Had to look that one up.lol just never soaked them in nothing. I have sprayed them down with wd-40 before.
How do you store your chains?
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Hugenpoet
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I think I've sprayed everything I own down with WD40 at some time. Have a great weekend my friend.
You too, have a goodun.
You forgot about aligning them with the Earth's magnetic field. I have a large circular table that allows me to adjust alignment based on the minute distortions in the field. I adjust it twice a day.
Er, no. Dull chains are in the foot well of the truck. When the pile becomes a safety hazard to the passenger (a rare event, so the pile can get pretty big) they get sharpened and hung on a nail.
Chains really don't care. I've had some truly shocking chains on eBay saws - hardly used, but rusty as hell. Running them for 10 minutes with the oiler turned up cleans them a treat.
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Now that's organized!
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Which is amazing for me Carl!
Pretty much how their stored.
Since the weather wasn't any good for outside work on Saturday, I decided to try and improve the organization of my spare bars and chains. I do have more than the average guy since I have a pretty large collection of saws, but I try to keep some spare chains in common sizes ready to go, as well as some spare bars since I never know what project will come up next.
I identified an unused bit of wall space in one corner and decided it would make a good place to store some of the large McCulloch bars and chains that don't get used too much.
Before
After
I still have some way to go getting the chains and smaller bars sorted out and organized in a more logical manner but at leasts it is a good start.
Before
After
I also have a collection of chains from e-Bay saws, as well as chains from my "big box" acquistion that are waiting to get sharpened and put together with appropriate bars.
To make it easier to identify the chains, I make up a small tag with the # of drive links, pitch, and gauge and fasten it to the chain with a twist tie. To prevent the oil from soaking into the paper and smearing the ink, I just "laminate" the tag with a bit of clear packing tape.
I also have a tool box with a few spare bars and chains that I carry when I go out cutting. Spare chains are stored in zip lock bags with a shot of WD40 or some similar aerosol lube to keep them fresh until needed. When I take one off, I put a tag that says "dull" along with the tag identifying the chain to simplify what's what when I get home again.
That's how I do it anyway.
Mark
I identified an unused bit of wall space in one corner and decided it would make a good place to store some of the large McCulloch bars and chains that don't get used too much.
Before
After
I still have some way to go getting the chains and smaller bars sorted out and organized in a more logical manner but at leasts it is a good start.
Before
After
I also have a collection of chains from e-Bay saws, as well as chains from my "big box" acquistion that are waiting to get sharpened and put together with appropriate bars.
To make it easier to identify the chains, I make up a small tag with the # of drive links, pitch, and gauge and fasten it to the chain with a twist tie. To prevent the oil from soaking into the paper and smearing the ink, I just "laminate" the tag with a bit of clear packing tape.
I also have a tool box with a few spare bars and chains that I carry when I go out cutting. Spare chains are stored in zip lock bags with a shot of WD40 or some similar aerosol lube to keep them fresh until needed. When I take one off, I put a tag that says "dull" along with the tag identifying the chain to simplify what's what when I get home again.
That's how I do it anyway.
Mark
parrisw
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My wife hosted a family reunion last weekend so I took some extra care getting the shop and garage cleaned up before that event. I haven't had time to make it real workable since then but I keep trying.
Mark
Mark
matt_bud
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Well I only have one extra chain for my 028 (actually just bought it new so it's in the case still in the box). Usually just keep the extra chains in the case with the saw. It's also quite convenient since the excess oil from the saw runs out from the chain cover it keeps the spare chain fairly lubricated when not in use.
I'd give anything if my shop was a nice and clean as yours. Guess it could be if i would gey rid of a bunch of junk and clean it out. really nice shop you have. Must be a joy to work in a clean area and have plenty of room.
7oaks
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amn...I've got a long ways to go to get my shop any way near as organized as yours. At least I have something to strive for. Thanks for posting the pics.:jawdrop:
amn...I've got a long ways to go to get my shop any way near as organized as yours. At least I have something to strive for. Thanks for posting the pics.:jawdrop:
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D&B Mack
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Since the weather wasn't any good for outside work on Saturday, I decided to try and improve the organization of my spare bars and chains. I do have more than the average guy since I have a pretty large collection of saws, but I try to keep some spare chains in common sizes ready to go, as well as some spare bars since I never know what project will come up next.
I identified an unused bit of wall space in one corner and decided it would make a good place to store some of the large McCulloch bars and chains that don't get used too much.
Before
After
I still have some way to go getting the chains and smaller bars sorted out and organized in a more logical manner but at leasts it is a good start.
Before
After
I also have a collection of chains from e-Bay saws, as well as chains from my "big box" acquistion that are waiting to get sharpened and put together with appropriate bars.
To make it easier to identify the chains, I make up a small tag with the # of drive links, pitch, and gauge and fasten it to the chain with a twist tie. To prevent the oil from soaking into the paper and smearing the ink, I just "laminate" the tag with a bit of clear packing tape.
I also have a tool box with a few spare bars and chains that I carry when I go out cutting. Spare chains are stored in zip lock bags with a shot of WD40 or some similar aerosol lube to keep them fresh until needed. When I take one off, I put a tag that says "dull" along with the tag identifying the chain to simplify what's what when I get home again.
That's how I do it anyway.
Mark
I personally like the poster/calender on the wall next to the organizer.
2010 Stihl calendar, gift from my friends in Australia.
My wife doesn't mind the woman in the red dress by the pool, but doesn't quite understand some of the other months.
My only comments are "...look at the leaf blower...etc." June has a chain saw as well as the leopard print...
Mark
My wife doesn't mind the woman in the red dress by the pool, but doesn't quite understand some of the other months.
My only comments are "...look at the leaf blower...etc." June has a chain saw as well as the leopard print...
Mark
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A10egress
This place costs me money.
I think its a legitimate question
I dont see any further need other than maybe a quick squirt of some sort of oil and hang. Maybe get some heavy waxed craft paper to wrap the oiled chain in, then mark is length and style of chain for future reference.
I dont see any further need other than maybe a quick squirt of some sort of oil and hang. Maybe get some heavy waxed craft paper to wrap the oiled chain in, then mark is length and style of chain for future reference.
gr8scott72
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And how it changed to a different view in the two different pictures. lol
7oaks
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Hadn't noticed that - great powers of observation! Guess I was just focused on the bars and chains. lol
