David, I’m just starting out and I really enjoy your videos and the way that you present them. My first purchase has been a Delta table saw the second has been an Incra Miter Express for it. I’m starting from scratch for the most part so any suggestions would certainly be appreciated. Thanks!
Love your channel David. The top reason I went with the Kapex was that bevel adjustment. It is just such a smooth process to get to the exact angle needed. Better than previously tightening and tapping the saw with my palm to get it where I wanted.
This is absolutely the best video on the Kapex I've seen on TH-cam. I've had mine for a few months now and thought I knew everything about it and here you've introduced me to more of it's cool features. On the other hand now that I've seen your table and Systaner setup I think I have start all over again...
Michael Williams Thanks for the compliment Michael. Have a look at my Rotex review if you have one or are thinking about getting one. th-cam.com/video/aFTw27aC7tk/w-d-xo.html
I've just stumbled upon your review as I've never really paid much attention to Festool. I really must thank you and say that IMHO this was one of the best single tool reviews I've seen. It has been a toss up between the Makita LS1219L and the Dewalt DWS780. Now you've just dropped this monster saw on me. Decisions decisions 🤔 Thank you for taking the time to produce such a well planned and informative review. Now all that's left is to hit that sub button.
I have owned the Makita LS1219L for 7 years. I cannot recommend buying this saw. The accuracy is poor and dust collects in the spring hinge area making it impossible for the blade guard to work properly.
I bought my Kapex 120 - 3 months ago and I am loving it. My old one needed replacement and just happened to find Festool and the Kapex. Had never heard of the brand but was looking for accuracy and wow this has it all. Still learning of all the features. Festool really makes me look like I know what I am doing. I really like your style.
I watched that video at least 4 times and this morning I pull the trigger on the saw. Can't wait to unpack it. I will probably watch the video one more time :D Thanks David for your clear explanation on the saw.
David, Great video on the Kapex 120. I have been looking at the Kapex saws for some time now and have come to realize that there is no other saw in it's class, I have had multiple types of saws in the past and have not ever had any of them come close to the quality and precision that the Kapex delivers. Thanks for the videos. I will be looking for more in the future.
Good to hear straight talking without music! I now feel thoroughly informed about the Kapex and as usual Festool show their innovation and original thought when it comes to design and its application. Cheers Dave.
I have just got into the festool craze. With a ts55 and a ct26. Not cheap by any means but i must say its blown my mind and wish i had taken the plunge earlier. I am halfway through building a built in wardrobe and was really struggling with controlling tge chipout on the melamine. My god, the ts55 straight out of the box is doing factory edge cuts with the standard blade... every time. Your videos helped me jump into the festool world. Thank you. Will not be my last festool purchase!!
I am heading out to buy my Kapex 120 tomorrow! Got an unexpected refund from my insurance today and it sealed the deal on my purchase. I have watched several videos on the 120 and your was the most informative. Starting a big project on Monday and I am sure that this will make the tasks much easier. Thank you for your very informative presentation.
I know the video is more about the Kapex, but I really like how you did your miter station and your fence. Your stops with the curved cut out look like a great idea. Thanks for the video.
North Wingnut Thanks. The station lets me put long lengths of timber on it without fear of anything falling off while I am docking g to length. Those little dust escape cut-outs on the stops work very well.
Hi Dave. Great video. I learned so much. I purchased my kapex today with all the fold away stand and wings. Just doing the fine tuning. Better check that laser. So far I'm so impressed. And WOW, it is quiet for this sort of machine! The quality of the cut blew me away. The dust extraction is awesome. Can't wait to use for a job. This is going to save me so much time. Love your vids. If anyone else is out there thinking about, just get it! Yes, it's expensive but you get what you pay for!!! Cheers Nic
Hi Dave I'm a Festool junkie and I really enjoyed your capex demo. Didn't know about the laser adjustment or the 1/2 deg adjustment. Also didn't know about the 120mm cut with the stop. Very good thanks. Norman
Hey Dave, this is the first time I've ever commented on a video and I just wanted to say thank you for your time and effort. Because of you I'm now a proud owner of the kpex 120. On the other hand, I'm now £1k out of pocket🤪👍
Excellent review.... I used to use one of these in my friends workshop, and have not found anything that comes even close to it. An amazing machine....! Now I just need the £££ to buy my own....
Thanks for there tip about the vernier ruction of the protractors. Great tip when you want to set a shallow camber angle for work such as snug fitting removable panels in cabinetry.
Hi David. I was bored and decided to view your older video that you did six years ago. Video is just as great now. Notice you looking a bit younger and great seeing your assist Barry again. Take care.
Hi Dave after a long and tiresome working day it's always nice to watch one of your easygoing and cheerful clips, brings me to a better mood and the lust for life again. Really appreciate it. Keep up the good work! Kind regards Tor-Bjorn from Norway. :)
Excellent video Dave, I am currently considering a kapex saw and this video was a wonderful resource in helping me clear some of the features on the 120 that are not on the 88. Excellent video, can't wait for the next episode!!!!!!!
Excellent demonstration. These Festool products are certainly amongst the elite. Almost devastated that I've just renewed my cordless tool's with a combo-pack of Makita......
+manos3790 Thanks for the compliment! I'm sure the Makita tools will serve you well, I had many of them but mine were all made in Japan about 30 years ago. Festool is my brand of choice these days.
