Mafell

[tdfiver]

I ordered a Mafell KSS300 from a German dealer, it arrived very promptly and was al boxed up and taped with Mafell parcel tape. Unfortunately it was missing the flexi rail and clamping bits.
I've emailed the dealer to see what is to happen, I don't think anything has been stolen as it was all sealed and the box has not been opened, that only leaves the factory ??

I've not encountered this before with a German dealer, I've bought motorcycle gear from Germany a few times without problem and they are usually very efficient.

I'm a bit annoyed as I was going to use it tomorrow, so it's back to the TS55.

 

[tbellemare]

Anybody can make a mistake - or maybe I'm wrong...

Tom

 

[wrightwoodwork]

Just had a look at the mafell catalogue. The flexi guide only comes with MaxiMAX version 916702. If you ordered the MaxiMAX version 916701 it doesn't include the flexi rail.

 

[unityroad]

I know I love my KSS300- with thew flexi rail. [tongue]

 

[tdfiver]

Doh !!

I didn't see that, oh well I have the rail from my old (busted)KSP40.

 

[pingvinlakrits]

If your box says MidiMAX I think the Flexirail isn't included - but it is supposed to be included in the MaxiMAX.

Btw, I love my KSS300, have two of them. Both MaxiMAX.  [smile]

 

[Sean7a]

Who has personally used the Flexi Rail and what are you experiences?  Accurate?  How's it compare to a Festool rail?

 

[jmbfestool]

Who has personally used the Flexi Rail and what are you experiences?  Accurate?  How's it compare to a Festool rail?

The flexi is handy and it fits in the box with the saw so less to carry BUT

I didn't like it when I was cutting narrow sheets up.  The rail bows over the edge so lifts the middle up.  So you have to push the rail down to keep it flat untill the saw is placed on it.

Also I noticed when I seen my mates rail after a few months of use the rubber underneath wearing off a lot.

The saw its self it awesome love it.

 

[pingvinlakrits]

I have the same experience. The Flexirail is best when paired with a shorter rail for a minimal kit. I have the hard rails, one from Mafell and three from Bosch since they are identical and Bosch rails are way cheaper!

With the flexirail I can cut longer runs by running the saw, stopping momentarily and then sliding the rail forward and continue.

For countertops and the medium sized boards the Flexirail is a bit finicky. I get by by centering the Flexirail on shorter pieces - with overhang. You need two hands to fit the machine on the rail when doing this as opposed to starting from the end.

Even with all the minor quirks this is my most used saw. It works great off the rails too.