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Which is best?
I bought a chain saw mill a couple months back, and am finally seeing some light in the project schedule to finally get a chance to check it out. After mounting it on the saw, I realize that it is a bit bulkier and will be harder to control than the saw itself, presenting me more hazard, especially when starting a cut. Therefore I am looking into buying some good chaps.
My question is to if one type is better than the others. I notice that some come with Kevlar and felt (2 layers to 10 with varying percentage Kevlar material: Worksafe, Oregon, and Labonte), some with Engtex (6 to 10 layers, but fully washable: Oregon and Stihl), and Tekwarp (5 - 10 layers: Husquvarna). I doubt I will be stomping through a lot of green-briar, etc with them on, as if I need to go someplace like that, I will wear my heavy Carrharts until I get to where I am cutting, so do not necessarily need the most durable outer shell, unless you guys think that is wiser. I also will not be using these in a full time occupational amount. Just occasionally. Using past as a reference, it might be everyday for a week or so and than not at all for several months.
Although I do not intend to throw money away, the price between the cheapest and the most expensive is only about $60, and one instance of needing them would definitely make that amount insignificant. I know I can get the Stihl brand locally. Not sure of any of the others.
Any advice is appreciated.
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Which is best?
I bought a chain saw mill a couple months back, and am finally seeing some light in the project schedule to finally get a chance to check it out. After mounting it on the saw, I realize that it is a bit bulkier and will be harder to control than the saw itself, presenting me more hazard, especially when starting a cut. Therefore I am looking into buying some good chaps.
My question is to if one type is better than the others. I notice that some come with Kevlar and felt (2 layers to 10 with varying percentage Kevlar material: Worksafe, Oregon, and Labonte), some with Engtex (6 to 10 layers, but fully washable: Oregon and Stihl), and Tekwarp (5 - 10 layers: Husquvarna). I doubt I will be stomping through a lot of green-briar, etc with them on, as if I need to go someplace like that, I will wear my heavy Carrharts until I get to where I am cutting, so do not necessarily need the most durable outer shell, unless you guys think that is wiser. I also will not be using these in a full time occupational amount. Just occasionally. Using past as a reference, it might be everyday for a week or so and than not at all for several months.
Although I do not intend to throw money away, the price between the cheapest and the most expensive is only about $60, and one instance of needing them would definitely make that amount insignificant. I know I can get the Stihl brand locally. Not sure of any of the others.
Any advice is appreciated.
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