Why Did I Buy This? Festool Kapex Review

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@AM-wr8hj 3 жыл бұрын

8:53 “Everything’s square we built the walls” 🤣🤣 Low key flex there Scott

@thejoker8705 Жыл бұрын

Great saw especially kzfaq.infoUgkxxnKxcY0vm4xjW8xkPbjaHuKt10gr-wG_ considering how drastically cheaper it is than every other track saw on the market. Only things I would mention is replace the blade immediately, the 24 tooth blade supplied leaves a lot to be desired.

@jeffdenison4598 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for clear perspective on all that you do with this channel. Brings back memories of working in NZ and all that I learned while I was there! CHEERS MATE!

@rolflossow9168 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review Scott, I purchased one today as I’ve wanted one for ages and this sealed the deal!, in relation to the blade gaurd kicking the off cut, the guy where I purchased advised me to wait until the blade break comes on and then you can lift the blade without risk of projectiles haha!, love your vids btw. Keep up the good work

@gabrieljohnson3241 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen Scott complain about being tired and he did it twice, cheers to resting up!

@icecrambler6062 3 жыл бұрын

I really like about the Festool Kapex in general that the "working table" of the saw got the same high as a Festool I Systainer, so it's easy peasy so cut longer pieces that way!

@arnoldrimmer9161 3 жыл бұрын

I watched sooo many reviews of this saw as I was looking to buy one. I think the main gripe for most reviewers was the trigger position, and it nearly put me off buying it. However I bit the bullet and bought one... And I'm so glad I did! The trigger position does take a little getting used to, but after a while it's fine, don't let it be the decision maker! It's the best saw I've ever owned albeit a little pricey but hey I wanted to treat myself. 👍

@garrettlund 3 жыл бұрын

Hands down best miter saw I’ve used not for raw power but for all the reasons you mentioned. The weight and tight profile and easy of bevel, etc... got mine in 2012 and still loving it

@danatkins8240 3 жыл бұрын

I had my festool kapex for about a week when it fell out of the tool trailer going round a corner. Picked it up, went to site, checked it for square and started cutting never had a problem with it. Great saw for the last three years.

@W2APS 3 жыл бұрын

Love my Kapex. Bought it for doing all the detail work around the house during a full renovation. With the Midi dust collector it's superb.

@YovanNoel 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the 10 minute video. I really like the Kapex saw as well - I hope you enjoy your time with it.

@JRCadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Great work again mate! We just finished our renovation too and love watching your videos for inspiration

@Tool-Meister 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 3 “top-of-the-line” miter saws. My Kapex was my 3rd miter saw investment, about 10 years ago. I’ve made tens of thousands of cuts. I’ve tried several friend’s high quality saws too. I see no reason to replace my original Kapex. I really like the Festool blades. If tried a couple other premium blades and still came back to my Festool blades. I have a pair of the 60 tooth blades and send them to a very reparable blade service once a year. I also have an 80 tooth blade that’s never needed resharpening.

@MrZimmerdj 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see an after video of this job. When paint is done. I know you are usually on to the next job by then and owners are hard to lock down when some of their stuff is in there but I think it would be good viewing. Thanks for the great content Scott.

@ericgaulden5411 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video. I love my kapex too! I found that the dewalt clips actually fit right on the kapex without any plywood, the holes lined up and I was able to bolt it strait on. I also use the “best fence” system from fast cap. It integrates perfectly with the dewalt stand and kapex.

@markrussell. 3 жыл бұрын

Well, all I can say is your video editing skills are way way up there. Really enjoy your channel already a Subscriber, keep up the great work.

@peterfelts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting this video together. I've never seen trim and skirting (what we call baseboard) out here in the states. It was cool to see that, too, in your video.

@Road_to_Tolaria 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit Scott! Perfect editing so far. I'm following right along with you, scene cuts are spot on, not to mention, maybe one day I'll have a Kapex. Peter, fellow tradie

@1978sjt 3 жыл бұрын

I like how the tubes are fixed forward and the mount slides on the tubes rather than the tubes being fixed to the saw and sliding with it. My old Ryobi (bought 2007, still going strong) needs a lot of room behind it.

