Chain storage

[kram]

For those with several spare chains per saw, different bar lengths etc.. how do you store them?

I have a small powertool case that keeps a few that I may need on any day, should there be hidden metal etc..

 

In the shed I have a large plastic tub and each chain in a bag, but its a mess, can never find the one Im after.

 

I dont have wall space to hang them.

For the different bars, I keep them with a chain around in a spare scabbard.

 

Today recieved another nine to add to the collection.

 

[andy ellis]

chainlocker from gustharts around £35

[Bob_z_l]

Old Takeaway containers with lids. 
Marked with length and size and a generous bit of chain oil to keep them from drying. 3 - 4 chains in each depending on size.

 

 

They can all be stacked reasonably neatly

[Brushcutter]

If you want to spend some money then the chain locker is cool. If you want to spend less money Stihl do a little plastic chain box.

 

As I'm tight. Used take away cartons is what I store mine in. Washed first obviously as one isn't a savage.

 

[sime42]

Tupperware boxes. Quite low profile ones, with nice clicky lids.

 

 

[kram]

4 hours ago, andy ellis said:

chainlocker from gustharts around £35

Expensive, it wont hold many - enough to keep in the car but wont help with the shed storage. I'm thinking power tool cases are better. Perhaps I can put some dividers to neaten it.

 

Take away containers work all of 5 minutes before they get shattered or knocked over. I have a very small shed so things tend to get moved about often.

 

I did buy some halfords tool chests with 3 draws each, thinking a draw for 1/4 pitch and .325, another for 3/8lp and last for 3/8".

Edited yesterday at 18:52 by kram

[Brushcutter]

Chain boxes

[nepia]

Weapons tubes; write sizes on the top

 

Weapons Tube

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[AHPP]

I have a few of those executive business card, notebook etc holders that nobody wants so they're free.

 

 

 

One for each chain (12" 1/4 picco, 16" 3/8 picco, 25" 3/8). Get three or four chains in each, which is enough for me. 36" 3/8 are too big for them so they're just in an A4 big jiffy bag, milling ones in the milling box. I'd have a better (probably toolboox) setup if I changed chains more often. I'm pretty good at keeping clean though.

[scbk]

Rotatech sell these little zip lock pouches for keeping chains in. They're marked with the chain size, and you can then store 10-15 chains in an old paint bucket.

 

Unfortunately, the pouches are quite expensive. But you do get a free chain inside each one