CLEARCUT meets the 500i

[HYPERSAWS]

It sounds like the Solenoid is very sensitive to timing changes, didn't you try it on the last one as well and it didn't work out that time either?

The other saw liked it a lot. I believe the key way regulates the fuel timing .. idk

 

[HYPERSAWS]

Advancing the molded in flywheel key, what are the advantages on the 500i ?

Idk just experimenting

 

[CLEARCUT]

That's the future of it for sure - that and falling snags on the big fires and cutting the stuff that the machines absolutely cannot handle.

That is certainly the way it is moving...part of the reason I have moved to this. My shoulder/collarbone hasn’t bothered me at all since I started on Monday. Normally, I can tell it was injured, and I think about it several times a day when hand-falling. And it’ll be real nice to be in a cab when we get nasty weather. It’s nice now, actually, with the A/C and radio, lol.

 

[jacob j.]

That is certainly the way it is moving...part of the reason I have moved to this. My shoulder/collarbone hasn’t bothered me at all since I started on Monday. Normally, I can tell it was injured, and I think about it several times a day when hand-falling. And it’ll be real nice to be in a cab when we get nasty weather. It’s nice now, actually, with the A/C and radio, lol.

Are you gonna put a microwave and a coffee pot in there? One of Graf's operators had his machine all decked out. He was making coffee in there for the rigging crew.

 

[Skeans1]

Are you gonna put a microwave and a coffee pot in there? One of Graf's operators had his machine all decked out. He was making coffee in there for the rigging crew.

You go into the Euro machines that’s an option.


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[HYPERSAWS]

It sounds like the Solenoid is very sensitive to timing changes, didn't you try it on the last one as well and it didn't work out that time either?

@CLEARCUT 1st 500i ran way richer than mine.

 

[HYPERSAWS]

Good luck with the operating. I made it a couple months in a processor till I lost it, lol.
I think with tethering, were gonna be stuck with the worst of the worst ground anyways from here on out. At least it sure seemed like it for me today.....

I'm 37 and putting off a few surgeries, don't be a *pretty boy like me.

I don't know this ground is pretty nice. That's my strip I'm cutting currently

 

[Infinitejest]

Nice. Me and the yarder just get to chase buncher leftovers.

 

[HYPERSAWS]

Nice. Me and the yarder just get to chase buncher leftovers.

That's what we normally do is chase oversize and cut pieces the machines don't get

 

[CLEARCUT]

I don't know this ground is pretty nice. That's my strip I'm cutting currently View attachment 256193 View attachment 256194

There’ll still be some good stuff to cut like that for sure. Just overall, generally they will mechanically get most everything they can. Unless it is H&W, lol.

 

[CLEARCUT]

Are you gonna put a microwave and a coffee pot in there? One of Graf's operators had his machine all decked out. He was making coffee in there for the rigging crew.

I wish. I do have a battery-powered coffee maker though. I’ll have to try the ol’ “lunch on the engine” trick.

 

[HYPERSAWS]

I wish. I do have a battery-powered coffee maker though. I’ll have to try the ol’ “lunch on the engine” trick.

Meh Cab lizards
Lol

 

[Infinitejest]

That's what we normally do is chase oversize and cut pieces the machines don't get

Yeah the boss gets in there first with the mech show and gets all he can before we show up. Drives me insane when he adverses 200ft off the top of my strip, makes for a real nice beginning and end to the day.

 

[Moparmyway]

@CLEARCUT 1st 500i ran way richer than mine.

My 500i runs like the Mtronics do ................flawless so far, and I was surprised how long the first tank lasted.
Mine is ported and still didnt seem that thirsty, but I also dont work in the same enviornment with a saw that you do

 

[Swanman62]

My 500i runs like the Mtronics do ................flawless so far, and I was surprised how long the first tank lasted.
Mine is ported and still didnt seem that thirsty, but I also dont work in the same enviornment with a saw that you do

Thanks for the updates and opinions on the 500. I am in the market still, but the local saw shop still won’t sell me one. They now have 2 “demo” 500s to look at, but they tell me that they can’t even order one to sell yet. Now they say October maybe. Also, the first time I checked they told me $1300 for the R version with 28” es light. Now they say $1409 for the R with 28” standard bar. $60 more for the lightweight. Supply and demand or are they just blowing smoke?

 

[Swanman62]

I am also hearing that the 500 was released in Canada and then pulled from the shelves. I wonder what the issue was? I really hope this saw can be more than a footnote in saw history.

 

[Moparmyway]

There was some you tube videos running around showing some excess fuel burning after shutdown outta the muffler .............. not sure if thats why or not, but I can tell you that the 500i saws run great, especially when ported

 

[MS500i R]

My 500i runs like the Mtronics do ................flawless so far, and I was surprised how long the first tank lasted.
Mine is ported and still didnt seem that thirsty, but I also dont work in the same enviornment with a saw that you do

Mine is bone stock. I only have a handful of tanks through it. That said I haven’t noticed having to fuel up any more often than my 462. Again, Very different use case to CC.

 

[Moparmyway]

Mine is bone stock. I only have a handful of tanks through it. That said I haven’t noticed having to fuel up any more often than my 462. Again, Very different use case to CC.

My 462 arctic wrap uses less fuel than my 500i does, however my 462 is still stock, for now. Also, people have to keep in mind, if you’re going to be comparing fuel usage, you need to get the same setup on each saw, and cut the same wood, the same way.

My 500i wears a 32 with an 8 tooth
My 462 wears a 25 with a 7 tooth

I’m sure this is one very good reason why the 500i appears to suck down more fuel. I’m hoping that after the 462 is ported, I’ll have an 8 tooth on her too

 

[MS500i R]

My 462 arctic wrap uses less fuel than my 500i does, however my 462 is still stock, for now. Also, people have to keep in mind, if you’re going to be comparing fuel usage, you need to get the same setup on each saw, and cut the same wood, the same way.

My 500i wears a 32 with an 8 tooth
My 462 wears a 25 with a 7 tooth

I’m sure this is one very good reason why the 500i appears to suck down more fuel. I’m hoping that after the 462 is ported, I’ll have an 8 tooth on her too

Good point. My 462 is running a 28”, while the 500 has a 32” on it. Both with skips.