fein multi master or supercut

[skinee]

i am considering getting a fein,will  probally opt for the multi master as it would only be for occasional/average use but before i jump in and buy i was wondering if anybody has experience of either or both these machines,would the supercut be overkill for the average/occasional use?,also i think i will get the corded version but has anyone had the battery version and think it strong enough for most tasks?

 

[Deansocial]

What you doing with it

 

[windmill man]

Supercut every time, mine is about 5 years old and has been hammered and it still works perfectly . I work with another chippy who in the same period of time has been through 3 multimaster, they are DIY not trade. The Supercut are a lot more money but worth  every penny go for the corded version. The multimaster cordless are gutless

 

[skinee]

What you doing with it

just the 'normal' hard to reach/awkward type cutting jobs,floorboards etc,i thought the multimaster would classed as semi industrial or trade at least,wouldn't want to buy anything  rated less than trade but the super cut is almost double the cost and i'm not sure i could justify that.

 

[Deansocial]

Had my mm for 5 year and its still fine

 

[peter halle]

My MM is going on ten years old.  Going strong!

Peter

 

[joiner1970]

I would never class a multimaster as DIY .

I've got one, use it a lot "for work" and it never let's me down.

They are so good that 3 guys I work with have all bought them since using mine

 

[AlexThePalex]

Fein don't make DIY stuff.

The MM is cheaper because it is less powerful than the SC, but build quality is the same.

If you're only planning on using the tool occasionally, the MM will do. But if you're using it on a daily basis I'd opt for the SC.

 

[Holzhacker]

I think this question goes along with the question of sawzall or super sawsall.
I have an MM. A friend has a super cut that I have used.
For typical rehab work where one is cutting 1x or 5/4 stuff and trim notching I would recommend the MM. It's a bit less aggressive and easier to control.
If you are doing more brute type stuff with it, say treated lumber notches on porches or beams and joists the super cut would probably be better.
I've had the big sawzall and its a monster. However, I prefer the regular sawzall. Once again, easier to control the cut and stay online. Say cutting out floor register holes in a hardwood floor.

 

[Laminator]

I can't imagine you could go wrong with the mm.  Mine has withstood running until you almost needed gloves to hold it because of the heat several times and never missed a beat.  Its definitely not a toy. 

 

[Sean7a]

YOur friend who's gone through 3 MM's seems like he may be doing something wrong.  We don't ever ever ever get them back.  WHen they do come back they're 10+ years old, the customer has a smile on their face, says, "It finally died, gimme a 'nother!"

Something to consider with a supercut versus a regular multimaster.  Accessories.  Supercuts come packaged, depending on which you buy, with 10-15 (may not make the 15 blade package anymore) e-cut blades.  When you consider the value in WORTHWHILE accessories you buy with a supercut ($200 or so) versus the value of worthwhile accessories in most multimaster packages (only one or two blades @ $30 value) it really shrinks the cost difference between the two saws.  You're now really only looking at about a $100 difference.

Consider that.  Personally, I'd buy a supercut. 

 

[festoolviking]

Hi!

A couple of years back I got the Bosch GOP 10,8. It works really good for small jobs. The reason I got it was partly because it came in a sys2 with a lot of blades, delta-pad and more. The thing I dint like is that I have to keep one battery on charge all the time whilst using it, the "battery-time" is not long. But it's strong enough for solid wood. I wouldn't rec comend getting a cordless even if it's handy now and then. At least with a corded one you'll know the job will be done in one go.

Festoolviking

 

[jmbfestool]

I have had my Fein multi master for over 4 years and never had a problem about 8 people who have seen me use my fein MM or even used my fein MM have bought one for them selves.  2 other people went for the Bosch cordless after seen my Fein they regretted big time.  I told them they where stupid some people just dont learn.

JMB

 

[festoolviking]

I guess I learned my lesson the hard way.

[embarassed]

 

[tallgrass]

The super cut all the way. The extra power is king. As with most things it is better to have the power and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

[Nick C]

Labels like DIY or trade are nonsense. Match the tool to the scale of the work.

 

[sean_hogan]

Labels like DIY or trade are nonsense. Match the tool to the scale of the work.

Why do Bosch do 2 different ranges then, the green bodied tools and the blue bodied professional range ?

 

[Nick C]

The point is the size and power of a tool is not indicative of whether a tool is "professional" or not. I have used a multimaster for many years, and I find the compact size an advantage for the trim and other interior woodwork that I do. It also fits in a tool belt, and can be used one-handed on a ladder for exterior trim work. The larger tool would probably be better for rough carpenters, plumbers, and deck builders. Like the TS55 and the TS75, both have their place.

 

[gjh119]

Fein, just used ours to cut sheetrock in the families summer home in NJ which was flooded by Hurricane Sandy

 

[AlexThePalex]

The point is the size and power of a tool is not indicative of whether a tool is "professional" or not.

Nobody said otherwise. But you don't think there's a difference in built quality either between professional and DIY tools?

I have used a multimaster for many years, and I find the compact size an advantage for the trim and other interior woodwork that I do. It also fits in a tool belt, and can be used one-handed on a ladder for exterior trim work. The larger tool would probably be better for rough carpenters, plumbers, and deck builders. Like the TS55 and the TS75, both have their place.

MM and SC are almost the same size. The SC is even 0.3 lbs lighter.