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Chain saw chaps

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chuck t

02-18-2008 12:08:48




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saw the discussion about chain saw safety. I do on own any chaps. Are the $50 Northern tools ones OK for occasional use with a light saw, or do I need the $130 ones?




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Jim B. in OH

02-22-2008 16:20:38




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 Re: Chain saw chaps in reply to Chuck (CA), 02-18-2008 12:08:48  
I saw some Stihl brand today at the dealer for <$70. Jim



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36 coupe

02-22-2008 16:06:58




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 Re: Chain saw chaps in reply to chuck t, 02-18-2008 12:08:48  
Dont fuss over price, buy them and use them.



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ChrisB

02-20-2008 10:57:44




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 Re: Chain saw chaps in reply to chuck t, 02-18-2008 12:08:48  
I have a bench light here that uses a two prong cord that goes into the wall but it has a three prong outlet on the base that I can plug into. Made in China but UL listed. I discovered this after learning the base of the lamp was 'live' the hard way.

UL licenses their sticker and it is up to the company to comply. I will never trust UL after seeing that.
With that said I, why take a chance on Northern tools and Chinese crap? Good insurance to spend the couple of bucks more and buy something from a reputable company.
I have a pair of Stihl bib/coveralls/chaps that are 15 years old, and still holding up. Even with the two pieces of duct tape that are on them. Twice they saved me, but cheaper then a ER visit.

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jokers

02-20-2008 09:32:40




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 Re: Chain saw chaps in reply to chuck t, 02-18-2008 12:08:48  
labonville.com has the best price on better chaps.



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sjh

02-19-2008 11:02:09




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 Re: Chain saw chaps in reply to chuck t, 02-18-2008 12:08:48  
I have a pair from nothern. Bought in 03. They are Elvex with prolar. They are UL listed.



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Bob M

02-19-2008 09:17:49




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 Re: Chain saw chaps in reply to chuck t, 02-18-2008 12:08:48  
The better chaps will be UL labeled or be US Forestry Service spec rated. Also look for Prolar or Kevlar as the ballistic filling material.

Doesn�t pay to skimp. However even cheapest, non-rated chaps are gonna provide a WHOLE lot more injury protection than will your Levi 501 jeans(!)

Incidentally one of my kids has a $50 set he got from Northern Tool - if I recall they are UL labelled...

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supergrumpy

02-18-2008 12:59:44




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 Re: Chain saw chaps in reply to chuck t, 02-18-2008 12:08:48  
any chaps are better than no chaps - if you wear them, cheaper ones will not fit as well or hold up as well

chaps mostly wad up in the chain and slow it down enuf so you get scratched instead of losing wide slice of leg meat



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