The 268 is broken in, rings seating caught on video!!

some more rub time on the 268. The saw suddenly changes tune while in a cut, showing rings seating..

[@scavuman]

Cutting wood at your own pace, driving home in a solid truck, splitting wood with a good axe, hearing and feeling the wood split, stacking wood, and then sitting down in a warm Home that is heated with a wood stove is all a very special feeling.

[@jimgroulx3956]

Hey Tinman. That really is a good ear you have. To know that a quick change in sound and performance is a good thing shows the amount of experience you have with these saws. A lot of us would have thought something was wrong when that happened. Good job....thanks for sharing this

[@mikeremski2102]

Funny thing I've learned from watching videos from the chainsaw guys. Tinman, IronHorse, hotsaws, Kensie and a bunch of others. Once you have your ear "tuned" it's easy to figure out if the saw is running right. Kind of like the old analog vaccum tube amp playing vinyl vs digital amp playing CD arguments.

[@tdawg8605]

Good stuff again Tinman. Sitting out in the bush right now, just cut a cord with my bro and dad with our 2 268's hour and a half dropped bucked and loaded assume day to be in to bush. Nice to see the 268 settling in. Mahalo 🤙.

[@davidhowald583]

Always enjoyed getting firewood in with my pop. Was a joy and have great memories.

[@mercMADCommando]

Really appreciate the knowledge and experience you pass along to the average guy. I'm looking forward to applying it to my saw collection.

[@aaronpowell4885]

Gotta love it when a new saw/build that's been running good suddenly goes fat😃 makes one happy, like a nod of approval from the saw gods😅 that's awesome you caught it on video! Thanks again for sharing!

[@imperfectcuts7028]

Always a pleasure getting the notification you posted a video. Can't wait to see more of the 268!!

[@Piledriver2235]

That was cool sharing that moment when the rings seated, very good of ya to pass that knowledge on!

[@jakewhipple]

It’s been fun watching the progression of this saw. I’m looking forward to more in depth builds like this one in the future. Great video as always Tinman

[@benfear2532]

The sweet roar of a vintage saw in its natural habitat your living the dream tinman

[@davidmech2956]

The sound was unmistakable. Thanks for that bit of knowledge

[@jimholz1102]

Once again, I learn something new. Nice that you caught the breaking moment on video. Thanks!

[@raymoody4041]

Thanks for the 200 series of Husqvarna saws. Really helped me to understand what I can mix and match and come out with a good saw. Thanks for passing on your knowledge.

[@kingsaws]

That 268 is a bad ass saw ! You did a good job building that saw! Your a good teacher ! Anytime I need to know somthing or need some kind of guidance on my own bench I refer to your videos . Thanks for your time and knowledge!

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Tinman Tightrope love it buddy. Great info for breaking in of the rings. Thank you for the update on the chain and bars. The Ole 68 sure was cuttin nice . She's pullin chain for sure. Lovin it Tinman. 🌲❤🌲✊🪓

[@skravlesen]

Hey Tinman, Thanks for the sharpening tips for wintertime. It's getting quite cold here in Scandinavia, so this will be really helpfull! Started up my first ported saw ever last night, ported a Stihl 026. Blended/enlarged the lower transfers and polished up the exhaust. Haven't changed the timing since i'm still waiting for the degree wheel in the mail. But aldready i can hear, and feel the saw got some more grunt, and a meaner sound. Would never have tried this without your, and Harvey the Ironhorses videos. Thanks a million! And thank you for sharing your knowlege

[@catmanzrt]

Great job. I think cutting fire wood is relaxing. Maybe not for everyone but I enjoy it.

[@shaner67]

Tinmaaaaan, nicely done.. That my friend is the nicest hinge I've ever seen you cut. Traditional open face works well on wood that size. 268 sounds absolutely perfect man, very nice build. You should be proud of how good of a saw builder we all know you are.. Fantastic video as always.. Stay warm, I see you guys are in full winter now.. SLANT'E

[@harrybrandt2462]

Hey Tinman just love how that 268 has come together. An awesome vintage power saw.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

I love the "dump method" for the brush! 🤣👍💪

[@bsutton7964]

Thanks for all your content Tinman...you've given me the confidence to fiddle with saws and thinking about opening a small engine repair shop out of my garage.

