Can you use the Kapex on the floor?

[jylu97]

The manual states that the Kapex needs to be clamped down on a secure surface.  I plan on cutting baseboards and putting the Kapex on a level floor with systainers on either side.  Anything I should do to make this as "safe" as possible?  I've never used a miter saw before, but have the other Festool toys -- the manual seems kind of difficult for me to follow.  Unfortunately, I missed the Festool Kapex demo last week.  Oh well.

Liz
Liz

 

[petiegolfer]

Yes sys1's either side...away you go. Look through some of the vids and you will see it being done.

Piers

 

[poto]

In the video of the Kapex put out by Festool they show a guy cutting moulding using the Kapex on the floor, and supporting the piece with a Systainer 1. I'm fairly certain he didn't bolt it to the floor 

 

[monte]

The manual states that the Kapex needs to be clamped down on a secure surface.  I plan on cutting baseboards and putting the Kapex on a level floor with systainers on either side.  Anything I should do to make this as "safe" as possible?   I've never used a miter saw before, but have the other Festool toys -- the manual seems kind of difficult for me to follow.  Unfortunately, I missed the Festool Kapex demo last week.  Oh well.
Liz
Liz

Liz,

My guess would be on a "carpeted mat" would work best on the floor to prevent slippage.

(then also under the systainers for correct height balance)

hmmm,  I would beg to differ on your reference to the Kapex of it being a "toy"

Roger

 

[Brice Burrell]

The Kapex has rubber feet, no need for a mat to prevent it sliding.