As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these bad
boys!!!

Which is the better?

"Slider" wrote in message ...
As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these bad
boys!!!

Which is the better?


I've got the Bosch and it works as it says it would, and has done for a long
time. So, personally, I would recommend the Bosch. But, then, I haven't
tried the other one.

Slider wrote:
As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these
bad boys!!!

Which is the better?

I'm well pleased with my Bosch.

Given they are much the same price, the Bosch has to be odds on favourite.
Known & long established brand with blade & parts availability.

Where are you going to get bits for the Worx? Not from bloody Argos thats
for sure.



--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

PCPaul wrote:
On Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:25:00 +0000, EricP wrote:

On Mon, 3 Nov 2008 17:08:58 -0000, "Slider" wrote:

As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of
these bad boys!!!

Which is the better?

There is a post above this dealing with this.

I bought the Worx but it is going back. Buy the Bosch.

The bits are not interchangable.

For balance. I bought and like the WorX. You can use the Fein bits, a
bigger range than the Bosch IIRC.

Although the Bosch does have the variable speed and a vacuum port, to
make up for the weedier motor.

And the WorX is on offer at Argos, way cheaper than the Bosch.

You can buy the Bosch at £60.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

mike wrote:
On Nov 3, 5:45 pm, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:

Given they are much the same price, the Bosch has to be odds on favourite..
Known & long established brand with blade & parts availability.

Where are you going to get bits for the Worx? Not from bloody Argos thats
for sure.


Does the Worx take Fein bits but not Bosch bits?

Does the Bosch not take Fein/Worx?

Are adaptors available for either?

Presumably the Bosch bits are cheaper but the Worx machine is a good
price at Argos at present - although clearly not a bargain if you
can't get accessories.

Make your own! Less than a dollar each (reportedly). :-)

http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37465&highlight=multimaster+blade s

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

"Slider" wrote in message ...
As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these bad
boys!!!

Which is the better?



I bought the Bosch under the Medways recommendation and its worth its weight
in gold. Its one tool now I would not be without. Sturdy, goiod selection of
readily available accessories, bosch quality.
I was going for the Fein but at £100 more than the Bosch I couldnt warrant
it. I used to use the Bosch almost daily till I fell ill and cannot
recommend it enough.
I cannot speak for the Worx never bought any of their tools but looking at
this thread I think the majority is for the Bosch

Samantha Booth wrote:

"Slider" wrote in message ...
As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these
bad boys!!!

Which is the better?



I bought the Bosch under the Medways recommendation and its worth its
weight in gold. Its one tool now I would not be without. Sturdy, goiod
selection of readily available accessories, bosch quality.
I was going for the Fein but at £100 more than the Bosch I couldnt
warrant it. I used to use the Bosch almost daily till I fell ill and
cannot recommend it enough.
I cannot speak for the Worx never bought any of their tools but looking
at this thread I think the majority is for the Bosch

How's things going Samantha? Good to see you posting.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

"Rod" wrote in message
...
Samantha Booth wrote:

"Slider" wrote in message
...
As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these
bad boys!!!

Which is the better?



I bought the Bosch under the Medways recommendation and its worth its
weight in gold. Its one tool now I would not be without. Sturdy, goiod
selection of readily available accessories, bosch quality.
I was going for the Fein but at £100 more than the Bosch I couldnt
warrant it. I used to use the Bosch almost daily till I fell ill and
cannot recommend it enough.
I cannot speak for the Worx never bought any of their tools but looking
at this thread I think the majority is for the Bosch

How's things going Samantha? Good to see you posting.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org
Aww thanks Rod. Errr do you want the honest answer lol. Chemo is terrible. I
think I have been awake for about 3 hours at most in the last 2 days. I am
asleep most of the time. They changed my regime to R-CVP and I am so tired.
I am just getting electronic goods etrc to keep me going in hospital to
fight the boredom lol. Hey if they wont let me bring in power tools then I
have to bring in gadgets.

So in all OK Rod thanks just tired all the time but fighting on

Samantha Booth wrote:

"Rod" wrote in message

How's things going Samantha? Good to see you posting.



Aww thanks Rod. Errr do you want the honest answer lol. Chemo is
terrible. I think I have been awake for about 3 hours at most in the
last 2 days. I am asleep most of the time. They changed my regime to
R-CVP and I am so tired. I am just getting electronic goods etrc to keep
me going in hospital to fight the boredom lol. Hey if they wont let me
bring in power tools then I have to bring in gadgets.

So in all OK Rod thanks just tired all the time but fighting on

Never had any expereince of chemo - not even known anyone while they are
being treated. But stories make it sound pretty unpleasant at the time.

I suppose sleeping through might be a blessing. :-)

Just had a quick read about R-CVP. Sounds like it should get a bit less
heavy in a few days?