[@mikeznel6048]

That happened with my first new saw. All of a sudden, it wouldn't idle and I always had to throttle it to keep it from stalling or ease back on the rpm slowly but it'd still stall if I set it down. Ran it like that for maybe 2 tanks and finally pulled the plug and cleaned it and adjusted the carb (as a much as they let you now a days) and it runs great. Gas hog though. I'm OK with that though. Better than too lean and getting hot all the time. I did the pull start compression test the other day and sure enough, it held itself up just on compression. Thanks for that knowledge Tinman.

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Hey Tinman, I have been running a few Hultzforma bars and chains for about two seasons cutting firewood for two households. So far I have not had any problems with either. With regular maintenance the bares are holding up well for me. Definitely hard to beat for the money. I have a 36" on a 660 and a 28" on a McCulloch EB 3.7. Thank you for all you share with us common folk. Lol. Stay safe my friend. 🤘🪓🌳🇺🇸

[@bcdog1994]

If that 268 feels as good as she sounds, you did a bang-up job on her.

[@DavidBergman1776]

Just did a build recently on a J’red that got blown up by the previous owner. Said owner also replaced the piston and cylinder with the 50 buck junk, and did a fuel line and called it a day. Well, lesson learned, anything non oem needs to be inspected thoroughly before use. First of all that piston and cylinder did not last. Second the fuel line that was put in was so short that it was stuck in the top left hand corner of the tank where it couldn’t pick up any fuel. Anyway, the saw runs really well now. It woke up recently so I’m hoping it’s breaking in well. Haven’t done a whole lot of cutting, about two tanks of tuning through it. That fuel line was such a pain as I was tuning as it would pick up air and throw it at the carb and it would go lean. Anyway, thanks for the vid. I’ll have to try some of that chain

[@ruggedtimber1743]

Thank you sharing all your knowledge with us. I really appreciate it. Stay safe, be kind and love always wins ❤️✊🏻🪓🪵🌲

[@simpleman4224]

You know the 268 is my favorite of the three! Great job buddy! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stevetheriault4164]

I had a 576xp AUTOTUNE with a 24 inch bar great running saw ,,hope all is well with you and the family ,,hope everyone has a great week be safe buddy

[@bobbyzych5430]

I really enjoy the content and the knowledge . Gives a guy a lot tips and information before trying port for the first time .

[@antoniomorgado5304]

Once again a saw i like to be in my collection! Good video!

[@smalltownwrenches4477]

Awesome video! You can definitely tell this is not your first day on the job! Great info on this channel!

[@JW23551]

That was awesome! Thanks for continuing to share the knowledge.

[@lyman1969]

She cuts!! Great saw. Nice footage. Thanks for sharing Tinman!

[@johnrosier1686]

I haven’t owned a saw that was rebuilt so this was cool to learn what the break in sounds like.

[@VK2FVAX]

That was really interesting to see it change and go rich. I missed it on the cheap 100$ yum-cha I ported and use for pruning and limbing, but thinking back I did need to adjust the bottom end mostly and a little on the top idle. It did have that nice thump afterwards and I thought "is it breaking in? hmm.. not sure." Now I am. Thanks! Have a good one.

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

Great wisdom form a great saw builder!

[@tinmanssaws]

Thanks smokestack

[@kingsaws]

That was a sweet camera angle when the tree fell with the wood weezel in the back ground

[@rogerford4427]

You and the wood wezzel seem to be getting along well with the trees 😂

[@thebegrsshow]

That really makes me miss my 66, I'm sure whom ever stole it is enjoying it though. That 576 sure sounds crisp, STOCK you say...? LOL

[@scuzpwns3934]

The 268 just rips. It's gonna make someone a happy camper for sure.

[@johnarnettsways.8758]

Great live feed the other day sr. Love it when the rings seat. Have a great day and be safe. ❤️🌲🌲🌲❤️

[@latinodeathjazz]

This is a really nice mix of content at the moment Tinman. I really like the nitty-gritty saw porting vids but it’s cool to see a bit of everything. Keep it up old lad 👍🏻

[@mikeremski2102]

"Hey Buckin' look I measured once and cut three times!" Good stuff thanks

[@kevinhall2266]

Nice catch on the rings. Neat to actually hear it.

[@dynojoemods2764]

Nice work on the 268, sounds like it is running Well! 576 sounds sporty too. Don't hear about those much. But they are a smooth power saw.

