Katz reviews Festool Kapex, part 1
Gene_Davis
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This one is too good for rough framing, so if framing is what you do, keep the saw you like.
But for fine work, you may want to start saving up for one of these.
http://www.garymkatz.com/ToolReviews/Kapex.htm
Hey, I know it’s pricey, but so is that collection of yellow German levels you have. You coulda saved $600 or more buying them in the Johnson brand, and still had a good guarantee.
And that is the $600 premium you’ll need for this saw, versus something close in features.
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Nice... too bad it is not a 12"... I bet that would be the "Bee's Knees"
james
Read the details, James. Understand the saw's design and geometry. Heed what Katz says.
It might in fact be able to cut more than your 12.
Gene,
I did read the review... If the rails were spred a little further appart that likely would take care of the 12" wobble and if the rest of the design was left the same ( read using the back of the blade for the "chop function" ) then that would be one hell of a capacity and likely would outcut common 12"ers by a wide margin, making the saw more attractive to folks who deal with LARGE trim etc.
I am pretty interested in the saw as it is but I would be ticking off the days untill release if it was a 12"
james
why are you so impressed with the tool?
The way I read the review it sounded like a good saw however where were the details that made it worth twice the price of any other saw on the market, from what I read it sounds about like a Hitachi with only a few better design details.
Have you had the oppurtunity to see one first hand? Never seen one, and I would at least look at it however I would have a hard time spending twice the price of any other miter saw from what I've read.
I look at it this way, I paid double for my titanium framing hammer over a regular hammer. It had benfits that I wanted. Some people might want what Festool is selling.
I don't understand their tool mentality, everything they make is at least twice what you would pay for a top of the line tool in the same category. WHy outprice yourself?
I like some of their tools but will never buy any of them because if I can buy two 12" sliders for one of theirs the choice is easy.
I like their idea of better made tools, don't agree that they are that much better. Woods favorite carpenter
I have a theory that the other manufacturers will take heed and offer similar quality for much less.
Right now, I am just impressed with its price.
I've no Festool stuff, but have used their Rotex RO sander. A friend has the plungecut saw with guide, and it sure is slick.
Their Domino tool, an oscillating mortiser for doing joinery similar to what a biscuit tool does, is getting rave reviews by a lot of serious users.
These Festool folks are getting a good stateside rep for doing fine tools, and it's worth a look.
I paid five times the price of a Ridgid chopsaw stand for my Sawhelper stand, and I am glad I did. As I said in the OP, if you've a collection of those yellow German levels, you paid a big premium, and all you really got was a warm fuzzy feeling about the warranty, plus the status of not having other tradesmen see you using a Sears Craftsman level. And I'll bet you are glad you paid the premium.
This chopsaw is really just the same deal. But more, really. The cut capacity, dust collection, bevel and miter set ops, ability to crosscut dado, and more, are there. Much more for your premium cost than in the case of our levels, which probably read the same as my Craftsman.
That all said, I've not set eyes nor hands on a Kapex yet. All I've seen is the Katz review, plus the videos at the Kapex site. Seen those videos?
I own the plunge saw, a plunge router, and a sander, and I'll purchase the domino at some point, I played with it at a woodcraft a while back and it was slick, so I'm not against Festool, they make some really fine tools.
That said, I just can't wrap my head around the slider, I haven't seen the videos so I'll check them out and if I see the chop saw I'll give a decent look. Though at this point I doubt I'll find it so impressive it will replace the one I have. I like the Hitachi despite it's goofy looks and it's currently on my wish list for a replacement if the Bosch craps out.
I've thought about how some manufacturers price their stuff much higher than others. In the US we have learned form very early on that higher production lowers unit price. The Henry Ford story is still being taught in schools.
But it has it's limits that we are facing now. It's come back to bite us really.
If you look at some products they can price their stuff higher and it will still sell. It doesn't have to be twice as good but it can be twice as much.
In our thinking it doesn't fit the story of Henry Ford. But maybe they don't want to produce more units and lower costs. Maybe they are happy producing the unit right in shop with all their friends and relatives. They will keep ahead of the rest of the pack just enough to keep things going.
