Rotary Brand Saw Chain?

[Philbert]

Turns out the label on the box states, "N1C" and from all indications it is Carlton chain in a Rotary box.

Not surprised that they might source their chain from different vendors. Might get different stuff each time.

Philbert

 

[svk]

So this stuff had number 42 on the DL itself. Does that cross reference to anything?

 

[Modifiedmark]

So this stuff had number 42 on the DL itself. Does that cross reference to anything?

Maybe, there are tons of numbers I have seen but damn if I can keep numbers straight anymore.

 

[svk]

I wish I could get out and cut sooner to see if this stuff is legit. I'd buy more of it if it is.

 

[rd35]

I'm not home to show it, but the 1/8" wheel is not correct on all .325 pitch chain, depends on the type, you noticed I said chain that used a 3/16" file.

It's your money and your time buy and use what you want. I was asked why I didn't like it and gave some good examples. I also said I have not bought any for some time and hoped there quality control was better now.

It still don't matter to be though, once burned twice shy and there not getting much more of my money and time. There are better options for me.

I would give that Rotary chain a try before I bought any more Carlton .325 or 3/8 chisel chain.

Mark I agree with you completely! After checking, I should have stated that "my" .325 chain takes a 1/8" wheel. (I use that wheel for all my 3/8 chains too) The roll of Rotary 3/8"low pro has not been tested yet as I only have one saw that uses it....a little red super 2 that is on the bench getting a carb rebuild right now. I'm gonna take your suggestion and spin up a loop of if just to try it out and see how it works! It has a near-new Oregon chain on it now so will make for a great comparison once I get the saw running again. I suppose time will tell if I got burned or not, but for now, I have an order for 6 -3/8" 72dl RC30 chains coming from a guy who's buddy bought one from me. Guess he liked it pretty well. But that is only one instance. I may never be able to sell another WP chain....but I sure hope I do as I have a lot of it on the rack right now!

 

[heyduke]

Never seen any of that before. Looks like it has a strange "hook" profile from the factory.

Run it. See how it works.

you can't see with certainty but it looks like it may be full chisel non-safety chain. that's not easy to find anymore. the side plates do show excessive angle though.

 

[svk]

Ran two loops today. Both cut very well. The first one stretched like crazy. It took six adjustments in two tanks. Second one took three adjustments in two tanks but I started it off quite tight.

 

[Philbert]

How does it hold an edge?

Philbert

 

[svk]

How does it hold an edge?

Philbert

Quite well.

I'd say I got through a couple of cords of hard maple that had been laying in the ditch next to a gravel road (clearly gritty stuff) before I hit something and needed to swap.

 

[Little Al]

So is it junk or worth $11 a loop?

If you have any crap /dirty wood, use it to cut that rather than a better quality chain.

 

[stubnail67]

I have a fence line to clear all chain link with pepper tree all grown in it....i may buy some of the rotary as i will for sure be hitting metal and rocks hate to use my vxl or stihl chain .... i can get the rotary for 10 bux a chain.... if i do i will report back...

 

[jakethesnake]

I think forester can be had real cheap for that type of work also. Never used the stuff but for what you're trying to accomplish it may be cheaper yet

 

[Tenderfoot]

That's the one.

That Rotary thing in the pic looks like the back of a business card and not a package. It's definitely not from the packages the chains came in. Sellers on Amazon often represent their products with their name in the heading as well.

Putting a non Stihl chain on a Stihl package is misleading. And the description only has the same wording as the title.

As I posted earlier I'll probably give one loop a try and send the others back if it doesn't perform. No big deal. If they are OK I got 5 loops for the price of 2.

I must admit that the $11 per loop, free shipping, is incredibly low. My cost at $300 per 100' reel of Oregon, Woodland Pro, or Carlton is $13 per 72-link loop before shipping (about 18 cents a drive link). Authentic Stihl chain is now over 25 cents a drive link (3/8" pitch, o63 gauge). I would keep the dirt-cheap loops as delivered and then do a 1-on-1 comparison with an Oregon loop to see how well it stacks up. Just MHO.

I have gotten a couple of these package deals from Comstock logging since I missed the Left coast chain specials and it is, in fact, Oregon chains.

http://www.shopcomstocklogging.com/...IPPED-BY-USPS-AS-A-SEPARATE-ORDER_p_1534.html

 

[svk]

I have gotten a couple of these package deals from Comstock logging since I missed the Left coast chain specials and it is, in fact, Oregon chains.

http://www.shopcomstocklogging.com/...IPPED-BY-USPS-AS-A-SEPARATE-ORDER_p_1534.html

$14 bucks a loop isn't too bad. Was shipping included or no?

Loggerchain will sell those for $12.99 a loop and shipping is $6.29 if you ordered 5.

 

[svk]

I have a fence line to clear all chain link with pepper tree all grown in it....i may buy some of the rotary as i will for sure be hitting metal and rocks hate to use my vxl or stihl chain .... i can get the rotary for 10 bux a chain.... if i do i will report back...

Sounds like a good plan. As I posted earlier it seems to hold an edge good and works fine after the initial stretching.

I think forester can be had real cheap for that type of work also. Never used the stuff but for what you're trying to accomplish it may be cheaper yet

I haven't tried any forester chain but I believe lots of people didn't have good luck with it at all. Maybe do a search on here or enlist the great and powerful @Philbert who is the Yoda of everything chain.

 

[Tenderfoot]

$14 bucks a loop isn't too bad. Was shipping included or no?

Loggerchain will sell those for $12.99 a loop and shipping is $6.29 if you ordered 5.

Yes. Logger chain was the same price I think, but they are farther from me so the shipping is slower. I think it was $1.50 different. I do really like the frostbite files they carry at Comstock. The last batch of Pferd files I got were terrible and I am switching over.

 

[Philbert]

Bailey's just had their '10 loops for $100' sale again (ended yesterday - but they offer it periodically) - usually Carlton chain.

Sounds like a good plan. As I posted earlier it seems to hold an edge good and works fine after the initial stretching.

I haven't tried any forester chain . . .

I think that it is usually Tri-Link, but they may change vendors without telling me.

Philbert

 

[svk]

Bailey's just had their '10 loops for $10' sale again (ended yesterday - but they offer it periodically) - usually Carlton chain.


I think that it is usually Tri-Link, but they may change vendors without telling me.

Philbert

What was the consensus of Tri-Link? Decent if I remember? I only have one loop of it (which you repaired for me) and haven't used it yet.

 

[Tenderfoot]

What was the consensus of Tri-Link? Decent if I remember? I only have one loop of it (which you repaired for me) and haven't used it yet.

I have about 10 guardlink chains from them. They are not the best but hold a good edge. I would not pay money for them, but they hold an edge about as well as my Carlton chain. I will never buy it since it is made in China and I can get US made stuff for almost the same price.

10/$110 shipped is a good deal and worth jumping on. The Carlton stuff is good chain, really like it.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Last week an experienced logger told me that Stihl chain is worth every extra penny that you pay for it. He runs Stihl MS 661 M-Tronics with 30" to 36" bars mounted with chains, all 3/8 063. He's tried Oregon, Carlton, and a few other off-brands. In his book, none of these compare to Stihl chain.

Andy said, "If I lose a day fooling with chain that pulls left, right, or snaps, I lose a $1,000 load of logs. I can't afford that."