Chain Tools » Do It Yourself (DIY) http://chaintools.com ChainTools.com Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:18:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Will a B&D 18v portable chain saw work with Porter Cable 18v batteries? http://chaintools.com/blog/will-a-bd-18v-portable-chain-saw-work-with-porter-cable-18v-batteries/ http://chaintools.com/blog/will-a-bd-18v-portable-chain-saw-work-with-porter-cable-18v-batteries/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:54:03 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/will-a-bd-18v-portable-chain-saw-work-with-porter-cable-18v-batteries/ chain tools
stevesmitty79 asked:


I recently purchased a 18v Porter Cable combo kit with the standard tools and lithium Ion batteries and smart charger for both LI and NCad batts. Since Porter Cable is owned by B&D and the batteries look similar in configuration, I was wondering if I could use the PC batts in the B&D 18v chain saw. It would be a handy addition to my kit since PC doesn’t make one. Any thoughts are appreciated.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/will-a-bd-18v-portable-chain-saw-work-with-porter-cable-18v-batteries/feed/ 5 Whats the fastest way to cut down a tree without using a chain saw? http://chaintools.com/blog/whats-the-fastest-way-to-cut-down-a-tree-without-using-a-chain-saw/ http://chaintools.com/blog/whats-the-fastest-way-to-cut-down-a-tree-without-using-a-chain-saw/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:09:15 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/whats-the-fastest-way-to-cut-down-a-tree-without-using-a-chain-saw/ chain tools
Esposito#14 asked:


My friends and i have to clear the back of his house of trees. We have already cut down a 40ft and 80ft tree with nothing but an ax. We have to cut down a 120ft tree this saturday, any other tools that might help?

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/whats-the-fastest-way-to-cut-down-a-tree-without-using-a-chain-saw/feed/ 4 Garage door “vault” lock – How to drill a 3/4″ hole? http://chaintools.com/blog/garage-door-vault-lock-how-to-drill-a-34-hole/ http://chaintools.com/blog/garage-door-vault-lock-how-to-drill-a-34-hole/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:44:13 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/garage-door-vault-lock-how-to-drill-a-34-hole/ chain tools
BuckarooBanzai asked:

I have a small garage and just installed a garage door opener for its 8′ w by 7′ tall 4-section standard insulated metal-sheathed door. There is no door in case the electric fails/opener breaks down. So I bought a cable release lock that you place in the front of the door. With a key, you turn it and then pull the cylinder out…which pulls the cable to release the door from the chain carrier so you can lift it open.

I say all that just to ask how to drill the required 3/4″ hole through the metal/insulation door panel. I have a 3/4″ hole saw as part of a hole saw kit, but I wonder if that is the correct tool to use on the door panel. The only other option I can think of is to start with a small 1/4″ bit, increasing in size til I get to 3/4″…if I can find a drill bit that large!

So what’s the answer? I don’t want to chew up the door until I know what I’m using will work. The metal seems an awfully thick gauge, and I’ve never used a hole saw on anything but wood before.
I have spade bits, but I didn’t think they would work on this steel door without destroying both them and the door? It is definitely steel sheathed, not aluminum and it was very hard drilling into it for screws for the opener. I’m thinking that wouldn’t work well????

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Michael asked:

What’s the best way to remove chain-link fence posts? I have heard 2 answers. One is to use a high speed angle grinder. Another is to use a reciprocating saw. I can’t remove them because they are attached to about 3 feet of concrete and there are 30 of them. I want to cut them to the ground and then put about 2-3 inches of top soil down and plant grass. Figure this will remove any hazards. I will also dig right to the concrete where they concrete begins several inches under the ground. Basically, though, I need whatever tool will enable me to get closest to the base.

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blueJean asked:

don’t really want to ‘try’ a chain saw nor do i have one…..just want to know what has worked best for a ‘straight’ horizonal cut…

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/whats-the-better-tool-to-use-to-cut-fence-post-down-after-installed/feed/ 11 I have a Craftsman 28,000 rpm Rotary Hand Tool Model #672.365780? http://chaintools.com/blog/i-have-a-craftsman-28000-rpm-rotary-hand-tool-model-672-365780/ http://chaintools.com/blog/i-have-a-craftsman-28000-rpm-rotary-hand-tool-model-672-365780/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:46:09 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/i-have-a-craftsman-28000-rpm-rotary-hand-tool-model-672-365780/ chain tools
Snook asked:

It is a chain sharpening tool & it appears to be made by The Dremel Corp. & the plastic connector between the motor and chuck completely shattered and I would like to know how to order a new a replacement connector?
It is a Chainsaw chain sharpening tool apparently manufactured by the Dremel Corporation and sold under the name of Craftsman!