@jamesblair4709 3 жыл бұрын

That’s it, your hooked, I can see a cameron style van kitted out with festool this time next year!!! 😂 But in all seriousness, it’s a disease, once you start buying it you then talk yourself in to needing more! And believe me, after speaking to myself for the same reasons I’m right, it’s all good and I need it all, now I just need to talk to my bank account and convince him! 😂😂😂

@galvanizedgnome 3 жыл бұрын

HEY, MATE! It's good to see you again.

@dme6991 3 жыл бұрын

You made the right choice have had mine for 5 years and never looked back. The bisecting tool with the laser seams gimicy at first glance but after using it on funny angles in Reno work and such it is frigging awsome. I keep it in my truck and only use it for fine finish work and definitely don’t let a dull apprentice at it. You definitely should of giving the stand with the wheel and telescopic arms a chance I love mine. The telescopic arms give you really accurate stops so make really accurate repeatability easy

@NeilDunlop 3 жыл бұрын

There's 2 holes in the base (that capture a M8 bolt head) for attaching it to a MFT type top - bolts go through the top and then down through the top and secured from underneath. I use those to attach it to a board with the DeWalt brackets bolted to it. It means you're free to take it off the mounting board and use it on flat surfaces with systainers as supports if needed.

@jimurrata6785 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Scott! I can see that angle divider coming quite handy the next time you do ply on a ceiling. 😉

@Hand-i-Craft 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Kapex 60 Scott and think it’s fantastic. I know you said you aren’t a fan of the stand, this isn’t a justification of it but I only work with one arm and it is so easy for my to assemble and disassemble with the extendable side wings😀. Super accurate too, very happy with the investment 👍😀

@davidtarloskicarpentry7780 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Scott.

@trainisawsm123 3 жыл бұрын

Love Festool. I only use fessy’s for finishing, they’re expensive for sure but the dust extraction is amazing and the quality and precision is second to none.

@IppiopaidFEEDBACK 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what I’m more impressed with, Festool Kapex or the fact that the baseboard is real wood.

@TurinTuramber 3 жыл бұрын

Less shrinkage and warping with MDF me thinks.

@1414141x 3 жыл бұрын

@@cmmartti Yeah, MDF just loves water - thirsty it be, and it swells up just lovely. And dries out still all swollen. MDF is basically cardboard. Horrible stuff. MDF are for the lazy who just want it cheap and easy.

@cire9984 3 жыл бұрын

@@1414141x MDF is a bit more sensitive yeah. Often it's laminated to help against the water stuff and make it a bit more resistant, but then you can't really fix it once it gets dinged up, like by a chair or something. With wood you can just paint it again, but you can't properly paint over laminate without that part catching your eye. But still, what he said is true. Wood will warp, MDF won't. If you got an application where it's more important that it's really straight and stays that way rather than standing up to wear, you should use MDF.

@mrmajestic345 3 жыл бұрын

HAH!, I had just ordered mine, stand, wings and all, not delivered till January, now i can't wait cause of you! I think we actually bought the same saw on the same day. Thanks for great videos!

@arjanwesselink3418 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice, had mine since it came out. Great saw and very accurate.

@trobert132 3 жыл бұрын

That 1 dislike on the video came from Scott's wallet probably

@zaqwsx121231234 3 жыл бұрын

HA!!

@ignacymat 3 жыл бұрын

it's still going. 31. poor wallet. i absolutely loved festool crap, it was amazing to me how one machine could be so precise and versatile.

@missingegg Жыл бұрын

@@ignacymat Festool bites hard at the wallet, but they make the tools that are most likely to make me smile while I'm using them.

@JoshR512 3 жыл бұрын

I see where this is going. Went from Dewalt vacuum too Festool. Replaced Dewalt Miter with a Festool. I can see him replacing the Makita Track Saw and the impact driver he was testing at that store. Came back after researching dust extractors for home.

@jamesgordon8970 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, we use the kapex on our Dewalt stands. Dewalt sell a set of longer brackets than youre using. Keep up the great videos..

@katrinabell7684 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video SBC

@woodmasterguy 3 жыл бұрын

Scott, I have been using power miter boxes since 1979. I found the Kapex to be the best so far. Owning this saw since 2010, I have found that the saw plugged directly to an outlet, motor is stronger, vac outlet says good for 2 amps, this saw draws 11 amps under no load. Add blue tooth to the vac if your vac allows so you can plug saw in directly into wall outlet if possible. Increase hose size to 36mm. I cut about 90% of the little vents out of the front of the blade guard, now with laser on, head up, I can see two solid red laser lines on the stock to be cut. Hand position over blade makes for almost no deflection. Have fun with the saw, makes trim work simple...

