@Femalelumberjack try to answer some of the questions I've gotten regarding Stihl ms 500i. This is an updated review after having used it for 8 months.
our 500i broke down after being dropped from 15meters and we had to start using the 661 in the meantime. I had not used the 661 for almost a year since we got the 500i and holy shit I did not think I would miss it so much!
I put a thing film of grease around my air filter base as a type of “seal” on my 044-880 with the pleated filters. Really digging the reviews on this one and that 1-2 pull start every time ❤️...sometimes that 880 gets mad about getting restarts on a hot day!
Seeing you and great stihl power tools together is a real pleasure, the explanation is not neccesary... yo and the tools are beautifull enough to siento the time .... admiring yo. Keep the good Word presenting the latest stihl innovations and.... your gorgeous presence!!
Thank you very much for the great video! I live in the U.S. and am still waiting for the 500i to be released. I knew it would be between the 462 and 500i. Once it is available for purchase I'm going to take your advice! much appreciated
I have it for a month, every weekend that I attend the pines with that toy is the best time of the week, without a doubt. really worth what is charged for it
Hey, I’m hopefully getting one of these saws in October. I’ll be using it to cut fire wood for myself here in Australia. I’ve previously had so many problems with my two 562xp’s, hot starting issues, carbys filling up with dust, I’m over it!! I promised myself never to buy another husqvarna again, I’ve been using husqvarnas for over 20 years now. So, now I’m going to Stihl. Can you please tell me what the filtration system is like? Does it allow much fine dust beyond the air filter? (I almost said into the carburettor). What a difference to have a woman reviewing a chainsaw... breath of fresh air! Keep it up. Excellent job👍👍
Thank you so much for the update . You're very informative thank you . I live in the Pacific Northwest we still get to cut some big trees at times. I would love to tie into a big tree with it. Thank you, thank you for the update.😁👍
STIHL seems to “field-test” in other markets before sending to USA - Personally I will pass on the 500i as I don’t see it being much better than a 462c or a 572xp with a 20-24” bar whilst using considerably more fuel in the process - just my take for my situation; for YOU maybe different eh ? It almost seems to me STIHL made this saw to say “hey , look what we can do ! “ also title of “worlds first f.i. Saw “ is incorrect - it was done decades ago by Jonsereds iirc .... with price tag of $1350+ tax a guy or gal can get a 572xp with full wrap , larger dogs and bigboy clutch cover PORTED for less than the stock 500i ... The 572xp in this state of tune will simply Wipe the floor with the stock 500i - NO contest 😃
Human Do you think that it will be able to handle bigger bars like a 24 inch or 32? she said to wait because I was just about to get the 462 here in a couple of months in the rap that I talk to from s said to be expecting the late summer early fall If all goes as planned Or do you think the 462 will still outperform it I trust your recommendation
This review has made my mind up, I was torn between the 572xp and the ms462 but I think I'll spend the extra money for a ms500i. Thanks for the review and keep up the good work.
I started watching your videos from the first 500i video. I bought the 661 back in December, but haven't been able to use it because my truck died. It's another waiting game now!
Excellent review and comparison to other saws in the same class. Thanks for opening it up and letting us see some of the internals. Appears to stay cleaner than some of the saws I've used 🙂. Good balance. This technology will likely whittle down to other models eventually. Still waiting to see one in Canada though...
Glad you think it's a good saw , makes me want to run one even more . Unfortunately i'm still waiting in the U.S , you seem to get all the good toys first . Thank you for showing it to us looks really cool .
We already have it here in Australia, which is a surprise normally we are the last to get things, i run a 36inch bar on my 500i, the thing is just an animal
im in nova scotia canada and here im glad to see mostly women school bus drivers females are finally doing stuff they have been shunned from doing but you are first female i have seen that can drop a tree better than any man i have cut pulp with very professional onwards and upwards
@@HubertofLiege lol all the people i "hang around" are canadian that's where i live but women are finally showing that they can do just as well even better than men and im secure in my own manhood to acknowledge that it's about time everyone does
A badass Lumber-Lady with an awesome personality and imo, a seemingly very trustworthy/honest review of an amazing piece of kit! Doesn't hurt that she is a very pretty Lumber-Lady either 😁 Thanks for the review and teardown, very cool! You have a new Sub by me! Keep up the great work! Cheers! - Jesse
After waiting for what seemed like forever... I just got mine today here in USA North Carolina.... She calls her saw "She" and "Her".... Will be the same here! And it clearly says "Made in Germany"... Which to me, means exceptional quality. I can't wait to use it this winter. We are still clearing Hurricane blow downs on our farm from the past two years. Red and white oak, all twisted up in nasty briar patches. Requires back hoes, cables, come alongs and more... PLUS a bad ass saw. I am sure "She" will be an invaluable tool in helping me out... I can't wait to run her.
