Chainsaw Chain Replacements

patrick321 on 13/02/2025 - 15:19
Last edited 13/02/2025 - 15:53 by 1 other user

I purchased the Ozito 36v brushless chainsaw from Bunnings with 14 inch bar for small cutting around the house and was wondering what chains others have purchased as replacements.

I have sharpened mine a couple of times but it’s going down quickly and will need to replace the chain soon. As an OzBargainer I am looking for the best price to quality ratio. I have been looking at the Oregon and know that I can order Ozito's replacement chains, but I wasn't impressed with the original.

Would love to hear what others think of the above two and any others you have tried. How long have they lasted (in relation to how often they were used), what was the cut like and would you use them again. Please include what saw you put them on so others can compare.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Home & Garden Chainsaw Chain Ozito

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Comments

  • Fredfloresjr on 13/02/2025 - 15:23
    +2

    Mick Taylor can help

    • StingyBritches on 13/02/2025 - 16:55

      I'm revealing my age by upvoting you.

  • MS Paint on 13/02/2025 - 15:48
    +2

    I always use Husqvarna genuine chains. They stay sharp the longest in my experience (I cut red gum and grey box). You just need to match the pitch etc. They aren't cheap but good longevity. I just pay full price and support my local mum and dad operated husky franchise.

  • BeamMeUp on 13/02/2025 - 15:55
    +1

    I have an Ozito electric. Over time i have bought 1 replacement at Bunnings and 2 off eBay from seller Green Acres Mowers. They all seem to last around the same amount of cutting time before needing sharpening. The most recent one from GAM seems to have stretched quicker than the past purchases.

  • Protractor on 13/02/2025 - 16:38
    +1

    +1 Oregon.Maybe Husky 2nd choice.
    Carlton are crap. Chinese no brand name are shite.
    Your sharpening technique matters with all chain longevity

  • Daniel Plainview on 13/02/2025 - 17:00

    Oregon makes a huge range of chains, some of them are specifically for electric saws and are much less aggressive & not as long lasting as those used in mid range petrol saws. I have both petrol and electric and noticed a difference in them.

    I was able to source the more aggressive tooth chains from the USA, it's not cheap but they're much better and have significantly better lifespan so giving overall better value - worth going to the Oregon site and seeing what CAN be fitted to your saw - but as others have said bargains in this area are hard to find - better off becoming a master sharpener tif reducing costs is the primary driver.

    • Protractor on 13/02/2025 - 20:06

      You also need to temper the desire for aggressive saw chains,against a balance of safer options (in a situation VS chains that just last longer,) when used in a domestic or garden situation.The more professional profiles can tend to grab, rip and bite, especially on living flexible limbs,(because the battery saws don't spin as fast) as opposed when used on dry,dead or firewood.
      Whites Forestry Equip sell a good range of saw chains etc
      https://www.whitesforestry.com/.

  • Adz81 on 13/02/2025 - 17:00
    +1

    If you want longer lasting, then tungsten tipped may be the go… Pricier? Yep, but will cut & cut and hold their edge for a good long while.
    The flip side of this is they're a bit more of a pain in the ass to sharpen.

  • trapper on 13/02/2025 - 22:11
    +2

    How are you actually sharpening it?

    A chain should last a very long time if just used for the occasional job around the house and garden. Many years.

    • Protractor on 13/02/2025 - 22:18

      Very subjective.Depends how it is used (in filthy dirty soiled environments) not enough oil on the bar/chain,grinding into rocks, shit sharpening technique. So many variables. Proper usage and sharpening ,lube etc yes it should last a while. But abused all the time and sharpened incorrectly and no such luck.

      • trapper on 14/02/2025 - 11:01

        shit sharpening technique

        I suspect this one haha

  • bargaino on 13/02/2025 - 22:46

    Oregon on eBay USA is cheap.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Oregon-Chain-Chisel-Cutting-S53/dp…

    • Protractor on 14/02/2025 - 11:22

      That's not ebay and Bunnings is only one dollar buck more

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 13/02/2025 - 23:12

    Ozito make a chainsaw sharpener that works well. One of only 3 ozito products i have not returned to Bunnings.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 13/02/2025 - 23:15

      I did see this in a review recently.

