Stihl 090 - My New Chainsaw Mill Saw

I picked up a Stihl 090 for use in my chainsaw mill. It's quite the upgrade from my 76.5cc Stihl 046. The 090 packs 137cc and weighs 27.5lbs. This large saw is no longer in production. I picked this up from eBay so I go over it, fuel it up, and try it out.
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[@Shaka_Vibe]

Fantastic saw! I used to have a Sthil dealership in one of my equipment rental stores. Nothing beats Stihl!

[@MichelClavette]

Boy, talk about a walk down memory lane! When I was young on the farm in New-Brunswick we had a few 090s that my dad got from when they built James Bay hydro plants. Great saws; heavy as hell, but when used only for felling, it's O.K. Loved the 025 and 017 for cutting the branches. Keep making these great videos and kudos for having it made on to Wood Talk. Mike

[@bigtexas7580]

*The Stihl 090 was introduced in 1959 as part of the Stihl Lightning Chainsaw line. I have a 1968 Stihl 08 S that is from that same line and I love this saw. I paid $210 for this saw in junk condition on ebay. After buying all of the parts to get the saw running and all of the cosmetic parts I have $570 in this saw now and I feel that every penny was well spent because this saw looks amazing and runs like a dream. It's a top handle saw around 6 horse power and has enough grunt to pull a 28" bar. You just don't get the same feeling as you do when you're holding one of these vintage stihl saws as you do with a new one.*

[@Sebastopolmark]

That's quite a testament to the old saw. Kinda like me, who cares what it looks like as long as it still works. Looking forward to the milling videos.

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Love the vintage chain Saws, the best saws Sthil made

[@paulharriss1192]

Love your new saw Matt, it will run your mill just fine. I ran my Alaskan mill with a 75 Stihl for several years. A friend gave me a 090 and I put a both saws on a 52" bar lots of power still lots of hard work. Lots of loggers out here in Washington saws are common. Have fun with your mill and keep the chips flying.

[@socialprophylacticmusic]

I've used a stihl ms880 on and off for the last few years and even though it's lighter than the 90 by a few pounds its a beast and an arm breaker to work with. My grand father told me about a 90 he had years ago and this is my first time seeing one. Great vid and I'm going to have to show this to him. He'll get a kick out of it!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Running pretty good! I watch your videos, and I can only imagine how much your neighbors love you..... hahahaha!

[@MRrwmac]

Happy milling and a happy Matt! That more powerful engine looks like it cut through very nicely. Nice saw my friend! Congratulations!

[@millsbrian55]

Awesome new toy, Matt! That's going to save you lots of time milling up your slabs - and there's nothing more valuable than your time!

[@DieterSchneider]

Nice. Looking forward to a milling video.

[@TyMoser]

Nice buy! I ended up getting all my chains by the link from baileys. I've considered getting an extra foot or two of links for each chain I have to replace individual teeth when broken. I don't have the tools needed to remove/attach new links but there's a lawn/garden repair shop a half mile away that does. That tensioning screw looks like it's going to be a PITA when you have the mill attached!

[@julienpcntt2401]

This is a beast of a saw! I am sure you'll have a great time with it

[@stevemcentyre1570]

I think this saw is a pre 1978 model as evidenced by the lack of a chain break. I just got one too. Found my dad's old stihl 048 which is a 1982 model with a 36" bar. I'll have to get one of those Panther mills since I have a couple of red oak logs to deal with. If you ever have trouble starting one give just one squirt of model airplane fuel in the carb. One pull starts! Looks like you got a pretty good deal and it seems to run good. Certainly enough power for your mill.

[@LifeinFarmland]

Look at that beast! I still run an old johnsered. Built like a tank. Thanks for sharing!

[@mcremona]

It's crazy how long these things can run for. Thanks!

[@WoodenCreationz]

So excited it started and worked great! You for sure could cut fast threw that log! Super stoked for ya man! Cant wait to see the saw mill!

[@WoodByWright]

oh my word! I am so druling! that is so sweet. very happy woodworking!

[@mcremona]

hahaha! :)

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

i'm planning to pick up a 100cc plus saw for my mill too. the 76 does a fine job but a bit more power will be nice too. plus a bigger bar. hope the saw runs well for you!!

