Has anyone used the Bosch Concrete Grinder?
If so what have you used it for and what did you think?
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it works... the machine it'self is great...
the dust collection is about none existent... what a mess it makes....
the Makita has a cat's meow dust collection and can be used wet or dry....
the machine (Makita) leaves a lot to be desired... way under powered and doesn't care for prolong use...
look into Bosche's CC planer....
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really, even hooked up to a shop vac?
Haven't heard of the CC planer I'll have to look it up.
didn't know Makita had a machine either. View Image View Image
really, even if hooked up to a shopvac that'll take the chrome off yur trailer hitch...
the planer is a toothed wheel and leves a pretty ruff cut...
there is also a chipper available.. it's pretty cool but it likes the wide open spaces and it will head for china if yur not paying attention...
the Makita's motor leaves a lot to be desired...
I have all three....
but the dust collection system from the Mak is on the Bosch now... and kept the steel case from Mak for the Bosch...
at one time dressing CC was a daily deed that lasted for months...
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I just came across some reviews on the Bosch, everyone is raving about the dust collection.
I wonder why your experience has been bad. You mentioned earlier models, I thought this was a fairly new machine.
http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B0000719W8/ref=cm_cr_pr_redirect View Image View Image
mine is from the mid 80's...
guess they did change it... that's not surprising... Bosch is good that way...
what and how much surfacing do you intend on doing???
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read the reviews...
there is no doubt the dust collection has been redesigned...
another point....
if you ever want to remove old thinset from CC this is the way to go... it happens right now...
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It is also great for taking bumps out of foundations before applying plates, for those who care enough about the issue to do that sort of thing.
I was doing door sill resizing on RO's....
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went looking for the Mak... they lightened the am rating by 2 amps...
on a side note.. the depth control on the Mak is outstanding... that ended up on the Bosch along with the dust control...
according to Bosch dust control is improved over their earlier models...
Bosh does that...
and I found this....
http://www.contractorsdirect.com/Concrete-Tools/Surface-Grinders
and this....
http://www.toolking.com/makita_pc1100.aspx
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There are larger stand-up versions, probably rentable, for doing very smooth floor work. Polished aggregate, I'd guess it's called.
I have a "gray market" Makita that I picked up for cheap at a place that was folding their shop. It works surprisingly well, even though it is well used. I had to cut out a section about 1/2" deep by 4" wide by 3' for a door threshold in a garage concrete slab. The Makita was surprisingly agressive and it went much faster than I had anticipated. The bottom of cut was very smooth but the back of the lip was not exactly a work of art.
Check out the Milwaukee. The guys just ground a lived in garage floor. Hooked up to Rigid shop vac, not the best, very very little airborne dust. If dogs run free, then what must be,
Must be, and that is all.
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can't find the Milwaukee. Do you have a link? View Image View Image
think Milwaukee dicontinued their's...
maybe Metabo... they use to have one...
but......................
all I ever seen of late were the Boschs and maks...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I'll ask today... seems they got it within the last 6 months, though. It is a beast. If dogs run free, then what must be,
Must be, and that is all.
True love can make a blade of grass
Stand up straight and tall.
In harmony with the cosmic sea,
True love needs no company,
It can cure the soul, it can make it whole,
If dogs run free.
Grinder came from Cheng, the concrete counter top guy, the dust collector came from Home Depot rental dept., which apparently sells stuff, too. If dogs run free, then what must be,
Must be, and that is all.
True love can make a blade of grass
Stand up straight and tall.
In harmony with the cosmic sea,
True love needs no company,
It can cure the soul, it can make it whole,
If dogs run free.
you might consider the hilti dc500 with dustless cup attachment. the price is about the same as the bosch. The flex 5" dustless is excellent. i go through about 25 cup wheels a year preping concrete for tile, and of all the grinders the hilti is my favorite. by the way this is my first post here. my name is Craig
Is there a cup wheel that can go on my makita angle grinder or is a special tool necessary? Sounds better than the diamond blade I usually use.Than ks, John
what kind of cup are you thinking of? If you have a big enough grinder they have grinding cups that fit on any heavy duty grinder. View Image View Image
HI Craig, welcome to BT and thanks for your input. Hilti does make great tools. I have put in quite a few hours on a few of their SDS drills. I've also given the 71/4" 36 V Lithium cordless circ saw a good work out. Only thing about Hilti I don't like is you have to buy them from Hilti ( aside from Online - which I'm not a fan of) and my nearest Hilti Store is over an hour away.
I havn't seen the Hilti Concrete grinder yet, but wouldn't mind seeing it in action.
Look forward to hearing more from you - Dave
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Edited 5/11/2008 1:08 am by alrightythen