Carlton Chain Saw Chains

[Haywire Haywood]

I switched to it because I kept breaking Oregon chains (don't know if I had a bad batch or what). Anyway I switched this year to bulk (bought it in 100ft rolls) to save a little money. been real happy.

I thought about it but when I did the math, the only thing you save is the shipping on the loops (which, granted, can be considerable). They don't charge much for spinning a loop as opposed to selling the whole roll. A roll would last me 15 years anyway. LOL Both my other buddies run 325 on their 290s so I couldn't even spin them up loops when they needed it. I'm the lone chainsaw nut in my social circle.

Ian

 

[Bruce Hopf]

Thanks: I am still trying to buy a couple loops (credit card problem - they won't take it but everybody else does). I saw that woodland chain 18" .058 for $10.??. I was leery of it as I had never heard of that brand. If I can ever convince Bailey's that I can pay for it, I will order..

Harry K

I know what you are saying. I found out about Carlton Chain Saw Chains from, what people on this Forum, Flea Bay. I am going to buy directly from him, not through ebay. For 60 Links for 16" Bars of A1 Full Profile, (not Low Profile) Semi Chisel Chain for $10.00 each. I have ordered 6 chains. $10.00 x 6= $60.00, + 2 - 16" Oregon Laminated Bars with the same Chain as a Combo, for $30.00 each x 2 = $60.00 + $32.00 Shipping for the Works= $152.00 for the whole 9 yards.
Up here in Ontario Canada, I can get the same profile of chain, but in Laser, 60 Links for 16" chains of Number 9 Semi Chisel Chain for $16.65 each. I need 6 chains $16.95 x 6= $101.70 for 16" chains, and a 16" laminated bar with the same chain, combo, for $59.85 each x 2 = $119.70. Thats $221.40, and I go 50 miles to pick everything up. The Money exchange rate is real good between the US Dollar, and the Canadian Dollar, right now.
Bruce.

 

[Bruce Hopf]

In Regards to Hard Nosed Bars

I have put on a hard nosed bar on the Mac 1-10, and I was wondering How Tight I need to tighten it to. It has been over 20 years or more, since I used a Hard Nosed Bar. Your help and input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Bruce.
P.S. This saw really works good. Once in awhile the chain wouldn't spin, as if something was holding it. That ma by the chain was too tight. Other than that, it ran real nice. Not bad for $20.00 I paid from somebody's else's scrap pile. Thanks again. Bruce.

 

[jakey jake]

Has anybody ever used Carlton Chain Saw Chains? If so, how did the hold up to compared to Oregon, or Laser. I have only used Laser Chain Saw Chains, and I was considering to try Carlton's EP, A1, Semi Chisel Chains. I was wondering if you were happy with them, would you buy them again, and would you recommend them. I can get 60 Links, for a 16" bar, for a little over $10.00, Oregon is $15.00, and Laser is $14.00, plus of course, Shipping on top.
Your help, advice, and your input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Bruce.

Tell ya what every Carlton chain iv used has been tough as nails they last along time are super hard and hold an edge well iv hit concrete with my 20 in Carlton on a 60cc saw and it barely put a dent in a tooth filed it out and good to go they are just as good as Stihl in my opinion

 

[Mad Professor]

Tell ya what every Carlton chain iv used has been tough as nails they last along time are super hard and hold an edge well iv hit concrete with my 20 in Carlton on a 60cc saw and it barely put a dent in a tooth filed it out and good to go they are just as good as Stihl in my opinion

When Carlton was owned by USA Carlton they made great chain. That was the last millennium.

 

[cookies]

carlton is pretty good quality chain, its even better after 2 swipes with a file, holds its edge better than oregon and has much better rivets. Oregon chain made after the late 90's seems to need constant tensioning from rivet wear. I have used a couple small rolls of older lazer chain, its been as good as the carlton, old windsor chain is also pretty good stuff. Im curious if the new lazer chain is as good as the old stuff...older chain was made with better steel in my experiences, the whole chain was quality steel and the chisels were solid good steel. Modern stuff has given more hardness issues from poor or improper heat treatments or inferior steel. If folks vouch for the new lazer chain is as good as the old i'll but a new roll of it. The stens titanium chain has been fantastic, i'd say very close if not on par with stihl chain! I'm also curious if folks have opinions about rotary copper head chain.

 

[jakey jake]

When Carlton was owned by USA Carlton they made great chain. That was the last millennium.

I don’t think the quality has changed much since then they still make a great chain atleast the ones iv had are

 

[Mad Professor]

I don’t think the quality has changed much since then they still make a great chain atleast the ones iv had are

Where are they made now? If I remember the USA company got bought out by Oregon or Blount........

 

[jakey jake]

When Carlton was owned by USA Carlton they made great chain. That was the last millennium.

There still made in USA owned by Blount international made right in Oregon Milwaukee

 

[Matt81]

I have used heaps of Carlton chain over the years. 3/8 lo pro for small saws and pole pruners. .325 for my 346XPs and 3/8 for my bigger saws. Used both semi and full chisel in .325 and full size 3/8.

I like it. Got nothing bad to say about it really. Often for me it is much cheaper than Oregon, Stihl or Husky chain. I have used all these brands also but I would not use Carlton if it did not cut well and stay sharp.

All my Carlton chain loops and rolls are new old stock though. So maybe there are manufacturing differences with the newest stuff. Not used any more recent Carlton chains so cannot comment on that.