Pesky Chain Saw

[SteveV]

Maybe the hydraulic tree shear is needed just because there's no way to carry a chain saw on a stock compact tractor. I've tried wedging the saw just about everywhere on the 'bota 2400, but haven't found a spot that didn't either damage the tractor or the saw. The other solution which was to let the saw ride the load of logs on the trailer, but everybody knows that load moves eventually. So, out comes the steel and c clamps. First clamp-up attached. SteveV

 

[EdKing]

Couldn't you make a metal boot, kind of like a bar cover, clamp or otherwise attach it to the tractor ? You could add a strap, like on a pistol holster to hold the chainsaw in the boot. You could probably even line the boot with plastic, or make it large enough to fit the plastic bar cover in it.

Just a few ideas I had after looking at your clamping.

 

[SteveV]

You're heading down the same path. Here's the top view of the clamp-up. SteveV

 

[SteveV]

The material list is a 12" piece of 3 by quarter flat stock and 5" of 1" by 3" rectangular tubing that was flattened to give a bit less that 4 inches of slot for the saw. The pieces were clamped in position and the holes were marked for drilling. The rectangular stock and flat stock were welded together so there wouldn't be any bolts to catch the bar and chain as it goes through. Paint shop attached. SteveV

 

[SteveV]

We got a little ahead of ourselves there. Here's the picture that was suppose to be with that last post. SteveV/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[SteveV]

This last pix shows what I've been up to. Anybody know how to prune the pear tree in the foreground? It produced a dozen pears last year despite having its blossoms frozen in a late frost. SteveV

 

[EdKing]

Yeah, that's simular to what I had in mind. Nice work.

As far as the pear tree, I'm not positive, but I think its best to prune in the middle of winter (January) to avoid damaging the tree.

 

[Youare]

That is a nice job you did on the chainsaw holster. /w3tcompact/icons/cool.gif
I have been thinking of making a container for my chainsaw's and realted equipment when I go out to cut wood. I usually put everything in the FEL and head out into the woods. That is not the best palce to carry two saws, gas, oil, wedges, an axe, peavy, chaps, helmet, water, and gloves.

I think I need a trailer to tote everything in. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

That is a nice pile of fire wood you have there. Looks like a couple of days cutting and spliting.

 

[beenthere]

Interesting holster for your chain saw, but I can't see what protects the chain saw teeth from riding against the steel of the flattened tube. I used to have a wood scabbard that was fastened to the tractor, so the teeth would only be against wood. Am I missing something here? Could the holster be lined with wood, plastic, or rubber that I can't see?

 

[SteveV]

Well, I sharpen my own chains/w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif and haven't had much regard for the two teeth that might be involved in touching the holster (like that, it sounds neat!). My primary concern was to keep from bending the bar where I was tucking the saw in the back carriage of the forks and 4 or 5 inches was hanging below the carriage, or worse yet, dumping it out of the bucket when Mr. Forgetful gets involved. I promise to add some plastic in there!! SteveV

 

[beenthere]

Thanks for your bracket idea. I think I will combine that with the plywood holster I had before, and mount it in similar fashion and location. Your reasons are very good, as what ends up in that bucket is all too often out of sight and out of mind - spells disaster if its anything important.

 

[SteveV]

You've made an interesting point there, I'm learning the benefits of the second saw when the job site is far from the ranch! That double axled loader grapple from a post awhile back would be a fantastic, but I could buy a lot of heating oil for the $12k it cost. SteveV/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[SteveV]

Even your screen name fits with that post! It's real easy to exceed the value of what you're doing when something gets broken or messed! First rule is don't get hurt! SteveV

 

[beenthere]

<font color=blue>First rule is don't get hurt!<font color=black>

Yes. I was in the woods cutting the other day, and being lightly teased about the chainsaw chaps I was wearing. About two hours into cutting, and working on some nasty brush, the chain caught, and kicked the saw back. The moving chain tapped me hard (and quick!) on the knee cap. No damage to the knee cap, but a good gash in the chaps. The one doing the teasing bought a pair of chaps before the day was over. He was an EMT and glad (so was I!) that he didn't have to take care of a sawn knee cap that day. I ruined an earlier pair about 8 years ago, just the day before I headed out on a 12 day elk hunting trip. I won't go out with a chainsaw without the chaps on. I have ordered a new pair.

 

[TonyC]

<font color=blue>...or worse yet, dumping it out of the bucket when Mr. Forgetful gets involved</font color=blue>

How ironic of you to mention it. Just last Saturday I was "putt"ing through a long path in the woods after dark. I caught a vine on the bucket and dumped the chain saw (that I forgot was in there) trying to manuver out of it. I ran over the chain saw after that. Old Mr. Forgetful cost me a bundle. I cracked the housing in 3 places.
Nice holster!! I assure you I WILL be building it.

 

[Thomas]

I use 2'wide by 3'long metal expanded{welded}box and attach it to the lower ends of my ROPS..works real well..matter of fact to well,got to much junk in the bottom rattling around.

 

[Youare]

Thomas

I like the Idea of an expanded metal box mounted to the ROPS. The top and sides could be solid metal to keep things dry and the bottom expanded metal to keep it empty of water and whatever else might leak.

I have been working in the woods about a little over a mile from the house so I am required to bring a lot of stuff, I forgot to mention the tool box for holding files and wrenches to adjust the saw and sharpen the chain.

One of those small double axle log trailers with the hydraulic grapple loader would be a nice piece of equipment, but the price is a little over my budget. I have been toying with building something along that line. I did build a trailer like device to carry one big log or a couple of small ones many years ago that works well. It would be nice to have something that could carry a few more at one time.

Randy

 

[beenthere]

Would be great to see some pics of your trailer. Any chance you could post some?

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I would like to post a picture or two but I do not have one of those digital cameras yet. Income tax return is due soon, it's either a toothbar or a camera, which one should I buy?

I think I will try for both. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Randy

 

[pennwalk]

Have you guys seen the Chalkley chain saw? It has a bunch of magnets on it and you can stick it to just about anything metal. OK I am making it up /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif but it might work.

Chris