Its cold out, lets put my Stihl 044 arctic back into the fleet!!

[@Saw_Squatch]

044 was my first real chainsaw, I got it for free from a logger friend of mine with a box of spare parts. It was totally blown up from a bad big bore kit and replacing that top end was what sent me down the rabbit hole of saws

[@GreatLakesLogger]

Always enjoy the stills, especially the 44's and 440's

[@NapoleonBonaparde]

I got a 039 from 1993 still working like a charm.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

I share your sentiments regarding the 044. I have a 10 mm version that is in mint condition. Was cutting with it a few weeks ago, and it is just so smooth. It gives you the sense that you'd never really need any other saw than that! Thanks for sharing your great work as always!

[@Boost_Addict]

The o and I are actually numbers 0 and 1 . Binary , 0 is OFF and 1 is ON. You teach me a ton , glad to return the favor :D

[@tinmanssaws]

Thanks I always forget

[@peterjohnstone32]

Great video,I have a mid 80's 038 magnum that probably should have a deep clean.You have motivated me to clean her up when i get up to my cabin at the end of winter.

[@gregoryparsons1076]

Just seen this video. So i dug, then I ended up watching all of your 044 videos.. I have a original, fully stock, 1989 Stihl 044. 10mm wrist pin, slanted fin. My friend, I love this saw. I use it to chuck up my lengths of spruce for the winter. I paid $450 last year. I really wish you can see this saw. It runs like a top, got a 24in bar, full house chain both Stihl. I trim the rakers and she, loves the wood…! My friend, I shall part with the wife before this saw. Love yor videos buddy. Greeting from Newfoundland. Stay warm!

[@jakewiddicombe8044]

Nice looking saw & sounds lovely too. Great video. Thx

[@jeremybartlett1706]

Thanks for the video, great job, lovely saw, love my 046 too, 038...051...

[@G-PA-2795]

I don't own an 044 but it's on the list. Listening to Harvey talk about how great they are did it, so it's Harvey's fault I have another saw on the " want list". Thanks Tinman

[@tonicasaesmeralda8612]

My Holzforma G444 was delivered to me by FedEx with a broken handle. Just this month decided to install the new handle. When everything was in that litttle cam on the far left cracked and broke. :( Now waiting on Holzforma to send me whole new cam spring kit. :) Just a coincidence that you posted this so much help. :) Thank you. :) The G444 is a twin copy of the 044 and yes I also pull 25 inch full comp on it....always cut nose first and she will pull. :) Exactly will kickback if not careful and just replaced the starter rope also.

[@steveking4966]

you'll like this, i have been struggling with the first stihl i bought brand new a l"il 026 so i put a new impulse line on it carb rebuild kit ordered the crankseals, started it after the carb kit and a good blow out still wouldn't run any sense, then remembered i had put a new air cleaner on it, because the inbuilt choke butterfly wasn't sealing, so ran it with the covers off and blow me if the choke wasn't coming off it was sticking! So filed a bit in the aircleaner started it and its raging again, not bad for 21year old saw! lesson for me on not always trusting stihl parts!

[@jakewiddicombe8044]

I have a collection of 026’s coming on here. Starting to get to know them a little & love them. They are my favourite stihl saw so far. I’d like to get a nice 028av some day if I get the chance, but am pre occupied with the 026’s for now.

[@toddmcneil5653]

Great video Tinman! Got a couple of Huskies and Stihls but when I'm running my 97 044 you can see my boot lace bows!!!

[@daphlavor]

She rips! Sounds good Tinman I’m going to port my mufflers to let them breathe. Husq 353, and Poulan counter vibe. Thanks

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

Great as always Tinman! Hanging out in the shed working on my newest acquisition (Homelite XL 12) And making some video while I watch yours. Haha! Thanks for always being helpful, positive and entertaining. Keep em coming!

[@mikedionne8187]

Just got a 10mm 044 last week. Wow, what a saw. It has a couple mods and just absolutely rips. I had a 461 new and gotta say I don't think a 044 is much behind....probably just as fast in wood 20" or less.

[@lyndonwortley6329]

Sometimes the parts book really is your friend when you go to put something together out of a box of bits you were given or bought... the exploded diagrams are really helpful. Also works as a wee reminder if you can't quite remember what something looked like before you dismantled it!! Of course, KZbin often does the same job and you can find really helpful videos, some of them made by a chap that goes by the name of "Tinman". I'd also recommend videos by "Afleetcommand".

[@Indeewoods]

Just working on my buddies 044 Arctic model like yours. Cool saws for sure. This one might have been on the “no maintenance plan” lol

[@deeman5076]

I picked up a 034 super from a recycling yard. Needed carb cleaning and a ignition coil, fuel lines. Looked further the exhaust side of the piston is scored. It still has a ton of compression

[@stevetheriault4164]

Very nice clean saw ,there like a swiss pocket watch ,love 044 very reliable be safe timnman

[@timbarden4578]

Definitely a nice cold weather saw.love heated handles my hands are getting old.cold hurts.lol.

