Argos Worx Sonic or Bosch PMF-180: which to buy

[Slider]

As subject really. Can't afford a Fein, so it's down to one of these bad boys!!!

Which is the better?

[BigWallop]

I've got the Bosch and it works as it says it would, and has done for a long time. So, personally, I would recommend the Bosch. But, then, I haven't tried the other one.

[The Medway Handyman]

I'm well pleased with my Bosch.

Given they are much the same price, the Bosch has to be odds on favourite. Known & long established brand with blade & parts availability.

Where are you going to get bits for the Worx? Not from bloody Argos thats for sure.

[mike]

Does the Worx take Fein bits but not Bosch bits?

Does the Bosch not take Fein/Worx?

Are adaptors available for either?

Presumably the Bosch bits are cheaper but the Worx machine is a good price at Argos at present - although clearly not a bargain if you can't get accessories.

[EricP]

There is a post above this dealing with this.

I bought the Worx but it is going back. Buy the Bosch.

The bits are not interchangable.

[PCPaul]

For balance. I bought and like the WorX. You can use the Fein bits, a bigger range than the Bosch IIRC.

Although the Bosch does have the variable speed and a vacuum port, to make up for the weedier motor.

And the WorX is on offer at Argos, way cheaper than the Bosch.

Get both ;-)

[The Medway Handyman]

You can buy the Bosch at £60.

[Rod]

Make your own! Less than a dollar each (reportedly). :-)

[Samantha Booth]

I bought the Bosch under the Medways recommendation and its worth its weight in gold. Its one tool now I would not be without. Sturdy, goiod selection of readily available accessories, bosch quality. I was going for the Fein but at £100 more than the Bosch I couldnt warrant it. I used to use the Bosch almost daily till I fell ill and cannot recommend it enough. I cannot speak for the Worx never bought any of their tools but looking at this thread I think the majority is for the Bosch

[Rod]

How's things going Samantha? Good to see you posting.

[Samantha Booth]

Aww thanks Rod. Errr do you want the honest answer lol. Chemo is terrible. I think I have been awake for about 3 hours at most in the last 2 days. I am asleep most of the time. They changed my regime to R-CVP and I am so tired. I am just getting electronic goods etrc to keep me going in hospital to fight the boredom lol. Hey if they wont let me bring in power tools then I have to bring in gadgets.

So in all OK Rod thanks just tired all the time but fighting on

[Rod]

Never had any expereince of chemo - not even known anyone while they are being treated. But stories make it sound pretty unpleasant at the time.

I suppose sleeping through might be a blessing. :-)

Just had a quick read about R-CVP. Sounds like it should get a bit less heavy in a few days?

[Samantha Booth]

Day 10 is the worst. Its when my bodys white cell count is at its lowest, so if you can imagine a line it goes downhill from day one then after about day

12 back up again. I have chemo every 3 weeks. Lucky me LOL

[Dave]

Don't know if anyone is interested, but did you know that you can get a cordless version of the Bosch PMF180E ? Alright, it can be nearly twice as much but being cordless and having two Li-Ion batteries would be damned useful. Model No: Bosch GOP 10.8v-Li. Can't find it on Bosch website yet though. I had a leaflet from Axminister Tools this morning with one of these machines in it, although you may be able to get one cheaper elsewhere like FleaBay:

be careful with Ebay as there are cheap ones on there, but they do not have a charger or any batteries, ie 'bare bones'. Axminster Tools also have a large range of tools to fit both the PMF180E and the GOP 10.8-Li as they appear to be the same tool.

for the multitool. for tools for above.

Hope this will be useful. Cheers Dave

[Rod]

I think it is on the US site but not the UK one. Further, I think is classified as 'blue' (rather than DIY-green).

[Colin Wilson]

I didn't know you were ill - all the best :-}

[Tim S]

Colin Wilson coughed up some electrons that declared:

Same from me :) The speed you (Sam) seem to tackle DIY jobs (previous postings as evidence) at is an inspiration to those of us whose worst problem (so far, fingers crossed) is a dodgey knee ;->

Hope all goes well!

Cheers

Tim

[Samantha Booth]

LOL

I think it's God's was of telling me to slow down. I am only 37 although I don't look a day over 78. Thanks Tim and you too Colin.

[PCPaul]

That's a very interesting link, thanks... I'll give that a go when I get round to it and report back...