Hi Dave. Nice review of this saw including some of the features I'd missed on mine. Thanks for that. One thing I've noticed is that fence removal is needed when operating bevel cuts. Cheers Phil
Thanks from California- your video helped me decide to add the Kapex (and the UG Cart and wings) to my growing Festool collection). Just thought I'd throw in a word of appreciation for this and the other Kapex video you made.
+David Stanton - No doubt it will. My 25 yr old Makita compound sliding miter saw was difficult to use with long projects. The UG cart and wings makes it capable, portable, accurate and safe. Except for being prone to pretty amazing kickback without the aux fence for compound miters. The Kapex is pretty amazing.
hi David Nice informative video. Not just can do this and that, but also why and how. I am new to mitersaws, just started using one, but never bored during the 16+ min. I realy like your dustcollecting work in your shop, impressive! I have seen lots of videos about dust control work, ending up being very efficient dust distributing systems. Visible dust collected and fine invisble dust being redistributed or left back in the shop. And the owners being very happy. The mitersaws seem the worst ones to have the dust contained and removed when dustcollecting. (maybe excluding freehand routing). I am going to build one for the shop I use, and are thinking a box and shaped, heavy plast curtain in front. Your solution with the slots is impressing, and, especially the rounding ot the edges. We loose about 50% airflow/sucktion with a charp egded inlet. Yours are the first I have seen having so much areodynamic thinking behind the airflow design. Thank you ToNys
Dave I find your videos always very helpful, I like this saw very much, but in South Africa, our money is worth not much, so its very expensive here. I did find a way to catch almost 90% of sawdust on a normal Makita mitre saw I have, in building a very small box. But thanks for your nice videos.
A very good review David. Probably the best I've seen on the saw. You've talked me into it. I've been wanting to replace my 12" DEWALT sliding miter saw for some time. The Bosch Glide saw was in the running because I have several 12" blades and I hate to give up the cutting capacity of my DEWALT but I need a slider that takes up less room behind it. So I guess I will store the DEWALT until needed and get the Kapex 120. Your review made it an easy decision. Thanks. Ron
Also Ron. Be aware that mine is the 240 volt version, not the 110 volt. Is the 240 volt model available in the US and do you have any 240 outlets in you workshop?
Enjoyed the relaxed and entertaning review, while at the same time recieved the info about the saw I came for. Keep up the good work David. Greetings from Slovenia :)
After being engaged for 10 years, completely renovated an apartment, built a house and had 2 children together. We're finally getting married. So I cant afford anything else than a lottery ticket :) I will have to plan Lewi's Shop 2.0 for a while (mostly copying your shop) :D
You are following in my footsteps. My wife and I had 2 children and another on the way when we were married. ....a fair bit younger than you though, 4 children by the age of 24 and every one of them is a high achiever.
Dave, I am planning my garage workshop in a new house we will be building soon. Agreement with wife is she gets to pick out everything in the house if I can pick out everything in the garage. It's a win-win for me. She has great taste and I have one and a half stalls of a 3.5 stall garage to play with. Your videos and shop set-up are inspiring and a big help. Thanks.
@@DavidStanton I will be happy to do so. I am planning on how to keep me and my mind active as I slowly come to grips with the fact that I do not want to work (for pay) forever. I want to be near my wife and family, but not under foot. My father instilled the use of tools and woodworking into me as a boy and I am looking forward to regressing to a slightly more simple life. Wish me luck on that last desire.
the TS 55 tracksaw won me over about 10 years ago when my dad bought one, (im 26 btw and have been working with my old boy since i was 10 or so doing carpentry) Now im out on the field doing my own stuff aswell as with my dad and i do alot of alluminium partition work, glazing channels etc and i was fed up with the sloppiness of the makita dropsaws which are a great saw but so alloy just not good enough unless they are new. I bit the bullet n bought the kapex 120, and oh my god i cannot believe the quality, if you are using it to cut alloy be advised that it sucks at collecting the swarf or dust and dont bother with any other blade apart from the genuine festool 68t alloy cutting blade i just recently also bought the TSC 55 tracksaw with an extra 2 batts and extra charger so i have 4 batteries 2 chargers in total and just wow, old man bought the big router with the accessory kit and that is also an insane bit of machinery im a festool kid, what can i say lol
Keep the dust extraction on the Kapex with aluminium cutting. I have seen the result when people do not...the shwarf gets caught in the guard return spring and when the blade is lifted out of the cut, the spring can't compress and the blade collects it...very expensive repair.
Loved your video. Would like to see a video with recommendations for all of the tools and equipment needed for a husband close to retirement who wants to start his own woodworking shop.
Cheers for the help Dav I recently broke my bosch glide and was wondering about the difference between the 88 and 120. Your video helped me make my dissension.now all that I have to do is save up haha Cheers for that mate really like your videos too :)
I have the Kapex and your video is first class. Probably the best compound mitre saw on the market and very capable. I found one problem with mine though. I do very fine woodwork making triangle shaped timber pieces that need to be 100% accurate to make a perfect circle. I found that this saw on the horizontal movement when at 10 degrees was up to 0.5 Degrees out from the marks on the base. Easily fixed by using an angle measurer to get it 100% correct, but would have expected this saw to be 100% correct. At 45 degrees the saw is accurate. Just the same would not part with it.
