Chain Saw Tote Box

ovrszd · Jan 8, 2014

I've had a fender mounted scabbord for my small saw for a long time. Keeps it out of the way and easy to carry. I had been carrying my large saw with gas and oil in the FEL bucket. Decided that was kinda stupid. Forgetful me will eventually try to use the bucket, forgetting the saw is in there.

Here's a pic of my fender scabbord.

I built a tote box that is held by my rear 3pt QH. Slips into pipe holders. Can be removed or installed without tools so I'm not carrying it when it isn't needed. Built it from 1 1/2" pipe, expanded metal for the floor and a cut up old steel hog panel I had in the iron pile.

adirondackmtnman · Jan 8, 2014

Very nice ovrszd! I've thought a lot about a chainsaw scabbard. Jealous!!!

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ovrszd · Jan 8, 2014

adirondackmtnman said:
Very nice ovrszd! I've thought a lot about a chainsaw scabbard. Jealous!!!

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Thanks. Yeah, I'd be lost without the fender saw holder. I'm in the timber a lot and tend to take better care of stray limbs and fallen debris if I have the saw with me. Never leave home without it.

adirondackmtnman · Jan 8, 2014

Where did you pick it up? I've looked at a couple for ATV's and the looked a little flimsy for a bigger saw.

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ovrszd · Jan 8, 2014

adirondackmtnman said:
Where did you pick it up? I've looked at a couple for ATV's and the looked a little flimsy for a bigger saw.

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I built it from salvaged metal shelving. Hard to see in the picture, but the plastic bar protector is on the saw. Made the scabbard so the saw could be inserted with the plastic protector on. Don't have to worry about the chain being damaged by the metal holder.

I've saw several on TBN made from wood that work fine also. I just happen to have better metal working skills than wood working skills.

The worst part about it is if the chain oiler system leaks, it drips onto the tractor. But I can deal with that to have the saw with me.

walker450 · Jan 10, 2014

Great idea!!

ovrszd · Jan 10, 2014

Thanks Walker!!!

the whispering oaks farm · Jan 11, 2014

that's really nice the way you attached that to the quick hitch. I did a scabbard setup on my zero turn for my 455 rancher and it ever so slightly bent my bar, which caused it to start throwing the chain, I ended up replacing the bar and it went away but I don't have the engine unsupported anymore. Keep your eye on it, it could be I brushed something but be aware. Bruce

xring100 · Jan 11, 2014

Very nice what make is your quick hitch? I really need to get one

lockhaven · Jan 12, 2014

the whispering oaks farm said:
that's really nice the way you attached that to the quick hitch. I did a scabbard setup on my zero turn for my 455 rancher and it ever so slightly bent my bar, which caused it to start throwing the chain, I ended up replacing the bar and it went away but I don't have the engine unsupported anymore. Keep your eye on it, it could be I brushed something but be aware. Bruce

You answered a question I have had for some time about using a scabbard to carry a chainsaw. I suspected that it would be a bad idea without supporting the entire saw.

ovrszd · Jan 12, 2014

the whispering oaks farm said:
that's really nice the way you attached that to the quick hitch. I did a scabbard setup on my zero turn for my 455 rancher and it ever so slightly bent my bar, which caused it to start throwing the chain, I ended up replacing the bar and it went away but I don't have the engine unsupported anymore. Keep your eye on it, it could be I brushed something but be aware. Bruce

Bruce,

I was kinda worried about that too. I've used that scabbard for 8 years on two different tractors and never had a problem. I probably just jinxed myself!!! I can see where it could happen, especially if a tree limb caught the saw handle or got between the ROPS and the saw.

ovrszd · Jan 12, 2014

xring100 said:
Very nice what make is your quick hitch? I really need to get one

Dave,

I have no idea. It's an OLD QH that my Brother gave me. For us guys with CAT II equipment, it comes in very handy. No more wrestling around trying to hook/unhook. I'm also spoiled with TnT. I pay little attention to where I sit down a piece of equipment. I can always get hooked back up. I highly recommend both additions, QH and TnT.

ovrszd · Jan 12, 2014

lockhaven said:
You answered a question I have had for some time about using a scabbard to carry a chainsaw. I suspected that it would be a bad idea without supporting the entire saw.

I would agree that a scabbard that supports the entire saw would be better. If you build something that does please post pics!!!

FredH · Jan 12, 2014

Super nice !! :thumbsup: Great Job .

And I can relate to your comment about metal building skills versus wood building skills .

For buildings , etc.. , I do O.K. with wood but smaller stuff , Forget it .

Fred H.

ovrszd · Jan 12, 2014

FredH said:
Super nice !! :thumbsup: Great Job .

And I can relate to your comment about metal building skills versus wood building skills . For buildings , etc.. , I do O.K. with wood but smaller stuff , Forget it .

Fred H.

Me too Fred. I think it has to do with patience, or a lack of it...

the whispering oaks farm · Jan 17, 2014

that is really nice how you set that up, and being removable is a bonus! great work.

xring100 · Jan 17, 2014

ovrszd said:
Dave,

I have no idea. It's an OLD QH that my Brother gave me. For us guys with CAT II equipment, it comes in very handy. No more wrestling around trying to hook/unhook. I'm also spoiled with TnT. I pay little attention to where I sit down a piece of equipment. I can always get hooked back up. I highly recommend both additions, QH and TnT.

Thanks I'm interested in a QH especially since I'm hoping to pick up a Gannon box scrapper this year. The only thing I have that's not QH cat 2 compatible is my split fire log splitter which I'm thinking I can fix in an hour or 2

I know land pride makes a nice one. Not sure if the speeco is made here or in china like the crappy log splitter I returned had but I'll pass on them.

ovrszd · Jan 17, 2014

Dave,

I've got an old LP Box Blade, which is actually a Gannon BB Hydraulic raised scarifier. 84". It's a beast. You can't beat em. Getcha one. You'll get a lot of use out of it. :thumbsup:

dieselcrawler · Jan 18, 2014

ovrszd said:
I would agree that a scabbard that supports the entire saw would be better. If you build something that does please post pics!!!

I have had scabbard on my atv's for years but the rack supports the saw body. I made a quick one for the tractor a few months ago that also supports the body well... will try to get pictures for y'all later today. Eventually I will make one out of a combo of metal and wood as I have decent skills working with both. Metal frame with wood bar/chain guard.

dieselcrawler · Jan 19, 2014

Here are some pics of my prototype... stole the bar guard off one of the atvs, and 20 minutes later had this on the tractor. I do not like the placement as it blocks rear view too much. Future version will be mounted elsewhere.

Close up of bar holder and block for body support

Here's what it looks like without the saw