Oregan chain
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I haven't bought new Oregon for a while, but it usually says Oregon on it. That looks like the box that they give the dealers to put the cut bulk chains in. Any writing on the box?
A6 isn't an Oregon model designation that I know of.
A6 isn't an Oregon model designation that I know of.
It certainly LOOKs like Oregon-style chain. But most mainline manufacturers clearly identify their chains: Oregon, KOX, Carlton, STIHL, Tri-Link, Archer, etc., etc., etc., OR with the 'private label' of a saw manufacturer (Husqvarna, ECHO, Dolmar, etc., etc.).
A 'blank' chain is a red flag. Along with the 'A6', which HarleyT notes is not a standard Oregon designation (or Calton, Archer, TriLink, STIHL, . . ?). Together, it looks like an 'aftermarket' / clone / copy type chain to me. The boxes are available separately, so any chain can be put into them.
There is enough doubt in my mind, that it would be up to your dealer to 'prove' that it is genuine Oregon chain, if that is how it was represented. Ask to see the reel it was made from, if they made the loop. They may state that it 'replaces Oregon wxyx chain' - a weasely way that some aftermarket product is represented, but which should not go out in an Oregon box.
Philbert
A 'blank' chain is a red flag. Along with the 'A6', which HarleyT notes is not a standard Oregon designation (or Calton, Archer, TriLink, STIHL, . . ?). Together, it looks like an 'aftermarket' / clone / copy type chain to me. The boxes are available separately, so any chain can be put into them.
There is enough doubt in my mind, that it would be up to your dealer to 'prove' that it is genuine Oregon chain, if that is how it was represented. Ask to see the reel it was made from, if they made the loop. They may state that it 'replaces Oregon wxyx chain' - a weasely way that some aftermarket product is represented, but which should not go out in an Oregon box.
Philbert
Betting archer chain and possibility of being made in china. Marketed as Aussie chain.
A is used for 3/8
A is used for 3/8
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
Looks like a knockoff to me, I have dozens of those boxes that have come with bulk chain purchases.
sunfish
Fish Head
Oregon has Oregon Stamped on the tie straps, that ain't Oregon.
Maybe @OREGON® or @Oregon Engineer can weigh in on this. I'm sure the company has to deal with counterfeit often. I would go back to your deal with some questions if I were you and bought it under the understanding that it was Oregon.
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Don't forget Powersharp Eng!!!
Guido Salvage
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This is a box with some of my empty boxes. Send me your chain and I will transform into a Stihl one...
Haven't ever seen Oregon chain in private label but Forester sells chain marketed as unbranded Carlton. I bought one roll thinking it would be like the unbranded chain I bought from normal distributor.... It wasn't the same. The unbranded "Carlton" from Forester had no branding whatsoever on it.....unbranded from my normal distributor just meant it came in a plain white box but the chain itself was still marked Carlton.
Finnrpm
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selling "unbranded" chain in oregon box seems to me really bad practice for a dealer. Things get even worse if the chain is priced like the real thing........
Caveat emptor!
RV
Caveat emptor!
RV
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Are you a packrat too?
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Follow?
No. But I have thought about taking a drive back to Lex., just for fun.....
No. But I have thought about taking a drive back to Lex., just for fun.....
Guido Salvage
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Come on up, it will save me a trip your way plus you might take some of my stuff away. Can do lunch at the Parkette for old times sake and talk heart arrhythmias.
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I think they have defibrillators next to the speakers at the drive in.
ChoppyChoppy
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Never heard of "Oregan" chain.
That's an Oregon chain box, but it's just a box. We use those for any chain loop made up, regardless of brand.
That's an Oregon chain box, but it's just a box. We use those for any chain loop made up, regardless of brand.
Guido Salvage
Supreme Saw Whoreder
If not, I can yank the speaker off and use the bare wires. A buddy of mine owns the pawn shop next door in the old liquor store.
