Blue42
ArboristSite Member
I understand that using it for crosscut isn't recommended but, why? From what I understand, the ONLY difference between a milling chain and a semi-chisel full comp crosscut chain is a top plate angle of 30 degrees on the crosscut instead of 10 degrees. Does that really make a difference in safety for crosscutting? And, for that matter, does it really make much difference in effectiveness for crosscutting?
I have done some milling with my 395XP but no crosscut, and I want something that will be easier to handle because of my limited experience with a big saw. I understand that the safer choice should be semi-chisel full comp, rather than chisel, or skip chain. But then it seems like that pushes me to buy almost exactly what I already have. I have the Woodland Pro milling chain, and was about to get the Woodland, semi-chisel, full comp, but had to ask what the different really is.
I have done some milling with my 395XP but no crosscut, and I want something that will be easier to handle because of my limited experience with a big saw. I understand that the safer choice should be semi-chisel full comp, rather than chisel, or skip chain. But then it seems like that pushes me to buy almost exactly what I already have. I have the Woodland Pro milling chain, and was about to get the Woodland, semi-chisel, full comp, but had to ask what the different really is.