I Took A $10,000 Bribe To Restore A Better STIHL 381 Chainsaw Than The Manufacturer

[@KNBARON]

You restored the saw like a genius … and then sharpened the chain like a psycho!!

[@jarqis]

jak zrobisz lepiej nazwę cię geniuszem

[@kevinmoffett8180]

Ill take: 'Things that never actually happend' for $10,000 Alex!

[@Bubbles-qb5hf]

He has nearly 2mill views on a 40 minute video. Either way, that click bait made him bank.

[@RestorationGirl]

Incredible work

[@4TheMotorist]

🤣🤣

[@stacydixon457]

What about the daily double

[@thunderfox53]

What if it was a typo and it was in yen or Brazilian real?

[@Vahst]

Paint on the inside of the engine? How long will that last before flaking and causing a catastrophe?

[@eherogaia8545]

Yeah I was tripping out too, that can’t be good for the internals…….wtf!?😮

[@ΣΠΥΡΟΣΜΠΑΤΣΙΟΣ]

The last thing to worry, all these engines are painted inside....with the right paint of course!

[@Phat_TONY]

and hot glue to secure the badge on. im taking bets on what will catch on fire first, or fall off...

[@hanketue1845]

Most people familiar with stihl realize this isn't that old of a saw. Look at the gas and oil caps their from the newer saw's. No Mistake the guy did a great job restoring it.

[@marshall7848]

As someone that works on Stihls everyday as a profession, that saw is not old enough or cool enough to justify that kind of money. A grand tops with serious sentimental values.

[@Seek-xg1vn]

@@slevin974 Yeshhhh!

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

Ya, it has star head screws. Looks like it came out of a collapsed barn . I worked with a guy around 1980 who had a Stihl chainsaw from the 1940s . It was like 20hp mower engine with a cutting bar. He bought it as a collector item . I'm betting he still has it today

[@Eisen_Jaeger]

agree, the rubber and plastic was still pliable with no cracks, no stuck bolts or screws, no internal rust. Heck the plugs even looked fairly clean.

[@user-su8oq6wh5h]

He could have sent it to Iron Horse and got a hot rod that would last his lifetime for that money and that old man would appreciate the money.

[@em4703]

That's just a lightly used saw that they sprayed with salt water and mud for a couple of weeks.

[@zickolaustschaschinski59]

NO WAY the chainsaw was sent to him from Germany. The inside of the box is labeled in English. The potato chips are sold in Germany under the name Pringels and not Lays. + Why would you anybody send a chainsaw halfway around the world when the manufacturer and the best spare parts supplier for a Stihl saw is in Germany and hardly anyone in Germany is called Jonathan.

[@brandonsheppard2689]

HahahahahahahahahahahHahHhHhHhahahahHhHhHhHhHhahahahahaha

[@daleshelden8394]

Alot of Germans speak english.

[@Dirtyjoe_13]

Lays and Pringles are too different things lays stax are lays version of pringles style chips

[@thomasnolan5924]

Fun fact, most stihl saws and powertools are now made in Virginia Beach, although a few parts still come from Austria and Germany

[@Harikarikillboy]

Why watch then? Who gives a shit where it came from. Was a great restoration.

[@colinsheridan4466]

I restore old tools for a living and watching this guy absolutely butcher this saw restoration will make me work harder to be better at my craft

[@restorationt2]

Thank bro 👍👍

[@ericknauss2080]

Me also will have 10000 dollars for this restauration Who is the sponsor ?

[@аркашка-74]

вы зарабатываете востоновлением себе на жизнь, а не для контента

[@Владимир-щ7ю3э]

​@@ericknauss2080😊

[@kabbey30]

Bless your heart.

[@authorjack]

This is what happens when you order your restoration from Ali Express

[@OldeJanner]

I was wondering who was going to stump up for that shit finish.

[@Boondee-dv6rs]

ขด

[@ValCronin]

It was at least Etsy grade, come on now let's not exaggerate 😅

[@authorjack]

@ValCronin 🤣

[@seuvagem1950]

I was thinking about this when I saw that he painted the engine cases from the inside 😂😂😂

[@BaileysDad369]

If you would have just titled this CHAINSAW RESTORATION it would have been good. Leave out the $10k bullshit.

