@@BuckinBillyRaySmith Easiest way my grandfather taught me is like yourself. The way he always said the properly filled tooth on the chain should wrap around the file. The file should be wrapped around by the chain of the tooth. Love your show and experience and explanation. I have tuned many people to your channel and style as it’s the best. Was taught to do it properly the first time and every time from then on. Easy when you know how. Love you and God Bless. Keep up the amazing work and advice. John and Cathy Ontario
This is a very good example of a simple life skill: If it isn't working, try something differently, search for answers, ask a friend, look up a video - whatever. The only time to quit is when something else is more important. I just had one of the best days in a very long time and what happens? I come home and am enthralled by someone skillfully sharpening a simple chain.
I love the repetitive point with all the flavor on the delivery every time. That's the best learning situation for me. This guy could teach me rocker science. Thanks Buckin Billy
BBR gave me back my life after losing my wife. I no longer need a shrink or grief counseling and I no longer need to watch spiritual and motivational videos except these. Know what I’m saying? This IS my path to healing now. Thank you Buckin’. Taking my life back one stroke at a time! Woohoo
Good man. Grief is natural. It sounds like you were very close to her. She would definitely want you to enjoy your remaining years. You can do that and miss her at the same time. I hope that all is as good as it can be.
Listen. Grieving is part of life. You can't let it drown you, though. Take whatever time you need, get it out. Then tie your boots and start getting after it. I'm sorry for your loss.
I’ve heard tell of this Billy Ray character. I am 10 seconds into the video and if I don’t hear the man talk about getting the gullet then I’m shutting it down. Word on the street is you got to get that gullet fellas.
I’m doing much better filing since I’ve been watching your videos over the last few years. I used to use a dremel tool. Now I’m using good quality files. Thanks to you Buckin!
Good day; I've been watching your videos, not for long but this video has taught me a lot about filing. Now I'm 74 years old, and no expert with saws, but I've done my fare share, never realized how to sharpen a chain properly, I've always used a 3/16 file. So I find out this old dog can still learn the proper way to do things, thank you. On another note, it is great seeing good Canadian content. I think there is to many people putting BS on here, GO CANADA!!!
What's your experience about file hitting the drivers? I mean when teeth are truly wearing out and getting shallow, in that point it's hard to file without hitting them. Is it rare chain to be snapped caused by damaged drivers?
I came here years ago just to learn how to file my own chains. Ive gotten pretty good with this knowledge but a refresher is always nice. I love when buddies with bigger nicer saws cant figure out how my smaller and midsized saws can cut circles around them. Keep the faith Brother. God bless.
These chain sharpening videos are among the best and most important ones you make because sawing with a sharp chain vs a beat up chain is the difference between day and night. This is why you need to do a video on this topic every several months (which you do)...to get to the newbies to the channel. I'm a weekend warrior who lives in the woods and I've used a chainsaw for 50 years and just recently learned from you about the gullet. Oh Lord, what a difference. 50 years! Where have you been my whole life?!
I been cutting trees for around 20 years and for me learning how to sharpen a saw has been the most challenging thing for me to learn, I get by but I know I can do better, Thank you for taking the time to teach us your way
I get the gullet ... I put a good edge on the tooth and I get under that top plate or whatever it's called... and I learned it all from your videos. Thanks Buckin'. Not kidding: I cut with the same chain with no sharpening for 3 years. Not a lot of cutting...just yard maintenance but still... Then I watched your Chainsaw Sharpening School video and my lord! Chips were flying! After that I only got better. I know that I already said thanks Billy...but thanks!
Ah brother you're a living ,breathing treasure trove of knowledge. No one can watch your videos all the way through and not gain needed information. Always look forward to learning and hopefully being able to get better. Hope you and yours are all safe.
I thought my chain was in rough shape I sent you pics of the other night…..until I saw this nightmare of a chain. You brought it back to life! Great video as always, just more awesome info I needed. Thanks @Buckin’ Billy Ray
Watching this video(twice) I've come to the conclusion I've wasted about forty years doing it wrong Billy. Thank you for your instruction on all things chainsawing and especially on the chain side of things. You're a gent! Cheers from H B. N Z
Nice close up shots where there is no question as to what is right and wrong in filing. I have filled for many years and how much I have learned to improve is amazing. As you say it’s all about the filing. 👍♥️
Yeah, that's one of the best things about this vid, his camerawork was excellent. He was conscious of not shadowing and placing his hands in positions that gave the viewer a great view.
