Kapex 60 review, part 2 including the mobile stand and test for flat and square.

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The second part to my walk through of the Kapex 60 and also the mobile stand with the amazing adapter plate is done. You can see it here if you want to grab a coffee and take a seat for 20 minutes.
 
Agree [member=56306]David Stanton[/member] ,  that 'aged' Jarrah timber cut was the real test. Have you tried it on RedGum, Blackwood or non plantation [ie seasoned old growth] Mountain Ash?

Thanks for two very comprehensive videos.
 
Untidy Shop said:
Agree [member=56306]David Stanton[/member] ,  that 'aged' Jarrah timber cut was the real test. Have you tried it on RedGum, Blackwood or non plantation [ie seasoned old growth] Mountain Ash?

Thanks for two very comprehensive videos.
Not on any of those other timbers you mentioned. I thought that Jarrah would have been a very good representative of Australian hardwoods.
 
David Stanton said:
Untidy Shop said:
Agree [member=56306]David Stanton[/member] ,  that 'aged' Jarrah timber cut was the real test. Have you tried it on RedGum, Blackwood or non plantation [ie seasoned old growth] Mountain Ash?

Thanks for two very comprehensive videos.
Not on any of those other timbers you mentioned. I thought that Jarrah would have been a very good representative of Australian hardwoods.

[size=13pt]Fair enough, certainly gave it a successful workout. Only asked as these other timbers are my favourites, [well apart from MP10 Pine!  [eek]].  [big grin]

[member=56306]David Stanton[/member]
 
Thanks Dave! Another great video review.

I'm am pretty disappointed to realise that the KS 60 doesn't seem to have the capacity to comfortably cut a 45degree bevel on a 2x4. You said you measured about 42mm of clearance with the head of the saw tilted to the left (even less if tilted to the right)
 
mrB said:
Thanks Dave! Another great video review.

I'm am pretty disappointed to realise that the KS 60 doesn't seem to have the capacity to comfortably cut a 45degree bevel on a 2x4. You said you measured about 42mm of clearance with the head of the saw tilted to the left (even less if tilted to the right)
Thanks mrb.
I think the Kapex 60 is aimed at the fixout carpenter, kitchen fitter, home hobbyist, handyman and renovator who want the best option available in that range more than a framing carpenter. But in saying that, the depth of cut for an 8.5 inch saw is still very impressive. It is not a 12 inch saw and I don't think that Festool had ever tried to put it forward as a competitor in that field.
 
Thanks for the quick reply Dave,  I totally get that, and framing is not exactly my thing.  But, I've never owned a 12" saw and I feel most of the cheapish saws I've owned will make a cut like that in a 2x4. I could be remembering wrong, but that is a cut I make from time to time, and I certainly don't remember having to finish off such cuts with a hand saw or flipping the material . . . I'll have to check mine when I'm back in the shop.

But thanks again for the great video review! This saw is definitely interesting me and your video has alleviated my worries created by a less favourable review from another FOG member who's opinion I normally trust. I think in at least one aspect his saw may have been a little defective. .

Cheers.

 
Hi,

If one intends to use the KS 60 in a workshop, you'd want the saw to be pushed back as far as possible. In such a case, does the dust extraction hose gets in the way ? or can it swivel to the side and allow the back of the saw to touch the wall ?
 
tino_ale said:
Hi,

If one intends to use the KS 60 in a workshop, you'd want the saw to be pushed back as far as possible. In such a case, does the dust extraction hose gets in the way ? or can it swivel to the side and allow the back of the saw to touch the wall ?
Yes tino. The hose will hit unless you use a right angle bend. View attachment 1
 

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I have looked at David's two videos and congratulate him on a very thorough piece of work. I am hoping to borrow one of these saws sometime soon and know that I will have to repeat some of David's work in order to have a stand alone video. I will try to provide some "value added" but know that it will be difficult to go beyond what he has done already.

Peter
 
^^^ Peter, you're review is still much anticipated!  It is truly great to have Dave now offering great quality video reviews on Festool, but when it comes to buying Festool I appreciate all the reviews, opinions, and videos I can get before I make my decision.

Very hard to eclipse the the reviews coming form the New Brit Workshop!
 
mrB said:
^^^ Peter, you're review is still much anticipated!  It is truly great to have Dave now offering great quality video reviews on Festool, but when it comes to buying Festool I appreciate all the reviews, opinions, and videos I can get before I make my decision.

