The Kapex KS 120 sliding compound miter saw from Festool, with its high-tech look, is the most expensive 10 “sliding compound miter saw available. There is no shortage of high quality 10” sliding compound miter saws available for less than half the cost. Like the Makita LS1016L, which is not a sneeze saw.
However, it still has merit to buy the Festool, even considering the price differences. For example, it comes with a three-year warranty that you won’t find with most other miter saws. On the other hand, it comes with features that no other brand has thought of yet.
Now you must wonder if the high price of the Festool Kapex 120 is justified for you. If you’re a finishing contractor working on high-end home construction or doing one-of-a-kind remodeling, chances are you are. Do you want your work to stand out as the best? Then you need the best tools.
The impression you leave builds your reputation
The first thing a homeowner who is spending thousands of dollars on a home remodel notices is the quality of his work details. Does everything fit together without gaps showing? That is the quality of your work that is on display. The same goes for the prospective buyer of a new home.
The second thing the remodeling client will notice is how clean they have left the place, especially the space where they have been doing their work.
In both respects, the Festool Kapex KS 120 is unbeatable. Yes, you can do a good job with another brand of miter saw, but Kapex will make it a bit easier for you to meet your customers’ expectations. And up to 91% of the sawdust will be cleaned while you work when you combine it with one of Festool’s dust extractors. Think of the time you will save! (You may be able to connect a shop vacuum to the Kapex if you’re not ready to invest in one of their extraction systems yet.)
The point is, when you produce a top job and leave the area nice and uncluttered, you will make a noticeable impression. That makes for an excellent reputation.
And when you start to build a reputation like that – as the carpenter who does a great job AND leaves the place clean – you’re going to start getting some solid recommendations. And what allows you to make a good reputation with your future offers? You will be able to earn more money.
I have talked a couple of times about the advanced features of the Festool Kapex KS 120 and now I feel compelled to mention at least one of them and how it will benefit you. Two adjustable lasers project rays on either side of the blade. Would that help you make precision cuts or what?
