Billy, Billy, Billy, I have to say, this might be one of your best videos!!! Awesome job and thanks for the demonstration. Have an awesome day Billy and everyone else 😁😎!!!
Having watched plenty of trees getting cut here on RU-vid, I have to say that yours is next level stuff. Not only are you a master at what you do, you also share so much great information and give great explanations. Well done!
I have returned to this video to watch it and reply to comments and want to thank you muchly for your possitive words thx so much ,, and if i can answer anything pls ask, thx sincerly
ohhh what a video again at that beautiful spot - very very nice / now I'm starting to look forward see our snow smelting and releasing the woods again hrrrrr hrrrrr - ouuuuuver and ouuuuut - stay save brother
I always enjoy the tips and tricks you share!! They have really helped me👍 they're a no place like the woods😊 great work on the light project!! It made a huge difference. Stay safe and live to the family😊😊
To all the new subscriber out there, firstly welcome. This is why we all subscribe to this channel folks - you can troll the Tube far and wide, but its rare that you will get this kind of advice delivered with patience and passion. I dig it and am grateful for your time and effort Buckin.
the point and demonstration about the barber chair is the most awesome video you have ever done. when I was learning to cut trees as a youngster my tendency was to cut and run my uncle taught to me hang in there, trust yourself and your equipment and never ever ever under any circumstance try to cut timber with a dull saw.
It always amazes me when I see a video or cut firewood at home how such a small sliver of wood can hold a big old tree till it gets finished off with a wedge. That's A LOT of weight on it, love it!
I can't believe I just saw an intentional barber chair. That back cut stops at the center of the log. That's where the shear stress is greatest. I've got a timber ranch in Calif. and I'm having to look at a few trees that aren't straightforward. Even with the moderate experience I've gotten over the years, this video made me realize I need to know the whole truth. Your explanation is great. I thought that might be the way to do it. But without you sharing it, I would be fearful. Like i was the other day with that tree made out of clay. It blew up when it hit the ground. Man I sure could use a little of your attitude. Thanks.
Cool...! Thanks tree sensei Buckin, heard of barber chair but never seen one... actually scary when it cut out, lot could go wrong in a hurry there. Nice gifts Bobinski but I'da guessed his fragrance would be pine sap and and 2-stroke?
Hey bud you had it all there, sun, crisp air, nice interesting trees, your little yellow beast, a water view and you brought us along. Thanks great vid.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Buckin. I have learned a lot from watching your content. It helps me out. You wouldn't believe how many times. I am now better at sharpening a chain and falling trees no more being scared at the stump. You take care and stay Buckin. God bless!!
the master at work!😝👍😉😊 awesome! really appreciate the videos buckin! iv learned so much from you and i am so much more confident now when cutting! THANK YOU!
Very informative, I learned a lot and enjoyed the scenery. Best demonstration of a Barber Chair I have seen. I had a scary experience with a 65 foot Aspen last year, trees were tight together and I dropped the Aspen and as it fell it hit a branch on a bigger tree breaking the one I was falling in half, the top half turned straight back on me and missed me by about 10 feet! Thank you God for sparing my life and teaching me a lesson :)
Ahhh...finally weekend..been doing almost the same job as you Buckin´.. thinning out some 20 + spruces and pines not so far from where I live. Traded the old 068 or whatever it was for a 1 year old Husky 562...far better saw for me to work with. Hope everyone of you guys, girls, women and children will have a freakin´ fantastic weekend where ever you might be :) Stay safe, warm and be kind :)
Oh man, this is what im here for, love this stuff!!!!!! This is why I hang with the buckin army!!! Not much of an axe guy but love my saws and drums!!! Love it when your are in the timber!!!!!!
Haha!! Get some buddy!!!! Sorry I've been missing out lately I've been way behind everywhere I've been turning!!!! Ole buckin be smelling good in lavender lol
I had an alder do the same thing years ago. I'd heard of barber chairing but never saw in person until it happened to me. The Lord was with me that day though cuz when the tree split, I was still sawing the back cut when the tree split. I just remember the "whoosh" sound the tree made as the tree end went past my face and nicked the rim of my hard hat. Gotta be thinking all the time when falling trees!
