Bosch 18-volt Cordless Variable Oscillating Multi-Tool

[ChevyEFI]

GOP18V-28N side mount battery, 2.8 degree tool action

GOP18V-34N end mount battery, 3.4 degree tool action

Anything besides personal preference of the battery mount location to consider? Use will be at least partially paintscraping.

Thanks

 

[Tinkerer2]

I've been wanting one of these and didn't know the battery location option was a thing. However, looking at it now, with larger batteries, I think the end mount option would be best for flush type cutting.

 

[Sal Bandini]

There's more to it than the battery configuration. The 34 has more aggressive cutting, less vibration, and supposedly better ergonomics.

Here's a comparison that discusses all of that.

Bare tool 34N is $99 on Amazon. I would get that one. And thanks for making this thread. I just ordered one.

 

[Wiz02]

Anyone have any experience with the Milwaukee versions vs the Bosch?

 

[Max]

Anyone have any experience with the Milwaukee versions vs the Bosch?

I have the Milwaukee. I can’t compare it to the Bosch, but mine has worked well with no issues. It’s a total game changer with drywall and nice to have when cutting door jambs.

 

[lardy1]

I have the side mount and I love it. I wasn't even aware of the option but I can see where it may matter on occassion.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Anyone have any experience with the Milwaukee versions vs the Bosch?

No. But the M12 Fuel was getting positive reviews here. They list it as 3.9 degree oscillation.

I noticed Fein 700 had 2x2.0 listed somewhere. Other places, 3.8. I looked a little at it for the battery compatibility with Bosch.

 

[autobon7]

I have the flush mount and love it. Have used it more than I thought I would.