bar protection

[rivahrat]

anybody have any recommendations for bar / chain protection. like the sleeve the saws comes with. however i would like one that i can change from bar to bar.

 

[Lawn Masters]

Get the one Stihl has, its designed for up to a 28" from what I've read.

 

[HiOctane]

Go with the Stihl one,tight on blade when installed and easy to remove without the chain catching in the plastic like some others.

 

[keith c raymond]

If you dont really care about appearance,Ive found that a piece of 2 1/2 or 3'' jacketed fire hose does the trick.It can be cut to length and has rubber lining that will not harm cutters.It can come in 50' lengths and you can give away bar guards to all your friends for christmas!

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

You beat me to it Keith. I'll also recommend the firehose. Wildland firefighting trick. Lightweight, readily available, cheap, and it works.

Jeff

 

[rivahrat]

thanks. i like the idea of the hose. and i hate those things by stihl. what a chunk of schmitt that is. i have them on my stihl saws but i would not buy one ever!

 

[njforestfire]

Been using fire hose for years. As mentioned, just make sure it has the rubber lining. The hose without the rubber catches horribly on the chain.

 

[rivahrat]

sounds good i think i can get my hands on some hose pretty easy. just hope its rubber lined

 

[Cut4fun]

Heres a guy I bought cases from. They will take 14" to 22" bars and adjustable. He has BIN option. Ships UPS with tracking. No probems. Here is his link, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=85915&item=4373876227&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

 

[rb_in_va]

I used a piece of doubled over cardboard. Maybe I could make them and sell them on ebay. I'll be rich!

 

[tony marks]

if u do use a scabbard. drill u a hole in next to the back and put a snap on a little wire ,etc. this keeps it on the bar covered an just unsnaps to remove.

 

[rivahrat]

say that again? i dont comprehend

 

[Lawn Masters]

Basically he's saying put something on the back of the cover to keep it on the bar.

 

[rivahrat]

o ok just didnt understand with the way he said it