Chainsaw box using space case. Job Finished.

[achjimmy]

All

 thanks to a lcool member I picked up a cheap space case to suit the chainsaw. Below is the layout, wondering what the thoughts are on what I have got. I wanted a space case cause it will either live on the roof of inside and I detest fumes.

The silver can is for the premix. Figured i would carry the fuel unmixed as I can then use it in the gen, plus the rate I get away it will be fresher.

[D4D]

Typically I carry the saw full of fuel/bar oil and another 2 full Primus 1L fuel bottles, 1 premix and 1 bar oil. I haven't yet run out of fuel/oil on a trip, however if it is an early in the year trip after tracks are open, I'll carry spare unmixed fuel and 2-stroke blend just in case. As for other bits, tools for the saw, hand file/guide, stump vice, PPE, spare chain and bar, hard bristle brush, rag. The saw will leak bar oil so put a towel down in the case before you put the saw in.

[Andrew_C]

I have run space cases in cars for work a fair bit.
We now run custom aluminium boxes as we found space cases take up a lot of room compared to the size of its contents and the top needs a gap to open. Anyway, they are good to seal and secure the gear away from the vehicles occupants and remarkably strong.

With your layout, Just watch the dogs on the saw don't rub on the fuel container and you could put a piece of carpet on the bottom to soak up leaking oil.

For my own saw in my personal car at home, I just run two msa fuel bottles ( one for oil, one for fuel), they don't leak, don't take up much room and I get about two tanks out of it, which is fine for four wheel driving and ad hoc use.

[achjimmy]

Thanks guys.

I intend to put a couple of dividers in to keep things in place maybe even a strap. The carpet is a great idea.

Jamie is this stump vice adequate?  http://www.stihl.com.au/STIHL-Products/Accessories/Chainsaw-Accessories/21089-1649/Stump-Vice.aspx

It's a mini boss and it is only used for the 4wd. I have a larger Husky for home.

[D4D]

I also carry a long small flat screwdriver for the bar oil adjuster and a bar tool, oops forgot about the wedges and Fiskars splitter, grease gun.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OREGON-CHAINSAW-OR-BRUSH-CUTTER-GREASE-GUN-/251309820945

I am going to pinch the carpet idea too

This is the stump vice I have
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/OREGON-CHAINSAW-CHAIN-STUMP-FILE-VISE-FOR-CHAINSAW-SHARPENER-/200943298798



This is where I put my gear (in day trip form)

[Bird]

I have run space cases in cars for work a fair bit.
We now run custom aluminium boxes as we found space cases take up a lot of room compared to the size of its contents and the top needs a gap to open. Anyway, they are good to seal and secure the gear away from the vehicles occupants and remarkably strong.

With your layout, Just watch the dogs on the saw don't rub on the fuel container and you could put a piece of carpet on the bottom to soak up leaking oil.

For my own saw in my personal car at home, I just run two msa fuel bottles ( one for oil, one for fuel), they don't leak, don't take up much room and I get about two tanks out of it, which is fine for four wheel driving and ad hoc use.

[Andrew_C]

I'll get a photo when I get a chance.

[Bird]

I'll get a photo when I get a chance.

just hand the plans to Brett

[scarps]

I also thought the space cases would take up too much room, so custom made this one out of some recycled rainforest packing case timber for my MS180 with longer bar. Bit hard to see, but there are dividers screwed in where the 4l fuel container and bits pieces are.



I can padlock it shut if needed to be carried on the roofrack or CT toolbox rack, but it mostly slides into the rear cargo area.



I also installed chain and rubber hose handles on the side if I need to padlock to the rack (or speewas chair).

My son bought himself a Farmboss (what a machine that is), but we decided a custom made box would be too big and heavy, so He just uses the Stihl carry bag and fills the fuel and oil tank up before He leaves home, so He doesn't have to carry the other bits for a day or weekend trip.

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Great effort,

Eco friendly too.
Recycled carbon should help with the carbon credits scheme, and Bob Brown would give it his C Tick.

Seriously, great stuff

[gumboot]

Like your solution scarps.
The issue with the Stihl case for example is that it's an unusual size and you can pack more in in a square box like you have.
Cheers

[Astro]

Here is my chainsaw carry case. It's a SuperCheap Auto box and carries all of my supplies for the bigger saw as well.