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

"Rod" wrote in message
...
Samantha Booth wrote:

"Rod" wrote in message

How's things going Samantha? Good to see you posting.



Aww thanks Rod. Errr do you want the honest answer lol. Chemo is
terrible. I think I have been awake for about 3 hours at most in the last
2 days. I am asleep most of the time. They changed my regime to R-CVP and
I am so tired. I am just getting electronic goods etrc to keep me going
in hospital to fight the boredom lol. Hey if they wont let me bring in
power tools then I have to bring in gadgets.

So in all OK Rod thanks just tired all the time but fighting on

Never had any expereince of chemo - not even known anyone while they are
being treated. But stories make it sound pretty unpleasant at the time.

I suppose sleeping through might be a blessing. :-)

Just had a quick read about R-CVP. Sounds like it should get a bit less
heavy in a few days?

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org
Day 10 is the worst. Its when my bodys white cell count is at its lowest, so
if you can imagine a line it goes downhill from day one then after about day
12 back up again. I have chemo every 3 weeks. Lucky me LOL

"Slider" wrote in message ...
As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these bad
boys!!!

Which is the better?


Don't know if anyone is interested, but did you know that you can get a
cordless version of the Bosch PMF180E ? Alright, it can be nearly twice as
much but being cordless and having two Li-Ion batteries would be damned
useful. Model No: Bosch GOP 10.8v-Li. Can't find it on Bosch website yet
though.
I had a leaflet from Axminister Tools this morning with one of these
machines in it, although you may be able to get one cheaper elsewhere like
FleaBay:

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t..._nkw=bosch+gop

Do be careful with Ebay as there are cheap ones on there, but they do not
have a charger or any batteries, ie 'bare bones'.
Axminster Tools also have a large range of tools to fit both the PMF180E and
the GOP 10.8-Li as they appear to be the same tool.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.a... ile=1&jump=0
for the multitool.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.a... ile=1&jump=0
for tools for above.

Hope this will be useful.
Cheers
Dave

Dave wrote:
"Slider" wrote in message ...
As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these bad
boys!!!

Which is the better?


Don't know if anyone is interested, but did you know that you can get a
cordless version of the Bosch PMF180E ? Alright, it can be nearly twice as
much but being cordless and having two Li-Ion batteries would be damned
useful. Model No: Bosch GOP 10.8v-Li. Can't find it on Bosch website yet
though.
I had a leaflet from Axminister Tools this morning with one of these
machines in it, although you may be able to get one cheaper elsewhere like
FleaBay:

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_t..._nkw=bosch+gop

Do be careful with Ebay as there are cheap ones on there, but they do not
have a charger or any batteries, ie 'bare bones'.
Axminster Tools also have a large range of tools to fit both the PMF180E and
the GOP 10.8-Li as they appear to be the same tool.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.a... ile=1&jump=0
for the multitool.
http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.a... ile=1&jump=0
for tools for above.

Hope this will be useful.
Cheers
Dave


I think it is on the US site but not the UK one. Further, I think is
classified as 'blue' (rather than DIY-green).

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Errr do you want the honest answer lol. Chemo is terrible.

I didn't know you were ill - all the best :-}

Colin Wilson coughed up some electrons that declared:

Errr do you want the honest answer lol. Chemo is terrible.

I didn't know you were ill - all the best :-}

Same from me The speed you (Sam) seem to tackle DIY jobs (previous
postings as evidence) at is an inspiration to those of us whose worst
problem (so far, fingers crossed) is a dodgey knee ;-

Hope all goes well!

Cheers

Tim

"Tim S" wrote in message
...
Colin Wilson coughed up some electrons that declared:

Errr do you want the honest answer lol. Chemo is terrible.

I didn't know you were ill - all the best :-}

Same from me The speed you (Sam) seem to tackle DIY jobs (previous
postings as evidence) at is an inspiration to those of us whose worst
problem (so far, fingers crossed) is a dodgey knee ;-

Hope all goes well!

Cheers

Tim
LOL

I think it's God's was of telling me to slow down. I am only 37 although I
don't look a day over 78.
Thanks Tim and you too Colin.

On Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:00:31 +0000, Rod wrote:

mike wrote:
On Nov 3, 5:45 pm, "The Medway Handyman"
wrote:

Given they are much the same price, the Bosch has to be odds on
favourite.. Known & long established brand with blade & parts
availability.

Where are you going to get bits for the Worx? Not from bloody Argos
thats for sure.


Does the Worx take Fein bits but not Bosch bits?

Does the Bosch not take Fein/Worx?

Are adaptors available for either?

Presumably the Bosch bits are cheaper but the Worx machine is a good
price at Argos at present - although clearly not a bargain if you can't
get accessories.

Make your own! Less than a dollar each (reportedly). :-)

http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/showthread.php?
t=37465&highlight=multimaster+blades

That's a very interesting link, thanks... I'll give that a go when I get
round to it and report back...