Archer Saw chain, made in Australia

[Jeffkrib]

Thanks benne, I agree that's much better and I will go with Stihl chain at that price.

 

[David1884]

Any comments? Made in Australia and the price is good, just wondering about quality.

 

[David1884]

I just recieved an Archer 20" ripping chain, .050/72DL off ebay and going to test it on my chainsaw mill. Will let you know my opinion in a few days.

 

[Johnnybar]

Was looking for 1 loop of 3/8 .050 84DL Chisel and Archer was best price at $19 but Oregon 72LGX was only $21.45. I'll stay with Oregon for so little a price difference.
Has anyone tried their tie straps/presets? I don't see them for sale like you do chains and bars on ebay.

IIRC you can make that loop for $7.82 using Archer bulk at $149/100'. The presets/ties are only listed as included with bulk rolls from what I've seen.

 

[jakethesnake]

The archer plus fella is easy to talk to through eBay I've spoken with him a few times. I bought some random things from him. Rim sprockets and random things I can't remember. He replied to me quick and combined shipping seemed to be an ok dude. I've not run the chain but may get a loop of 3/8 skip

 

[Johnnybar]

Just ordered a roll of 3/8 .063 @ $1.49/ft delivered. Will let you fellas know how it does when pushed fairly hard by an MS660 in a few weeks if all goes as planned.

 

[John Lerum]

I used it with a 2094 and 36'' powermatch bar and it did well...2094 is an oil slinger...used it on 30'' cottonwood 9' long...didnt struggle much and not much stretch afterwards...doesnt seem bad but the links look kinda thin...but for the price it worked great and ill use it till it breaks or runs out of tooth...$250 for 100' roll sounds nice too

 

[Johnnybar]

I used it with a 2094 and 36'' powermatch bar and it did well...2094 is an oil slinger...used it on 30'' cottonwood 9' long...didnt struggle much and not much stretch afterwards...doesnt seem bad but the links look kinda thin...but for the price it worked great and ill use it till it breaks or runs out of tooth...$250 for 100' roll sounds nice too

There's 4 100' rolls of semi 3/8 063 left for $149 delivered on ebay.

 

[John Lerum]

There's 4 100' rolls of semi 3/8 063 left for $149 delivered on ebay.

Im gonna look into it...cant beat that price and its not like im hammering the saw on the mill...even if there is better chain it wont get the job done in lightning speed...its a slow job so plan on taking your time and keeping things clean and sharp no matter what chain or saw used on the mill

 

[Johnnybar]

Im gonna look into it...cant beat that price and its not like im hammering the saw on the mill...even if there is better chain it wont get the job done in lightning speed...its a slow job so plan on taking your time and keeping things clean and sharp no matter what chain or saw used on the mill

I'm planning to re-profile a 42" loop and see how it does. Jump on the semi if you're needing some as all the other Archer is $209-$300 iirc.

PS, Just checked the 3/8 chisel is $209 so still a bargain vs others. The factory grind pic looks very sharp.

 

[John Lerum]

I used the ripping chain and it worked good...i wouldnt mind that 100' foot roll for cutting firewood

 

[Inky]

BTW in answer to an earlier question, a "rort" is a scam, a fraudulent or dishonest practice. A term used a fair bit in Australia, often describing the public service and politicians.

 

[Johnnybar]

I used the ripping chain and it worked good...i wouldnt mind that 100' foot roll for cutting firewood

Free shipping states USA Lower 48 iirc so there might be a little bump in cost if non 48.

 

[John Lerum]

Free shipping states USA Lower 48 iirc so there might be a little bump in cost if non 48.

bought 2 rolls for cutting firewood and nasty looking stumps...i'll put it to good use and i'll be set a couple years

 

[Johnnybar]

bought 2 rolls for cutting firewood and nasty looking stumps...i'll put it to good use and i'll be set a couple years

With my commission on that sale and a couple bucks out of my pocket, I can buy a gallon of gas for the saws! lol

PS, Gas is $1.97 here

 

[John Lerum]

I think its right around $2.20 up here and it might go up a little bit after this snow storm passes through

 

[Stihlman441]

Petrol in Ozz is around $1.30 / Ltr

 

[John Lerum]

Petrol in Ozz is around $1.30 / Ltr

That would be around $3.50 per gallon or more here...how much is diesel?

 

[Johnnybar]

That would be around $3.50 per gallon or more here...how much is diesel?

$2.17 USD today

 

[Franny K]

The archer plus fella is easy to talk to through eBay I've spoken with him a few times. I bought some random things from him. Rim sprockets and random things I can't remember. He replied to me quick and combined shipping seemed to be an ok dude. I've not run the chain but may get a loop of 3/8 skip

I tried to communicate with him, sure he writes back but does not answer the question. He has some 25 foot lengths of 0.043 full chisel 3/8lp, I ask are the cutters the same as those on the 0.050 just the chasis lighter like Carlton N4C. How hard is that to answer?