Chainsaw teeth are small, sharp blades protruding from a chainsaw’s chain. These teeth enable the chainsaw to cut through wood or other materials.
There are many ways to classify your teeth. This will help you understand their purpose and function. These are the most popular types of chainsaw tooth:
What Are The Different Types Of Chainsaw Teeth?
Chain Pitch
The pitch of a chainsaw tooth can be used to determine its classification. This is the distance between three rivets that are consecutively divided by 2. Pitch determines the size and maximum cutting diameter of the chainsaw. This pitch also differentiates between the materials that each saw can cut. Common pitches for chainsaws include 1/10 cm (3/20 cm) and 1 cm (1 cm).
1/10cm Pitch: This pitch is used only on small saws such as those used to trim. These teeth are not designed to cut through thick wood.
3/20cm Pitch: This pitch can be used on most standard chainsaws. It is versatile enough to do many tasks such as tree felling or firewood cutting. It can be used for smaller tasks, such as trimming. However, it is less efficient than a pitch saw of 1/10 cm.
1cm Pitch: Because of its versatility, this pitch is growing in popularity. It can be used to do many tasks such as trimming, tree felling, and cutting firewood.
Chain Gauge
A different way to classify chainsaw tooth is to use their gauge. This is the thickness at which the drive link meets the tooth. Chainsaws come in three common gauges:.050 cm,.0520cm, and.0620cm.
.050 Gauge This gauge is used only on small saws such as those used to trim. This gauge has more teeth per inch (TPI), which makes the saw cut quicker and increases the chance of kickback.
.0520cm Gauge: This gauge is the most commonly used on chainsaws. It is an excellent balance between cutting speed, kickback risk, and cutting speed. This gauge is versatile enough to be used in many tasks such as tree cutting and firewood cutting.
.0620cm Gauge: This gauge is the thickest and most commonly found on homeowner saws. This gauge is also used on professional saws for general felling, limbing, and cross-cutting. This gauge has the lowest risk of kickback, but it also cuts the most slowly.
Blade Type Or Cutter Type
You can also classify chainsaw teeth by the cutter type. This is the shape of the saw blade. There are three types of cutters that are most commonly used: semi-chisel, chipper and square.
Square Cutter: These cutters are sharp and aggressive. These cutters are ideal for cutting through frozen or dirty wood as well as greenwood.
Full Chisel Cutters These cutters are more round and less aggressive. They are ideal for cutting through clean wood and are less likely to become stuck in the wood.
Semi-Chisel Cutters This is the most popular type semi-chisel saw chain. It has teeth that have rounded corners. Also, the depth gauges are rounded. These features give the chain cutter teeth strength and speed. Kickback is also reduced by the rounded depth gauge.
Chamfer Chisel Cutting: Sometimes called skip tooth, the Chamfer Chisel is characterized by sharp corners and a sharp depth gauge. This makes the chain extremely aggressive and allows it to cut through frozen or dirty wood quickly. The sharp depth gauge increases the chance of kickback.
Chipper Cutter: This chipper cutter features very sharp teeth with squared-off corners. These are designed to quickly cut through clean wood. Sharp teeth can increase the likelihood of kickback.
Low Profile Cutters: This low-profile cutter’s teeth are more round than square or chipper cutters. These cutters are designed to cut through clean wood quickly with less kickback.
Narrow Kerf Cutter: These cutters have a narrower cutting area, which makes them less aggressive than full-sized chisel or square cutters. They are great for cutting through clean wood and will not get stuck in it.
Blade Material Or Cutter Material
The cutter material of chainsaw teeth, also known as the blades’ metal, can be used to classify them. Common materials include steel, diamond, tungsten carbide and chrome. This will affect saw’s cutting performance as well as its durability.
steel: steel is the most popular cutter material. It is great for general-purpose cutting. Although it is easy to find and affordable, it is not as durable as some other materials. Although it is cheaper, it won’t last as long than more expensive materials.
chrome: chrome is a stronger metal than steel. It is great for cutting through hard materials such as concrete and asphalt. It is less likely to dull than other types. Chrome-tipped cutters are generally less expensive than other types of cutter materials.
Tungsten carbide: Tungsten carbide is one of the most hard metals. It is great for cutting through very tough materials, such as metal or stone. To keep your blades sharper for longer, it is more durable than other cutting materials. Tungsten carbide-tipped cutters are generally more expensive than other materials.
Diamond:Diamond is the hardest material known and can be used to cut through metal and other difficult materials. It is the most expensive cutter material but it is also very durable.
Chain Arrangement
The chain arrangement is another way to classify chainsaw teeth. Full skip, semi-skip and full house are the most popular arrangements.
Full Skip: Complete skip chains have teeth that are further apart than other arrangements. This makes the chain more flexible and allows for easier cutting of frozen or dirty wood.
Semiskip: Semi-skip chains have teeth that are closer together than whole skip chains, but not as closely as full-house chain. This makes the chain less aggressive than a full skip, but not as aggressive like a full-house chain.
Full House: This full-house chain has teeth spaced closely together. This makes the chain stronger than other arrangements, and it is great for cutting through clean wood.
Final Thought
The type of material that you are cutting through and the purpose of the chainsaw will determine the type of tooth you choose.
These are just a few of the many types of chainsaw teeth. It is always a good idea to speak with a professional before buying a chainsaw tooth.
