Do you use, a saw case, bag,Scabbard , or go bare

[HDRock]

Title + What works best.
Looking at a husqvarna powerbox carrying case for 40 bucks

 

[Pallet Pete]

I use one of the huske boxes and love it ! Lets see here ------ Thinking ------ Thinking ------- Got it I carry a saw, timberline sharpener, assorted screw drivers, multi tool, oil, -------- Thinking -------, 2 extra chains, spare spark plug, spare oil screen, carb tool and a 2 cycle measuring cup all in there comfortably with room to spare ! That box is a life saver its all there when you need it.

Pete

 

[fossil]

Never bare...I always practice safe sawing.

 

[HDRock]

Never bare...I always practice safe sawing.

Well, sawing , and , carrying ,transporting are A little different. I'm not saying there is no danger , but I am more intrested in protecting my keenly sharpened chain

 

[midwestcoast]

The Husky box is nice. Lots of room for oil, tools, files... Not sure what I paid for it. $40 seems a bit steep. I'm cheap, prolly had a coupon or something.
My saw has ridden in the car several times. Kinda need the case.

EDIT: you can get a Scabbard at Baileys for just a few bucks next time you need a new chain or whatever.

 

[Thistle]

31 yr old wee Echo & the Super 380 have their original yet kinda battered cases,the 288XPW with full wrap handlebar & west coast dawgs dont fit in any cases.Scabbard for that.I have leather & nylon pouches on a quick release nylon belt with spots for felling wedges,scrench,tiny carb screwdriver,files,tape measure,extra corded earplugs in snaplock case,1 extra chain for the routine maintenance.

Old wire milk crate holds 1 gallon gas,bar oil,extra old gloves,hatchet & a couple wornout socks (like cotton t shirts or legs from denim jeans they make great rags)

 

[SmokeyCity]

me tyoo - always bring the case and have a condom over the blade sticking out of the case.

My case holds my saw tools very nicely.

Never bare...I always practice safe sawing.

 

[Tramontana]

I have the Stihl case that I bought with my saw. I use it, but not super impressed with it. It helps keep the saw contained, and bar oil/gunk out of the cab of the truck if/when I lock it inside.

I don't like the oval shape of it, This just makes it difficult to pack around, IMHO.

I keep spare chain, file kit, chaps, etc in a milk crate. Easy to grab and go.

Cheers!

 

[HDRock]

The Husky box is nice. Lots of room for oil, tools, files... Not sure what I paid for it. $40 seems a bit steep. I'm cheap, prolly had a coupon or something.
My saw has ridden in the car several times. Kinda need the case.

EDIT: you can get a Scabbard at Baileys for just a few bucks next time you need a new chain or whatever.

They have one that is like the husky box,for $35 but I guess won't fit a 20" bar ,Echo ToughChest 18" Chainsaw Case .Best price I can find on the Husy box is $40
In the past I just put the saws in a tub, in back of Jeep , or Tahoe
like this
Around my property I have a rope on the tub ,put all my crap in it and drag it into the woods, and load it with wood in winter, It's a good sled

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[xman23]

I have the Stihl case that I bought with my saw. I use it, but not super impressed with it. It helps keep the saw contained, and bar oil/gunk out of the cab of the truck if/when I lock it inside.

I don't like the oval shape of it, This just makes it difficult to pack around, IMHO.

I keep spare chain, file kit, chaps, etc in a milk crate. Easy to grab and go.

Cheers!

I agree the Stihl won't hold gas and bar oil. I get my ear muffs glasses and tools in there Best you keep the oil and smell in the case. For what I paid maybe 30 - $40 it was a good deal for me. I use the mike create to for the rest of the stuff. I tie it all down in the ATV trailer and head out into the woods.

 

[HDRock]

That box is a life saver its all there when you need it.

That's what I was thinking when I looked at it, put all your goodies in ,and go

 

[nate379]

I put "west coast" saw dogs on my 460 and it won't fit in any box. I just have a plastic sheath that goes over the bar, keeps the chain from getting beat up on the other junk in the back of the truck.

 

[midwestcoast]

They have one that is like the husky box,for $35 but I guess won't fit a 20" bar ,Echo ToughChest 18" Chainsaw Case .Best price I can find on the Husy box is $40

I meant just a scabbard @ Baileys is cheap. $6
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=196+20&catID=

 

[HDRock]

Yup Baileys has what ya need , but it seems they really stick it to ya on shipping ,one , 16" Chain Saw Bar Guards

#196 16 ,$4.99, UPS ground $12.29

 

[MasterMech]

I have Stihl's version of the Husky Powerbox. My 034 rides in that. Really like that it holds all the necessary tools, 3 or 4 spare chains, a qt of bar oil and a stump vise. Usually can get some gloves in there too. I have a milk crate for everythign else. I hate dragging that case into the woods so usually it stays near the truck.

My MS230C-BE has just a scabbard and my 031 is totally irresponsible (product of the 70's/80's, lol) and goes bare all the time.

 

[bogydave]

Never bare for travel. Safety concerns. Easy to bang & dull the chain, or get caught on something.
Split garden hose on the old 14":


oily cardboard on the old 61:


Husqy case (from old 61) for the 359: . . Rope, pulley shackles in the bucket, saw tools & chain in the tool box

 

[HDRock]

Never bare for travel. Safety concerns. Easy to bang & dull the chain, or get caught on something.
Split garden hose on the old 14":
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oily cardboard on the old 61:
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Husqy case (from old 61) for the 359: . . Rope, pulley shackles in the bucket, saw tools & chain in the tool box
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Is that a Veritas Twin-Screw Vise I see in the last pic ??

 

[bogydave]

Is that a Veritas Twin-Screw Vise I see in the last pic ??

Yes
Good eye

 

[rkshed]

Scabbard on both saws.
I use a milk crate to hold my gas, oils, chains and hanging off the side is an ammo pouch that holds all the tools I may need.
Worked for me for 25 years or so.
A friend gave me a big box store poulin saw with it's case a while back. I threw the saw away and tried the case with my Jred 455 in it.
INope. like to see my saws so I chucked the case too.

 

[rkshed]

I just realized its 5 in the morning EST and we're talking about saws.
That might be obsessive.

 

[Wildo]

Never bare for travel. Safety concerns. Easy to bang & dull the chain, or get caught on something.
Split garden hose on the old 14":
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oily cardboard on the old 61:
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Husqy case (from old 61) for the 359: . . Rope, pulley shackles in the bucket, saw tools & chain in the tool box
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Thats the same as mine except my 2045 was in it and my 2152 doesnt fit so it just gets a scabbard in the truck and a piece of cardboard when its in the Milan (my wife lets me haul a chainsaw and wood in her Merc. she sexy .

 

[mywaynow]

The Husky box will take a 20 inch bar, at least it did on the 359 I had. The Echo box is nice for smaller saws. I have the 346 crammed into that box now. The 576 is in the Husky box, but the bar sleeve is short by a few inches. I have it on the bar to the extent it can be.

 

[Pallet Pete]

Echo has a box that is the same size as the husky but was 5 dollars more when I looked

Pete

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

Husky box for the 350 18"bar ( hold all tools, extra chain,oil,bar grease gun ,stump vice etc ) an a scabbard for the 142
All my gloves , chaps, new chains, files, gogles,ear muffs, go in a nice Stihl canvas bag that I got thru work.

 

[smokinj]

I use a case, its an investment after all.