i do have the bosch GKS10.8v circular saw which take 85mm blade but this is just for workworking only....

maybe bosch design each individual tools with diff attachment to maximize sales and $$$

but i do believe each tool has it's reason of existence e.g diff tool was design with specific spec and usage e.g rpm / vibration value to maximize the potential / prevent accident due to load stress perhaps? correct me if i'm wrong

thanks for sharing too !

luck always comes and goes around...yours could be next

if buying using cold hard cash, it's either these 2 place....

1. hupseng hardware in seri kembangan
- this shop offer the lowest price generally. what you see in their online website is the final price already. they won't entertain any negotiation at all. generally their price is lower than others ( ct hardware / corated and others ). they had been Bosch dealer for more than 10 overs years.

2. atkc in banting
- their Bosch dealership is quite new maybe less than 3 years. go there and talk to the boss directly ( very well spoken and very friendly and knowledgeable chap ). he will offer you the 'better' price compare to others but won't disclose out publicly.... .

hope this info helps !

maybe others can share others shop which could offer a better price

wah so many thing to buy.... you guys are so hardcore....woodworking, metal working, wet working etc etc....

cap ayam demolition hammer, i would go for okatz...prc made malaysian brand. according to mypowertools's owner, a lot of construction boss is getting this okatz for their staff to use...cheap, cheap and cheap ( quite robust looking too ). if rosak, just get another new one which will still cheaper than getting others reputable brand...

if i were you i would invest in these...

1. air cond ( need regular maintaining ), no fan as don't want the dust flying around...
2. bosch Gas 11-21 wet and dry vacuum ( plus the powertool attachment adapter ). just attach your powertool with this while working on it. this is more practical than invest in those industrial dust collector which could easily cost above thousand and with 8 x 8 you don't have more room to place it too...( unless you so hardcore spending 8 hours daily on woodworking, than get the proper dust collector )
3. keep all tools / accessories above table level ( with shelving )
4. keep under table level clean without much stuff...so you could easily vacuum it off with your cordless 18v vacuum.
5. get a good working masks and earmuff when working in a small enclosed work area.

btw, how i wish i could spare a small room exclusively for diy work like you do..

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Jul 26 2016, 11:10 PM

wow...all got plan up d !

let me help you out a bit...( just my opinion )

i would plan it this way...at least you will have a bigger workbench and more smooth working flow. Wall shelves is an additional bonus. i believe your existing ikea cabinet will be use as your storage area?



This post has been edited by old newspaper: Jul 27 2016, 12:15 AM

Already replied your pm...

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Yesterday was my lucky day ! Managed to grab another Bosch Gas 18v ( solo ) ( my third unit )+ 2 replacement filter for RM 172.80 from 11street ( RM120.80 for the vacuum + RM52 for 2 replacement filter )



and just to share, this is the comparison size between 18v and 10.8v vacuum...

1 unit for hse ground floor + garage use, 1 unit for upper rooms usage only, 1 unit inside my toolbox for working site use... . Will consider getting another unit if there's is a good deal...

this little vacuum is so so handy to use....especially vacuuming the room, car interior....and very strong suction power for it's size too

go for the hitachi DH26PC without hesitation !

you may consider bosch gbh 2-24 or the makita hr2470 too

it seem this thread has been slow down a lot since my last login date 1 1/2 month back..

i was very busy on overseas business trip due to year end rush...nevertheless i did made a few purchases before and during my trip and luckily didn't wait for this year cybersales which is rather lame ( prices are more expensive compare to normal days ) !

of all my powertools, the tools which i do use the most is the rotary tool...therefore during the 40% lazada sales recently, i sapu most of the dremel bits...



this is how i organized my rotary tool in L boxx..( now have to reorganize it with all those new bits )



my others dremel accessories which is 100% compatible with the bosch rotary tool..



btw, this is the size comparison between bosch gro, dremel 4000 and dremel multi pro...i use the bosch gro most of the time due to more powerful and cordless



here's my dremel's family photoshot



and the most recent addition to the dremel family... dremel multi-vise 2500...got it from 11street for only RM109



recently just diy a car bumper repair / restoration using these rotary tool...it cost me less than RM100 to get it done including paint. all the workshop i went for quotation, all told me beyond repair cos the damage was too these rotary save my day and $$.

it haven't reach our shore yet...dunno when it will come.

