First of all, let me say hello. I have been "lurking" for a while absorbing knowledge until my head explodes while trying to keep the wallet closed. Thanks for all the great knowledge and entertainment.
I am pretty much an FNG with this stuff. I have used chainsaws but was never really serious until about a year or so ago, now I am infected and the "doctors" here don't really help find a cure. It started with my hunt for good wood when I started to get a little more serious about wood turning. I don't know what I like better, turning or cutting.
But enough of this mindless dribble.
I'd figure I'd throw in my penny.
I have been wearing the Labonville chaps and like them.
They feel comfortable, cover well and stay put.
The price is more than reasonable, cheap if you consider that they can save a leg or too.
I always wear the chaps, gloves, boots and forestry helmet when cutting. I also have a shirt as well which, depending on the weather and the cutting, I don't always wear.
Pauster, we will have to get together and do some cutting one of these days considering we are so far away from each other and all.
Just remember, you're now enrolled in the 10 lesson program. :newbie:
Oh, the course has now been improved so even intermediate level "saw geeks" can benefit.
Lesson 1: You get what you pay for. New: Now includes the famous "boat anchor" lesson from Professor Troll himself.
Lesson 2: You'll learn to do without things you now consider neccesities so you have more money for saws and saw related paraphernalia. New: A special graph lets you chart your FICO score.
Lesson 3: You'll learn how to identify "holes" in your saw lineup. New: Learn to use all manufacturers as some leave a gap in their lineup.
Lesson 4: You'll learn that you can't have too many saws, and, as a special bonus, you'll learn how to rationalize the affects of "CAD", AKA chainsaw acquisition disorder, to your family and friends. New: Professor Hall now extolls the virtues of "side jobs" as justification for all your saws.
Lesson 5: You'll learn how to buy saws like a pro, ie. eBay, tradin' post, pawn shops. A special section is now included on buying modded saws. New: Professor Casey now guides you on how to use fellow AS members to assist you in your first modded saw purchase.
Lesson 6: You'll learn how to use a credit card to solve cases of "CED", AKA chainsaw envy disorder. New: Using 2nd and 3rd mortgages in now fully covered.
Lesson 7: You'll learn how how to pick companions based on their knowledge of chainsaws. New: Learn "codewords" that help you identify fellow "saw geeks".
Lesson 8: You'll learn how to organize your "wall of bars". New: Now includes the "hanging chain" tips.
Lesson 9: You'll learn how to buy 100 and 200 feet of chain at a time in order to save money. Advanced placement lessons include the special spinners and breakers lesson. New: How to setup shortcut links to all your favorite sites and learn unpublished 800 numbers to get you ordering quicker than ever.
Lesson 10: You'll learn how to organize your life around GTGs where other "friends" will help convince you that you are normal. New: Learn how to attand to GTG sites that you once considered far beyond your reach. Many recent graduates have easily covered 4 states for a weekend GTG.
Bonus lesson 11, from Professor Ultra. Using photoshop to make your saw appear bigger and better than it really is.
Oh.... hurry on to your first class now. The bell's about to ring. Yeah, and bring a bottle of Stihl HP Ultra for the teacher.
Happy sawin',
Jack