[@brendonterry2608]

Look how great it cuts, sets down for the epic walk away shot and the saw tumbles over. I Love it. Cool vid MC

[@mcremona]

lol! it's too round :)

[@mikescncshop]

Good thing that saw is nice and loud. I'll bet you couldn't even hear your neighbors yelling at you for sawing while they were trying to sleep :)

[@mcremona]

haha! I hope they weren't trying to sleep at 6pm ;)

[@107retired]

+Mike Higgins it should be considered a privilege to be woken up by that sound!!! At ANY hour!!

[@GibClark]

Sweet !! I have a 028 I bought 26 years ago still starts on second pull only Plugs and pull cord chains and bars all it ever needed. Awesome machines

[@mcremona]

Wow that's quite the life out of one purchase! Nice!

[@GibClark]

Yours is older than mine! , good tools last, granted my heavy use was in the first 5 years selling cordwood and trying to build furniture .......... tapering off as I got a "real job" (biggest mistake of my life)

[@IntoTheDirtshop]

No brake also? even more badass

[@chrischiampo7647]

Good Saw You Got a Stihl On That Stihl 😀😊😀❤️

[@johngodwin7902]

' Wow what a BEAST! Great find. Can't wait to see more Chain Saw Milling! :-)

[@florianfackert9256]

Looking forward to get one of these next month, what a monster!

[@mitchellsteele2172]

awesome, ive been running the same stihl since 1966

[@kortt]

That's a monster, wouldn't want to carry that around the woods all day. Looking forward to seeing it mill.

[@mcremona]

You'd grow some big arms lol

[@Matthew-mq6fz]

That thing is a beast!

[@BCdesign1]

That is awesome I cant wait for an epic woods video with loads of milling using this saw!

[@mcremona]

They're coming :)

[@Unclebuddy01]

Congrats on the saw, Watch out trees, Matt is on the loose with an awesome sawmill and he's coming for you!!!

[@mcremona]

haha! Now I just need more places to put these slabs

[@ermannodangelo1062]

Love those beasts, I inherited a 07 and believe it's made in 1961......runs like a champ. Pull start is like turning over a big block Chevy

[@IntoTheDirtshop]

Dude when you did that side by side comparison my jaw dropped. That saw is so badass!

[@johnlincicum6390]

Lol! ms250 is a tinker toy for sure!

[@matt_williams1015]

That's a beast of a saw! Great video Matt, I learned a few things.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Matt! Good to hear!

[@pastortommynelson1]

Congrats on the "new" used chain saw. Can't wait to see some milling being done with it. Be safe!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Tom!

[@KevinCrawfordCTS]

That deserves three man cards and a high five. That thing is a beast.

[@mcremona]

ha! Thanks Kevin!

[@BraxtonWirthlin]

Awesome saw, Matt!

[@ivanmills7664]

Congrats on the new to you saw. Matt Cremona for president!

[@mcremona]

haha! Thanks Ivan!

[@greenbriar64]

Great video! I can't wait to see that milling some logs! It's a beast! I bet once you get a longer bar and chain and your mill installed it will weigh more than you!!

[@mcremona]

Doesn't take much. A bag of rocks weight more than me haha! Thanks Ben!

[@jamessullivan7793]

That think looks like a beast! bet it will make milling a lot easier for ya

[@KimballCody]

awesome find. good to see that it runs and idles as it should. I picked up a 660 and it flys through the wood.

[@mcremona]

I was surprised how quickly it started up. I figured I'd be in for a little more difficulty due to it's age and condition.

[@KimballCody]

+Matthew Cremona my 660 has a decompression button, yours looks like a beast to start. are you going to sharpen the chain you have at a 10° angle?

[@mcremona]

It is. It takes quite the pull to turn over. That's one of the reasons I'm so happy it starts with only a couple pulls. I would change the angle on the chain that came with it but it's been sharpened many times and after I regrind the teeth there really wouldn't be much left. I'd be lucky to get 3 or 4 sharpenings out of it.

[@billthompson5644]

you are awesome, very explanatory. This is the first time I've ever clicked on you. I had an 045 superAV with a 26 inch bar. That thing you have is a monster. I'm very glad I found your Channel I gave you a thumbs up and subscribe instantly

[@Retroweld]

Awesome saw Matt. Cutting that log looked fun.

