Thanks Bob from Bosch! Come back anytime :) People may moan about a whole video basically being an ad but personally I will always welcome good knowledge from experts regardless of the products they're experts in. These are the guys that hold all the little gems of knowledge and experience that you won't read in any instruction manual. A nice video Matt, no harm in more of the same. Especially Bob
I bought one of these about a year ago, my wallet had to go for rehab, but my lungs have been grateful. They are really expensive, but how much cheaper than a Lung Transplant? Not worried about Matt selling out, he's lucky to have a sponsor which he's open about and the facts conveyed tell you what to ask about if looking at alternatives. There are few M class that are cheaper, but plenty that are much much more expensive, if you have the money or value your lungs go and get one. Matt, if you do ever get a hair cut, remove the bag before hoovering up, the shaggy fleece will help protect that filter!
In before the sellout comments. This is a great piece of content in my opinion. I learned a lot about the engineering that went into this product, and an option for dust collection I haven't considered before. I have seen a lot of pros talking about the evolution of their tools through their careers lately. I appreciate getting a look into why you have chosen to partner with specific tool companies and how their systems have affected your work flow. I imagine places like Axeminster and Rycotewood spoil you a little bit while you're in school. Seeing you take off on your own and, making choices based on budget, value to your work flow, and the quality of tool's results has really helped me reframe the way I look at purchasing my own equipment. My work is a hobby, which doesn't change the level of work I want to achieve but has a major influence on how much I can spend. Thanks for putting out this kind of stuff!
I have a GAS50, over 15 years old now and still going strong - which has a switch position for cleaning the filters (good to know they thought of it back then!). I now have two Festool extractors, which are exceptional as they work up to the bag (replaceable or long life) being 100% full. So when you do your test of this unit can you check what the extraction\performance is like when the bag is near full. Good video, almost impartial from Bob, which is refreshing! Oh - I also use my GAS50 for liquid - exceptional - really is great, no need to remove the filters (which are still the original ones!!!). Thanks
So in this video it was mentioned that all their L class hoovers use m class filters. And when using a fleece hoover bag you don't need the afc function. So therefore an l class hoover would be sufficient as long as I use a fleece bag which I have always done. Am I right in what I'm thinking? Great video btw
Great video Matt. Truly enjoyed Mr. Law and his presentation. It has convinced me to take a deeper look at Bosch as my platform. I know that's not what you intended. Just a good side effect. Please keep the great content coming!
Matt, have you looked into using a cyclone dust collector in line with this to stop it filling up so quickly? I'd be interested in you doing an episode on them!
I like Bob, he seems to be a nice guy, you should definitely have him back. I’m heavily invested in Festool, but I do have plenty of non-Festool equipment too. So, if you and Bob want to convince me to buy that 12V Palm router, that’ll be an interesting vid😉
Thanks Matt. After using a small domestic vacuum cleaner for years and sometimes thinking about getting a proper device for the job; your piece here has tipped me over the edge and I have just bought a proper extractor - from Axminster of course!!
Matt, you should've asked Bob if Bosch make shop air cleaners. Ever since I hung one from the ceiling of my shop it has drastically cut down the amount of crap that gets up into the air after using a circular saw, router or sander. If the sunlight is right you get to watch the cloud of small particles get pulled and go away.
Amazing video! We all love unboxing, but an unboxing with a brand trainer is way better! They are technical people with heaps of knowledge; knowledge not even written in manuals! Keep them coming Matt! Amazing!!! Cheers from Sydney, Australia
Great fun - Bob's cool; I'm with all the others suggesting Bob comes back and does as regular piece; ok so it might end up a bit "mono-manufacturer-ish" (is that a word?) but it's worth it :D
Thanks for the review Matt, with the assistance of Bobsch, have been considering getting one of these and now Im convinced its a invaluable piece of kit. Cheers
I know there will be many who will take this as a sellout video, but I disagree. Bosch is obviously trying to use Matt's channel to garner customers, but they make fantastic products. I have a few of their tools, I'd love to be able to afford to fill my shop with them. I like that they're willing to invest their time to give us a breakdown of their dust collector. Proper dust collection is essential to our safety as woodworkers. I admit I have no proper dust collection system, merely a shop vac and a fan. I use hand tools whenever feasible for this reason. I'm shopping around and will eventually own a dust collection system, and by their grand intervention Bosch is on my shopping list.
