42" RIPPING CHAIN  
Chain Size :  3/8 .063 G 135 links 



Ripping chain is not for cross cutting firewood, it is not "better" or "sharper"  it is for slabbing and making boards
Know what you are buying !

  • Loop  3/8 Pitch .063 gauge 135 DL
  • 42" is a generic term, several sizes can be called 42"
  • German Steel
  • Premium grind - compare to Granberg and others costing double $$
  • China and Canadian craftsmanship
  • Cover photo is stock - see other images showing grind pattern
  • Ships bagged, to large for a loop box.
  • Ask questions before you buy 


Laser ripping chain is the best we offer with a premium hand ground pattern that gives results unmatched from all the chains we have tested over the nearly 30 years in business.  The 1/2 split semi chisel cutters at 30 degrees along with 2 clearing cutters at 0 degrees give a hyper skip (full skip ) type performance with better clearing as you cut.


Background

Chain saws are designed to cut across the grain, ‘cross cut’. The use of standard ‘cross cut’ chain in ripping/milling work is very rough and inefficient. On the other hand, a ripping chain is designed to cut with the grain, requiring much less power and significantly faster and smoother than standard ‘cross cut’ chain.

It’s a Ripping Chain

Ripping chain is a "semi-chisel" chain specially ground for use on portable chain saw mills. It is ideal for cutting boards, rough construction lumber and semi-finished lumber from any log. It leaves a surface smooth enough for most outdoor construction with no further finish required. The surface is excellent for any application where a rustic look of hand-milled lumber is desired.


It’s a Splitting Chain

It cuts up wood chunks that axes, splitters and standard cross cut chains just can’t touch...and it does it quickly. 

  • We ship same or next day
  • Answer questions daily
  • Combine shipping for additional savings