THIS IS THE EASIEST PORTING YOU CAN DO. STIHL 026 CHAINSAW.

[@ronbrown1901]

Good evening, Tinman! My Husky 460 Rancher that I had conferred with you about was impressive. It was more than able to handle the 36" bar and skip tooth for limbing and really reduced the back strain. Unfortunately, it was short-lived and not for the reason you are thinking. My entire shop burned to the ground 3 weeks ago with no obvious cause 😢. I lost 50+ yrs of tools and equipment, gone in approx. 3 hrs.everything from my first set of Craftsman tools from my parents (14th BD), 3 tool chests of mechanics tools, my Leblond tool room lathe, milling machine, thousands of dollars of tooling, machinist tools, my budding gunsmithing shop... (guns and tools and parts)😢😢. And, thanks to you, Ironhorse and Bucking Billy Ray, showing me a newfound love for building power saws, hundreds of dollars of new tools, parts, and 12 chainsaws. 3 oldies below... Thanks, Tinman and the rest of you... I needed to express this to a group that would understand!

[@wrstew1272]

Been there, but not to that extent 😢. I have had my mechanic tools ripped off twice, and my camper burned while I was in it 😮😢. Not ever having a precious lathe as yours ( and the tens of thousands of accessories, bits etc) but I do understand the pain. I lost probably ten thousand dollars worth of radio control equipment and around a year and a half of mobility. But I am still playing with RC stuff, chainsaws are taking over the “ tweak it and see what happens “ new shop I am almost done setting up. It’s strange how loosing something that you have built up changes your perspective on what is important and how lucky you are to be able to do what you love. Happy days my fellow victim of circumstance!

[@Magoot2456]

Man, I am sick hearing this! I'm so sorry :(

[@b.b.1860]

WOW! No way for us to commiserate with you on that huge loss of stuff. However, losing the stuff doesn't take your memories away. You'll be building back the stuff.

[@ronbrown1901]

​@@wrstew1272thanks bro

[@ronbrown1901]

​@@b.b.1860thanks for the support brother!

[@mlasch1478]

My first saw ever was my 026 that I got in 1994. I still have it and never knew a little saw like that could be ported. I have learned so much from you about saws. From Porting, to timing, squish band, and one of the most important things, making sure that crank seals on saws are 100%. When my saw got to about 15 years old and only saw occasional use by that time, it began to give me starting and running troubles. I owe all my knowledge of saws to learning how they are designed to run, why they run right, and what makes em run poorly. It was that very 026 that I discovered how to diagnose the right way. On that saw, the flaws turned out to be as simple as gummed up fuel lines, and carb. Patience and channels like this are what taught me. Tinman, I love everything about your vids, bro.

[@JesseBusby-g7s]

If it has ports, it can be ported

[@randymorris8371]

I like the cotter pin idea, great video thanks for taking the time to show us

[@jamesogden4307]

Wish these videos had been out last year when I rebuilt my dad's 026pro. It was my first saw rebuild. Kept it stock. Cylinder was good. New piston and rings. New seals. Rebuilt the carb and replaced the fuel lines and filter. It was a fun project and been running great since. I am a little worried about the paint inside the case. It was a little flakey but I cleaned it up the best I could. Didn't realize it could be a problem until I watched your videos on the stihl you rebuilt for your friend and the loose paint took out the cylinder. Anyways, learned a lot from your videos! Can't wait to see this thing run!

[@wrstew1272]

Sounds like a great project for winter 😅. Makes me want to research more about painting magnesium- I have done a little on aircraft, but the interior surfaces……probably bead blast the old ( masking the bearing surfaces and case edges where they split to retain the sealing) and then epoxy paint. But the oil is an issue…. Research time 😮😊

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

You make this so doggone approachable that you've got me believing I can actually do it myself!💪

[@tbruce-sawsandsplitting]

Second that! Gonna get myself a dremel 🤙🤙

[@johnclarke8180]

Awesome Tinman, we appreciate you teaching us.

[@Claire-w2s]

Great video. You made it simple enough for us older saw enthusiasts to try ourselves.

