Hey to those who posted criticism over on Facebook, just because something is a gift, doesn't mean the receiver is obligated to talk it up. The great thing about folks like Buckin is this all is coming from the heart, agree or disagree, right or wrong. He's just telling what he see's, feel's, and interprets. Honest. Wish more were like that.
In all fairness a stock 288 was lazy! There were substantial gains in rattler’s build! Good job! 394’s were in a class of their own! A stock 288 didn’t come anywhere near them! This shows what ported saws can really do! Great vid!
Awesome video Buckin. I was having a hard time changing out my 36" bar and chain on my Husky 395 XP. I also have a 32" bar and chain. Great tip thank you for showing and explaining the proper way to change out the bar and chain. I knew I was doing something wrong. Working on my hand filing. Kindness is a better path in life my friend.
Loved watching the competition of the saws. Always entertaining Buckin, I liked the first one you used. Looking forward to the next video.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
I loved reading Harvey's comment! Would love to hear Tinman chime in if he hasn't done so already. I agree the 394 is the clear winner. It just has that "pull" quality that most people are looking for. I have an anniversary edition 288 which I love dearly, but my 394 is just a special saw. Great video, and your content has been phenomenal as always! Love you all...❤️❤️❤️ Lieutenant Bradley
Great video Buckin. I haven't gotten to watch near as often, because I switched jobs. I am out working with my hands and sweating all day now, where as before I had alot of idle time as a driver in construction. I love your content as always. Like you said, it feels great to get out and do physical work, and have lost a bunch of weight by doing so. Keep bringing that positivity and love. 🤘🌳🪓
I just love the 70’s-80’s “It’ll take your lunch money expression!!!!”😂😂😂. It’s really funny how all saw guys have the same twisted sense of humor!!! 👍😂
Hey Buckin’ I still run a 181xp that was my fathers, it’s a absolute honey it’s done many many hours production logging and firewood. If I happen to come across another one I will be sending it your way brother!
Absolutely loved this video challenge! I've got the 288 although isn't running just now, but when she's rebuilt, I'm gonna run my own challenge, too... The competition will be my new (& newest saw), a 390XP... Can't wait! (I actually wanted the 395 xp, but they were out of stock at my fav shop in Salem, IN - D & D Enterprises - and they had no idea when new inventory would come in during summer of 2021.) Thanks for the great entertaining and informative video Billy!!!
Hahaha!! Dude when u started peeling out with your feet to the rev of the saw totally brought me back to my childhood! I laughed so damn hard!! Luv u Brother! And.. My wife and i had a disagreement kinda bickering and doesnt happen often after 18 years so it was uncomrtable, whrn you say lets be nice it hits the heart! So, i went in the kitchen and hugged her so tight and told her i was so sorry and she smiled so big and said she was sorry too and we went right back to the love birds weve always been. Billy your an Amazing person and a Stand up Man. Thank you for spreading Kindness my Friend. We luv u Brother. Watchn Outta Sand Springs Oklahoma! P.s. I always try and let people over in front of me in traffic
I am with you Billy the old 394s are dear to my heart. I started out with them logging. The 394 had more guts . The pulling power is better than the other one. Love wins.
I have a liking for 288s. Both sound and more important cutting big oaks. I have three running and two more in the works. I like the old saws. Nice comparison BBR.
That old 394 is a nice saw, but sorry, 6cc's in chainsaw world is a lot. If it wasn't people wouldn't bother big bore conversions on their 372's and 066's. Enjoy the saws that you enjoy.
The 394 gave the 288 it’s lunch money, because it felt bad for the lil fellah! Can’t beat a 394 or a 395. Love my 395, they’re monsters. They Pull hard when you need it in the big wood! Thanks for another great vid buckin!
awesome video, i have recently rebuilt a 288 and found it definitely lacking compared to other similar saws. ;kinda cool that Matt is making the high tops for them though for the people who like that.