Greetings from Germany The strategy in the distribution of the products is strange. The 500i is available here, but the MS 400 C-M is only available in neighboring countries, but not in Germany. An interesting and entertaining video. I look forward to further contributions.
In my neck of woods we use 14-24” bars on 90% of jobs , seldom does the 395xp with 32” bar leave the shelf ... I “wood” say that 462c with 20” bar is da bomb for firewood cutters ,tree services , lightweight ,great av , good on fuel ; 572xp with 24” bar for felling / bucking - most “STIHL -esque” Husqvarna I’ve ever ran ! Runs like the old 046,460 but smoother ! I’ve run the 500i but imho it’s a “tweener saw” and uses too much mix for the work it does ... with 20-24” bars all 3 saws (462c,572xp,500i) are very close cut times ! The 462c and 500i are quicker revvers but the 572xp has got torque ! I think it’s because of the 39mm stroke for the 572xp vs 34mm for 462c and and ??? For 500i .... I am splitting hairs here and I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the 3 saws - all should produce nicely ! Now for Felixia , if you want a lightweight powerhouse and can wrench find yourself an older 064 and restore it ... Best p/w ratio of any saw made to best of my knowledge! Av is not as good as modern saws but bearable ! It can also be taken from 85cc up to 98cc lol 😆... here is a “good one” .... th-cam.com/video/M5YBbW5K25E/w-d-xo.html
In your experience, now that you have the 500i and 881 available, do you still feel the need to use the 661 much? Personally I like the 201T, 500i, and 881 (albeit rarely), along with a HT131 pole saw. Those are my go-to's. For me, the 500i replaced an old trusty 036, which was quite a bit weaker but never failed me. I tend to ignore others, just because they're too close in function to those listed above. But the question remains, do you still find yourself using the 661 often now that you have the 500? Just curious.
Hi Felixia, Great video. I have a 462 for chainsaw carving purpose only. I love the power of it. I like to watch your video's and your nice and calm voice. Keep doing what you do. By the way, it looks that your camera is a little out of focus. Warm greetings from the Netherlands.
I like both ,, The 572' is down on power with the stock muffler setup ,, I modified them now the 572 has the edge ,, The downside it is heavier ,, The downside with the 500i is the poor air cleaner system .. ,, 572 will go days without a clean .. In large pines the 500i needs cleaning daily ,, Both are great saws though .. Just my opinion .. :-)
I recently had a saw seize, (end of 2020) and it’s in for repair, might get it ported too. Seeing how it’s in bits. But I’d been looking for a bigger saw, for a woodland I’ll be part managing for next 5+yrs., mainly beech & oak. I’d got my shortlist down to a Husky 560XP or 572XP or Stihl MS500i. As you say, the 500i has more power and less weight than the 572; plus in the Brexitania, the 500i is less money. So from what you and others have said/demonstrated, I think I can scrub the 572XP. I’ll still need 550XP for coppice and hedging. So decision time... 560XP or 500i. But if 550XP is too far gone, I’ll end up with a new 550XP, plus either on the shortlist. Perhaps I just need two saws, instead of overworking the small one on a regular basis. Note. Now I’ve got it written down. I realise that’s what I do need. Either my saw ported or not + the 500i. Or the 560XP + 500i.
I had no option of a STIHL 500i so it was between the Husqvarna 572 or the Stihl 462cm and I went with the Stihl. I also work on saws a lot more now as a side job and I feel like I’d want to get an up close tear down to the cylinder before I’d commit to the 500i but based on trigger response it definitely has trigger response. How about a video on the 462CM and also your PPE gear that you wear because some of it doesn’t look like what we have available here in the states.
I'll definitely do a video on the 462 :) What do you mean regarding the PPE? Just a video talking about my helmet, trousers ands boots? or talking about the rules in Denmark?
Femalelumberjack just about the gear you use. I found out those trousers you guys have over there are not available here in the states. In general year the helmet, hearing protection, boots, etc mainly the pros and cons because some of that stuff you have to buy before you find out the little things that make them enjoyable to wear or uncomfortable during a long day of working.
