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« Reply #40 on: April 16, 2018, 04:31:56 AM » |
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Joe, Life in the 'fast lane' sure is exhilarating!!! However, you do tend to get to the 'toll booths' much quicker... My guardian angel said thanks to me, after you posted that pic and narrative... She admitted I have given her great pause on occasion, but nothing like what yours has endured...  I surely hate to see and hear this! Best of luck to you on your recovery... DDT |
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« Reply #41 on: April 16, 2018, 05:00:52 AM » |
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Thanks everyone for the comments . Hoping this swelling goes down soon still hurting a good solid 7 / 8 out of 10 . I'm wanting to make the ride the last weekend this month starting to have my doubts   |
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« Reply #42 on: April 16, 2018, 05:06:54 AM » |
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Ouch, glad your leg is still intact. Hope you heal up fast.  Chicks dig scars  |
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« Reply #43 on: April 16, 2018, 06:39:20 AM » |
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Joe,
Yikes, hope you heal quickly and everything works out for you.
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« Reply #44 on: April 16, 2018, 06:51:18 AM » |
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"Wow, Joe! Nasty pic is right! I hope your healing goes well. Do watch out for infection. Chain saw blades are notoriously unclean." +1 praying for complete healing and a full recovery  |
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« Reply #45 on: April 16, 2018, 09:31:22 AM » |
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« Reply #46 on: April 16, 2018, 10:11:15 AM » |
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« Reply #47 on: April 16, 2018, 10:21:28 AM » |
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Wishing you a full recovery my Tennessee Chainsaw friend! You were pretty close to becoming a pirate my friend, I would have provided an eye patch if you deemed a prosthetic peg leg necessary.  |
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« Reply #48 on: April 16, 2018, 11:07:15 AM » |
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 he said he wasn’t particularly annoyed at his switch hitting. Kind of tells me he might have already been there.
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« Reply #49 on: April 16, 2018, 05:02:19 PM » |
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DAMN IT BROTHER!!!
Bless ya man, hope the recovery is swift & complete!
Prayers from Sugar & myself, God Bless!
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« Reply #50 on: April 16, 2018, 05:03:42 PM » |
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WOW!!!
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« Reply #52 on: April 16, 2018, 06:15:14 PM » |
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Dang Dude......that's just RUDE......hope you heal quickly!
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« Reply #53 on: April 17, 2018, 09:59:51 AM » |
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Chaps are cheap.
I never wore them until I started clearing for my house. I got nagged into them by the wife and my father. There were kind of nice for bustin multiflora rose, and, for the first time ever, I bounced the bar on a Husky 359 running wide open into my left thigh. The chain stopped, I didnt bleed. After that I dont run the saw without chaps on. When the son got big enough to run one, he got a set of his own.
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #54 on: April 17, 2018, 12:18:56 PM » |
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Chaps are cheap.
I never wore them until I started clearing for my house. I got nagged into them by the wife and my father. There were kind of nice for bustin multiflora rose, and, for the first time ever, I bounced the bar on a Husky 359 running wide open into my left thigh. The chain stopped, I didnt bleed. After that I dont run the saw without chaps on. When the son got big enough to run one, he got a set of his own.
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« Reply #56 on: April 17, 2018, 01:52:18 PM » |
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so what are consider good quality chaps to get? I started looking and there seem to be many types, layers, material, etc., available.
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« Reply #57 on: April 17, 2018, 02:20:30 PM » |
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so what are consider good quality chaps to get? I started looking and there seem to be many types, layers, material, etc., available.
I also started looking at them and found some made by Husqvarna. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00STHFARY/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hzaWhen it comes to chain saws, sewing machines or dirt bikes, Husky still has a good rep. |
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« Reply #58 on: April 17, 2018, 03:26:35 PM » |
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so what are consider good quality chaps to get? I started looking and there seem to be many types, layers, material, etc., available.
I also started looking at them and found some made by Husqvarna. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00STHFARY/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hzaWhen it comes to chain saws, sewing machines or dirt bikes, Husky still has a good rep. found this so far http://www.mechanicalcaveman.com/best-chainsaw-chaps-review/ |
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« Reply #59 on: April 17, 2018, 03:41:23 PM » |
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Dang Joe, that's one nasty gash.
You are the last person on God's green earth one would expect this to happen to. I hope you have a full recovery and can climb back in your rig and on your bikes soon.
