Long bar covers - scabbards???

[Bob Wright]

I see guys with 24" + bars with 20" bar covers on them and 6" of chain sticking out. Does anyone make a scabbard for the real long bars, or is this something i am going to have to look into making. I have an idea for a nice fit cover from sheetmetal for the long bars. Just wondering...Bob

 

[kf_tree]

i have some 28in husky covers

 

[Cut4fun]

Found these Jonsered 28" covers while ebaying around. http://cgi.ebay.com/JONSERED-CHAINS...ryZ85915QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Dadatwins]

Stihl makes some extentable covers for longer bars, and I have seen one that you added 12" sections too make them longer. I just use the 20" covers, protects the tip which I think takes most of the abuse anyway.

 

[Newfie]

I would think a sheet metal scabbard would sort of defeat the purpose,no?

 

[West Texas]

http://www.firecache.com/prodinfo.asp?number=75.8215 This is a web site for firefighters and their equipment. You can get a nice canvas cover with tool pack inside of it; from 20" to 38". Has a nice piece of leather that covers the front of the saw; and, a strap with velcro that holds it on to the handle of the saw. $43-$46. I have one for my MS361. I like the tool and extra chain pocket; keeps me from carrying around another bag.

 

[geofore]

bar cover

I see guys with 24" + bars with 20" bar covers on them and 6" of chain sticking out. Does anyone make a scabbard for the real long bars, or is this something i am going to have to look into making. I have an idea for a nice fit cover from sheetmetal for the long bars. Just wondering...Bob

sheetmetal? aluminium down spout 5" will crush up to fit almost any bar. why use steel? Cheap and sort of redneck but then do rednecks have downspouts on their houses or do they take them off to shower when it rains?

 

[Patrick62]

Leather

I had one custom made in a leather shop. I will not mention the other leather items that are made there...

-Pat

 

[Bob Wright]

I would think a sheet metal scabbard would sort of defeat the purpose,no?

I was thinking of the metal with a sliver of foam glued to each side, it would open to sandwich the bar, then have some sort of hasp to hold it shut. It could be made 60" easily...Bob

 

[Onelick]

I use old 4" hose from the local fire department. 5" hose works also. 3" hose only works on thin bars like 12"-18". This company also makes the bar cover like the Pack Shack cover that FireCache sells. http://bouldercreekpacks.com/Individual Packs/fire-and-gear-packs/chain-saw-bar-pack-fp09.htm I'm not sure whose is better, that's one of my next purchases if I get another overtime shift soon.
Onelick

 

[Lawn Masters]

I take my old garden hoses that leak, and are no longer suitable for use, just slit em down one side, cut to fit over top bottom and nose of the bar, and use some creativity on the fastener to hold everyting in place with.

Cheap and creative recycling method combined.

 

[spacemule]

How about a short cloth rifle scabbard? They can be had pretty cheap sometimes.

 

[jokers]

Hey mule,

I love your sig,

Sometimes a guy just has to say too bad, but I`m not going with the status quo or polite civility in the face of willful ignorance or plain stupidity.

Very profound thoughts are captured within for a change.

Russ

 

[smokechase II]

Advise from onelick is the best.
4" old fire hose is a super cover.
Sweet and cheap if you can find it.

 

[Bob Wright]

I can get all the fire hose i need from work, but i was thinking of something nice looking too...Bob

 

[ross_scott]

I have previously made bar and chain scabbards from the cardboard boxes that our beer comes in and they do a nice job not to forget the nice big Lion Red/waikato logo all over it all it takes to hold it together is a few staples and best part it is all free (except for having to buy the booze first)

 

[spacemule]

Hey mule,

I love your sig, Very profound thoughts are captured within for a change.

Russ

This place is full of profound thoughts, Russ.

 

[Onelick]

I can get all the fire hose i need from work, but i was thinking of something nice looking too...Bob

I'm nice looking.....

Seriously, the fire hose is comfortable when you have to throw it over your shoulder and walk for awhile. I have this aversion to razor sharp teeth that close to my jugular vein....
Onelick

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

Found these Jonsered 28" covers while ebaying around. http://cgi.ebay.com/JONSERED-CHAINS...ryZ85915QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've bought from that guy. Wouldn't do it again. If everything goes perfectly, you won't notice a problem. If there's one little glitch - on his end - you'll find he's a flaming jerk.

Unless you just meekly accept his crap, of course. I'm sure he's probably real nice then.

 

[Tree Sling'r]

I use my orange Stihl covers I get two each time a get a saw. Our crew of fallers call them "Condoms". But, I will say I had a firehose cover once and loved it. I should find some more. Old pant legs work pretty well too.