Chain saw scabbard (for bucket trucks)

Richard · Dec 8, 2000

Old conversation of where to put saw on tractor. While looking for chain saw sharpening ideas, found this.

Whilst I don't know if/how this could work on a Kubota, I thought I'd at least point out what I found.

http://www.karlkuemmerling.com/images/Chain/ChainSawSupplies.htm

Scroll down about half way.

Bird · Dec 8, 2000

Ouch! Interesting site and good looking scabbard, but costs almost as much as my chain saw.

Bird

Harv · Dec 8, 2000

Interesting product -- dunno 'bout that price tag, though.

It does provide a little food for thought. Gives me an idea or two on making something similar for my tractor, but is it really a good idea to bounce your chainsaw around supported only by the blade? Or have I missed something here?

RobertN · Dec 8, 2000

That looks very promising. A good Stihl or Husky is in the $350-700 range. A secure holder like that would be good insurance.

Hardest part, is where could it go on one of these compact tractors...

RobertN in Shingle Springs Calif

Anonymous Poster · Dec 8, 2000

Ditto...seems like they're reachin' a little high with that price!
PVC supposedly is heat-formable. ...Thinkin' about heating/flattening a length of 3" to make a rigid scabbard. What do you think?

Thomas · Dec 8, 2000

Richard,
Looks like a good idea,but for me the only place I could install a scabbard would be on the ROPS.

One of my many winter project are to make a junk box for my Kubota,which I can install also remove.
This junk box will hold chains come long chain saw plus gas and oil also themos of coffee /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif etc..

If anyone has ideas I would be most interested.

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scruffy · Dec 8, 2000

Thomas,
An idea I had was to build a bracket to mount at the back (implement) end of your 3 pt hitch side arms and top link. it would have a flat surface extending over the implement with a box mounted securely on it. The box in mind (I have two of them) is an equipment box I bought at WalMart for 35 bucks. The benefit is that it would add weight to the rear for FEL work, would allow any implement to be mounted, always be on hand, but the down side would be the bouncing that it would take, which I think could be overcome with hook'n'loop (velcro) tape inside to securely mount most items. The box is lockable.
This is just a thought I had rattling around in my head, but now I have no place to use such an item. Talk about tractor safety! No tractor, totally safe.

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jyoutz · Dec 8, 2000

Harv, Loggers carry their saws with the bar over their shoulder all day long, supported only by holding the front of the bar.

DFB · Jan 7, 2001

New idea to add to an old thread. This is a chainsaw scabbard for ATV's sold by http://www.cabelas.com part#52-0273. Looks like it could be easily adapted to use on a tractor.