r/BoschProPowerTools

If you every doubted you live in the future....

https://www.suitx.com/en/products/ix-back-volton-exoskeleton

TLDR: Great for small to medium projects, unbeatable flexibility, but a bit on the heavy side and is a battery hog. More batteries/charger required for normal use. 4/5 overall.

Bought on eBay new in box for about $170 USD, came with a charger and two Wagner-branded 2ah batteries and a charger, also a normal paint nozzle and a "detail" nozzle that I haven't used.

Ease of use/setup 5/5: very easy and intuitive if you've used this style of painter before. Fill with paint, attach and lock the motor housing to the nozzle assembly, and go. Simple on/off switch, in the on position the fan motor runs at a low speed, and when pulling the trigger the fan speeds up and also opens the paint nozzle.

Flexibility 5/5: various settings on the painter to control your work for different paint types or stain. The trigger has settings 1-12 (it's a dial that limits the distance the trigger can be pulled, affecting the paint nozzle opening size), the nozzle can be rotated horizontally or vertically, and the spray width is adjustable with a dial. The motor has fan speeds 1-5. The instructions give detailed recommendations for types of paint/station for each setting.

Coverage and spray quality: 4/5. I picked a terrible day to paint. Windy, hot, and dry. The paint was dry to the touch almost as soon as it hit the doors. While tack-free time was great, the surface finish could definitely be better, the paint didn't have time to even out. That's not the sprayer's fault. However, the atomizing of the paint could be better and requires constant attention. My paint was pretty standard latex, and while 90% of the paint was atomized, I had to keep and eye out for larger specks and wipe them. With more use, the nozzle gets paint around it, blocking airflow. You need a wet rag with you at all times to wipe the nozzle clean every 1-2 minutes. The coverage and speed are decent, you wouldn't want to paint your whole house with it, but great for small to medium projects.

Battery life: 2/5. Chews through batteries. With the provided 2x 2Ah kit, you could not paint consistently, I was able to paint full-time because I have the 6-bay charger with an array of batteries, but you get ~6 minutes (estimated) of use per Ah of battery on the highest fan speed. I had the most success with 8ah batteries. After a battery dies, it may be too hot to charge anyway (YMMV, I was painting in 95°F/~35°C)

Ergonomics/Weight: 3/5. Comfortable enough to hold, the grip is rubberized and it's well balanced, but with a full pot of paint and a 4/8ah battery, your arm will be tired and I found myself switching arms back and forth. It's not as bad as a framing nailer, but you'll feel it. It's not quiet, but not loud either, nor is the tone of the noise very annoying. With a 2 or 4ah battery, it sits nicely on the battery guard and paint pot.

Cleaning: 5/5. Comes apart extremely easily, all parts are clean up quickly and there's nothing small to lose. They provide a brush in the box. The entire motor assembly disconnects from the nozzle, preventing damage to the fan/electronics when washing.

Value: 2.5/5 @ full price ($319-349 USD), 5/5 @ third party pricing (eBay, $175-200). You basically have to be in the Bosch/AmpShare ecosystem for this to make sense, as the included batteries and charger can't keep up with the use. I would be disappointed if I had paid full price, so if you're interested, keep an eye out for a deal.

I do not have any bosch power tools neither batteries. Do you guys think it is a great deal to buy GDS18V-740N impact wrench and 2x4ah batteries with charger for 219?

needed an impact wrench, so why not try the new „expert“ line…

I wish Bosch had made this; if they had, I would have bought one years ago. I don't like taking a chance on weird third party power adapters, but this is so much more useful and more practical than the original chargers, I couldn't pass it up. You, Bosch, are supposed to be innovators. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

I live out of the work truck, and I spend a lot of time driving around from one job site to another. The inverter is inside one of the tool doors on the side of the truck, so I used to keep an extension cord running forward and in through the driver's door, so that I could keep battery chargers available in the cab. It was a stupid workaround. Now I can charge my batteries from the USB-C PD charger in the cigarette lighter. Plus, this little block is half the size of the original Bosch chargers, AND it gives lots more useful information. I don't know how long it will last, but when it dies I will immediately buy another one.

Scrolling eBay lead to yet another discovery! What the hell is this and who thought it was a good idea? It’s basically a new battery ecosystem because regular batteries won’t charge using this frankenmonster and you had to get special batteries for that! :D

Interesting promo video from Bosch: https://youtu.be/FGAv-QHCC2w

It’s currently being auctioned on eBay in case anyone is into collecting weird but interesting power tools. Just search “Bosch WC18CHF-102DDS” to find it.

Unfortunately, the Bosch GKE 18V-40 did not really convince me in everyday use. It may be sufficient for simple work around the house, but as soon as you start using it for carpentry work or cutting firewood, you quickly notice its limitations.

Especially during larger cuts, the saw simply lacks power. During longer cuts it also heats up quite quickly and noticeably reduces performance. I have not yet had the chance to test it with the new Expert batteries.

Another issue that bothered me is the batteries overheating quickly. The problem already appears during the second or third charging cycle in a row — even with the large ProCORE 12Ah and 8Ah+ batteries. For longer work sessions, this becomes really annoying.

Durability is another weak point. Within one year, I already had three failures. Everything was repaired under warranty, but it definitely does not build confidence in the machine.

The saw is also not recommended for carving work, even when using a carving blade. Due to its long and bulky design, it feels awkward and lacks the precision and handling needed for detailed carving tasks.

My conclusion: the GKE 18V-40 feels more like an oversized DIY saw than a truly professional tool. For carpentry work it is only usable to a limited extent — better than nothing, but far from being a real workhorse. In my opinion, it is also unsuitable for cutting firewood. In the same price range, I would now rather choose a good corded saw. They usually offer more power, better durability, and significantly fewer issues during continuous use.

I was about to purchase the GSR12V-300FCB22 "Flexiclick", but saw there is a newer model, the GSR 12V-32 FC with kickback control and a metal chuck.

However, I can't find the newer GSR 12V-32 FC anywhere in the US. Is it not for sale here? or do I need to go through an importer?

Hey gang, I‘ve made some accessories for the Contractor tool box system, you might find useful. I hope the admins don’t mind sharing, can share a link if interested and allowed.

Flip up hinges for side mount table

Corner rail mount for Toughbuilt Cliptech

Hook and loop straps for lids

Mounting feet for floor and wall.

It definitely works on the Makita DMR 115. I also tested the deep discharge protection. I used a laboratory power supply and started with 20V one the plus and minus on the radio with croco clamps. So at round about 15V the radio says "battery low". Under 14V the radio goes off. So for me I'm feeling safe to use it with my Bosch batteries. I think no Bosch radio comes close to the price-performance of the Makita DMR 115.