I have a new Kapex I am leveling to the tables on each side of my miter saw. I am to within 1/16" and assumed the foot on each corner was adjustable since each has an allen top. However, when I turn the foot nothing happens - it just spins. I can find no reference to this in the manual or supplemental guide. Are the feet adjustable?
Kapex leveling foot?
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Dinho, [welcome] to the FOG. If you are asking about the rubber feet on the Kapex itself, I do not believe that they are designed to be adjustable. I tried mine and I think that the allen head bolt is a mounting bolt only for the rubber feet. If your Kapex is lower than your extension tables I would guess that it you could get the rubber feet unscrewed you might be able to use washers to get the height equal.
The Kapex MFT/3 table has one foot that is adjustable like Mr. Jones mentioned.
Hope that this helps!
Peter
The Kapex MFT/3 table has one foot that is adjustable like Mr. Jones mentioned.
Hope that this helps!
Peter
Peter,
Is right....(like normal). There is no leveling built into the Kapex itself. The MTF/Kapex does have one leg that will adjust.
Remember to tighten the Kapex feet backup...or you might need to carry shims with you... when you find they have fallen off... [big grin]
Cheers,
Steve
Is right....(like normal). There is no leveling built into the Kapex itself. The MTF/Kapex does have one leg that will adjust.
Remember to tighten the Kapex feet backup...or you might need to carry shims with you... when you find they have fallen off... [big grin]
Cheers,
Steve
As I said in the post, I am adjusting to my miter saw stand not an MFT table.
I can't believe what it costs for this saw & no mechanism for adjusting height to a miter saw stand. I would think would be how most folks would use the saw. I realize I can shim as I have done it many times before but again, for the price, this should have been built in. How hard would it be for them to thread where the feet are mounted. Pretty disappointing.
Thanks for your comments. I'm off to make some shims.
I can't believe what it costs for this saw & no mechanism for adjusting height to a miter saw stand. I would think would be how most folks would use the saw. I realize I can shim as I have done it many times before but again, for the price, this should have been built in. How hard would it be for them to thread where the feet are mounted. Pretty disappointing.
Thanks for your comments. I'm off to make some shims.
[welcome] to the fog
i hear your pain . it is amazing how big companies (all companies not just festool) who spend millions developing tools can forget such a simple thing as haveing it sit flat on a surface. it would only cost them a dollar to change it. i see things like that on all my tools and have had to turn a blind eye to anything i cant easily change myself.
i hear your pain . it is amazing how big companies (all companies not just festool) who spend millions developing tools can forget such a simple thing as haveing it sit flat on a surface. it would only cost them a dollar to change it. i see things like that on all my tools and have had to turn a blind eye to anything i cant easily change myself.
Hi,
I gather from the OP that he is not so much leveling the saw , but adjusting the height to bring it to the same level as his tables.
In that regard I think the idea of adding washers would work well.
Seth
I gather from the OP that he is not so much leveling the saw , but adjusting the height to bring it to the same level as his tables.
In that regard I think the idea of adding washers would work well.
Seth
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SRSemenza said:
If the four corners of the base are tapped (someone said there are hex head bolts securing the rubber feet) just replace the rubber feet with machine screws, presumably metric.
It looks like the holes are not tapped. An M8 screw holds the cushioning sleeve up in the plain hole in the base. Kapex ECAT look for parts 132 and 133. So you'd have to tap them yourself if you want to have adjustable leveling feet on the saw itself.
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donho, Also be careful if you decide to screw or bolt the Kapex down to a home built stand, you can flex the base of the saw if you tighten it down too tight on a uneven surface. Just a little uneven surface can cause your handle to start the scraping issue...
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This seems really silly to me.
Why would you be upset that they didn't install foot levelers on the Kapex?
It is made to fit into their system and if you want to use it with something different then you need to figure out a way to do it.
Add plywood, washers, anti-gravity boots, something.
Why would you be upset that they didn't install foot levelers on the Kapex?
It is made to fit into their system and if you want to use it with something different then you need to figure out a way to do it.
Add plywood, washers, anti-gravity boots, something.
WarnerConstCo. said:
Well there you go thinking again and getting to the root of the issue. [blink] It works on my MTF/Kapex ...go figure... As I stated earlier in this thread mine sits level on any level stand. It is not the saw. Now why it won't sit level on the back window of a fastback Mustang...dang... I'm scratching my head too.
I don't try to install Chevy parts on my Volvo.
Cheers,
Steve
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donho said:
Boy, I never owned a miter saw that had built-in height adjusting feet, does such a saw exist?
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never seen one.Brice Burrell said:
Hey, are we being a bit too hard on the guy?
Personally for what the saw does vs. the cost I find it worth every cent. Can it do everything...well nothing can do everything. So..buy Bosh to fit a Bosh stand, Kapex to fit a Kapex stand and modify a home built stand to fit it.'
I hope Donho is not too upset about our view, but the Kapex will out cut any saw on the market.
Cheers,
Steve
Personally for what the saw does vs. the cost I find it worth every cent. Can it do everything...well nothing can do everything. So..buy Bosh to fit a Bosh stand, Kapex to fit a Kapex stand and modify a home built stand to fit it.'
I hope Donho is not too upset about our view, but the Kapex will out cut any saw on the market.
Cheers,
Steve
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Steve R said:
Steve, I was offering some perspective for Donho, seems a bit odd to be frustrated over a feature no one else has. All the same your point is well taken. Donho, no offense intended.
I also agree that the Kapex is arguably the best saw out. I'd add this, if you decide to lay the $1300 out for the Kapex expect it to do what Festool says it will do, and not what you wish it will do. It other words, it won't make you a carpenter, it won't self level, you cant see the lasers in the July noon time sun and it won't replace the space shudder. Be realistic in your expectations and don't be afraid to take advantage of the 30 day return period.