I have this hoover, an have it connected to my boschtrack saw etc, i use the fleece bag an it isn't full or hose isn't blocked but always beeps when it turns on
Matt must be the most polite dude in the wood working world,,, every vacuum (err, extractor) seller that knocks on my door sees the shot gun,,, but hey, if a ''witty'', elderly guy had given me a free vacuum (+ a tour) maybe I'd change too ....
A very informative video. I always wondered what the difference between an L and M dust extractor was. A clear and simple explanation from Bob covered this nicely. If I decide to buy one of these I would also junk the plastic bag in favour of the fleece bags. Having said that, I reckon if you were sanding or working with filler or plasterboard it would get through the bag. The secondary M class filter should take care of most of this though.
The M class devices also have an alarm for when they're full or lose the ability to filter e.g. carcinogens. The point of an M is that everyone on the building site is protected from carcinogens and dangerous particles. The L class devices are cheaper because they're less smart; they have no alarm. They will happily let you continue working around them/using them when full, even with dangerous particles entering your lungs. I decided in the past that £240 was right for my hoover choice (Makita VC3011L which is L class - and cheaper these days) but this M class looks like such a more advanced design. Since it will protect my lungs better too - I'm seriously considering upgrading...
These look a great machine but I am concerned by the filter cleaning as it seems to be such a problem that it is turned off (noise and constant turning off the suction). If I am hoovering fine brick dust will it go through the fabric bag and block the filter?
Hi Matt Bosch should really take well care of you.. You made me buy the miter saw, router and now am trying to buy this shop vac unit.. But i have a question.. Can I easily and safely use it with my GCM12 GDL miter saw? And if so is the amount of CFM going to be decent for this setup?
Bob, Tell MR Bosh that a dust extractor that is built in to a sustainer to stack in the van would be good. MR Makita might want to take note as well. Festal have nailed it .
Yes, the video was helpful. While I have a Festool Dust Extractor next year I may add another vac to my shop so this gave me some important information.
Thanks bob, I had my 55L unit just few days back and I was a bit reluctant to study on my on as there are lot of buttons and knobs on the unit. You gave a very good illustration and insight. But among do's and dont's, it is printed in the manual, not to sit on the unit.....!. Any way I wont ming following you. I would love if you give practical demonstration as well. Thanks
Very well done and informative. I think you and Bob struck a good balance between selling and informative. Dust collection is an issue we all need to give more consideration to.
Hola estimado...saludos desde Chile...una pregunta. Cuanto tiempo se puede usar sin parar la aspiradora tengo mucho que lijar...y no se cuanto tiempo puedo tenerla en funcionamiento sin que se queme?..!!!
Having got back off the floor after looking to see how much these cost, I can see why you thought it not unreasonable to let Bob have 20 minutes on your channel after Bosch gave you one for free 😂. Seriously though, I have no issue with the video as you were pretty transparent about it. Only quibble would be the title as it is not a true unboxjng as you have had one for a while and I guess that is one Bob brought with him. Unless of course that is a second free one and there is a very tasty giva away coming up 😂. Now back to the multi function table build please Matt!
Nowhere do I find, from the video or Bosch North America, specs for noise levels. Tell Bob that, at least here in the USA, when I was selling both the Fein and Festool vacs, that that issue was more than once the determinative factor for choice of the Fein over Festool.
Hi Matt, trying to decide on this vacuum or a Makita M class. You mention at t he end of the video you would have a user review, did you complete this as I'd be keen to watch it. I checked your list but could only see this video, with a few handy tips thrown in.
