I FINALLY Bought A Stihl 500i! My Overall Thoughts...

[@loganmerriam5985]

I just want you to know that your videos have trained a whole crew of tree guys down here in mobile AL. I showed you to my crew and they were hooked to your videos and have done nothing but become better at their craft because of it. Thank you Jake! and i will continue to watch your journey! Much love from the south!

[@njaydulak1]

Guilty of treeson, educated climber, and August hunicke are the best content creators for tree work in my opinion. Buckin' Billy ray is just a total badass

[@Odhinn638]

Hey man, thats what i do with my guys!!!

[@michaluher103]

Hi double stacker! As Husqvarna technician I can say that: 592-its probably faulty oil hose-easy fix 540-more complicated, have to be connected to CST diagnostic tool to know whats going on, but from my experience its usual suspect, triger, where is magnet glued on, broken or just fell off the trigger When visiting Czech republic, take a visit and consider it repaired 😀 PS: please another video with Randy in sandals

[@Roy-l7v]

Hi, OK you sold me a Stihl, don't know why i need one, cause i live on a boat , but after listening too you for a short time, i want one..

[@taylorc2542]

The thing that annoys me about Stihl is the price of their parts. Wrap handle for a big Stihl? $200. Same thing for a Husky? $60. Huskie also does their fall/spring sale which makes them 25% cheaper. Gotta pay for all that marketing.

[@nate-408]

​@taylorc2542 so get a husky then when it has all the usual issues running you won't have to be convinced to buy a stihl.

[@DaBinChe]

Good choice for fending off Jaws.

[@AppalachianLumberjack]

​@taylorc2542 clone saws/parts kits are very similar for 1/3 1/4 the price I use saws everyday and they have my stamp of approval especially if you don't cut alot or know a little about or learn a lil about saws ur in the clear

[@magdabrownis265]

I like that you keep things pg. My 3 year old likes watching with me

[@donnyhudgins1917]

Wish you lived closer, I'd be happy to fix the 592 for you. Gotta be either the oil pump, orings, or hose, they're pretty simple designs. Gordy could probably figure it out.

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Thanks! I got it fixed since this video, it was a broken oil hose 👍🏼

[@kasken719]

I've got the same problem with my husky. I just use it as a door stop since I've got the 500i. I do want to get it fixed.

[@RI-td3gv]

@@kasken719 haha, same with me, doorstop is right, I hardly use my 572 now that I'v got a 500i

[@royaltydiesel6734]

@@RI-td3gvnow y’all got me wanting to go to my dark side and pickup a 500i and get it ported and such like my 572. I like my 572 but it seems to have a oiling issue as well, runs well after a good port job and upped the compression a ton. Pulls a 32inch bar through red oak like a beast

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

​@@royaltydiesel6734you know porting doesn't increase bearing surface right? 😂😂😂 And doesn't magically add a cooling system to the chain. Both of which collect heat. All these knuckleheads and porting.......if you want a real advantage get a square grinder and a half dozen chains and run fresh square ground chains...... And a couple bars and keep them perfectly straight.

[@billbezzant3033]

Glad to see that working with Randy is having a positive effect on your working wardrobe. It’s a new era for loggers…

[@williammaxwell1919]

LOL ~ I'm waiting for the real shocker where everyone comments "dude, that's going too far"

[@Lodberg67]

😅😅😅

[@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648]

Maybe when you google logging clothes these Hawaiian shirts will show up 😅😅😅

[@DavidMcCutcheon-i3c]

Has he been auditioning for fear and loathing in los Vegas?

[@YeahGroovyBaby]

😂😂😂

[@williamcarl4200]

Thanks! Inspired by you and others I am making my first feeble attempts at videos. For me it is uncomfortable. Great show and money well spent.

[@happycamper6352]

At one time, early on the old channel, he used to censor the swears by replacing audio with a very short chainsaw sound. I thought that was pretty funny.

[@18winsagin]

I work at a company that is a dealer for Stihl. If you have time and keep your eye on the inventory in a store, sometimes they have a unit that has been on the shelf for a year or more like I had a 462 and we have very little walk in business because our main line is heavy equipment , parts and service. Stihl increases prices often and the 462 was in my inventory for almost a year and a half and a guy really liked it so in order to move it I gave him a 2 year old price vs the current price which is quite a bit of savings, you just have to ask if they can do better on price. My cost was low enough so the company still makes a profit and the customer saves about 200 bucks depending on the model. Just thought I'd throw it out there. Great video and good safe saw work 👍

[@jacobsatterfield6909]

Check you trigger springs on the battery husky. Ours stopped working but would power on like normal and one of the springs in trigger mechanisms had come loose

[@budlvr]

DAMN DUDE YOU'RE SNEAKING UP ON A FRIGGIN M I L L I O N SUBSCRIBERS IN A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS !!!!!!! DAMN AGAIN !!!!! So glad and proud of what you have accomplished Buddy!

