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Went to this this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=O0bS3xVnA0g

This is worth going to. I got a 5 amp 18 bolt battery, charger, Granat
sanding sponge pack, Festool Road Tour cap, Festool carry bag, catalog,
and a "sticker". This was free.

I also got a Kapex, stand, and support arms capable of 94.5" repeatable
cuts. That was not free.

It will be in SA on Saturday, Robert.

I will say that I ran into 4~6 people that already own the Kapex and
many have had the saw 5+ years, including a local small business. They
all could not say enough about the saw. The brothers that have their
own business gave me a few pointers for cutting crown moldings and for
cutting small pieces so that they don't get sucked up into the dust
collection.
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Went to this this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=O0bS3xVnA0g


The one I went to last week had the sides up and heat on. It was
*cold*. ;-)

This is worth going to. I got a 5 amp 18 bolt battery, charger, Granat
sanding sponge pack, Festool Road Tour cap, Festool carry bag, catalog,
and a "sticker". This was free.


They shorted me the sandpaper. :-(

I also got a Kapex, stand, and support arms capable of 94.5" repeatable
cuts. That was not free.


You bought it from the store, though, right? They said they didn't
sell stuff.

It will be in SA on Saturday, Robert.

I will say that I ran into 4~6 people that already own the Kapex and
many have had the saw 5+ years, including a local small business. They
all could not say enough about the saw. The brothers that have their
own business gave me a few pointers for cutting crown moldings and for
cutting small pieces so that they don't get sucked up into the dust
collection.


Did you ask about the reports of them burning up?
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On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:41:48 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
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Went to this this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=O0bS3xVnA0g

The one I went to last week had the sides up and heat on. It was
*cold*. ;-)

This is worth going to. I got a 5 amp 18 bolt battery, charger, Granat
sanding sponge pack, Festool Road Tour cap, Festool carry bag, catalog,
and a "sticker". This was free.


They shorted me the sandpaper. :-(


Well I ended up with an 18 volt battery that will not work on my 15 volt
drill. LOL. But if I grind that tab a little it will fit. I wondering
if the 3 extra volts will harm the electronics.... The motor should be
able to handle it.




I also got a Kapex, stand, and support arms capable of 94.5" repeatable
cuts. That was not free.


You bought it from the store, though, right? They said they didn't
sell stuff.


Yes the store.... Before 12 noon the store sold 5 Dominoes. and at
least one Kapex. :~)



It will be in SA on Saturday, Robert.

I will say that I ran into 4~6 people that already own the Kapex and
many have had the saw 5+ years, including a local small business. They
all could not say enough about the saw. The brothers that have their
own business gave me a few pointers for cutting crown moldings and for
cutting small pieces so that they don't get sucked up into the dust
collection.


Did you ask about the reports of them burning up?


Yes I did. The rep indicated that it is hard to say what the issue may
have been. He suggested, and I tend to agree, that it is probably the
guys that use the saw heavily and daily and brutally. He thinks they
may not be letting the soft start motor coming up to speed before
plunging the cut. I'm thinking that the typical miter saw lasts 3~5
years when being carried to multiple work sites and they may being
abused too...

I don't have much concern at all about it. I was surprised that there
were so many owners and tradesmen that owned the Kapex at the show.
they all said I would be glad that I bought it. All of those guys and
one gal, sounded like me when I preach the Domino.

About the lady, I suspect she was in her mid to late 60's retired and
loved woodworking for a hobby. She has the Kapex, both the large and
small Domino, track saw, sanders.....but no drill yet. ;~) She seemed
to walk the walk.
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On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:47:58 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
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On 12/11/2017 8:32 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:41:48 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

Went to this this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=O0bS3xVnA0g

The one I went to last week had the sides up and heat on. It was
*cold*. ;-)

This is worth going to. I got a 5 amp 18 bolt battery, charger, Granat
sanding sponge pack, Festool Road Tour cap, Festool carry bag, catalog,
and a "sticker". This was free.


They shorted me the sandpaper. :-(


Well I ended up with an 18 volt battery that will not work on my 15 volt
drill. LOL. But if I grind that tab a little it will fit. I wondering
if the 3 extra volts will harm the electronics.... The motor should be
able to handle it.


Works in my Carvex and Sheetrock driver. ;-)

I also got a Kapex, stand, and support arms capable of 94.5" repeatable
cuts. That was not free.


You bought it from the store, though, right? They said they didn't
sell stuff.


Yes the store.... Before 12 noon the store sold 5 Dominoes. and at
least one Kapex. :~)


Five Dominoes is impressive.

It will be in SA on Saturday, Robert.

I will say that I ran into 4~6 people that already own the Kapex and
many have had the saw 5+ years, including a local small business. They
all could not say enough about the saw. The brothers that have their
own business gave me a few pointers for cutting crown moldings and for
cutting small pieces so that they don't get sucked up into the dust
collection.


Did you ask about the reports of them burning up?


Yes I did. The rep indicated that it is hard to say what the issue may
have been. He suggested, and I tend to agree, that it is probably the
guys that use the saw heavily and daily and brutally. He thinks they
may not be letting the soft start motor coming up to speed before
plunging the cut. I'm thinking that the typical miter saw lasts 3~5
years when being carried to multiple work sites and they may being
abused too...

I don't have much concern at all about it. I was surprised that there
were so many owners and tradesmen that owned the Kapex at the show.
they all said I would be glad that I bought it. All of those guys and
one gal, sounded like me when I preach the Domino.


;-) I don't think you'll find the Kapex to be quite as unique,
though.


About the lady, I suspect she was in her mid to late 60's retired and
loved woodworking for a hobby. She has the Kapex, both the large and
small Domino, track saw, sanders.....but no drill yet. ;~) She seemed
to walk the walk.


