HelpfulHatchet
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can a cleaner be used once all the guck is off? Recommendations?
thank you!
you can roast me if thats bad!
thank you!
you can roast me if thats bad!
saw cleaning question
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i use my scrench for a scraper
for deep cleaning, a standard degreaser and towels
for deep cleaning, a standard degreaser and towels
Blow and scrape as much as you can, then use degreaser and a hose
hacskaroly
ArboristSite Member
It is surprising how much you can get off with an air compressor. A scrench, screwdriver or pick can be used to get at the stubborn stuff, then most will wipe off with a towel. That stuff still looks to have a good mix of bar/chain oil in it, so it should come off pretty easily.
James Sawyer
ArboristSite Operative
As mentioned above compressed air, scrape the stuff that's stuck and I use the Stihl digresser. It's surprising how little digresser is needed. I was in the shop buying some chain and saw this with the bar oil. thought I'd give it a try. I'd buy another bottle I'm sure there are cheaper options... think it like $12 a bottle but it cut thru the bar oil and pitch.
hacskaroly
ArboristSite Member
I concure...good stuff!
rngrchad
Addicted to ArboristSite
Screwdriver or scrench, rag and your own fingers.....dig in there. Thats what i do. Rarely need any chemicals or cleaner.....occasionally like stated compressed air maybe.
LuDookie
ArboristSite Guru
I get picked on from time to time about hope clean my work saws are and I’ve never used a cleaner. Compressed air is my best friend.
James Sawyer
ArboristSite Operative
hey what work... works can't argue with that!
A clean tool is a happy tool. Plus, cleaning lets you inspect for wear, cracks, missing parts, etc.
In addition to sharp scraping tools, I have a small bin of tools I use to clean lots of things:
pointed wooden skewers, toothpicks, ‘’Q’ tips, old toothbrushes, plastic putty knives, sharpened popsicle sticks, old dental type tools, ScotchBrite cleaning pads, even recovered nylon bristles left by those rotary snow brooms they use on city sidewalks (in Minnesota anyways). These get into small crevices without scraping off paint.
I never tried the STIHL stuff, but have a variety of cleaners / degreasers (some work better than others in different stuff): 409 or Fantastik, Simple Green, ZEP Orange/Citrus based degreaser, SuperClean, LA’s Totally Awesome, etc.
Just remember that some things need to be re-lubed after degreasing: chains, clutch/sprocket bearings, some chain brake linkages, etc.
In addition to sharp scraping tools, I have a small bin of tools I use to clean lots of things:
pointed wooden skewers, toothpicks, ‘’Q’ tips, old toothbrushes, plastic putty knives, sharpened popsicle sticks, old dental type tools, ScotchBrite cleaning pads, even recovered nylon bristles left by those rotary snow brooms they use on city sidewalks (in Minnesota anyways). These get into small crevices without scraping off paint.
I never tried the STIHL stuff, but have a variety of cleaners / degreasers (some work better than others in different stuff): 409 or Fantastik, Simple Green, ZEP Orange/Citrus based degreaser, SuperClean, LA’s Totally Awesome, etc.
Just remember that some things need to be re-lubed after degreasing: chains, clutch/sprocket bearings, some chain brake linkages, etc.
Went back to Spraynine myself.
If it needs scrapped it gets pressure washed or goes in a hot sink for a bath like greasy dishes do. My tools never get that bad and I'm pretty much done cleaning others messes for them. Bought a very large USC a few years back. For 80-100 I will make it all minty like new. Beyond that you're on your own with greasy chainsaws and OPE.
The Stihl cleaner appears to be worth trying. Might grab a bottle nearby to try it out.
Avoid anything caustic!
Plastic implements or wood like P said is best. I use a simple short bristle nylon brush and air pressure most times on the milling saws.
If it needs scrapped it gets pressure washed or goes in a hot sink for a bath like greasy dishes do. My tools never get that bad and I'm pretty much done cleaning others messes for them. Bought a very large USC a few years back. For 80-100 I will make it all minty like new. Beyond that you're on your own with greasy chainsaws and OPE.
The Stihl cleaner appears to be worth trying. Might grab a bottle nearby to try it out.
Avoid anything caustic!
Plastic implements or wood like P said is best. I use a simple short bristle nylon brush and air pressure most times on the milling saws.
I use ‘SuperClean’ which contains lye (sodium hydroxide), which cleans grease very quickly. And ‘LA’s Totally Awesome’ (ph 11-12!). But I rinse thoroughly, and don’t leave aluminum parts in contact with it for more than a few seconds.
Philbert
Our dollar store doesn't sell it anymore.
Ordered a five gallon pail of Spraynine last time for 60 shipped to my door. Best I could do that month.
Home Depot took the market for LA's Totally Awesome from the dollar store. it's great stuff but it'll kill your lungs if you spray in a mist.
Stihl can get it at my Dollar store.
Air compressor and a scraper 99% of the time. Slightly diluted Simple Green in a spray bottle, a brush, a hose, and then the air compressor for the other 1% of instances I am cleaning a saw.
Jeekinz
ArboristSite Member
Blow it off with compressed air then clean with gas and an old toothbrush.