I’ve had this GAS Extractor for 5 years and it’s been great, apart from one really really annoying feature. It beeps too much. It beeps, I’m assuming when there’s too much restriction to the suction, maybe to let you know something is stuck in the hose, or the filter needs washing/replacing. The problem is it beeps even when it’s a new filter and there’s no obstructions. It beeps when using a sander, it beeps when there is still good suction, and the suction/power settings have been changed. I want to know how I can remove the beep, because it’s not needed, I feel like smashing it up when it goes on & on. If it loses suction I will be able to tell, I don’t need a beep. My friend has the festool equivalent which doesn’t beep. I think I will be changing to this soon.
if you have access to the PCB (circuit board), the beeper can be safely silenced with a hot glue gun. Thats what I did with my mocca-coffee-maker, works great
If i am understanding this correctly. If you install a fleece bag to any dust extractor the dust would never reach the filter?! If this is correct what are the benefits of buying an M class over an L class.
I noticed a few wincing at the price, this machine is quite a bit cheaper than the Festool M rated machines I own. What price do we put on a healthy set of lungs? When you see somebody dying from disease brought on by silica dust, or hardwood dust inhalation, these machines suddenly become very reasonably priced.
hey Matt, i recently got the bosch get 75-150 sanding some planks off paint to build a desk and i've been using the household vac, which i think i might have cast unusable, i now want to get the best filter vac, would you know to which HEPA this M scale relates ? or which one is the safest ? thanks
They can encourage that by reducing the price of such articles xD I use a karcher but at the same time dont produce nearly as much dust as a regular woodworker would.
Hi Matt, just wondering if you (or any of your subscribers) could clarify something for me please. The maximum voltage for auto start is shown on your machine as 1800w. I have the Bosch 350-254 mitre saw which is 1800w, but do I need to have any headroom with the extractor I use? I’ve read the manual for this extractor and it says 2200w for the auto start but that it’ll vary by country. Just want to ensure this will indeed work with my mitre saw before spending on it. Any help would be appreciated from anyone. TIA.
Interesting indeed, any chance of it thinning out that mane of yours Matt, or is it your winter plumage😊? ( by the way I’m only jealous, not much left on top these days)
Same I am in Australia also. Bosch seems to be depriving aussie with all there gear. I own the gkt55 and the Gof router, however I cant ever complete a system as festool you can. Come on bosch get a move on. Bring the vacs to Australia. Design a cyclone like festool.
My gas35m afc with new filter - new dust bag, the flow turned to 15 and red air release thing open on the hose and this piece of shit still beeps all day! I want to remove the alarm as it’s useless. Beep beep fucking beep I’m sick of it I just want to smash it up
Ok, sooo...the Porter Cable 330 is the best finish sander money can buy and it has no dust ports on it at all. Far smoother, more heavy duty, just plain superior performance compared to anything Bosch sells! Why not build a downdraft top into your power tool bench? Much better option than kicking the Bosch extractor out of your way all the time, wrestling the hose, tripping over the cord, etc... Save yourself the aggravation and go downdraft. Then you can use the best tools even if they don't have that proprietary Bosch quick connect fitting!
Downdraft is the way it's done in a commercial cabinet shop. There seems to be a weird bias against adopting them for semi-pro and hobby uses. It's just a shame because they are very easy to build ( pegboard and plywood) and would be better IMO than fooling around with a very expensive and specialized extractor. That's all.
Haven't used the Mirka so I can only amend my statement to the PC 330 Speedblock is the best sander I have used. To go fully tangent to my point: 1st it's very heavy and smooth which means you just guide it around effortlessly sanding for long periods without your hand or arm getting tired out. All others I know of are too light so you have to apply a small amount of pressure to get them to cut, or else the action is jumpy or erratic so you hang on tight to keep them from skittering out of control. This makes sanding hell 2nd the power cord comes out on top of the housing. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is. Keeps the cord out of your way and minimizes it getting stuck dragging the edge of the work. 3rd you can use any sandpaper you want, load up a dozen sheets and work a long time. The sandpaper clamps are STRONG won't fall apart, very likely to outlast the motor. So maybe the Mirka is better? It's certainly many times the price of the 330. But back to the point, does it have the Bosch quick connect dust port? That's what I was trying to say; many of us already have good tools and fooling around with hose adaptors and duct tape means we probably wouldn't benefit trying to use the Bosch extractor(finicky and frustrating) as much as a downdraft setup (easy and awesome).
