Some of the other threads talked about cases, so I thought that I would throw this in. Most saws either leak bar and chain oil, or have residual oil that drips off when stored, leaving a puddle in the case, or wherever they are stored.
After trying newspaper and paper towels to line the bottom of our plastic cases for several years, I started using oil absorbent pads, like the ones found in machine shops etc.
These hold a lot of oil, last a long time, and keep everything a whole lot cleaner, including the saw the next time you pick it up.
The ones I use are from the New Pig Company (www.newpig.com), and are their model MAT 415 (50 count) or MAT 403 (100 count) heavy weight pads. These are each 15" by 20" and perforated, so that they can easily be torn in half, and fit nicely inside the Stihl fitted cases and Husqvarna PowerBoxes.
I like the 'oil-only' ones as they let any water pass through, keeping it away from the saw (also like a diaper), and all the absorbency is used to collect the oil.
You have to buy a bunch, but they work out to 50 or 70 cents each, or less if you tear them in half. You can probably find other brands through Grainger, Fastenal, Safety Clean, or any mechanics' supply house.
Philbert
After trying newspaper and paper towels to line the bottom of our plastic cases for several years, I started using oil absorbent pads, like the ones found in machine shops etc.
These hold a lot of oil, last a long time, and keep everything a whole lot cleaner, including the saw the next time you pick it up.
The ones I use are from the New Pig Company (www.newpig.com), and are their model MAT 415 (50 count) or MAT 403 (100 count) heavy weight pads. These are each 15" by 20" and perforated, so that they can easily be torn in half, and fit nicely inside the Stihl fitted cases and Husqvarna PowerBoxes.
I like the 'oil-only' ones as they let any water pass through, keeping it away from the saw (also like a diaper), and all the absorbency is used to collect the oil.
You have to buy a bunch, but they work out to 50 or 70 cents each, or less if you tear them in half. You can probably find other brands through Grainger, Fastenal, Safety Clean, or any mechanics' supply house.
Philbert
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