Husqvarna 372 xtorq porting and build plan... and some stuff I need to get off my chest...

[@madams1690]

John’s Custom Saws is my new favorite channel, I’m no saw builder but have already learned a lot just by watching your work. Thx for sharing your process, many guys in your position would never open his shop and knowledge to the world to help guys like me learn.

[@gabrielbaker4796]

I'm a tech in NC and I have thoroughly enjoyed this video and I fully understand the rant moments buddy! Throw big chips and keep it in the green sir!

[@joshmullinnex5113]

Thing is that you just show your work and it speaks for itself. There's nothing you can do about the bad apples but ignore them. Keep it up. I'd love to get a saw done up from you.

[@750kinglevair]

"F" the haters! Keep up the good work. I'm a Husky guy but I enjoy your videos so it don't matter what brand you work on, you got me hooked on JCS! Cheers from Ontario Canada.

[@Isaiah_Busenbark]

John, you articulate very clearly. Im starting to like this channel more than all the other porting channels just because of this variable.

[@tomyousch7070]

You really hit it when you claimed the great welding hood. It really makes a difference when you can folllow the puddle. Moving forward, stand your ground !ve been a contractor for 50 years, yes sorry so experienced but it teaches you to listen and evaluate before responding. Thank you for your views, I’ll try them, and if they need modifications, we have the experience and I’d hope we could exchange ideas. Seimpher fi

[@skyjacker99]

One of the best saw porters available today. Thank u for sharing ur knowledge sir! Great video

[@rickward4384]

Just came out of the shop for lunch and this vid was up, watched to the end and would say if "they" are talking about you they are actually helping get your name out there...I will say I had saws boxed in the shop for a long time, just not interested in fixing them. Then I watched the Guilty of Treeson vid and kinda inspired me. Spent the morning unboxing and repairing saws...man I missed it. So thanks to you I now have $550 worth of parts ordered and saws ripping again...so thanks for that it was the kick in the ass to get this old guy back at it and it is like my 40th anniversary of running saws so thats cool. happy grinding. Haters gona hate lol

[@johnscustomsaws]

Thats awesome man... exactly what I like to hear

[@gregs8678]

I’ve learned the better you do as an individual the more haters you’ll find. Great work on the husky.

[@10putty]

John those exhaust ports are like mirrors, great job.

[@thewwoods4557]

Hey man, keep moving forward and just ignore the haters. They’re always gonna be out there. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve been following you for a while on IG. I’m pumped that you are putting up awesome content on KZbin now. It’s hacks like me that look to guys like you to keep us out of trouble and sorted on these saws. God bless.

[@johnscustomsaws]

my man... sorry to come off all abrasive... its not the attitude i wanted to come across... i am on a mission to call this stuff out... too many people have had their hopes and dreams crushed by these groups... i got damn lucky but it almost happened to me and i wouldn't be doing what i love everyday... its not okay but nobody will call it out they are scared of the retaliation

[@williamfgreene6855]

Very nice video!...i bought the vice you got and tried it for about 5 minutes,threw it in the corner. i'm a 1 man band selling husqvarna,for 40 yrs i think i'll dig it out and start using now.thanks for the tip and new sub for you!...you and i think alike.

[@johnscustomsaws]

Awesome man I appreciate it... those stands do work if you can get it up in the air on a post... flat on a bench its not really beneficial... if you still don't like it im sure someone would gladly buy it off you I get asked a lot about the saw vise

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Attaboy John. A wiseman told me over 30 years ago "If they are concerned about you, then they are leaving 8 billion other people alone". So, I don't give a care what they do, think or say, but I still block the idiots.

[@bellhoppersaws]

Keep up the great work buddy. Theres always someone trying to stir the pot

[@AndyH-13]

You have a great set up there. Clean work area, tools, parts and saw. Your stuffed from the start if you can’t get that right when building an engine. Love your work.

[@scotthanna941]

Love this channel I just found you and it's great, you are so honest and a very good talker and explain things very well. Keep up the good work.

