wife and i did some cutting this morn vid & pics

[o8f150]

we got up early and hit the wood pile to do some cutting. we cut about 2 hours. the log pile is getting smaller and the wood pile is getting bigger. this is the first time she used the new 310. i put a 12" bar on it for her and she really likes it a lot. its nice and light and for about 2 hours of running a saw she is doing good..still not to sure of herself. i keep telling her that she will goof up and it just takes time and practice. as long as she runs it SAFELY. i just love that woman.

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[oldirty]

tell her not to lean her head over the bar when cutting. no control. fun family time though.

 

[o8f150]

tell her not to lean her head over the bar when cutting. no control. fun family time though.

:agree2::agree2: heck, i never really noticed that until you said that, thanks, i was having to much fun with her WANTING to help

 

[Bounty Hunter]

That's COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!

It's great to see a gal using a chainsaw!

Ya might consider making a saw buck to get the logs off the ground, it might be easier for her to cut them...

 

[oldirty]

all body parts and head off to one side of the powerhead. so if she right handing the trigger then the rest of her should be on the handle bar side of the saw.

i wish i had a girl that wanted to cut with me. congrats.

 

[o8f150]

all body parts and head off to one side of the powerhead. so if she right handing the trigger then the rest of her should be on the handle bar side of the saw.

i wish i had a girl that wanted to cut with me. congrats.

:agree2: 100%, thats the way i cut all the time but i have done it so much i never think about it, that is 1 of the things i didn't tell her until now. i just gave her a lesson with the pics and video so now she knows,,very glad you guys picked up on this and let me know, i want her to have fun and enjoy cutting,,which she does,, and i want her safe as possible,

 

[mweba]

Sweet. My wife won't touch em.

 

[CentaurG2]

Oh my achin’ back. Good job at getting other members of the household that enjoy wood heat to help with the wood. If she is going to be helping you a lot, at least consider some basic safety equipment. I often cut without chaps but never without a helmet and hearing protection. Boots would also be a plus.

 

[o8f150]

Oh my achin’ back. Good job at getting other members of the household that enjoy wood heat to help with the wood. If she is going to be helping you a lot, at least consider some basic safety equipment. I often cut without chaps but never without a helmet and hearing protection. Boots would also be a plus.

hearing protection already there,,we use those roll up foamies,,easy to use and disposable, i won't let her in the area if there is a chance of a branch hitting her,,the shoes she had on was leather,,,now if we was in the woods cutting it would be a whole different ball game ,, i would make her have everything on,,boots and all,, i myself don't wear hearing protection,,i know i should,but i am a retired automotive mechanic and had run air tools all the time,,so i have already lost 70% of my hearing,,heck,,i can fire a 44 mag and it not bother me:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[USMC0802]

My wife wants learn and help out. I'm looking forward to it. Right now, it's tough with a 5 month old.

My wife loves to shoot and is a really good shot with my 1911. She also loves her target bow.

 

[L.R.]

Was that the saw your in-laws got her? Looks like it's being put to good use!

 

[chopperfreak2k1]

looks like she did a fine job, cept what the other fellas said about safety, she looks like a natural. congrats!

 

[rxe]

Ya might consider making a saw buck to get the logs off the ground, it might be easier for her to cut them..

I was going to put it more bluntly: For the love of god man, make the woman a saw buck. It will be much easier on her back, it will be safer, and she won't have to worry about digging the bar into the dirt. When she gets more confident, she can load up the saw buck with several pieces, and cut lots of logs at a time.

I made a really big saw buck and cut firewood with an 090 running a 36" bar - it is ridiculously quick. I accept the 090 is overkill, an 070 or 075 would do just fine....

Well done for getting her to use the saw - mine won't touch it. "Why keep a dog and bark yourself...?" is what she says.

 

[o8f150]

Was that the saw your in-laws got her? Looks like it's being put to good use!

that be the 1 alright,,she is wanting to go cut some more now,,,,,, thats a good idea RXE,,i have enough lumber to build her 1,, i can build 1 with no trouble

 

[slowp]

Gentle Readers,

She is a new operator. She may have a fear of the saw. Give her a break.
She is also falling for "The Secret Of The Guys". Put her on here and have her read this.

Guys give us little saws, while they run the bigger saws. We have to work harder--like you are bending over, to run the little saws. Meanwhile, they are running the saws with more power, and doing more in less time which makes them not as tired. More saw power = Less effort. So, you are working harder with the itty bitty saw.

