FOODSAVER....not just for food

[Shuboxlover 480]

Got my new chain on my snowblower tonight...went SUPER smooth every time I think something is going to be difficult on the wheel horse, it ALWAYS surprises me how easy they are to work on, I suppose that's part of the reason we love them so much

Anyway, the 10' chain I bought is long enough to make 2 chains for my snow blower. I was worried about the left over chain rusting, even in a plastic zip bag, because, after all, the first chain lasted 31 years, so by the time I need this again, I'll be 64, so I came up with the idea of vacuum sealing it with my foodsaver brand vacuum packer, WORKED GREAT!!! and no way air is getting in there to rust it.

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[Sparky-(Admin) 23,138]

Did ya do it in the garage or on the kitchen counter? If my wife found a tractor part on the kitchen counter.....well there would be a Moderator job opening here at Redsquare after my funeral .

Mike.........

[hounddoghundzsa 7]

Those Foodsavers are great - they sure cut the canning and freezing process in half. Mine just took a crap after eight years. Going to pick up a new model tommorrow.

[tophatbufflo 2]

You could put it around the front tires for better steering esecially on ice and they say it works good when the blade is angled.

[kajamo240 3]

Did ya do it in the garage or on the kitchen counter? If my wife found a tractor part on the kitchen counter.....well there would be a Moderator job opening here at Redsquare after my funeral .

Mike.........

So true! My wife would do the same thing!

[rickv1957 74]

I have a few parts in the house but I sleep on the couch some!,Rick

[bitten 134]

Just make sure you do it when she is not home If she walks in on you just blame the dog.

[HankB 16]

For stuff like that, I'd give it a shot of Boeshield T-9 http://www.boeshield.com/rust_prevention/t9_spray.php. You could also use it on the chain that's installed, though I'm not sure it would be any better than something like chainsaw bar oil. Both are used on bicycle chains. Boeshield dries to a waxy finish that collects less dust.

[jusjeepn 59]

I only bring in smaller attachments after restoring for pics, she's ok with that! :thumbs:

[Doubletrouble 10]

Mt wife has already told me she is glad my tractor can't fit through the door or I'd park it in the living room. :thumbs: