As someone who is currently recovering from a kickback, I can't stress the importance of chaps enough. I severed my quad tendon and it has cost me 3 months of work so far. A Stihl MS311 kicked off a root on the backside of a stump and crammed itself into my leg. If I had been wearing chaps, I wouldn't have needed more than a band-aid. Not wearing chaps cost me dearly as I needed close to 50 stitches and 30 staples. Y'all wear your chaps EVERY SINGLE CUT!

Man you are literally the nicest person on KZfaq. Someone anyone would be lucky enough to call their friend. Love the channel brother. Keep it up

Neighbours: sounds like there 7 guys chainsawing over there... Nawww just Buckin billy..

I have just recently been reminded on the seriousness of kickback, due to a co worker of mine losing his life to a saw kicking back and cut his neck open. Thank you Buckin for sharing this very important subject matter!

I don't even own a chainsaw--yet. The positive vibe is strong, and the message+experience based instruction means I always leave with something!

"learn yer' tip" -advice for many areas of life: literally, figuratively, emotionally, and spiritually.

Thanks for the great "tips"! All puns aside, great info to keep folks safe when running their saws.

Thank you for teaching this old dog how to use my first chainsaw. Thank you for always remembering to be kind and to remind others. Kindness is a choice regardless of how we're being treated. Love conquers all. It just does. Peace and grace to you Buckin as well as anyone who might read this.

You saved me from a mishap! I always use the 14" saw for bucking because its the smallest motor. I thought that would be safest. Thanks Buckin!

when I'm cutting, I keep an eye on my saw dust coming off the chain. When I'm cutting "dirty" wood, I'll file up the chain, but not my rakers. I'm getting about three sharpening s before I do the rakers. If I see small, short chunks of wood, I stop and file my rakers down MAKING A squealing SOUND as I file! NOT any more! I'll be filing at an angle from now on. Great learning from a veteran woodsman.

Since the topic came up on a live feed a few weeks back I got myself a 28” bar and couldn’t be happier. Can’t wait for my Stand Up and Buck shirt to come in. Love ya brother! Be kind.

Only problem with coming back after a four week holiday in the mountains without internet is all the Buckin' Billy Ray videos you gotta catch up on. It is kind of a sweet problem, though. :-)

Thank you for taking time to educate us about power saw safety. You do so much on your channel to heal souls. Thank you for all the kindness and love you give us.

All the saws sure seem to be runnin great Buckin. And that P38 impresses more and more each time. Thanks Buckin. Hi all you Buckin Nation friends. Hope your all having a great week so far. Love the Axis splitter and the adventure of the Walker 850. Love it all Buckin. Thank you.🌲❤🌲✊

Thanks for your channel we have been down the same road , I got hit in ‘71 , like I was bent over and that’s what saved me from getting drove in the ground. But like you I lived , when I got out of the hospital , wheelchair and could go back to work I did , and yes I went through some drugs along the way but kicked that too , keep up the good work !!!

Billy. You love to work with and without people. And we are blessed that you love to talk and share your knowledge with us all. Thanks for being and bringing us kindness.

This channel is just so positive, takes you right out of negative thoughts and pumps you full of positivity!! Just to be reading all those positive affirmations changes your thoughts, It is so good, keep at it Buckin! Thankyou for what you’re doing 👍🏻

Sometimes I imagine that AvE looks somewhat like Billy Ray.

Thanks Billy, this was always a concern of mine and never quite knew under what situation the saw will kick back. you're a legend mate

I use a couple,of old Husky 362’s one with an 18:inch bar and the other with a 15 inch bar and I cut some pretty big trees at times so it kinda makes me smile when you describe a 20 inch bar as a small bar! Love the channel Buckin, keep up,the good work!

" it " is the ALL. Hermitic Principles can help define what you already know, but don't have words for. Love your vids. You are as real as they come.

thanks buckin, sir. this lesson helped me a lot, not least because I have great respect for kickback. I also finally understood why my saw is sharp after filing, but not so hungry. please show more with the woodspliter. and thanks for the time that you put in your videos. greetings to everyone in the buckin army have a great time and have fun creating your life!

Only been running long for me bars, that being up to 28” for a short time, but I gotta say I love it. Thanks Buckin! You’ve taught this man a lot. I don’t log for a living or do firewood for a living. I cut trees for my friends and family because it puts my mind at ease. Got some climbing gear I’ve been practicing with and love it. Thank you for teaching not only me, but everyone in this community something. Even if it is to simply be kind, we owe it to you and your family Buckin! Thank you.

