Chainsaws are scary...

[kimberly c.]

I watched Final Destination today. The entire franchise. It just scares me how actually scary chainsaws are. Injuries are very common, especially among beginners, even with chain brakes already built in.

So as someone who's been watching lots of electronic videos lately, what if there was an electronic system that could detect sudden shifts in position and automatically trigger the brake faster than a human could react? Did someone else think about this already?

Would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on this approach. Maybe if I got the time I can try working on something.

 

[PretzelBites]

I watched Final Destination today. The entire franchise. It just scares me how actually scary chainsaws are. Injuries are very common, especially among beginners, even with chain brakes already built in.

So as someone who's been watching lots of electronic videos lately, what if there was an electronic system that could detect sudden shifts in position and automatically trigger the brake faster than a human could react? Did someone else think about this already?

Would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on this approach. Maybe if I got the time I can try working on something.

LOL, Final Destination will do that to ya! And honestly, chainsaws are peak "grim reaper's favorite tool." It's awesome you're channeling that fear into actual engineering ideas.

Your "electronic system for sudden shifts" idea? it can be the next frontier in power tool safety! While it's not super common on every consumer chainsaw yet, the concept of inertial sensors (like accelerometers and gyroscopes) linked to a superfast brake is absolutely something folks are working on. Think of it as a tiny computer constantly saying, "Whoa, buddy, that's not how we do things!" and slamming the brakes

 

[Stihl 99]

Too many safety factors would be built in, therefore you could never cut a log without tripping a sensor.
Body is constantly moving and preparing to move for worst case scenario

 

[hunting1]

Not sure if whatever system the use on table saws to prevent cutting a finger off could be adapted. For now, learning correct body positioning, line of fire on kick back, safe saw handling and appropriate PPE is recommended

 

[Evan]

Could have one of those robot dog lookin things run the saw so humans injury is reduced greatly..

Wed then just have to worry about robot dogs felling all trees in sight or being programed to felltrees on certain buildings cars etc like a weapon

 

[SmoothOperator1]

I watched Final Destination today. The entire franchise. It just scares me how actually scary chainsaws are. Injuries are very common, especially among beginners, even with chain brakes already built in.

So as someone who's been watching lots of electronic videos lately, what if there was an electronic system that could detect sudden shifts in position and automatically trigger the brake faster than a human could react? Did someone else think about this already?

Would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on this approach. Maybe if I got the time I can try working on something.

Yeah, probably the main reason why I dont ever never ever drive behind a lory with logs.

Anyway, about the chainsaw, modern ones have some safety features so that you don't do some self amputation acidentaly. With that said, you should never be relaxed when using a chansaw. The moment you started you should be on absolute high alert.

 

[LawrenceK]

Quit watching that stuff. There are lots of things we use that are dangerous. Always have been. When you leave home in your car, use your log splitter, climb a ladder, and so on, you take a certain amount of risk. You should, however, have a healthy fear of your chainsaw. By that, I mean never getting in a hurry when cutting, knowing safety rules, and just using common sense. In 30 years of cutting trees, I've had a few close calls, but most of them were trees trying to get me, not the saw. I do have an old Black n' Decker electric hedge trimmer that scares the yell out of me, though.

 

[Huskyman]

You shouldn’t FEAR your chainsaw, but you should Respect it, and what it can do.

Just as there is a difference between Confident and Complacent

Complacency can maim or Kill, Confidence comes from Experience, and understanding how to properly use your saws

I have been running saws for almost 50 years, stated learning to run saws when I was 11 or 12 years old, with my Dad’s McCulloch Super Pro 60, Helluva saw for it’s time, nothing like we have now, no chain brake, AV?, well, we did have polyurethane foam pipe insulation on the handlebar

Yeah, I have some Confidence, but I Definitely have a Lot of Respect for what a saw can do, Good and Bad


Doug

 

[Deleted member 252]

Chainsaws just need to be operated under the premise that there is zero margin for error. Take every precaution short of not running it to not come into contact with a moving chain and your chances are pretty good. It's not like running your finger through a candle flame. The slightest contact, and you're lacerated. I've been running saws commercially for about 12 years(amateur, I know), and decades before that. I've been wacked by more than several limbs and things, but I'm careful about saw position, and maintenance. Never an accident. We'll see how today goes. I'll be extra careful not to eat crow now.

 

[Leon Couper]

The chainsaw is only as good as the operator. I in my time have seen some shockers as
you would say an accident waiting to happen. One poor young guy had just about cut every
part of his body and as luck has had it was still alive but he was full noise what ever he was doing.
I have been around and using them for over 60 years and the only scratch I have had is
I tripped over one in the shed and got a nick on the leg (not going of course). I was brought up in a sawmill so
in those days you were taught to treat them as the enermy. Common sense is the main thing
and wear the correct gear. I quite offten see people using them in shorts and jandals and ask
them if they are trying to lose some limbs if they have a kick back or such. Wear a good set
of cloggers ( chainsaw pants) and any safety gear and fingers crossed you should be okay.
Also good hearing protrction is a must as in my day the mill I worked in never had it.
So I have to wear hearing aids all the time. Thee old Homelites and Pioneers and Canadians
with straight pipes were good hearing wreckers.

 

[Hermano]

Maybe just put on a warning sticker like this in plain sight. But then again the Dunning-Kruger effect is always in operation...

 

[blades]

Most of them say they can read but sadly there is no comprehension