circular or plunge cutter

[mdgibbs32]

Hi lads and ladies
Anyone used the Bosch GOP10.8V-Li L-Boxx 10.8V Multi-Cutter (or similar) for floorboards etc

i used to use a circular saw but its just died and was thinking of one of these instead
does it have any other uses

in other words is it worth it

thanks folks

 

[jeremy]

It's a lot more accurate than a circular saw though blade use is expensive. Circular saws have their place as do "multi-cutters". The big advantage I found with the multi cutter was that if there were CH pipes notched in joists, you stand a chance of feeling the copper before feeling the water.

 

[TaffyDuck]

They are a godsend in domestic. I have a bosch one, mains operated, as the 10.8v lith ones eat batteries. Brilliant for floorboard edges, sinking dryliners in lathe and plaster, taking individual tiles out etc etc. Not often I find a tool nowadays that I wonder how the hell did I manage without it but this is one

 

[polo1]

I agree that circular saws have their place, but I use the Fein multitool 230v, and I can't coun't the times it has been a lifesaver. The Fein blades are expensive tho', but there are cheaper alternatives. Like TaffyD, I wonder how I managed before I had this!

Regards

 

[mdgibbs32]

can it cut out block work for back boxes, just wondered as it would give nice neat edges (im a neat freak)
if it can..im sold...what blades should i get

 

[monkeyelectric]

anyone use the makita 18v multicutter? i was looking at getting a new circular saw for cutting floorboards etc but would a multicutter be better?

 

[dim_bulb]

I have both kits and the multi tool would struggle on chip board floor, best to use a plunge cutter and go at intervals with the depth if you're scared of slicing anything below.
My Multi cutter Is a weird brand called pure but it's brilliant and the same batteries of Bosch ones. Theses are good all Christmas presents....i

 

[GLENNSPARK]

It's a lot more accurate than a circular saw though blade use is expensive. Circular saws have their place as do "multi-cutters". The big advantage I found with the multi cutter was that if there were CH pipes notched in joists, you stand a chance of feeling the copper before feeling the water.

and you do with the circular saw n all Jeremy....if you bother to set the depth of the blade that is....lol.....lol...

 

[ample current]

I have got the makita multi tool its brilliant, very neat cuts and thin so looks good when the boards are replaced and you dont cut the boards next to the ones you are lifting and you can cut right up to the skirting boards. new blades are quite expensive though.

 

[ExArmy]

cannot stress how good they are, it's paid for itself many times over in saving me time doing jobs. i have the makita 18V one, it's just as powerful as the fein 230V one i had before. blades are expensive but think of the time you are saving. also, i have been using some really cheap blades from aldi recently, about as good as the shark blades but loads cheaper.

 

[vjsmarwick]

i have a bosh multi tool mains also but was on a job one day and did not have it with me and went to Lidl and got a Parkside one its amazingly good for the £30 quid i paid for it

 

[vjsmarwick]

hi my mate has the makita 18v multicutter and he stopped carrying his electric fien because its so good so dont be frightened of spending the money

 

[dim_bulb]

in other words is it worth it

I think the positive comments say it all

 

[gas man]

i have the bosch gop 10.8 as said battery's are useless,i bought the gop when oscillating cutters first came out i then bought a worx sonicrafter mains version it munches through wood cracking bit of kit,you can use the Bosch bits in a worx if you get a 2 quid adaptor off the bay,you can also get good deals on blades if you look carefully

 

[ste mac]

I have the 230v Bosch one. Superb for cutting neat square holes in plasterboard. Even installed additional sockets in dot and dabbed walls without any replastering or filling, much to the customers amazement.