Seized 1960s Chainsaw Restoration

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  • @guthmanb
    @guthmanb ปีที่แล้ว +184

    I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

  • @JG-zb7om
    @JG-zb7om 6 ปีที่แล้ว +416

    Honestly, at the beginning of the video I was thinking you were a moderately handy guy with a ton of patience and an endless supply of carb cleaner. Then you MADE YOUR OWN GASKETS AND MANIFOLD SPACER! I have a huge amount of respect for your skill and patience sir.

    • @slrn832472577
      @slrn832472577 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree

    • @crazyeyez1502
      @crazyeyez1502 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That Sharpie trick was awesome.

    • @chrismckay3868
      @chrismckay3868 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      indeed, I will try that sharpie trick myself next time I need to make gaskets!

    • @anuarali7646
      @anuarali7646 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesse Griffith i like people that have personality like you.THUMBS UP

    • @adamjuckniewitz6986
      @adamjuckniewitz6986 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I liked how he unsiezed the pistin

  • @DaveStroble
    @DaveStroble 6 ปีที่แล้ว +556

    Thank-you for not ruining this awesome video with music...much rather hear and feel your frustration than some silly music. Great job, man!

    • @sonofeloah
      @sonofeloah 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Amen to that!

    • @acg147
      @acg147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Best way to do that!

    • @pierreretief
      @pierreretief 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So true, I could feel the frustration when that spring broke. Bloody springs!

    • @zwz.zdenek
      @zwz.zdenek 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's almost impossible to anneal these at home right to shape them and not have them snap afterwards. Best to just buy a new one, like he eventually did.

    • @Pilotfox123
      @Pilotfox123 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that You'r profressional opinion? Like The Medic had on Pyro being knocked out in a Piemations Vid from 3 years ago?

  • @magnieto1
    @magnieto1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These restoration videos without music or some boring story at the beginning are so relaxing to watch. Thanks Mr. Matthews, excellent work.

  • @toprod9493
    @toprod9493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2677

    I really enjoyed watching that and thanks for not killing the video with music. The sound of tools being used is what us guys want... 👍

    • @farmalogical6056
      @farmalogical6056 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Patsy Catsy you said it all right there. I just woke and I can’t stop watching this. This video is Better than watching secureteam10’s psychobabble at 6 am before work.

    • @emirlie
      @emirlie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      def agree with your "sounds of tools better than music" comment

    • @StoopidMonkeysMomma
      @StoopidMonkeysMomma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      And girls too i love these kinds of vids ☺❤❤

    • @jonr.747
      @jonr.747 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      You hit the nail on the head or should I say piston lol love your comment! Definitely made the video that much better speeding it up, listening to the tools and hands hard at work is so satisfying this man is talented!!

    • @Dinnye01
      @Dinnye01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Absolutely. The reason why I love e.g. Cody's lab, is because he does not put anything under his videos than his sound and the environment. Satisfying.

  • @SimonDambro
    @SimonDambro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1693

    TY!
    No LOUD music
    No stupid music
    NO music
    NO, trying to be funny
    So many could learn from you! Thanks

    • @jasonmurawski126
      @jasonmurawski126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Simon Dambro except hand tool rescue, he can be funny

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      no life stories or exposition either

    • @azuritet3
      @azuritet3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Jason Murawski Yes, but his humor is tasteful.

    • @EbonyPope
      @EbonyPope 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Simon Dambro Yes but a little commentary wouldn't hurt. Apart from that I agree 100 percent. I hate this annoying TH-cam video music.

    • @hardhinyanshah6441
      @hardhinyanshah6441 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Simon Dambro m

  • @wm437
    @wm437 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I took apart the shoe lace from my sneaker and couldn't figure out how it went back, yet this man dismantled and rebuilt this complex machine in under an hour. :) Awesome !

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Those sneakers are sneaky, no doubt about it.

    • @tyfighters002verkerk9
      @tyfighters002verkerk9 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time lapse...

    • @KrotowX
      @KrotowX 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's time lapse. I believe he spent at least a month because some broken parts was obviously hard to find.

    • @pegtooth2006
      @pegtooth2006 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      KrotowX I think you are mistaken about the obvious. This clip clearly shows the correct time.
      To me, this is decompression time... Great video Will Mathews.
      'Barnak!!

  • @dionatasoliveira9268
    @dionatasoliveira9268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    this restoration was one of the most laborious I've ever seen, congratulations brother!!!