Really enjoyed this one Buckin'. Love the tips and tricks and explanation of some of the variables. Thank you for sharing. You are inspiring pal. Thumbs up
Really cool real life examples there Buckin - can really do with that advice. Been there a few time myself and wondered "Now what the heck do I do now?" Good to know how the pros do it.
Nice video....I've always bore cut Ash, Hickory, etc for decades for that exact reason. I've had folks give me chit about the "extra" step for years, feel a bit vindicated. Thank you. Love the old "Mac's" as well! Currently getting an old 660 going to put in the work saw rotation..:)
Newbie here. Love the use of the slow-mo. I appreciate you explaining things as you go. I've been in the woods most of my life, but as in all other aspects of life, there's still plenty to learn. I too am a big fan of the old Mac's. My first saw was a 380 that I still have some 30 years later! Thanks for a quality channel. I'm hooked!
Thumbs up for Bobinsky givin' the man a fresh start :D hehe. Lovely to see this gift-openings. In the way of showing the effect of a barberchair is very important. This effect kills people. I will say with your experince Buckin it will only give us the insight. thx buddy. The sappyness is gone in winter too. I love the long videos you are putting out. More tree related stuff. Can't live without it :D Have a nice day my friend. And the rest of you keep up the spirit. Have a glorious day
Buckin' great vid, very informative keep up the good work. Welcome to all the new subs, over 100 of ya in just this week alone. However you've done it you landed on the friendliest channel on RU-vid so pull up a stump and prepare to be entertained.
Great example, and then explanation of the 'barber chair!' When the job allows, would you do a vid on dealing with 'hang-ups, 'especially those tall skinny ones that aren't heavy enough to push through the limbs and foliage? Thanks!
Allen there was a video a while ago that had that, Buckin cut it at the base a few times an it finished falling(it was pretty quick) if i can find it again I'll let you know what video it was Take care an Be Well!
Always learn something new! Love the old macs, I'm a mac guy my dad is a homelite guy. My grandfather was a logger in the 50s in Oregon Northern California he said there both better the the two man saws trust me. Lost him a couple years ago miss falling with him. Great job Buckin!
Isaacs Poppop here. At the end of the day it don't matter why you call it a barber chair , but what a demo. I never thought that was gonna go and split. Never ever want to get caught slipping . Amazing info
No matter what people may say about the barber chair that is a life saving demonstration that you offered to a lot of wants be tree cutters and as you said could save a lot of people's lives like amature pros
I dont know why but this video got me feeling like I was right there with you. I have watched a lot of your videos but this has to be my favorite one. Thank you for sharing what you do and sharing a piece of your life for everyone to see.
hardwood in the cold like that(what I do most of my cutting in anyway) ill take the outside edges out of my backcut first right up to the edges of my notch, it severs the strongest fibers on the outside of the tree so as I come in from the back itll hinge over on the soft fibers of the heart and keep it from barber chairing and pulling fibers. it helps when I dont have a real nice path to escape due to terrain too so I dont have to chase her down and hang out at the stump
Awesome video Buckin'!!! Give the lil 10-10 a big ol' pat on the back!!! She did great. The lil Barkin'Yella that could!! haha, great info. Thanks Buckin! Lots of good firewood hittin dirt! Haha, great job. Thank for the movie night!!!
I took Game of Logging training and under that program bore cutting is the preferred approach regardless of lean... I didn't understand why at first but over time I came to appreciate the process. Your barber chair reinforces my training!
20:24 ....he said fubar...thumbs up for that!! Did´nt expect that fubar is really used in spoken englisch....LOL So he´s using german axeheads and german language.....both seems to work quite good!!! Greets to the comunity from Berlin Germany.
Brother Germany.. how are you.. I love that we can connect thre youtube , the german axe head are some of my favorite fore sure ,, awesome buddy , glad you are here
....everything´s good here....thnx for the question....hope you are good too. ....rolling like a battletank.....right? ....keep on keeping on the good work! All the best from Berlin Germany.
