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Chainsaw Carrier recommendation

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Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a chainsaw carrier. It looks like there is quite a variety of them out there; some being more heavy duty than others?
Thanks!
 
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Yup... A box on your front rack well mounted then use 2 heavy rubber straps to hold the saw in the box... remember you need easy, quick access. those carrier types that hang it off the rack put too much stress on the rack mounting brackets. and the weight of the saw will flex the rack, then cracks happen.... If your blazing trails, you need it up front and easily removable. Plastic is out. plywood is much more durable, add a rubber mat and your good to go. The yamahahaha in the middle is a good example, he is one of our Blazers.. I have one of a canned ham but refuse to post obscene photos....
 
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Oil and Sunk, Thanks for the input. I was/am a little nervous about all of the chainsaw carriers I've seen because they hold the saw by it's bar, rather than by the engine. Thus, it seems like constant wiggling and vibration of the loose engine would eventially take it's toll on the bar. I like the idea of simply tying the saw down to the front rack! (It will also stay the cleanest there as well). Thanks! Kent
 
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I'm pretty cheap so I had to come up with my own plus I never liked the way all the carriers held the saw by the bar either. I never used the saw enough to justify the cost of the carriers that I saw but it is nice to be able to hold it securely so this is what I came up with. I drilled some holes in it to hold the file and wrench and some small screws hold on the cheap tool box where I keep bar and chain oil with some other tools. Using the bunge takes about 2 seconds to take it off and I just zip tie the whole thing to the rack. Cheap but it works.
 

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Mew, That is PERFECT! It holds the entire saw securely, and as you say, it makes it quick and easy to take the saw on and off. Your pictures are great as well. Thanks so much. Now I know what I'll be doing/making tomorrow!
Thanks again to all of you!
Kent
 
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Hey thanks for the kind comments, that is great if that will help you come up with what you need. As you can see I went with function over form. Post some pics when you are done I may be able to use some of your ideas. I just got back from Colorado on Friday (I live in IL). Let me know how that Rincon performs out there I've really considered getting one.
 
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Mew, Like you, I feel that function is more important than form. I'm going to work on a rack just like yours' today - I like it so much. The place for a tool box is a good idea as well. I help the Forest Service maintain trails in our area, so having a chainsaw and a few tools is very important to me. This last winter, as well as this summer, we have had a lot of rain in Colorado. Thus, many of the older trees are very loose in the ground and fall over quite easily when the wind blows.
My Rincon is new (I have just over 120 miles on it). The more I ride it, the more I like it. I previously had a Foreman which is an excellent machine. The Rincon gives me a few more inches of ground clearance as well as Independent Suspension in the rear - which makes my time on the trail easier and more comfortable. I use my ATV for Pleasure, Maintaining trails, and for plowing in the winter. I am at 8500' and sometimes go up to nearly 12,000', so having fuel injection is a must for me. Were you riding your ATV in Colorado? We have some fantastic trails here. They range from easy to difficult and they often offer some incredible scenery.
Kent
 
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chainsaw carrier

Mew,
Attached are photos of the Chainsaw carrier that I built, which was inspired by YOU! I attach the whole thing to the front rack with U-bolts and wing-nuts so it can be easily and quickly taken on/off. The whole thing is FAR more secure than any commercially available rack. The only thing I had to purchase were the four U-bolts at about $2 each. Thanks again for your suggestion. Here are the pictures...(Click on the pictures to enlarge).
 

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You did fine Kentrda. Keep check on the verticle supports. Where are your Gussets?
Concerning the color. You've got to change it. Please paint every thing black from the racks up,,,except the saw of course.
And one more thing,,,Where are the petrol can, 2 files and the combo tool?
 
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Tim, thanks for the compliments. Should I paint my fairing/windshield black as well?..eek! The gas can, and dremmel tool (instead of files) will stay in my garage. Generally a full tank of gas and oil in the saw is more than enough, since I only have to make two cuts per tree - if trees are down across the trail(s). I really don't need a combo tool because my Stihl can be adjusted (or a chain can be changed) without any tools. When I joined the volunteer program, the Forest Service told me that they didn't want me to carry a chainsaw - because of liability concerns. However, I recently informed them that they (and I) would have more to worry about (like a heart attack!) if some 60 year old guy (ME) is up at 11,000 feet altitude, cutting trees away from the trail with a hand bucksaw. As soon as I told them that, they then informed me that they periodically have 'Chainsaw Certification Courses' for their own personnel and that I would be welcome to take one of those 1 hour classes so that I could be certified to carry a chainsaw into a National Forest. Upon hearing that, I signed right up, built my rack, and my chainsaw is ready to go!
Oh yes, on the vertical supports, I ran a number of bolts through them (top to bottom) so they are very ridigly connected to the base plate.
Good Day Sir!
Kent
 
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Again, You did great! Kudos for attending the saw class.
With the red atv, black fenders I thought the saw holder addition would look good black. I did paint both of our racks black. It's just a personal preference.
Your red offers more visibility and I'm all about being seen.
 
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Mew, it was really easy and cheap. However, it is very strong and secure. I used 3/4" plywood for the base and 2 X 8's for the upright supports. I ran a number of long bolts all the way through the upright supports so that they would be good and strong. Notice also that instead of cutting a notch in the supports, I actually used my chainsaw to cut a slot for the bar/chain to fit through. If you get around to making one for yourself, let me know and I'll give you some more detailed photos.
Thanks again for your inspiration! You made it happen!
Kent
Oh yes, I painted it with Rust-O-Leum RED Plastic/Vinyl paint. It matches the Honda Red just perfectly and when it dries, it almost looks like the plastic on the machine!
 
#18 ·
Looks good. Gotta love Stihl orange.
 
#20 ·
I just bought a Koplin saw press II at Gander mountain marked down to $40.
 
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Tim, That's a great deal on the Kolpin carrier. I had actually ordered one, but sent it back because I was nervous about the fact that it, and all the others hold the saw by the bar and not by the engine. In fact, when any chainsaw is operated, it is intended to be held by the engine; allowing the bar to move slightly. I ride on the trail a lot and worry that the unsupported wiggling/vibrating engine at the end of the supported bar could take it's toll on the bar mount, or at least on the bar adjustment. The mount the Mew, and I built support the entire saw without allowing any part of it to move. They may not be as pretty, but they sure support the saw well. Thanks for your post. You got a great deal on your saw carrier!
 
#22 ·
Their is actually a tab that engine rests on and is semi supported, I will probably bunjee cord the engine to cut down on the vibration. We normally just use it to keep the trails open.
 
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Tim, That's good information on the Kolpin carrier. I will definately keep that in mind. Thanks! I too (will) use my chainsaw to keep trails open as well. I do volunteer work for the US Forest Service in the Adopt-A-Trail program in Colorado. Thus far, I've adopted four trails, (about 35 miles worth), so it keeps me fairly busy. Normally, the USFS doesn't want any volunteers to carry, or use a chainsaw. But, after I got real tired of cutting large 12"+) trees away with a Buck Saw - after they had fallen over trails, they told me that if I took their two hour certification class, then I could carry a saw with me. I'm 60 years old, so, after cutting downed trees at 11,000+ feet, it has been a great relief to be able to use my chainsaw. Happy Cutting! Kent
 
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