[@paultheisen5290]

Paul from Iowa, Hey John, you keep doing what you're doing, you're doing a Great Job

[@davidarford4420]

Hey John i found you through Guilty of Treeson. Ive been looking for some good porting channels . Not sure how i never saw any of your videos but i been watching as many as time allows. You do some of the best porting work ive ever seen. I actually just did a 461 and used a few of your tricks. It turned out amazing so thanx for going into such detail. Oh and i was almost crying during your hater vid. Well done. 👍

[@johnscustomsaws]

Thanks my friend... dont tell anyone but im purposely being a cocky punk so I can flush out the guys that are here to argue and talk shit 😉 i think I pretty much got the worst of em blocked 😂 im glad you like the content and it is the highlight of my day when I hear tge video helped you... thats fantastic brother 👊

[@DaveyBlue32]

I am in the same exact boat… I’ve been “serious” about my building and porting for the past 12-13 years… and I absolutely love how Treeson is cruising around the country with the kids and working with other guys and shooting the adventure!!! And I stumbled on to the John videos!!! When you’re as much artist as mechanic you’re freaking good!!! Attention to detail!!! A++ stuff… I rebuilt the big Husqvarna chopsaw that has the big feed ports coming up from the bottom and was wishing I had a saw with that design to port up… I found a Husqvarna 576… and that kinda threw me into a ms391…. That’s lead to a 372xtorq… as I usually just immediately took them back to OE. And actually the 371xp single ring 50mm or the popup 52mm Hyway… I see my cylinder design and John is porting it… talking about the Stihl 461… I’ve had friends who were fantastic with the 461… over the 044/046…460… Mike say’s 461 over a 462… I’d never seen inside one… well by golly I have now and I’ll be getting myself one for the fleet!!! I saw him pull out the box and open a new saw and port it and I was thinking this is great… later in the video he explained that those were fire service units that were shipped in… he doesn’t sell 461’s… so I’m going to need to check around. Bark box… little muffler flap… max flow…? I need to find out the cost…your rate for this Jonny Rotten Ripper 461 conversion saw project is??? I’m sending the saw… do I send you a max flow and other do-dad’s or just send the saw you have those other parts in inventory at your shop? Last conversation with my buddy…says the 461 is a lighter saw then my 372’s…. I need a lighter 28” bar… what’s the right bar for the project??? Yeah Dave… this is just good stuff…both channels are killing it!!!

[@kennethmaas6473]

Keep up the good vedios. Im a husky guy. There all what you make them time and good parts. Looking forward to the saw vice. Thanks John.

[@cajun3197]

Stump shot is very knowledgeable! He helped me learn a lot!

[@johnscustomsaws]

He had a epic idea for the NOS saw and my expansion chamber issues.... cut out valve 🤯 like he said it might not work but even if it doesn't I bet something along those lines is the answer

[@cajun3197]

@@johnscustomsaws 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@cajun3197]

I love it!!!

[@cajun3197]

@CavemanSaws one of the best out there!

[@brip6455]

Good Job. Your running a business not a hack shop. I'll second that, what your saying about people. You have some proven Technics. Keep up the good work. Don't let it bother you..

[@tonytribisonna9886]

I really like your KZbin channel you have a great set up there nice clean tidy and organised workshop. What I have found with the haters and negative people there just jealous what you have and what you’ve achieved keep up the great work.

[@johns8110]

Its a free world if your good at somthing and it makes u happy people be jeliouse and thats their problem thanks for keepin it real john!

[@andrewscott2866]

Great advice on the welding helmet. I pretty much welded blind for years and wondered why I was a horrible welder.

[@johnscustomsaws]

I know the feeling... always thought I just didn't have that particular skill but funny thing... when you can see what you are doing its way easier 😂

[@scotttree1]

I like the positive energy and attention to detail! I’d love to have you pay attention to one of my saws! (I have a few)

[@richpitty]

Lol I’m a welder and your 100% right buy the best you can afford you only have one set of eyes. I use a Miller digital elite and love it. Anyway great vids man I’m really interested in what your doing here

[@ryonmailnurse]

Rite on I’m a welder and take my hood everywhere I go just incase I got to weld somthing. And hood is correct terminology. Good vids

[@Finom1]

God Bless and Protect you for your moral mind set and being an honorable person!!!