  • @billymasoner3735
    @billymasoner3735 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I’m not sure what impressed me more, your love of restoration and the projects you take on, or your ability to find and/or manufacture replacement parts for these items! I had no idea one could find engine rebuild kits for ancient chainsaws!

  • @bradleymorgan8223
    @bradleymorgan8223 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To see a man put so much hard work and love into a project like this has restored my faith in humanity

  • @kenzpenz
    @kenzpenz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Two minutes into this video I thought, there is no way he can restore that piece of junk. It's totally corroded and can't possibly be restored. OMG am I surprised with the end result. I started watching this video at around 11:00 PM and found myself watching this video until after midnight, and happy I did. What gets me is, you don't seem to employ a lot of tools working on it, but the results are great. Thanks for sharing this great video and look forward to more....Ken Marina California

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Believe me Ken, until it fired up I was thinking that I'd never get that rusted piece of junk going! Haha. Thanks for watching :)

    • @Bezzzzo
      @Bezzzzo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Will Matthews I was shocked you found a carby kit for it.

    • @zwz.zdenek
      @zwz.zdenek 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He could have fixed it even without it, but it was easier this way.

  • @ChigginsComposting
    @ChigginsComposting 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    These pieces, restored with so much love and sweat, by hand, are absolutely priceless.

    • @chopz5881
      @chopz5881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But will he build you a entertainment center lol

  • @FlaskBlack
    @FlaskBlack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    I've decided it is humanly impossible for someone to disassemble this and put it back together. You are either the inventor of this chainsaw, the most organized human in the existence of the world, or the more likely explanation, an alien.

    • @rolle6484
      @rolle6484 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      2 stroke engines are not very complicated

    • @kevinragnauth9575
      @kevinragnauth9575 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Go read a book.

    • @FlaskBlack
      @FlaskBlack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@kevinragnauth9575 I can't read. I can sign and draw pictures though.

    • @tony001212
      @tony001212 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Is easy to reassemble machinery like this, believe me he isn't the only one who can, a mechanic can disassemble and reassemble this easily, the restoration is another topic.

    • @CoolguyB
      @CoolguyB 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@bobbyhill4118 4 stroke.....chainsaw....wtf

  • @COBOB188
    @COBOB188 6 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    WTF, who on earth disliked this video?! Amazing restoration work, I couldn't believe it looking at that chunk of rust you started with, such patience, and great memory for putting it back together! and those custom gaskets and modified air filter, very sharp!

    • @guyfroml
      @guyfroml 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Over 2,200 very jealous and envious people.

    • @M.Y.1234
      @M.Y.1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Это всё поколение выросшее на игре майнкрафт, дебилы которые не держали и отвёртку в руках, ставят дизлайки.....

    • @Supertomiman
      @Supertomiman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nah man, it was the tree huggers.

    • @robertw.1499
      @robertw.1499 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know what obi kwan, there are those on this planet who, no matter what their interests, can still appreciate good, honest, and above all, work done with passion and patience. Then there are THE FEW, who are just dick heads/haters who just simply need to curl up and die. He might have made a couple of mistakes in this renovation which I didn't see and other "experts" did, but you can't take it away from him, this was a brilliant piece of work 👍👍👍

    • @Choho-
      @Choho- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      every videos in youtube has hater

  • @bc30cal99
    @bc30cal99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for the video sir, I very much enjoyed it. The Canadien was made by Power Machinery Ltd in Vancouver, BC - originally a division of Bristol Aero as far as I can understand. Industrial Engineering Chainsaws were made there too - bought out by OMC and then moved east to Ontario where they became Pioneer brand saws. Anyway its good to see the old iron working anymore so thanks again. Brings me back to a slower and simpler time.

  • @GameRetro
    @GameRetro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Never once in my life have I even held a chainsaw or had the need or urge to... yet I just love these restoration videos. Great job and really props on battling that piston!

  • @larrykostopulos1332
    @larrykostopulos1332 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was one of the BEST restoration videos I have seen. I felt your frustration and worked along with you. Excellent Job.

  • @gotenianiki
    @gotenianiki 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    After watching this video for 35 minutes, when it started I was feeling that I was working with you for the whole time and I said to me "feew". Keep going what you are doing, because you are good at it!

  • @weston2632
    @weston2632 6 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I'm amazed you did all of this in 38 minutes. Great work!

