Why is the Festool Kapex 120 so good Dave Stanton woodworking
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- Why is the Festool Kapex so good dave stanton.
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I introduce you to the Festool Kapex 120. What are the differences between the 88 and 120 and why I chose this mitre saw over all the others. Also, how I integrated the saw into my work space.
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Dave your shop is amazing!!! i love the way you have integrated your kapex with the worktop. Awesome!!!
Thanks Mike. Have a look around my little channel, maybe pick up a few more ideas?
David, I’m just starting out and I really enjoy your videos and the way that you present them. My first purchase has been a Delta table saw the second has been an Incra Miter Express for it. I’m starting from scratch for the most part so any suggestions would certainly be appreciated. Thanks!
Wasn’t expecting the word “pimped” to come out of the mouth of a guy that tucks his sweater into his jeans ;)
Probably Italian heritage. :)))))
Excellent video Dave, I am currently considering a kapex saw and this video was a wonderful resource in helping me clear some of the features on the 120 that are not on the 88. Excellent video, can't wait for the next episode!!!!!!!
I watched that video at least 4 times and this morning I pull the trigger on the saw. Can't wait to unpack it. I will probably watch the video one more time :D
Thanks David for your clear explanation on the saw.
Dave you’re videos are an inspiration and I have learned many great things watching your channel. Thanks for taking the time to make them mate!
I appreciate that!
Love your channel David. The top reason I went with the Kapex was that bevel adjustment. It is just such a smooth process to get to the exact angle needed. Better than previously tightening and tapping the saw with my palm to get it where I wanted.
Another great video Dave! Thanks for doing a walk through of the saw :)
Great video Dave and explanation. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Awesome review. Solidified the deal for me. Getting one.
Cheers David
Just bought this, what an awesome bit of kit.
Dave, Thank you for the details. I just Purchased the 120. I'll give my old Dewalt to my son.
Best walk through on this saw I have ever seen. Very helpful. Now I know it’s worth purchasing.
Timothy Walz let me know how it goes for you.
Nice overview of the Kapex. I'm just about ready to buy and your video helped.
Enjoyed the relaxed and entertaning review, while at the same time recieved the info about the saw I came for.
Keep up the good work David.
Greetings from Slovenia :)
Glad to be of assistance Aljaz!
Love the review David. Watched it several times. Going to pick up my 120 this weekend. Keep up the good work mate.
Thanks for the compliment Steve! I hope you enjoy the Kapex as much as I do.
How can yiu afford it, I want one,
This is absolutely the best video on the Kapex I've seen on UA-cam. I've had mine for a few months now and thought I knew everything about it and here you've introduced me to more of it's cool features. On the other hand now that I've seen your table and Systaner setup I think I have start all over again...
Michael Williams Thanks for the compliment Michael. Have a look at my Rotex review if you have one or are thinking about getting one. ua-cam.com/video/aFTw27aC7tk/v-deo.html
***** Thanks Dave. I have the Rotex 125. Another very nice piece of kit.
Hi Dave after a long and tiresome working day it's always nice to watch one of your easygoing and cheerful clips, brings me to a better mood and the lust for life again. Really appreciate it. Keep up the good work! Kind regards Tor-Bjorn from Norway. :)
Happy to lift your spirits. Having a go at live streaming so you may be able to join in?
I've just stumbled upon your review as I've never really paid much attention to Festool.
I really must thank you and say that IMHO this was one of the best single tool reviews I've seen. It has been a toss up between the Makita LS1219L and the Dewalt DWS780. Now you've just dropped this monster saw on me. Decisions decisions 🤔
Thank you for taking the time to produce such a well planned and informative review. Now all that's left is to hit that sub button.
I have owned the Makita LS1219L for 7 years. I cannot recommend buying this saw. The accuracy is poor and dust collects in the spring hinge area making it impossible for the blade guard to work properly.
Thanks for the great video! I just bought a Kapex 120 yesterday. Now I need to build a setup like your.
Allow more room around the Kapex than I did. check full tilt and swing dimensions front, rear and sides.
Appreciate the videos. Can't wait to go back through them when I'm ready to build my own home shop.
TeslaRoadsterSpud I hope they assist you in the design and enjoyment.
Thanks David for this review, this helped me with the decision to eventually purchase this tool. I just found your channel with all the great content you've created and I subscribed :-)
Welcome!
Went out and bought this product on your recommendation. Best saw I've ever owned, thanks Dave.
