Archer 3/8" Chainsaw Chain – Full & Semi Chisel, Skip-Tooth & Ripping – .050" .058" .063"

Full Chisel: Fast cutting in clean timber.
Semi Chisel: Better edge holding in dirty, dry or abrasive timber.
Ripping: For milling with the grain, not general cross-cutting.
Skip-Tooth: Best suited to longer bars cutting large diameter timber.

Full Chisel

Square-corner flat chisel cutter designed for fast cutting in clean timber. Best suited to experienced operators. Loses edge faster in dirty or burnt wood.

Semi Chisel

Rounded cutter profile designed to maintain cutting performance in dirty, dry or abrasive conditions. Holds an edge longer than full chisel but cuts slightly slower.

Ripping Chain 10° Top Plate Angle

Designed for milling or ripping with the grain. Produces a smoother finish with reduced chatter. Not suitable for general cross-cutting.

Standard

Cutter on every drive link. Smooth cutting with better control and finish. Suited to shorter bars and general cutting.

Skip-Tooth

1/3 fewer cutters with an extra drive link gap between them. Reduces drag and improves chip clearance, maintaining chain speed on longer bars (25" and above) cutting full width in larger diameter timber. Not suited to short bars or small timber.

.050" / .058" / .063"

Gauge refers to the thickness of the drive link where it fits in the bar groove. It must match your bar specification exactly.

Keep Your Chain Sharp

Use a 7/32" (5.5mm) round file for Archer 3/8" chain to maintain correct cutter profile. Regular sharpening is critical — touching up the chain after each tank of fuel helps maintain cutting speed, reduces heat build-up and minimises chain stretch. A sharp chain cuts cleaner, runs cooler and extends overall chain life.