Carlton chain any good?

max_bluey · 26th January 2011, 10:01 AM

Gday
Is Carlton chain any good? How does it compare to oregon or stihl
cheers

wrebelmachine · 26th January 2011, 10:12 AM

The original carlton was and is great. The new carlton I have not used. Carlton is now owned by oregon just like windsor is.

Eric Frei · 26th January 2011, 10:16 AM

It was alright when I used it, did stretch a bit more than Oregon or Stihl I found.

superfire · 26th January 2011, 04:36 PM

It is basicly the economy grade of saw chains from my personal exsperience. soft as butter to file. Last ok not as good as Stihl chain tho.

Bruce Hopf · 26th January 2011, 05:03 PM

I use Carlton chain here all the time now, with a few Stihl chains as well. I find that the Carlton stays sharper, for a little longer, than that of the Stihl chain.
I cut my fire wood from tree tops, and wind fell trees, that I skid out of our bush, here on the farm, with the tractor.
They consist of Ash, and Soft Maple, and yes, they get pretty dirty, from skidding. But that is my opinion. Bruce.

Webbster'sTree · 18th April 2011, 01:33 PM

i use carlton chain quite a bit and it's about like stihl but a littel cheaper then stihl chain.

dcarter · 22nd April 2011, 02:39 PM

I'm runnin carlton on a 32" carlton bar, 104 DL, and it is a little better than OK. I haven't had any problems with it. It's Square Ground Chisel Skip. Does seem to have a stretch that I've not had with Stihl chain, but good for the price when I need to use a long bar. Found a deal for bar and chain at Bailey's for about 50% off, couldn't pass it up.

KevinE · 22nd April 2011, 03:00 PM

Seems to stay sharp about as long as Stihl or Oregon, but like has been said above, it is soft & it does stretch more easily. Because it's so soft, the drive links bend very easily if it flicks off.

26th January 2011, 10:01 AM	#1
max_bluey I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Blackwood Posts: 2	Carlton chain any good? Gday Is Carlton chain any good? How does it compare to oregon or stihl cheers

26th January 2011, 10:12 AM	#2
wrebelmachine Sappling Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: MO Posts: 22	Re: Carlton chain any good? The original carlton was and is great. The new carlton I have not used. Carlton is now owned by oregon just like windsor is.

26th January 2011, 10:16 AM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: Carlton chain any good? It was alright when I used it, did stretch a bit more than Oregon or Stihl I found. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

26th January 2011, 04:36 PM	#4
superfire Former Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 166	Re: Carlton chain any good? It is basicly the economy grade of saw chains from my personal exsperience. soft as butter to file. Last ok not as good as Stihl chain tho.

26th January 2011, 05:03 PM	#5
Bruce Hopf Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North of Sebringville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,167	Re: Carlton chain any good? I use Carlton chain here all the time now, with a few Stihl chains as well. I find that the Carlton stays sharper, for a little longer, than that of the Stihl chain. I cut my fire wood from tree tops, and wind fell trees, that I skid out of our bush, here on the farm, with the tractor. They consist of Ash, and Soft Maple, and yes, they get pretty dirty, from skidding. But that is my opinion. Bruce. __________________ McCulloch chain saws 1- Pro Mac 60, 1- Pro Mac 700, 2- Mac 10-10 Automatic's, 2- Mini Mac 30's, 2- Mac 110's, 2- Mini Mac 35's, 1- Mac 140 with Automatic Chain Sharpener, 1- Pro Mac 10-10, 1- Mac Cat, 2- Eager Beaver 2.0's, 1- Mac 1-10 Stihl chain saws 2- 044's, 2- 034's, 2- 024's, 1- 064, 1- 084, Strunk chain saws 1- Busy Beaver, 1- SpeeDemon Special Stand Back, I Have A Very Extreme Case of CAD (Chain Saw Addiction Disorder).

18th April 2011, 01:33 PM	#6
Webbster'sTree Sappling Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Knoxville Tn Posts: 7	Re: Carlton chain any good? i use carlton chain quite a bit and it's about like stihl but a littel cheaper then stihl chain.

22nd April 2011, 02:39 PM	#7
dcarter Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 77	Re: Carlton chain any good? I'm runnin carlton on a 32" carlton bar, 104 DL, and it is a little better than OK. I haven't had any problems with it. It's Square Ground Chisel Skip. Does seem to have a stretch that I've not had with Stihl chain, but good for the price when I need to use a long bar. Found a deal for bar and chain at Bailey's for about 50% off, couldn't pass it up.

22nd April 2011, 03:00 PM	#8
KevinE Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 292	Re: Carlton chain any good? Seems to stay sharp about as long as Stihl or Oregon, but like has been said above, it is soft & it does stretch more easily. Because it's so soft, the drive links bend very easily if it flicks off.

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