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Post by GhostFist on Aug 13, 2013 7:25:59 GMT -5
Every time I get to touch that saw, I smile.
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Post by fidelfs on Sept 1, 2013 17:47:19 GMT -5
Let me ask you some question about the saw. These are my thoughts and doubts let me know if I am wrong.
1. It will replace a miter saw, without any problem. (I can sell mine to get some money and buy this one) 2. It is by default a cross cut saw, can we say that It might replace the Festool MFT for cross cutting? 2. a The only problem that I see if how to make repetitive cuts (same with). How is it done with this saw? 3. Has the flex guide a support to make cuts to 90 degrees as the small rail has? 4. The angle set is only for the small guide. Am I correct?
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Post by 7 on Sept 1, 2013 22:34:14 GMT -5
Let me ask you some question about the saw. These are my thoughts and doubts let me know if I am wrong. 1. It will replace a miter saw, without any problem. (I can sell mine to get some money and buy this one) 2. It is by default a cross cut saw, can we say that It might replace the Festool MFT for cross cutting? 2. a The only problem that I see if how to make repetitive cuts (same with). How is it done with this saw? 3. Has the flex guide a support to make cuts to 90 degrees as the small rail has? 4. The angle set is only for the small guide. Am I correct? My answers, others may vary 1- It won't replace a miter saw. I use a double bevel slider with a table that has stops for repetitive cuts. The miter saw is a lot faster for me especially with the repeat stops. Small cuts are difficult with the KSS unless you make some type of jig (outside bullnose corners with baseboard etc.) The bonus is that the KSS fits in a systainer box and can save a lot of time when you have small tasks like casing a few doors. In my opinion is is the strongest for jobs like wood flooring installation and decks where it can be the only saw you need. 2- The crosscut is great for anything under 12". The flex rail is good for just over 4' crosscutting. Still need to make two marks and lay the track on the marks unless you have some type of home made system. 3- Could make a jig but otherwise the KSS is not fast at repeat cuts. 4- The flex track has a single stop on the bottom that would keep the track from sliding forward but would not guide the rail perpendicular to the work piece at all. You would need to make the two marks to get 90 degree cuts. 5- You are correct.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 2, 2013 4:33:38 GMT -5
Another job I think the kss saw has the advantage over a job saw is when cutting your facia and barge boards and soffit on the roof is much more convenient as you can have the saw up on the scaffold right where you are working where a chop saw is just too bulky for being up on a scaffold. If doing finishings you do have to think a little different to when using a chop saw for instance if I was doing an external corner I would mark the short points on my skirting then cut with the chop saw at 45 and use the block plane to fit, but if usi.g the kss I would mark the long point and cut at 45 then fit with the block plane any imperfections as the corner might not be a true 90 I can do it just as quick with th kss saws as a chop saw but will save on have to walking back and forward to chop saw as i can have it right beside me then move it into the next room beside me but it won't do repative cuts or heavy cornices
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 3, 2013 18:28:48 GMT -5
7 has got it right. The 300, like any track saw, doesn't fully replace anything outright. It's advantages are it's compact size and portability and amazing versatility for a small package. For example, for a large sized general construction job you'll usually try to set up a table saw station and a mitersaw station. while these tend to move as the job progresses, for the most part they stay put for the majority of the job. where the 300 shines is for those quick little jobs that you don't want to be running back and forth to the chop saw for. For quick rips or cross cuts off the stack or closer to where you're working, and for those jobs where space is an issue. It excels at flooring, rough framing, flat stock trim and general breaking down of sheet goods. An amazing multi tasker but not a permanent replacement for some of the larger machines. This tool ends up paying for itself as a time saver. saving you time walking back and for the to more permanent stations and time saved in setting up the machine. You do have to be working in environments where that time and those variables are to be considered in order to truly get the most out of this amazing tool for it to be fully appreciated
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Post by 7 on Sept 3, 2013 22:12:26 GMT -5
I am sorry if this does not work but I have to try it somewhere and sometime. There is supposed to be a picture attached that shows the KSS 300 next to the MT55, a standard speed square, and a bottle of wood glue. The idea is to show the relative size of the KSS. Attachments:
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 3, 2013 22:25:12 GMT -5
works great, I'll try and actually get doe pics up this week myself
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Post by 7 on Sept 3, 2013 22:57:24 GMT -5
I am guessing that the videos, even shrunk down, are still too big for the size limit requirement. I tried to set up a youtube but ran into troubles. If this doesn't work I will figure out the youtube route. Again I apologize for using the forum to test but I don't know any other way of figuring it out...so possibly no video will post. It is supposed to be a short video of the KSS 300 cutting a thick piece of rough walnut. I just tried to watch it with no luck. the time was correct but just a black screen with no sound on my computer. Attachments:KSS300 Cut vid.MOV (6.29 KB)
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 4, 2013 0:47:03 GMT -5
Ya the download didn't work. YouTube is best for here.
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 4, 2013 8:18:32 GMT -5
Uploading to youtube is pretty easy as well. Just click the upload button on youtube and drag and drop your file where it says. Bam!
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 4, 2013 16:10:16 GMT -5
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 4, 2013 16:17:11 GMT -5
Some quick blurry phone pics... Pic 1 showing relative size as held in the average GhostFist Pic 2 showing location of arbor lock Pic 3 standard KSS 300 blade vs standard MT55 blade Pic 4 underside of KSS track with clamp installed in the slot. Not that I've had a need for this just showing it as a possible option. note, the angle pin is also removable leaving a possibility for jigs (?)
Pic 5 300 in hand showing riving knife (spring loaded and easily removable) also not the guard is easily held open with my thumb on its appropriate lever
all for now, I'm open to requests
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Post by 7 on Sept 4, 2013 23:37:09 GMT -5
Uploading to youtube is pretty easy as well. Just click the upload button on youtube and drag and drop your file where it says. Bam! Long story short I tried to set up a youtube account but it said I already have one. I had the password emailed to me but I was still having trouble. I'll get one set up when I get a few minutes again and post some videos.
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Post by mattdh on Sept 5, 2013 2:39:12 GMT -5
main differences between the kss300 and kss400? is it just size of the saws and cut capacity?is the kss400 close to the same thing as the mt55?
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Sept 5, 2013 7:11:44 GMT -5
Yeah that is the main differences with the saw having a bigger cut 50 on the track and 55 off its the same ad the ksp 55 but with a different base, so it can be attached to the cross cut track I would say it more designed for doing 1st fix joinery where the kss300 is more suited to 2nd fix joinery
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