Lookin for 288xp full wrap. Some say 281 fits?
Also, for those in-the-know, will it require a special brake flag?
Thanks
Also, for those in-the-know, will it require a special brake flag?
Thanks
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Want to Buy 288xp full wrap handle
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Yes, 281 is the same. And, yes on the flag, however, I tried one of the AM covers from Dukes and it works fine.
How pretty does the handle need to be?
Might have an extra
I'd like the handle complete, but scratches and dents are fine, ripped rubber coating is fine.
Not pretty but it functions 
Looks pretty durn good except the welded section.
I am interested.
Is there an extra plate or block in the center at the bottom to join the two halves?
I am interested.
Is there an extra plate or block in the center at the bottom to join the two halves?
You looked on eBay?
The 288 and 281 that I have don’t have the blocks like the 266/268, 480 and 2100.
I may have extra blocks, however.
The weld could be ground down. Done by my neighbor…retired pro aircraft industry welder.
$200 for used in ok condition.
. But…I wonder if one of the many $50 372, 390, 395 wrap handles could be adapted to the older 281/288 saws.I bet the 395 one would fit with new holes drilled and a little bending. I don’t have a 395 here at the moment to try. Do have a 372 and 390…
I know those 372 handles can be modified to fit the 266/268 saws.
Have a 395 wrap so tried it...not even close. The 372 is way different as well but with a lot of tweeking, might.
Put this on on the 281
Put this on on the 281
I think it would work on my saw. My plastic brake flag hits just about flush with the muffler as your metal one does.
I didn't see a price, so for $25 I'll get you a shipping address right away. Ha.
I didn't see a price, so for $25 I'll get you a shipping address right away. Ha.
That’s the 395 wrap ?
No, that's the used 281/288 handle on a 281. I didn't bother with pics of the 395 handle
The plastic flag sits a little closer but still clears...at least the AM one does. Don't know about oe.
That would probably work for me. My hands are not especially meaty, and I use thinner gloves.
I think my brake is aftermarket with plastic same as that one.
I think my brake is aftermarket with plastic same as that one.
Rattler put a 395 one on a 288 if I recall right, somewhere there's pics of it.$200 for used in ok condition.
I bet the 395 one would fit with new holes drilled and a little bending. I don’t have a 395 here at the moment to try. Do have a 372 and 390…
I know those 372 handles can be modified to fit the 266/268 saws.
Would need a lot of bending to fit.
Disclaimer: Pics stolen from elsewhere.
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Nice! Was there a write up on what was done?
