of filing - on the bit to get it in line with the handle, and in the eye to smooth it out. You've done a beautiful job hanging this one - and the handle looks just gorgeous! Keep on doing the great work!
Reminds me of when an old handle maker showed me how to sharpen a drawknife. "Young fella, you hold the drawknife like a fiddle - let the light come over your shoulder and twist the knife to let the light shine on the edge. Take your axe file and file off the light. When the light is gone flip your file and take the handle and run along the edge of the blade to burnish off the burr - then get to work - you make money makin handles not sharpening!" He was a third generation handle maker - could carve out a pole axe handle starting with a junk of ash with the bark on - hand you a done handle in 6 minutes. All you had to do was hit it with some 120 grit paper and put in in a head. He was the best handle maker that ever lived - left us two years ago and is sorely missed. Thanks for the video - appreciate your enthusiasm.
That file you bought is more for shaping mild steel. The depth gauge file is harder for Filing the higher carbon steel in the chains. Always a pleasure watching your show
Great message I’m 55 still climbing still splitting got my tree business going good it’s time to be kind to one another just as Jesus told us !!! Love ya buckin and ganges
You two are so similar in the way you act, guess like father like son eh. It is awesome to watch, great content as always Buckin, wishing you the best my friend!
take it from a man who does this for a living, best info on sharpening an axe, love it!! Listen to your elders you young folk, not saying your old Buckin, your 50 years young LOL!
Howdy Buckin' Billy I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I 'm glad I watched this video as I have a double bit axe that I inherited from my step father from years back. It is in dire need of a good sharpening! After watching this video I feel confident enough now to try to hand sharpen the axe. The tip you give about looking for the light glinting off the dull bits completely makes sense to me. I also appreciate your sharing of knowledge that you have accumulated from a life time of experiences. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos.
I'm still loughing -> 8:53 =)) reminded me of myself when I'm just digging sth that nobody really feels.. first time I clicked through your video random because I like all my stuff sharp too - second time I watched it because of your awesome spirit ! Go outside - Friend - keep that blood pumping blessington
This is the type of father and son relationship every father and son should strive for. I am fortunate enough to have a similar relationship with my father even though we dont share the same trade we share many other hobbies and interests that we can go at together. My father has been one of the biggest mentors in my life and I couldnt think how I would have turned out without him now that Im in my 20s
@@seanmoore4653 I think Im being very valid here, you on the other hand not so much. This is definitely the wrong place for you if you have to reply like that on someone posting a comment like mine.
Well, I don't know, but I've been told You never slow down, you never grow old ~Tom Petty Ive been living by this since my 20s. So far, so good. ....just turned 56 a few months ago and I feel better/stronger than ever. Keep on preachin', Billy Ray!
That’s worked for my dad. He’s about to be 64 and he’s been doing autobody repair for 40 years now. He moves better than guys 20 years younger than he is, and I’m proud of him for it. Not many guys have bodyman chops like his.
Billy, Your positive mental attitude and manner should be a lesson for all mankind. Good work, great info, keep sharing. An old doctor friend of mind who passed on always called people “friend”. One day a patient told him “I’m not your friend!”, he replied “you sure wish you were cause I wouldn’t want to be my enemy !”
Great vid angles for the sharpening process! I've taught some of my city friends how to sharpen their axes, knives, and saw chains whether using files or grinders. They're amazed when they discover that it's not as difficult as they believed it to be. I usually use my MAXX grinder on saw chains, but I'm usually sharpening 3-10x per outing, varying from 14"-36" depending on what size tree(s) I was harvesting for firewood. I still love the art and feel of sharpening with a good file though, as you can actually feel the file cut and feel when it stops cutting when you're there. If you ever want to have a good challenge splitting with an axe, come to Kansas and split some Osage Orange with crotches. That'll separate the determined/skilled from the un-determined/skilled. Keep up the good work, and may God bless you!
