New Bosch 12″ SCMS, Anyone own one yet??
Day all.
I do finish Carpentry for a living & currently I use a Makita LS1013 CSMS. Im happy with it & it has been good so far but time has taken its toll on the girl (Only 1.5 years old.. But my guys ar rough) Its missing the gaurd & the mitre lock is a little worn so the possitive stops ar a little sloppy. But all in all pretty good still
I saw the new Bosch sae at a trade show & it looks very nice. Worked nice especially with the up front bevel knobs. BUT the PRICE was SOO out of wack it wasnt funny ($1800.00) OUCH!!!
That was about a year ago & low & behold the price has dropped & its no longer a special order at some stores in my area
I can replace the Makita for $700.00 or upgrade the Bosch 12″ for about $900.00.
Would like to hear from someone that uses the Bosch to see what they think. I’ve looked at the 12″ Makita CSMS but what I dont like about it is the fact that you have to reach around back to switch from left to right bevels where as the 10″one you dont.
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I can't make a recommendation for or against the Bosh but your $900 price is high. Toolcrib has it available, with free shipping, for $699.99. If you like the Bosh more than the Makita but are just wondering if the price difference is worth it, maybe the lower Toolcrib price will influence your decision.
Here's your link: Bosh 12" Dual Bevel CSMS
Kevin Halliburton
"I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity." - I.M. Pei -
No complaints on the Bosch. Used both and the Bosch wins.
Sombody has their finger too deep in the pie. 900$ is way out of line.
I paid 640$
Im up in Canada. I see you can order them online for 699.00 US. Thats about the same as local in Canadian Dollars
That explains that, didnt know you were north of the border. Got my attention when you said 1800$. Almost offered to sell you mine.
Only 1.5 years old.. But my guys ar rough
Use some mideviel methods one one of them and that should curb some of the rough.
Ditto. Ask IMERC about the song we got started here, the Bosch Train, I think Rugby actually wrote the lyrics.
$900 is a great markup. Those folks must be reading Michael Stone. I paid $650. I'm not even a Progressive customer!
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