[@chaungau8598]

多謝！

[@JoeHakos]

Nice saw Jake....goes well with the shirt.

[@spiercevaughn]

See if your clutch cover bolt studs are backed off at all! I had oil leaking pretty bad on a top handle and the stud had backed off just a little and the bar could not be tightened flush with the rubber seal for the bar oil.

[@elijahmcgregor9193]

Good job Jake. Hats off to Gordy, you build a good saw.

[@ozark_trapper]

I bought my stihl ms 361. I just use it to around the farm. And logged Southern pines that a ice storm damaged. I couldn't image running a 500. Growing up my dad's buddy logged. He ran a stihl 600 or 700 something model saw. I was young. I had too fill there saws up for them. It had a 36 inch bar. Hated carrying that saw around.

[@roguearts1382]

You make it look so easy Jake, the shirt is over the top.

[@randledugger9340]

Love love love our 500i. I'm like you, power to weight ratio is AMAZING

[@GrassRootOutdoorWork]

Love to see a real use of the Echo 7310.

[@judithfairchild8620]

Stay safe working with those large trees

[@looloo6322]

I just cut firewood in the mountains of central Arizona. I'm running a MS271 which I just bought last November. It does the job, just cutting downed oak trees to fill my Tacoma. I miss my days of the 090, 075, 394xp. I think my smallest saw was an 041. They are logging big red pines up where I've been cutting maybe one of the loggers will let me get my hands on a big thumper for a few cuts.

[@05victorylly]

My ported 500i runs a 32" as well. Its the saw I find myself grabbing most often. Great saw!

[@PatrickBlais-jx8we]

Well, nobody can tell you how to climb. That’s a fact Jack, but Yoda would tell you….comparison to Stihl vs Husqvarna, much to learn you still have. Stihl 500IR real deal! Got to love the West Coast bark box, brought you in part by Gordy .We run that puppy all the time we got people walking over from eight blocks over, I got a tree for you to take care of lol. Can you take a look at my tree?

[@svforney]

The sound of the new saw sounds quite powerful. Much more than any of your other saws i have heard on this channel.

[@1RCPILOT]

I run my MS 170 with a 32” bar. It cuts through trees like butter! 😜

[@br-dj2ti]

I feel the same way, Jake. The 500 is the best all around big saw you can have.

[@itsfeltzzz1841]

I agree and I’m a husky guy, woukd love to grab a ported one

[@br-dj2ti]

@itsfeltzzz1841 Yeah, I have one stock with a bark box. I have 4 other ones that are ported and Timing advance with the bark box, they are amazing, love them.

[@br-dj2ti]

@timl.9990 I actually think they get better fuel when they are ported my opinion

[@br-dj2ti]

@timl.9990 In the power is absolutely amazing when they are ported opinion

[@karm00n29]

Porting reduces chainsaw longevity

[@ericoverdorff8880]

I bought the 400 mtronic over the 462 last year. Then put a muffler, 3 poing dog's and air fillter from west coast saws. Its a screamer and only weights as much as my 290 farm boss.

[@49100CHP]

I like my 500i so much I have two. One running short 40cm bar and the other the 76cm. I also have a 93cm bar for when I need it. Thought about the 661 but I literally cross cut / buck all day as a professional woodcutter. Working 6hrs in the sun / rain etc the 500i is lighter and reliable. Starts every third pull.

[@MysticalDragon73]

I wish I'd known about the 500I before the 661. I work with a non profit clearing downed trees from area rivers. I run a 661 with a 36 in bar when we need to cut underwater or large trees. Its SOOOOO heavy and wears you out using it. I have a 462 with a 25" bar that does our heavy work. Its just great. Now Im trying a 500I next to it tomorrow. If its as good as Im hearing Ill sell the 462 to a coworker and upgrade to the 500I. Just wish I could find a shop in ohio to do porting etc like gordy does.