+Simon Hopkins . I am very happy with mine Simon. I hope you have many enjoyable years of service from yours!
Your workshop is amaizing and your videos are easy to watch and very easy to understand. Thank you !
Thank you Jane Dickson!
Thanks for the review, was trying to work out the difference between the 88 and 120 and you helped me out there.
Glad to help!
Wonderful demo
really loving your videos
Thanks
David, Great video on the Kapex 120. I have been looking at the Kapex saws for some time now and have come to realize that there is no other saw in it's class, I have had multiple types of saws in the past and have not ever had any of them come close to the quality and precision that the Kapex delivers. Thanks for the videos. I will be looking for more in the future.
Ronald Landa Thanks Ron. Hope it all works out for you.
Thank you for this great review. Your workshop looks great!
Thanks Chang!
Hi Dave. Great video. I learned so much. I purchased my kapex today with all the fold away stand and wings. Just doing the fine tuning. Better check that laser. So far I'm so impressed. And WOW, it is quiet for this sort of machine! The quality of the cut blew me away. The dust extraction is awesome. Can't wait to use for a job. This is going to save me so much time. Love your vids. If anyone else is out there thinking about, just get it! Yes, it's expensive but you get what you pay for!!! Cheers Nic
My kapex is still working flawlessly. I hope yours performs just as well.
Great explanation Dave, many thanks!
Great vid......I just purchased one and I can't wait till it arrives....Keep up the good vids love watching them.....Nigel UK.
Thanks Nigel. You are going to love this saw. Share the channel around.
I do! I do! like the angle fine adjustment.
I have just got into the festool craze. With a ts55 and a ct26. Not cheap by any means but i must say its blown my mind and wish i had taken the plunge earlier.
I am halfway through building a built in wardrobe and was really struggling with controlling tge chipout on the melamine.
My god, the ts55 straight out of the box is doing factory edge cuts with the standard blade... every time.
Your videos helped me jump into the festool world. Thank you. Will not be my last festool purchase!!
What a great tutorial on this saw. I'm saving up for one now.
Hope you enjoy it!
I just bought the 120 last week so thanks for the video it really helps!
Glad I could help!
Thank you David, you have answered a lot of questions in one video.
Harvey UK
Harvey Smith Happy to have helped!
super video , i see this think in the shop and newer think its so cool , maybe i will buy !
Excellent video as always Dave.
Ron
Thanks for all the tips, tricks and reviews.
Glad you like them!
I bought my Kapex 120 - 3 months ago and I am loving it. My old one needed replacement and just happened to find Festool and the Kapex. Had never heard of the brand but was looking for accuracy and wow this has it all. Still learning of all the features. Festool really makes me look like I know what I am doing. I really like your style.
It is a lovely saw.
Thanks from California- your video helped me decide to add the Kapex (and the UG Cart and wings) to my growing Festool collection). Just thought I'd throw in a word of appreciation for this and the other Kapex video you made.
+Lawrence Becker . I hope it lives up to your expectations....as I am sure it will. Thanks for the feedback!
+David Stanton - No doubt it will. My 25 yr old Makita compound sliding miter saw was difficult to use with long projects. The UG cart and wings makes it capable, portable, accurate and safe. Except for being prone to pretty amazing kickback without the aux fence for compound miters. The Kapex is pretty amazing.
Another great videa dave. Now I need this saw !!!!!!!
I love mine. Thanks for the compliment!
Fantastic and comprehensive review! Thanks
My pleasure!
Awesome work space & I love that saw... Great video
Thank you for taking the time to give me a compliment....and the saw is divine!
Great review. You answered all my questions
Glad to help Nate!
Thank you you’ve enlighten me to some of the features I’ve got on my sore which I’ve had for years😅 and plus I didn’t understand that you had to lock it to get it to cut right to the back
I love your workshop Dave, I also have theKapex 120 Great Saw.Looking forward to more of your vediosand helpful tips'
Doug Smith Thanks Doug. More videos on the way. Stay tuned.
Nice review, thanks for taking the time :-)
+xrayhead A pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it!
Well, I learned something else that I didn't know! You do a remarkable job of explaining
My pleasure Bruce Pauley !
Thanks for there tip about the vernier ruction of the protractors. Great tip when you want to set a shallow camber angle for work such as snug fitting removable panels in cabinetry.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video, Dave. I have the kapex as well. Great saw.
