Chisel and Semi/Micro Chisel

[YoGi_93]

Im going over my CS30/31 stuff. I remember that the performance difference in chisel and semi chisel cutters is that chisel chains cut more aggressively. Well I think that is right, im sure I will get corrected if its not. But what is the actual physical difference between the two cutters?

[RobRainford]

Semi chisel has a rounded working corner. Full chisel has a square corner. Very pointy. I've drawn blood many times with them while sharpening!

[josharb87]

Full chisel dulls quicker, but is initially sharper

[Martyn Amos]

i now always use full chisel,even on my 200t,cuts like a dream!

but aggressive.

Edited November 27, 2011 by Martyn Amos

[skyhuck]

i now always use full chisel,even on my 200t,cut like a dream!

but aggressive.

 

Aggressive is good!!!!!

[Martyn Amos]

Aggressive is good!!!!!

 

I AGREE:thumbup1:

not complaining,just making a statement!

dont buy any other chains now,full chisel cuts so well

[Mozza]

Full chisel for me too, the only time I'd ever buy semi is for work on the railway, as there's lots more crap to hit!

[YoGi_93]

Cheers guys answered all my questions in one there

basically it sounds like full chisel is better but only if you have the ability to control the aggression?

[Mark James]

I used the term aggressive and was told not really more aggressive, just faster.

 

The reason I said aggressive was that's all the trainer had said all week.

 

Assessor enjoyed hearing faster rather than aggressive.

 

 

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[blazer]

If you are about to take your CS30/31, my tip is to buy a semi chain as a new full chain will jump about a bit when doing letterboxing, whereas the semi will give you much more control. OK I don't do as much as others but I have found it all in saw sharpening technique. I do a large sharpening session with chains finally set not by a gauge but by how well they cut, then do a box full of spare chains (old ones for stumps). So if I'm working and a chain goes blunt, it's just a case of swopping over - ex boy scout:thumbup1: