Clean chain anyone??

[Philbert]

Some of the chains I ‘saved’ in that A.S. thread were just to experiment with different methods, and to see what worked. Some chains (and other stuff) are not worth the effort.

Occasionally, someone will have a ‘no-longer-available’ chain that they just want to display with a restored saw of a certain vintage, but don’t plan on really using it.

Philbert

 

[Loony661]

You guys have chains that last long enough to rust?!

 

[AVB]

You guys have chains that last long enough to rust?!

Yes some have customers that toss a dull in the toolbox on the truck bed and bring them several months later rusted. Or like the lst where the chain were just toss in the truck bed and allowed then to be rained out.

 

[Loony661]

Yes some have customers that toss a dull in the toolbox on the truck bed and bring them several months later rusted. Or like the lst where the chain were just toss in the truck bed and allowed then to be rained out.

I was just funnin’ for the most part! As a logger I use mine up long before they rust, BUT I am just as guilty for tossing a dull one in the back of the pickup from time to time and forgetting about it until it starts to turn red.. But I only make myself mad at that point when it comes time to grind! Ha!

 

[Philbert]

'Rust Never Sleeps' - Ziebart

Philbert

 

[Philbert]

You guys have chains that last long enough to rust?!

Was gifted this by a neighbor today. Have not gone through it, but if even one, $25 chain is salvageable . . .

Philbert

 

[Michpatriot]

Gotta love it when they all have long teeth..dull buy a new one.

 

[Loony661]

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Was gifted this by a neighbor today. Have not gone through it, but if even one, $25 chain is salvageable . . .

Philbert

Oh yeah! I would be all over that! Nice!

 

[isaaccarlson]

A good sharp chain will stay plenty clean. I have picked up used chains that are unrecognizable. I will have to try the lye trick.

 

[pbillyi69]

i usually just put some gas in a foil baking pan and use a parts cleaning brush on them then blow them off with the air hose and grind. if they are really bad i use a wire brush like pine pitch or other sappy chains

 

[old saw fixer]

i usually just put some gas in a foil baking pan and use a parts cleaning brush on them then blow them off with the air hose and grind. if they are really bad i use a wire brush like pine pitch or other sappy chains

A foot tub with a couple of gallons of "odorless" mineral spirits woks as well. Swish the chain around and blow it off. I'll spray the dry chain with some WD-40 let it soak in and blow the chain off again. Takes time but I have plenty of that.

 

[pbillyi69]

mineral spirits would probably work better. the reason i use gas is because its the cheapest solvent around although its getting expensive its still cheaper than any other solvent at the hardware store. the days of two dollars a gallon fore acetone or mineral spirits and all of the other petrol based solvents are gone but the high demand for gas keeps it cheaper

 

[old saw fixer]

mineral spirits would probably work better. the reason i use gas is because its the cheapest solvent around although its getting expensive its still cheaper than any other solvent at the hardware store. the days of two dollars a gallon fore acetone or mineral spirits and all of the other petrol based solvents are gone but the high demand for gas keeps it cheaper

You sure have that right! I cut a round cover for my bucket to slow evaporation. Maybe the oil in mixed fuel would deter rusting, lol!

 

[Philbert]

A lot of that stuff is very flammable. The organic vapors are also not good for you to breathe, or to absorb through your skin. Make sure to use them outside.

I often work in my basement, so prefer the water or citrus based degreasers. Probably cheaper too, when properly diluted.

Philbert

 

[president]

'Rust Never Sleeps' - Ziebart

Philbert

also a Neil Young album name!

 

[Philbert]

also a Neil Young album name!

Was not familiar with that album title!

I recall the Ziebart ads, but Wikipedia does not seem to care much about them. ‘I hope Neil Young will remember . . . ‘

Philbert

 

[president]

Was not familiar with that album title!
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I recall the Ziebart ads, but Wikipedia does not seem to care much about them. ‘I hope Neil Young will remember . . . ‘

Philbert

OH,another line about Neil from Lynard skinnered

 

[pbillyi69]

A lot of that stuff is very flammable. The organic vapors are also not good for you to breathe, or to absorb through your skin. Make sure to use them outside.

I often work in my basement, so prefer the water or citrus based degreasers. Probably cheaper too, when properly diluted.

Philbert

i like the citrus stuff too but the chains dry way faster with gas and they dont rust. i dont spend a lot of time on them either. if they are really bad i stretch them out on the tailgate of my truck and use a stiff wire brush on them