    • @mydearleader
      @mydearleader 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wes you are cute

    • @stockacc3109
      @stockacc3109 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You do realize that the video is speed up right? It probably took him weeks to do this

  • @brotherbarbatos8981
    @brotherbarbatos8981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Early in the video, I was praying that when you restored it, you would take it for a test drive. It was so satisfying to hear that chainsaw roar especially since it hasn’t been used in decades.

  • @peteb2
    @peteb2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Anyone else yell YEAH! when Will fired the engine 1st time and HELL YEAH!! when he competed the cut on the 'garden retaining feature'? Awesome resto job... credit to your skills sir.

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Well if one person can cheer with me when it first fired up, then my job is complete! Thanks!

    • @wandersonbarcelos5519
      @wandersonbarcelos5519 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will Matthews make it two people! Astonishing work!

    • @alexrowland
      @alexrowland 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ha, yup. Actually audibly gave a YES! and a clap.

    • @swinehorde9118
      @swinehorde9118 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When he was pounding on that piston for like 15 minutes, i was like 'No, no, man... Let it rest... Let it return to the soil and rolling hills of Kanadia, whence it came.' But then that first turnover... Magic!

  • @Dragonspeaker
    @Dragonspeaker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Side note, i'm extremely impressed and jealous of how you're able to keep all those small bits together and remember where each nut and bolt go

  • @TravellingAsh-
    @TravellingAsh- 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    So glad to see another video from you. I’m convinced you could rebuild a space shuttle given enough time and WD-40. Awesome.

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gees I don't know about that! But I'd give it a crack. Got one? Haha. Thanks for the comments

    • @bazwillrun
      @bazwillrun 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      not forgetting the universal problem solver...a hammer !

  • @dan71559
    @dan71559 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At first I thought this guy was wasting his time on this junk but remembered as a kid I did the same. I learned so much doing these projects and laid the groundwork for a most extensive and detailed career. As well, these older tools were built with high quality and integrity unlike the vast majority of tools now built overseas. Excellent fun videos! Thank you.

    • @ColinCearley27
      @ColinCearley27 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is indeed true they don't make them like they used to BUT most non working equipment is simply because of neglect, the art of preservation and restoration has become largely phased out in this "I'll just buy a new one" kind of society, I wouldn't be surprised to learn that I'm the only kid who has ever fixed the laundry dryer when it stopped working lol.

  • @ditherdather
    @ditherdather 6 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I had no idea a chainsaw was so intricate in design. That's amazing!

    • @5punkybob
      @5punkybob 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's not so much that it's intricate by design, it just a motor with a chain on a clutch.
      What makes this intricate is it's such old technology the support parts to run the motor are all over the place.

  • @johnoldonekanole602
    @johnoldonekanole602 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have you ever run into anything you could not restore? You are freaking amazing. Well worth the watch. Made my wife wait until I finished watching your vid (date night). She was not happy.

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gees man, risky business messing with date night! Thanks though! I'm sure there is plenty I can't restore! I'm just a dude in my backyard tinkering :)

  • @brucefoote5477
    @brucefoote5477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hard to believe that was possible.
    Stumbled upon the video and took in the whole thing.
    Many hours there . Amazing and incredible.

  • @sunset117
    @sunset117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good Morning Will, I have been watching several of your restoration videos and just wanted to commend you on your skills, patience, and attention to detail. It has been a pleasure to watch your work. Peace, Lou Grossi

  • @wubuck79
    @wubuck79 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I think that might've been the most satisfying thing I've ever watched. Great job.

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Daaang, you took that saw from a dead spare parts unit to a beautiful, and more importantly, functional machine! Most folks would've junked it after all that corrosion/dried muck came pouring out, but you cleaned it up and brought it back to life! Seems painting sets off the alarm-birds, eh? Love that bottle-jack press, may have to make my own at some point! I've heard zip-ties work as single-use ring-compressors, so you don't have to fiddle with each ring as it goes in. Love the attention to detail, getting the new piston and air-filter to fit and work properly. Nice paint-work on the top cover too!

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the awesome feedback. Dang, I didn't even think of zip ties on the piston rings! The video makes it look easier then it was getting that cylinder on!

  • @jamesbarnett4844
    @jamesbarnett4844 6 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    That is one of the most satisfying videos that I have ever seen!

    • @adsb4187
      @adsb4187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      James Barnett ahhh!!! You beat me to it. I was just about to write that very sentence!

    • @Zercias
      @Zercias 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same

    • @beachbum4fun2
      @beachbum4fun2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed, watched the whole thing without skipping. Excellent teardown and rebuild.

  • @tommyhill199
    @tommyhill199 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Please come back Will... we are scared and lonely and in need of restorations.

