Kapex Dust Collection Modification

[mike_aa]

wow,

Thank you, that was a most helpful link.  As I have a need for a similar application on a non-Festool tool, I also did some research and found the material available in several places.  However, your link seems to be the best, both price wise and in ability to purchase in smaller amounts.

Mike A.

 

[Integrity_Construction]

Hi guys,

I apologize for not responding more hastily. Yes, the 3 " bristles are readily available, and that's what I used for the first prototype that you see pictured. However, to reach the base of the saw, this had to be attached to the factory rubber boot, which still does not work with a zero clearance fence as well as it could.

The ones I'm putting together now completely replace the rubber boot by attaching the same way as the boot does. This way you have full length bristles, and no rubber boot. This way it can be used effectively with a zero clearance fence.

It was the longer bristles that were hard to source, as 1-3 inches seemed to be the standard.

Dave

 

[MrGinCT]

I'll buy one when you have them available.  Video's of before and after would be great.

 

[Peter Durand]

Hi guys,

I apologize for not responding more hastily. Yes, the 3 " bristles are readily available, and that's what I used for the first prototype that you see pictured. However, to reach the base of the saw, this had to be attached to the factory rubber boot, which still does not work with a zero clearance fence as well as it could.

The ones I'm putting together now completely replace the rubber boot by attaching the same way as the boot does. This way you have full length bristles, and no rubber boot. This way it can be used effectively with a zero clearance fence.

It was the longer bristles that were hard to source, as 1-3 inches seemed to be the standard.

Dave

I will also buy one.

Cheers,
Peter

 

[Sjur]

Count me in!  [big grin]

 

[wow]

Have you figured out a price yet?

 

[Integrity_Construction]

Have you figured out a price yet?

Honestly, I have not thought that far ahead yet ! We're just trying to get them made, and then I'll have a good idea. I should have some numbers soon

Dave

 

[Integrity_Construction]

I'll buy one when you have them available.  Video's of before and after would be great.

Count me in!  [big grin]

Hi guys,

I apologize for not responding more hastily. Yes, the 3 " bristles are readily available, and that's what I used for the first prototype that you see pictured. However, to reach the base of the saw, this had to be attached to the factory rubber boot, which still does not work with a zero clearance fence as well as it could.

The ones I'm putting together now completely replace the rubber boot by attaching the same way as the boot does. This way you have full length bristles, and no rubber boot. This way it can be used effectively with a zero clearance fence.

It was the longer bristles that were hard to source, as 1-3 inches seemed to be the standard.

Dave

I will also buy one.

Cheers,
Peter

Deal....i better get moving on this  [big grin] I will have more info and some videos soon.

Dave

 

[Bgladd]

Count me in! Great idea!

 

[Integrity_Construction]

Count me in! Great idea!

Thanks !!! Will do

Dave

 

[AdrianH]

Great solution Dave, I must admit I was quite disappointed with the extraction on my kapex when I got it.
I would love to have one of those on my saw. If you do make some, could I please have one?
THANKS in advance.
Adrian

 

[9Fingers]

I would also take one if these become available. Thanks.

 

[Integrity_Construction]

Great solution Dave, I must admit I was quite disappointed with the extraction on my kapex when I got it.
I would love to have one of those on my saw. If you do make some, could I please have one?
THANKS in advance.
Adrian

Yes, absolutely....my old man lives in New Zealand, so im always sending stuff to that side of the world...no problem

Dave

I would also take one if these become available. Thanks.

Absolutely

Dave

 

[Anodyne]

Count me in too.  Very interested in seeing the video and final product.

 

[crampedshop]

Plus 1

 

[morts10n]

I'd like a set, too. Great idea!
Thanks,
Dave

 

[Integrity_Construction]

Count me in too.  Very interested in seeing the video and final product.

Plus 1

I'd like a set, too. Great idea!
Thanks,
Dave

I have you guys down

Dave

 

[roblg3]

I'm VERY interested in having one of these too!

 

[Integrity_Construction]

I'm VERY interested in having one of these too!

Great  [smile]

 

[Jwtoolpig]

What a great upgrade. Count me in