Festool kapex vs bosch glide. The kapex for coming on 3 years now and the 10 inch bosch glide for a few months. I like the lack of belts on the kapex but the proprietary blades combined with the price are a big turn off. Moorewarner on july 29 2012 0433 pm. Festool kapex ks 120 is a very popular option at the top of the price range.
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. Festool kapex has better power adjustments and high blade quality as their blades are made of magnesium alloy that makes it long lasting. Additionally the consumables are also pricey. If youre looking for a little background.
Buying the kapex originally was a bit of a leap for me. Festool kapex ks 120 is 1206 more expensive than the average miter saw 369. They are both great saws but they also both have their issues. I also had a kapex that i sold.
Im in a similar boat. Reply 13 on. I agree with your miter saw logic wholey. 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.
I want to buy either festool kapex or new bosch dual bevel glide opinions. Yes cost is very high 1500. 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. Bosch comparison helps you to find differences.
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. But for me the closest festool dealer is 70 miles away. November 10 2012 0406 pm quote from. April 13 2015 0850 pm i got rid of the of the dewalt 12 slide for the kapex the best move i made.
Reply 26 on. Kapex review and comparison to bosch glide 45 stars. Thanks marc this is an interesting discussion.