Chainsaw Boots.. Why waste the money?

[Stubby]

My mate who does all the climbing buys cheap toe tectors from the local tool hire shop . he gets pair for about £18 and maybe buys a pair every 2 years . He says its cos he can't be arsed with all the lacing when putting on / taking off !

[dervishcarving]

I dont do any climbing work, its all either carving or snedding/cutting to length and some wind-blown clearing. I wear Oregon Class II wellies. Cost me 45 quid including delivery. Feet get hot after a 6 or 7 hour day in the woods but not unbearable so and so far, no blisters/bunions/complaints. If PPE is the last line of defense then yes, skill/care/training should make them unnecessary BUT, last line of defense is still part of the defense.

Just my 3p worth (VAT increase makes a 2p-worth more expensive now)

[Dan Earp]

End of the day it's for the 'what if something did happen', I've always worn mine and all you have to do is factor it into your job quote so that after a year urll have either a nice new pair if worn or some extra cash for new shiny things

[likeitorlumpit]

Why do people assume aussies kiwis or yanks are better chainsaw operators than brits. We are far better because we deforested our country years ago.

The trouble is- all the time you don't nick your boots (with the saw) you feel it's money wasted. The one time you do and all the money spent becomes money well spent.

Sometimes I think I work less safe with the boots on as I find myself standing on small branches and cutting through. Not the cleverest of things to do.

All the time you are uninjured justifies not splashing out.

Personally I won't use a saw without c/s boots and trousers. It's a mental thing.

[scotspine1]

When was younger I had hand me down clothes and boots, nothing fitted and my feet were cold , cramped or sore.

 

[Mick Stockbridge]

 

:lol:

 

 

Edit: That really tickled me.....

Edited August 26, 2012 by Mick Stockbridge

[Albedo]

Why do people assume aussies kiwis or yanks are better chainsaw operators than brits. We are far better because we deforested our country years ago.

The trouble is- all the time you don't nick your boots (with the saw) you feel it's money wasted. The one time you do and all the money spent becomes money well spent.

Sometimes I think I work less safe with the boots on as I find myself standing on small branches and cutting through. Not the cleverest of things to do.

All the time you are uninjured justifies not splashing out.

Personally I won't use a saw without c/s boots and trousers. It's a mental thing.

 

Good post Mr Lump, you're as bonkers as me:001_smile:

 

We're beating the other...Which Boots? thread hands down too:thumbup1:

[Mike Hill]

Why do people assume aussies kiwis or yanks are better chainsaw operators than brits. .

 

Because they are,and better climbers too generally.

[Albedo]

Because they are,and better climbers too generally.

 

Bigger trees = bigger climbers...End of. Its true guys.. go cut yer teeth on the big stuff.

[Stephen Blair]

 

We burnt the violin for heat:sneaky2:

 

As I said , not out of poverty, out of a tight parent:001_rolleyes: