MCW
Somebody's talking crap here & it ain't the tree!
Husqvarna are currently in the process of manufacturing and selling their own chain again. Good too from what I've heard
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Husqvarna are currently in the process of manufacturing and selling their own chain again. Good too from what I've heard
MCW
Somebody's talking crap here & it ain't the tree!
People seem to assume that a single manufacturer has every base covered but I don't believe they do. Under certain conditions specific brands/styles will perform better than others.
I don't think anybody would argue that Stihl has the most bases covered but there are many good brands and styles depending on what you cut, where you cut it, and how you cut it.
I don't think anybody would argue that Stihl has the most bases covered but there are many good brands and styles depending on what you cut, where you cut it, and how you cut it.
Simple, buy 1 of each and compare.
sunfish
Fish Head
It's easier to get Stihl chain for me locally, but I order Oregon and prefer it over the other.
SawTroll
Information Collector
Husqvarna are currently in the process of manufacturing and selling their own chain again. Good too from what I've heard
I haven't heard anything but the fact that it is scheduled to start in 2015? However, that likely is about full scale production, so I assume at least prototypes already exist......
The big question is which kind of models they will offer, and I admit I am sceptical there, based on their marketing policy in Scandinavia - that lack a lot to be desired.....
SawTroll
Information Collector
Yes, if it has to be Stihl. I prefer LPX to RS though, more so in .325 than in 3/8".
That doesn't mean that I am not happy with using RS or LGX (3/8 only, that one) though - but so far it stops right there.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
SawTroll
Information Collector
I agree Niko but he asked for the STIHL chain of choice
Opps - didn't really notise that!
Btw, you quoted my last post when there still was a misprint in it - you are too fast!
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Ok i fixed it Niko
SawTroll
Information Collector
Thanks!
As someone else said, if in doubt try the different options!
As someone else said, if in doubt try the different options!
What about the LPX makes you prefer it over the RS? I keep reading that the stihl is superior due to thicker chrome, holds an edge better, etc, etc. Some prefer Oregon but no explanation why. I'm using 3/8 .050
Chrome does not hold a edge. It resists abrasion. If you want more chrome Oregon offers some of its chains in an 'M' ('Multi-cut') version.
Philbert
Philbert
SawTroll
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It is cutting just a little smoother and faster. Regarding faster, the main reason likely is the thinner chrome, so you can get it a little sharper. In addition both LPX and LGX will cut a slightly narrower kerf than RS, at least in .058 and .050. The fact that LPX cuts smoother likely is related to raker design, as LGX is like RS in that regard.
In .325 LPX has longer cutters than RS as well, which makes it last longer. I don't understand why Stihl make them so short.
This is my theory/observations, I may well have missed something - but anyway it is the cutting that counts, and it leaves no doubt, even though the differenses are small.
The Husky will spin the Stihl chain much faster than its accustomed to. /QUOTE]
HuskStihl
Chairin'em for the sound
Dude, it makes me nervous that you have that picture of me. How did you break the encryption on my data files?
It'sa not me I swear; I know this white bear that has a lot of time on his paws...
THALL10326
The Champ
Is as good or better?, oh my some things never change,
