Oregon chains ??

[PC tree]

Anyone else use them? Just wondered what your opinion of them was... I'm not getting much life from a sharpen, and no I'm not ploughing with them Lol !! :-)

[woodyguy]

I get a lot longer life from a Stihl blade than an Oregon. The quality of the steel feels better to me when sharpening.

[Mik the Miller]

I like the Multicut LPX chains for cutting fresh fallen Beech and Oak. It's said, that because the Multicut has a thick chrome plating you can't sharpen it as well, but to be honest I can't tell the difference. I use the M75LPX on my 036 and the chain lasts well, longer than the std full chisel that's for sure.

 

I've just started milling and have reground a Multicut chain to 10 degrees, i've also bought some factory ground ripping chain and will keep my eye on the longevity/differences.

[mendiplogs]

I get a lot longer life from a Stihl blade than an Oregon. The quality of the steel feels better to me when sharpening.

 

HI WOOD stihl chains are far better mate them OREGON ARE TOO SOFT thanks jon

[treediver]

Stihl chains are harder because they have a higher chrome content and so 'can' last longer. The flip side is there a little tougher to sharpen . I can always get a better edge on the softer oregon chain and obviously sharpen them quicker (by hand).

Just depends on cutting conditions. Their both good chains.

I use both.

[Stubby]

Stihl chains are harder because they have a higher chrome content and so 'can' last longer. The flip side is there a little tougher to sharpen . I can always get a better edge on the softer oregon chain and obviously sharpen them quicker (by hand).

Just depends on cutting conditions. Their both good chains.

I use both.

 

Agree with the above and I also use both .

[Sussex Groundie]

Rob of chainsawbars has a nice description of the different chains, some sharpen quicken, some run slower but stay sharp longer etc.

 

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[wisecobandit]

Oregon also make chains for Husqvarna and also own carlton.

As said stihl chain most seem happier with as keeps its edge longer etc and most favour them.

That said however the Oregon LPX is a chain that takes some beating in clean wood. Guess its the horses for courses - oregons a bit cheaper than stihl. I look to use stihl on the "better and clean" wood and long bars yet the shorter/smaller saws I tend to use Oregon lpx.

[PC tree]

Stihl chains are harder because they have a higher chrome content and so 'can' last longer. The flip side is there a little tougher to sharpen . I can always get a better edge on the softer oregon chain and obviously sharpen them quicker (by hand).

 

Just depends on cutting conditions. Their both good chains.

 

I use both.

 

 

Yes I fully understand your point and I too use both, just wondered what people thought of them. Is the LPX the full chisel?

[TreeswingerPerth]

I gave up on Oregon chains a while back , Stihl seem to last a fair bit longer and keep their edge better too . Only my opinion