I'm that guy Billy Ray. At 51 yo on Dec. 23rd, 2014 I had a horse come down on my shoulder and crush my lower back. During all the MRI's and x-rays they discovered that my spinal canal was all most closed off. A simple surgery left me paralyzed and in a wheelchair. About to reach the 8th year anniversary and they still haven't done anything for my lower back. But back in early 2015 when I couldn't get out of bed I discovered this thing called You Tube. Buckin' Billy Ray Smith was one of the first channels I subscribed to. Your attitude is infectious and for that alone is why I watch. All the saw, drums, ax hanging and tree cutting is like sprinkles on top. I always feel a little better after watching your video. Keep it up my friend and thank you for the inspiration.

I’m a 74 year old widow living in AZ. I’ve never used a chain saw but I love watching your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you for sharing the message of love and kindness.

I’m 65 and a dropped wood on the west coast ❤ you have showed me quite a few tricks and you bring back fun memories. Love you brother 👍

Billy, I have always been the type of man that never hires a professional to do anything I can figure out on my own. Reality makes me aware of the dangers of tree felling so when I had the opportunity to drop 45 cypress I went back and watched a few more of your videos and decided to go for it. I dropped all and with wedges I was able to drop most exactly where I intended. Your videos and morality are a gem and much appreciated. Thank you for your time 🙏

I'm one of those People...I watch because I appreciate you as a Human...The content is a bonus. Keep on keeping on...

I’m one of those guys that doesn’t run a saw or swing axes. I’m here for the message. Daily

See that's the difference right there I work for a tree service I would have put a rope in that tree and pulled it over I'm just not experienced enough pounding wedges with a tree leaning like that now I do drop trees all the time with just wedges but a tree like that where they want it in a certain spot and it has a nice Lean to it and it's big I would have put a rope that's the difference bucking is a faller he's been doing them situations his whole entire life I would love to work besides somebody with his experience for a month or two just to learn a little bit more it would be amazing God bless

Been wanting to see you try a 592 for awhile! 💪 love you brother! ✊

As someone who fixes electrical stuff, watching you bang wedges and make sawdust is a welcome change of pace. Be blessed.

I just got the 592xp! - watching my hero use it, is a dream come true ! Keep on buckin!

You're like an old tree yourself Buckin'. Full of knowledge, wisdom and all ways growing. Another great video, thank you.

Buckin, the world is a better place because you're in it my friend. Take care....

Hello Buckin! You're an inspiration to me. I now (at 15 almost 16) own 2 Jonsered 2071's (well one's a 2065 with a big bore) and you are one of my greatest inspirations in this journey. It's an addiction isn't it? Thanks Buckin, have a great day

I have run a Husky for years and always love to see them in action! Always Great to hear the Life messages!

I seen Bjarne Butler was running a 592 from walkers. Do you cross paths with Bjarne. What a great attitude from a guy that looks like he is having a blast in the Bush

Wow I’ve just noticed 424k subs, that’s one heck of a lot of stumps to pull up, and one jolly big fire to sit round!! Lovely ❤️

The wedge banging accuracy at 2:20-2:30 is impeccable! Top, bottom, top, bottom

Around 96,I did tree service in NJ,I love the memories,I'm willing to do it again, the biggest was oak, using a crain,,one of my coworkers almost lost a leg,

Growing up most folks around here used a traditional wedge. My pa would do an "upside down" wedge (humbolt) and he always said that if you wanted to keep a tree from getting hung up you better make it run off the stump. Big angles, and he would use a gap face cut on one like that to get it to pick up speed to drive through the other trees. Back then we didn't know the real names of cuts or really how to do a lot of stuff but we got things done. After I grew up I learned a lot more, and honestly I have learned a lot more stuff here on the internet, mostly how well I was taught and why a lot of it works the way it does.

Good morning Buckin'! Good morning from the east coast Welcome, NC. Yes, the name of our small town is "Welcome!" Anyway, new subscriber, love your channel. I am NOT a FELLER! (Hope that's how you word that) I've probably cut down a total of 10 or less trees in my life and I'm 48 years of age. However, I am a wood lover! I am a wood worker / wood artist. I design and hand make "live edge" tables and wooden wall art! I'm commenting because I am a man who likes to give credit where and when it's due. You're a good and decent man Buckin', doing what ya know and DAMN GOOD at it I have to say! But it's not just the fact that you're good at your profession, it's another factor. You're being a great role model and inspiration for a lot of people. You preach messages of kindness, professionalism, honesty and simply being a man. So, I praise you for that. The world needs more men like you. Love your part of the country, seen a lot of it when I was stationed in Bremerton, Washington while in the U.S. Navy. Good day to ya Brother!