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/i-have-a-craftsman-28000-rpm-rotary-hand-tool-model-672-365780/feed/ 2 My toilet won’t flush – the lever won’t operate the mechanism? http://chaintools.com/blog/my-toilet-wont-flush-the-lever-won%e2%80%99t-operate-the-mechanism/ http://chaintools.com/blog/my-toilet-wont-flush-the-lever-won%e2%80%99t-operate-the-mechanism/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:06:22 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/my-toilet-wont-flush-the-lever-won%e2%80%99t-operate-the-mechanism/ chain tools
Point&Click asked:

Please can you help guys?
I’d rather not waste money on a plumber if I can fix this my self.

When pulling the handle down, no water is let out into the bowl.
The flush handle is loose, so I first though a new lever would resolve it. But when I opened the tank and tried to pull the chain manually, still nothing happens.

It doesn’t have a flapper valve, but a syphon diaphragm instead. I assume this needs swapping, but have never done anything like it before. I’ll get the parts from B&Q and try it, if you say I could do it…

Will this be a difficult job?
Would I need to remove the tank from the toilet bowl?
What tools will I need?
How much would the parts / tools cost?

And finally, How much would it cost a plumber to do instead?

Thanks for any help you can give.
It’s not a blockage, the bowl is clear thank goodness! – Ew!.
It’s the bits and bobs in the tank at fault, for sure.
In response to Krackenup:
Thanks for the pointers. The flapper is not clearly visible, I think it may be replaced by the syphon diaphragm
( check this link out: http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/siphon.jpg)
See the hook? I was pulling that manually, but the mechanism just gurgled. A little tiny bit of water was released and replaced by the tap (the tap is fine). Eventually, and apparently for no reason, it will flush on times, about 25% of the time.

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/my-toilet-wont-flush-the-lever-won%e2%80%99t-operate-the-mechanism/feed/ 8 How do you remove a chain link fence, including the concrete the posts are in? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-you-remove-a-chain-link-fence-including-the-concrete-the-posts-are-in/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-you-remove-a-chain-link-fence-including-the-concrete-the-posts-are-in/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 04:50:06 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-you-remove-a-chain-link-fence-including-the-concrete-the-posts-are-in/ chain tools
Peter M asked:

I have about 150 ft of chain link fence, and I am looking to remove it. I would like to know what tools are necessary. I am not interested in sawing the posts and leaving the rest in the ground. Thanks

]]> http://chaintools.com/blog/how-do-you-remove-a-chain-link-fence-including-the-concrete-the-posts-are-in/feed/ 13 how to bend 2 1/2″ pipe 25 foot long in the feild. all i have is welder,torch, chain ,cumalong? http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-bend-2-12-pipe-25-foot-long-in-the-feild-all-i-have-is-weldertorch-chain-cumalong/ http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-bend-2-12-pipe-25-foot-long-in-the-feild-all-i-have-is-weldertorch-chain-cumalong/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:27:28 +0000 admin http://chaintools.com/blog/how-to-bend-2-12-pipe-25-foot-long-in-the-feild-all-i-have-is-weldertorch-chain-cumalong/ chain tools
Tim F asked:

I,M BUILDING A GATE ENTRANCE 20 FOOT HIGH AND NEED TO BEND THE 2 1/2 TOP RAIL IN THE FORM OF AN ARCH TO WELD TO MY UPRIGHTS THERE WILL BE 20 FOOT CLEARENCE ON EACH SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE WITH ABOUT 25 FOOT CLEARENCE IN THE CENTER. I DON,T HAVE ANY MEANS OF USING MODERN TOOLS WHERE I,M AT. JUST MY WELDING TRUCK,TORCH,CHAIN,CUMALONG,CHEATER BAR OR SOMTHING VERY,VERY INEXPENSIVE I CAN CARRY IN.

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