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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by makey98, Sep 30, 2017.

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  1. makey98

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    Ha. Boots you say? Looking at these but trying to find a US dealer...
    Skellerup Forestry Chainsaw Wellington Boots | Safety and Clothing | Clark Forest
     
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    I really like the Husqvarna pants. They are expensive but are pretty comfortable.
     
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    Agreed
     
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    I bought my saw chaps at the local Menard's. $35. I don't know what you have in Indiana, but I'm certain you can find a pair of chaps reasonably.
     
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    We have Menards, and that's where I bought my chaps. They have cheap bar oil as well.

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    This makes a lot of sense for your first saw. Starting with a new bar/chain, sprocket, clutch and everything else will allow you to know it had no problems & teach you to realise when something isn't doing what it should. Buy new and not to big, 40-50cc saws can cut a lot of wood fast.
     
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    You can. Just have to keep adjusting the height as you sharpen.
     
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    Do you get good results?

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    Yes. It's just limited with the angles you can do. And as the tooth gets shorter they change.
     
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    wow what a thread Matt Makinson really.... read this thread again in a year you will be amazed at what you take away from it.. :handshake:
     
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    Matt , look here Labonville Store | Forestry Tools | Chainsaw Chaps Manufacturer for chaps . Pretty good variety . And, yes chaps and foot protection may seem expensive . But compare it to a hospital visit and they get sort of reasonable .
    I had to learn to where PPE the hard way ,like a lot of folks . Or, as they say “experience ,that thing you get right after you need it ! “.
     
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