Woodfire78
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Has anyone logged any hours on the Stihl MS500i, really looks like an impressive saw, I’m an avid woodcutter for indoor wood burning , any reviews would be appreciated , thanks
well I'm jealous...I just got one picked up here in WAUKEE Iowa today, am very excited to get it on the hardwood logs, got some 40”+ Oak to put in front of it, I had been running Woodland Pro 30 RC Full chisel for years on my 391’s but I thought I’d try some of Oregon’s LGX I believe it is and Stihl’s 33rsr full chisels, any advice on chain would be greatly appreciated !!!
Thanks , I’ll try for sure, really appreciate the feedbackThe MS 500i is impressive, and I haven’t spent much time on one yet.
33RS is a good chain, I use it every day. 36RS is the same thing in .063. I line RSK more, the raker is straight up, cuts a little smoother, but most shops around where I live don’t have it.
Matt’s right, square ground is where it’s at... If you have a grinder or are good with a goofy file. Also, full comp chains, and you don’t regret it. I cut Oak sort of regularly on 28 & 32” bars and no issues. Full comp bore cuts way smoother.
I got mine a few months back and only paid $1180 for it. I think the dealer may have looked up the wrong price! Anyway, I love the way it cuts. I use RS chain and have cut about 10 cords so far. It cuts through 12" seasoned white oak in under 5 seconds, 18" seasoned red oak in about 10. My only complaint is that it is much harder to start than the 441C it replaced. I have to put it on the ground; cannot drop start it. It also usually stalls out when started cold after 1-2 seconds. Using the primer bulb for about 15 shots helps in cold weather. No issues once it is started and warmed up.Has anyone logged any hours on the Stihl MS500i, really looks like an impressive saw, I’m an avid woodcutter for indoor wood burning , any reviews would be appreciated , thanks
If you are using the decomp to start that might be your issue with the 1-2 second runs. Others and I have reported stiff decomps that don't always close. When cold, mine is also hard to turn over the first few times as if the cylinder was dry. Like you, I have no issues once it is started and warm.I got mine a few months back and only paid $1180 for it. I think the dealer may have looked up the wrong price! Anyway, I love the way it cuts. I use RS chain and have cut about 10 cords so far. It cuts through 12" seasoned white oak in under 5 seconds, 18" seasoned red oak in about 10. My only complaint is that it is much harder to start than the 441C it replaced. I have to put it on the ground; cannot drop start it. It also usually stalls out when started cold after 1-2 seconds. Using the primer bulb for about 15 shots helps in cold weather. No issues once it is started and warmed up.
I will try it without the decomp. Pretty hard pull, though. Does WD-40 on the decomp valve help?If you are using the decomp to start that might be your issue with the 1-2 second runs. Others and I have reported stiff decomps that don't always close. When cold, mine is also hard to turn over the first few times as if the cylinder was dry. Like you, I have no issues once it is started and warm.
Ron
I will try it wit
I will try it without the decomp. Pretty hard pull, though. Does WD-40 on the decomp valve help?
I wasn’t suggesting that you don’t use the decomp - just keep an eye on it. Mine is starting to work better. I haven’t used any lubricant on it.I will try it wit
I will try it without the decomp. Pretty hard pull, though. Does WD-40 on the decomp valve help?
Hell of a Good Price on that saw!!I got mine a few months back and only paid $1180 for it. I think the dealer may have looked up the wrong price! Anyway, I love the way it cuts. I use RS chain and have cut about 10 cords so far. It cuts through 12" seasoned white oak in under 5 seconds, 18" seasoned red oak in about 10. My only complaint is that it is much harder to start than the 441C it replaced. I have to put it on the ground; cannot drop start it. It also usually stalls out when started cold after 1-2 seconds. Using the primer bulb for about 15 shots helps in cold weather. No issues once it is started and warmed up.
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