Fun video! Those tiny saws definitely shine for some work. So light and easy to climb around the brush piles with. My go-to brush-pile saw is a Stihl 170 with a ported 180 top end (32cc). I've never run one of the little Husqvarna's. That 44 looks like a dandy.
My 45 Special was the first saw I bough brand new. Yep, sounds identical... Great little saws, used to cut way bigger than I should have with it - wish I'd known then how to sharpen the chain properly, that size chain needs all the help it can get.
That 44 is in a good shape! Im being pulled towards the small saws lately. Got a 133sg to play around with from 1980. Was sold as not starting. I messed around with it a bit and it fired up enough to see it has great throttle response. Those small high revving saws cant be underestimated.
Solid little saw there Tinman! You have given me yet another saw to start looking at. I never knew watching TH-cam could be bad for my wallet! Have a good one!
My father has a 025 he bought at a garage sale for 30 bucks about 25 years ago never has had any work done no carb adjustment nothing its ran like a champ all these years with zero issues
I had a Remington saw close to same cc I think it was a 45cc. I gave it to my dad still in the box. I rebuilt a stihl 270 a 50cc I have T got it to run right yet. But the saw I been running is a joncutter 5800 I believe its a 54cc. I put a .325 chain with 18" bar on it. It's runs good! Light weight and fairly strong if you don't bog it down. Tha ks tinman for the vid. Enjoy it!
My smallest is my 170 but I love using my 2150 cuz it's the perfect weight I don't always like lugging around a 461 or 661 even my 039 is getting heavy in my old age and I really old age got a bad back and a bad rotary cup thanks for the video brother
Thats a very nice example of a 44 I have a white top 61 that still gets ran for logging and firewood its just a joy to run got the 61 white top a 266se and an echo cs 590 timber wolf im running I have a 272 that I have to rebuild the top end on but thats a project for a later date
Hi Tinman, I bought a second hand 242xp at least 10yrs ago and she's always been a good saw and my only saw until recently when I bought my second hand 576xp. I still think I need more saws though ha ha.
I've got a little husky 340 that's ported and muffler modded, it freakin screams, and I've never had a single problem out of it, I absolutely love it. someone would have to pry it from my cold dead hands lol.
I have a 488 shindiawa...its best little saw ive owned in 26 years..its done 100 cord and countless removals last year its what got me into wrenching on them and your channel????mostly yours..it has bad filter set up gets fines in it sp been cleaning ot every night ..just did take it apart and its huming..has light scoreinh on intake side ..from that filter..didnt want to use it on fire wood but parts are super cheap..not quite there yet as far as doing the cylinder and piston myself yet??but think i can i orderd a better filter setup online...and need the cover knob...its one peice so just rigged it to seal..as i have to take it off to clean daily...love that little saw got it for small side job and it hasnet quit since..taken down huge 4 foot round trees with it..not so good on hard woods and that tensioner i have to watch it will slip or self tighten?but great saw you got there freind..
I like the older huskys because the desighn and there easy to acsess..those sthils are new to me as far as takeinh all apart..have 029 needs rebuild..i have all the parts except new piston and cylinder ..ibstriiped it down and labeled them..
Nice saw Tin Man! I have a 4:35 that's my main go to for around the house and just buckin smaller logs! Would love to get it ported!. I know I asked this in another comment but do you have any connections in the Connecticut area? And what should that roughly run me? I don't know much about pricing and don't want to get ripped off
I have an 020 av that my smallest still have a few homelite super 2s an a lil ez that my smallest homelite. I got a ol top handle poulan it's the lil metal case finakie lil yellow poulan lol.
Just got a 36 that’s perfect, except for a hole in the oil tank right under the muffler. I’m gonna find a blowed up one for the good case, cuz the motor has amazing compression an runs perfect.
Hey Tinman I want to port this homelite 3514c as my first port job can I get your thoughts or recommendations ? That little thing huskey has me motivated. To mess with this little 35. 💪🏻⚡️🪓 Kindness and love
@@nickywalsh8492 I've done basic maintenance like chain filing, bar maintenance, replace sprocket, replace kill switch, etc. Never had a cylinder off or done seals. I'm in southern WI.