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

😂😂😂😂😂 40cm? Buy an echo 59cc for $500. On a 40cm bar. 😂😂😂😂

[@MysticalDragon73]

@@sasquatchrosefarts can you put a 93cm bar on it too? not likely

[@jonnysnipes3123]

I have one, I’m not crazy enough to spend 1700 dollars on another chainsaw again lol

[@jonnysnipes3123]

Actually I’m wrong I might get the ms881 just for the hell of it

[@ianbruce4314]

Great video, thanks for sharing, great saw, good that you cut down crap tree's before Some one gets hurt, great job, THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO...live in Port Angeles, NEIGHBORS....

[@Odhinn638]

It is a good saw. You really notice it when you're in the tree with it.

[@Blair62]

I bought a brand new Husq. Used it once. The next day there was a pool of oil underneath it. Took it back to the dealer. He kept it for two months and said he couldn't find a problem. Returned it and it's been fine ever since. According to YT, there is a known problem where the oil tube falls off under the saw. A bit of trouble to fix but not that bad.

[@johnwalt3504]

What model was it?

[@Blair62]

@@johnwalt3504 A 2013 445 x-torq.

[@armedarmadillo7492]

That's a nice saw for sure! I hope you'll get the 592 fixed though... Would love to see more of that beast!

[@fendtfarmer2138]

quich anual maintance thing do yourself the favor and change the sparkplugs once a year keeps them saws running nice

[@timothysullivan4130]

I LOVE my 500i have it ported,Barkbox & Max-Flo Filter & run 60-1 96 Octane juice. It EATS GREAT👍👍

[@bobbyhicks6988]

Best saw on the market ,use it on the ground up in the tree and makes you feel like a badass when using it 😎

[@patrickwinde9802]

Dropping and buckin trees today with my 500 and it's just amazes me how well it does it's light and doesn't have any problems cutting anything I love it

[@julianalderson3938]

Agree power for wieght no carby issues. Worth the money for me'

[@PatrickBlais-jx8we]

Jacob if you can throw it out there to Gordy, possibly a West Coast bar box for the 201 TCM, also the 261 CM. If it’s not too much to ask, and a R rap handle for the 261 CM. I know you had yours custom fabricated from John who’s disappeared. Just thinking out loud.

[@evans5803]

Some husky saws the metal cover near the clutch cover studs gets gummed up and stops oil from coming out and or leaking, my 372 did the same thing

[@jjjoooojjj]

My 500i starts on third pull when cold every time too man ..!! Love that saw..

[@VeteranTreeService]

Congrats Jacob!!!

[@mountainhobbit1971]

geez that saw has a wild sound when it is really getting into it. Such a sweet idle 'bark'

[@natestruck9131]

I'm way farther east than you, we have mostly hardwoods here. I run a 28" bar on my (stock) 500i, and even that occasionally bogs down in dead Green Ash. Ported and cutting softer wood, then definitely a 42"!

[@cisco5400]

I thought you did some changes to make your husky run faster, if so the reliability is not as good. Trade reliablility for performance. Open the air flow is one thing but the rest is probably not as good idea if you ask me but its just a subjective thought. Thx for great video!

[@smorgdonkey]

I hope that the ECHO 620 w/27 inch bar that I ordered ends up being the perfect saw for me...because the 500i was only $500-600 more here. I don't have big trees to work but I want to buck logs without bending and killing my back.

[@dp1381]

I love my 620. I run a 28” Tsumura bar with full comp chain and it does well in soft woods but I have to baby it in hardwoods with that bar and chain otherwise it will bog down. I’ve kept the saw stock but I hear they do really well with a muffler mod and/or porting. Echos are awesome value for the money as long as you’re not using them 10 hours/day every day.

[@smorgdonkey]

@@dp1381 I got mine mid week and it wasn't fun to start but after it was going...I really enjoyed it. I am not used to that kind of power as I normally run a 45 cc saw. Cutting with it was akin to using a light saber for me the way that it tore through the wood. I used it again today and I didn't fight it as much to start it. The power is so nice, and not having to bend to buck is great. I think I may have to adjust the high jet though as it often stumbles momentarily in the cut...not bogging down but an odd sputter sound then back to normal. I am guessing it needs a bit of a fatter mix on the high. I will probably put off the adjustment a bit to see how it breaks in. Only 1 tank of fuel through it so far.