Sam Sabastian Thanks for the compliment Sam. In defence of the Kapex, the fact that these saws increments can be adjusted is first class. I understand your disappointment as I was also disappointed when I found the laser was out.... but hey, it made me read the manual and now I am confidant to be able to adjust anything that needs it at home without costly down time by sending it away.Glad you enjoyed the video and please share my channel with your friends and workmates.
Well I always wondered what the differences were between the 120 &88, now I know, thanks for that. Great set-up you have for your Kapex, it's giving me ideas, lol. cheers
+antonoat Use as many of the ideas from me as you need. Not all will suit you but this one looks like it will. Thanks for watching and please share the channel with your friends.
***** You better stop watching my videos Matt. I just bought the Festool domino 700! I am in the fortunate position of all my children have left home, have their own families and all have a strong work ethic. All the money that was consumed for so many years by raising a family and paying off a home can now be channelled into toys for me.
Yeah, my kid is 10 and I just got full custody of her so she is living with me now. Lol not many big toys for me in the near future until I get to PA school in two years. I'm a respiratory therapist currently so until then. 😀
Thanks Dave! Great Demo....I have become a Festool fan watching you pleasant videos. TS 55 coming my way soon and thereafter the Kapex 120. There is no substitution for quality.
Hi David, Currently I am working out of a double garage and a servants quarters so I have the small luxury of two workshops.However, the two areas are in disarray at this stage no planned layout. I started several years ago collecting wood working tools but made the mistake of buying a Ryobi mitre saw and table saw. However, my other power hand tools vary from Bosch to Makita/De Walt. So I am an ideal candidate for Festool. I claim once you understand the Festool principals you are essentially a sold man. Where are you based in Auz I am visiting Sydney in December?
Love the saw Dave, as well as your constructive and informative videos. I have a Bosch PCM 1800SD which I find a bit awkward to adjust and very noisy, plus I'm not entirely happy with it's accuracy either. I believe that you have successfully convinced me that, although not cheap, a Kapex 120 is definitely the way I should go! Cheers, and keep up the great work you are doing.
Thank you you’ve enlighten me to some of the features I’ve got on my sore which I’ve had for years😅 and plus I didn’t understand that you had to lock it to get it to cut right to the back
I sold my Kapex and it's been the worse move I've make. I understand there is a new model of Kapex out for 2019. I haven't seen any difference. Can you tell me what the differences might be? Your channel is one of the best on How to do woodworking. You explain things very good. Thank you for sharing of your knowledge.
I truly appreciate your feedback! It means a lot to know that my explanation resonated with you. If there's anything specific you'd like to learn more about, just let me know!
If Festool improved the depth stop (allowing a bigger range), handle and trigger ergonomics (allowing handle rotation so it's horizontal), and reduced blade deflection, then it would be *really* good. As it is, it's probably the _best_ sliding compound mitre saw out there, but still not as good as it could (and should) be.
Clear and Informative. Thanks for Video. I have had a Makita 10" sliding saw (1019L in the US) for the last 2 years - and I thought I liked it....until i discovered the fence was not 90 degrees (i did took it for grunted and initial check seemed to show 90 with that little plastic triangle that comes with it) .... until my drawers were not quite right...-It was practically impossible to straighten unless i would file the back of the fence to have room to move it backwards. I bought a new Makita base fence which was better but still not perfect. I always thought that the cost for the Kapex was really out of line. Well - I "guess" a cost out of line is better than a saw out of line. The Makita is about to be sold. I watched your video after I made my mind... Still if was good to watch. Nice clean shop too - I never understood the need to have a messy cluttered work space although my gar-shop is not nearly as immaculate as yours. Happy Holidays!
Nice video as usual David. Still the Kapex 60 is usually enough for an average user like myself. I would like to see you checking out the Festool SYMMETRIC.
Great video Dave! I have to admit you are converting me into a serious Festool Fan! Your Festool enthusiasm is infectious. My new shed is going to cost me a fortune to setup, but you've gotta love that German engineering. Keep up the great work bud 🙂
Hi Dave, Great video as usual. I am a pro user of tools in the construction industry and own a lot of Festool kit along with other makes too. I love all my Festool without any conditions however, I am very nervous about buying a Kapex 120, simply because I've heard of so many having smoking, and/or motor issues? Such a shame, as I love everything about the saw. Keep up the good work. Regards Steve
Thanks for the reply Dave, in the UK I know of both 240 volt and 110 volt saws taking a dive. Some owners have had motors replaced two and even three times? There’s a lot of cases mentioned on the F.O.G. I don’t know the percentage? If there were any issues, I hope they have been sorted in the latest version. I guess like most things, it’s the luck of the draw. I was just telling my wife about your workshop, she said “ how many workshops do you need?” Haha!
Dave, love the videos. I am awaiting my Kapex to be returned from repair. Had an issue with the heat sensor and hopefully all fixed now. I would like to know exactly what components you use for dust collection on your Kapex. I have the CT 36, and hope to use it on the Kapex. I saw one of your videos on how you have your dust collection setup, hence the question. I particularly like the way you set the bucket down into the floor of the cabinet. Cheers.