Wow, you really cleaned up that saw very nicely. Thanks for the beautiful video and keep up the great work. Like to see how it holds up over a couple years. What chain do you use, pitch, gauge and tooth profile, and how many teeth on the sprocket? It really does take ten to fifteen tanks of fuel to start to get the real feeling of how a saw works. I like to put bicycle handlebar tape on my saw handles for better grip.
Thanks for a nice video. For me 500i is too big and so is new ms 400. Waiting for a i-version on 261...ms 300i perhaps. AND hey people on STIHL! hire this woman for marketing.
With the hold up on the Covid world I’m not holding breath for the 500i to come here in the states but that is certainly my next saw. Gonna be a hard few months longer now stretching my 362 because I don’t want to buy the 462 and the 500i get released.
Nice vid. Got me hungry for a 500i. Do you talk about different bars or chains somewhere? If not do a vid about that, different brands/lenghts for example. :)
I got a question by the way thank you for posting I keep smashing the like button and I am now a subscriber. I am in the market for two saws now. I had some older stihl saws 024av. Now I’m due for some new stihl saws. I love the stihl ms 261 c-m now I need a tree for large white maples. Most of the bases are around 36 to 42 inches. What do you recommend? The size does differ and those are the largest sizes that I have cut to a maximum. Never seen anything larger where I live. Thank you
Femalelumberjack , I just purchased a 261 in the spring but should have held out for a 500i, so sweet. Very happy with the 261 but that 500 is pretty special. I am in Canada though so who knows when I would’ve been able to get one
@@Femalelumberjack They are the balls for side leaners, one can stay on the same side of the tree for the gob and back cut. Just flip the saw over, 👍🌲🇮🇪
You showed the clean oil holes in the bar! Can you make an instruction on sharpening the chain. My younger colleagues sharpen whiteout checking the length of the theath. Which make it difficult to cut straight.
So you wouldn’t use it with a slightly bigger bar.use my beautiful ms460 with a slightly bigger bar when blocking down ,then go to bigger saw on the ground.still a little sceptical of the new still stuff ,feels a little flimsy compared to my saws.nice review.
God anmeldelse af MS 500i 👍 men lav volume svært at hører det hele. Syntes det er mega fedt at se en kvindelig skovarbejder🤗. Det er en super lækker sav jeg er også meget glad for min 😉
@@Femalelumberjack I really enjoy your reviews and vids, Purely because you present them in a knowledgeable and easy to understand way. I think your channel is going to be huge, I hope so. Any chance you can review your protective gear. I can get chaps in Australia but I have not seen a protective jacket.
Had one for a few months now & it is awesome. Only one “suggested improvement”. Because we also have the MS 880 & 661C - we run 404 chisel tooth chain that we buy in rolls & make up our own chains. Because the 500i runs 3/8th chain, not 404, there is no drive cog available from Stihl to run 404 chain on the 500i, which is a PIA (pain in the ass) because then you have to buy another different roll of 3/8th chain for the 500i. Just make a 404 drive cog for the 500i please Stihl so that those of us in old growth forest with big logs who run big saws, don’t have to duplicate everything for multiples of chain size! Sometimes I wonder if Stihl Engineers ever fall a tree or cut firewood to get the “common sense” things “right”. How hard is it to design & make a 404 drive cog? You can see from the video the diameter of tree / logs that we fall & ring for firewood splitting 3-4 feet in diameter. th-cam.com/video/x-LamxAh3FY/w-d-xo.html This is why we run the MS 880 & 661C but the 500i is still lighter for falling & limbing, then the bigger saws for rings. Just sticking with 404 chain in the Bush for all 3 saws would be preferable.
Three reasons I do not like the 500i. #1 It four storks a lot when limbing logs and if your chain is not sharpened right. (It works better with a full skip tooth.) #2 It losses power at high altitude. ( If you log in the Rocky Mountains for example, you will notice this.) #3 It is a fuel hog. It is a very good saw, but NOT the one saw to rule them all, for me. @Femalelumberjack If you want the most powerful saw to weight in the world. Try the Solo 681. It is a German built saw that is very much like the old Dolmar/Makita chainsaws. It might surprise you. BTW if anyone knows of a more powerful chainsaw to weight than the Solo 681 in the 80 cc class, Please lets us know.