[@jonnysnipes3123]

620 is the upgraded 590. If you’re going to get an echo get the 7310p I have that saw and the 500i, the 7310p ported smokes the 500i

[@smorgdonkey]

@@jonnysnipes3123 they had the 7310 in stock but it's $500ish more here (Canada) and the 620 is bigger than what I need really so the 7310 would be over kill in my situation.

[@jonnysnipes3123]

@@smorgdonkey the 7310 will last you a lifetime tho. It’s a basic simple old school design with magnesium all over it. Really durable machine. You may think it’s overkill but trust me you’ll never regret it

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

I seen a lot of saws that dont idle well or that dies time to time work better once they break in well. Maybe ypur carbs off on the makita. Hard to say. Pound it get it to break in hopefully it gets better.

[@valtim22]

Great video, thank you . I've been looking at one I'm going to go grab it.

[@GuiltyofTreeson]

Good choice!

[@theworkingbrothers2483]

They are the bomb i got 4 of them. The only down part i think is the small gaz tank

[@markroper9269]

Love the new fashion statement!

[@daveyboy6985]

The only real issue i have with the 500i is how the air filter has to be modified so dust doesn't get in, hopefully stilh might have rectified that, and also quite a few loggers have had to modify the spring dampers, as there a bit on the soft side. With the 462 its perfect straight from the shop. When running a smaller bar ( 25in or under) you won't know the power difference between the 500i or the 462, only on the longer bars the 500i does better of course.

[@MysticalDragon73]

Why won't you notice the difference?

[@stflaherty63]

I am interested in hearing updates on the Husky battery saw repairs. Please let us know if/when you discover the cause of the failure, and how it was (hopefully) fixed. Thanks!

[@chasm9557]

I'm not a professional electric tool repairman, but I've fixed quite a few of my Makita battery tools by opening them up, cleaning them out, tightening all the electrical connectors inside, and if they have them replacing the brushes. I have no clue if his problem with the saw is something as simple as that and I have no clue if he's already attempted similar troubleshooting, but worse case scenario if that isn't the problem it doesn't take too long to do, and the best case is you don't have to pay someone to fix it.

[@Pi0ttRq]

I think that this can be one of probably manny "safe switches", one probably don't have contact so it wont start

[@jonathanbrocklehurst6724]

Try a different battery. My Makita saw wouldn't work with the two batteries I was using and those batteries still worked in my blower and when I swapped out the batteries I had spare it worked.

[@ArnoDJ]

Most of the battery tools are easily fixed, just a new microchip and it works like brand new. No different small parts that you have to install and stuff, one simple fix for almost everything! That's why I love battery powered tools.) gardener and landscaper from the Netherlands) ✌🏻

[@jamesthompson2296]

I'd be interested to know if the battery husqvarna did ever get fixed. I've got the same problem and at the moment the husqvarna diagnostics at my local shops can't locate the issue...

[@ratfarmers]

I love using my 500i with all the West Coast Saw stuff on it! I've only had that running like crap issue once but I learned to let it idle for 15 minutes for it to relearn. You should send that Husky to Rip Saw and see what they can do to it.

[@patrickpoulard24]

Well it's about damn time. I've only been encouraging you to buy one for the last year, that's all. 🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 What more could I possibly say, STIHL RUNS THE YARD 😊👍🏿 #stihlpower #stihlisyourdaddy #stihlrunstheyard

[@ttvilaxell2742]

i see a lot more older stihl saws still in use then i see husq....i think they are also much better quality saws. Personally i have a 362 and a 201tc for about 5 years now never had a single issue with either. i also love my 500i

[@MemphisMechanic]

Depends on the saw! Lots of old OE 372XPs and 395s out there, which are the only huskys in my truck which is otherwise full of Stihl. Better antivibe, WAY better air filtration, and honestly built as tough as the legendary 044 and 066 they compete against. Would I say that about a 550XP or a 572? Probably not.

[@RI-td3gv]

@@MemphisMechanic just had my trusty walkerized 372 blow up, sad day for sure

[@PatrickBlais-jx8we]

Thanks for the stickers brother, with the purchase from Sappy Supplies. We got Buckingham carrier. Also, the rope runner pro. I set mine at three, seems adequate. One suggestion make the stickers bigger so I can slap them all over my pick up and give you more free advertisement. As always stay guilty of treeson, thanks brother.

[@JustinSuddreth-hh5tf]

I'm a husky guy all the way but lately been having some trouble with my huskies and I also have 500i and 261 and never have had any problems with my stihl

[@appoutfeed]

The 500i is definitely a "Buy Once, Cry Once" proposition. I think you'll enjoy that saw.