I just gut laughed when you barked the 394 and hoofed around... ya have fun when ya can! Love it and the vid buddy. Fair test, I think your 394 had lunch first! MAGKD everyone and hey to all! 🐶
I have the older low top 288 and it melted the brake off on my Alaskan and kept on cuttin…leaned on er hard many hrs in the day and it’s never missed a beat…
288 is a great saw ran them for years it was just an EVERYDAY WORK HORSE 10 hrs a day. I still have a 288XP Light that I run to this day. I love my 390 395 and my 3120 but wouldn’t want to run those 10 hrs a day.
Hotsaws101 builds a strong saw no doubt. I should know , I own 2 of em - power and longevity are there , just a bit thirsty on the fuel consumption for my liking. Remember: the Fastest saw cuts the Most amount of wood using the Least amount of fuel ⛽️ ... outskis
@@fabzacres-blackcat fuel isn't my worry, but being a logger I can see packin more gas in sucks. Hopefuly it drinks enough the gas cans easy to pack out lol.
20:30 had my knees weak that was so funny bro I was just saying that sounds like my childhood dirt bike and I look down to see you burning out to it hahahahahahahahaha
394 took it!! sounds better in the cut and holds power better im running a 395xp and 3120xp always reaching for 395 better saw cuts consistently and a nicer easier saw to manage and cuts through trees all day love it, nice comparison good video cheers!!
So I got to ask the 3 120 XP is it worth the money? Or should I just get a Ms881mag? I know just shoot myself that's what your thinking LOL but no seriously what's up with the BIGGEST Husqvarna saw in production? Like can you tell me about how big of bar it can cut with and milling how big of chain? 3/8" or 404 5/16?
Hey buckin! for editing you could edit subtitles in parts where you run a chainsaw for example when you trying to explain something. Just some advice to help develop your content and channel, the quality and editing is already awesome tho man keep it up!
I have a question, with your experience and all the saws you ran. You would go to a store today and had only ONE saw to buy, which one would it be and what bar size ??? :)
Cold here in Alberta tonight I couldn’t even put the phone down while watching this vid just leaned it up agaist the stove pipe while I got the fire 🔥 going Then I stood up was so in tune watching and 2 min later realized I still had the phone on the stove top. Haha Another great video right till the end.
It was definitely close. But I think the 88 would be a little faster with a pipe on it. As good as it sounded it still sounds like the muffler is holding it back some. Cool video either way. Now how about you get out Tinman’s homelite and ironhorse’s p38 and have a little race ❤️😎. That would be perfect because I don’t care who wins those are my two dream saws!!!! As always WORK SAFE 😎😎🇨🇦🇺🇸
394 is just one of those saws. That 288 runs but a 394 is a whole nother class. I wouldnt expect a 288 to run with a 394. You can see clear gains though. I'd be a happy guy with that 288. The last split video is the tail of the tape. 394 just has it. 288 is no slouch though.
I have a ported 460 Rancher 24" and am looking at going with a bigger bar on it. Dream of the day when my firewood gets me enough to go a bit bigger. My goal is to have a few strong saws that can hold 30"+ bars in the big wood without bogging. Most the trees I deal with are 18-26" but still running across a few maples that I drop for folks that push 46"+ at the butt so a reliable strong engine with say a 32" bar would make my life so much easier. My firewood cutting and tree cutting still in the hobby phase for now though so gotta play it smart.
Opinions please, 390 vs 395 for a felling saw to run a 36" bar? Like that 390 is a pound lighter and packs a pretty big punch. OPinions between the two and then suggestions for mods. Thanks!
What a pity you're not just nextdoor - You could maybe figure out what's up with our old 266! It's got about ten gazillion hours on it! Loving it, seeing a fella who's in the zone with his machines.