I hate the “new” style quarter turn caps. I spend more time trying to line it up correctly to get it to close than i do adding oil or gas. I’ve considered tracking down a tank from right before they switched designs so i’d at least have one of the old style for my ms261cm. I also strongly dislike the single bar nut that they went with on some of the newer low end models. My friend got the ms250 and i had just tightened and tensioned the nut. He went to rev up the saw before a cut and it unscrewed itself from vibrations and wrapped the chain. Bar fell. Just a terrible design.
Hotrod Hog I’m fully aware of that however most of the pics that come up if you google lumberjill do not represent the kind of work that I do.. therefore Femalelumberjack
Femalelumberjack if ya get back in the timber, I’d love some Falling video! Always great to see how y’all do things across the pond! Stop by my channel and check out how we do it in the states, I primarily cut hardwood tho👍
I wish I would wake up in the morning to the wife dismantling power saws on the kitchen table. Lol Excellent video!
Agreed,I get yelled at for doing it 🤣🤣
That would be a awesome morning for sure !!!!
I wish I would wake up in the morning to the wife dismantling "MY" power saws on the kitchen table ;-)
I would tell her take fucking saw out side woman lol
Barnes lawn care= that would last for one week then you would want eggs and bacon on that table
I grew up on Husqvarna, but then once I started running Shihl I prefer them :)
our 500i broke down after being dropped from 15meters and we had to start using the 661 in the meantime. I had not used the 661 for almost a year since we got the 500i and holy shit I did not think I would miss it so much!
I do remember watching it now. But I have just watched it again. I wish it would become available in the states. Thanks again.
Here is the best commercial what stihl can ever get! well done😁
I put a thing film of grease around my air filter base as a type of “seal” on my 044-880 with the pleated filters. Really digging the reviews on this one and that 1-2 pull start every time ❤️...sometimes that 880 gets mad about getting restarts on a hot day!
It is an AWESOME saw! Puts a smile on my face every time I use it. The throttle response is just amazing.
Another great video :)
Love Love Love that you work on your saw in the living room of your house! Thanks for sharing!
how cute it is to watch you take care of the equipment!
In Russia, there is a saying: "technology loves affection, cleanliness and lubrication"
Seeing you and great stihl power tools together is a real pleasure, the explanation is not neccesary... yo and the tools are beautifull enough to siento the time .... admiring yo. Keep the good Word presenting the latest stihl innovations and.... your gorgeous presence!!
Thank you very much for the great video! I live in the U.S. and am still waiting for the 500i to be released. I knew it would be between the 462 and 500i. Once it is available for purchase I'm going to take your advice! much appreciated
I have it for a month, every weekend that I attend the pines with that toy is the best time of the week, without a doubt. really worth what is charged for it
Tip of the day NEVER piss off a woman who knows how to use a chainsaw 😁
Picked mine up today.❤.pray that it is a good saw for me.i am excited.have not used it yet.bevause my wife needed to get some sleep.❤
Young lady you certainly have great skills.
Have a great week and stay safe.
J McCracken thank you!
You too
Hey, I’m hopefully getting one of these saws in October. I’ll be using it to cut fire wood for myself here in Australia. I’ve previously had so many problems with my two 562xp’s, hot starting issues, carbys filling up with dust, I’m over it!! I promised myself never to buy another husqvarna again, I’ve been using husqvarnas for over 20 years now. So, now I’m going to Stihl. Can you please tell me what the filtration system is like? Does it allow much fine dust beyond the air filter? (I almost said into the carburettor). What a difference to have a woman reviewing a chainsaw... breath of fresh air! Keep it up. Excellent job👍👍
Thank you so much for the update . You're very informative thank you . I live in the Pacific Northwest we still get to cut some big trees at times. I would love to tie into a big tree with it. Thank you, thank you for the update.😁👍
Pete Crabtree no problem. Let me know if you have any more questions about the saw 👌
Thank you 😁👍
Awesomeness!!! Just waiting for the boat to leave Germany and bring them to the States.
Just collect enough people and I’ll hand deliver 😉
If you had 1 million of them you would sell them in 1 day here in the u.s.
They're here in the US just finishing up the training for dealers and repair technicians.
@@1d1hamby I cannot wait!!!! Thanks for the update.
