Chainsaw Chaps - Do You Use Them?

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Have a tree down. Decided to finally buy a chainsaw as the need has arisen more than once.

Doing some online reading I see that chainsaw chaps are recommended.

Do you all use them? What are your thoughts on the need for them?

TIA
 
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I think ER stitches are very expensive. Upon doing the math, they seem like a good idea.

But no, I don't use them and I've cut a chain saw for over 40 years and have not been cut, yet. But I know it can happen, since I've had a few close shaves and I've seen others get cut.
 
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I never do, but that being said they aren't a bad idea to help protect you from a kick back.
 
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MWR said:
I think ER stitches are very expensive. Upon doing the math, they seem like a good idea.

But no, I don't use them and I've cut a chain saw for over 40 years and have not been cut, yet. But I know it can happen, since I've had a few close shaves and I've seen others get cut.
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A chain saw cut makes a very clean cut and is easy to stitch up. That's not a very big plus though.
 
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I would recommend. I've seen a number of chainsaw cuts on different parts of the body. Protection would have helped. Never know when something might happen. May sound funny/odd, but I'd suggest some sort of head/face protection, too. Seen a few head/nose cuts on kickback. Not pretty.
 
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thanks for the info - can't find any in stock around here.

will be buying a face shield though - can't risk my beautiful face.
 
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Volst53 said:
A chain saw cut makes a very clean cut and is easy to stitch up. That's not a very big plus though.
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volinbham said:
thanks for the info - can't find any in stock around here.

will be buying a face shield though - can't risk my beautiful face.
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Then might I suggest the following chain saw proof suit?

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volinbham said:
Have a tree down. Decided to finally buy a chainsaw as the need has arisen more than once.

Doing some online reading I see that chainsaw chaps are recommended.

Do you all use them? What are your thoughts on the need for them?

TIA
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Will you be getting the butt-less kind? You know, open in the rear?
 
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it's addictive volbham!! I hope you have some other wood to cut when you get finished with this one ...

I'm not an expert w/ chainsaws, but I have put in several hours on them ... being slow/deliberate about what you're doing will take you a long way safety-wise .. I'm sure they're standard now, but it's good to have a chain brake that sits right in front of where your left hand grips the saw handle ..

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have fun!!!!1
 
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Used chainsaws for 35 years and I can tell you the best protection you can have is a healthy respect for the machine, a quick release finger and basic safety principles. Don't remove the safety guards or the locking position fingers (spikes). If you feel like you need these chaps then your mind is not right from the get go. There are numerous safety videos out there I would recommend those before the chaps.
 
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Daddy Gee said:
it's addictive volbham!! I hope you have some other wood to cut when you get finished with this one ...

I'm not an expert w/ chainsaws, but I have put in several hours on them ... being slow/deliberate about what you're doing will take you a long way safety-wise .. I'm sure they're standard now, but it's good to have a chain brake that sits right in front of where your left hand grips the saw handle ..

chainsaw_chain_brake.jpg


have fun!!!!1
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I've got that exact chainsaw. Just used it about an hour ago to clear storm damage. You spot on about it being addictive. When I crank that thing up, I'm cutting anything that's slightly questionable.
 
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If I never cut another log in my life, will be fine with me. My dad and I would go down some old logging road and cut some huge tree down, cut it up, load it, haul it back home(many trips mind you), then stack it. His job was done, I had to cut all those logs by hand. Only tools I had was a mall and wedge and an axe. Talk about building a hard mid body! Wish I had a dollar for every swing I took. lulz
 
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If the job is very big and you haven't used a chainsaw much, prepare to have your ass kicked. It will flat out wear you out and make you sore.
 
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GAVol said:
I've got that exact chainsaw. Just used it about an hour ago to clear storm damage. You spot on about it being addictive. When I crank that thing up, I'm cutting anything that's slightly questionable.
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Husky 455 Rancher, 20" bar. Yep, had one since 2007 and I really like it. Got mine at Lowe's.

The 455 is big enough to cut anything you find around here and yet not too heavy to carry around. And these saws cut fast.

GAVol said:
If the job is very big and you haven't used a chainsaw much, prepare to have your ass kicked. It will flat out wear you out and make you sore.
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I have found that chain saws come with a built in heater, which is nice in cold weather.
 
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