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ultimatehandyman
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 Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: Bosch PMF 180 E |
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I have recently reviewed the Bosch PMF 180 E
This is an awesome piece of kit and I know that some members own one already and so it can be discussed here 
Here is the link to my review-
Bosch PMF 180 E
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Wood Magnet
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Looks like a very nice piece of kit Chez 
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Gadget
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I think that'll be my next toy!!
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skiking
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| You may have missed the boat....B&Q had it on offer around Xmas |
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Gadget
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Just my luck!!.. 
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skiking
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Was £60 in my local B&Q but I've not seen any recently.
B&Q seem to be doing some odd things with there power tools. You'd get a period of glut of a few types, especially Ryobi and Bosch and knock down prices then once they are sold you won't see the item again. Only the Bosch Li-on screwdriver left of the recent offers |
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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my local bnq have it at 60 quid still - but it prob is existing stock only. Have a look quick!
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Thats a bu**er, I was in B&Q yesterday!!............ I'm off to London for the weekend and have no spare time in the interim!!..
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I went to my local B & Q warehouse today and they're £59 and they had plenty in still.
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3 year warrenty with a fein multimaster..........it had better be good, the price i payed for it 
They have improved the clamping on this new model. I have used this tool constantly for 1.5 years now, so can say its reliable.
http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/FEIFMM250QTOP
Just for a comparison to the bosch............
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Hoovie
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3 year warrenty with a fein multimaster..........it had better be good, the price i payed for it
They have improved the clamping on this new model. I have used this tool constantly for 1.5 years now, so can say its reliable.
http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/section//sn/FEIFMM250QTOP
Just for a comparison to the bosch............ |
You get more goodies with the Fein - and it has a better case as well
not sure if those extras are worth £100 though
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2 extra years on the warranty as well and rated industrial
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ultimatehandyman
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I contacted Fein UK when I was looking at buying one and asked if I could get a discount, if I was to review it on the site etc.
I never even got a reply and so that made me favour the Bosch one.
Many websites do not reply when you contact them, I think most of the emails go to a member of staff with not much sense and they never actually get to the person that they should.
For the money the Bosch one is great
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Hoovie
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I think the Green Bosch is actually 2 years standard, not 1 year, in fact.
I have never had a Bosch tool fail (prob says a bit about how much I use them  )
Just out of interest, came across this Bosch promo
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They could of done a proper promotional video 
I used mine the other day for sanding as the girlfriends front door was sticking badly. I sanded a little paint from the inside of the frame and it removed it with ease. Much better than a delta sander
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