[@mcremona]

I might do it again in the morning :)

[@sffilmsyoushouldsubtomeiamcool]

WOW you got a hell of a good deal on the saw

[@DIYTyler]

It's huge! Sounds like it runs great too....like starting a go- cart.

[@mcremona]

lol! You could probably make a pretty sweet go-cart out of it

[@johnlincicum6390]

+Matthew Cremona They used to use McCulloch's chainsaw engines and McCulloch actually made the winningest go-kart engines ever made from the late 1950's to the early 1980's. You now officially own THE chainsaw that put Stihl on the map! Up until the 1980's when McCulloch (the man and/or his family) sold the McCulloch chainsaw company to Black & Decker, McCulloch was the #1 chainsaw company in the world. Even the Black & Decker made McCulloch chainsaws were great though, but technology was changing to add anti-vibe mounts, which McCulloch had on their Super Pro series chainsaws, but not on all. Then the McCulloch brand got sold by Black & Decker to the Taiwanese company Cheng Fen and all the good McCulloch's were gone and replaced with what I personally call the "big box store junk" chainsaws. McCulloch got sold (partially) by Cheng Fen to Electrolux in the early 2000's for the European markets' rights like Poulan is here in the USA (think vacuum cleaners! Yes, that Electrolux!). Electrolux bought out the "big 3" Swedish chainsaw companies of Husqvarna, Jonsereds, and Partner-all in that order too. Later on in the 1980's they bought Poulan and then the last chainsaw company was McCulloch (again around 2003).

[@mcremona]

Hey John, thanks for the background info. That's really interesting to know!

[@johnlincicum6390]

You're welcome and thank you!

[@johnlincicum6390]

Sorry for it being a little confusing.

[@DavidBishopinc]

I do n own a chain saw but glad I watched this video. Looks like a great purchase for you. AND, i must be out of the gas can loop. Ive never seen one like you have with the way that spout works. Got to get one of those.

[@mcremona]

That's the only modern spill proof can that doesn't just suck. It's made by midwest can. I have a 5 and a 2 gallon one.

[@treverjones847]

Good score on your 090. Great saws for milling. Any bar for the following will fit your saw: 051, 070, 075, 076, 084, 088 and S10 and 08 (I think on the S10). I mill with a 076 Super and am looking to add an 090 to the shed.

[@johnsobj]

congrats on the new saw! Looks great.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@EtowahChainsawMuseum.328]

Great saw. Would look great saw in any collection.

[@robertsheffey8894]

Great tips, TY!

[@3Godfree]

Great buy Matt. Look forward to seeing you put that monster to use.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Sam! I'm looking forward to putting it to use

[@jarrodoreilly4328]

25 to 1 is the mix we all use in Australia on all the older saws

[@NathanVdV]

my 070 does 10 minutes per cut on a slab 2,5m long and 50-60cm thick. i was pretty impressed. a decent sized log only takes 1 hour for full processing (5 slabs out of 1 log)

[@TsiRoadkill]

Sweet saw!

[@nordyfamily]

Keep up the great work!!

[@jfk4032]

Have fun and be safe with that beast!

[@mcremona]

Thanks! Will do!

[@yagyaken484]

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[@paulkinneberg9405]

Matt that is sick!! looks like a small lawnmower engine :)

[@PaulHigley]

Great video 👍 and I love that saw 💙.

[@gerritstijvers7690]

The woodslicer sword with short bar for now. Looks like a lot of fun. Be safe with that thing. Especially when the gas throttle is locked

[@mcremona]

Feels like a sword. Thanks Gerrit!

[@walterrider9600]

thank you Matt. looks like a monster to me

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

That is a great step up for your milling.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Tommy! Should make things quicker

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

I would imagine :-)

[@powerbuilt2008]

Also, I'm not sure what the High / Low carby adjustment screws should be at. I have not touched them since I got the saw. Plus the brass joiner to underneath the On/Off switch has become un-soldered, so it is basically not making an electrical connnection to the switch, but I checked the spark plug and the plus is still sparking. It is a brand new spark plug. Do you know waht could be wrong? Maybe it has got reeds inside the cylinder to block off and open up ports? But to me it seems to be not sucking up the fuel, and i've stripped carby, nothing blocking it.

