Stihl MS 400 C-M chain questions.

[EFSM]

From what I understand with the semi-chisel is that each of the cutters takes a smaller cut than compared to full chisel, but each of them equally cuts and this extends their ability to stay sharper longer. The full chisel takes bigger cuts (digs a little deeper) and so there is more stress on the cutters and they tend to dull quicker (compared to semi-chisel).

When I was selling chain, I would sell the person whatever they wanted, if they didn't know what they wanted, I lead them towards semi-chisel.

Full chisel cuts with only the corner, making it more efficient. Semi chisel cuts with much more length of the cutter edge which allows for more of it to be dull and still cut.

 

[bwalker]

From what I understand with the semi-chisel is that each of the cutters takes a smaller cut than compared to full chisel, but each of them equally cuts and this extends their ability to stay sharper longer. The full chisel takes bigger cuts (digs a little deeper) and so there is more stress on the cutters and they tend to dull quicker (compared to semi-chisel).

When I was selling chain, I would sell the person whatever they wanted, if they didn't know what they wanted, I lead them towards semi-chisel.

The raker AKA depth gauge controls how big of a bite the tooth makes. Chisel just has a sharper working corner.

 

[hacskaroly]

Full chisel cuts with only the corner, making it more efficient. Semi chisel cuts with much more length of the cutter edge which allows for more of it to be dull and still cut.

The raker AKA depth gauge controls how big of a bite the tooth makes. Chisel just has a sharper working corner.

Good to know, thanks!!