[@landrelarose745]

The fact of this is that I know he'll greatly enjoy that Stihl. I would rather know.

[@karm00n29]

Did you buy it? If so how is the 500i

[@appoutfeed]

@@karm00n29 Yup. Back in January of 2021. Ran it yesterday as a matter of fact; in some oak that swallowed the 32" bar. The hype is (mostly) real. Get the West Coast Saw air filter, run good 2-stroke oil, keep the chain sharp, and enjoy. It rips!

[@karm00n29]

@@appoutfeed good shit 😎

[@johnnyshell2839]

Ok that's just sexy the way a ported 500i just rips through big wood. I'm so glad for you brother

[@burkehoward1511]

Use a Dremel to ream out the oil port on the bar for the 592. The oil port holes are to small

[@dennisingram6748]

You got me wanting a 500i...dont really need one though...gotta find me a big tree...maybe fertilize some smaller ones!

[@Holodomor4.0]

Regarding battery saws have you had a go at the echo dcs 3500 yet? It’s unreal! This is coming from someone who has a collection of classic Stihl professional saws etc… I was very surprised!

[@barnyardbrio7597]

I can see why you have so many subscribers - great content!

[@brandonstiles5477]

It would be nice to see a Jed highlight. Reel. He was a beast. Long live old Jed Maybe fallen but never forgotten

[@timothyedwards1468]

you should try this one out it looks alot better than the other ones you have tried.

[@Mtematiks]

It's always been like this for men. I am not a pro, just regular user, but Huskys always giving me that feeling, that they could be more durable/refined/wory free, i don't know. All the way I am a Stihl man

[@roadhouse8604]

I have an ancient 064 (OB kit) , and compared to my buddies (stock) 500i, I feel like the 064 has substantially more power, and the weight difference in minimal- which is mine blowing considering the 064 is 35+ years old. I would love to try a ported 500i- might change my mind.

[@ericjohnson6802]

Agree, 064 remains v competitive. 500i don't like skip chains either I've found. 661 is my preferred saw now heaps of grunt.

[@thomaswhaley4024]

I used to run a 56 super with a 38 inch bar day in and out for years. Those saws had maintenance issues if you ran them 40 hours a week, but they held up better than huskies. Loved the low end torque in the 56 super even with an 8 tooth sprocket, and skip tooth chain.

[@ThatOldStoner]

Damn son, 934k subs?! Good job! It seems like only yesterday you had 40k.

[@gregwillett2363]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video! Sounds like you've had a few saws in your hand and for you to compliment the 500i is reassuring. I also took note to you cutting the strap below your back cut. This might help me out in the near future doing the same cut........tight chains and straight bars!

[@vinnyfyock834]

LETS GO STIHL!

[@larkinoo]

Fun to watch you at work Jake, I am just a home owner/camper who burns wood for heat in the winter but have always been fascinated with chain saws and working with them. My first saw was a Stihl 031 and was a great little saw. I now have two saws.....a Stihl MS 250 and a Stihl MS 180. They are all the saw I need and they both work wonderfully. Thanks for your vids and stay safe !!!

[@vfoutlaw]

Ive got an aussie 500i (i was told they make more power than US versions by a saw builder) i run 98 octane fuel only in mine, i have all Gordys accessories. The barbox and intake stack (i felt) made it into a complete animal even without porting. I recently had a 42' bar on, with a full comp chain (not jking) and cross cut a 40' Aussie iron bark (its like concrete) stump. And it tore through it! A few American guys said it was too big a bar and no way full comp chain. I did it as an experiment. And im telling you i was amazed. Then i saw gordy run a 42' bar on instagram and people were freaking out in the comments. I havent bothered porting it and i never get my 066 out anymore. I run 30:1 and 98octane. I really think the 98 makes a massive difference (plus the exhaust and intake), ive watched so many videos of american ported 500s running 36' bars and guys are blown away and honestly the times are the same or similar to my unported 500. I did notice once i added the accessories that the idle changed a lot, sounded deeper and way more aggressive. Sean griggs (saw builder) reckons they are really restricted stock but if you let them breathe the computer has potential to make BIG power

[@josephdignam123]

