Had a close call today with my 359. Got a little careless while I was limbing a log and took the bar right across my boot. Thank God I was wearing my boots because if it hadn't caught the steel first, there's a good chance i could've lost my toes. Like many of you, I've been running saws for a long time but it only takes a second to remind you how dangerous they can be I heard it hit the steel and felt it run up the top of my foot. Had to sit and take a breather after I checked my sock for blood.
Good reminder. I never wear steel toes and should..... I know Gark never wears them and should also.....
Very good that you were wearing boots and thanks for posting it. It can only help to remind ourselves while doing what we do to take care every second. On the lighter side, that was a good score - the boot won this time.
I'm glad you're okay Smokinpiney. I bought a pair of these, so far things have been good, no nicks. http://www.labonville.com/Labonvill...ox-Toe-Boot-Made-In-The-USA--24127_p_248.html
A little bit of crazy glue and those boots will be good as new. Glad they did their job for you. I always wear mine. Fortunately for nothing so far.
Shoe shops sell a bed liner material that you can brush on the toes of boots to protect them. Might be a way to save a pair your work boots. Glad to hear the boots saved your foot.
Good on you for wearing those boots! I have had to do the same thing, that is, take the boot off and check for blood. (snowplow dropped 3 feet on to all ten toes!)Not fun when your expecting at a minimum to see blood and at worst to see loose toes! But it is a great relief when you see none of the above! Ted
Really good reminder. That is worth bringing up again and again. Everyone gets distracted and no one is exempt from getting hurt. Makes me cringe when I see someone with a saw in hand and wearing sneakers or hiking shoes. Having worked in an emergency room was a big eye opener to regrettable experiences.
Great Post Smokin, Im embarrassed to say I don't where my steel toes as much as I should when cutting , I where steel toes for work daily and when I come home I just want "OUT" of those dam things. Great Reminder for safety!
I started wearing steel toed boots on the job back in mid 80's,many years before OSHA made it mandatory.Even wear them mowing the yard,doing other outdoor stuff at home not related to wood processing. But they aren't 100% effective - Here in October 2011 I had an incident with the X25 after a 10hr day cutting/splitting.Just behind the steel cap the point went through,took off my boot & seen 1 tiny drop of blood on my sock.That was enough for me,I quit for the day then. Was obviously too tired,that blade hit a glancing blow off a big knot or something nearest I remember...
All these posts about meat cleavers whizzen into our boots… had me more aware of where my feet were this morning while cutting, than I can ever remember. One of the great things about the FHC forum. And, when I was cutting the oak top down to size, I remembered to pay extra attention to the changes in roll direction possibilities, because of another thread on a tree that got one of the guys when it rolled unexpectantly. Thanks to all who take the time to post their "surprises". Sure is helping to wake me up a little…
Another reason I prefer steel toes to the ''composite" ones..... (Don't know why there's no sound though....)