To be fair Kory. Having taken a look at the PC330, it’s looks to me that the PC and Mirka haven’t been conceived for the same kind of work. The Mirka is a finish sander, but it’s just a relevant for sanding things already in situ as for on a workshop bench. Obviously, if you’re sanding vertically or the odd, unhappy occasion above your head, then ‘light’ is the answer, so it’s the opposite philosophy of the PC, it’s also a random-orbital. It looks like the 330 is a tried and trusted old design, so hopefully, if it is now being made in China, the quality of the castings, etc is still good. As for the extractor it looks like it can be used conventionally or with the propriety ‘snap and click thingy’. One last point, Mirka are expensive wherever in the world you live, but if you’re in the US, you’re probably paying about double what you should.
Mentioned that on the Bosch/Bob forum about a year ago. It makes sense as Bosch are making their new tools "connected" (bluetooth), not to mention cordless. They said they'd pass the idea on to design HQ but there's been no sign of anything like it yet. Come on Bosch!!
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Cheers!
Bob should have his own channel, vote for Bob!
Bob for President!
Thanks Bob from Bosch! Come back anytime :) People may moan about a whole video basically being an ad but personally I will always welcome good knowledge from experts regardless of the products they're experts in. These are the guys that hold all the little gems of knowledge and experience that you won't read in any instruction manual. A nice video Matt, no harm in more of the same. Especially Bob
I bought one of these about a year ago, my wallet had to go for rehab, but my lungs have been grateful. They are really expensive, but how much cheaper than a Lung Transplant? Not worried about Matt selling out, he's lucky to have a sponsor which he's open about and the facts conveyed tell you what to ask about if looking at alternatives. There are few M class that are cheaper, but plenty that are much much more expensive, if you have the money or value your lungs go and get one.
Matt, if you do ever get a hair cut, remove the bag before hoovering up, the shaggy fleece will help protect that filter!
In before the sellout comments. This is a great piece of content in my opinion. I learned a lot about the engineering that went into this product, and an option for dust collection I haven't considered before. I have seen a lot of pros talking about the evolution of their tools through their careers lately. I appreciate getting a look into why you have chosen to partner with specific tool companies and how their systems have affected your work flow. I imagine places like Axeminster and Rycotewood spoil you a little bit while you're in school. Seeing you take off on your own and, making choices based on budget, value to your work flow, and the quality of tool's results has really helped me reframe the way I look at purchasing my own equipment. My work is a hobby, which doesn't change the level of work I want to achieve but has a major influence on how much I can spend. Thanks for putting out this kind of stuff!
Cheers Nic! Glad it is of use to you!
Bob should be a weekly guest!
Finally someone is clearly explaining how this machine has to be setup. Thanks!
Best explanation of the Bosch GSM 35 m ever...thanx and regards from good old germany!😅
Nice shirt, great young blacksmith.
I have a GAS50, over 15 years old now and still going strong - which has a switch position for cleaning the filters (good to know they thought of it back then!). I now have two Festool extractors, which are exceptional as they work up to the bag (replaceable or long life) being 100% full. So when you do your test of this unit can you check what the extraction\performance is like when the bag is near full. Good video, almost impartial from Bob, which is refreshing! Oh - I also use my GAS50 for liquid - exceptional - really is great, no need to remove the filters (which are still the original ones!!!). Thanks
Pretty sure the 18v M class is coming soon. Good foresight Bob
So in this video it was mentioned that all their L class hoovers use m class filters. And when using a fleece hoover bag you don't need the afc function. So therefore an l class hoover would be sufficient as long as I use a fleece bag which I have always done. Am I right in what I'm thinking? Great video btw
Got to love Bob's cheeky smile!
