2101xp/ top all time muscle saws!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eccentric]

You too Norm! Almost called you yesterday as I have an offer on the table for the 2101 for trade that would include me getting an stock original non- G 090 so I am considering...Tough, I am wondering what effect the cheap chinese parts for the 090s that allow you to virtually put together an 090 for little is having on those saws. I just have noticed quite a few 090s recently selling pretty cheap? Any thoughts?

Dave

The 2100/2101 saws are much more useful than an 090. The 090 really only outdo's the big Husky's at all in the REALLY big wood and milling. Unless you're looking to flip the 090 after you get it (to get some good $$$) or you're planning on doing a lot of milling, I'd keep your Husky's instead of trading. Have you ran the 090's much?

 

[Eccentric]

Awesome Cary! I have an extra too, bearings bad, moisture inside, all else is real good so a great parts or build saw. Was thinking of rebuild, but it is a stock pile of great parts.

That last 2100 of yours keeps nagging my brain Norm. Did you dry it out and put something like WD-40 or ATF in the crankcase to keep mag corrosion at bay? The crankcase will rot away to nothing if left unchecked. Also, if the bearings continue to rust they'll be harder to remove/replace............and the crank can be damaged by rust too.

 

[70flyingv]

The 2100/2101 saws are much more useful than an 090. The 090 really only outdo's the big Husky's at all in the REALLY big wood and milling. Unless you're looking to flip the 090 after you get it (to get some good $$$) or you're planning on doing a lot of milling, I'd keep your Husky's instead of trading. Have you ran the 090's much?

Not at all on the 090's. I have never owned one and it has been my unicorn. My thought was that if I decided I didn't want it after I got it that I could flip it. I do quite a bit of milling though and used the 2100 I just traded and my 084's for that. Recently I've been using my 066 and my 372 with BB and major well done mods for that. The deal I am looking at is quite a bit more complex with the saws and involves a good chunk of money from my end so I will have to do quite a bit of inspection. Iv'e done deals with this guy b4 and some really turned out to be too good to be true and others I felt like a chump after the fact but, all in all its been a wash. My main concern was with the 090 market if there is a psych factor starting with the china parts in the event I choose to sell it?

 

[NORMZILLA44]

The 2100/2101 saws are much more useful than an 090. The 090 really only outdo's the big Husky's at all in the REALLY big wood and milling. Unless you're looking to flip the 090 after you get it (to get some good $$$) or you're planning on doing a lot of milling, I'd keep your Husky's instead of trading. Have you ran the 090's much?

Took the words right out of my mouth, keep the Husky Dave, would not even make me think twice. Thanks Dave for considering me on parts, i would return the favor anyday my friend Aaron I know I should figure that case out, it probably has sat that way for ten years, fact it turns over is promising but I agree, and will take your advise, and use ATF then, or maybe marvel mystery oil?

 

[70flyingv]

Took the words right out of my mouth, keep the Husky Dave, would not even make me think twice. Thanks Dave for considering me on parts, i would return the favor anyday my friend Aaron I know I should figure that case out, it probably has sat that way for ten years, fact it turns over is promising but I agree, and will take your advise, and use ATF then, or maybe marvel mystery oil?

Interesting turn tonight in a possible deal...He found out i had a 3120 so the new deal on the table is this.

From my side: the 3120 and $1000. (powerhead only)

From his side: The 090, a seriously built to the hilt 372, (4) 272s that are all complete in varying cosmetic cond. but, all turn over but, need top ends and finally 70ft. on a roll of .404 chain.

I should say that I got my last 372 from him and its unbelievable and he said this ones even better. Hmmm worth a meeting at least. I have done quite a few deals with him in the past and have found him to be right on the money strait up with telling me about the saws. Waiting for more pics before we each drive the 200 mile to meet up in the middle. I think the cash factor weighs things in my favor because of being right before Christmas. What do you think? At least I would get to keep the 2101.

 

[70flyingv]

Took the words right out of my mouth, keep the Husky Dave, would not even make me think twice. Thanks Dave for considering me on parts, i would return the favor anyday my friend Aaron I know I should figure that case out, it probably has sat that way for ten years, fact it turns over is promising but I agree, and will take your advise, and use ATF then, or maybe marvel mystery oil?

Oh and one more thing. I have been doing some slabs recently up to 42" and been using the 3120 so the 090 would essentially replace that. tempting....

