I’ll be honest something about her eyes creeps me out.
BAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!
shes just happy to hold that “tool” in her hand
DR99 wrote:
I’ll be honest something about her eyes creeps me out.
you mean that I could grab your wood and use this saw look
regopit wrote:
you mean that I could grab your wood and use this saw look
Exactly!
ChrisK1970 wrote:
Man I gotta get outta the bathroom RIGHT NOW!!!!
Yanno, we are learning waaaay too much about your ‘business’ lately…
time to change the subject haha
u mofos are crazy lol!!
you count towards that, because you just left a comment lol
So Chris, have you tried the saw yet?
Could this be magic,
or could this be love?
Could this turn tragic?
You know that magic often does.
I just hope that you’re not-
Well, I think that you’re headed for a whole lot of trouble.
Yeah, I think that you’re headed for a whole lot of trouble.
Yeah, you know that you’re headed for a lot of trouble.
If you take your whiskey home.
Whiskey, miter saw, whatever…
It was a good 5 minutes before i even noticed there was a saw in that picture! haha
Back on the topic at hand.. ill offer my words of wisom
stay away from the Makita LS1016L I used to own that saw and had nothing but problems, granted i bought it the day it was released so maybe they worked some of the kinks out but it was a nightmare.. the bevel detent at 0 degree was like rubber, it would constantly come out of square.. the 5 piece fence was junk and needed constant tweaking, the casting on the fence was so bad out of the box that in order to square the fence to the blade i had to enlarge the bolt holes in the fence. on top of all that there was noticable blade wobble..
I moved from this to the Kapex and have never looked back, before i bought it i really questioned the money also but it really is a dream to use, granted i use my tools to make a living so possibly its easier for me to justify the price when its helping me make money.
keep an eye on the reconditioned sale, since it went to 40% i have seen Kapexes twice going for $840!!
If you do go with the Kapex, I really think that you wont regret it, the included miter finder is a great tool, the hold down clamp is the only one i have ever used, it is light, the accuracy is dead on and stays that way, the bevel control is soo nice to use and the dust collection (while not 100%) is better than any other saw on the market.
I have also heard great things about the bosch and dewalt saws.. I imagine they will serve you just fine.
Good luck! buy the kapex buy the kapex buy the kapex buy the kapex buy the kapex buy the kapex buy the kapex buy the kapex
Thanks for that NE, I was REALLY looking at the Makita to be quite honest and the reviews are either fully for it or garbage. I’ve seen the Kapex on the recon list but missed it both times. And truthfully I can’t see spending the cash but…. Plus my wife just bought me the Domino 500 so…. Probably going to go Dewalt, I’m really looking at the DW717 and the 780 and still the Milwaukee.
Possibly look into the making ls1018… $350 with amazon prime. it looks like they dumbed down the design of the 1016 which is a good thing. I have no experience with the 1018 though.. honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with the Dewalt for the money.
Whichever way you go make sure you have a quality blade on the saw.. a full kerf blade will give you less deflection and more blade stability and a negative hook angle blade is better suited for miter saws as well
Hey NE, what about the LS121 or do you think the same problems? I like the idea of the four rails for space limitations.
ChrisK1970 wrote:
Hey NE, what about the LS121 or do you think the same problems? I like the idea of the four rails for space limitations.
Im assuming you just abbreviating but wanted to make sure you were asking about the Ls1216L… my gut would have to say it’s a bunch of the same.. I think it was released after the 10″ so maybe they worked some kinks out but I did a quick parts check and the actual base of the saw is the same part for the 10 and 12 inch which leads me to believe it only has a few tweaks to fit the 12″ blade. It also still has the awful 5 piece fence.. the 4 rail was never the problem for me and while it does save some rear space it wasn’t a ton..
I think the Dewalt 12″ saws need a ton of rear room due to some of them having up to 16″ cross cut capacity.. avoid that and make your large cross cuts with a track saw.
you may want to SERIOUSLY consider the Bosch axial glide for your situation, again no personal use but from what I understand it’s a great saw.. and amazon is showing it to be only 50 more than the 12″ making it only $650
Thanks NE, and that was exactly what I was trying to convey, the LS1216l. I called Bob today when the next recon list was posted but no Kapex’ on the release. I’m thinking I’ll go with a different brand. I was looking over the specs to the Jet 10″ SCMS but it looks a lot like the Craftsman and am really Leary about dropping that kind of coin on a redone Craftsman. There aren’t a whole lot of reviews on the Jet. I’ve also looked at the Ridgid 10″ SCMS with dual,lasers and light but my last experience with my Ridgid left a bad taste. I owned a 7-1/4″ SCMS single bevel craftsman and it was a nice little saw but I only paid $90 for that lil tyke, no rush but I will be doing a fairly big bedroom remodel upstairs for my wife and will need a saw for flooring but I’ve got a few weeks to agonize over this. I was thinking about the axial glide too. I think in end it will probably be the DW717 10″ but I really like the tall fences on the Makita. Problem is just what you said in regards to the 1016l. I play around with a 1216 at Brocks here in Rochester and I really like the detents and the bevel on it. DC is a big issue and I scored a Midi on 40% recon JUST for my new saw and Dewalt planer (the other one is for my TS55REQ, Domino, Carvex and sanders. I really appreciate your input, Regopits too. This is a big decision for me. I want the Kapex but $1400 is $1400
Try the Dewalt Chris.. You will love it and if not return it.. And no money spend
Sorry KWC! Just scored the Kapex! 40% off Recon! WooHoo
Thanks for the help in this decision guys. I was really putting a lot of thought in this one. But….not really 😉
lol chris!! but congrats man 40% off that’s good man!