[@motzemog]

You are going to be jacked and ripped welding that thing around even in the horizontal position. Nice upgrade for sure!

[@mcremona]

haha! I'm good in the exercise dept now

[@DenSushko]

you have some stuff to play at your backyard :)

[@jbrogham]

That is a beast of a saw!!

[@mcremona]

Heck yes! You'll have to come check it out sometime

[@charlesjones6998]

What a beast! They sure don't make em like that anymore!

[@mcremona]

ha! no they do not :)

[@jarrodoreilly4328]

Sounds very healthy too good buy

[@frozentimbers796]

Damn, that thing is a beast!

[@mcremona]

yes indeed :)

[@lancesurgeon7614]

I can hear the neighbors now. " There he goes again!!!" LOL!!!

[@JustMakeIt]

That thing should have a kick start haha

[@107retired]

+Just Make It And FAA clearence for take off!!

[@dapingzdap2449]

jajajaja comedy.

[@robertevans6481]

that is one big saw....nice update

[@mcremona]

Thanks Robert!

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

That's neat!! I don't think you better get anything bigger.lol!!! Have fun with that saw!!! Regards Bob Lee

[@PinkyTaDa]

The thing is a hungry beast!!!

[@MikeKapotsy]

wow that thing is a beast Matt!! Nice cookies LOL. I think you're ready to compete in the Lumberjack competitions now!

[@ProspectorBill]

Congrats Matt! How much will this delay your purchase of a portable sawmill?

[@Projectoftheday]

Exciting, really looking forward to seeing it in your sawmill. Would be something for me when I saw where there is no power for my electric saw.

[@mcremona]

yeah! Might be a little faster than your 391 :)

[@Projectoftheday]

+Matthew Cremona hehe Yes it's probably the same difference between my 391 and your new saw, that it is between your new saw and my electric saw. So it would probably make a big difference when you are too far from electricity.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Great Saw Matt!! Lots of power!!

[@mcremona]

thanks! A fun one to run

[@advancednutritioninc908]

I am looking at o66 stihl and a 394/5xp husq right now for a lumber mill. both are about 93 cc

[@TedAlexander24]

The clutch on that saw looks bigger than the clutch on my mini bike when I was a kid. I would say that you could run a little rich on the oil too.

[@samuelluria4744]

Don't forget to check out the DOUBLE vintage 090's running on the mill of the One and Only "Buckin' Billy Ray Smith"!!!!

[@mcremona]

I stumbled across that one the other night. KZbin has been suggesting 090 videos to me now lol That video made me want a second one :)

[@samuelluria4744]

Take it slow... Vintage tools can be real Heartbreakers

[@ot0m0t0]

What a beast.

[@davidiliyn]

That thing is sick!!!

[@mcremona]

heck yes!

[@maxy2237]

run it rich with good motocross oil

[@maxy2237]

25-1

[@randyallaway4085]

Oh man, that's a nice saw (not that I'd know a good one from bad). Actually, have you ever thought about making a video about chainsaw basics? Just like, Chainsaw 101? Anyway, thanks for the video, Matt!

[@TroyDake]

Agreed, this would be a great topic Matt, I really want to mill my own lumber someday and would really like to learn more about chainsaws as well.

[@mcremona]

+Randy Allaway I can certainly do something on the basics of chainsaws. I'll throw it onto my production schedule. Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@randyallaway4085]

+Matthew Cremona no problem, thanks for considering it!

[@MichaelLawing]

+Matthew Cremona I'll second that! I dug one out of a pile at the trash dump that looks to be salvageable, but haven't taken the plunge yet, since I don''t know what I'm doing...

[@pullemfar]

Big Nasty, I just named it for ya!!! She's a beauty!!! Good find bro

[@mcremona]

hahaha!!! I like that!

[@phooesnax]

Matt, That is a monster. Very cool. I was so glad when it started, idled and cut! My luck...the beast would have been DOA. Jim

[@mcremona]

Thanks Jim! I was half expecting that

[@phooesnax]

Very pleased it is working. Recommend a measuring cup for the oil vs. using side of the quart though:-0)

[@jonathanbenoit8828]

Good deal 👍👌 love it ❤️❤️ super nice 👍👍👍👍👍

[@penguinhobbs]

I have a 070, gas mix for it is 25:1, would think for the 090 would be the same.

