Any time you touch it. I have seen some nasty injuries caused by non running saws.
Does learn to skate turn into hockey brawl when you're sticker is made fun of?A little girl at a "learn to skate" class I was volunteering at put a princess sticker on my helmet. Sometimes guys make fun of it. Once.View attachment 359886
Yup.Does learn to skate turn into hockey brawl when you're sticker is made fun of?
Chaps are unisex and come in different sizes. What would be the problem? Are you normal sized? Skinny? Circumferentially challenged? Chaps are extremely adjustable.
Bugz goggles are stylish and unfoggable. I've worn them a lot and not had anything except juice from vegetation get through whilst weedwhacking. For chainsaws, they definitely protect and are durable.
Steel toes? I will argue on that. If you pay attention to where your feet are, you'll be fine.
Get that chainbrake fixed! I engage it when walking with the saw running, when starting, and it is a good habit. I haven't wrecked any clutches or whatever yet.
There are some tricks that we women can do to save energy, but I don't think you are running a saw for very long. I got into the habit of using my upper leg to kind of help hold the saw, and leaning the bar on things like limbs and stuff (down trees) and moving around the saw. Chainbrake engaged, of course. If your chain is sharp, it'll save you a lot of energy too. My back was so sore, I had to roll out of bed onto the floor kind of when I first ran a saw for pay. After a week of that and figuring out some tricks, things got a lot better, and I could keep up with the crew.
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Work slowly, not jerkily and relax. The saw is our friend. I put bling and barbie stickers all over my saws. That makes them run better.
My dog is around, but he knows to stay out of the way and understands what Look Out means. Ooooooh, just like on axemen!
I disagree. These wire mesh glasses are certified to ANSI specs. I guess my earlier post was skipped. http://www.wesspur.com/items/saf307.htmlSorry to disagree, but no wire-mesh goggles (or visors) meet ANSI specs for eye protection. Eyes are way too valuable to become victims to convenience. I use mesh goggles and helmet visor, over safety (prescription) glasses. The mesh keeps dusty debris and brush out of eyes, no high velocity stuff.
Boiled down, my message was simply to not cut corners for eye protection if possible, nor to offer such advice. Still goes.
Interesting post. I am going for that healthy respect position, and I guess i look at it like a sliding scale with fear on one end and respect on the other. This kind of fear has a big indicator - being frozen, unable to act. So I'm good with my progress so far since I've cut nearly 3 cords since May. I know that's a drop in the bucket to most of y'all, but I'm pretty happy with that number. I really appreciate the feedback and your post was great for getting me thinking about not being afraid of the saw vs respect. Cheers!
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Of course the stickers make it run better! Bling and Barbie stickers make everything better! i heard you were around here! Nice to "meet" ya!Chaps are unisex and come in different sizes. What would be the problem? Are you normal sized? Skinny? Circumferentially challenged? Chaps are extremely adjustable.
Bugz goggles are stylish and unfoggable. I've worn them a lot and not had anything except juice from vegetation get through whilst weedwhacking. For chainsaws, they definitely protect and are durable.
Steel toes? I will argue on that. If you pay attention to where your feet are, you'll be fine.
Get that chainbrake fixed! I engage it when walking with the saw running, when starting, and it is a good habit. I haven't wrecked any clutches or whatever yet.
There are some tricks that we women can do to save energy, but I don't think you are running a saw for very long. I got into the habit of using my upper leg to kind of help hold the saw, and leaning the bar on things like limbs and stuff (down trees) and moving around the saw. Chainbrake engaged, of course. If your chain is sharp, it'll save you a lot of energy too. My back was so sore, I had to roll out of bed onto the floor kind of when I first ran a saw for pay. After a week of that and figuring out some tricks, things got a lot better, and I could keep up with the crew.
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Work slowly, not jerkily and relax. The saw is our friend. I put bling and barbie stickers all over my saws. That makes them run better.
My dog is around, but he knows to stay out of the way and understands what Look Out means. Ooooooh, just like on axemen!
That looks great! Thanks! I will definitely study it.
I don't know that I'm there yet. But it's good to know for the future. Most every cut has some type of intimidation or challenge factor. I'm still that new with the saw, but it sure is gratifying to see a pile of cut-to-size logs after a tank of gasThe instant you tell yourself that this tree will be a piece of cake.... Stop! Your guard is already down...
Of course the stickers make it run better! Bling and Barbie stickers make everything better! i heard you were around here! Nice to "meet" ya!
I'm just using a little saw, so weight isn't a big issue (McCulloch Eager Beaver 16"). I'm pretty strong for a woman, and I'm not cutting all day. I've spent 4-6 hrs out there at a time before, but usually it's just a tank of gas 3-4 times a week. About the chaps, I've got big legs (thundering thighs when i was a skinny girl growing up). I wasn't sure if men's chaps would actually fit around big thighs. I'm wearing my cowboy boots (and jeans but i would rather be in cut offs) now when i use the saw. I really didn't want to go with steel toes if at all possible. So glad to hear that about being aware where your feet are. If I get some chaps, maybe I could wear my bj shorts, hmmmm. Need to find a place that has them so I can really look at them first.
Bugs goggles - gonna check them out. Those may have been the ones I saw on amazon. I'm excited about getting this problem fixed. So irritating stopping allll the time to wipe them out.
The chainsaw brake is on the to do list. I hope they can get the parts for my saw.
On the back issue, are you felling or bucking? I don't think my back could take felling all day or bucking near the ground. I love cutting off the crib pile, though.
I love your saw picture!
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