dwain Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I'm a bit sick of talking red and yellow all day round here, Bosch makes some awesome tools! I've played with all their drills and impacts, grinder and jigsaw. I really like the compact striker (but didn't keep it on account of having the DCD790), and I love the HT wrench but just don't use it enough. My favourites are the grinder and jigsaw which are both small in the hand but powerful and a pleasure to use. What is your favourite(s)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I like their grinders before they updated them, I haven't tried them since they updated them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIElectrician Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Rotary hammers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good point, I think if i used my rotary more often it might be my favourite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 My next set of corded tools will be from bosch If I get multi tools, miter saws, and rotary hammers, they will definitely be bosch for corded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I really do like my Bosch 12 slider on one of their gravity rise stands! I wouldn't mind one of the axial glide saws except they are super heavy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I want a Bosch 4100 terribly bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Yea I really like the Bosch Miter saw except for the size and weigh the Germans love to make things big and massive, and sometimes over complicated, but they do work really nice most of the time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Table saws from Bosch. Da bomb. And the Rotary Hammer is sweet too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 The latest Bosch tools are incredibly engineered.And the coolpack batteries on my 18v tools by them are brilliant.I think the overall standard by all the top 8 manufacturers has moved on over the last couple of years by leaps and bounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted January 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 they are great tools. it's really just the impact drivers that I think they are weak in. they're fatter but less powerful than others I've tried. Though they are very quiet while free-spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Am I the only one who thinks that their 12 volt tools have a delay when you pull the trigger? It seems that it is considerably longer than any other cordless tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 If Milwaukee didn't exist I would have Bosch 12v power tools. They're the only 12v brand that can match the 12v tools I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Javier, I'm with you. If I hadn't invested in the M12 line when I had, I would be ALL over Bosch. Back then the line was kind of stagnant and not growing too much, now they're like a wild fire and expanding the line constantly. Plus I love the l boxx' series and actually consider them the same calibre as my T Lock system from Festool. I'm NOT slamming Milwaukee M12. I absolutely love the line it's just an observation that at this time, I would've gone with Bosch if the line was bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I like those lboxxes but as much as I like them I prefer throwing my tools in a tool bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIElectrician Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I really like the my 12v Impact. but there is a delay sometime when you pull the trigger. I got in to Bosch, because of there Powerbox radio, but I REALLY like my cordless Roto Hammer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted January 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I've got the 18V multi-tool on the way now. very excited! can anyone give good recommendation for blade brands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIElectrician Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I bought the Bosch multi-tool blades the only thing that sucks is they cost alittle bit. I haven't had any problem with my 12v multi-tool or blades, and they seem pretty durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 Slickest thing Bosch has put out in awhile is the Impact that is both a standard impact driver and 1/2" impact wrench. They called it a GDX 18 V-Li or something in Europe. Not sure what the US model number was though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 ive played with them a bit. very versatile, but lacking in grunt. the dcf 885 or 886 leave it for dead with larger fixings (e.g. batten screws or coach bolts with a 15mm socket head). the Bosch is rated higher which just makes me lack all faith in manufacturers claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Look out for the new 10.8v 12v if you are in the U.S.A Bosch jigsaw and circular saw and at least one new drill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highdesert Splintermaker Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 DR((:If you really like the Bosch miter saws you might want to check out the Fine Woodworking 2015 TOOL GUIDE, Pg. 38. It's an excellent article on both selection criteria, how much miter saw do you really need? and a comparison between some of the most prominent 12" single bevel miter saws. After reading it I ordered the Bosch CM12 from Lowes. It should be in and available for pick up any day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highdesert Splintermaker Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Dwain: I know what you mean about manufacturers' tool ratings. The only way to know what any power tool will do is either first hand testing or an independent third party comparison. Just another good reason to appreciate TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 The GDX 18 From bosch is a very cool Idea but as Dwain said a bit underpowered. Do not assume it has the torque off other 18 Volt 1/2" impact wrenches. More of a slighlty underpowered impact driver. Their newest 18 Volt Brushless Drill driver. GSR 18 V-Ec in europe is good tho. Not as strong as the Striker but high RPM's and compact fine tool for everyday use =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 The GDX 18 From bosch is a very cool Idea but as Dwain said a bit underpowered. Do not assume it has the torque off other 18 Volt 1/2" impact wrenches. More of a slighlty underpowered impact driver. The original was, the newer brushless one is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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