😂
This was a fun one, Bob nailed it I must say
Thank you very much Bob and Matt for this interesting video and for so much informations. I come from Germany and I like all your videos on your side.
Great video Matt. Truly enjoyed Mr. Law and his presentation. It has convinced me to take a deeper look at Bosch as my platform. I know that's not what you intended. Just a good side effect. Please keep the great content coming!
Matt, have you looked into using a cyclone dust collector in line with this to stop it filling up so quickly? I'd be interested in you doing an episode on them!
No bags needed if you use a cyclone set up. Works for me. I do enjoy your videos Matt and have learnt a lot from them. Thanks.
I like Bob, he seems to be a nice guy, you should definitely have him back. I’m heavily invested in Festool, but I do have plenty of non-Festool equipment too. So, if you and Bob want to convince me to buy that 12V Palm router, that’ll be an interesting vid😉
Thx. Far best explanation and review of Bosch 35 M AFC available on web. All the deatails included. Going to buy it!
Thanks Matt. After using a small domestic vacuum cleaner for years and sometimes thinking about getting a proper device for the job; your piece here has tipped me over the edge and I have just bought a proper extractor - from Axminster of course!!
Really useful watch and convinced me to buy one. I particularly loved the honesty and not the party line from Bob
Matt, you should've asked Bob if Bosch make shop air cleaners. Ever since I hung one from the ceiling of my shop it has drastically cut down the amount of crap that gets up into the air after using a circular saw, router or sander. If the sunlight is right you get to watch the cloud of small particles get pulled and go away.
Amazing video! We all love unboxing, but an unboxing with a brand trainer is way better! They are technical people with heaps of knowledge; knowledge not even written in manuals! Keep them coming Matt! Amazing!!! Cheers from Sydney, Australia
Great fun - Bob's cool; I'm with all the others suggesting Bob comes back and does as regular piece; ok so it might end up a bit "mono-manufacturer-ish" (is that a word?) but it's worth it :D
I've had this hoover for about 3 years, brilliant machine. I use the L box lox clipped on top for the hose accsessories.
Thanks for the review Matt, with the assistance of Bobsch, have been considering getting one of these and now Im convinced its a invaluable piece of kit. Cheers
I know there will be many who will take this as a sellout video, but I disagree. Bosch is obviously trying to use Matt's channel to garner customers, but they make fantastic products. I have a few of their tools, I'd love to be able to afford to fill my shop with them. I like that they're willing to invest their time to give us a breakdown of their dust collector. Proper dust collection is essential to our safety as woodworkers. I admit I have no proper dust collection system, merely a shop vac and a fan. I use hand tools whenever feasible for this reason. I'm shopping around and will eventually own a dust collection system, and by their grand intervention Bosch is on my shopping list.
Great video Matt 👍 enjoyed your dovetail demo at the weekend nice to meet you!👊
Funny, mine has a big sticker on the back that says
- don't sit on it
- 1lboxx max
- 15kg max
Oh look a smiley face, lovely ... throws it on the floor. :D
Nice videos Matt, keep up the good work!
I have this hoover, an have it connected to my boschtrack saw etc, i use the fleece bag an it isn't full or hose isn't blocked but always beeps when it turns on
Great video in all regards! Thank you!
Thank you very much, you persuaded me to buy one.
Willy from Belgium.
😷😷😷😷😷😷
THE BOSS FROM BOSCH IS VERY ENTERTAINING & VERY NICELY PUT YOU IN YOUR PLACE, MATT...LOL...AND W/THAT...BOB'S YOUR UNCLE!...;)
Matt must be the most polite dude in the wood working world,,, every vacuum (err, extractor) seller that knocks on my door sees the shot gun,,, but hey, if a ''witty'', elderly guy had given me a free vacuum (+ a tour) maybe I'd change too ....
Thanks for the video Matt, glad to see healthier dust collection systems. Hope I can find something like that in the US.
Ordered mine today having seen your video!
