Glad I was wearing my chaps - video

[Definitive Dave]

The PPE are in three categories

1 ) 28m / second
2 ) 24m / second
3 ) 20m / second

so with two words if your chainsaw are modified and the chain can run more of theese three categories is like to wear napkins or newspapers

Glad that the Dave is ok

That is for stopping a spinning chain on the saw by killing the engine right?
While that is certainly a possibility any time a chainsaw is running, I think with cant saws and weird chains/sprocket/bar combinations the chance of a chain getting thrown is a lot greater than normal.
I "think" once it isn't under the power of the saw it is easier to stop?
Dave

 

[mdavlee]

I've never got more than a small scratch from a thrown chain like that. It will sting a little through blue jeans like a wet towel got you.

 

[Philbert]

I've never got more than a small scratch from a thrown chain like that.

When I have had chains fall off the guide bar, they usually just hang there, and maybe bounce off of the sprocket teeth.

'Normally' you will have at least three things designed into the saw working to help protect you: a clutch cover, to keep the chain from flying off the saw; a chain catcher, to snag a flopping chain, and reduce both momentum and reach; and the rear hand guard (big, flat spot under rear handle) that protects your right hand from getting slapped.

Chaps and gloves are PPE that help in case the chain does reach you.

Dave was running without a clutch / side cover, so there was nothing to restrain the chain, except his PPE.

Philbert

 

[T.Roller]

Can I ask why your not running a complete clutch cover? That could make a thrown chain fly away I'd imagine lol

 

[Definitive Dave]

Can I ask why your not running a complete clutch cover? That could make a thrown chain fly away I'd imagine lol

Mostly I am mentally deficient but.... fast saw with a big sprocket and efficient/fast chain means a lot of chips very fast and they can clog up and stall the saw if they can collect in the clutch cover.
I saw a couple guys running reduced profile covers at a fast GTG and then this saw came with one so it seemed like the thing to do. I am going to open the rear of a liteweight plastic cover so I can clear chips and have some small measure of safety.
Dave

 

[Adirondackstihl]

At least cut the tail off a cover.....kinda like what Bret does.

 

[T.Roller]

Mostly I am mentally deficient but.... fast saw with a big sprocket and efficient/fast chain means a lot of chips very fast and they can clog up and stall the saw if they can collect in the clutch cover.
I saw a couple guys running reduced profile covers at a fast GTG and then this saw came with one so it seemed like the thing to do. I am going to open the rear of a liteweight plastic cover so I can clear chips and have some small measure of safety.
Dave

I understand what your saying. It makes sense. I was just wondering.

 

[spencerpaving]

At least cut the tail off a cover.....kinda like what Bret does.

Good god...don't do what bret does....he's one the reasons there are so many warning stickers on new saws.....

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Good god...don't do what bret does....he's one the reasons there are so many warning stickers on new saws.....

This is true

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I was referring to this cover....

 

[Hedgerow]

This is too funny
In the video I actually turn towards the camera and slap my thigh a couple of times.
I wasn't doing it for the camera but was thinking at the time "sweet, these $35 chaps just saved me from having to go to the ER".
When I watched the video later I saw it and cringed, in slo-mo I look like a tremendous douche-bag .
"I'm Dave and these pussy-ass little race chains cant hurt me cause I have thighs of iron, yee haw".
If I posted the next two seconds I would never be able to show my face around here again

Just poke the fibers back in the chaps and duct tape them..


Problem solved.

 

[Toad22t]

I believe these are what you are looking for Dave! They offer the protection plus comfort of being cool while running your saw's. I would not advise use in below freezing weather.

 

[dall]

lol you know he is gonna want a link and model them at a gtg lol

 

[Toad22t]

lol you know he is gonna want a link and model them at a gtg lol

I'm not going to genius fest. Are you? Lol

 

[dall]

lol no kinda far and need to save what i have until i go back to work and build back up

 

[DELETED (Struggle)]

It looks like you pulled up right away after you cleared the cut and the cookie knocked the chain off. I bet if you wouldn't have pulled the saw up chain would have stayed on. Good that you had the chaps on.



Sent from somewhere

 

[Glock37]

I believe these are what you are looking for Dave! They offer the protection plus comfort of being cool while running your saw's. I would not advise use in below freezing weather.

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We dont need dave modeling like that !!!


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[Adirondackstihl]

We dont need dave modeling like that !!!


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[Definitive Dave]

It looks like you pulled up right away after you cleared the cut and the cookie knocked the chain off. I bet if you wouldn't have pulled the saw up chain would have stayed on. Good that you had the chaps on. sent from somewhere

I hasn't considered that, I am trying to improve my totally terrible technique, keeping the handle tucked in and pivoting down and having the cant at competition height. All in the hope that when I next get a chance to run against some fast saws I wont look like too big a loser
The position is awkward and I guess I do sort of jerk the bar back up.

We dont need dave modeling like that !!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No danger in that regard my friend, my ass-less chaps days are long over

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Stylin' not Smilin' Spring 2016 - Good Times

 

[Toad22t]

No danger in that regard my friend, my ass-less chaps days are long over

Good thing for that Dave! Otherwise we would have to start calling you Mr Dangles!