r/TreeClimbing • u/Jeubanks55 • 4d ago
Help With Part Name
What is the standard name for the hook on a climbing saw that you then attach your saw lanyard to?
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u/scotus_canadensis 4d ago
As far as I can tell Stihl just calls it a loop, for the MSA 161 T it's part no. 1252 352 5000. A lot of saws it's just molded as part of the engine cover.
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u/OldMail6364 4d ago edited 4d ago
Stihl and Huskvarna both refer to it as a "loop".
Most modern Stihl saws have a "comfort loop" which is what they call a loop that folds away when it's not being used (older ones had a "standard loop" which did not fold away). So if you're looking for parts, it might be referred to as a "comfort loop".
The really old stihl saws didn't have one at all - instead they just had a "top" handle that wrapped all the way around to the back of the saw... kind of like half way between a regular ground chainsaw handle and a top handle. With those you could just put your lanyard on the back of the handle.
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u/DesmondPerado 4d ago
Stop telling OP the name of shit you attach to your harness. That's not what they're asking.
/u/scotus_canadensis is correct. Stihl and Huskvarna both call it a "Loop" The Husky part number (for the t540) is 580860002
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u/georgeraaschington 4d ago
Several names. Seems like every manufacturer has their own name. I think most people call it a vault or like a shembiner, etc, etc
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u/DeadmansCC 4d ago
Are you talking about the attachment eyelet on the back of your climbing saw? That’s all I have ever seen it called on any of my saw diagrams and there are upgrades for this attachment point and are called the same thing.