How to port chainsaw part 4: What tools do you need?

So you want to port a powersaw?? heres an overview of what tools you need to start.
Thanks for watching!!!

[@stevetheriault4164]

LOVE THE SOUND effects of a ported saw 🤣🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 I honestly make the same noise

[@tinmanssaws]

Wether is snowmobiles, dirtbikes or saw we all do it 😆 🤣 😂 😆 🤣

[@kevinj6954]

@@tinmanssaws that we do friend!!!

[@samishsawworks5870]

I couldn't agree more. I always say "We can all use the same recipe, but our sauce won't taste the same." Your "style" of how you hold your hand piece is spot on to how I do it. Thanks for taking the time for this series! It will help a lot of people. Keep it up bud!

[@bondvagabond42]

Love that your #1 tool is a notebook, if you make a mistake, it's just a mistake, but if you write all the data down, and learn from it, that's science, hah. I'm a diesel mechanic/machinist, and I kinda specialize in motors that other mechanics have given up on. Not to show off, that's just what is fun for me, the bigger challenge, and I'm not that fast since I got MS, so I need another niche, hah. But that's my only trick that lets me fix stuff that others can't, just a basic highschool level understanding of the scientific method, you think up all the things that could be wrong, that's your theory, then you figure out what tests you can do to eliminate some of the possible problems. Then if you eliminate them all, and she's not fixed, you gotta come up with some more theories, and taking some even real basic notes is a huge help. Especially if you work on multiple projects at once, hah.

[@tinmanssaws]

I find as the years go on the book is more and more important.

[@themaraca]

You are a life saver. More lockdown nonsense here in the UK. You guys making videos keep me sane. Thanks.

[@tinmanssaws]

Were still on lockdown here to buddy!!, glad I can help!!

[@mrhp4653]

Wa wa wa wa! That's my husky 55 getting on the pipe. Great stuff, thanks

[@KensGarage1]

Your porting videos are extremely helpful. Thumbs up and on to part 5. Thank you!!!

[@jeffreyrubish347]

Thanks, Tinman. I had asked about this! Tinman does a great "airsaw." 😉

[@WayneBryant360]

I ported a 42cc craftsman and base gasket delete after watching your videos. Runs like a champ with a 20 in. bar now. Thank you for the inspiration and information.

[@alexmills1329]

I’m watching this series looking at a makita 6401 I’m swapping from 64cc to 83cc and and wondering about porting, this series is super helpful for understanding the order of operations and guidelines!

[@IndianaDoug]

Saw sounds are ESSENTIAL! Thanks for bringing this up man😂 love it!

[@chuck805]

Good stuff here Tinman. I'm interested in horse power and torque production and how porting affects those things. I think it all starts for me is to run the saw, experience how it feels in the wood, how it pulls and does it easily stall out if I lean on it a little? I'm interested only because I think it'll be fun and exciting. WOW! What a great hobby this is, and I thought running stock chainsaws was the best. Thanks again for teaching us what you know about this Tinman. Be safe as this too shall pass, one day at a time.

[@johncrawford5871]

Nevermind,I watched the rest of the video. Thanks for a these porting videos.

[@jamesabbott5892]

Tinman a tip I learned is to use canning wax as a lube for your cutters and grinding wheels. Grind the wax to get the bit loaded up then grind metal. Go back to the wax as necessary when the tools start to load up. Once you have a Foredom a Dremel seems like a toy look for a used reversible one try Ebay good Luck.

[@J-unit84]

I dont run power saws but my all time favorite is a husky 372. Hands down. I also like stihl 362... I would love to port my 362 though.

[@Finom1]

Bless you Tinman, this was a very valuable educational video.

[@simpleman4224]

I’ve never had a better instructor! Great video series! Great sound effects! Thanks again!👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@smokeybailey3080]

Really good video information you’re a good teacher thanks

[@Finom1]

We love you Tinman, Tinman's Vernacular, Tinmanology, Tinmanized!!! Tinman University!!! IT GETS ON THE PIPE RIGHT NOW!!! HOLLY CANNOLI BATMAN THAT IS THE BEST SAYING i HAVE EVER HEARD, IT WILL GO DOWN IN POWERSAW HISTORY!!!