Ok jeff...sorry for any weirdness, if you want a 444 in rough shape and pay shipping only from ireland i got one...only one ive ever seen , ive no interest in it my self , will take money and parts to put going again, consider it for as long as you want, you can contact me through this section anytime in the future,...look out for more than one 444 and try get enough used saws to build one original would be my advice, 👍
@@nickywalsh8492 I gathered a few to build up but getting the special bearing with seal in it is a nightmare. Only 1 of my bottom ends has the bearing in ok shape. I think the 242 has that same bearing. My 340se is sitting in the box because of that bearing also. Some bearing sellers in europe i contacted all say its nolonger awailable from factories.
Chainsawr in Vermont maybe? Search the carb model on eBay or Amazon. If it's a Walbro check their website or call Bob Johnson in Maryland, New York at (607)-638-9297.
Husky 44; It ''look'' little but can do a lot of job, like my Homelite XL-1 AO (41cc) from 1980 with 16'' bar (full chisel, round filing). My other ''little'' saw is a Jonsered 52e with a 20'' bar (full chisel, square filing) and size wise/power she is my favorite one.
55 is a very good farm/ranch saw, built to a price point. A 254 will cut circles around one with almost the same weight and displacement (they even share the tank and front handle) but the 55 was around much longer and has better parts support. One of my next projects is to try and make my 55 run with my 254. 3.3 HP vs 4.1, so there's a good bit to make up.
@@82f100swb Is the 55 a plastic clamshell design like the 455? Yes, the 254 was/is a pro saw and they always have more power than the farm/ ranch saws. I personally wouldn’t spend $500 or more on a clamshell saw but they do have their place. To me it just makes more sense to spend a little more for a pro saw. You get a lot more and they mod easier.
@@andybecker2693 The 55 is a split crankcase saw, no clamshell here. Definitely a value engineered saw, things like the carb screws being coarse thread into plastic, the top cover screws going into u-nuts rather than the cases being drilled and tapped. Not major downgrades, but clearly done to decrease production cost. Top ends on this chassis are actually shared with Partner and Jonsered. Really wish I had a reply with video button on here... LOL
@@82f100swb Thanks for the info sir.Those older Husqvarnas from the 2 series are my favorite. I would love to have a 266,272, or 281 just to name a few. Your 254 is quite the screamin’ demon too.
She brightened up once you took the screw driver to er. Sounds like she could go for a muffler mod? I think there is a lot to be said for a small light saw for just the situation you're in here. This is an interesting area you are in. The arrangement of trees looks very deliberate. You in an orchard?
Nice saw tm. Got a 41 I would like to like, but, I don’t like it right now. Carb kit, line, filter and int gasket. Just won’t straighten up. Piston/comp both good. 😩
There needs to be some sort of saw gtg in our area. I have a shelf full of saws that you would probably like to get a chance at trying out. I have been concentrating on getting my 133 chassis saws all tip top, haven't gotten to my 340 or 444 yet. On the 133 side, I quite literally have them all, 133, 234, 238, 42, 242 and 246... Lots of others too.. I really need to start making actual content on here. Been doing Tik-Tok lately, so I'm starting to get past my aversion to video editing....
boss had one, 5 years of off and on use, fuel, oils, file is all she took, 80' euc with 12' base had to be removed for hay barn, the feller switched it out for his, a busted muffler bolt gave his away the next morning, he brought it back after a week on his next job, tough saws
First saw I ever used, my dad said it was designed as a pro saw for limbing pines. Angry little suckers, just keep your knuckles away from the screw that holds the top cover on when it's been run hard (it burns).
I bought a Husky 45 Special about 30 years ago and its still going strong. I love it!
Seems like a solid saw, I've always liked those older husqvarnas
them lil' guys are fun ,,, sometimes
I just tore my Grandpa’s old Husky 44 down last week. 37 years old and still tares through the wood!
Fun video! Those tiny saws definitely shine for some work. So light and easy to climb around the brush piles with. My go-to brush-pile saw is a Stihl 170 with a ported 180 top end (32cc). I've never run one of the little Husqvarna's. That 44 looks like a dandy.
The 44 was the saw my dad taught me on. Saw was a great runner till it had a melt down one day, sure miss that saw.
I owned a 44 around 30 years ago I cut lots of firewood with it l had a 18 inch bar on it amazing how well it handled it.
My 45 Special was the first saw I bough brand new. Yep, sounds identical... Great little saws, used to cut way bigger than I should have with it - wish I'd known then how to sharpen the chain properly, that size chain needs all the help it can get.
A sharp chain is crucial. If you have a sharp chain you can pretty much cut anything with a small saw.