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    After watching a number of your videos Will, I’m always curious and have questions about that project. But the one question I’ll bet everyone wants to ask is - “Is there anything you don’t know about ?? Woodworking, no problem. Metal work, easy. Wiring and electrical circuits, simple. Making gaskets and obscure parts from the 1800s, fine. Making leather knife handles, sure. Fabrication, welding, design.. piece of cake. I could go on and on. Keep up the great work ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @blake1995
      @blake1995 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Randy Porter not trying to be rude but you sound kinda gay for him. I know you’re just supporting his channel but you’re kinda too supportive.

    • @randyporter3491
      @randyporter3491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Well Blake 12, There’s a lot of other viewers who relate to what I said and agree with it. Are they “gay”? I’ve spent the last 25 years in the same fire station, with at least ten firefighters a shift, that will tell you I may be many things, but “gay” is NOT among them. And I suspect my wife would back them up. So, before you go out on some homophobic limb, running your mouth about something and someone, you know nothing about, you may want to rethink it. All you do is make everyone wonder why this was the first thing to come to YOUR twisted mind, no one else’s ! Sorry if I was overly complementary to Will and his many talents, for your liking.
      🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @taffrider
      @taffrider 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@randyporter3491 I think the correct reply to Blake was "WTF is wrong with you; if you want to come out of the closet just man up and do so."

    • @blake1995
      @blake1995 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randy Porter chill out 😂 alls I said was you kinda sound gay for him by how you come off. That’s just my opinion. If you don’t like it then ignore me and move on in life

    • @blake1995
      @blake1995 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randy Porter you have issues 😂 taking a TH-cam comment so seriously. You must really be gay if you got that offended. Starting to actually believe you and your fireman buddy’s are gay. Showing each other every detail that happens in your life.

  • @TommyGames97
    @TommyGames97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    I have no interest in chainsaws but for some reason I found this video so interesting

  • @sgnt9337
    @sgnt9337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    wow, I thought that piston was welded in there.... You repaired rather than replaced the chain and pull - starter. Awesome!

    • @braydenh190
      @braydenh190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SGNT check out hand tool rescue as well on yt.

    • @donhozy
      @donhozy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was the most satisfying part.

    • @insane_ravenger1558
      @insane_ravenger1558 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pull starters are a bit spendy to replace, especially on something as old as that

    • @EbonyPope
      @EbonyPope 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      SGNT I would have replaced the chain. Very risky if breaks. Would hate to see this good man cut his face in half.

    • @sgnt9337
      @sgnt9337 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      EbonyPope. True. In my case, I'd be twice as ugly.

  • @emagee7864
    @emagee7864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very difficult and technical rehab. Everything was cleaned and rebuilt. You stuck with it to the end. Nice work.

  • @butth0le_inspector
    @butth0le_inspector 6 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    Legend says after the making of this video the spring broke again

  • @Kettletrigger
    @Kettletrigger 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finally, someone who knows how to install bearings properly. Subscribed!

  • @colinaskey9777
    @colinaskey9777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    Hi,this is without doubt one of the most comprehensive refurbishment I have seen to date,it is a 35 minute vidio but no doubt took you a few week's, am I correct? however you did a first rate job on a very badly abused machine,and gets a 5 star thumbs up from me,

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Yeah took quite a while. Couldn't work on it too regularly and had to wait/find parts etc. Thanks!

    • @Pilotfox123
      @Pilotfox123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was guessing on the clothes he wore, I just noticed that he wore a Black T-shirt from beginning till somewhere middle and then a red somethink, forgot the word, feel free to tell me if anyone reads and cares wich does not happen too often

    • @Josh-mh3kl
      @Josh-mh3kl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      How did you put it back together? Do you take comprehensive video during disassembly and refer back to the video during assembly?

    • @LMF5000
      @LMF5000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well, the video he took during disassembly is the first 10 minutes of this video ;)

    • @Bogbilly
      @Bogbilly 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I agree great

  • @mr.thomas5186
    @mr.thomas5186 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many gold problem solving solutions embedded in this video. Skills galore! I picked up a lot of repair skills tips watching you. Masterful!

  • @junqueboi387
    @junqueboi387 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This video came up as a suggestion and at first I thought this might be a whole bunch of "yakking"...I mean...40 minutes on a chainsaw? Quite the contrary -- what a surprise. This was so much fun to watch! Not one second wasted... This had to take forever to edit and it, like the chainsaw turned out just perfect. I love to tinker and this scratched my itch... This is probably one of the best (if not THE) best video I've seen on YT to date. Awesome work, sir.

