Festool Finally Joins the Cordless Miter Saw Market With the KAPEX KSC 60
Each year, we see more and more brands cutting the cord and offering battery-powered versions of their flagship tools. Next on deck is Festool with the KSC 60 cordless miter saw, which brings a warmly-welcomed cordless update to the KAPEX lineup. The question is: how does it compare to its corded forefathers?
Festool Cordless Miter Saw Performance
- Model: Festool KSC 60
- Miter angles up to 60° on each side
- Bevel angles up to 46° right and 47° left
- Saw blade diameter: 8.5 inches
- Brushless motor
- Dual battery system
- Twin column, dual ball bearing guide
- Cuts material up to 12 x 2.3 inches
- Variable speed
The Kapex KSC 60 grandfathers in many of the features of its cordless predecessors. It has a large mitering capacity, giving you a range of up to 60° on each side. For the bevel range, it reaches up to 46° to the right and 47° to the left. As a sliding compound miter saw, it can cut material up to 12 inches wide with its 8-1/2-inch blade diameter.
As Festool’s first cordless miter saw, the brand opts for an 18V dual-battery system for power. The KSC 60’s brushless motor coupled with a twin column, dual ball bearing design ensures corded-like performance and accuracy that Pros expect.
Festool KAPEX KSC 60 Design
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 25.2 x 18 x 17.4 inches
- Weight: 38.1 pounds
- Lightweight, portable design
- Dust collection bag
- LED spotlight for cutline visibility
- Extention table supports longer workpieces
This miter saw features a lightweight, portable design, at 38.1 pounds. It’s more than maneuverable around the josbite thanks to its integrated carrying handles.
Festool also desgined this saw’s table to be the same height as a SYS 3 M 112 or SYS1 Systainer, letting you increase the work area for longer workpieces.
For cutline visibility, the KSC 60 miter saw opts for an LED shadow cutline to show you exactly where the blade will fall on your workpiece.
Plus, your dust extractor won’t have to work nearly as hard to get your shop back into shape thanks to this saw’s dust collection bag.
Festool KAPEX KSC 60 Miter Saw Price
This miter saw is available as a bare tool for $999 wherever Festool tools are sold. You can also find it as a kit, including two 5.0Ah batteries, a charger, and a systainer carrying case for $1,298. Festool backs your purchase with a 3-year all-inclusive warranty when you register your product within 30 days of purchase.
