Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[greendohn]

I'm getting the idea that a pair of birkenstock sandals are not good for cutting far'wood...how many of you guys have had yer' boots save you from cutting yer' foot off at the ankle,,?

 

[MechanicMatt]

The chainsaw boots are probably cheaer then my redwings I destroyed. And I have no desire to test them out myself, but really didn't want to hit my foot two years ago, but it happened. Its kinda like my chaps, I don't use a saw foolishly cause I have leg protection. Id be pissed if I ruined them and had to buy another pair, and I really don't want to see how and if they work, cause what if they don't.........ouch!

 

[MechanicMatt]

Toe hit, not ankle strike for me.

 

[Marshy]

I'm getting the idea that a pair of birkenstock sandals are not good for cutting far'wood...how many of you guys have had yer' boots save you from cutting yer' foot off at the ankle,,?

Never, not even a nick on the foot. Leg is a different story but only once and just some scratches. Could have ended differently.

 

[MustangMike]

Number one rule is work safely, there is no substitute for it, but safety gear can save you (or minimize) the minor mistakes. Nothing (other than the steel toe) will save U from a direct assault! Always remember where UR limbs are, U don't get replacements.

This is a dangerous activity that we engage in, and there are no second chances.

I cut many years with only gloves, regular leather boots, glasses and ear muffs, but the safety stuff makes sense, as long as you don't rely on it.

The other day I was cutting, and even though the chain did not come near me, I did something that triggered the chain break, and that is another real nice safety feature we did not used to have (I kinda just smiled to myself and thought it is nice how well that works).

I ALWAYS wear gloves, and a helmet when I'm dropping trees (something will come down and hit U some day). I paid 2 bills for the Haix boots on sale. Feel like Frankenstein when I wear them, but they seem very sturdy. They R supposed to have "cut protection". I have never touched myself with the saw, other than cutting myself when sharpening it, but both my brother and MechanicMatt restyled their boots, so I figured it may run in the family, and I wanted to be ready if my time comes!

Plus if Yank was wearing them at the GTG, his ankle may not have hurt so much!

Be safe out there!

 

[MuskokaSplitter]

Im usually wearing my atv helmet as i cut. has a fold down face shield and works great as an ear muff aswell.

 

[Marshy]

The boot on the right I've had for over 10 years.

I'm not saying all of tem will last that long but if your a weekend warrior like me then I'd say you stand a good chance that they will last more than 6 years.

 

[SteveSS]

I really need to get better on my PPE also. I wear ear muffs and gloves all the time, but that's about it. I've been looking for a nice pair of steel toes and chaps, but haven't pulled the trigger on them yet. Steel toes are my priority, and I may have a look at those Husky boots. I'd rather have a multi purpose boot though. Last year when cutting with my Dad, I was cutting up a good sized limb, maybe 4 inches, and the piece dropped square on top of my big toe nail. Swelled up to the point that I had to drill it to let the juice and the pressure out. It fell off about two weeks later. There's nothing fun about a missing toe nail....especially when it's the big one. Durn thing took about 9 months to grow back, too. What an aggravation!

On another note. I had the opportunity to go to the next big town over tonight and stopped into The Home Depot to see if I could scrounge my way into one of those Makita's. This particular HD only rents electric saws, so no luck there. I get to travel through Kansas City and Topeka next week, so maybe I'll have a little better luck in a bigger city. Fingers crossed.

 

[SteveSS]

Ohhh, almost forgot. On my way to work this morning I spotted a place that looks like they're clearing woods for a new house build. Lots of trees down and pushed to the rear of the lot. I'm hoping to actually catch someone working there one morning soon, so I can stop and ask them if I can help with clean up.

 

[Red97]

I agree.


Watch the Test video's on you tube, But don't get a complex, and think that just because they are chainsaw boots they will take a full on assault. They wont.

Work safe.

No complex dude, don't take me so seriously. Wear your flip flops if you want. Just letting you know that you could be wearing class 3 chainsaw boots for 3-4 times what you could buy a pair of cheap walmart steel toe boots or top shelf flip flops for.

I was letting others know,

Not to get a complex when wearing the boots. I take any machine seriously I always wear the best ppe I can afford. I just quoted your post so I didn't have to retype it.

Easy Tiger.

 

[Red97]

I really need to get better on my PPE also. I wear ear muffs and gloves all the time, but that's about it. I've been looking for a nice pair of steel toes and chaps, but haven't pulled the trigger on them yet. Steel toes are my priority, and I may have a look at those Husky boots. I'd rather have a multi purpose boot though. Last year when cutting with my Dad, I was cutting up a good sized limb, maybe 4 inches, and the piece dropped square on top of my big toe nail. Swelled up to the point that I had to drill it to let the juice and the pressure out. It fell off about two weeks later. There's nothing fun about a missing toe nail....especially when it's the big one. Durn thing took about 9 months to grow back, too. What an aggravation!

On another note. I had the opportunity to go to the next big town over tonight and stopped into The Home Depot to see if I could scrounge my way into one of those Makita's. This particular HD only rents electric saws, so no luck there. I get to travel through Kansas City and Topeka next week, so maybe I'll have a little better luck in a bigger city. Fingers crossed.

A few company's make normal looking "work boot" Chainsaw boots with the steel toe and the Kevlar, around the foot/ ankle. They are pricy, $200 and up, but still cheaper than a visit to the ER.

 

[Marshy]

I was letting others know,

Not to get a complex when wearing the boots. I take any machine seriously I always wear the best ppe I can afford. I just quoted your post so I didn't have to retype it.

Easy Tiger.

I must of just read into it too far. Im going to blame it on the 13 hour shift yesterday.

