EQUIPMENT ADVICE by Festool

Festool Kapex KS60

KAPEX KS 60 - A SIGHT FOR SAW EYES!

Festool’s reputation for producing machines that fit to a specific area has been enhanced with the introduction of its Kapex KS 60.

Kapex KS 60 is a sliding compound mitre saw (SCMS) that excels at producing a high quality cut with impressive cutting capacities; for example, it has a 300mm capability for cuts at 90 and with a maximum depth of cut at 60 mm making it ideal for kitchen and bathroom installations. This is all enabled by its 216mm blade size.

The new KS 60 is also perfect for cutting angles at 60º to the left and the right sides ensures that all applications for fitted work are covered on site. Using a machine like a SCMS produces dust but this can be minimised if using the Kapex KS60 with one of the extractors from the Festool range. They complement each other perfectly and simply to ensure a clean environment for working in but importantly, safeguarding the health of the user and homeowner.

The KS 60 weighs only 17.5 kg so it is light and easy to transport and use, especially as it can be carried by one of its handles

either on the top, the front or rear of the machine.

When cutting materials, the KS60 produces a fine cut with a 36t blade that is supplied upon purchase and if an even finer cut on timber based materials is required then a 60t blade can also be used. Blades are available for plastics and nonferrous metals and this is where the variable speed can be used to good effect to produce the best possible result.

As Festool has created a systematic approach to working, then naturally, the more of the system that is used, the greater the benefit will be. So as an example, the KS60 can be used on its stand to the height to 900mm – an ideal height to work at, add the leg extensions and then material can be supported to work safely and accurately to support long lengths securely. At first sight the Kapex KS60 appears compact but the engineering by Festool means that the accuracy that it can provide when in use is ahead of its contemporaries. As an example, even bisecting an angle is made simple when using one of its accessories as the angle finder can be set to either internal or external angles and this is then transferred to the KS60. The angle finder is placed against the fence and held in position while the swivelling base plate can be lined up to the two white lines and the angle is found! The big advantage is its accuracy and its huge time-saving which not only makes working easier but critically, increases profitability. I’m certain that the new Kapex KS 60 will prove the professionals choice requiring a professional finish.

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