Another thing that might be a factor is that in some of these countries the government won't let them sub out parts of the operation. They have really strong incentives to keep the jobs in the area. Is that wrong?
Just some thought on this subject. Nothing more really.
I would never pay that much, but still want the saw. I agree on the obvious shortcomings for such an expensive diva.
Grreat...now Dino is in his garage cooking up an EZSmart chop saw.
"Archers to the ready...!!"
Let the wars begin..LOL
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"Sucess is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"
Looks like a very nice tool, typical Festool--for the money it better be.
One thing Katz got wrong, Festool is not the lightest 10" slider. At 47 lbs. it weighs 4 pounds more than my Hitachi. Not a big deal, but I do like light weight.
Gene
That's a cool saw but have you heard what the price tag on that baby will be? I could actually see owning one but damn I hate to be a dickhead about my tools but I don't know that I'd let anybody else use it!
Am I seeing it right, no backs to the fence. Looks like homemade backs. That has always been my chief complaint with the Hitachi, otherwise I like Hitachi sliders a lot. I've never cut base standing up so that wouldn't be a biggie.
This is one Festool tool that I have wanted to see for some time. Of course there wont be any local supplier so that I can put my hands on one but maybe I can drive into the city!
Doug
looks like a sliding fence back to me
View ImageView Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
Yea, I didnt see that pic. I guess it does have a fence similar to other saws.
I still would like to know the price tag on that thing.
Doug
Not sure if this is the same as U.S. dollars
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HW universal saw blade Z 60, bevel, workpiece clamp, operating tool.
Please note: Due to worldwide demand, supplies of the KAPEX are sporadic. If we do not immediately have a KAPEX available for you we will contact you to discuss the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival).
$1,758.00inc GST within Australia
View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
Edited 12/25/2007 10:36 am by Huck
WOW, maybe I'm not all that interested!
$1758 is a lot for a chop saw, dont care how good it is.
Doug
Near as I can tell, the U.S. price is somewhere around $1,323.00View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
It you to the currency conversion with Euro's, etc. The price is around $1300. They usually price things in the US a little under that conversion price though. I think they will offer different packages like they do with the Domino. I it will be somewhere around $1200 when its finally priced. I've seen the clips from the European sites for months and love the saw and some of the improvements they have made over what is offered by Hitachi, Bosch and Dewalt but at the same time, its still just a mitersaw with features. To me though, it just cannot do enough to justify paying over twice that of current best. I can see how the quality of the tool, cut, safety, and health improvements many of the other festool products justify the price, or at least make up for it to a large degree but not this time.
DD
I've never met the chop saw that I was TOTALLY impressed with so my desire to see/use one of these Kapex saws is high.
I have a Festool jig saw and the domino, both tools are really nice. I wouldn't trade the jig saw for 10 Boschs and there isn't anything to compare the domino to, I really like what it can do, don't see anything coming along to compete either.
I think I would have a hard time justifying the cost of the Kapex, something I don't normally let stand in the way of a tool purchase but this would have to be something really special, OR, I'd have to be Gary Katz and get one from the manufacturer(that shouldn't be taken wrong, I'd be more then happy to accept one to help promote the tool company).
Doug
Gary probably has that for the test then it goes back. I know that is what he usually mentions, similar to the reviews that JLC, FHB, Tools of the Trade, etc. do, get it for the review then send it back.I don't think the Jig saw is worth the money. It vs. the newer bosch, the 1591, they are basically the same in almost all respects except the $100 extra in price. Some of the other tools such as the drills and router are nice but not worth the extra money. Check out this link, its just about the only thing that is very similar to the Domino. A few over on JLC have it, one has both the domino and the hoffman and uses them both. I think Mafell makes one that is similar to the hoffman. I think the domino is over priced but when nothing really competes against it, I guess you can do that and people will still pay the money. I think they produce that tool for far less than they sell it for. http://www.hoffmann-usa.com/htm/pds32/pds32.htm
I think they produce that tool for far less than they sell it for.
I doubt it... after you take out the premium that had to be put on it for the R&D.. oh and a well paid manufacture base with a soaring Euro and the tool seems to be priced fair on thier end. Festool is not a high volume producer so the cost per unit goes up as well.
just some thoughts on their pricing.
james
DD
I like the jigsaw, maybe its just a better fit for my hands, don't really know but I chose it over the Bosch every time. I'm not dissing the Bosch, it's also a good tool.
