Anyone know where I can find a chainsaw scabbard for climbing?

[Carburetorless]

I'm getting tired of nicking my ropes while climbing, and I'm thinking a scabbard that would strap to the leg and/or harness would solve the problem.

I searched every, but all I can find is the fiberglass one's for use in a bucket, and one that Buckingham makes, but it's only for storage of the saw not for climbing.

I'm thinking I could make my own out of leather. Anyone ever make one? I've never taken on the task of making a scabbard, so any ideas(pictures) are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Treepedo]

Read somewhere fire hose makes a good one.

 

[mr. holden wood]

I'm getting tired of nicking my ropes while climbing, and I'm thinking a scabbard that would strap to the leg and/or harness would solve the problem.

I searched every, but all I can find is the fiberglass one's for use in a bucket, and one that Buckingham makes, but it's only for storage of the saw not for climbing.

I'm thinking I could make my own out of leather. Anyone ever make one? I've never taken on the task of making a scabbard, so any ideas(pictures) are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I've been using a baby bjorn for the past few years. Keeps the saw out of the way yet ready to rock when needed. If that doesn't work just work on rope management, ive found if somethings not made theres a reason.

 

[treemandan]

baby Bjorn, that's precious.

 

[ATH]

....ive found if somethings not made theres a reason.

Yeah...good point Mr. Edison

On a more serious note, I agree 100% that rope management is priority #1.

I think a clabbard that would easily clip on and off and snap on the saddle to store when you are using the saw would be nice. You could use the "normal" plastic scabbard tethered to the saddle somehow...but I don't know that this will work - I am sure people have tried it, and it is not common place.

 

[Carburetorless]

I've been using a baby bjorn for the past few years. Keeps the saw out of the way yet ready to rock when needed. If that doesn't work just work on rope management, ive found if somethings not made theres a reason.

I have to ask; What's a Baby Bjorn(pic?)?

 

[Carburetorless]

Read somewhere fire hose makes a good one.

Can you buy that stuff by the foot?

 

[squad143]

You could try using one of these plastic Sthil scabbard with some kind of bungee and clip to hold it onto the saw while climbing. The clip could then attach to your saddle to keep the scabbard close while using the saw.
STIHL Telescoping Bar Scabbards - Handy Slip-On Chainsaw Scabbards | STIHL USA Mobile

Or you could move your climbing line to the opposite side that you carry your saw on. (Assuming you keep it close to your harness)

Personally, I think it would a pain to have to remove and replace the cover continuously.

 

[squad143]

Can you buy that stuff by the foot?

Drop by your local fire station. They usually have some old damaged hose or know where to get some (their mechanical or equipment services -if a larger department), most likely for free.

 

[mr. holden wood]

I have to ask; What's a Baby Bjorn(pic?)?

I have to ask, have you ever heard of google.

 

[treemandan]

Yeah, some of the ropes they have these days can't hold up like 16 strand will.

it puts the saw in the Baby Bjorn

 

[Tree Pig]

I'm getting tired of nicking my ropes while climbing, and I'm thinking a scabbard that would strap to the leg and/or harness would solve the problem.

I searched every, but all I can find is the fiberglass one's for use in a bucket, and one that Buckingham makes, but it's only for storage of the saw not for climbing.

I'm thinking I could make my own out of leather. Anyone ever make one? I've never taken on the task of making a scabbard, so any ideas(pictures) are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

All this time spent thinking of question you can bring up here, instead of the kiddy pond and thats the best you can do... Clip it to the side of your belt and it should be pretty hard for it to hit your rope. The fact that it seems no one here feels theres a need for such a thing says something. Either you are doing something wrong or do not actually do tree work. I am going with #2, as I have said before you always seems to make statements that lean in that direction... Now back to the kiddy pond with you.

 

[imagineero]

Gotta agree on the 'not really needed' bit. It's kinda like saying "I need steel heels in my boots to stop me gaffing my own feet".

