Kapex and 50mm hose

[Laminator]

A little ingenuity with duct tape used to extend the rubber "dust shroud" , making it about an inch longer, makes dust collection better.  It sure lacks aesthetics but....

 

[Womble]

Thanks guys

Peter yes you can purchase both standard & anti-static by the meter Nuts & Bolts sell it. Overall the Kapex KS 60 is a lovely tool but there is issues, the trigger is a proper PITFA slightest release of pressure & it cuts off & trenching setup is pretty naff IMO & the angle finder is not made for the saw be carried around site slightest knock & it comes flying off also the table insert is slightly lower than the main bed for the angle gizmo so when cutting small pieces they don't sit flat requiring secondary solution like in your Parf Guide suction attachment video.

I am not above an ugly solution if it does the job needed & duct tape has been the solution on many occasions

 

[Len R]

"I've had my Kapex installed in the shop for over four years and am pleased with the excellent dust collection using a 36 mm hose.  I follow all of Peter's guidelines, especially waiting for the CT22 to ramp up before pushing the arm down and forward to make the cut.  Also, I made zero-clearance inserts which help in dust collection and more importantly provide for superb cuts. "

I can understand how a zero clearance insert would prevent small cut offs from falling into the slot, and maybe prevent some chip out, but how would it improve dust collection?  I recall reading a post by a Festool rep or dealer stating that using a zero clearance insert on a Kapex interferes with the dust collection.  Anyone know?

Thanks.

 

[Stone Message]

It is the fence (at the back) zero clearance bit that can hamper dust collection depending on its shape and size. The lower insert will not have any effect.

Peter

 

[Len R]

Thank you Peter, that makes sense.