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==How to ?==
 
==How to ?==
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Replace the existing cutting depth limiter lever with a custom made part.
  
 
To unmount the existing 1.4 lever, remove the mains cable strain relief and the machine back panel/plate.
 
To unmount the existing 1.4 lever, remove the mains cable strain relief and the machine back panel/plate.
[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50412 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|The height adjustement lever is easy to replace]]
 
  
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As shown in the picture below, the cutting depth limiter lever is of easy access.
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[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50412 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|The cutting depth limiter lever is easy to replace]]
  
  
On a lathe, process a [https://www.rc-machines.com/en/materials/silver-steel/silversteel/silver-steel-o-6-mm-length-330-mm?action_ms=1 6 mm silver steel rod] to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of th rod does not need to match exactely with the original part.
 
  
[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|Original and custom made height adjustement lever]]
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On a lathe, process a [https://www.rcm-machines.com/fr/c45k-poli-/acier-c45k-rectifi-h6-rond-poli--6-mm-x-300-mm/rcstp06 6 mm silver steel rod] or similar to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.
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[[File:FESTOOL KAPEX dado cut mod 50409 ann.jpg|800px|thumb|center|Original and custom made cutting depth limiter levers]]
  
  
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Mount the barrel nut on the threaded side of lever
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Mount the barrel nut on the threaded side of your custom made lever
  
As you can observe on the original lever, the lowest possible position of the barrel nut is 12 mm.
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As you can observe on the original part, the lowest possible position of the barrel nut is 12 mm.
  
Use a small chisel to break the thread on 3 or 4 locations on your custom made lever to limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm (same value as on the original Festool part).
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On your custom made lever, use a small chisel to break the thread at 3 or 4 locations in order to limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm (same value as on the original Festool part).
  
[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50417.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm]]
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[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50417.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm. The broken thread is visible just at the right side of the barrel nut]]
  
  
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Replace the original lever with your custom made lever.
  
Check if the custom made lever has enough room to move near the motor enclosure.
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Once mounted in your miter saw, check if your custom made lever has enough room to move near the motor enclosure.
  
 
[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50420.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Take care of the motor enclosure]]
 
[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50420.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Take care of the motor enclosure]]
  
==Mounting hint==
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==Mounting hints==
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Keep a look on the tall miter latch parts to be sure they are in their correct position.
 
Keep a look on the tall miter latch parts to be sure they are in their correct position.
[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50421.JPG|800px|thumb|center|]]
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[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50421.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Tall miter latch parts mounting]]
 
   
 
   
  
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With this modding, we now obtain a gorgeous adjustement span from 0 to 93 mm.
 
With this modding, we now obtain a gorgeous adjustement span from 0 to 93 mm.
 
The dado cut feature of the Kapex becomes now far more versatile.
 
The dado cut feature of the Kapex becomes now far more versatile.
[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50435.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Great! More than twice the span of the unmodified machine]]
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[[File:FESTOOL_KAPEX_dado_cut_mod_50435.JPG|800px|thumb|center|Great! We now have more than twice the span of the unmodified machine]]
  
=Last hints/limitations=
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=Other hints and limitations=
 
==Barrel nut==
 
==Barrel nut==
 
You may use the M6  x 1 barrel nut from the existing lever assembly or buy a [https://www.fastenright.com/general-fixings/cross-dowel-barrel-nut/ff04 new part]  
 
You may use the M6  x 1 barrel nut from the existing lever assembly or buy a [https://www.fastenright.com/general-fixings/cross-dowel-barrel-nut/ff04 new part]  
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==The height adjustment lever has now 3 positions==
 
==The height adjustment lever has now 3 positions==
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Once upgraded with your custom part, setting the depth position is slighly different.
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For adjustement limit above 50 mm, the 1.4 lever has to be set into an intermediate position.
 
For adjustement limit above 50 mm, the 1.4 lever has to be set into an intermediate position.
  

Revision as of 11:39, 1 December 2019


: Modify / enhance the dado cut adjustment span of the FESTOOL Kapex KS120 miter saw
Auteur Eric
Date de proposition August 2018
Tags du projet FESTOOL KAPEX KS120,dado cut,rainure,modding,enhancement
Utilisateur final my Kapex
Type de projet

Projet personnel de Eric

Projet : Modify / enhance the dado cut adjustment span of the FESTOOL Kapex KS120 miter saw

Mod for FESTOOL KAPEX KS120 MITER SAW

Augmentation de la plage de réglage de la fonction de découpe de rainure de la scie à onglet FESTOOL KAPEX KS120




Dado cuts height adjustement feature

The Kapex KS120 height adjustement for dado cuts is limited to about 40 mm, which avoids using this feature for high workpieces. This limitation seems to annoy other Kapex users.

Dado cuts are limited to about 40 mm


Ron Paulk recorded a small video to show how to perform dado cuts using the Kapex KS120. Many thanks to him !

User's manuals

The cutting depth limit lever is referenced at position "1.4" on page 4 of the PDF user manual.

The cutting depth limit lever is referenced at position "U" on page 7 of this very nice official Kapex KS120 supplemental user's manual.

Enhancement

I updated my Kapex KS120 to allow a cutting depth limit adustement from 0 to ...93 mm

How to ?

Replace the existing cutting depth limiter lever with a custom made part.

To unmount the existing 1.4 lever, remove the mains cable strain relief and the machine back panel/plate.

As shown in the picture below, the cutting depth limiter lever is of easy access.

The cutting depth limiter lever is easy to replace


On a lathe, process a 6 mm silver steel rod or similar to make a modified copy of the lever 1.4 using the dimensions shown in the picture below (scale = mm). The shape of the thinner side of the rod does not need to match exactly with the original part.

Original and custom made cutting depth limiter levers


Use an M6 x 1 mm (right hand) HSS die to machine the thread.

e.g ref. SDEMM06B here.


Use an angle grinder to create the flats on the opposite side of the rod.


Mount the barrel nut on the threaded side of your custom made lever

As you can observe on the original part, the lowest possible position of the barrel nut is 12 mm.

On your custom made lever, use a small chisel to break the thread at 3 or 4 locations in order to limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm (same value as on the original Festool part).

Limit the barrel nut lowest position to 12 mm. The broken thread is visible just at the right side of the barrel nut


Replace the original lever with your custom made lever.

Once mounted in your miter saw, check if your custom made lever has enough room to move near the motor enclosure.

Take care of the motor enclosure

Mounting hints

Keep a look on the tall miter latch parts to be sure they are in their correct position.

Tall miter latch parts mounting


While positionning the plastic back panel, take care to put the tall miter locking lever spring into it's groove.

Spring and groove for the tall miter feature

Results

With this modding, we now obtain a gorgeous adjustement span from 0 to 93 mm. The dado cut feature of the Kapex becomes now far more versatile.

Great! We now have more than twice the span of the unmodified machine

Other hints and limitations

Barrel nut

You may use the M6 x 1 barrel nut from the existing lever assembly or buy a new part The original part has a 10 mm diameter and 14 mm lenght.

The height adjustment lever has now 3 positions

Once upgraded with your custom part, setting the depth position is slighly different.

For adjustement limit above 50 mm, the 1.4 lever has to be set into an intermediate position.

Depth limit lever in engaged position for dado cuts from 0 to 40 mm
Depth limit lever in disengaged position
Lever in intermediate position for dado cuts from 40 to 93 mm


Cutting witdh

Another limitation (that already exists on an unmodified Kapex saw) : you won't be able to perform the dado cut in one pass on the full nominal machine width of 305 mm, but 220 mm seems to be reachable. To process wider dado cuts, you need to reverse your workpiece.