Hi, I'm looking to buy a ks 60 but not sure if I can justify the price. I'm a cabinet installer and only need it for trimming the odd wardrobe cleat and hanging rails etc the dewalt is $1000 dollars cheaper but I just see green and want it [big grin] any advice would be great.
Kapex ks 60
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Hi Steve
I have a KS120 which was part of my very first Festool purchase in 2010. I love it but would think very hard about the KS60 if I were buying a new mitre saw today.
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Peter
I have a KS120 which was part of my very first Festool purchase in 2010. I love it but would think very hard about the KS60 if I were buying a new mitre saw today.
This may help - video Part 1:
and Part 2:
Peter
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For me, the lighter weight and vastly superior dust collection swung the decision to sell my old miter saw and go Festool. Better breathing and very little clean up.
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No. Just no.
Makita LS0714.
Cheaper, lighter, better built from better materials, just as accurate, more robust, identical dust control ability, cheaper blades, cheaper service, massive crosscut capacity, 100% reliable. A small football player, not a small ballerina.
Makita LS0714.
Cheaper, lighter, better built from better materials, just as accurate, more robust, identical dust control ability, cheaper blades, cheaper service, massive crosscut capacity, 100% reliable. A small football player, not a small ballerina.
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For what you're doing, save the cash and buy something else you'll really use and enjoy.
I can recommend the Dewalt 716, or for you, the 10" model would be good. If you take time to set it up, install a dust shroud, and don't drop it out your van, it will serve you very well. I've had my 716 for over 3 years, use it every day, and don't see much reason to get a Kapex for what you're doing.
I can recommend the Dewalt 716, or for you, the 10" model would be good. If you take time to set it up, install a dust shroud, and don't drop it out your van, it will serve you very well. I've had my 716 for over 3 years, use it every day, and don't see much reason to get a Kapex for what you're doing.
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I like the size of the KS 60 and am sure dust collection will be great but I'm hanging fire til they make a cordless version.
I don't fancy chucking a load of money at the corded one only for it to be superseded a year later with the cordless version.
The people who only ever work in workshops can just keep quiet now cos I'm on sites where power is variable at best. Nowadays I need a VERY good reason to buy a corded tool.
I don't fancy chucking a load of money at the corded one only for it to be superseded a year later with the cordless version.
The people who only ever work in workshops can just keep quiet now cos I'm on sites where power is variable at best. Nowadays I need a VERY good reason to buy a corded tool.
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