I'm not BS ing you. I'm not that way. Check this out, and they wont even sell anything but safety chain. Crooks. It wasnt my money or I would not have paid that for it.
Change in Carlton Chain
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Yep and there freaking chain aint no better then anyone else's either.
My brother just a short time ago took his BR550 blower into the Stihl dealer to get it fixed. They said it needed a crank seal and it would be $450 to fix it. He then called me. I fixed it by putting a $9 seal in it that took 15 minutes to do. Then I made it right by putting the carb on it that it needed. So for $55 in parts and 1/2 hour it was fixed for way less then $450.
They did offer to put the $45 inspection fee towards the price of a new blower...
Oh and by the way back on topic. Niko is right, in .325 pitch chain, Oregon 20LPX is the only way to fly. Literally, makes Carlton chain look like it was put on backwards.
KenJax Tree
Terraphobic
Didn't think you were lying but what a crook[emoji15]
Mark, Check with me if u happen to need .o63 .325. Have 2o' or so of bulk Windsor not using it to fast as I run mostly 3/8.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
In defence of all dealers they make most of their money from the guy/gal who just walked in off the street. However once your on the inside looking out they will do most anything for you. Been there done that, bought the 090
Thanks John, will do. One of those chains went for a buddies saw so he may need some in the future.
Were you sober?
Sapo_feo
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Whichever brand is your favorite they invented the chainsaw. Some claim to have invented the "modern" chainsaw. It's the same with chain. Your favorite brand invented your favorite feature. People that don't have a favorite brand know that the chainsaw was invented in Oregon, the chisel chain was invented in Oregon, the replaceable sprocket tip was invented in Oregon, the Silvey chain grinder was invented in Oregon, and shortly before all of that the only drinkable beer was invented in Oregon. While all that is true for those who want to believe, how many of those products can you buy now? Only one. Oregon 70 series chain is still made here. The Oregon bars are from Canada, Windsor is no more and the famous tips are made in China and slapped on a bar with Carlton painted on it. It really doesn't matter who was first, it's who remains in the game. I am looking forward to Husqvarna getting into the chain business, it might make Stihl and Blount step it up and get back into making products not trademarks.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
Sober as a judge. I never make deals when goofed. I bought about 30 090s and 20 088's. Don't tell the troll though, he might disown me! Lol
Pays to shop around for a good dealer.
Philbert
Philbert
Thats good, but I have a feeling you couldn't have afforded to buy them around here.
Even if you could have, you never could afford to buy the chains for them.
I ain't got time for that crap.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
When you dealing with Stihl, just ask the salesman if he'd mind reading the dealer cost from right to left and add 50 bucks and don't touch the saw. I want it nib and screw your warranty.
Chris-PA
Where the Wild Things Are
In semi chisel (which I prefer) the 20BPX is very good too.
Back to that Carlton chain.
Few years ago I was going to go to my first GTG. Was going to take my PP325 saw which is a little hot rod so I thought I would put a new chain on it to show it off. Well Baileys had a sale on some of there Woodland pro (Carlton) chain so I bought a few of them. Put some on the 325 and the Jonsered 490.
How embarrassing, both cut like a couple slugs. I literally looked to see if I put one on backwards. Tried to file them, but not too much improvement.
Ok so there not very fast cutters, tried to use them for firewood, well they still cut slow and didn't last very long either so no more for me. End of story.
Few years ago I was going to go to my first GTG. Was going to take my PP325 saw which is a little hot rod so I thought I would put a new chain on it to show it off. Well Baileys had a sale on some of there Woodland pro (Carlton) chain so I bought a few of them. Put some on the 325 and the Jonsered 490.
How embarrassing, both cut like a couple slugs. I literally looked to see if I put one on backwards. Tried to file them, but not too much improvement.
Ok so there not very fast cutters, tried to use them for firewood, well they still cut slow and didn't last very long either so no more for me. End of story.
True, and I really liked the 95VP for cutting out of brush piles.
Gypo Logger
Timber Baron
For me it's 3/8 chisel for everything, even on the 346. 325 is for homeowners like Nikko lol
Thats all macho and stuff, but here in the midwest with bushy hardwood trees, I like the .325 pitch for limbing and smaller wood. Much smoother and just as fast.