Hi Dave, could you check your saw tables to see if they are in the same plane. Last year I bought this saw and noticed this problem soI returned the saw. The store model had the same misalignment as well as two other unboxed new saws. A friend of mine bought this saw years ago and has perfect alignment, although the motor runs very hot. I would assume yours is wired for 220 volts while here in the U S it is only sold for 110 volt. Nice job on the videos!!!
Thanks for the video :: Have the 120 my self and I did not think of the vernier scale. Neither did I know of the laser adjustment he he he haven't read the instructions of course :) Again good video, love the setup with what is probably kitchen kabinets, maybe from Ikea or something. I think I will copy it when I am going to do my big makover to my shop this fall. Have a free standing woodshop with a full basement, and also an 2 floor with my office, aprox 162 m2. Best regards T.Robertsen
Thanks for the comments! Most of the cabinets I made from scratch in the workshop apart from the sink area and table saw area which were flatpacks. Good luck with your new area.
Great review, thanks for taking the time to put it together. I am on the fence with this saw mostly be cause I have been reading about motor burnout issues (at least with the 120v) not sure if they are isolated or widespread, not sure how many have been sold but I would expect some failures. Thoughts, comments appreciated.
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Dave your shop is amazing!!! i love the way you have integrated your kapex with the worktop. Awesome!!!
Thanks Mike. Have a look around my little channel, maybe pick up a few more ideas?
David, I’m just starting out and I really enjoy your videos and the way that you present them. My first purchase has been a Delta table saw the second has been an Incra Miter Express for it. I’m starting from scratch for the most part so any suggestions would certainly be appreciated. Thanks!
Wasn’t expecting the word “pimped” to come out of the mouth of a guy that tucks his sweater into his jeans ;)
Probably Italian heritage. :)))))
Love your channel David. The top reason I went with the Kapex was that bevel adjustment. It is just such a smooth process to get to the exact angle needed. Better than previously tightening and tapping the saw with my palm to get it where I wanted.
This is absolutely the best video on the Kapex I've seen on TH-cam. I've had mine for a few months now and thought I knew everything about it and here you've introduced me to more of it's cool features. On the other hand now that I've seen your table and Systaner setup I think I have start all over again...
Michael Williams Thanks for the compliment Michael. Have a look at my Rotex review if you have one or are thinking about getting one. th-cam.com/video/aFTw27aC7tk/w-d-xo.html
***** Thanks Dave. I have the Rotex 125. Another very nice piece of kit.
I've just stumbled upon your review as I've never really paid much attention to Festool.
I really must thank you and say that IMHO this was one of the best single tool reviews I've seen. It has been a toss up between the Makita LS1219L and the Dewalt DWS780. Now you've just dropped this monster saw on me. Decisions decisions 🤔
Thank you for taking the time to produce such a well planned and informative review. Now all that's left is to hit that sub button.
I have owned the Makita LS1219L for 7 years. I cannot recommend buying this saw. The accuracy is poor and dust collects in the spring hinge area making it impossible for the blade guard to work properly.
I bought my Kapex 120 - 3 months ago and I am loving it. My old one needed replacement and just happened to find Festool and the Kapex. Had never heard of the brand but was looking for accuracy and wow this has it all. Still learning of all the features. Festool really makes me look like I know what I am doing. I really like your style.
It is a lovely saw.
I watched that video at least 4 times and this morning I pull the trigger on the saw. Can't wait to unpack it. I will probably watch the video one more time :D
Thanks David for your clear explanation on the saw.
David, Great video on the Kapex 120. I have been looking at the Kapex saws for some time now and have come to realize that there is no other saw in it's class, I have had multiple types of saws in the past and have not ever had any of them come close to the quality and precision that the Kapex delivers. Thanks for the videos. I will be looking for more in the future.
Ronald Landa Thanks Ron. Hope it all works out for you.
Good to hear straight talking without music! I now feel thoroughly informed about the Kapex and as usual Festool show their innovation and original thought when it comes to design and its application.
Cheers Dave.
My pleasure Julian. Thanks for the feedback!
I have just got into the festool craze. With a ts55 and a ct26. Not cheap by any means but i must say its blown my mind and wish i had taken the plunge earlier.
I am halfway through building a built in wardrobe and was really struggling with controlling tge chipout on the melamine.
My god, the ts55 straight out of the box is doing factory edge cuts with the standard blade... every time.
Your videos helped me jump into the festool world. Thank you. Will not be my last festool purchase!!
I was sold before i watched, now i'm totally convinced
I am heading out to buy my Kapex 120 tomorrow! Got an unexpected refund from my insurance today and it sealed the deal on my purchase. I have watched several videos on the 120 and your was the most informative. Starting a big project on Monday and I am sure that this will make the tasks much easier. Thank you for your very informative presentation.
+Gloria Devol . Hey Dale. I hope your experience with the kapex is an enjoyable one!
Best walk through on this saw I have ever seen. Very helpful. Now I know it’s worth purchasing.
Timothy Walz let me know how it goes for you.
I know the video is more about the Kapex, but I really like how you did your miter station and your fence. Your stops with the curved cut out look like a great idea. Thanks for the video.
North Wingnut Thanks. The station lets me put long lengths of timber on it without fear of anything falling off while I am docking g to length. Those little dust escape cut-outs on the stops work very well.
