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  1. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    I kinda like making chains. Gives me /something/ to do that's saw/tree related, since I don't get as much of that as I like. I might have a different opinion if I were making chains for several crews, and I certainly wouldn't want to use my hammer/anvil method in that case, but those fancy...
  2. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    Looks like about 2 reels worth of 20" bars.
  3. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    I'm just a dummy with computer stuff, same as tree stuff. I just put in some time to figure some of it out. Anyone else could do the same if they were sufficiently motivated. I figure with enough time and money I can do anything that doesn't violate physics, and if I can do it, everyone else can...
  4. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    Were you reusing the tie strap? I heard that was a possibility. I mentioned filing the rivets before punching them out, and someone said you could just punch it, and he'd reuse the tie in an emergency. Never reused one, but I did try punching it without filing first. Worked on Oregon chain, but...
  5. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    That percentage is surprising, but I'd expect Oregon to outsell Stihl. It's cheaper, and easier to get. I think Oregon is objectively inferior to Stihl, but an argument for it could be made on a bang/buck basis.
  6. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    Don't worry about it. It's cause you're Danish ;^)
  7. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    It's pretty easy, and I don't have to be fast. It's not like I'm making chains for a whole tree company. Just put one together as I need it. I also like that it's cheap and portable. I keep all my stuff in my saw gear bag along with some tie straps, and I can repair a chain in the field, though...
  8. lxskllr

    Anyone make their own chains?

    I do. I use handtools; a punch, chain anvil, and ballpeen hammer. I also prefer Stihl chain, but also have some WoodlandPro(Carlton) for beater duty. The Carlton seems to be a touch harder than Oregon, but I wouldn't bet a lot of money on it. I got a couple reels of NOS RM2 from ebay. I...
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