Just bought one and it didn’t work. Took it back to Lowe’s and exchanged for another one and same issue. Fuel cartridge is loaded correctly, nails flow right into place and seat well. Press down to shoot nail, pull trigger and nothing but a gas buildup sound. Same thing on both guns. Any suggestions?
Take a tote on public transit in a city. Must hold necessary tools, zip shut, and shoulder strap. Milwaukee does a PackOut version, but best one is Crescent Toolbag. Love Festool, bag sadly impractical. Also dark inside.
I believe that is correct. Its been 4 years since I've reviewed this saw and I didn't get to keep it, but checking the website it shows 0-45 on the bevel. That being said, I can't remember the last time I've needed a 46 or 47 degree bevel on any of my miter saws.
and when it rains you have a bucket of rusting tools. where is the rain cover ? the first time Festool release a product they seem to have not really thought it through. the Kapex outrigger arms in the first release were just short of 8'. they pretty quickly got told that it had the capacity to go past that and extended the measure, doh. I and can name a dozen other products that they messed up the first go. it's such a shame. I do really like their stuff but something as basic as using it outdoors what a howler. those internal dividers could so easily have a clip so you could throw some on your belt when your up a ladder, the carry strap could double use as a tool belt, rare earth magnets along the outside so that tools stick to the outside of the bag for frequent use stuff,a torch in the handle. I could go on but im sure you get the point.
A rain cover is a very small detail that I overlooked myself but would be very nice. Not that I plan on getting my tools wet, but it happens, just walking across the parking lot. I do believe there is room for improvement, I think its a decent starting base, but would love to see more. Not sure if Festool will take any of the advice or not, but you are certainly valid none the less.
It's as expensive as a similar Veto OT-MC but with seemingly less features and durability. Connecting to the systainers is nice but not sure it's necessary for a tool bag like this. Just my thoughts as I cross shop the two options.
I haven't seen the Veto version but I have been told that Veto bags are top quality. Ill have to take a look now you mention it. Stacking on top of the systainer isn't necessary by any means, but it is nice to have when rolling a whole stack.
To my knowledge without going out to my van and looking, it won’t go on top of an gen 1 old systainer and lock in with the 4 tabs. I’ve only ever used it on gen 2 & 3 systainers.
@@blacklabelcarpentry Thanks, good to know. But actually my question was whether it fitted on top of the storagebox, the one with a fixed vertical handle on top. In the mean time I know it doesn't. :(
You could but there is always room to do some damage with them being so sharp. I think if you place them in there nicely, I don’t see an issue. If you just stab them in there, I could see that being an issue
There was another 2 inserts but I don’t use them. I found this setup for me to be perfect. I have enough room for hand tools in the inserts, while maintaining room for larger tools and batteries.
Looks a great saw but man is it exspensive I don’t know what it’s like in the states but here in the UK there’s literally an epidemic of tool thefts especially from vans parked up outside job sites or outside ur home parked up overnight virtually every van u look at over here has got damage to the lock areas where scumbags have tried and many cases succeeded to rob them and if this one got nicked wow would it hurt at that price that said it does look a great bit of kit
Yes it is certainly expensive, even in the USA and now with the Festool KSC60 available, it has certainly taken the spotlight. I see endless posts of tool/van theft in the UK, even in broad daylight while someone is working on the job site. Nothing seems to stop the thieves, and the police don't seem to do much about it either. It seems that you get in more trouble for defending your own property than the thieves do for doing the real crime. Its sad to see and it doesn't look like its getting any better either. I really don't know how you can sleep at night knowing that people are constantly trying to break in and steal your tools.
Hey! So I have the KSC60 as well and have been using it with the CTC Midi so all battery powered. If I had the choice between the 2, I’d choose the Festool for a few reasons. Both saws are accurate but the Festool has better dust collection, I prefer the LED shadow over a single sided laser line, the Festool actually has a good stand which integrates into the whole festool system, and lastly it has the warranty coverage. 3 years including wear and tear and it’s extremely easy to use their service center. I find good quality tools are essential, but the service and support is just as important.
@@cloggedpitot1 not a problem! I’m happy to help. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate. I can be reached quite easily on instagram (black label carpentry), but RU-vid works too
Hi, I've owned this saw for about 9 months now, and it's still holding it's original calibration perfectly. I've been really impressed with the precision on all angles and compound cuts, especially on mitered corners, or how straight it cuts over the full length of its capacity, like cutting 1x12 shelving. It was such a step up from previous chop saws I've owned. Pros: -reliable and repeatable accuracy -its very quiet. I think the motor rotates at 2500-3000rpms, but the belt drive gives the blade itself 4000-4300rpms -its very comfortable. Some people don't like the vertical handle, but it works well on such a small saw. Cons: -only bevels to 45° both ways. With only a 7.25" or 7.5" blade, you have to rely on bevel cuts a lot more than you would with a larger saw, and you often need 46° or 47°. There are some cuts that you just can't do with this saw, like cutting a 46° on 5/4 x 8 exterior trim. -dust collection. It's very good for anything thicker than 3/4". Anything less, it will shoot a bunch straight back at the end of each cut, even with a vacuum attached. -price. I saw one available for $875 and jumped on it. I wasn't willing to pay full price, at least not without using it first.
I noticed you're using hardwood plywood...when I buy plywood it is never 3/4...it is actually 1/32 under 3/4... same for 1/2 inch. My question is whether the "3/4" setting is for material that is actually 3/4 inch.... I understand that you may not always need to have the domino exactly centered on the board thickness so long as you keep your reference surfaces the same...but sometimes you do need to center as close as possible on the board thickness. If my board is exactly 3/4 inch will the Domino Plate accomplish this? Thanks!
Israel, you are spot on with not needing the domino to be exactly centered and this plate will work with any thickness material, but of course the placement of the domino will only be 3/8” on center or 1/4” on center as it is for 1/2” and 3/4” material. I have found no issues using the plate on the slightly smaller thickness plywood as it’s not quite enough to make it structurally weaker. If your board is exactly 3/4”, the plate will work perfectly. They also make a plate for thicker material. I believe that plate is 7/8” and 1”
One thing I’m not seeing brought up that I feel is very important. Are you plugging your saw directly into your dust extractor or are they being powered independently? I’m extremely nervous to run my saw through the vacuum based on the warnings regarding the amperage required to power the saw. I’m afraid it’s gong to burn out the vacuum out ?
Fantastic question! So I am plugging in the extractor and tablesaw on separate circuits, preferably 20 amp circuits. On the same circuit, both machines are over 20 amps, so yes you’re starving them for power, and if you do enough cutting, it will eventually trip the breaker. I will however plug the Kapex mitersaw into the extractor, and other small tools such as routers, sanders, etc.
So I have the Woodpeckers Paolini marking gauge but its not thick enough to register the edge of that board after the large chamfer. The large woodpeckers squares seemed like overkill. For what was involved in the task, it didn't require anything fancy. Simple problems require simple solutions!