Hi Dave. Great video. I learned so much. I purchased my kapex today with all the fold away stand and wings. Just doing the fine tuning. Better check that laser. So far I'm so impressed. And WOW, it is quiet for this sort of machine! The quality of the cut blew me away. The dust extraction is awesome. Can't wait to use for a job. This is going to save me so much time. Love your vids. If anyone else is out there thinking about, just get it! Yes, it's expensive but you get what you pay for!!! Cheers Nic
My kapex is still working flawlessly. I hope yours performs just as well.
Hi Dave I'm a Festool junkie and I really enjoyed your capex demo. Didn't know about the laser adjustment or the 1/2 deg adjustment. Also didn't know about the 120mm cut with the stop. Very good thanks. Norman
Thanks, glad you got something out of the video!Norman Jarvie
Hey Dave, this is the first time I've ever commented on a video and I just wanted to say thank you for your time and effort. Because of you I'm now a proud owner of the kpex 120. On the other hand, I'm now £1k out of pocket🤪👍
Thanks for the compliment Ash. I am sure you will enjoy the Kapex.
And I bet by now you’ve forgotten how much it costs and look at it fondly every time it gives you a great cut and finish
Excellent review.... I used to use one of these in my friends workshop, and have not found anything that comes even close to it. An amazing machine....! Now I just need the £££ to buy my own....
Glad you enjoyed the review. The saw performs well for me. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Dave. I have just ordered the 120, and its nice to see all the finer points of the machine before it arrives.
Let me know how it all goes Darren.
Thanks for there tip about the vernier ruction of the protractors. Great tip when you want to set a shallow camber angle for work such as snug fitting removable panels in cabinetry.
Glad it was helpful!
I just bought the 120 last week so thanks for the video it really helps!
Glad I could help!
Hi David. I was bored and decided to view your older video that you did six years ago. Video is just as great now. Notice you looking a bit younger and great seeing your assist Barry again. Take care.
Interesting point Ron Snyder. We are all getting older.
Thanks for all the tips, tricks and reviews.
Glad you like them!
Went out and bought this product on your recommendation. Best saw I've ever owned, thanks Dave.
+Simon Hopkins . I am very happy with mine Simon. I hope you have many enjoyable years of service from yours!
Hi Dave after a long and tiresome working day it's always nice to watch one of your easygoing and cheerful clips, brings me to a better mood and the lust for life again. Really appreciate it. Keep up the good work! Kind regards Tor-Bjorn from Norway. :)
Happy to lift your spirits. Having a go at live streaming so you may be able to join in?
Excellent video Dave, I am currently considering a kapex saw and this video was a wonderful resource in helping me clear some of the features on the 120 that are not on the 88. Excellent video, can't wait for the next episode!!!!!!!
Excellent demonstration. These Festool products are certainly amongst the elite. Almost devastated that I've just renewed my cordless tool's with a combo-pack of Makita......
+manos3790 Thanks for the compliment! I'm sure the Makita tools will serve you well, I had many of them but mine were all made in Japan about 30 years ago. Festool is my brand of choice these days.
+David Stanton From what I've seen, Festool are a 'godsend' and you've a exceptional delivery of the necessaries.
Hi Dave. Nice review of this saw including some of the features I'd missed on mine. Thanks for that. One thing I've noticed is that fence removal is needed when operating bevel cuts. Cheers Phil
Good point!
Thanks from California- your video helped me decide to add the Kapex (and the UG Cart and wings) to my growing Festool collection). Just thought I'd throw in a word of appreciation for this and the other Kapex video you made.
+Lawrence Becker . I hope it lives up to your expectations....as I am sure it will. Thanks for the feedback!
+David Stanton - No doubt it will. My 25 yr old Makita compound sliding miter saw was difficult to use with long projects. The UG cart and wings makes it capable, portable, accurate and safe. Except for being prone to pretty amazing kickback without the aux fence for compound miters. The Kapex is pretty amazing.
Thanks for the great video! I just bought a Kapex 120 yesterday. Now I need to build a setup like your.
Allow more room around the Kapex than I did. check full tilt and swing dimensions front, rear and sides.
Appreciate the videos. Can't wait to go back through them when I'm ready to build my own home shop.
TeslaRoadsterSpud I hope they assist you in the design and enjoyment.
Dave, Thank you for the details. I just Purchased the 120. I'll give my old Dewalt to my son.
hi David
Nice informative video. Not just can do this and that, but also why and how.
I am new to mitersaws, just started using one, but never bored during the 16+ min.
I realy like your dustcollecting work in your shop, impressive!
I have seen lots of videos about dust control work, ending up being very efficient dust distributing systems.
Visible dust collected and fine invisble dust being redistributed or left back in the shop.
And the owners being very happy.
The mitersaws seem the worst ones to have the dust contained and removed when dustcollecting. (maybe excluding freehand routing).
I am going to build one for the shop I use, and are thinking a box and shaped, heavy plast curtain in front.
Your solution with the slots is impressing, and, especially the rounding ot the edges. We loose about 50% airflow/sucktion with a charp egded inlet. Yours are the first I have seen having so much areodynamic thinking behind the airflow design.
Thank you ToNys
Keep me posted on how your shop progresses!
Your workshop is amaizing and your videos are easy to watch and very easy to understand. Thank you !
Thank you Jane Dickson!
