Bosch renovators: overview and selection tips

There are a wide variety of tools and devices. Along with those known even to non-specialists, there are more original designs among them. One of them is the Bosch renovator.

German industrial products have been one of the benchmarks for quality for many decades. This fully applies to renovators. This is the name of the newest multifunctional tool, which is rapidly gaining popularity among both home builders and professionals. The device is convenient and comfortable to use and uses high-speed vibration. Thanks to special attachments, the possibilities of using the tool can be significantly expanded. Modern renovators will be able to:

• cut off a small layer of concrete;
• cut wood or even soft metals;
• polish stone and metal;
• cut drywall;
• cut soft materials;
• scrape ceramic tiles.

The wood cutting attachment is the so-called cutting disc. Its shape is similar to a shovel or a rectangle, although there are devices of a different configuration. The blade will allow you to cut not only wood, but also plastic. Slitting work can be more efficient and safer when using a depth gauge. Such an element allows you to do without visual control at all.

You can work with metal using similar attachments. But we must distinguish them from ordinary devices that help to process wood. Most often, suitable accessories (including saws) are made from composite bimetals. Such substances are very durable and wear little.

Only red sanding sheets are suitable for this purpose. Black and white accessories are only useful for stone or glass. If you plan to work with ceramics, you need to give preference to products with special attachments included. Ceramic tiles can be cut qualitatively only with discs divided into segments. A layer of "simple" abrasives or a diamond mass is sprayed on them.

You can remove the solution and embroider the seams using a special nozzle that looks like a drop. The sharp edge cleans the interior corners easily, and the round side of the rig works on the tiles themselves. To work on concrete, you need to choose a renovator:

• with deltoid sanding sole;
• with a scraper attachment;
• with segmented saw blade.

The next important point when choosing is whether to buy a battery renovator or a product without a battery. The first type of device is more mobile, but the second is lighter and usually cheaper. For outdoor work, an electrical connection, as ironic as it sounds, may be the best choice. The fact is that modern types of batteries suffer greatly from frost.

Having figured out the general approaches to selection, it's time to familiarize yourself with the Bosch assortment. Positive feedback goes to the model Bosch PMF 220 CE. The total power consumption of the renovator reaches 0.22 kW. The weight of the structure is 1.1 kg.

To regulate this frequency, an electronic system must be used. The magnetic chuck is complemented by a universal screw.This mounting method is suitable for quick and easy attachment changes. A special stabilizing system helps the renovator to work with the same power regardless of the load level. The case is made of durable plastic.

The device generates a force of up to 0.13 kW. The scope of delivery includes a plunge-cut saw blade for wood. If you need a battery renovator, you need to pay attention to Bosch PMF 10.8 LI. The package does not contain a rechargeable battery and charger. The mechanism needs lithium-ion battery. The rotation speed of the working part varies from 5 to 20 thousand revolutions per minute.

The device is quite light in its pure form - only 0.9 kg. The revolutions are regulated by the electronic unit. The angle of oscillation to the left and to the right does not exceed 2.8 degrees. Among the wired alternatives worth considering BOSCH PMF 250 CES. The electrical power consumption of this renovator is 0.25 kW. Package Included the latest accessories from the Bosch Starlock series. Product weight is 1.2 kg. Supplied with it:

• delta sanding plate;
• set of delta sanding sheets;
• bimetallic segment disc adapted to work with wood and soft metal;
• dust removal module.

Deserves attention and Bosch GOP 55-36. This renovator weighs 1.6 kg and consumes 0.55 kW. The frequency of revolutions ranges from 8 to 20 thousand per minute. The option of changing the equipment without a key is provided. The swing angle is 3.6 degrees.

Bosch GRO 12V-35 effectively copes with cutting metal and stone. It can also be used for grinding (including using sandpaper). Also, this renovator helps to polish metal (clean and varnished) surfaces without using water. With additional accessories, Bosch GRO 12V-35 will drill through wood, soft metals and a range of other materials. The device is supplemented with a light bulb that illuminates the work area itself.

German designers have taken care of the protection of batteries from:

• electrical overloads;
• excess discharge;
• overheating.

Battery charge indication is provided, in which 3 LEDs are used. The number of revolutions flexibly adjusts to the modes of optimal processing of various materials. The installed motor can rotate quickly and provides increased performance. The system can work even in the most inaccessible places.

There are cutting options for plastics, tiles and drywall. The highest frequency of twisting or striking is 35 thousand revolutions per minute. In order for the renovator to work efficiently, it is equipped with a 2000 mAh battery. This battery is not included in the package. But there is:

• cutting circle;
• collet type chuck;
• container for accessories;
• clamping mandrel;
• special key.

You can watch a video review of the Bosch PMF 220 CE New renovator a little below.