Chainsaws in the snow

[Ashful]

So, a little late, as I spent last Sunday using three of my saws in the snow, but what is recommended for after-care of a saw used in the snow? All I did was remove the scabbards and set them in the warm(er) garage to dry when I got home, figuring they've got enough bar oil spilled and leaked all over them from years of use, to protect from any snow they picked up. I was setting them on hardpack snow between use, but trying to keep the bars out of the snow as much as I could.

 

[MasterMech]

what is recommended for after-care of a saw used in the snow?​

Hot chocolate?

Snow really won't hurt them. Mush easier on them than dirt or nails.

 

[bogydave]

With no use or cleaning in a few days, the chain may get some rust.
I like to pull the bar & chain & blow out the wet wood chips & crud.
Run a small wire in the bar to get the wet crud out of the chain grove.
If not going to use it for a while, WD40 or some light oil on the bar & chain.
I touch up the chain with a file too.

Like you said, usually enough oil on everything to not do much rusting, but
I was taught to service & clean my tools after use

Ready to go when needed

I hate to have to work on my tools, before I can use them

 

[peakbagger]

The advantages of bucking up a tree supported by snow far outweighs any minor things you have to do to dry it out. The bar lube is pretty tenacious and usually creates a barrier on top of the metal.

I can buck up wood far faster as I am not worried about sticking a tip in the ground, it also stretches the time between filings.

 

[Ashful]

I was in the middle of a tractor project, which wrapped up last night. Will likely swap the chains and clean tonight. The used chains go on the grinder... no hand filing, here!