Recent content by Philbert

Have not seen a definition. As needed, per judgement? Would vary between regular and occasional users. And, if you’ve had ‘one of those days’. Especially, if you’ve spilled fuel on them, or you notice that they appear ‘flatter’ than you recall. I work with volunteer, storm cleanup groups...

A related thread, from a few years ago: https://opeforum.com/threads/chaps-repair.13803/ Philbert

A few reasons to wash chaps. One, is they simply get gross from sweat, sap, mud, the occasional cow pasture, etc. Some sawyers don’t care about that, because they are worn over / outside a pair of pants. Dirty chaps are a sign of work. Some guidelines state that dirt, and especially...

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This comes up periodically, and in a recent class. ‘YES’: saw chaps (and other PPE) should be cleaned regularly, for sanitary reasons, as well as to inspect for wear and damage. BUT, not all saw chaps are machine washable or dryable. Different brands use different protective fibers and...

Husqvarna branded grinder, with hydraulic clamping vise, in new Bailey’s ad. Looks a lot like the Tecomec / Oregon models. Philbert

Buck saw, for a buck (!), and a pair of vintage, Jonsered, chaps (made in Canada), for $3 more. Will see how they clean up: either for ‘helpers’, who show up with no PPE, or demo chaps fror training. Philbert

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Vinegar Vinegar (acetic acid) is something often used to remove rust on cast iron cookware (and other things). Also for food! Apple cider vinegar, rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, malt vinegar, etc. Back to rust, there are a few other types of vinegar to be aware of. Distilled, White...

Thanks! Didn’t look like that when I found them! One at Goodwill. One at estate sale. Philbert.

Beyond me! They cleaned up smooth, and relatively light weight. Hunted around some Internet sights, with a little direction, to come up with the ID that I did. Had not heard of BSR before that. Philbert

These 2 were ‘identified’ as BSR, informally, via the Internet. Looks like yours has ‘8H’ under some gunk, near the handle? Philbert

You have different manufacturers of CI. It’s interesting to see different shapes, etc., than what we are used to. In US we get some French (Le Creuset, STAUB), and a bunch of cheap Taiwan or China products. Probably none of what you consider to be ‘normal’ stuff (like our Lodge brand)...

Triangular handle was used on some BSR (Birmingham Stove Works) pans. The ring is also a clue. Philbert