I have the Bosch and like it. The blades are very expensive. I don’t use mine much so it’s not a big issue. That’s a terrific price so you can buy 100 bucks worth of blades before you break even with the DeWalt. I’m sure the Dewalt is a good tool also. I’m glad they’re starting to include bags with their tools, so we don’t have to buy them.
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Yes that is an AI summary, it was really easy to get that info, I just typed into google "Bosch GOP18V-34B12 vs DeWalt XR 20V Max (DCS356)". It's so easy it makes you wonder why more people don't use it.
I did take the time to verify what it was saying, should I have posted it with a disclaimer?
No disclaimer needed, but like you, I always verify. AI is wrong for me more often than it's right. But, I tend to use it to find old, obscure info.
I definitely recognize the style (and seriously dislike the flowery adjectives and phrasing AI adds when I'm looking for a "forensic" / factual comparison).
Mike
I definitely recognize the style (and seriously dislike the flowery adjectives and phrasing AI adds when I'm looking for a "forensic" / factual comparison).
Mike
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Pretty sure most posters here are aware of what chatgpt is and how to use it. Asking questions here is to try and get a real persons opinion of using things.
FullRaceMerc
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I like my 20v dewalt, but have no experience with the bosch to compare. It replaced an old corded unit that took different blades. I do use the variable speed to get the cut started in the right place.
It came with a bolt on adaptor, which would hold my old blades. It was nice to be able to burn those up. Once those were gone I removed the adaptor & it's easier to cut flush without it. The regular blades swap with a squeeze of the lever.
It came with a bolt on adaptor, which would hold my old blades. It was nice to be able to burn those up. Once those were gone I removed the adaptor & it's easier to cut flush without it. The regular blades swap with a squeeze of the lever.
Chuckster in NJ
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TRUE! But the answer may not be the answer you want to hear.
TIP! DO NOT let ChatGPT control your life or how you think…….. Seek out real humans.
Thirdyfivepickup
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but I hate people
Tinkerer2
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Let me jump in. I have and like the Bosch. I don’t care if the consumables are higher than other brands. It also kept me in the same battery family as I have 5 other exceptional Bosch tools.
JerseyBoatBuilder
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I have the Bosch 12 volt oscillalting tool and like it a lot.
FYI there is a bunch of starlock to universal adapters out there.
The 3 blades in that kit deal Are $41 at Lowes if I remember correctly
FYI there is a bunch of starlock to universal adapters out there.
The 3 blades in that kit deal Are $41 at Lowes if I remember correctly
driftpin
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I am doing a minor bathroom re-model, new undermount sink on a new cultured marble top, on a new vanity; and a new Kohler elongated toilet. Walls are porcelain tile, floors are porcelain tile, original to the house. Same for the bathtub. It was built in 1961, it'a a MCM 1-story ranch house.
The bathtub had a little mold on the wall/tub caulking when the prior tenants vacated. I tried to cut-loose the caulking w/a long-handled single-sided razor blade holder, and a folding utility knife w/a fresh blade, but they were fighting the remnants of a before-caulking grout attempt which I hadn't been able to fully-remove, so it got covered w/the caulking. The 'sandwich' layers were defeating me until I decided to go 'full-monte' with my oscillating tool.
I selected a toothed blade maybe 1-1/2"-2" and a Bosch adapter disc, and had at-it. Wow, the tool zipped-through the old grout under the caulking, and I quickly was able to remove long strings of that which had squeezed underneath the bottom row of tiles where there was maybe a 1/8" space from the tub surface to the porcelain tiles. After removing the majority of the grout/calking, I went back and brought the surface of the tub clean of that which remained behind, at the wall. I used the blade while moving it up and down, where it rested on the tub surface at the wall tile, over a 10-15 degree vertical arc from being parallel to the floor. The fine teeth did a good clean-up job of whatever grout/calk was left, clinging-onto the tub. No marking/scratches to the tub porcelain.
My onerous job of material removal and preparation for the new calk went from a lengthy PITA to a very-successful and quicker surface cleaning. A good wipe to remove any dust, and it's time to break-out the DAP caulking tube. Careful application, and it's all-over but the wait for the caulk to set. I kept the tube cut for a smaller aperture, so the caulk was sufficiently applied to water-seal the gap, but not wide and smeared, or sloppy.
I call it a 'win' for the oscillating tool I've had for years, best I can recall, maybe 18?
Full reveal: (Caution! Results may trigger brand revulsion or performance envy) I used a Harbor Freight-sourced oscillating tool, and it was corded! (Horrors!)
