Short review. Got the Makita and used all day yesterday. I'm likening it to a fully loaded truck vs the Kapex as zoomy sports. car.
Makita cuts super smooth. Smoother than the Kapex.
I would say not as ridgid on the slide. A little drift on some big miters on 5/4 material. Not bad, just not the train track performance of the Kapex.
Laser is ok for matching miters, but no where's near the accuracy of the Kapex; however, I can see the blade of the Makita much better. Need to peruse the manual for adjustment options.
Dust collection was 80% of the Kapex. Adequate. I'm running a split hose and had tools hooked up to the other end, so on reduced suction anyway.
Did not worry one bit the motor was gonna unexpectedly grenade. That was nice.
Left it sitting on the job site with a cable through it vs. throwing it in the van. I can absorb a $540 theft loss a little bit easier than a $1600 loss; however, no local purchase options yet for the Makita.
Fixed the idiot button with some 2p-10. Grab, squeeze and cut. Like it should be. Seriously contemplating, modding the Kapex's to remove the horribly over complicated safety trigger.
The full 60 degree both ways is wonderful. I need to use that today on some 1x8 bead board at 51.5 degrees going up along a stair skirt. Should make that pretty easy.
Old Kapex will get sent in to repair head spring which no longer lifts the head. Kinda neutral at this point. That will be warranty trip #3. New Kapex is still a warranty virgin. We shall see.
If you have any questions, Ill try to answer later tonight.