[@joshbaker6460]

You’re not doing something right if you don’t have haters. Keep killing it!

[@kevinnequest8720]

Just cool shit here and you have only just begun. I look forward to seeing where you are a year from now👍

[@JMB676]

I just started watching your vids but I’m noticing a theme in a bunch of your videos. Bro your good at what you do and it’s obvious in your work as soon as I watched your vids. So don’t worry about what these idiots say about you or your work. I’m a complete moron and I have many haters cause I smile while I accidentally taking a gash out of the lining of my brand new cylinder and basically just say o well I won’t do it next time but I’m goin to send it anyway and just don’t care what others think cause I’m having fun. Just do you and screw the idiots, I find that 90% of those guys never even used a rotory tool or degree wheel and just talk cause they watch a lot of KZbin university. Thanks for sharing brother.

[@stihlhunter]

Looking forward to the saw vice video

[@shaner67]

Hey man, I'm new and look forward to seeing more of this beautiful work. All saw builders have their own style and NO ONE had the right to tell you that your style is wrong.. Rant all you want brother, get it all out because the haters are just jealous.. SLANT'E

[@chrisyerp174]

Got me rolling bud !just a simple country guy hear, I work on pools but I love cutting on my farm land , Im getting a 372xp soon. Iv had a huskavarna 350 for about 10 years. It's cut about 100 cords of wood with it. But I want some more power do you provide eny services on saws love when people are straight forward people bro keep up your awsome work

[@mobiletech6289]

I enjoy your videos man , your a genuine person man , keep up the good videos and wood

[@johnscustomsaws]

I appreciate that!

[@CharlesBrisco]

Keep up the vids I'm enjoying them im looking forward to the vice vid

[@ToddAdams1234]

I’m in FULL agreement with you on EVERYTHING that you said in this video 100%👍 Lifetime subscription because of your statements on this stuff!

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Me too

[@jghulzenga]

You want a non xtorque to improve? I'll send you mine! Love the videos and your attention to detail is second to none. Keep up the good work

[@aus71383]

As Billy Ray would say - be kind. Technically true about caliper/micrometer - not a big deal. Glad to have found your channel, Merry Christmas!

[@paultheisen5290]

Thanks for the info on the welding hood, because I have struggled

[@sunbear1973]

Nice saws you are showing. I will have to say the your exhaust ports are stunningly nice work. I have not seen much work that people are doing with the MS-362 or showing what can be done to make them badass work saws. I have 2 stock ones and let’s be truthful, they are rather doggy. Yes everything is in great work condition, and it is not just my saws that I have that seem this way. A nice video on that model would be nice to see. Rock on 🤘

[@johnscustomsaws]

I have definitely ported a few 362s... the issue is that the 261 is way lighter and the 462 isn't much heavier so they are just that saw that not a lot of people get work done to

[@Isaiah_Busenbark]

I forgot you did Jacob rodgers 200T thing is badass. Everybody gotta learn stuff at somepoint in their life.

[@GameofTrees]

Also thanks for the husky vid. I’m a husky guy because my awesome dealer is a husky guy.:)

[@thim8009]

Well I don't know my rear end from the Grand Canyon, but I find what you do real interesting. Plus love running modded saws, I own a tree service in N.W. Iowa.

[@frankz1125]

Nice saw build. I much prefer Huskies. Keep your head up brother

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Just for fun in all your spare time. ..lol. You should build some obscure. P.o.s. saw . Sears or worse . I would interest a few of us . Welding helmets do make all the difference !!!!

[@tonylima9362]

Now you’re talking my language bro husqvarna guy here. enjoying every video tho keep the good work going hoping to get a 372 from you one day

[@johnscustomsaws]

Thanks man...A lot of guys have said they want to see a husky build more in depth like the 461... and I may be a total dick to the keyboard warriors but for you guys that enjoy the content im happy to do requests .. the people want more husky... then more husky they will get 💯👊💪

[@docrw]

John,, In all honesty you talk way to much about others and comments in your videos... I've binge watched your videos and you say you don't care but clearly you do. My advice to you and for your videos is to not mention it again, just block them and don't put your watchers through the menology of how much it bothers you. Trust me you'll be glad you did!!! I really like your useful content. DOCRW :D

[@darcyletourneau5493]

Dude. Just recently heard about you through the grapevine. I know you don’t know know me from Adam, but I’m really really impressed with what you Have going on! Great stuff!