That 394 sounds like it has a lot of work done to it. I have a low top 288xp with some mild port work and it runs good in hardwoods, but nothing like a worked over 390 or 394/395. The 390 is a 372’s bigger bruiser brother and with the right work runs better than the mythical 288xp or 395 without the extra weight. So what’s all done to the 394? It sounds too Barky for a muffler mod and some polishing.
Hey to those who posted criticism over on Facebook, just because something is a gift, doesn't mean the receiver is obligated to talk it up. The great thing about folks like Buckin is this all is coming from the heart, agree or disagree, right or wrong. He's just telling what he see's, feel's, and interprets. Honest. Wish more were like that.
Well said Walt!
thx friend
Amen Walt!! Appreciate all your tutorials over the years you've gotten this feller out of a pickle or 2!!
Very well said.
Well said!
Love when Buckin’ does that foot scratch in the saw dust!! The joy on his face is contagious!
In all fairness a stock 288 was lazy! There were substantial gains in rattler’s build! Good job! 394’s were in a class of their own! A stock 288 didn’t come anywhere near them! This shows what ported saws can really do! Great vid!
you bett ,, very nice saw
Amen Harvey!
Good to hear from you Ironhorse!
Thank you Sir
spot on mate !
That 288 is a runner for sure!! Looks like the ol 394 ate its Wheaties for breakfast today!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
88 is nice tinman, but that ol 94' got er when i leaned on them
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith would you be interested in a pair of mcculloch d45's
That’s was so enjoyable to watch.
Thanks Buckin for your infectious love of power saws 🤘🏻
Love the enthusiasm, happy smiles, and humor you add into your videos Buck! Makes me laugh every time you rev your saws and kick your feet lol!
Matthew Olson makes the top covers for that 288 if anyone is interested!!! Matt’s a great guy!
Awesome video Buckin. I was having a hard time changing out my 36" bar and chain on my Husky 395 XP. I also have a 32" bar and chain. Great tip thank you for showing and explaining the proper way to change out the bar and chain. I knew I was doing something wrong. Working on my hand filing. Kindness is a better path in life my friend.
Loved watching the competition of the saws. Always entertaining Buckin, I liked the first one you used. Looking forward to the next video.💯❤️👍🏾😀🙋🏽♀️✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
thx Glenda
Buckin your energy always brings a smile to my face.
Great video! I haven't seen good old Buckin Billy in a while and it just crossed my mind to check and see what he's up to. Glad I did!
Great test Buckin, LOVE your leg Movement.
I loved reading Harvey's comment! Would love to hear Tinman chime in if he hasn't done so already.
I agree the 394 is the clear winner. It just has that "pull" quality that most people are looking for. I have an anniversary edition 288 which I love dearly, but my 394 is just a special saw. Great video, and your content has been phenomenal as always! Love you all...❤️❤️❤️
Lieutenant Bradley
excellent video, 394xp is still a beast. what a saw after all those years. amazing build quality.
Great video! The 288 is a great saw but when ya get in the big wood not much can hang with a good built 394/5. Love it!
Lovin it Buckin. That Ole 94 rips. Nice work on the 88 may have pulled a bit to much out of the bottom. Thank you for sharing. Love ya man🌲❤🌲✊🪓
Great video Buckin. I haven't gotten to watch near as often, because I switched jobs. I am out working with my hands and sweating all day now, where as before I had alot of idle time as a driver in construction. I love your content as always. Like you said, it feels great to get out and do physical work, and have lost a bunch of weight by doing so. Keep bringing that positivity and love. 🤘🌳🪓
I just love the 70’s-80’s “It’ll take your lunch money expression!!!!”😂😂😂. It’s really funny how all saw guys have the same twisted sense of humor!!! 👍😂
So cool to see the old 288s. That 94 is a beast! Great video💪
Ya giving "cutting up" a whole new meaning... Buckin' and his chainsaws and axes... Keep it up
Hey Buckin’ I still run a 181xp that was my fathers, it’s a absolute honey it’s done many many hours production logging and firewood. If I happen to come across another one I will be sending it your way brother!