***** Thanks Ryan. I hope to get many years from the kapex. How long have you owned one?
Cool saw! I'm jealous. Thanks for the review.
Thanks, I as jealous until I grabbed one. Now I am contented, lol.
Cheers for the help Dav I recently broke my bosch glide and was wondering about the difference between the 88 and 120. Your video helped me make my dissension.now all that I have to do is save up haha Cheers for that mate really like your videos too :)
Anthony Schmocker Thanks Anthony. Glad I could help.
thanks for your review
Well I always wondered what the differences were between the 120 &88, now I know, thanks for that.
Great set-up you have for your Kapex, it's giving me ideas, lol.
cheers
+antonoat Use as many of the ideas from me as you need. Not all will suit you but this one looks like it will. Thanks for watching and please share the channel with your friends.
I was sold before i watched, now i'm totally convinced
Dave: Great video. Can't wait to buy the 120.
Hi Mark. The 120 is still my favourite SCMS.
Love the saw Dave, as well as your constructive and informative videos. I have a Bosch PCM 1800SD which I find a bit awkward to adjust and very noisy, plus I'm not entirely happy with it's accuracy either. I believe that you have successfully convinced me that, although not cheap, a Kapex 120 is definitely the way I should go! Cheers, and keep up the great work you are doing.
Let me know how it goes for you. Thanks for the compliments!
Hi Dave I'm a Festool junkie and I really enjoyed your capex demo. Didn't know about the laser adjustment or the 1/2 deg adjustment. Also didn't know about the 120mm cut with the stop. Very good thanks. Norman
Thanks, glad you got something out of the video!Norman Jarvie
Great review 👍
Excellent review.... I used to use one of these in my friends workshop, and have not found anything that comes even close to it. An amazing machine....! Now I just need the £££ to buy my own....
Glad you enjoyed the review. The saw performs well for me. Thanks for watching!
Hi David. I was bored and decided to view your older video that you did six years ago. Video is just as great now. Notice you looking a bit younger and great seeing your assist Barry again. Take care.
Interesting point Ron Snyder. We are all getting older.
Great review Dave!
Thanks Mark!
Great video, very informative and useful.
Thanks!
Best review of this saw, well done.
Thanks Samantha!
thanks dave, great video... i reckon i'll be ordering one for myself soon.
+Ravi Pankhania Hope it goes well for you.
Great review of a fantastic saw...thanks!
Thanks!
This is great David - Thanks!
***** Thank you Tomas.
another great video dave - got a demo coming up for the kapex 60 as this machine is too large for my work
Good on you buddy, thanks for your effort, and your evident passion:)
Thank you Bassam Younes !
Thanks again Dave great video!
DANIEL WANDLESS Thanks Daniel!
Dave I find your videos always very helpful, I like this saw very much, but in South Africa, our money is worth not much, so its very expensive here. I did find a way to catch almost 90% of sawdust on a normal Makita mitre saw I have, in building a very small box. But thanks for your nice videos.
The video was very informative and clear.
Thanks Terrey!
Great Video well done! Beautiful work bench!
+Juan b Thanks for the compliments!
+Juan b Thanks for the compliments!
I know the video is more about the Kapex, but I really like how you did your miter station and your fence. Your stops with the curved cut out look like a great idea. Thanks for the video.
North Wingnut Thanks. The station lets me put long lengths of timber on it without fear of anything falling off while I am docking g to length. Those little dust escape cut-outs on the stops work very well.
Hi Dave. Nice review of this saw including some of the features I'd missed on mine. Thanks for that. One thing I've noticed is that fence removal is needed when operating bevel cuts. Cheers Phil
Good point!
i just threw my saw in the bin after seeing this video great job man
Good to hear straight talking without music! I now feel thoroughly informed about the Kapex and as usual Festool show their innovation and original thought when it comes to design and its application.
Cheers Dave.
My pleasure Julian. Thanks for the feedback!
Great video just ordered one
Thank you C B ! A very nice saw!
nice review...thanks for making it. :)
Nice Walktrough, Loud and Clear. Thumbs Up ! I'm gonna buy the 120 so i was looking for some reviews. And I subscribed you're channel ;-)
+AceSpider Thanks Ace. I hope I answered all your questions on the Kapex 120.
Great Video. Very informative.
Thanks, hope it helps!
