Great tipp! All the resin demovers have some sodium- or potassium hydroxide in it but often mixed with glycols, tensids and alcohol to reduce surface tension. You also can add some washing powder or Natron (backing powder). Don't forget to clean the chain with lots of fresh water, let dry and oil it right afterwards! For storage don't use bio-oil but thin mineral oil instead!

Thanks Brother , I have an Oregon chain sharpener and around sixty or seventy dull chains , lol. We’re a fence company with two Husqvarner 460 saws and our guys like to stick them in the dirt. I’ve tried diesel fuel , brake cleaner and dish detergent with poor results. I took your advice and it worked great ! Hit them with the power washer and sprayed them with chain lube after sharping. Thanks again , great tip. 👍

I watched this video and tried this the same day. It works so well. I just used a toothbrush after the soak to get all the soft mush off. Perfect solution! Thank you for sharing this.

I just started trying to clean my chains, and will gladly try your method. I’ve been spraying WD-40 on my chains when I’m done sharpening, just because it’s super easy and I buy it by the gallon so it’s almost free. I’ve been using WD-40 as the only lube for my battery powered saw. I don’t use it for heavy work and I don’t want to find a puddle of bar oil in the RV. I spray it about as often as I charge batteries, and it seems to work fine. I’ve been doing that for at least a decade. Of course I use bar oil on the gas powered saws, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use it in a pinch. I can hear the WD 40 haters smashing their keyboards with their callous-free hands right now.

Thanks, I tried this yesterday on about 10 chains, and it worked well. Sprayed them with water after and then blew then dried with air from compressor. The lye went to work very quickly. I did two 30-minute rinses, but the first one really was enough since the 2nd rinse showed little change. Lye is cheap too.

Liked and subscribed for the humor... staying for the helpful tips.

I will say I was a bit sceptical as my chain had tree gum? I couldn't remove. It works really well. I did as a two part process as the water turned brown in the first batch. So soaked in a second batch. 20? Minutes each time. I am impressed.

I use ammonia from a blueprint machine, soak in a coffee can and wire brush, also works really well on table saw blades, cleans fast.

Lmao. Ya see Joe? This is why ppl missed you while you were busy with life... Good tips and a great personality. I hope your daughter takes after you, so you can get some laughs too haha.

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

hahah Thanks Nathan!

I laughed too hard at the snapping good stuff Joe

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

lol good!

A bicycle chain cleaner's the hot tool to clean the grime out of the crevices.... Soaking in a base (ammonia = weak, lye = strong) is the hot setup...

I can confirm, this method works great!

That's a pretty rad tip buddy! I have tried CLR with about the same results. Climb safe dude.

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lotus!

I fill a bucket half way with hot water and add a generous amount of dawn dish soap and swish the chains around a bit. I also load up my grinding wheel with candle wax and I never have an issue with buildup or glazing on my wheel.

@mrdavidurquhart

3 жыл бұрын

Can you explain that a little more please?

Outstanding Sir, I use a mixture of diesel and kerosene.

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That works too!

Nice one Joe I use WD 40 rust remover works awesome on old rusty AXE heads 👍

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure!

*I run all my chains through my ultrasonic cleaner and they always come out looking new. The water in the tank is always super black afterwards and so satisfying to pour out.*

@ED-es2qv

Жыл бұрын

I need one of those!

@bigtexas7580

Жыл бұрын

@@ED-es2qv *Ultrasonic cleaners really do come in handy.*

@farkroy

Жыл бұрын

I picked up a used Branson200 ultrasonic cleaner for 40$. It’s small, but a total game changer….Carbs, chains, wheel bearings, bolts, brake parts, valves. I even use it to clean my sunglasses

@farkroy

Жыл бұрын

I also run my chains inside a zip lock baggie with a small amount of gasoline as a solvent. The waves penetrate, water stays clean, and muck stays in the bag. Same for carbs

Hey Joe, Heavy duty oven cleaners have sodium hydroxide(LYE) in aerosol form. Could spray the chain still on the bar. Wait. Rinse. Then use compressed air to blow the rivets and bar groove out. ... I've also heard good things about turpentine removing sap.

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@PATCsawyer

5 жыл бұрын

E-Z off oven cleaner and a toothbrush. Spray it on, give it time to work, run a brush over it, rinse it off. E-Z.

@ethanod9958

Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, thank you so much for this tip! I've just used it to clean the blades on my Ozito 2400w Rapid Shredder. It did an amazing job with virtually no effort! It's one of those tips I wish I had known years earlier for chainsaws & similar tools. Cheers again mate!

@user-tx1nj3yj7w

Жыл бұрын

yes but this could affect the coating / paint on the bar.

Thanks Joe been trying fi figure this one out myself. Have done some trial and error stuff nothing has done that great of a job. Be using some of these guys ideas as well. Thanks

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

No problem Jason!

Cheers Joe, just tried it. Works a treat ;)

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

I see a new chain in your near future. Thank you for the tip.

White vinagar and hot water works like a charm😂

I use 91% proof rubbing alcohol ... A Qt. will do 5-6 chains and you can let them soak over night... I usually soak 1 hr. Shaking the jug every so often.... Hang to dry and soak in ATF over night drip them off and bag them up .

what oregon chainsaw sharpener do you have? and do you like it?

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

620-120 with hydraulic clamp

that looks like it works really well. i have tried soaking them in gasoline, i dont think it works as well as your method.

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Give this a try. I think you will be happy!

Joe I been standin here say'n I need a cheese burger KZread style and ain't shit happen'n 😜 U a modern day wizard Joe wit da food and da chain cleanin🍀🤙🌲

Thank you Sir!

lol, that's a useful snap trick! 😉

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

lol you better believe it!

Thanks for the video. I prefer Kerosene and a soft brass wire brush.

Nice one!

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

Need that skill when it comes to washing my truck

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

No doubt!

Thankyou!

@joebisping6799

5 жыл бұрын

Craig Hudson no problem

I use carb cleaner.

Dear Sir, dont breath that stuff, and wheres your protective stuff?

Lye? Really? Might have to try that

do you think this will resurrect a BRAND NEW chain that was put in the dirt?

@crowznest438

3 жыл бұрын

ouch

Eye protection dude, eye protection.

Lye is very dangerous!

I just use gasoline and a bottle. Drop it in and letit soak it for a few mins then shake the shit out of it. Remove the chain and spary it with wd40. Looks new.

I’ve been cleaning my chainsaw chains the same method I clean my bicycle chains. I will try Lye on my bike save a little.

Lol 😂 how about a banana 🍌

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