PPE? I don't need any stinking PPE.

I'll wear shorts under my chaps on warm days when I have to cut.

 

That was 15 minutes of pure agony. It took over 10 minutes to just make the face cut. Looked like Bozo the clown out there making a video.

 

He was cutting in an area with other people and he did not even properly secure the area of the drop zone. At one point when he is well into the job he asks if there is anyone around.

 

"Hold my beer and watch this."

 

I resemble that remark.

 

Son: "Where do you want me?"
Father: "Wherever."

 

I was reading the comments on the video:

Steven Jenkins1 year ago
The truth is, I'm a professional at this, use to do it for a living, but I was using a very small saw, and yes, I just got back from the Philippines and Hawaii, and also power lines, people sitting in chairs, houses, cars, boats, wind above the trees, and only one very small place to drop it, about a three foot area. Things had to go right, and if they didn't it would have been very bad. There is no false advertising as some have said in the comments, and I'm not trying to get views, I'm just sharing an experience I had with my son. It all worked out and I give God all the credit.

There is no way this guy is a professional. He may have worked at cutting down trees at some time in his life but he is no professional. Yes, there had to be a higher power that helped it to "work out" as that guy was an endangerment to all around him that day. The way he was cutting I am surprised he did not cut into the hinge and the tree spun sideways. It was only by the grace of God.

 

Yeah he obviously thinks he is but the errors are numerous and dangerous. Amongst many other things I noticed when he put the saw down he didnt engage his brake. I had butterflies in my stomach the entire time that little video was playing.

 

so painful to watch. what a douchetard with no regard for safety

 

Honestly the only times my brakes ever get engaged is if I accidentally hit them. Two of my saws have the brakes in a shop drawer.

 

I engage mine when the saw is running and I stop cutting. I like the brake on when moving around especially in thick bush and also when I put it down. I figure its so easy to do. I used to have an old husky that didnt have one which I retired about 6 years ago.

 

I probably will never shake the constant restart. Can't remember when I set down a running saw last. Or started one on the ground for the matter. Once hot even the 80cc saws start on a 1' tug. When I learned to saw stuff was so worn sometimes the chain didn't even stop at idle.

 

That dude could be wearing a Kevlar full body suit and still be a danger to his self and any one in the nearest 3 counties. The biggest part of safety when, as he put it (falling down trees) is what is between yer ears. Me thinks that guys grey matter has turned to jello.

 

Flawless execution of the double-Humboldt face cut.

 

Endangering yourself is one thing but endangering others is where I draw the line. I've only worn chaps once in my life, I wear safety eyeglasses and almost always earmuffs. I'll get bashed by people for that who never wear a motorcycle helmet. Go figure.

 

Yeah, I've gotten used to wearing chaps while cutting. I actually depend on he chaps to keep my knees dry when fueling or working on the saw in the woods as I like to cut in the winter. It is peace of mind for me though.

Now with a saw, it's you and you yourself and the cuts you make that you have to watch out for.

Bikes though, most times the accidents are not the fault of the rider, but other motorists. So not wearing gear isn't very wise, especially a helmet.

 

I'm opposite of this. Won't even think about the motorbike without helmet/jacket/gloves/boots, but am lacking a lot of times on safety gear when sawing. Always gloves and eye protection. I don't own chaps. Hearing protection if planning to do a good bit of sawing. Forestry helmet if hairy situation. Some will say it's luck that I've not hurt myself, I like to think that meticulous attention to detail and not getting in a hurry when working with a saw has thusfar kept me out of the emergency room. Respect the tools, know your limits, have a plan, don't rush, take a break when you get tired/fatigued.

 

Amen to that philosophy.

 

I always have to remind myself on the last bit. I will notice that I'm starting to get sloppy and have to tell myself it's time to get a drink and take 5 even though I just want to get the task at hand done & finished. For some reason, the amount of breaks has increased as I get older?