I couldn’t sharpen a chain nine months ago I looked up on TH-cam how to sharpen a power saw chain buckin’s video was the third one from the top so I watched it I’ve ruined 80 bucks worth of chains trying to get the hang of it but now every time flawlessly do it perfectly every time so thank you buckin for your knowledge you teach me everything I’ve known working with the tree company that I was working with they wouldn’t show me anything so I had to learn it from your Channel thank you buckin much love to you man stay kind
He helped me, too. If you want some more information from another perspective, check out farm crafts video on sharpening. These two really helped me sort out my filing quick.
The biggest help to me was bumping up to the 7/32” file. I had always used the recommended file, but now I only switch back to it when the tooth is really small and the bigger file starts to really dig into the link. Happy filing
I just stick a file on a power drill and run it about 4 strokes. Brings the teeth back to pure sharpness every time. Hand filing takes so much patience it’s insane
I've sharpened kitchen, fillet, pocket, huntin, skinning, kukri's, Woot, Damascas, Old K bars..... for 50 years.... nothin gives me more appreciation than tuning up a powersaw chain and getting that holy crap feeling on each and every tooth!!! Pure satisfaction
Ya know, Billy (or Buckin' if ye prefer), you. are. a. real. gem. - While I'm new to sawrin, I was taught filin' by an old tool-and-die maker and know exactly what you mean when you say, "Listen to the file..." and patiently, eagerly, I continue to watch and learn from a MASTER such as yourself. Thank you. Also, at about 10:12 in, you edit a quick "BRRRAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHP" with that big ol' Makita, and then cut back to quietly filing on the chain on your tailgate... I bust out laughin! I did... you always prove your point. You are a delight.
Great video Buckin!! Great content! Happy St. Patricks day bucking army!! I have used all the gadgets in the past for filing, even grinders....since your videos I only use my hand files now and my chains rip!!! GET THE GULLET!! THANKS BUCKIN!! GOD BLESS!!
Great filing tutorial, and seeing the big rope bundled up in the bed of the truck reminds me of when you talked about laying the ropes down and the chainsaw bars sitting on top of them while you drive, saving the sharp teeth on the chains... Love that trick.
Morning Buckin from east coast of Australia . I really like that Makita nice looking Saw . Always sharing you’re experience Buckin which is hard to teach . Appreciate it mate
Hi Buckin, Nice little tutorial on hand filing! A sharp chain will make any saw enjoyable to cut with. That pipe of Morgan"s on the Dolmar sounds and looks like it works well.
The sound when the file is gliding is so wonderful, I went through a lot of different brand files.. currently using a forester, it's got a mean spiral to it seems to sharpen very well.. After watching a video of yours a while back, I went out and got a yoga ball and have been using it. It really helped me get out of a slump
Good stuff as usual sir: I guess I drug bottom a few years before you did and thankful I was workin with a guy that threw out the lifeline. What a difference the last 44 years have been since. Keep it up.
Awesome video as usual!! You really changed the game for me since subscribing, Thanks again friend!! I need one of those pipes for my dolkita for sure, Healthy!
I like sharpening for "fast" cutting, in soft wood, endurance in hardwood. For fast cutting: steeper angle, and elevated (towards the sky). For hardwood semi-chisel (round top plate) and sharpen to "exact" angles. (just my personal philosophy) 😁😁😁😁😁 I have to add: any type of filing that differs from "factory specs" per se; can be extremely dangerous to operator or by standers........Have a great and SAFE day everyone!!!!! "if ya love what ya do, you will never work a day in your life"
The best thing I picked up from you teaching how to file is, you have to see what you are doing to the tooth. Reading glasses from Walmart! Magnify! Thanks.
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I'm working on it and finding some success with a file. It is easy to sharpen a chain, but VERY hard to sharpen one very well! Big difference between the two.
I see a lot of people file the rakers "way down" . I think that is probably not good, especially in low to mid power saws; performance actually is reduced I think. (opinion) Chain speed and follow thru without stoppage is essential for overall speed of production (also an opinion) Buckin' has reinforced and educated me at the same time on overall power saw operation and maintenance, thanks BBR!!!!!
Little over two years ago I was pretty good at sharpening. But after watching bucking now my sharpening game is gone through the roof. I run a stock 372xp x-torq. Most of the time I'm running a 28. If you know how to sharpen that will make life fun.
