My first great Chainsaw.I have today a Hecht chainsaw 45 2,7 HP with 40 CM Barr
@acdatz62223 жыл бұрын
I bought a Husky 45 Special about 30 years ago and its still going strong. I love it!
@BuckinBillyRaySmith3 жыл бұрын
them lil' guys are fun ,,, sometimes
@dmanssawclub88673 жыл бұрын
Seems like a solid saw, I've always liked those older husqvarnas
@JoeDavis823 жыл бұрын
I just tore my Grandpa’s old Husky 44 down last week. 37 years old and still tares through the wood!
@psywarrior59342 жыл бұрын
The 44 was the saw my dad taught me on. Saw was a great runner till it had a melt down one day, sure miss that saw.
@tonyalto10143 жыл бұрын
Fun video! Those tiny saws definitely shine for some work. So light and easy to climb around the brush piles with. My go-to brush-pile saw is a Stihl 170 with a ported 180 top end (32cc). I've never run one of the little Husqvarna's. That 44 looks like a dandy.
@Lifeinthe9063 жыл бұрын
I love my 550 XP Mark II for that kind of work.The 44 is a sweet little saw.
@johnnyhomegrownholmgren99993 жыл бұрын
The chainsaw that I grew up with, was a husky 242 XP. They are true workhorses and reliable, and well used by the swedish army.
@alvar8913 жыл бұрын
Need to be careful with the 242 crank bearings tho they are very hard to find these days. The one with the seal in the bearing.
@HuckBowlt3 жыл бұрын
I owned a 44 around 30 years ago I cut lots of firewood with it l had a 18 inch bar on it amazing how well it handled it.
@LumberjackSmokestack3 жыл бұрын
Solid little saw there Tinman! You have given me yet another saw to start looking at. I never knew watching KZbin could be bad for my wallet! Have a good one!
@alvar8913 жыл бұрын
That 44 is in a good shape! Im being pulled towards the small saws lately. Got a 133sg to play around with from 1980. Was sold as not starting. I messed around with it a bit and it fired up enough to see it has great throttle response. Those small high revving saws cant be underestimated.
@timhart26523 жыл бұрын
My smallest is my 170 but I love using my 2150 cuz it's the perfect weight I don't always like lugging around a 461 or 661 even my 039 is getting heavy in my old age and I really old age got a bad back and a bad rotary cup thanks for the video brother
@jolkraeremeark69493 жыл бұрын
346xp is my favorite. I guess it might be hard having a favorite that I don't own. Nice saw, Tinman!
@wildcaughtfirewood15113 жыл бұрын
My first saw was identical to that. Still have it. Little bugger rips!!
@boatbeard77673 жыл бұрын
My 45 Special was the first saw I bough brand new. Yep, sounds identical... Great little saws, used to cut way bigger than I should have with it - wish I'd known then how to sharpen the chain properly, that size chain needs all the help it can get.
@markatkinson99633 жыл бұрын
A sharp chain is crucial. If you have a sharp chain you can pretty much cut anything with a small saw.
@thevermonster79343 жыл бұрын
Those are good little saws. I love the old stihl 024 personally for that kind of cutting.
@Tandy-wj9dn3 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see a 35 year old saw doing a good job.
@2eyedjack4333 жыл бұрын
I had a Remington saw close to same cc I think it was a 45cc. I gave it to my dad still in the box. I rebuilt a stihl 270 a 50cc I have T got it to run right yet. But the saw I been running is a joncutter 5800 I believe its a 54cc. I put a .325 chain with 18" bar on it. It's runs good! Light weight and fairly strong if you don't bog it down. Tha ks tinman for the vid. Enjoy it!
@rockatanskyrodshop8533 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 44 rancher white top can't wait to try her out!
@ktrudeau3403 жыл бұрын
Those trees all lined up perfectly in rows is kind of freaky.
@mrxlh3 жыл бұрын
My first saw was a used 40 Husky, I loved it!!!
@pm2701003 жыл бұрын
good saw i got the old 36 good in the small stuff
@markatkinson99633 жыл бұрын
Sold my 36 last year,...regrets, I've had a few.
@tracedavis40073 жыл бұрын
I've got a little husky 340 that's ported and muffler modded, it freakin screams, and I've never had a single problem out of it, I absolutely love it. someone would have to pry it from my cold dead hands lol.
@joelusk34323 жыл бұрын
Thats a very nice example of a 44 I have a white top 61 that still gets ran for logging and firewood its just a joy to run got the 61 white top a 266se and an echo cs 590 timber wolf im running I have a 272 that I have to rebuild the top end on but thats a project for a later date
@vascopires20452 жыл бұрын
love those older huskies small powerfull and light
@tinmanssaws2 жыл бұрын
Yep me to. They are really good saws.
