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Work hardening is from heat, generated by friction. That comes from running a dull chain. Not sure of other brands but I run Stihl exclusively. 63pm and 33rsf. This doesn't really apply to the 1/4" pitch 71pm used on the new MS150 and pole saws. It cuts great out of the box.

IMO the full skip can take a bigger bite with each tooth because what bogs you down is when the kerf gets clogged with chips. With full comp the chain takes up too much space leaving less space for wood chips. I'm used to ripping through wood with skip. When I use full comp I can't get it to cut...

Actually semi comp has two links between cutters, then one link between cutters, alternating. Full skip has 2 links between every cutter. I've used full skip exclusively for close to 10 years and love it. I think it cuts better and it's definitely faster to sharpen. The only time I have full...