Oregon chains?

[Brent]

Hi,

So, are oregon chains reasonable quality for the occassional/homeowner type use? They're sure around everywhere here as replacement chains... The chain on my old XL-12 is lookin' like it could use some backup. Oh, and no, there aren't any "anti-kickback" features on this saw (except for between the operator's ears), so having a chain with some anti-kickback design seems like a good idea to me. I don't mind it taking a little longer to get the job done, that's just a few more minutes of 2-stroke fun.

Oh, and is there a particular style of chisel that is mucho better, than the "standard" (if there is such a thing)? I like to "touch up" during the day with a round file, and do a better sharpening job with the dremel (so I don't want a chain that has to be filed in some funky way).

Anyway, just trying to decide whether to pick up an oregon at the "supermarket" type store, or put a bit more effort in getting some other chain.

The chain on it now is an oregon, but old... It looks quite different than the current standard one (72V)

Thanks for your thoughts.

Brent

 

[BillW]

The newer design of the OREGON is best when you pre-soak your chain so that the little'pockets' in the tie straps can store oil for the rivets. The full chisel (LP) comes with the short 'bumper' drive link. It also has the 30 degree 'hash mark' to help you file/sharpen consistantly. The 'V' series is a lower cost chain with the 'benover' depth gauge.. a little harder to file down.

 

[Tony Snyder]

I don't know if there is a "standard" chain. At one time it would have been chipper, at another semi chisel, now probably full chisel.

My best seller is .325 pitch, .058 gauge full chisel Carlton, Next best 72LG 3/8ths, .058 gauge Oregon full chisel. But don't constrew that as me having anything against Oregon. I just don't need to be stocking a full selection of both, just one or the other of each type.

 

[Ryan Willock]

Oregon chain is VERY good chain, they actually make Husqvarna's chain for them. In 3/8ths and .325 I only use oregon and stihl. In 3/8ths low pro I will use carlton chain (also known as woodsman pro from Bailey's) if it were me I would put a loop of either oregon 72LG or stihl 33RS on and not look back (assuming that your saw is set up for 3/8ths):angel:

 

[M.D. Vaden]

The very first college class I ever took after high school in 1977, was Principles of Business Management at Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon.

The teacher (Mr. George Ruggles) was the supervising manager for Oregon Chain.

He took the class on a tour of the plant. It was a memorable and enjoyable tour.

Totally different subject - but if any of you ever come to Oregon, the top tourist site is the plant for Tillamook Cheese in Tillamook, Oregon.

Its about an hour and a half west x southwest of Portland on the Oregon coast Hy. 101. From Portland, take Hy. 26 and veer off onto Hy. 6 to Tillamook.

They have a restaurant, ice cream for sale and that is served, and cheese samples. The plant has viewing windows of the whole operation along with a lot of historical information.

Its one of the state's best cheese and ice cream.

 

[Tony Snyder]

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[M.D. Vaden]

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[Greg Carberry]

Brent,
I really like the oregon chisel chain on my old Pioneer 1120. It is about the same size as your XL12 and does great with it. I also like the oregon files. I'm sure everyone would agree that you should get the chisel chain and and learn how to use you saw safely. I use the old saws all the time with full chisel and never have a kickback. You will be alot happier with chisel chain. Keep it sharp and a tight grip on the saw. Watch the the bar nose doesnt contact anything that how you get kickback. And were good safty gear, chaps boots, googles etc. I'm sure others will elaborate more than I have but thats the basics.

 

[wmthrower]

M.D. Vaden, my fiance is from Oregon. Been to the cheese factory in Bandon a few times. Great place. How does it compare to Tilamook?
Since you are from Beaverton, have you ever been to the Leupold factory? I was wondering if a guy could get a deal there.

 

[M.D. Vaden]

I used to do pruning for a man that worked at that Leupold optics factory. I don't recall our talk about tours.

It would seem that they should have a website contact to find out though.

We have not been to the other cheese place, but the one in Tillamook can keep someone occupied for a couple of hours checking out the stages. Then there's all that ice cream, cheeses, meats and the restaurant.

Last week when we drove down, I read a historical marker about the massive Tillamook burn in the forest in the hills. I think I'll do a little reading on that historical fire this week and learn a little about reforestation. There is a fairly big forest there now.

From what I can see (and native plants class in college) they added in some Giant Sequoia which can be seen near the edge of Hy. 26 that leads directly west to Seaside - the tops look like spires amongst the Douglas Fir and Western Hemlock.

Apparently, Giant Sequoia need at least 20 years to produce seed.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

I really like Oregon chain. It seems to be a bit softer than Stihl chain but that is OK with me. To me that equates to easier sharpening!