[@johnscustomsaws]

Awesome man I appreciate the kind words.. I know its a bit different than the "normal" saw scene... but im glad u dig it 🤙

[@darcyletourneau5493]

@@johnscustomsaws Yes seriously man. I can tell you’re diligent and conscientious. You seem to be making a lot of magic happen with quite frankly humble tools. A lot of well-funded operations even in entirely different industries would be impressed with what you’re achieving through innovation and can-do attitude. I mean who just decides to set up micro powder coating and plastic dying at home when everyone else would say “oh man I have to send that away to Timbuktu to get done for $lots extra” 😂👏🏻👏🏻.

[@johnscustomsaws]

@@darcyletourneau5493 i appreciate it man... i definitely have that "poor kid" attitude and get by... the whole deal with saws is that they are only worth so much money to begin with so to send the stuff off the price gets out of hand real fast... its funny because i got ridiculed at first for the dye work and hydrodipping/powdercoating but now its pretty much standard in the saw world... funny how things change lol

[@darcyletourneau5493]

@@johnscustomsaws Definitely! And it seems that all great endeavors are unfortunately first met with resistance and mocking!

[@sporranheid]

Tuned in to learn something about porting a 372xp and got an entertaining, righteous rant. I hear ya, but take a deep breath, lol. Peace bro

[@mfsaws8240]

I want some of those elbows but they have been sold out every time I check! Great vids

[@johnscustomsaws]

im waiting on some too lol

[@nateolmsted899]

Haters are haters I love the channel keep the stuff coming

[@Elijah.Vallotton]

Nice work John

[@davidjaeger1791]

No time for haters, keep up the vid's

[@gillerizedworksaws9561]

MERICA!!!! 😂 You tell them hater's 😂

[@jerrytucker2412]

Hey brother when you've made it so big that you got all kinds of haters that's means you're doing it right keep your head up and they'll fade into the past

[@brendanthebattlerstafford5145]

Loving the love 👊

[@thomasgronek6469]

You are killing me, , , first you show Big Black Chainsaw, , ,and say that's what BBC stands for, , , ,then a Big black Chicken ,, , now Big Black Caliper. .. . I better look it up. (along with 'dirty intake') Thanks for the video.

[@littlemechanicshop]

I’m not a saw builder. I would like to be. But you’re right STIHL likes there cylinders made to there specs. I also found that STIHL cylinders are better.

[@a.l.l.firewood8883]

Awesome job buddy

[@jeffreyharrington5057]

Hi John new to the channel and loving it. So u said on another video if I'm not mistaken that u don't port milling saws and I was just wondering why that is? I'm thinking maybe because the pistons rings might get to hot from running wide open for so long milling but I'd like to hear your reasoning. I'm no saw expert by the way

[@playingwivwood]

Love it absolutely love it dont let any of these jealous wise asses get you down you know what you know and you dont have to be posting videos but you choose to and were lucky you are if people feel otherways they can watch something else its as easy as that

[@playingwivwood]

Oh yeah and im totally stealing your nitrous setup idea 😂 looks like fun

[@johnscustomsaws]

@@playingwivwood thanks bud... definitely steal my nitrous method... I even put up a video showing the kit I use... just dont buy the sigma6 kit they are junk

[@playingwivwood]

@@johnscustomsaws thanks kind sir

[@joepwillems]

No idea about what group you're talking about. And hearing you speak of them, that is okay with me. Keep doing what you're doing. That's the best way too tell them "f you!" 👍🏻

[@johnscustomsaws]

Its crazy man... they think you need permission to go into business fir yourself

[@edwinburns4785]

Love your sense of humour ....LOL

[@toast47624]

Forums always end up the same way. There's always about half a dozen guys that form a click and it seems impossible to have a conversation. Further to that the guys who know what they are doing stand back and you are left with all the misinformation. My saws don't look anything like the photos they put up and they actually make good usable power. It took a long time to work out how to make these things go. Shit I'm still tweaking on them. My latest thing is using a CNC to remachine the combustion chamber and that has squeezed another 5% out of them and they they run super smooth. It goes on and on.

