Unboxing Stihl ms500i chainsaw

Yes this video contains a lot of excitement ;)
Femalelumberjack sure does love her new saw!
Have you had a chance to try one yet?

[@stumpshot70]

Right on...I still have yet to try any of the new series of Stihl...I'm still maintaining and rebuilding all my 660's as bearings go out, cranks etc. Good to see a go getting girl doing the kind of work we love. From the pine laden Sierra Nevada foothills of northern CA, USA.

[@Femalelumberjack]

That’s awesome! Thank you

[@rodmcisaac3]

Congrats on going independent. Should you want to dress up your saw, Donny Walker has a number of videos on the improvements they make to BC West Coast 500i saws. A number are bolt on. He also sends improved saws to European customers. Sounds like a big new adventure on many fronts. I can only imagine all the hoops you had to jump through to get your company up and running. Well done.

[@rodmcisaac3]

Looks like the scammers have arrived.

[@dankotos61]

Ok

[@bobjohn297]

West Coast saws... ALL the goodies for Great day on the job.. all my work saws and some play saws use there parts... Just wish they had MORE.... keep her rippin

[@georgedavall9449]

@@rodmcisaac3 And you would know

[@raydurni1175]

Congratulations on your solo endeavor. That's a brave step for a youngster like you! I'm sure you will do well, AND have fun doing it!!!

[@erike7297]

That’s a super nice saw. Nothing like a brand new Stihl product.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Yes it is 😊

[@arau77]

It's so beautiful to see you being happy about your new amazing STIHL 500i! I love the way you're felling trees, you are so much caring about everything, you're so professional and most important, you are loving your job! It's a bit a pity that the tree felling in this clip is interrupted, but I hope you are making and uploading many more amazing felling clips! Can't wait for them... Keep on your excellent work!

[@johnporter6263]

It's fun to see anyone that excited about anything!

[@Femalelumberjack]

😊

[@livingadamman7994]

I'm told to let it idle 30 seconds before touch throttle so the computer can reset itself from previous auto tune. These saws are great but they do get bogged down and lack the throttle control of carb saw. I'd like to see the NM torque figures published by Stihl not just the KW. Power to weight ratio can't be beat but I'd love to have a 661C for the bigger displacement but couldn't get one at the time and went with the 500i and it does the job well along side my husky 576XP. The air box on the 500i lets the saw down as fine dist leaks through the button asnd into filter and throttle body, theres o rings you can get mentioned in another video on YT

[@richardeustice1010]

So nice to see a beautiful woman who is very excited and passionate about the world of saws and lumber, so happy for you!! You will do great with your own venture!!

[@chevy7134]

Love the power with a 28" and sometimes a 32" out here in the Westcoast..Beautiful unboxing👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

Love it with a 20” or 25”

[@Morpheen999]

@@Femalelumberjack How would you feel using a 32" bar?

[@DaveofAllTrades75]

@@Morpheen999 I run a 36 inch bar on mine for larger trees and works awesome, For everything else smaller I use a 28 inch.

[@Morpheen999]

@@DaveofAllTrades75 I'm using a 25' and the 32' for big stuff

[@happycamper6352]

With the 500i, don't be afraid to go as far as a 36" bar, even with full comp (or "full house") full chisel chain. You won't even need to do skip-tooth or semi-skip-tooth. I'm working on a monster red oak right now that takes every inch of the 36 bar and more, and the saw cuts just as well as bigger saws. My 500i is bone stock, no modifications, and it does quite well this way. I can post a video of it bucking this oak if you want. I use either 16", 25", or 36" on that saw, and they all do well on it, even on solid hardwoods like this red oak. My last big tree for it was a pin oak and it had no trouble with that either. Honestly I don't see a need for anything in between a top handle and this saw, and the only saw I would reach for above this is the 880, but I avoid that thing like the plague due to its weight. I only use it when I need a bar bigger than 36" which is very rare. Huskvarna's competing saws are just as good in my opinion, but I don't have them because I have a great Stihl dealer that works well with us.

