Soft protective power head cover for chainsaw?

[John E Davies]

Hi; This is my first post. I figured if you guys couldn't help, the solution isn't out there

I recently mounted an aluminum chainsaw scabbard to the tailgate of my utility trailer
It works pretty well, keeping my Stihl Woodboss 024 saw readily at hand, and all the oily glop from the bar drips down and away from the trailer. However....

I'm looking for a soft padded cover for the power head to keep off the heavy dust I encounter on forest roads, and also excess water from rain storms. I am prepared to fabricate something if I have to, but my wife's sewing machine took a dump, so I will have to get her a new one first ;(

And I would hate to spend a couple of hours labor on this project if I could find a $20 cover online somewhere...

Any advice or links would be greatly appreciated.

John Davies
Spokane WA

 

[dave k]

Stihl sells a soft cover for it's brush cutters but I don't know if it would be big enough ? I would think it would fit a 024 but but that is only a guess.

 

[bump_r]

Check out various surplus sites, this looks like a good bang for the buck.

 

[GoldenStihls]

You could buy a stihl case, and hack it up, so it fits over the 024 but also hooks up with the aluminum scabbard. But I could also be very wrong. Post a picture of your setup?

 

[Axlerod74]

Husqvarna makes a soft case for their small thru mid-size saws. Baileys has them on sale right now around $24.95

http://www.baileysonline.com/PDF/2011_spring_sale.pdf

Nice zip-up cordura case with removable plastic bottom. Look up item number HVA 505 69 00 95. (pg. 07 of the sales flyer)

 

[Philbert]

Husqvarna makes a soft case for their small thru mid-size saws. Baileys has them on sale right now around $24.95

Sounds like you are looking for something classier than a garbage bag a zip tie, right?

How about a small to medium duffel bag from a garage sale and some velcro straps?

Philbert

 

[Circle B MN]

Perhaps something along the lines of an outboard engine cover. Similiar to a form fitting sack with a drawstring at the base and one of those plastc barrel things to keep it closed.