The bathtub had a little mold on the wall/tub caulking when the prior tenants vacated. I tried to cut-loose the caulking w/a long-handled single-sided razor blade holder, and a folding utility knife w/a fresh blade, but they were fighting the remnants of a before-caulking grout attempt which I hadn't been able to fully-remove, so it got covered w/the caulking. The 'sandwich' layers were defeating me until I decided to go 'full-monte' with my oscillating tool.
I selected a toothed blade maybe 1-1/2"-2" and a Bosch adapter disc, and had at-it. Wow, the tool zipped-through the old grout under the caulking, and I quickly was able to remove long strings of that which had squeezed underneath the bottom row of tiles where there was maybe a 1/8" space from the tub surface to the porcelain tiles. After removing the majority of the grout/calking, I went back and brought the surface of the tub clean of that which remained behind, at the wall. I used the blade while moving it up and down, where it rested on the tub surface at the wall tile, over a 10-15 degree vertical arc from being parallel to the floor. The fine teeth did a good clean-up job of whatever grout/calk was left, clinging-onto the tub. No marking/scratches to the tub porcelain.
My onerous job of material removal and preparation for the new calk went from a lengthy PITA to a very-successful and quicker surface cleaning. A good wipe to remove any dust, and it's time to break-out the DAP caulking tube. Careful application, and it's all-over but the wait for the caulk to set. I kept the tube cut for a smaller aperture, so the caulk was sufficiently applied to water-seal the gap, but not wide and smeared, or sloppy.
I call it a 'win' for the oscillating tool I've had for years, best I can recall, maybe 18?
Full reveal: (Caution! Results may trigger brand revulsion or performance envy) I used a Harbor Freight-sourced oscillating tool, and it was corded! (Horrors!)
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PugetDude
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I have 4 OMt's
(2) Milwaukee M12
(1) Ryobi 18V
(1) HF corded 20+ years old.
The HF is a go-to workhorse for jobs that require extended runtime.
Listed as a 0.15 ton auto jack, lol, but this seems like a good price on a lift jack copy
I don’t use hex shaft drills that often, and drill extension even less, but Lowe’s had this on the deal of the day a week ago for five bucks, so I picked it up.
The packaging is copyrighted in 2009 and Stanley bought Newell Brands tool business in 2016. The tool industry sure does make stuff in large batches!
The packaging is copyrighted in 2009 and Stanley bought Newell Brands tool business in 2016. The tool industry sure does make stuff in large batches!
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MichaelP
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6 days ago?
Probably should have mentioned the deals over. I got it shipped to me and just looked at it this morning. I edited the original post.
Interesting tool, never seen one quite like this;
Malco Offset snip Andy High carbon inset steel blades Left cut Offset Snips
Item #5266174 |Model #MC12LS
MichaelP
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The Estwing wedge is sold at Amazon at the same price now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DT0PEUY?tag=atomicindus08-20
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I suppose $17 is a good enough price. But that will barely lift 0.015 ton (30 pounds).Listed as a 0.15 ton auto jack, lol, but this seems like a good price on a lift jack copy
It's patterned after, and no stronger than, a cheap caulking gun.
I grabbed a pair of similar big box jacks when my DeWalt construction jacks weren't handy.
First one broke immediately, second was tossed in the dumpster on leaving the site.
There really isn't a good use case for something this flimsy.
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Agreed, those are garbage. Avoid that suggestion.
Shocker
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I am going to have to disagree somewhat on those jacks. I just lifted the corner of a electronics bench with one and it weighs about 400lbs fully loaded. It was a heavy lift but it did it.
I will agree that they aren't as nice as the DeWalts or other name brands but they aren't $150 for a pair either.
I will agree that they aren't as nice as the DeWalts or other name brands but they aren't $150 for a pair either.
The application for these tools is for installing doors, cabinets, and other light lifting where you need a "third hand". They work great for that, I use them a lot. Not sure why they listed them so strangely, they are not an auto jack or for lifting anything very heavy, more like a support clamp than a jack.
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These things are shite. I owned some late last year and they are all coming from the same ODM chinese manufacture. They are made from **** materials and wobble. If you trust this with 300lbs, or even 100lbs, god help you.
Keep your eyes out for the Dewalt or Irwin construction jacks. These go on sale often and can be had for $50-60 each. I snagged two of the Irwin's for about $100 bucks at the start of this year:
This thread was cleaned up. Please allow people other have opinions without bashing them. The same will be provided to you... and for the love of god, keep the drama out of hot deals.