Another lesson from the master. Awesome job again. No better way to enjoy my tea after work watching Billy at work. Fantastic job my friend. I hope the buckin army 🪖 is well. A Hugh welcome to the new folks joining a army of love, we're happy you pressed the subscribe button 🔘. love and best regards from across the pond

Buckin! The pleasure is all ours! It’s a lot easier to watch a video than to make one and do all that cutting and prep work! You are a national treasure!

Nothing better than a 45 minute buckin episode. Hope all is well!

OK I'll be back. Love ya brother keep the message coming, thanks again for introducing me to this community.

You always seem to have good videos, and teaching techniques. Keep doing it, and stay safe.

Man, that truck is beautiful. Brought a tear to my eye. Reminds me of my fathers old truck.

I come here to gain knowledge. Watching you helps me in the wildland fire arena. Not everything directly applies, but the princples of working on and around trees are very useful when i need to push my skill level.

Great job cutting the tree down you do awesome work I enjoy your videos I watch every single one 😋

In my younger days, I travelled Northern Wisconsin and the UP of Michigan insuring the forest products industry. I’ve met many great stump jumpers in the early-mid 80’s. Just the smell of sawmills and logging camps is etched into my mind. But I must admit, the trees you have in the west are much larger. I’ve never seen western cedars until your videos. I subscribed just for the love of the industry. Now I’m 68 and had two pretty big (to me) trees fall in subsequent thunderstorms. They missed my tiny house by inches! God saved my house, my dog and me. Now I’m doing cleanup of the mess with a borrowed Stihl chainsaw from my pastor. It’s a bit tricky for me and I’m being as careful as I can. Your tips are very helpful. One of the trees that fell split and both halves are still attached. One side is hung in an oak while the other is lying next to my house. What scares me is the twisted half still attached and loaded, plus the half stuck in the oak.

Hej there Billy I,am an Swedish Instructor on forestry machines from sweden, and your technique about how to read trees, is the same with harvesters , it,s all about "make" it simple and work with mother nature.👍

Never used a saw that big. That Husky and the similar sized Stihl sure have enough power to spare. Almost forgot, one of the best "how to's" on a leaning tree I've seen. Not just how to do it but the explanation as to why your doing it. Great stuff, Buckin'

Learned a lot watching this, Buckin! Thanks for going into such great detail. ✊

I’ve had hemlocks tops break off and the top remained in the limbs of the neighbouring trees , 6” stem . Always look up , stay safe Billy . Another interesting video , THANKS ! 👍🇨🇦

Great video. Enjoyed the in-depth start to finish of falling a Big tree in a tight window. I learned more about wedge placement. Thanks Buckin.

Another great and inspiring video Buckin and you're right they don't make things to last anymore. I really appreciate your upbeat attitude and honesty. Stay safe and God bless you and your family

Big ole red cedar, just waiting for you to bring it down the right way. Friends use your wedges and watch what happens. It'll go just where it needs to go. That is one big cedar. Yeah, Buckin, the science of felling a leaner. Nice job.

I cut firewood for years but I haven't run a power saw in years. You looking me eye to eye on your camera and telling me I love you brother and I care about you and that love and kindness is a great option....you were just speaking to me weren't you Buckin? That is how it felt. It was personal and it hit me in the heart. Then you told me your life story and how you fought your way back and it hit me in the heart. Over and over again you have lifted my spirit.....especially on those days when I was racked with pain. You have been a force in my life that is hard to truly explain. It has been quite some time since I came across Buckin Billy Ray but I count you as a friend and I love you brother. You indeed are a woodman but I think you have just scratched the surface when you call Buckin a woodman. There is much more to this man and I DON'T BELIEVE FOR A MOMENT THAT 424,000 people are firing up their power saws every day and going for it. Folks are looking for something more.....it is a message of hope and it is one that you can share with others. That is my story and I am sticking to it. Love you my friend!

Billy i am not a logger i only have a Husqvarna 120 with a 14in bar and just cut small trees on my property. But i have learned alot from your videos. And just love watching you cut trees. Seeing that chip fly on the big cuts you do and the big trees fall so perfect is awesome and enjoyable to watch.

Buckin my dad was a faller back in the 30-40is with crosscut saws I don't fall or nothing I'm retired now and I do love watching you the art of falling is being lost except for men like you and to everyone it is and art that's Bueatiful thanks Buckin

Love you buck I didn’t log but I love watching you. God bless you.

Brother Buckin, thank you! The wedges in the crease makes perfect sense, the grain is denser there! Our shagbark cedars are very similar in that they break like glass, but if the stump is four feet it's only that big for five feet or so lol. Thanks Billy Ray, every episode is appreciated by me and my family!

You always make the tough jobs look easy. Good on you BBR! Enjoy the day.

Buckin, you damn good. There’s a lot more to dropping trees than I ever realized. Thanks for the show.