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, no yakking here! Straight to business. And it takes FOREVER shooting & editing in this style. I shot 477 separate clips to make this video and then had to go through them all haha. Thanks again!

  • @Pigness7
    @Pigness7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1177

    anyone else find these therapeutic?

    • @HumanSynergy
      @HumanSynergy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      you took the words right outta my head

    • @vanlife247
      @vanlife247 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep, watched it twice

    • @LarryNoriegaRodri
      @LarryNoriegaRodri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This video is the answer to my deepest instinct.

    • @DrCruel
      @DrCruel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Gives me hope for the future of humanity.

    • @darrenthompson6115
      @darrenthompson6115 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funnily..I do.

  • @jadenpetersen8292
    @jadenpetersen8292 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video. I was so surprised you were able to find a gasket kit for that little tiny carburetor.

  • @glossbossgarage2917
    @glossbossgarage2917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've done what you did here for years... i don't say this to brag, but to say BRAVO SIR! you have something that very people have. keep up the great work and I look forward to future videos!

  • @EdGeorge555
    @EdGeorge555 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very cool! 30 years ago I was poking around in my grandfather's shed and saw this old grey chainsaw... I asked my grandfather about it, and he told me he has purchased it about 25 years prior to that. It didn't run, but it wasn't seized, and it was completely intact except for the cap on the exhaust. I took it apart and tried to get it running, but it had no spark, and after a couple of days I gave up on it... I was only 15, so that's not surprising. I really wish I had kept it. Loved your video!

  • @Kenwood..
    @Kenwood.. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    This video has cured my hair loss.

  • @cwh523
    @cwh523 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    You are an artist. You do great work and obviously, want to do the job right. Keep up the good work and continue to use the talents God has given you. I hope you have great success.

  • @dhebert111
    @dhebert111 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm from a long line of lumberjacks/loggers. My father and grandfather told me tons of stories about the old days, when they sawed by hand and used horses to move logs. The biggest pain in the ass in the morning when you got up was, their hands were seized up because they hadn't invented shock absorbers in the chainsaw handles so ALL the vibrations of the saw went straight into your hands. I only worked in the woods for a few years as a teenager. I was 17 when they started using the first tree harvester machines. Everyone knew right away that our job was done. The tree harvester could cut 10 times the wood per day than 5 of us could on a good day and it only took one operator. It was alot safer than having guys on the ground too. It was the end of a long era. I'm glad I did get to experience I did though. Not too many guys who did it the old way are still around now. Thanks for this awesome video.

  • @aymanalfayedbusar647
    @aymanalfayedbusar647 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love how he actually repaired everything.

  • @2Can-Dan
    @2Can-Dan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nicely done mate. That's what I call a restoration.
    Love watching these vids. :) Keep it up.

  • @hunterb412
    @hunterb412 6 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    Because of this man, this is now the most famous chainsaw in the world.

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hunter Beatty no that would be STIHL.

    • @PhoenixT1953
      @PhoenixT1953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      the chainsaw not a brand dummy

    • @Bonswally
      @Bonswally 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The chainsaw from doom is more famous.

  • @mateoboschify
    @mateoboschify 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice job. I've run into the same frustration with recoil springs breaking and replacing them like you did seems to be the best option. That saw is super well made and was certainly worth restoring.

  • @ИванПетров-ц2х5ф
    @ИванПетров-ц2х5ф 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Я поставил лайк с самого начала видео, потому что взяться реставрировать такое сложное устройство уже достойно похвалы!

    • @Коляныч-с4о
      @Коляныч-с4о 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      это как же надо знать свое дело что без чертежей востановить такие вещи . умелец от бога

    • @77DirkDiggler
      @77DirkDiggler 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      если чувак моторист, то для него собрать однотактный движок это на здрасти

    • @ДмитрийЛебедев-и3и
      @ДмитрийЛебедев-и3и 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      помыть, почистить и намазать новой краской это не реставрация, реставрация это полное восстановление до заводских параметров с восстановлением заводских-оригинальных деталей

    • @sereg4g448
      @sereg4g448 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@77DirkDiggler однотактных движков не бывает,есть 2х и 4х тактные дв.

  • @nsoper19
    @nsoper19 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    These just get better and better. Incredible work.

  • @DeadKoby
    @DeadKoby 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Only someone who really likes old power tools would put in the work... bravo for saving a chainsaw unlike any I've ever seen.