Thank you Bucking Billy Ray as I grew up in a non wood cutting family and every lesson till I watch your vids has been learnt the hard way. Thanks for taking the time to show us your knowledge. Aussie Jeff

Buckin - Thank you so much for sharing this stuff. I was not lucky enough to grow up with exposure to this information, even though very basic to most of your audience, is gold to me and. It really is of great value. Thank you for taking the time to share it.

Billy Ray I’ve got mad love for you and the channel! I’m a tree trimmer from Pennsylvania and I’m telling ya straight up, you’re doing a great thing here and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for the people who you inspire! Me being one of them. I’ve been in the business for five years solid and I’ve learned a lot. You good man Buckin’ we love ya!!!!

For me, being a super newbie to all this, who just started cuttin an splittin my own wood this year this is by far one of the most educational guys I've watched. Learned more in 5 videos from him then the 800 interwebz articles I read before finding his channel. And his spirit about it is just calming, make it a hobby not a chore. Thanks Buckin for all great advice.

This guy. He always has something funny or nice to say about anything.

I love your videos. I had always wanted to see a kickback situation as I have never experienced one. Thank you so much for the demonstration. Learn so much watching you Buckin'. Love to you brother!

This is a great video! Very informative on the difference between long and short bars. I really like that patch! Thanks for everything you do!

Bucking ! You are an legend ! I've been watching your videos for the past 4 years and hey I'm from South Africa Cape Town. Love your work

Good morning buckin thanks for sharing the knowledge on the kick back with chainsaws this is definitely helpful info appreciate it brotha...

Your the man buckin. All your content is helpful, Power saw’s, axes and wood mixed with kindness and love. Your message behind the teaching will change the world.

I only use the dogs in these cases: -Felling, since gravity does not help me cutting. (the powerunits mass cant force the chain into the wood) -Bucking, only when the Bar is horizontal (the manufacturer made the chainsaw so that is balanced to stay horizontal (of course if you have a long or heavy bar the mass distribution is slightly more in front)). If you want to saw into a laying log and you put the chainsaw on the log (so the chainsaw stays horizontal) the chainsaw+bar want to gravitate towards earth, but since the manufacturer made the saw so it is balances to stay horizontal the chain will just cut with lightly (you have to imagine: half of the mass is on the bar which lays on the log and half on the powerunit), if you put pressure on the chainsaw to move it vertical downwards you are stressing yourself unneccessarily. -On cuts in awkward positions where i cant position myself so that the powerhead is higher than the bar (bar is facing down). The reason is, that the gravity does the pressing for me. Hopefully you understand my bad english If i can give you a tip (i know you do this for long, indont want to sound rude) but you should try to keep the powersaw closer to your body(so your left arm is extended) at times when you are bucking, this way leverarm is shorter and you are tiring slower (this way). Have a nice day!

love watching the splitter but not for 20 min straight but 5 minutes of the splitter here and there sprinkled in with some axes kinda like salt and pepper baby

Its a heart of gold!! You help people a tremendous amount! Kindness is addictive!

Hey Buckin it's been a couple days for me and Man! Your editing gets more fruitful everyday! God bless you and yours Billy Ray!

I enjoy watching the splitter, especially on those really pieces! great video Buckin!!

Billy Ray, I have learned so much about buckin and cuttin from you. Your videos are awesome my friend. Not only informational, but inspirational. Keep Buckin!

Yes Buckin', I would like to see the log splitter processing wood with the captain running the show:) Bless you for all the joy and happiness you have brought into my life. I thought I was the only one with someone watching out for me my whole life. That voice, that feeling of warm, confidence, self-contentment and it's OK everything will be all right I am here with you. It has always given me glimpses into the future, it always allowed me to step into it with confidence and gives me courage in the mix. A feeling of security because of the power that It gave me. It has always been a very private relationship but the confidence and power, I have always used that to help and protect other people. I just gave thanks afterward and walked away. The peoples joy was all the payment I ever needed. Peace, Love, Contentment and True Faith for you my Brother. That bit of fresh air moves around you when your tired that brings back your energy. That bit of sunshine that warms your soul all over again. The sound of the breeze in the tress that sounds like water washing up on the beach that refreshes you. That sound of nature that talks to your soul with the language of Mother Earth:)

I’m glad I’ve watched this as I have a short bar at 12inches. I love your videos my friend. You always make me smile.

