Oklahoma,AR,MO,KS,TX GTG (Next GTG 08/27/2016 ) Fort Scott, KS

[Homelite410]

And stihl chain is pre stretched.

 

[Brettl]

The chrome layer is thicker on the Stihl stuff.. But I prefer the Oregon.
Will gladly use either.
WP is ok.

Why do you prefer Oregon? Is there something about a hardware softer chain that makes it advantageous in a wood like Osage vs soft woods? Thanks guys.

 

[Homelite410]

I certainly think Oregon is faster to file because it's softer!

 

[67L36Driver]

Tiny grandson w/grandma.


See why I call her Blondie?

Spencer with daddy Michael and aunt Sarah.


Both Mike and Sarah we got from Mo. Division of Family Services as infants.

 

[Brettl]

I certainly think Oregon is faster to file because it's softer!

That makes sense and I don't mind a little extra time filing. Especially when weighed against price difference.

 

[Brettl]

Tiny grandson w/grandma.
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See why I call her Blondie?

Spencer with daddy Michael and aunt Sarah.
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Both Mike and Sarah we got from Mo. Division of Family Services as infants.

Such a wonderful time. Congratulations.

 

[Homelite410]

Congratulations Carl!

 

[cobey]

Why do you prefer Oregon? Is there something about a hardware softer chain that makes it advantageous in a wood like Osage vs soft woods? Thanks guys.

easyer to square file and make super sharp

 

[Homelite410]

easyer to square file and make super sharp

I should get a chain vise n try that myself!

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Good afternoon everyone. I cut a lot of Osage and am about to need more chain. I've ran mostly Stihl. In your opinions, is it really a harder steel than Oregon? I know Carlton makes W Pro. Is Oregon a different chain than Carlton and W Pro? Thanks for any guidance here.

I like the Carlton It seems to be in between Oregon and Sthil.

 

[cobey]

went out and froze my butt and ran some saws.... I remembered why i liked the hotrod echo

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

Tiny grandson w/grandma.
View attachment 405520

See why I call her Blondie?

Spencer with daddy Michael and aunt Sarah.
View attachment 405521

Both Mike and Sarah we got from Mo. Division of Family Services as infants.

Congratulations Carl.

 

[cobey]

I should get a chain vise n try that myself!

I know the guy that makes the best vises

 

[Homelite410]

I know the guy that makes the best vises

Lol.... I still don't own one.....

 

[cobey]

Lol.... I still don't own one.....

you should keep one, they are very handy ... I could show you some stuff... but Matts a way better teacher
you are very talented you would be an square filer pretty quick

 

[Homelite410]

I do have a chunk of stainless at work set aside for my personal vise!

 

[cobey]

I do have a chunk of stainless at work set aside for my personal vise!

COOL!!!!!!!!!

 

[gritz]

If stacked up past the cab, you can get .9 cord in one if 5 rows..
If thrown in and piled high, you can fit .7 cord in an 8' bed...

That's good to know. I was thinking of making a removable mini headache rack once I get my helper springs on. I never get too exact. There was a lot of "night wood" in the load too, which doesn't stack too easily. We went with the "throw-n-go" approach instead of stacking, lol.

 

[gritz]

Good afternoon everyone. I cut a lot of Osage and am about to need more chain. I've ran mostly Stihl. In your opinions, is it really a harder steel than Oregon? I know Carlton makes W Pro. Is Oregon a different chain than Carlton and W Pro? Thanks for any guidance here.

I run both Stihl and Oregon. I've found that I can generally get about two tanks per Stihl chain before I need to touch them up whereas I can generally only get about one tank on the Oregon chains. Also, if I have to fix a rocked Stihl chain, there doesn't seem to be the flake from the chrome like I get on the Oregon. Just my .02.

 

[Hedgerow]

Why do you prefer Oregon? Is there something about a hardware softer chain that makes it advantageous in a wood like Osage vs soft woods? Thanks guys.

With chain, everything is a trade off..
The chrome layer on Oregon is thinner than on Stihl.. Therefore, it can be made sharper than the Stihl fodder.
But...
The thick chrome layer on the Stihl is what makes it tougher and last longer..
If you grind, Stihl is a good choice.
If you file, your files will thank you for using the Oregon chain, as it is easier on your files...