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Post by GhostFist on Jan 24, 2016 8:53:48 GMT -5
While my old 300 is out being tinkered my comparison will be by memory for now.
Off the bat, the 40 feels a little heavier but not having to deal with a cord gives you that much more elbow room and thus, the 40 is more nimble. Apart from the battery sticking out the end, the motor is also shorter and there is a new blade lock button that is directly opposite the main trigger. Other than that, the two saws are identical in every way, both physically and functionally.
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Post by Red on Jan 24, 2016 13:09:50 GMT -5
One of the things -- and I do mean one of the things -- that I love about our KSS80Ec saw is the balance. Much like after putting a new high-quality ripping blade on a cabinet saw, the KSS80Ec glides through the cuts (without the fear of becoming too complacent).
How does the balance compare between the two saws? Does that battery upset the balance?
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Post by luzzy on Jan 25, 2016 7:24:45 GMT -5
While my old 300 is out being tinkered my comparison will be by memory for now. Off the bat, the 40 feels a little heavier but not having to deal with a cord gives you that much more elbow room and thus, the 40 is more nimble. Apart from the battery sticking out the end, the motor is also shorter and there is a new blade lock button that is directly opposite the main trigger. Other than that, the two saws are identical in every way, both physically and functionally. The 40 is being delivered today. It's funny how I've favored the 400 the last year or so. Part of the reason is its depth of cut and longer rail. Even off the rail the 400 is great. That being said, I'm excited to have this 40 in my truck full time and not have to worry so much about having a dust extractor with me for smaller jobs. I understand your thoughts on corded vs cordless , mentally the cord "cord adds a few pounds" in terms of feel. Also the extractor hose. I'll report back later after I do a hands on , side by side.
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 25, 2016 8:05:45 GMT -5
You'll see the 40 feels heavier at first but obviously less restricting without hose or power lines.
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 26, 2016 15:24:31 GMT -5
It's not had a true test yet but I've trimmed about 50 2x4s to length without burning a bar on the battery. results, happy so far. The blade break and brushless motor seems to be a huge improvement.
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 26, 2016 16:05:37 GMT -5
So looking at specs available, the 40 has a no load speed slower than the corded 300 yet i feel it cuts better. Could this be because of the brushless motor and how power is transmitted to the blade? Pipe in, scientists.
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Post by jimbouk on Jan 26, 2016 17:22:16 GMT -5
Are they the same blade kerf on each?
I was using a dewalt 18v skill saw the other day and it was like a hot knife through butter on ply, even felt as good as the mt55 all due to the thin blade. Apart from that I hated it as the blade was on the left and threw all the dust straight in my face.
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 26, 2016 17:27:28 GMT -5
Same blades could be as it said it's justice a fresh blade and not one I've been sharpening for 5 years. Who knows
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Post by wrightwoodwork on Jan 26, 2016 18:30:57 GMT -5
Are they the same blade kerf on each? I was using a dewalt 18v skill saw the other day and it was like a hot knife through butter on ply, even felt as good as the mt55 all due to the thin blade. Apart from that I hated it as the blade was on the left and threw all the dust straight in my face. Hate blades on the left pain in the neck
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Post by GhostFist on Jan 26, 2016 21:33:01 GMT -5
100% agree. Hate those things!
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Post by dunk1976 on Jan 27, 2016 14:14:48 GMT -5
I picked up my kss40 yesterday and it looks lovey, I'm saving it for something special but I tried the dust bag on my kss300 and it picked up a lot of the dust.
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Post by luzzy on Jan 30, 2016 19:31:14 GMT -5
I got to put the 40 into action and I'm very happy with it. First just for cutting some furring. Later in the day for cutting some 2x4's . I think what I liked the most is that little dust bag. The Kss 300 was pretty impressive at directing dust out the rear port . In fact without a vac attached this was a pretty messy operation - like a jet stream of dust. The 40 has that same great dust collection but with the option of the bag for quick setup , it becomes so much nicer to use. I'm currently doing an add a level (850 sq ft) to a house and we had a temp wall setup between the kitchen and living room where we removed the roof and went up. We had to take the wall down to allow for drywall installation and taping so we cut the studs to knee wall height. Temps were in the 20's the other day so it was an excuse to cut indoors with the dust bag. I had hung plastic as we worked but I was pleasantly surprised at how little dust this generated. very happy with the purchase!
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Post by GhostFist on Feb 2, 2016 16:11:37 GMT -5
My 300 is still being tinkered with so I can't compare but to me it seems they've changed the parts that connects the saw to the base. There's two setting screws to tune the saw to 90. Love it
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Post by henrun on Jun 13, 2016 16:39:02 GMT -5
Just got on board with the programme and got me a KSS40. Batt's on charge so actual premiere cutting tomorrow.
Maybe I should bring the KSS300 for comparison but I kind of know what it is like already.
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Post by GhostFist on Jun 13, 2016 18:14:26 GMT -5
It does everything the 300 does but cordless and brushless. You will be pleased
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