skip-tooth or full-comp for milling?

[Skooks]

Hi all:

I am a weekend warrior and do some chainsaw milling as a hobby. I am currently using full-comp semi-chisel ripping chain on an 066 with a 36-inch bar. Has anyone experimented with skip-tooth for ripping? Seems to me it would clear the chips better and maybe faster with the long bar.

Thanks.

Don

 

[Lakeside53]

Yep.. I've used both...

Full comp without modification if not anywhere near as efficient as a custom ripping chain, but it's better than skip. Skip will clear better, but milling is mostly a very fine material anyhow particularly on an unmodified chain.

I modify my full comp chain exactly the same way that Granberg does with pairs of slicing cutters intermixed with 5 degree "standard" cutters. This way you get the clearance and the sliceing.

Are you using the Baileys full comp "ripping chain" or a standard semi-chisel chain with 5 or 10 degree cuttters?

 

[Skooks]

I'm using a Oregon's ripping chain which is semi-chisel chain with a 10 degree cuttters angle. Seems to work reasonably well.

-Don

 

[Lakeside53]

I have tried that chain... I "think" it's the same as what Baileys sells.. Maybe it depends on the wood, but I'd modify it.. You'll need access to a chain grinder to take of the sides of the cutters that you'll convert to slicers.

 

[CaseyForrest]

I have tried that chain... I "think" it's the same as what Baileys sells.. Maybe it depends on the wood, but I'd modify it.. You'll need access to a chain grinder to take of the sides of the cutters that you'll convert to slicers.

Do I need to dig up my Dremel thread?!

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=36369&highlight=doubt+power+dremel

I use full comp, I dont see how skip will gain you anything other than more time bent over the log.

 

[Husky137]

Skip will also give you a rougher finish.