Buckin is the man! Love you buddy, and look forward to all your videos.

Learn something new every time I watch another video like it from Minnesota!! Thanks

I've been criticized for using the tip, but find it way more effective while cutting. Awesome to hear someone else speak up on the matter! Especially you there Bucking!!

I would love to see more of this!!!! I love it! Great advice on filing rakers and understanding the tip. The more I watch, the more I want to watch and learn!!!! Love to all new subscribers and comrades! Lieutenant Bradley❤❤❤👍👍👍

Stand up and Buck ! 👍 I want to sincerely thank you for learning me this a few months ago Buckin. I changed out from a 20” full house to a 28” full skip on my 365xt, changed my work day completely. Wore out the 18” on my 550xp recently and changed out to a spare 15”...... horrible jumpy mule now! Gonna go 20” on the new bar for that little screamer. Also wanted to thank you for switching me on to AJ Axes here in the UK 🇬🇧, I have had some beautiful axe heads from Andrew and he is a gentleman to deal with. L&R to the Buckin Army!

Hi bucking! Hope you have a great day! Just discovered your channel a few weeks ago! Thank you for all the stuff you share... helped me a lot already as I am getting started in the firewood business. I talked about this subject with a friend and he didn’t believe me... as I showed up with a 30 inch bar 😎.... but most guys here run like 20 in bars at max except from the pro fellers! Greetings from Germany

Hey Billy, now that I'm in my 70s I have time to look back in my life and I realize all those times things could have gone terribly wrong that could have railroaded me PERIOD! Sometimes it was very hard to steer my life between the ditches, but with age I succeeded and was respected because how I help people learn on our complex job. I have my little corner of earth we call family & home, and we're secure into our retirement. So looking back, I've realized I wasn't alone, Jesus was with me the whole time.

Thats a nice patch you show in the video! The 850 is running well. Nice job you guys did on it. Hats off to Mr Walker on his craftsmanship and you on your industry Buckin.

Great video buckin as always thanks for sharing little tips and tricks to us. Keep em coming cnt wait till the nxt one!!

Buckin' IS the gift that KEEPS on giving! Thank You and God Bless you Brother!

I converted all my saws to 28" or longer bars after seeing your vids and I LOVE it. So much easier to buck wood and it totally saves my back.

Hey buckin cheers my t-shirts arrived in Britain , love it can't wait to get the 394 out🧐

Learned a ton and realized I have a lot more to learn too - thanks Buckin 🪓✌🏼

Hey Buckin!! I love my new “ Stand Up Buck “ T shirt !! Please stay safe brother !

Super appreciate this vid brah especially demonstrating kickback! Very helpful!

Hey billy!! I am a power lineman here in Maine. My chainsaw experience consist mostly of trees leaning on wires, trees with wires pinned to the ground, and some minor stuff around the house and hunting property. I’ve learned a ton from you and I appreciate it a bunch! I’m not very motor savvy though, can you explain high jet, low jet adjustment some time? Thanks for what you do, and thanks for the great content!

DUDE!!! THANK YOU! I am working this exact scenario right now with a pile of Spruce and a pile of Poplar! Exactly like you said, find and feel your tip! And you know what?? As I am working my way through the pile, I am doing just that! But seeing it happen and feeling it happen are two different things! But hearing you speak about it, and showing exactly the same thing you are talking about is AMAZING for a guy like me! THANK YOU SIR! Love to all!

Loving the videos bucking Billy it's helping me the covid pandemic crazy times I love chainsaws pity my one is broken saving up again to get another one keep on going on bud East bound and down

Was cutting firewood with a MS660 with a 20 inch bar last week and got a kickback so hard that it threw the chainsaw right into my chest and lifted me right off the ground. And I'm not a light fella. Was sore from that one for quite a bit. Thank you for making people aware, and this education just convinced me to try out a longer bar.

Love that pic of you and Bellhopper 👍 Thanks Buckin awesome video. I haven’t really had a problem with kick back but have a buddy that I watch when we cut he fights it all the time. One of the reason I see him have a lot of kick back is his chains are dull all the time lol 🤣. Keep telling him to sharpen his chains.

Hey buckin I love your saws man! Watching your channel for a while and loving it even more

A man with the kind of love you have is never alone Buckin. Even when in the woods by yourself. His name is JESUS and he's always there bro. The best friend you can find.