8 month review, still not available in the states........way to go stihl
Human some say it’ll be there soon.. let’s hope 😊
STIHL seems to “field-test” in other markets before sending to USA - Personally I will pass on the 500i as I don’t see it being much better than a 462c or a 572xp with a 20-24” bar whilst using considerably more fuel in the process - just my take for my situation; for YOU maybe different eh ? It almost seems to me STIHL made this saw to say “hey , look what we can do ! “ also title of “worlds first f.i. Saw “ is incorrect - it was done decades ago by Jonsereds iirc .... with price tag of $1350+ tax a guy or gal can get a 572xp with full wrap , larger dogs and bigboy clutch cover PORTED for less than the stock 500i ... The 572xp in this state of tune will simply Wipe the floor with the stock 500i - NO contest 😃
nic jones maybe for YOU
Human Do you think that it will be able to handle bigger bars like a 24 inch or 32? she said to wait because I was just about to get the 462 here in a couple of months in the rap that I talk to from s said to be expecting the late summer early fall If all goes as planned Or do you think the 462 will still outperform it I trust your recommendation
@@poorsalotto6108 I honestly can't say as I've never used one. I've heard some say that the 462 has a bit more torque though
I had the stihl ms 500i on test and I must say that it is really very good, it is powerful and light to be 79.2 cm³. Please keep it up!
Yes, it's a great saw
This review has made my mind up, I was torn between the 572xp and the ms462 but I think I'll spend the extra money for a ms500i. Thanks for the review and keep up the good work.
You really now your saws it is not often that you find such a talented arborist such as yourself
I'm in love! It was love at first cut! I have found my dream saw! I might have to buy one soon! 🥰
Ms462 is better
Heres' my one year review: I LOVE THE 500i. Pairs well with the MS261. I couldn't be happier.
I feel the same way
Just picked mine up today in the States. Can't wait till tomorrow to put it to use. Great review little lady!
a great close up and great information thanks ..
My brain is lazy today so I used Google translate on some of your comments. I'm glad your engelska is better than my svenska.
Great review I’ve just bought one in the UK yesterday can’t wait to try it out 😎
Awesome! You're gonna love it!
I started watching your videos from the first 500i video. I bought the 661 back in December, but haven't been able to use it because my truck died. It's another waiting game now!
J.T 😮I hope you’ll be able to get out there and send it really soon!
@@Femalelumberjack I hope so! I need a new truck at the moment though. Keep up the great videos and work! Wishing you well from the U.S.
Excellent review and comparison to other saws in the same class. Thanks for opening it up and letting us see some of the internals. Appears to stay cleaner than some of the saws I've used 🙂. Good balance. This technology will likely whittle down to other models eventually. Still waiting to see one in Canada though...
Thank you great content. I live in Ohio USA. Not available here at this time
Got my hands on one finally yesterday.. a 79cc chainsaw thats the size and weight of a ms362... Runs like a race car.. it really is a game changer
Glad you think it's a good saw , makes me want to run one even more . Unfortunately i'm still waiting in the U.S , you seem to get all the good toys first . Thank you for showing it to us looks really cool .
We already have it here in Australia, which is a surprise normally we are the last to get things, i run a 36inch bar on my 500i, the thing is just an animal
No problem:) Hopefully you’ll get it soon!
where are you located at
ive had mine since may and now its ported and runs even better and more torque
I’m in Denmark
@@Femalelumberjack Im in Western Australia
The final song/dance 👌😁 the chainsaw is awesome hope to get one soon 😭
ilVichingo 06 I tend to find a lot of weird stuff when I go through my recordings 😆
im in nova scotia canada and here im glad to see mostly women school bus drivers females are finally doing stuff they have been shunned from doing but you are first female i have seen that can drop a tree better than any man i have cut pulp with very professional onwards and upwards
terry hudson you must hang around Canadian men, then
@@HubertofLiege lol all the people i "hang around" are canadian that's where i live but women are finally showing that they can do just as well even better than men and im secure in my own manhood to acknowledge that it's about time everyone does
A badass Lumber-Lady with an awesome personality and imo, a seemingly very trustworthy/honest review of an amazing piece of kit! Doesn't hurt that she is a very pretty Lumber-Lady either 😁
Thanks for the review and teardown, very cool! You have a new Sub by me!
Keep up the great work!
Cheers!
- Jesse
Thanks
She's a keeper, just like you, Great video, especially your awesome dance moves... Love it :)
John Simmer 😆
Stihl is the best selling saw in the world for a reason
Great saws
You are so cool! Love your videos! 🥰
Excellent video. Thanks so much for the great info.
