chain saw chaps

[BoFuller]

I just got sawyers certificate from the USFS to do bucking and limbing; 2 day class. We covered a lot of stuff in those two days with safety the main topic. I bought a new pair of USFS approved chaps and helmet so I could comply with the new regulations. Chaps are not all the same as I found out in the class and the new ones must be labeled with Spec. 6170-4F. The head sawyer said he had just gone around and collected all the chaps at their work station and got rid of them and replaced them with the new spec chaps. Seem like a waste to get rid of chaps that were good but that is the way it is I guess. I now wear mine all the time after hearing the horror stories. The one rule I still break at home and the farm is cutting alone. I know I should not do but I do take extra care and time when alone.

I know. That is a tough one. It bothers me a little to be cutting alone, especially when the nearest neighbor is 3-4 miles away. I do keep my pistol with me most of the times in case I need to fire a series of 3 shots for help.

 

[Toyboy]

I know. That is a tough one. It bothers me a little to be cutting alone, especially when the nearest neighbor is 3-4 miles away. I do keep my pistol with me most of the times in case I need to fire a series of 3 shots for help.

I'm not so sure people pay the attention to the 3 shots any more with all the target and plinking now days. You may be better off with one of those new emergency transmitters like the SPOT Personal Tracker. Just athought

 

[deereman75]

Also if you dont have them (but i bet you do) get a pair of good steel toed boots, you will be glad you did when a log falls on your foot.:laughing:

 

[Soundguy]

and steel shank for when you step on the sharp stuff!


soundguy

 

[deereman75]

By steel shank I assume you mean the steel sole plate. And yes you wil love that the first time you step on a nail.

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. i buy boots with the steel shank.. has saved me a few times already..

soundguy

 

[Don87]

I just got sawyers certificate from the USFS to do bucking and limbing; 2 day class. We covered a lot of stuff in those two days with safety the main topic. I bought a new pair of USFS approved chaps and helmet so I could comply with the new regulations. Chaps are not all the same as I found out in the class and the new ones must be labeled with Spec. 6170-4F. The head sawyer said he had just gone around and collected all the chaps at their work station and got rid of them and replaced them with the new spec chaps. Seem like a waste to get rid of chaps that were good but that is the way it is I guess. I now wear mine all the time after hearing the horror stories. The one rule I still break at home and the farm is cutting alone. I know I should not do but I do take extra care and time when alone.

That couldn't be said better............

Some chaps aren't much better than blue jeans at stopping a saw chain.

Be very careful what you buy.

 

[grsthegreat]

Ive just started looking into getting some chaps.....ive seen some postings and read some stories of injured that are getting me spooked.

Seams like cheap insurance. Now i just have to familiarize myself to the different kinds out there.

 

[Don87]

Ive just started looking into getting some chaps.....ive seen some postings and read some stories of injured that are getting me spooked.

Seams like cheap insurance. Now i just have to familiarize myself to the different kinds out there.

Buy the 'Sthil' or 'Husquavarna' and you can't go wrong. With most others, I suggest investigating before buying.

 

[JoelD]

I do not cut without my chaps on

I am nervous without them

Joel