Full wrap handles

[Doug Tait]

Was wondering about that too as the OP is doing forestry. I've never touched a full wrap handle or known anyone that uses them so I've no idea what the benefits are but must leave a higher stump.

Only heard of them being used on bigger trees overseas.

[IronMike]

I would never entertain one for standard forestry work due to stump height. However, if you’re working on a slope, I’d imagine they could be useful especially on big old hairy edgers.
 

Also very good up a tree I’ve been reliably informed.

[Stere]

Dunno much about them although I remember something about them being  compulsory in  BC  state

 

Says so:

 

 The BC fallers guide:

 

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjV_ZHV4pT9AhVbSkEAHRxyDMIQFnoECAwQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worksafebc.com%2Fresources%2Fhealth-safety%2Fbooks-guides%2Fbc-faller-training-standard%2Fpart-1%3Flang%3Den&usg=AOvVaw0s-9QS-IbHzPjJvmyjOgnU

 

Quote

Choosing a Chainsaw
Being a professional begins with
the selection and care of your
equipment. Use a professional chainsaw
model with adequate-size dogs and a
chain brake meeting current CSA standard.
Manufacturer’s full-wrap handlebars are
required. This provides maximum control
of the chainsaw in all cutting positions and
allows the chainsaw to always be used
with a pulling chain to avoid kickback (7).

 

Edited February 14, 2023 by Stere

[Donnie]

On 13/02/2023 at 20:02, pleasant said:

I hope you dont want to fell too close to the ground then?

It will be mainly for outsiders which normally are jacked anyways. 

[Donnie]

On 13/02/2023 at 23:08, IronMike said:

I would never entertain one for standard forestry work due to stump height. However, if you’re working on a slope, I’d imagine they could be useful especially on big old hairy edgers.
 

Also very good up a tree I’ve been reliably informed.

Aye I do a lot of steep work. I'm buying a 562 here in the next few weeks for general medium tree felling and will have a big bar/full wrap set up on my 572 for the outside edge trees that need jacked over. So normally the stumps a little higher anyway!

 

I've pmed you. 

Edited February 15, 2023 by JDon

[HuntingHicap]

@shaveysells them.

[shavey]

Thank you sir ,  you’ve got a few saws with wrap handles