Anyone ever make one? How does the Saw Press from Kolpin work? I want to build one, but don't want to drop $60 on a bracket to go on the back of my Kawasaki bayou 185. And, I want to build 2 for both my saws. But, has anyone ever made a holder for a chainsaw? (beside the bungee cord and the rack)

 

Anybody?

 

I have the Kolpin (see photo) and it works fine. I do use a bungee cord to stabilze the saw from vibration. A metal fabricator I know said he could make it for himself for a little less than $60, but not much less. Mass production drops costs down to where there's enough room for a profit factor.

 

Well, using some scrap steel, it shouldn't cost me much to make one. Just a little welding. All I want is something to hold my saw in place. I want to make a toolbox for the other side of the rack.

 

I have the Koplin saw press....works good.

 

How does it work? Is it just 2 plates of steel with a thing sticking out in the middle of each and when the 2 nuts are tightened, it clamps the bar in place? Does it work without the plastic scabbard? Mainly I want it for my 011 now, but I will be getting the 039 shortly in the mail, and want to put an 18 or 20" bar on that thing, so I have to build it a little bigger.

 

Yes...2 plates coated with a industrial type foam rubber. Yes I use the bar cover that came with my saw...that way mud doesnt get the bar dirty while riding. There are 2 huge plastic nuts that you tighten that make the plates squeeze together to hold the bar.

 

I also have the Koplin press, have been using it for about a year and a half.

It does the job, although the size of the saw bar will make a difference. I have a Husky 272xp with 32" bar, and even though my quad sits as high as they come (Cat 500i), I have to leave the saw sticking up a bit or the tip of the bar can bang on the ground. 20" bar shouldn't be a problem, though.

Don't try the bungee cord thing, especially on the rear rack. Eventually, the saw comes loose, and the chain teeth can really rip up a seat. An expensive lesson I learned with my old Big Bear - seats aren't cheap.

I have been thinking about an improved mount, as I tend to take mine in and out a lot and that gets to be a pain after a while. Was thinking about a horizontal mount with two quick release presses and spring loading on the clamps.

Overall, I have found the combination of Cat 500i, off road trailer, and Husky saw to be a very effective firewood getting tool. Most of my farm is dense woods, and I can work the quad/trailer into places where a truck won't fit.

 

Not to hijack the thread, but this is my first Husky saw. Over the past 30-years I've always had Stihls and after talking to people who have owned/used both, I went with Husky and saved a nice piece of change over another Stihl. I can't tell any difference.

 

I just don't like the look or feel of the husky's. The new jonsereds are the same saws. I love my STIHLs. My dad has an 038 AV, my friend has an MS210, my friend's dad has an 044 and an old 041 farm boss, and, as the signiture says, I have an 011 and an 039 for rebuild in the mail.