What do you carry chain loops in?

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bassJAM

bassJAM

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So I'm in the process of converting an old aluminum toolbox into a storage unit to keep my gas mix, bar oil, tools, wedges and chain in for when I go out in the field, and got to thinking that I probably don't want to just drop unprotected loops of chain in there as it might get a little banged up. So do you all keep spare loops in separate containers, like old tupperware or those plastic tubs that lunch-meats come in?
 
whatever works - the box or plastic container they come in works well.
 
Cheap plastic containers are fine - last a while and super cheap to replace. I've also just wrapped them in spare rags to save the teeth from hitting stuff in the box. Cheers!
 
and then there is the Rubicks cube game of getting them back to a loop :)
 
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bassJAM said:
So I'm in the process of converting an old aluminum toolbox into a storage unit to keep my gas mix, bar oil, tools, wedges and chain in for when I go out in the field, and got to thinking that I probably don't want to just drop unprotected loops of chain in there as it might get a little banged up. So do you all keep spare loops in separate containers, like old tupperware or those plastic tubs that lunch-meats come in?
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I like the plastic lunchmeat tubs. One chain to a tub, put a couple of drops of oil in there, mark the chain info on the lid with a Sharpie and you're good to go.
 
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I like the plastic lunchmeat tubs. One chain to a tub, put a couple of drops of oil in there, mark the chain info on the lid with a Sharpie and you're good to go.
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With 7 diff saws its the perfect way to keep track and care of the chains. And as they get beat up n dirty i keep those for the older chains..new container for newer chains. (thankfully i can use the same chains on my diff Stihls.)
 
I use clear plastic pretzel rod buckets or cans. I collected a bunch of these when my family was in the candy business. I keep dull chains in one and sharp ones in another. I also use these for quartered up Super Cedars too.
 
"Grandma's" Potato Salad containers ....................... I seem to have a steady supply of them around, large and small. I baste them in there in a little WD-40. The Chinese food type ones work great too! :cool:
 
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