Posted by on under ps50, compars, impulse purchase, multi x, youtube video, sanding tools, guy gifts, hottest guy, two tools, rsquo, dremel, impactor, batt, battery life, bosch, ladder, amp, stock, job, jobs | 
We previously reviewed these two tools and even did some comparisons in a YouTube video. My initial though was that they would probably sell pretty evenly as each tool has its advantages. So far however the Dremel has proven to be the favorite of the two selling out almost as quick as they are coming in. The accessories have also been hard to keep in stock. This will be one of the hottest guy gifts for the 2008 holiday season, no question.
The Dremel Multi-Max 6300-01 is the cheaper of the two by almost half at $99. I think that might be the ideal price for most people to make an impulse purchase even if they know little about these oscillating tools.
The Bosch PS50 Multi-X to be fair has only released the less popular PS50-2A ($179) model and not the PS50-2B ($199) which has several more blades included. The price is higher obviously but the tool is cordless which make it much more convenient to use. On paper the PS50 is less powerful but in use these two tools seem very similar in performance, I could not really tell any difference when cutting wood or sanding. The battery life is good but could be a problem for some applications such as continuous use when sanding or grout removal.
Verdict: personally I like the PS50-2B the best however that is probably because I like the oscillating tools for their amazing cutting abilities. I have a several sanding tools already that will do a similar job but nothing that can make cuts like this. For detailed cutting jobs the cordless feature is huge, going up on a ladder and make a precision cut on crown molding I don’t want to worry about a cord in the way. If you are getting a tool to do a lot of grout removal however the Dremel Multi-Max may be the way to go. Battery life on the Bosch PS50 will last an hour or more when making occasional cuts but for grout removal you are looking at about 10 minutes of continuous use for that battery draining application. The 12V Max kits PS51-2A (Pocket Driver & Multi-X) and PS52-2A (Impactor & Multi-X) both include 4 batteries so there is little chance you will run out of power for any job but there will be some battery changing.
Obviously all the tools, kits and accessories are available at Ohio Power Tool and currently in-stock unless otherwise noted as a “PRE-SALE”. These are all selling quickly so get your orders in now. Who knows what is going to happen after Black Friday/Cyber Monday but some of these tools may selling out and go on back order until after the Holiday Season.
Tagi: ps50, compars, impulse purchase, multi x, youtube video, sanding tools, guy gifts, hottest guy, two tools, rsquo, dremel, impactor, batt, battery life, bosch, ladder, amp, stock, job, jobs
Posted by on under nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp, compact drill, amaz, tool check, 18v cordless, power tool, bosch, ladder, batteries, amp, drill driver, ohio power |
I just got done reading a great review, up now on www.toolsnob.com, which spent 3+ months review the new Bosch 18v cordless Impactor. It looks and sounds like this tool was really put to the test including ladder drops and many other abuses.
My only complaint with the review was it states that the Impactor with (2) slimpacks starts at $250 (Amazon) but the ad on the top of their own site says you can get the Bosch 18v Impactor, Compact Drill/Driver & (2) slimpack batteries CLPK23-180 for $219 (Ohio Power Tool). Check out all the Bosch 18V Tools with some really great special pricing on Ohio Power Tool.
Tagi: nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp, compact drill, amaz, tool check, 18v cordless, power tool, bosch, ladder, batteries, amp, drill driver, ohio power
Posted by on under desert locusts, wildlife footage, stunning wildlife, video cameras, locusts, rungs, mammals, ladder, insects, bbc, high speed |
Scientists have shown for the first time that insects, like mammals, use vision rather than touch to find footholds. They made the discovery thanks to high-speed video cameras -- technology the BBC uses to capture its stunning wildlife footage -- that they used to film desert locusts stepping along the rungs of a miniature ladder...
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Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (Ben) on under underwriters laboratories, diyer, tool belt, four feet, safety guidelines, ladder, safety tips, power tools, job |
What's the most important tool in the DIYer's tool belt? Safety, of course. The Underwriters Laboratories (UL)--the "Standard in Safety"--recently issued safety tips for the amateur and and veteran DIYer. For the amateur DIYer: Use the 4-to-1 rule for proper ladder placement. For every four feet of ladder height, the bottom of the ladder should be one foot away from the wall or object it is leaning against. As a rule, be sure to inspect your power tools. When taking your tools out ...
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Posted by on under hatch, ladder |
In Parts 1 and 2 of this guide to installing an attic hatch and ladder, you cut an opening in the attic and fitted a frame around it.
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