TheWayfaringMan I live in kechi Ks and was out splitting some Osage orange with my axe and it takes me 20-25 throws to split a piece in half. Hottest wood out there when it burns though
I started selling a lil bit of mesquite, oak, and pecan firewood here in Texas just to make some extra cash. I found myself in a hurry to get off work just to come home and chop wood with my axes. I thought I was a lil bit weird and didn’t know there were others just like me. I just watched about 20 of his videos and I’m hooked on this guy!! Billy Ray, you picked up another fan my friend! I hope I my wife will let me spend a lil bit of money cause I have got to get my hands on a German Axe! I only have a cheap Truper Steel Splitting Axe and a Fiskars X27….they are good axes but you’ve inspired me…and now I know exactly how to sharpen an axe…thank you!!!
Your so right on the moving around...I'm fat, sore and 51...sportin a back injury from last week. Looking forward to hanging some axes and hatchets I've scrounged up. I've never done it before so we'll see how it goes. Greetings from the Great State of Texas
Hey Stan, I've had herniated disk and stenosis and all kinds of back fun down over the years (I'm 64) but have learned that things do heal up and exercise helps. So hang in there and stay as active as possible. Inactivity only makes things worse, from my experience. I've worked with some good PT people and following the routines they gave me has kept me off of painkillers. If the pain isn't too bad and you can get out and walk every day it's probably the best thing you can do. Good luck and enjoy the outdoors.
@@BillLowenburg Many thanks..I have gotten over the back injury but I also deal with pain and stiffness in my knees. Way to many years of being overweight has really started to hammer me. Working out really helps but finding the energy and getting into a steady routine are VERY challenging for me.
there a plenty of woodworking/axe handling/tree felling/general nature and mans work channels out there but Buckin has got that enthusiasm for ya that just makes you wanna stay til the end of each episode and immediately click the next. If everyone treated life the way Buckin does the world would be a much happier place.
Hey Billy, I just turned 54. I'm not an inside person, but my health got really bad this past year, and I feel like a prisoner in my on home. I've been watching your videos, and they have really motivated me. I'm at least trying again, and that's a start. I bought me a maul and have been doing some splitting, but its terrible. Please tell me how to go about getting you to build me an axe. I hope the energy in your Sprit never slows down ! ☺👍
Robo 7723 wish you well my friend have no idea what your going thur but drink lots of h20 and maybe try fresh juice juicing does wonders. Couple apples half dozen carrots beet half a lemon with skin and bokchoy is my go to kale is good as well. Stay aware them doctors and medication can make us feel all the worse look up a natural doctor or chiropractor around you they heal along with plants and water. Cheers wish you all the best. 🙏
I ended here a few weeks ago from a random search for a proper axe to help me clear a few acres I have under contract. I have been watching videos daily since. The last minute and 15 seconds just got you another sub. keep up the excellent content.
I found some cut resistant Kevlar gloves with rubberized palm side. Love them for working on sharp stuff. I think they are called blade defenders from Boss gloves.
Love the message on the end of that video buckin. I've been telling my uncle that same thing for a couple years now. Deer hunting this year he never really moved around and we finally got him off the couch and moving around, got him walking and after a day or two he started saying that he felt a lot better. He's 73 years old. He's a taxidermist that just sits in a chair day in and day out and doesn't move a whole lot. So there's more truth in your little statement on the end then you know! Get outside start breathing the fresh air and get your sweat on!!! Breathe it, live it, love it! See you in the woods!
Thanks Buckin for teaching me about sharpening my ax, and your positive messages turned 48 this year got stabbed 7 times by some looser still managed to split 7 cord for me and 3 for Dad keep up the good work
I got a bunch of antique Simmons files my paw paw had since the 50's and 60's before angle grinders were invented lol those old files can seriously bite some steel! The push/draw filing method is my favorite I don't use grinders or sanders the file for me gives me more precise control and no heat! You're 100% correct friend, it is a beautiful thing
Fun to watch. The Edge should be hardened steel. One way to test steel for temper is by taking a file to it and seeing how much the file skates. The more the file digs in, the softer the steel. You’re using a bastard cut, probably to get some bite, but it leaves a rough finish. This will benefit from dressing with a series of stones. The finer the finish, the longer the edge will stay sharp.
hey guys what was the 2nd file he used? He wasnt impressed with the Nicholson Bastard file, but what was he using instead? Thanks ahead of time for whoever caught it.
