On Sat, 15 Apr 2017 06:08:14 -0500, Leon wrote:

Michael wrote:
On Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 3:06:09 AM UTC-5, wrote:
This is just a quick look at a new tool I bought that lives up to its hype.

http://www.cpooutlets.com/bosch-mx30...efault,pd.html

I bought this about a month ago at CPO when they had their President's
day sale. With their sale prices and the Bosch promotion, it was
somewhere in the mid $80 range to the door with some other purchases.
It is a discontinued

Robert

So after much thought I am ready to buy the Bosch. My question: tail or no tail?

Thanks,

Mike


I would ask the question, are you likely going to use the tool enough to
wear it out in the next 5-6 years.
If not I would suggest getting the tailed one. Manufacturers are
notorious for changing battery design and you may end up with a tool that
you may not be able to find replacement batteries for. And i have not see
a battery rebuild place that rebuilds Lithium Ion.

I would have reversed that completely. If you're using it so much
that you'll wear it out in a short time, buy a Fein or green, tailed
tool. You'll probably kill a lot batteries in this time. I've had my
Bosch for close to ten years (probably eight) and they're still making
the same batteries. OTOH, it's provably time they change. ;-)

Corded will likely out last a battery powered. For me personally the
only cordless tools that I buy, then I have the option, are drills.

I like cordless tools that I don't use for hours at a time. For quick
jobs, you can't beat cordless. They're also better for tools you may
be using at odd angles (drills, and small saws).

All of your flashlights have power cords? ;-)