[@greggschultz5768]

My 044 is my number 1. Thanks Tinman!!!

[@philliplucion4262]

Something to keep them big paws warm I hear you bro nice

[@bucketofguts]

'End of the world...Got to get wood cut saw" only Tinman ..................... Great video, Thank you!

[@57bslester]

Love those power saws! I have an 046 and love it. I've been looking for an 044 for a while.

[@tfade1]

Thats a dang good looking 044, wish mine was that clean lol

[@metalmtn]

044 is my fav saw! Cool vid!👍🏽 My 066 is in need of some repair, this vid just motivated me to get after it!

[@seather863]

Sweet Artic! Would love to find one.

[@blainstenberg2806]

Grease needle bearing every time it’s apart and I rotate my sprocket. One time I pulled it apart and the needle cage was blue just starting to turn blue but having a look to grease saved it

[@larryreno8293]

That’s impressive, not started in months and it fires easily and doesn’t roll coal.

[@tinmanssaws]

Yeah shes a good saw. That opti2 oil I use doesnt smoke much.

[@antitactical]

044 is the most loved saw in my area. They bring top $$$$. Only local loggers I know that dont care for them are really really hard on stuff. They are 395xp fans but I think they can break anvils with a bag of marshmallows.

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

She sounds nice..!! Arctic model ehhh. ..!!! Great work 💪🏻🪓⚡️ Kindness and love

[@MrBkshorty]

Nice saw I used to have an 044 but I gave it to a friend of mine wish I would’ve kept it

[@justinweaver8787]

The 0 series saws are great saws hope you have a good weekend buddy. Stay safe and warm.

[@craighendrickson5012]

I have 3 056 Stihl saws, a super, magnum, and magnum 2. 2 are down due to the ignition failing. The other runs great. Heavy as hell though.

[@Lifeinthe906]

I often think about having a heated bar and grip. Mostly when my hands are frozen to the saw!

[@art1muz13]

That’s impressive, Only local loggers I know that don't care for them are really really hard on stuff

[@timhart2652]

Man I love listen to the air being forced up through the transfers on those like it has a little turbo on them actually like are 461 and my 661 they definitely have that air flow noise nice saw brother..

[@dannyduncan7407]

good work i like your 044 saw i have one has been a good saw just a little hard to crank

[@tinmanssaws]

Yeah that need a good hatd pull for sure.

[@jim169]

I use a 041 and 056 mag. I'd love to let you look them over. 😁

[@jrhensels711]

Very nice brother

[@gregorydobson4307]

Nice video tinman, got a 044 and an ms441, great saws great to work on also. Keep up the good work 👍

[@simpleman4224]

That’s a fine saw! Glad to hear the farmertec tank is a good fit, gotta get one for my 038, need some parts for my 440 too! Thanks for sharing buddy! Always love FNS! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@WildAcresFarms]

I have a farmertec on my ported 044. I had to steal the red lever off my factory handle because you’d break your thumb trying to drive it down to engage the choke. And the tank vent leaks fuel anytime the saw is not upright. EBay vendor gave me a full refund and told me to keep the handle so I’m hardly upset.

[@WildAcresFarms]

Farmertec REAR HANDLE / fuel tank. Oops!

[@tomsawyer247]

I have looked but have not found a video on putting an arctic kit on a saw.

[@ozdatman]

I only have 1 Stihl. an 08s. If I were to get another it would be an 044 or 038. My mate has a 461 which is a great saw, but I was surprised at the weight of it for its size. Oh to have al the saws we want. Just bought another P28 yesterday for 17 bucks. Hehe. Keep the videos coming man.

[@raystomberski4480]

Can one put a artic handle , switch,and what else is needed to make one a heated handle saw , thanks for your videos, I enjoy watching and sll the info, thanks again

[@tinmanssaws]

Heated handle, heater for the gastank handle, heating element for the carb, wiring, the switch and a generator.

[@rogervandergriff1851]

I like that saw

[@LeifDjurfeldt]

My equivalent would be a nice 038 av magnum, with the alloy tank that I have. Same issue with the start mechanism, I "throw start" the saw to avoid problems. But man it´s a nice saw!!! Timing feels a little advanced on the magnums even in stock format, maybe that's why it´s a bit hard to pull on them. Thanks for all the good videos!!! By the way, would be nice to see you work on one of these, the early 038 mag

[@tinmanssaws]

Theres an 038 mag on the shelf behind me. Needs attention, I'll run through it one of these days.

