Chain Storage - Found A New Idea (to Me)

I just came across this method for storing chains. Usually, I can't find them when I need them. But when I DO find them, they're in a big ball behind a lot of other things - Get an empty 5 qt. oil can (think Mobil1 or Rotella type). Drain out any leftover oil and cut the opening a little larger than just the factory cap size. Starting with the middle of your chain, drop the chain into the oil can. If you can't put both hooks inside the can pointing outside. Leave a little chain outside and point the hooks into the opening. Nick one bottom corner as a drain if water ever gets in. Now you have an sturdy handle to use when you toss the chains in your jeep/truck/SXS/tractor. If you don't use this size oil can for your oil changes, any 'Jiffy Lube' or similar will be happy to give you a couple for free.

Cheers,
49T&C

 

Hmmm. How long of a chain can you fit in one of those?

 

Most I have are 5/16" X 20 Ft.

 

Hmmm. Might have to give it try. And repurposing "single use plastic" is the next best thing to not buying it at all sooo........

Thanks for the tip.

 

We used to use metal “milk crates” for our tractor chains. These are the 1970’s and older version of the plastic crates of today. A 5 qt jug wouldn’t hold half of the chains we used to have. It often took two people to carry a crate with just one chain in it.
The 5 qt jug is a good idea for smaller chains.
-Donny

 

Mods, pleas move this posting into 'The Tool Shed'. I didn't mean for it to go into 'Off Topic'.

Thanks,
Chuck

 

50 cal ammo can will hold a pretty good sized chain or tire chain and they are moisture proof.

 

I just store one 20ft chain inside the tire on each wheel.

 

This is a great idea. Mine are just kicked into the corner of the shop on the floor

 

X2

 

I agree, for longer or heavierchains milk crates are the way to go, but I use mine frequently around the property and the handle on the oi can make it so much easier to toss in the bucket of the tractor or in the bed of the SXS.

 

I bet one of the cat litter plastic bins would work as well.

 

Yup! anything with a strong handle and a large-mouth for an opening.