buckinbillyray.com/ A rotten and leaning Tree gives me the opportunity to share a step by step wedge placement video and the reasons why the decisions were made
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@RAYGERVATOАй бұрын
Dude is intense! I love how into it he is. He is THE BEST at his craft!
@kirkchristensen8135Ай бұрын
Billy really explained his thought process in great detail ... which is what the audience needs to understand in order to put Arborist felling techniques. WELL DONE Billy !!!
@jimmyg62155 күн бұрын
I’m a novice and been cutting my own trees to clear some land. So much to learn. That was a master class in felling. Awesome.
@procrastinator9 Жыл бұрын
This guy is like Bob Ross on caffeine. I just found this channel and, friends, I'm hooked. I cut a lot of wood so this is helpful with the tips and techniques. Amazing how he works so hard and fast and doesn't even break a sweat.
@fivestringpat Жыл бұрын
bob ross meets crocodile hunter but with a chainsaw. its beautiful
@milwaukeetraveler Жыл бұрын
That, and he steps you through his thought process and explains what he's doing. Excitable dude to be sure, but patient and nice about what he's doing.
@otisthaman Жыл бұрын
That's hilarious ! A very good description. Like me some Buckin Billy Ray !
@Lehmann108 Жыл бұрын
I'm a city slicker, friends, but I so enjoy watching the science of difficult tree felling.
@0ptimal26 күн бұрын
Wild. The combination of cuts, wedges and holding wood, all together to steer the tree. Its like he left just the perfect amount of hinge in the perfect location, in combination with everything else. I see how this can take a long time to master and know all the appropriate decisions for a particular tree
@angryretrogamer73138 ай бұрын
That was real tree man stuff there. Patients and knowledge prevailed.
@davidsnyder2000 Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe how he was able to steer that tree in the opposite direction of the way it was leaning. That’s nuts. Lots of experience pays off👍 Pretty amazing to me😄 Dropped it exactly where he said he wanted to put it.
@pbhd89 ай бұрын
Well i never would have believed it had I not seen it. Brilliant video Billy 🇬🇧
@Mark-ww9sb Жыл бұрын
That was a great piece of work. I'd have bet my house that dropping the tree where you did was impossible. Just shows what can be achieved by someone with the right combination of knowledge and brains.
@windbreaker57 Жыл бұрын
The Master uses science borne of experience into a precise, refined art. I was mesmerized. Such a joy to watch.
@seankeen4468 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to watch people that have absolutely mastered their craft, you are the magician of felling trees!
@paulstokes18313 ай бұрын
Superb instructions! You should start a felling school! That tree was huge, and you convinced it to do you wanted it to do!!
@darranbarker72 жыл бұрын
Bucking, i have watched every one of your videos, some over and over, i have learnt so much from you. i think, out of all the advice you have shared, there's one piece of advice that has just stuck in my head, and i feel is the one most important of all, and that's when you say "i am not in a rush, i am at peace" this one peice of advice has changed my whole approach to cutting trees down. youre a top bloke Bucking...
@BuckinBillyRaySmith3 ай бұрын
it took me a while to learn this ,, but was beatin' into me ,, literally , thx
@frankdorado4976 Жыл бұрын
GREAT JOB. This person KNEW what he was doing.
@Sarogus2 жыл бұрын
Nothing like sitting back and watchin Buckin drop a tree. Educational and relaxing all in one, keep at it Buckin, that was a hell of a cut.
@branchmanager1100 Жыл бұрын
BY FAR- Sketchiest tree I ever saw you fell !!! You're still the MASTER ! GREAT WORK, Billy Ray !
@stephenw29922 жыл бұрын
This is what I want to see. Cutting the difficult ones the hard way so we can see what is possible
@SailorMark Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel. This guy is one, cool cucumber. Plan to watch a lot more.
