New Kapex KS60

[Milo.Marli]

Hello guys,

i just found a new smaller Kapex Model, have fun.
https://vimeo.com/183805215
https://vimeo.com/174646015

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

Nifty! Glad to see a smaller format miter saw.

 

[Doug S]

That looks a nice little saw.

I will give this a bump because surprised at the lack of interest in it, think everybody is so concerned about their new sanders they have not noticed the new Kapex!

Doug

 

[mrboult]

Damn, I seem to missed the opportunity to watch these videos. Can anyone say anything about the design? Was it just like a smaller kapex?

 

[Paul G]

[popcorn]

 

[Cheese]

I can't play the video, it's private and a password is needed. I then went to Festool UK and searched for a Kapex KS 60 and nothing came up, then tried Festool GMBH with the same results. [eek]

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

That looks a nice little saw.

I will give this a bump because surprised at the lack of interest in it, think everybody is so concerned about their new sanders they have not noticed the new Kapex!

Doug

LOL, I was about the post the same thing!

@ mrB, the KS60 seems optimized towards fitters and site work. The video primarily showed it used for installing engineered flooring. Like you,pointed out the video is no longer accessible, but my memory from the schematics flashed on the screen is that the bevel lock is of a more traditional rear mounted clamp, the forward mounted rails are still present, I couldn't tell if it still had rack and pinion bevel control, 46+ degree bevel both ways, 60 degree miter left and right.

 

[Neohio]

It was not a hard password to figure out. I might suggest starting with this forum's name. It might just get you in.

 

[mrboult]

^^ haha, nice one.

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[Tom the Remodeler]

With the smaller blade, this saw would be awesome for cutting crown moulding on the flat! Smaller blade, less flex/deflection. Looks like it's still compatible with the UG accessories....

 

[Goz]

Nice! When do you think that will be making its way to the US? Hopefully it will be introduced at half price like the PRO 5. [emoji6]

Too soon?

 

[Svar]

It was not a hard password to figure out. I might suggest starting with this forum's name. It might just get you in.

? FOG or fog or festoolownersgroup? Does not work.

 

[Neohio]

Drop "ownersgroup" and try again.

 

[nickao]

its festool guys, my first guess, I have a simple  mind I guess. 

 

[ben_r_]

Cool I guess. No interest personally, but I hope this leads to them releasing an updated Kapex KS 120.

 

[rjh]

Ok. so approx. 8.5 inch blade. That's nice but how much does it weigh? The 10" Kapex is already one of the lightest in its class, so the weight needs to really be somethings special.... And didn't the larger Kapex have minimal deflection already?
And!!!!! Can't they make an 18v version?
I'm also waiting for an 18v Sys-Vac. Common festool!

 

[DrD]

Naturlich ist dies fur den europaischen Markt. Gibt es Plane, diese in die USA brigen? Was ist der erwartete Peais? 

Hope I remember my German.  Is this coming to the US, and what is the anticipated price?

 

[Paul G]

And here I was hoping for 12", oh well

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

I would be surprised if the KS60 is released in North America prior to Spring 2018....

I would have been surprised to see a 12" Kapex. It kind of goes against the Festool ethic of compact tools, besides the market is already saturated with 12" saws. I am unaware of a

 

[Daver]

I miss my old Hitachi C8FB2.

This Kapex is the same size (compact) but adds the feature of a double bevel.
I'll be very interested to see if/when this shows up as a US option.