Bosch multi tool

[rocketmanbkk]

Hi Friends

If anyone has time please can you comment on this Bosch multi tool?

It's what I am thinking of buying to do grout removal job next week. I will need to buy grout removal accessory too.

Bosch 0603101970 Lithium Ion Multi Tool - 10.8V.

Thanks as always

Rocket.

 

[mjt]

I've got the 240v PFE180 version - it's a god send for all sorts of jobs

grout removal - easy to use to take 2-3mm out and reregrout other tools great for cutting copper off at floor level and wood bit for skirting etc

worth it's weight...

 

[erpkid]

Hi Friends

If anyone has time please can you comment on this Bosch multi tool?

It's what I am thinking of buying to do grout removal job next week. I will need to buy grout removal accessory too.

Bosch 0603101970 Lithium Ion Multi Tool - 10.8V.

Thanks as always

Rocket.

I might be wrong but this sort of task does not suit cordless. My fein gets very hot and on a grout job can be at it for a while. I don't think it would last on a big job. I know the fein is a dear chap but mine has had many years of abuse and still going strong. The power lead is a pain but the national grid is always there. A few years ago I bought a Dewalt cordless angle grinder....what a waste of time, gutless and low run time. I cannot see that grout removal would be different. I tend to lean on mine a fair bit to the point where I have to wear gloves as the case gets hot. This does not stack up with cordless. Sorry have gone on a bit.

BTW the Fein diamond blade is still going strong. Well worth the 33 quid.

 

[TBServices]

Hi Friends

If anyone has time please can you comment on this Bosch multi tool?

It's what I am thinking of buying to do grout removal job next week. I will need to buy grout removal accessory too.

Bosch 0603101970 Lithium Ion Multi Tool - 10.8V.

Thanks as always

Rocket.

Rocket, get the corded version. The batteries on the thing are rubbish, i should know, I've had one.

 

[kozak1968]

I got the bosch 240v multitool. As above says cordless may run out of power.

 

[mjt]

240v all the way

 

[erpkid]

I am wedded to Fein but I am sure that the Bosch mains is a good piece of kit. I don't know if it has a diamond blade option. Tungsten carbide just does not cut the mustard unless the grout is particularly rotten.

 

[mjt]

I am wedded to Fein but I am sure that the Bosch mains is a good piece of kit. I don't know if it has a diamond blade option. Tungsten carbide just does not cut the mustard unless the grout is particularly rotten.

Three this one : [DLMURL="http://www.mtmc.co.uk/Bosch-Multi-Tool-Blades--Accessories/Bosch-2608661642-ACZ-85-RT-Hard-Metal-Riff-Segment-Sawblade__p-12732063-34399.aspx"]Bosch 2608661642 ACZ 85 RT Hard Metal Riff Segment Sawblade | Miles Tool & Machinery Centre[/DLMURL]

or
[DLMURL="http://www.mtmc.co.uk/Bosch-Multi-Tool-Blades--Accessories/Bosch-2608661689-ACZ-85-RD-Diamond-Sawblade__p-12732063-40117.aspx"]Bosch 2608661689 ACZ 85 RD Diamond Sawblade | Miles Tool & Machinery Centre[/DLMURL]

sure you can them cheaper if you look around - I have the cheaper one and only paid about £15

 

[Killy Bing]

Go for a mains one, i have a milwaukee 12v one, great bit of kit but something repetitive like grout removal its not suited for!

cordless are for awkward places and on the fly cutting somthing.

mains ones just go and go.

 

[Leo21]

I've got the fein, the only thing I can fault is the price of the blades.

 

[SimonG]

The Bosch is cack. A builder I know borrowed my fein and then bought himself a Bosch. He's after a fein now.

 

[mjt]

Bosch works for me but take as you find I suppose

 

[Nostrum]

Ive got the 10.8v multi cutter, its pretty lame to be honest, either that or I'm inpatient. It's got it's uses but definitely not up to the job are asking about. Most expensive toe nail clipper I've used.

 

[SimonG]

Bosch works for me but take as you find I suppose

Mines second hand info as never used the Bosch but he's really regretting the Bosch 🙂

 

[mjt]

It's great for finest cutting around skirting, boxing , cutting copper at floor level etc. maybe fein is that much better but I couldn't comment - only cost me £60 but saved me loads more

 

[SimonG]

His biggest gripes were lack of power and too long to change blades.

 

[mjt]

Wouldn't like to work for him llol agree on blade changes but I guess with fein you get what you pay for!

 

[anz]

The Bosch is cack. A builder I know borrowed my fein and then bought himself a Bosch. He's after a fein now.

Green Bosch or blue?

I've got the blue one, can't fault it, good piece of kit.

Green Bosch is usually poor quality and aimed at DIYers.

 

[mjt]

Ooh I must be a diy'er lol

 

[SimonG]

Green Bosch or blue?

I've got the blue one, can't fault it, good piece of kit.

Green Bosch is usually poor quality and aimed at DIYers.

He has the blue one.

 

[mjt]

Where's my blue paint? ..... Nurse!?

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Thanks everyone. I'll get the mains powered one.

 

[on31ll]

Seen this thread a bit late but deff 240v mains ! Bosch is a great tool but fein is just a cut above the rest ! My girlfriends dad has one and the blade change broke he took it back to where he bought it then sent it back to fein ! Fein changed all the parts and pat tested it ! All for free

 

[AWheating]

His biggest gripes were lack of power and too long to change blades.

bosch have a more powerful one with fast blade change now. Its the one ive got and i cant fault it tbh.


if i was to go for a cordless id look at the makita 18v if i had any maktia kit.

 

[mountainman]

bosch have a more powerful one with fast blade change now. Its the one ive got and i cant fault it tbh.


if i was to go for a cordless id look at the makita 18v if i had any maktia kit.

What model have you got? I'm tempted as I haven't bought a gadget for ages.

 

[mjt]

Here's some work I did with my Bosch today ever so handy little tool customer impressed with neatness

 

[mjt]

Here's some work I did with my Bosch today ever so handy little tool customer impressed with neatness

Photo didnt work On iPhone will try later

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Thanks all, going to get the Bosch 180 corded.

 

[AWheating]

What model have you got? I'm tempted as I haven't bought a gadget for ages.

bosch gop 300 something or other, you can get it in a cardboard box, with blades and L box from memory.

 

[rocketmanbkk]

Got a screwfix 20% off vouchers so the bosch 250 in there is £99 so a £20 saving. Better in my pocket than theirs.

 

[Plum Bob 66]

Corded all the way, Imo indispensable tool in the armoury.

 

[cr0ft]

Rocket, get the corded version. The batteries on the thing are rubbish, i should know, I've had one.

+1 to that. Bought and returned it the same day as the batteries don't last long at all. Corded version is the way ahead.