How young is too young ?

[peatff]

Video here of a six year old using a saw with some help.

[Daniel Jiggins]

Let's hope Rolf Harris isn't logged in tonight....

[felixthelogchopper]

Let's hope Rolf Harris isn't logged in tonight....

 

[billpierce]

i'd say 6 is too young !but hey he might be fine! my eldest is nearly 6 and she won;t be using a saw for a few years......

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

6? what kind of moron would let a six year old, even a teenager use a chainsaw?

[woodyguy]

Good definition of too young. You can clearly see that although the kid can cut a log he isn't safe. Really irresponsible.

[Daniel Jiggins]

I started about 14 in the woods, Was driving the tractor from about 9 tho

[skyhuck]

I've been using saws for 25 years, my eldest son is 18, he first used a saw on his chainsaw course at the age of 17.

[skyhuck]

Its fine, the child has his safety tracky bottoms and trainers on

 

I see the adult is wearing PPE:sneaky2:

[chrisj]

I'd consider letting my 11 yr old have a go with a small saw. BUT it would be under WAY more supervision than that. ie. my hands would be on the saw at the same time as his.

I think there is a major issue with there not being any safety kit that would fit a child that small. Also the child in the video isn't using the chain brake and getting the tip of the bar pretty close to the log while he's moving around, before the chain has properly stopped so there is a serious risk of an unexpected kickback. There is no way the person behind the camera could get to him in time to prevent an accident.