My first saw was identical to that. Still have it. Little bugger rips!!
I love my 550 XP Mark II for that kind of work.The 44 is a sweet little saw.
Those are good little saws. I love the old stihl 024 personally for that kind of cutting.
That 44 is in a good shape! Im being pulled towards the small saws lately. Got a 133sg to play around with from 1980. Was sold as not starting. I messed around with it a bit and it fired up enough to see it has great throttle response. Those small high revving saws cant be underestimated.
Solid little saw there Tinman! You have given me yet another saw to start looking at. I never knew watching TH-cam could be bad for my wallet! Have a good one!
I just bought a 44 rancher white top can't wait to try her out!
346xp is my favorite. I guess it might be hard having a favorite that I don't own. Nice saw, Tinman!
My Stihl 025 is my go to saw for the small stuff. I totally love the little bugger!!
I ran an 025 for many years, amazing little saws those are.
My father has a 025 he bought at a garage sale for 30 bucks about 25 years ago never has had any work done no carb adjustment nothing its ran like a champ all these years with zero issues
My first great Chainsaw.I have today a Hecht chainsaw 45 2,7 HP with 40 CM Barr
My first saw was a used 40 Husky, I loved it!!!
I had a Remington saw close to same cc I think it was a 45cc. I gave it to my dad still in the box. I rebuilt a stihl 270 a 50cc I have T got it to run right yet. But the saw I been running is a joncutter 5800 I believe its a 54cc. I put a .325 chain with 18" bar on it. It's runs good! Light weight and fairly strong if you don't bog it down. Tha ks tinman for the vid. Enjoy it!
It’s good to see a 35 year old saw doing a good job.
good saw i got the old 36 good in the small stuff
Sold my 36 last year,...regrets, I've had a few.
My smallest is my 170 but I love using my 2150 cuz it's the perfect weight I don't always like lugging around a 461 or 661 even my 039 is getting heavy in my old age and I really old age got a bad back and a bad rotary cup thanks for the video brother
love those older huskies small powerfull and light
Yep me to. They are really good saws.
Thats a very nice example of a 44 I have a white top 61 that still gets ran for logging and firewood its just a joy to run got the 61 white top a 266se and an echo cs 590 timber wolf im running I have a 272 that I have to rebuild the top end on but thats a project for a later date
The chainsaw that I grew up with, was a husky 242 XP. They are true workhorses and reliable, and well used by the swedish army.
Need to be careful with the 242 crank bearings tho they are very hard to find these days. The one with the seal in the bearing.
Hi Tinman, I bought a second hand 242xp at least 10yrs ago and she's always been a good saw and my only saw until recently when I bought my second hand 576xp. I still think I need more saws though ha ha.
I've got a little husky 340 that's ported and muffler modded, it freakin screams, and I've never had a single problem out of it, I absolutely love it. someone would have to pry it from my cold dead hands lol.
Dang! You got all the cool saws!
Those trees all lined up perfectly in rows is kind of freaky.
Hi Tinman, I have one of the very early 44's from the seventies and it is a crazy little thing. The chain speed is awesome fast for its size.
I have 2, but the older versions (metal bar in the front, not plastic). My granddad and great granddad bought them new in the 80s. They are great saws
Nice little saw. Some of the Poulan 30-40 cc range saws are little rippers as well.
Bet one of them would be fun to port prolly have some mad gains too for me smalls saws seem to gain the most when ported
Sweet saw!
NICE RUNNING LITTLE SAW
Yep shes a gooder
I USE TO HAVE A 444 husqvarna probably from late 70s early 80s ran very well ,ended up giving it to my friend that is a trapper
Still would like to see ya do up one of those 550xp that you have shelved. You may have a new favourite small saw!
NICE LITTLE SAW RUNS VRERY WELL GREAT JOB BUDDY BE SAFE TINMAN
Nice looking section of land be great for little food plot and deer blind lol
I have a 488 shindiawa...its best little saw ive owned in 26 years..its done 100 cord and countless removals last year its what got me into wrenching on them and your channel????mostly yours..it has bad filter set up gets fines in it sp been cleaning ot every night ..just did take it apart and its huming..has light scoreinh on intake side ..from that filter..didnt want to use it on fire wood but parts are super cheap..not quite there yet as far as doing the cylinder and piston myself yet??but think i can i orderd a better filter setup online...and need the cover knob...its one peice so just rigged it to seal..as i have to take it off to clean daily...love that little saw got it for small side job and it hasnet quit since..taken down huge 4 foot round trees with it..not so good on hard woods and that tensioner i have to watch it will slip or self tighten?but great saw you got there freind..
