maybe dumb question...chainsaw in a truck

My truck has the tie rings that fit into the stake holes in the top edge of the box. You used to be able to get them at Lowes. The have what looks like a big toggle bolt underneath, pop it in the stake hole and tighten it up. Has a nice square base plate and chrome plated ring with about a 1" dia hole for tying things off.
Then just use a bungie through the saw handle and fasten to the tie ring. One the way home from a scrounge I just throw it on top of the wood close to the back window of the cab, never moves, but I go a little slower with a load of wood.
I used to put it upfront on the passenger floor but the cab sometimes filled with gas fumes.

I put my saws (in cases) and gas can/oil/etc up against the tailgate then I have one of those telescopic bars that truck drivers use in their trailers to keep their load from shifting. Not sure what they're called. Works great. Got the bar at a truck stop for about $25 so I don't consider it a fancy gadget....use it all the time to keep coolers from sliding around, etc.

All great suggestions. If you have a case then it's pretty easy. Both my trucks are spray lined and I just bungee the case to the nearest tie down. Little truck has a cover so outta sight outta mind but I don't take chances with the big truck. If the truck isn't in my line of sight then the saw goes in the cab.

Cover the bar & chain with something (cardboard, garden hose, bar cover) , bungee thru the saw handle, gas can & oil jug to a corner of the bed.
Like MM, mines in the cab on plastic & a few rags. Coat or shirt covers is so out of site. (Extended cab)
Gas can always in the bed of the truck bungeed down.

I use a small piece of rubber mat..stays put pretty well

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I have an Excursion, and pull a tandem trailer with it. Everything goes inside. It used to be nice, and I used to be anal about it. After two kids have totally trashed it, it's just a truck now. I do have a big piece of cardboard in the back to catch any gas or oil spillage. Heck, I'll even fold the seats down and fill the back end up with wood if it won't quite fit in the trailer. At that point, saws and gas and oil and tool box go on the passenger side floor, and I can usually find someplace to slide the cant hook and such.

Mine tuck in behind a weatherproof box that holds the rest of my gear. Helmet, chaps, wedges, etc. As far as security goes, I don't worry much, if the truck is with me so is 65lbs. of pitbull/american bull dog mix. aka Mack the mongrel. I leave the camper window open, side windows if it's warm, & keys in the ignition, funny, nobody really bothers the truck. I pull a trailer for the wood load, so the bed is taken up by the gear. A C

steeltowninwv said:

how do uall carry ur chainsaws in a empty truck..i just bought a new truck...and wanna keep the saw from sliding around on the way to cutting wood...any ideas?..without having to buy fancy gadgets?

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My saws have always ridden on the floor of the passenger side, or behind the seat if I have a passenger. If you must haul it in the bed and don't want it sliding around they have these fancy new gadgets called "bunjee cords" - what it is is a section of elastic line with hooks at either end.

Sometimes in the cab if the bed is to full. When I pull the trailer it goes in the bed bungeed through handle. I keep gas, oil and files all in a milk crate so it doesn't slide around and I have a tounneau cover so out of sight out of mind.

I'm planning on mounting a scabbard to the side of the bed of my woodhauler-I'll post some pics once I get around to it.