carry cases for saws
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claydogg84
Minister of Fire
When I started cutting wood I purchased the Hisqvarna box. I used it once... Now I just throw the saw on top of a pig mat on the floor of the truck.
It doesn't fit this model? http://www.amazon.com/Husqvarna-100000107-Powerbox-Carrying-Case/dp/B000BO919Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442020105&sr=8-1&keywords=husqvarna chainsaw box
My 555 fits right in, and I love the sucker.
My 555 fits right in, and I love the sucker.
Sconnie Burner
Feeling the Heat
This is the box I have. ( for my plain old 450 rancher). I use the heck out of it! I have added duct tape to many of the molded crevices to "mod" it to carry extra files and file guides. It works great as a work bench for cleaning and sharpening the saw on out in the woods. I often cut where I need to grab everything in an instant and head to the location. Everything I need is in there except chaps and fuel (hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, quart of bar oil, extra oil to mix another gallon o' gas, cutting wedges, 2 extra chains, and files and guides. Grab the box and chaps and go. No fumbling around looking for things scattered around the work bench/garage!
My husqvarna 350 chainsaw would take a beating on dirt roads and such in the back of the truck, especially when empty. For that dear friend, the best I gave it was a strand of 10ga copper attached to the loop at the back of the truck, and I'd wrap it around the handle to keep the poor girl from flying forward at "whatever speed I was traveling" if I had to hit the brakes, she also always had an old floor mat under her...... But it didn't give the deserving saw any support from the regular bounces the truck takes.
When I dropped the coin for the 555, I bought the case and love the thing..and apologized to the 350 for the way I treated it.
At about the same time, as life changed, I sold my beloved truck and bought a 5x8 trailer with 2ft metal sides to pull behind an SUV instead of using a truck. Having that box keeps the saw happy in the back of the SUV as well as protects the interior....even if it is 15 years old!
The xterra is old, but even as a work vehicle I like it to be respectable for the occasions (it's a 3rd vehicle) the Mrs. needs to drive it,,, and a premium saw I expect to last a long time should only get wear by doing the work I ask of it,,, getting damage by riding in the vehicle to do the work (or doing damage to that vehicle by being unprotected, or the occupants in the event of a crash) is not acceptable in my book.
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When I dropped the coin for the 555, I bought the case and love the thing..and apologized to the 350 for the way I treated it.
At about the same time, as life changed, I sold my beloved truck and bought a 5x8 trailer with 2ft metal sides to pull behind an SUV instead of using a truck. Having that box keeps the saw happy in the back of the SUV as well as protects the interior....even if it is 15 years old!
The xterra is old, but even as a work vehicle I like it to be respectable for the occasions (it's a 3rd vehicle) the Mrs. needs to drive it,,, and a premium saw I expect to last a long time should only get wear by doing the work I ask of it,,, getting damage by riding in the vehicle to do the work (or doing damage to that vehicle by being unprotected, or the occupants in the event of a crash) is not acceptable in my book.
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I have a box carrying a 340. The 562 has a side grip bar that sticks out too far to close the door on the box. I agree having all or most of your accessories all contained is handy.
They make a couple boxes for saws,,, the one that fit the 340, as well as my old 350, won't fit the 562. You'll need the box I linked to above. As long as it's a factory 562xp, you should be good, if there is something added or different from the saw, would be the only reason I don't see it fitting, as the link shows the box I mentioned fitting up to a 575xp
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Cases are for homeowners who want their saw clean and pretty, sitting on a shelf. They just eat up valuable space on the shelf or in the truck, when you travel with several saws. I have a scabbard on each, and just nest them together in the bed of the truck, so they don't roll around when driving. When bed is full of wood, I strap saws on top, or put them in the cab.
Never had any damage as a result of not using the cases, and have never seen a pro travel with a case for their saw.
Never had any damage as a result of not using the cases, and have never seen a pro travel with a case for their saw.
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computeruser
Feeling the Heat
Pros don't use carry cases, and homeowners don't use wrap handles, as a general rule.
Wildo
Minister of Fire
Scabbard and throw in back, if two saws scabbard, nest bars through opposite front handles then throw in back of truck. I haven't had a problem yet and my saws still look good. They get used so they aren't shelf queens anyway.