[@LeifDjurfeldt]

@@tinmanssaws that would be nice!! Going to cross my fingers it comes on the bench soon 💪

[@joshdurrant9247]

Great video Tinman! That's an awesome saw you have there, that series of Stihl is by far my favorite I've never had any major complications with mine. Keep up the great work 👍👍💪💪😁😎!

[@tylerheard1279]

That's a preload washer. I'd put it back in there. 2 cents

[@brotherlove100]

yup, wave washer, also has a proper name but I can't recall it right now

[@timgordon6160]

Perfect choice of saw for a FNS episode!! It is one of my favourite saws to run as well!! Take care Tinman, cya on the next one!

[@StevenLettsPerformance]

Love the saw brother I wouldnt mine one of those lol

[@SonOfLiberty1984]

I have had some good luck with the farmertech non critical part fitment. However, do not purchase their 272 tank which they claim will fit a 266. The part of the tank closest to the bar was too narrow to fit my 1984 266SE correctly.

[@MinusTheSparkPlugs]

Idk if the rope spools on some of those stihls are smaller giving a guy less torque advantage or if they just have that much compression cause I got a MS290 that pulls over harder than my XL925 Homelite with a mint condition cylinder and piston/rings

[@djmasterson8508]

I love O44 and 066

[@mrxlh]

Cool video, was wondering when you were going to pull an orange and white one out for the Stihl fans. Been reading a ton of different theories on porting and find it very interesting that your 044 runs so well with just a base gasket delete. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@tonyalto1014]

Don't forget the cross pin that goes through the band in front of the keeper screw.

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Tinman!!😀😀 Yes we definitely could get the arctic model down here in the states. Back in the day when I ran 44' s they were just a saw. If I knew then what I knew now I would have keep a dozen of them. I always really loved my O44 . They are really good saws. But then the O46 came out and I started running them. Then the 460 came out and now I'm still running them. I'm close enough to the end of my cutting career I'm sure they will last me as long as I need them to. Take care my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al

[@tinmanssaws]

Its funny how once common things become "collectable". I'm kinda partial to my 461 these days. Same weight as the 044 and 7 more ccs.

[@vincentconsiglio106]

Hey Tubman. I have a 044. I was wondering about the “ winter mode “. I have a half moon shaped hole in the shroud that faces the cylinder. I’ve been reading that there’s supposed to be a little slide or something in there. Am I missing a part for this? Thanks!

[@TheWoodsman661]

I've been wanting to get an 044. Got an 028 and 661. I've also got a 391 that I want to sell.

[@Finom1]

What mm is the pull rope on your Stihl saw? Another grate educational video!!!

[@tomsawyer247]

I have a 441 arctic part saw am wondering if the arctic parts fit the 044

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

My kingdom for an 044 with original Mahle cylinder !!!

[@bucketheadrox]

I always have to knock my e clips in. They snap in with a tap in.

[@reillystsb]

That is a killer saw......

[@tinmanssaws]

Thanks buddy!!

[@kevinbarker2523]

Tinman I have a Stihl 462 and the muffler is hollow as Ive cut the baffle out and opened up the stock outlet. It has twin 1/2 inch exhaust tubes in the front muffler cover facing forward and am getting sawdust fines inside of the muffler sticking to the oil. I am worried about dust/dirt getting into the combustion chamber wearing the rings faster. Do two strokes suck dirt that is in the muffler back in the combustion chamber? Wanted to get your take thoughts on it. Thanks and I enjoy your cutting videos.

[@tinmanssaws]

Yes they can and will pull sawdust into the muffler. Watch my video called "lets talk about muffler mods" it may be of interest to you.

[@CATmanATL22]

Tinman what’s a good aftermarket muffler for a 038 I was looking to change mine out .....

[@lyndonwortley6329]

Have a look at the FarmerTec mufflers - they are dual port and not hard to open up a little more under the spark screen. Stihl dual port mufflers are no longer available :(

[@colehey857]

What is the part number for the things over the recoil

[@Thetreefella]

🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤 stihl 🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡

[@JeepLJ]

Can you buy all the parts to convert a 440 into an Arctic version?

[@kurtsimmons1587]

Tinman I know more about cars than saws. But when they work the exhaust. They place the gasket on the heads. They dykem the heads and open the exhaust to the gaskets. Have you ever tried doing that on a saw. I know Ironhorse works the muffler itself. I’ve never seen anyone work the exhaust opening. Just curious 🧐

[@georgeprice6252]

My 044 Stihl kicks back hard when I pull the cord, And idea what my problem might be

[@mikahakkinen5651]

if it kicks back sometimes maybe the timing its little bit too early.just a thougt.is it possible

[@diplo-matiko]

Wow like😀👍❤

[@donjohnson5625]

12mm , 10mm? I just got a old 044. I love it. But how do I know what I got, 10-12 what?

