Bitten by the green bug, thinking about buying a dts400 and a ks120 this week

[Ed Bray]

So, I have had both Dominos, now only have the DF700XL, I have a TS-55 REQ with Rails and an ROTEX 125 sander.

I am thinking of increasing my green assets and have the KS120 Kapex at the top of the list (why, I don't know, my SIP seems to cut quite accurately) but then I thought the Kapex doesn't come with a Systainer, so I am now thinking of buying a DTS400 to make my stack a little higher (again, why, and other than dust extraction, I don't know as my nice little (also green) Ryobi Cordless One+ Detail Sander is great and cordless but does not have any dust extraction so most of my sanding is done outside.

Any other suggestions for me to scratch my itch whilst I am laid up that may be a better option than the Kapex (up to the current value of £836 UK)?

 

[DB10]

I don't really understand your question,
  but it seems that you are quite happy with your Ryobi +one and you want to get your sytainer stack higher! Simples, compare the Meerkat, buy some empty systainers and put your old tools in them.

 

[peter halle]

I will predict that once you get your DTS the Ryobi will see less action.  I know what you wrote but will offer my own suggestion.  If your needs are currently met with the tool that the Kapex would replace, think about getting the RO-90 instead of the DTS.  With the delta head that comes with the RO 90 you can rotate the sand paper and pad three times - the points tend to wear the fastest.  With the DTS you have one shot.  I have the DTS and absolutely love it, I was just being proactive and either throwing a suggestion at you or attempting to confuse you or causing you to spend even more of your hard earned money.

PS - My Kapex will have to be pried away from me.  I love that saw.

Peter

 

[Ed Bray]

Thanks folks, the quip about the Kapex not having a systainer was just supposed to be that a quip.

I am looking more at a RO90 and a Kapex 120 (I have about £1250 UK) to spend, but this will be the last large amount I will have for a while and if I don't get a Kapex this time it may well be a long time before the opportunity becomes available again and I would then have an itch I would be unable to scratch.

Ed