D8Chumley
Minister of Fire
The clearing guys we had do the job I'm on now had a bunch of saws thrown in the back of their utility body truck. I went over to see what he uses, and best I could tell without removing them it was 3-4 Stihl 461/462s well used. Thrown in a pile, no scabbards or cases. I treat my saws better than that, but it's his money I suppose. $3-4000 worth of saws just piled in the back of a truck made me cringe a little
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Yet, so durable that when one of us buys them used on eBay in a few years, we'll never know the difference. Husqvarna often has a slight edge on performance per dollar, but I haven't met a pro who thinks any other saw is as durable as Stihl.
D8Chumley
Minister of Fire
I have nothing against the other colors, but I was amongst orange and white fans so that's what I went with. In fact my buddies bust my balls the Echos that I got now "aren't Stihl" . That doesn't bother me at all, it's all in good fun. Like Chevy and Ford, both good just depends what your taste is. My .02 anyway
I'm glad I'm not a pro then. I like to keep my saws in cases. I'm not seeing the valuable extra space being taken up. If you're that strapped for space I'd say I might be investing in new shelving.
Cases are great. I can throw the saws in the cab of my truck and not worry about it taking up that valuable space in the bed.
As for how the pros do it. I am a supervisor at a small machine shop. We do a lot of one off work for mining companies around here. I see the abuse they put machines through. These guys are "pros". That doesn't mean they take care of their chit.
maple1
Minister of Fire
I have a case, and the only time I ever used it was when I had to pack the saw along on one of our 2.5 hour trips to the inlaws to do some trimming they wanted done while we were there. It wasn't about keeping the saw clean, but the other way around - keeping the vehicle clean. Was able to throw a wrench & file in too.
Otherwise I just keep a scabbard on the bar of each saw, and they (2 saws) stay bungied into a box thing on the front of the ATV facing each other with with a gas & oil jug & small tool box in between & beside.
I suspect the reason pros don't use them is they get in the way, are a hassle opening & closing whenever you need to grab a saw, and they would get broke up (hinges & latches). I don't see anything wrong with using them though - and not using them does not a pro make.
thanks to all for the advise and teaching me "how" to phrase my questions. I see that this wrap handle will not fit a case and that is ok. The saw is nice as I just used it this weekend on a large hickory. I may ask about recommendations about a 24" bar and chain setup for this saw as I can see the need and the ability of the saw to handle it. Right now, and not sure if a new thread is in order. but I need to adjust the return limit switch on my 22 ton Husky splitter as it seems to linger for quite a while on return before switching to nuetral. any help on both is appreciated.
claydogg84
Minister of Fire
The problem with the splitter is most likely from the ball sticking in the detent cap. You can remove it and clean it, but be careful as there is a ball bearing that will shoot across the yard to never be found - Don't ask me how I know.
Update, even though I checked the hydro fluid and it appeared to be in the lower range of "ok" , I added almost a quart and that fixed the switch issue and increased the power enough to split the knarled and forked pieces I had tossed to the side earlier
dougand3
Minister of Fire
When I sell a repaired saw, I like to give some extras - it helps the sale. My latest invention....The Lazy Sawer Case.
Are you Inherently lazy?
I have just the ticket!
Wheel your 42cc Poulan saw to the
woodlot or tree you're trimming.
Are you Inherently lazy?
I have just the ticket!
Wheel your 42cc Poulan saw to the
woodlot or tree you're trimming.
Ashful
Minister of Fire
Sounds like you need to stamp or engrave a new "ok" line on the stick, or bend a jog into the stick to get it to the right length.
I got one free when I bought a 455 Rancher, it's just too big and bulky IMHO. It's now sits on industrial shelving in the tractor shed with a PTO sprayer pump inside of it with all it's various nozzles and accessories for the 28' boom sprayer.
rowerwet
Minister of Fire
I have the power box for my 460, the smaller rounded box for my cs-400, and a 24" tool bag for helmet, chaps, gloves,extra ear and eye protection for my kids. It makes it much easier to load up for a scrounge with most of the gear in bags and boxes.
The echo leaks oil like a harley, the box keeps it contained.
The echo leaks oil like a harley, the box keeps it contained.
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