Chainsaws

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Timmy40

12,915 posts

198 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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V8RX7 said:
Timmy40 said:
taking money for cutting down a tree doesn't make someone a professional.
Actually that's the definition:

"engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur"
Your post is the definition of being a bellend.

Timmy40

12,915 posts

198 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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treehack said:
Funny you should say that, we were in a saw shop yesterday looking at a pair of Stihl chainsaw trousers wondering why they were so cheap(£80). Looked durable bet felt very light, asked the guy in the shop and he said " there no good for you boys, wouldn't stop your saws, they are more for a home owner!!"
Now we don't use anything that anyone from here couldn't go and buy which we sort of thought was rather worrying
Strange. My ones feel very solid, I bought them 4 years ago though so perhaps they've changed suppliers.

expensivegarms

680 posts

197 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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Renovation said:
I've hired three pros to remove large amounts of trees.

None wore chainsaw specific trousers, boots or gloves.

Youtube shows the majority on there don't either.
Not pros then, cowboys more like. I've never worked for anyone who wouldn't wear chainsaw trousers when cutting, it's not worth the risk. If they're that gung-ho about safety, what's their work going to be like?! All in my experience, of course.

RizzoTheRat

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25,167 posts

192 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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Timmy40 said:
treehack said:
Funny you should say that, we were in a saw shop yesterday looking at a pair of Stihl chainsaw trousers wondering why they were so cheap(£80). Looked durable bet felt very light, asked the guy in the shop and he said " there no good for you boys, wouldn't stop your saws, they are more for a home owner!!"
Now we don't use anything that anyone from here couldn't go and buy which we sort of thought was rather worrying
Strange. My ones feel very solid, I bought them 4 years ago though so perhaps they've changed suppliers.
Probably due to the different specs available, Type A only cover the front of the leg while Type C cover the whole leg, and then there are different classes for different chain speeds. An occasional home user is generally using a slower chain than a pro and therefore doesn't need as high a level of protection.

Edited by RizzoTheRat on Thursday 29th January 11:31

V8RX7

26,870 posts

263 months

Thursday 29th January 2015
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Timmy40 said:
V8RX7 said:
Timmy40 said:
taking money for cutting down a tree doesn't make someone a professional.
Actually that's the definition:

"engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur"
Your post is the definition of being a bellend.
Actually, yours is.

You're displaying your ignorance yet again - I didn't make the definition up - that IS THE DEFINITION - the fact that it demonstrates you're stupid, is your problem.

Timmy40

12,915 posts

198 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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V8RX7 said:
Timmy40 said:
V8RX7 said:
Timmy40 said:
taking money for cutting down a tree doesn't make someone a professional.
Actually that's the definition:

"engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur"
Your post is the definition of being a bellend.
Actually, yours is.

You're displaying your ignorance yet again - I didn't make the definition up - that IS THE DEFINITION - the fact that it demonstrates you're stupid, is your problem.
What a knob, you tried to make a pointless funny, on a serious thread. Idiots like you are better off not posting your pointless drivel.

V8RX7

26,870 posts

263 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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Timmy40 said:
V8RX7 said:
Timmy40 said:
V8RX7 said:
Timmy40 said:
taking money for cutting down a tree doesn't make someone a professional.
Actually that's the definition:

"engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur"
Your post is the definition of being a bellend.
Actually, yours is.

You're displaying your ignorance yet again - I didn't make the definition up - that IS THE DEFINITION - the fact that it demonstrates you're stupid, is your problem.
What a knob, you tried to make a pointless funny, on a serious thread. Idiots like you are better off not posting your pointless drivel.
No YOU posted something that was 100% incorrect.

I corrected you.

You got offended, despite being wrong.

You then posted two further incorrect and pointless posts.

Why do you keep referring to penises - that is the correct term "penis" you are not one as they are fantastic and required to continue the species.

Are you a closet homosexual ?

Timmy40

12,915 posts

198 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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V8RX7 said:
Are you a closet homosexual ?
Why don't you just go an troll of a teenagers forum where you belong?

Tonsko

6,299 posts

215 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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Classic.

V8RX7

26,870 posts

263 months

Friday 30th January 2015
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Timmy40 said:
V8RX7 said:
Are you a closet homosexual ?
Why don't you just go an troll of a teenagers forum where you belong?
I've just looked at your profile - a Welsh farmer - you must be the only gay in the village !

RedLeicester

6,869 posts

245 months

Saturday 31st January 2015
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sparkythecat said:
Although a little out of date, these stats are why I wear protective gear, especially chainsaw trousers when using my chainsaw.


According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission there were over 28,500 chain saw injuries in 1999. More than 36% were injuries to the legs and knees.
The average chainsaw injury requires 110 stitches



source


But then americans are terrifying. Over here you have to have a license to buy a top-handle saw, over there they're sold as beginner / "lady" saws!