[@tinmanssaws]

That one is a 12mm. You can tell a 10mm from a 12mm by the front of the case. There are some differences in the cases.

[@brentthebuilder6746]

Tin man who’s aftermarket muffler do you recommend for the 044?

[@tinmanssaws]

Hyway

[@SuperWheezer]

Hey Tinman, love your videos! What is the purpose of rotating the saw while its running? What does it tell you about the saw?

[@fabzacres-blackcat]

Carb

[@tinmanssaws]

Checking for airleaks.

[@larrywarner9314]

Only two stihl saws that in my opinion are the best are 044 ,046

[@giannistsoukatos4205]

Back in the 80's and 90's they considered the 036 the 044 and the 066 as the best. Back then they were made to last in comparison to today's Stihl. They are like Mercedes. The older ones were built to last 1 million kilometers while the ones after 2000 are sacrificing quality for performance.The 0 series would last 30 years + today's Stihls? I don't think they will make it to 15 years.Stihl' s best models were always not the prime numbered ones. Always the models ending in 2,4,6,8 were the best.Even the quality of the plastic on everything was superior than today's models.

[@jasonwhittemore3083]

TINMAN!

[@mattcadamore5838]

Hey Tinman, I’m trying to fix up my dad’s favorite old saw, a Jonsered Super 920. It needs a new chain brake, has the mechanism and spring and all, just missing the band. Any clue what band would fit? Or if I could make my own? Hard finding Jonsered parts nowadays. Love your videos!

[@tinmanssaws]

I've never had the chance to work on one of those so I'm not much help sorry.

[@mattcadamore5838]

@@tinmanssaws That’s ok thanks for responding!

[@kaynecustoza3365]

Oh ya tin man

[@magicthewoodchopper4209]

To be honest I'm like u TinMan i alway's know where my tip is on any of the saws I've ran. I just much prefer saws without the chain break on it to be honest i just found it got to become a pain the butt.

[@jeffreyfullwood6417]

How is 044 artic different

[@jeffreyfullwood6417]

Is the clutch different ?

[@tinmanssaws]

Heated handles and carb

[@jeffreyfullwood6417]

Thank you

[@ruggedtimberfirewood1408]

Murphy’s law! When filming, weirdest things happen, so true. Same things happen to myself when I am giving a demonstration to my students , if anything can go wrong it will. Great video as pet usual.

[@Tj-zz6gh]

TINMAN!! Don't know how I hadn't seen your channel until a few days ago but boy oh boy did you bring my old chainsaw lover back out of me!! Great content, can really see the love of what you do! Quick-ish question- what are you running for oils and mixes in all your saws? How about these new Stihls and Huskys in particular? Thanks in advance!

[@tinmanssaws]

I'm running opti2

[@Tj-zz6gh]

I'm sure you've been asked and answered a thousand times by now! My apologies lol 😆 after watching through enough of your videos I got my answers to my questions anyway! Ha!

[@pm270100]

well the band was easy to fit

[@MegaRiffraff]

👍🏻😂

[@timhart2652]

Hey mister I trade you my 461 sitting on your shelf for that you can send it to Michigan anytime ..course you got Port Port it for me though..lol.. love your videos man I love the way you explain everything all of your videos and when are we going to go live again come on quit teasing me have a good night brother

[@andrewmantle7627]

A trailer queen? Please elaborate. Or not.

[@joshuap7501]

Wind it with paracord

[@chuck805]

Where's everybody at?

[@jeffreyrubish347]

Present!

[@tinmanssaws]

Im here

[@larryreno8293]

Somewhere cold

[@larryreno8293]

@@tinmanssaws no, you’re there. I’m here.

[@brendosghanasenditsaws]

Get a genuine fuel cap them FT ones are rubbish man

[@bigdadtrav]

jesus turn that idle down

[@jamesarcher3065]

Owned one... it sucked ! What can I say it is a Stihl .

[@toddmcneil5653]

It sucked?? I'll bet that hurt!

[@jamiedalluge9472]

Go husqvarna!!

[@jamesarcher3065]

@@toddmcneil5653 I own a 281 Xp , a 266 Xp , a 266 W , a 266 SE , a 262 XP ! and a 55 Husky why would I waste my time on a Stihl .You are smarter than most people Todd.

[@jamesarcher3065]

@@toddmcneil5653 I stated my Husqvarna 262 Xp today , all brand new rebuilt . The thing is insane ! the power and the speed of it. screw Stihl. right on Todd you got it right !

[@toddmcneil5653]

@@jamesarcher3065 You've got some bad ass saws James people will never be able to even see a saw like that in action let alone own one . It's the most satisfying feeling on earth to feel that kinda power!! Screw the head shrink, buy a saw!