six point limbing method

[Mark T]

Nice one John...

 

A technique that has been bastardized over the years due to a hysterical reaction to cut number 3. It's so important to use this system in conjunction with a bench... something that often gets forgotten.

 

I've found a load of videos like these recently, anybody know how you can get films off VHS and into digital format?

[skyhuck]

Maybe he saw how clumsy you were and told you diferent for your own safety, i am as agile as a mountain goat with nike airs on:biggrin:

 

 

[bob]

Mmmm, but were you guys not taught to use the chain brake before walking forward and not using the saw to "pull" it forward?

 

Things have maybe changed since i did my tickets:001_rolleyes:

 

maybe time to do an update or add a new unit:thumbup:

[Brushcutter]

I was taught that as the trunk of the tree was between you and the saw you could keep the break off and carry on limbing/moving.

[3dogs]

Not moving forward with the saw:confused1: How do we ever get anything done:confused1: Imo its safe pactice taken far too literally, one step forward whilst progressing with the saw is acceptable practice this maywell be point 4 to point 5 or point 6 back into point 1. Whist snedding there is distinct difference to progression with the saw and aimlessley wandering about without the Chainbrake applied.

[RPA]

i was taught the 6 point way. no chain break unless the saw was your leg side( which it shouldnt be when moving) or when taking 1 hand off which should be your right.

 

You can take your left hand off the saw (holding the saw with your right hand, but not in contact with the controls) while it is stationary (parked) on the other side of the stem provided no part of your body reaches over the stem - to clear brash etc from your side of the stem.

 

Hope that makes sense

[chris cnc]

i was taught this method, although only moving without the chainbrake on when the saw is on the opposite side of the stem. however, i still knock the chainbrake on whenever im moving my feet, all it takes is one slip... and it isnt exactly difficult or time consuming to knock the chainbrake on/off

[Andy Collins]

Chain breaks, work of the devil:wink:

[MattyF]

watch cut four have heard of people getting white finger in the knee!!I thought this was taught as standard in nptc units,was 15 years ago any how.