I was watching your vid. when you were clocking away at the logs and spliting it, I said to myself " damn that man is in good shape!" anyone who ever had to split a cord of wood knows that ain't light work!!
I can hand sharpen all day when it comes to refurbishing vintage stuff!! It’s 1am and I just forced myself to go relax I was just sharpening a west German 1lb and a halfer!! And I get excited to about sharpening,well that and I’m 51!!!! Lol I came to watch and like the other guy I subscribed 🎉
I would say that is the proper amount of excitement in sharpening blades. Whenever I sharpen a blade (shovel, lawn mower, kitchen knife, etc) I have to show it to my kids or my wife. The last bit was excellent: axes == health.
Hi Billy and community I'm a newcomer here as well I just want to thankyou as I have definitely learned a lot watching your channel. Cheers from Matthew here in NSW Australia
It's a chainsaw flat file. you can get them almost anywhere they sell chainsaws. usually come with some kind of guide. they cut great but are almost always single cut
Metal files comprise of three (3) cutting variants. Bastard, 2nd cut and smooth. The best variation for high carbon steel is smooth. From the video the file appears to be either (mill or flat) smooth file 200-250mm. Bastard file is mainly used on mild steel to take large filings, on high carbon steel they will not be able to bite into the metal.
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All i wanted was to learn how to sharpen my maul. Instead I made a friend and with this guy's energy alone, I hit the subscribe button. It's amazing how a 28 minute video will give you a whole new outlook on life and the little things we as humans take for granted. You just earned a new subscriber Billy Ray!!!!
Two months later than you, but I did exactly the same thing. Seems like a really genuine guy.
Welcome to the buckin family
He is an amazing guy
completely agree
@Creed Darian you are welcome :)
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I don’t even address my freinds as friends as much as this man has addressed me as friend.
"You see friends"🤣
URE LUCKY TO HAVE FRIENDS LIKE EACH OTHER
I see it! I see it!
He says it as just a saying, like anyone saying a similar thing like "people"
He is just being friendly. I have seen other videos and he is about being nice to eachother online. Too many are spiteful online, and complaintning, at least he is positive and nice.
His positive nature is contagious!!
This man is like the Steve Irwin of axe's
Yes!!
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Crocodile Dundee of Firs...
If he passes away from a rose prick then yes.
Yes,the way he wrangled those crocs just like an American lumberjack
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I don't own an axe, probly never gonna cut down a tree but I'm glad youtube recommended this random video. Something about you makes me feel better about people in life. Thanks
Love your positive energy and message! Been a carpenter for 35 years, slowing down a bit, but have found out that that you got to keep moving, and working outside is like nothing else.
OK, so it's 12:20AM, I'm dozing off watching Buckin when I hear "men in your 50s, get outside". Well, that woke me up, I'm 54. I do get out but not as much as I'd like. It's convicting, though, when you hear others around your age remind you to get exercise. Thanks for the reminder Buckin. ☺️👍👊🌲🌳
At 12:20am getting outside for "exercise" will have your neighbors labeling you as a Meth "tweeker" ! Wait till the sun comes up ol' timer !
@@johnzillner1596 HA HA HA
Billy man, never be afraid to slow down for safety. Nothing is worth you not coming home in the evening. Nothing. I know you’re talking about pushing your finger into an edge (I’ve done it many times myself), but ALWAYS stop if you’re unsure about anything. If every man in the world who works a trade tomorrow stopped his job for a few minutes to regroup whenever he wasn’t 100% sure about something, there would be no dead men on jobs tomorrow. Keep on truckin BR, you’re the man, and remember, many good men died paving the way for us today. Every working man in the world does it for a reason, dragging ourselves out of bed at 4am, hitting the ground running putting in work. Our forerunners recognized the need for safety long ago, if you can uphold a culture of safe work practices, you can continue to inspire hard work and honest labor around the world.
Have to be honest I've already started to change my thinking and thinking about how i can be kind to people all the time, Thank you
It’s about controlling your own life and mind set and not being frustrated by the frailty of others.