I do like the Domino, never thought that I would, mentioned it on here numerous times that I thought it was overpriced/overhyped.........
I even mentioned to Katz that I thought he was hyping a tool just because he got paid to do it. He offered to send me his to try it out for a month, I think there was some stipulation that I had to write a "review" on it. I hate tool reviews, so of course theres no way I was going to have anything to do with that.
Two months later I get a Domino in the mail! I don't know where it came from( I do know that Katz didn't send me his ) It had a letter in the box but no mention of what to do with it, how long I could play with it, nothing. I still have it, use it once in a while and I really like it, great tool, does some cool stuff........ but of course I didn't have to pay for it! MY DISCLAIMER: if anybody thinks the're going to claim this tool they better be prepared to prove they sent it to me!
I've seen the Festool drills, nothing special in my mind, I doubt the router can do anything my Bosch and PorterCables do. I did get the chance to use the Festool shooting board. I know your opinion of it, and you know mine regarding the EZ so not going there today (feeling all christmassy right now) I was impressed with the performance of the saw, didn't have the vac hooked up but I assume that it works as advertised. I don't believe that it can cut any better then my Hilti 267 though. If I didn't have the EZ, or if there was no such thing as the EZ I would probably buy the Festool version. To be completly fair to both tools I wish there was a better anti chip strip on my EZ then the one that is provided, something a little more in line with the Festools. Thats my only real draw back. But of course I dont use the Festool so I dont know if its a problem with their tool as well.
I think all of the festool tools are pretty well made but I'm not looking to run out and buy anymore of them. I would like to play around with the Kapex just for shids and giggles but even if its the cats azz it still cost $1200 and that's a lot of dough for a chop saw. I think buying two really good chop saws at $5-600 would make more sense.
I saw that Hoffman and its probably a quality tool in the right application. I doubt it would be something I could get a lot of use out of and for $800+ its not likely that I'll add one to the arsenal of tools just yet.
Your probably aware of the Lamello biscuit jointers, they are priced in the same neiborhood as the Hoffmans, Festools and are all equally compatible in terms of quality. Maybe that's what it cost to build these machines, I think they could be priced better but what the hell do I know? I'm looking at it from a buyers point of view not the sellers!
Doug
Edited 12/26/2007 11:07 am ET by DougU
With many of the festools, its the extra features that set them apart from the rest. There are many really nice features on their routers and a lot of accessories that make things very easy or even possible but you PAY for those extras. One thing with the plunge saw and guide system is you have pretty much all the stuff you'll use. Other than clamps and a few other things, there isn't much else. The domino is similar, there are the two add on's and now one for hand rails but not much else. Check out the routers on their website, you know how festool pricing works, so all the prices are right there. The routers are very expensive vs. a bosch, then add the edge guide and a dust collector, etc. and you'll be in some really serious money very quickly. Bosch, PC, etc. sometimes have the edge guides with the routers, with festool its a $60 accessory. The guide for the router to work on the guide rails is another $60, etc. A router just spins, so if it take a little longer to set up a bosch and its $300 less than a similar festool set up, fine with me.I love all the extras on the festool drills but they don't have the power of the makitas, dewalt, milwaukee, etc's, and I want something that isn't just a drill for cabinet work. So its the same as the routers, the nice added features cost just more than they are worth. Some of the other things that are really nice accessories, like their boom arm for the vac's are cool and would make things much easier but they cost a few hundred dollars for some tube steel and a short hose. But people buy them so why should they lower the prices.Over on the festoolownersgroup.com there is a survey of what people would pay for the Kapex. There are far more than one that say they will pay anything, and that's without even seeing or using it, they've just watched the video's. Most think $1300 to $1500 is just fine and they'll pay it right now. If a bosch, hitachi, dewalt, etc. is accurate and has good capacity and a few nice features, how can you add $700 to $800 worth of extras on to a chop saw? I like festool but they are not God's gift to the world but if you even question something over there, the group gets angry. The company didn't start the cult mentality but they sure take advantage of it.I thought the hoffman was about $500 to $600, that's where I think the domino should be to be fairly priced. Right now, like you I think they have a premium on it but without competition, they can do it. That being said, I'll probably get a domino at some point and pay the extra price because it does what others cannot. But I'll still be a little ticked about the premium.