 

[Eccentric]

Interesting turn tonight in a possible deal...He found out i had a 3120 so the new deal on the table is this.

From my side: the 3120 and $1000. (powerhead only)

From his side: The 090, a seriously built to the hilt 372, (4) 272s that are all complete in varying cosmetic cond. but, all turn over but, need top ends and finally 70ft. on a roll of .404 chain.

I should say that I got my last 372 from him and its unbelievable and he said this ones even better. Hmmm worth a meeting at least. I have done quite a few deals with him in the past and have found him to be right on the money strait up with telling me about the saws. Waiting for more pics before we each drive the 200 mile to meet up in the middle. I think the cash factor weighs things in my favor because of being right before Christmas. What do you think? At least I would get to keep the 2101.

DO IT! You're doing VERY well in that deal. I may be interested in one of those rebuilder 272's down the road a bit as well. Same with the .404 chain.....:msp_thumbup:

 

[homelitejim]

What do you all think about the 288xp? I am thinking about giving up the 2100 and replacing it with a 288, I really have no need for the 2100 and have kept it because it is 6 cubes and one of the best huskys made. I am thinning the herd and I think I am going to get a good assortment of reliable firewood saws. As of now I am looking at a 288, stihl 064, stihl 044, and a husky 359, all about the same price. I hear the 288 can be temperamental but would like your opinions.

 

[7hpjim]

What do you all think about the 288xp? I am thinking about giving up the 2100 and replacing it with a 288, I really have no need for the 2100 and have kept it because it is 6 cubes and one of the best huskys made. I am thinning the herd and I think I am going to get a good assortment of reliable firewood saws. As of now I am looking at a 288, stihl 064, stihl 044, and a husky 359, all about the same price. I hear the 288 can be temperamental but would like your opinions.

What do you mean by "temperamental??

 

[homelitejim]

What do you mean by "temperamental??

I asked a shop owner who has a few and he said they were a delicate flower, prone to spinning bearings in the case, throttle linkage needing tuned(?), and easily burnt pistons and cylinders. I do not need a headache saw, I have plenty, what I have heard is that they are a strong saw and a favorite logging saw with people who use them. Just want to be set straight.

 

[7hpjim]

I have 2 running 281's, 1-181 running and a 288, but now that I have this new info I'm gonna dump em!!!...................................
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NOT!!!!

 

[7hpjim]

I asked a shop owner who has a few and he said they were a delicate flower, prone to spinning bearings in the case, throttle linkage needing tuned(?), and easily burnt pistons and cylinders. I do not need a headache saw, I have plenty, what I have heard is that they are a strong saw and a favorite logging saw with people who use them. Just want to be set straight.

Sounds like the owner is forming an opinion on this particular model form working on traded in thrashed on trade in saws!

 

[paccity]

What do you all think about the 288xp? I am thinking about giving up the 2100 and replacing it with a 288, I really have no need for the 2100 and have kept it because it is 6 cubes and one of the best huskys made. I am thinning the herd and I think I am going to get a good assortment of reliable firewood saws. As of now I am looking at a 288, stihl 064, stihl 044, and a husky 359, all about the same price. I hear the 288 can be temperamental but would like your opinions.

jim, they are no more temperamental than anything else. i use my 288 more than any other i have . and other than a broke ign wire not a problem . if it;s a solid saw to start with i will continue to be a good saw for a long time. p.s. keep the 2100. you will miss it after it's gone.

 

[homelitejim]

jim, they are no more temperamental than anything else. i use my 288 more than any other i have . and other than a broke ign wire not a problem . if it;s a solid saw to start with i will continue to be a good saw for a long time. p.s. keep the 2100. you will miss it after it's gone.

I had that problem before with the 2100 but its second coming was not as sweet, the 2100 is gone and a 288 will be here tomorrow as long as I do not have a bad craigslist experience. I truly expect the 288 to fill the void left by the 2100, I really do not need anything that big, I do not mill and most of my other saws can handle any tree I run up against. I just felt I needed a husky in the stable, but one I would use.

 

[jjramrod]

read this carefully

Well it won't go cold while ever i'm alive

I recall you a bet i placed with a few loggers or cutters whatever you wish to call them mind you there are good and bad cutters some shouldn't even be in the bush.