i got mine shipped from s.korea, paid around RM390++

Dremel 4000 6/128 cost almost 1k here with discount voucher maybe can get it for around 800++. My 4000 + attachments + bits cost lesser than that plus i can select the bits i wanted buying individually...

that is the circular and straight edge cutter guide attachment

no bro, i'm not tool collector but i can't simply let go any good deal for the tools i wanted...

for example, recently got this for RM225 wo...how not to buy it?

this is my first electric high pressure washer from bosch...before this was considering the karcher but when i can get this for that price, straight away placed the order. RM225 for a 110bar pressure washer should be a good deal or not ? the close alternative is the karcher k2 which is retail at RM320++

i second this !

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Sep 29 2016, 10:38 AM

perhaps you could borrow it from your friends / relative since you gonna use it once only....

imho, i would invest for something better ( reliability in long run / parts availability / service center ) for getting thing done up effectively & efficiently...

All three rotary tool does function the same, only advantage is bosch being cordless and very convenience ( imagine you need to use it on the roof / outdoor where there is no power source .... i opt for this bosch gro instead of cordless dremel 8200 because it's just an expansion of my bosch 10.8v range without need to invest in a new battery range...
also bosch is more powerful...

here's a video comparison between dremel and bosch....


yes, karcher are more specialize in pressure washer but with this price i gave bosch a try i'm not very familiar with pressure washer as this is my 1st washer owned...haven't try it out yet but i guess being bosch, it should be better than those b&d or china brand...

btw, bosch came out with karcher adapter too to accept all karcher's accessories will explore this further on..

frankly speaking, choices available here is very limited the only modular toolbox is those L Boxx from bosch and they aren't cheap too !

recently got this so called '2 tier modular' toolbox with wheel for RM159 from homepro...very spacious for the bottom unit, there's where i store all my long clamps in there...

this is the comparison between the wheel toolbox with my L boxx modular...

ooh...my experience with dremel bits is good so far. i find dremel bits are more lasting compare to those no brand made in china bits...

comparing cutting mdf with dremel carbite bit vs no brand carbite bit, dremel bit give a more cleaner cut from my experience..

my no brand made in china bits


but this Hilda bits ( made in china brand ) are quite good compare to those unbranded one...

all my dremel bits are purchased with 40% off, i gotta say it's a pretty good buy/ investment and almost comparable price with those china bits...

safety also is my major concern, i scare those china brand bits broke during usage.... with dremel bit ( 60% made in US, 20% made in Taiwan, 10% made in Germany, 10% made in China ) atleast give me some peace of mind when using it...

sorry my bad on the earlier percentage,

out of 34 type of original Dremel bits i have,

12 are made in USA
10 are made in China
6 are made in Taiwan
5 are made in Germany
1 is made from Israel ( diamond engraving bit )

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Sep 29 2016, 03:04 PM

yes, very true....safety always comes first.

even i do own a makita router but i seldom use it....very troublesome because it's corded and changing bit also a bit troublesome. it's a very versatile piece of powertool but at the same time also very dangerous towards our fingers...it can 'bite'our finger if not careful...

really need extra extra precaution when operating it....

most of it still in original packaging, therefore still can know where is the origin country. i need to label properly in my toolbox so i don't mixed up those bits....

where to find made in japan bit? it it really good and lasting....nowadays everything also wear out so easily... i guess it's a good thing for manufacturer but bad for end user like us...need to spend more $$$

yes, it's time for a brand new one and retire the old one....

have you try to replace the carbon brushes?

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Sep 29 2016, 03:26 PM

speaking of the origin manufacturing country of those powertools, recently i did purchased this Bosch GLM50C bluetooth measuring tool...made in Malaysia but selling price is much higher compare to other country

i got it for RM460 shipped from s.korea ( via Qoo10 ). here selling for RM640 the cheapest i just couldn't understand why made in Malaysia but RCP here is much higher compare to other country.....

comparison between GLM50 and GLM50C.



GLM50C this is the best measuring tool i had so far !

wah, japan leutor brand could't find it here at all....where did you get this previously? online?

this is a high tech router !

but with such price tag ( retail price of USD 2099 = RM8K ++ , i doubt many of us can afford it.... but glad to see the advancement technology in woodworking tools

btw, i could easily set up a complete mini work space with powertools with such money d...

This post has been edited by old newspaper: Sep 30 2016, 03:01 PM