Saw chain types

[Lawn Masters]

A thought just occurred to me, I can understand why chisel chain is called such, but chipper type chain makes no sense to me. Would someone please explain it for me?

 

[Stumper]

It cuts wood chips-unlike the previous "scratcher" chains that made sawdust.

 

[Lawn Masters]

Originally posted by Stumper
It cuts wood chips-unlike the previous "scratcher" chains that made sawdust.

I already knew that, but I meant why is it called a chipper chain when the cutter has no resemblance to a chipper in any way, other than it makes woodchips while cutting.

 

[Stumper]

It cuts wood chips-unlike the previous "scratcher" chains that made sawdust

That is the answer. It has nothing to do with looking like a chipper-(though it is supposed to have been inspired by awood borer's mandibles). First there was 'Scratcher" which worked like a hand saw but was chainmounted. then came Chipper-a much better design. Chisel was an improvement of the chipper cutter-it needed a distinct designation hence CHISEL pointing to its design features.

 

[Crofter]

You asked why and Stumper told you why. Your response is I already know that. The real reason behind the nomenclature of chainsaw chain is this; a chipper chain makes wood chips and a chisel chain makes wood chisels. Don't let them confuse you; its a conspiracy!

Frank

 

[Stumper]

Try it this way Oldsaw. They are named for how they work. Scratcher scratched out wood fibers, Chipper chipped out little wood chunks. Chisel chisels out wood chunks.:angel:

 

[pallis]

And then there's those chains that burn the wood.

 

[Ax-man]

Think of chipper chain as a gouge in the way it cuts wood. the configuration of the cutter is similar. Chisel chain is just exactly like it sounds has a tooth shaped like a chiesel.

Larry

 

[Tony Snyder]

Stumper explained it correctly. There is no more to it.

 

[Bill G]

Originally posted by Stumper
Scratcher scratched out wood fibers, Chipper chipped out little wood chunks. Chisel chisels out wood chunks.:angel:

The easiest explanation in the fewest words. Question answered.