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First I have to note that this is the only Archer chain that I own, use, have ever owned or used.
The chain I own is "good" , it:
+ will get a good sharp edge when filing and grinding (I am new to grinding, still adjusting and getting used to it)
+ will hold it's edge fairly well (I buck skidded beech and oak logs - dirty bark is the norm)
+ after the initial stretch it doesn't gain length on every half tank full of fuel
+ runs smooth around the saws and bars sprockets
- dislikes bore cutting, feeds poorly (compared to Oregon LGX/Dolmar 099)
- dislikes being buried full length, almost stops feeding if the bar tip doesn't poke out on the other side of the log (compared to Oregon LGX/Dolmar 099)
- dislikes hard oak knots, feeds poorly (compared to Oregon LGX/Dolmar 099)
I do not know the pricing on these Archer loops, but they perform significantly better than the TriLink loops I have purchased to give a try.
I am curious to see how this loop of mine will hold up down the road - will it live old age and become "toothless" or will it "break the backbone" with 1/4th to 1/3rd life left in its teeth like my two worn TriLink loops did.
I got this loop in "as new" condition mounted on a used saw I purchased.
I doubt I will purchase any Archer chains on purpose any time soon.
DISCLAIMER:
The above is my own observation and opinion, results may vary under different conditions, chain production batches and types, wood species, applications.
The chain I own is "good" , it:
+ will get a good sharp edge when filing and grinding (I am new to grinding, still adjusting and getting used to it)
+ will hold it's edge fairly well (I buck skidded beech and oak logs - dirty bark is the norm)
+ after the initial stretch it doesn't gain length on every half tank full of fuel
+ runs smooth around the saws and bars sprockets
- dislikes bore cutting, feeds poorly (compared to Oregon LGX/Dolmar 099)
- dislikes being buried full length, almost stops feeding if the bar tip doesn't poke out on the other side of the log (compared to Oregon LGX/Dolmar 099)
- dislikes hard oak knots, feeds poorly (compared to Oregon LGX/Dolmar 099)
I do not know the pricing on these Archer loops, but they perform significantly better than the TriLink loops I have purchased to give a try.
I am curious to see how this loop of mine will hold up down the road - will it live old age and become "toothless" or will it "break the backbone" with 1/4th to 1/3rd life left in its teeth like my two worn TriLink loops did.
I got this loop in "as new" condition mounted on a used saw I purchased.
I doubt I will purchase any Archer chains on purpose any time soon.
DISCLAIMER:
The above is my own observation and opinion, results may vary under different conditions, chain production batches and types, wood species, applications.