[@tdawg8605]

Watching an expert cutting in to a cylinder is always interesting. I've never attempted to grind a cylinder... yet😊 but soon. Thanks for your contributions to our knowledge. TC Mahalo Tinman 🤙🤙🤙

[@wrstew1272]

You on the island, or were you? I know mahalo ain’t stateside lingo 😊

[@byronroubanes1617]

Thanks for explaining such detail. Looking forward to seeing this in action.

[@danielbenedict9236]

This was a great video. As someone who is looking at attempting their first ever port (395xp) the little tidbits like a larger saw is easier to port and what little bit you look at doing for the actual port work was very beneficial to me. Even what steps you do to polish was helpful. The camera work for the exhaust port edge cleanup was awesome and gave a great shot of the before and after and the difference you are looking to make. Thank you so much for taking the time to make the content Tinman it is greatly appreciated.

[@larrybollinger7319]

Really nice looking porting as always. Can't wait to see it running.

[@RayofallTrades]

Nice job teaching and explaining Tin Man!

[@mattw5729]

Such a great teacher. Thank you Sir!

[@jjj4xaa197]

Thanks for showing us the grinding on camera. This is just what I've been looking for. I am also currently watching your Echo CS-670 series.

[@Papas220Garage]

Great job stepping us through. So looking forward to this complete series im learning so lots and looking forward to Trying to build my saw. Thank you.

[@TimHill-f7q]

Looks killer TinMan!!! I’m doing a 630 right now! This reminded me to widen the exhaust! Thank you

[@Mikes308]

Looks great. Love watching your videos

[@jasoncalnan771]

I love these videos, just getting down to business. As much as i like to learn by reading, this type of thing needs that visual aid you provide people with. Everything else is kind of just a guideline. I wish KZbin and people like you were around when i was i kid, maybe I wouldn't be such a nerd, lol. Thanks for all you do, Tinman. I can't wait to see this one run.

[@EricNoel-qv4gy]

Great video Tinman ! , from a fellow HVAC contractor. I have only tried porting 1 saw so far. JRed 2165. Just had a Dremel. It came out real good thankfully. It is always nice to be able to see someone elses technique and approach ,in such clear detail. Thank you.

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Good stuff! This is going to come in handy. Thank you Sir!

[@tomintexas817]

Many blessings to you,mama, and Charley thank you for your time

[@b.b.1860]

Hey Tinman --- Great videos. I just have 2 (well, three counting the one I gave my son-in-law) small saws. Still trying to screw up my courage to go into them. HOWEVER, I've been able to get my Poulan 42cc to run well (new gas lines, cleaned out carb (old gas too long in there) and tweaked the jets - not too lean or rich). We just had a hurricane, lots of tree damage, branches down. I didn't attack the big branches or downed trees, but helped folks with branches needing chopped up for debris trucks to pick up. Thanks for your advice on carb tuning.

[@user-ret-cde-ret]

Thanks for another informative video on porting the 026. I appreciate your helpful tips and will definitely be using the cotter pin polishing technique on some type of project. Now all we need is some cooler weather!

[@aaronpowell4885]

Great looking work! Love the cotter pin tip for those who don't have a split mandrel! Oftentimes, the not so great to look at saws, bikes, cars and trucks are the strongest runners.

[@darylpowell4388]

It’s so fun to watch this process, you have been so thorough in description and work.

[@Altruistic-Viking]

Tagging along taking notes, greetings from Denmark

[@tinmanssaws]

Hey from sunny Canada 🇨🇦

[@rockyholt4060]

Always heard about Porton, but never knew exactly what it was. Thanks for the video Central Florida.

[@ethannewton8170]

Thanks tinman. Great content, just what I wanted to see. I have a couple of saw I want to play with that feel a bit lazy. Good saws but could run much better I feel.

[@DaleRodenhizer-t6r]

Just picked up a 026 yesterday to try my hand at porting a cylinder. Watched your video on the 440 you did but couldnt bring myself to do mine at the time. Also it was my main saw and didnt want it to be down. Ill probably do my 026 similar to what you did and fix it up as i go.

[@NSACTUNS]

Great video, basic and simple explanation, thanks

[@brucenicov1224]

That is looking like it’ll be a sweet runner brother!!! Enjoy the rest of your break.

[@j.h.3269]

It's very cool to see the process of the work come along!

