dooglus: Just sent you a 0.1BTC donation for your excellent Satoshidice analysis work so you can buy some chainsaw pants. 
+.1BTC for my membership of the dooglus limb preservation society too 
Thanks for the tips guys. A couple of weeks ago I cut a small gouge in the sole of my shoe when my foot slipped while cutting wood and the chainsaw blade somehow made contact. That scared me pretty badly. They make pants that are chainsaw resistant? What are they made of?
It's a fibrous material that chokes the chain and rapidly brings it to a halt. We have a pair that did exactly that and saved a leg hanging up at that home to remind not to get careless. I'd recommend Stihl, Husqvarna or other reputable brand. Also, seeing as you mentioned your feet you can also get chainsaw protective boots. It can seem like a lot of money for occasional home use. However, unfortunately it's those with least training often with amateur tools (that don't have the safety features of the pro-tools) who are in most need of the protective gear. In my opinion your best investment would be a half-day training course in chainsaw use. However if you took that the likelihood is you'd end up wanting to spend on protection and the better tools too!
Edit: It's the protective trousers that are hanging up at home not the leg
I just read it but decided to leave it for comedic effect. 