@greggschultz57683 жыл бұрын
My Stihl 025 is my go to saw for the small stuff. I totally love the little bugger!!
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
I ran an 025 for many years, amazing little saws those are.
@joelusk34323 жыл бұрын
My father has a 025 he bought at a garage sale for 30 bucks about 25 years ago never has had any work done no carb adjustment nothing its ran like a champ all these years with zero issues
@TierMasterx3 жыл бұрын
I have 2, but the older versions (metal bar in the front, not plastic). My granddad and great granddad bought them new in the 80s. They are great saws
@jonathanhall1363 жыл бұрын
Hi Tinman, I bought a second hand 242xp at least 10yrs ago and she's always been a good saw and my only saw until recently when I bought my second hand 576xp. I still think I need more saws though ha ha.
@stevetheriault41643 жыл бұрын
I USE TO HAVE A 444 husqvarna probably from late 70s early 80s ran very well ,ended up giving it to my friend that is a trapper
@motordiverse12762 жыл бұрын
It is a very good saw ! Agree ! :-) Swedish top product.
@homopit423 жыл бұрын
My favorite small saw is SOLO 636. (because that's the saw I own ;)
@theironhorse66003 жыл бұрын
Dang! You got all the cool saws!
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
I like the older huskys because the desighn and there easy to acsess..those sthils are new to me as far as takeinh all apart..have 029 needs rebuild..i have all the parts except new piston and cylinder ..ibstriiped it down and labeled them..
@307j.o.a.t93 жыл бұрын
Sweet saw!
@andrewmantle76273 жыл бұрын
Hi Tinman, I have one of the very early 44's from the seventies and it is a crazy little thing. The chain speed is awesome fast for its size.
@brianproffitt72633 жыл бұрын
Just got a 36 that’s perfect, except for a hole in the oil tank right under the muffler. I’m gonna find a blowed up one for the good case, cuz the motor has amazing compression an runs perfect.
@ozdatman3 жыл бұрын
Nice little saw. Some of the Poulan 30-40 cc range saws are little rippers as well.
@dhache11953 жыл бұрын
Husky 44; It ''look'' little but can do a lot of job, like my Homelite XL-1 AO (41cc) from 1980 with 16'' bar (full chisel, round filing). My other ''little'' saw is a Jonsered 52e with a 20'' bar (full chisel, square filing) and size wise/power she is my favorite one.
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
I have a 488 shindiawa...its best little saw ive owned in 26 years..its done 100 cord and countless removals last year its what got me into wrenching on them and your channel????mostly yours..it has bad filter set up gets fines in it sp been cleaning ot every night ..just did take it apart and its huming..has light scoreinh on intake side ..from that filter..didnt want to use it on fire wood but parts are super cheap..not quite there yet as far as doing the cylinder and piston myself yet??but think i can i orderd a better filter setup online...and need the cover knob...its one peice so just rigged it to seal..as i have to take it off to clean daily...love that little saw got it for small side job and it hasnet quit since..taken down huge 4 foot round trees with it..not so good on hard woods and that tensioner i have to watch it will slip or self tighten?but great saw you got there freind..
@codyroger95812 жыл бұрын
Still would like to see ya do up one of those 550xp that you have shelved. You may have a new favourite small saw!
@nover1639 Жыл бұрын
I just acquired one. Would love ❤️ to have it ported. Let me know. Thanks
@michaelwhiteoldtimer76483 жыл бұрын
NICE RUNNING LITTLE SAW
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
Yep shes a gooder
@kevinthom82673 жыл бұрын
Nice looking section of land be great for little food plot and deer blind lol
@markatkinson99633 жыл бұрын
I just got rid of my 36 last year and I am sorry I did. Onto better saws though.
@stevetheriault41643 жыл бұрын
NICE LITTLE SAW RUNS VRERY WELL GREAT JOB BUDDY BE SAFE TINMAN
@johnlincicum63903 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of my dad's Sachs Dolmar 114 and Poulan Counter-Vibe 3300.
@CharlesBrisco3 жыл бұрын
Bet one of them would be fun to port prolly have some mad gains too for me smalls saws seem to gain the most when ported
@jamiebowling9573 жыл бұрын
I have one just like it and it's little beast.
@Averagewhiteguy49802 ай бұрын
Hi do you have an extra oil cap for a 44. I’m in Comox
@simpleman42243 жыл бұрын
I think the smallest I’ve got of that era is a 50, I’ll have to check for ya!👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
My smallest is a 200t, rear handle is a 562xp
@justinweaver87873 жыл бұрын
I have an 020 av that my smallest still have a few homelite super 2s an a lil ez that my smallest homelite. I got a ol top handle poulan it's the lil metal case finakie lil yellow poulan lol.