Thank you
After waiting for what seemed like forever... I just got mine today here in USA North Carolina.... She calls her saw "She" and "Her".... Will be the same here! And it clearly says "Made in Germany"... Which to me, means exceptional quality. I can't wait to use it this winter. We are still clearing Hurricane blow downs on our farm from the past two years. Red and white oak, all twisted up in nasty briar patches. Requires back hoes, cables, come alongs and more... PLUS a bad ass saw. I am sure "She" will be an invaluable tool in helping me out... I can't wait to run her.
Greetings from Germany
The strategy in the distribution of the products is strange. The 500i is available here, but the MS 400 C-M is only available in neighboring countries, but not in Germany.
An interesting and entertaining video.
I look forward to further contributions.
In my neck of woods we use 14-24” bars on 90% of jobs , seldom does the 395xp with 32” bar leave the shelf ... I “wood” say that 462c with 20” bar is da bomb for firewood cutters ,tree services , lightweight ,great av , good on fuel ; 572xp with 24” bar for felling / bucking - most “STIHL -esque” Husqvarna I’ve ever ran ! Runs like the old 046,460 but smoother ! I’ve run the 500i but imho it’s a “tweener saw” and uses too much mix for the work it does ... with 20-24” bars all 3 saws (462c,572xp,500i) are very close cut times ! The 462c and 500i are quicker revvers but the 572xp has got torque ! I think it’s because of the 39mm stroke for the 572xp vs 34mm for 462c and and ??? For 500i .... I am splitting hairs here and I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the 3 saws - all should produce nicely ! Now for Felixia , if you want a lightweight powerhouse and can wrench find yourself an older 064 and restore it ... Best p/w ratio of any saw made to best of my knowledge! Av is not as good as modern saws but bearable ! It can also be taken from 85cc up to 98cc lol 😆... here is a “good one” .... th-cam.com/video/M5YBbW5K25E/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful lumberjack
This is awesome, so funny #nevernottalking lol. Love it!
Thanks 😉
Great review looking at buying one thankyou
You won’t regret it!
nice presentation of 500i...you gave me some answers about which chainsaw I should buy....thank you
greetings from Greece.
In your experience, now that you have the 500i and 881 available, do you still feel the need to use the 661 much? Personally I like the 201T, 500i, and 881 (albeit rarely), along with a HT131 pole saw. Those are my go-to's. For me, the 500i replaced an old trusty 036, which was quite a bit weaker but never failed me. I tend to ignore others, just because they're too close in function to those listed above. But the question remains, do you still find yourself using the 661 often now that you have the 500? Just curious.
Thank you. I'm going to buy one.
Thank you, very good review.
Great looking saw I would love to try one out.
Bobby Horn yeah!
Great comparison! Bring on the 500i to USA.
Nice vid, music's nice too, thank you!
Hi Felixia, Great video. I have a 462 for chainsaw carving purpose only. I love the power of it. I like to watch your video's and your nice and calm voice. Keep doing what you do. By the way, it looks that your camera is a little out of focus.
Warm greetings from the Netherlands.
Rob Peters, Beeldighout thank you. Yes, it’s because I used the iPhone camera turned so that I could see it and that camera isn’t the best 😉
I like both ,, The 572' is down on power with the stock muffler setup ,, I modified them now the 572 has the edge ,, The downside it is heavier ,, The downside with the 500i is the poor air cleaner system .. ,, 572 will go days without a clean .. In large pines the 500i needs cleaning daily ,, Both are great saws though .. Just my opinion .. :-)
Nice saw and you.
Thank you
I fell compatible with the 661. after she described the "size matters" situation.
Awesome! ...butter your bread with bar oil and put a little sawdust in your grits.
I recently had a saw seize, (end of 2020) and it’s in for repair, might get it ported too. Seeing how it’s in bits. But I’d been looking for a bigger saw, for a woodland I’ll be part managing for next 5+yrs., mainly beech & oak.
I’d got my shortlist down to a Husky 560XP or 572XP or Stihl MS500i. As you say, the 500i has more power and less weight than the 572; plus in the Brexitania, the 500i is less money. So from what you and others have said/demonstrated, I think I can scrub the 572XP. I’ll still need 550XP for coppice and hedging. So decision time... 560XP or 500i.
But if 550XP is too far gone, I’ll end up with a new 550XP, plus either on the shortlist. Perhaps I just need two saws, instead of overworking the small one on a regular basis.
