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Post by sundog on Jan 21, 2016 18:42:11 GMT -5
First impression, it's a good sized contraption. The big red box is impressive in itself, and I'm glad I got it now that I have it. I can't plug it in just yet, not having the correct receptacle, so I will have a few days to get to know the tool sans RPMs.
A question for anyone who has had tools shipped to the states from Germany: does everything generally come the same day, or do rails end up on the slow boat? I ask because I got everything *except* my 110 and 160 rails. Dictum is closed or I would just call and ask. Just as well since I can't use the saw anyway.
Finally, I got two extra blades--a 24T and a 40T. Unfortunately, the website listed them as compatible with the KSS400. They may be, but the stock blade is 160mm, and these are 120mm, marked as being for the KS40. I'll see how Dictum will handle it since it is mostly my fault for not knowing what I needed. If I can't return them without paying a bunch for return shipping, I will put them up on the MUF classifieds.
Looking forward to firing this baby up and building some shelves!
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Post by reflector on Jan 21, 2016 19:22:30 GMT -5
When I ordered the Bosch holey rails and FSN OFA system from Dictum they shipped it in a giant box which looked pretty beat up by UPS when I received it. Everything was in the same box for me but I don't know if they shipped your order out in several pieces. For 160mm sawblades, since you got the wrong blades: You can still use them with reduced cut depth. I have a 4-3/8" Freud Diablo blade for when I don't exactly trust the material. See my topic here since the KSS400 uses the same sawblades: mafell-users-forum.freeforums.net/thread/653/sawblade-data
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Post by sundog on Jan 21, 2016 19:43:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the info on the blades.
Doing some further searching on the waybill number the saw came with, I found there is a second box that was misdirected to Omaha instead of Minneapolis. I should be getting my rails tomorrow or Monday. Whew.
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Post by Red on Jan 22, 2016 0:50:01 GMT -5
When we imported our set of guide rails from Germany, everything came in one shipment. We haven't purchased anything from Dictum, on the other hand, so it's impossible to say how they handle their US shipments. I hope that you get your rails very soon, regardless.
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Post by luzzy on Jan 22, 2016 21:18:03 GMT -5
First impression, it's a good sized contraption. The big red box is impressive in itself, and I'm glad I got it now that I have it. I can't plug it in just yet, not having the correct receptacle, so I will have a few days to get to know the tool sans RPMs. A question for anyone who has had tools shipped to the states from Germany: does everything generally come the same day, or do rails end up on the slow boat? I ask because I got everything *except* my 110 and 160 rails. Dictum is closed or I would just call and ask. Just as well since I can't use the saw anyway. Finally, I got two extra blades--a 24T and a 40T. Unfortunately, the website listed them as compatible with the KSS400. They may be, but the stock blade is 160mm, and these are 120mm, marked as being for the KS40. I'll see how Dictum will handle it since it is mostly my fault for not knowing what I needed. If I can't return them without paying a bunch for return shipping, I will put them up on the MUF classifieds. Looking forward to firing this baby up and building some shelves! I bought the 400 last year and have used it on composite decks, trim , and cedar shiplap. In the past month i've framed,done stair stringers, and taken off the rail and just cut sheathing with it. Its a great saw with or without the guide.
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Post by jimbouk on Jan 30, 2016 4:31:12 GMT -5
Does the 400 have variable speed motor?
Also is there a roller guide or ripping guide avail for it? Seriously considering one!
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Post by lincoln on Jan 30, 2016 5:10:09 GMT -5
No variable speed, but yes, there is a rip guide - that also fits the MT55. I've ordered the saw, with rip guide, it should be here Monday or Tuesday according to the tracking. Can take some pics when I have it, if you want to see anything specific?
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Post by Red on Jan 30, 2016 9:05:00 GMT -5
No variable speed, but yes, there is a rip guide - that also fits the MT55. I've ordered the saw, with rip guide, it should be here Monday or Tuesday according to the tracking. Can take some pics when I have it, if you want to see anything specific? This is good news, Lincoln.
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Post by jimbouk on Jan 30, 2016 11:13:36 GMT -5
No variable speed, but yes, there is a rip guide - that also fits the MT55. I've ordered the saw, with rip guide, it should be here Monday or Tuesday according to the tracking. Can take some pics when I have it, if you want to see anything specific? Yes please lincoln that would be great. I have a few jobs that would benefit from a kss saw and like the 400 or 60 for the ability to handle 2x material for roofs and smaller stuff for finishing.
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Post by lincoln on Feb 2, 2016 4:56:31 GMT -5
Some pics for jimbouk: saw on cross cut rail. Saw off rail, with stabiliser/bow guide fitted.
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Post by lincoln on Feb 2, 2016 5:00:49 GMT -5
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Post by lincoln on Feb 2, 2016 5:03:53 GMT -5
Another shot of the saw back on the rail, showing the levers etc.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Feb 2, 2016 5:19:55 GMT -5
Nice idea with ply block
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Post by Knight Woodworks on Feb 2, 2016 8:18:53 GMT -5
Nice! Any idea what the max rip with the rip fence is?
John
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Post by sundog on Feb 2, 2016 10:33:00 GMT -5
It measures exactly 6 inches or 11 inches depending on which way you insert the rip fence.
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