skip tooth chains

[husky440e]

whats the pro/cons of these types of chains???

[Rob D]

Is a good question that!

 

I don't know but what I've heard is that skip tooth is better for 3 foot bars + as it gives better chip clearance and faster cutting. But correct chain sharpening is crucial.

 

I have a reel of Oregon ripping chain full skip on order which I'll be trying soon.

[morten]

Skip-tooth or semi-skip chains require less power from the saw (as there are fewer teeth), thus allowing for longer bars.

[Steve Bullman]

Is a good question that!

 

I don't know but what I've heard is that skip tooth is better for 3 foot bars + as it gives better chip clearance and faster cutting. But correct chain sharpening is crucial.

 

I have a reel of Oregon ripping chain full skip on order which I'll be trying soon.

 

is it 404 rob? want to sell me a 36" chain?

[theyeti]

is it 404 rob? want to sell me a 36" chain?

 

Ditto!!!! (Except mine's 4ft!)

[Steve Bullman]

Ditto!!!! (Except mine's 4ft!)

 

bummer.....i heard he only had 3ft spare:001_tongue:

[Petemate390xp]

been making my Own for years just get standard chain and take every two cutters and depth gages off Pros less to sharpen and gose like hell in the timber:biggrin:

[Ian Flatters]

Been using the oregon ripping chain for a bit now on my 390xp with a 30" bar. Goes well together milling and felling!

[Charlieh]

I had some on my 084 and on the bigger bars it gives a lot better chip clearance,

[husky440e]

ok thanks for the info, would there be any advantage to me having a skip tooth to go with my other chains for my saw being 42 cc and an 18 in bar?