Chainsaws

Tracy, I definitely like using the ammonia, and it really works. Also save the ammonia after each use, especially If your only doing one chain at a time, just dump it back into an empty sealable plastic jug, label it, and it will be ready for the next use. You can use it many times before it just gets too yuckie, and it needs to get thrown away.  I even put the bar in the bucket sticking the end out of the bucket, and washing it down with the ammonia solution, I found it will Not attack the painted on decals of some of the new bars whereas other cleaning chemicals, I have accidentally washed the lettering right off. Just remember to dry the chain off after its been in the water and cleaned, sometimes I use an air compressor and then spray the chain down with some "WD40" oil to prevent it from rusting. You could also Just put the chain back onto the chainsaw and run the chain at full throttle for a few seconds letting the centrifugal force throw the water off, and let the oiler do its job of oiling the chain. Sometimes I wash and clean multiple chains, so then its not too practical to mount the bar and chain multiple times. I also keep a large wide mouth glass pickle jar, half full of oil, and store a half a dozen or so of old chains in the jar of oil, which works real good for longer term storage.

Let me know how it works for you, but it really is amazing stuff especially on tree sap and pitch.

Karla