I recently had a discussion with some folks on multi-tools, such as the Dremel multimax, or the Bosch multi-x or Ridgid Jobmax or the $20 Chicago Electrical one. The discussion was when you compare a tool like that is it more the tool or more the blades? Most of these blades are interchangeable and if not, you can use an adapter that cost $1 or so. Some of the Bosch blades are $10, the equivalent Harbor Freight blade is $3 or $4. So if you take a Chicago Electric tool and mount onto it a Harbor Freight blade does it work better or less? Or if you take a Bosch and mount a cheap Harbor Freight blade does it make a difference? I end up buying a Dremel version, I handled the other ones and tempted by the versatility of the Jobmax but ergonomically I like the Dremel one the best, plus it has a hard case. The Chicago Electric one is heavier, if I only want it for a single job and discard after I might consider the Chicago one. I bought some blades from Harbor Freight and using those back and forth with the Dremel ones, and I can't tell any difference.

Hoping I’m posting this in the right place. I could find nothing in searching for power washers. I turned on my pressure washer today and it leaks somewhere between where the hose connects and somewhere inside the case. It is not leaking at the hose connection. I’m sure it may look like it in the video, but it does not leak at the hose connection. Water spurts out thru the vents in the case. It’s been a few months since I’ve used it. I used it for a couple of hours today, and in spite of the leak, it seemed to work ok. What could be leaking? Is this a sign that the washers life is over, or is it worth fixing if it can be fixed? Below is a very short video showing the leak. [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq3JPUB23kc]Pressure Washer - YouTube[/url]