[@kknows3512]

You might have said it but a good dial or digital caliper is a must too.

[@brennanmorrow8]

The wealth of knowledge.... Invaluable material.

[@DirtRoadLanding]

Great Video, Tinman. 🪓🪵🪵🌳❤🪓❤🌲

[@tonyalto1014]

Love the Two Stroke 'On The Pipe' sound tips! Yes indeed. Even more finesse is needed when mimicking a dirt bike or road racer with a 6 speed gearbox. 🙂 I have 65, and 90 degree (spendy) handpieces for port work. But, I started with a Dremel, and, still use one for most all my work. It's really all you need unless you are replacing liners and cutting in new ports in a 'blank' liner. Thanks for the great Video!

[@johnconner8901]

I can't thumbs up this fast enough

[@joshdurrant9247]

Hey hey Tinman! First thing tomorrow I'm practicing my ported saw sounds 😆 second I'm building a Tinman style tool arsenal for working on saws! Keep up the awesome videos 👍👍💪💪😁😎!

[@tinmanssaws]

Right on buddy!!

[@Indeewoods]

This is really fun stuff Tinman. Will be fun to play with the numbers and see what does what. I’ve been watching and reading for a while and yet to grind the ports but every video I watch of yours gets me closer. Love the cutaway. Just timed a little McCulloch 38cc plastic saw will be interesting to see how it reacts to porting. This reminds me so much of clutching our mountain sleds back in the day when you had to modify them to go anywhere in deep snow at higher elevation. So many veriables it’s like playing a game you keep trying to get to the next level. Heading over to part 4. Cheers from Hinton Alberta.

[@shaner67]

Tinmaaaaan, that was a Husqvarna 2 series saw sound. Those Still guys may not recognize the sound of a ported Husqvarna.. Always a pleasure to sit in on another informative and entertaining video.. Cheers my Canadian friend..

[@tinmanssaws]

It was indeed a 266 haha

[@jonbobskunkworks]

I love that freak saw that has it all and just rips.

[@Lifeinthe906]

Tinman this whole series is awesome . Thank you for sharing this information. I've been kicking around porting but now it's game on for sure.

[@sppl8366]

Lmmfao no doubt brother another awesome video

[@StevenLettsPerformance]

Tinman! Great stuff buddy I couldn't explain it as well as you do lol. I laughed when you say a Porter needs to braaaap 😂.

[@justinweaver8787]

Tinman is always good at demonstrations. Lol

[@StevenLettsPerformance]

@@justinweaver8787 he is lol hey bud I did finally email you back sorry it took so long.

[@justinweaver8787]

@@StevenLettsPerformance that's fine we all get busy I completely understand.

[@sunbear1973]

Very good and thank you on the good basics of this.

[@williamnicholson1853]

Thanks alot for all of the clear information that you share! I love your lingo, and your good for a giggle or two once in a while 🤓😉 I ported a 262xp I had, a 390 that was supposedly ported but when I opened her up she was bone stock....no wonder it wasnt fun to run. I timed neither of these, I couldnt wait till I got my degree wheel! I got my degree wheel finally and timed my first saw this morning, another 262xp. You and ironhorse are awesome! Thanks so much for the awesome content!

[@MUFFLERDELETE101]

Great video on you grinding equipment freind..always good content..

[@robertmoritz7127]

Been following this porting series you have been doing. Thanks!!!

[@NickPixelTV]

Great video and instruction. I heard don’t buy 70cc or less because you need smaller tooling. Big tooling big saws big power hehe anyway serious value here

[@Finom1]

AMEN!!!

[@tinmanssaws]

Yeah buddy more power!!!!!

