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Post by chippiegary on Nov 20, 2017 15:49:56 GMT -5
Hi John are you based in the uk if so maybe give Nathan a call at n.m.a agencies he may be able to get you body only “if I remember rightly you still have to buy the bloody big “coffin case “ as well
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Post by neth27 on Nov 20, 2017 16:07:05 GMT -5
Found my log in details now 😁 yes I’m in the U.K. The prices do seem to vary a lot from country to country. Some things are cheaper in the U.K. some cheaper in Germany etc. I will sent a email to n.m.a agencies, see what the price is if they do stock it. The big coffin I will probably stick on EBay.
John..
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Post by henrun on Nov 20, 2017 16:15:56 GMT -5
For that type of saw I would go for the higher Ah batteries. I don't think Mafell would argue about warranties when you are using Metabo batteries. They do too. I don't know which charger you are looking at, there are three different chargers available - I have all three - and the superfast one (6,5A) is quite bulky. But, 7Ah takes a bit of time to charge up so might be worth it for 7Ah. You could of course get one 7Ah and one 5,5 LiHD as a spare unless buying a three pack and charger from FFX ends up a lot more cost effective.
I have found that my LiHD 5,5HD batteries last a very long time for most tasks except for tough ripping or cutting frozen timber where they drain faster than flushing a toilet.
I would love to try a 7Ah battery but I am a bit concerned with charging times.
I bought a pack of three LiHD 5,5 and have one 5,2 from before I am set for most tasks for my high drain machines.
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Post by henrun on Nov 20, 2017 16:19:12 GMT -5
John; you should know that the MT55cc plunge saw and the KSS50 are not 100% compatible when it comes to the rubber strip on the FSN rails. My KSS50 cuts a full mm outside the rubber strip compared to my MT55cc - both equipped with standard Mafell blades.
My KSS40, MT55cc and my MT55/18 all cut the same. The KSS50 differs.
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Post by huntsgemein on Nov 20, 2017 16:23:53 GMT -5
Having the bigger batteries would be advantageous, given that a power Saw has pretty high current drain characteristics. Getting the Metabo "ASC Ultra" charger will cut down charge times from the OEM Mafell charger (same as Metabo ASC 30-36) dramatically. But will 2 batteries still be enough?
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Post by neth27 on Nov 20, 2017 16:25:08 GMT -5
Yes I was looking at one of the package deals from FFX which inc the charger.. picking the right saw is a bit of a nightmare to be honest. The kss40 looks great for most things, but won’t be any use for fire doors and roofs and stud work. The kss 50 looks great for most things apart from roofs, but it doesn’t have the flexi-rail which I think would be very handy. The kss 60 is only really any good for roofs as looks to big for anything else..
John..
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Post by neth27 on Nov 20, 2017 16:28:38 GMT -5
John; you should know that the MT55cc plunge saw and the KSS50 are not 100% compatible when it comes to the rubber strip on the FSN rails. My KSS50 cuts a full mm outside the rubber strip compared to my MT55cc - both equipped with standard Mafell blades. My KSS40, MT55cc and my MT55/18 all cut the same. The KSS50 differs. Luckily I have 2 Mafell rails and 2 Bosch rails, so that should help out john..
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 20, 2017 16:29:37 GMT -5
Welcome to the debate my friend !! If only there was only one but which one ?
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Post by henrun on Nov 20, 2017 16:32:25 GMT -5
Well, you can use the Flexirail with the KSS50 - but for straight cuts only.
I love the KSS40 - but it isn't the ideal saw for everyone. I pair it with a MT55/18V and find the combination pretty much perfect for me - but it took me a good while to arrive at that conclusion.
The KSS50 is a very good to great saw depending on task - most people would be perfectly happy with it.
I did briefly own the KSS60 (corded) which is a beast in all regards, very capable but too heavy for my every day use. I did some interior work with it (cutting studs and cutting down doors as well as cutting sheet material and subflooring with the 770 cross cut rail). It was truly excellent but the KSS40 managed most of that too - in a very petite package. No stud cuts of course though in some countries it seems it actually does cut studs off the track, studs that are on the lower spectrum of the nominal 2x size.
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 20, 2017 16:32:45 GMT -5
I live in North London Enfield if you ever want to try it out ? Or the kss400 240 v “for sale if interested ?
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Post by henrun on Nov 20, 2017 16:33:35 GMT -5
John; you should know that the MT55cc plunge saw and the KSS50 are not 100% compatible when it comes to the rubber strip on the FSN rails. My KSS50 cuts a full mm outside the rubber strip compared to my MT55cc - both equipped with standard Mafell blades. My KSS40, MT55cc and my MT55/18 all cut the same. The KSS50 differs. Luckily I have 2 Mafell rails and 2 Bosch rails, so that should help out john.. Well, there you have it. Better than four of the same colour. Easier to dedicate to specific saw and tell apart huh?
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Post by neth27 on Nov 20, 2017 16:45:47 GMT -5
I live in North London Enfield if you ever want to try it out ? Or the kss400 240 v “for sale if interested ? Thanks for the offer, but I’m in the North-East. John..
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Post by neth27 on Nov 20, 2017 16:49:57 GMT -5
I’m going to sell my Hilti 36v saw and the Festool saw then decide which Mafell to go for. I think I will get the kss 50 cordless and buy the flexi-rail as a extra. Squeeze it all in a Festool systainer and put the short rail in the Festool padded rail bag
John..
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Post by chippiegary on Nov 20, 2017 17:00:09 GMT -5
Sounds like a plan John you won’t be able to cut 45 on the flexirail with the 50 only with the kss40 and kss300 90 cuts only “someone may already mentioned this sorry . I found vantainer good for tanos systainers and inserts “foam kazen “ which you can bespoke to your saw you may want the midi systainer for that lot “ they also do red catches as well if you are ocd “which I am .
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Post by neth27 on Nov 20, 2017 17:07:34 GMT -5
Sounds like a plan John you won’t be able to cut 45 on the flexirail with the 50 only with the kss40 and kss300 90 cuts only “someone may already mentioned this sorry . I found vantainer good for tanos systainers and inserts “foam kazen “ which you can bespoke to your saw you may want the midi systainer for that lot “ they also do red catches as well if you are ocd “which I am . Yes I would only use the flexi rail for 90 cuts. Sink cut outs and doors etc. I must admit my Hilti gear has red systainers, Paslode have orange catches on them john..
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