My boys first solo saw build

[MGoBlue]

1st, gotta give credit where it's due. A friend of mine recently picked 3 free Huskys. Being a steel guy and all, he knows a good saw when he runs it, so he kept the 288! He gave one of the others to my 15 yr old son, Andrew. Kinda caught us both off guard, but it wasn't really a surprise knowing his character. So there's the basic back story. Much thanks farmer of lead! @lead farmer

So all the parts are there, I figured I post a build thread. He did help a little during the redux of my dads 50, so he's not a total newb. This time, he will turn every wrench. And for that, I again must thank Rodney. What more could a dad ask for! Time spent rebuilding a saw with his kid.

This is what we're starting with:





As soon as he got home from school today, he wanted to dig in.

 

[MGoBlue]

Diggin' deaper. After he gets the muff off...


Ain't lookin' too good.

Next the cyl.

 

[MGoBlue]

Man, this thing seen better days! Looking pretty roached and I'm having doubts.



But an excellent candidate to learn on. I don't think he could do anything to hurt it! So break out the SM.

 

[MGoBlue]

Well it was certainly good practice. It's a no go though. Couple nasty scratches in there, so we'll wait and find a replacement. He did get it lookin' better.




As for the carb... I've never seen anything like it before!
Right now, it's in a mix sauna.


But check this out.

We cleaned it up as best we could and called it an evening. Made a parts list but his funds are limited, so we'll have to budget wisely. As he works on it, I'll post up so Rod-man can follow.

 

[Milkman31]

Supper cool! keep him interested. As long as he is in the shop scattering tool and such you know where he's at! He will never forget the time spent with you.

 

[Jacob J.]

I think I have a jug somewhere that your boy can have.

 

[Onan18]

If Jacob doesn't I am pretty sure I do.

Joe

 

[PA Dan]

Very cool! I have a couple 026's that im doing the same thing with my teenage boys! Great times!

 

[Definitive Dave]

Too cool that you share this interest with your son.
I got a meteor piston, bearings and seals for the cause if you need them.
Dave

 

[Moparmyway]

I am having my 13 year old do it all on his own too ................. great way to spend time with them !!!

 

[MGoBlue]

Thanks fella's. I'll follow up on your offers. Our kids get their age in $$ per week for allowance and he's trying to save up for a car. He's really sharing my interest for saws n stuff.

DD, we were planning on a Meteor. Bearings feel good and I won't know about the seals till I get the top end back on. I'll be in touch.

 

[DexterDay]

Looks like your boy has a good teacher and is on his way to a life long love affair with saws

I think I have a jug somewhere that your boy can have.

If Jacob doesn't I am pretty sure I do.

Joe

Too cool that you share this interest with your son.
I got a meteor piston, bearings and seals for the cause if you need them.
Dave

Wow! The generosity of people amazes me.

Looking forward to pics of your boy finishing and running that 55!

 

[MGoBlue]

Wow! The generosity of people amazes me.!

Me too! I hope I'm in a position to pay it back some day. I'm only a few years into severe CAD and I don't have a stock pile of parts to share [yet].

 

[lead farmer]

Hey hey what's going on here , a new post and i have ben missing all the fun. I'm sure he will have that thing up and running in no time. Specially with a good teacher watching over him.

 

[psuiewalsh]

I don't see any pictures of a solo!

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[MGoBlue]

I was waitin' for that Keith! LOL

 

[lead farmer]

I should have maybe gave him a Stilo 26 of something to work on that way he had a chance to see that there is other saws out there.......heheheeeeeee[emoji12]

 

[MGoBlue]

I think he might have turned it down.

 

[lead farmer]

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[mdavlee]

Looking good Jason and Andrew.