Ended up going with DeWalt, did look at others but DeWalt set I chose has everything I need.
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DeWalt FTW -- I'm a Milwaukee/Makita guy but the only bits I've ever had success with are DeWalt. The Milwaukee were particularly trash.
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Thoughts on multi tools needed
I have a mains powered one, and I was using it a lot last weekend, could deffo feel the hand arm vibration afterwards.
Which left me wondering if it being a cheap "no name" one means its likely to be much higher in hand arm vibration than a decent make.
I have bosch 18v pro as my main power tools.
But the multi tool is silly expensive in this make.
Pretty much the same for all the known makes.
There is titan at like £70 but I wonder are these all that "vibratey" for want of a better term.
Any thoughts?
I mean maybe its just the nature of the beast.
I have a mains powered one, and I was using it a lot last weekend, could deffo feel the hand arm vibration afterwards.
Which left me wondering if it being a cheap "no name" one means its likely to be much higher in hand arm vibration than a decent make.
I have bosch 18v pro as my main power tools.
But the multi tool is silly expensive in this make.
Pretty much the same for all the known makes.
There is titan at like £70 but I wonder are these all that "vibratey" for want of a better term.
Any thoughts?
I mean maybe its just the nature of the beast.
Soldato
Depends on length of screws and what you're tying into. If it's a standard 50mm screw say yeah they wouldn't really break.
I'd agree, I think the cheaper multi tools don't isolate the vibrations from the user anywhere as well as the more premium brands.
I have a dirt cheap no-name 240V version that I refuse to use as my hands feel tingly/numb after a short while whereas the Makita one doesn't fatigue me at all despite it being considerably heavier because of it's battery.
If it's something you see yourself using a lot in the future I think you'll have to stump up for the pro Bosch one.
Soldato
Ive got the cheaper makita lxt one which has lasted quite a while however it is a bit of a pain changing the bits with a hex key. Fortunately easy to change the bolt.
Think vibration is to be expected!
Mines DeWalt 18V, it can be a bit vibraty but its not as bad as you describe.
I think the DeWalt is only £90 for the bare unit at the moment @screwfix, blades are qick release, takes seconds and compatible with off brand blades. Grab a cheap battery adapter off ebay and use your Bosch batteries if one is available.
Edit: this may not be the right adapter for bosch pro but there will be one
I think the DeWalt is only £90 for the bare unit at the moment @screwfix, blades are qick release, takes seconds and compatible with off brand blades. Grab a cheap battery adapter off ebay and use your Bosch batteries if one is available.
Edit: this may not be the right adapter for bosch pro but there will be one
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Bottom of the converter - Compatible for Bosch PBA 18V lithium-ion batteries. Battery Converter - Converts for Bosch C Series 18V lithium-ion batteries for Dewalt 18V lithium-ion Toos. Converter top - Suitable for Dewalt 18V 20V lithium-ion batteries cordless tools.
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Soldato
Thanks guys
Must admit I haven't found it a problem before but its done some work over 4 years or so.
I was using it to scrape some flexible hardwood glue off concrete and it took some effort so it was probably worst case.
Think I will hold out for now and keep an eye out for a good offer.
Or until I need one for a more major job.
I don't have any planned jobs that would specifically need one planned so maybe I don't need one now
Must admit I haven't found it a problem before but its done some work over 4 years or so.
I was using it to scrape some flexible hardwood glue off concrete and it took some effort so it was probably worst case.
Think I will hold out for now and keep an eye out for a good offer.
Or until I need one for a more major job.
I don't have any planned jobs that would specifically need one planned so maybe I don't need one now
Those multitool is one of those 'get out of jail' tools that doesn't really have a specific purpose but when you need it, you really need it.
That said, if you already have a corded one, I'm not sure what value you'd really be getting from a cordless other than saving getting the extension lead out when you need it.
That said, if you already have a corded one, I'm not sure what value you'd really be getting from a cordless other than saving getting the extension lead out when you need it.
I reckon it's nature of the beast. There's surely only so much dampening you can do within that size/weight.
Using it for long periods is going to cause issues regardless.
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Bought one, didn't use it for months.... Then dropped something under the floorboards and needed to cut out a well shaped hole; finally it got it's first outing.
Don't know how I managed without one
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Generally universal but your saw should have a spec for total diameter and spindle size. Only a blade that matches that size will fit, there are lots of variations but nothing should be proprietary.
More teeth = nicer cut
Kerf/thinner blade = nicer cut but will wear out more quickly
More teeth = nicer cut
Kerf/thinner blade = nicer cut but will wear out more quickly
Soldato
I was looking at Makita strimmer but WTAF is the reason they have 21 options 
- https://www.makitauk.com/products/linetrimmers-and-brush-cutters-2
Anyone able to dumb it down for me?
Something like this one appeals to me due to the fact it LOOKS like you can retract the bottom part of the shaft to save room during storage but is that the case or does the image just make it look like it does? There are a few models like this so I am still lost as to how to choose
- https://www.makitauk.com/products/linetrimmers-and-brush-cutters-2Anyone able to dumb it down for me?
Something like this one appeals to me due to the fact it LOOKS like you can retract the bottom part of the shaft to save room during storage but is that the case or does the image just make it look like it does? There are a few models like this so I am still lost as to how to choose
I’m after a professional vac recommendation. I’m going to be refitting 3 practices and my titan just won’t cut the mustard for plaster/sand cement. Price isn’t really a problem within reason but I need something that can work all day and suck up anything. Bagless ideal but appreciate these aren’t always as good. Thought about a Henry wet/dry but I’ve used a Henry for plaster before and it struggled.
You could make a mini cyclone and stick it on a dolly. Bit bulky but very easy to use with a decent vac and simple to empty, keeps the main bag/filter much cleaner etc? Dewalt even make one if you find buying easier than making. c£50-60 to make one with a mini steel barrel on a dolly, c £150 for a custom dewalt one
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I was looking at Makita strimmer but WTAF is the reason they have 21 options
Anyone able to dumb it down for me?
Something like this one appeals to me due to the fact it LOOKS like you can retract the bottom part of the shaft to save room during storage but is that the case or does the image just make it look like it does? There are a few models like this so I am still lost as to how to choose
21 Models is madness. I got a DUR193Z a few months back. Seems fine tbh. I mean, it cuts grass and I don't have to plug it in so those were the main things I was after. If you are cutting back some really heavy undergrowth you probably want something more powerful but for edging round a domestic garden our one is working well enough so far.
Not a bad idea, the dolly wouldn’t be workable for one practice though I don’t think as I’ll be taking a spiral staircase back to bare brick. Might work with lengthy hoses though?
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