Learning to use a chainsaw

[Andrew[MG]]

Where does one go to do that? I don't fancy just buying one and having a go so thought I might go on a course. Has anyone done this?

[barryrs]

Point and cut aint it; just make sure you put the safety sunnys on.

[MGZRod]

Just be sure to get completely leathered beforehand.

You have your wisest and manliest ideas when drunk!

[barryrs]

Thats true.

Also when you fall over drunk you dont tend to hurt yourself so the same must apply to using a chainsaw.

[S2red]

My daughter was looking into that Quick google will give you lots of options Not cheap to do it properly

[tonytifoso]

Ask the missus, women know how to do everything


I asked permission from the fragrant Mrs T to post this. I'm old and wise!

[Allandwf]

Remember decent footwear also, steel toe caps recommended.

[993AL]

Basic kit here Andrew http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chainsaw-Safety-Protecti...

Leathers offer no protection against a chainsaw. Chainsaw trousers are filled with strands of material that jam the blade instantly if they come in contact with the chain.

Not to dissuade you from a training course, I'm sure there'd be a lot of benefit from doing one but there are many clips on YouTube re chainsaw safety.

[6C4GTS]

993AL said:

Leathers offer no protection against a chainsaw

But they do mean you can go on a night out at in Bennet's without changing!

[993AL]

6C4GTS said:

993AL said:

Leathers offer no protection against a chainsaw

But they do mean you can go on a night out at in Bennet's without changing!

[amccan10]

I've seen your diy 1st hand.

I'd recommend starting with something like this first:

[Overseas]

[Andrew[MG]]

Overseas said:

That's the look I was going for!!

[kiwifraser]

Seriously, be careful if you do get a saw. They are brilliant tools, once you know how to safely use one.

Top few things... Buy the right protective clothing, never look down in line with the bar, don't touch the top 1/4 tip of the bar against anything (kickback is a bh!), run the saw at full rpm before you start cutting, use the dogs (log spikes) when felling, keep your chain sharp and well adjusted, make sure you understand directional pressures/ binds, and don't saw anything with dirt on it (as you will need a new chain within seconds).

If you don't do a course, I'd definitely make sure you get someone who knows what they are doing to show you the basics rather than just having a guess.

[gofasterrosssco]

[jshell]

Get a hard-hat. Chain bounce can see the saw bounce off a nail etc and come back and hit you on the forehead. Seen it happen with a Stihl saw too! Nay pretty..

[Who me ?]

Might be worth having a look on Centurion at hard hats with visors and ( if it's a petrol Chain saw) ,ear defenders. The visor is particularly good if you wear glasses .The ones on the bay will be cheaper, but who makes them ?

Too many reports on TV these days about fakes,and last thing I'd want is a iffy hat/googles etc .

[Andrew[MG]]

This looks a decent started kit http://chainsawspecialists.co.uk/acatalog/Woodburn... Although I'm sure you can get cheaper, I'm not sure cheapest is something I really want in a chainsaw!

[Overseas]

Stihl provide excellent PPE for chainsaw operators.

[Who me ?]

i use a Bosch 40 model ,electric. For waht I need it's great. Just be carefull near dirt/nails etc as two seconds on a nail can mean a resharpen or new. It certainly knocked the guts out of next doors over the fence jungle branches. I'd no problem learning to handle it, but I've had courses in all sorts of hand operated cutting plant. And don't forger chain oil.