Figured I would share the results of my chainsaw chain cleaning. I chose to try lye (sodium hydroxide, caustic soda) first. And I'm thrilled at the results.
I have an old tupperware-like container (discarded from the kitchen, now working in the garage) that I put the saw chain in, coiled up in the bottom. It takes about one cup (0.25 L) of water to cover the chain. I add about one teaspoon (10 cc) or so of the lye I got from the hardware store. About half an hour later, I drain and rinse the chain. At this point, all that's left of the tar, sap, etc is a soft paste-like stuff. Much of the gunk is already gone. I fill the container with warm water and add a bit of soap and use an old toothbrush and it takes me about five minutes to get the chain totally clean. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
