Chainsaw storage in/on vehicle

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Earlier this spring I bought an older Stihl 026, primarily to help clear some land at my girlfriend's parents lot. I also used it on a trail run (luckily I had forgotten to take it out the night before!). The saw spends some time floating around in the back of the 80, and I'm getting tired of it moving around and getting oil/gas/sawdust all over the cargo area. I'm also not keen on the havoc it could wreak in an accident. I've got a bar cover on it now, but that's it for protection.

I'm curious to see other mudders' methods of bringing a saw along with them in or on their rig. Post up your set up!
 
I don't usually tote my chainsaw around in the 80, but I do like to keep the mess it creates wherever it is to a minimum. I have a plastic case that I keep it in. The part that protects the blade is a separate molding. You slide it on the blade, then set the whole thing down into the main case, which is a clam shell configuration. The blade protector wedges into the bottom part of the clam shell. Very slick and it's completely enclosed once you snap the top closed.

Just to keep it from bouncing around, I saw something that might help with that at the farm store. It's some sort of device made for use with ATVs to carry a chainsaw. Didn't look to see how exactly it worked, but it may be adaptable to mount on the 3rd seat brackets, for instance. It wouldn't help with the drips, though.
 
Build a plywood box that holds the saw on one side and a gas can on the other(next to the blade) also include the plug wrench, extra oil and files.

That's pretty much the set-up the FS and loggers use on their trucks.
 
Buy a carrying case and a bungie cord.

It will protect the saw chain as well as everything around the saw chain that might get cut. It will contain any mess the saw makes inside the case. It has enough room for spare parts, quart of bar oil, files, ectra chain, etc.

Bungie it to what ever is handy in your rig.
 
Thanks for the replies fellas!

I've never been a huge fan of the saw cases, but I can see how containing the whole saw is probably the best solution. I may try building a box for the saw, gas/oil, parts and tools.

:cheers:
 
rusty_tlc said:
Build a plywood box that holds the saw on one side and a gas can on the other(next to the blade) also include the plug wrench, extra oil and files.

That's pretty much the set-up the FS and loggers use on their trucks.
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The ply box eventually becomes contaminated, enuf to cause a headachey smell and penetrate the layers of wood. Shop towels under the saw help. So does transporting it w/small amounts of fuel, rather than fueled and ready to run.

Personally, my saw rides w/bar scabbarded in the rear-passenger footwell, atop disposable shop towels and a HD trashbag. Dolmar and felling ax bungied w/saw to seat mounts, and accessories (including PPE and wedges) fit into a 5 gal bucket, which later makes a nice seat for sharpening chain in the field.

My next saw will have the enclosed case.
 
Plastic type box, remove bar and can fit in smaller box with fuel and oil.
 
I built a box that has three compartments. I have a 14 inch saw so it all fits in a box I made from a 2 ft by 4 ft by 1/2 inch. The three compartments are 12 by 12, the ends are 12 by 12 and the center deviders are 18 inches tall. I put a rope handle through the two deviders. I have a one gallon gas can on one end, one gallon of bar oil and 2-stroke oil and blades in the other end and the motor in the middle. I have a plastic tool box for the bar and tools that I bungee to the side. Easy to store, easy to carry and it holds everything I need. Oh, the chain saw is 30 years old. The key is keep ing it clean and the best way to keep it clean is with an air compressor.
 
Yes and No. It really depends on the make and model and if it is full of fuel.

Yes, if you have around a 2005 and newer unit. The fuel system and specifically tank vents are designed for almost 0 permeation. The down side is Pressure will build in the fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor. The inlet needle in the carburetor may pop off and flood the engine. When you need to start the saw, it is flooded.

wyomingben said:
Can you store a chain saw at a 90* angle? Was thinking of mounting it on my swing out bumper.
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No if you have an older saw. The tank fuel tank vents are designed to vent the fuel. What will happen is the tank vent will release fuel vapor and it will collect in your air filter. It will basically run like the choke is on, if you get it started.

Many of the older design tank vents also do not function properly when submerged in fuel. They may actually stop working. Pressure will build in the fuel tank, fuel line and carburetor. The inlet needle in the carburetor and pop off and flood the engine. When you need to start the saw, it is flooded.

Transport the unit without fuel and you should have no problems either way.
 
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