Nice wisdom my friend.. I’m making my kid watch close so I can quit filing his saws for him. Sometimes another adult can explain in a way your kid will listen too. I don’t know how you can deal with that chain loose on the bar.. I have to tension my chain or I rock the tooth back too much. I may push too hard on my file, but an old machinist once told me “a cutting tool stays sharper longer be it a file, blade, or drill bit”. If its cutting it stays sharp, if its skipping then it dulls quicker. *edit now that I’ve watched more on the video I can see your quick tension system I LIKE IT Looks good Buckin, you’re a good teacher and a great friend!
These videos go by fast since the quality of info is so high. I don't have to cut much, but my chain is always in tip top shape thanks to all of your sharpening videos on this channel. Thanks.
All these years of hearing "get the gullet" and I finally have a clear idea of what that is. thanks Buckin, yu are a wealth of knowledge (and entertainment)
Im not a tree guy, felling feller or anything of the sort. I'm a welder, but boy, do i love power saws. Anything 2 stroke, honestly. I live on the md/pa line, and wood is my source of heat in the winter. Watching buckin changed my firewood experience. Heck, life experience. I went out in the garage a few years ago when i started watching, put the saws in the vice, and got to work. I went starred cutting, and the thing was jumping all over the place. I said what the heck. Maybe it doesn't work with hardwood. Nope, i took 2 seconds, thought about what i was doing, and rewatched the videos. I wasn't putting the racker gauge on right all this time. Hit those rackers and man was she hungry. I loved it. Instantly hooked on filing. Even the little T-handle stihl was getting after it after the filings. She's old. I can't remember what model off the top of my head, but it's a good 25 years old. I do use a file guide when im out in the field and dont have a vice. There, i said it. Go ahead and start busting my chops.
Bucking is the best, I’ve learned more about powersaws, axes, and filing. overall one of the best most positive mentalities in life. You got me into one of the most satisfying careers i love, without killing myself.
So as a young male over the years of watching good old buckin I've learned so much more about my powersaws and the proper ways to take care of my tools and be a better man in the process. Hope there's more out there that will get the same from this amazing man
I freaking love it. I started using power saws a few years back and instantly used your older sharpening videos as gospel. Now I can add this to the list. I watch them on Saturday morning while I drink coffee waiting for the sun to come up and get started in the woods.
Mr Smith, Just wanted to say thank you for this video and it's lessons. I have been a seasonal wood cutter for years and just tried to figure out how to sharpen a chain on my own. This video really helped me I tried what you showed and made a huge difference. Thank you again Sir for your time and lessons.
Wow buckin, so crystal clear when you explain stuff, so passionate, i feel myself being better just by watching your videos, thx for all the tips my friend, have a wonderful day!!
Buckin, Thank you for this video. I love watching all your videos. Tthe message you give it is awesome. I wish more people in this world were kind. Positive uplifting and informitive. Thank you again. Good man.
I finally have a better understanding about rakers & how to file them... thank you for still sharing your knowledge with us! I love when you show your wood stove with a beautiful fire roaring inside...God Bless ya Buckin 👍😊🪵💪🪓✝️☮️
Had the pleasure of asking my dad for some guidance on my saw chain sharpness. He cleared utility lines in his youth and he suggested that I was over sharpening and the C gullet was too pronounced and may lead to chipping on the top of the front edge of the cutting tooth (which it had). The capital C tooth gullet he recommended matched yours exactly versus the lower case C that I was using. Also, I was a wee bit high with the rakers so taking those down also helped. In short, thank you for sharing! Feels great when you receive good advice/guidance and makes life even better when you can help out others and share in your way.
This video helped me so much!!! Ive seen a lot of your file videos but, this one with the close up's and different angles helped me to see what you were talking about.
The best sharpening video ive ever watched. The more you file with the knowledge you give the better one becomes. Thank you Buckin fir sharing. Learning all the time.
Thank you Buckin for taking the time to explain sharping a powersaw. Your older videos of sharping helped me fine tune my sharping skills. Love it Brother. Thanks again.
I had NO idea how to sharpen a chain and NOW I know ! Thank you !!! 1. 7/32" file ! 2. Hit it down and hard ! 3. Level out the file and hit it softer until the tooth is straight ! Thanks so much !
The title of this video is spot on. I just shared it with 10 people. This is your best fileling video to date for me and my family and friends. Thank You Buckin. I have small saws that keep up with big saws thanks to your sharpening videos.
