It's alive! First start and test cuts w/ 24" bar - ported Husqvarna 350 build

I built this saw for this guy / @billylacount6608
He'll be using it for a light weight chunk out saw from what I understand. Can't wait to see how this saw turns out when it's dialed in and has some real run time on it.

[@brandongouge]

I love that you show all the photos of your port work. Always interested in seeing how others do things. Always something to learn.

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Great saw. I have a 350 I just built and broke in. For it's size and weight it's the best running saw I've ever cut with.

[@samishsawworks5870]

I actually bought another one, used, for myself. They're usually found pretty cheap and side from being able to endure harsh physical abuse, they make good power for their size!

[@nickywalsh8492]

I liked the pictures included of the port changes, looks well planned and executed...

[@Dinoxt12]

The Husky 350 extra good saws...even the stock 350 Kicks Butt ! Without the mods.

[@joleylight300]

Currently the saw I’m after. Grew up running one and just rebuilt dads. I want to get one myself and turn it up. I have a echo 590 for decent sized wood. Now I want the 350 so I can have a lighter saw that I limb the trees with. Going to save your videos on this build so I can try to replicate it. Thanks!

[@samishsawworks5870]

They're a great budget saw! Any questions after you get started, feel free to shoot an email [e-mail] cool you got your dad's going!! Good work.

[@daw162]

I've had a 350 for 14 or 15 years now (early on heeded the warning to keep the muffler bolts tight so that it can't wiggle itself loose and strip them out, but that's not a hard fix). Love the little saws out of all of the inexpensive mid grade saws. They have OK power (compared to pro saws -they have enough to do well as long as the chain is sharp and set right) and are really comfortable to run.

[@samishsawworks5870]

I totally agree with you. I'm rather fond of them myself. Especially for the price point used. Did you use a modified 346xp muffler bracket on yours for the muffler?

[@VincesDIYs]

As always, nice job!

[@simpleman4224]

That’s a sporty little saw! I think I’m gonna try to recreate this build! Thanks!👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@cajun3197]

There’s a different method that makes a lot more power😜

[@ikecarlson6732]

I love my ported 350. They cut better with .325 chain. I grind the teeth and tie straps to increase chip clearance.

[@SixOFord]

I had one of these and im thinki.g about looking for another one to build. Is that 24" a small mount husky bar, or was it adapted to fit?

[@markvergara2874]

I have owned a husky 350 for years. Still have the 18 inch bar on it but haven't gone to the 20. Have no mods on it and its not ported. Would a 20 inch bar still allow it to run just as strong?

[@samishsawworks5870]

Depends on the size of wood you're cutting. A longer chain is going to take more power to run. It's just the reality of it. If you're just looking for a little more "reach" I think you'll be just fine. If you cut bar length wood consistently, you'll notice a difference. If the majority of cutting you do is under the maximum bar length, say 16" and under I don't think you'll notice a major difference. Especially if your saw is still running the factory .325 pitch chain. Unless you have the bar buried the whole time when you cut, I wouldn't think twice about it!

[@markvergara2874]

@@samishsawworks5870 thats what I thought. Thanks for the info

[@crazykincardineite]

How much did you take off of the flywheel key for the timing advance?

[@samishsawworks5870]

.020" or About 1/3 of the key. Enough to advance the flywheel 1/4" at the outer edge of the flywheel if that makes sense.

[@crazykincardineite]

@@samishsawworks5870 makes total sense. I picked one of these up the other day, and I was pretty impressed out of the gate. Did the base gasket delete, muffler mod, and dialed the carb in. I want to do the timing advance yet, and 1/3 of the key has always been my go to. Tried getting the flywheel off once already and it didn't want to come off. Have to try a bigger hammer.

[@gregantuan8922]

It’s unfortunate I blew mine up 😅, time for a big bore kit

[@ikesquirrel]

I love my ported 350. Making about 5hp now and it rips.

[@Woodman_Custom_Sawing]

We're slowly turning him into a Husqvarna man. 🤣

[@samishsawworks5870]

You better believe it! Haha

[@larrywarner9314]

On a fresh build I set them between 12,000 and 12,200

[@yotaismygame]

Nice. I’ll be doing a 346 soon.

