How to sharpen and re- profile your axe with a file ,for the everyday person

2020 ж. 12 Мам.
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Welcome. This Ax sharpening video is with a file. And it's for the simple man , everyday guy who wants a better chopping axe.

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  • Professor holding class, everyone pay attention cause it's really good

    @danielwancio3919@danielwancio39194 жыл бұрын
    • Daniel Wancio lol ha ha ha. Love it

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
    • All you people out there that have lost folks that could have taught you this: this is it friends. He’s teaching us. At least for me, and I sure appreciate it!

      @jamesbrandongooch@jamesbrandongooch4 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks so much Billy. My son just purchased 45 acres in Seminole, Alabama. I’m retired and assisting him with his land. I absolutely love your commentaries and educational video’s. I’ve purchased some old throw away axes and new files to follow your video’s. Wow I really enjoy the gritty hard work and appreciate how sharp I’ve been able get the axe. Hopefully I can find old rusty HB and bring it back to life. I’ll send a pic after I’m done. Thank you, god bless. Al

    @algelpi1576@algelpi1576 Жыл бұрын
  • Buckin you’ve got the most friends than any man alive.

    @evanstcyr3513@evanstcyr35134 жыл бұрын
    • Evan StCyr I feel that way lol. Love to you and your closin” s

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
    • @@BuckinBillyRaySmith this is a fine masterpice of a axe!the shoulder looks realy unique.i woud make an H wedgein to lock the head...very nice work,i love what you doing!

      @pilkpulk8284@pilkpulk82844 жыл бұрын
  • I file mine and then stone if needed. It's easier to keep the cheek profile right with a file, but it's also easy to cut yourself, too!! We never used an axe when I was a kid, either - not right, at least. It was a handle with a polled head on it to beat things, we split wood with a maul and cut it with a chainsaw, but I've come to appreciate hand tools later and the whole idea of geometry and edge finish/sharpness. at 3:00 - that's what we would've called the root profile. Good for axing tree roots in the middle of the dirt!! I've eased the cheeks on all of mine and they have just enough left to keep them from sticking but not enough to keep them from penetrating. They're a joy to use. It's important to protect the edge, but the geometry is more important than the particular method used to finish the edge.

    @daw162@daw1624 жыл бұрын
    • getting in a little further, I see you're preserving splitting use....

      @daw162@daw1624 жыл бұрын
  • Dude, the fact that you do all this real deal stuff and gritty hard work, and are still a sweetie is amazing. Keep spreading the love brother

    @joshuamacha2150@joshuamacha21503 жыл бұрын
  • Buckin' you are the man! Refering us to others for custom axes, but we all want an ax made by "The man, the myth, the Legend" Mr. Buckin himself!

    @mikeylikesit5131@mikeylikesit51314 жыл бұрын
  • I very much appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us Mr.Billy...i just was gifted a 4 1/2 H B 32inch felling axe for upcoming bday...thanks for sharing this video cause this want this edge on my axe....ive been looking for one like this for the better part of my recovery (8th year clean)and man it is so so nice! Love it! Watching from the Cowichan Valley! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼🇨🇦🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼

    @BCJerbs@BCJerbs Жыл бұрын
  • Still pure gold. My grandfather's axe, 3 of them were never been happier. In 2022 it's a trend to throw away old stuff and replace with cheap new. You instead inspire people to priorize quality and real value, true things in life. I have more words to say but they are needless, cause your content says them all. This is it!

    @andrassalfay5869@andrassalfay58692 жыл бұрын
  • Stumbling upon billy ray channel is one of the best thing ever happened in my youtube learning process. So many things I have learnt

    @ebbios@ebbios4 жыл бұрын
    • same same.. he got me onto the powersaws

      @putfilesnfriend1@putfilesnfriend13 жыл бұрын
  • Bob Ross of Axes. Nothing better, I have watched hours of you sharpening and teaching. Thank you.

