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Post by kraftt on Jun 30, 2019 9:50:45 GMT -5
I think that's what the MUF is already? 'mafell or mixed users forum'
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Post by aas on Jul 1, 2019 4:16:27 GMT -5
I think the MUF is the most dis-orgsanised forum for actually trying to find anything - any thread can to turn any subject at any given point of time - no problem for those of us used to it, but for newcomers it must be a tad disconcerting!
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Jul 2, 2019 11:08:59 GMT -5
Up-thread Henrun said: I think it is time to start a "mixed bag" thread with the gear kit people use for their trades and what led them to that set up in the end. Could end up a long thread but could help some people out in the end!
I think this is a great idea and would encourage him to start such a thread. I'm especially interested in peoples choice of cordless tools.
Yes indeed, the MUF is chaotic.
John
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Post by aas on Jul 2, 2019 12:58:04 GMT -5
OK, so instead of everyone just saying it's a good idea - I've created a MIXED BAG thread in the general section - Henrun, would love to read your input!
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Post by aas on Jul 21, 2019 2:39:48 GMT -5
So in answer to my original question that started the thread, the K65 18M BL and KSS60 18M BL are the same saw, just the latter is supplied with the crosscut rail.
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Post by henrun on Jul 21, 2019 6:17:07 GMT -5
Ah, I didn't realize it was a question mark in that very first post. Yes, Mafell saw configurations can be very confusing - but once you have "decoded" the catalogue you realize the saws are the same only shipped with or without cross-cut rails.
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Post by skinee on Jul 21, 2019 15:10:44 GMT -5
So in answer to my original question that started the thread, the K65 18M BL and KSS60 18M BL are the same saw, just the latter is supplied with the crosscut rail. I wouldn't be certain that this is the case and would seek clarification either from mafell directly or ask our good friend Tobias for advice/clarification.the reason is that I seem to remember looking into the kss50 and k55 and finding that the base on the saws were different and that the k55 would not ride on the kss crosscut rail.now perhaps the k65 is different and the base has been designed to ride on the kss crosscut rail, this would be eminently sensible in my opinion maximising its potential. the intriguing thing is that the 770mm kss crosscut rail is listed as an accessory for the k65 18m bl so this should mean that it will also ride on the shorter kss crosscut rail. however the corded model of the k65 does not list the 770mm rail as an accessory so it is all very confusing to say the least.i would be interested in the pure version if it does indeed ride on the kss rails as I have the corded kss400 and so could use the rail from that.it would be interesting to know what the saw is compatible with.
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Post by aas on Jul 22, 2019 0:24:41 GMT -5
'The press of a button easily removes the cross-cutting track to acquire Mafell’s K 65 18M bl cordless skill saw'... from Timberwolfs website - www.timberwolftools.com/mafell-kss-60-18m-bl-cordless-cross-cutting-systemAlso looking at large format images and comparing the bases, it seems the K65 has the required edge for the KSS tracks, and as you rightly state, the 770mm rail is listed as an accessory on the Mafell site - I'll let you know once it's here!
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Post by skinee on Jul 22, 2019 16:28:58 GMT -5
cheers
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Post by aas on Jul 24, 2019 12:17:47 GMT -5
...mmm - well maybe my English needs a bit more practice... the KSS60 might 'become' a K65 if removed from the crosscut rail - this does not mean the K65 will 'become' a KSS60 - as it doesn't have the groove in the side of the base plate.
I've had another look at the Mafell websites (old and new), the K65 has clearly mentioned the KSS 770mm track as an accessory - and in the photo of the K65 you can see the groove for the KSS track - mine does not have it!
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Post by skinee on Jul 24, 2019 16:48:39 GMT -5
bummer,so the k65 wont fit the kss rail,i would contact mafell and query why they advertise it being compatible with the 770mm rail,misleading to say the least! I don't understand why they didn't make the k55&k65 compatible with the kss rails.
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Post by aas on Jul 25, 2019 0:11:22 GMT -5
I've emailed them... wait and see. But just over 500€ for the K65 compared to over 1000€ for a PURE KSS 60 it's still a good deal - might be cheaper to buy a KSS base if I can find the part number/supplier - or run the base over the router table! Yikes!
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Post by aas on Jul 25, 2019 0:36:06 GMT -5
I've found it, 205866 - 75€ plus tax and shipping.
Still makes it a cheap KSS60.
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Post by aas on Aug 23, 2019 12:21:50 GMT -5
So Mafell stepped up in true form - as their website said the 770 rail was an accessory of the K65, they took back the first saw and replaced it with another K65, this time with the groove in the base... I'm not sure if this is the new 'standard' K65 or if this has been done as a one off... in any case I'm happy!
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Post by henrun on Aug 23, 2019 15:58:58 GMT -5
That is great to hear! It is also something that is probably only possible with such a "small" operator as Mafell with pretty much everything made "in house". I don't think, say Bosch or Festool, would do the same even though they are much larger they would not commit to a customer complaint by doing a "one off" at the factory.
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