Deoje , the next time you buy two new chains preoil one of them and see if it makes a difference to you . All chains I've ever bought had a coating on them that prevented rust not a lubricating oil . It shows up in the oil bath as black specs . Preoiling lessens wear .
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Deoje , the next time you buy two new chains preoil one of them and see if it makes a difference to you . All chains I've ever bought had a coating on them that prevented rust not a lubricating oil . It shows up in the oil bath as black specs . Preoiling lessens wear .
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tawilson
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And read the directions. Some chain manufacturers recommend a soak before using. And how does anyone know whether it makes a difference or not? When I fill my saw with bar oil, I usually dribble a little bit on the bar to give it a head start, especially when cold. Does it help? Don't know, can't hurt.
tawilson
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Well, from the looks of your signature, you should be able to improve them or invent a better one.
Hey, I think your oiler is pretty neat. Maybe a bit of overkill, but still neat. Now design an automatic chain grinder that you can build with common surplus items, a crescent wrench, hammer, and a screw driver and you will be the talk of the chainsaw forum.
years ago--when chain was made--it wasnt preoiled--and they told you to presoak your chains--and this continued for some years--carlton was the first to preoil chains---as it does make a diff--if you shortened chains for part time--youd see the diff in a heartbeat--the pins will really wear if the chain isnt preoiled--dont know for sure if this would contribute to a chain breaking--if you were a very meticulate hand filer--to get the most out of your chain--and didnt prelube a nonlubed chain--it might break before the teeth were wore out--not a good scene--
Throw a magnet into the bottom of your oil bucket. That is the only improvement I see other than making an oil pump that feeds into the top roller so that you don't have to adjust the hight of the bucker.
Locoweed
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If you added a oil pump, then you would need a filter:biggrinbounce2:
bcmktg
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Marvel Mystery Oil
When they aren't on a saw, I just throw all the chains in a coffee can with a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil until I need them again. At that time, I just fish out the one I need with a coat hanger. Very high-tech. I was thinking about having the coat hanger Nikasil plated to cut down on the wear factor, but I haven't found the time yet. The coffee can is plastic or I would have chromed it.
Al
When they aren't on a saw, I just throw all the chains in a coffee can with a quart of Marvel Mystery Oil until I need them again. At that time, I just fish out the one I need with a coat hanger. Very high-tech. I was thinking about having the coat hanger Nikasil plated to cut down on the wear factor, but I haven't found the time yet. The coffee can is plastic or I would have chromed it.
Al
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That sure is a neat set you got there. The thing it can be used for other chain oiling applications to on the farm. Sure would be handy to clean the relube a dirty roller chain off a baler.
You mentioned a Lister diesel engine. How big is it? Been looking for someone who owns one to get info on them.
Thanks
Bob
You mentioned a Lister diesel engine. How big is it? Been looking for someone who owns one to get info on them.
Thanks
Bob
I like the oiler. I don't know if I'd use it when I hand filed, No wait, people said that oil should be removed before filing.
When grinding, with the grit, tzell us how much grit is in the bottom of the oil sump.
Really though, how can some of us say overkill, when we have to know what day of the week it is so we know shich saws to use.
Like the madam at the house said, per Bob Dylan:your girlfriend just knows what you need, I know what you want.
When grinding, with the grit, tzell us how much grit is in the bottom of the oil sump.
Really though, how can some of us say overkill, when we have to know what day of the week it is so we know shich saws to use.
Like the madam at the house said, per Bob Dylan:your girlfriend just knows what you need, I know what you want.
RaisedByWolves
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Now I see.....
I cant argue with wanting to get the grit off the chain as Ive thout about it also.
The only improvement other than a magnet I would make is to run the chain through Kerosine or WD-40.
These are thinner and will flush out the junk better, probably do a better job in much less time.
I cant argue with wanting to get the grit off the chain as Ive thout about it also.
The only improvement other than a magnet I would make is to run the chain through Kerosine or WD-40.
These are thinner and will flush out the junk better, probably do a better job in much less time.
spacemule
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I'm going to invent a battery powered battery changer that changes its own batteries. I need to get rid of a few diet cokes and some batteries I've got laying around anyway. :hmm3grin2orange:
Rleonard
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I have been working with Listers for about a year. I have a 16-2 slow speed belted to a 15KW alternator. I can share what I know. Here is a link to get you started.
http://www.listerengine.com/
I need to take some better pictures. Here is one before I painted it.
PM me. A2 ~1200lb it would be a bit much for a hotsaw engine.
Bob
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