A very informative video. I always wondered what the difference between an L and M dust extractor was. A clear and simple explanation from Bob covered this nicely. If I decide to buy one of these I would also junk the plastic bag in favour of the fleece bags. Having said that, I reckon if you were sanding or working with filler or plasterboard it would get through the bag. The secondary M class filter should take care of most of this though.
The M class devices also have an alarm for when they're full or lose the ability to filter e.g. carcinogens. The point of an M is that everyone on the building site is protected from carcinogens and dangerous particles.
The L class devices are cheaper because they're less smart; they have no alarm. They will happily let you continue working around them/using them when full, even with dangerous particles entering your lungs.
I decided in the past that £240 was right for my hoover choice (Makita VC3011L which is L class - and cheaper these days) but this M class looks like such a more advanced design.
Since it will protect my lungs better too - I'm seriously considering upgrading...
These look a great machine but I am concerned by the filter cleaning as it seems to be such a problem that it is turned off (noise and constant turning off the suction). If I am hoovering fine brick dust will it go through the fabric bag and block the filter?
thank you for explaining that backshoot and the fleece bags :)
Great video just bought one and was wondering why the hell it was backfiring lol😂
Hi Matt Bosch should really take well care of you.. You made me buy the miter saw, router and now am trying to buy this shop vac unit.. But i have a question.. Can I easily and safely use it with my GCM12 GDL miter saw? And if so is the amount of CFM going to be decent for this setup?
Bob, Tell MR Bosh that a dust extractor that is built in to a sustainer to stack in the van would be good. MR Makita might want to take note as well. Festal have nailed it .
Yes, the video was helpful. While I have a Festool Dust Extractor next year I may add another vac to my shop so this gave me some important information.
Thanks bob, I had my 55L unit just few days back and I was a bit reluctant to study on my on as there are lot of buttons and knobs on the unit. You gave a very good illustration and insight. But among do's and dont's, it is printed in the manual, not to sit on the unit.....!. Any way I wont ming following you. I would love if you give practical demonstration as well. Thanks
Great to learn all about this for safety purposes!
I learnt so much too!
Very nice video and lots of details about a extractor, cheers¡
Very well done and informative. I think you and Bob struck a good balance between selling and informative. Dust collection is an issue we all need to give more consideration to.
Thanks Matt great work!
Nice one Matt and thanks Bob 👍👍👍👍
Cheers Brian :)
Very informative and honest video.
Matt, are you still using this? Trying to decide between this and the Festool. Seems like you get a lot more capacity for the money with the Bosch.
Hola estimado...saludos desde Chile...una pregunta. Cuanto tiempo se puede usar sin parar la aspiradora tengo mucho que lijar...y no se cuanto tiempo puedo tenerla en funcionamiento sin que se queme?..!!!
Hey Matt, looks like you might know that Alex is moving to Montana. Just like you moved across town. BTW great vid!
Aye bob did one of these demonstrations in my college joinery class
If I had my eyes closed I would of thought Michael Cain was workin for Bosch and out of the movie buisness
Having got back off the floor after looking to see how much these cost, I can see why you thought it not unreasonable to let Bob have 20 minutes on your channel after Bosch gave you one for free 😂. Seriously though, I have no issue with the video as you were pretty transparent about it. Only quibble would be the title as it is not a true unboxjng as you have had one for a while and I guess that is one Bob brought with him. Unless of course that is a second free one and there is a very tasty giva away coming up 😂.
Now back to the multi function table build please Matt!
Matt thank you I learned a lot.
Matt, thanks for the great video. I guess a "ShopVac" is not just a shop vac, huh. Very informative.
Nowhere do I find, from the video or Bosch North America, specs for noise levels. Tell Bob that, at least here in the USA, when I was selling both the Fein and Festool vacs, that that issue was more than once the determinative factor for choice of the Fein over Festool.
00:46 NO BOB, HOLD IT TOGETHER
😂😂😂😂
Hi Matt, trying to decide on this vacuum or a Makita M class. You mention at t he end of the video you would have a user review, did you complete this as I'd be keen to watch it. I checked your list but could only see this video, with a few handy tips thrown in.