I have a really nice 181se I love it, they come on eBay every once in awhile
I love the sound of the engines purring absolutely beautiful ❤️
Absolutely loved this video challenge! I've got the 288 although isn't running just now, but when she's rebuilt, I'm gonna run my own challenge, too... The competition will be my new (& newest saw), a 390XP... Can't wait! (I actually wanted the 395 xp, but they were out of stock at my fav shop in Salem, IN - D & D Enterprises - and they had no idea when new inventory would come in during summer of 2021.)
Thanks for the great entertaining and informative video Billy!!!
That 394 is savage! Another great video. Keep up the good work and stay safe! God bless!
Havent’t watched your videos in a year or so. That red truck. 😍 Love it. Have alot of videos to watch now. 😀
Hahaha!! Dude when u started peeling out with your feet to the rev of the saw totally brought me back to my childhood! I laughed so damn hard!! Luv u Brother! And.. My wife and i had a disagreement kinda bickering and doesnt happen often after 18 years so it was uncomrtable, whrn you say lets be nice it hits the heart! So, i went in the kitchen and hugged her so tight and told her i was so sorry and she smiled so big and said she was sorry too and we went right back to the love birds weve always been. Billy your an Amazing person and a Stand up Man. Thank you for spreading Kindness my Friend. We luv u Brother. Watchn Outta Sand Springs Oklahoma! P.s. I always try and let people over in front of me in traffic
Great video. My big saw is a 281xp 32”bar it was my fathers and I plan to keep it forever. It always cranks and is ready to work.
I am with you Billy the old 394s are dear to my heart. I started out with them logging. The 394 had more guts . The pulling power is better than the other one. Love wins.
Chicken scratch'n in the saw dust with every pull of the trigger.. HILARIOUS!! Perfect timing too 🤣!
You had 14,000 subs when i started watching. You made it big for sure...Keep it up...!
I didn’t think a blacked out Husqvarna could look good…I stand corrected!
Awesome video Buckin, I LOVE my 394!
Love ya Billy, awesome video as always.... I'm really surprised I didn't see any McCulloch's out today 😜 that's okay that 394 is pretty sweet 😎👌
Pretty darn close race! hope all is well out your way 👍
The guy that did the machine work live in the Carolinas , Matt is a good saw builder in his area in Connecticut .
I’ve trained a lot of guys over the years Buckin’. MOST guys don’t learn as quick as your son. From green to dream tree damn quick. Nicely done.
proud jonny
I have a liking for 288s. Both sound and more important cutting big oaks. I have three running and two more in the works. I like the old saws. Nice comparison BBR.
Very awesome editing work here. Great content/ comparison work 👍
That old 394 is a nice saw, but sorry, 6cc's in chainsaw world is a lot. If it wasn't people wouldn't bother big bore conversions on their 372's and 066's. Enjoy the saws that you enjoy.
luv the 066 myself brilliant saw !
The 394 gave the 288 it’s lunch money, because it felt bad for the lil fellah! Can’t beat a 394 or a 395. Love my 395, they’re monsters. They Pull hard when you need it in the big wood! Thanks for another great vid buckin!
Million thanks bro willy... I learn a lot your skill and knowledge... Thanks again bro billy... successful for your jobs... Stil youth bro..💪💪💪
awesome video, i have recently rebuilt a 288 and found it definitely lacking compared to other similar saws. ;kinda cool that Matt is making the high tops for them though for the people who like that.
Crushing the daily content. ❤️💪
doin my best, thx Nicko
@@BuckinBillyRaySmith 1994?? THATS WHEN I WAS BUILT!!!
I just gut laughed when you barked the 394 and hoofed around... ya have fun when ya can! Love it and the vid buddy. Fair test, I think your 394 had lunch first! MAGKD everyone and hey to all! 🐶
fun fun fun
What an intro! Seems like the best of the last year! Like it:)
thx
That 394 sounds so clean and smooth.