@dennisschell5543 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber here. Love me the Bushqvarnas, Macs and Canuck Ford trucks! Exactly what I have owned and used in B.C. Love and respect friend! Dennis in Redding , Commiefornia... 😎
@ts40932 жыл бұрын
The positivity you radiate is awesome. There is so much to learn in your videos, not just about tree work but about being calm, thinking through problems, and being a good person. We need more people like you. Keep it up!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@cecilkoselke78782 жыл бұрын
When the Wizard of Nanaimo puts up a vid of his magic, ya gotta watch! Well done Buckin!
@jirusjirus93222 жыл бұрын
Nice... The Wood Wizard
@montelott85702 жыл бұрын
Great technical felling. I always enjoy what I learn from your videos.
@1stFlyingeagle Жыл бұрын
Watching a master is so enjoying. Nothing done without a clear reason. One step at a time. And every step looking at the results. Well done my freind.
@JLange642 Жыл бұрын
Un-F'ing Believable! The physics of that tree were screaming NO WAY- but you put it RIGHT where you said you wanted it! We all bow down- "We're not worthy!" Another FANTASTIC video!
@user-gz4vb2rf5c2 жыл бұрын
Buckin your old trucks are awesome but nothing beats that OBS 7.3 of your dad's. Best truck Ford ever made!!
@cavaneccleston41582 жыл бұрын
The reminder of I’m not in a hurry is great. I have made some bad mistakes because I get scared and nervous. Then I hurry. Then trees in the power lines. This man is a tree surgeon.
@terriesbrook2 жыл бұрын
banging & lifting totally rotten middle you make it look so easy woohoo atta boy! 👏 bravo
@jimdandy96712 жыл бұрын
My first BBRS video and friends I must say, Wow!
@sanpansam79775 күн бұрын
Notice how he takes his time and constantly checking the cuts. The key to avoiding mishaps or disasters is to slow down the process so you don't make mistakes that would cause injuries and regret.
@tonygaring76232 жыл бұрын
A lesson there for all of us. Study the tree, take your time.
@itzcaseykc Жыл бұрын
You are awesome at what you do, Buckin' Billie Ray. In my book, you're the Tree Fellin' Whisperer.
@nancybrown27002 жыл бұрын
Buckin, your expertise and willingness to not only share technique but your thinking makes these videos a masterclass for those who will also pick up a saw tp fell trees. For me, it always makes me both nervous and thrilled to watch your conscientious methods. Thanks for sharing
@andrewgoodine2 жыл бұрын
Ur a badass man, I do tree work out in Ontario but ur videos are just a totally different level 🤘🏻😂
@bumblingfool Жыл бұрын
That was beautiful, I was starting to sweat just watching!
@francoisdesmarais41962 жыл бұрын
YOU DIDN'T TOOK ANY CHANCE, YOU PERFECTLY KNEW HOW TO DO IT. YOU ARE A SNIPER LUMBERJACK. BRAVO
@NoMissOutdoors Жыл бұрын
That was totally frickin amazing! What a talent!! Skill beyond belief!!!
@afktomorrow69012 жыл бұрын
The amount of skill and patience.
@johnclark1925 Жыл бұрын
Just… wow… that drop was perfect and that tree was absolutely rotten… great skill!
@superfram814 ай бұрын
I love how much he explains everything good man thank you friend
@beretgascon2 жыл бұрын
The master at work. Lovely to watch.
@ethicalaxe2 жыл бұрын
That was truly craftsmanship. With all that lean and where you wanted to put the tree it's amazing you didn't even have to stack wedges. I can see why you decided to go ahead though because while there was a hole in the heart it had some good wood left for wedging. Great to see a pro felling timber like this.
@WmArthur2 жыл бұрын
I don't have an ounce of knowledge and experience you do but, the Husky instructional videos I watched (lol) when I bought my new 460 Rancher to drop a bunch of leaners on the property, they recommended a bore cut just to see if it was rotten in the middle. Thanks for educating us green horns, could save a life or property. I appreciate your calm, collected, calculating demeanor, makes sense. I often put a rope on and pull them down with my old 73 Ford. You da Man!
@michaelpcooksey50962 жыл бұрын
My BSA chainsaw instructor taught to always bore through anything over (10"?) before felling the tree, He had a few good looking trees explode on him from rot and made it a personal safety protocol to do so. He is alive today because of it That is & was his message. ... Just saying ...