[@boblapalme77]

Great content thanks

[@darrenpierce9903]

👍 Tinman. Always enjoy your videos. Cheers from NZ

[@leonardryan8723]

Awesome job Tinman 😊

[@martyrutter3630]

The key I guess is knowing when to stop and make whatever you do even. It is second nature to you which comes from experience. Nice work let’s fire it up 😂

[@hanscuda]

Thanks for this porting vid. I think that I'm ready to try one of mine.

[@camrynrhodes798]

Awesome thanks again for your time 👍

[@DaveyBlue32]

The Scotchbrite and a little WD40 so it’s using the oils and wax and making it’s own metal polishing compound!!! That’s a fantastic plus for all saw engine exhaust port window’s… looking like glass don’t let any carbon buildup stick around!!! I use that cottor pin mandrel and 36 or 50 or something course to rough my intake window and add the Texture

[@cabotbluegill]

that cedar pattern double bit axe you got there is sweet , I have a 026 as well have not used it much

[@BM-wi9kt]

Thanks im working on a big bore 366 clone.these tips will help.

[@wesleyvandiver8877]

Awesome info Tinman. Im excited to see that saw run. I’d like to do something similar with an 038 super I have.

[@marko1025]

Thanks for sharing brother 🇦🇺✊🏻

[@fixinanddoinstuff2134]

Interesting video. Maybe one day. Looks like a good grinder

[@timstone721]

Great job instructing how to do basic, I'm new to this game and I'm wanting to hear that thing run and hit a lick like a full race cam

[@wrstew1272]

Walleyworld has LED lights that have junk clips on them that can clamp onto most thinish surfaces. Make up a weight to replace the plastic clamp (old brake rotor?) your choice 😮. And you will have a three inch flexible light for around 15 bucks. They won’t light up your shop, but for close up precision you can’t beat the price 😊

[@kylezornes6842]

Of all the saws I've modified the 026/ms260 wakes up the most. I've done oodles of em and people are always impressed. It's really hard to get them to crack off idle though, unless you over adjust it (up). I think it has to do with the way the choke is set up on them.

[@fuller9box]

Thanks Tinman for an awesome lesson. You've upped my bravery and willingness to attempt a porting job for myself. However . . . . I am in great need at the moment for this machine like this to clear an area overgrown with unwanted trees! Can you post to Jamaica? As we say here locally, "Big Up Yourself"

[@mattiaswillman]

Nice work Tinman, I would love to have that 026 here in Sweden 🇸🇪 even though I’m a Husky-guy.

[@gosh7001]

Nice work man. Trying to do the same for mine.

[@rise_above]

Thanks so much for you taking the time

[@marvinjensen9698]

Awesome!

[@TheTermite74]

I have wanted to port a few of my saws, but did not know how. It is neat to see you do it, but before I would touch one of mine, I would have to see a little closer up to make sure I don’t goof it up

[@boatbeard7767]

Well, I just picked up a MS 026 for not much coin - and the very next week there is a series from the Tinman on that very saw... :) Been quite interesting so far - think mine needs new fuel lines and a deep service before I try anything further. Cheers from the frozen hell of an Oz winter - i.e. it's about 9C as the sun comes up on a clear and calm morning, and we all think it's so very cold...

[@justinsantapole7507]

Thank you for your know how i feel i can try my 261 now. Im going to save my oem parts and try with some after maket from wolf creek.

[@chrisallen3741]

Pretty cool

[@larrywarner9314]

Those saws are great firewood saws tinman, they run better when there ported also

[@mwhite362]

I think I might do this to my old Stihl when I rebuild the engine on it.

[@theThinkerator]

I've played with saws for many years, but never took too much interest in porting, until I retired now, I have numerous saws/parts saws that I am going to port/build/etc watching you do your work helps me a LOT! Thanks for doing this for us.

[@tomintexas817]

So I started my 026 ported today runs great so 3 or 4 tank to seat both rings😅 then I'll get a cut or 2 i did overgrind but not much😅😮😂

[@joebaldus3572]

sweet thanks tinman

[@rickhamm3962]

Nice saw . I have a 021. A bit smaller .

