Here is the link for shirts, hoodies, and hats! www.successprintshop.com/finishcarpentry23

Why be sued by one brand when you can be sued by all brands

As a subscriber for years I demand to know which company is that petty. This way I can throw away anything I own from them and stop buying from them. Companies need to stop with the high and mighty attitude and remember we keep them in business and content creators are free advertising

Cease to exist letter. I'd like to send one of those to my ex-wife.

One thing that caught my attention is the the "pistol grip" works for both left handers and right. So many tool are inconvenient, uncomfortable and often times dangerous for left handed folks like me. A prime example is most jigsaws. They blow sawdust away from the blade...toward's the right, which means into my eyes. I know I'm supposed wear eye protection, but do you?

Years ago my skill saw was dropped and I bought the Festool r track saw and dust collector. Took it home and used on a remodel job at my house and my wife was so impressed that I wasn’t filling the house with dust! So I’ve slowly built up my inventory of Festool tools.

The vacuum is completely worth getting as well. You plug the saw into the vac power slot and when you pull the trigger the vac turns on it’s awesome. I love Festool.

I've been a finish carpenter for over 35 years, you cannot possibly use just one brand, there are many tools that are better than others, for years Bosch jigsaws were and are still the best, Milwaukee Sawzall's are the best, Senco had the best pneumatic guns, don't put all your eggs in one basket. I have a little of everything, to me all of my Festool are under powered and way too expensive. Tools don't make the finish product, they help but don't make. Quit worrying about gear and just do the job.

Top kapex wing tip. You can use one of the extendable rulers to level the wing to the saw. You don’t need a spirit level. Just take one of the extendable rules fully out and pop it back in when you’re done.

That first review you did was how i found your channel. It was very good actually. Really hit on the pros and cons of actual use rather than a feature tour/infomercial which is much less useful. Glad to see things are going good for you though!

My kapex is over 12 years old. It still cuts beautifully. I do have a 12" Dewalt, but i haven't used it for a very long time. The hold down clamp is something I use quite often. Also, the laser is awesome, you can dial it in so nice. I cried every time I spent the money on a Festool Tool, But I smile every time I use them. They seem to last for ever. The dust collection when sanding is probably the biggest thing I like about Festool.

Say goodbye to cutting 4 5/8 crown . Actually downgraded to a 10” lol

I get it. I always used DeWALT but chose to go with the Festool TS 75 track saw. Then I tried one of their sanders….. Now I’m actively replacing all my tools with Festool. They really are that good

Its crazy to see how far you’ve come, even personality wise. You used to be kinda awkward explain things a little weird. But now you seem way more comfortable on camera and a lot more like a real youtuber. Your work has always been top tier tho. Videos are much better now. Keep going!!

Smart man. I have started to convert over to festool getting rid of all my Milwaukee crap. All the red tools started to fall apart or fail after a couple of years.

You probably saw Spenser’s video stating he bought the Kapex, too. He did a different type of review, but, like many others, he pointed out some design aspects that he liked. Many trash Festool, but few consider the R&D that goes into their tools and the positives that save time, money and quality.

FYI: get a bigger hose, 36mm so the hose goes on the outside of the connector instead of inside, dust collection is better

The cordless kapex is also unreal. Have both saws now, the cordless will handle 90% of your moulding work and the corded saw is really needed when we are doing crown. Both saw are dope, you’ll have both before you know it. The wings make the saw though, they set up so quickly and give you great functionality with the stops. Congrats, 15+ years as a carpenter before switching to festool and I’d never go back

As a guy who has been doing carpentry work for over 50 years, your work is good. You have to be fussy to be successful. What I really like is your honest assessment of tools. Most companies make a good product. And there are a few who make a great product. And when it comes to tools you get what you pay for, if you can afford it,lol. Love the Festool and there are a few products they make that are second to no one. However, there are some they make that are really no better than others. Thx for your honest opinion.

My money is on DeWalt being the Karen

Wow he finally drank the Kool-Aid. The lime green monster has won.

This guy made a video on how the kapex was a wack saw, and how festool wasn't the brand for him, amd now he's all festool. Strange

Richard got a cease and desist letter to stop making tshirts using a copyrighted logo. Every company in the world will do the same thing because if you don’t protect it other companies can start using it. That being said he might be able to get away with it saying it’s fair use and parody. But that’s a legal battle against a major corporation and probably isn’t worth the hassle.