@Aint1S2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelpcooksey5096 I agree... There's really no way of knowing where the strength that's holding the tree is at without a peek. Plenty of disastrous oak trees full of rot that have given way and split up the trunk where no one was cutting. Problem I'm seeing if pent up stress from hurricanes causing trees to do the exact opposite of what it looked like they were trying to do. Piney woods East of Houston and actually seeing figured white oak like a maple flame and quilt grain patterns.
@babiesfartingfire60072 жыл бұрын
@@michaelpcooksey5096 yeah no. Years as a choker setter/buncher/feller then tree service resi n commercial...... no. You may go too far and make your felling dangerous. The knowledge of rot comes with years of experience
@FishFind30002 жыл бұрын
@@babiesfartingfire6007 I’ve seen several trees that look 100% but after cutting there all rotten. A small poke would give you the info. Even a long narrow drill bit would tell you what is going on.
@WmArthur2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelpcooksey5096 Thanks for that! I know most Cedars are rotten in the middle and soft, I will proceed with caution! I wear my nice orange chaps if i'm going to do much chainsaw work too, Billy doesn't, lol.
@dcvariousvids80822 жыл бұрын
Over here across the pond we’d say, Billy knows his onions. A man in his element and at one with himself.
@user-pk2fg8im4u27 күн бұрын
Outstanding planning, you had that thing pegged!
@danewarfield65502 жыл бұрын
Damn that felt so good to watch. Thank you so much for that awesome demonstration
@matthew-gn4qd Жыл бұрын
so clever.. that was quite a lean.. and with rotten wood in the centre its a bigger challenge. well played mister! truly amazing stuff 👌👊
@vintagesawyer62462 жыл бұрын
I was on the edge of my seat for that one ! Outstanding job sir! 👍✌🤓
@P61guy612 жыл бұрын
Wowwwwww. Thank you for posting.
@michaelpcooksey50962 жыл бұрын
My BSA chainsaw instructor from a northern area lumber company had GOOD LOOKING trees explode on him from rotten wood. Afterwards he made it a personal safety step to bore cut every tree he dropped over a certain diameter (10"?). He lived through the experiences & recommends that practice to everyone he teaches. Billy, you tend to get a little wild, but your thinking things through in a nice humble way here. Glad to see it. Great job & video. Glad you survived the impulsive years loaded with MACHO. God Bless
@michaelpcooksey5096 Жыл бұрын
@word salad The bore cut is the 'plunge' cut. Its when you plunge the chainsaw blade directly into the tree stem instead of using the long sides to cut it down. Technique is needed so you tilt the saw bar so ONLY the bottom of the tip engages the wood and gently pushing it you can rotate it until the bar is at 90 degrees to the tree... at which point you can simply bore through to most of the length of the bar. Danger here without technique is the newbie initially engages the top tip of the bar instead of the bottom. This can quickly cause the bar to snap back toward your head ... short bars in particular can do this, the long bars may kick back but the tip and weight of the bar will give much more control. I was told to always stiff arm a plunge / bore cut so it would not rotate but kick the entire arm and saw up and away.
@noonehere17932 жыл бұрын
Real ARTIST AT WORK👍👍
@canamrider71952 жыл бұрын
Good Job. All my instincts said no way you could bang it in any direction away from that it was leaning. You are the master.
@mr.papaveraceae30095 ай бұрын
When you have a dangerous tree like that fall exactly how you want it is a testament of your knowledge.
@ruggedtimber17432 жыл бұрын
Hey Buckin’ No problems, only solutions! This video has it all. Why would anyone want to skip parts of your video. So much valuable information to be learned. Thanks for explaining your thoughts and process in taking that tree down . Stay safe, be kind and love always wins ❤️🪓🪵✊🏻
@Ken22344 ай бұрын
To see all that pressure on the wedges and it not spitting out was impressive
@paulstokes18313 ай бұрын
BAD A$$ backwards!! You, sir, are a serious pro!!