I thought the same about the Festool routers (and maybe still do), but have you ever checked out the smaller 1010 router? Man, the smoothness with which you can plunge that sucker is amazing.To make it even more amazing is that it's got a good size handle sticking out of one side of it - and you can literally touch/push down on the cantilevered end of that handle and it'll plunge as smooth as can be. Unreal. If it didn't only take 1/4" bits, I'd have bought one a while back.Funny thing about the Ez/Festool argument - when you buy a Hilti 267 saw and an EZ system you have spent more than the Festool saw/rail system costs - so it's no longer an issue or price.I had an EZ system - and I can tell you the Festool rails and the Festool saw are much nicer to use. Perfect 90 degree cuts and smoother on the top side than they are on the bottom!Wow doug - can't beat an anonymous $900 gift in the mail - are you putting us on?I started out with a Domino - which I bought to complete a staircase job and it came in real handy and it could pretty much improve any woodworking job compared to traditional methods. That green stuff is pretty impressive once you get your hands on it.Than I found a CL deal on the Rotex 6"/Saw+rails/Jigsaw/CT22 vac/+ accessories setup for $800 (retail $1850.00) so now I own quite a few Festool items and each one of them leave nothing to be desired really, although the vac's plastic is a bit brittle.Nice stuff.I had the older Bosch 10" slider - impossible to get accuracy on it. Than I had the most recent 12" dual bevel from Bosch - had some nice features, but the handle felt really cheap and wambly. Now I have the Dewalt 718 - it's been a great saw, but the crown stops are cheeswiz and it's a bit akward to fine adjust the bevel.One thing I don['t like about the new Bosch sliders is that even the 10" seems a large as an aircraft carrier. That's what I like about the Dewalt - relatively small footprint for the size and only weighs 55lbs (for a 12" slider!) I think the 12" Bosch weighs 75lbsAnd whats up with Nike/Hitachi saws these days - they look worse than some of the cheapo Craftsman stuff.Happy holidays.JT
Wow doug - can't beat an anonymous $900 gift in the mail - are you putting us on?
Yea JT, that's me, I make a habit of coming on here and telling BS stories!
I don't know if its a gift, someone's gotta explain what the conditions are for me to know.
Doug
I think it's been long enough that I'd tell anyone who contacted me about it now too bad - it's MINE. JT
JT
It is/was strange because the letter inside the box along with some other stuff did say, "try this out and see what you think about it"
I took that to mean that I could give it a try and then send it back, problem is I dont know where it actually came from, other then the zip. Plus I had to buy my own dominos, whats with that!
Doug
The nerve! Everyone knows that proper manners dictates a complete set of 250 Asst dominos when giving away A Festool Domino.It's like bringing cookies to the office without bringing a gallon of milk.JT
Doug,I've been waiting for that tool.They must of got the wrong zip codeand cityand nameplease send as soon as possibleBarry
Barry E-Remodeler
All ya gotta do is tell me what the letter inside the box said, and of course the area that the package was sent from!
Be glad to send it to you.
Doug
How would i know what the letter in the box said? I didn't send it to you.I'm just saying that it was suppose to be sent to me and got to you by mistake.
Barry E-Remodeler
I am very jealous of your CL deal. They were selling it because the would be owner passed away right? It's amazing you got all that for $800, the saw and vac would get close to that on Ebay.I've played with the little router once or twice at woodcraft, it's so small and cute. I have the same thoughts as you though, I would only want one that can take 1/2" bits. It is so smooth and user friendly. For my use, I just think its too much money for what you get. If I used it everyday in a cabinet shop or something, then the features would pay for themselves.
Yes it is envious,Even for a guy that gets some crazy deals alot (and that's only cause I'm always looking), that Festool deal was the very best deal I've ever gotten - partially cause the green and black stuff sells for close to 85% of retail even used - deals on festool are like unobtanium.I also bought a Makita 16" saw from them for $250 and sold it a month later for $375 - so I made $125 within the same deal, so to me it's like getting all that green stuff for $675.Here's a deal I just picked up that was pretty swinging - a Hilti PD32 laser distance meter in great shape with case for $120! The 32 has the built in scope and the triangulation function.I already had a Leica 5A classic (?) and the Hilti is not only so much smaller and more durable but also much easier to use and has some great features compared to the Leica.JT
You get some great deals, I read some of your posts before and I would like to run into some of them myself.
