I was a truck mechanic for years and now, with your help, will turn my attention to power saws thank you so much for the education! Very easy to understand. Thank you for sharing your information because knowledge is no good to anyone unless it's shared!
I have been doing port work on 2 strokes for the last 20 plus years. I didnt play around with powersaws untill recently. All my port work was on the old yamaha rd400s and 350s. I will tell you this series is the bible for people getting into porting. On a 2 stroke. Bike or saw or even outboards. Tinman you my friend are the shit. Love the content KEEP IT UP BROTHER.
Great series Tinman. I’ve been contemplating porting my ms460 and since you posted this series I’ve completed the 460 with good results and no mishaps. I’m now into my ms250 but waiting for parts. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with the rest of us. And if you would be so kind, please explain to my wife that it’s your fault I’m in the shop so much lately. 😃
Thank You Buddy. I am learning so much from you. I love the way you explain and show us. Keep up the Great work my friend. Much appreciated. Take Care, Stay Safe and Be Kind...
Tinmaaaaan, hope you are surviving this deep freezing cold without too much damage. Thanks again for the great information you provide on this channel. Keep on building fantastic power saw content because you are damn good and it!! SLANT'E
I can't speak for anyone else but I'm learning a lot from you and regardless of how you see yourself you know 1000 times more than I do. Not to mention you have a real knack for explaining things so that everyone should be able to understand
GREAT LEARNING CURVES THANKS FOR EXPLAINING EVERYTHING ,YOU KAKE IT EASY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR VIDEOS THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARDWORK TINMAN LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY VIDEO ,BE SAFE BUDDY
Thanks! That was a great easy to see what is going on video. Appreciate the effort going into making these! Ported a moped about 30 years ago - wouldn't even run when I was done, didn't know what I was doing. Ported a saw last week - amazing, can't believe how great it runs. I have that exact echo, and it hardly gets used, because it is a little heavy, and kinda slow, even with muffler mod. My Jonsered 2260 smokes it, and feels like a 50 cc saw, so why bother with the brick saws! I'm going to port the echo 67cc, mild, similar to what you just did. And, I'll let you know how it runs. Really, it is only 1 or 2 lbs heavier than the Jonsered, and should be able to pull a longer bar/chain (running 24" on it right now, and 20 on Jonesred). Maybe with a 24" Oregon versa cut - a little lighter - it won't be a bad bucking saw. Plus, a fun project! And, will keep the saw from sitting on the shelf. Thanks again!
Excellent explanation of exactly why this needs to be done, as always thanks for sharing your knowledge to everyone out there. I’m excited to see this saw run, I’ve run a few echos and they all seemed turdy to me, which really intrigues me due to the numbers this one was stock.
This is really important and I’m really glad that you really say this bit at the end about in everything that we do that making a good smooth bevel or easing the port bevels or edge’s is so important. The exhaust port window bevels are huge in there function of helping to push that very hot and soft ring back into the ring groove… most people don’t realize that their piston ring is actually protruding into the exhaust port window for a little bit while the piston is in that position there’s nothing supporting the ring… why Stihl for all those 0-series cylinder’s had the bird beaks on their exhaust. And the Mac’s actually ran the bar’s across the exhaust port to keep their rings supported…
I'm going to be buying a Dremel and those bits you're using this is a awesome video going to be studying and learning all I can I'm going to be porting the chainsaw in my picture Husqvarna 540 Mark II
Hey tinman i have an awesome idea for people when chamfering cylinders! Cover both sides of the edge with sharpie (so whole corner is blacked out) then when you grind, the chamfered part will obviously be bright and shiny, may make it easier to see how consistent your chamfers are too! Im gonna try this and see if it works as good as it sounds :) take er easy big dog!
Hi man, great videos, i have learned a lot with you. When i use the dremel in close space, I put tape on it for preserve the surface. Hi from Belgium 😁
I just wanna say I love the work you do your work is very impressive and you make it fun and easy to learn porting ive been studying porting for a year now and in the past month since ive started watching your videos ive learned more from you than I have the entire past year and since then I got a degree wheel, rotary tool tungsten carbide bits, digital calipers, extra basegaskets and an extra cylinder and piston I build motorized bikes and engines as a hobby and transportation I just wanna say thank you because you've helped me take my skills to the next level
Thanks for your inspirations I was a bronze level Stihl Power Equipment mechanic for 15 years went Trucking for 12 purchase many carcasses private and eBay with only aftermarket parts available for some of these forty and fifty year old machines porting cylinders is the only way for successful repair that many years of chamfer ports I figured what the hell was very happy with my little o28 with a aftermarket jug performance the wash across the top of the piston after raising transfer was pretty spot-on awesome little saw lot more work than going picking a new cylinder off the Shelf keep teaching you're good at in all my years never looked at a degree wheel explains why this year they got power that year they didn't LOL
It's because of this series and some of your other videos, that I have successfully ported 2 saws. First was an echo 590 just did a mild job. The next is a 372xp, that I went a little crazy on. This saw rips a 28" like crazy. May try some different pin sprockets to see how she pulls once broken in.
