ben_r_ Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Didn't see a thread on it already. Everyone seen this? (Video password is "festool" if it asks for one). Doesnt look like its headed for the US yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 It says "password required" to watch the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 14 minutes ago, Eric. said: It says "password required" to watch the video. festool is the pw. Nice lil saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Too bad there's not a password to change the writing to English and the accents to Texan. I couldn't get much out of the video. This will be smaller and have an 8.5 inch blade. I wonder if it will have an intro price of $99 and come in a blue box? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 20 minutes ago, Eric. said: It says "password required" to watch the video. I wrote right in the post what the password was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 6 minutes ago, ben_r_ said: I wrote right in the post what the password was... Sorry, I must have ignored your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, Eric. said: Sorry, I must have ignored your post. With all the excitement you must have felt over the prospect of a new Festool tool to buy I can understand how that might happen. You Sir are pardoned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwk5017 Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I wish they would make a 12". Oh and for God's sake put a real motor on this one for a change. The KS120 doesnt exactly scream "power!" when cutting through hardwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 8 minutes ago, Pwk5017 said: Oh and for God's sake put a real motor on this one for a change. Yeah no kidding. My main complaint is that the thing doesn't have enough ass...and now they make this one even smaller. I'm baffled by some of their moves. I don't really care about a 12" blade but the saw does need more power, at least when it's being used for furniture making. I'm sure finish carpenters are happy. Screw finish carpenters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I always assumed that the Kapex was a 12" saw. My Bosch 10" Glide seems to have a lot of ass but I don't know how it compares to the Kapex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 If this smaller version ever reaches the USA (Post 2020), I'm guessing it will retail for $1500 and still lack power and have motor issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shaneymack Posted November 4, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Ya probably overpriced junk like most Festool. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuxleyWood Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 If we had the European standard of electrical service here we we might have a more durable Kapex motor. Had this been around years ago I might have incorporated one instead of my Milwaukee 6955. Having a MFT3 I have wide crosscut capability for the times I need it and a more compact saw with at least theoretically less blade deflection would be nice for small accurate cuts. Taking up less area on the counter and better dust control would be nice too. For the money and requirement rebuild that area of my cabinets make me not interested. One thing that I thought was a neat touch is having the table at the same height as a Sys 1, useless for most of us but a boon for a site pro, especially a floor installer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 Ya probably overpriced junk like most Festool. Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk You know this comment is going to get indexed by Google and end up being a top hit for anti festool searches, right? You'll lose your dream with festool in no time Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 I've only made 3 cuts on a kapex and that was crosscutting 8/4 walnut boards. the only impression I actually remember having was that it felt like the saw was having to work too hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 22 minutes ago, Brendon_t said: I've only made 3 cuts on a kapex and that was crosscutting 8/4 walnut boards. the only impression I actually remember having was that it felt like the saw was having to work too hard. It was working too hard, because it was made to cut poplar crown and baseboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted November 4, 2016 Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 That's unfortunate for the price they Bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Eric. said: It was working too hard, because it was made to cut poplar crown and baseboard. Decide what you're replacing yours with yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 5 hours ago, estesbubba said: I always assumed that the Kapex was a 12" saw. My Bosch 10" Glide seems to have a lot of ass but I don't know how it compares to the Kapex. Yea when you hit the trigger on the Bosch 12 inch glide it actually has a tendency to torque upwards because of the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 21 minutes ago, estesbubba said: Decide what you're replacing yours with yet? Not yet. Hasn't been high on the priority list to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 minute ago, Chet K. said: Yea when you hit the trigger on the Bosch 12 inch glide it actually has a tendency to torque upwards because of the power. And the street lights dim! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted November 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 10 minutes ago, Chet K. said: Yea when you hit the trigger on the Bosch 12 inch glide it actually has a tendency to torque upwards because of the power. The Dewalt DWS780 does the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheperd80 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 It was working too hard, because it was made to cut poplar crown and baseboard. In response to the motor issues, Festool stated the saw is not ideal for quick small cuts, and that its better at cutting large "beams". Which makes about as much sense as the 2016 presidential campaign. So a low power, small capacity saw is not designed for light duty work.... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 I have the kapex, and though it's motor may not be the most powerful, I have not had any issues cutting 8/4 ash, cherry, or walnut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 I cut my Roubo legs which are 3.5" thick on the kapex, I didn't have any issues. Now, I think the kapex needs more balls but I haven't had issues with any cuts. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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