Power Your Flex 24V Table Saw or Miter Saw With All-Day Runtime
In 2023, Flex released two 24V table saws, followed by a 24V miter saw the next year. Both tools are marketed as hybrid models, letting you power them with either a Flex 24V battery or insert a specialized power adapter for all-day runtime. I decided to explore the Flex 24V Power Adapter and discover the benefits it offers for woodworkers, carpenters, and other Flex users.
Flex 24V Power Adapter: Overview
- Model: Flex FX0511-Z
- Weight: 6.6 lb
- Cord length: 21 ft
- Compatibility: Select Flex 24V tools
If there’s one tool class that proves corded power isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, it’s stationary power tools like table saws and miter saws. While cordless versions of those tools are becoming more commonplace, and even holding their own against their corded competitors, many pros find the all-day runtime to be a high selling point when shopping for a new model.
Flex’s design team surely realized this when they designed their cordless hybrid miter saw and table saws. With these models, you can choose between portability and runtime to suit your project’s needs. If you’re within reach of a power outlet, the FX0511-Z 24V Power Adapter provides these tools with all-day runtime to maximize your productivity.
The power adapter connects to your tool’s 24V battery port, and a 21-foot power cord ensures you have ample working space. The adapter weighs 6.6 pounds, which is around double the weight of a Flex 24V Stacked Lithium 10.0Ah battery (the recommended battery for the brand’s miter saw and table saws).
Compatibility
Can you use this power adapter with all of Flex’s 24V tools? Not exactly. Chances are, it would power them, but the physical design of the interface doesn’t let it fit properly onto other tools.
Of course, it doesn’t make much sense to use it on most 24V handheld tools where lightweight portability is a primary appeal. Plus, with the performance and capacity of Stacked Lithium batteries, most of those tools have all the runtime you need already. Instead, Flex designed the adapter to be used specifically with its hybrid 24V table saws and miter saws.
Power adapters like the FX0511-Z are particularly useful for larger cordless tools such as these because their higher power draw can deplete batteries more quickly. Instead of forcing you to swap batteries frequently or trying to work a two-battery system to extend your runtime, the AC adapter is a great solution.
Here are the Flex hybrid saws that are currently compatible with this adapter:
- Flex 24V Miter Saw FX7141A
- Flex 24V Table Saw FX7211
- Flex 24V Table Saw FX7221
Additional Features
- Wall Mounts: Mount your adapter on your workshop wall for easy organization.
- LED Indicator: Displays the power status of your adapter.
Flex Power Adapter Price
This adapter retails for $219, and you can find it at Flex retailers, including Acme Tools and Lowe’s. Flex backs your purchase with a Limited Lifetime Warranty when you register your tool within 30 days of purchase.
Should You Buy It?
While Flex designed the FX0511-Z power adapter for a select few of their tools, it’s far from a one-trick pony. If you use Flex 24V tools in your workshop, this power adapter frees up your batteries for use with your handheld tools, while the FX0511-Z powers your table saw or miter saw with all-day runtime.
It also costs around $150 less than a Flex 24V 10.0Ah Stacked Lithium battery. If you’re weighing your options between Flex’s highest-capacity battery (not including the charger) and the power adapter for your stationary Flex shop tools, the FX0511-Z is the value choice. Plus, you still have the option to go cordless if your project pulls you away from a power outlet. Flex’s 24V Power Adapter promotes the best of both worlds between cordless and corded power.