Detroit CL is a great list of tools to buy from. If I lived closer I'd call on a few of them.
Woods favorite carpenter
I just picked up a made in the USA Ryobi BT3000 15amp table saw with a bunch of accessories for $100 from CL - have it set up with an extension table and now have a full 40" of cutting capacity as well as a built-in sliding miter table.Should be able to sell the accessories I don't need for close to what I paid for the saw itself, making it virtually free.Here's a pic.The secret to getting deals, aside from wasting a lot of time looking for them - is you cannot hesitate. Gotta jump on em quick. Got a $500 Makita 16" chain saw on CL for $115 a few months ago...Regards,Julian
Put some of your extra tools in the tool trading thread in the classified section here.
I started a thread a while ago and it went well, like a flea market.
Not sure if you have seen it or not.
Woods favorite carpenter
For a while there, the classifieds here have seemed like a ghost town - darn shame as we all must have really good tools that we no longer need and could trade for more good tools. I used to do a ton of Ebay, but haven't done any of that for a couple years now. Been doing a lot of selling of stuff on CL, and aside from the large amount of tire kickers and no-shows, that works out good and it's quick and freeJT
Sweet saw. I'm always slapping myself on the head when i see their stuff, "Why didn't I think of that!" Sliders in the front. Duh! LOL.I bought my second Bosch jigsaw recently, after going back and forth between it and the Festool at t trade show. The price difference was well over $100 in the ned, and while I lusted after the Festool, I just couldn't rationalize the differences. I played with bot, and yes, the Festool was better...but not by THAT much.I do own the Festool slide and saw. WELL worth the money.When is this due out? I JUST got a new Bosch 10" slider ...too bad...rough timing.Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
From the rumors, the festool slider will be out towards the end of '08 but that could change.I liked the festool jig saw's anti splintering device better than the bosch, but otherwise I like the bosch better. The $100 difference is huge for two tools that are very very similar. Festool has better blades though and I use them in the bosch. The great benefit to all festools is the dust collection, but I don't know how you can use that and still see the cut line on the either of the saws, so that is a non factor.
Wouldn't believe me about the jigsawr, huh? <G> What's with a jigsaw with out variable speed? and having to have dust collection to see the cut line... there's a treat to work with, ha! Gotta say, though, when I've got to scribe a wavy tapered inch off an 8' refridgerator filler, I pick up the festool, have one of my guys blow the dust away, and usually don't have to tune with the grinderLike dday sez, the festool blades are it, though... Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
The Festool jigsaw I have has variable speed. I will agree with what was stated above that the anti-chip inserts work very well.Never much cared for the Bosch blades - I found some french or German (or whatever) blades at my kitchen supplier house (laminates/corian/etc.) that were very well priced - $6-10 for a 5 packs and they are the very best blades I've ever used. Haven't been able to get back there, but will def. stock up next time I'm nearby. They had yellow writing/paint on them and the packages were completely in some foreign language.JulianEdited 12/28/2007 11:29 pm ET by JulianTracy
Edited 12/28/2007 11:29 pm ET by JulianTracy
JT
The blades that you speak of, are they Wurth? Back of the package shows a website, http://www.wurth.com
I have some here in my jigsaw box. We get them from Bear Supply out of Chicago.
I usually buy Festool, Bosch if I need some quick like but when the shop orders them they come from Bear, first time I saw this brand, they do work well.
Doug
Not sure - all my stuff is in my trailer on a job right now - I'll post back with any info I have, although I no longer have the packages.I just know that I've never gotten as glass smooth cuts with any other blades.JT
Hmmmmm, I'm going to have to further investigate this variable speed thing. Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
Got it on mine too
And WTF, back to the old name?