This guy deserves 1M + subscribers...the world would be all the better for it...Greatings from Cornwall in the UK
Mr. Smith cannot begin to tell you just how much i enjoyed your tutorial on sharpening my axe. rarely do you meet someone who by his mere presence and kind words lifts your day as well as your outlook on life. I`m going through some health issues right now and hearing your words about getting out and enjoying life really hit me in the spot you know. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your kind words. looking forward to seeing more videos....
Man, I was just idly clicking on videos here on youtube, trying to find some tips about axes, and I stumbled on this video. Best accident ever!
I just love coming across people who are really enthusiastic about what they do and are willing to share their knowledge. This is great.
58, 59 24February, enjoying off grid life. Just cut down a 21 inch wide red oak, and using my axes to split the wood... the fresh air, moving the wood, and splitting the wood gave me a very good night's sleep!!
my grandfather born in 1882 lived with us till 1983 till he died and this was the way he sharpened his axe ..the same same same way .I remember him showing my with his 100 year old shaking hands ..i was maybe 12 at the time ..you have the traditional way !
Nice end :)
The best doctors:
1. Movement
2. Fresh air
3. Sun
4. Water
5. Healthy food
6. Love
7. Rest
You forgot the best one of them all; time.
You've got my attention Buckin! Newcomer here in the past couple weeks. Your training on chain sharpening has done wonders for my saw. Get that Gullet!! What keeps me around is your positive messages and enthusiasm for the little things we sometimes don't stop to recognize. Lets change the world!
Welcome to the community ☀️🌴🇦🇺❤
“This is what I do”. Love it. A person must have a passion. You have it. Thanks for taking the time to help others.
I have had a rough few days and been stressed but buckins attitude and positive outlook just has a way of lifting you up, thank you for the videos!!
Dear Sir
Just subscribed
Just turned 61 dropped 100 lbs quit drinking and am getting outside with my lovely bride.
And am currently building a wood shed.
Thank you from minnesota
God bless
I agree on your stance about working outside. In in my 30s though but I think it still holds true. And I think it refreshes the soul, clears the mind, and helps keep you on the straight.
I did as you say, got my heart pumping, always busy and then my Gene's took over. I was diagnosed on 8/19 with ALS and it was confirmed on 9/12 to be hereditary. . As Buckin says live life to the fullest and spread the love!
Thanks Buckin for the shout out for Dwayne Dethlefs. He will surely be missed. Where there walks a logger there walks a man. Love the axes Buckin Love it all. Thank you. 🌲❤🌲✊
I forgot
How you provide wisdom to the knowledgeable and knowledge to the novice.
All while demonstrating character traits worthy of a disciple.
God Bless
Absofreakingly love this guy's energy!!! He really enjoys what he does! Can't hate a man for loving his craft!! Thank you Billy Ray for this awesome video brother!!!!
Your right about getting outside and moving around. Hard to believe I'm 72 and still getting it done. Friend thanks for sharing all that information. You're the best.
Pferd makes a great flat file, the inox ones are great for hard steel. Also, if you use a little sidewalk chalk on the file the file cuts faster and smoother. The chalk acts like cutting fluid and help keeps the file clean
I stumbled across this video while researching axe sharpening. No other way to say it...I love this guy! Kind, genuine and a man's man! Subscribed!
Music to my ears and I can almost feel the file, when it hits the sweet spot, it flows like water, sounds like a great song; smooth as silk. 👍😎👍
You got it all right Billy: The edge, the flip, the axe rotations to the target and the last minute advise . . . get outside, motion is lotion and don't forget to breath! All the best 🌲🦌🌳
You should make a shirt that says "it's not just deadly it's deadly deadly"
I'd buy one
Yes! I’d buy that.
Hell yeah I'd buy one
Me too friends!
Me too fellow friends and i just sub'd less than 60sec ago
You should start a fundraiser for men's mental health. Using the power of your channel I think you could really make a difference. Even those inspirational messages throughout your videos are nice! Thanks again for the video, swing straight 🤙
Oh also, what was the brand of that file you prefer over the Nicholson? I've always enjoyed my Nicholson files so I am interested on what's out there that cuts better! Thanks!