Tinman great job with the camera angles it real shows in detail what your trying to explain. Its helps show me or anyone else what it should look like....awesome job man ...thanks
I can tell you've been at this a while lol , nice lite touch 👍 great job , mine are a bit rougher but not bad , and I getting more comfortable watchin you and Ironhorse
Timing you got me hooked. Mechanics my trade, and have done a little hot rodding. OK For starters HF flex cable, already done muffler on my MS170. Next question compression, and possible base gasket delete 🤔. Dang thing doesn't have a base gasket. Workjn on Plan B. Thanks
Oh that's awesome. I was tryin to figure out what burr to use for my chamfers. I broke all my edges in my piston like Harv does & blended it all in. Dude I was going to ask what you thought about porting a mildly used jug & piston. This is my first attempt porting, so I do plan on getting a new top end. I just thought trying this with used stuff would be ok for a try. Thanks so much my friend. I'm learning a lot. Chad from Michigan 👍
Good stuff. Getting exciting now, all you have to do is try not to play too much with your new Macs. You are going to be known as Tinman with all the toys. Cheers from Tassie.
Nice one Tinman yet again some great tips & tricks. Am I right thinking that the finish on the inlet & transfers doesn't matter but the exhaust should be smooth.
cut a slot in a nail Or into a wooden dowel and then put your sandpaper in it or you could put super glue and wrap it around that works really good for polishing the inside of a port ;-)
More great information Tinman I can't wait to get started. I will probably watch the whole series as I do my first port job. You mentioned the oil you use what was it? I've been looking to try something different than the stihl ultr I've been using. Thanks again Tinman
Tinman, great filming and instructional video... By chance where do you get your diamond bits and double cutting bits? I would like to support local if possible!!
What kind of dremel are you using? I like that alot..great job...and thanks for all the helpful info..i write all this down on hard copy from you and Ironhorse...love you guys
I was a truck mechanic for years and now, with your help, will turn my attention to power saws thank you so much for the education! Very easy to understand. Thank you for sharing your information because knowledge is no good to anyone unless it's shared!
I have been doing port work on 2 strokes for the last 20 plus years. I didnt play around with powersaws untill recently. All my port work was on the old yamaha rd400s and 350s. I will tell you this series is the bible for people getting into porting. On a 2 stroke. Bike or saw or even outboards. Tinman you my friend are the shit. Love the content KEEP IT UP BROTHER.
Thanks buddy!!
Thanks for doing the porting and cut away series.
Great series Tinman. I’ve been contemplating porting my ms460 and since you posted this series I’ve completed the 460 with good results and no mishaps. I’m now into my ms250 but waiting for parts. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with the rest of us. And if you would be so kind, please explain to my wife that it’s your fault I’m in the shop so much lately. 😃
Hahaha you're on your own with your wife buddy hahahahaha
@@tinmanssaws good lookin out...lol
Thank You Buddy. I am learning so much from you. I love the way you explain and show us. Keep up the Great work my friend. Much appreciated. Take Care, Stay Safe and Be Kind...
Tinman porting dentistry, looking good. We are learning quite a bit from the porting video series. Thanks for sharing.
"I'm doing this for the first time guy"
And it is much appreciated, amigo!
Thank you for all your effort, these will get views and appreciation long into the future!!
thank you so much for his tinman, your truely killing it man! the detail an Camara work is just unreal. thanks for being you man!
Tinman, Bless you for this educational porting series.
Just the best. Hit that Like Button!!!