[@DaveyBlue32]

Your word and reputation is all you here! Just do your best and stop listening or allowing what someone else says…. To affect you in any way!

[@DaveyBlue32]

Sometimes having OCD is a little plus!!! LMFFAO! You are doing really good work!!! I was doing jewelry making for about 20 years before I started messing with saw’s so it was pretty easy for me to knock out a port! You have nice hand eye coordination and your technique and results are great… you do whatever you feel the best with… there is no right way… it’s what you feel the most comfortable with!!! LMFFAO!!!! I can actually see what I’m doing when I’m welding!!!! You’re funny man!!!

[@johnscustomsaws]

Oh I bet you can make a damn nice looking port coming from polishing diamonds and rubies lol... not as much money in saws tho I imagine 🤦‍♂️

[@shockashoota]

Sounds like mastermind guys . Those dweebs try to gate keep and put down everyone .

[@Riverguide33]

👍

[@cajun3197]

I need a saw vise😎

[@ChilleDxFighteR]

Quick question John what would you recommend for a work saw ? I'm looking at having some work done on my 066 and my 036 they are both stock and after running some saws that have been worked on and upgraded I know what how much better they are but not sure where to start thanks

[@johnscustomsaws]

I know a couple guys that would probably take them on for you... I know a lot of guys that build saws but for those particular saws I would say Robin at Trple S Performance... you have probably never heard of him but he does top quality work otherwise I wouldn't recommend him... you have Instagram,?:

[@ChilleDxFighteR]

@@johnscustomsaws yes I do

[@joshuap7501]

Whole different level of respect for you now man keep up the good fight... how can i contact you about a saw

[@JaredBrown-k5y]

Ive built a couple a its all about how you perfer doing things

[@Moosehound597]

I couldn't see the exhaust port could you get a little closer?

[@johnscustomsaws]

Yeah... let me straight up violate that thing

[@JohnWilliams-junglejohnny]

Another great video on my favorite almost saw ( jonsered 2171) any way u can do a timing and squish vid???

[@SOHN32]

So when we seeing vise build.

[@johnscustomsaws]

i will do it today probably ...lotta interest in that one... its going to be super simple tho... basically use a ball vise off ebay and make a mount lol

[@SOHN32]

Better make sure your supervisor on duty so she make sure you get the right parts.

[@trwmichael]

I can't find red beards under the cover air filter could you please send me a link or a part number. Thank you in advance also for the felling 3 point and the roller chain

[@GameofTrees]

I like your work man. You haven’t arrived until someone hates you. They crucified Christ, He’s got a couple followers:). I’d just like to talk you in to building one of those 461s for me:) I drive by occasionally on my way to North Dakota:) keep up the good work!

[@GlynnRussell-ew3pp]

Awesome!

[@beeehusky7431]

Great video. Been wanting to port a x torq for a while now. Not much harder then the regular xp i see

[@DIESELMAN8V92]

could you please do a video on how to wake these xtorques up for folks like me, love your channel ❤ the x torques are caca stock lol

[@DIESELMAN8V92]

To hell with the haters

[@adamlagace2485]

So where do get your flip oil and gas caps from

[@darrelljohnson4658]

Trees-R-Us

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Love your work. I can tell you know what you're doing . It's obvious to me .

[@nathonquinton9397]

You make some good and helpful and informative videos and I appreciate that. But I think you could make them a lot better if you just talked about the builds and show them rather then spend soooo much time taking about the haters and who said what about who. Who cares! Just do you and get on with it

[@billhackley3540]

are you familiar with the husky 2100, was the go to bad ass saw in my early days in the woods. came with a carpal tunnel guarantee

[@billhackley3540]

been randomly binging so missed the haters so far. fuck em.

