Archived from the Tools In Action forum (Ultimate Tool Bag Giveaway). This thread is read-only.
Since Bosch is one of our… I mean Tools in Action’s sponsor… I think we need some Bosch stuff in the Ultimate Tool Bag Giveaway.
I suggest the GSL2 Surface and floor level Laser.
I’m pretty high on the socket ready impact myself.
I like the socket ready 182 impact driver too but can’t justify the cost. I walked into Lowes a few weeks ago and walked out with a pretty cool Bosch drill driver set for pretty cheap. About two weeks later I saw the same set advertised by Lowes for $20 less so I went back and got a $20 credit.
Its their CLPK234-181 Combo set. It includes the DDS-181B-RT drill, the IDS-181B-RT impact driver, two BAT612 2.0 Ah 18 volt Li batteries, and the BC660 30 min. charger, plus a couple bits, two belt clips, a canvas bag, and a mail-in registration for their 3/2 yr. extended warranty program for only $161.oo (after my VA 10% and their $20 refund) plus sales tax, of course. It should do everything this DIYer will ever ask of it and more.
Shortly after my Bosch drill/impact driver combo. kit purchase I picked up a copy of Fine Woodworking’s 2015 TOOL GUIDE. I’ve been eyeing all those fancy miter saws for quite a while now when, low and behold, what did I find on page 38 of that TOOL GUIDE but a miter saw comparison, including some very down to earth observations on how much saw one really needs.
Another trip to Lowes and I’ve placed my order for Bosch’s basic plain vanilla 12″ CM12. Lowe’s met a competitor’s lower price and then took off another 10% so it’s only costing me $263 and change plus sales tax. I expect to hear it will be available for pick up at the store in the next few days. I may have to upgrade the blade but I’m looking forward to using it for making more High Desert Splinters! YEAH!
Now all I have to do is make more room in my one car stall/shop by finding a new home for my trusty old radial arm saw.