Most importantly the timber in Australia is 20 times harder than most of the US timber…!! I think the 500i can retard and advance the ignition timing depending on the fuel (and fuel/oil mix)… I only mention this because 98RON is in no way more potent than 95 or 91. The RON rating is the fuels resistance to early ignition or “knock”. 98 is specified only by OEMs for high performance, high compression engines that will experience detonation (knock or Pinging) with a lower rated fuel. The 500i - even if the base gasket was deleted, still wouldn’t have enough compression to pre-ignite 91 or 95RON fuels! In fact the Stihl manual states the requirement of 90RON. Point is, there is likely very little factual or 0 measurable benefit in running 98. Most of it is fuel company marketing bullshit and the important science behind it all gets forgotten. I hope I can save you a few dollars in fuel costs

[@josephdignam123]

Interested to know what your saw builder specifically meant when he said the Aussie saws make more power? Both the US and Aus versions have identical power output specs.. 6.7hp or 5kw. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@vfoutlaw]

@josephdignam123 hey my brother, thanks for detailed response. I'll be the first to say you seem way more knowledgeable than me, I'm a weekend warrior at best lol. I'm a builder (GC) and saws are a hobby for me. We don't have many saw builders in aus but sean griggs is my saw guy. I'll be very honest I can't remember exactly what he said, and I don't want to misquote him. I know little things like stock they don't come baffled here. I'm really trying to remember the conversation. I'll give him a ring and ask again so I can get it right. He does.R and D for stihl and has told me some pretty cool stories.

[@vfoutlaw]

@josephdignam123 dude the wood here is like steel ! My chains blunt so quick.

[@josephdignam123]

@@vfoutlaw I know. Im in Western Australia

[@paulf2529]

I personally would rather have an old fashioned carb. Atleast it can be stripped tuned etc. The 500i are brilliant, but i question the longevity. My favourite big saw is still a husquvarna 390xp.

[@jonathantaylor6926]

I hear you but 25 year old cars that use fuel injection and computers still run just fine.. I was a little weary of fuel injection myself but realistically its actually really old tech at this point, its just finally making its way into tools. My mower if FI too and ive had zero problems.

[@leftyeh6495]

I just bought a 462 because I happened to see an old fashioned carb was still an option. No m-tronic, no fuel injection. I don't use a saw enough to ever wear it out, nor will I need a big bar (I bought a 20" to put on as the 28" it came with was a bit much). Figured in 40 years I can fix a carb, fuel injection parts may not exist. (I'm running into this with my 30 year old trucks, can find parts but they're junk right out of the box 75% of the time). As much as I'll need it, my kids will be tuning it up when I'm gone. My Dad's Stihl 029 is still going 30 years later, and never an issue.

[@happycamper6352]

We've been running the 500i saws for about 2 years almost every day. No problems except the oil leak when stored, and we see that with all of our saws, old and new, regardless of brand. Seems to be a rule with chainsaws. All saws must leak oil if you let them sit for more than a couple hours. It's just the law of the land. Otherwise, the 500 is commonly everything for us in between a top handle and a 880. The other saws have been reduced to pinch recovery and quick sharp tooth when the 500s are dull backups.

[@jcc3999]

​​@@leftyeh6495 lucky fine 462 none MS not that easy to come by good for you am a carburetor man myself all of my stihl are 0 series before 2000 when MS started nothing wrong with adjusting hi low and idle screws

[@siemprefeliz1]

Can you do a video of sharpening chains? Who sharpens your chains?

[@jamesmooney5348]

Blessed bro, your blessed.....

[@andrewhill7071]

Jake, huskys have been a thorn in my side for 30 years or more. Steihl or dolmar these days, very glad to see you back, man, and yeah, we all miss Jed. Thanks again to Gordy, the best damn tuner in the world!!!!

[@jcc3999]

Just so you know Dolmar's are not the same as they once were mikita owns them n makes them Makita acquired Dolmar in 1991

[@markcole6475]

I’ve used husky’s for a long time and no issues other than normal things that any other saw would have….proper 2 stroke oil and tuning is key along with proper maintenance..

[@mrxlh]

His 7900 was stock, a properly ported 7900 Dolly or Makita will hang with the 500i and at half the cost.

