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.