Tinmaaaaan, hope you are surviving this deep freezing cold without too much damage. Thanks again for the great information you provide on this channel. Keep on building fantastic power saw content because you are damn good and it!! SLANT'E
I can't speak for anyone else but I'm learning a lot from you and regardless of how you see yourself you know 1000 times more than I do. Not to mention you have a real knack for explaining things so that everyone should be able to understand
GREAT LEARNING CURVES THANKS FOR EXPLAINING EVERYTHING ,YOU KAKE IT EASY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR VIDEOS THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARDWORK TINMAN LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY VIDEO ,BE SAFE BUDDY
Thanks! That was a great easy to see what is going on video. Appreciate the effort going into making these! Ported a moped about 30 years ago - wouldn't even run when I was done, didn't know what I was doing. Ported a saw last week - amazing, can't believe how great it runs. I have that exact echo, and it hardly gets used, because it is a little heavy, and kinda slow, even with muffler mod. My Jonsered 2260 smokes it, and feels like a 50 cc saw, so why bother with the brick saws! I'm going to port the echo 67cc, mild, similar to what you just did. And, I'll let you know how it runs. Really, it is only 1 or 2 lbs heavier than the Jonsered, and should be able to pull a longer bar/chain (running 24" on it right now, and 20 on Jonesred). Maybe with a 24" Oregon versa cut - a little lighter - it won't be a bad bucking saw. Plus, a fun project! And, will keep the saw from sitting on the shelf. Thanks again!
Excellent explanation of exactly why this needs to be done, as always thanks for sharing your knowledge to everyone out there. I’m excited to see this saw run, I’ve run a few echos and they all seemed turdy to me, which really intrigues me due to the numbers this one was stock.
This is really important and I’m really glad that you really say this bit at the end about in everything that we do that making a good smooth bevel or easing the port bevels or edge’s is so important. The exhaust port window bevels are huge in there function of helping to push that very hot and soft ring back into the ring groove… most people don’t realize that their piston ring is actually protruding into the exhaust port window for a little bit while the piston is in that position there’s nothing supporting the ring… why Stihl for all those 0-series cylinder’s had the bird beaks on their exhaust. And the Mac’s actually ran the bar’s across the exhaust port to keep their rings supported…
I'm going to be buying a Dremel and those bits you're using this is a awesome video going to be studying and learning all I can I'm going to be porting the chainsaw in my picture Husqvarna 540 Mark II
great video.if not rounding the port edge its possible allso the pistonr ings catch there .
Very nice series on porting, Tinman!
Thank you Tinman. Well done.
Hey tinman i have an awesome idea for people when chamfering cylinders! Cover both sides of the edge with sharpie (so whole corner is blacked out) then when you grind, the chamfered part will obviously be bright and shiny, may make it easier to see how consistent your chamfers are too! Im gonna try this and see if it works as good as it sounds :) take er easy big dog!
Hi man, great videos, i have learned a lot with you. When i use the dremel in close space, I put tape on it for preserve the surface. Hi from Belgium 😁
The Devil 🤘 is in the Details 👍😎 Great Tutorial
That cut away is awesome.
These are great videos with clear, detailed instructions. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience!
So thankful yo made all these videos now I understand how to port a power saw. Thanks so much Tinman !
Tinman, you're a legend. Keep up the great instructional videos. Can't wait to see this Echo throw a big ole rooster tail of chips. Ba ba BAAAAAH!!
I appreciate your time and putting in the effort to help port. Thanks again. 😊
I just wanna say I love the work you do your work is very impressive and you make it fun and easy to learn porting ive been studying porting for a year now and in the past month since ive started watching your videos ive learned more from you than I have the entire past year and since then I got a degree wheel, rotary tool tungsten carbide bits, digital calipers, extra basegaskets and an extra cylinder and piston I build motorized bikes and engines as a hobby and transportation I just wanna say thank you because you've helped me take my skills to the next level
Beautiful Port work Tinman. Perfect timing with the video. -12° and snowing like crazy tonight. Thanks
Hi tinman...that cylinder is top class ,that saw will rock n roll when assembled.
Thanks for sharing all your knowledge on the hole series Tinman!!
Your knowledge is priceless thank you Tinman 🙂🙏🤙Tinman you are very genuine & humble congratulations
Thanks for your inspirations I was a bronze level Stihl Power Equipment mechanic for 15 years went Trucking for 12 purchase many carcasses private and eBay with only aftermarket parts available for some of these forty and fifty year old machines porting cylinders is the only way for successful repair that many years of chamfer ports I figured what the hell was very happy with my little o28 with a aftermarket jug performance the wash across the top of the piston after raising transfer was pretty spot-on awesome little saw lot more work than going picking a new cylinder off the Shelf keep teaching you're good at in all my years never looked at a degree wheel explains why this year they got power that year they didn't LOL
Tinman's tips and tricks, always helpful! Thanks Tinman for the great insight and the help you're giving us 👍👍💪💪💪😎!
