Jozsef Kozma
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I think that is reasonable
Jozsef
Safety first
Jozsef
Safety first
My Kapex got cracked, not covered
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Rob in Vancouver
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@scoFFScoFF said:
I made a zero clearance fence myself out of 1/2 inch Plywood.
I can tell you that the hold down cannot be lowered now.
You have to choose one or the other.
Maybe it works if you use 1/4 inch ply??
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Good to know before I made one, that sucks. I like the hold down and was thinking of getting a second for that other side.
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Used 6mm MDF on mine and then the clamp works fine.Rob in Vancouver said:
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I've always wondered why the clamp they sell doesn't extend outward more. I think that'd be a good change.
I just got my Kapex back from a similar incident. Festool Canada replaced the outer housing which had minor damage (I had it glued back together), neglected to repair the inner shroud which was also damaged (a retaining tab had snapped) which I realized when it dropped over the dust port and left a screw hanging out the side of the housing. [blink]
For that they dinged me $244 Canadian. Now I learn I should of haggled with them? I thought the point of buying Festool was the service....
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For that they dinged me $244 Canadian. Now I learn I should of haggled with them? I thought the point of buying Festool was the service....
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For what it's worth, maybe it was my presentation. I really thought something like regular kickback from a 2x4 was considered normal usage and the saw main body should be able to take that. If it were a plastic dust shroud or clear plastic like a tablesaw blade cover that cracked from kickback I would accept that breaking but this was the main part of the saw. Should that be made with something more rugged? That area be metal?
I complained a bit being surprised it wasn't covered under my 3 year warranty. I thought everything was covered, not limited warranty like Roybi or something. They said they would reduce it by removing the labor and shipping (shipping I thought was covered to and from, I guess that's only when it's "covered"?).
Not sure how yours happened, kickback or something else?
I also told them I'm a hobbiest that spent the money on a Kapex when I really couldn't afford it and was surprised it broke and I'd have to pay more money to repair an under warranty item when I thought I was good as gold. Which was all true. I rarely even use it.
I'm just afraid that the saw I spend money I didn't have that would last my a lifetime will not. Really afraid. Any why is my ETS 150 sqeaking and feeling like there's rubbing on the rotating pad?
I complained a bit being surprised it wasn't covered under my 3 year warranty. I thought everything was covered, not limited warranty like Roybi or something. They said they would reduce it by removing the labor and shipping (shipping I thought was covered to and from, I guess that's only when it's "covered"?).
Not sure how yours happened, kickback or something else?
I also told them I'm a hobbiest that spent the money on a Kapex when I really couldn't afford it and was surprised it broke and I'd have to pay more money to repair an under warranty item when I thought I was good as gold. Which was all true. I rarely even use it.
I'm just afraid that the saw I spend money I didn't have that would last my a lifetime will not. Really afraid. Any why is my ETS 150 sqeaking and feeling like there's rubbing on the rotating pad?
I had the same thing happen to mine and it also bent the motor shaft, they repaired mine under warranty
I must have owned 10-15 mitre saws over the years and used many more and never known one to kick back like the kapex
I was also under the false illusion from the headline all service included that they covered for any problem not just the standard guarantee that most manufacturers cover.
I must have owned 10-15 mitre saws over the years and used many more and never known one to kick back like the kapex
I was also under the false illusion from the headline all service included that they covered for any problem not just the standard guarantee that most manufacturers cover.
Couple of things to note for those having kickback issues, (assuming proper use of the saw)
Since the Kapex maximizes the useful cut of the blade, settings on the saw are fairly critical.
Might need to check the setting referenced in the following link.
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/kapex-'depth-of-cut'-adjustment/
Also make sure that the depth limit adjustment knob is not engaged, preventing the blade from plunging full depth.
I've also owned and used a multitude of this class of saw over the years and don't find kickback issues to be any more evident with the Kapex than the others, in fact the worst kickback I've had was with a non sliding miter saw.... still can't figure out what happened but it was bad enough to bend a tooth on a high dollar blade while cutting 1x cedar trim board (timber)
Since the Kapex maximizes the useful cut of the blade, settings on the saw are fairly critical.
Might need to check the setting referenced in the following link.
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-tools-accessories/kapex-'depth-of-cut'-adjustment/
Also make sure that the depth limit adjustment knob is not engaged, preventing the blade from plunging full depth.
I've also owned and used a multitude of this class of saw over the years and don't find kickback issues to be any more evident with the Kapex than the others, in fact the worst kickback I've had was with a non sliding miter saw.... still can't figure out what happened but it was bad enough to bend a tooth on a high dollar blade while cutting 1x cedar trim board (timber)