I have never seen someone so enthusiastic about sharpening axes, and it really shows through that infectious passion for what you do. If I was ever in your neck of the woods I'd pay you to sharpen my axes, despite the fact that I also enjoy doing it myself. I learned a couple of things watching this and confirmed my thoughts that wearing gloves make sense. I really dig that you refer to your viewers as friends too. I'd love to know what file you used (the second one obviously!)
All the best from here in the UK
This was my first time for your videos, but it won't be the last! At 81 I can verify your advice is right on, you've got to keep moving!
I always liked the sound of a stone working on an edge, just has that 'ring' to it and there's no other sound like it.
Yep that ringing sound with the stone is when she’s ready...
I love this guy he doesn't worry about the axe bouncing off hitting the dog or hitting himself he's
worried about breaking the axe. Classic
Buckin' I got up early this morning to get stuff done before company comes over later. Drink my coffee and continue watching your videos. Buddy, I love your videos. Your far more entertaining than anyone else I've watched on TH-cam. I'm autistic so I have trouble with words, and I battle depression on the daily. But you give me hope for a better tomorrow. Again I struggle with expressing myself and my emotions, but I can't begin to explain how much your message and your videos have helped me. Both in my hobbies and in day to day life. Thank you for your content. And never stop buckin' ! 🥲
I use the Lansky Puck . Very good results, and fair priced.
You are so correct Billy. I’m the guy you just described. My two brothers any I grew up burning firewood burning 10 to 12 cords a year and we hated it. Now we do it and consider it therapy both physical and mental, very satisfying. You split wood the way we used to and I would like to again. I had a stroke last year and has left my unsteady, weak and winded but I still love to do it. Bless you all up there.
Thanks for the sharpening demo...well done. I've learned a lot from your channel, and also been entertained. Glad to hear you're going to start walking. My wife and I go out every day for a walk through the valley here, regardless of weather. Takes an hour and a half, which we have the time for because we're retired. But even if you can walk for just 30 minutes every day, best thing you can do and least damaging to the knees, ankles, and back. As you say, it will help to avoid complications. Keep up the good work!
I went out and bought a 70cc saw and 3 axes plus a wood stove just to give me a reason to cut wood all from watching Buckin! True story! I wanted the heater but just didn’t want to spend the time on wood but I did it and 3 years later I’m still here and still love cutting wood more every year.
That last bit hits close to home. Stopped doing outside labor jobs and worked inside. My heart problems got worse. I’m just about 50. I need to get an outside job again. So much better for you. Thanks Buckin’!
Hey Buckin, love the videos. From the filing, falling and everywhere in between I'm learning so much. Best of all its made my wood cutting so much more enjoyable. Sharp chain and the tips on falling. Just wonderful!!! Thanks!!!
Hard to argue with your message of peace and good will. It makes your channel unique.
I need to get myself a file like that. It's beautiful :') I also love that weather, cold clear air in your lungs. Misty rain in the air that you can feel. The kind of weather that makes you feel alive. Oh, and barely any wind!
Hogan looking like he is ready to co-host! So nice to see a son following in his fathers footsteps, you can feel the love :)
Hey Buckin...I agree an 8" flat file is the perfect size for most axe steel. The bastard files have too large of blades with too much space between them to bite into hardened steel. I have heard good things about the Nicholson Magi-cut files...but I haven't been able to get my hands on one yet. Ohh...and just a friendly little piece of advice I got from an old Master Gunsmith here in Montana. "NEVER...let your file touch steel on the backstroke"!!!
Why don’t you let it touch on the back stroke?
@@davidhaines4927: Because it can roll or chip the file bladelets so they won't bite into the steel anymore. It's fine when filing wood or softer metals...but hardened tool steel will blunt a file pretty quickly if you abuse it.
Dwayne was such a Great faller, he was just so knowledgeable and a true asset to have out in the woods! A True Pioneer!
Hey Buckin', I live in central Europe, and these German pattern heads are pretty much all we get around here. Every single one I've ever looked at was crooked - I think they punch the eye wrong in the forging process. It's tilted to one side and often the inside of it is messed up as well, so you get one little lump of steel that just blocks the handle from going in. My solution tends to be lots and lots of filing - on the bit to get it in line with the handle, and in the eye to smooth it out. You've done a beautiful job hanging this one - and the handle looks just gorgeous! Keep on doing the great work!
