One Handed Chainsawing

TrevMcRev · 31st August 2007, 01:40 AM

Thats spot on. Your left arm with a locked elbow will take the danger out of most kickback situations. One handing removes that protection altogether. This is totally aside from the risk of cutting your "other" arm.

newguy18 · 31st August 2007, 06:17 AM

I had my 141 kickback while one handing the other day.I just brought my other hand up and snapped the brake.Continued the cut right after that.I can howvere see how 2 hands give you more control but then again it is a rear handled saw.

TreeCo · 31st August 2007, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

I had my 141 kickback while one handing the other day.I just brought my other hand up and snapped the brake.Continued the cut right after that.I can howvere see how 2 hands give you more control but then again it is a rear handled saw.

I find it quicker to just use my chin to snap the chain break.

newguy18 · 31st August 2007, 10:21 AM

Wth man I did what was nessacary to keep from getting cut up that day how is that spam?Using your chin huh I'll bet someday you'll have a nice scar and a story for your kids.

vl2007 · 31st August 2007, 12:37 PM

There are times when one handed chain saw use is safer than positioning for a two handed cut. I am aware of how kickback happens, and if the danger is present, than two hands are used. but i do use one handed chain saw use often. Production is never a motivator for one handed cuts, well may be sometimes.

TREE-SURFER · 31st August 2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vl2007

There are times when one handed chain saw use is safer than positioning for a two handed cut. I am aware of how kickback happens, and if the danger is present, than two hands are used. but i do use one handed chain saw use often. .

I mostly use 0ne handed on my Oleo Mac. Like VL2007, if you are aware of the danger zone and keep it safe, then there is little chance of being caught out by a kick back.

newguy18 · 31st August 2007, 05:10 PM

Like I said before I personally one hand about half the time.

Ekka · 31st August 2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by newguy18

Like I said before I personally one hand about half the time.

Yeah, but we're talking about chainsaws!

newguy18 · 1st September 2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Yeah, but we're talking about chainsaws!

So am I..... I think

TREE-SURFER · 1st September 2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekka

Yeah, but we're talking about chainsaws!

pomme · 1st September 2007, 03:21 PM

boys boys
we always find the lowest denominator

newguy18 · 1st September 2007, 03:48 PM

Hey are you saying we're lacking in an area?Your probabley right.

TREE-SURFER · 2nd September 2007, 05:38 AM

Nothing lacking here, mine is 14" long...

newguy18 · 2nd September 2007, 06:15 AM

Your guide bar maybe.

Ekka · 2nd September 2007, 06:52 AM

I'm guilty too, back on track guys!

vl2007 · 2nd September 2007, 09:09 AM

Just read in anouther foram, where a climber was using one hand on the chainsaw and the other to hold the limb. His arms where crossed over one anouther, so when his saw cut through, it went up and cut off his other hand. After i read that, i find myself thinking more about where the saw will go after the cut. For me I one hand chainsaw it when pruning palms. My danger comes when the saw cuts through. It could swing down and hit my legs or other hand, so i think about my placement. It's only on that last frond that i would need to repositon for. Maybe i should re-think this.

31st August 2007, 01:40 AM	#76 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 973	Thats spot on. Your left arm with a locked elbow will take the danger out of most kickback situations. One handing removes that protection altogether. This is totally aside from the risk of cutting your "other" arm. __________________ Total Tree Care - Melbourne Arborist Reports & Consulting,Tree Pruning & Removal www.treegear.com.au - Australia's Best Value Arborist Supplies

31st August 2007, 06:17 AM	#77 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 4,062	I had my 141 kickback while one handing the other day.I just brought my other hand up and snapped the brake.Continued the cut right after that.I can howvere see how 2 hands give you more control but then again it is a rear handled saw. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA "Everybody's hell on safety." G.f.beranek. www.atreestory.com

31st August 2007, 10:21 AM	#79 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 4,062	Wth man I did what was nessacary to keep from getting cut up that day how is that spam?Using your chin huh I'll bet someday you'll have a nice scar and a story for your kids. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA "Everybody's hell on safety." G.f.beranek. www.atreestory.com

31st August 2007, 05:10 PM	#82 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 4,062	Like I said before I personally one hand about half the time. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA "Everybody's hell on safety." G.f.beranek. www.atreestory.com

1st September 2007, 03:21 PM	#86 (permalink)
pomme Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: england Posts: 230	Re: One Handed Chainsawing boys boys we always find the lowest denominator

31st August 2007, 12:37 PM	#80 (permalink)
vl2007 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 125	There are times when one handed chain saw use is safer than positioning for a two handed cut. I am aware of how kickback happens, and if the danger is present, than two hands are used. but i do use one handed chain saw use often. Production is never a motivator for one handed cuts, well may be sometimes.

1st September 2007, 03:48 PM	#87 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 4,062	Re: One Handed Chainsawing Hey are you saying we're lacking in an area?Your probabley right. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA "Everybody's hell on safety." G.f.beranek. www.atreestory.com

2nd September 2007, 05:38 AM	#88 (permalink)
TREE-SURFER Mature tree Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Isle of Man,UK. Posts: 404	Re: One Handed Chainsawing Nothing lacking here, mine is 14" long... __________________ The Aerial Arborist Isle of Man Tree Surgeon\| All Aspects of Tree Work Andy@Aerial-Arborist.co.uk What experts say about TOPPING

2nd September 2007, 06:15 AM	#89 (permalink)
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dead twig Florida. Posts: 4,062	Re: One Handed Chainsawing Your guide bar maybe. __________________ Have your say join us today. I ship USA saws out of the USA "Everybody's hell on safety." G.f.beranek. www.atreestory.com

2nd September 2007, 06:52 AM	#90 (permalink)
Ekka Admin - Dip Arb & Hort Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 7,734	Re: One Handed Chainsawing I'm guilty too, back on track guys! __________________ Arborist Training in Australia\| Your Free Helping Guide Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory .... Yes, I also SEO (Optimize) and build websites that fly high in Google Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding and Stump Removal Brisbane Brisbane - Gold Coast Tree Care, Consulting, Developer, Tree and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

2nd September 2007, 09:09 AM	#91 (permalink)
vl2007 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Keys Posts: 125	Re: One Handed Chainsawing Just read in anouther foram, where a climber was using one hand on the chainsaw and the other to hold the limb. His arms where crossed over one anouther, so when his saw cut through, it went up and cut off his other hand. After i read that, i find myself thinking more about where the saw will go after the cut. For me I one hand chainsaw it when pruning palms. My danger comes when the saw cuts through. It could swing down and hit my legs or other hand, so i think about my placement. It's only on that last frond that i would need to repositon for. Maybe i should re-think this.