Oregon LGX Chain for all...

[Edge & Engine]

I have a new loop of LGX for my 32 inch bar but haven't used it yet. Also the LPX is a safety chain with bumpers.

Actually, the LP is not technically a safety chain, it is a "yellow label" professional chain, not "blue label" ANSI approved for low-kickback.

 

[joatmon]

I wasn't jumping on him.

H_123,

Well, I apologize for my mischaracterization. Peace.

As for the deeper meaning, I doubt that exists.

Why to you it's just a chain to run,
Talkin' 'bout it for some is the fun,

But when faced with morning sun,
And the days cutting has begun,

The chains vibes in hands may stun,
Making you wish the day is done,

But the wood pile still weighs a ton,
With dull chain, might as well have none.

tHiNk DeEpEr,

joaT

 

[huskydave]

i repped you for that it was pretty good. I ordered some lgx for my liming saw. I will let you know what I think.

 

[stihl 440]

St

So would I.

From the little experience I have with it, the LGX is OK - but I like LP and RSC better, as they cut smoother - and so would LPX, I'm sure.

LG/LGX is lacking the low-vibe chassis, that the others have.

I haven't notised LGX to hold up better or worse than the others, but I mostly cut green&clean birch, and touch up every second tank or so.....

ST, the LGX is just as good at low-vibe as RSC. But I prefer the RSC because it holds it's edge just a little but longer than LGX, but not much longer. Although I don't really notice it, since I touch up the chain after every tank with 1-2 strokes. It takes what 2-3 min to touch it up, and after it is cutting faster than brand new every time. I don't like LPX, it cuts slower. All makers chains are really good. I run stihl, oregon, woodsmanpro. I haven't run carlton yet but have heard it is like woodsman pro, so I probably won't. I've never had a problem with any of those 3 makers chains. The LGX is a very good chain, as long as you know how to sharpen it. And my chains all fly' through the black, grey, and yellow birch we have around here. We don't run into many white birch that are worth cutting though= not straight enough or not big enough.:rockn:

 

[Dok]

Why to you it's just a chain to run,
Talkin' 'bout it for some is the fun,

But when faced with morning sun,
And the days cutting has begun,

The chains vibes in hands may stun,
Making you wish the day is done,

But the wood pile still weighs a ton,
With dull chain, might as well have none.

tHiNk DeEpEr,

joaT

That deserves a rep but I'm out. Love it Joat!
Dok

 

[RaisedByWolves]

What's the driver issue???

The WIN 9X drivers wouldnt let the suckback preventer through the firewall.


OOps!

Thats compy crap.





There was some "Concerns" about the new style rudder links not clearing out the bar groove.


I havent had any issues.







With the chain I mean.


.

 

[ciscoguy01]

Chain

The LP that came with my 7900 didn't last long so I am searching for a replacement, but I am also buying a 24" b/c for it, so I will look at it for sure, not to jack your thread but do you run .58 or .50 on your 7900?

.050 on everything I own, even the husky's... I never even knew there was a difference in vibration dampening from a chain... Here we go again, my youth and stupidity showing, lmao... hehehehehehehehe

eh?

 

[SawTroll]

I have a new loop of LGX for my 32 inch bar but haven't used it yet. Also the LPX is a safety chain with bumpers.

No more than the LG/LGX and RS/RSC is, it just has the small ramps instead of the wide, ramped, rakers....

Actually, the LP is not technically a safety chain, it is a "yellow label" professional chain, not "blue label" ANSI approved for low-kickback.

Right!

 

[Oregon Engineer]

A few pictures to clear up the confusion

73 LPX is low vibe. Note the arrow on the cutter that indicates it is low vibe.

72 LGX is low vibe. Note the arrow on the cutter that indicates low vibe.

Both 3/8 pitch LGX and LPX chains are yellow label.


What makes them low vibe?? A small amount of material is removed from the bottoms of the heels on the cutters and tie straps to allow the rear of these chain parts to "float" above the bar rails. When the cutting edge impacts the wood, the cutter has room to rock back slightly rather than being momentarily trapped between the wood and the bar rails. This allows some of the impact energy to be dissipated so it does not reach your hands. The picture below shows where the material is removed from the cutter heel - in house we call it a "clipped heel". Note how the cutter heel is floating above the bar rail, the white dashed line shows where the material has been removed from the bottom of the cutter heel.

The arrow on the chain or the symbol below indicates it has the low vibration "clipped heel".

 

[Marshal Fetich]

O.E.
Thanks for clearing up the confusion. I was pretty sure the 72LGX and the 72LPX chains were Low Vibe chains.

