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Post by Red on Jan 3, 2016 23:49:10 GMT -5
We're seriously considering a KSS300 saw system that comes with the flexi-guide rail. Having zero experience with this type of guide rail, I'd like to read more about how the small saw is attached to the rail. I just watched a video in which the raised section of the flexi-rail appears to be a series of raised "tongues" elevated about the guide rail surface itself.
As I see us using the mini-saw on a rail at all times, any productive thoughts on the durability of the flexi-guide design would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, will the KSS300 work just as well on our "normal" Mafell F-XXX guide rails?
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Post by lincoln on Jan 4, 2016 0:38:59 GMT -5
Red, I've attached some photos in your other thread. One shows the saw on the rail, another shows the base of the saw. It's really good for 'one off' cuts, but not as good as the F rails. The rail seems to be very durable, though I've only had mine for a few months. Please note that you cannot adjust the 'tightness' of the slot in the saw base, to the 'bumps' on the rail, like you can with the MT55. Wouldn't use it for processing sheet goods all day, but great for general carpentry cuts. Well worth paying the little bit extra to get it with the saw - make sure you order the 'maxi-max' version.
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Post by Red on Jan 4, 2016 0:42:50 GMT -5
I replied on the other thread, Lincoln, but thanks very much, nevertheless.
Do you have a preference of any kind for the MT55cc over the KSS300 System?
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Post by lincoln on Jan 4, 2016 0:53:16 GMT -5
No preference, each one has its own place. The MT55 for sheets, or timber panels, is unbeatable. The KSS300 is great for crosscutting, and I also use it as a general small circular saw - replacing my cordless circ saw. I don't like using the MT off the rail, but the KSS handles just like a 'normal' circular saw, off the rail, with the correct blade. If I started doing framing work, I would definitely get the KSS400, for extra depth of cut.
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 4, 2016 12:25:02 GMT -5
The 300 rides the flex rail in the same manner that it would ride a standard rail. the difference being that as opposed to a continuous ridge, it's a series of ridges so that the rail can roll up. The flex rail is meant to overhang a sheet. There is some protrusions on the base of the rail that prevents it from lying flat if your cut is beyond the edge. The flex rail should be fully supported everywhere the saw travels otherwise your saw can come off the track and cut into the rail. I learned that one the hard way.
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Post by Mark on Jan 4, 2016 15:40:33 GMT -5
I use it for flooring. Its quite handy for trimming the 1st and last rows. Agree with Ghostface about being careful. There are clips supplied to secure it. Ive not used them yet. I have found the 800mm F rail to give a more solid feel, especially for doors.
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