Archer Chainsaw Chain / Charles in Aust. , Grandpa Love

whizkidkyus · Dec 20, 2020

Hi ,

Has anyone used this type / brand of chain before ? How does it compare to American chain such as Oregon brand or other aftermarket chains or brand names like Sthil,etc.. Any pros / cons ? Thoughts ? I have a friend that works on small engines at his home and he fools with a few saws during the winter . Has a sharpener , but not the breaker and the other stuff , just sharpener . Said that he'd buy the stuff if he could get the chain cheaper than his books and someone mentioned that they had ordered it online somewhere cheaper , but it depends on chain size as well as how many feet or spool size . So i'm looking on the net for him ! Anyone know of a better or cheaper chain or website ?

Grandpa Love , could you ask your brother in Australia since this is where its from about it ? If he's heard of it or used it ?
Charles in Australia , have you ever heard of it or used it ?

Thanks for all any any help !
Whizkid

Archer Chainsaw Chain

Butch(OH) · Dec 21, 2020

Although I have never used it the company and product has been discussed heavily on the forestry forums. It is not made in Australia. It is Chinese chain repackaged, marketed and sold by Archer and thus is no different than the China chain marketed under many other names. Every outfit that does this claims theirs has superior quality control and thats just so much bunk. Quality control lacking with mostly soft links amd pins and excess stretch but an occasional good one slipping through. The do offer some odd ball types for older saws. You can buy the same chain at TSC sold as thier house brand. In my world quality saw chain is worth every penny paid, I don't fool with it.

grandpa Love · Dec 21, 2020

Been texting my brother, he says not made in Australia. He only buys Stihl brand chains and bars.

Bret4207 · Dec 21, 2020

Agree with Butch. From what I read on saw sites, it's not bad stuff, but it's not the best. Some guys love it, some hate it. I'm getting so I have little use for Oregon chain myself, love Stihl. I think it depends on the user as much as anything else. I used/use a lot of Forester brand bars and chains. Another low price, probably made in China option, but they've given great service.

Butch(OH) · Dec 21, 2020

I have read both ways, rebadged Windsor
and China. I think Windsor was gobbled up
by the same company that owns Oregon and
Carlton?

Traditional Farmer · Dec 21, 2020

I've been using Carlton chain with good results,can get two full chisel 70 drive link loops for my Homelite saws for less than $40 off ebay.

Bret4207 · Dec 21, 2020

(quoted from post at 10:07:06 12/21/20) I have read both ways, rebadged Windsor
and China. I think Windsor was gobbled up
by the same company that owns Oregon and
Carlton?

We sold a LOT of Carlton and Windsor back in the 80's. Great chain back then.

Archer Chainsaw Chain / Charles in Aust. , Grandpa Love

whizkidkyus

Member

Butch(OH)

Well-known Member

grandpa Love

Well-known Member

Bret4207

Well-known Member

Butch(OH)

Well-known Member

Traditional Farmer

Well-known Member

Bret4207

Well-known Member

Similar threads