[@happycamper6352]

@@xtc996 I haven't had any problem with the 36 light making bore cuts, although I've only done a few bore cuts with the 36 light so far. Maybe Stihl addressed that issue by the time we bought ours this past August, because what I see on videos shows saws much more floppy/sloppy than what we have here. You can still see just a bit of play when you shake it hard, but no more so than the other stuff we run. Maybe if the bar weren't a light model or if I went with something longer and not light I might notice it more. So far my only complaint about this saw really isn't a big deal, but I get frustrated that the off button is different than other saws and when you use several models in a day, you keep trying to turn it off by flicking your thumb up instead of pushing the button in. First-world problems I know. If that's the worst I can say, then it's a pretty good saw.

[@davidfoesch1028]

Congratulations, The Stihl 500I is my goto saw as well, I also have a Stihl 261, 462 and 660. I have been in the tree business for over 30 years and seen a lot of chainsaws come and go this 500I is a GAME CHANGER!!!!

[@Femalelumberjack]

I absolutely love working with the 500i

[@glennbrown5515]

I’ve got to say this ! for a beautiful woman such as your self to get excited over a piece of machinery as a chainsaw is just to funny to watch . The excitement in your eyes while unboxing the 500i was like taken any other woman to the mall to buy her a pair of new high heels 😂.. I love watching your Videos keep them coming when you can thank so much for bringing a smile to my face with this one 😊

[@230e4]

Congratulations on taking your own path! Great to see such excitement for a new saw. 20"-25" es light bar on a 500i the perfect blend of balance and power as you already know. Enjoy!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Yes it really is

[@krishildre9397]

So I love my 500IR I have the Westcoast bark box, three point Dogs, Max flow air filter. I also got the firewood pro sizer Lazer,. Enjoy this saw it rips. The West coast parts are quality. Best saw I have my buddy runs a 462 and after running mine he wishes he had a 500. Update just ordered the fallers suspension kit.

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Your excitement is infectious! Way to Go!!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you 😃

[@KarlBunker]

Agh! Tease! You didn't show the tree coming down! Congrats on going solo and the new saw. Best of luck to you!

[@samadams9557]

Congratulations on making the leap to self employment! That’s even more exciting than a brand new badass saw!

[@jayhein2508]

Verry nice 👌🏻 cant wait to see some west coast items on it

[@karljacobson7811]

Congratulations on running your own company. You appear so happy. Nice to see your videos.

[@canamrider7195]

Congrates! The 500i is a great saw. I'm only on my 2nd tank running a 32" B&C, so the saw is not yet broken in. Already is a more powerful saw then my ms461, that I sold to purchase the 500i.

[@donpicker849]

Nice background you have created... I might need to copy that really...

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks

[@garrybarradell8007]

Love the backdrop! I've done a few resin panels in my shop very similar. Happy sawing!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@carltondoorman9145]

Wow, you look as happy as a kid on Christmas morning, opening your new goodies. I know that feeling! Have fun! 🙂

[@Femalelumberjack]

I felt that way 😊

[@markatkinson9963]

Love the cookie wall.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@gregtruy]

Great to see you back with that wonderful smile. Congrats with your new company

[@biz4twobiz463]

such a fun unboxing. your excitement really came across on video. at 5:13 was a good moment. I think you should do more like that, showing how comfortable you are in front of camera. As a woman, I appreciate it. Merci

[@TheWoodsmanMilling]

Nice saw! I just picked up an 881 this past Saturday. Between it and my 661, I think I'm set for a while.

[@lumberjaxe8910]

Congrats on your own Company, if you become Global i will ask you for Employment in OZ . Was Lucky enough to be one of the first in Australia to purchase the saw. like's being run at full revs, surely sings a nice tune.

[@dcvariousvids8082]

Not sure I’ve ever thought of a saw as being pretty but it is a great saw. And not as thirsty as I imagined.

[@greggardin297]

Congratulations on your new company.! I think that your level of enthusiasm promises success.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you 🙌

[@andreagerola7759]

Welcome back, my favorite chainsaw presented by a fantastic woman! Thanks for these videos

[@Femalelumberjack]

Your welcome

[@marklane1771]

Beauty saw!! And big congratulations on going solo!! You will do excellent 👍👍

[@robertodebeers2551]

My new 500i cuts great but is very hard to start if shut off after hard use. I hate it and will be putting the 500i on EBay soon for cheap.

[@oceanheadted]

Good luck with the new business enjoy the new saw , hope it brings you many easy hours of operation

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@markzadlock4229]

Wow so glad to see you back lol . Congratulations on working for yourself. I have a few of the 500i saws a few glitches but for the most part great saws. Im running 32 inch bars on them full chisel chain they pull great. Great to see you !!! Keep cutting girl. 😊😊😊

[@chaswarren7239]

Good to have you back. That 500i is lucky to have found you.She will be very happy ;-) Good luck with your new business. We look forward to seeing you grow.