Admittedly I don't like to hand file.. I ran a hardware store so I got REAL comfortable on a grinder years ago. That said, I've incorporated some of your theory and geometry- just with CBN round wheels- and have had some mighty fine cutting chains. I spent years not getting quite enough hook. They cut, but not like they do now :-) So thanks man. Again.
Buck your making room for the saw dust to be carried out of the cut iv been watching you sharpened you chains for a while now I can make her cut like a cajun with a corn knife years ago I had a T shirt that said Ruckus Country Rock when I see you play music I think of that old shirt
Hey buckin! I know you're a guy that likes to bust sharpening myths in a sense and try new things(baby c, chip dump, square filing by hand, etc) I know you're an oregon guy, was wondering if you were gonna try the Stihl hexa chain! It's kinda like square ground but not quite the same as what you do
You should see me trying to sharpen my chain on the back of my little trailer lol. I look like one of those ancient Guru's trying to do Yoga lol. All twisted around, trying to hold the saw still lolol
agree buckin 100 percent another thing is if you dont know how to file a chain your wasting gas energy its more harder on your saw and your wasting time and you're working harder not smarter great video buckin even know im not the filer my self im deadly on the grinder iv fixed chains my friends say there junk the give them to me then i let them cut with my saw with their old chain they don't believe me it's there old chain lol
It's interesting to watch how people change over time. I found your awesome channel about a month ago, and I've watched a ton of your videos and I specifically remember one of your videos from a couple of years back and you were very specific that you left the gullet in because it made no difference to you... please don't take this as a criticism, simply an observation. 😀
Wow, interesting content on your most recent contribution to the encyclopedia of the wood. I’m a student. You are tweaking my skill sets. Thanks, Bucking Billy Ray Smith.
@@jason-white I used to worry about that, too but the chain is a consumable part and if it's dull it's hard on you and your saw. It's like worrying about wearing out a straight razor and scraping your face with a dull blade.
Not tried yet... I bought one of them square tube jobbies that slides into the trailer hitch (and the extension to past the tailgate) then up to a flat plate that will hold my 5" vice. (Bought a better one for replacing the garage 5") ~ More for in the field use up at gramp's old digs that's half wooded...and quite a few beavers. I'm not as skilled/used to as you. I figured I'd give myself a break holding the saw still for two handed/moving the blade around. One bar is 28". ~~ Tad bit of wobble from connections. (three pieces) But the file does the work right? My frustration is watching for where I began. methinks I need a dayglo color sharpie. (-:
When I am teaching newbies how to filing a chain for the first time, I use this analogy; when the file goes from chattery to smooth, you are 90% from complete, then do 3-4 strokes under the tooth to clean it up. This nearly always has them filing adequately by the end of filing a full 28” or 32” chain. On our smaller saws with semi-chisel profiles a lot of guys actually find these harder to sharpen well.
I have a simpler solution. I give my chains to an Amish guy to sharpen, have a cup of tea & maybe(hopefully) some peanut butter pie while I wait. And while he's busy we argue who has a better chance at getting a date with (pick your celebrity) but lately we argue about Jewel. Fun fact I learned about 3-4 months ago, Jewel & Shania Twain are NOT sisters.
has anyone else tried the husqvarna x cut chain? Im not a professional just do firewood but that chain has proved to be a really nice chain lasts a long time
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I couldn’t sharpen a chain nine months ago I looked up on TH-cam how to sharpen a power saw chain buckin’s video was the third one from the top so I watched it I’ve ruined 80 bucks worth of chains trying to get the hang of it but now every time flawlessly do it perfectly every time so thank you buckin for your knowledge you teach me everything I’ve known working with the tree company that I was working with they wouldn’t show me anything so I had to learn it from your Channel thank you buckin much love to you man stay kind
He helped me, too. If you want some more information from another perspective, check out farm crafts video on sharpening. These two really helped me sort out my filing quick.
The biggest help to me was bumping up to the 7/32” file. I had always used the recommended file, but now I only switch back to it when the tooth is really small and the bigger file starts to really dig into the link. Happy filing
Amen brother👍
Thanks buddy I was just thinking of how we need a good sharpening lesson. There’s nothing better than when they cut oh so good
I just stick a file on a power drill and run it about 4 strokes. Brings the teeth back to pure sharpness every time. Hand filing takes so much patience it’s insane
Remarkable dedication to every facet of the wood game. Always impressive!
