In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Goggles, Glasses and/or Helmets?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Machria, Oct 29, 2014.

Page 2 of 2
  1. hoghunter

    hoghunter

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2014
    Messages:
    54
    Likes Received:
    91
    I wear Bugzeyes as any type of safety glasses here in middle Georgia are fogged over quickly. For hearing protection I either wear ear plugs or worktunes if I don't feel the need for a hard hat. +chaps of course...
     
    hoghunter, Nov 2, 2014
    #21 Top
  2. firecracker_77

    firecracker_77

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    2,481
    Likes Received:
    3,605
    Location:
    IL
    I wonder if you put ear plugs in very slightly whether it would shield some of the noise, but allow you to still be aware.
     
    firecracker_77, Nov 3, 2014
    #22 Top
  3. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    9,648
    Likes Received:
    26,019
    Location:
    Greenville County SC
    The Promark is their top-of-the-line helmet, followed by the Forestry Helmet, and then the Woodcutter. Honestly, pick one that fits your budget. They will all do their jobs well, the hearing protection is better on the top two units vs the Woodcutter unit.
     
    MasterMech, Nov 5, 2014
    #23 Top
  4. mdavlee

    mdavlee

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Messages:
    4,380
    Likes Received:
    10,478
    I still wear ear plugs falling. The hard hat catches a lot of the noise and helps direct it to my ears. It may be where it's a tin hat.
     
    mdavlee, Nov 5, 2014
    #24 Top
  5. redneckdan

    redneckdan

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2014
    Messages:
    623
    Likes Received:
    1,789
    Location:
    Northern Minnesota
    I usually try to maintain body contact with the tree, IE lean into it with a shoulder. I find that I can feel any shifting or if branches up above start breaking off. It works for me. Keep in mind I am not a professional faller, this is probably not the proper way to do it, and I don't know my own azz from a hole in the ground...
     
    redneckdan, Nov 6, 2014
    #25 Top
  6. mdavlee

    mdavlee

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2013
    Messages:
    4,380
    Likes Received:
    10,478
    Look up is the best way to watch for that stuff. After a while you'll be comfortable not watching the saw and watching the tree top and stuff.
     
    mdavlee, Nov 6, 2014
    #26 Top
Page 2 of 2