[@garryferguson2243]

Yea didn't need all of the bribe bullshit....Bribe , ummmm what ?

[@lemurs555]

I was thinking the same thing. What the F*** 10k for a restoration ? when you can get a completely new and much better chainsaw for 2 - 3k

[@강윤조-x2l]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@billdepew9682]

It was most likely to see the skill not to have a good saw if this was real ​@@lemurs555

[@edwardturner1282]

For a person with little to no mechanical aptitude, I really enjoyed watching this restoration. Chickens in the background gave it that organic touch.

[@karlpierce3035]

Rusted nuts and screws don't remove that easy. This is click bait.

[@prestigecustomdetail3455]

This is botched

[@project_aerox8679]

If you prepped the engine cases better before painting them this would of be a 10/10, you should never paint the inside of the cases, also the mating surface for the cylinder base should of all been masked off prior to painting (no hate intended) think of it as constructive criticism

[@banjoman6223]

Totally agree, but just an fyi, Stihl painted the inside of the crankcase in the factory on some of there saws. I have an 042 and that is case with it.

[@Issueforth]

Should have... Grammar check. I know pulling a thread. But I agree with you also.

[@Lee-ramzo-RL-lol]

That's just you and your opinion. The manufacturer does the same thing so I'm sorry to say but you are wrong

[@HutaWanto]

wow....anda memang ahlinya...bravo ❤😊❤😊🎉

[@Zach-sg5uu]

Wow, this is amazing!! You did a great job !!

[@РоманЦарьков-м3г]

Хочется сказать знаменитую фразу Доминика торетто из фильма форсаж 10000 тысяч долларов потрачено не зря. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@bennovak4182]

I'm no restoration expert..but this fella did a fantastic job.. Money aside... Job well done. In my opinion STIHL makes the best chainsaws out there and this guy just bought one back from the dead. There's something Very therapeutic about watching these restoration videos. Job well done man.

[@DesWaite]

I really like the way machined surfaces are painted before using gaskets and gasket sealant is used with paper gaskets... must be a new thing but $10k to restore a $1k-$2k saw is a stretch.

[@subb26]

она и 200 баксов не стоит,а 10000 ему видимо ...приснилось)большего бреда от него вроде не видел?и да,буз мытья в луже уже не верится в него)

[@adamspivey]

Probably not U.S. dollars.

[@donnienicholson6062]

Funny how Mustie and others are restoring things for people who only pay for parts because they make a fortune from Subscribers and likes with the video. How much does 133,000 Subscribers and $10,000.00 add up to for a 30 minute video???

[@stur.7502]

that saw wasn't worth $13 in the Philippines.

[@RestorationGirl]

So satisfying

[@robertneal6301]

Wow I didn't think this would come out as cool as it did

[@Bri-tg6xr]

That chain sharpening, OMG, had to laugh.

[@shaunesterkamp9832]

😂 right like I know most people don’t know what a raker is nor how to properly sharpen a chain but if your bragging about a restoration then you should do it right .

[@Mefchik]

За 10000$ можно таких купить 10 шт новых, на всю жизнь хватит и себе, и дедям, и внукам, и правнукам, и их детям.

[@RestorationGirl]

Great Job.

[@brunoduarte7532]

The kind of restauration where even the plastics get rusty...😂

[@hgaudgd]

All sprayed with some rustic acid to look old.

[@Justwayne88]

Was not just me who thought that then lol 😂

[@caseylevy7310]

I'm fascinated by your skills... well done Amigo... well done!!

[@сергейкищенко-м9ш]

Спасибо друг. Мне нравятся твои видео. Теперь я сам хочу заняться подобным делом. Я живу в России. Накупил уже несколько старых советских бензопил. Начну тоже реставрировать))))) спасибо тебе))))

[@jwatcher5645]

Through all the negativity positive prevails

[@GeoFawx]

This was so painful to watch. I've been watching restoration videos for 4 yrs now. And these ones taint the restoration world. 😢 the paint on the crank case seal area is what got me the most. I've rebuilt plenty of motors and that's a no no. All the pitting not taken care of. The hot glue when you can see the original screw holes. Ugh. Painful.