I've sharpened kitchen, fillet, pocket, huntin, skinning, kukri's, Woot, Damascas, Old K bars..... for 50 years.... nothin gives me more appreciation than tuning up a powersaw chain and getting that holy crap feeling on each and every tooth!!! Pure satisfaction
You are the man Buckin, it doesn't matter how many times you show us how to hand file I always pick something up from you. Thanks buddy.
Zoom zoom ripa snort a kuraka Ya. That's what's on my mind. I love it! Loving your content Buckin.
The sweetest symphony of a file in skilled hands!!!!
Love you all...❤❤❤
Lieutenant Bradley
Yet another great Buckin video on filing chains. AWESOME!!! It never gets old Buckin. I love it.
One of your best filing videos with some great up close video shots. I know many will benefit from this very detailed instruction class. ♥️👍👍
Really love these teaching videos Buckin. You have helped me tremendously.
Ya know, Billy (or Buckin' if ye prefer), you. are. a. real. gem. - While I'm new to sawrin, I was taught filin' by an old tool-and-die maker and know exactly what you mean when you say, "Listen to the file..." and patiently, eagerly, I continue to watch and learn from a MASTER such as yourself. Thank you. Also, at about 10:12 in, you edit a quick "BRRRAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHP" with that big ol' Makita, and then cut back to quietly filing on the chain on your tailgate... I bust out laughin! I did... you always prove your point. You are a delight.
Another great video to help my still to improve fileing thanks buckin it been a fun new journey in the tree service work
Thank you for the tips Buckin. I learned how to hand file from watching your videos.
I love your work bench! Thanks for the lesson! Keep up the great work 👍
Great video Buckin!! Great content! Happy St. Patricks day bucking army!! I have used all the gadgets in the past for filing, even grinders....since your videos I only use my hand files now and my chains rip!!! GET THE GULLET!! THANKS BUCKIN!! GOD BLESS!!
Great filing tutorial, and seeing the big rope bundled up in the bed of the truck reminds me of when you talked about laying the ropes down and the chainsaw bars sitting on top of them while you drive, saving the sharp teeth on the chains... Love that trick.
Runnin it all week 😂
Morning Buckin from east coast of Australia . I really like that Makita nice looking Saw . Always sharing you’re experience Buckin which is hard to teach . Appreciate it mate
BBR - thanks for today's video - it is all about the basics. Headed out with the PS and Axe tomorrow - Inspired!
Hi Buckin, Nice little tutorial on hand filing! A sharp chain will make any saw enjoyable to cut with. That pipe of Morgan"s on the Dolmar sounds and looks like it works well.
Awesome intro love it all ready!!!
Thankyou boss for the sharpening tutorial! Always love it.
The sound when the file is gliding is so wonderful, I went through a lot of different brand files.. currently using a forester, it's got a mean spiral to it seems to sharpen very well.. After watching a video of yours a while back, I went out and got a yoga ball and have been using it. It really helped me get out of a slump
You just answered my question..iv got cheap 2 pack files.the spiral is not good..and seems to not cut well..I'm going to buy one like yours
@@gregmccarter2176 yeah they're pretty aggressive
You are awesome Buckin'! More effect then a strong cup of coffee!
Good stuff as usual sir: I guess I drug bottom a few years before you did and thankful I was workin with a guy that threw out the lifeline. What a difference the last 44 years have been since. Keep it up.
Awesome video as usual!! You really changed the game for me since subscribing, Thanks again friend!! I need one of those pipes for my dolkita for sure, Healthy!
I like sharpening for "fast" cutting, in soft wood, endurance in hardwood. For fast cutting: steeper angle, and elevated (towards the sky). For hardwood semi-chisel (round top plate) and sharpen to "exact" angles. (just my personal philosophy) 😁😁😁😁😁 I have to add: any type of filing that differs from "factory specs" per se; can be extremely dangerous to operator or by standers........Have a great and SAFE day everyone!!!!! "if ya love what ya do, you will never work a day in your life"
The best thing I picked up from you teaching how to file is, you have to see what you are doing to the tooth. Reading glasses from Walmart! Magnify! Thanks.
morning Bucking hope you are having a great day stay warm be kind and happy cutting brother.
