Chippers Left Outside

[TimberXX]

I have a PTO chipper that's too big for my storage. Any issues leaving a PTO chipper outside? Anything I should be aware of. I really don't have any options.

 

[Greg1235]

Well,you can get a tarp and cover it and use binge straps to keep the tarp secure!

I have a PTO chipper that's too big for my storage. Any issues leaving a PTO chipper outside? Anything I should be aware of. I really don't have any options.

 

[Richard]

and when you pull the tarp off, always be aware of little nasty stinging dudes who might be constructing their single unit, multi family home under the tarp!

 

[Greg1235]

Correct!!

and when you pull the tarp off, always be aware of little nasty stinging dudes who might be constructing their single unit, multi family home under the tarp!

 

[mrmikey]

Give it a good spray with Fluid Film or similar, grease anything greasable, put it up on a pallett to allow air circulation and cover it with a tarp..........Mike

 

[Thomas]

Put on pallet etc. something in line of WD40 good spray down,trap it but let some air circulate.

 

[oldballs]

As others have noted........it is sitting up on the metal skid that it was shipped (IIRC), as well as some concrete blocks. The top is first covered with some old feed bags to slow the wear (sharp edges) on the tarp............and "Yep" the wasps and frogs like to find a home inside.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[CoyPatton]

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As others have noted........it is sitting up on the metal skid that it was shipped (IIRC), as well as some concrete blocks. The top is first covered with some old feed bags to slow the wear (sharp edges) on the tarp............and "Yep" the wasps and frogs like to find a home inside.

Cheers,
Mike

You will find that your metal skids will firm surface rust where they make contact with any surface including the wood. You will not eliminate that unfortunately. You can reduce it by removing some planks. A good treatment of oil and keeping on top of rust with either a wire brush or a brush and rust convertor and paint are a must even more so in a humid climate.
If you removed the chute, would you be able to rearrange the inside of your canvas storage to have it inside when it is not in heavy usage? Then use outside storage and tarps during regular usage periods?

 

[oosik]

My Wallenstein chipper sits in one bay of my five bay carport. However - I LIBERALLY cover/coat each of the four cutting blades with grease. Next year - no rust on any of the blades.

 

[TimberXX]

any recommendations to stop pests? what type of grease would you use. think fluid film would work?