Best chainsaw chain - what do the pros use?

[SteveT1989]

On 15/06/2021 at 07:25, Pete Mctree said:

I use a double bevel file for the square ground & sharpen from the inside out. I know it’s not recommended, but it gives the best results for me. It was hard to get my head around initially, but worth the work as the performance is second to non.

Where do you get your double bevel files from Pete? Seem hard to source. Tempted on giving it try

[Silverhooker]

I got Pferd files off amazon, think they were nearly a tenner each !! They do seem to last tho.

[Brushcutter]

Generally I use oregon semi chisel. I have some stihl semi chisel that is nice as the loops pre stretched to start with. I have recently been using husqvarna h25 but only as I got a deal on it. I've always used semi chisel and given it a few passes every tank of fuel.

 

On the bigger saws Oregon 72dp again semi chisel but in 3/8 absoulte pain to get hold of. Anything over about 24 inches 72jxl as I'm lazy and don't want to sharpen too 

Many teeth.

 

Guidebars I use sugi as my go to. I've only managed to break 2 one 13 and one 18 inch bar. I like a solid bar over a laminate as I tend to use the nose a lot so they wear and easily replaced. I've got a 36 inch stihl  that has had about 4 noses and has 1mm of wear left on the rails. Didn't get on with GB bars as I found them prone to chipping. 

[gary112]

I,ve also been using the Husky h25 chains recentley,local agri store selling them for just over £10 and been pretty good to be honest

[Husky D]

I thought that the Husky H25 chains were oregon chains branded for Husqvarna so in essence the same as 21BP. The SP33G however was their own in house made chain alongside C85 and a few others.

[adw]

You are quite correct sir.

[Drifter2406]

Yep, another yes for Oregon here, top quality.

[trigger_andy]

Give Rotatec chains a try.

I’d not say they where the best chain out there but two 18” chains delivered for £20 they certainly are the best value for money. The pre-stretch is good. They hold their sharpness very well. And so far they’ve sharpened nicely.

[mehmkl]

On 23/02/2022 at 22:42, trigger_andy said:

Give Rotatec chains a try.

I’d not say they where the best chain out there but two 18” chains delivered for £20 they certainly are the best value for money. The pre-stretch is good. They hold their sharpness very well. And so far they’’ve sharpened nicely.

I could not find the exact address of those who provide this service. Does Rotatec have an address? 

[doobin]

12 minutes ago, mehmkl said:

I could not find the exact address of those who provide this service. Does Rotatec have an address? 

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