  • @JimmyBAT28
    @JimmyBAT28 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know nothing about restoration, mechanics or chainsaws and I found this to be so incredibly satisfying to watch! Thanks for posting!

  • @LivresAudio
    @LivresAudio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    A pain in the ass restoration, but you did it man, Bravo and i really like and enjoyed the video.

  • @selgonzo475
    @selgonzo475 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of the best if not the best restores on you tube! Absolutely amazing video and restoration I’ve seen by far!

  • @29lookingood
    @29lookingood 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow. You never gave up on it. Great work, very satisfying video. L

  •  6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude has got to be the most patient dude on earth. I couldn't even watch him do the entire project never mind doing a project like this. Thank God for fast forward. Awesome stuff, man.

  • @TobermoryCat
    @TobermoryCat 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Why did I watch this? Incredibly satisfying.

  • @Mopantsu
    @Mopantsu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was 38 minutes and twenty five seconds of my life that was well worth spending. Amazing. Well done.

  • @Dragonspeaker
    @Dragonspeaker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always enjoyable to watch you work man. great work with giving new life to all the items you've worked on

  • @partsandresto
    @partsandresto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hey Will! As somebody who restores tools and machines for the TH-cam as well as for myself, I wanted to reach out and say this is on of my all time favorite restorations on TH-cam. I’ve seen it a half dozen times but it just popped up in suggested and I’m writing you as it plays on my smart tv. Excellent work!!
    -Dave P&R

    • @notthisguyagain8557
      @notthisguyagain8557 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Parts & Restoration is he still alive? Like he hasn’t posted anything in over a year. This guy was the best around.

    • @uhhh3376
      @uhhh3376 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      بصصصصصسثثثث خىزتلبه5غابة مش فاىق اغاني كراميشط خىزتلبه5غابة 2

  • @RealManSkills
    @RealManSkills 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow, that was fun to watch. And you did it all in just 38 minutes!

    • @Pilotfox123
      @Pilotfox123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You... don't actualy believe he did that in 38 minutes right? Beachause he has propably spend, guessing on his clothes and stuff, like 2-3 days on it

    • @RealManSkills
      @RealManSkills 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a joke! I am sure that he spent more than 38 minutes just to edit the video for youtube!

    • @tou7331
      @tou7331 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raphael Foremniak woooosh

  • @ryanculverwell
    @ryanculverwell 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i find your videos very therapeutic, keep it up.

  • @johnfuniciello
    @johnfuniciello 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You did an awesome job. With both the restoration and the video. And holy hell that thing was beyond seized!

  • @st7650
    @st7650 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these old chainsaw restoration videos bringing some of the best back. Thank you for the post really interesting and informative

  • @puggawompy
    @puggawompy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Next up... WWII tank restoration. Can't wait. 😂 Seriously though, you have mad restoration skills and the patience of a busload of Saints. Great work!! 👍👍👍

  • @sotirisl.6561
    @sotirisl.6561 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    1.000.000 pieces of dismantling and assembling...RESPECT👌!

    • @dansmessygarage289
      @dansmessygarage289 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahhhh. That is where the video camera comes in handy. Record Everything you do, watch the video back and you will see what goes where when you put it back together. Most guys used to take a bazillion pictures when taking something apart. A digital video is so much better than going through a bazillion pictures :-)

  • @tailwheelflier
    @tailwheelflier 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Impressive! When putting a sparkplug wire through a sparkplug boot, use rubbing alcohol. It'll slide through super easy.

    • @2stroke2smoke50
      @2stroke2smoke50 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      C Riley Or use brake cleaner, works the same way

    • @RoyAH.
      @RoyAH. 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same thing when putting any tubing on a barb. Who knew
      -OH was such a great lube, haha!

  • @loupanella9632
    @loupanella9632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She just so beautiful!!!
    I am blown away how you disassembled this guy without damaging it! The tarp trick to soak the bar is awesome!
    The assembly of everything will always be a mystery to me!! I really enjoyed this video. Can you imagine the cost to manufacture that quality of saw today?!

  • @Moroni108
    @Moroni108 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Holy!! It takes one heck of an organized mind and dang good memory to do all that successfully!!! Awesome job, and I truly mean to use the word "Awesome" ...... Wow...

    • @bothellkenmore
      @bothellkenmore 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well he is filming it...........

    • @bothellkenmore
      @bothellkenmore 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, too bad he didn't record that.