    @dukenurse1123@dukenurse11232 жыл бұрын
  • Hello Bucking. For you, that's not just an ax filing and sharpening. No, it's a ceremony, it takes time, experience, and love for work. Just great to watch you learn something again Thank you! Best regards from Germany my friend stay healthy !!!! 👍✌️🌲🌲🌲

    @franknelson5231@franknelson52314 жыл бұрын
  • I have both my Grand dad’s axes. One a single-bit and the other a double-bit. Both were Loggers back when axes, cross-cut saws, and mules were all that was available.

    @ronkay1573@ronkay15734 күн бұрын
  • Wow Billy stunning gratings from Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪 love your channel my 2 boys also love watching you my oldes is 4 and my youngest is 2.5 and they pretend they are buckin Billy 👍👍

    @johnosullivan8116@johnosullivan81164 жыл бұрын
    • this makes me smile

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
    • Welcome mate....😎👍🇦🇺

      @loadeddog8015@loadeddog80154 жыл бұрын
    • Watching you put edge on a chain I love watching you do your thing I learned all about the gullet I think I got it thank you Billy ❤️❤️

      @johnosullivan8116@johnosullivan81164 жыл бұрын
  • Хорошая работа, купил новый топор, начал болгаркой, но быстро понял что не серьезно это. Просмотрел много роликов, и ваш самый толковый, старая школа. Респект из молдовы

    @pavelsicreru9533@pavelsicreru95334 ай бұрын
  • THUD!! AH bucken you crack me up. Rolling off my chair. Your the best. Just gotta love you!

    @garlandthomson7501@garlandthomson7501 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the Scotland shout out Buckin 👍

    @jamesmcauslan1347@jamesmcauslan13474 жыл бұрын
    • its from the heart my brother

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
  • The passion you display in your videos is insanely contagious! Thank you!

    @lukeknezevic7267@lukeknezevic72674 жыл бұрын
  • Suddenly finding myself having to learn a whole bunch of new skills I never thought I'd have to. Wish me luck and thank you for your help.

    @lindasimons691@lindasimons6912 жыл бұрын
  • Love watching your how to’s. You have taught me a lot already!

    @jeffsalsbury8984@jeffsalsbury89844 жыл бұрын
  • There is so much division in our world. It is nice to have folks like you who are sharing and helping to bring us all closer together.

    @A.J.Collins@A.J.Collins2 жыл бұрын
  • Buckin. What A Masterpiece. I have been inspired to get down to the shed and create my first axe using a vintage head that was donated to me from the father in law. Thank You.

    @gray666machine@gray666machine4 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for all the filing tips Buckin. Gonna put this to use this weekend I'm sure. Gotta get my axes in tip top shape for the heart of firewood season. Love wins for sure. Thanks Buckin 🌲❤🌲✊

    @tazman-kennyfuller@tazman-kennyfuller4 жыл бұрын
  • Dude I love watching your videos. Your excitement about your pride over your completed project is awesome. A man should be beaming with pride when looking at a job well done

    @kadeknight6091@kadeknight6091 Жыл бұрын
  • Just recently started restoring axes. I made an absolute mess of my first one. Been watching your videos and a couple others. I have a Kelly True Temper double bit that I'll do next and now that I've learned a lot from you hopefully it goes better. I love your positivity by the way. I start watching for the axes, I stay for the life lessons.

    @jsprechs7847@jsprechs78474 жыл бұрын
  • I'm drawn to your channel because of your positivity brother, live, love, life, happiness. Keep it up my man!

    @aulrich1668@aulrich16683 жыл бұрын
  • I'm looking around and i'm hearing your stories and i get the sense that you have been working in your woodshed for a very long time. Your witticisms are priceless.

    @firstgeargreg@firstgeargreg3 жыл бұрын
  • Every Axe I’ve watched you build out of the scrap yard has been Art! Brother!! Thank you for being on KZhead! Love ya man tell ur fam hi!