Great job, good explanation, beautiful cedar. You are a wedgeman of the finest caliper. Love when it gets cold outside, mosquitoes and ticks go dormant. 👍

I love your channel, I love soaking up the knowledge of your experience, and I love the sound of your saws, it's therapy for me when I'm all stressed out 😊

Last Week a Friend gave me a 372xpg non Xtorq as Present from 2001 with blown Cylinder. Now i do a complete Rebuild inspired of your Work with these Saws! i´m Searching for a Fullwrap but you could not get them here in Germany. Now i cant wait to get her back in business! Nice Cedar you put down!Good Job

You do a great job explaining how and why. When do what you do. I enjoy watching your videos

This is what I call an excellent work. Thanks for posting. I find your videos very usefull.

I learned more on the wedges. Good video. I always wondered why i would need a full wrap. It was explained to me this time. Thanks.

Watching your videos from France 🇫🇷 Just love them !!!🤟🏼🔥

I never miss a video and I'm thankful for you sharing your insight, stay elevated brother ✌️❤️🪓🌲

Merry Christmas Buckin, thanks for sharing your life with us. Love from Minnesota.

Hi Buckin’ Billy Ray! I’ve been watching your videos quite a bit recently and enjoy them. Watching today’s tree felling was very interesting and informative. I have some tricky trees on my property and your videos help give me confidence to practice more and do it! I’m 64 and have taken a fair number of trees down over the years but you are the Jedi Master when it comes to tree felling! Thanks for the kind messages also and keep up the good work!

I have dropped some fir that with the help of your videos I would have never tried. Great info I never worked in the woods when I was young. Would have loved to but never had the chance. Worked in a mill for 11 years. The wedge thing is like a super power. Thank you so much love the videos and the explanations on what is happening, from Castle Rock Wa.

Billy, you do a great job! I enjoy all your videos! It's a treat to watch a hard worker!!

Like you said at the start, I don't do anything related to trees. I just come by to watch you do your job, and to listen to all the stories and advice you give. I don't understand much of the tree related advice, but I listen anyways, because it's fun to watch and learn! Happy holidays from Mississippi, Buckin!

Man would i love to spend an afternoon with this man and just soak up any and all knowledge and wisdom possible. I love the passion and the willingness to share this with us.🙏

Love your videos and love all your old saws and your trucks keep up the good work

Thanks to your videos I was comfortable falling a neighbors tree right next to the house which had a nice back lean and used wedges and it landed exactly where i asked it to, so much gratitude for what you share as I only bought my first 3 saws this year and the amount of knowledge ive gained from your channel is incredible!

Another awesome video dropped 🙌 Thanks Buckin ,making tree work safer

That's so funny bucking when you made your first cut I thought he has to open that up and I learned that from your channel you shut yourself off and you said yep I'm going to open it up so it has time to travel I've been cutting for 20 years I'm 39 now I started when I was 18 I'm a tree climber and I learned a lot from your channel falling trees definitely I wish I could work by you for a month or two man it would be a dream come true

Love you runnin these new 5 series saws buckin ! 550xp mk2 , 562xp and 592xp . Would love to see a 572xp :D

Billy Ray, I'm one of those guy's that has never fell a tree and probably never will. I just love listening to you and watching you work, SAFELY!

I've been watching this channel on and off for about 6yrs.This guy is the real deal.And I have learned a lot.

Buckin thanks for sharing your knowledge of the power saw,& wedging. I just love watching the art of the whole process. When you’re doing it anyway lol. I’m with ya when you say, they don’t build things to last anymore. Anyway, I appreciate your dedication to the craft. Looking forward to seeing the next video. Stay safe, healthy, warm, happy, productive,& blessed.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽‍♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸

I've ran a chainsaw maybe twice in my life. I'm here for the message my friend. I subbed today from the Maine/New Brunswick area of this crazy globe. You really surprised me with that set of Premier you had. I also own a set of Premier Drums. You're a very smooth classy player... just like you are with the saws. 👍🎶

You my friend are an awesome woodsman, all your videos inspire me! God bless!

Billy I enjoy watching and learning from your videos

North of England calling and SO pleased to see that integrity is still alive Mr Smith!! Thankyou sir. 👍👍👌

I have started fully felling trees like you this year. my community loves it i help all my elders. Great video once again Buck

Buckin. Thanks for all you have shown us in the videos. I am in the middle of clearing out almost an acre of woods. Clearing out the down and leaning trees. And thinning out some of the trees. I have used several things you have shown. I am currently using a small Stihl power saw. But will be getting a Husqvarna with at least a 24 inch bar soon. I enjoy all the videos. Thank you for everything.

Nice video Buckin. Love those big majestic cedars as they fall, they all seem to have that same sound as they fall then that huge crash!!

