Archer chain

[Stump Shot]

Cut up this load of oak and maple even noodled some of the biggest ones with a new .325" Archer chain that had not been dickered with. Just a twitch of stretch, not enough to stop for and it cut well. Good thing my saw doesn't read the internet. Lol

 

[RI Chevy]

Odd Steve. Maybe I just a bad piece off the roll???
OR maybe my saws just have too much POWAH? Lol

 

[Stump Shot]

Odd Steve. Maybe I just a bad piece off the roll???

Could be, if it's anything like the rest of the aftermarket world, consistency ain't worth a hoot.

 

[RI Chevy]

I am glad everyone is really happy with it.

 

[Stump Shot]

I am glad everyone is really happy with it.

Maybe you should try again?

 

[RI Chevy]

I will. It cuts well, just stretched a bit too much for my liking. Only really cut after I did file voodoo. Lol.
But price is right.

 

[Stump Shot]

I will. It cuts well, just stretched a bit too much for my liking. Only really cut after I did file voodoo. Lol.
But price is right.

I just get them when it comes with a goofball bar on eBay cause it's easy. Been buying some Raisman chain too. Silver streak, Laser, Woodland pro, you name it seems I have tried it a time or two, besides Husqvarna, Stihl, Oregon and Carlton. Forrester is the only one to give me trouble and the only one I won't run.
Best chain is some of the old stuff you find on old junk saws. Had a old McCulloch loop that was the toughest chain I have ever seen.

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice Steve. I have some loops that came on some bars with saws I purchased. I can't throw anything away until its done, so I just use them. Lol. Get every penny out of it.

 

[Stump Shot]

Nice Steve. I have some loops that came on some bars with saws I purchased. I can't throw anything away until its done, so I just use them. Lol. Get every penny out of it.

That's right!

 

[thedude74]

I just get them when it comes with a goofball bar on eBay cause it's easy. Been buying some Raisman chain too. Silver streak, Laser, Woodland pro, you name it seems I have tried it a time or two, besides Husqvarna, Stihl, Oregon and Carlton. Forrester is the only one to give me trouble and the only one I won't run.
Best chain is some of the old stuff you find on old junk saws. Had a old McCulloch loop that was the toughest chain I have ever seen.

Funny you mention Forester. I bought a loop of .058 84dl 3/8 a couple years back. I was cutting red eucalyptus with the 6401. It dulled horribly fast! Found the same loop a few months ago, sharpened it and have been cutting spruce with it no problem. Maybe soft steal? What do you think of the other off brand chains you mentioned Steve? Any stand out as a good value?

 

[Stump Shot]

Funny you mention Forester. I bought a loop of .058 84dl 3/8 a couple years back. I was cutting red eucalyptus with the 6401. It dulled horribly fast! Found the same loop a few months ago, sharpened it and have been cutting spruce with it no problem. Maybe soft steal? What do you think of the other off brand chains you mentioned Steve? Any stand out as a good value?

I would be inclined to try out some of the new offerings from Oregon and Husqvarna, otherwise Stihl chain lasts the best for me, especially in dirty wood. Otherwise I can't remember what I paid for what to say other than that they are all very close to each other. Laser is made in the USA and most others are from Chinese manufacturers. Woodland pro has been good to me but a pita to order from Bailey's. Been getting some Raisman chain lately and it is okay for firewood duty. Few loops of Archer are still holding up alright. Silver streak was much better than I expected. Want to try some Rotary chain and see what it's about. I have mostly Oregon and then Stihl as far as the most quantity.
Too many chains, too little time.

 

[Philbert]

Funny you mention Forester. . . Maybe soft steal?

Some 'third party brands' contract out their chains to different manufacturers, so the quality can be inconsistent. Might be happy with one loop and disappointed with another.

Philbert

 

[huskihl]

Some 'third party brands' contract out their chains to different manufacturers, so the quality can be inconsistent. Might be happy with one loop and disappointed with another.

Philbert

That's definitely the case with Forester. I bought a 20" combo and a 24" chain. Chains weren't remotely similar

 

[jakethesnake]

I just get them when it comes with a goofball bar on eBay cause it's easy. Been buying some Raisman chain too. Silver streak, Laser, Woodland pro, you name it seems I have tried it a time or two, besides Husqvarna, Stihl, Oregon and Carlton. Forrester is the only one to give me trouble and the only one I won't run.
Best chain is some of the old stuff you find on old junk saws. Had a old McCulloch loop that was the toughest chain I have ever seen.

I scored some Mac chain old rusty stuff from rupe dog a couple years ago. That is good chain.

 

[jakethesnake]

I wonder if Chevy got some of the very early archer chain. Word on the block it was trash.

 

[jakethesnake]

I just got gifted some new tri link chain The chassis looks exactly like the archer. I’ll try to snag a picture.

 

[Wilhelm]

MMWS Dolmar PS-6100 running new factory round ground Archer chisel chain in beech

Dolmar PS-550, same Archer chain which made only the cuts in the previous video

Dolmar PS-6400, same Archer chain which made only the 8 cuts in the previous videos

 

[3browns]

Awesome

Love that MMWS PS-6100

 

[Wilhelm]

Go to my YouTube channel thread, more MMWS PS-6100 videos are being uploaded!

 

[ajschainsaws]

Hers a loop of 24” 3/8 050 full skip have cut a fair bit of Douglas fir and beech lately it’s holding its edge pretty good on clean wood but it has stretched