[@samishsawworks5870]

Swapping a 346xp top end would be my preference, but considering the saw was free, we figured we see what it could do. I'll look forward to seeing yours! Out of all the "smaller saws" I've had my hands on, I still haven't ran a 346. I can't wait to turn this one up a bit.

[@yotaismygame]

Ben Hall this will be my first time owning one too.

[@samishsawworks5870]

@@yotaismygame I'd love to put a ported one up against a ported 026

[@yotaismygame]

Ben Hall do those port well? I see them for sale all the time around here. I try not to mess with little saws. Took this 346 in on trade.

[@samishsawworks5870]

@@yotaismygame yeah they're awesome. My favorite lightweight saws. I've done a handful of them now. Like all small saws they're tiny and cramped to do port work on, but totally worth it in my eyes. Nice punch in a super small package. I have one I run a 24" 3/8 LP setup on that is my go to for a lightweight saw. If I can find them around $150 I snatch 'em up. Most in good shape sell for $200-250 around here.

[@fullysent4109]

I picked up a Jonserd cs2150 that was in very bad shape I did some porting and custom muffler base gasket delete just messing around saw ended up being more powerful than my 545 markii and I want to put a 24” bar but I can’t seem to find one that runs .325 pitch chain what do I need to run this setup on mine all I see is people saying the saw can’t handle it but I now knw otherwise I currently have a 20” bar and it eats oak like pine but I need a little more length

[@samishsawworks5870]

Does your clutch drum have a rim sprocket or spur sprocket?

[@fullysent4109]

It has a spur if I remember correctly

[@samishsawworks5870]

@@fullysent4109you just need a 24" .325 pitch bar with K095 bar mount pattern and a clutch drum for .325 pitch. If your saw is already .325 pitch clutch drum (should be from the factory) then all you need is a new bar and chain. I'm sure there are others who make them, but here's one from cannon www.baileysonline.com/cannon-24-superbar-chainsaw-bar-94-drive-links-csb-c1-24-50-2-csb-c1-24-50-2.html www.sawagain.com/oregon-clutch-drum-and-rim-sprocket-assembly-fits-jonsered-cs-2141-2145-2149-2150-2152-2153-2245-2250-husqvarna-340-345-346-xp-350-351-353-355-445-450-rancher-325-or-3-8-pitch-x-7-tooth-new/

[@samishsawworks5870]

@@fullysent4109 you can run it and see, but it might need the oil pump modified to supply enough oil for a 24" bar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGOUiIqml7p1d5o

[@samishsawworks5870]

Are you looking to stay .325 pitch or go to 3/8 pitch?

[@7eis]

Was it that clean when you got it? Makes my 346xpg look like it was recovered from the titanic

[@samishsawworks5870]

Haha! No it wasn't. Almost every saw I work on gets about 4-5 hours worth of full disassembly and deep cleaning in the parts washer. Then a good polish. I just can't handle working on dirty saws let alone having them go back out the door that way. Don't think for a second I have anything against running filthy saws though haha. I have some great runners that look like Hell!

[@paulguptill8845]

What chain are you running on that 24" bar?

[@samishsawworks5870]

Stihl RSF - full chisel skip tooth .050 gauge

[@jadeolin8514]

Better question might be, why in the world are you wearing a 24in bar on a husky 350?

[@samishsawworks5870]

@@jadeolin8514 to test the limits of durability ;) Customer got the saw for free & wanted a lightweight chunk out saw for his tree service. His request was a 24" bar. He's a close friend so we decided we'd give it a whirl.

[@user-po7iq7lv8v]

3/8 or 0,325 ?

[@samishsawworks5870]

3/8 pitch .050 gauge full chisel full skip

[@hatchetmaggot515]

something about chainsaws makes a guy feel some type of way. is this what love is lmfao

[@samishsawworks5870]

Yes...... yes it is haha

[@EcSsAwS]

Ehhh My ported echo 4910 eat that thing up

[@samishsawworks5870]

Sweet deal. Sounds like it's a strong saw! Good work.

[@imretoth2341]

a kipufogon lehet nyerni a legtöbbet,portolni👍👎