The Kapex

[poolhound]

I am sure most of you have also just recived the email from Rockler promoting the Kapex.

I know its a Festool but $1300 for a Miter saw - WOW

One day when I win the lottery I will have to outfit my new custome shop with a set of green tools

[LinuxRandal]

Saw this review via another forum:

http://www.woodworkslive.com/index.php/topic,534.0.html

I can see times where it might be beneficial (friend builds homes mine would fit in the garage, and he is STILL busy), but it isn't for me. (cost verses needs)

Everyone needs to judge for themselves, but I still would like to actually see one in action before going by any of the reviews (positive or negative).

[cgallery]

I saw Tommy using one on Ask This Old House and it seemed like the motor struggled a little cutting the material he was working with.

[JR]

Funny play on words. "Capex" is the phrase used by the finance guys describing "capital expenditure." If anything ever qualified as a capital expenditure, it would be a $1300 miter saw!

JR

[Tom Slick]

It's no different then buying a powermatic or sawstop when it's just a table saw. a good craftsman is only 1/4 the price!
It's aimed at pros that make a living doing fine work. $1300 is nothing when you make a living with it.

[drumpriest]

Gotta disagree there Tom, I have a powermatic, and it was pricey, but not twice as expensive as the next competitor. My Makita 10" was 300$. Most 12" go for about 500$.

I'd say it is more like sawstop than powermatic.

[steve-norrell]

Was eating lunch . . . .

Saw the add . . . .

Almost choked . . . .

. . . . 'nuff said. Regards, Steve

[coach]

Wow! $1300. That doesn't seem to include any accessories either. What about a molding stop or stock hold downs? Is the blade standard, or will you be buying Festool blades for it? I'll have to go put my hands on one, but I just don't see it in my future.


As far as the comparison to a Powermatic, the model 66 is the single best tool purchase I have ever made. I did save some coin buying used, but the tool itself is an absolute pleasure to work with. I went through quite a few table saws before I finally got it right (bt3100, Delta contractor, Sears 22124). For me, there is no comparison.

[Gator95]

Festool price arguement is old. Comes down to what volume of work will come out of it. For a professional 50-60hour week trim carpenter, the $1300 is nothing if it makes the work even 5% more efficient.

For someone like me who maybe uses the miter saw 1 hour a week, well, I'm not the market for this thing. I'll keep using my $200 DeWalt 10" CMS thank you very much.

[RAV2]

Harbor Freight is running the 10" SCMS with blade for $99

I have one of these, as well as 2 others I know, and it is a deal that can not be beat!

[twistsol]

I wonder how much of the price is based on the fact that the US dollar is is practically worthless beyond our borders (or at a gas station within our borders). I just checked the Powerball numbers so I won't be getting on any time soon either

[Hoover]

Another thing to consider is that a professional woodworker can write off a certain amount of tool purchases every year on taxes. Making the cost less.