    • MS Paint on 14/02/2025 - 08:18

      These will destroy a chain in no time if you don't know what you're doing. Best just to use a hand file and guide to get the correct angle.

      • trapper on 14/02/2025 - 11:07

        These chainsaw sharpeners are actually great and will sharpen a chain far better than most non-professionals could do it by hand.

        Still need to be careful setting it up though. It just needs to be the lightest touch on each tooth.

        • Protractor on 14/02/2025 - 11:19

          Got the Ozito one (the wheel type) and then upgraded to a more adjustable , more wheel choice,larger diameter version. Both work well if you know what you are doing. Coming from many years of hand filing I rarely go back now, except to do small teeth profiles on the garden saws.Chains actually last longer than before because I'm just dressing the teeth when they dull off too much.Just a smidge. I reckon familiarising yourself with file technique before jumping tp these is a better idea, UNLESS you can get taught how to use them properly.There's too many small details to be aware of to learn on a YT video. For instance I always start with a clean dry chain when I sharpen.

          *Ppl need to be aware that the Ozito version has the skinny wheel profile that's only suitable for the matching chain/tooth

        • BewareOfThe Dog on 14/02/2025 - 20:42

          It's like using a drill to assemble Ikea furniture. Do it slowly.

  • CascadeHush on 14/02/2025 - 09:39

    Chickanic on YouTube has some good videos on sharpening vs replacing chains.

  • datscheap on 14/02/2025 - 11:34

    I've got the same saw and cut alot of ironbark for firewood - its a great saw by the way.

    For chains i have used Oregon which are ok but now use:
    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005005641332838.html
    At less than $10au ea and they last well.

    For sharpening I use a generic dremel with diamond grinders, like these:
    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005006532490300.html

    I bought a pile of them years ago for less than $1 each and havnt used a fraction of them yet.

    Only thing about the saw is to watch the chain oil level as the reservoir is small and I have to fill it up frequently.
    Enjoy your sawing

    • Protractor on 14/02/2025 - 11:41

      That Chinese crap chain just stretches from the getgo, the drive thickness is off and will kill the bar in no time.
      They wouldn't even be in the same class as Oregon ( on any measure.)
      No offence but your recipe is probs at the opposite end of the spectrum for longevity of saw and chain.

      • datscheap on 14/02/2025 - 12:02

        Thanks for your opinion, have you used this brand before? The world is changing, not all chinese made is junk now.
        Ive cut many tonne of ironbark and its performance was similar to the oregon and stihl (which ive used for the last 30 years of firewood gathering). I still use a stihl chain on my big ole 039 petrol saw but for the Ozito the chain I listed above is great.

        The original chain that comes with the Ozito saw is low quality and didnt last long with ironbark though

        • Protractor on 14/02/2025 - 12:50

          I don't need to use everything Chinese to know where the crap regularly resides.Put it this way, my chainsaw experience is over a similar period.I've tried hundreds of so called 'better quality' c/saw chains.They are sucked at different intensities compared to quality brands. That experience translates to a plethora of other Chinese tech bragging how good they are.You keep telling yourself you have a $10 Oregon chain equivalent.

          TLDR
          I've eaten more than enough pudding to know where the proof is.

  • Nugs on 15/02/2025 - 07:33

    "I have sharpened mine a couple of times but it’s going down quickly and will need to replace the chain soon"
    I use petrol chainsaws and I give the chain a hand file every two tanks, two or three strokes of the file for each tooth. No idea if that would equate to every battery charge or two etc but I've never needed to replace a chain yet. In order of percentage of time spent cutting with each; Stihl 14", BBTA 20", ebay polesaw 10". is the Ozito auto oiled? most instruction manuals state oil and petrol tanks are sized that each should run out at the same time so gives an indication of how to adjust oil feed rate
    .

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