Monkey Grip

[walker/redmax]

I heard about something called a monkey grip and I do not know what it is. Could somebody please explain it to me and why it is bad?

 

[computeruser]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=monkey+grip

Probably not the same monkey grip you were asking about, though...

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=monkey+grip

Probably not the same monkey grip you were asking about, though...

LMAO!!!

By the way, your manuals are on their way.

 

[carvinmark]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=monkey+grip

Probably not the same monkey grip you were asking about, though...

HA HA!!!!! That is a good one.:monkey:

 

[Paul61]

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=monkey+grip

Probably not the same monkey grip you were asking about, though...

Now that's funny!

 

[Lakeside53]

logging truck and chains!! Heck, just how big was that problem!

 

[walker/redmax]

No I was referring to a monkey grip in terms of how you hold a chainsaw. However, I'm a better person for knowing the definition that you gave as well.

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I've never heard of it. Either in saws or in, well, you know...

I'd assume it's the same thing though, don't hold your saw too tightly. It's like a fly rod, handgun, or bow. Hold it tight enough to have proper control over it, but don't grab it so tightly that you get tired and fatiged from it. You won't have any more control over the saw, and the fatigue will come back and bite you.

Jeff

 

[ray benson]

Monkey grip, the thumb is on top of the handle next to the fingers - weak grip. A slight push or kick could dislodge your hand. Operators manuals instruct you to have fingers encircle handle with thumb on the underside, also called a wraparound grip -strong grip.:monkey:

 

[walker/redmax]

Thanks ray, that is what I was looking for!

 

[Dan Forsh]

It may be what you were looking for, but I'm keeping and eye out for the other version

 

[walker/redmax]

It may be what you were looking for, but I'm keeping and eye out for the other version

HAHA!Ditto

 

[16gauge]

Monkey grip, the thumb is on top of the handle next to the fingers - weak grip. A slight push or kick could dislodge your hand. Operators manuals instruct you to have fingers encircle handle with thumb on the underside, also called a wraparound grip -strong grip.:monkey:

Now I am not saying I have personal experience with this...BUT if you are working solo and using the off hand the monkey grip could provide the control you are looking for...:biggrinbounce2: