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Stuart from toolguyd posted an article on some new Bosch recip saws. One is an 18v and the other is corded. The corded one has a 1600 watt motor and has a nearly 12 inch wood cutting capacity. They also contain a counter weight in the gearbox for reduced vibration as well. They are to be released in September in Europe. No word on a USA release yet.http://toolguyd.com/bosch-ergonomic-cordless-corded-reciprocating-saws/?utm_source=post&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=next-posts
I usually love the look of Bosch toolls, but I just threw up a little bit.
The battery placement looks like an afterthought
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Definitely different, be interesting to see how they perform.
Dust Buster
Should have awesome balance though!
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HiltiWpg wrote:
Dust Buster
Should have awesome balance though!
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I was thinking Dust Buster as well. I’ll stick with my Milwaukee. This one is a design miss for me.
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Looks a little weird but I would how it will perform
interesting to see how well it cuts and the comfort while cutting….
gees I hope to get hands on one of these to find out! i have the new 18V one on the way (like looks like a hackzall), will be interesting to see how it performs too…
I’m not crazy about the looks, but being pretty isn’t really what tools are for I guess. Would have been nice to have one to try out while I was tearing my bathroom apart.
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With the battery forward, the balance might be worse than a normal saw. It’s definitely different, but I don’t see it being more comfortable than a normal design even in odd positions. Hilti got it right years ago, why not just copy them
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jeffmcmillan wrote:
With the battery forward, the balance might be worse than a normal saw. It’s definitely different, but I don’t see it being more comfortable than a normal design even in odd positions. Hilti got it right years ago, why not just copy them[External image (ecx.images-amazon.com), not copied]
That is one of the most comfortable saws to use, but it’s big.
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I would think the boschs handle style an battery placement would get in the way. Especially when cutting close to the floor or up going up against a wall. I know you can maneuver the tool but you can only angle it so much.
with that said I would still give it a try.
PROTOOLNUT wrote:
I don’t mean to sound rude here but that thing looks like a childs toy. Matel made, Matel designed, for the little tyke that could.
I don’t mean to sound rude here but that thing looks like a childs toy. Matel made, Matel designed, for the little tyke that could.
Use it, you’ll understand the ergonomics.
The standard long format makes it easy to get fatigued and promotes an awkward stance. Having the blade much closer to your support hand makes it easier to control and maneuver.
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HiltiWpg wrote:
1 minute ago, HiltiWpg said:Use it, you’ll understand the ergonomics.
The standard long format makes it easy to get fatigued and promotes an awkward stance. Having the blade much closer to your support hand makes it easier to control and maneuver.
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I can see that, using the short Milwaukee over the long one makes a difference…..
It’s hilti so it will work great
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comp56 wrote:
I can see that, using the short Milwaukee over the long one makes a difference…..
I still have the M12 Fuel Hackzall, love that thing. That tool has come in handy many times!
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This looks promising
Stercorarius wrote:
On 3/6/2016 at 9:43 PM, Stercorarius said:I usually love the look of Bosch toolls, but I just threw up a little bit.
My first thought as well, but if it improves ergonomics and user fatigue I think it will grow on me.
The first time I saw a Hackzall I thought it was fugly. Now I love the design.
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