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Offline woodmiser

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chain full of dirt
« on: May 09, 2005, 08:31:02 pm »
Got my saw back from a friend & it appears that he cut down into the ground. I got the bar cleaned pretty good but the chain is full of dirt & crap. I want to put chain in plastic pail & soak it. What would I use. Thanks, Blaine
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2005, 09:04:33 pm »
probably best thing ( MY opinion) would be soak it in some kerosene, dipping it in and out to let it get some of the dirt out.... then shoot it wth come compressed air and rinse it in kero again....

make sure you wear eye protection when using the compressed air


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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2005, 09:10:21 pm »
How much tooth is left? How much is a new chain?  Is it worth it?  If more than half usable teeth are left, I would probably throw it in my parts washer,  then blow it out with air.

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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2005, 09:23:46 pm »
Put it on the saw, spray it with some fuel oil or something of the sort and fire the saw up and give it throttle.  It'll throw the dirt off.  Repeat the fuel oil treatment and run it again if any dirt remains.  Then sharpen the chain and you'll be fine.  Unless the chain is really screwed up.
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2005, 10:13:36 pm »
To me dirt and oil and grease don't seem to mix too well.  I think I'd start out with high pressure water from a water hose and dissolve as much of the dirt as possible.  Maybe squirt a little dishwash soap on it or simple green or something while washing. I'd try to get the grit out and then I'd wash or soak it with kerosene, fuel, oil, whatever to finish it up.
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2005, 02:46:24 am »
Just sneak it into the dishwasher ;).
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2005, 02:57:26 am »
The couple of times I have had to clean chains that had dirt and sand in them, I soaked them in hot water and dish soap, squished them around, rinsed them with the hose sprayer, then soaked them in 5w30.
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2005, 07:24:55 am »
Forget them in the pocket of your going out pants on washing day.
The chain will be sparkling clean and you'll have a good reason for not going out. :D
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2005, 09:02:07 am »
He will have to go out to escape the missus after that one. :D :D
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2005, 09:19:41 am »
I think Corley5 had the best advice, and 'best' because that is what I would do.  ;D 8)

 Put it on the saw, spray it with some fuel oil or something of the sort and fire the saw up and give it throttle.  It'll throw the dirt off.  Repeat the fuel oil treatment and run it again if any dirt remains.  Then sharpen the chain and you'll be fine.  Unless the chain is really screwed up.
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2005, 11:40:50 am »
Quote from: Kevin on May 10, 2005, 07:24:55 am
Forget them in the pocket of your going out pants on washing day.
The chain will be sparkling clean and you'll have a good reason for not going out. :D

now THATS the best idea,  8)
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2005, 01:31:27 pm »
Maybe get your friend to clean it  ;), or replace it  8).
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2005, 06:13:10 pm »
thats what I was thinkin from the start....not friendly to run a mans saw into the ground :D :D
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2005, 07:16:18 pm »
Quote from: Mucha_Nada on May 10, 2005, 01:31:27 pm
Maybe get your friend to clean it  ;), or replace it  8).

Quote from: Buzz-sawyer on May 10, 2005, 06:13:10 pm
thats what I was thinkin from the start....not friendly to run a mans saw into the ground :D :D

These two ideas are just what I had in mind as well.

Another option is to buy yer self a new cahin and give the friend the bill and old chain.




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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2005, 07:50:42 pm »
Thanks guys for the tips. This so called friend has borrowed his last tool from me. I will clean it myself as there are about 3/4 of the tooth still there but I do expect a new chain from him or an offer to clean it. Now I know what my daddy meant when he said don't lend your friends money or tools, *DanG don't you just hate when he's right again.
Thanks Blaine
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2005, 10:15:36 pm »
good point, i almost never loan out anything....... just hate to have that kind of situation arise....

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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2005, 11:25:06 pm »
Sure seems like your dad gave some sound advice.  My dad, bless his heart, couldn't & still can't, say no to anyone.
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2005, 11:35:55 pm »
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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #18 on: May 11, 2005, 03:43:38 am »
It's amazing the guys that want to borrow a saw to "clean up some stuff around the house."  It's worth my time to go over some afternoon, and do it myself.  Most people just don't know any better, and they equate a chainsaw along the same lines as a weed eater.  Use it and put it away.  Even though you should take care of a weed eater just as well as you do a saw!

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Re: chain full of dirt
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2005, 04:01:18 am »
Quote from: fishhuntcutwood on May 11, 2005, 03:43:38 am
It's amazing the guys that want to borrow a saw to "clean up some stuff around the house."  It's worth my time to go over some afternoon, and do it myself....... 
Thats what I have done several times........

By the way, I was serious about the dishwasher!
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