I am a residential electrician and purchased the multi-tool for cutting into cabinets and lathe and plaster walls for my outlet boxes. What I used to use was drill bits and a sawzall and I became quite adept at it. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the perfect cut 100% of the time, and I would either damage the finish of a wall or add a couple "love taps" to the cabinet courtesy of a bent sawzall blade.
Not any more!!! The multi-tool is great for making perfect, precision cuts in every material medium I come across, from hard oak cabinets to 90 year old pine lathe in homes.
Its incredibly easy to use from the first cut, and I never felt out of control or that the tool would jump. I had to get used to the vibrating and noise but thats about it.
I chose the Bosch over the Craftsman or Rigid because of the quality name that the brand carries throughout its impressive power tool line. This is my first Bosch power tool. I probably would have gone with Makita if they produced a multi-tool, as all my other power tools are Makita. The Fein tool is obviously a great tool and the originator of this kind of power tool, but its still ridiculously over priced and the blades are too. I felt that Bosch probably did their homework and for them to undercut Fein by half price just points to Fein being over priced, not Bosch being cheap.
I've used a Fein before and I can say there is no difference in the quality of the tool.
Overall, I am impressed and very happy with my purchase. Only time will tell how well it holds up, but I have no doubts that it will.
EDITED 1-25-18
Everything about this tool has held up amazingly, EXCEPT the small teeth on the round end piece that hold the blades. I am down to 3!!! After being used by my assistants in the field, the teeth have slowly broken off to the point where it is almost unusable. I hope that I can find a replacement jaw for this and at a decent price. It's a $7 item to replace, and I consider it a wear and tear item, similar to the brushes on a cordless drill. Otherwise it is just as powerful as ever.
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MX25EC-21 |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Item model number | MX25EC-21 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Material | Metal, Plastic |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Bare-tool; attachments; case; battery-charger |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Warranty Description | 30-day money back guarantee, 1 yr warranty |
