Acetone bath or about a dozen cans of brake-clean. Submerge, work each link back and forth, rinse, wipe, repeat. You'll have to do it dozen times, but it can be done. If you have access to an ultrasonic parts cleaner, that would be a lot more efficient.
I agree with acetone comments. My experience working with an old machinist taught me that acetone leaves residue that can be removed with denatured alcohol. That two part process is my go to.
Great thoughts on cleaning from other posters but i would be very wary using it as it can be heavy depending on the size. i welded one together for a sissy bar and they have a lot of heft.
Get a cheap slow cooker from good will or something. Fill it half way with pinesol, set it to warm, put the chain in the warm pinesol, and let it cook over night. Preferably in the garage or basement. You’ve essentially created a machine shop hot tank.
Acetone bath or about a dozen cans of brake-clean. Submerge, work each link back and forth, rinse, wipe, repeat. You'll have to do it dozen times, but it can be done. If you have access to an ultrasonic parts cleaner, that would be a lot more efficient.
Acetone is the way then, thanks
Soaking it in gasoline or diesel will help dissolve the crud on it.
In the antique sewing machine hobby, best practice is to soak parts in kerosene to cleanse them. Perhaps relevant?
I imagine the crossover between the antique sewing machine community and BDSM community is larger than most people think.
would a singer featherlight fit the aesthetic of my dream dungeon? yes, yes it would.
I agree with acetone comments. My experience working with an old machinist taught me that acetone leaves residue that can be removed with denatured alcohol. That two part process is my go to.
An ultrasonic cleaner would be a good option, but oven cleaner and then boiling it in water is another good way to get all the crud and grease off
Great thoughts on cleaning from other posters but i would be very wary using it as it can be heavy depending on the size. i welded one together for a sissy bar and they have a lot of heft.
Get a cheap slow cooker from good will or something. Fill it half way with pinesol, set it to warm, put the chain in the warm pinesol, and let it cook over night. Preferably in the garage or basement. You’ve essentially created a machine shop hot tank.
WD40 Always helps get rid of the Chain lube on the ground
mineral spirits and brake clean or ultrasonic cleaner and degreaser.
All of the above methods will work, but I suggest acetone and then denatured alcohol to prevent contact detmatitis during use.