@11bayrat3 жыл бұрын
Nice. I Allwas wants Hasqa50 rancher.maybe one day I’ll find one
@wildcaughtfirewood15113 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find one of those for yourself?
@judithclever11033 жыл бұрын
Looks like good fireplace wood to me.
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
So tapped a extra screw whole and use tape to seem it while in use so not worried about fines as much
@rogerjustice88353 жыл бұрын
Only trouble with the 44 is there's absolutely no after market support. I own a white top 44 great little saw just no parts availability for them.
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
Yeah thats the truth. Its too bad cause they are really good saws .
@MarkJohnson-lb5wf3 жыл бұрын
Tinman love your channel. I'd love to see a video in the future of how the tinman sharpens his chains. I think it would be great for the channel.
@jeremyjmailloux2 жыл бұрын
Tinman did you ever find a 44? If not I might have a line on one. It looks to be in rougher shape but should be perfect for a daily user build.
@markmaehler16083 жыл бұрын
boss had one, 5 years of off and on use, fuel, oils, file is all she took, 80' euc with 12' base had to be removed for hay barn, the feller switched it out for his, a busted muffler bolt gave his away the next morning, he brought it back after a week on his next job, tough saws
@johancederblad17203 жыл бұрын
I have a 242xpg from 1990 with a modded muffler, basegasket delete, retarded timing and mild porting. It runns really good. Lift and strong.
@82f100swb3 жыл бұрын
There needs to be some sort of saw gtg in our area. I have a shelf full of saws that you would probably like to get a chance at trying out. I have been concentrating on getting my 133 chassis saws all tip top, haven't gotten to my 340 or 444 yet. On the 133 side, I quite literally have them all, 133, 234, 238, 42, 242 and 246... Lots of others too.. I really need to start making actual content on here. Been doing Tik-Tok lately, so I'm starting to get past my aversion to video editing....
@antitactical3 жыл бұрын
Waiting on crank seals for mine. Hopefully it rips
@rossthorne68733 жыл бұрын
First saw I ever used, my dad said it was designed as a pro saw for limbing pines. Angry little suckers, just keep your knuckles away from the screw that holds the top cover on when it's been run hard (it burns).
@mikahakkinen56513 жыл бұрын
perfeckt saw for smaller wood
@7eis3 жыл бұрын
Try a 13" bar on a 45cc class saw. I run one with a 8-325 sprocket, narrow driver on a 346xpg. It'll blow your mind.
@andybecker26933 жыл бұрын
The 346xp already rips! I can’t imagine how fast a 13”” would make it..
@82f100swb3 жыл бұрын
I have a really nice 13" Tsumura Light and Tough in .325/050... Don't have a 346 yet, but it sure is nice on my 242/246 etc...
@mattkomar83723 жыл бұрын
Nice saw Tin Man! I have a 4:35 that's my main go to for around the house and just buckin smaller logs! Would love to get it ported!. I know I asked this in another comment but do you have any connections in the Connecticut area? And what should that roughly run me? I don't know much about pricing and don't want to get ripped off
@dougfleming20993 жыл бұрын
Nice saw tm. Got a 41 I would like to like, but, I don’t like it right now. Carb kit, line, filter and int gasket. Just won’t straighten up. Piston/comp both good. 😩
@GreatLakesLogger3 жыл бұрын
Air leak somewhere maybe?
@jerrykieler33793 жыл бұрын
Do you know where I can get a carb for a P51 Pioneer saw? I live in SW Wisconsin.
@johnlincicum63903 жыл бұрын
Chainsawr in Vermont maybe? Search the carb model on eBay or Amazon. If it's a Walbro check their website or call Bob Johnson in Maryland, New York at (607)-638-9297.
@SOHN323 жыл бұрын
Is your mic making noise or something loose on chain assembly
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
Another saw with a weak/rattly clutch lol
@jeffreyrubish3473 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted one of those or a 444. You don't see either of them often.
@nickywalsh84923 жыл бұрын
I've two questions jeff... Can you work on saws yourself? Where do you live?
@jeffreyrubish3473 жыл бұрын
@@nickywalsh8492 I've done basic maintenance like chain filing, bar maintenance, replace sprocket, replace kill switch, etc. Never had a cylinder off or done seals. I'm in southern WI.
@nickywalsh84923 жыл бұрын
Ok jeff...sorry for any weirdness, if you want a 444 in rough shape and pay shipping only from ireland i got one...only one ive ever seen , ive no interest in it my self , will take money and parts to put going again, consider it for as long as you want, you can contact me through this section anytime in the future,...look out for more than one 444 and try get enough used saws to build one original would be my advice, 👍
@alvar8913 жыл бұрын
@@nickywalsh8492 I gathered a few to build up but getting the special bearing with seal in it is a nightmare. Only 1 of my bottom ends has the bearing in ok shape. I think the 242 has that same bearing. My 340se is sitting in the box because of that bearing also. Some bearing sellers in europe i contacted all say its nolonger awailable from factories.