I haven't used a guide since watching your videos. You gave me 100% confidence in my abilities and this one is a great refresher that nails it all down. Out of ALLLL the videos I've watched, you're the best. You explain it like no other and, you just happen to live nearby. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!
Great information, I started sharpening my chains after watching a video of yours, you explained the process in great detail so at that point is when I started sharpening myself, I get a much sharper chain, throws big shavings and last longer than when I used to take the chains in for sharpening.
Until i found Buckin Billys sharpening videos I got 3 or more new chains a year, now I have not bought a new chain for 3 years now... Best on RU-vid...
I usually never watch these kinds of video's all the way through, but intended or not listening 2 you talk is hilarious (in a good way). Anyway after 20 years I think I finally learned how to sharpen chains now.
Thank you sir for this fantastic video. I was raised by a log cutter and have watched him my whole life. Watching this video is one of the best ways I have ever seen it done and explained. I'll definitely be trying all this out on my next filing job.
Ya know I have to agree, this is the best chainsaw sharpening video yet. It totally amazes me how many full grown men don't know how to sharpen a chain. They really don't, not even with the cheater bars or whatever you call em. I grew up with a chainsaw in my hands and I had to learn young. I understand this mans anguish I truly do. Thanks for the video brother.
Happy to see an updated sharpening video I send these to all my friends after working with them for a day. After painfully watching them burn a tank per tree.
Always enjoy your videos and personality/positivity Whenever I need a good chuckle and smile I click on one of your videos Plus for the bonus I learn something every time Keep up the great work and thank you for taking us along
Wow I just recently started filing my own chains and this video is an absolute game changer. I appreciate you taking the time to do an in depth video so a novice like myself can really understand what your going for . Thanks again Billy Ray
The fellow that use to cut my trees and split my wood....died. I'm having to learn exactly how to file a chain and this is the BEST explaination of such on you tube, barr none!!!! :):) I can not thank you enough for the time you took explaining and showing, over and over....I got it!!!
Awesome video brother!! I watched a sharpening video you posted several years ago i believe, and it was a game changer for me!! I have taken your knowlege that you shared, and have shown other people how to correctly sharpen a chain free hand with a round file!! Im serious!!! I had every gadget, 2 in1, roller gauge, contraption shaklanker tool they made, and i havent touched one in years😊😊 this IS the only way to sharpen for me know. Thanks a ton Buckin for your knowledge of powersaw chain sharpening, and sharing it with all of us!! God bless friend, and much love from my family to yours✌️🤙👍👍🤝🌳🌳🌲🌲🪵🪓
Billy ray, thanks for the lesson on filing. Just bought my first saw, I know next to nothing about it. My Grandad was a faller in his younger days and from him I learned alot about swinging an axe, sadly tho I didn't pay attention when he had the saw out.. this video was helpful, thanks.
I have been an arborist for many years and sharpening is always an elusive pursuit. These videos are great. I watched some last night and today my saw cut like a wood eating beast. Thanks!
Your Stripes and Kansas inferences have got me smiling. Long video, but necessary, and very enlightening to the art of chainsaw sharpening. No one else has explained this, period. Your macro camera view is excellent. 'Thank very much...fm
Brilliant instructions Billy. Never have used a guide to sharpen, but this video has really lifted my sharpening skills for sure. Thanks for your time and effort.
Hey from Washington but I wish I would OF SEEN THIS VIDEO LONG AGO LOL, I would say Sthil, Husky, or whatever the person uses but should make this their step 1 before for using a saw. I have seen many videos trying to perfect the craft of making and getting a sharp lasting chain and just really the importance for a home owner or regular Joe as myself THE IMPORTANCE of making sure the saftey aspect of correctly sharpened chain is needed. I Commend you for putting the time in to making videos such as this one and really think some of these companies if not all of them should pick up this video as a starter video for a owner to watch. I now have a few years under me and watched people destroy their chains not understanding the process of your video you have so kindly and passionately made. THANK YOU BUCKIN BILLY from a man that is working his way out from the darkness you bring the world knowledge without fear from everything that I watched with your videos. Now Ive got to go get some new files I have work to do..
You are the BEST!!!! buckin, you are correct best video on sharpening EVER!!! thank u sir for taking the time to make this video. This old dog learned a new trick!
