On Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:49:30 +0100, "Doctor Drivel"
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Andy Hall wrote:

It is as close to it as makes little difference.

In comparison with the Bosch GSA24VE, most definitely.

Certainly, in comparison to the Makita 6337 and Festool products.

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...90812&ts=39743

I've used one. In comparison to the Elu designs such as the DW625
and CMT, it is distinctly poor.

That does not make it entry level and there's a big difference between
those products and Ferm.

Matt/Lord Hall, thinks all power tools except Makita are DIY, so you have to
know the mentality of Matt/Lord Hall.

You'll have to ask Matt what he thinks.

I've never said that all power tools other than Makita are DIY. I
select based on quality, performance and price, usually in that order.

I have some Makita tools (mainly cordless because of battery
commonality and because my view is that their cordless drills are the
best on the market except for certain Panasonic and Festool models.
I also have a Makita belt sander and a Makita sliding compound mitre
saw. Both of these have been reviewed as best in class and after
trying several of each found the same.

Other than that I have power tools made by Hitachi, Bosch, DeWalt,
Lamello, Senco, Porter Cable and Metabo; each chosen as best for
purpose.


In the Screwfix book.. A Ryobi 18v
for £164 (some cheap DIY eh) next to a Makita 18v for £179. The Makita has
3 batteries to the Riobi two, so about the same price.

It isn't simply a price issue in either direction. I've compared
these products side by side and they are not in the same league in
terms of handling or performance. The Ryobi should not be priced
above £100 given the comparative quality.



I'm not positively influenced by SF's marketing of Erbauer.

Why not?

Because it's only just about one step up from the superstars in Aldi's
marketing department.

Erbauer has a slot in the book with a cutaway pointing at the
quality of the drill, Jacobs chuck, etc.

... and this impresses you?

It is clearly aimed at the pro
market.

It may be aimed, but doesn't have the level of quality and performance
to achieve it.


A Google gives some positive reports, and a 3yr "professional"
guarantee.

What is that supposed to mean? THe "guarantee" is purely calculated
as a marketing ploy to balance attractiveness to the naive buyer
against acceptable return rate. I see no mention of spares and
service arrangements which are prerequisites for a professional
product.


They are well priced and quality products.


If by "well priced" you mean low priced, I'll give you that. It's
really the only positive attribute. However, it is farcical to say
that these are of high quality.


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..andy

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