Reminds me of when an old handle maker showed me how to sharpen a drawknife. "Young fella, you hold the drawknife like a fiddle - let the light come over your shoulder and twist the knife to let the light shine on the edge. Take your axe file and file off the light. When the light is gone flip your file and take the handle and run along the edge of the blade to burnish off the burr - then get to work - you make money makin handles not sharpening!" He was a third generation handle maker - could carve out a pole axe handle starting with a junk of ash with the bark on - hand you a done handle in 6 minutes. All you had to do was hit it with some 120 grit paper and put in in a head. He was the best handle maker that ever lived - left us two years ago and is sorely missed. Thanks for the video - appreciate your enthusiasm.
That file you bought is more for shaping mild steel. The depth gauge file is harder for Filing the higher carbon steel in the chains. Always a pleasure watching your show
The kid is learning the rite way for sure. Old school learning is the only way to go. Smart guy
I've never seen an axe finished with a strop, that's the next level - learning here, thank you and keep it up.
Great message I’m 55 still climbing still splitting got my tree business going good it’s time to be kind to one another just as Jesus told us !!! Love ya buckin and ganges
That was some impressive grinding. The top line on that bevel was consistent all the way across
I just can't help but think that in another life we were brothers. Love the video, love your heart and mind bro. I feel you.
You two are so similar in the way you act, guess like father like son eh. It is awesome to watch, great content as always Buckin, wishing you the best my friend!
take it from a man who does this for a living, best info on sharpening an axe, love it!! Listen to your elders you young folk, not saying your old Buckin, your 50 years young LOL!
Howdy Buckin' Billy I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I 'm glad I watched this video as I have a double bit axe that I inherited from my step father from years back. It is in dire need of a good sharpening! After watching this video I feel confident enough now to try to hand sharpen the axe. The tip you give about looking for the light glinting off the dull bits completely makes sense to me. I also appreciate your sharing of knowledge that you have accumulated from a life time of experiences. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your videos.
So very right you are! Great advice! Probably the most important over 50s advice a person can receive ! That’s life and livin right there.
I'm still loughing -> 8:53 =))
reminded me of myself when I'm just digging sth that nobody really feels..
first time I clicked through your video random because I like all my stuff sharp too -
second time I watched it because of your awesome spirit !
Go outside - Friend - keep that blood pumping
blessington
man oh man this video made all the difference in the way my axe chops! thank you very much, glad i found ya, instant subscribe!
Looking forward to sharpening my axe now haha. That filing was very satisfying I must say. thanks again for great content
Love the drumming going on in the background. reminds of me of my house and him seemingly playing happy birthday by the Beatles
This is the type of father and son relationship every father and son should strive for. I am fortunate enough to have a similar relationship with my father even though we dont share the same trade we share many other hobbies and interests that we can go at together. My father has been one of the biggest mentors in my life and I couldnt think how I would have turned out without him now that Im in my 20s
so true
Youd have done just fine lil spud dnt be moaning lol
@@seanmoore4653 How about you shut up when you dont know anything about other peoples situations and feelings ok ?
@@theolliproductions how about you fkup lol
@@seanmoore4653 I think Im being very valid here, you on the other hand not so much. This is definitely the wrong place for you if you have to reply like that on someone posting a comment like mine.
Well, I don't know, but I've been told
You never slow down, you never grow old ~Tom Petty Ive been living by this since my 20s. So far, so good. ....just turned 56 a few months ago and I feel better/stronger than ever. Keep on preachin', Billy Ray!
That’s worked for my dad. He’s about to be 64 and he’s been doing autobody repair for 40 years now. He moves better than guys 20 years younger than he is, and I’m proud of him for it. Not many guys have bodyman chops like his.
I admire your excitement for the the simplest little things. I'd love to knock down some giants and get a couple chords with you!
Billy,
Your positive mental attitude and manner should be a lesson for all mankind. Good work, great info, keep sharing. An old doctor friend of mind who passed on always called people “friend”. One day a patient told him “I’m not your friend!”, he replied “you sure wish you were cause I wouldn’t want to be my enemy !”
