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Class 1 or 2 chainsaw boots


Phil_G
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Hi all,

 

Just a quick one. I was wondering what roles would require a class 2 set of chainsaw boots? Looking at Meindl Airstream and they state they are level 1 chainsaw boot, would this mean suitable for just groundwork for instance whilst class 2 is for climbing?

 

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2 hours ago, Phil_G said:

Hi all,

 

Just a quick one. I was wondering what roles would require a class 2 set of chainsaw boots? Looking at Meindl Airstream and they state they are level 1 chainsaw boot, would this mean suitable for just groundwork for instance whilst class 2 is for climbing?

 

 

I've no idea when one should wear class 1 or 2 boots but the class  is just the chain speed it was tested at, so class1 resist cutting at 20m/sec chain speed

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9 hours ago, treeman said:

Class 1 are normally only rated for small saws any saw bigger than a 201 and you should be wearing class 2. It’s all to do with chain speed as openspaceman said. Most people aren’t that fussy, but your insurance company might be if you cut your leg with a 660 in class 1

 Do you know what a 201t chain at full what runs at?

 

I would have thought that Class 1 might offer decent protection for a chain running down, but wouldn't fancy my chances even with a small saw at full throttle.

 

Where class 2 has more protective layers and undoubtedly offers a bit more protection than class 1 I wouldn't hedge my bets either way!

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1 hour ago, Joe Newton said:

Do you know what a 201t chain at full what runs at?

At 14k rpm with 7 tooth sprocket that's over 31m/sec, too fast for class 3 even.

 

I think the tests are done with a chain up to speed but not driven, so powering a saw through the material is likely to cut further until the clutch clogs with fibres

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