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Post by woodster on May 20, 2016 4:23:49 GMT -5
Whilst I'm on a bit of a spending spree.... I trialled the kss300 for the uk importer a few years back and loved it but never really got round to the point of buying one, I'm considering one now for the convenience more than anything, but which to buy? Does anybody have both also not sure which size systainers each machine comes in, any thoughts/advise would be appreciated.
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Post by erik on May 20, 2016 8:14:52 GMT -5
Not sure what the tally is, but there have been a number of members who bought the 300 and then stepped up to the 400 and likewise, there are those who opted to sell the 400 for the 300 package. Now that they have cordless versions of the 400, 600 (40, 60), the connivence aspect is increased and you don't have to give up depth of cut.
Never used the 300 but I see why everyone likes it. I opted for the bigger Kss saws and find the 400 indispensable. Bonus being it shares the same blade as 55.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 20, 2016 11:42:05 GMT -5
The first question you have to ask yourself is the saw going to be used for mainly 1st fix or 2nd fix. If mainly 1st I would go for the kss60 as it has the more powerful motor and I think pricing isn't that much more I think. There is also the cordless saws of these but the price is maybe on the steep side. Then if its more second fix I would personally go with kss40 for the convience of no cable
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Post by jimbouk on May 20, 2016 12:37:04 GMT -5
Or get both
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Post by jimbouk on May 20, 2016 13:38:17 GMT -5
Joking aside I think the KSS 60 and kss40 is the ideal combo. Its what I have gone with.
Found the 60 so good I wanted a 40 too.
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Post by woodster on May 20, 2016 14:36:07 GMT -5
Might consider both, do mostly second fix, furniture etc, but also do a lot of feature first fix & framing, like the look and compactness of the of the kss300 am I right it all fits in one systaine and Is the flexirail included or an accessory? Also the larger saws are they in a systainer or one of those metal oblong boxes that just don't fit in the van anywhere? I've got a Festool rustofix in one of those and it's rubbish just falls out of the case when you lift it and makes me swear lol
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Post by GhostFist on May 20, 2016 17:03:42 GMT -5
I do framing with my 40. It all fits in the one systainer, track and everything. Easiest saw to adapt to a billion different jobs and the most compact. Must have tool IMO.
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Post by wrightwoodwork on May 20, 2016 18:06:39 GMT -5
Another consideration is what thickness of timber you might want to beval at 45
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Post by GhostFist on May 20, 2016 22:38:07 GMT -5
That's true. If you're doing roof framing you'd needed the 60
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Post by woodster on May 21, 2016 6:12:10 GMT -5
Speaking of framing has anybody noticed the new Festool sword saw? I had a play on one at a dealer in London this week, it's basically an electric chainsaw that's utilises their rails, cuts about 200 mm and bevels to 60 degrees it's a bargain at a shy over £700 if youve already got any rails to run it on or a bit extra with a rail, spare chains work out just over £20 too.
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Post by holmz on May 21, 2016 8:21:05 GMT -5
Speaking of framing has anybody noticed the new Festool sword saw? I had a play on one at a dealer in London this week, it's basically an electric chainsaw that's utilises their rails, cuts about 200 mm and bevels to 60 degrees it's a bargain at a shy over £700 if youve already got any rails to run it on or a bit extra with a rail, spare chains work out just over £20 too. Like this but smaller?
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Post by woodster on May 21, 2016 9:17:26 GMT -5
Yep a mobile version of the Mafell machine, but runs free or on a rail, not sure how to post vids but model is ssu200, fits in a systainer, cut quality is very good and perfectly straight and square
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Post by woodster on May 21, 2016 9:20:14 GMT -5
There's a few vids online suspect it'll be naina for now but suspect it would be the perfect market for it
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Post by holmz on May 21, 2016 9:34:51 GMT -5
Yep a mobile version of the Mafell machine, but runs free or on a rail, not sure how to post vids but model is ssu200, fits in a systainer, cut quality is very good and perfectly straight and square A mobile version? It runs on 230v, so they are the same but one is red and one is green... So almost the same if one is colourblind. I would not say that the FT is better, but it is a newer tool. I suspect the Mafell is more used by timber framers, or a Hema, Makita, etc... not sure how to post vids Just Paste the link onto the post...
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Post by woodster on May 21, 2016 10:26:14 GMT -5
Let's say it's a more manageable and portable size than the Mafell, it probably weighs little more than a ts/mt 55 and is based on a similar sized body, I've seen the Mafell in demo and that's clearly a different beast, but for the function and cost in a very convenient sized package I think it's great
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