I am just wondering how many people here have been saved from potential injury by having their chain brake work as designed.
I'll start by saying I think chain brakes are a wonderful idea, and I have never disabled or removed a chain brake. I just cut my own firewood and am not a professional. However, my saws are older and several have no chain brakes. The crapsman (poulan 2000) is even a top handle with non safety chain. Maybe I am lucky, maybe careful, or maybe just stupid lucky, but I have never had anything resembling kickback. I try to be aware of where the tip is and I wear chaps and helmet/ear protection/face shield.
Many here seem to get apoplectic about the idea of someone running any saw w/o a chain brake. Maybe if it ever happens, I'll change my mind. Of course, it would be too late then Just curious what the general consensus is.
I'll start by saying I think chain brakes are a wonderful idea, and I have never disabled or removed a chain brake. I just cut my own firewood and am not a professional. However, my saws are older and several have no chain brakes. The crapsman (poulan 2000) is even a top handle with non safety chain. Maybe I am lucky, maybe careful, or maybe just stupid lucky, but I have never had anything resembling kickback. I try to be aware of where the tip is and I wear chaps and helmet/ear protection/face shield.
Many here seem to get apoplectic about the idea of someone running any saw w/o a chain brake. Maybe if it ever happens, I'll change my mind. Of course, it would be too late then Just curious what the general consensus is.