[@sjekkie8299]

well i do a Husky saw, (and some others like Stihl etc.) and i say 24 to 36 inch bars are great for those powersaws

[@briancupp6767]

Glad your back I still can’t get a light bar for my 261. The states are bad

[@Femalelumberjack]

It’s a problem all over the world..

[@gregmaxfield4405]

Congratulations on you running solo and establishing your own business/company. Best wishes for a very successful operation. 🙂🚜🐻 Bear Queensland Oztralia

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@josephsalazar3817]

That's so cool looks so exciting I would feel the same exact way. Nice saw

[@valqueenofValhalla]

Such a much saw I love my 500 I. So we’ll balanced and the weight and power just work

[@scooters10000]

So what are you naming the new 500I. Glad to see you back and healthy. I did a muffler mod on my 261, huge difference in power, you should try it, you will love your 261 even more.

[@doncarlos6314]

Happy to hear you're out on your own. Best of luck!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@michaelwillson6847]

Hey glad to have you back. Looks amazing never ran one would like to though. I run the 661 with a 36" bar for milling and have cross cut chain for really big wood. Would love to no your thoughts on the 661🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’ll make a video

[@michaelwillson6847]

@@Femalelumberjack thanks that would be amazing any tips for milling with it if you had them to go into the video would be appreciated. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@roadwarrior8560]

Never thought I'd be jealous of a chainsaw!! Best of luck to you in the future!!

[@PavolFilek]

Beautiful saw

[@paulveenings6861]

I would love one of these but at $2 300 Australian it’s out of my price range . One day 🙂 Love your channel .

[@backwoodslogging8443]

Awesome work on going out on your own and getting that saw too! I almost forgot what they look like new 🤣. All the best for your new adventures!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you very much

[@treystewart544]

@@Femalelumberjack I love you 😘💕❤️💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@davesfarmforestvideos8395]

That is a nice chainsaw, I also like how talked about how you like it set up.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@nathanbrodeur]

Congrats on going into your own company

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@shanesouza4303]

Enjoy it. It's as clean as it ever will be. 🤘😎✌️

[@Femalelumberjack]

I’m going to shower this saw with love

[@AK-je2cn]

Congratulations , all the best. Regards from Slovenia

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@sebastianocasella6146]

Congratuletion, un buon acquisto! 👍bella motosega stihl... brava!! Sei una donna speciale...🤗😉

[@shaunryan1077]

Glad to have you back . Missed you and your videos

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@darrenmorrow5697]

Congrats on going out on your own look forward to more videos👍

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@Batti2323]

Congratulations on going solo! You have what it takes, I know you will create success!!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you very much

[@TheFullyChargedGardener]

Congratulations on your new company. And Happy New 500i day! 😀🎉💪

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you 😊

[@ashleygwatkin]

Congratulations on you going solo and very saw I'd be like a kid in a sweet shop when I get new kit well done and good luck keep safe 👍 much love x

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you very much

[@Mdcusin975]

Glad your back, congrats on the new saw. What type of chain do you run? Round file, square grind, hexa?

[@FabFunty]

At first I thought, nice intro and then realized the sound was real at this moment 😀

[@Femalelumberjack]

😆

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Hey congrats on the saw and going solo! I have the 400c with the 25” light bar and it’s a great saw with impressive power! I have never ran the 500i but I can only imagine its a big step above! Welcome back FL👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Femalelumberjack]

You can’t even compare them! Thank you very much 😊

[@MrBBM1]

Great saw. Congrats to you.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@P.T._aus_B.]

And I thought, I am nuts with my saws! 😂 Greetings from Berlin 🇩🇪

[@Femalelumberjack]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stefank264]

Falling in love with Stihl by Elvis

[@kurtchack]

never mind Stihl ms500i yi. I think you are amazing..

