Deets066
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I really don't care for any of the chainsaw gloves that I got, they are big, bulky, and hot. I'll probably go back to the leather Tillman drivers
Chainsaw gloves
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Spectre468
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While not cut proof, I have been using the Stihl Timbersports gloves exclusively for the last year. Very comfortable and seem to offer good protection.
Great thread guys, I just read through half of it and it has changed my thoughts on safety gear. I grew up running saws with nothing more than jeans boots and regular work gloves. I'm going to invest in some chaps and proper chainsaw gloves. My body and my future is well worth it.
tntblaster14
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Guy on a facebook group I read was using a top handle saw w/ one hand, and his cut resistant gloves didn't do a whole lot... cut way down into his hand. He said fibers were in the clutch, but not enough to really slow the saw... I'm wondering how good any gloves really are...
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gunnusmc03
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I always wondered that myself. It's better than nothing but you can't possibly stuff enough Kevlar in there to be effective for safely stopping a saw and still maintain reasonable dexterity and comfort.
Deets066
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Most of the chainsaw gloves have a thick pad on the top of the left hand and not on the right.
That's a knarly cut there!
big t double
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Dude...that sh!t is gross and should come with a disclaimer.
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Like I mentioned earlier they'll never stop a saw at full noise. In fact some of the leg protection won't either. As outlined above it's his right hand too so he was obviously using the saw left handed which they aren't designed for. Who knows what the damage would be like if he wasn't wearing gloves though.
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Wow! That's a nasty cut. Safety gear is not to be relied upon to use saws (or anything) carelessly. It's for when the unpredictable happens, it reduces injuries. That's about it.
Spectre468
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Its like ballistic vests. Depending on threat level rating, they will stop a knife on up to a .44 mag, but most centerfire rifles will zip right through them, even with the plates in place. As I see it, there really isn't a "bullet-proof vest", but as you say, they can mitigate some injury.
If I wear gloves then it's either cotton rigging gloves or nylon fallers' gloves. When on a fire I wear leather cause having your glove catch fire sucks. Trust me.
Spectre468
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I'll be gracious and refrain from asking how you know.
tntblaster14
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Yea I made a point to ask him if both gloves were "cut resistant" he said they were... Really makes me think twice about dropping $40 on a pair of them... vs regular cowhide/deerhide etc... But yea he was using the saw opposite handed.... and honestly I never use any saw one handed... Saw my brother using my 346 like that once, just holding onto the fuel handle, and I told him he was nuts.. and promptly went to the other end of the wood pile to cut...
You're supposed to wear pants when cutting? I knew something didn't feel right!
Has anyone ever used Rig Lizard gloves? I have been looking at the arctic models for winter use.
