Festool kapex vs bosch glide. If youre looking for a little background. Bosch comparison helps you to find differences. Festool kapex ks 120 is a very popular option at the top of the price range. I want to buy either festool kapex or new bosch dual bevel glide opinions.
Thanks marc this is an interesting discussion. I agree with your miter saw logic wholey. This weekend i also purchased the bosch slider saw with the current labor day sale and matching coupons i paid under 400 for the 12 from. The kapex for coming on 3 years now and the 10 inch bosch glide for a few months.
Reply 13 on. Its in the top 3 bestselling miter saws and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range such as makita ls1216lx4 or makita ls1219lx. November 10 2012 0406 pm quote from. Yes cost is very high 1500.
Im in a similar boat. They are both great saws but they also both have their issues. Over the past year you may have noticed some changes in my tool collection including trading my festool kapex for a bosch gcm12sd glide miter sawif youre looking for a little background information on these changes check out what happened with festoolsince that time ive received numerous requests for a review of the bosch as well as my thoughts on how it compares to the kapex. The only drawback of gcm12sd is that it lacks any built in led lighting as like kapex.
But for me the closest festool dealer is 70 miles away. Over the past year you may have noticed some changes in my tool collection including trading my festool kapex for a bosch gcm12sd glide miter saw. I like the bosch glide saw a lot especially after having my hands on one and since they came out with a 10 model and i have only 10 blades an investment that alone would represent two kapex saws. Additionally the consumables are also pricey.
This festool miter saw vs. Reply 26 on. Festool kapex has better power adjustments and high blade quality as their blades are made of magnesium alloy that makes it long lasting. Kapex review and comparison to bosch glide 45 stars.
It all depends on what is important to you and frankly whether money is a significant issue when it comes down to making a final decision. Moorewarner on july 29 2012 0433 pm. I like the lack of belts on the kapex but the proprietary blades combined with the price are a big turn off.