Chainsaw boot test

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nailer

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There was an article in one of the arb mags recently about an arborist who cut through to his toes while wearing chainsaw-protective boots - the same boots I wear and provide for my employees.

An advert in the next issue responded to this with reassurance.

Then a friend showed me this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pequmgt21Lw

I think this issue deserves clarification from those in the know.
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That looked like an expensive test.

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You think thats 'expensive'?

Try paying the bill for a foot injury!



I have always avoided steel toe boots because of the statistics I have read of the steel toe collapsing and captivating the toes within.

Also, the steel toes will transmit heat and cold, which is not good.

The new plastic toes will not do this.

Westco boot company informed me that they discontinued the line of boots with a kevlar lining. They told me that when the kevlar is captivated within the layers of boot leather, it would not bunch up and jam the sprocket in the chainsaw.

I don't know how this boot in the video works or who the manufacturer is. It looks like the HUSKY boot manufactured by Husqvarna?

The test should also include testing the boot covers made to cover the boot with a thick layer of sprocket grabbing material....

Thanks for posting that! You have made me think about safety, and that is always welcome to me.

After seeing this great video, I am convinced of at least one thing;

Chainsaws will cut through just about anything! So be carefull!
 
Sorry, just my pathetic attempt at humor.

Seriously though, thanks nailer for posting that. I doubt many people think, or can afford, to test their gear to see if it actually is chainsaw proof or resistant. It's cool that someone sacrificed some nice boots to check. Makes you think twice about items labeled as chainsaw protective gear.
 
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