Looking for ideas on how to store chainsaws in the shop.

poetmk · Jul 18, 2016

Hello - I'm trying to get some ideas on how to store about 30+ chainsaws daily on our shop. Right now they go into cubby's but this is reeking havoc on the handles, gas tanks, etc. Each crew runs 2-3 top handled saws, 2 346/550/562, and 1 larger 395 or equivalent. Pictures, words, anything to get me going in a good direction would be welcome!

Thanks,

Matthew

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GregManning · Jul 18, 2016

Hey Matt !
Limbwalker's (Louisville, KY) and Independent Tree (Newbury, OH) both have logs, or old barn timbers, with plunge cut slots to hold the bars.
Mount horizontal or vertical.

Jackjcc · Jul 18, 2016

GregManning said:
Hey Matt !
Limbwalker's (Louisville, KY) and Independent Tree (Newbury, OH) both have logs, or old barn timbers, with plunge cut slots to hold the bars.

I would recommend this. It's very easy to build a tiered stand that will hold saws and you can make one size fits all.

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Leroy · Jul 18, 2016

Yep, ez, come with the pictures!

tc262 · Jul 19, 2016

Yeah I've seen em before but can't seem to find them now. Where are they @easyphloem ?

poetmk · Jul 19, 2016

GregManning said:
Hey Matt !
Limbwalker's (Louisville, KY) and Independent Tree (Newbury, OH) both have logs, or old barn timbers, with plunge cut slots to hold the bars.
Mount horizontal or vertical.

Hey Greg - good to hear from you!! That actually sounds like a great idea - duh!! I'll do some experimenting with different plunge patterns. Thanks for everyone's responses[emoji3]

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96coal449 · Jul 19, 2016

My method isn't as good as the above mentioned plunged cut timber but I have a large carpeted shelf that babys the bottom of my saws and catches any drips.

GregManning · Jul 19, 2016

poetmk said:
Hey Greg - good to hear from you!! That actually sounds like a great idea - duh!! I'll do some experimenting with different plunge patterns. Thanks for everyone's responses[emoji3]

Matt, it is always a pleasure !
Just to avoid confusion ..........
The logs can be mount horizontal of vertical.

The plunge slots are vertical.
Easier to control the saw "in-&-out".
Maybe easier on the bar for really big saws.

GregManning · Jul 19, 2016

96coal449 said:
My method isn't as good as the above mentioned plunged cut timber but I have a large carpeted shelf that babys the bottom of my saws and catches any drips.

Drips ? ? ?
I use a tray underneath.
That way I can reuse the oil !
:endesacuerdo:

96coal449 · Jul 19, 2016

Good point ....you got me. Recycling is where its at. Everyone is going green these days.

easyphloem · Jul 19, 2016

I'll get some pictures of our setup. It's pretty sweet.
SZ

JeffGu · Jul 20, 2016

I remember those pics of your shop... that setup is frozen in my memory as one of the cleanest, well conceived that I've seen.

TreeCo · Jul 20, 2016

96coal449 said:
My method isn't as good as the above mentioned plunged cut timber but I have a large carpeted shelf that babys the bottom of my saws and catches any drips.

Be careful with that.

The right or maybe better said, the wrong combination of oil soaked cloth and petroleum products can ignite in spontaneous combustion.

Leroy · Jul 20, 2016

Interesting...

LimbLoppa · Jul 20, 2016

I had the same concept (vertical slots spaced for different sizes), but using a log with plunge cuts is waaaaaaay better! Genius! Same idea, but no cost and a much cooler look!

Tr33Climb3r · Jul 25, 2016

Let's see if this attached. I also modeled ours off of Limbwalkers.

JeffGu · Jul 25, 2016

Why is that Dolmar sitting on the floor? The indignity! :cachetada:

Tr33Climb3r · Jul 25, 2016

JeffGu said:
Why is that Dolmar sitting on the floor? The indignity!

We are phasing out dolmars. Our local dealer which was great closed after the owner passed away. It has become impossible to get parts. Plus we keep breaking break bands on the 7900.

Tom Dunlap · Jul 25, 2016

Another variation on 6x6 beams or tree trunks is to use 2x6 or 2x8 material with plywood spacers to make bar slots. Or, maybe some dense hardwood pieces with the end grain vertical between the 2x stock. Hardwood might last better than plywood over time

TreeCo · Jul 25, 2016

I love the ideas presented. One question: How about the tendency of some saws to drip bar oil. Isn't that a problem with saws being over other saws?

Or is it only me that have a few saws that leak?

Saws usually leak from the oiler area so it may make sense to slightly stagger the saws so the oilers are not directly over the saw below it.