Note. Now I’ve got it written down. I realise that’s what I do need. Either my saw ported or not + the 500i. Or the 560XP + 500i.
a 550XP and a 500i is a perfect combination!
@@Femalelumberjack - Thank you.
I had no option of a STIHL 500i so it was between the Husqvarna 572 or the Stihl 462cm and I went with the Stihl. I also work on saws a lot more now as a side job and I feel like I’d want to get an up close tear down to the cylinder before I’d commit to the 500i but based on trigger response it definitely has trigger response. How about a video on the 462CM and also your PPE gear that you wear because some of it doesn’t look like what we have available here in the states.
I'll definitely do a video on the 462 :)
What do you mean regarding the PPE? Just a video talking about my helmet, trousers ands boots? or talking about the rules in Denmark?
Femalelumberjack just about the gear you use. I found out those trousers you guys have over there are not available here in the states. In general year the helmet, hearing protection, boots, etc mainly the pros and cons because some of that stuff you have to buy before you find out the little things that make them enjoyable to wear or uncomfortable during a long day of working.
Great video. Thank you
I have this model...the best! 👌
Vary good and vary informative and thank you
Mike Swank thanks 😊
Girl u done tons to inspire women to do tree work glad to have in it
Cleaning the equipment is relaxing..some times
Wow, you really cleaned up that saw very nicely. Thanks for the beautiful video and keep up the great work. Like to see how it holds up over a couple years. What chain do you use, pitch, gauge and tooth profile, and how many teeth on the sprocket? It really does take ten to fifteen tanks of fuel to start to get the real feeling of how a saw works. I like to put bicycle handlebar tape on my saw handles for better grip.
U make my day
Nice video!
Thanks for a nice video. For me 500i is too big and so is new ms 400. Waiting for a i-version on 261...ms 300i perhaps. AND hey people on STIHL! hire this woman for marketing.
All i gotta say is wow your amazing
With the hold up on the Covid world I’m not holding breath for the 500i to come here in the states but that is certainly my next saw. Gonna be a hard few months longer now stretching my 362 because I don’t want to buy the 462 and the 500i get released.
Nice vid. Got me hungry for a 500i. Do you talk about different bars or chains somewhere? If not do a vid about that, different brands/lenghts for example. :)
Lol, it's actually called a "Lumberjill"😃
I got a question by the way thank you for posting I keep smashing the like button and I am now a subscriber. I am in the market for two saws now. I had some older stihl saws 024av. Now I’m due for some new stihl saws. I love the stihl ms 261 c-m now I need a tree for large white maples. Most of the bases are around 36 to 42 inches. What do you recommend? The size does differ and those are the largest sizes that I have cut to a maximum. Never seen anything larger where I live. Thank you
Hi, glad you like my content!
When cutting trees in that size I would go for a 500i or a 661. Both would be great to work with and perform nicely
Nice review...love the channel
Thank you
Femalelumberjack , I just purchased a 261 in the spring but should have held out for a 500i, so sweet. Very happy with the 261 but that 500 is pretty special. I am in Canada though so who knows when I would’ve been able to get one
The price ,expensive but worthy.
Yes
Thank you
You do not use wrap handles on your saws like some of us in the states . I am love using the wrap handle saws. Thanx for the videos.
andrew slagle i don’t see a need for it :)
@@Femalelumberjack They are the balls for side leaners, one can stay on the same side of the tree for the gob and back cut. Just flip the saw over, 👍🌲🇮🇪
G'day, I'm glad you're a woman putting that saw on the table, I know what would happen if I tried that 🙏.
Hahaha I’ve heard that before
Chainsaw on the nice dining table!! Surely theres a rule broken there.
Yep,my wife would hit the bloody roof.go OFFF.
You voice it rather low while the music is relativ high. I would recommend a Bluetooth mic and lowering the music.
Mikkel Lund Må jeg spørge hvad du hører den på? Da jeg har kæmpet en del med lyden
Femalelumberjack startede med alm Apple plugs men skiftede til Bose QuietComfort 35II.
Ok, tak :)
There is voice? All i can hear is music.
You showed the clean oil holes in the bar! Can you make an instruction on sharpening the chain. My younger colleagues sharpen whiteout checking the length of the theath. Which make it difficult to cut straight.
MaartenVScheppingen I will do a video on chains and sharpening 👌
Maarten , see Buckin' Billy Ray Smith for sharpening vids . Pro .
