The "Guilty" MS261 For Jacob getting custom work... and my advice for finding a good saw builder

Thanks for watching guys... hopefully this time I load the right video lol... reach out if you have any questions... [e-mail]

[@jasonthomas8770]

I’m here because of Jacob. You’re doing awesome stuff. I’ll watch it all.

[@benhyde4175]

Can’t wait to see more of that 064! They are awesome saws!

[@StrayWolfForge]

I really enjoy your videos and I always learn something. Thanks for sharing your hard won knowledge.

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

John you build a great saw. Stay focused on what got ya there buddy. Stay strong and be safe. God bless. ❤️🌲🌲🌲❤️

[@jonathanlloyd8791]

Great video John can't wait for the 064 video I have a ton of saws the 064 buy far my favourite great power to weight saw

[@mrtreejunkie]

Love your videos bud. Just got all the stuff for my 201tc-m to be dipped!

[@sandsock]

You have a good mind on how things fit and work and why.

[@johnpawly1849]

Great content I wish all people would think like you I’ve tried to train people in the past and my old saying is you can’t tell somebody something if they already know the answer. I have a ms261 that in the future I want to get built I’ll save your info. Thanks for being honest. I’m in northern az.

[@cajun3197]

Also gotta be careful if a lot of people you ask say a guy does good work and you ask saw builders if the same guy does good work and they say no that’s a red flag as well. Another great video John. 😎

[@johnscustomsaws]

Its a popularity contest to a point I agree

[@cajun3197]

@@johnscustomsaws that’s correct 😎

[@mathieularocque493]

Hey nice chanel sir! I’m a master stihl who work in a john deere dealer and im really impressed with your bench setup and your work ! Keep going !

[@antea9055]

Man. You are a good builder and can make great videos. Let things go and do your thing. Don't go down the rabbit hole!

[@carbonEYE007]

This is a lack of desire to attain knowledge on your part. Do not try to stifle others who need truths at this crucial time, because you don’t feel like you can handle it. You would be both blind and ignorant both to ignore the dire situation we are in. you are correct in that not everyone can navigate the proverbial rabbit hole, however the great awakening is here and if your not helping just get out of the way.

[@kevinbeck6845]

Great videos and awesome saws ! And man now I have to try and get those filters 😅 greetings from Germany !

[@jasonsayre8102]

Loves the videos man, thanks for making them!

[@chrisseger6870]

Another great video man!

[@glennevitt5250]

Thanks for the information

[@danclas5983]

Dude, thought you were going to hammer out a little Uncle Ted, Star Spangled Banner when you grabbed up your guitar. Red, white and blue Bro. We don't need to talk politics here cause we got bad ass saws to drool over. I wish Sthil would offer the 261 with the wrap bar, man I would be on that. Love that little saw for firewood and throwing on the tractor to cut up downed stuff along the field edges when you don't need the big boys. She's my little go to saw. I live in an area where no one hardly knows what a wrap bar is. A couple of years ago I ordered a 362 with a wrap bar and my dealer was like, man this is the first one of these we've ever sold. Well it was the first one I've ever owned and I love it. Your doing a killer job with this channel, keep em' coming!!!

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Loved the video John thanks for posting this! Super cool. My air filter wasn’t that bad! 🙈 🤥 Haha seriously John it’s so cool to see your channel grow man keep up the amazing job!

[@johnscustomsaws]

Thanks bud... we all know i kinda exaggerate a bit lol

[@n00bicon4]

So stoked I got my MPI 400 and 500

[@Bobcat325]

Good advice dude

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Keep the vids coming bro. I'm just a hack novice, but I'll never stop learning.

[@johnscustomsaws]

Everyone is still learning...im definitely still learning... "expert" just means I am the most experienced in the room... and it was just me and Bella lol

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

@@johnscustomsaws 😊

[@justinweaver8787]

Good info!

[@joehackett9471]

great video!

[@andrewotero1972]

Great advice!!! All my builds have max flows or oil foam filters!! Filtration and air flow = long life!!! Been porting for years always new ideas it's trial and error and testing You gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette!!! I port completely different now than I did years before

[@andrewotero1972]

Keep up the good work and experimentation let's blow some stuff up!!!!!!