I've looked at the festool miter but it felt cheap! My thoughts that it would be okay in a shop but not getting thrown in and out of a truck every day and extensive use. I will be watching on how it holds up

Will you still use the crown miter saw jig with the capex?

I can’t blame you one bit. When I first saw Festool prices I thought one would have to be crazy to spend so much more on their tools. Fast forward a couple of years and I came across a midi dust extractor for 130$. I added a cyclone (not theirs) to the top and was blown away how well it worked. I recently bought their orbital 6” 150 sander and again I’m amazed. If I were doing this for a living I would use their line for sure. The quality is far beyond anything out there.

Glad to see you come around . Festool is so worth it !

How often do you think the brass inlays should be polished?

Where can your T shirts be purchased at? I can't find any links anywhere for merch.

I had the Kapex for 15 years now, mostly do interior finishing and install , I mostly like it but it does have a few things I don't like

We can guess at which "brand" sent you the C&D letter. And that brand is slowly losing because of their ridiculous behavior not valuing guys like you who have a HUGE amount of influence on what many of us go and buy. I would have never considered Festool before but that's the brand I'll be looking at first. Buy once, cry once.

I too had a hard time with Festools cost, however after other brands broke down or just did not give me the butter cut I switched! You may pay up front, but I never worry about the quality any more and todate have never had a tool go out of spec. For cabinet making I use my MFT3 for assembly, however I have moved to the Dashboard bench to do my sheet good cutting, whilst using all of my festool tools. I find it works better with my workflow and gives me the capability to cut down full 4X8 sheets with one setup. It is also portable! The KAPEX does put off some dust, however it is minor and easy to clean up when sawing inside a home.

Thanks for the great video. Colliflower makes a great zero clearance insert for that saw. I got one this year and can't believe how nice it is.

Is the Festool REALLY that much better than the Makita ????? Not so sure about that --------

Love the DeWaukee idea! I went out a while back and bought an a-dapter so I could use DeWalt batteries on my Milwaukee pinner(which has since blew out something inside, and now it will not fire). I now run a Hercules impact driver and drill because my flagship brand can’t seem to make an impact driver to keep up with or surpass Big Red or Upstart Grey.

Have you watched Inside Carpentry's newest video on his new Kapex saw? Does yours have the same uneven bed his does?

Picked up the KSC 60 and it’s way better than the last 6 miter saws I’ve owned.

Oh wow, you have come a long way. In your first review, you had trouble activating the laser on the miter saw and now you own one, have so many systainers and keep on doing such awesome work.

Your logo does not infringe on their brand. It is your artwork…original artwork…your idea. Tell them to go pound sand.

They have to send cease and desist to protect copyright logo

Are you still going to use the cut hub? Just wondering if the festool miter saw will be used with that. Love the channel!

In my 25 years in the trades, i have NEVER seen anyone using festool in the field or in a workshop professionally. In hand they feel like plastic junk.

Been adding more festool myself. I'm on the Metabo HPT platform now expanding their products. Especially the 10 inch miter that I know most people wouldn't like. But just as you stated there are some things that you benefit. For me one thing I really like is the hybrid feature, that works better than the dewalt one. Front adjustable controls and things like that. What I'm wanting is better intgration with dust control, and those integrations with the wings like that because man what a pain. So I'm glad you did a quick overview because it's looking like if I do get to the point of changing, i may go that route. Only thing for me is that saw stand is big, and I don't have space for a big stand like that on the center of the miter saw, maybe a collapsible stand would be great. additionally, what willyou be doing with that big stand that you had before?

I use DeWalt in my industrial electrician trade. I have tried the Milwaukee because all the hype they push at electricians. For me and my experience the Milwaukee does not tolerate the abuse and the grueling nature of the industrial environment. I wore them out often in months, and even in weeks. The batteries needed to be charged a lot. It was funny because I thought if Milwaukee is the best I never want anything to do with the others. Then I got a DeWalt kit for Christmas. I gave it a try. Wow. Hands down the DeWalt is my go to in the industrial environment now. All the crap people told me about the Milwaukee was just that; crap. I packed up what was left of my Milwaukee stuff at work and brought it all home. That was eight years ago. The DeWalts I bought after that drill kit and that drill kit are still being used. I have not replaced one of them. I still have the Milwaukees I brought home. The Milwaukees make good wood working homeowner type tools. They feel good in me hands; ergonomically satisfying. None of that makes me money though. DeWalt all the way for grueling industrial work environments; the batteries last for years and I have not replaced a cordless tool in over 8 years. Talk feces all you want. I know what I know and I don’t buy crap because people tell me I should. I am glad that I got that drill driver kit and I am stupid happy with it yet today. And you should have seen me face when I got that DeWalt stuff the first time. I was all about, yeah, thank you, while I wondered how to re-gift it. Glad I kept it. 😊