    @KN-vh5xp@KN-vh5xp6 ай бұрын
  • Makes me feel good about myself when he calls us friend

    @PotatoNayto@PotatoNayto3 жыл бұрын
  • I recently found my grandpa's old maul and axe and I'm glad you posted this video because now I have a lot of confidence in restoring the edges to get them working again.

    @dototgaming3800@dototgaming38004 жыл бұрын
    • yes sir

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
  • I’m a novice cord wood harvester for my home... your information is invaluable. Thank you! I’m subscribed now

    @2010tck93@2010tck934 жыл бұрын
  • Bit late to the party, but massive thanks for the shout out from Scotland. Means so much to us.

    @gordonhenderson1194@gordonhenderson11942 жыл бұрын
  • Learning is invaluable!!!!! Thank you Billy!!!!!!

    @TerrenceIII@TerrenceIII3 жыл бұрын
  • I taught my little brother this today. Much love

    @Irond3vil2@Irond3vil23 жыл бұрын
  • Buckin that is one special axe. When you do things you look like a master at work. Love to the world.

    @jeremybrain5774@jeremybrain57744 жыл бұрын
  • Good stuff Billy. You've inspired me to get in axe refurbishing and I love it! Even made a double bit handle from a friends ash tree and have my own branding iron! Thanks for what you do.

    @fredgrove1133@fredgrove11334 жыл бұрын
  • My dad was a carpenter, and he was old school. He would make beautiful handles with a draw knife.

    @johnmiller732@johnmiller73211 ай бұрын
  • I love how you're honest with yourself and everyone else. Not wanting to put people on back orders tells me that you're not doing this because you like it, rather than you're doing it because you love it. Plus you throw bones to other's. You're video with your neighborhood chainsaw man at his Saloon thought me that there's more to testing a axe than chopping a tree. Thanks again for doing what you do and just being yourself. Stay kind and Thank You until you're better paid.

    @joshuajohnson4396@joshuajohnson43962 жыл бұрын
  • One of the most beautiful axes I’ve seen such raw style and character Well done friend

    @dead_pool7518@dead_pool75184 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful axe Buckin'. Thanks for great vids, thoroughly enjoy watching them. I enjoy working with my own axes and rehanging them. your vids show I've a long way to go yet but hey life is about learning.

    @normmacleod2403@normmacleod24034 жыл бұрын
  • Love your videos and your positivity. You sir are truly a inspiration keep up the GREAT WORK love ya!!!!

    @johncuriel3343@johncuriel33433 жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful axe! The passion that drives you and the way that you tell the story about it is absolutely intriguing. I just bought my first wedge axe today and I honestly wouldn't have ok known about such a critter had it not been for watchin your videos. I'm really much obliged my friend! God bless

    @garyblevins3532@garyblevins3532 Жыл бұрын
  • Great video and I love your messages of peace and love

    @jimmys511@jimmys5112 жыл бұрын
  • Best channel ever, this man is amazing.

    @jonathanspence6253@jonathanspence62534 жыл бұрын
  • The attention to detail is unreal.... great video!

    @chrisbray5454@chrisbray54543 жыл бұрын
  • What an amazing axe Buckin! DEADLY!!

    @horseo5111@horseo51114 жыл бұрын
  • I only started watching a few days ago and already wish you where my pops haha, amazing man thank you for sharing your love and kindness it is helping me no end thank you buckin. Also 11.59 had me in kinks...

    @craigireland3278@craigireland32783 жыл бұрын
  • I've been waiting for an ax video!! Love the channel buckin keep spreading the kindness

    @matthewrichards7340@matthewrichards73404 жыл бұрын
  • That's such a great axe, priceless 👌 you can tell he doesn't wanna let that one go, and I don't blame em

    @mtndewblackout2935@mtndewblackout2935 Жыл бұрын
  • Can literally see you walking that shine over. Sweet teaching video

    @stephenfaulkner1448@stephenfaulkner1448 Жыл бұрын
  • Love the video, brother. I've got two axes that could use a bit of touching up. I mostly use them for splitting. Still, this approach to sharpening appeals to me. I'm going to give it a try later today.