[@FishFind3000]

I’d be curious to test different stages of port work. Like a simple easy thing that someone could do would be muffler mod and maybe flow increase on the exhaust. Without enlarging or moving the ports. Just smoothing and helping flow.

[@swere1240]

nice guitars man.

[@darrelljohnson4658]

You are the best 👌 sawrus

[@fabiansigle7492]

Awesome video! I’m changing out my oem filters too now have already a maxflow on my 660 and next up is my 390xp with some redbeard saw filters!... just putting the intake adapter on it seems a bit a pain any advice on that??!👍👍😎😎

[@cajun3197]

Love your guitar buddy!

[@johnscustomsaws]

The Fes Paul 🤣🤣🤣

[@cajun3197]

@@johnscustomsaws fake les Paul? Lol

[@johnscustomsaws]

@@cajun3197 yep... just like my Farley Davidson

[@cajun3197]

@@johnscustomsaws I got a china made Jackson 😜

[@tomyousch7070]

Great video. I’d like you to do a good working saw out of my new 661 emtronoc if you do those. It’s not broken in yet. That depends on weather. I’ll be in touch if you agree

[@suzanneandwilliamjackson6682]

I'm a retired mechanic myself and I always hated when someone would ask a question and then argue about it. I'm the professional not you or you wouldn't be asking me. Duh. Hang in there

[@JRMny-nl4ut]

I have an 066. A guy did a hop up for me . Totally ripped me off.

[@JRMny-nl4ut]

I'd like to get it redone.

[@joshuap7501]

Tree work is the same way here around me lol we have more "tree guys" per population than anywhere in the world

[@carbonEYE007]

I have my 261 cylinder off and ready to party. have a bit of experience so I’m going for it. Thanks for the tips. If I’m not lowering the cylinder via a cut , can I get away with a base gasket delete on this one? Using a hyway pop up. Very light port clean up and intake gutting like you have here.

[@kevinnequest8720]

Canadian builders? Again I picked up some more mind candy. Looking at my 261 and thinking she needs some simple upgrades. Keep doing you. Maybe borrow Jacob's idea of the 8 hours of a saw running and get everyone to "watch it" to get your viewing hours up.

[@johnscustomsaws]

Yeah it took a while to get the watc hours but long videos are a must almost... and the "shorts" don't count... I would definitely get the air filter from WCS/RBS

[@MrHuntermikey]

Donny Walker at Walker’s Saw Shop is a awesome builder. Located on Vancouver Island British Columbia

[@johnscustomsaws]

@@MrHuntermikey yes Walkers do great work for sure

[@peterchistolini9734]

Hey john ,love the channel, wanted to know your thoughts on advancing the ignition timing on saws ,why or why not u would do it? Thanks man

[@johnscustomsaws]

I don't advance timing on saws... I have my own reasons for it but everything you see cutting on my channel cutting is running with stock timing... NOT saying that if someone dose do timing advances they are in the wrong... not at all... I just thing for the results I personally get with my builds its not necessary... everything you do to these saws has a "give and take" effect... I haven't had anyone say they aren't happy with the performance so I like to leave it there... now the 201T I have done timing advance to but thats a different deal... how do u like that plot twist lol

[@cammatney6388]

I need to find me one of those wrap around handles

[@colmhick]

Nice intro 👌

[@johnscustomsaws]

Sweet huh... gotta hand it to the guy that made that 😉

[@gregbrown9271]

Like to get one of those filters for the 261c

[@geralddavis9236]

Is there a video on the USA saw build

[@grovesmoore4809]

What side cover did you put on the 261? pretty damn clever

[@JohnWilliams-junglejohnny]

Where did u get 3/4 wrap handle for it ?