Nice video, Richard~! I too have started drifting over to the "lime green" side after 30+ years as a woodworking, having said that I'd never do it. I kept hearing so much about how much better the sanding experience is with Festool. After seeing a LOT of demos at local stores and viewing dozens of others' experiences on KZfaq (and doing a lot of soul searching), I picked up their ETS 125 (5") random orbital sander and CT36 dust extractor. Such a difference~!! That was last Christmas. About a month ago, I took another plunge and picked up the DF 500 Domino. Know anyone looking for a slightly used biscuit joiner?? LOL I don't know what's next, but I'd like a track saw and I'm seesawing between Kreg ($$) and Festool ($$$$). And then, there's my 12-year old Dewalt compound (non-sliding) miter saw. You're right, it's a total rabbit hole~!! Looking forward to more video from you using the Kapex.

I’ve been wanting one of those Dewaukita shirts since you first put them out like 3 or 4 years. Are they all sold out? I don’t see the link to get them???

i have a kapex and after 10 years of use framing and finish work ... it still cuts beautiful today

As a german and festool fan I like your choices, used to hate on them too but once you use it there is no going back (former makita guy)

also on leveling the winds you can unscrew the extra extensions on the end of the wings. Then use the clamp that comes with the saw and you can level on the ends of the wings with mitersaw.

"Im pretty much...gonna move" That made me laugh.

I’ve been a contractor for 43 years. I’m licensed, bonded, insured....legit. I think anyone who would send a “ demand letter” over your humorous “t’s” and hoodies....that company is a “ little bitch”. Just one man’s opinion. I consider the best performing business owners in the world of contracting building/carpentry to be some of the last of the real men in this world of sensitive feelings, wokeness, those easily triggered. It’s so hard to run a business like ours....only the strong and honest survive. That said, there are weak, crooked, whiney bitches out there. Said tool manufacturer is one of them. Dave Heitman in Omaha dba Dave the Carpenter. Semper P.s. love your content and relaxed demeanor. Your skills are off the chart.

Where is the link to buy the shirt? I’d love one.

Make sure you’re using heavy gauge wire on your extension cords; more power!

What about the Makita set-uP ? With the matching makita blue window casing ?!🥺

Anyone have the link to the shirts? I have one of the original ones, but would like to get one of the newer ones before they’re gone.

When you don’t use Festool, you have no idea.

I was shocked that it took this long for DeWalt, Milwaukee, or Makita to try to stop you from selling those shirts. When I first started watching your videos I saw the DeWakee and thought, This guy has balls. Trade Mark and Branding laws are so critical and even if the company cannot win in court a multimillion-dollar company can run you through the legal process and bankrupt you in a blink of an eye. It is a good choice to get out of the business of selling that stuff. In a Court of Law, it is not always the court's decision that causes a person to lose it is the cost of the ongoing process. However, I do like the concept of the logo you created because many of us are not brand loyal with all of our tools. I own no Milwaukee, my wife is a Lowes Manager, I am Big Blue brand loyal. Good luck with the Team Green upgrades I am going through the same process currently.

6:56 You will come to realize that that clamp is the best one on the market. It's the quickest one to adjust to different thicknesses. 👍

Copyright and trademark protection is real.

Hey richard, I’ve been wanting to buy a sweatshirt from you, but can’t find anyway to purchase them online.

Festool is fine in a small shop situation. Does not stand up to daily transport.

I wouldn’t be surprised if I see a SawStop table saw in your garage soon 😂

People love to hate on Festool, but you really can't argue with quality and precision.

Where I can get the sweatshirt while they last? Don’t see it in the description or on ur website

I used to laugh at festool prices too. The domino is what started me down the Festool systainer collection path as well 😅 I love how many accessories you can use with the track saws. They really work hard to engineer these tools with maximum convenience and usability. I'm always impressed with festool and I get the hype now.