@nordlands8798 3 жыл бұрын

My Festool CTL MIDI has socket outlet rated for 2400W, while this saw is only rated at 1600W.

@whirled_peas 3 жыл бұрын

Please measure the draw as that sounds improbable.

@burnshirtvalleyfarm6337 3 жыл бұрын

Bench recommendation is the Rigid Flip tops.They dont spit your left overs like rollers can at times. Super rugged,really compact. I use them more often like saw horses and really load them up.

@steverude7386 3 жыл бұрын

Scott, I use the Dewalt stand with my Kapex. I laminated two 1\2" pieces of ply together to make a more sturdy intermediate filler. I originally did a large piece as you did but then the saw was heavy again so I cut down to two pieces just a by larger than the Kapex foot and that works great bolts to through Kapex and Dewalt adapter. Easy to move on and off saw. Only drawback would be added height for space in your van.

@BalthazarL 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! Just ordered one for myself. :)

@keeranhendricks8120 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work scott

@davids8493 3 жыл бұрын

Cutting pine and the sappy sawdust will build up on the blade guard and block out the laser or lasers. I thought my laser died until I removed and cleaned the blade guard. I have had mine since they first came out and I absolutely love it.

@thejohnhend 3 жыл бұрын

Also I use the Bosch miter saw stand with my kapex and it works great. No modifications needed other than drilling a hole for the locking feet brackets to mount to the saw.

@sdfsdfasdfdsaf4460 3 жыл бұрын

One trick I learned ist that the small festool sustainers are the same height as the saw base, this comes in handy as long as you dont have an saw stand but have to cut long pieces. Greetings from an german carpenter

@wallacelux 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one with the stand, love it, pleasure to use, especially the portability with the stand

@DaveMovold 3 жыл бұрын

For a working pro trim guy/ home renovator, I LOVE my Kapex!!

@lesthiele4921 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, nothing like having a new toy to 'play' with, keep safe and well, best regards from a ChCh boy living in Melbourne

@robertbamford8266 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing it in extended use. Certainly looks worth the price. The double length top casing on the two adjacent doors was an interesting way to maintain the distinctive appearance.

@jackhes2956 3 жыл бұрын

You won’t regret it .had mine for about 12 years.awesome saw

@taylorc3137 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work. My suggestion for attaching the saw to the stand would be to extend the Dewalt brackets with a long strip of aluminium and attach the Kapex to that.

@TheFunnyCarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

You will get used to the blade guard and the off shoots. I found it a bit scary at first but after a month I figured out how to avoid it. Not sure exactly how but I did:)

@brian10008 3 жыл бұрын

I've the dewalt about 10yr old.....would love the kapex....class episode as always scott......

@jamiefoote9940 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the renovation!

@pauledwards9493 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure Cameron will help you with the things that bug you with it. Congrats on an awesome bit of kit

@sonnytekaawa4029 3 жыл бұрын

Loving your content scott .my nephews are carpenters too .such a good calm laid back presenter you are ..im building a holiday batch / house and my nephew is helping me but your building tips are priceless ..one thing my dutch nephew said was ..working for building company where quotas have to be met sees your quality standards drop ..would that be true ? Keep up the excellent vids scott ..hi paerau

@andicookson 3 жыл бұрын

Give us atour of the finished house as it looks amazing

@moz1251 3 жыл бұрын

The Kapex and Dewalt stand is a great combo! Chears from Belgium !

@steenfraosterbro3268 3 жыл бұрын

I have the UG system and really like it. That square comes in handy all the time when your apartment building is from 1885 😉. I'm on my 2nd Kapex (had my first stolen) and never looked back.

@mikez4132 3 жыл бұрын

That baseboard profile is very elegant and clean.

@singlefather01 3 жыл бұрын

Highly recommend buying a stand to go with. Makes it even more accurate.

@garyroxene 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Besides- you have my taste in music! The #1 or a top reason you bought this saw is the #1 reason Im considering buying it. THE WIEGHT! I own Dewalt's 12" and Makita's cordless 10" but they are both getting sold to get the Festool simply because I want the lighter easier to set up saw because Im 73 and been doing this since I was 14. My last 10 years will be using the best.