Thanks for the review, was trying to work out the difference between the 88 and 120 and you helped me out there.
Glad to help!
Dave you’re videos are an inspiration and I have learned many great things watching your channel. Thanks for taking the time to make them mate!
I appreciate that!
Dave I find your videos always very helpful, I like this saw very much, but in South Africa, our money is worth not much, so its very expensive here. I did find a way to catch almost 90% of sawdust on a normal Makita mitre saw I have, in building a very small box. But thanks for your nice videos.
Just bought this, what an awesome bit of kit.
You convinced me Dave. This unit is on my very short list.
Greg Oxenham Cool Greg. It is a great little saw.
A very good review David. Probably the best I've seen on the saw. You've talked me into it. I've been wanting to replace my 12" DEWALT sliding miter saw for some time. The Bosch Glide saw was in the running because I have several 12" blades and I hate to give up the cutting capacity of my DEWALT but I need a slider that takes up less room behind it. So I guess I will store the DEWALT until needed and get the Kapex 120. Your review made it an easy decision. Thanks.
Ron
All I can say is that mine works very well and is accurate. I hope yours performs the same.
Also Ron. Be aware that mine is the 240 volt version, not the 110 volt. Is the 240 volt model available in the US and do you have any 240 outlets in you workshop?
David Stanton Hi Dave. Yes I do have some 240 outlets but don't think I can get a 240 unit here.
I don't know if it makes any difference. Just letting you know as much info as possible.
David Stanton Thank you. I will look into the differences, if any.
Enjoyed the relaxed and entertaning review, while at the same time recieved the info about the saw I came for.
Keep up the good work David.
Greetings from Slovenia :)
Glad to be of assistance Aljaz!
Thank you David, you have answered a lot of questions in one video.
Harvey UK
Harvey Smith Happy to have helped!
Congrats on your new Kapex. Life is short, enjoy.
twong789 The older I get, the more I understand that life is not only short, it is getting shorter! Hope you enjoyed the video!
I have a Kapex 120. I did however lurned about the 1/2 scale from you video. Good job.
Glad to have been of some help David!
You need to learn how to spell first 😂😂😂
Dave: Great video. Can't wait to buy the 120.
Hi Mark. The 120 is still my favourite SCMS.
i'm in love! i look at this and the sawstop every day!
If you can afford it, buy it.
After being engaged for 10 years, completely renovated an apartment, built a house and had 2 children together. We're finally getting married. So I cant afford anything else than a lottery ticket :) I will have to plan Lewi's Shop 2.0 for a while (mostly copying your shop) :D
You are following in my footsteps. My wife and I had 2 children and another on the way when we were married. ....a fair bit younger than you though, 4 children by the age of 24 and every one of them is a high achiever.
David Stanton How did you survive? 2 is enough for me :)
We ate rice and worked very hard. My wife was my laborer on site and the children came with us when they were too young for school.
Love the review David. Watched it several times. Going to pick up my 120 this weekend. Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks for the compliment Steve! I hope you enjoy the Kapex as much as I do.
How can yiu afford it, I want one,
Dave, I am planning my garage workshop in a new house we will be building soon. Agreement with wife is she gets to pick out everything in the house if I can pick out everything in the garage. It's a win-win for me. She has great taste and I have one and a half stalls of a 3.5 stall garage to play with. Your videos and shop set-up are inspiring and a big help. Thanks.
Please send me some photos of the build and fit out when it happens.
@@DavidStanton I will be happy to do so. I am planning on how to keep me and my mind active as I slowly come to grips with the fact that I do not want to work (for pay) forever. I want to be near my wife and family, but not under foot. My father instilled the use of tools and woodworking into me as a boy and I am looking forward to regressing to a slightly more simple life. Wish me luck on that last desire.
the TS 55 tracksaw won me over about 10 years ago when my dad bought one, (im 26 btw and have been working with my old boy since i was 10 or so doing carpentry)
Now im out on the field doing my own stuff aswell as with my dad and i do alot of alluminium partition work, glazing channels etc and i was fed up with the sloppiness of the makita dropsaws which are a great saw but so alloy just not good enough unless they are new.
I bit the bullet n bought the kapex 120, and oh my god i cannot believe the quality, if you are using it to cut alloy be advised that it sucks at collecting the swarf or dust and dont bother with any other blade apart from the genuine festool 68t alloy cutting blade
i just recently also bought the TSC 55 tracksaw with an extra 2 batts and extra charger so i have 4 batteries 2 chargers in total and just wow, old man bought the big router with the accessory kit and that is also an insane bit of machinery
im a festool kid, what can i say lol
Keep the dust extraction on the Kapex with aluminium cutting. I have seen the result when people do not...the shwarf gets caught in the guard return spring and when the blade is lifted out of the cut, the spring can't compress and the blade collects it...very expensive repair.
+David Stanton thanks for the input david ill give it a look n see if theres anything building up in there
Loved your video. Would like to see a video with recommendations for all of the tools and equipment needed for a husband close to retirement who wants to start his own woodworking shop.
Great suggestion!
Cheers for the help Dav I recently broke my bosch glide and was wondering about the difference between the 88 and 120. Your video helped me make my dissension.now all that I have to do is save up haha Cheers for that mate really like your videos too :)
Anthony Schmocker Thanks Anthony. Glad I could help.
