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Well, if any thread could start a fight I guess it could be this one!!
No fight intended...............

I'm no pro, but I do use full-comp, full chisel chain.

I have been using Oregon LPX over 33RS chain for a long time because of three things:
1) It's cheaper than Stihl chain
2) It's easier to sharpen than Stihl chain
3) It cuts well

One can argue that the harder cutters on the Stihl chain wear better and stay sharp longer and that offsets the cost difference. But I disagree. It also wears files out faster which adds to the cost.

Your thoughts?
 
No, I have not.
I have several loops of the LPX right now. When I burn those up I will try it.
I also noticed that It is hard to find it in 84 drive links, this would be perfect for my new Cannon bar to try it out.
 
Tell ya what.........................
Since I'm dropping so much money on my addiction right now...........
Port job on my MS460 and a Cannon superlite bar (which is being delivered today)

I would be willing to accept a loop or two of the EXL chain to try out on my new build. LOL!!

FYI............. the money I'm spending is all YOU GUYS' fault!!
 
Per oregons website, EXL is replacing the LGX. Interested to compare them side by side. Dont look that different. Cant remember right off why they changed it.
 
All I noticed was less stretch and a little harder cutters. After the first touch up all of these new factory cutter profiles are gone.
 
Well, if any thread could start a fight I guess it could be this one!!
No fight intended...............

I'm no pro, but I do use full-comp, full chisel chain.

I have been using Oregon LPX over 33RS chain for a long time because of three things:
1) It's cheaper than Stihl chain
2) It's easier to sharpen than Stihl chain
3) It cuts well

One can argue that the harder cutters on the Stihl chain wear better and stay sharp longer and that offsets the cost difference. But I disagree. It also wears files out faster which adds to the cost.

Your thoughts?

Bucking Billy showed a vid the other day that showed Stihl cutters are longer, theoretically should last longer? I like Stihl but not enough to fight about
 
They put some grooves in the drive teeth, put a new raised section in the side straps, more blue color, file angle, and Oregon is blued on the cutter instead of stamped in the side strap. The rivets are harder to press out than other Oregon chains. Needs the rakers dropped a bit out of the box. I like it better than the H48 chain that came on my saw.

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So I was pricing the exl compared to the lgx
The exl is about 4 to 6 bucks more per loop
Is there a 4 to 6 dollar improvement in the chain?
 
Blount owns Oregon, Chinesium!!!!

I think they just rebadge Huskyvamint chains too.

Yes, Blount owns Oregon. Yes, most Husqvarna chain is made by Oregon. It's pretty obvious to anyone that knows Oregon's numbering system because their part number is printed on the Husqvarna box. However, most of the newest Husky chain is made in their own plants as far as I know. From the prices I've seen online, I don't think it's going to sell well. There is certainly a relationship between Blount, Husqvarna, and Stihl. I heard Oregon shipped their best chain machines from Portland over to China about a year ago and it really backfired on them. Most of the PX manufacturing went there. They concentrated on the EXL manufacturing at Portland. They got hit with some major tariffs. Hopefully, they will bring that production back to Portland. I've never had any of the Chinese made chain from Oregon. Most of the .325 chain I've had was made in Canada, and that's why I seldom have any.
 
Soooo... Is the Carlton/Oregon/Blount made in china or the US. I was of the impression it was made here but I could be all wet. I have been buying some Carlton 3/8” FC.

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