Chain for "abrasive conditions" by Oregon

[pdqdl]

Oregon seems to have a new type of chain. I found it in my 2010 book, Bailey's sells it, but the Oregon website does not seem to list it.

Best info I have found yet is from Bailey's product description, which only states that the chain has an extra thick layer of chrome to resist abrasive conditions. It is apparently an option on almost any pro-chain Oregon makes.

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF+M72LPX&catID=11877

Gee! Sounds like just the sort of thing to put on a stump saw, but it might be hard to hand file.

Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? Is it worth the higher price?

 

[voxac30dude]

it's complete crap. i had a 24" loop for my stihl ms361 and it went dull after one 40" eucalyptus stump. really is just a marketing hype if you ask me. i recently bought a loop of carbide tooth chain which is way better for stumping.

 

[Sunrise Guy]

I bought a semi-chisel Woodland Pro 24" loop for my 460 a few weeks ago (WPL 24 30SC84). It tore through three tough oak stumps like they were balsa. I just ordered four more from Bailey's for around $70, delivered. I'm sticking with these chains, for now. Very impressive.

 

[dingeryote]

PDQL,

That's Multicut or MLPX.

Here's a thread Philbert started a bit ago.
http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=112879&highlight=multicut

I bought a loop and put it to work around here cutting skidded stuff, and other chain eating wood.

It's Many time better for holding an edge than the dog terd soft LGX, and almost as fast. Faster than RM or Carlton SC but still holds up anyway.

On the file it's not much different than RMC or RSC.

It beats injectasharp and LGX for sure in sand encrusted frozen wood with lots of silica in the bark and wood.

Problem is that it costs out the ying yang and if ya don't mind a bit slower cutting,and increased vibes, you can get two loops of Carlton SC for the price of one loop of Multicut.

I have this loop down to about three filings left, from sandy fencerows and muddy irrigation/drainage ditch recovery wood.

I reckon if time is an issue, it's worth it. If not, plain old SC is a better option.

On stumps, it's always the tiny included rocks that kill my chains, and Multicut still has the round chisel unsupported Beak point that gets chipped off and starts throwing powder. SC is less affected.

I like the Multicut, just can't justify paying the price myself. Try a loop, you might be able to.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[pdqdl]

Good reference, good info.

Thanks!

It looks like the M91 low profile chain would be great for homeowners that can't sharpen and can't keep it out of the dirt.

 

[dingeryote]

Good reference, good info.

Thanks!

It looks like the M91 low profile chain would be great for homeowners that can't sharpen and can't keep it out of the dirt.

No sweat.

But M91?

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[pdqdl]

M91

I didn't want to look up the part number for the low profile chain, so I went with "M91"

How about "M91..." series chain?

 

[jefflovstrom]

Oregon seems to have a new type of chain. I found it in my 2010 book, Bailey's sells it, but the Oregon website does not seem to list it.

Best info I have found yet is from Bailey's product description, which only states that the chain has an extra thick layer of chrome to resist abrasive conditions. It is apparently an option on almost any pro-chain Oregon makes.

http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF+M72LPX&catID=11877

Gee! Sounds like just the sort of thing to put on a stump saw, but it might be hard to hand file.

Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? Is it worth the higher price?

Looks like the only thing I like about it is the rakers look easy to take down with a good eye, but that good eye could get it on any chain. Just seems like a butler in a mobile home.
Jeff

 

[BlackenedTimber]

I recently switched to the WoodlandPro chain from Baileys as well. I love the stuff. It's also 1/3 the price of Stihl saw chain here in rural Oklahoma, and seems to cut just as well. In fact, after my first file and knocking down the rakers a hair, I love the way it performs.

I don't like Oregon saw chain at all. Seems to be soft as hell. Which means waste of money, to me. It also seems to stretch like crazy compared to other brands.

If your stumping, make the sacrifice and get some carbide chain. Your not going to set any speed records, but your not gonna spend all day filing either. Of course, you can't clean up a carbide cutter tooth with a file, but my guy in NY grinds em for $1 per tooth, which isn't bad when you consider the cost of a loop.

T

 

[dingeryote]

I didn't want to look up the part number for the low profile chain, so I went with "M91"

How about "M91..." series chain?

LOL!!

I don't know anything about M91, that's a new one to me too!LOL!!

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[ray benson]

Wasn't aware of M91vx chain. It's pricey.
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF M91VX025U&utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cse

 

[dingeryote]

Wasn't aware of M91vx chain. It's pricey.
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=ORF M91VX025U&utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cse

Hmmmm...

Low profile 3/8 version.

Interesting that they havn't extra chromed the LGX chasis and went this route.

LGX is what needs some attention to compete with RSC.

Odd.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote