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Post by GhostFist on May 9, 2013 13:26:57 GMT -5
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Post by GhostFist on May 9, 2013 13:30:32 GMT -5
  More 400 battle shots, this time with particle board. very similar to the job I described earlier with my 300. Thanks for the pics Aaron! |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 9, 2013 15:08:54 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the pics. I will be doing sarking for the roof next week with OSB boards using the kss400 and the f rail system will try to send some pics
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Post by GhostFist on May 9, 2013 18:35:42 GMT -5
That would be awesome. The versatility of the KSS system is unmatched IMO. The 400 is probably a touch bulky for simple trim work, but I've used my 300 for basic casings and skirting boards.
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Post by jalvis on May 9, 2013 19:49:41 GMT -5
Looks like your putting that saw to good use!
The 400 has the advantage with the Up-graded 770 rail. I like the idea of a longer rail option for the 300.....Something that can cut 18"
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Post by jalvis on May 9, 2013 19:50:03 GMT -5
Looks like your putting that saw to good use!
The 400 has the advantage with the Up-graded 770 rail. I like the idea of a longer rail option for the 300.....Something that can cut 18"
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Post by GhostFist on May 9, 2013 21:55:10 GMT -5
You have a pretty good throw on the 300 gotta be at least 16"
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Post by jalvis on May 9, 2013 23:02:08 GMT -5
You have a pretty good throw on the 300 gotta be at least 16" Not based on the catalog specs...its 300(mm) which is 11.8 inches. The 400(mm) is 15.7 inches......770 is 30.3 inches. |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 10, 2013 7:20:07 GMT -5
I would say the kss400 is a workhorse of a saw which is the one to go for if your work is mostly 1st fix joinery framing. Its not perfect for everything like finishings where the kss300 is the best choice. It can do but it is a bit too bulky, also if you are mostly doing kitchens and cutting melamine faced materials the Mt55 is the one to get as you have the scoring function. It could I think do with a more powerful motor like u get with the Mt55 , but as long as timber isn't soaking and decent blade on for ripping its fine. Also the other thing I use it for is cutting 18“ conti board using the kss rail if they did a Mt55 version that attached to the rails with the scoring funtion would be good for doing your melamine shelving. The cross cut capicity relates to the depth of cut I've not many anyone who has tried the kss system who doesn't like it once you've used it you will not want to go back
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Post by GhostFist on May 10, 2013 10:03:02 GMT -5
You have a pretty good throw on the 300 gotta be at least 16" Not based on the catalog specs...its 300(mm) which is 11.8 inches. The 400(mm) is 15.7 inches......770 is 30.3 inches. are those specs giving you the length of the rail? because the saw extends beyond the end, I'll do a test tonight. |
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 10, 2013 10:56:34 GMT -5
The length of cut given in specs relates to the blade being full depth and cutting maximum depth. So at full depth of 40mm on the kss300 will cut 300 mm but if u are cutting 6mm ply you will gain a longer cut. On the kss I regularly cut 18“ conti boards but have to have the saw full depth to gain the extra
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Post by jalvis on May 10, 2013 11:39:59 GMT -5
I've never used a KSS saw so I'm basing my understanding of cut length from the catalog.
It was disappointing to see the kss 300 cutting short of 12 inches without an optional long rail. I like the idea of cutting shelving and closets material thats normally 10-18 inches.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 10, 2013 13:07:45 GMT -5
I regularly use my kss 400 to cut 18“ 15mm and it does using the the rail about 57mm more than the specs say
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 16, 2013 17:29:04 GMT -5
Just being looking through the new mafell catalogue the kss400 36v is listed as having a 470mm cross cut cutting 12mm material at full depth and cutting 50mm material 400
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Post by jalvis on May 17, 2013 2:16:33 GMT -5
Other than one being cordless are there other differences between the KSS 400 models?
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