Flex vs The RSC

[onocoffee]

Last week, I got the last Recip saw at my local Lowe’s when they were evicting Flex for $90. And since I had read other threads here on FOG that the RSC is, essentially, the Flex, I had to put them head to head.

I probably won’t get to doing a side by side comparison until the weekend but I did borrow my friends brand new RSC (he hasn’t even used it yet). Of course, the Festool dust nozzle doesn’t fit on the Flex shoe, but would the RSC show swap to the Flex?

Looks like it’s going to be quite an interesting comparison!

 

[luvmytoolz]

What's the weight ratio like?

I'm not complaining but I'm starting to get a bit of gorilla arm with the RSC, quite heavier than my cheapo Ozito.

 

[Cheese]

What's the weight ratio like?

I'm not complaining but I'm starting to get a bit of gorilla arm with the RSC, quite heavier than my cheapo Ozito.

That's exactly the reason I haven't purchased the RSC...the Milwaukee's I own are heavy enough.

Just a note, in those comparison photos the Flex & RSC look like 2 completely different animals. There's nothing that looks even remotely similar between the two. Maybe Flex offers a premium line of products that would have more of a kinsmanship with the RSC?

 

[Michael Kellough]

I’m with Cheese. It takes a lot of imagination to think those tools are the same, except in purpose.

 

[Lincoln]

You need to compare to the Euro range of Flex professional tools (red colour) not the consumer/handyman range (black/grey)

 

[onocoffee]

What's the weight ratio like?

I'm not complaining but I'm starting to get a bit of gorilla arm with the RSC, quite heavier than my cheapo Ozito.

It's not as heavy as the RSC. Maybe a couple pounds lighter. Every time I handle the RSC, I envision myself lifting a Colonial Marines Pulse Rifle because it's so beefy.

Just a note, in those comparison photos the Flex & RSC look like 2 completely different animals. There's nothing that looks even remotely similar between the two. Maybe Flex offers a premium line of products that would have more of a kinsmanship with the RSC?

In person, I think there's definitely some similarities. The locking collar for the blade (mind you, I'm coming from a 1990s-era DeWalt 18v recip), the shoe is replaceable, the controls. As I get into it, I'll get more of a feel how different or similar the two are.

I’m with Cheese. It takes a lot of imagination to think those tools are the same, except in purpose.

My curiousity was piqued because of the threads here on FOG about the two. If they have similar performance, that would be a strong argument for the Flex - especially if dust collection is a concern.

Turns out, the Table 10725061 is $28.30 and the RSC-AV adapter is $21.20 - so the Flex can be kitted to utilize the CT dust extractors for about fifty bucks.

But I think you guys might be right. There's similarity but look at the schematics there seems to be some noticeable differences. However, I'm not that technically knowledgeable, so your eyes will be better at knowing what the drawings show.

 

[Cheese]

Check out the drive systems...they're completely different. It also looks like the RSC has a counterbalance/vibration reduction mechanism.

 

[usernumber1]

wrong flex, folks

I think Flex has since made a newer model even https://www.flex-tools.com/en/products/cordless-tools/18-0-v/rs-29-18-0-c


However, this one matches quite well -

RSP DW 18.0-EC C - FLEX

www.flex-tools.com

https://hub.flex-tools.com/_f/755/755fdbfa0b45287eab129b93395eca6a38af5d82/PRO_DOC_EXP_RSP-DW-18-0-EC.pdf

 

[luvmytoolz]

@usernumber1 That latest parts breakdown looks pretty identical!

The newer cordless Flex looks nice however!