After reading what seems like countless negative posts about the kapex I thought I would write a positive one. That is not to say I don't respect everyone else's opinion, I just thought I would include my two cents.
Luckily when I bought mine I got one of the ones with no scraping. It has not had any problems since the day I bought it. I love this saw! Lots of people have asked if it is "worth it", and in my opinion that is 100% relative. For me and what I do it is definitely worth it. I don't think it has the same wow factor as say the rotex or the TS55 and TS75 saws do. I feel the same way about the kapex as I do the routers. With the rotex and guide rail saws there is nothing like them out there (until the DeWalt and Makita become available).
Like the router, the dust collection is a huge positive for this saw. It is IMO the best out there. I also like the forward rail and the forward bevel function. The lasers were spot on and I love that I can adjust them if I need to. I like how compact it is since I am usually on a jobsite for no more than one week. The main reason that for me this saw is worth the money is that I use SCMS's every day and it is how I make my living. All of the features while individually not that amazing, but added together I feel make an amazing saw. If I was not a professional I am not sure if I would buy one, although I think probably not.
To those that are considering buying one, I would say think about what you need it for and give it a shot. Remember that A. if there are any problems festool will stand behind it 100% or B. if you are not happy within 30 days you can return it.
I am very, very happy with my saw and would not trade it for any other. Just my 2 cents.
Luckily when I bought mine I got one of the ones with no scraping. It has not had any problems since the day I bought it. I love this saw! Lots of people have asked if it is "worth it", and in my opinion that is 100% relative. For me and what I do it is definitely worth it. I don't think it has the same wow factor as say the rotex or the TS55 and TS75 saws do. I feel the same way about the kapex as I do the routers. With the rotex and guide rail saws there is nothing like them out there (until the DeWalt and Makita become available).
Like the router, the dust collection is a huge positive for this saw. It is IMO the best out there. I also like the forward rail and the forward bevel function. The lasers were spot on and I love that I can adjust them if I need to. I like how compact it is since I am usually on a jobsite for no more than one week. The main reason that for me this saw is worth the money is that I use SCMS's every day and it is how I make my living. All of the features while individually not that amazing, but added together I feel make an amazing saw. If I was not a professional I am not sure if I would buy one, although I think probably not.
To those that are considering buying one, I would say think about what you need it for and give it a shot. Remember that A. if there are any problems festool will stand behind it 100% or B. if you are not happy within 30 days you can return it.
I am very, very happy with my saw and would not trade it for any other. Just my 2 cents.
