🚨 WOULD YOU PAY THIS? 🚨 We've found what might be the single most expensive power hand tool on the UK market right now, and the total investment is staggering.
We’re talking about the Festool KAPEX KSC 60 EB-Basic. It’s a 36V brushless sliding compound mitre saw, and if you’re already in the green and grey ecosystem, you know the score.
The body-only price for this beast is currently sitting around £900 at many UK retailers (though we found one verified price as low as £874.80). But that's just the start. You don't just pick this up for a quick job.
To make this saw work as intended on-site, you’re looking at:
1. A set of batteries and charger (Festool DUO or similar): £200–£300.
2. The matching Underframe/Stand (UG-KSC 60): around £440.
3. And, crucially, a proper dust extraction unit. A Festool CLEANTEC CTM 36 M-class extractor to keep this setup compliant and pristine is another £800+.
Your total investment for this 17.3kg setup could easily top £2,300 before you even buy an extra blade.
By comparison, you could get a high-quality, large-capacity wheeled tool bag or a basic modular stacking case system for £50–£100 to store it. The difference in price just for the stand and extractor is enough to buy another premium trade tool.
So, the big question for all tradespeople: Is this £2,300+ setup the ultimate investment in precision, mobility, and clean air, or is it overpriced plastic that’s overkill for most UK job sites?
Does the sheer efficiency and 60mm cut depth justify the cost when standard corded mitre saws from other top brands are a fraction of the price?
Tell us in the comments – worth the investment or overpriced plastic? Tag a mate who needs to see this! 👇
For the most up-to-date, live prices across 183+ UK retailers like ITS, Power Tool Mate, and UK Planet Tools, check dside.co.uk.