On 10/25/2014 7:46 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 10/25/2014 2:40 AM, Lee Michaels wrote:
I have read numerous posts here and elsewhere about this tool. It is a
much cheaper version of the tool offered by others but seemed to do
quite well in real world situations. I have thought about getting the
too a number of times, but held off. Then I was pressed into service to
do some repairs around a number of doors on some storage sheds and
garages. I figured it would save some time and bought the variable
speed oscillating tool with some blades.

I have been working for about a week now and it has saved me at least an
hour and a half each day.

The type of tool is a great idea and it works. I bought the HF model
over the high priced brands and I'm glad I did. It has gone missing and
only little tears for the $25 tool versus big tears for a $200 version.

I thought the HF version was serviceable. I bought it for a particular
job and it accomplished it. My question though, would have the Fein,
Boxch, or other brand have done it easier or faster or not have vibrated
my hand as much?


Ed,

My only experience (and great ones at that) have been with the Bosch
Cordless model. Vibration was no more nor less than what I expected of
such a tool and I have no complaints. It has done everything I wanted
it to and more.

I would not hesitate to replace the Bosch with another Bosch cordless
were I in need. Charge time is quick, comes with two batteries (Li-Ion)
that provide plenty of run time and even on projects where I am using it
a lot, I have yet to find myself waiting for a charged battery to
continue my work.

Then, too, and perhaps more importantly... you already realize how
handy this tool is for doing "the impossible" Think how much more
versatile it will be without a damn cord.g

Bosch products are available as "refurbs" through a number of outlets.
About half my stock of Bosch portable tools came from refurb stock and
I've yet to have any problems. Great tools in my estimation.