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Love the sound effects buddy. Brrraaaaaap . Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge with us. 🌲❤🌲✊🪓

[@GCL61]

Great info Tinman. Love all the Playlists, can't wait for part 5!!!

[@randyforestier7256]

Good video Tinman. 1 step at time for some of us old hill billys!

[@mweba1]

I'd add a steel radial bristle for cleaning carbide tooling and a shot of lube in between deep cuts to reduce material sticking in the double bevel. I like deep creep. Fun to watch, keep it up.

[@spaight711]

To prevent aluminum from galling on carbide tooling (or HSS for that matter) I like good old WD40. There are fancier products, but WD is just so cheap and accessible...

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

Funny man... its a unwritten rule that you have to make chainsaw sounds! 🤣

[@stirlinghart]

Awesome channel man. Very easy to watch and And easy to get the information you need

[@stevetheriault4164]

AWESOME EXPLANATION BUDDY GREAT JOB TINMAN HAVE A GREAT DAY BROTHER BE GOOD

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

IT IS A NICE SERIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN TO PORT THEIR OWN SAWS

[@ChippyOutdoors]

Omfg ported saw sounds 😂😂😂 using same dremel actually, only difference is the drill chick im using a 1/2 inch keyless chuck and setup differently how the timing wheel is attached but man great versatile idea on how to attach the timing wheel. very happy with how much time and knowledge you are putting out into these awesome videos. I grind at a slower setting then your self with the double fluted carbides, I purchased some long ones like mentioned before but man do they wobble! So cut the shafts down to point they don't wobble but long enough keeping the tool chuck far as possible from the plating, why for those wondering? Being new when your bit chatters you can also nick the plating if your not being careful, ask how I found out. All learning curves for us newbs 😂 ported heads before but these tight areas inna saw cylinder is a new adventure

[@Ketis1985]

I prefer single cut burs because they leave better finish. Ill use double cut if i need to remove alot of material or im working on steel, but on aluminium ill finish with single cut.

[@gregorydobson4307]

Great info tinman, looking forward to the nitty gritty things like how much to grind off, what surface finish, what not to mess with. Getting all exited now. 👍👍

[@RuralLivingwithJesse]

You answered alot of my questions. Keep up the amazing work tinman!

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Great step by step. Keep it coming. 💪🏻⚡️🪓 Kindness and love

[@cjpowerequipmentsmallengin2294]

Tinman you are doing an awesome job with your videos. Thank you

[@slugster51]

Get some aluminum cutter bits those look more like the steel ones aluminum has big wide flutes so they don't get galled up with aluminum found out the hard way in the fab shop keep up the great work I want to port my cs 590 so learning all I can

[@woodyssawshop266]

Great Info Tinnman I also use a tile cutter for the exhaust ports it works really well getting them flat with no waves if that makes since keep up the Great Work Brother!

[@ronsilva516]

😱😱😱😱😱😱 a clean bench it going to fall a part now Lol good info on how to do stuff tips a tricks

[@G-PA-2795]

Good video bud, looking forward to pt. 5. Just finished a big bore upgrade and port job on Jred 490. Turned out very well I think. Thanks

[@justinweaver8787]

Great video buddy love it very instructional an helpful us make a great shop teacher my friend.

[@felixf8924]

Nice, Thank you.

[@k-techcowboy4260]

I am giggling cause you sound like me and my buddies talking dirtbike language. There was a funny commercial showing the moto language.

[@willisfranks2476]

Great content. Love your explanations. Easy to understand. Thank You

[@ozdatman]

I need a degree wheel. I have the knock off dremel, Bunnings is the place to go in Oz. Cheers Tinman.

[@thadstuart8544]

ba ba baaaaaaa!! or you can go with wa wa waaaaaaa! that's how its going to sound! that was too funny man

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

Great job Tinman! It’s a great video series. Keep up the good work!

[@bumpkinrocks]

Funnily enough I was rewatching your videos last night trying to understand it more and was literally wondering what the dremel bits are called.

