Stihl MS500i

[StephK87]

Got a call, the delivery of the 500i is delayed again, mid or end of may...

 

[Skeans1]

I have tried the technique a couple of times, but I prefer to use wedges.
500i looks promising so far. I'd like to see it with a muffler mod. It sounds stiffled a bit.

I guess it's a pick your battle. I think the wedges would be faster and easier with not having to muscle the saw on the up cut. But, the wood probably drops and binds the wedge. Then the monster wood has to be rolled to get the wedge out.

I’ve got one word for you guys and it’s slabbing. This technique of bucking is so you’re less likely to slab out the piece vs using a wedge you’re guaranteed to slab the bottom plus you can widdle on the top or bottom heck or sides depending on the size of timber to release pressure safely.


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[Mastermind]

Very good informations here
@Mastermind @StephK87 @Redbull661 @tree monkey

Good information for sure.

 

[Intoxsawcated]

I’ve got one word for you guys and it’s slabbing. This technique of bucking is so you’re less likely to slab out the piece vs using a wedge you’re guaranteed to slab the bottom plus you can widdle on the top or bottom heck or sides depending on the size of timber to release pressure safely.


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I don't know what your definition is but urbandictionary.com has a couple in which I don't think is synonymous with the aformentioned technique.

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[Skeans1]

I don't know what your definition is but urbandictionary.com has a couple in which I don't think is synonymous with the aformentioned technique.

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A slab would be any pulled defined by scale by the mill


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[Canadian farm boy]

Got a call, the delivery of the 500i is delayed again, mid or end of may...

Thank you for the heads up but I cannot like this post

 

[GCJenks204]

Thank you for the heads up but I cannot like this post

I heard last week that Canada likely won’t see them until late summer or fall. Something about the certifications not being done right and currently only rated for a max 24” bar.

 

[Intoxsawcated]

It'd be a shame to choke it up so far it wouldn't be worth it to own one.

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[Spladle160]

Sorry a bit off topic but saw this video and can't figure out what's mounted on the top cover of this MS500i. He takes the cover off and it doesn't go through to anything. I'm guessing it's a tracking mechanism, or environmental data collector (fumes etc.) Based on the CE markings I'm guessing it has a small battery. anyone know?

 

[concretegrazer]

Sorry a bit off topic but saw this video and can't figure out what's mounted on the top cover of this MS500i. He takes the cover off and it doesn't go through to anything. I'm guessing it's a tracking mechanism, or environmental data collector (fumes etc.) Based on the CE markings I'm guessing it has a small battery. anyone know?

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https://www.stihl.com/stihl-connected-lp.aspx

 

[Spladle160]

I figured it had to be big brother. Tool/people tracking is a massive industry these days.

 

[MustangMike]

WTF??? I dread the day all auto ins co's will want to put a GPS on your car. I have not had an accident in over 30 years, but they would drop me in about 10 minutes!

 

[RI Chevy]

I watched a couple of the videos that Stihl pit out on their Instagram page. Not very impressive at the moment. It showed the 500i with what looked to be a 20" bar cutting an 8 to 10" stick of wood.
Less than impressive. I bet my 261cm could wipe its arse cutting the same stick.
For this 500i to shine they should have a bigger bar cutting a bigger stick of wood.
Just my 2 cents.

 

[dall]

I watched a couple of the videos that Stihl pit out on their Instagram page. Not very impressive at the moment. It showed the 500i with what looked to be a 20" bar cutting an 8 to 10" stick of wood.
Less than impressive. I bet my 261cm could wipe its arse cutting the same stick.
For this 500i to shine they should have a bigger bar cutting a bigger stick of wood.
Just my 2 cents.

slacker

 

[RI Chevy]

Oh no... Not again...

 

[dall]

Oh no... Not again...

yes when you buying a 500 ? Lol

 

[RI Chevy]

I'm an old skool kinda guy.

 

[Intoxsawcated]

There are more 500i videos on youtube. Still mostly 20-25" bars. From what I can tell it takes awhile to break in but does have more grunt than 572, 462. Short bars cutting little cookies aren't a very good way to compare saws above 60cc IMO.

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[dall]

I'm an old skool kinda guy.

Just old

There are more 500i videos on youtube. Still mostly 20-25" bars. From what I can tell it takes awhile to break in but does have more grunt than 572, 462. Short bars cutting little cookies aren't a very good way to compare saws above 60cc IMO.

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I agree especially when they only run 7 pin sprocket

 

[Evansaw]

I'm an old skool kinda guy.

Jeff

I guess you ll have to wait the 2020 star alignment and Full Moon to see MS500i

Unfortunately...