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« Reply #60 on: April 17, 2018, 03:48:17 PM » |
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The pictures in the ads don't all show the backs, but from what I can see, the Labonville and Husky's go all the way around the calf and the Husky has 3 lower straps in that area. You could spend hours comparing the different materials, but any chaps are better than none. |
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« Reply #61 on: April 17, 2018, 04:08:31 PM » |
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The pictures in the ads don't all show the backs, but from what I can see, the Labonville and Husky's go all the way around the calf and the Husky has 3 lower straps in that area. You could spend hours comparing the different materials, but any chaps are better than none. reading one of the reviews on amazon, it was stated that some chaps are not rated for electric chain saws. Since I use gas and electric, I will need to do a lot more research. |
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« Reply #62 on: April 17, 2018, 04:15:45 PM » |
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The pictures in the ads don't all show the backs, but from what I can see, the Labonville and Husky's go all the way around the calf and the Husky has 3 lower straps in that area. You could spend hours comparing the different materials, but any chaps are better than none. reading one of the reviews on amazon, it was stated that some chaps are not rated for electric chain saws. Since I use gas and electric, I will need to do a lot more research. Yeah, I saw that also, stated because of the extra torque and lack of E brake, on the sparky ones. |
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« Reply #63 on: April 17, 2018, 04:16:57 PM » |
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The pictures in the ads don't all show the backs, but from what I can see, the Labonville and Husky's go all the way around the calf and the Husky has 3 lower straps in that area. You could spend hours comparing the different materials, but any chaps are better than none. reading one of the reviews on amazon, it was stated that some chaps are not rated for electric chain saws. Since I use gas and electric, I will need to do a lot more research. Yeah, I saw that also, stated because of the extra torque and lack of E brake, on the sparky ones. found this with some testing vids https://electricchainsawexpert.com/best-chainsaw-chaps-other-safety-equipment/ |
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« Reply #64 on: April 17, 2018, 04:47:44 PM » |
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 Probably tough to get up in the tree with this. This may have belonged to Henry the VIII. |
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« Reply #66 on: April 17, 2018, 06:41:40 PM » |
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I would not push it too fast riding cycle of any kind. My simple torn miniscus knee surgery had me laid up near 2 months before I felt comfortable enough to hold up the cycle. That huge GASH of a cut seems a lot more painful and more recoupe time than one thinks.  When I smashed my pinkie finger crushing/cutting it to darn near the bone in a joint, it hurt like heck and left a permanent scar. Your knee gouge has to be 100x's more painful. Keep the pain meds coming as needed. Best of luck! |
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« Reply #67 on: April 17, 2018, 06:54:07 PM » |
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Sorry to hear it, Joe. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #68 on: April 17, 2018, 07:34:33 PM » |
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Joe,
This will sure be a topic to visit about at Inzane in Roanoke.
Heal up quickly with keep you in my prayers.
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« Reply #70 on: April 18, 2018, 04:29:41 AM » |
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so what are consider good quality chaps to get? I started looking and there seem to be many types, layers, material, etc., available.
The std Husky ones at Lowes are what I have. They are Kevlar mat under the nylon, thats what stops the chain, it hangs up in Kevlar thread. Waist strap, thigh and calf strap. I think the last pair I got the son was under 80 bucks. They are hot, just FYI. Once you cut enough in the summer it makes it pleasant to load the wood because you get a instant cool down |
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« Reply #71 on: April 18, 2018, 06:12:26 AM » |
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Yeah, you can look through 100s of medieval armor images, and this is a very unusual design. Either Sir Wellhung was just showing off, or the idea was to get your opponent to not be paying attention to your Claymore sword. And methinks this just made your main apparatus a target with ye olde battle hammer.  |
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« Reply #72 on: April 18, 2018, 06:45:41 AM » |
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« Reply #73 on: April 18, 2018, 07:07:36 AM » |
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Just checking the board to see how you are doing, Joe, gonna take a while, listen to the Docs to keep/get as much mobility and flexibility as you can... please don't be insulted, but the addition of a three wheeler to your stable would get you in the wind a lot sooner. Why do I think you'd be lifting the inside wheel all the time? Hope the pain diminishes quickly, rehab starts as soon as possible, and life gets back to normal as quickly as possible!
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« Reply #74 on: April 18, 2018, 07:14:41 AM » |
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Just checking the board to see how you are doing, Joe, gonna take a while, listen to the Docs to keep/get as much mobility and flexibility as you can... please don't be insulted, but the addition of a three wheeler to your stable would get you in the wind a lot sooner. Why do I think you'd be lifting the inside wheel all the time? Hope the pain diminishes quickly, rehab starts as soon as possible, and life gets back to normal as quickly as possible!
Thanks ... Don't really see me on a trike I like doing this too much. The swelling has went down somewhat along with the pain I'd say I'm a 4 / 5 on the pain scale. Thank you and everyone else above for the comments  |
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« Reply #76 on: April 18, 2018, 10:14:34 AM » |
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Joe, you can ride my trike anytime you would like.
I bet you could even get her to lean like that. You only have to have two on the ground at any given time.
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« Reply #77 on: April 18, 2018, 06:05:21 PM » |
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Nice little cut there, at least it looks like a pretty clean cut for a chainsaw, easy to sew together. Most of the chainsaw cuts I've sen have been pretty jagged. Like most others have said, chainsaws can be notoriously dirty so go heavy on the antibiotics, but light on the pain pills. You'll hurt but it'll heal.
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« Reply #78 on: April 18, 2018, 06:56:02 PM » |
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Damn boy! Keep your head in the game my brother.
I know it hurts but I am so glad you are on your way to healing.
Make sure to listen to the doctors and get well soon.
See you in VA.
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« Reply #79 on: April 20, 2018, 08:54:50 AM » |
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Doing much better on day 7 still some swelling but pain has ease off considerably.
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