I had some cutters i used to call and see at Buchanan at the back of Maitland in the Hunter Valley of NSW who were cutting fence posts plus pit props and borks now after watching these fellas doin' their thing i decided the fellas needed a challenge so here was the deal,
If there 090 Stihl could beat my brand new out of the box Mac 125c cutting the length of the bork then they had a brand new 125c as a free prize but if i beat them and there 090 they would have to buy the 125c ......... saws started after draging the 125 out of its box for the first time assembled fuel and oiled started tuned and made ready to run ......... raced that 090 and sold 4 Mac 125c in one go.

Dont tell me 090's are quick in stock form and even with the governers wound right open the Mac beat them with a brand new stock chain and the saw wasn't even run in engine wise.

Mind you had i lost the race i would have lost my job as the saw belonged to the company that employed me.
Thats what i call puttin' ya money were ya mouth is or put up or shut up.

McBob.

did you notice that he said he tuned it i bet he didnt tune the stihl or disable the governer
Without both saws being tuned the same way its not a fair competition

 

[Eccentric]

Took the words right out of my mouth, keep the Husky Dave, would not even make me think twice. Thanks Dave for considering me on parts, i would return the favor anyday my friend Aaron I know I should figure that case out, it probably has sat that way for ten years, fact it turns over is promising but I agree, and will take your advise, and use ATF then, or maybe marvel mystery oil?

ATF thinned with kerosene (basically what Marvel Mystery Oil is in my opinion), or some MMO would be fine. Pull the spark plug and pour some down the hole. Turn the engine over with the plug still out. Remove the carb and pour some down the throat with the piston up as far as it will go (so the piston skirt is above the port....giving you a straight shot to the crankcase). turn the engine over so more while tilting the powerhead to the left and to the right. Put the plug back in...........................and tag the saw so that nobody pulls the rope with all that oil in there. BAD things can happen if it hydrolocks when somebody pulls it through...

 

[homelitejim]

well no luck on the 288, oh well, I am a Stihl guy and should just stay in my stable, of course old mag does not apply as the only good old mag Stihl is the 056 Mag. When it comes to the old big saws I am an American made kind of guy.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Well Dave, you know me and 2100's-01's I will keep mine till the end of time. I would definately keep the 2101, 3120 is a great saw hard to get rid of that too, but the pot is pretty sweet! Homy Jim I understand, as long as you are happy, and I agree with Frasier, and 7hpjim, bulletproof! I will tell ya first hand I have seen 288's go through things that a saw should never have to, and walk away strong and running like a SOB! One of the best ever built saws of any brand, strong, and will oil and pull even a 42inch bar. Strong, you know me too on the 66 love, the 288 will test your faith against a 66, they are that good. Aaron thanks on the recipe, you think you can salvage bearings? I would like to say a big thank you for a favor I never even asked for. All our V-stack, and k&N adapter talk, and being harder to find, I get a text message from Cary yesterday, he found a V-stack at the saw shop, he had already grabbed it, and it's in the mail to me, what can I say but thank you, and a pal is a pal, that is a friend for sure! That is what I love about this place, and why I love our handfull of really good threads, and fine friends, thank you Cary

 

[Eccentric]

Well Dave, you know me and 2100's-01's I will keep mine till the end of time. I would definately keep the 2101, 3120 is a great saw hard to get rid of that too, but the pot is pretty sweet! Homy Jim I understand, as long as you are happy, and I agree with Frasier, and 7hpjim, bulletproof! I will tell ya first hand I have seen 288's go through things that a saw should never have to, and walk away strong and running like a SOB! One of the best ever built saws of any brand, strong, and will oil and pull even a 42inch bar. Strong, you know me too on the 66 love, the 288 will test your faith against a 66, they are that good. Aaron thanks on the recipe, you think you can salvage bearings? I would like to say a big thank you for a favor I never even asked for. All our V-stack, and k&N adapter talk, and being harder to find, I get a text message from Cary yesterday, he found a V-stack at the saw shop, he had already grabbed it, and it's in the mail to me, what can I say but thank you, and a pal is a pal, that is a friend for sure! That is what I love about this place, and why I love our handfull of really good threads, and fine friends, thank you Cary

Norm my friend bearings are cheap enough that we'd be money ahead by replacing them if they're corroded. The saw will be easier to take apart if they're not getting any more corroded in the mean time however.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Good deal Buddy, makes sense, and thank you! I am wondering to sell the 660, and buy a 395? Am I sounding like a big husky lover or something:wink2: