fein multi master

[magellan]

I have the Fein and it's great but I hear from people who use them a lot that the Bosch is better, both the 250 and 350 models.
I like the sharpening job but if you used the WSE blades, even this quick fix could be put off a lot longer!
New WSE Blades for Fein Multimaster in action.wmv

Hi John,
I've never seen the starter set that you show in your video....could you give a bit more info about it.  I've also never seen the blade adapter that you've shown or that type of blade and I thought I've seen most of the available blades.  Could you direct me to a link for those items.

Thank you

 

[jmbfestool]

Fein have brought out a brand new cordless    14.4v multimaster and a 18V supercut  which they claim is more powerfull than the corded multimaster

I have a cordless 12M Milwaukee for those odd little jobs which is cuts very nicely and has plenty of power but the dam thing vibrates a hell of a lot compared to the fein no where near as smooth.  So much so it actually tickles your hand!

The bosch 12v cordless well the ones I have used are very poor extremely poor  I used 3 different ones same models from 3 different plumbers.  Lack power and batterie dont last at all and cutting is slow.

JMB

 

[magellan]

I didn't know about Fein coming out with a cordless.  The Ridgid was very nice to in your hand AND.....the variable speed is controlled by your fingers and not preset in the rear of the handle.  It's a darn nice piece, it's worth a look....it kind of makes you think about spending $10.00 and more for a blade when the thing only cost less than $60.00 reconditioned.....I'm not one to  buy cheap blades either but I'm not sold on any particular blade right now.  I just purhased $200.00 worth of Imperial blades from their website and I've not found them to be that special either.....I've been roaming the big auction site to see what's out there but it's sort of a hit and miss I think.....I sure do like the blade and adapter that John used in his video....the blades might be a bit less expensive without holder being attached...

 

[Tim Sproul]

I didn't know about Fein coming out with a cordless.  The Ridgid was very nice to in your hand AND.....the variable speed is controlled by your fingers and not preset in the rear of the handle.   It's a darn nice piece, it's worth a look

The Ridgid 12V multi-tool is not so good as a Fein replacement.  The right angle drill, impact driver and autohammer heads are good.  The multi-tool head for cutting?  Not so good.  I often find the tool vibrating instead of the blade.  This equals no cutting action.  It is fine for cutting drywall but not really suited for cutting wood.

My Fein Multimaster is fanatastic.  The variable speed dial is a bit of a PITA to turn but other than that, the tool is great.

 

[awdriven]

The 18v Supercut is awesome! I get 25 mins of runtime and only a few seconds of that runtime with diminished power. The battery recharges in 25 minutes or less, so a pair of batteries is enough to keep you constantly working.

The cutting power from the stronger motor and wider oscillation arc make it feel like a really serious tool. I returned the Dremel and was ready to write off this class of tools off as noisy and slow. The Supercut isn't quiet, but it cuts like a champ.

 

[semenza]

The  info from JMB on reshaping/ sharpening the MM blades is now a seperate topic  to make it easy  for people to find without needing to sort through this and other Fein Multimaster threads.

Resharpen

Seth

 

[woodie]

Wow, the replacement batteries for the new Cordless Supercut are $279.00... gulp

I'd love to upgrade from my MultiMaster to a corded Supercut. I just haven't used the one I have enough to justify the extra $$. Part of that is due to how quickly the blades seem burn out.  Although after watching the video on the WSE blades, that could change.

Anyone know if the WSE blades are available in the States?

 

[John Bates]

I have the Fein and it's great but I hear from people who use them a lot that the Bosch is better, both the 250 and 350 models.
I like the sharpening job but if you used the WSE blades, even this quick fix could be put off a lot longer!
New WSE Blades for Fein Multimaster in action.wmv

Hi John,
I've never seen the starter set that you show in your video....could you give a bit more info about it.  I've also never seen the blade adapter that you've shown or that type of blade and I thought I've seen most of the available blades.  Could you direct me to a link for those items.

Thank you

I'm not sure but I will ask WSE if they have a US distributor, (in Australia and NZ it's the Festool distributor)
I'm sure either HMF or Joaliff would send to the States, I know Joaliff posts his adaptors worldwide
http://www.joaliff.com/WSE_Blade_brochure_engl_2011.pdf
http://www.joaliff.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=42

 

[awdriven]

Clever system that WSE has, making the blades a universal mount and just having different adaptors for each of the machines. This would make it easier for dealers to have blades in stock that could be bought by a wide range of saw owners. I'd say it would also have to reduce the price of manufacturing the blades a bit as well.

 

[John Bates]

It is, once you have the adaptor for your machine the blades are not expensive especially considering the long life expectancy.
All the blades, even the Japanese style wood cutting blades are Bi-metal and can cut nails.

 

[semenza]

What is it about the Japanese style blade that makes it different?  On a hand saw it is thin kerf and cuts on the pull stroke.

Seth