    • @Mikepower1978
      @Mikepower1978 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know rite. So so much work for a power saw. Imagine a car, or then a large boat rebuild! Hats off to clever patient guys like this.

    • @Moroni108
      @Moroni108 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You bet McBrother! This guy in my opinion is a Mozart in repair, and he has given us the privilege to enjoy his great talent!! Awesome vid!!

    • @tylercurtis441
      @tylercurtis441 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      its not to bad if u lay out how u disassemble it

  • @brettonmcinerney6954
    @brettonmcinerney6954 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is truly stunning!.
    Well done.
    It is beautiful!

  • @jaybdub77
    @jaybdub77 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely beautiful work!

  • @joshuawolfe8865
    @joshuawolfe8865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I restore vintage watches. The two things I understand intimately and share with this amazing chainsaw restoration are the frustration of getting a stubborn spring to cooperate and that feeling of joy mixed with relief when the machine fires up (or starts ticking) after all the work that went into it.

  • @Dr_V
    @Dr_V 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    WOW! This is the most extensive chainsaw restoration I've ever seen. Considering all the new and re-manufactured parts it's more of a rebuild than a restoration, very few people have the skill and patience to do this kind of work.
    Can't you find a new blade & chain set for it? These are considered consumable parts on a chainsaw and new ones may improve its cutting performance.

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback! I've found it very challenging to find parts for this saw and the budget only goes so far. Ideally it needs a new bar, chain, drum sprocket and clutch. All very tough to source I've found (except probably the chain).

    • @Dr_V
      @Dr_V 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      My brother-in-law is a chainsaw mechanic (owns a chainsaw repair shop business), I'll see if he has parts for this model in his stocks.

  • @thelamb288
    @thelamb288 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely brilliant. I am amazed that the video was so short compared to the actual number of hours you put into this project!
    I also like your honesty where mistakes happen and you do not gloss over them. Congratulations on a job well done.
    I am now a subscriber of yours :) Cheers.

    • @braydenh190
      @braydenh190 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Lamb HandToolRescue does the same. The OG

  • @southerngamer3146
    @southerngamer3146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That's awesome that you managed to save a piece of history and make it look new!

  • @acdac100
    @acdac100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think these fast movin , no talk , no cheesy music resto videos very groovy man . You kill it man! Keep it up .

  • @mishamatrix
    @mishamatrix 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Мужик, ты меня не поймешь, но я тебе все равно скажу. Руки у тебя растут от куда надо! красавчик

    • @LugeRRR
      @LugeRRR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      what my Russian speaking comrade here is trying to say is "you're a cool man, your hands grow from proper places"

    • @AlexeiPavlov
      @AlexeiPavlov 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LugeRRR it's a compliment, this phrase in exact connotation also exist in the culture where you coming from - polish..

    • @strangeri7076
      @strangeri7076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Плюсую коменту, почерпнул себе полезного из видео в вопросе откручивания ржавых винтиков.

    • @АлександерЛешуков
      @АлександерЛешуков 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Поражает другое пила 1960 года как штили и прочие пилы сейчас а у нас что в 60 дружба была тежеленная

    • @strangeri7076
      @strangeri7076 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@АлександерЛешуков Буржуи развивались в условиях жесткой конкуренции, поэтому и товары качественные. если бы у наших был выбор то дружбу никто бы не купил.

  • @rowdyredneck1975
    @rowdyredneck1975 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome work. I have a seized but complete Disston DO-101 that's been sitting in my barn for years and now I'm tempted to tear into it and restore it.

  • @dawidkowalewicz5845
    @dawidkowalewicz5845 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    your videos are like a therapy or meditation.

  • @brucesims3228
    @brucesims3228 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am absolutely in awe. Even with the curveballs, you came out shining like a new penny! Fantastic Work!

  • @mjallenuk
    @mjallenuk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Possibly the best mechanical restoration on you tube ...

  • @truthberkley2610
    @truthberkley2610 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Wow this is one of the most entertaining TH-cam videos I’ve seen in a long time. You definitely get my like comment and sub! That takes a lot of dedication and time. Where on earth were you able to get parts for this thing that’s crazy

  • @BobWilson84
    @BobWilson84 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fantastic!!!!! I probably would have thrown the new piston across the garage. Same with the first recoil spring, and then the 2nd when it promptly un-spring itself!!! Keep up the great work.

    • @theanticrust42
      @theanticrust42 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      i'm right with you Bob, so inspiring to see someone modify a piston to fit. I would have been utterly lost at that point.

