Ideas Please

[bigbadbob]

I need some ideas on how to pack my saw (024) on my ATV (Honda Rubicon)
I can fabricate something if needed as I have a welder etc. The back rack has a plastic box on it so the saw has to go on the front or hang off the back.
It need to be solid as I ride in the bush etc.
So any ideas will be welcome.
Thanks
bob

 

[Cut4fun]

My brother has a metal scabbord on the rack of the 4 wheeler, that the saw bar slides into then you twist it tight onto the bar and it holds it straight up.

 

[RiverRat2]

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Or know where to get them and if all else fails there is always Ebay

Check this out looks as though it is hanging off the front just like you need

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43969&viewitem=&item=170047765988

 

[Cut4fun]

Yep thats just like the one my brother welded and put together for his saw.

 

[jomoco]

They make scabbards for lift truck buckets

They are available at most arborist supply houses, and should be easily adaptable to an ATV.

jomoco

 

[NYH1]

You can get them from Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, Gander Mountian and most ATV supply stores and magazines. Maybe even Tractor Supply too.

 

[drunkenredneck]

I don't know what kind of terrain you ride on up there but where Im from it's steep. If you also ride on anything thing remotely steep DO NOT put it on the back hanging off. The weight even thought light will make the qaud extremely tipsy. I've seen 3 personally qauds that were setup like that come over backwards every time the saw was mangled but even worse the riders were injured. Just thought I would tell you.

 

[tek9tim]

I don't know what kind of terrain you ride on up there but where Im from it's steep. If you also ride on anything thing remotely steep DO NOT put it on the back hanging off. The weight even thought light will make the qaud extremely tipsy. I've seen 3 personally qauds that were setup like that come over backwards every time the saw was mangled but even worse the riders were injured. Just thought I would tell you.

Yeah, since this guy's from Napavine, you should listen. I in no way doubt that he's seen it happen multiple times. I do, (also being from Lewis County myself) agree with what he says. I don't own a quad myself (more of a dirtbike guy) but use them a ton for work, and they're always loaded down, and almost always an 044 is just part of the cargo. Usually, I use a couple of bungees, one around the power head, and one wrapped a couple of times around the bar, with it tight against the edge of the rack where it has the raised bar. Never had one come off. But, if you've got a smaller saw, the scabbard style clamp would be pretty sweet.

 

[drunkenredneck]

Never said I was from Napavine just where I'm located. Curious as to where your from in Lewis County though??

 

[kawcrasher]

Build a rack that will hold the saw and protect it should you roll over.It should cover the power head and bar and be able to support the bike in a roll over.I'd use 1" square stock,pad the inside and make it lockable.

 

[Hard Knocks]

How about the Husqvarna Powerbox? The saw is strapped to the bottom of the box and the box can be strapped down firmly to your front rack. It will also hold all of your saw supplies inside including the bar and chain if you don't want them sticking out.

 

[bigbadbob]

kawcrasher
I don't plan on rolling the quad, tried it once and will leave that to the young people. My Stihl saws will not be going on the ATV. I have three Homelites that will fill the position. I have a grand total of $30 Canadian tied up in all three so if one happens to have an incident, oh well, more parts. They are plentiful in yard sales etc. But the square tube idea I like. Just need time to build something, and thanks all for your ideas.
bob

 

[bigbadbob]

How about the Husqvarna Powerbox? The saw is strapped to the bottom of the box and the box can be strapped down firmly to your front rack. It will also hold all of your saw supplies inside including the bar and chain if you don't want them sticking out.

So what's a box like that set you back in canuck bucks??
I have an excutive box on the rear but its too small for a regulation size saw!!! I might get one of those baby ones in there but its full of other items.
bob

 

[12guns]

Couldn't the wieght of the saw damage the bar if the bar is in a scabbard and clamped down? For smooth terrain I'm sure they are great, but the was some people ride, seems like it would get jarred around too much for my liking. I have never tried them, but I would much rather have the saw secured by the power head. That's just me.

 

[elmnut]

get 2 pieces of pt 1"x1"x24", 2 pieces of pt 1"x6"x24", screw the 1"ers to each edge of a 1"x6", screw the other 1"x6" on top, fasten it to your rack with a couple of u-bolts. Use a bungee for added security. 10.00-15.00 bucks, and 20 minutes.

 

[Hard Knocks]

So what's a box like that set you back in canuck bucks??
I have an excutive box on the rear but its too small for a regulation size saw!!! I might get one of those baby ones in there but its full of other items.
bob

The powerbox Pt#100001-07 goes for around $45.00 Canadian. You should be able to get it from stock at any good Husqvarna dealer.

 

[blis]

The powerbox Pt#100001-07 goes for around $45.00 Canadian. You should be able to get it from stock at any good Husqvarna dealer.

I have to say that the powerbox is quite handy, has place for scrench, 2 files, plug and some other stuff and you can also throw axe and matches along with other small stuff into it when going to woods..

 

[bigbadbob]

The powerbox Pt#100001-07 goes for around $45.00 Canadian. You should be able to get it from stock at any good Husqvarna dealer.

The dealer here gave the last saw back to us after a "tune up" with the chain on backwards!!! Whats worse was the guy using the saw couldn't figure out why the chain was smoking cuttting dry cedar. I wont tell you where I work! LOL. So maybe I will put a hat on and sunglasses sneak in and see if they have one to look at, I will also be in a bigger place for the holidays and may check other dealers too. Thanks for the heads up.

Bob

 

[Hard Knocks]

The dealer here gave the last saw back to us after a "tune up" with the chain on backwards!!! Whats worse was the guy using the saw couldn't figure out why the chain was smoking cuttting dry cedar.

Sometimes you just can't win!