[@weldypants4347]

Would love to hear your thoughts on roughing up the intake? Every saw or just smaller bore stuff? To create turbulence, increasing atomization of intake charge? Or reduce “puddling”?

[@tinmanssaws]

All of the above is the reason. Search and read up on "laminar flow in a pipe" . Its an interesting subject.

[@NickTaylor-lm1lv]

Someone going to be happy with this saw. Nice work my brother. Just let me know when you need my address lol.

[@robertyoung1339]

Love the videos mate, some great info. Question around porting though. Have you had any issue's with the Nikasil flaking/ lifting from where you have ported? Cheers

[@demetriogranados3879]

Im going to try this on an old husky saw im working on

[@swordfish1120]

Regarding the smaller line of Stihl saws (172, 193T, 194T etc.) are there saws that are not worth porting because the improvement is minimal? I have a Stihl 193T and it runs fine, but I was thinking of porting it to get the most from the saw.

[@jeffw7644]

I have an older 026 and the carb has no high speed adjustment, what carb do you recommend, weekend fire wood cuter but dependability is important! Thanks Tinman!

[@goodstress]

Excellent Video TinMan. What is Your Grinding setup (make/model, Bit sizes etc) ? Following from the bottom of the World New Zealand 🥝🇳🇿

[@tinmanssaws]

It's a foredom tool

[@BuckenStanleyRay]

I find it interesting you saying you want to keep velocity but it's not continuous flow so wondering if your way of thinking about it is correct. Have you ever opened an intake more and then checked performance? Just thinking at high rpm getting the port filled has less time so perhaps more volume actually means more flow? Just curious. Guess I will find out on my 60cc saw because I left the opening pretty much stock but opened up the rest to have more area good or bad will see!

[@davidbranham9268]

I am currently working on a 024. Just did the same port job, but am wondering if I should do a base gasket delete also?? In watching your other videos it was a definite yes. I just measured the squish and its .038 but after watching this it sounds like small saws you don't want to advance the timing to much?? Help would be appreciated. Thanks for the videos

[@joebaldus3572]

I really new to this, if I widen the exhaust can I come back later and raise the exhaust roof? what's the implications of doing both?

[@thomassmith1117]

Have you tried using a head lamp so you can aim the light where you are looking ?

[@BrianAnderson-en9ig]

The amount and way removed material from the transfers made sense to me but how do you know how much to remove from the exhaust port?

[@yenerm114]

I got a good question, how hot is too hot, if ya have a heat fun n point it to top of cyclinder while the plastics on what temp you thinks too hot ?? No one ever says temps?? Can’t wait to win this beauty !!!! 😝😝😝

[@ronbrown1901]

@Magoot2456 thanks, I appreciate your response. TBH, I am not ready for all of my close friends and family saying "it was only material things"!

[@johnnybrigham8754]

We're do you get your burrs from??? Thanks tinman!

[@chrisallen3741]

I have an ole 261 husky……i wonder if that would be the same process …..

[@Dunlap-uj5zl]

👍

[@phillipanderson3715]

What are the numbers your shooting for? I have a blown 026 I would like to try this on.

[@tinmanssaws]

There's a full play list on this saw showing the whole build. Check it out

[@chrisallen3741]

That’s a nice saw….too bad im 3 months behind. It would be nice to have…

[@tinmanssaws]

I haven't given it away yet....stay tuned

[@4570levergun]

Caution: if you listen to this without headphones, it sounds like a certain massager from the other room. Wife just burst in my office and exclaimed: “What are you watching?!” You’ve been warned.

[@whatnowstinky]

Fair warning. 😁 Over the years I've happily watched Tinman work on chainsaws, trucks, trailers, a shed, driveway, garden bed, mower, skid steer, kids climbing frame, a Harley motor, fireplace, etc, but that would be one Tinman video I would happily miss. 😂😊😂

[@ronbrown1901]

Very good reason for working out of a chicken coop!

[@Chainmale]

😂

[@addictedtosteel4673]

Love your explanations!

[@kurtsteele5587]

How's the Tinman and family

[@robertjustice641]

How would a guy go about buying a saw off you

[@Magoot2456]

I retract my "bummed" statement tinman! :)

[@errolpoxleitner9586]

I have flap wheels to clean up the rough spots my 026 runs like a scalded dog.