|
www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk Forum Index -> Power Tool Reviews
-> Bosch |
|
| Author |
Message |
peter c Senior Member

Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 326 Location: Suffolk
|
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 7:18 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
Chez
You should know by now that whatever you say you are on to a loser
Peter C _________________ The end justifies the means |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
|
|
 |
ultimatehandyman Site Admin

Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 9317 Location: Darwen, Lancashire
|
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 2:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| peter c wrote: |
Chez
You should know by now that whatever you say you are on to a loser
Peter C |
Sorry mate, I never learn.
I know I am right and will defend my self at all costs, even if threatened with rations lol _________________ DIY | DIY Video |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Handy Angie Senior Member

Joined: 02 Mar 2007 Posts: 203 Location: blackburn
|
Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
Ive just watched this beast in action......It was quite noisy but did the job of cutting out the old grout in a shower. Pity was the user must have slipped cos there is a chunk and a scrape missing from my wood ceiling now! So just watch whose hands it gets into!!! If their fingers are too big for bowling bowls and they have a passion for women who look like men, then be cautious if they have this in their hands, they could damage your ceiling too!  |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Duh Junior Member
Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 1
|
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
| What is the best disk for removing grout and where do I get them. The serial number provided with the tool doesn't appear on the Bosch site? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
EJJ150847 Senior Member

Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 1383 Location: Fareham, Hampshire
|
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
Just bought one of these in Makro at £49.99 plus vat = £58.75.
Will use it one day I suppose.
John _________________ Mebyon Kernow |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
peter c Senior Member

Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Posts: 326 Location: Suffolk
|
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
John
I have just been using mine to cut plasterboard walls for wall boxes. It's ace, little or no mess far better than a dry wall saw
Peter C _________________ The end justifies the means |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
EJJ150847 Senior Member

Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 1383 Location: Fareham, Hampshire
|
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:49 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
I wish I'd had mine when I did my kitchen, I had to put a false wall in and move sockets would've been handy then.
I'll have to think of a use for it before SWMBO finds I have'nt used it!
John _________________ Mebyon Kernow |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Hoovie Devon DIYer

Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 7801 Location: East Devon
|
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| EJJ150847 wrote: |
I'll have to think of a use for it before SWMBO finds I have'nt used it!
John |
Fit the sander accessory and let her use it to file her nails? _________________ If you have a son, DO NOT name him after a verb ....
"Neil, Standup. Neil, Standup"
"Which is it, man?" |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
EJJ150847 Senior Member

Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Posts: 1383 Location: Fareham, Hampshire
|
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Hoovie wrote: |
| EJJ150847 wrote: |
I'll have to think of a use for it before SWMBO finds I have'nt used it!
John |
Fit the sander accessory and let her use it to file her nails? |
While she's in the bath
John _________________ Mebyon Kernow |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Tryanything Senior Member

Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 1386 Location: Essex
|
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
| EJJ150847 wrote: |
| Hoovie wrote: |
| EJJ150847 wrote: |
I'll have to think of a use for it before SWMBO finds I have'nt used it!
John |
Fit the sander accessory and let her use it to file her nails? |
While she's in the bath
John |
oops not really _________________ SILVER---------HOG |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Repo Junior Member
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 6
|
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 12:14 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
I'd like to lay some laminate flooring in my hallway; the skirting boards are concrete - post war austerity!
Would one of these go through the concrete (it's fairly sandy) ? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
ultimatehandyman Site Admin

Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 9317 Location: Darwen, Lancashire
|
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 5:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
No, I doubt it very much.
You could probably do it with a small angle grinder and diamond tipped blade, but it will make a hell of a lot of dust.
You are sure the skirtings are concrete and not asbestos aren't you?
I'm sure someone had asbestos skirtings once, if they are you definately do not want to be cutting them. _________________ DIY | DIY Video |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Repo Junior Member
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 6
|
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 2:30 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
Def concrete - the house was built about 1950 when there wasn't a lot of wood. Even the joists are mostly concrete with a small wooden center to nail the floor boards in.
I bought a 180E today from my local B&Q for £60. Cut through plasterboard no problem at all. Not so great with 15mm copper pipe as the edge was a bit ragged but that was probably down to me rather than the Bosch.
I sanded a varnished window frame back to the wood and was amazed; my B&D mouse is nowhere near as good! The only problem is, the sanding pad seems to have melted at the corners...  |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
ultimatehandyman Site Admin

Joined: 16 Jul 2005 Posts: 9317 Location: Darwen, Lancashire
|
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:54 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
| Repo wrote: |
Def concrete - the house was built about 1950 when there wasn't a lot of wood. Even the joists are mostly concrete with a small wooden center to nail the floor boards in.
I bought a 180E today from my local B&Q for £60. Cut through plasterboard no problem at all. Not so great with 15mm copper pipe as the edge was a bit ragged but that was probably down to me rather than the Bosch.
I sanded a varnished window frame back to the wood and was amazed; my B&D mouse is nowhere near as good! The only problem is, the sanding pad seems to have melted at the corners...  |
It is awesome at sanding!
I struggled cutting the copper pipe, although when I needed to use it on a piece that was wedged between two joists it was the only thing I could use. _________________ DIY | DIY Video |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
|