Last pic shows everything in the box except the chaps. Pre-mixed fuel, bar oil, 2 x wedges, stump vice, 2 x tool kits (files etc), ear muffs, safety glasses, survey paint, saw and bar.

[theins]

Thanks for the pics scarps... I had planned to build one of those, but was not sure if that made sense.

Off to Bunnings now...

[achjimmy]

All done

Still gotta get a stump vice, new file and some gloves. But there is space left for them. Pretty happy with the result using a bit of plywood and some carpet. The foam blocks hold it snug. So far worked perfect, it was in the car all day and not a wiff of fuel till I opened it.

Cost

Space case $100
Foam nicks
200mm of the end of a bit of plywood I had $10
Carpet nicks
Screws $3

[SteveandViv]

I don't have space for all that, not sure how you all do either. Also in some Nat parks you must take the bar off the saw. I fit all I need in a milk create. Been like that for ever and works well. You do have to ask yourselves, how often are you chopping down trees or clearing roads as well, the destination will make a big difference - worth thinking about.

[achjimmy]

I don't have space for all that, not sure how you all do either. Also in some Nat parks you must take the bar off the saw. I fit all I need in a milk create. Been like that for ever and works well. You do have to ask yourselves, how often are you chopping down trees or clearing roads as well, the destination will make a big difference - worth thinking about.

Easy to have room Steve, I've gone from a Paj to the Cruza and one kids joined the Army 

As I mentioned I can't stand the petrol fumes. In total volume it's not that much bigger than a milk crate, longer yes but only 380 x 380 which is about the same or slightly bigger. I just didn't want to be mucking around with bars on and off, I will worry about that if and when I go to the possible NPs.

[D4D]

Nice job, what's with the knee pad things?

Don't forget a pair of these http://www.newagearbor.com.au/shop/prod1195.htm

[achjimmy]

Nice job, what's with the knee pad things?

Don't forget a pair of these http://www.newagearbor.com.au/shop/prod1195.htm

Soccer pads , never know when and where 

http://www.chainsawsdirect.com/cutters/oregon-safety-shin-guards.html

[Matto]

Do they do the same thing as the chaps, Jim?

I've never used chaps with a chainsaw before. But that's probably because I've never properly learnt how to wield a chainsaw (which is a discussion for another thread). I assume that nothing will stop a chainsaw taking your leg off if it wants to - do the chaps just protect you from flying wood chips, branches, etc?

My experience has always been "grab chainsaw and safety glasses, and you're good to go". But then again, I grew up with a grandfather who would tie the chainsaw to his waist with a bit of old rope, so *when* he dropped it he didn't need to keep climbing back down the tree to retrieve it. Always happy to learn how things should be done.

Cheers,
Matto

[D4D]

...do the chaps just protect you from flying wood chips, branches, etc?

Chaps are designed to clog and jam the saw so it stops, very effective too.

Don't try this at home...

Demonstration of STIHL Chainsaw Protective Chaps

[Matto]

That video is very impressive.

So basically they can't guarantee that you won't get cut, but even if you do you can count on a significantly better outcome than if you weren't wearing them. But in that example, with a full-speed, high-powered saw, the chain still wasn't able to punch all the way through before getting stopped.

Consider me converted. I might need to get a pair when I get a chainsaw. $150 is a small price to pay, if it keeps a leg attached.

Thanks D4D - you learn something every day.

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Cheers,
Matto

[D4D]

Make sure you get a set that wraps completely around the leg, like the link I posted. Some just have a front, which leaves rear lower leg exposed.

[theins]

All done

Still gotta get a stump vice, new file and some gloves. But there is space left for them. Pretty happy with the result using a bit of plywood and some carpet. The foam blocks hold it snug. So far worked perfect, it was in the car all day and not a wiff of fuel till I opened it.

Cost

Space case $100
Foam nicks
200mm of the end of a bit of plywood I had $10
Carpet nicks
Screws $3

where did you get the space case from? Might safe myself the time building....

Thanks,

Thomas

[achjimmy]

where did you get the space case from? Might safe myself the time building....

Thanks,

Thomas

An lcool user had them. But notice local Bunnings has the same size for $150. It won't fit anything bigger than a miniboss though.

[Bird]

Chaps are designed to clog and jam the saw so it stops, very effective too

You'd be a fool to use a chainy without a set...  Best safety item you can have with a chainy.