The "Not So Pro" discussion thread...of course Pros are welcome!

[Gologit]

Meh, nobody is gonna think less of you Clint. . . Run what you brung bro. Cutting equipment is all personal preference. I've never heard of a logger dictating specific equipment to a cutter for a job.

So, do it how you like, with what you like!

Nate and Andy said it exactly right, Clint. Run whatever works best for you. That's the only way to go.

 

[twochains]

Yeh I see the benefits of the full wrap. If the top R/H corner of the wrap wasn't as high, I could go on facing with low Humbolts...that is my go to face, if I put in a Humbolt I have to come up a couple more inches and that is where I think I am getting my height trouble.

 

[paccity]

So I am sitting here looking at this saw wondering if I couldn't narrow the stance of the full wrap by doing some cutting and welding. Has anyone done this?

how big are your hands. that will dictate how skinny you can go.

 

[twochains]

how big are your hands. that will dictate how skinny you can go.

That's what I was thinking! I have surgeon hands! LMAO! Long skinny fingers. Do you think it would work?

ha, I erased the post thinking someone would think that was a stupid idea! LOL!

 

[Trx250r180]

were you running the short bar Clint ? i flush cut small trees a lot but run a 32 ,i cut with the tip,and the powerhead is far enough out it seems to work,i know all terrains not the same ,i know with a 20 inch bar ,it would be had to flush cut for me,like was said do what works for you ,you haul azz in the woods on your vids ,so don't need any distractions

 

[twochains]

I put a 24" on it. I was going to get the 28 but decided last minute on the 24". It's a good length it seems like, however when this one wears out I am going to get a 28" and try it.

 

[JakeG]

Clint, I'm just glad you like the saw! Honestly no one cares if you're gonna use the wrap handle .

Which other saws share the same handle with the 288? If I had a regular handle I'd certainly trade ya! I'm on the hunt for a wrap on the 394... Just don't want to pay $125 from the dealer

 

[HuskStihl]

Guy on eBay selling used 394 wraps for 40ish. TC, I have used 394 and 385 half wraps sitting on my bench. "Not quit as handsome" Mike will know if one fits. You my friend are a short bar, half wrap, skinny-face cutter, and a very good one at that. If you want to become a long bar, full wrap "steep and deep" cutter that's fine, but it won't make you any more money.

 

[mdavlee]

No the 181, 281 and 288 share parts. The handles won't swap from the 385 or 394.

 

[treeslayer2003]

Clint, no one will think less of you my friend. I keep both full and half wraps and use what I need at the time. you may find as I have that the full wraps work better on steep slopes and in big timber. while a half works better in flat ground and smaller stems. ya might like it on the next job, who knows but never think that ya don,t fit in because of what ya running.

 

[mdavlee]

Best bet would be to pick up a half wrap and switch as needed or just get another saw ported. That guy is a member on here bplust so you could contact him and skip ebay. He's a great guy and I've dealt with him a few times.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Husqvar...328?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20da1cd200

 

[HuskStihl]

never think that ya don't fit in because of what ya running.

Unless the new saw is a Dolmar

 

[JakeG]

Jon, I couldn't find that guy selling 394 wraps. I'm not at home so I can only see what the space phone picks up. Cheapest one is more than dealer price lol.

 

[mdavlee]

Unless the new saw is a Dolmar

Easy now I have one of them.

 

[HuskStihl]

Easy now I have one of them.

That's why I said it!

 

[mdavlee]

At least mine is 90cc ported with a full wrap. I wish it was a 166 the same way but I can't afford it right now

 

[HuskStihl]

Jon, I couldn't find that guy selling 394 wraps. I'm not at home so I can only see what the space phone picks up. Cheapest one is more than dealer price lol.

Sorry, a guy had a bunch of somewhat beat up 395 handles there last month. No used ones now

 

[JakeG]

Sorry, a guy had a bunch of somewhat beat up 395 handles there last month. No used ones now

No big deal! I'll keep an eye out

How was everyone's weekend? We ended up at the zoo last night and looked at lights for a couple hours. Today we decorated head stones and watched movies. Though I wish I worked on my days off, I'm glad to spend time with the family.

 

[northmanlogging]

mudd... I hate cotton wood... and mudd...

 

[redprospector]

Unless the new saw is a Dolmar

What? You don't like Dolmars?


Andy