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Got my Kapex 60 about a week ago, replacing a Milwaukee MS216B, which replaced a Metabo KS216M. Stepping up in quality every time about the same amount every time.
The new machine is supposed to be used in my garage which is adjacent to the living room, only separated by one door. So you'll figure dust collection is critical and a big factor in the decision to buy this particular saw (the wife wouldn't be too enthusiastic about a dustgenerator I suppose and neither do I). Can't stand sawdust everywhere. Kapex machines are alleged to be the best in the dusty department I understood.
My vacuum is a Metabo ASR2025, which, if looking at the specs sits between a Ct Midi and a CT26 if Metabo got the numbers right. 3.660 l/min / 1200 W / 248 hPa (mbar). It has a reasonably short 36 mm hose with the Festool 36 mm connector slid over the port on the Kapex.
Now, dust collection isn't all to good. Especially when plunging it sucks. It's better than the Milwaukee and miles better than the Metabo, but I expected better after watching a lot of Kapexes on youtube (all 120's I realize now). Is the 120 just that much better, and if yes, why? Did anyone try to improve it some way?
Would cutting a larger rubber flap be of any help? Really looking forward to any other experiences.
Got my Kapex 60 about a week ago, replacing a Milwaukee MS216B, which replaced a Metabo KS216M. Stepping up in quality every time about the same amount every time.
The new machine is supposed to be used in my garage which is adjacent to the living room, only separated by one door. So you'll figure dust collection is critical and a big factor in the decision to buy this particular saw (the wife wouldn't be too enthusiastic about a dustgenerator I suppose and neither do I). Can't stand sawdust everywhere. Kapex machines are alleged to be the best in the dusty department I understood.
My vacuum is a Metabo ASR2025, which, if looking at the specs sits between a Ct Midi and a CT26 if Metabo got the numbers right. 3.660 l/min / 1200 W / 248 hPa (mbar). It has a reasonably short 36 mm hose with the Festool 36 mm connector slid over the port on the Kapex.
Now, dust collection isn't all to good. Especially when plunging it sucks. It's better than the Milwaukee and miles better than the Metabo, but I expected better after watching a lot of Kapexes on youtube (all 120's I realize now). Is the 120 just that much better, and if yes, why? Did anyone try to improve it some way?
Would cutting a larger rubber flap be of any help? Really looking forward to any other experiences.