How do you store you logging/tow chain?

[hslogger]

I have found that taking some rubber fuel line hose cutting a slit in it lengthways makes a decent lip on sharp metal. Smallest diameter you can get while maybe difficult to cut with a fresh razor blade box knife, will grip pretty darn well.

 

[sixdogs]

I have found that taking some rubber fuel line hose cutting a slit in it lengthways makes a decent lip on sharp metal. Smallest diameter you can get while maybe difficult to cut with a fresh razor blade box knife, will grip pretty darn well.

Yes, but every time he pulls the chain out the rubber hose will pull off. I'm thinking some sort of "U" channel metal that gets pushed on and tacked in place.

 

[Big Barn]

Maybe remove it from the tractor and run the edge through a bead roller.?

Terry

 

[dieselcrawler]

Thoes are all good ideas... fuel line with some tie wire will likely do the trick. Will drill 1/8" holes about 2" apart just below the bottom of the installed split fuel line. Unless I can fine something else... in which case I'll let y'all know.

 

[dieselcrawler]

Finally rigged up a chain tube on my own tractor this evening.

 

[worthb]

To fix that sharp edge I would suggest door edge moulding from an auto parts store or Walmart. It has adhesive in the channel to hold it on. Cheap and easy. Comes in black or chrome.

 

[dieselcrawler]

Worthb: door edge moulding was the first thing that came to mind... but the name of the company I work for is ThistleDew (this-will-do) Farms... we make do with what's on hand... free/used/recycled materials for most projects is normal. I'll come across something suitable to use before long.

Thanks for the idea though....

 

[flyerdan]

What would work good for the sharp edge would be some inside door molding from a mid 70's Datsun pickup (and probably others as well) It is U-shaped with a metal core inside that can be crimped down with pliers. Looks like cockpit combing from a biplane, might be able to scrounge a length up at a scrapyard.

 

[sixdogs]

To fix that sharp edge I would suggest door edge moulding from an auto parts store or Walmart. It has adhesive in the channel to hold it on. Cheap and easy. Comes in black or chrome.

What would work good for the sharp edge would be some inside door molding from a mid 70's Datsun pickup (and probably others as well) It is U-shaped with a metal core inside that can be crimped down with pliers. Looks like cockpit combing from a biplane, might be able to scrounge a length up at a scrapyard.

Great ideas that I can use for some future project. Sharp edges always a pain to fix.

 

[worthb]

Worthb: door edge moulding was the first thing that came to mind... but the name of the company I work for is ThistleDew (this-will-do) Farms... we make do with what's on hand... free/used/recycled materials for most projects is normal. I'll come across something suitable to use before long.

Thanks for the idea though....

I bet some could be repurposed from a junkyard with a little caulk or silicone used for adhesive. Lots of good ideas!

 

[worthb]

Worthb: door edge moulding was the first thing that came to mind... but the name of the company I work for is ThistleDew (this-will-do) Farms... we make do with what's on hand... free/used/recycled materials for most projects is normal. I'll come across something suitable to use before long.

Thanks for the idea though....

Probably for free.

 

[countrybumpkin]

I did the PVC holder. Really like it so far.

 

[Shutesbury]

I have a brass bucket (an old decorative plant holder, I think) tied by rope to my FEL frame, and it works well, but will split open at the pressed seam some day. I would worry about a deep narrow PVC like countrybumpkin's, because if you didn't catch the hook on the lip, you could really have a struggle getting them out. It doesn't look like my hand would fit down that size pipe.

 

[davrow]

I would worry about a deep narrow PVC like countrybumpkin's, because if you didn't catch the hook on the lip, you could really have a struggle getting them out. It doesn't look like my hand would fit down that size pipe.

Ha, not to worry Shutesbury. Look closely at the picture and you will see he actually stores his chain on the floorboard. The PVC tube is for looks.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Ha, not to worry Shutesbury. Look closely at the picture and you will see he actually stores his chain on the floorboard. The PVC tube is for looks.

Very Funny!! Yep thats were they would end up , on the floor. The tube insn't as deep as it looks but it is a lot nicer than on the floor.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Ha, not to worry Shutesbury. Look closely at the picture and you will see he actually stores his chain on the floorboard. The PVC tube is for looks.

Very Funny!! Yep thats where they would end up , on the floor. The tube insn't as deep as it looks but it is a lot nicer than on the floor.

 

[sixdogs]

Very Funny!! Yep thats were they would end up , on the floor. The tube insn't as deep as it looks but it is a lot nicer than on the floor.

Sad but very true. I built a chain box once--took a long time and some $$--but the chain still got wrapped around the drawbar and three point arms. The chain box wound up with hitch pins and wrenches in it. Must be a guy thing.

 

[AaronS]

Now that I have my ballast box finished, I'll use it to store chain. I left the concrete about 3 inches below the top so I could haul chain and other small tools.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Ha, not to worry Shutesbury. Look closely at the picture and you will see he actually stores his chain on the floorboard. The PVC tube is for looks.

Ok here is a pic of the chains actually in the holder now.

 

[Shutesbury]

Ok here is a pic of the chains actually in the holder now.

Very clean look!