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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 1, 2009 8:06:34 GMT -4
Yesterday I had one heck of a close call.Was out in the woods cutting firewood and had the chainsaw kickback and kiss my leg.  That was the fist time I ever had that happen.I think it pissed me off more then it scared me.Definately something I don't want to have happen again. |
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 1, 2009 13:08:14 GMT -4
Yesterday I had one heck of a close call.Was out in the woods cutting firewood and had the chainsaw kickback and kiss my leg. That was the fist time I ever had that happen.I think it pissed me off more then it scared me.Definately something I don't want to have happen again. The chainsaw probably has to the scariest item that a homeowner can purchase. My wife hates when I use it.  My most recent close call was carving up some trees that fell during the ice storms from the winter, I had forgotten to check the chain oil level, it got dry, and the damn blade flew right off - luckily in the opposite direction! Whew! |
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Post by nathenpd on Sept 1, 2009 13:08:49 GMT -4
Wow!!! did it actually cut your leg or anything? I hope everything is all right. Those things can be pretty dangerous for not only trees, but limbs too.  |
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Post by fishfingers007 on Sept 1, 2009 15:57:44 GMT -4
Yesterday I had one heck of a close call.Was out in the woods cutting firewood and had the chainsaw kickback and kiss my leg. That was the fist time I ever had that happen.I think it pissed me off more then it scared me.Definately something I don't want to have happen again. watch your self with those saws , one cut can kill you, i know many forresters with bad cuts and a few have been killed, i did 5 yrs in the woods working in front of the harvesters and i had a cut to the foot ,then a couple near misses to my face , they dont pay enough to take chances with your life, thats why i started garden work, if you do , wear the safety kit its better than not  |
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Post by bacon on Sept 1, 2009 21:55:39 GMT -4
yeah, thats scary. i hate chainsaws, but it beats the hell out of axing firewood. at least you didnt need medical care, i have had my share lately, thats why i havent been on here much for the last few weeks. 2 weekends ago, the wife and i went camping one more time before harvest starts here and we dont see each other for a couple months. long story short, the water in the camper made up both sick, came home first thing sunday, ended up in the ER on monday morning, both of us. a few days for some seroius meds(cipro, the stuff they give you for anthrax) and both of us are feeling a little better, which was good, cause the Mrs. had her gal bladder removed later in the week, so i had my handsful with our 1 year old son, and her too! so she was finally starting to feel better and help out more with our son again, and then i smash my finger at work, didnt break it, but tore most of the skin off the end of it and from around the edge of the nail. did i mention that the smash was between two rusty, dusty, sand covered pieces of metal, so back to the hospital to have it cleaned, dressed, and mostly because i needed a tetnis shot. its finally healed enough i can remove the bandage and use it again, skin is new, tender, and still feels funny, but atleast i can type normal again. good thing we werent in harvest when i did it, or it would have been a shop rag and duck tape, and then a trip to the ER at midnight 14 hours later. been there done that have the scars. could be worse, could have hooked yourself with your favorite rapala, then you would have to were those wierd gloves with every toothy fish you catch!   ;D sorry ted, but i just gotta give you hell about that. bacon |
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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 1, 2009 22:07:20 GMT -4
Wow!!! did it actually cut your leg or anything? I hope everything is all right. Those things can be pretty dangerous for not only trees, but limbs too. I got lucky and walked away with a small bruise.The kick back safety device stopped the chain before it hit my leg.I can tell you the only chainsaw I will ever own is a STIHL.That safety device saved me alot of trouble. Also going to invest in a pair of those Kevlar chaps. |
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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 1, 2009 22:12:27 GMT -4
