How do you store you logging/tow chain?

hslogger · Jun 2, 2014

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 · Jun 2, 2014

hslogger said:
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 · Jun 2, 2014

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

Terry

dieselcrawler · Jun 2, 2014

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 · Jun 3, 2014

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

worthb · Jun 3, 2014

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 · Jun 3, 2014

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 · Jun 4, 2014

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 · Jun 4, 2014

worthb said:
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.

flyerdan said:
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 · Jun 4, 2014

dieselcrawler said:
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!