    @TheRealGunGuyTV@TheRealGunGuyTV3 жыл бұрын
    • hand filing an axe takes Hella long.. I go right to the belt sander

      @putfilesnfriend1@putfilesnfriend13 жыл бұрын
  • Just got a Hults Bruk Akka for bushcraft and I love when you say it’s an HB.. they’re for cutting! Love the video and channel.. keep it up!

    @Invertmini1212@Invertmini12124 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the sharpening lesson ole wise one. That thing is sweet.

    @robertgilkerson8517@robertgilkerson85174 жыл бұрын
  • I have watched too many of these, now I have to try it for myself! I grabbed my grandfathers old ax from my dads house today. Gonna see if we can make it split wood again. Thanks Buckin!

    @05xlt@05xlt3 жыл бұрын
  • This my first video of yours that I've seen - I'm subscribed! I love the passion you have for the tools and the trade, it's amazing and inspiring. Keep up the good work and stay safe out there. Love from Chicago, IL

    @paulyd2520@paulyd25203 жыл бұрын
    • Born and raised in Chicago. Now in San Jose, CA. Buckin's got me starting my own axe project now: a 2# Collins head off eBay. Killinger 28" Boy's Axe handle and Killinger large file handle are on their way.

      @darylnd@darylnd Жыл бұрын
  • Beautiful work, thanks for sharing your experience! ☮️💚🍎

    @BillLowenburg@BillLowenburg3 жыл бұрын
  • I really enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for going out of your way to make good videos for everyone. I love spending x amount of time enhancing my tools as well knowing the end result will be achieved greatness. You've helped me with my techniques the detailed explanations and visual repetitive training make your videos some of the best if not the best on KZhead thanks!

    @goldchain879@goldchain8793 жыл бұрын
  • Very interesting video. Sadly I don't have any old axe heads so I might take all Mrs Bobinskis kitchen knives down to the farm workshop lol I'm sure she will appreciate it. A massive welcome to our new friends joining the buckin army soldiers of kindness great to have you with us your truly welcome. Hi true blues. Let's all share some buckin love. We wish you all a peaceful evening best wishes to you all from across the pond

    @bobbrooks266@bobbrooks2664 жыл бұрын
    • ......😎👍🇦🇺

      @loadeddog8015@loadeddog80154 жыл бұрын
  • The best non gransfors bruks edge I’ve ever held I just tried it out I really appreciate the tip

    @gatse4710@gatse47104 жыл бұрын
  • Nice drum kit!!! No workshop is complete without one. 👍

    @richdelp8875@richdelp88754 жыл бұрын
  • Yet another 38 minutes, 27 seconds of heaven, DEADLY!

    @TrevorMcGrathPhotography@TrevorMcGrathPhotography3 жыл бұрын
  • Hey Buckin' Billy! Just want to say you are a hell of a good teacher and love your energy with all of your videos! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from central Minnesota!

    @rash0401@rash04013 жыл бұрын
  • Your videos are awesome. You have great work ethics and positivity.

    @justinpotter1015@justinpotter10154 жыл бұрын
  • Mankind moves forward with passion. Thanks Buckin'

    @buttheadsmith7012@buttheadsmith70124 жыл бұрын
  • Good point about testing. I've been working on a couple, one for Christmas. But I won't let it go without testing it out.

    @RedWingsninetyone@RedWingsninetyone3 жыл бұрын
  • Hello Buckin’, could you draw out different profiles for chopping and splitting wood, I think a sketch would help many people out there in KZhead land. This was a great video on sharpening an axe! Catch you later!

    @gettintheresafelywithpatf2869@gettintheresafelywithpatf28694 жыл бұрын
    • It would be nice to have a double bit with one side for chopping and one for splitting

      @fryloc359@fryloc359 Жыл бұрын
  • As always, great job Buckin!

