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Anyone use or try Oregon multicut chains? Saw some on ebay and got this off the Oregon website in the chain section.
DO YOU CUT WOOD IN DIRTY OR ABRASIVE CONDITIONS?
If you cut abrasive woods such as railroad ties, or if you cut in the following kinds of areas: sandy areas, partially logged areas after skidder extraction, in fire-damaged areas, or any place where the wood has become dirty – then you may prefer the MultiCut™ versions of Oregon® Super 70 chains: M72LP, M73LP, and M75LP. MultiCut™ chains have extra-heavy-duty chrome plating applied with an advanced plating process to withstand these kinds of tough dirty conditions. Contact Oregon® or your authorized Oregon® distributor for further information on MultiCut™ chains.
 
M73lp

Yes I have in stock and have used Oregon M73LP chain. The problem with so much chrome on the cutter is that you can not get the tooth as sharp. Actually the cutters from the old days ie: CORD CUTTER PACKS with the black tooth you could get the sharpest. Todays chains like LG or LP cutters do just fine as a mix of durability and fast cutting. I guess if I was cutting Dirty wood I would be using a semi chisel instead of multicut. it would me much faster and almost as durable for normal cutting. So as far as recommending MC chain I would say maybe for RR ties or Forest fire areas where mineral content may be high.
I have some in stock if you need some M73LP 3/8", 058"
Scott
 
kinda spendy, I have used some in .050 gauge. A little tougher to file. I was able to get it sharp on my Efco grinder. Really holds an edge nice, it will get dull though.
 

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