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Chain comparison -project farm

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  1. In the Pines

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    I like this guys channel, and he does a good comparison test on lots of different items.
    I'm watching this now as I post this, because we all like to know.
     
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    In order of fastest to slowest...Stihl, Oregon, 8ten, Husqvarna, Forester top 5 for cut speed new and after one tank of gas.
     
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  3. Ward Hoarder

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    I watch his videos and saw this last night. He does a good job comparing products.. seems legit.
     
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  4. sirbuildalot

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    I’ve seen a number of his videos. Will have to check this one out. I’m not surprised Stihl chain won. It cuts very nicely.
     
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  5. sirbuildalot

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    I just watched the video. Confirms my prior beliefs. Stihl makes the best chain and avoid hitting dirt.
     
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  6. The Wood Wolverine

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    Cool vid so far. Wish he would have had the Husqvarna X-Cut chain. It’s their new house made chain and everything I hear about it is very good.


    Edit: Man-o-man it must have taken quiet a while to do all that testing, and video editing! Great vid. I like Stihl chain it’s just too darn expensive. It always stayed sharp longer than any other brand I’ve used (Stihl, Oregon and Carlton).
     
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  7. In the Pines

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    Post it to his channel in the comments, he reads them and very possible he will do a round 2 down the road.
     
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    Was anyone else sad when he wasted those nice logs and 4x4's???
     
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  9. In the Pines

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    more so the 4x4's since they are in high demand these days lol
    I hope he has a boiler and can use all those cuttings for sure..
     
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  10. mike bayerl

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    My local Stihl dealer sells chain for 3 chains for the price of two - that puts it about the same price as Oregon.
     
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    The dealer I go to charges $1.00 per inch. 16 inch chain for 16 dollars. These are Stihl chains. How does that compare to those that sell 3 for the price of 2?
     
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    I buy stihl chains at Charm engine, an Amish place. $34 for one. If you buy two or more, they’re about $17 apiece.
     
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    Not sure, but that sounds like a good price(?)
     
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    Way better price than what the local hardware store sells Stihl chain for.
     
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