plastic chainsaw case repair help

[nstueve]

Injection molded plastic won't hold up to any kind of repair when all your saw weight transfers from the handle to your hinge. They all do that unless they are the older style.

Mach me if you want but those Stihl cases are a big orange bullseye for theifs too. I tell everyone that asks me about a case... Go to the farm store and pay $25 (not $40-$50) for a black husky power box knock off. Less visual to a thief, fits any saw, and also has room for tools and oil and such.


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[dannyrc]

Just fixed my ole stihl saw case a couple wks ago. I cut off 3" of my 2" wide ratchet strap from the end. Made 3 of them and screwed them on with screws. Works great!

 

[Philbert]

Just fixed my ole stihl saw case a couple wks ago. I cut off 3" of my 2" wide ratchet strap from the end. Made 3 of them and screwed them on with screws. Works great!

Photo?

Philbert

 

[J0HN_R1]

First thing, why not just buy a new case ?

Second, if I was gonna fix it I'd use a piece of scrap seatbelt material or a 3" wide tow-strap attached with rivets or small capscrews.

 

[Philbert]

I'd use a piece of scrap seatbelt material or a 3" wide tow-strap attached with rivets or small capscrews.

And big washers on both sides.

Philbert

 

[Wood Doctor]

I tried the duck tape route and eventually took John_R1's advice and bought a new case. I really don't use the case very much anyway. Nowadays I keep the tools in a separate tool box and secure the saw in the truck.

One time the case caused more damage than it solved when I left it out in a thunderstorm. Unknowingly, it almost filled up with water when I thought it was protecting the saw and whatever else was in there. After that, I drilled a pair of drain holes in the bottom.