Why Did I Buy This? Festool Kapex Review

[@AM-wr8hj]

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

[@danatkins8240]

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.

[@arnoldrimmer9161]

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. 👍

[@thejoker8705]

Great saw especially kzbin.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]

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]

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

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

I remember when I first heard about Festool my thought was "wow that is way way too expensive" so I went another decade without ever buying anything Festool. Recently purchased the track saw, dust extractor and a sander because I did particularly well on a few jobs and had the extra money to spend....all I can say is I wish I would have bought in to this brand years and years ago, all the ways it could have saved me time and frustration would be innumerable , I have no bought THIS saw just yet but am considering it. If it is anything as good as the track saw then it is worth every penny.The thing I love most about the track saw is I can break down sheet goods safely and accurately on a job site. at home I have a full size table saw with a table built around large enough to accommodate cutting full sheets but even in that case I am finding I like the track saw better at least for the basic breaking down of the sheet into more easily handled pieces.it is very quiet and even if you only use the bag it comes with instead of a dust extractor it is nearly dust free.I really really love it.

[@Hand-i-Craft]

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 👍😀

[@gabrieljohnson3241]

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

[@icecrambler6062]

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!

[@garrettlund]

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

[@peterfelts]

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.

[@W2APS]

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.

[@woodmasterguy]

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]

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

[@whirled_peas]

Please measure the draw as that sounds improbable.

[@davids8493]

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.

[@steverude7386]

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.

[@trevorbonanno6260]

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!

[@MrZimmerdj]

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.

[@jamesgordon8970]

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..

[@garyroxene]

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.

[@edbouhl3100]

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

[@Tool-Meister]

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.

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

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

[@TurinTuramber]

Less shrinkage and warping with MDF me thinks.

[@1414141x]

@@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]

@@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.

[@brian10008]

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

[@DaveMovold]

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

[@YovanNoel]

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

[@jackhes2956]

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

[@burnshirtvalleyfarm6337]

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.

[@mrmajestic345]

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!

[@1978sjt]

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]

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! 😂😂😂

[@keeranhendricks8120]

Keep up the good work scott

[@sdfsdfasdfdsaf4460]

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

[@NeilDunlop]

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.

[@Gidjoiner]

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 👍

[@JRCadventures]

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

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

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:)

[@trainisawsm123]

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.

[@trevorbonanno6260]

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.

[@ericgaulden5411]

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.

[@thejohnhend]

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.

[@dme6991]

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

[@lesthiele4921]

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

[@Przykominku]

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

[@scottbennington2936]

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

[@Dummypass]

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

[@kevinpunter7960]

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

[@dme6991]

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

[@markrussell.]

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.

[@mikez4132]

That baseboard profile is very elegant and clean.

[@JoshR512]

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.

[@wallacelux]

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

[@p1kto]

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

[@katrinabell7684]

Another great video SBC

[@Stryyder1]

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

[@arjanwesselink3418]

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

[@cara2u]

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

[@andrewgibbons8159]

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

[@ewaromanska8667]

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

[@davidtarloskicarpentry7780]

Awesome review Scott.

[@Handleyman]

I had a choice between the Festool and Bosch. I chose the Bosch because it was substantially less expensive and didn’t have that weird unnatural handle angle. It has all the features of the Festool and is incredibly accurate in all directions.

[@jimurrata6785]

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

[@pattojumpship]

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.

[@Pixtracker]

The best drop saw on the market by far !

[@trobert132]

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

[@zaqwsx121231234]

HA!!

[@ignacymat]

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]

@@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.

[@Road_to_Tolaria]

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

[@zagnit]

Interesting header assembly over the doors.

[@taylorc3137]

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.

[@11211lcb]

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.

[@steenfraosterbro3268]

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.

[@jamiefoote9940]

Nice job on the renovation!

[@moz1251]

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

[@deadlyxenomorph3505]

You do a good job scotty, not that you need anyone to tell you that

[@Mr_Kirk_]

I love your van Scott. I want your van.

[@lazyaruto1530]

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

[@johncreaby3040]

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.

[@sonnytekaawa4029]

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

[@carpenterkleiv]

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!

[@ericpetersen7465]

hi go scott having fun is a good thing

[@anthonyschenck7076]

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.

[@BalthazarL]

Thanks Scott! Just ordered one for myself. :)

[@pauledwards9493]

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

[@galvanizedgnome]

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

[@Anglo-EgyptianMan]

Plus the cut hub... Ultimate set up!