Не устану повторять что Вы самый лучший учитель! Даже без перевода всё понял но и некоторые моменты подчеркнул для себя! p.s. что-то ударной установки давно не было слышно😜
I haven’t bought a new chain in months because I know how to hand file thanks to you
Oh Buckin' it's great to see you getting strong like bull again 💪🐃
Thanks so much buckin I got my chain sharper than I ever have
Hey buckin Shane here from North Carolina just about an hour away from the Hoffman's. Hope you're doing well. Thanks! Thanks again!
Sharpening a power saw is actually an art form...... and essential to ultimate performance. (opinion)
Thanks Billy. I’ve eliminated my electric sharpener and have gone to a hand file. Saws cut substantially better!!
my work is not who i am.......... it is a part of me..
much love friend..
Really enjoy the sharpening videos !
Glad to hear it!
Thank you so much. I have never seen you do this before
Your right sharp chain add up end off the day . Can’t beat a good old hand file in the the hand my friend. 😊
I'm working on it and finding some success with a file. It is easy to sharpen a chain, but VERY hard to sharpen one very well! Big difference between the two.
Love that Dolly!
You are a treasure sir!
What a wonderful man.
Hello from New Brunswick my friend just subscribed been watching a ton of your videos ,just love the content keep it up brother your awesome .
Welcome aboard!
Welcome to the Community. Andrew!
I see a lot of people file the rakers "way down" . I think that is probably not good, especially in low to mid power saws; performance actually is reduced I think. (opinion) Chain speed and follow thru without stoppage is essential for overall speed of production (also an opinion) Buckin' has reinforced and educated me at the same time on overall power saw operation and maintenance, thanks BBR!!!!!
Little over two years ago I was pretty good at sharpening. But after watching bucking now my sharpening game is gone through the roof. I run a stock 372xp x-torq. Most of the time I'm running a 28. If you know how to sharpen that will make life fun.
Great tips thank ya bud.❤
Pretty decent little philosophy visit Buckin I needed a little positive reinforcement 😃
hey billy great video
Thanks for the knowledge. Super useful, practica,l good habits for us all to take to every practice.
Admittedly I don't like to hand file.. I ran a hardware store so I got REAL comfortable on a grinder years ago.
That said, I've incorporated some of your theory and geometry- just with CBN round wheels- and have had some mighty fine cutting chains. I spent years not getting quite enough hook. They cut, but not like they do now :-)
So thanks man. Again.
yeah me too, i've gotten better at it lately, BBR always reminds me the time spent filin will be more than made up for by cuttin faster!!
Buck your making room for the saw dust to be carried out of the cut iv been watching you sharpened you chains for a while now I can make her cut like a cajun with a corn knife years ago I had a T shirt that said Ruckus Country Rock when I see you play music I think of that old shirt
Hey buckin! I know you're a guy that likes to bust sharpening myths in a sense and try new things(baby c, chip dump, square filing by hand, etc) I know you're an oregon guy, was wondering if you were gonna try the Stihl hexa chain! It's kinda like square ground but not quite the same as what you do
Hey bucken. Suns out,saws out. 😎👍
Happy St.Patricks day to everyone!
You should see me trying to sharpen my chain on the back of my little trailer lol. I look like one of those ancient Guru's trying to do Yoga lol. All twisted around, trying to hold the saw still lolol
Much love always❤️
Sharpening is everything!
Thank you very much bro
I want that file buckin!!!!!!!
My dad just got better love the content
Hi Buckin. Watching you from Scotland. Love the vids, chopping wood is my happy place. Can I have one of your axes mate?
The Drifter!
"the way, the truth & the light"
Really helpful....thank u
Greetings from Germany Peter 😊
Wieder etwas gelernt.
Vielen Dank.
Gruß aus Germany
Peter
agree buckin 100 percent another thing is if you dont know how to file a chain your wasting gas energy its more harder on your saw and your wasting time and you're working harder not smarter great video buckin even know im not the filer my self im deadly on the grinder iv fixed chains my friends say there junk the give them to me then i let them cut with my saw with their old chain they don't believe me it's there old chain lol
Love yq, BBRS.
