the 'todays job' thread

[Moose McAlpine]

6 minutes ago, SamanthaSunny said:

Do any of the boots actually stop a chainsaw or at least take a while to slice through ?? 

 

Ummm, i haven't tried personally. Although a few weeks ago i saw a mate of mine have a kickback, open his forearm up and come ¾" from cutting his artery and dying up a tree. He went to hospital by ambulance and got 26 stitches.

 

You can get chainsaw boots, in varying levels of comfort.

[Stephen Blair]

[youngsbury]

I believe the fibres within the boot clog up and jam the saw ( hopefully) others on here can explain far better than I. 

[Moose McAlpine]

Today's excitement was cleaning up my used 550XP. Bought it a few weeks ago, lovely saw and very light, compact and nimble. However, unlike its bigger sister it took a fair few pulls to start, even once warm. Once the 572's warmed up one good drop start and she's off. Even cold she starts quick, so was a little disappointed by the 550.

 

With money being tight i thought i'd clean it up and sell it. I could buy another later on anyway. I've only used it once and it's lovely to use.

 

Cleaned a ton of gunk out, took the exhaust off, piston and cylinder look good, cleaned up the worn paint off the bar. Took the plug out and found it all gunked up and filthy. Gave that a good clean and now she starts easy. Once warm she starts with a single good pull like the 572. Now i'm not sure if i should keep or sell.. ?

 

 

[SamanthaSunny]

5 minutes ago, Moose McAlpine said:

 

Ummm, i haven't tried personally. Although a few weeks ago i saw a mate of mine have a kickback, open his forearm up and come ¾" from cutting his artery and dying up a tree. He went to hospital by ambulance and got 26 stitches.

 

You can get chainsaw boots, in varying levels of comfort.

Poor soul ? I hope he can still work !!!! accidents happen unfortunately and he survived thank the lord. Bet that gave you a wee fright !!!! ? I’m ok when I’m in the middle of an incident it’s when I’m alone it hits me, nothing a drop of brandy has not helped me through so far ?

[Moose McAlpine]

5 minutes ago, youngsbury said:

I believe the fibres within the boot clog up and jam the saw ( hopefully) others on here can explain far better than I. 

 

Yes, that's exactly right. Just like chainsaw trousers they're full of fibrous "wadding" that the chain picks up, drags into the clutch assembly and jams the saw to stop it. It's remarkably effective to see in action.

 

You will still get cut but the damage done will be much reduced.

 

 

 

 

[SamanthaSunny]

8 minutes ago, Moose McAlpine said:

 

Yes, that's exactly right. Just like chainsaw trousers they're full of fibrous "wadding" that the chain picks up, drags into the clutch assembly and jams the saw to stop it. It's remarkably effective to see in action.

 

You will still get cut but the damage done will be much reduced.

 

 

 

 

Wow Thankyou that’s fascinating ? I will watch this now ?? 

Edited November 29, 2020 by SamanthaSunny

[Khriss]

10 minutes ago, Moose McAlpine said:

Today's excitement was cleaning up my used 550XP. Bought it a few weeks ago, lovely saw and very light, compact and nimble. However, unlike its bigger sister it took a fair few pulls to start, even once warm. Once the 572's warmed up one good drop start and she's off. Even cold she starts quick, so was a little disappointed by the 550.

 

With money being tight i thought i'd clean it up and sell it. I could buy another later on anyway. I've only used it once and it's lovely to use.

 

Cleaned a ton of gunk out, took the exhaust off, piston and cylinder look good, cleaned up the worn paint off the bar. Took the plug out and found it all gunked up and filthy. Gave that a good clean and now she starts easy. Once warm she starts with a single good pull like the 572. Now i'm not sure if i should keep or sell.. ?

 

 

That is a nice saw, not seen much use neither.  K

[Khriss]

28 minutes ago, SamanthaSunny said:

Do any of the boots actually stop a chainsaw or at least take a while to slice through ?? 

Some just have the kevlar rag in the  instep Sam, not all round the boot. So its best not to trust it. Have opened up a couple of old pairs with stanley knife and its variable the protection they have at best. K

[SamanthaSunny]

1 minute ago, Khriss said:

Some just have the kevlar rag in the  instep Sam, not all round the boot. So its best not to trust it. Have opened up a couple of old pairs with stanley knife and its variable the protection they have at best. K

Is there any brands that are top of the class, safety wise though, award winning ? ?