[@yrdGBA]

So cool to hear that saw change, first time for me. Great video bud.

[@rchighfield1]

That Autotune sounds great but my heart is with the older 2 series and the double digit Husky’s. If you’re driving like a farmer in a farm truck, don’t you need a truck dog? You do in my area!

[@whatnowstinky]

love the captioning, Tinman. i actually laughed out loud at that. 😁 thanks for videoing the moment of brake in, i had no idea how you could tell.

[@williamnicholson1853]

Love the sped up bit! The sounds the saw made, made me laugh 😂

[@ryanlindsay5010]

Just had this happen to my Holtz 466. After I took cylinder off to replace base gasket I decided to to some port work. And that exact thing happened. Now I know what's up thanks.

[@dwayneknoke3545]

Saw is looking and sounding great!

[@Anonyymsus]

You have nailed it with the 268 ;)

[@KT-et5vn]

Nice hinge Tinman. If you lay a rope across the bed of your truck before you load it up with brush you can tie it off to a tree and yank it all out in one go.

[@drich9383]

I really like your channel! i have learned a lot, I have a 266XP that I now know is a late model. fine thread crank, higher top ,bigger carb. i have ported exhaust already. next is big bore kit from wolf creek! it has low compression but still runs

[@timcowger6318]

Good info here! Now ill know what to listen for. Cant wait to get my hands on an older Husky.

[@sagebrushhillbilly4655]

From one non-logger to another, good looking stump, buddy. Seems to me you're getting better all the time. It was awesome to catch that 268 seat rings on camera. That is awesome info and example to anyone building saws. A fella who didn't know any better might take it as a bad sign that his tuning went all to hell out of nowhere. Rich is good... lean is bad ;)

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Tinman those saws you build are amazing, thanks for sharing with us

[@luisgodoy9315]

Man that saw runs nice

[@markmacdonald6452]

Looked like a beauty day. nice saws.

[@kilted13]

I love your content! I'm hoping to purchase a 562xp in the spring. I'll definitely be relying on your videos for info.

[@jakechristianson6448]

I always miss the video drops and the live feeds being in the bush but there’s just something about the 2 series husqys

[@setnbronco4932]

i have to say that auto tune sounds pretty dang good, very crisp, seems to have good throttle response

[@tinmanssaws]

Morning, I've had a 576 with a carb and this one that's autotune. The auto tune one runs way better. Like you said its very snappy.

[@ΆγγελοςΛουκάτος]

That saw is going to be a beast. It's already amazing, imagine after 10-20 tanks!!! Can't wait for more content. Just like my comment in your last video. Thank god for you it was the cheap chain, instead of a nice one!!!

[@carlreape1190]

Always look forward to your posts! Keep up the great content!

[@stuartramage5933]

Awesome video tinman. Peace and love from Scotland stu and family

[@headhunter7049]

Don't sweat the missed cuts. It's not easy to throw in a notch like BR does. Getting them cleaned up is what matters.

[@Saw_Squatch]

Better than over cutting for sure

[@charliefryer5184]

I'll echo what others have stated, I've learned a lot watching you bud. That's a good thing at 70, learning that is. A couple of videos back there was a fly that kept buzzing you and I wanted to hand you a swatter so bad :). Adios have a great day. Charlie

[@swedishchainsawnerd]

Its like christmas when i get a notification that you released a new video! Im learning so much from you. Inspired of you, im now bidding on a Mcculloch 1-43😀 Its gonna be tons of fun! Keep up the good work! Anders from Sweden!

[@TheOneinjun]

That is so awesome!!!!

[@waynetharp]

So glad you were able to catch the ring set on video for everybody!👍 Even though there isn't a worse time for a saw to not want to idle then in the middle of felling a tree!😕 IDK about this chain just yet...It sure wants to dance around and not pull itself into the wood but sure bites when leaned on. Hopefully you can figure it what it takes to get it dialed in. What is the weight of the 268 versus a 372? I have a 372,but after several shoulder surgeries am looking for something even lighter that will still pull a 24-28" bar in bigger firewood. Thanks for this whole series!👍

[@Indeewoods]

An 8 foot truck box level is enough work in itself isn’t it? You put the box sides on and get a full cord your body lets you know you don’t want to be doing that everyday lol but maybe some do. Looks like a pretty good wood truck to me.

