The Forestry Forum

Here is another short chip with a safety tip about how to prevent getting cut with a chisel or slick.

http://youtu.be/lUsNoLpUFbI

Jim Rogers

Thanks for posting that Jim. Not to be an alarmist, but there are so many opportunities to get cut when working with chisels and slicks. I try to grasp the tool around the socket with my non dominant hand and brush with the other. For instance, if I am slicking right handed, I'll grab the socket with my left, with the blade facing to my left, and hold it to my side. That gets the edge away from the work, and my right hand. Another tip I'd like to add is to always have ALL of your favorite body parts, in my case, all of my person,  ;) behind the cutting edge, and any direction it might travel if it slips.

Good points, thanks for sharing Dave.

Jim Rogers