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Post by transporter on Jul 19, 2018 12:46:18 GMT -5
I have a couple of decking jobs coming up soon and was thinking of getting this saw and was wondering if it will be good enough for cutting composite decking and if so what blade would you recommend ?
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Post by kraftt on Jul 19, 2018 17:32:57 GMT -5
calidecks is the resident 'pro's - pro' here when it comes to decks & composite boards, who I think was also an early adopter of the KSS 40 18M bl. Check out his 'tools in action' thread here, he's the one you want to field the question to. Prob few people better to ask.
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Post by arvid on Jul 19, 2018 21:03:02 GMT -5
Has anyone used the kss40 for vinyl siding? I have s job coming up with foam insulation backed vinyl siding and was wondering if the fine tooth blade would work?
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Post by huntsgemein on Jul 19, 2018 23:14:01 GMT -5
Not that I've tried it, but there's no logical deterrent. You can just about cut that foam-cored plastic rubbish with, if not scissors, then certainly kitchen shears. Just don't be anywhere near the vicinity when the whole lot bursts into petrochemically-enhanced flame. In most jurisdictions these cladding materials are now illegal due to their deadly flammability & toxicity.
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Post by calidecks on Jul 22, 2018 21:46:55 GMT -5
Has anyone used the kss40 for vinyl siding? I have s job coming up with foam insulation backed vinyl siding and was wondering if the fine tooth blade would work? Try the blade backwards. May make for smoother cutting.
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Post by GaryE on Jul 30, 2018 7:29:07 GMT -5
Hi, I’m really interested in the KSS 40, could anyone confirm that it can be used to replace a mitre saw for skirtings and architrave as I’ve not come across any videos online showing this. If so, I imagine you would have to mark and cut everything on the rear side of the material where the profile is flat? Thanks in advance.
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Post by aas on Jul 30, 2018 12:51:35 GMT -5
I wouldn't say replace - I'd say a good addition to a mitre saw... but yes it's feasible marking the backs and cutting like that, just watch for blow out on the what-will-be top edge when it is away from the blade, which in theory will happen on 50% of your cuts.
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Post by henrun on Jul 31, 2018 1:56:24 GMT -5
I agree with aas. It can sometimes replace a mitre saw but when you start cutting really small pieces and need to counter blow out on delicate pieces the mitre saw is hard to beat.
I have the Metabo KGS 216 18 LTX which is a great combination. Light and accurate. Nothing for large rafters and beams but it can cut well with the standard blade and takes the same batteries as the KSS 40. Factor in the price for what you get the Metabo is pretty cheap if bought as a Solo unit. The non sliding version is lighter (KS) but I find the slider more versatile.
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Post by thehandyman on Aug 13, 2018 0:12:59 GMT -5
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Post by chippiegary on Aug 13, 2018 3:24:27 GMT -5
8.0 ah batteries that thing will take off !!😁
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Post by aas on Aug 13, 2018 16:19:23 GMT -5
I've been running 8's on the KSS40 for a couple of months - very happy with them.
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Post by calidecks on Aug 16, 2018 22:37:42 GMT -5
Are they much heavier than the 7.0?
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Post by aas on Aug 17, 2018 0:07:20 GMT -5
I don't have any 7,0's so coudn't tell you, but they don't feel heavier than the 5,5's.
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Post by thehandyman on Aug 18, 2018 0:52:47 GMT -5
Are they much heavier than the 7.0? I don't think any. I'll weigh them.
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Post by aas on Aug 18, 2018 3:50:39 GMT -5
Shame you didn't have a tiny Hitachi 6,0ah to put in that photo, a lot of punch for the size... I didn't realise those DeWalt flex batteries were so big!.. do they come with a built in handle and wheels? :-)
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