Why someone would hit the thumbs down button is beyond me... must be haters that could never do what this great man does, he always has a smile on his face, he is kind, he cares so much for others, he is not some yelling arrogant person, and a phenomenal teacher and idol for his son... keep up the great work and videos Buckin... stay safe and God bless my friend
Awesome video Brother! I always learn something new from you! Be safe! Oh I had a Pro 10-10 given to me. They were going to throw it in the dumpster! Got another one saved!
A humainsociety was closing and a buddy mine worked there. He was cleaning out the grounds shop and they told him to throw it in the dumpster. He asked if he could have it and he gave it to me!
Hi Billy. Subscribed to you're channel today. Have been watching you at work for nearly 6 hours now and l have learnt quite a bit from you. I have been felling & cutting up timber for 25 years now and l'm always keen to learn more. Your chain sharpening video's in particular were very interesting indeed and made a lot of sense to me. Like you, l am "very fussy" when it comes to this aspect of chainsaw sharpening. I have "experimented" with different techniques and angles over many years to find the optimum for both soft and hard timber that we have here in Australia. Keep up the good work "matey" (friend) as we say here in, "Down Under" (Australia) Brian Walker.
Brian, sincerly , thank you for speakin up , and thx for subbin in here the family of people we have grown is top shelf , I,, like you , love to gain knowledge and to learn ways of makin a hard 'job so to speak', easier. and will learn from anyone,, so good for you, and again thank you ,, i hope to get dopwn yer way at some point,, BE KIND m8.. love ya Buckin'
Buckin' Billy Ray Smith Thanks so much for your reply Billy. I will be passing on my new found knowledge that l have learned from your videos to my mates that do chainsawing. All the best to you and your family. Take care mate and be safe. Brian.🙂
jeff C ......awesome now I know I wuz First🇦🇺😎👏👍🎉🎆😝....Things real good . Saturday morning 7am here as I write. Heading for the bush right now. You have a great day mate👍
BBR- I haven't yet experienced a barber chair but the possibility scares the beans out of me. You mentioned the cold and it being a maple are hints of it might be barber chairing - what else is an indication it might. Chair on you? And how to reduce the chances (as you say Bore-cuts aren't always realistic... )
G Monet it tends to happen when you cant perform a back cut properly, caused by, but not limited to , dull chain, under powered saw, rotten spots in the trunk, your chainsaw running out of gas halfway through front notch not done properly. just a few examples of what can cause it. corrections to all of these especially keeping your saw sharp makes a differrence. Barber chair is not limited to Big Trees. there is a study on RU-vid of a smaller tree that killed a guy in Canada. he was working for electric utility company. be safe
Billy every felling class I've been too lately they say too bore cut everything you can. They are saying the little extra time and hassle isn't worth paying with your life, good thing you are experienced and new to get the hell out. Most logger deaths happen within 15 feet of the stump always have your retreat planned and clear and get outta there when she starts to go.
Hey Buckin, I like the video and demonstration of the barber chair. I do have one question though. At around the 31 minute mark in the video you drop a tree onto the gulch. Earlier in the video you’d avoided doing what I thought was the same thing with a different tree. Is there a reason you kept one out and sent one down? I’m new to tree cutting and have a lot to learn.
Watching all that cutting is making me crazy haha want to get out there.trying to rebuild the old 750 homelite I call it the beast parts are hard to come by, anyways love your videos don't change a thing thumbs up friends
Buckin', I am a new subscriber and enjoy your videos. It is amazing how far even a little kindness will go. I think the title of this video should be the title of your next song. I really enjoy "Wood Man" and look forward to hearing some more. I do not get to use a powersaw very often, but enjoy it when I do get to do so. I just do little stuff as I am inexperienced.I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. This video would be especially informative if I lived somewhere where winter did not mean getting down to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, on a cold day. Have a good one, keep being kind.
Everything is just a little bit more work in the cold. Nice day to be out cutting even if it is a little cool out. Some of that would be really nice, easy splitting firewood too. She cuts eh!
Nice cutting, Buckin. What did you mean when you were talking about the face-cut "notch". You said "70-30". Is that a 70 degree angled notch at 30% of the tree diameter. ?? Thanks.
The top cut of the notch is at 70º and the bottom is 30º. That puts the notch opening with something like 90-100º opening. That allows the tree to "potentially" contact the ground before breaking the hinge. It gives greater control over the direction of fall.