45 seconds in and all I can think is I wanna see a video about that truck....so nice. Also, thank you for saying to stick around and watch it through and not skip around. This was a great video!

Thanks man, for sharing all your hard won wisdom. Throughout. Being smart, heads up education in more than just the forest. And having fun to boot. I can almost smell the cedar from my family's farm in Oregon. Cheers.

Love the jazz! My logger Dad (from Oregon) blows his nose just like you do. Or maybe you do it like he does. He will be 80 years old on Monday!

Thanks for the wedge tips, the way you think through was worth the watch. And I am 72 and still banging wedges in No. California. Thanks, Buckin.

That axe around the 5 to 6 min mark looks kinda like a Omish handle or a really old school job to myself. Really enjoy these videos. Thanks again and keep it up

Wonderful video Buckin. My felling season has ended here in MN with arrival of January like weather, and this video is just what I needed to lift my spirits. Keep up the great content….always useful and educational. Love ya man!

I had to cut down a number of trees that were dying around my property. Buckin has been my go to for all the things I needed to know but didn't now I needed to know them. As I fell out of a tree trying to climb up and top one, my wife asked what I was doing and I said......Buckin showed me this one....he didn't and she didn't know what I was talking about...but I was laughing until she go the ladder and I could climb down. Keep them coming Buckin. Keep em coming.

I know its an old video and there might be no activity here BUT I can see youre being very conscious of your work. You dont do unnecessary lifting or heavy swinging, keep the saw running and inside the tree so you dont have to lift it out every time, move fluidly everywhere and hit the wedges with a relaxed rhythm and not a 2handed fast bang. Gotta love it :) Minor details keep the body in good shape to work another day!

Well maestro that was chock full thanks for taking the time to slow down and explain some intricacies of wedges and falling. Learned a lot and enjoyed the journey. Along with everything I enjoyed the editing-pacing, asides, callbacks and peeks ahead, the music reminds me of a jazzy 60s tv show and I even like the titles lettering. Nice work!!

I personally, have learned so much from your videos,and from you Sir! Thank you! Happy New Year!

Great to watch a pro in action , really interesting wedge work 😁👍

If I was on an island stuck with a saw. My old 044 Stihl. Just put on tons of new parts. 28 ok inch bar. 1 happy wood getter now . Love your show. From Malakwa BC .

Watching you finish that undercut like Bjarne butler style and pop out the other side, bang on!

Love your videos and your message Buckin. Keep it up!!! I always learn something when i watch your videos.

Watching a man who knows his craft is a beautiful thing to watch. Thank you Mr Billy for teaching along the way. Happy holidays my friend 🤘🤘💪💪♥️🇺🇲🇺🇲

Love your videos Billy👍👍been felling trees for 30yrs and ur never to old to learn. THANKS BILLY👍👍👍👏👏👏✌️✌️

We always enjoy watching your videos my friend. Thank you.

Great video Buckin! Ive learned alot of good points from you thru the years on felling trees! Keep it up friend!

Awesome stuff! I have learned so much from you. I am so close into going to business for myself.

I'm not a tree worker at all and I love your videos for all of the education about trees! I've been fascinated about trees ever since an Ash tree was taken by the ash borer and it needed to be taken down. This was about a year into buying my house. It was right against my fence and over hung both my house and my neighbors house. These two arborists that were recommended to me by a friend came in and did the job in one day. I was impressed! Now I've got an Ash in my front yard that I have been trying to keep going but it has succumbed and will need to be taken down along with a nice fir. Having watched your videos have really got my interest up. Thank you and keep on doing what you are doing. Cheers!

You're a Saint, Billy! Thanks for all your hard work my man.

I love you tooooo. Ever since I lost my right eye I have given up on tree work because of depth perception, your videos give me hope as a breath of fresh air. I will never climb again so now I have to rely on ground work when falling these big fires in Northern Humboldt County California. God bless you Brother.

Thanks for sharing your work with us Buckin.

Oh my God. That is probably the sexiest Ford Ranger ever. I love silver/ grey. And that truck is in great shape.

First shot cutting out that notch with the tip dove in the tree somewhere. Good show. I'd have been goofing around with that for 10 minutes. I don't care what everyone says about you, Bucky - I think you're pretty OK. 😃

Thank you for posting and sharing, I love this stuff.

Hey Buckin! Just wanted to say thank you for all the videos you post. You really are an inspiration to everyone in this community as well as myself. Love your videos. Keep doing what you're doing. Perhaps one day I'll get to meet you and shake your hand at Buckin'Stock. Thanks again, friend!

Love it,what I learned is I need a few more wedges,lol. I have quite a few more 5or6 foot in diameter oak trees to cut off our fencerow. Very informative and I appreciate you Buckin!!!!!