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Pfff! Keep filing and cutting until a tooth or 2 snaps off. Or set aside for stumping.
I do that if they are well worn(not extremely worn) and I plan on doing some work with the saw, but if I dull it cutting firewood then I just change them out. If you're changing out chains on a job that's not usually very productive.
This one hasn't lost a cutter yet, but one is angled up just a little.
 
Love my macs. Hearing will come back in a day or two along with the feeling in my hands!
Ohh how wrong you are. Take it from me noise induced hearing loss is very real and no joke, I find it difficult to hear a conversation in a group, wont't start a saw now with out hearing protection as I'm trying to mind the little I have left...........................................................................................and the tinnitus is no laughing matter either....................................................................
 
Oh I get it and it was said somewhat in jest.
Everyone has their own point at which they say it’s time for plugs and I’m certainly not against them. Thanks genuinely for the concern!
On a lighter yet related topic, did you hear about the fella who got hearing aids?
Doc asked if the family was happy they didn’t have to yell anymore or listen to the tv so loud. The old fella says oh I haven’t told them yet, but I have changed my will 5 times!!
 
Ohh how wrong you are. Take it from me noise induced hearing loss is very real and no joke, I find it difficult to hear a conversation in a group, wont't start a saw now with out hearing protection as I'm trying to mind the little I have left...........................................................................................and the tinnitus is no laughing matter either....................................................................
Tinnitus sucks...guns, saws, race cars, lawn mowers, hammers, air tools and rock concerts have done their damage to my hearing.
 
A buddy a work is really struggling with tinnitus right now. Missing days of work because he can’t sleep

But at the same time he just bitches and doesn’t try to help himself in anyway.

Things can be done to reduce it or even make it seem to be gone


I have always worn hearing protection with anything loud. And its a good reason to pretend you cant hear people you dont want to talk to as well....


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Any opinions on Muck boots? Specifically for keeping your feet warm?
Those muck boots my feet always sweat in them bad so I have not had any luck. None are really insulated though. As long as your always moving your feet will stay warm. But if it's really cold I opt for something different. Maybe the toe heaters with the sticky tape on them???
 
Any opinions on Muck boots? Specifically for keeping your feet warm?
I wear mine a good bit when the snow gets deeper. I'm not sure if their temp rating is up to par though. I think mine say good -20* but mid teens are pushing it. I have several pair of felt liner insoles for on the bottom and change them out regularly if they feel damp from sweat. I double up on wool blend socks if I'm sitting in the tree stand on a cold day. I forget which model I have but will check when I get back to the shop.
 
I bought a pair of -100 leather boots from cabelas. My feet get cold wearing them in the house. Makes no sense. I haven't found a boot yet that keeps my feet warm. I even have pair of lacrosse ice king pac boots and no matter what I do if I'm not moving my feet are freezing.
 
I bought a pair of -100 leather boots from cabelas. My feet get cold wearing them in the house. Makes no sense. I haven't found a boot yet that keeps my feet warm. I even have pair of lacrosse ice king pac boots and no matter what I do if I'm not moving my feet are freezing.
Kinda of same for me, I have some electric socks that work well (other than feeling the wires) but batteries only last 4-5 hrs.
 
Ohh how wrong you are. Take it from me noise induced hearing loss is very real and no joke, I find it difficult to hear a conversation in a group, wont't start a saw now with out hearing protection as I'm trying to mind the little I have left...........................................................................................and the tinnitus is no laughing matter either....................................................................

This.

I started wearing hearing protectors way to late. Now I will not run power equipment without it, splitter, mower, blower, etc. - always wth the headsets.
 
I bought a pair of -100 leather boots from cabelas. My feet get cold wearing them in the house. Makes no sense. I haven't found a boot yet that keeps my feet warm. I even have pair of lacrosse ice king pac boots and no matter what I do if I'm not moving my feet are freezing.
I had that problem too. I have figured out that it's a combo of things. First bring extra Socks and change them out a couple times. They get damp and then you get cold. If you sweat and stop your done and you will freeze. Have to put dry socks on before the moisture freezes. Also have to make sure the boots are dry before even leave the house, use a boot drier if nessasary. Second if it is too tight of boots buy ones that are like 2 sizes bigger there has to be air all around your foot or they freeze off. Third and this applies to hunting keep your feet off the cold ground put them up on something or get a seat tall enough that your feet hang or you can rest them up on carpet or something other than the cold ground wicking up and freezing the boot off your foot.
 
I had that problem too. I have figured out that it's a combo of things. First bring extra Socks and change them out a couple times. They get damp and then you get cold. If you sweat and stop your done and you will freeze. Have to put dry socks on before the moisture freezes. Also have to make sure the boots are dry before even leave the house, use a boot drier if nessasary. Second if it is too tight of boots buy ones that are like 2 sizes bigger there has to be air all around your foot or they freeze off. Third and this applies to hunting keep your feet off the cold ground put them up on something or get a seat tall enough that your feet hang or you can rest them up on carpet or something other than the cold ground wicking up and freezing the boot off your foot.
I have a pair of Hoffman pac style boots that have held up incredibly well (15+ years) but my feet are always cold unless walking briskly, even if my upper body is working hard but not much walking their cold. They are kept on a boot dryer every night. I bought new liner’s last year that helped but still cold. Never really liked rubber boots but have heard the muck boots are pretty warm if you can keep them dry. Might have to try changing socks, in them 10+ hrs a day.
 
And you are right about air space, I have some Hoffman pac boots with corked soles that are a full size too big, my feet stay much warmer in them but pretty uncomfortable walking around, wish I could switch soles around, If I’m wearing the corks I’m hiking around, air bob sole I’m sitting, lol.
 
I have done the sock thing too. Wear street shoes and socks to destination, then put dry socks on and keep boots dry and warm by floor vent. Some guys I know wear uninsulated boots and some socks and there feet are fine. I've done it all the less is more technique and the more is better technique and they all have mixed results for me.
 
Is that another big oak it fell over, looks like it was paired up with the one on the right middle of the picture.

Yes it is.

It is in question as well
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