Thanks Mike, this is a REALLY good deal on a Festool tool. If you have the chance to peruse the 40% lineup it is a great way to get into the tool line. I’d really start with a Midi or Mini dust collector and a TS saw or sander.
is it like or the same as the one Regopit posted chris?
The only way I could ever afford Festool is on the 40% off sales. Congrats on having a baby Kapex ChrisK!!
Glad you got the purchase behind you Chris. The toy/tool store I stopped at today had a Milwaukee dual compound slider to play around with… I gotta say, I’d rather have the Bosch…
grats chris on your new saw – post some pics when you get it
Bigmikez wrote:
is it like or the same as the one Regopit posted chris?
Same exact one. It is a 40% of set. Regopit is going to love this when he sees it. Gotta get that guy up here to give it a whirl! From what I understand it is a store return with no use. I should have it in a couple of days and will post some pics. I bought a refurbished Midi to go with it for DC as my workshop is TINY.
Thanks DR, they have a ton of stuff on there right now.DR99 wrote:
The only way I could ever afford Festool is on the 40% off sales. Congrats on having a baby Kapex ChrisK!!
Very very nice Chris I know ur a HAPPY MAN right now congrats once again u were a really patient man!
If you need a hand ordering, I have a couple of great contacts (Bob Marino in NJ and Amy Bender at Woodcraft in Maryland….really crazy trying to order off the list, they go so quickly. I’ve only seen the Kapex on twice and I refreshed the list today and it had just posted some think I got the only one). They do have a ton of cordless drills and jigsaws, some dust collectors and sanders.
I just wish I had the extra money right now. Its been tight the past few months. Hopefully I can get on the Festool Train at some point.
Same here DR…
understandable for that price that they sell out quick
Chris you are one lucky Mo Fo. I’m glad that you were able to get the Festool. I was looking today at the list it was very temping but I have spent enough on tools this month. I bought the Milwaukee 18V Fuel 7 1/4″ cir saw, 18v Fuel Hole Hawg, 18v Fuel grinder and the 18V Multi-Tool and 2 4.0 Batteries. I need to give it a brake. I have been out looking at new box trailers so I need to start putting money aside for that.
You bought all the new Milwaukee tools that I want Regopit darn it 🙂
ChrisK1970 wrote:
Same exact one. It is a 40% of set. Regopit is going to love this when he sees it. Gotta get that guy up here to give it a whirl! From what I understand it is a store return with no use. I should have it in a couple of days and will post some pics. I bought a refurbished Midi to go with it for DC as my workshop is TINY.
My wife loves New Hampshire, So coming up that way would be easy but, in the mean time maybe you can make you can make the Festool connect in March 2015 in Rhode Island
DR99 wrote:
You bought all the new Milwaukee tools that I want Regopit darn it 🙂
Still waiting on the Hole Hawg. I talked to the guys at Tool Nut and they will ship it as soon as they get it.
Some one on another forum got his this Tuesday, or at least he was supposed to. That forum isn’t really a tool forum though but that guy is an electrician. Which one did you get the quick lock or conventional chuck?
I got the quick lock. I was at the JLC Live Remodeling show today and they had 2 to sell and they both had the conventional chuck.
ChrisK1970 wrote:
Sorry KWC! Just scored the Kapex! 40% off Recon! WooHoo
I understand .. But me and my yellow army will be watching you and strike if you have a weak moment… ;-)You buy more Dewalt!!
Wow. I didn’t know it was there again! I will TRY to make that. I really missed out last year and was really happy you got to go. (Not to mention THANKYOU!). Anytime your up here just let me know, will tip a pint!regopit wrote:
My wife loves New Hampshire, So coming up that way would be easy but, in the mean time maybe you can make you can make the Festool connect in March 2015 in Rhode Island
He’ll yeah!! Your gonna love it man!
Congratulations
I just read this whole thread since I would like to get a dual bevel slider in the future, no specific timeline as its for hobby stuff. I just want to say thank you to whomever posted the Festool recondition link. I never knew about that link. Also a lot of great advice on here. Thank you.
No problem Brian…if you want to order, check the link regularly. Call Bob Marino in NJ or Amy at Woodcraft in Maryland. They drop ship right to your door and from order to delivery it’s about one week. These two are the best. Buying is a real pain in the A$& because people jump on this stuff so quick and the ordering is archaic so be patient.
http://www.bobmarinosbesttools.com/
And
Woodcraft Md. (301) 984-9033
Thanks NE…..looks like I’ll be working some OT but not too much….40% off is one heck of a deal. I’ll have it paid off in a couple of weeks with my tool money set aside.
ChrisK1970 wrote:
Thanks NE…..looks like I’ll be working some OT but not too much….40% off is one heck of a deal. I’ll have it paid off in a couple of weeks with my tool money set aside.
it’s gonna be well worth the money. you made the right choice, trust me.. your gonna love it! I’m pumped for you that you were able to snag it!! Happy cutting 🙂
Thanks NE…..now it’s the waiting game….is it here? Is it here yet??? Is it coming today????? Super stoked dude!
That’s the worst part the waiting till your new toy arrives 🙂
That is true. My new tool will be here on Monday. Happy that it comes with fedex. They come earlier than ups
oh but when that delivery truck drives up its such a HAPPY moment!!!