Chainlocker

[Ford3000]

(Thought we ought to include a photo of this product in the thread!)

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It looks like a well designed product for this application. But it immediately raises at least 2 questions:

1. Where do you store your used chains?

2 Do you need a separate one for each saw?

When I started to get ‘chain crazy’, many years back, I looked at a lot of storage options, including: telescoping, rectangular, plastic tubes (formerly sold for this purpose); custom, wooden boxes (heavy); empty deli take-out containers; old VHS cassette cases; etc.

I even contacted a manufacturer’s rep for a plastics molding company who made telescoping, plastic cases for Home Depot ‘Powercare’ brand chain (nice cases, TriLink chain). But I would have to buy a large quantity and sell off the rest. I thought, ‘ Who would pay $7 for a case for an $18 chain?’

I settled on heavy duty (‘freezer’), zip-lock bags, which last a while, but not forever. Less than 10 cents each. Heavier gauge bags are available from industrial suppliers, in quantity.

I saved a bunch of the heavier ‘Mylar’ style bags that dog treats, trail mix, etc. come in, but the clear bags still win.

I can see where the ChainLocker could be a great product for the right user. Like a tackle box for fishing, or a quiver for arrows. But I already carry a case for each saw, with scrench, spare parts, etc., and the zip-lock bags of chains fit in there.

Philbert

Looks like my chain container, only its not round, and there is no nice lube oil in there,
and it didn't come full of chocolate sweets.

 

[Wilhelm]

Seen these in an eBay ad, You don't see two piece tin boxes often anymore - they look nicer than the chains they come with!

 

[Partner]

Some podelka for $ 1 or after ice cream too

 

[Funky sawman]

I actually prefer my chains to not smell like beef jerky. On my hikes into my jobsite, the grizzly bears would smell me a mile off and would probably eat my skinny arse.

 

[Partner]

Skinny ass can also sense the bear