[@willieclark2256]

Honestly reassuring to know that even the pros use their saws like forestry mulchers sometimes

[@cooperhughes2659]

Had a guy I did a small job on a farm with say I couldn’t do that with my 271 whilst we were down in the woods and I said okay you walk back to the truck and get a strimmer and I’ll just do the small trees. By the time he got back I had finished the whole job including the oak that was buried in the brambles we “needed” the strimmer for. Smarter not harder and all that

[@Aubatron]

@@cooperhughes2659 Yeah it is quick and efficient for sure, you just can't get comfortable swinging the chainsaw around like a trimmer. Always gotta be aware of the danger. A lot of people get hurt when they're too comfortable with a specific tool and stop paying attention, that's the real danger.

[@cooperhughes2659]

@@Aubatron 100% man. Complacency is the biggest killer when it comes to any operation of machinery, big or small. Can even apply to cars. You see people get so stuck into autopilot they don’t notice the little things going wrong around them

[@goldshieldenterprises692]

I love the bullet pointed explanation for your purchase :)!! Kinda reminds me of someone trying to talk their skeptical wife into a big purchase.

[@coreyhorrocks3504]

Love my 500, got the full wcs compliment which is very nice

[@JamesBond-wy6sb]

I’ve got a 500i a 261 a husky 550xp and a 592xp. The two stihls are awesome saws as are the husky’s when their working! Never had any problems with stihl saws but I’m always pulling my hair out with the husky’s!

[@backwoodslogging8443]

Xp stands for xeta pulls 😂 I liked the old husky saws. But the sthil saws just won't quit year after year of hard use they just keep going

[@russellhelms2835]

Yep, Stihl for me. Bought my 044 brand new in 1995 for $749; took the Rollomatic bar off & added a 20” Duromatic E. Stihl full chisel chains throughout the years. Just cut up a massive oak yesterday (10-22-2023) and it has NEVER given any trouble! My favorite saws throughout the years were the 026, 038 Magnum (excellent saw!), 034AV, and still have my 028AV Super. 044 is just bulletproof😎bone stock.

[@fellowbrotherinwar]

You definitely have to port it to cut with a long bar.. stock they don't cut well over 32in. Especially in the face cut.

[@AppalachianLumberjack]

Husky already had this tech i think both are great if you have good luck w stihls cool but ive had the opposite experience 😅

[@siemprefeliz1]

Nice saw!!!

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Great saw and good video.

[@alanwatts9232]

Most bar oil holes are too small these days, I drilled mine out to the same size as older bars.

[@NoOne56488]

On the family farm, we still use a Stihl from 25 years ago and it still going strong ! lol

[@frankz1125]

I just fixed my 034 stihl. It had a cut in the oiler line. I replaced the line and its back to new. Im not sure if the 592 is similar but it was a fairly easy fix. Send it to me if you want. Cheers

[@SotTreeService]

Hey Jacob you did a video just recently where you used a double pully to rig down a branch but used it in a way I never seen before. Like it was a 2to1 pulley to help lift it. Could you maybe explaine how you rigged it. Or maybe even a video would be great. Thanks man.

[@michelleruger9394]

The that is been sucking in is from the cooling fan.

[@RileyHDD]

I've had my 500 for just over a year, and I love it. Yes, it's expensive, but I completely agree with Jake. The power/weight ratio is awesome, especially cause I'm a smaller guy. I've ran this hard in the rain, the snow and the heat of eastern washington. Zero issues

[@happycamper6352]

Add advanced years/old age and that's where I am. The 500 allows me to have a strong saw without needing steroids to run it all day.

[@georgereidler3130]

Buy Stihl no problems I have a 462 661 never had issues

[@richardfreeman1306]

I’m sticking with my 462!

[@JB.Olsen7]

Another stihl… gotta try the Echo 7310.

[@davidcharlemagne6785]

Sounds so mean with that Bark Box. I ordered one for my 400 and I can’t wait to get it installed

[@fellowbrotherinwar]

I personally don't enjoy running it with over a 25in bar.. any bigger I use 661. Fun fact.. it beats an 25in on an 881 in the cut. And if you leave the suspension loose it's as smooth as butter at 25in

[@stevestock2439]

Very impressive, you have mad skills.

[@ronniemccabe3165]

DIGGING THE SHIRT BRO 🏝💥👍

[@andrewhamilton-ey7po]

I love my 500I. It is a badass saw. My saw is stock but is great

[@fanosoX]

The 500i is my favorite saw for crane picks and felling/bucking medium to large trees. The only people I’ve heard bitch about the 500 are the old timers who think saw technology should have stopped at the 046😂

[@alessandromonizza8283]

Some Billy Ray vibes dropping those big cedars! Ever thought about going and catch him on Vancouver Island?