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(More customer reviews)Bosch MX25EK-33
It's hard to beat Bosch! This tool is no exception. Is there anything it doesn't do?! The instructions are clear and so easy to understand that a novice like me can follow them. I think it would be a good idea to copy those instructions. Mine are already getting mangled. These instructions are more detailed than for most products, and worth reading. They are printed on cheap paper, which is why I recommend making a copy of them.
This is my initial review of this product. I will come back to update after I have more experience to report on with it. So far I am very pleased with the quality of this tool and the variety of its uses. It feels good and solid as I held it to get a good feel for the weight and balance, etc., very comfortable.
In general, before I talk about the specific jobs, the Bosch Multi-X Oscillating Tool is intended for dry sanding of surfaces, corners, edges, for scraping, for sawing soft metals, wood and plastic components, and for grout removal. The appropriate tools are included. It does flush cutting, plunge cutting, special cuts, for woodworking, sanding, grinding and scraping. The operating instructions warn not to cover the air vents with your hand, because blocking the air vents could cause the motor to overheat. It is also recommended to practice on scrap material first, which is obviously a very good idea!
It is equipped with electronic feedback that provides what they call a "soft start", to reduce stresses that occur from a high torque start an to help keep the speed you select virtually constant between no-load and load conditions. There is a variable speed dial which may be controlled during operation, to any one of six positions.
High oscillating motion of 8,000-20,000/mn (OPM) according to the user manual. There is a speed chart to guide in selecting the speed settings for sanding sheets for wood or for paint, using the 3/8" HCS wood blade-plunge cut blade or the ?", the ?" BiM Wood/Metal Blade-plunge cut blade, 3-1/2" saw blade, grout removal blade-1/8" or 1/16", the rigid scraper blade or the flexible scraper blade. The chart helps you choose the correct accessory and the optimum speed very easily.
The instructions give good guidance about the use of each accessory. For example, scrapers are suitable for removing old coats of varnish or adhesives, removing bonded carpeting, e.g. on stairs/steps, etc. Rigid scrapers are for large areas and harder materials such as vinyl flooring, carpeting and tile adhesives. Instructions say to use petroleum jelly or silicone grease to reduce gumming up. Also, the carpet/vinyl flooring removes easier if it is scored first so the scraper blade can move underneath the flooring material. The flexible scrapers are used for hard-to-reach areas and softer materials such as caulk. There are detailed instructions that are easy to read about removing caulk from a delicate surface such as a bath tub or tile back splash, using rubbing alcohol to clean the surface after the caulk and/or adhesive is removed.
It comes in a very handy carrying case with accessory box. I really like the size and shape of the case. It is slim, which makes it easy to carry and/or store. The accessory box fits easily into the case, keeping all the accessories together. There is a variable-speed dial so you can match the speed to what you need to your task. You change accessories and position them using an Allen wrench. It has a Ball-Joint cord swivel to make it positioning easier.
This tool is going to get a lot of use.
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Includes 2.5 Amp Multi-X Oscillating Tool Kit - MX25EK-33, (2) Japanese-Tooth Wood Saw Blade - OSC138JF, Rigid Scraper Blade - OSC2RSC, Wood/Metal Saw Blade - OSC312F, RIFF Grout Blade - OSC312RF, Sanding Pad - SDP001, (25) Wood/Paint Sanding Sheets, RASP Blade, Adapter - OSCAD1, Allen Wrench, Accessory Box, Hard Case
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