Well, I learned something else that I didn't know! You do a remarkable job of explaining
My pleasure Bruce Pauley !
Great vid......I just purchased one and I can't wait till it arrives....Keep up the good vids love watching them.....Nigel UK.
Thanks Nigel. You are going to love this saw. Share the channel around.
Really dig the way you have your miter station set up...
Thanks Daniel!
Nice overview of the Kapex. I'm just about ready to buy and your video helped.
I have the Kapex and your video is first class. Probably the best compound mitre saw on the market and very capable.
I found one problem with mine though. I do very fine woodwork making triangle shaped timber pieces that need to be 100% accurate to make a perfect circle. I found that this saw on the horizontal movement when at 10 degrees was up to 0.5 Degrees out from the marks on the base. Easily fixed by using an angle measurer to get it 100% correct, but would have expected this saw to be 100% correct.
At 45 degrees the saw is accurate. Just the same would not part with it.
Sam Sabastian Thanks for the compliment Sam. In defence of the Kapex, the fact that these saws increments can be adjusted is first class. I understand your disappointment as I was also disappointed when I found the laser was out.... but hey, it made me read the manual and now I am confidant to be able to adjust anything that needs it at home without costly down time by sending it away.Glad you enjoyed the video and please share my channel with your friends and workmates.
Best saw ever, period.
Well I always wondered what the differences were between the 120 &88, now I know, thanks for that.
Great set-up you have for your Kapex, it's giving me ideas, lol.
cheers
+antonoat Use as many of the ideas from me as you need. Not all will suit you but this one looks like it will. Thanks for watching and please share the channel with your friends.
Wonderful demo
really loving your videos
Thanks
Great presentation Dave! I now understand why people pay the price of Fetool.
Thanks Bob.
I love your workshop Dave, I also have theKapex 120 Great Saw.Looking forward to more of your vediosand helpful tips'
Doug Smith Thanks Doug. More videos on the way. Stay tuned.
I do! I do! like the angle fine adjustment.
Best review of this saw, well done.
Thanks Samantha!
Awesome video, wish I could afford one of these saws. I am working on getting the rotex 150 sander because of your video.
***** You better stop watching my videos Matt. I just bought the Festool domino 700! I am in the fortunate position of all my children have left home, have their own families and all have a strong work ethic. All the money that was consumed for so many years by raising a family and paying off a home can now be channelled into toys for me.
Yeah, my kid is 10 and I just got full custody of her so she is living with me now. Lol not many big toys for me in the near future until I get to PA school in two years. I'm a respiratory therapist currently so until then. 😀
Another great video Dave! Thanks for doing a walk through of the saw :)
Thanks Dave! Great Demo....I have become a Festool fan watching you pleasant videos. TS 55 coming my way soon and thereafter the Kapex 120. There is no substitution for quality.
Hi Rudy. Send me some pics of your garage/workshop so I can share them on my live shows on Sunday mornings.
Hi David, Currently I am working out of a double garage and a servants quarters so I have the small luxury of two workshops.However, the two areas are in disarray at this stage no planned layout. I started several years ago collecting wood working tools but made the mistake of buying a Ryobi mitre saw and table saw. However, my other power hand tools vary from Bosch to Makita/De Walt. So I am an ideal candidate for Festool. I claim once you understand the Festool principals you are essentially a sold man. Where are you based in Auz I am visiting Sydney in December?
I am in the Blue Mountains. Enjoy your visit to Sydney.
Love the saw Dave, as well as your constructive and informative videos. I have a Bosch PCM 1800SD which I find a bit awkward to adjust and very noisy, plus I'm not entirely happy with it's accuracy either. I believe that you have successfully convinced me that, although not cheap, a Kapex 120 is definitely the way I should go! Cheers, and keep up the great work you are doing.
Let me know how it goes for you. Thanks for the compliments!
Thank you you’ve enlighten me to some of the features I’ve got on my sore which I’ve had for years😅 and plus I didn’t understand that you had to lock it to get it to cut right to the back
Nice bit of cypres love the new saw
Johnathon Lewis Thanks Jonathon. I used cypress extensively when I was building due to its resistance to white ant attack and durability.
*Dave! give me a Festool... I LOVE THEM!!! Great review by the way!*
You and me both!
Guess I am getting this one. I was tossing up between the 60 and this, with tomorrow being the day I am getting one. The dual laser is what sold me
Thanks for watching!
What a great tutorial on this saw. I'm saving up for one now.
Hope you enjoy it!
I sold my Kapex and it's been the worse move I've make. I understand there is a new model of Kapex out for 2019. I haven't seen any difference. Can you tell me what the differences might be? Your channel is one of the best on How to do woodworking. You explain things very good. Thank you for sharing of your knowledge.
You Are very good to explain All detail abort the saw i like that
I truly appreciate your feedback! It means a lot to know that my explanation resonated with you. If there's anything specific you'd like to learn more about, just let me know!
I am planning to buy it thank you
The video was very informative and clear.
Thanks Terrey!
Awesome review. Solidified the deal for me. Getting one.
Cheers David
If Festool improved the depth stop (allowing a bigger range), handle and trigger ergonomics (allowing handle rotation so it's horizontal), and reduced blade deflection, then it would be *really* good. As it is, it's probably the _best_ sliding compound mitre saw out there, but still not as good as it could (and should) be.