Now going to see how much !
Good old Bob
I’ve had this GAS Extractor for 5 years and it’s been great, apart from one really really annoying feature. It beeps too much. It beeps, I’m assuming when there’s too much restriction to the suction, maybe to let you know something is stuck in the hose, or the filter needs washing/replacing. The problem is it beeps even when it’s a new filter and there’s no obstructions. It beeps when using a sander, it beeps when there is still good suction, and the suction/power settings have been changed. I want to know how I can remove the beep, because it’s not needed, I feel like smashing it up when it goes on & on. If it loses suction I will be able to tell, I don’t need a beep.
My friend has the festool equivalent which doesn’t beep. I think I will be changing to this soon.
if you have access to the PCB (circuit board), the beeper can be safely silenced with a hot glue gun. Thats what I did with my mocca-coffee-maker, works great
Bob came to my college to show off there track saw
what brand of shoes do you wear? Are they protective shoes with a steel nose?
If i am understanding this correctly. If you install a fleece bag to any dust extractor the dust would never reach the filter?! If this is correct what are the benefits of buying an M class over an L class.
I noticed a few wincing at the price, this machine is quite a bit cheaper than the Festool M rated machines I own.
What price do we put on a healthy set of lungs?
When you see somebody dying from disease brought on by silica dust, or hardwood dust inhalation, these machines suddenly become very reasonably priced.
we are pushing very hard for m class extractors.....because an m class filter costs 30 quid and we double the price of the extractor.....
Is it good for carpets in home use ?
They just need to re-think that name
Gas m extractor, gasm extractor.
It's that good.
hey Matt,
i recently got the bosch get 75-150 sanding some planks off paint to build a desk and i've been using the household vac, which i think i might have cast unusable, i now want to get the best filter vac, would you know to which HEPA this M scale relates ? or which one is the safest ?
thanks
Great to learn.
So I finally invested in my own GAS 35 M AFC and did not receive a Brush Nozzle 6:31
I am so disappointed after Bob’s hype!
Good info, thanks
Please review on the gex 150 turbo sander.
do I have to press that button every each time when I don't want to use that AFC option?!
They can encourage that by reducing the price of such articles xD
I use a karcher but at the same time dont produce nearly as much dust as a regular woodworker would.
Not sure if you've shared this before, but I'm dying to know what speaker you have in your shop.
Any comparison to similar Karcher cleaners?
Great video. The instructions provided don’t explain the different bags and the interaction with the filter very well
Hi Matt, just wondering if you (or any of your subscribers) could clarify something for me please. The maximum voltage for auto start is shown on your machine as 1800w. I have the Bosch 350-254 mitre saw which is 1800w, but do I need to have any headroom with the extractor I use? I’ve read the manual for this extractor and it says 2200w for the auto start but that it’ll vary by country. Just want to ensure this will indeed work with my mitre saw before spending on it. Any help would be appreciated from anyone. TIA.
One question... I have the same one but was wondering if you have to take the filter out when you suck water?
Nope, I'm pretty sure you leave it in there!
Why not use the plastic bag for wet-vacuuming?
I was wondering how this unit goes connecting to the festool domino? Good video, keep it up 👍🏻
Straight onto it; even with Festools new connection system on all of their tools.
Matt Estlea awesome, thank you
Interesting indeed, any chance of it thinning out that mane of yours Matt, or is it your winter plumage😊? ( by the way I’m only jealous, not much left on top these days)
Not a chance! As you said, it's my winter coat.
I couldn’t find this available for sale anywhere in Australia :(
Find your local Bosch distributor. I'm sure they could get their hands on one.
Same I am in Australia also. Bosch seems to be depriving aussie with all there gear. I own the gkt55 and the Gof router, however I cant ever complete a system as festool you can. Come on bosch get a move on. Bring the vacs to Australia. Design a cyclone like festool.