I am heading out to buy my Kapex 120 tomorrow! Got an unexpected refund from my insurance today and it sealed the deal on my purchase. I have watched several videos on the 120 and your was the most informative. Starting a big project on Monday and I am sure that this will make the tasks much easier. Thank you for your very informative presentation.
+Gloria Devol . Hey Dale. I hope your experience with the kapex is an enjoyable one!
Great review, thanks for taking the time to put it together. I am on the fence with this saw mostly be cause I have been reading about motor burnout issues (at least with the 120v) not sure if they are isolated or widespread, not sure how many have been sold but I would expect some failures. Thoughts, comments appreciated.
A very good review David. Probably the best I've seen on the saw. You've talked me into it. I've been wanting to replace my 12" DEWALT sliding miter saw for some time. The Bosch Glide saw was in the running because I have several 12" blades and I hate to give up the cutting capacity of my DEWALT but I need a slider that takes up less room behind it. So I guess I will store the DEWALT until needed and get the Kapex 120. Your review made it an easy decision. Thanks.
Ron
All I can say is that mine works very well and is accurate. I hope yours performs the same.
Also Ron. Be aware that mine is the 240 volt version, not the 110 volt. Is the 240 volt model available in the US and do you have any 240 outlets in you workshop?
David Stanton Hi Dave. Yes I do have some 240 outlets but don't think I can get a 240 unit here.
I don't know if it makes any difference. Just letting you know as much info as possible.
David Stanton Thank you. I will look into the differences, if any.
Hey Dave, this is the first time I've ever commented on a video and I just wanted to say thank you for your time and effort. Because of you I'm now a proud owner of the kpex 120. On the other hand, I'm now £1k out of pocket🤪👍
Thanks for the compliment Ash. I am sure you will enjoy the Kapex.
And I bet by now you’ve forgotten how much it costs and look at it fondly every time it gives you a great cut and finish
GreatReview Dave.
Thanks!
good quality video, audio and presentation.
Thank you!
I am planning to buy it thank you
Awesome video, wish I could afford one of these saws. I am working on getting the rotex 150 sander because of your video.
***** You better stop watching my videos Matt. I just bought the Festool domino 700! I am in the fortunate position of all my children have left home, have their own families and all have a strong work ethic. All the money that was consumed for so many years by raising a family and paying off a home can now be channelled into toys for me.
Yeah, my kid is 10 and I just got full custody of her so she is living with me now. Lol not many big toys for me in the near future until I get to PA school in two years. I'm a respiratory therapist currently so until then. 😀
Very helpful, thank you!
Cemal Okten thankyou for the compliment.
Really dig the way you have your miter station set up...
Thanks Daniel!
Dave just subscribed.great.informative show.nice setup.
Thanks for watching Buck!
You convinced me Dave. This unit is on my very short list.
Greg Oxenham Cool Greg. It is a great little saw.
Dave another great video!
Thank you BVR Railway !
Excellent demonstration. These Festool products are certainly amongst the elite. Almost devastated that I've just renewed my cordless tool's with a combo-pack of Makita......
+manos3790 Thanks for the compliment! I'm sure the Makita tools will serve you well, I had many of them but mine were all made in Japan about 30 years ago. Festool is my brand of choice these days.
+David Stanton From what I've seen, Festool are a 'godsend' and you've a exceptional delivery of the necessaries.
I have a Kapex 120. I did however lurned about the 1/2 scale from you video. Good job.
Glad to have been of some help David!
You need to learn how to spell first 😂😂😂
Excellent video
Thanks Bruce!
Loved your video. Would like to see a video with recommendations for all of the tools and equipment needed for a husband close to retirement who wants to start his own woodworking shop.
Great suggestion!
Great video david thanks .
Russell Millard Glad to bring them to you Russell. Releasing my latest shop tour this weekend. Last one was a year ago.
i'm in love! i look at this and the sawstop every day!
If you can afford it, buy it.
After being engaged for 10 years, completely renovated an apartment, built a house and had 2 children together. We're finally getting married. So I cant afford anything else than a lottery ticket :) I will have to plan Lewi's Shop 2.0 for a while (mostly copying your shop) :D
You are following in my footsteps. My wife and I had 2 children and another on the way when we were married. ....a fair bit younger than you though, 4 children by the age of 24 and every one of them is a high achiever.
David Stanton How did you survive? 2 is enough for me :)
We ate rice and worked very hard. My wife was my laborer on site and the children came with us when they were too young for school.