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For sure Al, love too. Never ran a 385, or 390. Alway's wanted to own both though LOL! A 288 will be coming my way I can feel it.
For sure Al, love too. Never ran a 385, or 390. Alway's wanted to own both though LOL! A 288 will be coming my way I can feel it.
The difference between the 2188 and 390 is purely cosmetic to me. After looking at pics online, I'm not so sure I don't prefer the 390. The HD air filter is an added plus. I also like the idea of stair stepped Huskies 346 -> 372 -> 390.
Here is a Husky 390XP that I just ported for a fellow member. This is a 2007 model saw, but looks almost new. He definately takes care of his saws. In the past, I have felt like I got better results with the 385. Not any more. This baby has the RPMs, plus torque like crazy. It LOVES to be leaned on! I stopped by Andres to put it in some 28" wood, and was not disappointed with the saw at all. I'm especially interested in this saw, since I'm planning on ordering one soon for myself. This build just confirmed that decision
This was the first I had the saw out since doing the port work. We had it tuned quite fat to 13,200. You can hear it 4-stroking hard when he free revs it. We later tuned it to 14,000-14,200. It would be good for cookie cutting at 14,700, but no more. The good part...it holds excellent RPMs in the wood as well.
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Works for me!
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It's ok I guess, definitely not a Simonized saw though.:msp_biggrin:
The difference between the 2188 and 390 is purely cosmetic to me. After looking at pics online, I'm not so sure I don't prefer the 390. The HD air filter is an added plus. I also like the idea of stair stepped Huskies 346 -> 372 -> 390.
You got that right! He'd still be only half way through the first cut! Sounds like the makings of a good build-off challenge![]()
Al, you dont like the saw, or you just saying you like the 385-390 better? Havent run them all myself. Picked up a couple 385's like the feel. Just alway's been a 288 lover, but I am open minde and the kind of guy who will put any capable saw in the stable. Sure I have my favorite's like everyone, but any brand or model I will try, and if it earn's a place it is looked at the same:lifter: P.S I was eyeballing the 390 since it's first introduction, no cash of course.
LMAO. Kinda like the 372 build off. You can make comical statements like that when one of your saws beats mine at any GTG. I like you buddy but remember, when it comes to building saws,...I was in Baghdad when you were in yer dad's bag.You got that right! He'd still be only half way through the first cut! Sounds like the makings of a good build-off challenge![]()
LMAO. Kinda like the 372 build off. I like you buddy but remember, when it comes to building saws,...I was in Baghdad when you were in yer dad's bag.![]()
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