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In article . com, Robatoy wrote:

I have that Bosch and the paper changing is inded a snap. The dust
collection is superb when you use the adaptor, (and that is the only
reason I did not buy the PC SpeedBloc.) You have to buy the adaptor.
The punch die they give you for making the holes in the paper is
useless, so I make up a batch from a pack of paper using a proper hole
punch and a hammer.
For a quick job, using the supplied dust filter is adequate and easily
cleaned.
I think I paid $ 49.00 at Lowe's in Port Huron MI for it.
I like it MUCH better than any of the half dozen Makitas I have worn
out over the years.


Excellent.

Gentlemen, perhaps we can observe a minute of silence
out of respect for my old Makita and the years of
service (and abuse) it provided without complaint.

Then I'll head off to Lowes to get the Bosch ;-)

Agreed on the Velcro-style paper. However price and
availability are an issue and it doesn't work too
well if you don't have any (or don't have the right
grit for the job).



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