[@maurizio853]

Yo John, great Video again. Do you know some custom saw dudes in Germany? :D

[@johnscustomsaws]

Unfortunately no i dont

[@andrewotero1972]

Ported saw aren't for everyone! They demand the up most respect when running them !!!! As do all saws There not toys!! I only build for seasoned cutters that know how to handle a saw!!! Keep up the good work can't wait to see that 064 scream

[@johnscustomsaws]

Yep... thats why I don't even build saws for the "drink beer and cut firewood guys" anymore.... just asking for trouble...

[@sffabrications3872]

That 261 doesn’t have the air shroud around the cylinder. Is there any issues with overheating without it ?

[@johnscustomsaws]

Its just off for the work im doing to it... I wouldn't send it back without the shroud

[@jaspernaumann2288]

do you have any film on or about a 440?

[@SOHN32]

Work for that Feista goal. Lol

[@ronaldmertzjr5702]

Any suggestions on anyone in new jersey or close to it

[@kodeebarber]

If you ain't first your last!

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

That's awesome seeing Eric trump reach out to you like that. Also I hope they haven't been asking this like crazy in the comments but is that a 034 3/4 wrap? I want a 3/4wrap on my 261 so bad! Keep up the great work!

[@billwestphal1421]

Any suggestions for Wisconsin John on builders?

[@johnscustomsaws]

I think stumpshot and treemonkey are Wisconsin guys and that both have my respect and some 💯

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

I agree with you !!! If you dont like it in the states ....leave !!!!!

[@Thetreefella]

🌳💚🌳💚🌳💚

[@alexstromberg7696]

You should try to port a 346NE. Those will make some stock 60-65cc saws look stupid

[@coreyhorrocks3504]

I cant get a damn socket in to remove the plastic baffle on my 261. What did you use to get those nuts outta there?

[@johnscustomsaws]

I have thin wall sockets... but you can grab a cheap 8mm and grind it down... I have seen that done before... they definitely don't give you much room

[@ecstans07]

Which wrap handle is that? I want to do that so badly with my 261.

[@johnscustomsaws]

362 3/4 wrap

[@ecstans07]

@@johnscustomsaws Thanks! That’s what I figured.

[@jacobparks6927]

Ill say it again, eff the negative scallywags that cant stand someone knowing something they dont. You know your shit and will be a legend when its all said and done

[@Jacweninger]

If someone stole my saw like that I’d just drop a tree on there house

[@jamiesaxe7165]

Is that a Taylor acoustic guitar? I have a 214ce with the same tobacco sunburst finish. Great channel. Keep up the good work.

[@johnscustomsaws]

Its a Takamine Japanese guitar... I have found they are really good for the price... for 600 or so you can get a seriously well built guitar and the electronics aren't Taylor quality but im not playing live shows either so its more than good for just sitting in my shop for someone to pick up and do a jam session

[@christophercollins2330]

John you sir are a bad a$$ builder who has been making Merica better than ever since you started

[@bobrazowsky85]

hello, i am just a random guy who do fews cords/years, when you said "paper filter" about ms261 air filter, i think you do a little mistake : Like many modern filter, it's a polypropylène filter, look like paper, but way stronger than paper, so we able to clean it, softly, but harder than a paper filter. ( sorry for bad english, i wrote from deep france)

[@frankz1125]

I prefer in person cash transactions.

[@groundpounder24365]

Know of anyone in Michigan? A saw builder that is

[@barryreynolds3801]

We need some clues on who the shit saw builder is from the other video! Guy is stealing people's money

[@johnscustomsaws]

if you watch the video towards the end i show a saw that "A GUY" did for a good customer of mine and it sure looks incredibly similar to the saw i showed that was terrible work... shows the name of his business on the saw... but the whole point again is that there are a hell of a lot more than 1 guy that do terrible work... and they will pop up under a different business name and start all over... this dude sells "ported chassis" on ebay... so stay away from that... i have to be careful understand i am taking major heat for even putting it out there so i can only do so much... im already pushing it

[@adelarsen9776]

5 minutes in to the video and the video hasn't started. Blah blah blah..... gives the Swedish girl a run for you money....

[@79attaboy]

Stop with the drama and just build.. do your own thing..

[@johnscustomsaws]

Or don't watch... im not here to do what you want me to do sorry bud