3/8 lo pro 1.1 saw chain

[jpd]

the little cordless saw i have is fitted oregon 90 chain
i dont do an awful lot of sawing
but seem to be burning through these at a good rate
my 50cc 10 year old saw is on its second chain
whereas im on my third chain since autumn when i got this saw
i cant source 4.5 mm files which is what is reccomended
so i use 4.0 mm
im told stihl chain would last longer
or does the size mean all brands wont have longevity?

 

[TripleSix]

Yeah, the low profile or Picco chains aren't the most robust, just due to their size.

You could try different brands, Oregon do a long life hardened chain but I'm not sure they do it in that size.

Husqvarna make their own chains now.

 

[jpd]

i have a oregon 91vxl on my small petrol saw
it has extra long cutters
so should last
the 36cc saw is at its limit with it
so theres no way the cordless would drive it
great chain though
nothin wrong with 90 either
except its short life

 

[TheTallGuy]

4.5mm file - https://www.worldofpower.co.uk/stih...8pA9qC_2mjqYGGXRK4ZAZbyvvvLopcUQaAtg2EALw_wcB
Using the smaller diameter file would need the teeth to be re-profiled on the first sharpening otherwise you end up with an odd shape. Also don't forget to take a wipe or two off the rackers each time you sharpen.

Never been a fan of Oregon chains, Stihl hold the edge better and sharpen easy too.

 

[jpd]

tried both the local stihl and husqvarna dealers for a 4.5mm round file.
none available.
i have them ordered from my husqvarna dealer
still waiting
2 months later

 

[joe soapy]

https://www.worldofpower.co.uk/stih...MIj6PNq_jX2wIVVbgbCh2YRwnTEAQYAyABEgLcIvD_BwE