A chain saw doesn't make you a logger!

[dragoneggs]

Watch this video to remind yourself how not to do it. Be safe out there!

Click Here - Chainsaw doesn't make you a logger

 

[oosik]

I know its not supposed to be funny - but I couldn't help it - ha,ha,ha.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I don't really want more Nanny State, but it would probably save lives, limbs and property if any novice wanting to use a saw would be forced to watch an hour of You Tube chainsaw and logging fails.

They have taught me stuff as well. I wouldn't even think about combining a chain saw and ladder now!

 

[Jstpssng]

My first thought was how much money they could have saved by hiring a pro (with the proper insurance), but I have to believe that some of those were by guys who knew a thing or two. A few of those had to have resulted in serious injuries or worse.

 

[dragoneggs]

I know its not supposed to be funny - but I couldn't help it - ha,ha,ha.

I was laughing too... had to post it and figured the safety forum was most appropriate. My other thought was in the projects or build it yourself forum... Or would that be destroy it yourself?

 

[ArlyA]

There are about 30,000 chainsaw accidents in the USA per year, yet any 7yo can walk into the hardware store and buy one. After taking my first sawyer certification course, there was a bucket list of things I'll not do again.

 

[Jstpssng]

I got a Northern Logger catalogue a few years ago, when they were just introducing a new line of chainsaws. The picture showed a guy holding the saw as if he was cutting it with his hand holding the chain brake handle clamped against the top bar. I called up their customer service and told them they needed to do something different, so they did; I never received another catalog from them.

 

[/pine]

IMO the most telling depictions are not the pure stupidity actions...but the unpredictability of dead standing trees and also live trees that can be diseased without showing any apparent signs...

Even the most experienced professionals can be surprised by trees that have internal damage with no external evidence...

Be careful out there...!

 

[Industrial Toys]

I always have an escape route. I try never to be near the tree when it breaks loose. Nothing like standing there waiting for the tree to smash your face!

 

[CalG]

I had a 99 year old, 90 foot tall hemlock taken down by the tree service last Tuesday. (I've got the "bush" all chipped up)
It was the closest tree (15 feet) to my shop building (which I might value greater than the house) It was within striking distance of the house. And, a spring time wind had started the roots loose, and had the top supported by the smaller hemlock next to it.

I thought about dropping it myself, cables and tractors etc. but then went and talked to a friend who has a tree service with several cranes.

It was fun to observe how the pros do it. My wife thinks I'm smart. ;-)