@nickywalsh84923 жыл бұрын
hi Alvar... humm ..i dont know ,id have to take a look at the one i got..but thats certainly is a problem
@jamesmorgan1024 Жыл бұрын
Try a 346xp I have one I have owned for about 25 years not for sale!!!!!
@SonOfLiberty19843 жыл бұрын
She brightened up once you took the screw driver to er. Sounds like she could go for a muffler mod? I think there is a lot to be said for a small light saw for just the situation you're in here. This is an interesting area you are in. The arrangement of trees looks very deliberate. You in an orchard?
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
It was tree farm I think? That little 44 is perfect in this scenario, and yep it needs a muffler mod for sure.
@OTGYota3 жыл бұрын
What province are you in? MB?
@80shortable3 жыл бұрын
Ya I fixed up my pops special 45 and got to run if for a bit and they rip.
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
Man your big dude.lol
@ScrewdriverTUNING3 жыл бұрын
Hey Tinman I want to port this homelite 3514c as my first port job can I get your thoughts or recommendations ? That little thing huskey has me motivated. To mess with this little 35. 💪🏻⚡️🪓 Kindness and love
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
Send me an email tinmanssaws@gmail.com
@ScrewdriverTUNING3 жыл бұрын
@@tinmanssaws it’s on the way .!!!
@felixbinette97523 жыл бұрын
Nice 🙂
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
1986 i was at walter paytons last home game SOILDER FEILD LOL LOL
@colvinwellborn3 жыл бұрын
How often do you get your bar pinched, Tinman?
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
Was useing in the tree but the cover set up..is kinda chezzy and brakes
@user-nr7fo4pf6lАй бұрын
lol im trying to get spark plug for one
@praetorianpatriot32673 жыл бұрын
Hey Tinman what chain is that.....
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
She cutts
@jacobnelson91443 жыл бұрын
Are those trees in lines like windbreaks
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
Yep
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
I got this one cause ots light 10.2 and about like that one only thinner bodystyle
@llickmogan3 жыл бұрын
My mate has his dad's old 66 its in mint condition
@domt69733 жыл бұрын
It looks like you’re holding a toy when you use small saws!
@justinweaver87873 жыл бұрын
Stout lil saw what is ur opinion on the 55 rancher I believe it is my buddy has?
@andybecker26933 жыл бұрын
It’s a good firewood saw. Those older saws were made to last.
@82f100swb3 жыл бұрын
55 is a very good farm/ranch saw, built to a price point. A 254 will cut circles around one with almost the same weight and displacement (they even share the tank and front handle) but the 55 was around much longer and has better parts support. One of my next projects is to try and make my 55 run with my 254. 3.3 HP vs 4.1, so there's a good bit to make up.
@andybecker26933 жыл бұрын
@@82f100swb Is the 55 a plastic clamshell design like the 455? Yes, the 254 was/is a pro saw and they always have more power than the farm/ ranch saws. I personally wouldn’t spend $500 or more on a clamshell saw but they do have their place. To me it just makes more sense to spend a little more for a pro saw. You get a lot more and they mod easier.
@82f100swb3 жыл бұрын
@@andybecker2693 The 55 is a split crankcase saw, no clamshell here. Definitely a value engineered saw, things like the carb screws being coarse thread into plastic, the top cover screws going into u-nuts rather than the cases being drilled and tapped. Not major downgrades, but clearly done to decrease production cost. Top ends on this chassis are actually shared with Partner and Jonsered. Really wish I had a reply with video button on here... LOL
@andybecker26933 жыл бұрын
@@82f100swb Thanks for the info sir.Those older Husqvarnas from the 2 series are my favorite. I would love to have a 266,272, or 281 just to name a few. Your 254 is quite the screamin’ demon too.
@bryanroedel89453 жыл бұрын
This video just made me dig my dad's 44 out. It's all there but needs a piston and cylinder. Anyone know if they are still available?
@scottwilcox67413 жыл бұрын
I have a 55 that was my first saw can u port it for me
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
Rite on
@guypatts4943 жыл бұрын
How do i get ahold of u
@tinmanssaws3 жыл бұрын
My email is on my about page.
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
Talking little saws...to clearify
@timhart26523 жыл бұрын
A dogs breakfast lol
@sethhaun44403 жыл бұрын
Have zero doolars in it..lol
@alexandrupzepolschi45653 жыл бұрын
254 is better
@alvar8913 жыл бұрын
254 is one of the best saws ever made but the smaller 44cc saws are fun to run in there own class.