Doug
I have no idea what's up with this name thing, I'm lucky I can find my way back here after work...Okay the variable is dial operated, not trigger, right? I like to squeeze my speed... especially like on the edge of a hanging pocket door<G> Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
My old Bosch was dial speed control - what, is the new Bosch trigger speed control only?JT
All my bosches have a trigger speed control with a dial limiter... the festool I have, I set the dial and it doesn't matter how much or little I pull the trigger, same speed... Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
Watched an episode of TOH last night see Tom Silva had the Kapex saw, what's up with that? He didn't say anything about his new toy.
Edited 1/4/2008 9:54 am ET by jeffwoodwork
If you are asking about the Festools, yes, it is dial controlled only.
I'm glad there is a manufacturer who makes the best tools for those of us willing to pay the price.
I have a Rotex 150 and there is nothing like it at any price.
Kowboy
I you remove the plastic chip guard the saw's cooling air will blow the dust off off the cutline. (Well, at least mine does, I have the barrelgrip)
I'll have to look, mine's the d-handle... it would eliminate 1/2 my problems<G> Winterlude, Winterlude, my little daisy,
Winterlude by the telephone wire,
Winterlude, it's makin' me lazy,
Come on, sit by the logs in the fire.
The moonlight reflects from the window
Where the snowflakes, they cover the sand.
Come out tonight, ev'rything will be tight,
Winterlude, this dude thinks you're grand.
Some of the festool on ebay even sells for more than retail when you add in the shipping. On that stuff, I just cannot understand what people are thinking when they buy something used without the return guarantee and at least a shorter warranty for 85% of the new. I get some really good deal but I cannot compete with yours. My best recent one was a set of alumapole staging that I bought for $800, resided my house, re trimed with Azek then sold on CL for $1000. A cash back rental, works for me.Over the summer I'm going to see if I can get some Hilti deals. A friend is a rep for Hilti, I only see him once or twice a year though. I'll see what types of demo's, etc. he can pass on.You have the top handle festool jig but want the barrel grip right? You should just put that up on Ebay and get the $240 and buy a barrel for another $40 or get the bosch and buy something else.
I thought of doing that - in fact, of all the Festools I own - the jigsaw didn't seems as unique as the others - sheet, I've been just fine for the last 3 years using my Bosch 18volt cordless, work's great but crappy on curves. So I'd probably be pretty darned impressed by the new Bosch. I'll tell you though, that Festool JS is trim and built like a tank - hard to let go of it now that I own it...I was trying to find some one that wanted to trade it for one of their routers, but haven't tried that hard really.Have not really checked out the new Bosch jigsaw that closely though - I used to have the old standby 1587 - tough as nails, but a pain to change blades.JT
>> You coulda saved $600 or more buying them in the Johnson brand
I have a whole bunch of yellow levels and all together they might have cost $600. How could I save $600 on that?? Hyperbole can be a valuable instrument, but keep it within reason.
I hardly use my DeWalt 12" anymore since I bought my Makita last year. Now I am coveting the Kapex.
My Makita has the safety interlock button in the center. The only problem is that the button could be better-made, so I guess the thing that bugs me about this problem on my Makita is that the button should operate with more precision. I'd like to see the play in the mechanism disappear.
Y'all notice how that door casing behind his hand has the edge painted wall color? That's just a poverty of spirit, IMHO.
I sent the pic to the FBI for scrutiny. They asked for separate analysis of the section seen above the hand, and then for that seen below the saw.
The lab chief came back and said he want to interview the painter.
I'd say it's not painted the wall color - it's just that the angle of the photograph is causing the trim molding to reflect the wall color a bit.Kindof like looking at the sunset on the lake surface.Julian
OK, but did you see how that guy's fingernails need trimming? And isn't that a rash on his palm?View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
And you cant see his reflection in the mirror. Does that mean he is a vampire?
look again (camera and all!)
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View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product†– Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com
reminds me of the time I had remodeled my bathroom and got out of the shower to take a pic of the bathroom real quick. I could not figure out why the guy at the photo development place was smiling so much...silly me!!! mirrors can be a serious problem!!"The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a governmental program" -Ronald Reagan
anything to do with your screen name here?
Yikes, if I answer that in any way, they are gonna throw me off...Enjoy the joke!! Yuck, Yuck, Yuck."The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a governmental program" -Ronald Reagan