The wood shed!!! I use wood everyday for work and dream of having that much split and drying. I'm always behind!
I seent em
Good job Richard!! Good morning Buckin Army!!
Hope your having a great day
@@richardjennex6583 It is a great day actually! Long term goals have been realized... woot!
I have the older low top 288 and it melted the brake off on my Alaskan and kept on cuttin…leaned on er hard many hrs in the day and it’s never missed a beat…
I really like the new intros!! 😁
Great insight on differ saws on the market
I know very little about chain saws, but what I have learned today is that to achieve true happiness in life, you really do need a 394!
I was counting the seconds and they were so close! May have been a tie but both saws were great! thanks for t he show.
Love this show down I have had the honor of running rattler Stuff. Boss has a 2100 by them truly my favorite saw to run. That was fun!
rattler done good here
iam so lost .iam not a saw or axe guy,but when a video post I watch and listen. great content
288 is a great saw ran them for years it was just an EVERYDAY WORK HORSE 10 hrs a day. I still have a 288XP Light that I run to this day. I love my 390 395 and my 3120 but wouldn’t want to run those 10 hrs a day.
Your 394 sounds like one of my old racing 2 strokes.
Hotsaws101 has built a couple nasty 394s. I think the 2 of u could build a saw that will peel some muffin caps back! Either way love the vs' s vids!
Hotsaws101 builds a strong saw no doubt. I should know , I own 2 of em - power and longevity are there , just a bit thirsty on the fuel consumption for my liking. Remember: the Fastest saw cuts the Most amount of wood using the Least amount of fuel ⛽️ ... outskis
@@fabzacres-blackcat fuel isn't my worry, but being a logger I can see packin more gas in sucks. Hopefuly it drinks enough the gas cans easy to pack out lol.
Good morning Buckin,that there 94 is a mean saw,those other two should hand over that lunch money, LOL , good day my friend, shine on with kindness
Really close race!yoir machine seems to hold rpm a bit steadier thru the cut anyway that was an awesome day at forest tree races
20:30 had my knees weak that was so funny bro I was just saying that sounds like my childhood dirt bike and I look down to see you burning out to it hahahahahahahahaha
Yo billy ray live your show man
If i wanted anyone to show me an alaskan bush mill it would be you ,all the best from England
Hey buckin. Hope your well. Love ya brother
Open the exhaust on that 288 , sounds baffled to hell compared to 394.
394 took it!! sounds better in the cut and holds power better im running a 395xp and 3120xp always reaching for 395 better saw cuts consistently and a nicer easier saw to manage and cuts through trees all day love it, nice comparison good video cheers!!
So I got to ask the 3 120 XP is it worth the money? Or should I just get a Ms881mag? I know just shoot myself that's what your thinking LOL but no seriously what's up with the BIGGEST Husqvarna saw in production? Like can you tell me about how big of bar it can cut with and milling how big of chain? 3/8" or 404 5/16?
I've still got an old hog 285CD. It is truly an old workhorse.
Heavy as hell, but a solid, give your all, old saw!
I love my 288xp I also love the 394xp they are both great saws!
Hey buckin! for editing you could edit subtitles in parts where you run a chainsaw for example when you trying to explain something. Just some advice to help develop your content and channel, the quality and editing is already awesome tho man keep it up!
No replacement for displacement that's the number one rule in engines.
There is a replacement for displacement, it's called turbo psi.
@@snowysnobdds7842 well shux.
@@snowysnobdds7842 and RPM…or both
I have a question, with your experience and all the saws you ran. You would go to a store today and had only ONE saw to buy, which one would it be and what bar size ??? :)
I love it. Great saw. They sure are a bulge back lol. Buckin I hope the fire is over. Praying it passes.
Cold here in Alberta tonight I couldn’t even put the phone down while watching this vid just leaned it up agaist the stove pipe while I got the fire 🔥 going Then I stood up was so in tune watching and 2 min later realized I still had the phone on the stove top. Haha
Another great video right till the end.
