fein multi master or supercut

Fein here in the US for a period of time marketed the Multi-master in infomercials.  Just in case those international members don't have those, infomercials are paid programming that use spokespeople to demonstrate tools and exalt  their benefits over a half hour or so of time.  These "endorsements" frequently happened when cable television had slack time and then sold exposure at a discounted rate because of lack of viewage.  That is why many consider the Multi master to be a homeowner tool (DYI) versus a professional tool.

Peter
 
Peter Halle said:
Fein here in the US for a period of time marketed the Multi-master in infomercials.  Just in case those international members don't have those, infomercials are paid programming that use spokespeople to demonstrate tools and exalt  their benefits over a half hour or so of time.  These "endorsements" frequently happened when cable television had slack time and then sold exposure at a discounted rate because of lack of viewage.  That is why many consider the Multi master to be a homeowner tool (DYI) versus a professional tool.

Peter
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I have a MM. Reminds me of my Festools, well made and meant to last. SC is probably more amazing because it's roughly the same size with more horse power.

Santa's favorite Festool would be Domino. On Dancer, on Blitzen, on Domino!! Ho Ho!
 
Can't really help with the MM vs SC decision but....

I had a chance to check out several of the tools side by side once on a display where they were all plugged in. Picked them up turned them on etc. The MM was clearly better built and smoother running than the others (I think the Bosch was one of them).

I have a MultiMaster, I had a Dremel previously. The Dremel was OK and I had purchased it when I ended up needing an oscillating tool in the middle of a job. I had been planning to get the MM but had not gotten around to it. In use the the MM is noticeably better.

I had wondered when I saw the infomercials for Fein MM if it would end up hurting their marketing rather than helping, in the long run. I was also surprised to see them being sold that way. As far as I can tell from  the one I own, (purchased less than a year ago) the MM is still the same high quality tool that it was before the infomercials and the competitors hit the market.

Seth
 
Monju123 said:
I think that they tried to maximize sales before their patent expired.
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Absolutely - a good strategy since in a few months there were other similar products introduced. Hopefully it paid off for them - They ran it a lot, so I assume they were getting results.
 
SRSemenza said:
Can't really help with the MM vs SC decision but....

I had a chance to check out several of the tools side by side once on a display where they were all plugged in. Picked them up turned them on etc. The MM was clearly better built and smoother running than the others (I think the Bosch was one of them).

I have a MultiMaster, I had a Dremel previously. The Dremel was OK and I had purchased it when I ended up needing an oscillating tool in the middle of a job. I had been planning to get the MM but had not gotten around to it. In use the the MM is noticeably better.

I had wondered when I saw the infomercials for Fein MM if it would end up hurting their marketing rather than helping, in the long run. I was also surprised to see them being sold that way. As far as I can tell from  the one I own, (purchased less than a year ago) the MM is still the same high quality tool that it was before the infomercials and the competitors hit the market.

Seth
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I have used the bosch one and it feels like a super charged dildo!  The fein is ALOT smoother!
 
For non professional use, you need to consider the long term cost of batteries if you go with the cordless model. If the tool is not making you money and you cannot take tax deductions on the cost of the batteries, the steep price of those batteries could become rather painful.
 
Supercharged toy...LOL Too funny!  I have not used any other besides fein.  I bought my first one during the early to  mid '90's and upgraded when the tool free blade holder became available.  The old one is single speed and has seen hours and hours of non stop cutting and still feel and runs like it did when it was new.

I've seen (and heard) several of the other brands in use on jobsites and always thought they sounded cheap and rattly compared to the fein.
 
thanks for all the replies,i have decided to go with the multi master,i think that for regular but perhaps only once a week needs it will be plenty strong enough,jmb, perhaps if fein brought out a new line of 'accessories' for their 'toy' then they could vastly increase sales,to ladies!  [wink]
 
Peter Halle said:
Fein here in the US for a period of time marketed the Multi-master in infomercials.  Just in case those international members don't have those, infomercials are paid programming that use spokespeople to demonstrate tools and exalt  their benefits over a half hour or so of time.  These "endorsements" frequently happened when cable television had slack time and then sold exposure at a discounted rate because of lack of viewage.  That is why many consider the Multi master to be a homeowner tool (DYI) versus a professional tool.

Peter
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I always thought the infomercials  made the Fein MM look cheap and over priced.

Took me years to actually buy one.  And once you have the tool in hand, it is a entirely different story. Great tool.
 
skinee said:
thanks for all the replies,i have decided to go with the multi master,i think that for regular but perhaps only once a week needs it will be plenty strong enough,jmb, perhaps if fein brought out a new line of 'accessories' for their 'toy' then they could vastly increase sales,to ladies!  [wink]
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Get a Systainer and the insert, then the MM fits right in with all your other Festool.
 
I bought a MM about three years ago after doing a short stint with a flooring company.

Great tool. I really bought it because it can do some really awkward cuts with ease, too many to list really.

It is not what I would consider to be a DIY tool like the Bosch version.

Great tool and built to last.
 
My MM started out to be an occasional tool but that changed awful quick. I bought the bench mount for the MM and use it often. The quick release was the selling point for me
 
Peter Halle said:
Fein here in the US for a period of time marketed the Multi-master in infomercials.  Just in case those international members don't have those, infomercials are paid programming that use spokespeople to demonstrate tools and exalt  their benefits over a half hour or so of time.  These "endorsements" frequently happened when cable television had slack time and then sold exposure at a discounted rate because of lack of viewage.  That is why many consider the Multi master to be a homeowner tool (DYI) versus a professional tool.

Peter
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To add what Peter says, a large number of those infomercials promote somewhat low grade products i.e. the Popeil Pocket Fisherman  [smile]. 
 
I went through the same soul searching before settling on the cordless supercut and couldn't be happier with it.
On a hard job you'll have to be swapping out batteries though. A couple of my guys on a renovation project gave me snicker looks when I first got it (they have the corded mm's) but guess which one they go for now?
;D
Price around though, the prices do vary for the same set.
 
GPowers said:
Get a Systainer and the insert, then the MM fits right in with all your other Festools.
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That's what I did, and I'm very happy with it.

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