Carlton chains

[ClimbingTN]

I have a MS194T 14” which BTW isn’t listed in a lot of parts lookup. It has the 3/8p narrow kerf .043. I’ve been running the green chains reliably since that’s all the Stihl dealer has. If they’re sharp the saw doesn’t get bogged down. I just tried out a Carlton semi-chisel chain that they say is made in USA or Canada with domestic steel. Wow how different. The saw will throw some big chips now. What I have noticed is that saw just pulls through easily. I just lay it down and it goes straight through. I also, noticed that if I force saw it will stop. You know that this isn’t a powerful saw but, I’m not going back to the original chain. N4C-50E is the PN I’m using.

 

[ghostice]

Bought a bunch (I think it was a box of 10 or 12) Carlton chains on sale years ago - use them on "disposable" short bars for work around stumps/ dirt. I must say with a filing, these things just refuse to die. I'd buy 'em again, esp. if on sale. Don't know if the steel would be the same but sure hope so.

 

[ClimbingTN]

I’m going to update this. This chain is still cutting awesome. I have 3 now. I haven’t even sharpened it after 2 weeks. It isn’t as grabby as it was new but, still throws chips. I actually think it’s a little better slightly worn if that makes sense.