@autorepairandmore3842 Жыл бұрын
Really impressive. What an Excellent job on a bear of a tree
@gibbyrockerhunter2 жыл бұрын
That was pretty damn impressive Buckin. It is incredible the amount of force those wedgies added. I definitely learned something in this one. Thanks for the great content as always.
@Raphael_NYC Жыл бұрын
One man with this amount of skill. I am certain this was real but it is hard to believe. You have SKILLS. Thank you for sharing.
@doozerakapuckfutin2 жыл бұрын
Well done sir … new subscriber from England 🏴
@swagtech_2 ай бұрын
Consistent performance under extreme conditions - that's what these heavy-duty machines deliver.
@wizardsuth Жыл бұрын
Amazing that a couple of tiny wedges can push a big tree against such a hard lean. I kept expecting the whole thing to break off in the opposite direction. Well done, sir.
@jontieatmoet9732 жыл бұрын
I never skip because I am at peace therefore no need to hurry! Great job Billy .
@MegaTapdog2 жыл бұрын
nice job, thank you. been felling trees on my properties in the Cariboo for years but i always try to remember how unpredictable every tree is and try to learn more from every experience and people like you.
@jameswardell1840 Жыл бұрын
who knew watching this sort of thing could be so satisfying! Makes me sorry I moved back to the city!
@kennethbransford820 Жыл бұрын
==== This guy is an artist and a mathematician at work. ===
@999plumbob2 жыл бұрын
after nealy dying from a branch spring back 8 years ago I learnt so much from you tonight {broken pelvis, three ribs and 5 vertabrae] and I walked out of The Alfred in Melbourne 3 Month3 Later
@royoscar-zk6vh4 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work friend love watching you teach ❤
@Jon-zr5om Жыл бұрын
Good to see that ole Super Pro 81 running, I didn't even have to look to know what it was they have such a distinctive sound.
@markp15123 ай бұрын
wow , you are incredible , your techniques are the best
@scottvincent7706 ай бұрын
@ 25:00 I CAN imagine the work those two wedges are doing!! Jeepers!! That was as impressive as it was informative, my friend!!
@jaybigarel53016 ай бұрын
🌳☀️Thanks 😊 I had to work hard yesterday felling a dead, leaning, and punky White Ash. Too small of an under cut notch. I was embarrassed. 20” bar on a 610 wt spikes. A learning experience. Again🌳. I love this channel 👍🏻
@jeffrey9224 Жыл бұрын
Man, love your videos! Recently acquire some coastal property in Oregon, BIG Sitkas and Hemlock. I really appreciate the time you take to explain and all of the techniques you use, and to NOT get excited. Keep on going! and if you're in Oregon, come on out and help me take down about 30-40 big Sitkas.
@stuartramage59332 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Billy. I knew u would get her right where u wanted beutiful
@johnryan21932 жыл бұрын
The brains of tree surgeons thanks Billy you got the right STUFF
@DP-ol1wh Жыл бұрын
You know when you can just tell someone is a great person? If not, this is how.
@ericridg71432 жыл бұрын
As an east coast guy, I'm impressed. I never would have thought the rotten softwood would hold that extra second. I know you don't like the bore cut however in white oak and ash it's a needed skill. Your chain is filed almost exclusively for softwood and if it were put to a dead ash tree in a bore cut you would be holding on for dear life. Nice job friend keep the positive vibes flowing. Peace out!
@theoldbigmoose Жыл бұрын
The decimation of the Ash has sure been a sad thing to have to participate in... they were beautiful trees, as were the elm of my youth.
@smjnurse12 жыл бұрын
This was a great video!
@johnarnettsways.87582 жыл бұрын
Buckin you have done a masterful job sr. Nice and calm. Cool and collected. Very well done. The man. The myth. The legend.
@tome.joyner8872 жыл бұрын
Perfect wedgemanshiip.....Tickled the cut! Forced that tree to fall in an unnatural direction.....great cuttin Buckin!
@DM56fmx Жыл бұрын
Great video Buckin, i love what we do friend!!