Marshal

Oregon Engineer wrote:
>>>>72 LGX is low vibe. Note the arrow on the cutter that indicates low vibe.<<<<

 

[cuttinscott]

73 LPX is low vibe. Note the arrow on the cutter that indicates it is low vibe.

72 LGX is low vibe. Note the arrow on the cutter that indicates low vibe.

Both 3/8 pitch LGX and LPX chains are yellow label.


What makes them low vibe?? A small amount of material is removed from the bottoms of the heels on the cutters and tie straps to allow the rear of these chain parts to "float" above the bar rails. When the cutting edge impacts the wood, the cutter has room to rock back slightly rather than being momentarily trapped between the wood and the bar rails. This allows some of the impact energy to be dissipated so it does not reach your hands. The picture below shows where the material is removed from the cutter heel - in house we call it a "clipped heel". Note how the cutter heel is floating above the bar rail, the white dashed line shows where the material has been removed from the bottom of the cutter heel.

The arrow on the chain or the symbol below indicates it has the low vibration "clipped heel".

Oregon Engineer, Thank you for clearing up the LPX vs LGX vibe rules. Now I just wish that you guys did not mess with the driver links..... I Have rudder-link-rudder in stock as well as link-link-rudder-link in stock to all be replaced with the standard link-link-link setup as soon as distribution channels clear. This design has caused oiling issues on 24" and larger bars which also has lead to some tip failures. I Know you will warranty oregon tips but what about other make bars will you be warranty buying their tips as well seeing your chain experiment caused inadequate lube for the tips?

Scott

 

[SawTroll]

73 LPX is low vibe. Note the arrow on the cutter that indicates it is low vibe.

72 LGX is low vibe. Note the arrow on the cutter that indicates low vibe.

Both 3/8 pitch LGX and LPX chains are yellow label.


What makes them low vibe?? A small amount of material is removed from the bottoms of the heels on the cutters and tie straps to allow the rear of these chain parts to "float" above the bar rails. When the cutting edge impacts the wood, the cutter has room to rock back slightly rather than being momentarily trapped between the wood and the bar rails. This allows some of the impact energy to be dissipated so it does not reach your hands. The picture below shows where the material is removed from the cutter heel - in house we call it a "clipped heel". Note how the cutter heel is floating above the bar rail, the white dashed line shows where the material has been removed from the bottom of the cutter heel.

The arrow on the chain or the symbol below indicates it has the low vibration "clipped heel".

Thank you, good info!

....but better correct the web-pages then.....

 

[Oregon Engineer]

Thank you, good info!

....but better correct the web-pages then.....

Thank you!! The web master has been advised about your comments as well as a few other things that need to be updated since looking closely at the chain info.

 

[SawTroll]

Thank you!! The web master has been advised about your comments as well as a few other things that need to be updated since looking closely at the chain info.

Do you have an idea when the Husky H42 chains will change from 73LP to 73LPX?

I mean from the outset, excluding what is in the pipe-line......

 

[Jim1984]

Guys???? I never ever hear about anyone in here running the Oregon LGX chain. What gives??? I was die hard Stihl chains on everything and they seemed to stand up/hold up better than any I'd found. Since I tried the LGX at Scott and Steve's recommendation(the 2 guys from the Cutting Edge sponsors) about a year ago I pretty much swear by it. Although I don't particularly care for the standard oregon chisel chain I've tried... I keep seeing all these posts about what chain to use and the different types out there but never anything about this new LGX chain. It has like a blued tint to the teeth, it's the temper from hardening I'm sure... Anyways, I cut a LOT of wood that's dirty, I hit stones sometimes, and just am abusive in general to my chains. These suckers seem to stand up to it better than pretty much any I've tried. So who else on here has tried it?? Who'd like to try it??? Who on here has never even heard of it or known about it??? I use it on my 266/288XP's, my 7900/510, These are my main saws I use all the time, but I cut in the neighborhood of 100 Face cord of wood every year with these with these exact chains... Thoughts??? Comments??? Somebody gimme some input eh?

I have a question I been running the Oregon Power Cut chain, then I found the Power Cut Pro chain now I been hearing a lot about this LGX chain? So what’s the difference between that and the Power Cut Pro chain?

 

[Hundred Acre Wood]

I have a question I been running the Oregon Power Cut chain, then I found the Power Cut Pro chain now I been hearing a lot about this LGX chain? So what’s the difference between that and the Power Cut Pro chain?

Bringing a 15 year old thread back to life is usually not the best choice. You may want to start a new thread.

 

[can]

I think that Oregon powercut chain is a bench of chains in .325 3/8 and .404. LGX is a type of chain that belongs to the powercut family. I dont think its even sold in Norway, here they sell LPX.