Cheap Amazon Chainsaw Chain, Any Good?

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$30 X3 Chains
3 Pack Chains, .325" Pitch, .063" Gauge, 81 Drives (Fits my 261 20" Bar)
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$20 X# Chains
3 Pack Chains, 3/8" Pitch, .050" Gauge, 50 Drives (Fits my 193T)
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[@garrytalley8009]

I found cheap chain saw chains a bargain especially if you are not all that good at sharpening them. If you pay someone to sharpen a chainsaw chain, you can by a new aftermarket chain for the same price or less especially purchasing in bundles of two or three. I had a chain sharpened at the local hardware store. They got it sharpened taking so much metal off it was not going to be able to be resharpened when it got dull again. Afterwards I purchased a set of 3 chains costing less than the sharpening per chain. The aftermarket chains cut very well. Since then, I have sharpened many myself with a file and guide as well as with a motorized chain saw chain sharpener from Harbor Freight. It works well. Not sure how the longevity will be on that sharpener, but it does do a good uniform job on all the chains I have done. The motorized sharpeners are more uniform in cutting all the teeth the same. I think it's best to have extra chains and when they get dull sharpen them in a controlled environment with a motorized sharpener. At least that is the way I do it now. I can take files and a guide with me, but I prefer taking extra chains that are already sharpened and just changing them out when they get dull.

[@philliphall5198]

I’ve used them to cut dirt roots and trash them afterwards 😊

[@lowellwhite8810]

You'll benefit from Pferd's 2 in 1 sharpener on Stihl's chain

[@matthewbutcher203]

Friend i think you should learn how to properly sharpen a chainsaw. You are filling the gullet (side plate) too far under your top plate, your file should always have 1/5 of its diameter above the top plate (per the Oregon safety and maintenance manual) fileing into the tie strap is recipe for disaster a broken saw chain spinning at an engine speed of almost 13000 rpm is no joke, another thing if you are cutting the depth gauges beyond the. 025-.030 of the depth gauge tools it means that your top plate edge is hooked over and dull. A properly sharpened chain will cut extremely quickly with the depth gauges set at .025-.030 and the depth gauge tool ensures that your saw will cut straight and not pull left or right in the cut. I came here expecting a scientific comparison of cheaper chainsaw chains and instead received a lecture of misinformation. Be safe and learn all you can but only share your knowledge if your absolutely certain that it is correct and will add value to someone's life experience don't take this as criticism but rather as advice on how to improve your life experience best wishes and continue moving forward.

[@jlc3867]

Watched your video and not being smart but you may want to re think the way you file your chains. Just to give you a idea, I'm no youngster at 68 and have been filing chains since 17 and have used electric grinders, but prefer a file. Yes there were times in my younger years that I have filed into the lower link but again because I was not careful. I use nothing but Stihl full cisel and suare fround chains. Love Stihl, have used Oregon and by and large I will take Stihl chains over any other hands down. Take yur time and rethink your practice, if you don't believe me that's ok. but I'm speaking from years of expierence and logging.

[@stevengonyaw1617]

I don't buy Oregon chains anymore, the last one i bought had at least 10 teeth so hard you couldn't file them.

[@ChosenOne9387]

Make video on How to make your own chains from reel/spool 👍😀

[@bb1040]

Firewood prices have gone out of sight, I can not afford to buy it anymore so have to cut it myself or do without. Putting in a natural gas Furness is less expensive than buying firewood at todays prices.

[@selador11]

Another great video, kid! Nothing I didn't already know, but chock full of great information! I'll add a couple things.