Ill throw a couple things out there though. If you're short hanging your saw (which you ought to be!) then you want some combination of lanyard/clip/harness attachment point that keeps the saw out of the way and in the right attitude. I'm climbing on a treemotion and stow my saw on a petzl caritool on the right side of the harness. I use a dale jury bungee lanyard with a karabeener on the end and clip the saw directly into the caritool. I do this for all sizes of saws, and find that keeps them stowed well short, and at the right angle to not tear me up. The angle between the karabiners makes a big difference so you may need to add one if your combination is wrong.

The second thing is, if you're using that new stihl full chisel chain, ditch it. It's slower in the cut, and pretty much rips you to shreds to add injury to insult. Go back to semi chisel with rakers ground properly, your legs will thank you.

Try to climb better. It doesn't happen overnight. Watch and work with better climbers where you can. Consider even subbing out one of your own jobs to a well known respected climber. You'll make a couple hundred dollars less that day, but you'll learn a bunch.

Shaun

 

[sgreanbeans]

Duct tape

 

[flushcut]

it puts the saw in the Baby Bjorn

or it get's the hose again

 

[bootboy]

I'm getting tired of nicking my ropes while climbing, and I'm thinking a scabbard that would strap to the leg and/or harness would solve the problem.

I searched every, but all I can find is the fiberglass one's for use in a bucket, and one that Buckingham makes, but it's only for storage of the saw not for climbing.

I'm thinking I could make my own out of leather. Anyone ever make one? I've never taken on the task of making a scabbard, so any ideas(pictures) are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Straps to your leg? Like a holster? Sounds ridiculous... Strapping a saw to your leg. Ha!

Anyway, I've made leather scabbards for my saws with cute little pouches for an extra chain and little bandoliers for files and such. But they are for ground transportation only. I've only been climbing for a year but, When climb, I just keep my rope away from the saw. Period. I figured out pretty fast that having your saw at an appropriate height makes life easier.
If you must though, a light plastic scabbard with a bungee as suggested seems reasonable.

Strapping a saw to your leg... Ha!

 

[Tree Pig]

Straps to your leg? Like a holster? Sounds ridiculous... Strapping a saw to your leg. Ha!

Anyway, I've made leather scabbards for my saws with cute little pouches for an extra chain and little bandoliers for files and such. But they are for ground transportation only. I've only been climbing for a year but, When climb, I just keep my rope away from the saw. Period. I figured out pretty fast that having your saw at an appropriate height makes life easier.
If you must though, a light plastic scabbard with a bungee as suggested seems reasonable.

Strapping a saw to your leg... Ha!

Now I get it. Its plainly obvious none of his facts or statements come from work experience, so you have to ask; where does he come up with this stuff?

I found the answer

Too much TV

 

[Carburetorless]

Gotta agree on the 'not really needed' bit. It's kinda like saying "I need steel heels in my boots to stop me gaffing my own feet".

Ill throw a couple things out there though. If you're short hanging your saw (which you ought to be!) then you want some combination of lanyard/clip/harness attachment point that keeps the saw out of the way and in the right attitude. I'm climbing on a treemotion and stow my saw on a petzl caritool on the right side of the harness. I use a dale jury bungee lanyard with a karabeener on the end and clip the saw directly into the caritool. I do this for all sizes of saws, and find that keeps them stowed well short, and at the right angle to not tear me up. The angle between the karabiners makes a big difference so you may need to add one if your combination is wrong.

The second thing is, if you're using that new stihl full chisel chain, ditch it. It's slower in the cut, and pretty much rips you to shreds to add injury to insult. Go back to semi chisel with rakers ground properly, your legs will thank you.

Try to climb better. It doesn't happen overnight. Watch and work with better climbers where you can. Consider even subbing out one of your own jobs to a well known respected climber. You'll make a couple hundred dollars less that day, but you'll learn a bunch.

Shaun

I carry my saw clipped close to my saddle with small rope snap that snaps into the saddle, and a captive eye for the lanyard with another snap on the other end.

The only time I have problems with the chain nicking the line/s is when I'm limbing pines and I have to reposition around the trunk to reach the limbs on the other side. I'm thinking that moving in the direction I have my saw snapped on will help, but it's not always the easiest direction.

Respected climber; Indeed, if I could find one I'd let him do all my jobs and probably end up making more money.

 

[Carburetorless]

Duct tape

Lol, yeah, I could think of some places to put some duct tape right now. :taped: