Thanks for the chainsaw and axe lessons

[domi]

I wanted to take the time to thank Aeneas, Pierre, Joe and Niall for chainsaw and axe lessons.
It was very helpful and I've been sawing and splitting wood with great pleasure.

Thanks guys.

 

[MusicMan]

It pays to take heed of the safety precautions, too.
Years ago I was on an island off New Guinea with one other guy, and our orders were to clear half the trees on the island - chainsaw and axe. Needless to say, I put an axe into my foot, didn't I.
The Navy ship we came on was 300 miles away at the time.
Luckily, I survived, but I learned a very important lesson.
Don't cut the branch you are standing on!

 

[domi]

It pays to take heed of the safety precautions, too.

I bought steel toe boots, chainsaw chaps, helmet with visor and ear protection. I already had work gloves and safety glasses.
I was around a lot of different kinds of woodworking equipment growing up, so I am familiar with safety precautions around power tools.

As far as chainsawing, there was of course the hands-on training by the guys but I also I have watched videos on splitting wood, sawing, etc.
I also have a Workmate workbench that I can clamp things into if I need to stabilize something.

I appreciate you pointing out the safety aspect, because it is indeed easy to get hurt.
Somebody I used to work with lost a finger (pinky) using a chainsaw and I prefer to keep all fingers and toes.

 

[Pierre]

I wanted to take the time to thank Aeneas, Pierre, Joe and Niall for chainsaw and axe lessons.
It was very helpful and I've been sawing and splitting wood with great pleasure.

Thanks guys.

I'm glad you found these "lessons" useful :)

I appreciate you pointing out the safety aspect, because it is indeed easy to get hurt.

Indeed. An important safety feature is, paradoxically, tools sharpness. When your tool is blunt you force more on it and it's more likely to slip.

 

[Aeneas]

It pays to take heed of the safety precautions, too.

I bought steel toe boots, chainsaw chaps, helmet with visor and ear protection. I already had work gloves and safety glasses.
I was around a lot of different kinds of woodworking equipment growing up, so I am familiar with safety precautions around power tools.

As far as chainsawing, there was of course the hands-on training by the guys but I also I have watched videos on splitting wood, sawing, etc.
I also have a Workmate workbench that I can clamp things into if I need to stabilize something.

I appreciate you pointing out the safety aspect, because it is indeed easy to get hurt.
Somebody I used to work with lost a finger (pinky) using a chainsaw and I prefer to keep all fingers and toes.

Good idea to have bought the safety equipment. It pays and yet one should not be lulled into a false sense of security. The foremost safety advice is as always 100% attention on the job at hand and then to take breaks when the attention slides and when needed ...especially if one does not do it often.

PS: I also enjoyed the time we spent together.

 

[Scottie]

Anybody looking for excellent workboots, go here: _http://www.drmartens.com/uk/Industrial-Boots/Dr-Martens-Forge-St-Boot/p/14708999

They have a USA site, as well.

These boots have a steel toe, puncture-resistant and anti-slip sole, are water resistant, and anti-static.

Despite the fact that they are naturally a bit heavier, they are the only work shoes I have ever worn where my feet don't hurt even after days of working in them (and my feet are always the first thing to hurt, followed closely by my fingers/hands).

They aren't chainsaw-resistant, tho...

Now, if I could just find a pair of Magic Work Gloves that are thin/fitted enough to do delicate things, but strong enough to protect my fingers, I'd be all set!