I like the older huskys because the desighn and there easy to acsess..those sthils are new to me as far as takeinh all apart..have 029 needs rebuild..i have all the parts except new piston and cylinder ..ibstriiped it down and labeled them..
I just acquired one. Would love ❤️ to have it ported. Let me know. Thanks
Reminds me of my dad's Sachs Dolmar 114 and Poulan Counter-Vibe 3300.
My favorite small saw is SOLO 636. (because that's the saw I own ;)
Nice. I Allwas wants Hasqa50 rancher.maybe one day I’ll find one
I have one just like it and it's little beast.
Looks like good fireplace wood to me.
Waiting on crank seals for mine. Hopefully it rips
Nice saw Tin Man! I have a 4:35 that's my main go to for around the house and just buckin smaller logs! Would love to get it ported!. I know I asked this in another comment but do you have any connections in the Connecticut area? And what should that roughly run me? I don't know much about pricing and don't want to get ripped off
Hi do you have an extra oil cap for a 44. I’m in Comox
Tinman did you ever find a 44? If not I might have a line on one. It looks to be in rougher shape but should be perfect for a daily user build.
I think the smallest I’ve got of that era is a 50, I’ll have to check for ya!👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
My smallest is a 200t, rear handle is a 562xp
I have an 020 av that my smallest still have a few homelite super 2s an a lil ez that my smallest homelite. I got a ol top handle poulan it's the lil metal case finakie lil yellow poulan lol.
It is a very good saw ! Agree ! :-) Swedish top product.
Just got a 36 that’s perfect, except for a hole in the oil tank right under the muffler. I’m gonna find a blowed up one for the good case, cuz the motor has amazing compression an runs perfect.
Did you ever find one of those for yourself?
Hey Tinman I want to port this homelite 3514c as my first port job can I get your thoughts or recommendations ?
That little thing huskey has me motivated. To mess with this little 35. 💪🏻⚡️🪓
Kindness and love
Send me an email tinmanssaws@gmail.com
@@tinmanssaws it’s on the way .!!!
I've always wanted one of those or a 444. You don't see either of them often.
I've two questions jeff...
Can you work on saws yourself?
Where do you live?
@@nickywalsh8492 I've done basic maintenance like chain filing, bar maintenance, replace sprocket, replace kill switch, etc. Never had a cylinder off or done seals. I'm in southern WI.
Ok jeff...sorry for any weirdness, if you want a 444 in rough shape and pay shipping only from ireland i got one...only one ive ever seen , ive no interest in it my self , will take money and parts to put going again, consider it for as long as you want, you can contact me through this section anytime in the future,...look out for more than one 444 and try get enough used saws to build one original would be my advice, 👍
@@nickywalsh8492 I gathered a few to build up but getting the special bearing with seal in it is a nightmare. Only 1 of my bottom ends has the bearing in ok shape. I think the 242 has that same bearing. My 340se is sitting in the box because of that bearing also. Some bearing sellers in europe i contacted all say its nolonger awailable from factories.
hi Alvar... humm ..i dont know ,id have to take a look at the one i got..but thats certainly is a problem
Do you know where I can get a carb for a P51 Pioneer saw? I live in SW Wisconsin.
Chainsawr in Vermont maybe? Search the carb model on eBay or Amazon. If it's a Walbro check their website or call Bob Johnson in Maryland, New York at (607)-638-9297.
Hey Tinman what chain is that.....
Husky 44; It ''look'' little but can do a lot of job, like my Homelite XL-1 AO (41cc) from 1980 with 16'' bar (full chisel, round filing). My other ''little'' saw is a Jonsered 52e with a 20'' bar (full chisel, square filing) and size wise/power she is my favorite one.
Tinman love your channel. I'd love to see a video in the future of how the tinman sharpens his chains. I think it would be great for the channel.
Is your mic making noise or something loose on chain assembly
Another saw with a weak/rattly clutch lol
Are those trees in lines like windbreaks
Yep
How often do you get your bar pinched, Tinman?
Stout lil saw what is ur opinion on the 55 rancher I believe it is my buddy has?
It’s a good firewood saw. Those older saws were made to last.
