Chains

[nemcc]

Anyone noticed much of a difference between oregon LPX and sthil rapid super chains?

Same for bars versa cut or rollermatic?

(I do use sugihara light when I can get them form rob d).

Full chisel on a 500i.

Cheers 

 

[Dan Maynard]

Oregon have EPX now which is supposed to be an upgrade to the old LPX which has been around years. I have some EPX on 28 and 36" and it seems decent chain. Sharp, cuts well, files well.

 

Stihl say file to 30 degrees, I think this makes it cut slightly faster but a little bit less robust edge than Oregon default of 25 degrees. I just file the Oregon to 30 and it cuts nicely.

[nemcc]

My mistake it's an oregon EXL chain

[Dan Maynard]

3 minutes ago, nemcc said:

My mistake it's an oregon EXL chain

You're right, EXL that's the stuff!