Chainsaw Chaps work!

[Stu in Tokyo]

My Cheap little 12" Makita Electric CS will cut real well, not so quickly, like a gas saw, but it cuts.............


Keep that blade sharp, and it will cut for sure!

[bobsreturn2003]

the chaps and cut resistant trousers are the best insurance you can get for less than $200 bucks . if you are out alone cutting ,yes i know not a good idea. but the way it is some times ,the helmet ,visor muffs and chaps help you get home in one piece , nothing like some sawdust in the eye to make driving difficult , i think you do get more accident prone with age , but we can get smarter as well . have done 2 chainsaw courses , worth the time , as you get info from pro,s who show you how to work safe , happy cutting bob

[rsser]

Yeah, I've got a Makita electric with 18" bar and it can do some damage alright.

(It's also for sale; replaced with a Husky so I don't have to find a power point in the bush).

Any tips for where I can source some chaps? Metro suppliers near me don't seem to have much demand for them.

[echnidna]

there usually seems to be some on ebay

[BobL]

Any tips for where I can source some chaps? Metro suppliers near me don't seem to have much demand for them.

http://www.labonville.com/shop/pc/vi...?idCategory=14

If you follow their measurement recommendations they fit fine & they will post to Oz.

Cheers

[rsser]

Thanks Bob.

[ribot]

I bumped the blade on a cs across my thigh whilst getting my cs fallers ticket.
No one in a group of 6 would have known if I didn't mention it.
Seems to happen when you least expect it and are the most complacent.
Best to wear them.