All Things 288XP

[Master Bud II]

Dam Good Thread, even better than the 262 thread, Binge read All 104 pages,,, I Think someone laced it with Crak, Couldn't stop reading it...
Bud

 

[Master Bud II]

@ Dustin , Looking forward to Joining the Cool Kids Club in a Couple of months, After that other item is Taken care of My "Bud"... I'll then take care of Me !!!
Bud

 

[PA Dan]

@ Dustin , Looking forward to Joining the Cool Kids Club in a Couple of months, After that other item is Taken care of My "Bud"... I'll then take care of Me !!!
Bud

Lots of good guys here! They even let Stihl guys in their club![emoji16]

 

[dustinwilt68]

@ Dustin , Looking forward to Joining the Cool Kids Club in a Couple of months, After that other item is Taken care of My "Bud"... I'll then take care of Me !!!
Bud

It's sitting on the shelf! Happy to have another join the club!

 

[XP_Slinger]

Dam Good Thread, even better than the 262 thread, Binge read All 104 pages,,, I Think someone laced it with Crak, Couldn't stop reading it...
Bud

Glad you enjoyed it my friend. That’s how I felt when I got my 288...lol! Couldn’t get enough of it. Been using it as my primary felling saw lately and I’m becoming obsessed with it all over again. Running a 28” bar with a 7 pin, I’ve come to prefer it geared for torque and it never disappoints

 

[XP_Slinger]

Hey @dustinwilt68 ,

I can use a 394/395 clutch on my 288 correct? Almost certain I can, just double checking with the resident 288 guru.

Edit: more important question is ...how are aftermarket clutches? Worth a try or junk?

 

[PA Dan]

Hey @dustinwilt68 ,

I can use a 394/395 clutch on my 288 correct? Almost certain I can, just double checking with the resident 288 guru.

Edit: more important question is ...how are aftermarket clutches? Worth a try or junk?

Hey Josh I can answer that one! Yes you can! I got one for my 281 but as you know not yet running!

 

[PA Dan]

https://www.hlsproparts.com/Husqvarna-181-281-288-390-394-395-clutch-p/h37288.htm

 

[JonCraig]

Hooray 288!!!

 

[00wyk]

OK, ignore my pleas. The local guys FINALLY said they MIGHT be able to find me a top. I went ahead and told them to order it. Until today they've just flat out been saying no. Yeah, it's not too promising, but it's the best I got to go on. They are asking 25 plus tax. Much less than I've been quoted from the UK. Wish me luck.

Update...nearly a month later and they are still waiting. Blah.

Did I mention my 281 was French?

102dB is a bit conservative now...

 

[XP_Slinger]

Update...nearly a month later and they are still waiting. Blah.

Did I mention my 281 was French?

102dB is a bit conservative now...

I like the riveted tag for some reason. Old school

 

[XP_Slinger]

Hooray 288!!!

 

[XP_Slinger]

Hey Josh I can answer that one! Yes you can! I got one for my 281 but as you know not yet running!

Thanks Dan, I thought so. Just wanted to confirm before making an order. My old school clutch spring is whooped, gotta replace her.

Stop working on your stihls and get that 281 roaring!!!! Lol!

 

[dustinwilt68]

The 394/395 3 spring type is actually an upgrade on these saws.

 

[Adamski]

This baby came and went through my fingers.. to a good friend who uses it for a handy little saw to have around whilst milling with his 3120..

 

[cus_deluxe]

Thats my ultimate bucket list saw right there.

 

[PA Dan]

Thats my ultimate bucket list saw right there.

That is a killer looking saw!

 

[XP_Slinger]

This baby came and went through my fingers.. to a good friend who uses it for a handy little saw to have around whilst milling with his 3120..

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Drool! I’d love to have that.

 

[Drptrch]

Drool! I’d love to have that.

LOL



Erik

 

[Master Bud II]

@ Adamski, That's a Wet Dream, a Swedish G.I. issue Husqvarna Saw,,, didn't know that Such a Beautiful thing existed. Prior to a couple pages back, of a member who posted A Complete " Kit " in it's transport container... and buy 'your' pictures that Through Colored Plastic, Not Just a Rattle Can job !!! Fantastic, out of curiosity I wonder if they made a 'G' version ???
Bud