Does STIHL make a square ground chain?

STIHL Flat, Round & Square ground files with double-cut teeth help remove material faster and last longer than other chainsaw files. Available in packs of three. Flat, Round & Square ground files — everything you need to resharpen your chain.

Are STIHL chains full chisel?

STIHL makes a series of chain that is referred to as SUPER chain. Sometimes this chain type is referred to as “full chisel” chain. The upper corner of the cutter is square. This “square” corner allows for faster cutting speeds when working in clean timber.

Do full chisel chains cut faster?

There are three basic designs of the cutters on modern saw chains: the full chisel, the semi-chisel, and the chipper. The sharp corner of the full chisel cutters split wood fibers easily and provides the fastest, most efficient cutting in clean softwood.

Is square ground chain faster?

Square Tooth Round Ground – This chain cuts 10-15% faster than round chain on most saws. Since it takes less power for a sharp square cutter tooth to sever wood fiber, square tooth chain almost always improves a saw’s cutting performance.

What is the most aggressive STIHL chain?

A . 404″ chainsaw pitch is the most aggressive chainsaw chain pitch for professional arborists.

What is a full chisel chainsaw chain used for?

Typically only professionals and experienced chainsaw users use full chisel chainsaw chains. They are typically used to cut through hardwood such as oak as their square-cornered cutting teeth are more geared up to power through the wood.

What’s better full chisel or semi-chisel chain?

Although the semi chainsaw chain cuts slower than a full chisel chain, a semi-chain will stay sharper longer even in rough sawing conditions. In most cases, this is the preferred chain for cutting softwood, dirtier wood, dry wood, and frozen wood.