Chainsaw Trouser repair service

[arbmark]

Where a outs are you I have two pairs that need repairing.

 

North Devon - i think we are talking about posting them really. An element of trust is probably required. And i suppose some sort of sort of damage rating and timescales established

[Arborist]

Could always send a few pics so she has an idear and give a ruff price and if it is easier or harder she could adjust the price.

 

It's like any work if it's good quality and a fair price she will have lots of work, I'd have to wash them first as they HONK!!

[Suffolk-Matt]

Postage might be a bit high, but with some keks getting on for £300/pair it could be a winner.,

 

 

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myhermes or click and collect would ship them for under a fiver, maybe more with insurance at full value.

 

Id also be interested in this service, so yes, there is a market.

[agg221]

Might be worth her having a look at sewshaw.co.uk - specifically the 'how it works' and 'pricing' pages. Different market but may be a relevant approach.

 

Alec

[devon TWiG]

In the early days of protective trousers (80's ) it was quite common to melt the outer layer on hot saw exhausts , especially stihl 020's ( if they ran long enough to get hot !!) and rips were common, however the horrid nylon exterior was difficult to repair , so on a few pairs I removed the inner mesh and stitched them in to combat trousers which seemed to work well , this would of been better if done professionally , some one offering a specialised repair service would seem a good idea though as it is only really the exterior that wears out/ gets damaged and the clogging mesh remains perfectly effective . Just to add I worked full time for 20 + years and never cut a pair !! ( did not wear them in summer for many years though )

[arbmark]

great advice people, thanks for your input. and yes - they would all need to be washed!! I dare say she could add some funky patches (if you dare)- she also makes awesome boardbags and other surf accessories.....she has a facebook page i can put up if she doesnt mind

[Will Heal]

I'd send her my hi flex trousers. I always tear the ass seam( prob need bigger pair!) after about six months, I manage to sew up the little holes but the big ass seam tear normally resigns them to the bin! Also I always put superglue on my stitching it holds it together forever!

[TreeswingerPerth]

After the abuse I got from my missus when she tried to repair mine , I recon it's a great idea .

[peatff]

I asked about something similar earlier, my niece has industrial machinery and was quite happy to see what she could do with a pair of chainsaw trousers. She goes to bike rallies and sews leathers and puts on patches with a generator powered machine. She does other sewing as well, an interesting commission was making a couple of cassocks for a local lady vicar.

[Mark Bolam]

That's a good idea Peat.

A chainsaw keks rescue stand at the shows would go down a treat if it was advertised properly.

 

 

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