Chain Saw scabbard

[metalcaster]

I posted a while back looking for scabbard ideas. I had some of this 1/2 plastic in the shop so built a scabbard out of that. Figured that it wouldn't be damaged by or damage the saw chain. It cuts easily on the table saw, drills and counter sinks well. Then the question was where to mount it. Clamped it in several locations before deciding on the right side of the ROPS. Drilled and tapped 3 3/8x16 holes and used flat head socket head screws so as not to hit the blade. Now the saw is with me when I brush cut and out of the way until needed.

 

[newbury]

Looking GOOD!!

When do you go into production

 

[yomax4]

I did the same thing only i used ply wood. Didn't hold up very well from the chain. I'll be making a new one like yours.

 

[grnspot110]

I did something similar using 1/4" sheet plastic on my ballast box.



Don't have to worry about the chain with the plastic! ~~ grnspot

 

[PhysAssist]

They both look great! ....and good placement both.

 

[BuzzardA91]

I did something similar using 1/4" sheet plastic on my ballast box.

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Don't have to worry about the chain with the plastic! ~~ grnspot

Nice. What are those two lines of bolts on the face of the ballast box?

 

[Oliver1655]

From the angle of the picture I couldn't tell if it blocked off the amber hazard light. I this time of sue happy folks, make sure you keep all lights operational & visible. Do you use a strap to keep your saw from bouncing around?

 

[grnspot110]

Nice. What are those two lines of bolts on the face of the ballast box?

The box uses scrap iron for weight, up to about 8" from the top. The top row of bolts holds a galvanized shelf, leaving room for tools & chains:



The lower row holds the RR rail legs & receiver tube:



grnspot

 

[metalcaster]

From the angle of the picture I couldn't tell if it blocked off the amber hazard light. I this time of sue happy folks, make sure you keep all lights operational & visible. Do you use a strap to keep your saw from bouncing around?

It is the angle of the shot that somewhat hides the warning light. I don't get onto the road ways often, so even if it did there is little likely hood of an issue. As for a strap I don't have one, that Rancher is a pretty heavy saw and doesn't move around much.

 

[metalcaster]

I did something similar using 1/4" sheet plastic on my ballast box.

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Don't have to worry about the chain with the plastic! ~~ grnspot

My first inclination was to mount it to my ballast box however the times I've wanted the saw handy were those when another implement was on the hitch, most often the brush cutter as I am cutting trails. I'd like to remove some lower branches or remove a downed trunk from the trail.

 

[metalcaster]

What type of scrap iron do you have in the box? How much weight do you think you have in it? I've used dry lake sand but have a tough time keeping the cats out of it in the winter and like the idea of using iron. With the increase in density it would allow a lot more of the box for useful items.

 

[grnspot110]

What type of scrap iron do you have in the box? How much weight do you think you have in it? I've used dry lake sand but have a tough time keeping the cats out of it in the winter and like the idea of using iron. With the increase in density it would allow a lot more of the box for useful items.

Some lead, some old window weights & some old machinery frame pieces. Including the box itself, a little over 600# (My 790 calls for 618#), I weighed the scrap as I loaded it! ~~ grnspot