MS660 storage case?

[Poolco]

I'm looking for a storage case to put my new 660 into while I have the saw in the back of my trailer, truck etc. I liked the old Stihl plastic case that I used with my smaller saw, but the 660 is way to big to fit in the that plastic case. Any ideas?

 

[woodchuck361]

Build one. The largest Stihl case will only fit the 460. We have built saw boxes for several of our larger saws. Nothing fancy just a wooden or aluminum box.
Good luck

 

[Tree Sling'r]

I'm looking for a storage case to put my new 660 into while I have the saw in the back of my trailer, truck etc. I liked the old Stihl plastic case that I used with my smaller saw, but the 660 is way to big to fit in the that plastic case. Any ideas?

The 660 is a manly saw, it's supposed to ride exposed, too puff it's beefy chest, not be carted around in a sissy case.

 

[hanniedog]

I used one of Stihls multi-purpose carry cases for my 385. Had to use a roto zip to remove part of the lid so it would close. Length wise it fit about perfectly. Dont know how close your saw is in size. When you shell out allot of cash for a saw its nice to protect it.

 

[dadouthat]

An 18 gallon rubbermaid tub is what I used for hauling the powerhead of an 064. Cut a slot in the end for the bar.

 

[giljack]

I used a similar method to what David Saltas used. My wife wanted the Stihl MS 660 out of the hallway where it has sat since March when I used it to cut some 30 inch red oak up for firewood. I wasn't about to store a $1000.00 chain saw ($1,300.00 with extra bar and chains) in a shed where it could be stolen!
I bought a Plano XXL Storage Trunk size 37 3/4 inches by 18 1/4 inches by 14 inches (exterior measurements) from Home Depot. I used a 3/4 inch paddle bit to drill out the top and bottom of the cut for the bar and cover and a 3/8 inch paddle bit to cut out the top and bottom for my 36 inch bar and cardboard container. I cut out the material between the top and bottom of the pilot holes with a jig saw with a metal cutting blade. Look at the attached pictures. I had to make the hole for the bar and sheath a little longer with the jig saw but the cut out for the 36 inch bar was perfect with the first try! I measured up 1 1/2 inches from the bottom for the 3/4 inch paddle drill hole for the bar and cover and made the cut right next to the side of the molded indentation for the handle. Make sure that you make the holes for the bars on the end opposite the wheels. I placed the cuts for the 36 inch bar and cover so that it sat on top of the inside cover for the wheel.
You get a big roomy storage container for your MS 660 and can secure it in the back of your truck and can stack things on top of it when stored in your home.

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[giljack]

I used a similar method to what David Saltas used. My wife wanted the Stihl MS 660 out of the hallway where it has sat since March when I used it to cut some 30 inch red oak up for firewood. I wasn't about to store a $1000.00 chain saw ($1,300.00 with extra bar and chains) in a shed where it could be stolen!
I bought a Plano XXL Storage Trunk size 37 3/4 inches by 18 1/4 inches by 14 inches (exterior measurements) from Home Depot. I used a 3/4 inch paddle bit to drill out the top and bottom of the cut for the bar and cover and a 3/8 inch paddle bit to cut out the top and bottom for my 36 inch bar and cardboard container. I cut out the material between the top and bottom of the pilot holes with a jig saw with a metal cutting blade. Look at the attached pictures. I had to make the hole for the bar and sheath a little longer with the jig saw but the cut out for the 36 inch bar was perfect with the first try! I measured up 1 1/2 inches from the bottom for the 3/4 inch paddle drill hole for the bar and cover and made the cut right next to the side of the molded indentation for the handle. Make sure that you make the holes for the bars on the end opposite the wheels. I placed the cuts for the 36 inch bar and cover so that it sat on top of the inside cover for the wheel.
You get a big roomy storage container for your MS 660 and can secure it in the back of your truck and can stack things on top of it when stored in your home.

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