Cheap chainsaw chains.

[RiverRat1]

What are the drawbacks to buying super cheap chainsaw chains?
I use my chainsaws a lot. Sucks when I hit rock etc with a new chain. If I was in a softer environment I'd go with a really good chain but there's no way to avoid hitting rock and sawing the baes of cedar (with rock and dirt in bark)

Was debating getting a few new $5 chains. Maybe sharpen just a couple times then toss and replace. This versus a $20+ chain I try to sharpen 15-30 times.
I was surprised how many cheaper chains are on Amazon and Temu now.

[Traildust]

You try it and tell us!

Step out of your safe space and live dangerously for once!

[Mission408]

want to trust a 5$ cheap *** China chain when possibly hitting a rock @10000 rpm???

[Traildust]

want to trust a 5$ cheap *** China chain when possibly hitting a rock @10000 rpm???

Delete your comment please!

[Bucknaked]

You try it and tell us!

Step out of your safe space and live dangerously for once!

X2

[Walker]

I want one of those 10,00 rpm saws.

[Mission408]

I want one of those 10,00 rpm saws.

Most stihl are 10k-14k rpm

[RiverRat1]

want to trust a 5$ cheap *** China chain when possibly hitting a rock @10000 rpm???

Are the other chains made here in America?
How many chainsaw chain accidents are there from people using cheap chains?

I usually use County Line chains from Tractor supply. Just assumed those were made in China.

[Walker]

Most stihl are 10k-14k rpm

Wow, didn't know that.

[Drycreek3189]

If they are $5, it wouldn’t cost much to try them.

[Big pig]

We use the cheap chains a lot.
Mostly clearing small mesquite or cutting oak firewood.
stihl saws. No issues yet.

BP

[Bayouboy]

I buy the cheap ones off of Walmart.com

[Dejashoot]

I think 12k is sprocket speed - it takes several revolutions of the sprocket to make the chain go around once.

[Bowhica]

I bought one of these sharpeners a few years ago, along with 5 spare good quality chains. When I'm down to a good chain on the saw and one good spare, I'll sharpen the dull ones. Best $30 minus the 20% coupon I've spent on tools in a while. I mounted it on a 2x4 and I put it in my vice. 10 minutes and I am done. This also affords me an opportunity to inspect the chain for any potential co-pay opportunities.

[hog_down]

You couldn't pay me to run a $5 chain