Very hard to eclipse the the reviews coming form the New Brit Workshop!

You are very kind - I will do the video of course but I just wanted to highlight what an excellent job David had done and to make people aware that I will have to examine many of the areas that he has.

Cheers.

Peter
 
Thanks David for the reviews. Moving more towards the 60 over the 120.

Does any AU users know where the Kapex 60 set has gone from the Festool AU site? Can't seem to find it. Have they removed that option of buying the 60 with trolley etc?

Cheers.
 
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thylaxene said:
Does any AU users know where the Kapex 60 set has gone from the Festool AU site? Can't seem to find it. Have they removed that option of buying the 60 with trolley etc?

Cheers.
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[member=38970]thylaxene[/member] , to my knowledge they have not offered the work stand as a package with the KS60. However the current promotion catalogue ending on March 31 offers a workstand promotion price of A$200 off. See page 3.
http://www.festool.com.au/WebRoot/S...s/Festool_Jan-Mar_17_Campaign_Spreads_low.pdf
 
Yes tino. The hose will hit unless you use a right angle bend. View attachment 1
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Thank you and, wow, what a design overlook, I'm quite surprised. I mean, isn't one of the reasons for the the front rail design to be able to push the saw as far back as possible when space is limited ?

I'm giving a shot at this saw nonetheless. Will return it if it falls short. My current saw does not even cut true when tilted, it has to go. I'll let everyone know what I think about the KS 60.
 
I've used a Dewalt with the shadow for the blade line. The issue with that is that you have to start to lower the blade & have the blade guard lift out of the way before you can see it. This means you only have one hand free to move the wood.  I see the Kapex 60 has slots in the guard, so can you easily line the cut up using the light without having to lower the saw etc?

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this touches on the biggest flaw of the festool miter boxes ( and the Hitachi c10fsb). the blade guard retracts internally. All blade guards on all saws hang up and/or obstruct view from time to time. If one can not easily defeat the guard i.e. lift it out of the way with the thumb as one cuts or lines up the cut if becomes in effect an obstacle and in my world removed making the saw more dangerous. Furthermore the guard on festool miter saws is much closer to the blade so if it defects ... bam it hits the blade much easier than other saws. The bosch saws are difficult as well but doable. The milwaukee, dewalt and makita allow one to hold the blade guard up with the thumb when making long bevel cuts and chop cuts when visibility and hang up are paramount.
 
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Untidy Shop said:
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thylaxene said:
Does any AU users know where the Kapex 60 set has gone from the Festool AU site? Can't seem to find it. Have they removed that option of buying the 60 with trolley etc?

Cheers.

[member=38970]thylaxene[/member] , to my knowledge they have not offered the work stand as a package with the KS60. However the current promotion catalogue ending on March 31 offers a workstand promotion price of A$200 off. See page 3.
http://www.festool.com.au/WebRoot/S...s/Festool_Jan-Mar_17_Campaign_Spreads_low.pdf
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[member=38970]thylaxene[/member]. Whilst browsing a Melb dealer's web site just now I found -https://www.justtools.com.au/festoo...e-saw-trolley-ks60-kapex-574788-ks60e-ug-set/

They offer free freight, so if interested you could contact them via their website.
 
Untidy Shop said:
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Untidy Shop said:
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thylaxene said:
Does any AU users know where the Kapex 60 set has gone from the Festool AU site? Can't seem to find it. Have they removed that option of buying the 60 with trolley etc?

Cheers.
Free freight is common place these days for festool products. The prices quoted are nothing special, they run with the promotion until March 31. Carbatec offer free freight on items over $200. Same price pretty much where ever you buy.

[member=38970]thylaxene[/member] , to my knowledge they have not offered the work stand as a package with the KS60. However the current promotion catalogue ending on March 31 offers a workstand promotion price of A$200 off. See page 3.
http://www.festool.com.au/WebRoot/S...s/Festool_Jan-Mar_17_Campaign_Spreads_low.pdf
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[member=38970]thylaxene[/member]. Whilst browsing a Melb dealer's web site just now I found -https://www.justtools.com.au/festoo...e-saw-trolley-ks60-kapex-574788-ks60e-ug-set/

They offer free freight, so if interested you could contact them via their website.
 
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