FESTOOL SM-KS Bevel for KAPEX Mitre Saws
- Stock: Out Of Stock
- MPN: FES200127 356653
- Weight: 0.39kg
- Dimensions: 370.00mm x 105.00mm x 50.00mm
- SKU: FES200127
- UPC: 4014549243190
Festool SM-KS Bevel for KAPEX Mitre Saws
At a Glance: Captures internal and external angles and automatically provides the correct bisecting angle for accurate mitre cuts.
Take the calculations and guesswork out of mitre cutting with the Festool SM-KS Bevel. Designed for the KAPEX KS 60, KSC 60 and KS 120 sliding compound mitre saws, this clever measuring accessory captures an existing internal or external corner and automatically produces the required angle bisector. The setting can then be transferred directly to the saw, helping you achieve accurately fitting mouldings, skirting boards, strips and furniture components with fewer test cuts and less material waste.
When two components must meet in a corner, each piece generally requires half of the measured corner angle. The SM-KS automatically determines this bisecting angle, eliminating manual calculations and allowing the correct setting to be transferred quickly to the compatible KAPEX saw.
Product highlights
- Automatic angle bisection: Generates the correct half-angle required for two matching mitre cuts.
- Internal and external corners: Captures both inside and outside angles for greater versatility.
- No calculations required: Removes the need to divide measured angles manually.
- Direct angle transfer: The captured setting can be transferred to a compatible KAPEX mitre saw.
- Faster first-time results: Helps reduce repeated measuring, test cutting and fine adjustment.
- Broad KAPEX compatibility: Suitable for the KS 60, KSC 60 and KS 120.
Features
- Adjustable bevel arms: Conform to the sides of the corner being measured.
- Built-in bisecting function: Automatically determines the mitre angle for two equal joining pieces.
- Simple mechanical operation: Provides an easy-to-understand method of capturing and transferring angles.
- Machine-specific design: Coordinates with the angle-setting systems on compatible Festool KAPEX saws.
- Compact accessory: Easy to carry between measuring and cutting locations.
- On-machine storage: The SM-KS has a designated storage position on the KAPEX KS 60.
Benefits
- Accurate mitre joints: Transfers the actual site angle instead of assuming that every corner is exactly 90°.
- Reduced material waste: More accurate initial settings help minimise incorrect and repeated cuts.
- Faster installation: Automatic angle bisection removes a separate calculation step.
- Improved consistency: Both joining pieces can be cut from the same captured reference angle.
- Useful on imperfect buildings: Ideal for walls and corners that are slightly out of square.
- Convenient workflow: The captured angle moves directly from the workpiece or wall to the mitre saw.
Application
- Transferring angle bisectors for mitre cuts.
- Cutting skirting boards and baseboards.
- Fitting mouldings, decorative strips and trim.
- Furniture and cabinet manufacturing.
- Floor installation and finishing work.
- Rack, shelving and interior-fitting assembly.
- Measuring internal and external corners that are not perfectly square.
Specifications
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Brand | Festool |
| Cat No. | FES200127 |
| Festool Order No. | 200127 |
| Model | SM-KS |
| Product Type | Angle-Transfer Bevel |
| Suitable For | KAPEX KS 60, KSC 60 and KS 120 |
| Corner Types | Internal and External |
| Angle Function | Automatic Angle Bisection |
| Primary Use | Transferring Angles for Mitre Cuts |
| Calculation Required | No |
| On-Machine Storage | Designated Storage Position on KS 60 |
| Quantity | 1 Piece |
Scope of Delivery:
- 1 x Festool SM-KS Bevel
Extra Information
- The SM-KS is suitable for the Festool KAPEX KS 60, KSC 60 and KS 120.
- It captures both internal and external corner angles.
- The bisecting angle required for two equal mitre cuts is generated automatically.
- The angle can be transferred to the KS 120 using its dual-line laser reference or to the KS 60 using its spotlight and cutting reference.
- The KS 60 includes a designated position for neatly storing the bevel on the machine.
- The bevel does not replace careful workpiece positioning, clamping and verification before cutting.
Pro Tips
- Measure the corner at the same height and position where the moulding or skirting board will be installed.
- Make sure both bevel arms contact the corner surfaces fully without being obstructed by dust, adhesive or uneven projections.
- Lock or hold the captured setting carefully so it cannot move while being transferred to the saw.
- Mark each workpiece as left or right before cutting to prevent reversing the mitre orientation.
- Use a short offcut for the first test cut when working with expensive moulding or an unusually irregular corner.
- Check the fit before applying adhesive or fixing the finished components permanently.
How to Use
- Identify whether the required joint is an internal or external corner.
- Place the SM-KS bevel into or around the corner at the position where the finished components will meet.
- Open or close the bevel arms until both sides sit firmly against the corresponding surfaces.
- Confirm that the bevel has captured the complete corner angle without gaps or interference.
- Remove the bevel carefully while preserving the captured bisecting-angle setting.
- Place the bevel against the compatible KAPEX saw&s angle reference.
- Adjust the saw until its laser or cutting reference aligns with the angle indicated by the bevel.
- Secure the saw adjustment and clamp the correctly orientated workpiece.
- Make a test cut, check the joint and perform any minor adjustment before cutting the finished components.
Safety
- Disconnect the mitre saw from its power supply before transferring the angle or adjusting the machine.
- Keep hands away from the blade and cutting path while setting or checking the angle.
- Confirm that all saw-angle adjustments are securely locked before making a cut.
- Clamp the workpiece securely and support long mouldings or boards appropriately.
- Wear suitable eye, ear and respiratory protection when operating the mitre saw.
- Make sure the bevel has not moved between capturing the corner and transferring the angle.
- Do not use a cracked, bent, excessively worn or damaged bevel.
- Store the bevel securely so it cannot fall into the machine or contact the blade.
- Follow all operating and safety instructions supplied with the Festool KAPEX mitre saw.