    @scottlandmcc@scottlandmcc4 жыл бұрын
  • Maybe I'm crazy but there is something super satisfying filing an axe.

    @charleswilson577@charleswilson5779 ай бұрын
  • Excellent tutorial. Always love the content.

    @ericconner9971@ericconner99714 жыл бұрын
  • “THUD” a beautiful mind at work! Love the HB. Be kind!

    @johnhudson6469@johnhudson64694 жыл бұрын
  • Buckin awesome video on sharpening an axe. I just restored one. You helped me a lot thank you

    @chuckuu9294@chuckuu92943 жыл бұрын
  • Great to see you working on an axe i have been splitting wood for over 40 years and have never learned to sharpen an axe maybe its time to learn, thanks Billy help up the good work. Thanks J Steven Anderson. Scotland (God's Country).......

    @jstevenanderson9227@jstevenanderson92272 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for what you do great messages great axes oh and not bad with a power saw either. Stay true my brother

    @jeffross9275@jeffross92754 жыл бұрын
  • Hi Buckin, great video and beautifully explained! That looked sharper at the end than my razor!!Great job it looks a real beast. Sending love and kindness to you and your family plus all the subscribers old and new! Graham 🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲👍👍

    @grahamallen3941@grahamallen39414 жыл бұрын
  • What beautiful Deadly axe. Thanks for videos BUckin.

    @monkeymanyoung6153@monkeymanyoung61534 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome video buckin, I’m learning so much watching your vids, from Australia 🇦🇺

    @joshstitt1707@joshstitt17074 жыл бұрын
    • Glad to see another Aussie on the BBR channel.. hope your staying safe ate...👍😎🇦🇺.

      @loadeddog8015@loadeddog80154 жыл бұрын
  • I tend to go by the width and consistency of the bevel, rather than counting strokes. You beautifully demonstrate how to achieve round cheeks. In sharpening, I always work the side with the narrower bevel. Watching you work makes my hands itch! (While I wash dishes). Yes indeed, our world is beautiful. Thank you for showing me your perfect axe.

    @stephanygates6491@stephanygates64913 жыл бұрын
  • I can tell,Buckin' you take pride in your work,your quiet the perfectionist,be kind,love,forgive.

    @dewyanehamm3956@dewyanehamm39564 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you s much you have taught me a lot. Many Blessings

    @marymadalenem2351@marymadalenem23513 жыл бұрын
  • I have the exact same pattern HB in a vintage 1.5# hatchet. Fantastic little blade!!!

    @Master...deBater@Master...deBater3 жыл бұрын
  • Simply brilliant!

    @brucemcnally3924@brucemcnally39244 жыл бұрын
  • That looks really sharp for sure. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

    @shartne@shartne8 ай бұрын
  • Axe is looking good! Great filing technique, too!

    @jeffreyrubish347@jeffreyrubish3474 жыл бұрын
    • ....😎👍🇦🇺

      @loadeddog8015@loadeddog80154 жыл бұрын
  • Sir you truely are a wealth of knowledge, i learn something from you and ganges every time i watch and for that i am truthfully grateful, have a good day and rock on brother🤘

    @bogan4859@bogan48594 жыл бұрын
    • keith skane this is great news

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
    • I sharpen my hoes and edge cutter the same way. thanks for showing this.

      @131dyana@131dyana3 жыл бұрын
  • Awesome message, thanks, one that I needed.

    @zerotolerance8909@zerotolerance89093 жыл бұрын
  • You're kind of scaring me Mr. Smith! I'm being honest. You seem to put out a video of what I am about to work on myself the very next day! It's like you can read my mind or something! ( same wave length in the Universe???) LOL! I brought in all my axes from the shed and my truck, and am spending the day tomorrow sharpening them! FREAKY WEIRD! But I LOVE it! Have a great day everyone! Love to all!

