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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 24 Jun 2018, 20:38
by Bucks woodshop
Bugger i just went and did it got the festool from ffx too

Lets hope the motor lasts ;)

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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 28 Jun 2018, 14:50
by tabs
Have decided to go for the Bosch GCM8 SJL with the ~GTA 2600 stand. The package is £350 at aximinster but have found it for £315 at www.rsis.co.uk.

Am going down to my local tool shop today though to see if they can do price match.

Would be interested in peoples thoughts in the stand though?

Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 28 Jun 2018, 22:46
by Bucks woodshop
Not sure im building a mitre saw station for the storage use so never considered it pretty sure you get ehst you pay for though Image

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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 29 Jun 2018, 09:28
by Malc2098
That looks very pretty where it is.

Mine' still in it's box indoors while I sort out a bench in the 'shop for it.

Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 29 Jun 2018, 10:57
by Bucks woodshop
I love it i have always questioned why people pay that much for festool but my gosh it is certainly a superior tool

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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 29 Jun 2018, 11:32
by Andyp
In my space limited and overcrowded workshop I will be looking for a mobile solution for mine, possibly with fold out extension table wings. :eusa-think:

Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 29 Jun 2018, 11:46
by Malc2098
Andyp wrote:In my space limited and overcrowded workshop I will be looking for a mobile solution for mine, possibly with fold out extension table wings. :eusa-think:



Perhaps checkout Mirok's homemade systainers. One each side of the Kapex?

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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 03 Jul 2018, 16:39
by tabs
I new to woodworking but WOW , that guy is talented if a little blase with safety?

Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 03 Jul 2018, 17:07
by Malc2098
tabs wrote:I new to woodworking but WOW , that guy is talented if a little blase with safety?



Thought you might like him.

I've bought a couple of his squares.

Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 09 Jul 2018, 12:30
by Malc2098
I love my Kapex!

I've just done some trenching; so quick and accurate!

Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 09 Jul 2018, 17:19
by Phil
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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 09 Jul 2018, 18:02
by Bucks woodshop
Malc2098 wrote:I love my Kapex!

I've just done some trenching; so quick and accurate!
Your not allowed to harp on about having festool tools apparently lol

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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 09 Jul 2018, 18:19
by Malc2098
Bucks woodshop wrote:
Malc2098 wrote:I love my Kapex!

I've just done some trenching; so quick and accurate!
Your not allowed to harp on about having festool tools apparently lol

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It's the only one I've got and I only got it 'cos it was £150 off!!

But I ain't 'alf glad I did!

Anyone want to buy an old Axminster CSMS and folding stand?!

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Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 13 Jul 2018, 16:41
by tabs
Ordered the Bosch GCM 8 SJL from axminister and the stand , also a trestle. Got 10% off so £337 all in.
Picking them up from Warrington store tomorrow!

https://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-gcm-8 ... e-ax923098

Re: Buying a sliding mitre saw

PostPosted: 03 Aug 2018, 19:18
by RogerS
The Kapex KS60 depth stop (trenching stop) is unreliable. If, when making the cut you pull down even a little bit hard, then it flexes and you end up cutting 1mm deeper than you planned. If you dont pull down reasonably hard then you end up the other way. I think it's rather poor.