Kapex KSC 60

[Jim_in_PA]

Yes, coffee is what I do in "The Real World". Festool is just my alter-ego.

Definitely living the dream there! One of the brands of beans I use is based in your state. (Maygorga)

 

[Chainring]

I purchased my KSC 60 in May 2024 and it was manufactured in 2022. I'd guess that was part of a production run that included many units.

 

[onocoffee]

Definitely living the dream there! One of the brands of beans I use is based in your state. (Maygorga)

Mayorga makes nice coffee. I first met Martin Mayorga back in the 90s when he was making cigars.

 

[alex1919]

You are failing to realize that Festool tools are made with 20+ year lifetimes in mind. That is what you pay for. There are no short /as in <10 years/ shelf life components in their tools. *)

There is no "2023 KSC 60 model" in existence. The only KSC 60 model in existence is the one released in 2020(?) and sold since.

For your context:
The Festool TS 75 was released in late 2000s. 15+ years down the line, it is STILL the same model as the one sold in 2010.

Festool does not do "yearly" or even "bi-yearly" releases. As in, at all. Some of their models get updated after 20+ years, some are made for 30 years in the same form /yes, talking to you, HL 850, the Mr. Perfect Planer/.



*) the mentioned sanding pads which are consumables can be seen the sole exception as there is no way for making a longer-lasting PU foam pad

I found someone who bought a modified Kapex KSC 60 manufactured in 2025. He ordered it from Germany, and they changed the start button, making it more convenient for left-handed people to start, just like for right-handed people. A new model would be convenient for me, as I am left-handed. It turns out they have this 2025 model, but they haven't shipped it to North America yet, or maybe it's available in the US but not in Canada yet.

I checked the websites: festool.de festool.uk festool.com and on their websites, the image shows a new button for left-handed and right-handed people but on the Canadian website Festoolcanada.com the picture shows an old button for right-handed people only. Very strange

 

[peter halle]

I found someone who bought a modified Kapex KSC 60 manufactured in 2025. He ordered it from Germany, and they changed the start button, making it more convenient for left-handed people to start, just like for right-handed people. A new model would be convenient for me, as I am left-handed. It turns out they have this 2025 model, but they haven't shipped it to North America yet, or maybe it's available in the US but not in Canada yet.

I checked the websites: festool.de festool.uk festool.com and on their websites, the image shows a new button for left-handed and right-handed people but on the Canadian website Festoolcanada.com the picture shows an old button for right-handed people only. Very strange

Since the beginning of time Festool’s images of products have at times not been entirely accurate when it comes to evolved models. So many items, different countries, smaller staff, even who controls the website, etc. may be the some of the reasons.

Peter

 

[alex1919]

Since the beginning of time Festool’s images of products have at times not been entirely accurate when it comes to evolved models. So many items, different countries, smaller staff, even who controls the website, etc. may be the some of the reasons.

Peter

I checked dealers in all countries where Festool is available, and in Canada, the Kapex KSC 60 EB has item number 576848 (with a round button as shown in the picture), while other countries all have the same item number 5777775 (this is the new button designed for both left and right hands).

 

[luvmytoolz]

I checked dealers in all countries where Festool is available, and in Canada, the Kapex KSC 60 EB has item number 576848 (with a round button as shown in the picture), while other countries all have the same item number 5777775 (this is the new button designed for both left and right hands).

On the Aussie site it has the round button same as the Canadian one, but ours is listed as 577775?

 

[rmhinden]

I found someone who bought a modified Kapex KSC 60 manufactured in 2025. He ordered it from Germany, and they changed the start button, making it more convenient for left-handed people to start, just like for right-handed people. A new model would be convenient for me, as I am left-handed. It turns out they have this 2025 model, but they haven't shipped it to North America yet, or maybe it's available in the US but not in Canada yet.

Not sure if this will be helpful for you, but I have a Kapex 120 and am left handed. The way I normally use the saw, is I put the wood (part I am not cutting off) on the left side of the blade, use my left hand to lock the wood in place or hold the wood, and use my right hand to start the saw and cut the wood. This approach feels very natural to me.

Sort of the opposite shown in this picture on the festool.com site for the KSC60. Exactly like this picture .

Bob