The Stihl thread
- Thread starter BIGBADBOB
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A little weight is a good thing on saws.
When skil introduced the mag table on a 77, sure it weighed 2 lbs less but it was a hunk of shit for stairs and rafters
Performance wise they are way different. I just seen a dyno chart between a stock not broke in 500 vs a broke in stock 661. Makes sense actually
I just know all this will be addressed when the 501 comes out
Picked up a nice 026 tday 175 comp.
No a pro saw.
It needs a bath.
No a pro saw.
It needs a bath.
Stock or aftermarket, these 5 points suck.
4 point moar better
4 point moar better
3 points have been a lot nicer to use in thick bark.
Then some messing around on the 3D printer for the 500i to seal the filter worth a dang hopefully.
Then some messing around on the 3D printer for the 500i to seal the filter worth a dang hopefully.
Looks like your a fellow west coaster.3 points have been a lot nicer to use in thick bark.
Then some messing around on the 3D printer for the 500i to seal the filter worth a dang hopefully.
I do like the 3 points. How do you like the 500?
Yep NW part of Oregon.
I like the saw after swapping the AV spring it’s not as floppy as stock I just wish they would of done better on the filter. You know how how old growth or second growth bark has that dust that just gets in everything.
Stihl has generally always needed to do better on the air intake. 40 years ago the air box was next to the chip exhaust. Now it's on top but the intake is near the bottom.
Plan-b
Canada is a 3rd world shit hole. Change my mind
Ok, I see where this headed...
1. We hear at the Mendocino sawdust society take a dim view of new fangled non carburetor saws.
2. Admittedly, the 2 500s I've seen were back up faller saws.
3. I would assume the POS , will show up at some point this spring on the landing and I'll have to pull the trigger.
4. 1st generation saws of any brand suck donkey dick.
5. With the 461 available, for the time being, and $400 less...
6. That said, I'll keep an open mind.
Appreciate the concern
Gfy
Nor have you passed on a bucket of KFC
It’s always been amazing that we pay what we do for a saw that needs work off the floor. One thing this really has going for it is the weight over my Husky 390’s.
Robertos response to your first post may have led you to believe this is a chainsaw friendly site.
He is one of our most cordial members.
He is one of our most cordial members.