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Aug 21, 2013 16:00:14 GMT -5
Post by jonathan on Aug 21, 2013 16:00:14 GMT -5
The Bosch, Mafell & Flex rails are 100% identical except for labeling and the fact that the Bosch ones have blue anti slip rubbers & the Mafell & Flex have red rubbers. I haven't seen the new Bosch router adapter for these guide rails in person, but you can find a bunch of pictures in this Russian forum thread: www.mastercity.ru/showthread.php?t=191625It's definitely on my to buy list once I can find a place that carries a metric version. So far I've only found it on Toolstop.co.uk
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Aug 21, 2013 16:23:11 GMT -5
Post by mattdh on Aug 21, 2013 16:23:11 GMT -5
jonathan- do you have a mafell rail mounted to your mft/3
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Aug 21, 2013 21:46:06 GMT -5
Post by GhostFist on Aug 21, 2013 21:46:06 GMT -5
I would if they were available here. Identical to mafell's except branding
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Aug 22, 2013 15:16:30 GMT -5
Post by woodie on Aug 22, 2013 15:16:30 GMT -5
Toolstop.co.uk has one heck of a deal on a Bosch guide rail bundle. Two F160 rails, a rail joiner, and a rail bag for $181.70 (USD). It says they'll ship it to the US for $46.10. The same combination with Mafell is $426.50 plus shipping. Bosch Rail Combo
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Aug 22, 2013 15:42:39 GMT -5
Post by jonathan on Aug 22, 2013 15:42:39 GMT -5
Toolstop.co.uk has one heck of a deal on a Bosch guide rail bundle. Two F160 rails, a rail joiner, and a rail bag for $181.70 (USD). It says they'll ship it to the US for $46.10. The same combination with Mafell is $426.50 plus shipping. Bosch Rail ComboThat's definitely a good deal! Just be wary about customs fees though.
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Aug 22, 2013 15:48:04 GMT -5
Post by wrightwoodwork on Aug 22, 2013 15:48:04 GMT -5
Looks like a good deal have you ordered international before
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Aug 22, 2013 16:55:53 GMT -5
Post by woodie on Aug 22, 2013 16:55:53 GMT -5
Looks like a good deal have you ordered international before Not that big an item and nothing from that particular vendor. I hadn't thought about customs fees, although it looks like it would only be between 3 and 8 percent depending on how it's classified. I guess I might worry more about shipping damage and dealing with them on a replacement rail. Not knowing anything about Toolstop I'll probably just pony up for the Mafell rails available locally.
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Aug 22, 2013 17:26:50 GMT -5
Post by wrightwoodwork on Aug 22, 2013 17:26:50 GMT -5
Yeah had a look you will also have to pay vat initially but as you stay in America you will be able to reclaim but not sure how to. I haven't dealt with toolstop uk but I wouldn't hesitate about dealing with them they have being trading since 1965 and now the son in managing director so is still a family business based in Scotland so are not an Internet company here today gone tommorow even with your taxes it's still a good deal worth buying
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Aug 22, 2013 20:09:30 GMT -5
Post by 7 on Aug 22, 2013 20:09:30 GMT -5
I just ordered them. Thanks for the link. My receipt has the following costs: Rail kit $181.70 Shipping $46.10 Total $227.90
No mention of customs. I think they already processed my card for the 227 total. I will update if it is any different & can update when it arrives.
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Aug 22, 2013 21:16:19 GMT -5
Post by woodie on Aug 22, 2013 21:16:19 GMT -5
I just ordered them. Thanks for the link. My receipt has the following costs: Rail kit $181.70 Shipping $46.10 Total $227.90 No mention of customs. I think they already processed my card for the 227 total. I will update if it is any different & can update when it arrives. No problem! Looking forward to feedback on this.
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Aug 22, 2013 21:20:52 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by GhostFist on Aug 22, 2013 21:20:52 GMT -5
Same. I know I've had to pay customs on pick up in the past ordering from the states.
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Aug 23, 2013 5:26:13 GMT -5
Post by sgtrjp on Aug 23, 2013 5:26:13 GMT -5
Also looking forward to your feedback. They've also got the Bosch Router guiderail adapter. Well, due to arrive in September.
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Aug 23, 2013 12:48:46 GMT -5
Post by jalvis on Aug 23, 2013 12:48:46 GMT -5
Thats a great deal being a 4 piece kit. I'm interested myself and look forward to your response.
When you pay 'customs' what are you paying? Import Taxes?
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Aug 23, 2013 23:13:43 GMT -5
Post by 7 on Aug 23, 2013 23:13:43 GMT -5
Sounds strange about the customs. I think the rails are scheduled for delivery to my house. It will be odd if I get a call and am asked to pick them up and pay an additional fee for customs that was never mentioned. Still a good buy if it is only a small percentage.
I'll update upon delivery.
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Aug 23, 2013 23:25:53 GMT -5
Post by GhostFist on Aug 23, 2013 23:25:53 GMT -5
I don't think distributers deal with customs fees, it's a government thing. Pretty sure I paid $20 for a hammer I ordered from the states but Canada is pretty much a fascist state so may be different in 'merica
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