ADVICE PLEASE! CHAINSAW ARM PROTECTION

[Treeman123]

Hi guys

 

Anyone ever wear the chainsaw protection sleeves for your forearm? I know one arm use of the top handle is bad but just looking for some extra protection for the lads especially whilst in the MEWP

 

Cheers

Joe

[dan blocker]

Why are you more likely to require arm protection in a MEWP🤔

[Rich Rule]

More likely to cut and hold I’d expect?

[Treeman123]

12 minutes ago, dan blocker said:

Why are you more likely to require arm protection in a MEWP🤔

A lot more cutting and holding I guess

[Dan Maynard]

Have to take away the toppers.

[Marc Lewis]

Safer to cut and hold with a topper than with a ground saw imo.

[Ty Korrigan]

Here in France 'manchettes' are de rigueur even on the ground bizzarely.

I am often criticised for not sporting a pair and end up engaged in heated discussions on the merits of cut and hold.

I don't cut and hold unless with a Silky so won't be brow beaten into using them, it's an individuals choice.

 You can find them online at Freeworker or Hevea Elagage but ah, I forget, Arbtalk voted for Brexit so be prepared to pay vat, customs tarifs and handling should you place an order.

   Stuart

 

[s o c]

I have a pair of those arm protector thingys somewhere from my powerline clearance days.

they were great for thorny stuff briars etc and when holding and cutting with silky.

problem I had with them was top would slip down to just above elbow and restrict circulation when I’d bend arm.

there was a certain movement that would give a momentary dead arm,

not ideal at our sort of work.

I had a protective jacket at one stage but too warm.

I don’t know if there’s such a thing as a lightweight breathable top with protective sleeves . Might be useful?

[Stere]

Some  here:

 

Chainsaw Sleeves – FR Jones & Son

WWW.FRJONESANDSON.CO.UK

 

 

 

For silky  leather welding ones would do i reckon or maybe  kevlar etc

 

 

Arm Cut Protection Gloves

WWW.THESAFETYSUPPLYCOMPANY.CO.UK

 

 

 

 

Edited November 25, 2021 by Stere