[@wishusknight3009]

I noticed a few things too that made me tilt my head a bit.

[@wormon3626]

Ultra sound bath would of been alot friendlier

[@jacobstraightpipee3991]

well. how to say it.. everything in this video is freaking wrong.. painted internal surfaces? painted surfaces that are supposed to seal? not to mention.. if someone really paid 10K for such restoration.. bein it me, i would shove that chainsaw up his buttcrack... internal dimensions unchecked ( even tho the original engine was pretty much destroyed due to critical failure and piston with dead was totaly obliterated.. ) after seeing this, iam good for pouring some alc in my belly and acid in my eyes so i do not see this shite anymore

[@shawntailor5485]

Ya I call that hack work ,like match sticks and Elmer's for wood repair .

[@kmd844]

I'm so glad you said this. I'm not a restoration pro at all, but I love watching them and watch a lot. I found myself immediately cringing when the painting sandblasting (if you can call it that) and painting was happening with a fuel tube that was left wide open, pitting, etc. It just looked awful, and I thought "Sweet baby Jesus I hope noone paid $10k for this half-assed cosmetic job. BUT - I guess I'm actually paying into his fund by interacting with this video, so...I'm the problem, not the solution! lol

[@DangerClose13E]

I shuddered when I saw how you sharpened that chain!

[@oscaruiz8055]

That work you do I think feels like reviving someone Congratulations great job!!!!

[@restorationt2]

Thanks, it was a very satisfying project 😊

[@megatron-t1n]

Excellent work and great video! 10/10

[@restorationt2]

Thank you 🥰

[@jamesrichardson771]

I was just thinkin" 🤔 How many, Brand New "381's" could you buy, with $10 grand 💥🛠

[@GregCameron-sq7kx]

Click bait

[@mohdhelmie7192]

Stupid tiltle

[@BonesJones85]

Maybe 10000 rubles lol

[@TimothyAPrice-ug7nm]

That was an awesome job! Loved watching you restore this chainsaw!

[@stur.7502]

That's a pretty impressive set of tools going on there for $10,000.00, especially the sensitive paint brush and tweezers for dis-assembly work, at least it's warm in Asia and you need not worry about freezing temps affecting your cleaning chemicals.

[@brandonreynolds3884]

You make it look easy! Great work!

[@restorationt2]

I appreciate that, it was a fun project!

[@J777-y7v]

I wish I could do that. Nice job for $10,000.

[@yolandayutaka5357]

Great job Sir! Watching from Palau.

[@ianmackinnon9916]

Amazing, rust everywhere, but all the screws and nuts come off just like they were recently greased. I work on a lot of rust and I wish all would come apart as easily..

[@ipaporod]

With rusted screws you cannot use an electric driver like is done in this video, they would strip right away!.They must be done by hand with a hammer torque driver !.

[@butchs2337]

my comment was the same as yours before i read your comment, same here 1000% i work on rusted stuff just about everyday and it sucks, lube torch impact yeap it sucks trying to get stuff apart here around saltwater

[@Toonseskat]

Finished product looks like a Chinese clone, off colors. I’d rather have one of the Frankenstein saws I put together from parts..

[@TheREALDocRabbit]

The consistent patina of everything he repairs is very much like those home shopping channel cleaning shows.

[@hippykolea579]

Professional..and in mechanics I think you are the first

[@ckmoore101]

I made it 1 min in. After watching him separating nailed boards with a screwdriver, I knew this would be a colossal waste of time. A quick peek at comments vindicates that decision. And why in the holy hell would they think its a good idea to not edit out that crap? I hate these faux restoration channels. Gives the good ones a bad name.

[@GordonIsFreeman]

From the start as he started to unscrew the screws... they vere not only brand new but also too easy to unscrew. Am i the only one here? I think its fake as fuck. If you've ever tried to unscrew something that rusty NO WAY it would be that easy, more than likely you would've need to cut it off. The - screw with so rusty bolt ? It would been destroyed even trying to do it. The old rusty spark plug? NO WAY it would've been unscrewed in 1 peace THAT EASY. Because again from the shaft to the end of the plug it was new.