@OceanofMaya2 жыл бұрын
He's the best feller I"ve ever seen. Less flashy than some, etc. But, he's just so intuitively smart (born from experience after experience and dedication - decades of it). Nobody should think they could do anything remotely this complex...that's how accidents happen:).
@bansheex29182 жыл бұрын
The wood whisper at his finest people that was so awesome...
@peterfish86192 жыл бұрын
exactly what I said as the tree was about to fall with one more axe mini-tickle-tap and Buckin said "that must be it eh?"
@peterfish86192 жыл бұрын
I said "bleepin tree whisperer"
@laurencelance5862 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how much lift happened with those wedges.
@allanfranco4464Ай бұрын
awesome teaching technics always willing to learn thanks
@maichelle123 Жыл бұрын
I love this I’m a woodswomen in Idaho . I love the woods . Enjoy
@lukep60172 жыл бұрын
amazing tree prep and control. excellent job.
@jamesjacobs76122 жыл бұрын
you are an artist
@stubowl1 Жыл бұрын
i was actually holding my breath while buckin was hammering those wedges lol
@131dyana2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us with you.
@gerritvanwilligen2 жыл бұрын
This is the stuff where you're at your best. Respect and thanks for sharing the knowledge.
@catch22development2 жыл бұрын
I wish my boss would use the " slow is safe " mentality... Great video as always
@johnkomosa40892 жыл бұрын
Buck-n , it's been awhile, hello from Alaska. Good job, I would have roped it to save my bacon, then did the same you did. I still use a safety line because , I don't have your experience. .., who does. Nice work, and that broken handle had me laughing my head off, owe and it broke the wedge, ah ha.😄. I dropped one like this heading for my brothers brand new house, I used a steel splitting wedge to bring it over, finished cutting my back cut and did the rest with the steel wedge knowing I had to keep the rest for strength, I could feel the pressure on that steel wedge , finally she came over. .. My Brother later did the same with another tree and lost it and had to repair his roof overhang and some siding, I wish I was there to help him. Glad no one got hurt.. On mine, I did not use a rope (back then) but I should have. . Liv'n and Learning, a huge lesson here is to slow down and give yourself time to think and adjust your decisions as you go. Good job Buck'n , to those that watched this for the 1st buck'n video..ah ha, you got to watch some more, this guy is good. Thanks Buck'n and Hello to your Son for me, well Everyone! from Alaska. Keep slam'n buddy, I'm Proud of your Truckers, tell them Thanks from Alaska. "Freedom!". Nice Place you guys have there, real nice, and Good Teamwork, Good Family. Side note; your comment I agree with regarding the plunge...over used and this here tree, is when it is used well, I agree with your comments alot, you got my Thunder, like I said years ago , We are alot alike. Thanks for Another Good one.. Carry on
@tarap56182 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was beautiful. You had as much control as is ever possible with a twisted number like that...skill+preparation = success. It even laid down gently. Incredible. Great job!!!
@rogerknight2267 Жыл бұрын
It’s amazing what a little wedge can do for a fell. I had a 70 ft red oak a year or so ago that had me scared. I studied it for two days before I touched it with a saw. Got my wedge done, then my back cut. The rascal just stood there, mocking me. Then I slid the all powerful wedge into my back cut to add a little directional help. Snap, crackle and pop, she was on the ground. My wood heater loves it!! All the best!!
@stihl041avchainsaw72 жыл бұрын
Great Cut Billy nice video. Liked how you took your time Yes! it's a WIN
@megaluckydog1212 Жыл бұрын
Master class! Love how you had it balanced, then tipped the balance all cuts in the money. Will watch this one more than once, lol.
@tcbiglake Жыл бұрын
Excellent execution, total control, level head and superb explanation throughout the process. Respect and thanks for sharing
@scooter2049 Жыл бұрын
Well done Billy, thanx for the video, I learned a lot on this one !!!
@shaunjones31192 жыл бұрын
You definitely proved yourself on this one, Buckin! Wow... just wow! Great, flipping job man! I'm very impressed!!
@chadlindsey89717 ай бұрын
The true tree falling saw right their. I love and old old