@johncreaby3040 3 жыл бұрын

Nice saw Scott. I made a 800 x 2400mm version of the paulk bench and cut a space out for my dewalt chop saw. It gives me 1200mm each side of the blade, 1800mm on the left when i have the tablesaw on. Works for me anyway.

@11211lcb 2 жыл бұрын

The rubber dust deflector is easily removed and replaced. The guard hitting you small scraps is avoided by leaving the saw in the down position until the blade stops and you move the pieces. FWIW the Festool stand and out riggers work very well and makes moving around the job site easy.

@woodshopmafia4732 3 жыл бұрын

The dust boot can also be flipped up with out removing it from the kapex and it gives you another inch or so without catching

@Stryyder1 3 жыл бұрын

That is some serious baseboard. Scribing it to the floor is great as long as they don't replace the flooring. Matching smaller shoe might have been nice. I miss that double laser line my Delta saw had it, now I have a Hitachi and the single line isn't as nice. Love you videos keep them coming

@edbouhl3100 3 жыл бұрын

Festool - Painful pricing but amazing quality and performance. Never regretted any purchases.

@lazyaruto1530 3 жыл бұрын

you can get longer brackets for the dewalt stand part number DE7030-XJ there about 550mm long so should work with the Kapex

@dme6991 3 жыл бұрын

You need to buy the stand and arms I no you prob have a stand but the Festool one interstates so well and the stops are externally useful and the arms extend so much further than any other saw I love mine. Keep up the great works cheers from Australia

@Aepek 3 жыл бұрын

After listening to your POV on the Kpex, I might get one eventually.... As the main thing for me, is that handle. Just hated using that style in shop class, & never got used to it; but, did like your thoughts on why you like it.....make a valid point! Glad ya like, & can’t wait to see some more✌🏼

@michaelcarton278 3 жыл бұрын

Scott to get the festool saw to fit onto the dewalt stand you could use a piece of metal unistrut 41x21 it has holes in it for both the stand and the saw which I'm sure will line up. Haven't tried it with this saw but with a makita saved me purchasing a new set of stand brackets.

@trevorbonanno6260 2 жыл бұрын

Frig dude...one more tip for yah. With my kapex I slit the rubber dust extraction boot vertically with like 8 or 9 slits. When released they hold their shape and still guide the exhaust of dust AND it flips and pops over the fence w no interference.

@cara2u 3 жыл бұрын

Scott the miter Finder tool can be purchased under a different brand name, Bora 530401, I found that to be my go to tool for miters

@nicholasxenitellis6166 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, I love watching your channel and what is your favourite makita tool thanks

@Theforestcarpenter 3 жыл бұрын

Was really looking forward to this video as I'm in the market for the kapex ... if it's good enough for scott then im having one

@Przykominku 3 жыл бұрын

I like how You use your makita tools to adapt your deWalt stand to fit Your festool...

@scottbennington2936 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! There was a lot of blue tools working, to make the green tool work properly.

@Dummypass 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottbennington2936 only for the green tool to finish the job off. Those green ones go well too

@kevinpunter7960 3 жыл бұрын

Yep .. he'll got to hell for that I'm sure!

@carpenterkleiv 3 жыл бұрын

I'VE been using the small makita 18v mitersaw for years now, holding up Great, been hard on it too, cuts like 👌 definately recommend the small one!

@Indymogulfan1302 3 жыл бұрын

wait what it clicks in the back.. well damm i have the kapex 120 for like a year now never knew that. you learn something every day haha

@maxtester8824 3 жыл бұрын

"Outer angles are all square, because we built the walls." THAT!

@andrewgibbons8159 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic saw! I like my dewalt dw717xps too much to justify getting the kapex. Enoy the new saw Scott 👌👌

@aFLYJF 3 жыл бұрын

Not a big fan of how much festool costs but man they make some nice tools. When i seen that angle adjustment i was in aww. Also great video as always.

@Mrob37 3 жыл бұрын

I have the kapex fitted to the dewalt stand had to make the holes bigger with a drill bit to fit the bolts but works fine

@Mr_Kirk_ 2 жыл бұрын

I love your van Scott. I want your van.

@anthonyschenck7076 3 жыл бұрын

I love the title because everything i watch you buy every gimmick tool on the market. Thats cool though, thats how you figure out whats worth it and whats not.

@CraigF 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work 👌

@p1kto 3 жыл бұрын

I think the angle finder is very good, I hope you like it!

