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19th May 2020, 06:17 AM #16SENIOR MEMBER
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I'd still contend that the Blue range of SDS Plus, Max & Hex hammers, drills & breakers are the best available. A bigger range than anybody elses, & from my own personal experience best-in-class for each particular size too. Better even than Hilti, which is otherwise regarded as the gold standard.
Their Pro grinders & bigger drills are pretty flamin' good too. Easily the equal (or superior) to the best of their German-made rivals such as Metabo, Eibenstock et. al.Sycophant to nobody!
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19th May 2020, 10:51 AM #17GOLD MEMBER
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This is the 12V set I bought, it was on special and the AUD was a fair bit higher then Robot Check
Bosch did the same set at 18V but I did not want that and every time I asked they said it was coming but that never happened.CHRIS
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19th May 2020, 04:50 PM #18
I got an email today from Total Tools advertising their Bosch range of power tools
Bosch Power Tools | Total Tools
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19th May 2020, 05:49 PM #19GOLD MEMBER
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26th July 2020, 06:51 PM #20Novice
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Well my Mafell MT55 is the principal reason why I have the FSN rails, so yes I am all too aware of Mafell stuff and how damaging it is to my wallet . Actually I bought the FSN rails locally becasue Bosch has seen fit to import their GKT track-saw. Now that they do that I really can't understand why they don't add value with their other track-circular saws.
Ratbag, I'm keen to know your Mafell supplier. I have only made the MT55 purchase: through Elektrowerkzeuge (Tobias Bort).
The reason why I was wanting the Bosch GKS 85 G is that it is 80% of a Mafell KSS 80 for about 25% of the cost. I figured, since I already have a Mitre Saw, that the KSS functionality wasn't necessary (and would cost me about $2K landed in Aus). Can you give your thoughts on your KSS saw? Given it is sold primarily as a super-portable on-site tool, how do you find its use in the workshop?
I ended up getting a GST 160 BCE jigsaw from Axminster (UK) - again about 80-90% of the Mafell P1cc for less than 50% of the money. Would have preferred the barrel grip version but couldn't find one.
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26th July 2020, 07:11 PM #21Novice
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27th July 2020, 01:31 PM #22SENIOR MEMBER
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My Mt55 was purchased from Tobias, & the KSS was purchased used.
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30th July 2020, 11:42 AM #23SENIOR MEMBER
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Can't add above that my P1 jiggy was purchased new from Flea-bay, & my complete FSN guiderail (3 x assorted rails, joiners, angle jig, bag & clamps) set was from a Bobbie Bosch retailer in the UK.
Also have a corded Bosch rail saw (GKS 65 GCE) second hand, as a new Mafell is just too expensive for a "beater".
Mafell gear is generally regarded fairly highly in Europe, & consequently seldom heavily discounted, either new or used. Nevertheless, patience & persistence can occasionally have its rewards.Sycophant to nobody!
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