I'm envious of that woodpile! Hours of fun, there.
I never had such a dad, you're blessed❤
The passion you have for this stuff is impressive. Inspiring as well
Spot On Billy Ray - Big thanks from South Wales UK
Great vid angles for the sharpening process! I've taught some of my city friends how to sharpen their axes, knives, and saw chains whether using files or grinders. They're amazed when they discover that it's not as difficult as they believed it to be. I usually use my MAXX grinder on saw chains, but I'm usually sharpening 3-10x per outing, varying from 14"-36" depending on what size tree(s) I was harvesting for firewood. I still love the art and feel of sharpening with a good file though, as you can actually feel the file cut and feel when it stops cutting when you're there.
If you ever want to have a good challenge splitting with an axe, come to Kansas and split some Osage Orange with crotches. That'll separate the determined/skilled from the un-determined/skilled.
Keep up the good work, and may God bless you!
TheWayfaringMan I live in kechi Ks and was out splitting some Osage orange with my axe and it takes me 20-25 throws to split a piece in half. Hottest wood out there when it burns though
I started selling a lil bit of mesquite, oak, and pecan firewood here in Texas just to make some extra cash. I found myself in a hurry to get off work just to come home and chop wood with my axes. I thought I was a lil bit weird and didn’t know there were others just like me. I just watched about 20 of his videos and I’m hooked on this guy!! Billy Ray, you picked up another fan my friend! I hope I my wife will let me spend a lil bit of money cause I have got to get my hands on a German Axe! I only have a cheap Truper Steel Splitting Axe and a Fiskars X27….they are good axes but you’ve inspired me…and now I know exactly how to sharpen an axe…thank you!!!
Your so right on the moving around...I'm fat, sore and 51...sportin a back injury from last week. Looking forward to hanging some axes and hatchets I've scrounged up. I've never done it before so we'll see how it goes. Greetings from the Great State of Texas
Hey Stan, I've had herniated disk and stenosis and all kinds of back fun down over the years (I'm 64) but have learned that things do heal up and exercise helps. So hang in there and stay as active as possible. Inactivity only makes things worse, from my experience. I've worked with some good PT people and following the routines they gave me has kept me off of painkillers. If the pain isn't too bad and you can get out and walk every day it's probably the best thing you can do. Good luck and enjoy the outdoors.
@@BillLowenburg Many thanks..I have gotten over the back injury but I also deal with pain and stiffness in my knees. Way to many years of being overweight has really started to hammer me. Working out really helps but finding the energy and getting into a steady routine are VERY challenging for me.
there a plenty of woodworking/axe handling/tree felling/general nature and mans work channels out there but Buckin has got that enthusiasm for ya that just makes you wanna stay til the end of each episode and immediately click the next. If everyone treated life the way Buckin does the world would be a much happier place.
Hey Billy, I just turned 54. I'm not an inside person, but my health got really bad this past year, and I feel like a prisoner in my on home. I've been watching your videos, and they have really motivated me. I'm at least trying again, and that's a start. I bought me a maul and have been doing some splitting, but its terrible. Please tell me how to go about getting you to build me an axe. I hope the energy in your Sprit never slows down ! ☺👍
Robo 7723 wish you well my friend have no idea what your going thur but drink lots of h20 and maybe try fresh juice juicing does wonders. Couple apples half dozen carrots beet half a lemon with skin and bokchoy is my go to kale is good as well. Stay aware them doctors and medication can make us feel all the worse look up a natural doctor or chiropractor around you they heal along with plants and water. Cheers wish you all the best. 🙏
I ended here a few weeks ago from a random search for a proper axe to help me clear a few acres I have under contract. I have been watching videos daily since. The last minute and 15 seconds just got you another sub. keep up the excellent content.
I found some cut resistant Kevlar gloves with rubberized palm side. Love them for working on sharp stuff. I think they are called blade defenders from Boss gloves.
Have you heard of No-Cry gloves? I just bought some. Hope they work.