@mandyleeson1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice saw. Any chance we could have a recap ‘before and after’ on this renovation, Scott? (I’ve enjoyed it too, 🙏🏼)

@ScottBrownCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@pattojumpship 3 жыл бұрын

I have just purchased a KS120, after years of Dewalt and Makita mitre saws. Got a blinder of deal with VAT free so not so bad on my pocket. Used a mates ks60 and was solidly the accuracy and usability. The handle is a bit of getting used to but thats by the by.

@Gidjoiner 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Kapex 120 in the shed, that's where it'll stay, it is a nice saw, accuracy, blade change & angle adjustment are good but i suspect on site it'll get trashed, it is bulky, i had to use aluminium duct tape to pack out & stop the fence from moving & it doesn't cut 100mm posts, , my old Dewalt lasted 20+yrs on site so that's what i have for carrying in the van 👍 Enjoy your toy 👍

@michaelmaas5544 3 жыл бұрын

Tip for running skirting when you have to scribe it put a 5* bevel on it without taking off any width, less material to remove

@welshknight1456 Жыл бұрын

I did my first 45degree bevel cut without using the depth stop, it took chunks out of the black plastic guard.

@ITZ_FISSSOO 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever do commercial or just always residential? Also loving the work buddy makes me want to go back to building haha

@inakiandrade9330 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ewaromanska8667 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m using kapex over 6 years my is 110v I love it absolutely and I love kapex stand it’s perfect for setting saw in a solid surfaces, for outside work and rough ground surface I’m using dewalt stand the saw fitts perfectly on dewalt long bracket ( yeah there is two types of brackets for stand ) after my experience I can’t say bad word it’s a perfect accurate saw the only thing is a motor that burn 3 times but that is common issue in uk with 110v kapex saw the good think is that festool repair service it’s extremely quick and they sending their back own courier with a box design for transport Overal I’m very happy with all my festool tools. And I was like you trying all brand that way I learned what’s best

@soccovitch 3 жыл бұрын

I usually let your ads play through....and now that I see the Kapex.....I will always let them play through!

@trevorbonanno6260 2 жыл бұрын

Also baseboard scribing trick from good ole USA. Use your battery powered makita planer and hold it at a deep bevel and you can back cut your scribe and cut the line at the same time and have your boards seamless w the floor!

@ZiplockFilms 3 жыл бұрын

When I bought my kapex I used 3/4 MDF and used my dewalt stand ,the only problem was the ug extension didn’t work so I cut three inches off the stand legs and now they both work perfect. And fit in my van better than a kapex stand.

@arizzonLA Жыл бұрын

Great video! Did u ever figure out how to use the dewalt stand with the Kapex?

@yodabert1 3 жыл бұрын

Scott totally agree with you about the Kapex stand i am also lookin at upgrading from the Dewalt 12" and I am looking forward to seeing your solution for fitting the Kapex to the DeWalt stand which is rock solid. Did you buy the wings as well as I'm sure these could be supported by the arms on the DeWalt Stand. Look forward to your response

@julietphillips1991 3 жыл бұрын

Nice saw! I would appreciate seeing video of that thing you described where it slingshot the cut-off piece. Sounds like a relative to the tablesaw kickback...not good!

@ktulu193 3 жыл бұрын

"The external walls were all square (we built the walls)" subtle little humble brag.

@alanr745 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with it when it comes to the world of carpentry and contractors. 😉

@chefsteven34 3 жыл бұрын

David - I was thinking the same thing.

@clintburris5520 3 жыл бұрын

subtle flex

@jeffdenison4598 3 жыл бұрын

If you have ever had to install skirting or architrives where things are out of square and in some cases out of plumb, and you have built something from start to finish when it comes to building a house, then can see Scott's perspective when he mentioned that the skirting went smoothly because his framing was straight square and plumb. Not up him self at all from my perspective just stating the facts of building done Right!

@ScottBrownCarpentry 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@digitt2 3 жыл бұрын

I hated the safety switch on the one Festool I used. I like my 12" 36v Makita.

@matiascajarabilla 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, great fan of your channel. Maybe you can help me with some advice: I have some money to spend on either a mitter saw (sliding preferably) or a portable table saw, for interior work ie kitchen and bathroom cabinets, maybe some furniture. What would you recommend buying first? Keep up with your exciting episodes, cheers from Argentina!