BoschPMF 250 CES Multi-Tool Set

I have had this for a few months now and i have been extremely happy with this amazingly versatile tool.This makes all jobs easier, quicker and causes less mess than most other individual tools would have done.Having recently moved to new flat there were so many things that needed doing from installing new light or sockets putting in a suspended ceiling to laying new floors throughout and many other jobs.This tool did all the jobs i wanted a Multi-tool to do with ease and simplicity. Its easy to change from one tool blade to another with just a few twists of the red lever at the top. Other Multi-tools require you to use an allen key or some other tool to change the blades which takes a little more time and you have the added problem of wondering were you put it down or used it last as im sure most DIY'ers will agree when doing jobs and putting a tool or something down and then spending time to look for it when you need it again like pencils or screw drivers.This model is a little more expensive than the others from Bosch but its definitely worth the few extra quid.I was going to go for the cordless one but decided on this one with the cord as it gives you more power and it also has the quick change tool function. I would also say if you want a tool that will live up to the job and will last more than a few months or a year or so then buying a solid made one from a reputable company will be worth it as you have more reliability and performance.There are so many varied blades and attachments you can buy for this tool and if you look around you can get some great deals on some sets which include the most used blades.One thing i will add is that when looking for a blade to cut out hole to fit a back box in a brick wall for a plug socket i saw many blades that seemed to be fine but none said that they would definitely cut out the hole with ease so i contacted Bosch directly and asked them what was the best tool. I then bought the right blade and it did the job fine but the blade got worn down considerably so just be aware that when cutting through brick granite or stone etc... depending on the job it would be wise to buy a few of the same blades to ensure you can finish the job due to the wearing down or burning out as some say of the carbide or diamond dusting on the blade edges.So all in all this Bosch made Multi-tool is a great buy and totally happy with it and all the neat work it has helped to do up the flat.I would most definitely recommend any avid DIY'er of someone who needs a versatile tool to do various jobs from time to time to buy this as it will do the job simply and quick.

Great idea these reciprocating tools. Very handy for certain jobs that other tools just can't do.I got mine to be able to careful remove a few tiles from my shower without damaging the tile. I used the tool to cut away the grout with one cutter end and the changed the cutter type to then cut plaster board around the tile. It worked a treat. I was able to remove 5 tiles assess some pipework behind and then replace the the same tiles and re-grout.Since this job the PMF 250 has been put to good use on other jobs around the house like fitting a new kitchen and laminate flooring.Blades have a reasonable lifetime but you may find you need to by some spares.Bosch quality, quick change feature is great, variable speed, spacious carry case.Get one!

Bought the PMF 250CES after by old Bosch PMF180 suddenly stopped working in the middle of a job. It was 3 years old and had loads of work so I couldn't complaint too much, but Bosch tools rarely go wrong so I was a bit miffed - enough to think about buying another make that was more up to the job. Eventually I decided to buy Bosch again because I still had loads of blades for the Bosch multi- tool range. The PMF 250 CES has a more powerful motor and a soft start function so feels much more capable of doing the job. I have been using it for about two months now and I am pleased with its performance. The SDS type blade changer is great compared with having to use an Allen key every time you want to change blades, and it is surprising how many times you change blades mid job. The SDS quick change unit is really good but takes some getting used to but I think I have got it cracked now - whether it is the approved way or not it works a treat. Put the blade in, tighten the SDS rotary handle so the blade is tight and then back the handle off to the point where it is secured in the lock position. This works every time, but it took me a few weeks to come up with my solution. At first I was trying to tighten to the lock position straight away which resulted in blades falling out because they were too loose. So overall I would definitely recommend this unit and would have given it 5 stars but for the confusion with how the SDS clamp worked.

After moving house I found a variety of wall types when I went to replace old single mains sockets with new doubles, from standard dot/dab plasterboard with 25mm back boxes mounted on breeze blocks, to high density straw (Stramit) boards. I did a search on how best to cut out bigger openings and in some cases increase the depth to 35mm.I'd not seen one of these multi-tools before so was a little sceptical, but took the plunge and bought one. So glad I did; it made light work of everything I needed to do. With care it produces a very accurate and clean cut, and with the variable speed capability allows finer control of the cut than you'd have thought possible for something that cuts so easily.A few tips; cover EVERYTHING in the room with dust sheets and wear eye protection and a mask. These vibration cutting tools create a lot of fine dust. Check the walls for pipes and cables etc before cutting, as this thing will go through just about anything. Score the plaster around where you're cutting before you start to prevent the cutter taking off any more than you want.Overall, thorougly recommended.

This worked well the first few times I used it, though the sanding pads wear extremely quickly. Unfortunately, after only using this maybe ten times, fifteen at most, it has broken. The end nozzle will not hold the accessories to the machine anymore. I can no longer return it as the time frame has expired.