[@fabiansigle7492]

Was thinking of getting some cheap bars for my firewood saw too but I have very bad luck everytime I try to save a couple of$.... so ended up getting a Sugihara because run them on all my other saws it hurts the wallet but you know what your getting and I don’t want to be frustrated and buy stuff twice!

[@SOHN32]

We missed your rc chainsaw build when you sneek that in. Lol

[@wednesdar452]

Tinman never runs a one saw plan! That chain didn't appear to stretch any more, so that's good.

[@swere1240]

another great video tinman. just a tip for the conventional cut ive found its easier to do the angle cut first then the bottom cut to line it up but thats just me dont take my word for it buddy. stay awesome man. that 576 is a ripper too my boss has one but ive never ran it maybe ill have to throw it on the boom truck one of these days

[@brucenicov1224]

She cuts EH? Great job on the journey of that powersaw

[@adamblair4151]

She’s a runner!

[@flatlanderscustomgamecalls4996]

She’s getting very close now and I see you’re luck is just like mine nice sharp chain and a few cuts in and bang now it has to be sharpened again that’s why I am like you and always bring another saw with me and a file

[@joehackett9471]

great video Tinman!

[@hisWACness]

Nice load of Spruce. Excited that the 268xp is breaking in good. You still planning to open up the muffler more?

[@kennethmaas6473]

I really like the new stile cylinder by hyway I'm going to try one on a 660 build. I can tell it's breaking in time to tune it. Got a ripper Tinman. Thanks

[@robertsmith7580]

You wasn't kidding when you Said those bars are flimsy !

[@jasonmercer9962]

You are sure good at finding nails with new chains.😜

[@donnywalker4691]

Hope there’s safety pants under the Winterpeg overalls

[@gregeverett2290]

that saw sounds money love iy

[@brittainwright1]

Can't wait to hear the pipe!

[@setnbronco4932]

find yourself a 1 ton PTO dump bed truck, you will love, one of the best purchases I have made

[@davep6286]

11.20 Tinman starts walking the plank, n shows the benefits of a long bar 👍👏👏

[@danodano60]

Great job on the 268!

[@nickmalarkey2619]

Good running saw keep up the good work

[@wompwomp9]

I bought a roll of Archer chain that had a profile like that. Good chain once you get it filed to your likeing.

[@rodneyyazzie3739]

Wow didn't know that about the rings, it a good thing you got the ear for it. I was going to say the carburetor or intake failed. Buddy that saw is going to be busy, once you've bronken it in more, I think the exhaust needs to be open more. Just a thought buddy, always be safe to you and family and friends ❤

[@srip63]

Hi your a busy guy. Nice saw !

[@jasonthomas8770]

Im excited to see how those bars and chains hold up. I put together a hozfforma 660 this summer and caught the saw bug bad. Ive got a 440 to put together and have plans for others. Buying Stihl bars for every saw just isn’t going to be realistic in the budget.

[@chapsmaketory3960]

Dude your gonna love the 44.44 is a good kit...i got oem cylinder n carb on mine w a pop up n it's a phenomenal worksaw, I'm in my 60cc phase now n just did a 361 to go w the monster of a oem 36 i built last year..good luck..

[@StevenLettsPerformance]

I like this video bud not a lot of people get to whiteness the seating that was a great example. I'm loving the saw buddy! Keep up the great work!

[@chapsmaketory3960]

Seems like archer chain is made by farmertec as well,they both have that weird factory grind n look identical ..ive been using both n they both do the job for me...ive also found out that they don't do well with metal either..

[@steelcityperformancesaws]

hey bud! great content. We got the same snow storm here in Ontario that hit you a week ago. I'm down wind from yeah in sault ste marie

[@tc3603]

Hey Tinman Harvey iron horse is singing your praises on his channel 61 blacktop build. Ur ability is been noticed

[@ewanperridge3387]

u are so lucky to go and chop down a tree the truck sounds sweet, the new bars seem good for the price great vid keep it up

[@sawbawss5625]

Thats pretty interesting! Ive had that happen on a few of my saws and i thought it was something to do with the carb losing its tune!

[@joshbennett2762]

How do you make the plastics look that good I have never been able to get a saw more than 5 years old that looks that good