With improving the depth stop, do you mean to allow for larger depth of cut?
@@DavidStanton - A larger _range,_ especially at the top end (i.e., so you can cut a shallow "trench" in a tall piece).
Clear and Informative. Thanks for Video. I have had a Makita 10" sliding saw (1019L in the US) for the last 2 years - and I thought I liked it....until i discovered the fence was not 90 degrees (i did took it for grunted and initial check seemed to show 90 with that little plastic triangle that comes with it) .... until my drawers were not quite right...-It was practically impossible to straighten unless i would file the back of the fence to have room to move it backwards. I bought a new Makita base fence which was better but still not perfect. I always thought that the cost for the Kapex was really out of line. Well - I "guess" a cost out of line is better than a saw out of line. The Makita is about to be sold. I watched your video after I made my mind... Still if was good to watch. Nice clean shop too - I never understood the need to have a messy cluttered work space although my gar-shop is not nearly as immaculate as yours. Happy Holidays!
My pleasure AviH !
Thanks for the video, Dave. I have the kapex as well. Great saw.
***** Thanks Ryan. I hope to get many years from the kapex. How long have you owned one?
Nice video as usual David. Still the Kapex 60 is usually enough for an average user like myself. I would like to see you checking out the Festool SYMMETRIC.
I don't have access to the symmetric.
super video , i see this think in the shop and newer think its so cool , maybe i will buy !
i just threw my saw in the bin after seeing this video great job man
Fantastic and comprehensive review! Thanks
My pleasure!
Great video Dave! I have to admit you are converting me into a serious Festool Fan! Your Festool enthusiasm is infectious. My new shed is going to cost me a fortune to setup, but you've gotta love that German engineering. Keep up the great work bud 🙂
You will have to send me some photos as it happens!
Hi Dave, Great video as usual. I am a pro user of tools in the construction industry and own a lot of Festool kit along with other makes too.
I love all my Festool without any conditions however, I am very nervous about buying a Kapex 120, simply because I've heard of so many having smoking, and/or motor issues?
Such a shame, as I love everything about the saw.
Keep up the good work.
Regards
Steve
Thank you Steve K !
I haven't heard of the issues in Australia maybe because the Kapex here is 240 volts?
Thanks for the reply Dave, in the UK I know of both 240 volt and 110 volt saws taking a dive. Some owners have had motors replaced two and even three times?
There’s a lot of cases mentioned on the F.O.G.
I don’t know the percentage? If there were any issues, I hope they have been sorted in the latest version.
I guess like most things, it’s the luck of the draw.
I was just telling my wife about your workshop, she said “ how many workshops do you need?” Haha!
Hi again Dave, Well I bought the latest Kapex KS 120 REB, and you’re right, it’s a great piece of kit and I’m very pleased.
Keep up the great work.
Great explanation Dave, many thanks!
Cool saw! I'm jealous. Thanks for the review.
Thanks, I as jealous until I grabbed one. Now I am contented, lol.
Dave, love the videos. I am awaiting my Kapex to be returned from repair. Had an issue with the heat sensor and hopefully all fixed now. I would like to know exactly what components you use for dust collection on your Kapex. I have the CT 36, and hope to use it on the Kapex. I saw one of your videos on how you have your dust collection setup, hence the question. I particularly like the way you set the bucket down into the floor of the cabinet. Cheers.
Great video Dave and explanation. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Hi Dave, could you check your saw tables to see if they are in the same plane. Last year I bought this saw and noticed this problem soI returned the saw. The store model had the same misalignment as well as two other unboxed new saws. A friend of mine bought this saw years ago and has perfect alignment, although the motor runs very hot. I would assume yours is wired for 220 volts while here in the U S it is only sold for 110 volt. Nice job on the videos!!!
Straight as a dye. Never noticed if the motor runs hot or not but it keeps performing well. Thanks for the video compliment!
Thank you for this great review. Your workshop looks great!
Thanks Chang!
thanks for your review
Thanks Dave, I could never figure out how to use the protractor properly.
lumenman Glad to have shed some light on the saw for you. Thanks for watching!
Another great videa dave. Now I need this saw !!!!!!!
I love mine. Thanks for the compliment!
thanks dave, great video... i reckon i'll be ordering one for myself soon.
+Ravi Pankhania Hope it goes well for you.
GreatReview Dave.
Thanks!
Thanks for the video :: Have the 120 my self and I did not think of the vernier scale. Neither did I know of the laser adjustment he he he haven't read the instructions of course :)
Again good video, love the setup with what is probably kitchen kabinets, maybe from Ikea or something. I think I will copy it when I am going to do my big makover to my shop this fall. Have a free standing woodshop with a full basement, and also an 2 floor with my office, aprox 162 m2.
Best regards
T.Robertsen
Thanks for the comments! Most of the cabinets I made from scratch in the workshop apart from the sink area and table saw area which were flatpacks. Good luck with your new area.
Great review, thanks for taking the time to put it together. I am on the fence with this saw mostly be cause I have been reading about motor burnout issues (at least with the 120v) not sure if they are isolated or widespread, not sure how many have been sold but I would expect some failures. Thoughts, comments appreciated.
Excellent video as always Dave.
Ron