[@neuerkanal1581]

I love your Balenciaga shirt. They love kids. 😊

[@mariuspetre1613]

from 1 to 10 ..i give this restauration a solid 4 !

[@bobbyhempel1513]

Because that's not the way those files work.

[@LtnYeeha]

I agree

[@prityboy69r]

Yea that was fake as fuck. He cleaned up the old one then tried to pass a new one off as it.

[@brian_vb]

@@bobbyhempel1513I always did them by hand going back and forth on each one.. I was like no way you can do that lol

[@IRONHORSE427RACING]

Holy Crap....to bring something so far gone back to life....your a brave person and get 4 gold stars in my book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am a logger/ Faller and have been most of my adult life. My first pro duty powerheads were Stihl and I ran them for years till they got more concerned with other things besides making a really good pro powerhead. I switched to Husqvarna about 12-15 years ago and never have gone back. Everytime Stihl comes out with a new model I try it out but they still are too concerned with things a Professional who earns his living with a good powerhead don't need ! We want Dependable above all else, then we want raw POWER....AND THE LITTLE THINGS THAT HELP US DO OUR JOB....CAPTURED BAR NUTS, FLIP UP HEAVY DUTY OIL AND GAS LIDS, BIG AGGRESSIVE Bucking Spikes, full wrap handles, a body and case thats not made of some strange composite plastic crap...we want good tough reliable quality craftsmanship.....not a bunch of home owner or weekend firewood cutter glitzy crap....nothing fancy, nothing we cant fix out in the bush, just meat and potatoes boring heavy duty dependable powerheads...we will gladly pay for what we want but re-building our old saws year after year aint gonna continue to get it done. Thats why so many fallers have gone to Husqvarna....even though they are building new fangled self tuning efi stuff....we can still buy the old 390xp or something bigger brand new....I got so concerned about places phasing out what I liked....I bought 4 brand new in the box old school 390XP POWERHEADS... When I need one I take it to our local sawshop guy and he goes through it and ports it new out of the box.. And I will run it till it drops... I cant say that about the Stihl powerheads anymore....

[@RestorationGirl]

Such a wonderful transformation

[@АндрейКоролев-х8ц]

Блин... Нет слов . Это восхитительно 🎉

[@charlieringo5701]

Wow I've been though a bunch of restoration and this is one for the books great job my family would love to seen this

[@mikemakuh5319]

First Sthil I have ever seen without a clutch!

[@jupp9999]

Awesome Job, amazing to watch, ty for video!

[@restorationt2]

👍👍

[@lehrerteubert]

Great. You are a master! I love it.

[@filipjovic1389]

Goldene hände, Bravo Meister 🍾

[@jackiedohrmann42]

Very talented. Awesome job 👍

[@user-hi5dd5qh9n]

No ring compressor but a flat blade? Wouldn't get this bloke to restore my wheel barrow

[@aimeegerolaga]

After seeing this he doesn't deserve to push a broom. Made this old mechanic want to vomit. 150 minutes is flatrate for 💯 complete rebuild including test run, very easily done, but not like this

[@Feedergang]

This was awesome to watch!

[@DÁVILA-s2b]

Genial video , extraordinario trabajo realizado 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@restorationt2]

Thank you 🥰

[@inthefreytoo]

Excellent restoration job! While I see you used a different chain, I would have swapped it out also. The old chain was used up. Looks awesome! 👍

[@restorationt2]

Thanks for the feedback, I was thinking about that too! It was a tough choice, but ultimately the old chain was too worn out.

[@VictorPonce-o6q]

Wow i am impressed 👍

[@viviangrabowski6506]

He does what I love... - restoring old things...!! Please get me out of Germany..!!! ❤Vivian Hyde 😊

[@jorderber5847]

¡Buen trabajo! Como cuando era joven trabaje muchos años con estas máquinas, he disfrutado viendo este video. Gracias.

[@TomHolcombe-fh1kv]

Fabulous job awesome congratulations you’re a great job

[@restorationt2]

I'm glad you enjoyed the restoration! 😊

[@DonaldStewart-ni2ue]

The fuel and oil caps were my first clue that this was crap from the start....lol

[@jackyhallmark3094]

Newer piece of crap.

