Creative Woodturning
Woodturning UK, Goblin Boxer Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner - June 2004
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BOXER - THE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION.
Whoever it was in marketing that thought of
the name Boxer certainly new their product, this small wet and dry
cleaner from the Goblin stable is certainly a heavyweight. As
I was comparing it to larger, more expensive cleaners meant for the
same purpose I had my doubts, but after using it around the workshop
for the last three months I have no doubt at all, it's become one of
my favourite tools.
With tool storage on
board I was also able to put the Boxer Wet & Dry in my car and use
it at a number of demonstrations, making it easy and simple for me
to clean up any turning mess, shavings or dust before packing my
tools and lathe away.
Cleaning up after
any work session can take its toll on household cleaners but the
compact Boxer from Goblin will certainly find a welcome place in the
hands of DIY enthusiasts, tradesmen or anyone with a big mess to
clean up. Also being able to handle both wet and dry spillages it is
not limited to indoor use. Having a blow function I have used
the Boxer in the garden to blow away leaves. |
BLOCKED DRAINS, WASHING MACHINES
SPILLAGES, THE BOXER DEALS WITH MOST SITUATIONS.
The Boxer
Wet & Dry boasts a good sized 1250w motor that can be used to suck
or blow, a large 20 litre tank allowing the cleaner to pick up 14
litres of dry matter or 10 litres of liquid. So whether you
are clearing up wood chippings and dust from the shed, shavings from
a heavy session of turning or woodworking, dealing with a leaky
washing machine or clearing a blocked drain the Boxer Wet & Dry can
deal with most situations.
The motor is fitted with a safety float that automatically switches
the unit off when the limit of water in the tank is reached.
GOOD POINTS - BAD POINTS.
Having a very long cable and being fitted with wheels easily allowed
the cleaner to follow me around the workshop like a lost puppy. I
would have liked a slightly longer hose and the possibility of a
small brush for cleaning around machinery in the workshop, but as
with everything, extras cost. Coming with a two year guarantee the
Boxer Wet & Dry can be found in most electrical and DIY outlets for
well under £50 and, for me this represented good value for the
money.
The cleaner comes in a two tone blue and grey finish and is complete
with a multi-purpose floor nozzle, a squeegee attachment for picking
up liquid and a brush for hard floors. A crevice tool, ideal
for getting into small places, the interior of a car or van is also
included. All are stored on board making the unit easy to tidy
away.
Many thanks go to
Saffron PR for the supply of the
Boxer Wet & Dry cleaner for this review.
Review - Mike
Swain |
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