I agree Chip, puffed up guns don't compare to seasoned muscle.
I found putting extra muscle mass on my arms from weight training hurt my endurance in my forearms for chain filing a rocked out chain. Used to be able to file both sides of a rocked out chain non stop, but have found weight...
Justin that reminds me of the old skidder operator I used to fall for when I was a young cocky greenhorn. When I wore my hardhat backwards with the screen up front he said between spits of chewing tobacco, " you realize that hardhat brim behind your head could be enough to stop that chain from...
Thanks Willy. I'll admit I have run saws without legprotecton , a cut wouldn't be nice. Have worked at times with no eye protection, not nice to lose an eye. But when I think about my skull being as hard as an egg shell compared to the hardness and weight of a tree part I get a real uneasy...
I have always worn a helmet. I remember years ago I was hit on the helmet 2 times. One was a widow maker that hit me while I was bent over in the back cut, hit my helmet so hard that it drove my head into the ground. I was stunned for a minute and was picking moss out of my mouth and bleeding...
That's too bad.
Similar to a estimate I gave to a senior lady a few year ago. She wanted her big old maple cabled and braced due to a large split. I took the time and explained everything thats needed to be done and gave her a fair price. After she talked my ear off for an hour she then says "My...
A few yrs back a retired school principle called me for a estimate to remove a 30ft tall X wide maple , quick job right near the curb I quoted $300 and I would leave him the blocks for firewood with cleanup. Stump left in the ground.
He thought that was too much and would do it himself. [ why is...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.