yeah, thats scary. i hate chainsaws, but it beats the hell out of axing firewood. at least you didnt need medical care, i have had my share lately, thats why i havent been on here much for the last few weeks. 2 weekends ago, the wife and i went camping one more time before harvest starts here and we dont see each other for a couple months. long story short, the water in the camper made up both sick, came home first thing sunday, ended up in the ER on monday morning, both of us. a few days for some seroius meds(cipro, the stuff they give you for anthrax) and both of us are feeling a little better, which was good, cause the Mrs. had her gal bladder removed later in the week, so i had my handsful with our 1 year old son, and her too! so she was finally starting to feel better and help out more with our son again, and then i smash my finger at work, didnt break it, but tore most of the skin off the end of it and from around the edge of the nail. did i mention that the smash was between two rusty, dusty, sand covered pieces of metal, so back to the hospital to have it cleaned, dressed, and mostly because i needed a tetnis shot. its finally healed enough i can remove the bandage and use it again, skin is new, tender, and still feels funny, but atleast i can type normal again. good thing we werent in harvest when i did it, or it would have been a shop rag and duck tape, and then a trip to the ER at midnight 14 hours later. been there done that have the scars. could be worse, could have hooked yourself with your favorite rapala, then you would have to were those wierd gloves with every toothy fish you catch! ;D sorry ted, but i just gotta give you hell about that. bacon I see that the little gremlin that has been following me the last week has a brother following you. Mr.Murphy called this past week right."What can go wrong,will go wrong"  |
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Post by zeroroaster on Sept 3, 2009 19:55:09 GMT -4
As a chainsaw dealer, let's just say that safety is IMPERATIVE.
Of all the pieces of power equipment I've worked on over the years, by far the most dangerous, and most overlooked is the chainsaw. There isn't a day that I go cutting without wearing full protective gear and make sure I have some form of escape plan, or at least someone knows to come looking if I'm not back on time.
As for the safety of the saw itself, any brand sold in North America these days has to have a brake. That said, like all things, some are better than others. I'll agree Steve, Stihl doesn't make a bad saw, but it has its share of glitches like any other. The most important characteristic in buying the right saw is safety as well as making sure it's the right saw for the job. I see more problems with that than anything else...not so much a better or worse scenario, but just wrong...
We sell Dolmars here (the other German saw). For this climate, cutting conditions, etc, it's an absolute bear in the bush. The thing is built like a tank and has gobs of power...perfect for these conditions.
Stihls don't do particularly well here. The cutting isn't clean, and the wood is rock hard from our long winters, and short growing seasons. Altitude is also a problem for certain types of saw. Some you can adjust the mix, others you can't. Many of the new 'consumer grade' saws are not adjustable and soon end up burnt out as we start at 4000ft here.
Anyhew, I could go on all day with this, but suffice it to say, get the chaps...if you can find saw pants with complete leg coverage and wrap around protection for your calf muscles, even better. I also never leave the house without my saw boots...kevlar reinforced with a composite toe and bright red so I can see where my toes are in the bush...laugh, but it's important! My other pair of saw boots are florescent orange and have spikes on the bottom for walking on logs, etc...I also wear kevlar backed gloves, and full face and head protection. I thought the helmet was goofy when I was younger until a widowmaker (limb hanging in the forest canopy) came down and nearly took my head off...now I wear the helmet.
Should you have any questions regarding saws, etc...please don't hesitate...much better safe than sorry.
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Post by casey10 on Sept 3, 2009 20:58:34 GMT -4
I got 4 cords of tree length maple being delivered in my yard next week which will need to be chunked up and then split and piled. If youre not too busy maybe you could come and help me and my 2 Jonsereds!! I got a new splitter 2 years ago so I dont have to use a maul anymore, thank God!!
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Post by zeroroaster on Sept 3, 2009 22:14:58 GMT -4
Sure Casey, no problem! er, except for that little matter of 3000 miles or so.  That said, I may have to pass...Besides, I can't venture too far, I have to give a saw course here shortly... Man, I really miss maple trees...none of those out here. |
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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 4, 2009 10:08:28 GMT -4
Thanks Zero!!!!
I will definatly ask you if any questions arrise.I agree with you about saw selection for the job.You don't want to use a saw with a big bar to limb trees,etc.
