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I thought that $50 Bosch Powerbox would be at my door along with them but I guess it’s coming tomorrow.
– Bosch JS572EBL
– Porter Cable 352VS
Very nice, let us know what you think of the belt sander, I’m looking to pick up a new one soon
Congrats on the new toys there bud! Man I really wanna try out one of the Bosch barrel grip jigs
I’ll be using both tomorrow so I’ll let you guys know how I like ’em!
I’ve had my eye on that porter cable for a while
Jimbo
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Gotta love new tool day!!
You can fix anything with a belt sander.
Def let us know about that Bosch. I have the older larger one and it’s a beast!
So after using these tools for the last couple of days I can tell you guys they’re great!
The Porter Cable is well balanced and the perfect weight to let it do its thing. Tracking belts is simple and they stay where they’re supposed to. It’s also pretty simple to replace the drive belt should I have to in the future so I’m thinking this is the last belt sander I will ever need to buy!
The Bosch jig saw is amazing. Easily the most comfortable jig saw I’ve ever used. It’s basically an extension of your arm, making it super easy to maneuver. The LEDs light up the line nicely but i think I would rather them turn on with the tool instead of having a separate button. I also wish the variable speed dial was located below the power switch instead of at the back of tool. This will probably be the last jig saw I will need to buy! Unless of course Milwaukee comes out with a Fuel jig saw, which I will definitely be picking up!
I recommend both of these tools!
I’ve always used what I would call the “traditional” style grip jigsaws for no other reason than that is all I have ever known, but I really want to try out one of the barrel grips.
When that powerbox comes in I think I am gonna dry when I see your pics!
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Right now I have a cheap ryobi I picked up in a pinch, it’s okay but the bevel lock is trash, my next jig will definitely be a Bosch. Not sure which grip style I’ll get, more than likely the traditional d style.
Jimbo
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My first jog was a black in decker then I got the Dewalt 20v jog which IMO is a beast for being cordless but those Bosch barrel grips look very comfortable to use plus they get nothing but great reviews
Nice buy had a chance to use the barrel grip recently great saw
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kruton wrote:
I’ve always used what I would call the “traditional” style grip jigsaws for no other reason than that is all I have ever known, but I really want to try out one of the barrel grips.
When that powerbox comes in I think I am gonna dry when I see your pics!
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That sucker came in on Thursday! I posted a pic of it in the Lowe’s Deals thread but not here.
I have my eye on that jigsaw…
BK13 wrote:
I have my eye on that jigsaw…
Get your hands on it too because this sucker is sweet!