    @donsmith3314@donsmith33144 жыл бұрын
  • Great tutorial, Files to start stones in the middle, the stroppe to finish.

    @richardnichols1213@richardnichols12133 жыл бұрын
  • Hey Buckin’! Just got the notification. Looking forward to watching this video when I get home. Love ya buddy!

    @WaynePolcin@WaynePolcin4 жыл бұрын
    • Wayne love ya back brother

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the video buck'n! This is a project I'm working on right now while I'm watching this. LoL. Your video just happened to pop up while I was reprofiling one of my old axes.

    @seangilbert3542@seangilbert35424 жыл бұрын
    • Sean Gilbert good

      @BuckinBillyRaySmith@BuckinBillyRaySmith4 жыл бұрын
    • It's an old Kelly Double bit

      @seangilbert3542@seangilbert35424 жыл бұрын
  • I I have an axe I really like for chopping through stuff, but I wouldn’t split wood with it if I could go get my splitting maul. I grew up splitting about ten cord of wood every summer to make our winter heat. I loved the workout and I loved making pieces fly. I was really small, under 100 pounds, but I always got the strength to weight records in high school and in the Ranger battalion. I had no trouble swinging the maul but I didn’t do as well splitting with the axes I tried. I’ll be on the lookout for different axe types at the garage sales. I can’t swing them anymore, but I can sharpen them and pretend I’m going to use it.

    @ED-es2qv@ED-es2qv Жыл бұрын
  • Very informative, thanks Buckin, im not working on a chopper, but am currently workin on a splitter with the knowledge I gained from your videos! And that counter top is gorgeous! Cant wait to see the finished results. Awesome work my friend! be kind✊🏻

    @Backlaketroutin@Backlaketroutin4 жыл бұрын
  • Welcome to the new subscribers and a salute to the true blues...great tutorial mate...old steel is so nice...counter top is looking fantastic mate..... yeah you get going but it usually is something good...lol... hope everyone is starting safe,love to all, be kind, love n hugs for our cynthinator and mama buckin ....😎👍🇦🇺

    @loadeddog8015@loadeddog80154 жыл бұрын
  • Very nice, thank you. Now I know how to make mine better where I had been frustrated.

    @diannaharrison5931@diannaharrison59313 жыл бұрын
  • That’s why I love buckin! He just drifts and does his thing and doesn’t follow a book on how to! Like he said create your own experience! Love wins!

    @aguileratreeservice9189@aguileratreeservice91894 жыл бұрын
  • You are a warrior for good my friend. I stand with you 🙏

    @irondoger@irondoger3 жыл бұрын
  • I've got the same 32" HB, it's nasty sharp out of the box. I split kindling with it but it shines on low limbs and clearing too... worth every penny.

    @crosshairstare@crosshairstare4 жыл бұрын
  • Just finished rehanging a True Temper, maybe have pics soon. Great video.

    @allenwright9744@allenwright97444 жыл бұрын
  • I'd love to see how to Sharpen a Maul. Awesome work!

    @owentimo@owentimo2 жыл бұрын
  • Well i fo enjoy your knowledge snd enthusiasm...had to learn how to really sharpen an axe years ago as a logbuilder( then came gouges, chisels. drawknives etc)so appreciate the effort!...its worth it. Specially when sharpening a good quality piece of steel..keep on buckin man!

    @randygresham2272@randygresham22723 жыл бұрын
  • I have been practicing this on some hatchets...I have made one almost thin as a meat cleaver ..Almost too thin but really slices through wood

    @not2fast4u2c@not2fast4u2c4 жыл бұрын
  • I found an old Plumb axe head, rusty and neglected in an old ammo box full of discarded tools for sale outside an antique shop, I’ve cleaned it up and replaced the handle etc, but, I lack the tools and experience to come close to your standards, but the intention’s the same, great work you do.

    @daverambleonwitt4775@daverambleonwitt47753 жыл бұрын
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