55 is a very good farm/ranch saw, built to a price point. A 254 will cut circles around one with almost the same weight and displacement (they even share the tank and front handle) but the 55 was around much longer and has better parts support. One of my next projects is to try and make my 55 run with my 254. 3.3 HP vs 4.1, so there's a good bit to make up.
@@82f100swb Is the 55 a plastic clamshell design like the 455? Yes, the 254 was/is a pro saw and they always have more power than the farm/ ranch saws. I personally wouldn’t spend $500 or more on a clamshell saw but they do have their place. To me it just makes more sense to spend a little more for a pro saw. You get a lot more and they mod easier.
@@andybecker2693 The 55 is a split crankcase saw, no clamshell here. Definitely a value engineered saw, things like the carb screws being coarse thread into plastic, the top cover screws going into u-nuts rather than the cases being drilled and tapped. Not major downgrades, but clearly done to decrease production cost.
Top ends on this chassis are actually shared with Partner and Jonsered.
Really wish I had a reply with video button on here... LOL
@@82f100swb Thanks for the info sir.Those older Husqvarnas from the 2 series are my favorite. I would love to have a 266,272, or 281 just to name a few. Your 254 is quite the screamin’ demon too.
So tapped a extra screw whole and use tape to seem it while in use so not worried about fines as much
perfeckt saw for smaller wood
She brightened up once you took the screw driver to er. Sounds like she could go for a muffler mod? I think there is a lot to be said for a small light saw for just the situation you're in here.
This is an interesting area you are in. The arrangement of trees looks very deliberate. You in an orchard?
It was tree farm I think?
That little 44 is perfect in this scenario, and yep it needs a muffler mod for sure.
What province are you in? MB?
Try a 13" bar on a 45cc class saw. I run one with a 8-325 sprocket, narrow driver on a 346xpg. It'll blow your mind.
The 346xp already rips! I can’t imagine how fast a 13”” would make it..
I have a really nice 13" Tsumura Light and Tough in .325/050... Don't have a 346 yet, but it sure is nice on my 242/246 etc...
Nice saw tm. Got a 41 I would like to like, but, I don’t like it right now. Carb kit, line, filter and int gasket. Just won’t straighten up. Piston/comp both good. 😩
Air leak somewhere maybe?
Nice 🙂
I have a 242xpg from 1990 with a modded muffler, basegasket delete, retarded timing and mild porting. It runns really good. Lift and strong.
There needs to be some sort of saw gtg in our area. I have a shelf full of saws that you would probably like to get a chance at trying out.
I have been concentrating on getting my 133 chassis saws all tip top, haven't gotten to my 340 or 444 yet. On the 133 side, I quite literally have them all, 133, 234, 238, 42, 242 and 246... Lots of others too..
I really need to start making actual content on here. Been doing Tik-Tok lately, so I'm starting to get past my aversion to video editing....
Only trouble with the 44 is there's absolutely no after market support. I own a white top 44 great little saw just no parts availability for them.
Yeah thats the truth. Its too bad cause they are really good saws .
Ya I fixed up my pops special 45 and got to run if for a bit and they rip.
I have a 55 that was my first saw can u port it for me
boss had one, 5 years of off and on use, fuel, oils, file is all she took, 80' euc with 12' base had to be removed for hay barn, the feller switched it out for his, a busted muffler bolt gave his away the next morning, he brought it back after a week on his next job, tough saws
How do i get ahold of u
My email is on my about page.
I just got rid of my 36 last year and I am sorry I did. Onto better saws though.
lol im trying to get spark plug for one
Was useing in the tree but the cover set up..is kinda chezzy and brakes
Man your big dude.lol
I got this one cause ots light 10.2 and about like that one only thinner bodystyle
1986 i was at walter paytons last home game SOILDER FEILD LOL LOL
My mate has his dad's old 66 its in mint condition
First saw I ever used, my dad said it was designed as a pro saw for limbing pines. Angry little suckers, just keep your knuckles away from the screw that holds the top cover on when it's been run hard (it burns).
Try a 346xp I have one I have owned for about 25 years not for sale!!!!!
It looks like you’re holding a toy when you use small saws!
This video just made me dig my dad's 44 out. It's all there but needs a piston and cylinder. Anyone know if they are still available?
She cutts
Talking little saws...to clearify
A dogs breakfast lol
Rite on
Have zero doolars in it..lol
254 is better
254 is one of the best saws ever made but the smaller 44cc saws are fun to run in there own class.