I've learnt a lot here Billy Ray. Thank you sir!

I've been bucking wrong my entire life. Learned a lot from this video.

thanks for the tip now i have to tell my boys

Stand up and buck! That p38 is so sweet! I get exited every time you pull it out. We've always ran 32 inch bars, never understood the "short bar theory" stay safe Buckin. Be kind all, and stay connected

Thanks for another good one Buckin. Hope everything is well in your world. All the best from Northern California

Thanks so much, love your work Buck and love your passion for it 👍👌👏

Saw weight is a myth when you see all the advantages of a long Bar. Learn the Tip of the Bar. I used to think a light Saw was better,but thanks to you I know there are several advantages of a long Bar. Id rather be Safe,and carry a heavier Chainsaw. God loves a cheerful giver. You have a Heart of Gold Buckin. Your Videos are Priceless.

Great video my friend love learning from the best. You have helped me more than you will ever know thank you Billy

That feeling you get that you are not alone might be Bigfoot watching you.

That 850 sounds so sweet. And yes I want to see that splitter in action. Great video.

Always learn something new in every video. Billy Ray, thank you for not talking down to people, but talking to them in a way where they know you are interested in them, their safety, and their successful learning.

I’ve been waiting all day for you to post buckin ha ha

Thanks for the tips buddy! Greatly appreciated 👍🏻

My way of handling kick-back is to hold the chainsaw with 2 hands and grip like hell!

That patch at the end of the video is awesome!

Thanks Buckin. Allway a blast with you buckin. Kenny from Texas.

great advice! might need a new (bigger) saw for a long bar. I'll tell the wife its for safety, so she can't get mad!🤣

I cut with a circular saw all day and know all about kick back!! I know all my saws, the new ones to olds and different brands behave differently in your hands!. Thank you so much for this video.

Great video we can only use a 15inch bar normally on the rail in the uk, kickback is a massive problem, thanks for all your experience. keep on buckin

I know the presence Billy's talking about. Albert Hoffman rediscovered it for the first time since his childhood when he delved into LSD. The truth is that we're all connected to... well, whatever it is...but that some of us choose to close the door on it and ignore the mystery. Keep that same energy, dude. I love your videos. I've definitely learned a good bit along the way, and have been thoroughly entertained as well. Thanks for that.

You’ve said it before and it makes a lot of sense. People think a shorter bar is safer for some reason and honestly I feel less comfortable with a short bar for a lot of reasons. The benefits of a long bar are pretty impressive. The balance is so much nicer when you’re running that saw for an extended period of time. Love to you and the family❤️

Brutha BUCKIN...great stuff my friend ..love the intro ..back to the gym...that ain't no joke....hope the army is doin well...love to all👍🌳💚🌳💚

Thank you so much. I learn so much from your videos. May GOD BLESS you and yours

Thanks for your help from your videos. I've learned a bunch. Take care.

Hey buckin! I'm new to the channel, I grew up in TN and have had a chainsaw in my hands since I was 14 years old, I have burned firewood my whole life and I love it! My son is 2 years old and he goes to sleep every night watching buckin billy ray power saws! Just thought I'd drop in and say high buckin!!! Love the channel!!!

Great! now I got Bar envy ....Good stuff and thank you

Just a firewood cutter here oh, your videos are great thank you very inspirational and informative! I wouldn't have learned half as much when I worked for asplundh tree.tom West Virginia

Hey BBR!😄 Stand up and buck, I love my new shirt! Hehe. Great advice, for many things in life I do believe. Take care all, love ya!

Please show the work with the splitter. It's a part of a day in the life of Buckin Billy Ray. Any video you put out is a great video and people can learn lots from each and every one of them. Have a great day yall.

Standy upper Billy Bucker, great vid man i love the tips

Right on 'Buckin' ! And I thought I had a 'handle' on kickback. Noooo .... Don't lean over, stand up and buck! I get it now. merci beaucoup!

Love your videos. This one was really informative.

Love the patch design Love to ya brother!

Everybody who owns an axe or chainsaw should be subscribed to you. Great info (and entertainment). Thanks!

Yes Mr Billy I will watch anything you make... One of the other commenters said you are the most entertaining person on KZfaq I 100% agree....

Another great video! Thank you for sharing!

One of the main reasons I see people use the dogs bucking is simply lack of edge