[@fabiansigle7492]

Hey very cool to get your thought on the red beard filters...discovered both of you guys throughout Jacobs yt! Just ordered some of his filters for my 390xp curious to see the difference!? Keep it up!😎👍 Greetings from Germany

[@johnscustomsaws]

They are way better than the stock filters thats for sure... just have to pull them obviously

[@fabiansigle7492]

@@johnscustomsaws thx man!... yea I’m on an airfilter upgrade mission also just got a maxflow for my 660 in the mail today!🤣😎👍

[@GREGSGUNSONLINE]

your speending to much time on the haters- STAY CALM AND SAW ON !

[@chrisseger6870]

John, I LOVE this channel, but I HATE that frozen sh!t. Keep it up there. Please.

[@johnscustomsaws]

Me too brother... I ain't built for winter

[@SOHN32]

Do you need 387. Hate will hate it okay do you need a hug bro. Lol

[@nathanroussin803]

You lost me at the end of this one man. A saw porting mob? WTH? Lol anywho man your better off not giving them any recognition at all, you get all ruffled up and put it out to the public to see, the people that are doing this feed off the reaction you just have them. I’m very interested in all the theory that goes into performance engines but ain’t a bit interested in people’s bullshit. The free camera gear.....now that’s freaking awesome! You did something SELFLESS and some one else did something selfless for you. People like to hear about that stuff but everybody has bs in their life and when I’m watching you thats my break from bs and don’t wanna get wrapped up in yours. Sorry.....it’s the same reason I can’t watch the news. But for some topic suggestions......What is the purpose and reasoning behind stratification? And is there anyways to mess with ignition timing on saws?For car guys ignition timing is just as important as valve timing, which I relate to your port timing. But ignition timing can really help build cyl pressure. Which is really all we are after in the end. So really what I’m curious about is, on stock saws if they have one ,set ignition curve if you can run ethanol free 89 octane with out detonation shouldn’t your stock saw make power? Probably ruffled some feathers with that but it’s ok lol. To most people ignition may seem straight forward but it can get complex, I’d be interested in a video about it.

[@johndunbar2393]

Well John, I'll tell you this, if you ever think for one minute, about having a video without your dog snoring in the background, I will unsubscribe, zero hesitation. I always have to pause the video to see if it's my dogs, or your snoring. Lol

[@johnscustomsaws]

Haha... Im so used to it o don't even hear it... she is my shadow... she was abused bad and took a long time for her to even be around people... come a long way now but she's a giant baby needs to be in the same room as me or she panics 🤦‍♂️

[@cajun3197]

😂😂😂

[@errolpoxleitner7901]

Don't get a big head.I have worked on saws 40 years.

[@johnscustomsaws]

I am confident and don't let people that never built a saw tell me they know better... I think thats different... I have worked on em for over 20 so im not new to the game but I still have a lot to learn... It may come off cocky but I am here to share what I have learned and I don't want anyone getting the wrong information... some of these guys sound legit and can convince people to agree but they aren't experienced... if you disagree with something I say I would hear you out... but there is some bullshit in this business and I am going to address it sorry if you are offended

[@JohnDoe-qh2wy]

Do you sell chainsaws

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

Great video fantastic work again. Wish I knew what you were referring to there. I’m just a guy in a garage. !!!🧬❤️‍🔥☀️🦾

[@br-dj2ti]

Hey buddy how are you I created it it is trees 2583 yeah on the graham crackers

[@johnscustomsaws]

Perfect... I will get you his contact info man... send me a message if you haven't yet

[@br-dj2ti]

@@johnscustomsaws yeah I sent you two messages yesterday on the graham cracker

[@johnscustomsaws]

@@br-dj2ti yep I got em and sent you his contact info.. he will do it up right for you

[@br-dj2ti]

@@johnscustomsaws I got it thank you so very much I really really appreciate it

[@fabiansigle7492]

Hey very cool to get your thought on the red beard filters...discovered both of you guys throughout Jacobs yt! Just ordered some of his filters for my 390xp curious to see the difference!? Keep it up!😎👍 Greetings from Germany