Was the German woman there? She gave a mean presentation of their
twitching tool. Almost convinced me it was worth the money. ;-)
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On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:47:58 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
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On 12/11/2017 8:32 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:41:48 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

Went to this this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=O0bS3xVnA0g

The one I went to last week had the sides up and heat on. It was
*cold*. ;-)

This is worth going to. I got a 5 amp 18 bolt battery, charger, Granat
sanding sponge pack, Festool Road Tour cap, Festool carry bag, catalog,
and a "sticker". This was free.

They shorted me the sandpaper. :-(


Well I ended up with an 18 volt battery that will not work on my 15 volt
drill. LOL. But if I grind that tab a little it will fit. I wondering
if the 3 extra volts will harm the electronics.... The motor should be
able to handle it.


Works in my Carvex and Sheetrock driver. ;-)

I also got a Kapex, stand, and support arms capable of 94.5" repeatable
cuts. That was not free.

You bought it from the store, though, right? They said they didn't
sell stuff.


Yes the store.... Before 12 noon the store sold 5 Dominoes. and at
least one Kapex. :~)


Five Dominoes is impressive.

It will be in SA on Saturday, Robert.

I will say that I ran into 4~6 people that already own the Kapex and
many have had the saw 5+ years, including a local small business. They
all could not say enough about the saw. The brothers that have their
own business gave me a few pointers for cutting crown moldings and for
cutting small pieces so that they don't get sucked up into the dust
collection.

Did you ask about the reports of them burning up?


Yes I did. The rep indicated that it is hard to say what the issue may
have been. He suggested, and I tend to agree, that it is probably the
guys that use the saw heavily and daily and brutally. He thinks they
may not be letting the soft start motor coming up to speed before
plunging the cut. I'm thinking that the typical miter saw lasts 3~5
years when being carried to multiple work sites and they may being
abused too...

I don't have much concern at all about it. I was surprised that there
were so many owners and tradesmen that owned the Kapex at the show.
they all said I would be glad that I bought it. All of those guys and
one gal, sounded like me when I preach the Domino.


;-) I don't think you'll find the Kapex to be quite as unique,
though.


About the lady, I suspect she was in her mid to late 60's retired and
loved woodworking for a hobby. She has the Kapex, both the large and
small Domino, track saw, sanders.....but no drill yet. ;~) She seemed
to walk the walk.


Was the German woman there? She gave a mean presentation of their
twitching tool. Almost convinced me it was worth the money. ;-)


There was a young woman there but I did not speak with her. She was
overseeing the drill area. Twitching tool? Would that be the multimaster
with a Festool name on it?


I still cannot wrap my head around all of the people that owned the Kapex.
And for most it was not their first mitersaw.



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On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:13:34 -0600, Leon wrote:

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On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:47:58 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
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On 12/11/2017 8:32 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:41:48 -0600, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet
wrote:

Went to this this morning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=O0bS3xVnA0g

The one I went to last week had the sides up and heat on. It was
*cold*. ;-)

This is worth going to. I got a 5 amp 18 bolt battery, charger, Granat
sanding sponge pack, Festool Road Tour cap, Festool carry bag, catalog,
and a "sticker". This was free.

They shorted me the sandpaper. :-(

Well I ended up with an 18 volt battery that will not work on my 15 volt
drill. LOL. But if I grind that tab a little it will fit. I wondering
if the 3 extra volts will harm the electronics.... The motor should be
able to handle it.


Works in my Carvex and Sheetrock driver. ;-)

I also got a Kapex, stand, and support arms capable of 94.5" repeatable
cuts. That was not free.

You bought it from the store, though, right? They said they didn't
sell stuff.

Yes the store.... Before 12 noon the store sold 5 Dominoes. and at
least one Kapex. :~)


Five Dominoes is impressive.

It will be in SA on Saturday, Robert.

I will say that I ran into 4~6 people that already own the Kapex and
many have had the saw 5+ years, including a local small business. They
all could not say enough about the saw. The brothers that have their
own business gave me a few pointers for cutting crown moldings and for
cutting small pieces so that they don't get sucked up into the dust
collection.

Did you ask about the reports of them burning up?


Yes I did. The rep indicated that it is hard to say what the issue may
have been. He suggested, and I tend to agree, that it is probably the
guys that use the saw heavily and daily and brutally. He thinks they
may not be letting the soft start motor coming up to speed before
plunging the cut. I'm thinking that the typical miter saw lasts 3~5
years when being carried to multiple work sites and they may being
abused too...

I don't have much concern at all about it. I was surprised that there
were so many owners and tradesmen that owned the Kapex at the show.
they all said I would be glad that I bought it. All of those guys and
one gal, sounded like me when I preach the Domino.


;-) I don't think you'll find the Kapex to be quite as unique,
though.


About the lady, I suspect she was in her mid to late 60's retired and
loved woodworking for a hobby. She has the Kapex, both the large and
small Domino, track saw, sanders.....but no drill yet. ;~) She seemed
to walk the walk.


Was the German woman there? She gave a mean presentation of their
twitching tool. Almost convinced me it was worth the money. ;-)


There was a young woman there but I did not speak with her. She was
overseeing the drill area. Twitching tool? Would that be the multimaster
with a Festool name on it?


I don't think she was that young. Well comparatively, sure. ;-)

Yes, but does the Multimaster have the same attachments? I don't know
what it's called but the pad that is used for plunge cutting is really
sweet.

I still cannot wrap my head around all of the people that owned the Kapex.
And for most it was not their first mitersaw.


It's certainly one of the best as a worksite saw.
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