Where did you get the exhaust for the 94 , love ya work to by the way👍
I always preferred the way a 288 felt and bulk wise they are smaller than a 394 ! We did run 394’s on huge hard maple and red oak !
Very close performance but when it comes to the sound, that 394xp wins NO CONTEST!!!
It was definitely close. But I think the 88 would be a little faster with a pipe on it. As good as it sounded it still sounds like the muffler is holding it back some. Cool video either way. Now how about you get out Tinman’s homelite and ironhorse’s p38 and have a little race ❤️😎. That would be perfect because I don’t care who wins those are my two dream saws!!!! As always WORK SAFE 😎😎🇨🇦🇺🇸
They do make a low top cover for the 288. It is like the low top 394. They also make a low top version for the 372
That 394 is an absolute torque monster!!!!
Such a humble. Yet beast of a man
394 is just one of those saws. That 288 runs but a 394 is a whole nother class. I wouldnt expect a 288 to run with a 394. You can see clear gains though. I'd be a happy guy with that 288. The last split video is the tail of the tape. 394 just has it. 288 is no slouch though.
I just like watching the saws do what saw do and cut! But man your 394 sounds mean as fuck
I've owned both saws, I like the 288xp but love the 394xp!
Just bought my first saw because of you! husky 460 rancher 24". Thanks buckin!
Happy cutting!!
Don't be afraid to use some PPE!
@@jolkraeremeark6949 pee pee eh
I have a ported 460 Rancher 24" and am looking at going with a bigger bar on it. Dream of the day when my firewood gets me enough to go a bit bigger. My goal is to have a few strong saws that can hold 30"+ bars in the big wood without bogging. Most the trees I deal with are 18-26" but still running across a few maples that I drop for folks that push 46"+ at the butt so a reliable strong engine with say a 32" bar would make my life so much easier. My firewood cutting and tree cutting still in the hobby phase for now though so gotta play it smart.
Opinions please, 390 vs 395 for a felling saw to run a 36" bar? Like that 390 is a pound lighter and packs a pretty big punch. OPinions between the two and then suggestions for mods. Thanks!
What a pity you're not just nextdoor - You could maybe figure out what's up with our old 266! It's got about ten gazillion hours on it!
Loving it, seeing a fella who's in the zone with his machines.
At 1:35 take a look on the other side of the red ford , around the end of the wood shed… the 40 ton hydraulic speed splitter!😂😂 Go Buckin!!!
That 394 spanks That 288
Both saws seem amazing, but that 394 sounds awesome!!!! Now i want to find a 394 for me!!! HeHe!!!
Buckin I’ve been on the market for a good running saw what would you recommend an would you be interested in taking a look at mine
Excellent video Billy Ray Smith,
Man you have more character than a room full of Monkeys.
Love watching you and your words of wisdom.
Thanks🙈🥰
thx for being here
Hey buckin would you port a new husky 445? Should I do it?
Plenty of lunches for that 394 to enjoy still!
That orange 288 is a monster id love to have a saw that runs like that
Love the stereo effect.
Good on them guys for givn ya a good time but I’d say your getting separate bills👊
you and that saw have history it is
always going to perform well for you because you love it and it loves you, this is how it should be.
would like your ideas on builds for husqvarna 288xp and sachs dolmar 143.
How many tooth rim are you running 8 tooth and 3/8 chain skip ?
Awesome video buckin
how long of a bar u can put on a rancher 450? its 50cc and has a 20 inch on it
That 394 sounds like it has a lot of work done to it. I have a low top 288xp with some mild port work and it runs good in hardwoods, but nothing like a worked over 390 or 394/395. The 390 is a 372’s bigger bruiser brother and with the right work runs better than the mythical 288xp or 395 without the extra weight.
So what’s all done to the 394? It sounds too Barky for a muffler mod and some polishing.
LOVE mine, too!!!