Love the message on the end of that video buckin. I've been telling my uncle that same thing for a couple years now. Deer hunting this year he never really moved around and we finally got him off the couch and moving around, got him walking and after a day or two he started saying that he felt a lot better. He's 73 years old. He's a taxidermist that just sits in a chair day in and day out and doesn't move a whole lot. So there's more truth in your little statement on the end then you know! Get outside start breathing the fresh air and get your sweat on!!! Breathe it, live it, love it! See you in the woods!
Sean Gilbert lots of h20 to keep the body lubricated cheers
Those axes you make are like heirlooms. Worth passing on to the kids.
THX MEEGS
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith can you show us your fire wood sheds, storage, and routine for seasoning firewood?
Thanks Buckin for teaching me about sharpening my ax, and your positive messages turned 48 this year got stabbed 7 times by some looser still managed to split 7 cord for me and 3 for Dad keep up the good work
R.i.p Dwayne...liked him way back on series one....
That’s years of practice. Amazing work. Wish I was in driving distance to have you put a handle on and sharpen up an old family ax.
RIP Duane. You'll be missed.
He was a good old boy, old school faller.
I got a bunch of antique Simmons files my paw paw had since the 50's and 60's before angle grinders were invented lol those old files can seriously bite some steel! The push/draw filing method is my favorite I don't use grinders or sanders the file for me gives me more precise control and no heat! You're 100% correct friend, it is a beautiful thing
Fun to watch. The Edge should be hardened steel. One way to test steel for temper is by taking a file to it and seeing how much the file skates. The more the file digs in, the softer the steel. You’re using a bastard cut, probably to get some bite, but it leaves a rough finish. This will benefit from dressing with a series of stones. The finer the finish, the longer the edge will stay sharp.
Thank you for the message the end. A friend of mine passed last week at only 54!
hey guys what was the 2nd file he used? He wasnt impressed with the Nicholson Bastard file, but what was he using instead? Thanks ahead of time for whoever caught it.
I am wandering through the comments section to find out the same thing
@Mark X thanks
You are the best "my friend".
I had no idea how to sharpen an axe.
Now I do.
I was watching your vid. when you were clocking away at the logs and spliting it, I said to myself " damn that man is in good shape!" anyone who ever had to split a cord of wood knows that ain't light work!!
I can hand sharpen all day when it comes to refurbishing vintage stuff!! It’s 1am and I just forced myself to go relax I was just sharpening a west German 1lb and a halfer!! And I get excited to about sharpening,well that and I’m 51!!!! Lol I came to watch and like the other guy I subscribed 🎉
11:58 "I love it, axe-shually."
I would say that is the proper amount of excitement in sharpening blades. Whenever I sharpen a blade (shovel, lawn mower, kitchen knife, etc) I have to show it to my kids or my wife. The last bit was excellent: axes == health.
When I sharpen my Axe, I put on new guitar strings and set the action. But you sharpening your Axe is also Metal as fuck.
Hi Billy and community I'm a newcomer here as well I just want to thankyou as I have definitely learned a lot watching your channel. Cheers from Matthew here in NSW Australia
I found the exact model hacksaw he has hung up buried in my dads old woodshed
I really appreciate the message you put out there we need more of this in the world .
Thanks friend
Imagine getting punched by this guy !! That swing 💪
I believe he would rather punch himself first....lol
Gloves: Too soon old; too late smart! You are a hell of a good man.
What was the name of the second file you used? If I wanted to buy one. Or does anyone know?
Also interested
It's a chainsaw flat file. you can get them almost anywhere they sell chainsaws. usually come with some kind of guide. they cut great but are almost always single cut
@@jpf3082 are you sure??? Looked pretty large to be a raker file
@@ThompsonJosh98 perhaps not. I am more of a novice, but as thin as it is that was my assumption, of course you know what they say about assuming.
Metal files comprise of three (3) cutting variants. Bastard, 2nd cut and smooth. The best variation for high carbon steel is smooth. From the video the file appears to be either (mill or flat) smooth file 200-250mm. Bastard file is mainly used on mild steel to take large filings, on high carbon steel they will not be able to bite into the metal.
“Men, get outside”….. I love it. You’re good people.