Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 93618HDCRF-RT 18 Volt Brute Tough Combo Kit with Bonus Jigsaw and Carrying Bag
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Product Details
Manufacturer: BoschModel: 93618HDCRF-RT
Product features:
- 18V Brute Tough Hammer/Drill driver with over 475 in/lbs of torque
- Durashield housing and unibody powertrain construction
- 6 1/2" 18V Circ Saw 0-3600 RPM and rear depth adjustment
- 18V Recip Saw w/ Dual Stroke and push button foot adjustment 0-2300 RPM
- 18V Jigsaw has one touch blade system and 0-2,000 SPM
- Bosch BC004 9.6-Volt to 24 Volt 1 Hour Smart Charger Stick and Pod Style Battery Charger
- Bosch PCL101Power Change Bi-Metal Hole Saw Lock Kit
- Milwaukee 48-00-5021 The Ax : 6-Inch 5/8 Teeth per Inch Sawzall Blade, 5-Pack
- DEWALT DW1795 6-Millimeter to 18-Millimeter 1/2-Inch Shank Hole Enlarging Step Drill Bit
- DeWalt DW1794 14-Millimeter to 25-Millimeter 1/2-Inch Shank Hole Enlarging Step Drill Bit
Description of Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 93618HDCRF-RT 18 Volt Brute Tough Combo Kit with Bonus Jigsaw and Carrying Bag
This is a factory reconditioned power tool combo pack. Reconditioned generally means that the power tool combo pack has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the power tool combo pack back to like new condition. Some power tool combo packs may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 18 Volt Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit - 93618HDCRF-J-RT, 18 Volt Cordless Brute Tough Hammer Drill/Driver - 13618, 18 Volt Cordless 6-1/2" Circular Saw Kit - 1662K-24, 18 Volt Cordless Reciprocating Saw Kit - 1644K-24, 18 Volt Cordless Jigsaw Kit - 52318, Flashlight - 3453, (2) 2.4 Ah Batteries - BAT026, 9.6-24 Volt 1-Hour Charger - BC004, Magnetic Bit Holder - 2 610 917 319, Side Handle - 2 602 025 126, 18-Tooth Carbide Blade - 2 610 997 480, Rip Fence - 2 610 347 119, Double-Ended Bit, No-Mar Overshoe - 2 608 000 184, Carrying Bag - 2 610 920 089Tools and Hardware Reviews of Factory-Reconditioned Bosch 93618HDCRF-RT 18 Volt Brute Tough Combo Kit with Bonus Jigsaw and Carrying Bag
Customer Review: Best Cordless Kit!
Summary: 5 Stars
Overview
This combination is the best value for your money! I spent several weeks reading reviews about which 18V kit to buy. I even went to the home center to give them a feel before ordering online at Amazon. Everything in the Bosch kit felt very solid, plus for around the same price, they were the only ones throwing in a cordless jigsaw. Now that I have the cordless jigsaw, I can't imagine going back. This kit has everything (except a router) that the weekend warrior would need for cordless freedom.
Drill
Plenty of power, auxiliary handle, hammer drill, and a clip; very solid performer. Coming from an old 12V Dewalt, the drill is much heavier, but very well balanced. The hammer drill feature should not be overlooked; less than 50% of the competing kits have it. Even if it is just an occasional shelving or bracket mounting, it makes the masonry work so much easier. The only complaint I have is about the bit holder. I would like it to hold more individual bits rather than holding a bit extension holder. Also, the Ryobi drill has some nice features like a magnetic plate for holding your extra screws and level/plumb vials. I would like to see more manufacturers incorporate these types of extras.
Circular Saw
The biggest blade on an 18V and a dust port stand out on this saw. Very solid so far. Still getting use to the cut-left configuration. Nice for visibility of the cut, just haven't figured out how to hold my speed square yet. :)
Recip Saw
Very nice quick blade change. Also has a selectable blade stroke for fine or coarse cutting. Very nice to have this as a cordless tool for the places these generally end up.
Jigsaw
More than a bonus. This might be the best part of the kit. Now I know what all the fuss is about over Bosch jigsaws. Very solid, has 4 settings from very fine metal work up to extreme orbital coarse cutting. Also includes a blower that can be turned on and off as well. Very nice not having the cord catching on the edge of the work piece as you are rounding a corner.
Flashlight
As with all these kits, nothing real special here. The head pivots, and there is an extra bulb stored in the base. They could make this an LED light or incorporate a laser pointer to step it up a notch.
Charger/Batteries
Batteries are 2.4Ahr, not too shabby. I would prefer NiMH over NiCad, but the majority of manufacturers seems to be sticking with NiCad at this point. I am still debating buying an extra battery or picking up the 15 minute charger. Both of which are a heavy expense. I wish they would have included a fast charger like the Rigid kit.
Conclusion
You can't go wrong with the Bosch kit. Backed by a 3 year warranty, you see they are confident about their design. I had originally held the bag as a negative against Bosch. Now that I have it and see that it is a quality Bucketboss bag complete with 20+ pockets and shoulder strap, I would not want a plastic case. Between the jigsaw, hammer drill, warranty, and the bag, I am convinced Bosch is well beyond the others. For this, I award this kit 5 stars.
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