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| Part Number | MX25EK-33 |
| Product Dimensions | 15.9 x 14.2 x 5 inches |
| Item model number | MX25EK-33 |
| Color | NA |
| Finish | NA |
| Material | Metal,Plastic |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Warranty Description | 30-day money back guarantee, 1 yr warranty |
| ASIN | B004L9JZTS |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#9,432 in Home Improvement (See top 100)
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| Shipping Weight | 9.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) |
| Shipping | This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S. |
| Shipping Advisory: | This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply. |
| Date First Available | December 28, 2010 |
Product Description
Amazon.com
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 Get the toughest jobs done with the MX25EK-33 oscillating tool kit (click each to enlarge). |
The MX25EK-33 120-volt oscillating tool kit is designed for comfort, allowing the user to power through long-lasting jobs without fatigue. It's built with a small grip circumference with multiple soft grip areas for extended comfort. In addition, there is a conveniently located, easy-to-use switch on the top of the tool. Besides the ergonomic features, this oscillating tool has a compact and lightweight design that allows it to reach into corners and other tight spaces. The ball-joint cord feature enhances user ease, allowing for flexibility in positioning the tool and increasing cord durability. The left-to-right oscillating angle is 1.4 degrees (2.8 degrees total).
Powerful Performance and User Ease
Bosch’s MX25EK-33 oscillating tool kit has a bounteous power of 2.5 amps, allowing it to perform applications with the toughest materials. It's ideal for flush cutting, plunge cutting, wood cutting, sanding, rasping, grinding, grout removal, and scraping. To ensure ideal performance, there is a variable-speed dial that allows the user to match both applications and materials appropriately. This tool is 120 volts with 60 hertz and a speed range of 8,000 to 20,000 OPM. The average cut speed is up to 20 percent faster than other competitive industry products, allowing the user to combine not only power but speed to get the job done quicker.
This tool also features the Constant Response circuitry that allows the tool to maintain speed under load. The no-mar plastic ribs in the front help protect the vertical surface of the tool. There is also a conveniently located durable accessory holder that makes it easy to change and position OIS accessories in any of the 12 positions using a hex or Allen wrench.
Unique Accessories
What sets this Bosch oscillating tool kit apart in the industry is the vast variety of accessories. Plunge-cut, saw, and circular cutting accessories are all included in this kit, allowing for various applications on wood floors, dowels, trim work, and drywall. In addition, there are grinding accessories for a variety of applications, from removing grout between closely set tiles to cutting abrasive materials to removing thinly set material beneath tile. There are scraping accessories for removing adhesive and caulk, linoleum, carpet, window putty, and paint. Sanding and polishing accessories are also included for applications in surface preparation, furniture and floor finishing, and paint and rust removal.
About Bosch
Since the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation was established in North America in 2003, the Bosch brand has become synonymous with engineering excellence. The power tools division of Bosch continues to be a pioneer and world market leader for power tools and power tool accessories. Their core success factors are innovative strength, new product launches, and pace of innovation. Bosch is every professional’s go-to brand for power tools that will last a lifetime.
What's in the Box
The Bosch MX25EK-33 oscillating tool kit includes one MX25EC-21 oscillating tool, one complete kit carrying case, one accessory carrying case, one Allen wrench tool, and 33 accessories. The 33 accessories included are: one OSC138JF wood plunge-cut blade, one OSC138MF metal plunge-cut blade, one OSC312F wood/metal “Segment” saw blade, one OSC312RF RIFF grout blade, one OSC2RSC scraper blade, one OSC3DRF rasp blade, one SDP001 sanding pad, and 25 sanding triangles.
Important Information
110 Volts
Customer Reviews
Two things to note: First, the few Fein attachments that i have work with Bosch, but not the other way around. Second, the Bosch uses the old-school hex-wrench approach to blade attachment, which may be important consideration in a production environment. (Like the Fein, P-C has a quick-release system in their new MFOT released in 2011, but the blade selection was minimal when i looked into it. The one minor complaint i have with this Bosch is that when you're cutting sheet goods where you run the multitool roughly parallel with the stock, the frequent bumps and rubs unscrew the blade bolt. Minor pain. I would much rather have had this with a quick-release blade system. If you're considering the Fein, there are a lot of Fein/Bosch comparisons and reviews on the Internet. I'm completely satisfied with the Bosch. b.t.w., the plastic box it comes in is well-designed and useful, which really surprised me). If it had quick-release, this tool would be perfect.
update: i'm rapidly becoming a fan of Imperial and Oshlun blades. I haven't had a bad one yet in remodeling - hardwood, softwood, ABS, PVC, drywall, trim, particle board, nails & screws are all cut easily *if* you use the right blades. Imperial has a wider selection of OIS-12 compatible blades than Oshlun, but both perform well - at least as well for me as the Bosch OEM - and Imperial and Oshlun are less expensive (Oshlun seems to be a bit less money than Imperial, f.y.i.). You might consider this option. Both are available on Amazon. (I've also used Versa, but have found they don't hold up as well for me as Imperial and Oshlun or Bosch for that matter.)
update2: I've used this Bosch on several large remodeling projects so far. The more I use it the more I like it!
It is true that the blades don't last a long time, however when you take into account the difficult job the blade is performing you realize what a time saver the tool is.
Whether it is better or worse than the Fein Multimaster is debatable. The Fein upper models do have a quick blade change mechanism. If you use the tool every day in a production environment this could be beneficial, however most people only use a tool like this occasionally so blade changes don't really matter that much.
The plastic storage box is adequate in size for the tool and a large assortment of extra blades. Would I prefer a metal case? as a matter of fact I would if it were available.
For my money the Bosch is a better value and excellent quality.
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You can see the attachments in the item's description. You also get an adapter that allows you to use competitor's oscillating attachments.
The tool is used to cut trim and cut out electrical outlet holes in drywall. It's specialty is working close to edges, in tight spaces and for flush cutting. It also works great as a scraper.
My initial impression is that the tool is heavy duty and I would say close to contractor grade but still has too much plastic to officially be contractor grade. Plastic in the tool and the case. Having said that, it does seem durable and made well. I just tried a Milwaukee saw and that's made from the same materials also.
I've had the tool for a few weeks. I've cut wood, vinyl rain gutter, aluminum, and used the scrapper for shower caulk. The tool has worked great every time. It is very easy to use. I use power tools off and on in the weekend warrior arts and crafts manner and I find this saw very comfortable and safe.