So you wouldn’t use it with a slightly bigger bar.use my beautiful ms460 with a slightly bigger bar when blocking down ,then go to bigger saw on the ground.still a little sceptical of the new still stuff ,feels a little flimsy compared to my saws.nice review.
I know several people who run the 500i with 28” and they love it
You need to be closer to the microphone.
STIHL N 1 👍👍👍
Cool channel, didn't even know there were FI Saws.
Buen video felicidades
God anmeldelse af MS 500i 👍 men lav volume svært at hører det hele. Syntes det er mega fedt at se en kvindelig skovarbejder🤗. Det er en super lækker sav jeg er også meget glad for min 😉
The primer bulb
What size bar do you have on it, the 50cm or the 63cm? Great reviews as always
50. Thank you
@@Femalelumberjack I really enjoy your reviews and vids, Purely because you present them in a knowledgeable and easy to understand way. I think your channel is going to be huge, I hope so. Any chance you can review your protective gear. I can get chaps in Australia but I have not seen a protective jacket.
А ля франце моделяфикос!👠🐰😘Французская фотомодель!.
Hi what gloves are you wearing ?are they your everyday ones ? thanks
Had one for a few months now & it is awesome.
Only one “suggested improvement”.
Because we also have the MS 880 & 661C - we run 404 chisel tooth chain that we buy in rolls & make up our own chains.
Because the 500i runs 3/8th chain, not 404, there is no drive cog available from Stihl to run 404 chain on the 500i, which is a PIA (pain in the ass) because then you have to buy another different roll of 3/8th chain for the 500i.
Just make a 404 drive cog for the 500i please Stihl so that those of us in old growth forest with big logs who run big saws, don’t have to duplicate everything for multiples of chain size!
Sometimes I wonder if Stihl Engineers ever fall a tree or cut firewood to get the “common sense” things “right”.
How hard is it to design & make a 404 drive cog?
You can see from the video the diameter of tree / logs that we fall & ring for firewood splitting 3-4 feet in diameter.
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This is why we run the MS 880 & 661C but the 500i is still lighter for falling & limbing, then the bigger saws for rings.
Just sticking with 404 chain in the Bush for all 3 saws would be preferable.
Probly has to do with liability.
404 rim sprocket that fits 661 will fit 500i
Three reasons I do not like the 500i. #1 It four storks a lot when limbing logs and if your chain is not sharpened right. (It works better with a full skip tooth.) #2 It losses power at high altitude. ( If you log in the Rocky Mountains for example, you will notice this.) #3 It is a fuel hog.
It is a very good saw, but NOT the one saw to rule them all, for me.
@Femalelumberjack If you want the most powerful saw to weight in the world. Try the Solo 681. It is a German built saw that is very much like the old Dolmar/Makita chainsaws. It might surprise you.
BTW if anyone knows of a more powerful chainsaw to weight than the Solo 681 in the 80 cc class, Please lets us know.
I hate the “new” style quarter turn caps. I spend more time trying to line it up correctly to get it to close than i do adding oil or gas. I’ve considered tracking down a tank from right before they switched designs so i’d at least have one of the old style for my ms261cm. I also strongly dislike the single bar nut that they went with on some of the newer low end models. My friend got the ms250 and i had just tightened and tensioned the nut. He went to rev up the saw before a cut and it unscrewed itself from vibrations and wrapped the chain. Bar fell. Just a terrible design.
Ya Otta get a matching dog for th clutch cover !
Sure has the weight to power ratio, so suitable for women.
Suitable for any chainsaw operator
I dont understand why it's not in the USA they will sell more here than any other country in the world. I bet they will be a huge waiting list
Good stuff
Thanks
Hej fra USA! Over here female lumberjacks are called LumberJills because jack is a male name and Jill is female. Keep posting videos.
Hotrod Hog I’m fully aware of that however most of the pics that come up if you google lumberjill do not represent the kind of work that I do.. therefore Femalelumberjack
Nobody’s intention to offend by referring as Lumberjill smiley 😊
@@Femalelumberjack Ok, I understand.
Do find you do more residential work or do you work more in the woods?
nuts319 now it’s more residential
Femalelumberjack if ya get back in the timber, I’d love some Falling video! Always great to see how y’all do things across the pond! Stop by my channel and check out how we do it in the states, I primarily cut hardwood tho👍