Thread: What SCMS to get for 2013

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Is that something you could turn up on metal lathe?? I imagine it is fairly basic in design and should be easy enough.

By the lookds of it. Not something I could do though.

Originally Posted by d_jon3s

By the lookds of it. Not something I could do though.

If you can't find one let me know, I may be able to turn it up for you on my lathe.

Most 216mm saw blades come with a 30mm bore, the 216mm platform had the Elu saw as the market leader for many years & was extremely popular for the fit out market due to its compactness & accuracy. Elu is now owned by Dewalt & the saw has been released in there range for the past 10 years. The Milwaukee saw is based on the same principles but is slightly heavier & bibigger great blades for the 216mm range are the flai, made in Italy they feature Teflon coating & an extremely hi quality tungsten tooth giving it superior life & a hi quality cut

ps. Haven't heard of any new upgrades to the kapex saws, so it will be at least 6 months minimum away

Originally Posted by DSEL74

If you can't find one let me know, I may be able to turn it up for you on my lathe.

Cheers buddy. I am trying to get a second inner/outer flange for it, so i can one for 20mm or 25mm bores and 1 for 30mm.

Originally Posted by VEK TOOLS

Most 216mm saw blades come with a 30mm bore, the 216mm platform had the Elu saw as the market leader for many years & was extremely popular for the fit out market due to its compactness & accuracy. Elu is now owned by Dewalt & the saw has been released in there range for the past 10 years. The Milwaukee saw is based on the same principles but is slightly heavier & bibigger great blades for the 216mm range are the flai, made in Italy they feature Teflon coating & an extremely hi quality tungsten tooth giving it superior life & a hi quality cut

ps. Haven't heard of any new upgrades to the kapex saws, so it will be at least 6 months minimum away

Thanks for the info, i will look into those blade when i get a chance. Yes i brought mine for how compact it is, extremely useful in small work spaces like mine

Saw the Festool wholesale price list today and looked up the Kapex KS120 $1680 (RRP $1850)

Most of the items like that are at a 15% Margin. Premium Dealers get a slightly bigger margin, of which Just Tools is currently the only one in Vic, but more are about to open up. Premium Dealers get a slightly bigger margin.

Just Tools currently have the Kapex @ $1595 which is cheaper than regular wholesale……. Still more than I can afford.

So if there is price gouging with Festool it lies with the distributor. Also you can buy the 240V units retail from UK or Italy and have them shipped here for about $1200 total. (Shipping included was $260, item under $1000 threshold) This is still way under what the Aussie retailers pay wholesale.

Potentially miss out on 3yr warranty.

Definitely miss out on the warranty and Tool Technics will not repair these items. If you buy from someone bringing them in by themselves without TT's knowledge, that person is liable for the warranty.

Originally Posted by DSEL74

Also you can buy the 240V units retail from UK or Italy and have them shipped here for about $1200 total. (Shipping included was $260, item under $1000 threshold) This is still way under what the Aussie retailers pay wholesale.

I think the $1000 limit includes shipping, so this would push it over the limit and potentially mean you need to pay GST.

TRAV

just an update to that earlier comment re justtools.com.au. They are currently selling the kapex for $1250 AUD

ahh sorry everyone thats for the KS88E

Originally Posted by delbs

ahh sorry everyone thats for the KS88E

...geez I was going to rush out and buy the 120

yes me too. because i havent researched the kapex much i didnt realise there were various models. damm