  • @bevjones9939
    @bevjones9939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Job . I bought a Mac 10-10 in the mid 80 s that was at least 15 years old and tossed it in the scrap pile in 2003 when i bought my first Sthil , wish i had kept the old beater after watching your video . Great job your attention to detail is perfect .

  • @ChevyBM
    @ChevyBM 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Cool! I wish all new stuff would be built so that its possible to repair it this way! Old stuff is awesome.

  • @jerrykast7713
    @jerrykast7713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What incredible patients. Job well done & the filming of it all. Really enjoyed. Can't believe how well made that saw is. Thank you.

    • @Leib33
      @Leib33 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There was only one patient here - the chain saw.

    • @jackkelley4539
      @jackkelley4539 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Patience...you fuckwit. When you can't spell properly, it's time to get away from the screens and read a damn book. Jerry, how old are you?

  • @aboahmed1010
    @aboahmed1010 6 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    You deserve a million likes
    Not just one

  • @evettc7887
    @evettc7887 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Considering I don't know the first thing about chainsaws and I watch your whole video without skipping. I will subscribe thank you for not adding any music or sound effects.

  • @trethevillain
    @trethevillain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I didn’t think I would watch the whole thing but I don’t regret it. Extremely impressive.

  • @MegaJackd5
    @MegaJackd5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Magnificent Job, you certainly had your job cut out for you. As an Australian I always knew that vegemite was for more than just putting on my food. Keep up the brilliant work.

  • @caryhuff8924
    @caryhuff8924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I can take it apart easy enough. It's getting it back together so it works....and not having any left over parts is the problem.... :P
    Thanks for the video. New subscriber.

    • @motorbreath22
      @motorbreath22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      everyone knows engineers like to put in extra parts and screws in their designs.

    • @MechaJeb
      @MechaJeb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ikr, last week my toilet stopped flushing, so I disassembled the mechanism, put it back together and some kind of apparently unnecessary spacer got left over. Now the thing works perfect, no leaks or anything.

    • @nicholstop8161
      @nicholstop8161 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya lol my dad and I restored a 550 Kawasaki jetski motor wise and there was 3 feet of useless exhaust pipe left over lol

    • @bbowling4979
      @bbowling4979 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      If you take it apart and put it back together enough times you get two of them!

    • @tommagee3557
      @tommagee3557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cary Huff ........ as in my parents washing machine. I lost my bike that day

  • @billy5179
    @billy5179 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a chef and in no point of the video do i have the slightest idea what you are doing except that its gonna turn out great. This is so relaxing and satisfying. Thanks alot. XD

  • @jimdoe3517
    @jimdoe3517 6 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    This is asmr for men 💪

    • @larannar123
      @larannar123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol!!! HELL YEA..

    • @jordanshockey7553
      @jordanshockey7553 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      OH HELL YEAH LETS GO DRINK SO MONSTER

    • @itillbeme1
      @itillbeme1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is a MASTER recycler. $aved $200 - 300 bucks. Just think if you never had to buy any thing mechanical or electrical again, cars, motorcycles, chainsaws, ac units, refrigerators, washing machines, etc. You would be a millionaire.

    • @patrickcox4113
      @patrickcox4113 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just recently learned about asmr videos on TH-cam and you are spot on

    • @patrickcox4113
      @patrickcox4113 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      protip: at first I didn't understand what the fuss about asmr was. then I listened on a pair of high quality noise canceling headphones. seriously. what a difference. same goes for binaural beats. pc speakers just cant reproduce certain frequency ranges

  • @mikemckinsey
    @mikemckinsey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I really wonder what leads people to dislike a video like this...

    • @WillMatthews
      @WillMatthews  6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ah well, it's the internet. Can never please everyone and there are some real hateful people out there!

    • @antonscubadive6833
      @antonscubadive6833 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaw dealers

    • @MrBluoct
      @MrBluoct 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      pullingamikej
      Electric chainsaws ?

    • @mikemckinsey
      @mikemckinsey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love your work dude, I worked at a chainsaw shop for a while. Very tedious stuff

    • @mikemckinsey
      @mikemckinsey 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I swear by Husqvarna and I used to work at a dealer but I still appreciate the hell out of this

  • @andysse3929
    @andysse3929 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good job! This one had some issues. Good troubleshooting!

  • @restorationonly48
    @restorationonly48 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, I think that this is the most comprehensive renovation I've seen so far, respect for the enormity of the work you put into it.