Chainsaw Chains. Who do you like?
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Usually I buy Oregon chains. I was just wondering what other brands people prefer and why? I'm running a 20", 3/8, .050 Semi Chisel, Semi Skip
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Re: Chainsaw Chains. Who do you like?
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It depends on the saw / bar combination ....... For general messing around. I use a 063 full chisel full comp Archer chain that I buy on a roll and spin up my own. For milling I use a modified 050 full chisel Stihl chain. All of them 3/8"...... Bar length from 18 to 36" Mostly the 36" Tsumura light bar. On the little saw a semi chisel 050 325.
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Anything but Stihl. It's hard and eats up my files. Have grinder but rarely use it.
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My grinder is a free Hazard Fright model. I use it for rocked chains but don't have much faith in it.
For semichiz I was liking Carlton chain but the supplier I liked retired, and I do not see it. I liked the Archer ok too. Like Scoob said, it depends.
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less about who and more about what type of chain for me
I prefer full chisel with semi chisel being next I want nothing to do with your safety chain low kick back stuff
Carlton , Oregon , woodland pro which is basically a rebranded carlton sold by Baylies online , and huskivarna are all good chains I don't own Stihls any more and they only sell the low kick back stuff at the lcoal dealer
I hand file my own once I have filed it I am not sure I can tell any difference between the Carlton and oregon the local saw shop carries spools of either depending on the day and what he could get for stock.
I am 3/8 .058 on my saws so I only need one chain
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Can I ask, what is an easy way out of the low pro on a ms 170? Not impressed with that chain at all.
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I like Oregon chain on my 20" bar Huskvarna. Seems to me the chain tooth is longer and will take a lot of sharpening before it is toast. Economical and available too. I am no pro, though!
Chris
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If you're running a 20 inch bar or longer switch to a full skip.
I run three types of chains.
My favorite is stihl yellow chains, yes you almost need a grinder to keep them sharp. I also like the Husquvarna X-cuts. The majority of my chains our oregon - they are cheap, soft, and i feel they need the most attention. I have considered switching my chains to carbides, but the $200 i would have to spend on the grinding wheel to keep them sharp has made me not switch. Skip chains kick back bad if you try to make plunge cuts, I always plunge cut when sawing down trees over 24". gives me added security when working alone in the woods.
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Can I ask, what is an easy way out of the low pro on a ms 170? Not impressed with that chain at all. There isn't really an option for a better chain on a ms170. That saw is specifically designed for home owners, and it really wouldn't have enough power to turn a more aggressive chain if there was an option.
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Thanks guys. It'll probably get sold to a Stihl is great fan lol.
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