[@brennancass3747]

I use a drill chuck also on my wheel, have yet to have a saw it wouldn't work on. I have a couple foredoms, and after using them for a couple years I couldn't go back. That isn't to say there is anything wrong with a flexshaft Dremel combo, you just have better control and tooling options with the foredom stuff.

[@FYMM69]

Happy New Year everyone!! Your timing Tinman (pardon the pun) is perfect brother as I’ve been looking for the right burrs for my old Foredom. As much as I hate the cost, I’ll Likely end up ordering a 182 right angle hand piece to allow me to do upper transfers and a few good burrs from CC specialties

[@DaytonaJim78]

Thanks brother

[@jeremyarivett]

Most people may not know unless you do wood working they make a wood carver brand name is wecheer 1/4bits fit flex shaft and pedal for around 250.00 that's what I'm going to use just starting into this I hope the tinman see's this would like to know if you have looked into that

[@biggerbetterer]

Get a foot control for your grinder speed. Get it slowed down to kill a bit of the vibration. Speed control on the fly.

[@Hiddenhideaway]

You can get right angle drives for on dremel units.... I have a cheap one that I got off amazon...

[@mikahakkinen5651]

dentist drill its good to port with.

[@roncorbin1500]

Good Vid Tinman .

[@wolfmanrebel874]

Well heck,I need to call my son and see if he can port saws, when he was a boy he would hang out in the back lot with my old not working at the time homelite and make saw noises for hours , my daughter use to do the same thing in my old truck and she works on diesels now...may be something to it😁

[@tonysteele1259]

That bench looks Mighty clean mine don't look like that🤔

[@madmodifier]

Thanks Tinman!

[@johnhudson6469]

Can I say bbbwwwaaaa!!? Kind off a combo sound 🤪😜😂 Love it man! You mentioned reed saws. Doesn’t sound like this series covers them. So I’ll pick a non reed saw to start?

[@tinmanssaws]

Reeds saws are a whole different animal to port. Piston ported is probably a safer bet.

[@curtiswalter86]

No flow bench? Tool and die use polishing tools . There like rubber with small amounts of metal in them . I used to use them when I did extrusion window profiles . I'm going to check place we would order them from . Let you know next play

[@user-qm2jn9uk8s]

😂 gotta work on my saw noises 😂

[@gyorgykovacs3747]

Great video thank you!

[@Thetreefella]

Tiiiiiiiinmaaaaaaaan 💚🌳

[@tinmanssaws]

LIGGETT!!

[@Thetreefella]

@@tinmanssaws you smashin tin today brutha???

[@justinweaver8787]

LIGGETT!!

[@Thetreefella]

WEAVER 👍👊💚🌳💚

[@richp1146]

Good info! Brrrrrrrp. Brrrp. Brrrrrrrrrrrp! Bop. Bop. Bop. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrp! She sounds good friends. 💪

[@mercoldswfo]

The sad thing is I’ve made those ported saw sounds to people I know for a fact could care less. My wife included.

[@waynegayan4905]

tinman first of all great content love the vids , my question is where did you get the timing wheel at you probably already said but i seem to have missed it.

[@joelwilliams7128]

I would love to see one you tweek one of the new craftsman saws! I have the 20” 46cc and the 18” 42cc. I have opened up the exhaust and air filter cover on the 42 re-tuned it and she barks! Great little saw I just can’t find anyone that has done much with them. Love your vids man!

[@FALLONMICHAEL1022]

Hi Tinman good stuff!! What size shank were those burrs? I’m guessing 1/8in. Because that’s all the bigger my dremel will take but they looked bigger like 1/4in. In the video. I seen where foredom had a hand piece that will accept 1/4in. Burrs but not sure if it will interchange with the flex shaft on my dremel. But is a 1/4in shank what you use most or 1/8in. Thanks

[@tinmanssaws]

All my burs are 1/8" or smaller. 1/4" is what I use in a diegrinder

[@aceofspadeslandscapelesson8219]

Im more of a "Naaaaang naaaaang naaaaaaaaang" kinda bro 😂

[@madmaxsdog8040]

Hi Tinman, I'm referring to part 3 of this series when you mentioned an engine that had to have the degree wheel retimed every time the top end came off. Would it be difficult to bolt that engine to the bench and have it in a fixed position, also on the bench to screw your pointer down. I don't know chainsaws, I'm a motorcycle guy. I mainly worked on Yamaha TZ350 race bikes and had a set of engine brackets fastened to my bench to keep it still during some parts of overhauls, rebuilds and modifications.

