anyone built a nice chainsaw rack for a flat bed?

[Philbert]

Here are a couple of photos/links (pick up trucks, but could easily be adapted):

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/chainsaw-carrier-in-truck-bed.198283/ (Post #1)

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/saw-scabbard-for-firewood-truck-any-cool-ideas.126887/ (Post #5 and Post #20)

Philbert

 

[Trx250r180]

 

[Pud]

Did you consider a roof rack? Seems all the tree services and hot shots use something like that...a locking cage type thing that is on top of the truck/van. You could put some Yakima type rails up, then bolt an aluminum chest toolbox to it. Weatherproof and lockable.

Or, you could rig up something like this. Compact and keeps the flatbed clear.

Any more pics ? I like that

 

[Definitive Dave]

some real nice ideas in here and some cool toolboxes as well
I need something removable or unobtrusive so I can haul pallets of material (gotta get the airbags installed)
I am going to do something that keeps the saws upright on the headache rack, just want to make sure it is lockable.
Dave

 

[Guido Salvage]

You can buy vinyl covered cable with loops on each end that you could thread through the handles and anchors on the truck and lock to thwart thieves.

 

[holeycow]

get log. bore cut saws into it. remove saws. tie log to headache rack. re-insert saws. done.

 

[Philbert]

get log. bore cut saws into it. remove saws. tie log to headache rack. re-insert saws. done.

There's a photo of that floating around A.S. somewhere. Could only find this one:
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/new-chainsaw-rack.96940/

Philbert

 

[fordf150]

How about the scabbards for bucket trucks on the headache rack with the vinyl cable through the handle. Those scabbards are tough and reasonably cheap

 

[lambs]

You can buy vinyl covered cable with loops on each end that you could thread through the handles and anchors on the truck and lock to thwart thieves.

I made my own. You can buy this cable by the foot, and I used a garage door kit with the aluminum pieces to form the loops. Then flattened the aluminum with a hammer to lock the cable in place. Then all you need is a padlock. I use this same idea to lock my saws to my workbench. You'd need to bring a cable or bolt cutter to steal them.

 

[SS Sniper]

Rollback is a 7.3, flatbed is a 6.9. Both are 5 speeds with 2 speed rears.

Now we're talking! Can't beat an IDI for simplicity, reliability, and affordability! They sound nice too

 

[bikemike]

295tramp had a cool display rack for saws made from logs n saws if anyone can get him on to post a pic I think youl like it

 

[bikemike]

Dave, you could mount a few bar scabbards to your rack. That would leave your bed open. Not my picture.
View attachment 440743

That's a nice dog rack. The saw looks good too

 

[cgraham1]

Too bad yours isn't wood.

Looks like a good way to ruin a perfectly good bar.

 

[Foragefarmer]

Looks like a good way to ruin a perfectly good bar.

From that pic how close to the ground do you think the 28" bar is? Hint, I'll take a pic with a tape to the ground.

 

[cgraham1]

From that pic how close to the ground do you think the 28" bar is? Hint, I'll take a pic with a tape to the ground.

It looks to me like its hanging below the bumper... I'm not sure if it really is, but that's how it looks from here. If that was on my truck, it would get bent.

 

[Foragefarmer]

Far above axle clearance. Could something happen? Of course. And I have taken the saw out on more than one occasion just to be on the safe side.

 

[Deleted member 83629]

or run a shorter bar