Glad everybody didn't beat me up too much for being a moron. On my current, weighs a ton, Bosch chop saw the lasers come on when you pull the trigger and go off when you release the trigger. The same goes for a few other chop saws I've used. Never even thought about the lasers having a switch.
Beyond stupidity, the Kapex was a joy to use last night. Great clean cuts, good DC with the large hose. Smooth action on the chop and angle movement. From initial use, I would say the big things that make the purchase worthwhile are the lack of weight and noise level. Picking the Kapex up and carrying it into the jobsite was very comfortable; unlike my monster Bosch. The sound type and level of the Kapex is also much nicer than many chopsaws; not nearly as brain intrusive. The angle finder gizmo is a nice tool to include. The storage slot should have been designed better though.
Obviously at $1600+ for the Kapex and a large hose the price is disturbing. I haven't bought a Kapex in the past because of the price. Honestly I still don't think the saw is worth that kind of price. In this case, since I'm on a night time office remod, good DC is extremely important; DC on the Bosch doesn't cut it. Also carrying my monster Bosch in and out of a jobsite really blows; I've just had it with doing that.
For others ... if buying a Kapex I think its a splurge and you really have to just suck it up. I could have used the dough to buy another vintage bike but the Kapex helps make a living so it won out.
When looking at the Kapex and other chopsaws, Bosch, Ridgid, Makita, etc, visually, not sort of technically; it can appear that the Kapex is sort of a bare bones, basic unit. The other brands have far more visual bells and whistles. Along with that of course comes more size and weight. However if you really analyze the Kapex design it becomes apparent that it follows the 'modernist' ideas of less is more. The thing is efficient in size and structure. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles (along with the size and weight) because it doesn't need them. Each component does has its purpose and serves its function. More width, longer this or that aren't added on to increase the perceived value. In essence, when buying a Kapex you are buying a tool steeped in the values of modern art design; less is more, and better.
Sound like someone shoveling ... or legit?