 

[Red97]

I must of just read into it too far. Im going to blame it on the 13 hour shift yesterday.

I feel your pain, I am prepping for 7/12's for the next month out of town,

Hopefully I have scrounged enough wood to last.

 

[benp]

A few company's make normal looking "work boot" Chainsaw boots with the steel toe and the Kevlar, around the foot/ ankle. They are pricy, $200 and up, but still cheaper than a visit to the ER.

I have always been interested in these.

http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/Item.asp?Style=MT2000&CategoryID=33&Gender=M

 

[SteveSS]

I like those. They're pretty sharp looking.

 

[Marshy]

I have always been interested in these.

http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/Item.asp?Style=MT2000&CategoryID=33&Gender=M

They look nice but don't say if they have any insulation to them. No way I'd buy an uninsulated boot. 400 grams of thinsulate is what I look for out of a multiple season boot. With the right wool socks i can stay plenty warm if I keep moving when it's really cold an they won't be too hot in the summer either.
Cut protection aside, I've always been a big fan of Carolina boots. I had a pair that were insulated an lined with a soft leather. It was like wearing a pair of fine Italian leather driving gloves for your feet. Unfortunately I have not been able to find a similar pair since then. Anyways, I would try a pair of these for sure. http://www.carolinashoe.com/Product?stockNo=CA7519

 

[Marshy]

I came across this cool video and thought I would post it up. Remember the diesel I was working on? Well the diesel in this video produces about 1.5 times as much power in 1 cylinder (6200kW) as does the engine I was working on (4400 kW). And the real crazy part is it can be up to 12 cylinders!

 

[zogger]

I came across this cool video and thought I would post it up. Remember the diesel I was working on? Well the diesel in this video produces about 1.5 times as much power in 1 cylinder (6200kW) as does the engine I was working on (4400 kW). And the real crazy part is it can be up to 12 cylinders!

Wartzilla! STOMP STOMP STOMP!

Every boy needs a mech powered by a wartzilla!

 

[Ambull01]

Well with the year coming to an end ive scrounged up enough for all next years wood and now starting on 16/17 wood.

Bern busy almosy every weekend and its paying off.

This is about 1/2 of next years wood with the rest stacked up else where being mostly pine i dont put it in the shed.
contents from most to least:

Red maple
red oak
silver maple
ash
white oak
yellow birch
ironwood
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Nice tight stacking. Do you find drying times to increase dramatically tightly stacked like that?

No complex dude, don't take me so seriously. Wear your flip flops if you want. Just letting you know that you could be wearing class 3 chainsaw boots for 3-4 times what you could buy a pair of cheap walmart steel toe boots or top shelf flip flops for.

Hey now, my cheap Walmart boots saved my toes from the tree that slid off and fell on my foot.

Number one rule is work safely, there is no substitute for it, but safety gear can save you (or minimize) the minor mistakes. Nothing (other than the steel toe) will save U from a direct assault! Always remember where UR limbs are, U don't get replacements.

This is a dangerous activity that we engage in, and there are no second chances.

I cut many years with only gloves, regular leather boots, glasses and ear muffs, but the safety stuff makes sense, as long as you don't rely on it.

The other day I was cutting, and even though the chain did not come near me, I did something that triggered the chain break, and that is another real nice safety feature we did not used to have (I kinda just smiled to myself and thought it is nice how well that works).

I ALWAYS wear gloves, and a helmet when I'm dropping trees (something will come down and hit U some day). I paid 2 bills for the Haix boots on sale. Feel like Frankenstein when I wear them, but they seem very sturdy. They R supposed to have "cut protection". I have never touched myself with the saw, other than cutting myself when sharpening it, but both my brother and MechanicMatt restyled their boots, so I figured it may run in the family, and I wanted to be ready if my time comes!

Plus if Yank was wearing them at the GTG, his ankle may not have hurt so much!

Be safe out there!

Since visiting this site, I'm much more safety conscious. I was guilty of looking directly over the bar while cutting. Now I make it a point to never place any part of my body direct over the bar or directly inline with a kickback. Never touched myself with a saw either but I have attempted to cut my hand off trying to kindle with my Fiskars. Wasn't wearing gloves. Lesson learned, always wear PPE. I'm not that hard headed lol.

I really need to get better on my PPE also. I wear ear muffs and gloves all the time, but that's about it. I've been looking for a nice pair of steel toes and chaps, but haven't pulled the trigger on them yet. Steel toes are my priority, and I may have a look at those Husky boots. I'd rather have a multi purpose boot though. Last year when cutting with my Dad, I was cutting up a good sized limb, maybe 4 inches, and the piece dropped square on top of my big toe nail. Swelled up to the point that I had to drill it to let the juice and the pressure out. It fell off about two weeks later. There's nothing fun about a missing toe nail....especially when it's the big one. Durn thing took about 9 months to grow back, too. What an aggravation!

On another note. I had the opportunity to go to the next big town over tonight and stopped into The Home Depot to see if I could scrounge my way into one of those Makita's. This particular HD only rents electric saws, so no luck there. I get to travel through Kansas City and Topeka next week, so maybe I'll have a little better luck in a bigger city. Fingers crossed.

Yep, chaps are really high on my list too. Supposedly the majority of chainsaw injuries are to the thigh area. Then it's hands I think.

Yeah buddy! Find one of those Makita's! Call the rental departments before you go. Had one hold the saw for me until I got off work.

I have always been interested in these.

http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/Item.asp?Style=MT2000&CategoryID=33&Gender=M

They make some great military combat boots. Used to own a couple of pairs until the military switched boots.

 

[MuskokaSplitter]

No idea about drying times....just trying to get as much as possible in the shed.