Full chisel or semi chisel chain?

[Eddy_t]

Doesn't full chisel put more strain on the engine?.... faster in the cut and faster in requiring a new saw, perhaps??

 

 

No, the opposite is true, as the chisel is the point of cut. Full chisel cuts on the point, which is why it cuts faster, only having a tiny surface area. This also causes it to blunt faster, as that little point has to withstand all that it meets.

 

Semi, and chamfer, chisel have a much larger working edge, so are slower and require more power. The larger area also means it can withstand more damage, which is ideal for stumps, dirty timber and farm boundary trees.

 

For those who want something even faster, it's worth learning to square file, as this is the most aggressive and fastest type of chain.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

No, the opposite is true, as the chisel is the point of cut. Full chisel cuts on the point, which is why it cuts faster, only having a tiny surface area. This also causes it to blunt faster, as that little point has to withstand all that it meets.

 

Semi, and chamfer, chisel have a much larger working edge, so are slower and require more power. The larger area also means it can withstand more damage, which is ideal for stumps, dirty timber and farm boundary trees.

 

For those who want something even faster, it's worth learning to square file, as this is the most aggressive and fastest type of chain.

 

Save edge three square chisel bit file

[mendiplogs]

Save edge three square chisel bit file

 

HI JOHN is this what you use you get them off ROB D:thumbup1: thanks jon

[SteveA]

No, the opposite is true, as the chisel is the point of cut. Full chisel cuts on the point, which is why it cuts faster, only having a tiny surface area. This also causes it to blunt faster, as that little point has to withstand all that it meets.

 

Semi, and chamfer, chisel have a much larger working edge, so are slower and require more power. The larger area also means it can withstand more damage, which is ideal for stumps, dirty timber and farm boundary trees.

 

For those who want something even faster, it's worth learning to square file, as this is the most aggressive and fastest type of chain.

 

Great explanation, thanks Eddy - I think I'll go full chisel next time I need to order. cheers, steve

 

p.s.... are the Granberg (Alaskan milling) chains full chisel?

Edited March 1, 2015 by SteveA

[Eddy_t]

Great explanation, thanks Eddy - I think I'll go full chisel next time I need to order. cheers, steve

 

p.s.... are the Granberg (Alaskan milling) chains full chisel?

 

 

Milling is semi as full chisel leaves ridges, and the likelihood of finding a nail in the timber!

[SteveA]

Milling is semi as full chisel leaves ridges, and the likelihood of finding a nail in the timber!

 

Cheers - that's good to know as I'll be crosscutting lots of oak soon (for a cordwood floor).... think maybe I should use the Granberg chain for that.

[wood cutter]

Full chisel! What else is there?? Lol