It's interesting to watch how people change over time. I found your awesome channel about a month ago, and I've watched a ton of your videos and I specifically remember one of your videos from a couple of years back and you were very specific that you left the gullet in because it made no difference to you... please don't take this as a criticism, simply an observation. 😀
That's only on Square ground chain!!!!!! Watch more video he will tell you the same ❤
@@davidburchfield2720 I really appreciate the clarity on this. That is helpful.
@David Burchfield can I ask, why is there a gullet difference between square and round ground chains?
❤may we always seek to improve our fundamentals!
Wow,
interesting content on your most recent contribution to the encyclopedia of the wood. I’m a student. You are tweaking my skill sets. Thanks, Bucking Billy Ray Smith.
Great info, thanks. I have been only stroking each tooth 3 or 4 times, maybe that is one of my problems.
You mean if you rock yer saw . You only stroke it3-4 times?
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Yeh, I always worry about doing "to much"
@@jason-white I used to worry about that, too but the chain is a consumable part and if it's dull it's hard on you and your saw. It's like worrying about wearing out a straight razor and scraping your face with a dull blade.
Hi Bucking, great vid just one question ? how long do your files last, one go on a 36 full house , two, three go rounds ??
Nice 😊 🤠👌👍👍
Not tried yet...
I bought one of them square tube jobbies that slides into the trailer hitch (and the extension to past the tailgate) then up to a flat plate that will hold my 5" vice. (Bought a better one for replacing the garage 5")
~ More for in the field use up at gramp's old digs that's half wooded...and quite a few beavers.
I'm not as skilled/used to as you. I figured I'd give myself a break holding the saw still for two handed/moving the blade around. One bar is 28".
~~ Tad bit of wobble from connections. (three pieces) But the file does the work right?
My frustration is watching for where I began. methinks I need a dayglo color sharpie. (-:
Hi bucking have you heard of the 2 in 1 sthil sharpening tool and if you have any feedback on them or if you can please do a review on it please
Now I need a pick up
Lol
When I am teaching newbies how to filing a chain for the first time, I use this analogy; when the file goes from chattery to smooth, you are 90% from complete, then do 3-4 strokes under the tooth to clean it up. This nearly always has them filing adequately by the end of filing a full 28” or 32” chain. On our smaller saws with semi-chisel profiles a lot of guys actually find these harder to sharpen well.
Hey Buckin, when hand filing are you putting upward pressure on the file against the top plate? Thanks
I'm still learning breaker😊
You can hear when he's just cleaning the tooth and when he's working to change it.
Precisely
Hay bbrs. Good day to ya sir!
Great tips on the old file.Getting my boys to file there own chain.Stay safe
I have a simpler solution. I give my chains to an Amish guy to sharpen, have a cup of tea & maybe(hopefully) some peanut butter pie while I wait. And while he's busy we argue who has a better chance at getting a date with (pick your celebrity) but lately we argue about Jewel.
Fun fact I learned about 3-4 months ago, Jewel & Shania Twain are NOT sisters.
Hello Buckin how many fillings do you get out of a file & what type of file do you use?
Helps with a sharp file, the file is sharp af, what are the best files to get?
Совсем забыл спросить И что это такая за техника рубки топором когда ногу вытягиваешь а потом наносить удар? Благодарю
I'm trying to learn square ground right now, it's a wee bit more difficult for me!!
has anyone else tried the husqvarna x cut chain? Im not a professional just do firewood but that chain has proved to be a really nice chain lasts a long time
@@MATT.MAN-PEACE-LOVE haha yes its perfect Im glad you thought of that so now I can put away my sharpy lol
👍
Pride, false pride, bottom, top & pain I'm alive. Bottom + pain = surrender. New beginnings. Life is good. File on brother.
I've learned from you. It's not all about rip snorting saws. The saws and the trees are therapy for the soul.
What brand file do you use..I'm using cheap 2 pack files..yours seems to be more course than mine..
GET THE GULLET
I can fix em and everything but sharpen them? Psh, we’ll now it’s time to learn
Thanks bud
Nice. That file looked a bit bigger than 7/32 on the phone screen. Could just be an optical illusion I guess.
Have you ever tried a chain vise?
We all probably do some "floating" when we are younger.......(opinion) I did more than my fair share for sure!!!!!
I tell everyone, you want to know how to sharpen a power saw, watch buckin billy ray. Thanks mate
Don't feed negative comments energy. If they don't like this cool chainsaw modifications...bye lol