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you ☺️

[@dmalloy96]

Glad to see ya again hope you do good with your own business thanks for sharing

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@marcfalardeau6058]

According to you, what is the best way to break in my new Stihl MS 250. Thanks, Marc, Quebec 😉🇨🇦🌲🪵

[@fordraven5884]

Love the sound on that moneymaker 👍🏾👊🏾

[@Femalelumberjack]

Me too

[@briancupp6767]

Been forever glad your back

[@dwaynebagby4845]

Your “stihl” doing great I see, awesome saw, thank you and good luck on your own 👍🏼Proud of you

[@arnenelson4495]

You get as excited about saws as I do! Be safe.

[@Femalelumberjack]

And I’m even trying to control myself 😆

[@andykindberg8422]

I was grinning through the whole video!😊

[@Femalelumberjack]

Good

[@andykindberg8422]

@@Femalelumberjack You were so cute🤗

[@stephenjohnferneyhough504]

Good luck on your new adventure we've just had a 500i it's great good luck 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

[@brucecraigie4759]

Nice one! I remember unboxing my first saw! Oh the joy!😊

[@Femalelumberjack]

Pure happiness

[@shootingstar5718]

5:13 the best ever ur chainsaw great hope to have that 500i someday,keep up the good work,,

[@DaveofAllTrades75]

Congratulations on starting your own company. I was excited when I got my 500i also It really is a sweet saw to run.

[@billyshumate853]

Been waiting for this video. Have fun with your new saw. Good luck with your new business. Take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you on your next video.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@18birko1]

Great video! Congratulations with the new saw! Greetings from Norway!

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@marklampa2929]

my dream saw

[@Lifeinthe906]

Congratulations on the new saw.

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@fergusonto-2032]

Personally I’m a Stihl man but I have a friend who’s totally Husqvarna & I’m curious if you’ve ever considered Husky or Echo ? Just to compare quality , durability , performance etc?

[@darrelljohnson4658]

Good job Trees-R-Us Oregon

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks

[@GorgeyWoofy-jb3ip]

They are a good saw the 500i I use a 16inch a 18inch and 20inch and a 24inch bar and chain on my 500i Iove my 500i to

[@VK2FVAX]

Ha! Can feel the excitment. Good on you :) Enjoy it and best of luck on your own now!

[@Ancient_Iron]

I hope all the best to your new business.😊 With Stihl saws as your partner you can only succeed!😁👌🏻 Greetings from Finland.🇫🇮🌲🌲🌲

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you very much

[@fergalhalpin8023]

Congratulations with going out on ur own best of luck

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@larrywarren2431]

Be where buyer in US some dealer are putting a regular bar on not the light which it shows on the box

[@robinclark7748]

Just started looking for info on the MS500i, but was getting bogged down with dudes being stereotypical! This is very difficult to type anything without sounding thinking this sounds wrong or a bit off, however I hope you do really well and keep posting worthwhile content with class.

[@johnmichaeltoimoy9084]

I like it, congrats have a good deal

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thanks

[@matthiasholzleitner9320]

Hey, i like my ms 500 too. I upcycled it whith felling dogs made by West Coast Saw. Exactly the three point felling dogs . It looks better and works better . I wish you mich pleasure an God pless you , Matthias from Austria

[@Femalelumberjack]

I like my saw just the way it is

[@Guystufff]

Great choice. In the US its hard to even get a saw in a box. Have to go to the dealer and they prepare and run it. It would be great to get on NIB!

[@Femalelumberjack]

They have to do that here as well but I used my connections and was lucky to get it in the box

[@vintagevacuums3018]

Congrats

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you

[@BackyardEngineer334]

You & that saw are so 🔥🔥🔥 together. Much ❤️ from Alabama, come visit one day.

[@heribertoalanis8792]

Hi my friend congratulations 🍾 for your new chainsaw ☺️

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you!

[@ParkerI-ti3zq]

Glad to see a new video! Where is the puppy? Should i saw by now dog.

[@Femalelumberjack]

She was in the garden

[@bettinaschimmelpfennig]

Nice video, have you got a name for her?

[@Femalelumberjack]

Not yet.. maybe it’ll come to me when we’re playing 😊

[@mick4862]

Well done, i wish you success with your new venture👍. I wanted to ask you, what is your preferred chain? Eg round ground full chisel, semi/micro chisel, square ground or hexa?

[@craigmcpherson1827]

Be good to see if performance is same as old one

[@Femalelumberjack]

So far I’m very very happy

[@Theo_005]

It sounds so powerful

[@Femalelumberjack]

Oh it is

[@fmunoz162]

Congratulations

[@Femalelumberjack]

Thank you