Factory-Reconditioned Bosch PS50-2A-RT 12-Volt Max Multi-X Cutting Kit
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Product Feature
- Reconditioned Bosch products have a one-year warranty through the Bosch factory or an authorized service center
- Versatile/flexible in applications and material; suitable for soft wood, hard wood, dry wall, plastic or metal
- Easy set up with no plug in needed and no self-discharge
- Compact design--easy to use in corners for cutting or sanding
- Accepts both Bosch and Fein accessories
Product Description
This is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 12V Max Cordless Lithium-Ion Multi-X Cutting Tool - PS50-2A, (2) 12V Max Lithium-Ion Batteries - BAT411A, 30-Minute Charger - BC430, Accessory Adapter, Sanding Plate, 1-5/8-in x 1-1/2-in HCS Plunge Cut Blade - OSC112, Carrying CaseFactory-Reconditioned Bosch PS50-2A-RT 12-Volt Max Multi-X Cutting Kit Review
This is the the first reconditioned tool I ever bought (along with a recon Bosch Bulldog at the same time - no issues with Bulldog). I felt like I was taking a risk, but I'm glad I did. My boss bought a brand new one and mine came looking and working just as good, for $80 some less. I wanted the Fein for years, but here's the deal. The Fein is a great tool, no doubt, I've used a couple of them. Its also expensive. $200+ for the most basic kit that has no case, and I like my tools in cases when I can. The blades are also very expensive. The Bosch blades aren't cheap either, but a lot easier on the wallet. More after market blades are coming available. I'm still waiting to recieve some, so I don't know if the quality will stack up.The big knock on this tool is battery life. First, rest assured that this does not mean power, it has plenty. Run time is the issue, but I say that's no issue at all. Some say the battery only lasts less than 5 minutes in continuous use. What, are you ripping 2X4's with it? This tool does not take the place of a circular, reciprocating, jig-, or any other kind of saw that will get those jobs done. These blades are much more expensive than other saw blades so it makes no sense to do that. This tool (and the Fein and others) is sold as a sander, too. Maybe this is where the battery-life complaints arise. I haven't sanded with it and probably never will. I have probably a dozen sanders, and the little triangular sanding sheets for these tools are, you guessed it, expensive compared to other sand paper.
So why have this tool? The flush and plunge cutting wood blades are all I'm interested in. It can't be beat for, say, undercutting door jambs and casing for new hardwood or tile floors, or trimming back existing base for a new door or new wider casing. As a trim carpenter its great, faster and more precise than the old ways of doing things with hand saws and chisels. With two batteries, run time is no issue as its only used in short bursts. I'm very happy to have saved $80-90 with the reconditioned tool.
Update: Sorry to inform everyone that I've moved on from this tool. As a professional trim carpenter, I fell in love with what this tool can do, and eventually the batteries became an issue. One battery quit taking a charge at all, but before that, I kept running into the problem of needing the tool "now", but the batteries weren't ready. I went for the Fein and I'm very glad I did. I still think this tool would be great for a do-it-yourselfer who loves to buy more toys, but if you do this for a living you'll quickly realize how great these tools can be, and probably find this version inadequate in the end. Bosch has since begun selling a corded version and that would eliminate my only issue.
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