Archer chain

[jb-chainsaws]

I think I was on the list a long while back for a loop.

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Yes I remember but sadly I still don't have .325 in! I can do you a 3/8 lo pro if you'd like though?

 

[RI Chevy]

I could do 3/8 regular if you have any. Maybe a 20" loop. For a Stihl bar.
Full chisel.

 

[Philbert]

You guys should check eBay also - the cost for some of these loops may be not much more than the cost of shipping from the UK!

Philbert

 

[Wonkydonkey]

Yeh I have the tools, I'll pm you my address and if you send me your paypal details and how much postage is, I'll send if as a gift/friend
Cheers

 

[RI Chevy]

You guys should check eBay also - the cost for some of these loops may be not much more than the cost of shipping from the UK!

Philbert

Very good point sir. [emoji106]

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[jb-chainsaws]

Very good point sir. [emoji106]

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3/8 lo pro is the only archer I have at the moment, but check eBay as it may be cheaper as philbert mentioned!

 

[fordf150]

just dug around, someone wants a loop of 404 063 66dl to give a try and give me some feedback on you can have it for $10 shipped

 

[beaglebriar]

I've had good luck with the couple loops of Archer chain that I've tried.

As a side note I'm also using their grinder wheels and have been more than happy with them for what I do.

 

[Stubnail67]

so any one used this on a top handle saw say an echo cs 330 t? cs 355t 14 inch bar 52 link lo pro? i may order a few loops... i dont really like the oregon vxl as much as i used to....looking for a value priced pro chain other then stihl....that i find at a bargin every once in awhile on the Bay....

 

[RI Chevy]

I have a 14" loop I just bought from @trooney. But I haven't used it yet. Looks good though.

 

[Stubnail67]

I have a 14" loop I just bought from @trooney. But I haven't used it yet. Looks good though.

I saw them on ebay price looks pretty good.even on the bar and chain combos....On the small saws it almost seems like the oregon vxl longer tooth slows it down till its at its half way point . in saws around the 30-35 cc mark....think i will buy a few loops and see at the price cant see it being a bad thing....

 

[Wonkydonkey]

I never got round to trying out the archer,

But I agree the Oregon vxl is a bit wierd, in cutting, as it wasn't cutting very well, maybe I,m not so good filing the smaller chains

I got all my chains out (last week) and sharpened them up on my grinder, the vxl chews through the wood now and the teeth are more than 1/2 worn

I've yet to try the std 3/8 chains I sharpened,

 

[beaglebriar]

so any one used this on a top handle saw say an echo cs 330 t? cs 355t 14 inch bar 52 link lo pro? i may order a few loops... i dont really like the oregon vxl as much as i used to....looking for a value priced pro chain other then stihl....that i find at a bargin every once in awhile on the Bay....

I had a loop of archer lp on the 335xpt that I sold recently. It seemed to be well made and cut well. Did a couple small trimming jobs with it.

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

the archer looks better than it lasts. It will not hold up to green hedge.

 

[beaglebriar]

the archer looks better than it lasts. It will not hold up to green hedge.

Good to know. I just got a couple loops of Oregon lp from Nate real cheap, I think he has more. Does what I need it to do.

 

[Wilhelm]

I got a loop of Archer chain with my latest saw purchase.
It looks low usage, drive links look banged up though.

Will make a video bucking a oak log when I first use it.
I'm anxious to see how it cuts.

Seems to have quite a hook and a full/unclean gullet.


BTW, 3/8" .058" 68DL

Came with my PS-7300.

 

[Philbert]

I got a loop of Archer chain with my latest saw purchase. Seems to have quite a hook and a full/unclean gullet.

That's probably due to the previous owner. Sharpen it properly and see how it cuts, and how it lasts.

Philbert

 

[Wilhelm]

That's probably due to the previous owner. Sharpen it properly and see how it cuts, and how it lasts.

Philbert

Didn't touch the loop at all!

 

[RI Chevy]

That chain doesn't look good in photos, but it sure cut well on your Dolly! Pretty impressive for a cheap loop of chain.

 

[jakethesnake]

Why you gotta pick on the mans file work