I just watched a 20 minute video about a vacuum I'll never buy
Top banana. Now I just have to fill up the piggy bank a few times 🤓
Hope you made Bob a cup of tea? 😉
I did offer 😚
My gas35m afc with new filter - new dust bag, the flow turned to 15 and red air release thing open on the hose and this piece of shit still beeps all day! I want to remove the alarm as it’s useless. Beep beep fucking beep I’m sick of it I just want to smash it up
Anyone used one of these with a Festool Domino? If so, any particular adapter?
I use it with a domino all the time. No adapter needed. Attaches straight onto it :)
@@MattEstlea Awesome. Welp, I guess I know what I'm buying myself this weekend then! ;) - is it weird to be this excited about a dust extractor?
@@MattEstlea Awesome. I just bought one today. Love it! :)
Ok, sooo...the Porter Cable 330 is the best finish sander money can buy and it has no dust ports on it at all. Far smoother, more heavy duty, just plain superior performance compared to anything Bosch sells! Why not build a downdraft top into your power tool bench? Much better option than kicking the Bosch extractor out of your way all the time, wrestling the hose, tripping over the cord, etc... Save yourself the aggravation and go downdraft. Then you can use the best tools even if they don't have that proprietary Bosch quick connect fitting!
A downdraft table won't help much with wide pieces though
Haven’t Porter Cable become just another Chinese sellout? For finishing sanders, the Mirka Deros is where it’s at.
Downdraft is the way it's done in a commercial cabinet shop. There seems to be a weird bias against adopting them for semi-pro and hobby uses. It's just a shame because they are very easy to build ( pegboard and plywood) and would be better IMO than fooling around with a very expensive and specialized extractor. That's all.
Haven't used the Mirka so I can only amend my statement to the PC 330 Speedblock is the best sander I have used. To go fully tangent to my point: 1st it's very heavy and smooth which means you just guide it around effortlessly sanding for long periods without your hand or arm getting tired out. All others I know of are too light so you have to apply a small amount of pressure to get them to cut, or else the action is jumpy or erratic so you hang on tight to keep them from skittering out of control. This makes sanding hell 2nd the power cord comes out on top of the housing. Doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is. Keeps the cord out of your way and minimizes it getting stuck dragging the edge of the work. 3rd you can use any sandpaper you want, load up a dozen sheets and work a long time. The sandpaper clamps are STRONG won't fall apart, very likely to outlast the motor. So maybe the Mirka is better? It's certainly many times the price of the 330. But back to the point, does it have the Bosch quick connect dust port? That's what I was trying to say; many of us already have good tools and fooling around with hose adaptors and duct tape means we probably wouldn't benefit trying to use the Bosch extractor(finicky and frustrating) as much as a downdraft setup (easy and awesome).
To be fair Kory. Having taken a look at the PC330, it’s looks to me that the PC and Mirka haven’t been conceived for the same kind of work. The Mirka is a finish sander, but it’s just a relevant for sanding things already in situ as for on a workshop bench. Obviously, if you’re sanding vertically or the odd, unhappy occasion above your head, then ‘light’ is the answer, so it’s the opposite philosophy of the PC, it’s also a random-orbital. It looks like the 330 is a tried and trusted old design, so hopefully, if it is now being made in China, the quality of the castings, etc is still good. As for the extractor it looks like it can be used conventionally or with the propriety ‘snap and click thingy’. One last point, Mirka are expensive wherever in the world you live, but if you’re in the US, you’re probably paying about double what you should.
Nice machine, but I nearly passed out when I checked the price. At 70 years old I'll do without it.
I'll be honest i'm that idiot who left the red tab open and then wonders why router chips are going down my sleeves!
Auto power by Bluetooth when using cordless tools ?
Mentioned that on the Bosch/Bob forum about a year ago. It makes sense as Bosch are making their new tools "connected" (bluetooth), not to mention cordless. They said they'd pass the idea on to design HQ but there's been no sign of anything like it yet. Come on Bosch!!
Hmm, so the bags are £35 for 5 and they're not reuseable. You'd fill several of those a day surely?
A blue hose, is that a selling point ?