There are several of us gals who run saws around here. We all go for the mid sizes 360 to 460s. We run 28 and 32 inch bars so we don't have to bend over. However, sometimes you gotta get down to cut, so either squat or kneel on the ground. Dirt does not hurt and can be washed off. That way you aren't over the saw.

We wear PPE, and if you aren't wearing a face shield, the glasses work. You will get hit in the face sometimes with chunks. When they hurt, it means the chain is sharp. We don't usually wear hardhats when not in the woods. But we do have eyes, ears, and legs protected. If you pay attention and don't hurry around with the saw, or push on it, your feet should be OK.

Strangely enough, loose pants--called riggin' pants around here, with suspenders can make it easier on the back. You can use your knee once you are used to the saw to help support it just a little. Don't get the chain up there though. The suspenders take up some of the weight.

Put girly stickers and bling on your saw. That way it isn't so apt to be "borrowed."

Practice, practice, practice.

I'm another girly user.

 

[o8f150]

Gentle Readers,

She is a new operator. She may have a fear of the saw. Give her a break.
She is also falling for "The Secret Of The Guys". Put her on here and have her read this.

Guys give us little saws, while they run the bigger saws. We have to work harder--like you are bending over, to run the little saws. Meanwhile, they are running the saws with more power, and doing more in less time which makes them not as tired. More saw power = Less effort. So, you are working harder with the itty bitty saw.

There are several of us gals who run saws around here. We all go for the mid sizes 360 to 460s. We run 28 and 32 inch bars so we don't have to bend over. However, sometimes you gotta get down to cut, so either squat or kneel on the ground. Dirt does not hurt and can be washed off. That way you aren't over the saw.

We wear PPE, and if you aren't wearing a face shield, the glasses work. You will get hit in the face sometimes with chunks. When they hurt, it means the chain is sharp. We don't usually wear hardhats when not in the woods. But we do have eyes, ears, and legs protected. If you pay attention and don't hurry around with the saw, or push on it, your feet should be OK.

Strangely enough, loose pants--called riggin' pants around here, with suspenders can make it easier on the back. You can use your knee once you are used to the saw to help support it just a little. Don't get the chain up there though. The suspenders take up some of the weight.

Put girly stickers and bling on your saw. That way it isn't so apt to be "borrowed."

Practice, practice, practice.

I'm another girly user.

that was good,

 

[amateur cutter]

Gentle Readers,

She is a new operator. She may have a fear of the saw. Give her a break.
She is also falling for "The Secret Of The Guys". Put her on here and have her read this.

Guys give us little saws, while they run the bigger saws. We have to work harder--like you are bending over, to run the little saws. Meanwhile, they are running the saws with more power, and doing more in less time which makes them not as tired. More saw power = Less effort. So, you are working harder with the itty bitty saw.

There are several of us gals who run saws around here. We all go for the mid sizes 360 to 460s. We run 28 and 32 inch bars so we don't have to bend over. However, sometimes you gotta get down to cut, so either squat or kneel on the ground. Dirt does not hurt and can be washed off. That way you aren't over the saw.

We wear PPE, and if you aren't wearing a face shield, the glasses work. You will get hit in the face sometimes with chunks. When they hurt, it means the chain is sharp. We don't usually wear hardhats when not in the woods. But we do have eyes, ears, and legs protected. If you pay attention and don't hurry around with the saw, or push on it, your feet should be OK.

Strangely enough, loose pants--called riggin' pants around here, with suspenders can make it easier on the back. You can use your knee once you are used to the saw to help support it just a little. Don't get the chain up there though. The suspenders take up some of the weight.

Put girly stickers and bling on your saw. That way it isn't so apt to be "borrowed."

Practice, practice, practice.

I'm another girly user.

Rep for that post, I've got a lot of respect for a lady that'll work in the wood.
Run the saw that you're comfortable with, & run it well. AC

 

[L.R.]

Gentle Readers,

She is a new operator. She may have a fear of the saw. Give her a break.
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...although fear of the saw isn't necessarily a bad thing?

 

[longbar]

sweet pics and vid 08!!!!

 

[Hedge Hacker]

...although fear of the saw isn't necessarily a bad thing?

very true. you lose your fear you lose respect and thats when bad things happen.