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OK...Some might have a problem with this...a Stihl in a Husky box...but I go with what works.
Stihl / Husky...Ford /Chevy...Sig / Glock...Sure brand loyalty is great but they all work. Kinda like German and Swedish beer...Both good, just different.
The Husky "Power Box" is big and roomy, just not big enough to fit the mighty MS 066 / 660. However, with a few modifications they will fit great.
First, set yer saw in the case and notice that the front handle hits the back of the box...start by marking the inside of the case around the handle...
There are lots of ways to cut plastic...A dremel tool, a Roto-Zip, I used a soldering gun with a flat tip...it melts through the plastic with ease. Make sure you only cut through the "inner" wall of the case, so don't allow the tip to get too deep.
Next, the saws "Big Dawgs" have to be let in as well. Set the saw back in the case, checking the clearence you made for the front handle. the dawgs need to have two small holes clearenced for them for the saw to sit lower. mark them with yer Sharpie and cut them out. If yer saw has small dawgs, you might be able to skip this step. Here in there parts, with the loose 2 - 3 inch thick Jeffery and Ponderosa bark, big dawgs are a must.
Next, the front cover of the box will need to be modified. there's a rectangular embossment on the cover to cut out, to clear the outer dawgs and the front of the clutch cover. You will then need to close the front of the box against the saw, and mark where the front lid hits the front edge of the front handle...in the case of a factory Flush Cut handle...Mark and cut these next, again only through the "inner" layer of plastic.
Sit yer saw in the box, check all the clearencing you did...the front lid of the box should close easily without binding or pressure.
You will need to engage your chain brake...to move the the lever a little forward and down...to close the top lid, but it too should close and latch without binding.
There you go! All that's left to do now is take a big Magic Marker and write "066" or "660" on the case, so you will remember who's inside. I personally stuff the saw into an old Harley T-shirt before it goes in the case...protects it just that much more. Now yer saw can ride around in the back of the truck, trailer or on the wood and be much safer.
Yer done...Go grab a German or Swedish Beer...That's still your choice!
Stihl / Husky...Ford /Chevy...Sig / Glock...Sure brand loyalty is great but they all work. Kinda like German and Swedish beer...Both good, just different.
The Husky "Power Box" is big and roomy, just not big enough to fit the mighty MS 066 / 660. However, with a few modifications they will fit great.
First, set yer saw in the case and notice that the front handle hits the back of the box...start by marking the inside of the case around the handle...
There are lots of ways to cut plastic...A dremel tool, a Roto-Zip, I used a soldering gun with a flat tip...it melts through the plastic with ease. Make sure you only cut through the "inner" wall of the case, so don't allow the tip to get too deep.
Next, the saws "Big Dawgs" have to be let in as well. Set the saw back in the case, checking the clearence you made for the front handle. the dawgs need to have two small holes clearenced for them for the saw to sit lower. mark them with yer Sharpie and cut them out. If yer saw has small dawgs, you might be able to skip this step. Here in there parts, with the loose 2 - 3 inch thick Jeffery and Ponderosa bark, big dawgs are a must.
Next, the front cover of the box will need to be modified. there's a rectangular embossment on the cover to cut out, to clear the outer dawgs and the front of the clutch cover. You will then need to close the front of the box against the saw, and mark where the front lid hits the front edge of the front handle...in the case of a factory Flush Cut handle...Mark and cut these next, again only through the "inner" layer of plastic.
Sit yer saw in the box, check all the clearencing you did...the front lid of the box should close easily without binding or pressure.
You will need to engage your chain brake...to move the the lever a little forward and down...to close the top lid, but it too should close and latch without binding.
There you go! All that's left to do now is take a big Magic Marker and write "066" or "660" on the case, so you will remember who's inside. I personally stuff the saw into an old Harley T-shirt before it goes in the case...protects it just that much more. Now yer saw can ride around in the back of the truck, trailer or on the wood and be much safer.
Yer done...Go grab a German or Swedish Beer...That's still your choice!