I do wear a helmet when cutting trees down because of what you mentioned,but as soon as the tree is down so is the helmet.
I like the idea of Red/Orange boots also the spikes.I never thought to do that.Its a pain in the ass climbing on wet logs.
Ahh Maple trees ;D ;D ;D
My favorite tree,every spring I do the ritual syrup making thing.IMO you can't beat pure maple syrup ;D
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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 4, 2009 10:14:54 GMT -4
I got 4 cords of tree length maple being delivered in my yard next week which will need to be chunked up and then split and piled. If youre not too busy maybe you could come and help me and my 2 Jonsereds!! I got a new splitter 2 years ago so I dont have to use a maul anymore, thank God!! Hey Casey, If the distance wasn't so far I'd be there to help ya out.I love doing the whole wood thing.My dad finally got a splitter but I didn't mind the maul.Good exercise Steve |
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 4, 2009 12:12:37 GMT -4
Now I feel like an idiot for cutting wood wearing sweats, sneakers, and a baseball cap I wore my sunglasses at least... |
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Post by andy83 on Sept 4, 2009 13:42:34 GMT -4
Wow!!! did it actually cut your leg or anything? I hope everything is all right. Those things can be pretty dangerous for not only trees, but limbs too. I got lucky and walked away with a small bruise.The kick back safety device stopped the chain before it hit my leg.I can tell you the only chainsaw I will ever own is a STIHL.That safety device saved me alot of trouble. Also going to invest in a pair of those Kevlar chaps. Those Kevlar chaps are really good,i remember when i was working as a Firefighter they saved sometimes some parts of my body. BWT STIHL is a good choise Steve |
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Post by casey10 on Sept 4, 2009 14:03:58 GMT -4
Zero, I will send you a maple tree if the postage is not too much !!!!
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Post by zeroroaster on Sept 4, 2009 22:10:59 GMT -4
LOL...never mind Casey...it'll just die once it gets here anyhow. They don't survive here, too many radical climate swings...umm, and I'm thinking 'post'-age would be a killer. Hey Muskie, the spiked boots are awesome for log dancing. Just remember to take them off before you go into the house or you may get into trouble for wrecking the floors.. As for the full body armor, as I said, this is pro logging country and we fall under the regulations of the trade..oh sure, you could take shortcuts and such, but I've gotten used to the rules, and have had a couple of close calls...I take NO chances. The only reason why I wasn't hurt was because I followed procedure to the letter. It's not for nothing they call some trees 'widowmakers'. |
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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 8, 2009 10:08:28 GMT -4
Hey Muskie, the spiked boots are awesome for log dancing. Just remember to take them off before you go into the house or you may get into trouble for wrecking the floors.. Hey Zero, Are you talking from experience I don't even have to spikes on my boots and the wife is yelling at me to take my boots off.  If I walked in the house with spikes on it wouldn't be good for me I worked in the woods this past weekend with my wife's uncle and let me tell ya that processor is one bad ass piece of epuipment.I was shocked at how fast that thing eats wood. I was thinking of how they did it in the old days with axes and 2 person saws and how hard that was.Technology has come full circle for loggers. |
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Post by casey10 on Sept 17, 2009 20:20:07 GMT -4
 mg] My nice maple a few days ago!! 2nd pic coming |
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Post by casey10 on Sept 17, 2009 20:25:16 GMT -4
My nice maple yesterday!!! ;D This is for winter 2010!! ;D ;D  |
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Post by casey10 on Sept 17, 2009 20:26:51 GMT -4
That red shack in the background is my icehut!!!
