Chainsaw Case/Box/Container for Large Saws

[MS500i R]

For the toolbox, or even for your truck bed. Why not make a tray using 1x4/1x2/2x2/2x4 and plywood? It's not as good as a case for obvious reasons. But if you are just trying to stop saws from flying around the bed of your truck or toolbox seems like it would do the trick. You can add eyelets to the fencing, and use a bungie to lock the saw in if you wanted.

Not sure I explained this very well :/

 

[Philbert]

Plywood boxes get heavy fast. Used to call them 'chainsaw coffins': perhaps good for storage, but not so convenient to move arounds.

Posted a bunch of things on 'another site': modifying the 'Power Boxes' as the OP did; using Rubbermaid totes as noted; converting beverage coolers; etc. Linking them here instead of reposting everything:

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/carry-case-for-a-large-saw.202923/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/what-do-you-use-to-carry-your-saw.181807/

I like the rectangular 'Power Boxes': they stack well, hold a lot of accessories, and actually take up less cubic space than the shaped cases. My local STIHL dealer does have a new, larger, orange case on display:


Philbert

 

[MS500i R]

Plywood boxes get heavy fast. Used to call them 'chainsaw coffins': perhaps good for storage, but not so convenient to move arounds.

Posted a bunch of things on 'another site': modifying the 'Power Boxes' as the OP did; using Rubbermaid totes as noted; converting beverage coolers; etc. Linking them here instead of reposting everything:

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/carry-case-for-a-large-saw.202923/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/what-do-you-use-to-carry-your-saw.181807/

I like the rectangular 'Power Boxes': they stack well, hold a lot of accessories, and actually take up less cubic space than the shaped cases. My local STIHL dealer does have a new, larger, orange case on display:
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Philbert

Agreed, but I'm not talking about building a box. I'm just talking about a skid that has fencing to keep the saw in place. The idea is that the skid stays in the truck/toolbox, and you set the saw on said skid to keep if from skittering around.

My larger saws are all wrap handle, so I don't have the option of any of the mass market cases.

 

[jeepinmatt]

For the toolbox, or even for your truck bed. Why not make a tray using 1x4/1x2/2x2/2x4 and plywood? It's not as good as a case for obvious reasons. But if you are just trying to stop saws from flying around the bed of your truck or toolbox seems like it would do the trick. You can add eyelets to the fencing, and use a bungie to lock the saw in if you wanted.

Not sure I explained this very well :/

Makes sense to me, but I would also like a case to grab and carry the saw with. Guess they should put handles on the saw, huh?

 

[jeepinmatt]

Plywood boxes get heavy fast. Used to call them 'chainsaw coffins': perhaps good for storage, but not so convenient to move arounds.

Posted a bunch of things on 'another site': modifying the 'Power Boxes' as the OP did; using Rubbermaid totes as noted; converting beverage coolers; etc. Linking them here instead of reposting everything:

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/carry-case-for-a-large-saw.202923/

https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/what-do-you-use-to-carry-your-saw.181807/

I like the rectangular 'Power Boxes': they stack well, hold a lot of accessories, and actually take up less cubic space than the shaped cases. My local STIHL dealer does have a new, larger, orange case on display:
View attachment 287564

Philbert

Thanks for the link, I'll take a look. I have a few of the previous version Stihl Woodsman Cases. My 046 would fit fine with a single dog, but the big dual dogs required a little modification. Now the new "Medium" size case is probably 20-30% bigger but holds the same size saws, and the new "Large" could probably hold a million dollars in $5's.

 

[jeepinmatt]

And for the sake of future reference in case anyone stumbles across this thread looking for similar information, here's some pictures of the new Stihl Large case 0000 900 4010 beside the old Woodsman case 0000 900 4008.

 

[jeepinmatt]

 

[jeepinmatt]

And the modifications to the Woodsman case for the 046

 

[Woodpecker]

And the modifications for the Woodsman case to for the 046
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Man that case is gigantic

 

[Philbert]

Wonder if your boots and chaps are supposed to fit inside?

Philbert

 

[jeepinmatt]

Nearest Rural King is over an hour away and I didn't have a reason to make a trip, so I finally broke down and ordered the Tri-Link case from Blains Farm and Fleet for $20 plus $9 shipping. Then 2 days later I was driving right by Rural King, go figure, but the case was still in transit. I had the saw in the truck, and they had the Trilink case in stock so I went ahead and bought it to check if it would fit. When I went to check out, it was on clearance for $16. Dang!


Went out and tried the MS661 in it. It dropped in nicely with plenty of space.


Wouldn't quite zip, but its darn close!


I decided to go get another while I was there since it was only $16, so now I have 3, haha. I need to try em all and see if one happens to be a little bigger and will zip. Anyway, now I have a case for the 661, a case for the 046, and a case for the Milwaukee M18 battery saw, and I can fit ALL THREE in the truck toolbox

 

[Bull Mountains]

And for the sake of future reference in case anyone stumbles across this thread looking for similar information, here's some pictures of the new Stihl Large case 0000 900 4010 beside the old Woodsman case 0000 900 4008.
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I wonder if that will fit a stihl saw with a wrap handle?

 

[Maintenance Chief]

It will probably not. I have the woodland pro version of that chainsaw bag and the slot for the bar is too offset for the full wrap handle on any saw.
I do however like the fact that my old Promac700 fits well in it.

 

[jeepinmatt]

I wonder if that will fit a stihl saw with a wrap handle?

No chance of it coming anywhere close to zipping. It might drop in the bag unzipped though. There's definitely room for some clearance and flex with it unzipped.

Here's a couple pics with the 661 side cover off and wiggled around for maximum zippered. I think another couple weeks in the summer heat and it will zip all the way up.

 

[jeepinmatt]

Also, multiple reviews said the Milwaukee M18 chainsaw won't fit. It was snug, but went in without any issue and fully zipped. It is a very long saw, noticeably longer than even the MS661.

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

The Aussies have a handle in this market
https://www.drifta.com.au/product/drifta-chainsaw-bag/

https://crashpadgear.com.au/products/chainsaw-bag

They are expensive but will fit the big boys properly.

 

[Philbert]

What’s the general consensus on ‘bag’ vs ‘case’?

I think of a case being more protective, easy to clean, etc. I think of a bag getting saturated with oil, melting near the muffler, and burying things forever like my wife’s purse!

Philbert

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

What’s the general consensus on ‘bag’ vs ‘case’?

I think of a case being more protective, easy to clean, etc. I think of a bag getting saturated with oil, melting near the muffler, and burying things forever like my wife’s purse!

Philbert

Good point and I would have to agree.
The only reason I have considered a bag is for the bigger chainsaws because they are the only option that I know of.
The husky power box or any copy of it is by far my most favourite case. I have one for milling and one for regular firewood. If I’m only bringing one saw with me on a road trip I always use the power box to hold it. It’s rainproof and stackable. they also break down quite nicely with hinges on all sides.
The box however will not fit a full wrap.

a nice case that fits larger power saws made of plastic that

 

[Big_6]

I have a husky box for my 1/2 wrap 46. It fits, but the dogs don't. The velcro strap secures the saw inside.

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[Philbert]

I have a husky box for my 1/2 wrap 46. It fits, but the dogs don't. The velcro strap secures the saw inside.

Cut holes for them. People will ask, ‘Who let the dogs out?’

Philbert