[@anthonywheeler133]

Agreed. Stihl didn't start using those until like the last 5-10 years

[@JP12Ninersfaithful]

​@anthonywheeler133 the flip top caps have been around for over 15 years now. I d0nt care for em, prefer the screw in one's myself my 066 and 044 still have them but my 461's I buy one every year (timber faller in oregon) have had the flip caps for at least 15 years.

[@HubLabRestore]

There had better be a part 2 to this build or I am gonna be pissed. So far, I am glued to watching the engine rebuild. This bike is going to be a beauty when she is done.

[@restorationt2]

I appreciate the hype! I'm planning to make more videos about this chainsaw. 😊

[@MrAlfisher3]

I'm always amazed at the amount of experts in the comments section

[@anthonywheeler133]

Yeah? Some people actually DO know what they are talking about

[@MotoMiiike]

Most of them are right. I restore antique tractors and equipment. While entertaining, the execution on this was very amateur level. I expected so much better when I clicked this.

[@scottybear6265]

Great job impressed with your skills

[@restorationt2]

Thanks! It was a challenging project. 😄

[@metalMastery78]

Great work 👍

[@elismansitumorang9454]

Ayahku pengguna mesin STIHL, selama puluhan tahun. Kenangan yang tidak terlupakan

[@jbthemechanic]

I love watching people fix up vintage stuff like this. Its crazy to see how power tools have evolved through the years! And like I've seen people say on here, ignore the haters. I doubt most of them could do what you do and even less could make these things function like new.

[@4amwaj]

Good stuff bro! Made it look new like an expert and used it like a beginner though haha love it bro! New sub here son!!

[@restorationt2]

Thanks for the support, new subscriber! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊

[@osamashaat3042]

والله حلال عليك يا معلم الذي علمك ما لم يعلم مبارك عليك البقشيش تتهنى بيه انت وأهلك وعيالك ان شاءالله حلال عليك بالبركه مبارك ❤❤❤

[@restorationt2]

Thank bro

[@rojopo65]

Very nice job. Great video.

[@Elektroopa]

Sehr gute Arbeit, schöne Restauration. Gruß aus Berlin

[@FullyRestorations]

I Also Work On Restoration. You Did A Very Good Job

[@restorationt2]

Thabk you 🥰

[@silvanocavadini7161]

Dalla Svizzera sei bravissimo 10 Lode Master

[@johnselzer761]

All the bolts and screws came out of the aluminum like they were new. Seems to me this whole video is misleading.

[@christopherbedford9897]

Plenty of those on KZbin 😞

[@jaromaro5818]

Łańcuch stary umyty a na koniec założony nowy i jeszcze ostrzony

[@guillermomiller7849]

pintura-pegajuntas-juntas...sobra la pintura...sin repasar roscas+pintura...carburador nuevo+pintura...oye...repasalo..

[@vladchenkov9215]

Yeah the 10k is probably a lie or mistranslation, however the screws are not. I’ve torn apart plenty of of these going back to the 50’s model. If he pre lubbed it for days prior that seems reasonable. Out of hundreds I’ve only had a couple I had to re-tap

[@CapCityMover]

Agreed.

[@bimbiyusmito8203]

Mantap, suatu kreatifitas yang luar biasa

[@vicferrari9380]

Friend Why do you not fully clean the parts? If you go to the trouble to sand blast the parts why go only part way and then bury the rust and grime under the paint?

[@brunonikodemski2420]

Also, do not paint the threaded bolts. Causes chips into that zone later.

[@artcabo8242]

Your amazing genius my man want more

[@leonardoandrescarranza6710]

Huy que buen trabajo 👏👏

[@restorationt2]

Thanks, it was a fun project!

