Amazon Renewed Power Tools: Bosch Colt 1HP Variable Speed Palm Router Kit

slippyfox

Apr 10, 2024 01:55 AM

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I need a Bosch Gravity Rise miter saw stand, missed the last sale on Amazon…

GreenCrayon186

Apr 10, 2024 02:30 AM

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GreenCrayon186Apr 10, 2024 02:30 AM

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The price is average. I've been waiting for it to drop.

taylorcs

Apr 10, 2024 03:06 AM

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Quote from ElatedStep5688

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I wish I started in the bosch ecosystem. I'm too invested in Ryobi and Milwaukee but I really like Bosch power tools

For battery, I am a mix of Bosch and Milwaukee. I was only Bosch for the longest time, but they don't have the variety of tools (at least in the US) that you can get with Milwaukee (or DeWalt, etc).

Corded tools don't matter. Buy what you need to get the job done.

fewlio

Apr 10, 2024 10:05 AM

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protip: don't even waste your time with these rifle length reciprocating saws. they have all kinds of leverage over your upper body and arms and will jerk you all over the place and tire you out. for the times you need that length, go buy a HF special corded, which is quite rare to even need one, I almost always use the pistol size version of this type tool, you can just get in close to what's being cut, stick it at about hip level and lean on it with your upper body, it'll stay where you're cutting pretty nicely and the effort you'll have to put in will be minimal.

also only buy battery powered on the tools you use a lot, like hobby enthusiast or professionals. there's a good case for a drill and impact wrench. but if you buy a lot of niche/obscure stuff, batteries, chargers are gonna fail at some point, parts support will be discontinued, and you're gonna be buying it again like a poor person

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nolife

Apr 10, 2024 12:29 PM

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Quote from fewlio

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also only buy battery powered on the tools you use a lot, like hobby enthusiast or professionals. there's a good case for a drill and impact wrench. but if you buy a lot of niche/obscure stuff, batteries, chargers are gonna fail at some point, parts support will be discontinued, and you're gonna be buying it again like a poor person

Or, get the one off, less used niche stuff in a battery format you already have. I'd rather have a Dewalt or Ryobi cordless air compressor to walk around with than a corded one. I already have the batteries. I have a few corded grinders but man, that cordless one that I have plenty of batteries for comes in handy many times. Same with cordless the grease gun, various portable lights. The list goes on.

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AmusedScent305

Apr 10, 2024 03:55 PM

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Quote from JuJuCoCo

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Go for Whiteside or Amana bits. They last longer

Are Amana and Whiteside bits "affordable", though? Last I looked they were like $30 each, which is a fair price for the quality, but only really affordable if you know exactly which bits you need/use a lot.

Poster sounds like he needs to cut a few basic holes, likely in MDF, and might do a round over and then maybe never use them again, or just dabble with them elsewhere, in which case a basic starter set might be a more versatile option at about the same price: https://a.co/d/dViJjXj

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nolife

Apr 10, 2024 04:27 PM

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Quote from AmusedScent305

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Are Amana and Whiteside bits "affordable", though? Last I looked they were like $30 each, which is a fair price for the quality, but only really affordable if you know exactly which bits you need/use a lot.

Poster sounds like he needs to cut a few basic holes, likely in MDF, and might do a round over and then maybe never use them again, or just dabble with them elsewhere, in which case a basic starter set might be a more versatile option at about the same price: https://a.co/d/dViJjXj

I have one of those generic 20-30 pieces sets in a wooden box for $35 from Amazon. It works. For bits that I find I use more often and the cheap one of that bit exceeded its useful life, I buy individual brand name reasonable quality replacements.

fewlio

Apr 10, 2024 05:17 PM

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Quote from nolife

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Or, get the one off, less used niche stuff in a battery format you already have. I'd rather have a Dewalt or Ryobi cordless air compressor to walk around with than a corded one. I already have the batteries. I have a few corded grinders but man, that cordless one that I have plenty of batteries for comes in handy many times. Same with cordless the grease gun, various portable lights. The list goes on.

My rich dad told me a lithium "electric generator" battery bank or a cheap gas generator will get you tapped into quality new (and especially used) electrical and pneumatic tools. Invest the savings into the B or I column

WebDeals

Apr 10, 2024 06:34 PM

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for an extra $45 you can get a cordless 20V dewalt router from HD and not refurbished

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nolife

Apr 10, 2024 06:36 PM

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nolifeApr 10, 2024 06:36 PM

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Quote from fewlio

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My rich dad told me a lithium "electric generator" battery bank or a cheap gas generator will get you tapped into quality new (and especially used) electrical and pneumatic tools. Invest the savings into the B or I column

I still use my air framing nailer (I have a battery one too) and occasionally my air hammer but that is it, my air impacts are way obsolete. Battery tools have made great improvements in performance and quality in the last 10 years. Times are changing. Even "The Essential Craftsman" on youtube is using a battery circ saw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWQM7ZuH1ps. Battery chainsaws have a real purpose even for the professional same as a battery propress tool, PEX fitting tools and so on.

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s4rah

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s4rah

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Quote from fewlio

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also only buy battery powered on the tools you use a lot, like hobby enthusiast or professionals. there's a good case for a drill and impact wrench. but if you buy a lot of niche/obscure stuff, batteries, chargers are gonna fail at some point, parts support will be discontinued, and you're gonna be buying it again like a poor person

Till you realize you don't need the charger to charge the batteries and how easy it is to rebuild them.

baller11111

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Quote from jeff34270

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Ecosystems don't matter for corded tools.

lolololol

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fewlio

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Quote from s4rah

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Till you realize you don't need the charger to charge the batteries and how easy it is to rebuild them.

until you realize you're not interested or have better things to do. but there are "shady" tree mechanics that dabble in such endeavors

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s4rah

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s4rah

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Quote from fewlio

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until you realize you're not interested or have better things to do. but there are "shady" tree mechanics that dabble in such endeavors

Just because you're electronically challenged doesn't make those who fix things shady. What an a$$hole.

jull

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target is 58 now.
EDIT: w/ redcard it's 55.

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Rating:	(4.4 out of 5 stars)
Reviews:	105 Amazon Reviews
Manufacturer:	Makita
Model Number:	XRJ04ZR
Product SKU:	B077ZGJ8T7
UPC:	686024901259
ASIN:	B077ZGJ8T7
Brand:	Makita
Item Dimensions LxWxH:	20.4 x 4.5 x 8.2 inches
Item Weight:	9 pounds
Item model number:	XRJ04ZR
Manufacturer:	Makita

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