Bosch GOP250 or Makita TM3000C oscillating multi tool

[Georgio]

For various jobs on the boat that require carefull cutting and grinding of GRP and wood I have been wanting one of these oscillating-head tools for a while and I can't justify the cost of a Fein.

These two look very similar in spec and both appear to be able to use each others cutters/accessories.

Hard to chose between them other than I have been happy with bosch tools in the past but I know Mikita have a good name.

Any experience of either...

 

[pvb]

I've got the cheaper Bosch model (PMF190??) and it's been very useful. One thing to note is that the Makita has more than double the angle of oscillation compared with the Bosch tools - this might result in more vibration and perhaps reduced accuracy.
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[superheat6k]

B&Q have an offer on the Bosch 250 model presently reduced £50 to £99.98. Hopefully someone might be getting one for Christmas.

 

[gjgm]

I have the Bosch Pro; tbh, it is useful for the weird jobs where nothing else will fit/do, but I cant say I have found it especially useful, or even effective in many more normal jobs.
OTOH the B+D power file if it is still around really whacks through GRP, but I guess you need to consider the task at hand. I thought the multi tool was useless at sanding/grinding, and only Ok-ish at cutting.

 

[johnwest]

I have one of the Bosch tools. For some of the jobs I have done it has been invaluable

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[pete]

Been installing central heating in a chip-boarded house this week and my Lidl oscillating multi tool (£30 I think) has been absolutely brilliant for cutting where the circ saw can't cut in corners etc.
I don't know how I managed all these years without it.

 

[oldbilbo]

.....my Lidl oscillating multi tool (£30 I think) has been absolutely brilliant for cutting where the circ saw can't cut in corners etc.
I don't know how I managed all these years without it.

Ditto.... and it takes most other/better makes of cutting head e.g Dakota. Superb value!

 

[David2452]

I swapped my burned out Fein for a Bosch pro GOP250 and I find it at least as good and actually nicer to handle as there seems to be less vibration transmitted through the tool to the user, I liked it so much I also bought the cordless version which is an absolute boon on intricate panel cut outs for control panels and any "non round" holes in dashes and the like, anybody buying the cordless should make sure to get the 2ah batteries though as the standard 1.3ah don't give much of a run time. There is also a GOP300 mains one just released if you need a bit more grunt. Also for GRP if you use the right blade i.e. grit edged not toothed you will go through it like a hot knife through butter and without gel coat chips, there is a vast range of different blades for different jobs yet I see so many people using the simple metal / wood straight blade for everything.

 

[Cloven]

Another happy Lidl oscillating multi tool customer. I and friends have used the £30 model extensively around our boats and for other jobs. Can't fault it at the price.

 

[David2452]

One thing to note is that the Makita has more than double the angle of oscillation compared with the Bosch tools - this might result in more vibration and perhaps reduced accuracy.
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That seems to be the difference between the FEin and Bosch too and why it is (I reckon) nicer to use over a decent period.

 

[Poignard]

I have an early Fein Multimaster. (When I bought it it was the only tool of its type on the market.)

If I ever have to replace it I'm not sure what make I would buy but I would certainly look for one that offers the facility of being able to change heads quickly without needing a spanner or hex key.

 

[Georgio]

Thanks for all the comments, I was thinking of going for the Bosch GOP250 but you and helped me make the decision.

 

[Georgio]

for GRP if you use the right blade i.e. grit edged not toothed you will go through it like a hot knife through butter and without gel coat chips, there is a vast range of different blades for different jobs yet I see so many people using the simple metal / wood straight blade for everything.

would you suggest this for the GRP work...
http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-all-in-one-grout-removing-tool
It is coated in Tungsten carbide grit

 

[Hadenough]

would you suggest this for the GRP work...
http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-all-in-one-grout-removing-tool
It is coated in Tungsten carbide grit

And diamonds too I hope at that price!!! What on earth can that accessory do that others can't?

 

[SailorBill]

Thanks for all the comments, I was thinking of going for the Bosch GOP250 but you and helped me make the decision.

Also consider one of these: http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d01962/multitool-cutter-12v/dp/TL1470712

I bought one following a recommendation on here. They do a mains powered one for slightly less money but I prefer cordless 12 volt tools.

The prices quoted include delivery too.

 

[catmandoo]

For various jobs on the boat that require carefull cutting and grinding of GRP and wood I have been wanting one of these oscillating-head tools for a while and I can't justify the cost of a Fein.

These two look very similar in spec and both appear to be able to use each others cutters/accessories.

Hard to chose between them other than I have been happy with bosch tools in the past but I know Mikita have a good name.

Any experience of either...

I have one of these et too but find the sanding triangles difficult to get and of course expensive .

Mind you on another similar tack the blue whale version shown on BBC 4 has globes each weighing one ton and a long flexible steerable bit

 

[David2452]

would you suggest this for the GRP work...
http://www.axminster.co.uk/bosch-all-in-one-grout-removing-tool
It is coated in Tungsten carbide grit

I have one of those that came with the kit but I confess I have never used it, the ones I use are semi circular diamond type, quite cheap to import from the US with other stuff http://www.harborfreight.com/3-12-in-diamond-grit-half-moon-multi-tool-blade-for-masonry-68962.html

And these http://www.bosch-pt.com/gb/en/accocs/Accessories/197647/bim-tin-segment-saw-blade-aci-65-ab-multi-material/

And these http://www.bosch-pt.com/gb/en/accocs/Accessories/197719/riff-plunge-cutting-saw-blades/

 

[DinghyMan]

Or £6.50 a pop plus bits from http://www.sharkblades.co.uk/fein-bosch-multitool-blades/fein-bosch-78mm-carbide-rasp

Used shark blades for years and they are great prices, especially the multi-buys

And just spotted http://www.saxtonblades.co.uk/index.php?cPath=29_22 on another thread

 

[voyager35]

I have an 18v cordless Makita, it gets used most days at work mainly for cutting wood but have also used it for raking out mortar joints,cutting plasterboard and cutting nails etc.Battery life is not bad and recharges in 20 min but I need to use a spare battery on bigger jobs. Compared to most other ways of cutting with power tools a multi tool is very clean they do not throw the dust/sawdust all over the room.

 

[capetown]

I have the Bosch GOP fitted with the 10.8v batteries.
If you go on the Bosh forum you will find not many are happy with them.
Bosch have now introduced an 18 volt version.
Both my batteries have now had the fixing/holding lugs broken so they don't stay locked into the tool, so I've made my own clip to hold them in.
Mine makes my fingers tingle after a while.
If I were to buy again I think it would be the Makita 18v jobbie.

I have an early Fein Multimaster. (When I bought it it was the only tool of its type on the market.)

If I ever have to replace it I'm not sure what make I would buy but I would certainly look for one that offers the facility of being able to change heads quickly without needing a spanner or hex key.