[@reginaldobertazini658]

Maravilhoso ficou seu trabalho parabéns

[@RafaelGimenez-ow9jd]

Felicitaciones por tan buena restauración Muy buenas vibras

[@abrahamghannam2137]

The chain is completely gone the chips on the floor show that the gullets have to be filed down also, according to the size of the cutting teeth, and the RPMs are not nowhere near where they’re supposed to be

[@BagsRivaRaet]

Sending support from Imus city Cavite 🇵🇭

[@libertadrespetoverdadequid720]

wow.. big maschine stihl knowledge. great

[@restorationt2]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@viviangrabowski6506]

Best Video I've ever seen.. !! ❤Vivian Hyde 😊

[@darrenellington3315]

It's like Triggers broom.. 6 new heads and 4 new handles, but it's the same broom he started with... 😂

[@viviangrabowski6506]

I liked to work with this guy.. - fantastic !! ❤Vivian Hyde 😊

[@Overkill06]

One hell of a build on that packing crate!

[@aaronlietz]

Amazing job! Fantastic 🎉

[@restorationt2]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the process 😊

[@Flowtester1]

I have run stihl chainsaws my whole life and I’ve never seen one like this. I’ve also never seen a 381. It was pretty neat.

[@RestoreOldThings71]

Great job on the stihl restoration

[@at_3831]

As a logger this was cringe to watch I’d gladly take 10k to restore a $600 saw that all parts are available that saw is newer then my 028 I have no issues getting parts for. Clickbait got me

[@oigleoystereater2003]

This channel is renowned for clickbait, the guy's not a restorer's bootlace.

[@Bigfoot_fixes_all]

Hell yea

[@wellbbq]

I've been watching enough Resto videos for a while now and know BS when I see it. This qualifies as just that BS!!!

[@robertdavis6708]

Logging with a 028. Bet you fell the old ones.

[@at_3831]

@@robertdavis6708 no I log with ms460’s one day I’ll upgrade to a 500i

[@anthonyanglim7147]

Fantastic Job Man! You are Awesome. There aren't many people who can do what you did. 👍

[@restorationt2]

I’m glad you enjoyed the restoration! 😊

[@sergeibucha4311]

Да, действительно Вы правы, так искусно испортить пилу нужен особый талант!!!

[@Blaines-smallengine-repair]

What strip paint use spray paint and replace a top end and carb and fuel lines wow so hard lol

[@8374570]

Regardless of the value of the bribe I really enjoyed this restoration. Whether it is superior to the original or not he got back working. Well done.

[@colinstubbs]

Spoiler .....no way is it superior

[@steely_Bob]

Simply AMAZING!

[@LarryGross-pc8kp]

I don’t know who you are. But you are definitely an amazing person with saws. My grandfather had a bunch of old rusty saws and if I could’ve found you about 9 years ago. I would’ve shipped them to you and let you do your magic on them. You are awesome my man

[@restorationt2]

I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@IamTheCajun66]

Fun video to watch. Don't pay attention to the negative comments.

[@tonyheros5693]

Bien les portées de roulement et de joint repeint à la bombe, bien aussi la pâte à joint dans tout les coins, bien aussi le rendu finale de la peinture façon surface lunaire, tout ça pour 10000, ça en vaut pas 500...

[@patrickchavez3848]

Jesus!! I was holding my phone out in front of me when you were spraying the parts washer when my cat walked by!. I actually turned my phone so he wouldn't get sprayed! Ha, I guess I was really into the video! 😅

[@restorationt2]

I’m glad you were so engrossed in the video! 😁

[@codybogle8390]

Very professional best I ever seen I’m sure the settlement value is worth more than what you got paid for.😊

[@pattiboychannel311]

Well done buddy, forget the negative views. Lets see some of there videos. 2.2 million views well done.

[@fatherrussell5303]

The part where he says “The power of one! The power of two! The power of many.” Really gets me pumped.

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

At least he didn't say by the power of grey skull...oh wait that's He Man

[@mbahgandung4131]

Very extraordinary repair. Expert and reliable.👍👍👍❤️❤️💯

[@restorationt2]

Thank you 👍👍

[@SuperchiefApache]

I liked what you did! I always enjoy watching the end product! Nice work!!!

[@mitchelloverby2157]

Why didn’t you put the dog spikes back on? Did you loose it or just forgot about it?

[@dureshsamarasinghe5413]

Brilliant job well done, age and other stats are not important what matters is the restoration thats the purpose of the exercise, good job.

[@osamashaat3042]

كفيت و وفيت بإذن الله حلال عليك ❤