Where can I find sweater 2x can't find link

Be careful on copyright and trademark infringment and slander issues the fact that you received a cease and desist letter says in capital letters you are on their radar, get advice from your counsel ASAP especially about continuing to sell or give away materials that you have in inventory that could be found to infringe. Just the legal costs for this type of litigation can drive even medium sized companies that have corporate limits to what can be taken into insolvency if you are not a corporation ask your advisers if you should incorporate best wishes hope this goes away. New sub. Ray

I have been a dewalt guy for the past 20 years. Over these past few years I have noticed the quality of their product diminishing. As tools wear out I am replacing them with Festool.

Welcome to the Festool family. I know I once said I would never own Festool. But once you buy one, you get hooked.

I'm just wondering how the festival does on odd angles, does it lock in at say 361\2 dgrs and hold there?

I remember watching a video of yours three years ago titled "DeWalt guy tries Festool for the first time (not good)". I refrained from commenting on it at the time because you just didn't have enough time to understand and appreciate Festool tools. Damn, you have come a long way since then. 😎 I'm a hobbyist woodworker with a fairly decent skill set and I really enjoy my Festool tools. I just bought a Castle 110 like the first Castle pocket hole cutter you bought. I drove over to Petaluma and picked it up at Castle USA. They are just the best people there. 👍 All the Best, Chuck.

What is the link to buy shirts and sweatshirts? Thanks

Where is the link for the merch?

Did you have to remove the link from the description? I’ve always really liked YOUR play on the two logos but I have a tight fist. I’d like one of the hoodies at least since they won’t be available anymore. Tell me where to go/what to do.

We’re going to need a systainer tour. I’ve got the corded KS60 and love it.

The weight vs. Cut capacity and dust extraction alone makes the kapex worth it, not to mention the other amazing features

So, what's the link for the apparel?

I suspect, Festool's approach is probably as old as the world. Use only quality materials, process them with high precision - and any conventional design will work much better and much longer than cheaper "alternatives". I've seen countless products going into garbage simply because some part was made of cheap crap and broke.

Glad you posted today. I was wondering why you hadn’t posted in awhile. Love your content!

Pistol grip could be some minor inconvenience, but I got used to it no problem. It has one real advantage, it is ambidextrous. My girlfriend is a lefty and it's much easier for her to use it. I'm not a wood worker, but I'm building a house and decided to make furniture myself. I liked Festool, but I thought I can't justify the price. I finally bought a track saw, sander and dust extractor. Suddenly, everything was a bit easer and much cleaner. I also liked the Domino, but, again, the price. My friend has it and I borrowed it for a few days. I went and bought one. I'm not even half way done, but it already paid itself, it saved me a bunch of time. My miter saw is on it's last legs and, fortunately, the friend has a Kapex, too, so I was able to test it for a good week and I'm going to get one next week. Pricy? Yes. Worth it? For a regular DIY-er probably no, but if you have a big project, I would say, yes.

The link isnt there to buy a hoodie!

Check out the Lamello Zeta P2. Just picked one up and I'v been blown away with how useful that tool has been.

The shirts aren’t showing on the website anymore, are they already sold out?

I have the ksc60 and must say I love the cordless and also the blade brake. All kapex are great tho!

If you take a look at the end of your right side extension table there is another pull out extension for longer pieces. 👍

Where do we order the stuff?

Do you ship your shirts to Canada?? Tried ordering a couple. No dice…

I can’t find the link to get one of them shirts

What was in the systainer above the TS75?

If you’re gonna go full Euro, gonna need to go metric too! 😂

Once you use Festool, you are absolutely ruined when it comes to high end tools!

where's the link for the merchandise? all i see is a link for a patreon.

Wait until you get the Festool dust extractor

What is your plan for integrating a crown stop auxiliary fence. Does that company make one for the Kapex?

I'm glad you are successful enough to afford Festool.

I am surprised how timid you were with the Kapex. You could slice thru 4” in one take without any issue at all!

Any plan on getting the Shaper Origin..

You are getting what you deserve! DO NOT MESS with big box companies, they have $$$$ hope you learned your lesson.

I just want to know how to get a 2x hoodie please…no link in the video data

A person with your skills deserves the best. Great work!!