Hey Buckin, I love your videos and your old videos definitely helped me perfect my form for filing. A we’ll sharpened chain IMHO can and will do more than porting. Much love buckin
Well brother, I see I've been doing it a little wrong for a long time. I have something to change since watching this video. But it's not the first time I've learned something from your videos... and I'm sure it won't be my last. Thank you so much for your work on these videos and taking the time to teach. It's knowledge like yours that needs to be shared and I'm certainly glad you do. What I like is you're not trying to sale us anything... you're just sharing your knowledge and experience with us. I appreciate that Billy Ray
Hi Billy Ray. I've watched many of your videos and find them interesting and informative, especially this one on sharpening. I'm an occasional-use saw user and sharpen my own. Over the past four years, I bought three Stihl saws, where cutting dead wood on my property and the woman's next door keeps me busy. I burn 3 to 4 cord a year. The 261C with a 20 inch bar, the 400C with an Oregon 24 inch, and a 500i with a 25 inch are the saws. For me this is more of a hobby than necessity. But, it keeps me fit, I enjoy the work, and I like being self-sufficient. Despite how sharp they are, the saws are not cutting freely as yours do. I too have back issues and prefer to stand straight not having to bend or squat while I cut. I meticulously sharpened all three saws this week after watching this video. I have the chain on the 261C looking like the factory 16 inch I use occasionally, and use a 3/16" file. The 400C has a decent gullet and the best looking "C" shaped teeth with a 13/64" file. The 500i being the newest saw has only been sharpened three times with a 13/64" file. So, I am still able to follow the factory filing. I am disappointed at how the saws cut. I find myself bending or squatting to cut, and using the felling spikes rather than standing straighter. With the 500i, I have to push down hard to cut effectively with the end of the bar, otherwise the saw four-strokes. The 400 cuts the best, but the chips are small despite the raker filing. The 261 does ok for a small powered saw and a smaller chain. I have filed the rakers beyond Stihl's recommended setting of 0.026" on all three saws. Am I missing something? Should I be using the 7/32" file on the larger saws. What about the rakers?
These filing videos are what brought me to Buckin’s channel so many years ago. I was watching some other channel (rhymes with Manglerstar) and he was spouting off with some insults about soy boys and a bunch of other nonsense and I thought there must be somebody out there who actually knows what they are doing and who has a different energy. Well, here he is… the real deal. I don’t know how many times I have watched and re-watched Buckin’s sharpening videos and I learn something every time. My filing is so good now that when I took my saw in for a repair the guy who owns the local saw shop thought I was cheating on him and taking my saw to a different shop to have my chains sharpened. I told him I did it myself and who taught me. He wanted the name of the channel… probably a subscriber now, too. 😅
Thank you so much Buckin!!!!! You have helped me out TREMENDOUSLY when it comes to filing my chain!!!! So many people tell you wrong information - they mean well. However I learned from you! Thank You so much! So many people say do 2 -3 strokes per tooth to get your chain sharp then call it quits, when its dull - please not always. Ya in a perfect world sure, However that's not the case in all situations, I learned from you, you keep filling that chain till it's sharp!! SO MANY VARIABLES!!! Buckin will tell you - You should file your tooth TILL IT IS SHARP he don't care if that one tooth takes 2 strokes and another takes 30 strokes!!!!! DON'T LISTEN TO PEOPLE THAT ARE FOOLISH!!!!! Sharpen that tooth till it is Sharp!!! If you want your chain to pull your saw through the log = THE SAW CAN FEED ITSELF... OK!! - 3 things that are important to pay attention to in your chain filing if you want your saw to feed itself so to speak!! 1- Gut the Gullet, 2- Rackers need to be filed at the proper depth or more aggressive !!!! AND, & AND, & AND 3- Which I was totally surprised and didn't know the,, TOP OF THE TOOTH NEEDS TO BE SHARP AS WELL!!!!!!! If that tooth is not sharp on the TOP IT WILL NOT PULL YOUR SAW THROUGH THE WOOD regardless of racker height from my experience !!!! Sorry to bother you Buckin, but is not everything i just said true?????? YES OR NO?????
Thank you very much, Mr. Ray! You just removed all the fear and confusion I had for filing my own chains. I always just tossed a chain out when it got dull. Now, I am going to go to town on a few chains that I set aside for that day that I learned how to file a chain and I am confident after watching this video that I can do it.
Amazing video, thanks Buckin for the great info. The video angles helped me understand the filing process. Can’t wait to revive my beat up chains. Take care and God Bless 👍🏿
Thank you for taking the time and effort to show the filing action and the close up view of what is an extremely good tutorial of how to get a good sharp cutting tooth. Thank you.
