Training equipment

[ForkHandles]

Hi,

 

I'm planning on doing a combined CS30/31 early next year but need a bit of advice please.

 

I'm going to get a decent pair of steel toe cap boots but wondering what I should spend on the rest of my PPE.

 

I think I already know the answer to this question ('numpty post of the year' get-out statement) but this kit here is tat right???

 

CHAINSAW KIT HELMET, GLOVES BIB & BRACE TROUSERS 38W on eBay (end time 09-Sep-09 09:01:04 BST)

 

I should be investing in expensive PPE as I only have 1 life right??

 

Also, what sort of saw should I get, I know a lot is down to personal preference but I'm guessing (another get-out statement) if I turn up with a 'hobby' saw like a Ryobi, Makita etc I'm gonna look a right plonker and possibly these saws might not be acceptable on the course:001_unsure:

 

Don't get me wrong, I don't normally skimp, I've always bought the best I can afford when it comes to tools but I just need to ask these questions to put my mind at rest.

 

Would it be worth getting a 2nd hand Stihl or Husky as the CS 30 will teach me how to maintain it or will a 2 year old one be ready for the scrap heap and I'll get no real use out of it.

 

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

Cheers!

 

FH

[plippy]

have you ever used a saw before?

also if ya not sure wot to wear, the college should advise you of what to bring,

message f r jones and son ( jonesies ) , he'l give u a list of what u need at a good price. never compromise on safety, its the most important issue with using a saw

 

click on the link below for details

hope that helps

 

http://www.frjonesandson.co.uk

[ForkHandles]

Hi,

 

I'm certainly no expert but I've been using a 'hobby' saw in my garden, it was a bit 'out of control' when I moved in 3 years ago, now it's totally out of control

 

Thanks for the reply, I'll PM jonesies and ask if he would give me a list.

 

Cheers.

 

FH

[Mick Stockbridge]

Hello FH, dont forget to take 4 candles.

[not for sale sorry]

if your doingyour cs31 your going to need not just steel to cap boots but propper chainsaw boots with properprotection and tested to to the right standards, like the others have had give f r jones a ring they will sort you out good luck

[ForkHandles]

Hello FH, dont forget to take 4 candles.

 

And my ose

[ForkHandles]

if your doingyour cs31 your going to need not just steel to cap boots but propper chainsaw boots with properprotection and tested to to the right standards, like the others have had give f r jones a ring they will sort you out good luck

 

Cheers NFSS,

 

Cheers! Will do, I saw the youtube clip with the composite toe caps, I know I'm deffo getting steel.

 

 

FH

[Alinicoll]

depends what you`re planning to use your saw for. If its not that much then don`t spend too much on it. You can get some ok small saws for not too much. Personally i wouldn`t worry to much about what saw you turn up with as long as its safe and doesn`t have a plug!

 

Correct PPE. Chainsaw boots, trousers (front protection is acceptable) Gloves, helmet with ear and eye protection.

 

Good luck.

[ForkHandles]

long as its safe and doesn`t have a plug!

 

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ROFL!!! :laugh1:

 

I could take my 30m extention

 

[Rupe]

Stihl do cheaper saws that are not aimed at the pro market, they would be fine.