It's because of this series and some of your other videos, that I have successfully ported 2 saws. First was an echo 590 just did a mild job. The next is a 372xp, that I went a little crazy on. This saw rips a 28" like crazy. May try some different pin sprockets to see how she pulls once broken in.
Nice video!. Your detail is excellent on the porting & chanfering!..
Your descriptions as you do it and vid work is great. Thank you sir, be safe and be careful.
Tinman great job with the camera angles it real shows in detail what your trying to explain. Its helps show me or anyone else what it should look like....awesome job man ...thanks
More great info! Thanks for sharing buddy!
Awesome videos. Excited to hear it rip
Thank you Tinman. I love the cutaway.
Once again T-man great camera angles and explaining why your getting sharp ridges off Cheers 🍺
Good Video Tinman, vary informative .
I can tell you've been at this a while lol , nice lite touch 👍 great job , mine are a bit rougher but not bad , and I getting more comfortable watchin you and Ironhorse
Timing you got me hooked. Mechanics my trade, and have done a little hot rodding. OK For starters HF flex cable, already done muffler on my MS170. Next question compression, and possible base gasket delete 🤔. Dang thing doesn't have a base gasket. Workjn on Plan B. Thanks
Oh that's awesome. I was tryin to figure out what burr to use for my chamfers. I broke all my edges in my piston like Harv does & blended it all in. Dude I was going to ask what you thought about porting a mildly used jug & piston. This is my first attempt porting, so I do plan on getting a new top end. I just thought trying this with used stuff would be ok for a try. Thanks so much my friend. I'm learning a lot. Chad from Michigan 👍
Excelente amigo
great camera work
Good stuff. Getting exciting now, all you have to do is try not to play too much with your new Macs. You are going to be known as Tinman with all the toys. Cheers from Tassie.
Cool! Never tried the diamond dust burrs. Looks like they work great. Faster than the Cratex. I'll have to try them. Thanks for the tip!
Hey Tinman,
thanks for this lesson 👍
As always great video!! Take care tinman!!
Thanks for yet another quality tutorial!
Love the video's brother..keep them up
Great video. Can't wait for the next one 🙂
I had been waiting on this vid. Thanks Tinman and congrats on 9 K subs.
Super....
good job man,im gona do my 272xp
nice video Tinman. I think your the only one that has shown that. That I've seen.
Nice one Tinman yet again some great tips & tricks. Am I right thinking that the finish on the inlet & transfers doesn't matter but the exhaust should be smooth.
😮 keren 👍
cut a slot in a nail Or into a wooden dowel and then put your sandpaper in it or you could put super glue and wrap it around that works really good for polishing the inside of a port ;-)
More great information Tinman I can't wait to get started. I will probably watch the whole series as I do my first port job. You mentioned the oil you use what was it? I've been looking to try something different than the stihl ultr I've been using. Thanks again Tinman
👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
Cant wait to see this saw rip into some wood.
If you don't know where your tool is at ALL times.....that'll DEFINITELY get you in trouble!! 😁😆😂
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Great how to videos. Thanks. Do you hone all your cylinders when you are done ?
Tinman
Could you do a video on the Dremel and all the bits and tools for porting that you use.pls.
Hi John,
Video number 4 in my "how to port a chainsaw" playlist covers that.
Can you talk about chamfering cylinders that chip really easily? I’m having a hard time with a highway cylinder that just seems to flake away.
Tinman, great filming and instructional video... By chance where do you get your diamond bits and double cutting bits? I would like to support local if possible!!
Does honing the cylinder fix those accidental plating marks
What kind of dremel are you using? I like that alot..great job...and thanks for all the helpful info..i write all this down on hard copy from you and Ironhorse...love you guys
When buying aftermarket cylinders, is it a good idea to chamfer the ports?
Tinman, Loved the video. You used 400 grit to put the finishing touches on the chamfer, Do you ever advance to 800 or 100 grit after the 400?
💪🏻🪓⚡️. YESSSS.
Is it possible to over do the chamfer and end up snapping a ring? Dead center of exhaust port..not once but 4 times..
How do you do upper transfers with just a dremal?
Hey tin man love the series! Question about chamfer, will the small rounding of the edge effect timing?
No it just helps the rings move in and out of the port.
Just another comment for the algorithm 😉
Tinman, how do you clean your cylinders out after grinding on them?
Would you be interested in porting an old Mac 1-60?
can i use piles to chamfer?
I am so afraid of the dentist
1st!!