Chainsaw Case for Dolmar Big Body 6400 7310 7910 7900

[bigsbetter]

Just wondering if anyone has found a case that will fit the Dolmar / Makita 7900 big series saws? I'm not to worried about the bar length fitting as that would be the easiest to modify. I bought a Husqvarna 'Power box' and a Echo box that looks similar to the Husky's. The Husqvarna power box says it will fit their 576 with up to 24" bar and the Echo box measure at least a 1/4 inch larger than the Husqvarnas, but still will not fit the Dolmar power head. Has anybody modified a case to fit? Or found a case? Thanks, guys.

[redmule]

I'll be watching this post. I need a case for my ps 6100 also.

[nmurph]

The Powerbox can be easily modded with a heat gun to hold the 7900.

[Philbert]

We had a similar thread on another forum re: cases for larger saws. 

The Power Boxes (hollow, blow molded plastic) can be easily modified with a sharp utility knife, Dremel tool, or a heat gun, as nmurph noted.  I like to fill in the space between the hollow walls with insulating foam to stiffen them after cutting. 

Some guys also made cases for larger saws by cutting holes in the front of plastic/foam beverage coolers or Rubbermaid style totes to let the bars pass through.

Philbert

[bigsbetter]

I made a case for mine from a Sears Craftsman toll box. I have pictures of it in the gallery, but can't seem to get them into this thread...? It's a medium size plastic box with a telescoping handle and trays for tools and enough room for oil and a little gas, yet still light enough for one man to carry with 1 hand.



 

            This one? ;D

[thecfarm]

bigbetter,if the pictures are in your gallery this will do it for ya,

I like to go to whatever post or start a new topic first to include a picture.Go to your gallery,it will open in a new window.Click onto your album,then click onto whatever picture you want,it will get bigger,than scroll down a little to find,Insert Image In Post,click onto that,click Yes and that is it. Some have to copy/paste the link to work.I like to hit the enter key at least once or twice to move the picture down away from what I am typing. The enter key really helps to leave some white space if posting more than one picture. Somewheres I think it says to add 10,000 to your user number or something like that to make a clickable icon to your gallery under your user name. Use the preview button to see how it looks and modify it if needed.

[Philbert]

I made a case for my Makita electric saw out of a Plano tool box. It is a slim saw, so I did not want a huge case.

Marked and cut out a hole for the bar. Room for the scrench and extra chains, etc. inside. I always line them with an oil absorbent pad

Philbert

[bigsbetter]

bigbetter,if the pictures are in your gallery this will do it for ya,

I like to go to whatever post or start a new topic first to include a picture.Go to your gallery,it will open in a new window.Click onto your album,then click onto whatever picture you want,it will get bigger,than scroll down a little to find,Insert Image In Post,click onto that,click Yes and that is it. Some have to copy/paste the link to work.I like to hit the enter key at least once or twice to move the picture down away from what I am typing. The enter key really helps to leave some white space if posting more than one picture. Somewheres I think it says to add 10,000 to your user number or something like that to make a clickable icon to your gallery under your user name. Use the preview button to see how it looks and modify it if needed.

Thankyou thecfarm! Thats a lot of clicking to remember, but I'll try it.

[bigsbetter]

I made a case for my Makita electric saw out of a Plano tool box. It is a slim saw, so I did not want a huge case.

Marked and cut out a hole for the bar. Room for the scrench and extra chains, etc. inside. I always line them with an oil absorbent pad

Philbert

That's a good idea about the oil absorbant pads. We use oil obsorbant pads at work (they're about 1 foot by 2 foot.) instead of the messing oil dry/kitty litter stuff. I'll get some and put them in there.

[Peter Drouin]

Why put your saw in a box ?

[bigsbetter]

I'll be watching this post. I need a case for my ps 6100 also.

Is the 6100 a lil smaller than the 7910 in physical size? If it is, I think an Echo box will fit or the Husqvarna Power box. I bought both, and the Echo was about 1/4 - 1/2" larger, but still made the same style.

[bigsbetter]

Why put your saw in a box ?

Because it goes in the back of my truck for about an hour ride and I don't want it to get rained on. And the box keeps everything together,tools, oil, fuel, rags, wedges, when I'm in the woods cutting.

[Philbert]

Why put your saw in a box ?

Common point of discussion. 

I don't use my saws every day.  I transport them in my regular car, and store them (with the fuel removed) in my basement - not places that I want covered in leaking oil and wood chips.

The cases protect my saws in storage, let me stack them to save space (PowerBoxes), and let me keep the right stuff (extra chains, bar nuts, spare filters, etc.) with the right saw.

The oil absorbent pads ('chainsaw diapers') work better than newspaper or paper towels to keep things clean.

Philbert

[bigsbetter]

I also transport my saws often. I guess because I need them at home and I need them at our Families Farm. I feel better about it being in a box instead of out in the open. Also when I  had my Stihl 039 without a box, I stored it in the same area in my shed as my Husqvarna in my shed and the Stihl got rusty in spots on it, mostly on the muffler, but the Husky didn't because it was in a box. I just think it also protects them from wood falling on them or from rolling around in the bed.

[Peter Drouin]

I have seen big boxes that you leave in the back of the truck . I have loggers I buy logs from, and they have 4 or 5 saw in the box and lock it up with all their stuff. I have a 7900 with a 24" blade and I don't have a box or blade cover . It lives in the barn. I'll have to think about the box thing . :D

[Philbert]

I mostly use the PowerBoxes (and clones) now. I made one beverage cooler case, and one toolbox case. All lightweight plastic.

Just for fun I once picked up a hard sided golf club case someone set out at the curb and showed how 2 MS460's could fit inside with 25" bars!

Some guys build boxes out of plywood, but they get heavy fast!

My cases are mostly for storage and transport - they usually don't get carried far from the car.

Philbert

[Philbert]

I have a 7900 with a 24" blade and I don't have a box or blade cover . It lives in the barn. I'll have to think about the box thing .

The bar cover can protect your freshly sharpened chain while bouncing around in the back of your truck. It can also be a safety thing.

We had a guy on another forum report that he tripped in his shop and gashed his arm on a freshly filed guide bar with no chain!

The plastic scabbards are pretty cheap. You can also make some out of really thin plywood. Some guys use pieces of old fire hose for longer bars.

Philbert

[thecfarm]

I brought a few of those plastic ones. But I seem to take or put them on wrong. The cutters will slit the top of those thing mighty easy. I made a couple out of old stiff belting.

[beenthere]

I like the hinged Oregon Saw Saver Bar/Chain Guard that is spring loaded and just covers the chain. Can cut them to the right length.

http://www.oregonproducts.com/homeowner/products/accessories/saw_saver.htm

[Peter Drouin]

Philbert what is the outher forum ?

[Philbert]

Philbert what is the outher forum ?

PM sent.

Philbert