Square vs Round Chain with Stihl Arctic 462

[@InPrimer]

1). That’s a really well thought-out way to conduct they test. Nice work. 2). I’ve always “heard” that square chain is faster but fills more quickly. These results challenge that conventional wisdom a bit. 3). Was the saw stock or ported? Either way it was cutting really well.

[@Redbull661]

dual port muffler. (deflector on top)

[@ls2005019227]

Always love your testing..... Square has always been faster for me, but round is easier to sharpen a knick out of. The 30° vs 25° results seem contradictory to what I believed as well; would love to see pictures of that change. Thanks again!

[@kyledavidson1824]

Looks like it had metal or something in the tree them 2 black spots?

[@Redbull661]

yup. if you look close - the big nail is painted orange.

[@MrMarnold6]

So the results show square is slower, but maintains its edge longer? How am I supposed to process this without my head exploding?

[@pantera-ms5jq]

Stuck square is slower then stuck round. Home sharpen square is faster than hell if you knows how to sharpen the right angles, and remember, the secret is that tipp, between where the top plate and the side plate meet. See the picture images.app.goo.gl/hkdkMP6dNM2BCifs6

[@pantera-ms5jq]

Maybe he failed the sharpening. It's not easy

[@pantera-ms5jq]

St"o"ck

[@arvern03]

Love the safety gear !

[@Shadow-ol2ik]

Good info 👍 no Wisconsin hat this time. Go Badgers!

[@Redbull661]

little cold there.

[@balanelgabriel3516]

When we see next video?

[@user-ug2rn7sr9i]

What makes it a Arctic?

[@dickspringfield9106]

heated handles

[@patrickprafke4894]

So that's why they love the square grind. Stays sharp longer. More consistent over time.

[@generaldistrust]

More chisel grab = more resistance Cutter facing more towards material = more resistance

[@ericlakota6512]

That is a nice saw

[@chrisstrunk1587]

Heated handles I believe

[@OldNew45]

If nothing else, this shows why I like full skip chain. It gives you extra space to clear those damn chips out

[@troyg9777]

Surprised the square did not lose more time after 40 cuts. Surprised the results were as close as they were.

[@pantera-ms5jq]

Some of it comes from the 25 deg angle. The other reason comes from the machine that hardener the chain a bit.

[@smithtradfallning]

I would think you would gain with more angle not less when cutting perpendicular to the grain, but that is just a guess.

[@pantera-ms5jq]

He probably messed up with the grinding. I don't blame him for it. Takes time to learn square grind

[@GreatLakesLogger]

@@pantera-ms5jq no I don't think he messed up. He has a lot of experience.

[@GreatLakesLogger]

Depends on the wood. Softwood cuts smoother with less angle, hardwood not so much. Either one, you have to increase angle when ripping or milling.

[@smithtradfallning]

@@pantera-ms5jq Julian knows what he was doing. I was talking about the round ground top plate angle if I remember correctly.

[@petiebowen8746]

My brain is screaming no chaps or wrapping the thumb around 😂

[@murxermurxer2518]

Try the same and fille it by hand I'm sure it cuts much better than made by the machine.

[@ForEveryonebest]

You exaggerated here