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(More customer reviews)This is the the first reconditioned tool I ever bought (along with a recon Bosch Bulldog at the same time - no issues with Bulldog). I felt like I was taking a risk, but I'm glad I did. My boss bought a brand new one and mine came looking and working just as good, for $80 some less. I wanted the Fein for years, but here's the deal. The Fein is a great tool, no doubt, I've used a couple of them. Its also expensive. $200+ for the most basic kit that has no case, and I like my tools in cases when I can. The blades are also very expensive. The Bosch blades aren't cheap either, but a lot easier on the wallet. More after market blades are coming available. I'm still waiting to recieve some, so I don't know if the quality will stack up.
The big knock on this tool is battery life. First, rest assured that this does not mean power, it has plenty. Run time is the issue, but I say that's no issue at all. Some say the battery only lasts less than 5 minutes in continuous use. What, are you ripping 2X4's with it? This tool does not take the place of a circular, reciprocating, jig-, or any other kind of saw that will get those jobs done. These blades are much more expensive than other saw blades so it makes no sense to do that. This tool (and the Fein and others) is sold as a sander, too. Maybe this is where the battery-life complaints arise. I haven't sanded with it and probably never will. I have probably a dozen sanders, and the little triangular sanding sheets for these tools are, you guessed it, expensive compared to other sand paper.
So why have this tool? The flush and plunge cutting wood blades are all I'm interested in. It can't be beat for, say, undercutting door jambs and casing for new hardwood or tile floors, or trimming back existing base for a new door or new wider casing. As a trim carpenter its great, faster and more precise than the old ways of doing things with hand saws and chisels. With two batteries, run time is no issue as its only used in short bursts. I'm very happy to have saved $80-90 with the reconditioned tool.
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This is a factory reconditioned power rotary tool. Reconditioned generally means that the power rotary tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the power rotary tool back to like new condition. Some power rotary tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 12V Max Cordless Litheon Multi-X Cutting Tool - PS50-2A, (2) 12V Max Litheon Batteries - BAT411A, 30-Minute Charger - BC430, Accessory Adapter, Sanding Plate, 1-5/8-in x 1-1/2-in HCS Plunge Cut Blade - OSC112, Carrying Case