[@andicookson]

Give us atour of the finished house as it looks amazing

[@Aepek]

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✌🏼

[@soccovitch]

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

[@Mrob37]

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

[@michaelmaas5544]

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

[@dougsaunders8109]

@ScottBrown the DeWalt DE7030XJ might allow you to use the DeWalt stand. These are the larger brackets (Deeper from front to back)

[@welshknight1456]

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

[@StormyITO]

I considered the Kapex but got a Bosh Axial Glide instead. I am on a production job right now love the Bosh.

[@michaelcarton278]

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.

[@paulfinnonjoinery]

the position for the angle finder attachment (or whatever it would be called) on the newer saws is so much better. i hadnt realised it had changed. my kapex it slots in to the base on the left hand side. its annoying when its time to put the saw away when its connected to the cart.

[@trevorbonanno6260]

Okay so I’ve got a kapex and I adore it. I also just bought the makita 36v 10” miter and holy cow in crosswalk....it’s amazing. Like just as if not more accurate than the kapex. Weighs less and bingoooo no cords. I recommend you try one! Plus no new batteries to buy.

[@gageangstrom7875]

Hey man, a couple tips from a long time Kapex user: Zip Ties. I zip tie the detent override and the blade guard. I'm some one who almost never has to make perfect 0's or 45's. Most of my work as is done in fractions of angles and having to over come 4 detents and then possibly stepping in to one when I'm trying to cut 44.5 or some thing really pisses me off. Zip tie the Blade guard for obvious reasons. Safety first and all that but I honestly feel that some times that blade guard is unsafe. If you have any OSHA types (or equivalent) drop by you just cut the zip and you're compliant again. I guess since you film yourself all the time that might not be a good idea. Buy a zero clearance insert. I paid like 20usd for mine and it really helps with losing tiny cuts and not getting a bunch of build up down below. Some day your blade will bite in to some thing in there and you will just have to replace it any way. Just so you know, the motors on the Kapex have always been crap. I've personally burnt through 4 saws. Most of the time it happens around the 1 year mark for me. I've taken to buying the saw, getting it repaired (under warranty) and then using it until the warranty is about up. Then I sell that saw and buy a new one. They have "fixed" the motor issue multiple times over the years but I am still skeptical. This newer generation seems to have actually fixed the problem so far. I've had mine since summer of 2019 and its still making dust, so fingers crossed. I hope you remained happy with your purchase. Like I said, I've burned up 4 of these bad boys and keep buying them because the are the best. The accuracy is unapparelled. The features are incredibly well thought out. The weight is best in class.

[@singlefather01]

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

[@Indymogulfan1302]

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

[@robertbamford8266]

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.

[@yodabert1]

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

[@ontic2354]

That’s funny, I really like my Kapex saw (exact same as yours), but I absolutely LOVE the Festool stand with both side wings or ‘trimming attachments’. The weight and mobility of the stand is amazing, so quick and easy to move and set up for a sole operator like myself, and once set up/figured out, using the measures and stops on the ‘trimming attachments’ has changed so many workflows for the better. If I had to choose the Kapex saw on a different stand vs a different top-shelf saw on a Kapex stand with attachments, it would be a toss-up. I work outside mostly so the Festool laser is next to useless, but I am very happy with it as a total package. Also for me, make sure you check the zero on the bevel adjustment, every day. Moving the saw, especially packing down and setting up on the stock stand, seems to always bump it out of zero.

[@benjaminsagau]

The stand is great for light work,but heavy long pieces of wood messes it up very fast.It is a hassle to get the right support..

[@ontic2354]

@@benjaminsagau I’ve got adjustable height roller stands (triton) that go off the ends for long heavy pieces, inferior to a solid bench set-up, but it works to take the load and no great hassle at all.

[@malcolmpoole9993]

Ron Paulk has perfected his smart station. aka pss 😊👏🏻👏🏻 or you could always get a pair the DeWalt DE7030 Extra Long Mounting Brackets. I found that you still need to bolt a 6mm thick piece of birch plywood to the brackets and mount the kapex on this. You will sill then be able to use your dewalt stand supports (but they will need to be set at it’s full height.)

[@yodabert1]

Malcolm do you know if the dewalt supports can support the UG wings w

[@malcolmpoole9993]

@@yodabert1 good question. I haven’t actually got the wings. But I can’t see any reason why they couldn’t.

[@woodshopmafia4732]

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