[@jonbobskunkworks]

Bbbbrrrrraaaaaaaappp brap brap

[@kenturmon3660]

Double cut bits will most Definitely clog

[@johncrawford5871]

Hey Tinman We're do you get your carbide bits at.

[@DaveyBlue32]

Quality of tools are definitely helpful but it’s definitely the man and brain power behind the tools that really matters. I find the fella’s who are wondering around their shop mumbling to themselves as they are building their tool to do a project to be the really dangerous ones. You can spend thousands of dollars on the very best tools and if there’s not that passion and study behind your heart and your hands your projects will be mediocre at best. A very interested person can cobble some basic tools together and create something absolutely magical because it’s actually their heart and soul being transferred through their hands. We call it revisualization... when you are in your place and you can actually see it working before you create it... photographers can see the light and engine builders can hear the RPM’s change... I think it’s like anything...if you want to be really good at it you need to practice it until it’s “in your blood”... I absolutely love how you are laying out your videos and teaching by showing...probably because you like to learn by doing. You really could have saved me some time money and aggravation around 12 years ago.😂😂😂. I’m just so freakin happy that there’s a couple guys now who make honest and genuine videos to help less experienced guys to learn because you are openly sharing your knowledge and thoughts and what’s working for you. We can learn something new from each other every day if we are open enough to really trust and care about each other. I’m so so happy to see how this group of saw building aficionados gets bigger and stronger every day.... great stuff! Thank you so much for all your hard work that goes into doing what you do! 👍😁. It’s a really great thing you’re doing!

[@tinmanssaws]

Thanks for the awesome comment!! That is 100% what my goal is, just to share knowledge in hopes that others may learn and enjoy the hobby.

[@DaveyBlue32]

@@tinmanssaws and you’re doing a great job buddy! That 028 cutaway makes me come back to look at it every couple days...😂😂😂. Best teaching aide I’ve ever seen to help someone grasp port timing and the interactions happening. Just awesome! Can’t wait to run some saw’s with you at Buckin Stock!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@mrjohnson4685]

What size degree wheel does a person need?

[@carlreape1190]

Check out Bellhoppers Dremel set up. I’ll bet he doesn’t have $50 in it. It’s in one of his early videos.

[@pm270100]

dig it

[@nuttynick1305]

So its probably been asked a million times but when you lower the cylinder (gasget delete ) do you lift the trans fers back to original timing? Like it was woth a gasget ??

[@tinmanssaws]

No i leave them where they are.

[@nuttynick1305]

@@tinmanssaws copy that

[@tomintexas817]

Got a 009L do you think it would try or just enjoy what I got

[@jeffmiller977]

What is a reed saw?

[@thomaspritchett7545]

Do you have any guidelines for the port timing for a Stihl 036? Also tried to do a base gasket delete on an 026, piston was actually hitting the cylinder at TDC, had to add back the stock gasket, is that a common occurrence?

[@tinmanssaws]

Sometimes when you remove a gasket you end up with that situation.

[@aaronpage2662]

When are we going to get part 5?!😃😃

[@tinmanssaws]

This week

[@TheMathiasmx13]

$2000! I can't afordome 😉

[@chuckbailey6835]

Hey Tin man what do you think about porting a Homelite 330

[@tinmanssaws]

Im sure a 330 could be port yep!!

[@blackseabrew]

I'm truly fed up with you. Your videos are magnets for me. I need to get some work done but NO you just roll out a whole series of videos on porting.