Dumb chain question(s)

[JonCraig]

So I’ve always been a Stihl chain guy, but I wanted to try one of these hooskies everyone’s always talking aboot. So I got myself some loctite, some extra screws, and a 288XP (without a chain on it).

Problem is, I don’t speak Oregon chain lingo, and I can’t find a straightforward chart kinda thing to tell me what product number I need.

So, dumb questions:

1) What’s Oregon-speak for 3/8, .058, 93DL, semi-chisel, “pro”/yellow/NON anti-kickback chain?

2) Is there another brand I should consider? Always been happiest with Stihl chain—not because of the brand, but because it “seems” to hold the edge longer (flame suit on).

 

[Dub11]

Just order a Stihl loop in 93dl.

Or you'd want the 73 DPX iirc. 73= .058 gauge.

 

[ranchdadmike]

I think semi chisel .058 is 73DPX093
and full chisel is 73 LGX093

That being said, I’m a Husky saw guy thru and thru but prefer stihl chain as well..

 

[JonCraig]

Local Stihl dealer said Stihl only does .050 & .063

(Facepalms after a quick google search)

Told you it was a dumb question!

 

[odin]

Here's DPX in 93dl -

https://loggerchain.com/73DPX093G-O...aw-chain-93-DL-3-8-058-73DPX093G-73DPX093.htm

I really like LGX for full chisel -

https://loggerchain.com/73LGX093G-O...in-3-8-93-DL-058-gauge-73LGX093G-73LGX093.htm

 

[JonCraig]

What size file for 73DPX?

 

[ranchdadmike]

Standard size for 3/8 chain. I think Oregon says 7/32 and stihl says 13/64.

 

[odin]

What size file for 73DPX?

In that link I posted above to loggerchain.com it says 7/32

There's also a cross link in there to the Stihl version of said product.

 

[huskihl]

Are you sure it's a .058 bar? Normally, Huskies are sold with .058, but there are .050 and .063 bars for them as well

 

[JonCraig]

Yessir:

 

[huskihl]

Yessir:

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[dahmer]

I would avoid TriLink, also sold at Tractor Supply as County Line. Lots of stretch, didn’t hold an edge very long, didn’t take a good edge when sharpened. The Archer chain is above TriLink but not equal to Oregon. These are just my observations on brands I’ve tried, others could have better or worse results.

 

[Terry Syd]

I like Stihl chain as it is very robust to handle the tough fibers in Ozzie hardwood. However, I've been using some Carlton chain that is as tough to file as Stihl and holds an edge very well. It is now my favorite chain and a LOT cheaper here in Oz.

Here's my disclaimer clause - I have no idea where this roll of Carlton was manufactured, I have no idea if it was a fluke in the manufacturing, or a different metallurgy. With chains being manufactured all over the world and sold under the same brand, I am reluctant to recommend any particular brand.

All I can suggest is that in your area, get one loop of Carlton for your particular bar and try it, if it holds up like you want it to, you could purchase more loops, hopefully off the same roll.

 

[trooney]

I've also had good luck with Carlton. Got Stihl and Oregon too. Bought some of the Oregon EGX but have yet to try it. I think they make EGX in semi too. I've heard good reviews about it.

 

[trooney]

Misprint..I meant to say EXL

 

[sunfish]

Local Stihl dealer said Stihl only does .050 & .063

(Facepalms after a quick google search)

Told you it was a dumb question!

Stihl makes .058 chain, I used to buy it all the time. But like Oregon better now.

 

[Al Smith]

No doubt at least from my perspective Stihl makes the more robust chain .Gauge I think is more regional or time period related .058 for example .Then too I was given a 32" McCulloch bar that was .404 by .050 which I changed the nose on to 3/8" .Must have been a west coast thing perhaps ?

 

[sunfish]

Semi chisel .058 73DPX is damn good work chain!

 

[Al Smith]

I haven't bothered with semi chisel in years .I have a few loops for the antiques but that's about it ,even some genuine chipper .

 

[longbowch]

Local Stihl dealer said Stihl only does .050 & .063

(Facepalms after a quick google search)

Told you it was a dumb question!

It might be easier to get a different bar.