Tips on cleaning cylinder fins

[wisewood]

The yard I work from has a strict bio chain oil policy, which is all fine and good but it is causing a horrible build up of burned on tar on my carving saw.

ms 200 BTW. I've scraped what I can off the fins but was wondering if there's a product out there to deal with this.

At present it's only affecting this saw, probably 'cos it's used a lot cutting upwards from below so excess oil is trickling back through the saw.

Has anyone else found this and what are the best/most effective cleaning methods/products?

 

Cheers,

Si

[White Noise]

The yard I work from has a strict bio chain oil policy, which is all fine and good but it is causing a horrible build up of burned on tar on my carving saw.

ms 200 BTW. I've scraped what I can off the fins but was wondering if there's a product out there to deal with this.

At present it's only affecting this saw, probably 'cos it's used a lot cutting upwards from below so excess oil is trickling back through the saw.

Has anyone else found this and what are the best/most effective cleaning methods/products?

 

Cheers,

Si

 

Spray some choke and carb cleaner on the fins . Obviously blast the crud out first with an air line .

[spudulike]

That Bio Oil is the spawn of Satan, never has the term "sticks like Sxxt to a blanket! been more apt.

 

I usually use a sharp craft knife to carve the stuff off, some carb cleaners help shift it but it isn't great. A damn good caustic oven cleaning gel does do it - Paint stripper also but they are nasty chemicals!

[wisewood]

That Bio Oil is the spawn of Satan, never has the term "sticks like Sxxt to a blanket! been more apt.

 

I usually use a sharp craft knife to carve the stuff off, some carb cleaners help shift it but it isn't great. A damn good caustic oven cleaning gel does do it - Paint stripper also but they are nasty chemicals!

 

I guess the latter two you'd have to strip the saw down to get at the cylinder.

That maybe beyond my comfort zone Steve.

 

I read last night on an American site that saws used by fire fighters get tarred up from creosote. it was suggested using a drill bit same size as gap in between the fins and running it through on a very low speed to almost file the gunk off.

[spudulike]

I guess the latter two you'd have to strip the saw down to get at the cylinder.

That maybe beyond my comfort zone Steve.

 

I read last night on an American site that saws used by fire fighters get tarred up from creosote. it was suggested using a drill bit same size as gap in between the fins and running it through on a very low speed to almost file the gunk off.

 

Sounds like a fair idea, just mill the stuff off - I personally never use bio oil for this reason. If you stand your saws for a while, it also gums up your bar rails - not good IMO!

[gensetsteve]

I used bio in our wood processor once. You dont do it twice.

[spudulike]

I love these environmental products, a bit like lead free solder, that's shocking as well, thought I couldn't solder anymore until I dug out some old stuff and bingo, perfect!

[H-A]

I used bio in our wood processor once. You dont do it twice.

 

Yes I did it once, am still paying the price.

 

I keep spraying with WD40 type spray, it seed to soften it up a little then just dig it out.

 

 

H-A

[Brushcutter]

What bio oil are you using?

 

I use the STIHL stuff and it's very runny. I don't do carving so i'm probally not going to have the same issues as your self. If you use the plant oil brand bio oil its like glue. I mean it's seriously sticky stuff. Try changing brand see if it makes it any better.

 

Have you tried just regular veg oil?

 

I find WD40 and stiff brush cleans most things....

[mixedangased]

regular veg oil is just as bad,

think i used nail varnish remover last time acitone excuse spelling,if its burnt oil decarboniser but you have to buy 25 litre drums .last count about 80 quid,gr8 for cylinders an carbs,bad for your skin a enviro tho.