Whats the difference?
For many tree workers finding the right chain for the chainsaw can be tricky. Today, there are many chains available on the market to buy. However, before buying there are a few things worth knowing about chains. While the conversation can go on forever, depending on what you are exactly looking for, one question we all often come across is "whats the difference between a semi Chisel and a full chisel chain". Here is a brief explanation. We hope this helps.
Full chisel saw chains
The full chisel chain has square-cornered teeth, splitting wood fibres easily in the cut for fast, efficient cutting in clean softwood. Chisel chains have a high kick-back risk due to missing safety chain elements and are more sensitive to dirt. These chains are available for semi-pro (also called prosumer) and professional saws.
Semi-chisel saw chains
The semi-chisel chain has teeth with rounded corners formed by a radius between the top and side plates. While slower than full chisel in softwood, it retains an acceptable cutting sharpness longer, making it the preferred choice for dirtier wood, hard or dry wood, frozen wood or stumpwork, all of which would rapidly degrade full chisel chain. Variation of the semi-chisel chain is "Chamfer chisel" chains made by Oregon. They are similar to semi-chisel design but have a small 45-degree chamfer between the plates rather than a radius. Performance is similar to good semi-chisel. Semi chisel chains have a lower kickback risk. These chains are available for consumer, semi-pro and professional saws.
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