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Post by woodster on May 29, 2016 15:55:48 GMT -5
Been after a kss for a while now, been trying to decide between the 40 and the 60, think It makes more sense to get the 60 as it suits the top end of my needs better, question is does anybody own or has used both? I'm just concerned that I might find it a bit big and heavy for the smaller stuff, it's impossible to establish without spending some time using them so any input would be appreciated, want to use it for trim right up to framing.
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Post by 7 on May 29, 2016 22:06:53 GMT -5
I have the 40- (KSS400). I think it would be a little bit big for trim and about the right size for framing unless you are cutting roofs with angled and beveled rafters then the 60 would be nice. I think another member, Tom Gensmer, uses his KSS400 a lot for trim and seems to like it a lot. I prefer either the KSS300 for really small jobs and a sliding compound miter saw with a full stand for jobs beyond casing a few windows etc.
For framing I still prefer a standard circular saw over the KSS saws though anyway. I prefer a worm drive but think that has more to do with past use than anything else.
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Post by jimbouk on May 30, 2016 1:11:40 GMT -5
I have the 60 and am happy to answer any questions about it.
Its a great saw. Plenty of power. Just framed a roof with it and was so quick and easy. Much more enjoyable than using a scms for that !
Its a bit cumbersome for small trim and if you use it all day a good arm workout but I bought it having only seen and handled it at a show for 5 minutes and couldn't be happier.
A 40 is on the cards now for all the small stuff and convenience of cordless.
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Post by GhostFist on May 30, 2016 5:39:11 GMT -5
40 as in the cordless version of the 300 correct? It gets confusing all these numbers, the saws need nicknames.
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Post by jimbouk on May 30, 2016 8:06:43 GMT -5
Yep 40 is the cordless 300. Aka powertank  |
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Post by wiz1258 on Oct 10, 2016 19:50:46 GMT -5
For me this should be 400/60/80?. I have the 300 and love it. I was going to build a deck but now i'm not. I still want the tools. I'm leaning 60.
Mt55, p1cc
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Post by wiz1258 on Oct 10, 2016 19:56:02 GMT -5
Anyone have all 4 Kss saws?
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Post by calidecks on Nov 21, 2016 11:39:59 GMT -5
For me this should be 400/60/80?. I have the 300 and love it. I was going to build a deck but now i'm not. I still want the tools. I'm leaning 60. Mt55, p1cc How well would that 60 work on composite? Your opinion is appreciated. |
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Post by arvid on Nov 21, 2016 18:27:04 GMT -5
For me this should be 400/60/80?. I have the 300 and love it. I was going to build a deck but now i'm not. I still want the tools. I'm leaning 60. Mt55, p1cc How well would that 60 work on composite? Your opinion is appreciated. what is your composite composed of? |
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Post by calidecks on Nov 21, 2016 18:36:59 GMT -5
How well would that 60 work on composite? Your opinion is appreciated. what is your composite composed of? Wood and plastic. Very dense! Trex decking |
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Post by arvid on Nov 21, 2016 19:16:29 GMT -5
what is your composite composed of? Wood and plastic. Very dense! Trex decking Any of the saws will cut it just fine. I have the kss, 300,400 and 60. Power to spare. Blade selection would be more important. The blade with the least teeth that gives you a chip free cut would be the way to go. |
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Post by calidecks on Nov 21, 2016 23:15:29 GMT -5
Wood and plastic. Very dense! Trex decking Any of the saws will cut it just fine. I have the kss, 300,400 and 60. Power to spare. Blade selection would be more important. The blade with the least teeth that gives you a chip free cut would be the way to go. Yes absolutely I use a 28t for my mt55. Works great for composite. I use the oshlun blades and just toss them when they're dull. Just write it off as a cost of doing business. I'm close to pulling the trigger on the 36v cordless. Timberwolf doesn't carry it, so I have to have it shipped from Germany. It's just hard to make the decision without knowing exactly how well it will work. However, I'll bet if the deal is right and it wasn't a fit for me, I would have no problem selling it. Here's the Bosch battery and Mafell battery. As far as I can tell they are a match.   |
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Post by calidecks on Nov 21, 2016 23:23:50 GMT -5
Here's what type of jobs I'll need it for. As you can see there's a lot of intricate cuts to make on a lot of my stuff. As I Get older I'm finding it harder to constantly be taking boards back and forth to the Kapex. Not to mention as long as I've been doing this I owe myself the tools that make it more enjoyable. Are you guys buying that reasoning? :laughing:  |
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Post by arvid on Nov 22, 2016 0:24:53 GMT -5
Here's what type of jobs I'll need it for. As you can see there's a lot of intricate cuts to make on a lot of my stuff. As I Get older I'm finding it harder to constantly be taking boards back and forth to the Kapex. Not to mention as long as I've been doing this I owe myself the tools that make it more enjoyable. Are you guys buying that reasoning? :laughing: I don't blame you. The days of cutting deck boards on my miter saw were gone long ago once I got my first ts55. Now my miter saw only comes out of the shop on large trim jobs with lots of footage of casing, base and crown. Get the saw you want, then get the next one. Your work will pay for them and you'll find a use for each of them. I'd only consider the kss60 if you do a lot of beam work. I use it for beams and rafters. Then I bring out the smaller saws. I don't use a saw that's bigger then needed. Awaiting my cordless kss400 and am already contemplating a kss40 18v Where do you get oshlun blades with 20mm bore? |
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Post by calidecks on Nov 22, 2016 1:16:19 GMT -5
Here's what type of jobs I'll need it for. As you can see there's a lot of intricate cuts to make on a lot of my stuff. As I Get older I'm finding it harder to constantly be taking boards back and forth to the Kapex. Not to mention as long as I've been doing this I owe myself the tools that make it more enjoyable. Are you guys buying that reasoning? :laughing: I don't blame you. The days of cutting deck boards on my miter saw were gone long ago once I got my first ts55. Now my miter saw only comes out of the shop on large trim jobs with lots of footage of casing, base and crown. Get the saw you want, then get the next one. Your work will pay for them and you'll find a use for each of them. I'd only consider the kss60 if you do a lot of beam work. I use it for beams and rafters. Then I bring out the smaller saws. I don't use a saw that's bigger then needed. Awaiting my cordless kss400 and am already contemplating a kss40 18v Where do you get oshlun blades with 20mm bore? Excellent value. Here's the kapex blade that's also a good value www.carbideprocessors.com/fespro-saw-blade-260mm-x-80t-x-30mm-arbor-oshlun-sbft-260080/ |
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