shawnw
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Back pack? I'm intrigued....
I also forgot to mention we often use the Ranger (Polaris) to move about in the woods, so a box isn't a complete deal breaker.
Toolbox for in the woods?
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I also forgot to mention we often use the Ranger (Polaris) to move about in the woods, so a box isn't a complete deal breaker.
lambs
Stihl crazy after all these years
I prefer the 5 gallon bucket with the tool pouch (buy at the big box store) wrapped around it. Everything I need in there and I can toss the little homelite/extra chains/oil w/e in the bucket. This way I can carry the big saw in one hand and everything else in the other
I have used this for years. You can get a fuel bottle at REI that holds about a quart of premix, and bring along a quart of bar oil. Spare bars fit upright, there's room for several chains, and plenty of pockets for tools. It works well. You can even balance a cant hook over your shoulder and let the bucket hang from the hook.
My problem now is that I now have a Dodge Dakota regular cab truck, and I am trying to get everything to fit inside a 4 foot aluminum tool box in the back. It will hold everything, but not if that bucket is involved. So I am now searching for a solution that will let me set all that stuff in the tool box on top of the two saws and the gas can / oil jug (no longer using the smaller bottles since I do not have to walk so far now). I know they make trays for these boxes but haven't found one yet for my box.
Sears has their tool bags on sale for $4. At least they were a week or so ago.
stihlrookie
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Black Rhino Fat Dude
Been using this for 3 seasons now. Holds extra chains, wedges, tools, eye and ear protection, chaps, some food, basically everything I need except for spare bar and my helmet. Lots of pouches and storage loops inside, hard bottom is water resistant as well. Carry handle as well as a shoulder strap to free up your hands. Rides in the cab of the truck with me, keep a trash bag inside it as well in case of inclement weather and it needs to go in the bed for whatever reason. Fuel and bar oil ride in the bed with a bungee holding them to the side rail. A buddy calls it my doctor bag.
Been using this for 3 seasons now. Holds extra chains, wedges, tools, eye and ear protection, chaps, some food, basically everything I need except for spare bar and my helmet. Lots of pouches and storage loops inside, hard bottom is water resistant as well. Carry handle as well as a shoulder strap to free up your hands. Rides in the cab of the truck with me, keep a trash bag inside it as well in case of inclement weather and it needs to go in the bed for whatever reason. Fuel and bar oil ride in the bed with a bungee holding them to the side rail. A buddy calls it my doctor bag.
Dusty Rhodes
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Have a friend who is a lineman for local utility, once he gets some wear on his heavy canvas bags he gets rid of them, I am the lucky recipient. Had one for about 6 years and have not worn it out. Gave two others away as I only need the one. Keeps my chaps, Rope, wedges, water bottles, small axe, and first aid kit all together. Rest of my stuff rides in the saw box such as bar oil, spare chains, files etc, etc. Old milk crate gets the fuel mix and whatever else I decide to carry. Only carry the saw box and canvas bag in the woods, rest of it stays at the truck.
A lot depends on what you want to carry, and how far you want to carry it. Very different for something that stays in the truck next to where you cut, and something that you pack in on a trail. A box with a lot of spare parts gets big (and heavy) fast, and might belong back at the basement or shop.
There have been a lot of posts with photos of very creative tool boxes here on A.S. Some are buried in threads on saw storage, or chain storage. Lots of comments on using pickup trucks as tool boxes. Plywood is easy to customize but gets heavy quick.
I have a few different saws and try to keep a few extra chains and basic parts (spark plug, bar nuts, etc.) in each saw case so that they are with the saw when needed. If you don't use saw cases, you might have a smaller, basic box for a few files, essential spare parts, etc., and another box for tools that you are more likely to keep in the truck or use in the shop than carry into the field.
Here are a few related threads to root through. Keep playing with the 'Search' tool to find more.
Philbert
http://www.arboristsite.com/firewood-heating-wood-burning-equipment/89533.htm
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/181807.htm
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/178537.htm
http://www.arboristsite.com/firewood-heating-wood-burning-equipment/171234.htm
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/125133.htm
bowtechmadman
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Old small, single tray, tackle box. Extra chain or two, screwdrivers, pliers, files, bar nuts etc... This along w/ 3 saws, oil, fuel, axe, fiskars, wedges, chaps, helmet are nice and cozy in the box on the back of my Arctic Cat TRV...and I don't go to the woods without it.
procarbine2k1
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I use a roofers tool box (a small one), its enough for marking paint, files, screnches, and some misc. stuff. I keep it light, and simple and works really well for me. Small tackle box is fine too.
As far as the ammo cans go, I dont haul them to the woods but keep a couple .50 cal cans in the truck for chain and tie downs.
As far as the ammo cans go, I dont haul them to the woods but keep a couple .50 cal cans in the truck for chain and tie downs.
shawnw
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Those are some good finds, thanks for posting them up!
rullywowr
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.50 cal ammo can spray painted florescent orange just like I do to all my wedges. Keeps files, a few wedges, screnchs, spark plug, and a couple bottles of 2-stroke oil
I use a 50 cal. ammo can. I'm talking about the metal can not the cheap plastic one. You can fit everything you need for in the field sharpening/adjustment. The ammo cans are waterproof & tuff. I spray mine a bright color ( orange,red)so its easy to find in the woods.
Majorpayne
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The plastic that I have is water proof too. It is just like the ammo can only plastic.
lambs
Stihl crazy after all these years
Now that's a thought. I have 3 litter boxes. Our 14 year old cat leaped out of my lap and was dead about 30 seconds later, in the middle of the Kentucky Derby broadcast this year. We think she had a stroke.
I'll check the litter boxes to see if they fit....if not perhaps a cheap rubber maid type tray from the Dollar Store.
I was thinking of the square pails that they sell the kitty litter in; that shape might fit better in your truck box. Easier to cut down too if they are too tall.
If you feel creative, you can pick up some plastic lawn signs now that the election is over. Crease and fold the corrugated plastic into custom sized trays (like the USPS totes).
To the OP - Sears has several tool bags and boxes listed in their Black Friday ads if you can wait. I buy a lot of tool boxes cheap at garage sales too.
Philbert
Hustihler
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I've been using the Husqvarna power boxes and the black NT version. I recently added some husky pouches and a plastic organizer they fit well inside the cases. The Husqvarna power box came with the saw and the NT box was about $25 with a coupon; the pouches came in a 3 pack from HD and the plastic organizer as well, I think I paid around $14 for them.View attachment 261525View attachment 261526View attachment 261527View attachment 261528View attachment 261529
The .50 cal ammo cans are a great idea but I've been using this one. It has a big lower compartment for scrench's, wedges, 4# DB hammer, and misc parts and also has two zip up compartments for files and tools (on the side). Rubermaid 7187 I think
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I like the the zip close canvas bag. Basic tools a wedge and a can of brake cleaner (brake cleaner and a brush does wonders for cleaning up for a chain swap). Chains and extra bar hangs behind the seat of the truck. Two saws and a "combi-can" which holds my fuel and bar oil. Travel lite.
Ammo can of tools and parts doesn't work too well when you put them in the wrong truck! I think I'll keep a spare scrench in the truck from now on. :help: The fuel and oil did make the right truck so I took a picture for you. The basket actually says "salad" on it not "milk". Ron
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