A little fact on Chipper Cutter Chains

Why is it so hard to find chipper chains these days?

 The answer is they are being replaced with the chisel type chains. Or more accurately the Semi-Chisel chains. The chipper chains are being faced out because they are to slow for the job they are being used for. Joseph Cox invented them in 1947. The “C” shape of the timber beetle larvae inspired the design. Sounds weird but its true. Joseph Cox was one of the founding fathers of the Company Oregon. Oregon still offers one chipper chain, the 11BC chain. It’s used for larger forestry equipment.

We will be coming out with a video on the different types of cutter chains like:

- Chipper

- Semi-Chisel

- Chisel

- Chamfer Chisel

- Micro Chisel

In the video we will be going in depth of each one and what is best for you needs. So stay tuned to our YouTube Channel. The link below will send you directly to our channel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ChainsawShed

Or you can visit our HOW_To page on our website at http://www.chainsawshed.com/pages/howto.html

If you want more information or have any questions feel free to email us at info@chainsawshed.com

Low-Profile Chains and Standard Chains

While looking for a 3/8" chain with a .050-inch gauge, one might ask what is the difference between a 3/8" low profile chain and a standard 3/8" chain.

Today I will try and help you understand that difference.

Low Profile Chains were developed in the early to mid 1970s and later incorporated the standard low kickback safety standards required by ANSI.

There are 2 pitches for the low profile chains 1/4" and 3/8".

The low Profile chain is lighter in weight and size requiring less power to operate and is design was for both electric and gas powered chainsaws with engine sizes up to 42cc.

A standard chain is designed for chainsaws with engine sizes 50cc and up.

The primary difference between a low profile and standard 3/8" pitch, .050" Gauge can be found in the cutter height and the height of the drive link.

If you are uncertain as to whether your chain is a low profile or not you can print out the chain reference PDF located in our how to section.

Make sure you printer option is set to actual size when printing.

Match your chain to the chain on the chain reference chart.  Chains with the red colored numbers are low profile. Chains with the white numbers are standard.

The next question one may ask is can a low-profile chain fit on a chainsaw bar designed for a standard chain. Providing the pitch and gauge is the same the technical answer is yes. However we do not recommend this as the gap between the chain and the bar will require more oil demand and increase debris build up.

A standard chain will not fit on a chainsaw bar designed for a low profile chain.

I hope this video was helpful. If you have any question please email us at info@chainsawshed.com and for our chain reference page click the link below scroll down until you see our pdf list.

http://www.chainsawshed.com/pages/howto.html