jimbojango
ArboristSite Guru
So all I've ever used is Stihl brand chain. I've never, ever, ever EVER used anything else... BUT! my buddy just bought some carlton brand full chisel chain (same as i run) and that stuff seems just as good as the Stihl except it stretches during the first tank of fuel.
So the question begs since I'm a cheapskate but also wanting the longest life out of my equipment what do you guys all think about other brands? I know oregon, and woodland pro, and carlton, and stihl and everyone else make a chain and on and on but give me some hands on information on why you like a particular brand.
I have a chain breaker and could conceivably buy a roll just to have on hand and i'm not wanting a $250-$400 mistake. I know the Stihl stuff is good but at $375-$400 is the $100 or more i'm saving going to wind up costing me?
Thanks guys!
So the question begs since I'm a cheapskate but also wanting the longest life out of my equipment what do you guys all think about other brands? I know oregon, and woodland pro, and carlton, and stihl and everyone else make a chain and on and on but give me some hands on information on why you like a particular brand.
I have a chain breaker and could conceivably buy a roll just to have on hand and i'm not wanting a $250-$400 mistake. I know the Stihl stuff is good but at $375-$400 is the $100 or more i'm saving going to wind up costing me?
Thanks guys!