Finally bought it!!!!!(kapex!)

[ApgarConstruction]

The kapex is mine and I'll be using it this week.  I was just outside testing it out.  it cuts a perfect 45.0 degree angle right out of the box.  I had my bosch digital angle finder out,  and it was 45.0.  At a 90,  it was also perfect.  I couldn't see the lasers in the daylight.  I thought they would have been brighter.  I guess I'll need to use it inside more or just not use the lasers at all.

I think the biggest thing I'll have to get used to is having the rails forward like that, and also moving the fences away when beveling past 30 deg.  I do love the bevel adjustment, it was one of the biggest deciding factors when buying this saw.  I was on the fence as to buy the makita for a lot less money.  I opted for this as we are on a big job right now and the window trim is going to have to be perfect.  I will not get rid of my 11 year old dewalt 12" slider,  but for a lot of my interior and exterior trim, the Kapex will be my new go to saw. 

I now have to build a nice bench for it, until I can afford the MFT/kapex bench.    I currently have a home made bench for my dewalt and the new one will be even better.
I like having a work surface on the left and right, along with material support.  I am probably going to get some aluminum back fencing and extend that out  4-5' on each side of the saw.  most of the bench will be made out of 3/4 finish ply and some 2x material for the bottom base that will rest on horses.

I have to get the 36 mm hose now and the crown stops, those are the next accessories.  the MFT will have to wait a month or two.

 

[jmbfestool]

MFT/kapex bench okay but dont bother with the left and right arm extensions for it Crap waist of time!    Get the ug left and right arm extensions

JMB

 

[ApgarConstruction]

yeah.  I heard the extensions aren't worth it, way too expensive for what you get.
  I want a work surface and so I have no problem spending a lot less building my own that sits on horses and can be stored in my trailer.  The saw will sit flush down in the middle, and have room for left and right crown stop extensions to go. 

 

[Frank-Jan]

I think there are some pretty nice ideas in this setup:link to thread (I especially like the material storage in the "legs")

 

[bjackson3]

Dan , if you want a set ofthe table extensions and crown stops let me know I have a set and don't use them( like clamping a sacrificial board better). I did drill holes in them for a jig but that doesn't effect them at all. Let me know I'll sell them at a considerable discount

 

[waho6o9]

Opportunity is knocking Dan!  Open the door.  [eek]

 

[GaryB]

Congrats on the new toy!

It's a really nice tool.