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Post by zeroroaster on Sept 17, 2009 23:52:17 GMT -4
Casey that's a beautiful stack of firewood!! Nice ice shack too... hey Steve, they way I was trained to take my boots off was that I had to replace the floor in the kitchen/entrance (not because of the boots, but it was old...). After all that work leveling, cutting, etc, I'M the one who's chasing people out with their boots..hmm, you don't think I got conned on that one do ya?  |
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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 24, 2009 17:08:40 GMT -4
Casey that's a beautiful stack of firewood!! Nice ice shack too... hey Steve, they way I was trained to take my boots off was that I had to replace the floor in the kitchen/entrance (not because of the boots, but it was old...). After all that work leveling, cutting, etc, I'M the one who's chasing people out with their boots..hmm, you don't think I got conned on that one do ya? It's possible you got conned but that replacing floor thing is a definate pain in the ass. In my old house I remember getting the hard wood floors refinished and I did the same thing.I was always yelling at someone to take their shoes off. They were a mix of maple & birds eye maple why anyone would want to cover that up with carpet is beyond me. Those floors are awesome looking!! BTW nice shack Casey.I haven't fished in one of those in awhile.I am now totally portable.I am the idiot on the lake that drills 500 holes and hops from one hole to the next |
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Post by casey10 on Sept 24, 2009 21:34:59 GMT -4
I have a portable shack also. The red one is for smelt fishing or smelt spearing
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 24, 2009 22:25:17 GMT -4
Damn, you folks up north are hardcore, no doubt about it!  |
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Post by bacon on Sept 24, 2009 22:54:55 GMT -4
i like being portable, but i would love to have an ice castle, or at the very least a semi permnant shack. one that i can drop on the drop off and claim my spot before the fisheree starts. the portable is nice, but once night rolls around, it just doesnt cut it, really need a good wooden shack for night fishing if you ask me. ive tried to night fish from the truck, just using tip ups, but that cost me a good beaver dam tip up when i ran it over while looking for the damn thing. now they have the ones that glow in the dark, but i still like the ones with the jolly roger flag best.
bacon
for you non-icefisherman, sorry if you dont understand, were all nuts, we know it.
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 24, 2009 23:20:51 GMT -4
i like being portable, but i would love to have an ice castle, or at the very least a semi permnant shack. one that i can drop on the drop off and claim my spot before the fisheree starts. the portable is nice, but once night rolls around, it just doesnt cut it, really need a good wooden shack for night fishing if you ask me. ive tried to night fish from the truck, just using tip ups, but that cost me a good beaver dam tip up when i ran it over while looking for the damn thing. now they have the ones that glow in the dark, but i still like the ones with the jolly roger flag best. bacon for you non-icefisherman, sorry if you dont understand, were all nuts, we know it. Are those hand-augers a pain the ass? Is it even possible to make a hole in the ice by hand - depending on the thickness of course. |
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Post by muskiehunter on Sept 25, 2009 1:13:20 GMT -4
IMO hand augers are a pain in the ass but they do work fairly well if the ice is not to thick.I drill way to many holes to use one. I remember one time using a hand auger when the ice was about 38" thick and when I got almost to the water the damn handle broke on me I had to goto the backup hole maker.The infamous icespud.I got 2 holes made and that was enough.There is nothing like chiseling holes in 38" of ice when its 20 below zero. ;D ;D That day I went and bought a power auger Even in November when the ice is only 2 inches thick I still use it. |
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Post by bacon on Sept 25, 2009 18:34:46 GMT -4
Are those hand-augers a pain the ass? Is it even possible to make a hole in the ice by hand - depending on the thickness of course. hand augers are good if want to have a good story to tell about not catching fish. seems like everytime we took a hand auger, we came home with a fish tale that somehow involved that damn auger. i finally broke down and bought my own power auger, as my dads jalopy of an auger finally crapped the piston, it would still run, just poorly. i really shouldnt say anything, i have some good power auger fishtales too. if you want a good time, take a californian ice fishing. even after you get home you can count all of the taste buds that he leaves stuck to the auger. nope, not kidding. but a good sharp hand auger can still drill a hole alot faster the a spud or an ax. bacon |
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Post by Fishooked on Sept 25, 2009 20:51:13 GMT -4
The day I go ice fishing you'll know, because national headlines will be "In NJ, a Polish man dies of frostbite icefishing; could not fit canoe into the hole" |
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