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Post by GhostFist on Sept 10, 2014 17:20:07 GMT -5
Not a lot in NA i'm afraid, though the european market has a few
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 10, 2014 17:20:27 GMT -5
Tell me you got the flex rail as well. Must have item that.
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Post by MrToolJunkie on Sept 10, 2014 21:30:16 GMT -5
This saw looks like it is awesome! I thought that it only came with the Flexi in North America. Looks like a great saw for so many things.
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Post by 7 on Sept 11, 2014 23:13:43 GMT -5
Today I used the KSS 300 on the full Mafell rails to rip some 3/4 mdf. Im so impressed by the dust collection and power of this saw. Then I needed it to cut 3/4" off the bottom of some tower cabinets thats are 24"x24". It's so light and easy to use without the rail attached that you can easily hold it square even when the wide portion of the base is hanging off your workpiece . I've hit a few staples while cutting and was wondering what the blade options are beyond the Mafell ones? I have only found Mafell blades for the KSS300. I bought quite a few of them when I got the saw so I could have them re-sharpened when needed. I would also be interested if anyone knows of any other options/brands for blades.
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Post by GhostFist on Sept 12, 2014 4:51:09 GMT -5
When I got mine, the previous canadian dealer also sold me an after market ripping blade for it, but for some reason I can't remember the manufacturers name. Using mine heavily on a project now (making some circular tunnels for a sci fi tv series) the kss is prefect for consistent radial cuts once set and butting the pins up to the inside of an arc.
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 20, 2014 8:54:23 GMT -5
OK so my 3rd party blade for my 300 is made by WESEMA in germany. don't know if the ship this way as I got them through our amazing former canadian distributor and he's out of the business now
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Oct 20, 2014 13:31:48 GMT -5
Just being looking at the blades think I might give them a try
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Post by GhostFist on Oct 20, 2014 15:21:17 GMT -5
ya the ripping one is pretty good for my little 300
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Post by hawkyjoiner on Nov 22, 2014 14:50:09 GMT -5
Hia guys been thinking bout new saw ave got dewalt plunger but was wanting to upgrade to mt55 but a can't get over how versatile this little saw is a was think just get this and the f rail set and a would be set for so many different jobs a use my plunger most for kitchens so would the ks300 cover all these aspects and use rails for ripping sheets and the flex rail for crosscuting them. I already use the small Makita 136mm cordless saw with a square when am doin sum skirting and facing jobs so kss would blow that out the water but do use think I would b better with just mt55
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Post by 7 on Nov 22, 2014 22:02:32 GMT -5
The 300 is a really versatile saw. I also have the little makita saw (assuming you are referring to the little 18 volt one) and there is no comparison in both power and versatility.
If you are happy enough with your DeWalt plunge saw by getting a KSS saw you would be very much expanding your options where the MT55 would definitley be better than the DeWalt but really fulfill the same purpose. Depends a bit on exactly what types of work you do but it makes more sense to me to expand rather than just upgrade.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Nov 23, 2014 3:48:42 GMT -5
Yeah I was thinking the same and then upgrade at a later date if you want to
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Post by noeyedear on Jan 2, 2015 18:55:54 GMT -5
I've been reading these boards for sometime, I call it research. Now I have registered today as I have purchased a KSS 300 and a dowel jointer today. I see when you register it says"pro" board. I'm anything but a pro, not even a gifted amateur or dedicated hobbyist. Just a guy with an old house that needs a lot of cupboards, flooring etc. I've been going through shall I get the 300 or 400 thing.What swayed me towards the 300 was the small package. I've measured lots of wood lately and decided the extra 400 cutting depth made little practical difference to what I need to do. In fact the things that are to big for the 300 were also often to big for the 400. So I will look for another solution for the occasional bigger lumps. I'm favouring a different approach to that problem in the shape of the Mafell jigsaw. I reckon the extra versatility would be more useful than a larger circular/plunge saw to me. It was versatility that put the dowel jointer over a Domino as well, plus there are always dowels available around any corner, Dominos are a bit scarce I reckon, I'm sure I would always be one short of the size required. So a thank you to all that post such useful information, its looking like my research has paid off, I detest junk and although I have not fired anything up yet the quality of the machines is very obvious. I am a bad workman and I do blame the tools, looks like I've now run out of excuses. Cheers all and a happy new year. :-)
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 2, 2015 20:11:24 GMT -5
Congratulations on your purchases. Sounds like you have made the right purchases for you and that's what is most important. Any questions feel free to ask. I'm sure one of the members will have a soloution or tip to point you in the right direction
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 2, 2015 23:25:14 GMT -5
While I believe the p1cc jigsaw is by far the best on the market, it is also the most expensive one that I know of. If you're just starting to dable in wood working some cheaper alternatives may suit your needs better. Not trying to discourage you, I just wouldn't want to see giving up on the craft and being out the cash on the most expensive gear going. There's a good deal of expertise on this forum and I'm sure everyone is willing to help out with techniques and solutions. Welcome to the forums! P.s. proboards is just a name for the Web hosting site.
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Post by 7 on Jan 3, 2015 0:24:01 GMT -5
Who knows...maybe the crappy work was your tools fault...good luck trying to explain that your kss300 can't cut square Really though even though a really good carpenter can get very decent results with average tools top quality equipment helps a lot.
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