[@BigFatTonys]

An $800 saw deserves a $20 tempered glass measuring cup

[@KSFWG]

+Big Fat Tony's Lindsay is gonna be PO'd when she finds out Matt used her measuring cup to mix gas for a chainsaw.... ;)

[@mcremona]

+KSFWG shhhhhh it's on loan ;)

[@KSFWG]

+Matthew Cremona #blameitondema (give Birkey the night off) ;)

[@mcremona]

+KSFWG So kind of you :)

[@sisityyy18]

Big Fat Tony's jkj8

[@craigpereira6381]

Awesome. i have always wondered how to attach a blade on a chain saw. You make cutting the stump look so easy :-)

[@mcremona]

Thanks Craig! Glad you were able to pick up something (probably) useful :)

[@johnlincicum6390]

It's not a blade, I know I'm being technical, but it makes me cringe when I hear/read that! A blade is on a knife. A bar and chain is on a chainsaw.

[@nathanwooler8047]

awesome saw!

[@mcremona]

I agree :)

[@JoeDavis82]

AWESOMENESS

[@AntDiesel54]

That's an awesome saw Matt. Good luck. But I hope your good with small engines because your going to have to rebuild it all the time. I have 3 of these saws, and especially when used for milling they will get run out. They adventure starts lol. Good luck

[@mcremona]

Thanks Anthony! I've rebuilt a few saws already so small engine repair doesn't bother me. Milling is a lot of work on a saw so I expect more maintenance.

[@freedomforestlife]

@@mcremona you shouldnt have to rebuild it regually, i stayed for loggers for 3 years in indonesia, they use them to mill big timber freehand all day every day and are decades old..

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Cool toy! It's almost as big as you are!

[@mcremona]

Haha! Most things are

[@Dusan93etr]

I must ask you, what gaget you are using, that you atach on the chainsaw, when you are milling the tree for the equal thickness of the wood? Does it are custom work, or you can buy it somewhere? I will have some walnut next year and i want to make usable wood of that tree.

[@scotthaun8582]

that thing is a monster!

[@mcremona]

Heck yes!

[@paulbuckeljr8870]

If you need a bigger saw I'd suggest using an old Volkswagen Beatle engine, lol.

[@driventowin]

+Paul Buckel Jr .......... why didn't Stihl think of that!.... pure geeeenineous, or is that genius,.... either way, what an idea! Haha!

[@tacticalrooster6508]

Hey Matt, I am wondering what chainsaw you would recommend for cutting out bowl blanks for woodturning. Thanks

[@mcremona]

If power isn't an issue, an electric chainsaw will work well for that. That's what is used to use for cutting blanks. No maintenance and it's quieter.

[@Chris-Fennimore]

Hi Matt. Nice find on the 090! I did notice that it appeared the governor was not installed. That engine will last forever if you reinstall the governor and keep the RPMs below 8000. Let me know if you need any info on it.Chris.

[@Machinesvehiclesvariouscontent]

good machines☺

[@niccer28]

Great video I have been wanting a mill for quite some time! But the only thing stopping me is I only have 028 Stihl.

[@mcremona]

Well if you're not in a rush or are just doing small logs, your saw isn't the thing stopping you ;)

[@niccer28]

+Matthew Cremona true true I think I may order me a panther in the spring! to much snow in the woods right now!

[@ryandacus]

Hey Matt I love your chainsaw milling videos. Very different from the other woodworking you tube content out there, but in a good way. So keep up the great work doing what you do buddy! Anyway I am curious if you have had a chance to do any milling with that monster size 090 yet. If so, did you notice a significant difference in ease of ripping or time to mill up slabs? I have a Stihl MS461 which is pretty much the newer model of the 046 you were previously running so I am just wondering if there is a noticeable difference during milling? Hope to sera video in the future of the 090 in action. Thanks for your time Matt!!

[@BigFatTonys]

12:15 earns the seller positive feedback

[@mcremona]

Exactly as described. Positive feedback sent