Chainsaw training 6/21/2025 & 6/22/2025 Postponed to October

[christryon]

JORBA is offering chainsaw training this Saturday and Sunday. There's no cost, but you must be a JORBA member and affiliated with a park or chapter.

Saturday will be in the classroom at the Mine Hill Township Community Center and Sunday will be in the field at Dickerson Mine Preserve.

Lunch will be provided. You need to have your own chainsaw and safety equipment (helmet with visor, ear protection, chainsaw chaps, gloves, and sturdy shoes).

There are 3 available spots, first come first served.

DM me if interested.

 

[Red Mosquito]

Ah bummer I’d be all over this, but out of town.
Happy saws!

 

[christryon]

There was a last minute cancelation. We have 4 spots.

 

[Fat Trout]

Its really cool that Jorba has started doing this more frequently.
I took this back in 2018 and pretty sure @chainsawer was in the same class. We've both cleared a lot of trails since. I think this is a really good investment by Jorba

 

[ekuhn]

This was a good class to take. I would recommend it to any one with a chainsaw.

 

[qclabrat]

Unfortunately will be away, besides don't have any safety equipment

 

[Patrick]

I can lend chaps and a helmet if someone wants to jump in.

one of my best take-aways was to only work in 2 or 3 person teams. the sawyer must know where everyone is at all times,
communicate intentions and responsibilities (ie stop traffic, pull rope, etc.)

Rebound/spring, and a couple other finer notes were interesting.
chainsaw maintenance was good too. how to sharpen.

 

[jmanic]

Unfortunately will be away, besides don't have any safety equipment

I can lend chaps and a helmet if someone wants to jump in.

For anyone interested but holding back because they don't have PPE or a saw, this is not a problem.
Folks tend to bring extra if they have them, and you'll be taking turns on the field day, so equipment is easily shared.

 

[Brian Snyder]

It is a great course. Remember to keep your chain sharp......

 

[TommyF]

Are battery operated saws allowed? Just retired my old Craftsman for a new Kobalt.

 

[Kaleidopete]

Are battery operated saws allowed? Just retired my old Craftsman for a new Kobalt.

yes they are, I did it with them a while ago, special chaps needed, you can borrow mine if you like.

 

[christryon]

We've had to postpone as we didn't have enough participants.

If anyone is interested in attending, drop any preferred weekends that would work in this thread.

JORBA has also started a Chainsaw Corps Chapter to assist everyone that has been trained.

 

[christryon]

Tentative dates from the trainer October 4th & 5th or October 25th & 26th.

 

[Cassinonorth]

Tentative dates from the trainer October 4th & 5th or October 25th & 26th.

In for the 4th/5th, out for the 25th/26th.

 

[mattybfat]

I'll be patiently waiting for when these come up in January or February when weekends are a little less demanding.

 

[Teutonic]

In for the 4th/5th, out for the 25th/26th.

I'm also likely in for the 4th/5th and most likely out for the 25th/26th.