Fein SuperCuts Just Dropped $400 in Price

[Tom the Remodeler]

Wonderful news!!!!

I have the Multimaster, and while it's a nice machine I always miss my old Supercut (lost in a theft event). This price cut has me seriously considering selling my Multimaster and bumping back up to the Supercut. Glad to hear this pricing is the new normal, thanks for the notification!!

 

[Andy B]

I have a Supercut and have used it for the last 3 years. Great tool that comes in extremely handy for the oddball cut or difficult access cut. The tile and scraper accessories are real time savers too. The Supercut has a higher powered motor and a slightly larger arc of oscillation than the Multimaster if I recall correctly.

 

[Kevin D.]

While it may have changed since last year but which I doubt very much, in case people were wondering whether the Fein MM and SC units were getting a price shave and also now possibly because they are being made in Asia, I called Fein Canada last year when this subject came up on another forum when folks were wondering such as the MM had gone down in price.  I was told in no uncertain terms that the unit has not changed design or in origin of manufacture from Europe.  The only change that was the exception I was told, was the changeover years ago from the older style units that you screwed on your cutters versus the quik clamp style that exists now.

 

[Frank Pellow]

I think that I am finally going to purchase a tool of this type.

Other than price, can anyone tell me why I should purchase the corded version of the Fein Supercut instead of the cordless?

 

[fdengel]

You don't need to worry about whether or not the batteries are charged when you pull it out to use it.

 

[Frank Pellow]

You don't need to worry about whether or not the batteries are charged when you pull it out to use it.

That's correct, but not helpful.  [tongue]

 

[leakyroof]

You don't need to worry about whether or not the batteries are charged when you pull it out to use it.

That's correct, but not helpful.  [tongue]

. I would say that's not quite right Frank, for this reason. If you don't find yourself using a particular cordless tool that often , then it's much easier to let the charge state of the batteries get low.  The Multimaster seems to fall into two distinct usage groups, those who use one often on a weekly basis , and the infrequent users who, like me( [wink])  would never give up their Fein MM even though it sits a lot.
However , you HAVE been known to head to a power challenged job site or two, so maybe a battery unit is best for you Frank. [wink]

 

[Frank Pellow]

You don't need to worry about whether or not the batteries are charged when you pull it out to use it.

That's correct, but not helpful.  [tongue]

. I would say that's not quite right Frank, for this reason. If you don't find yourself using a particular cordless tool that often , then it's much easier to let the charge state of the batteries get low.  The Multimaster seems to fall into two distinct usage groups, those who use one often on a weekly basis , and the infrequent users who, like me( [wink])  would never give up their Fein MM even though it sits a lot.
However , you HAVE been known to head to a power challenged job site or two, so maybe a battery unit is best for you Frank. [wink]

I stand corrected.  [embarassed]  The fact that the batteries do hold their charge when not in use is of help.

What I am still waiting to hear about is whether the battery powered toiol is as powerful as the mains powered one.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

You don't need to worry about whether or not the batteries are charged when you pull it out to use it.

That's correct, but not helpful.  [tongue]

. I would say that's not quite right Frank, for this reason. If you don't find yourself using a particular cordless tool that often , then it's much easier to let the charge state of the batteries get low.  The Multimaster seems to fall into two distinct usage groups, those who use one often on a weekly basis , and the infrequent users who, like me( [wink])  would never give up their Fein MM even though it sits a lot.
However , you HAVE been known to head to a power challenged job site or two, so maybe a battery unit is best for you Frank. [wink]

I stand corrected.   [embarassed]  The fact that the batteries do hold their charge when not in use is of help.

What I am still waiting to hear about is whether the battery powered toiol is as powerful as the mains powered one.

I think it is pretty close, Frank...there are some good reviews online about it.  If short sessions are more the norm, then I think a battery would be good.  If longer sessions are used, I would go corded.  Personally I would go corded because the times I use my OMT tool is usually for a long session grinding thinset or cutting flooring out or something.  Of course the newer style batteries on all of these tools makes them last longer so if you have another battery or two charged, it would be a moot point.  I think that in terms of the capabilities of both types they are pretty comparable to one another.

Scot

 

[peter halle]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

 

[Brice Burrell]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

 

[greg mann]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

 

[wow]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

Or they are anticipating a certain company introducing a competitive model at a lower price point?

;D

 

[greg mann]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

Or they are anticipating a certain company introducing a competitive model at a lower price point?

;D

The Festool and Fein families are related through marriage. The Festool version is almost certainly a re-badged and modified SC. I think both companies prefer cooperation here over competition.

 

[bkharman]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

Or they are anticipating a certain company introducing a competitive model at a lower price point?

;D

Competitive model... Yes.

Lower price point?  I would guess not.

 

[wow]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

Or they are anticipating a certain company introducing a competitive model at a lower price point?

;D

Competitive model... Yes.

Lower price point?  I would guess not.

I meant lower than the old price. And I'll bet you a dollar that I'm right!

 

[bkharman]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

Or they are anticipating a certain company introducing a competitive model at a lower price point?

;D

Competitive model... Yes.

Lower price point?  I would guess not.

I meant lower than the old price. And I'll bet you a dollar that I'm right!

I thought you were talking about the Festool multitool. I don't think that it will be lower than the Fein SC.

I am holding out hope that the multitool will be AINA and then I will weigh my options.

 

[leakyroof]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

  +1 on this. Since there are SO many competitors now with their own line of accessories and Osc. tools, Fein had to do something.  They sort of showed their hand recently with the drop in price of blades or specials on blades.
I only hope if sales of the now lowered Super Cut really take off, that they don't drop the MultiMaster here in the US and simply stay a hundred or two in price above all the rest of the market like they were for so many years with the MM in the first place.

 

[greg mann]

What I am wondering and have been holding my tongue is why there is such a reduction?  That is pretty darn large.  Hmmm.....

Peter

Sorta make you wonder what the profit was on these things... [blink]

The margin was certainly pretty high, but if you don't sell too many it has to be really high to do you much good. Now that the Multimaster has so much competition I am guseeing Fein decided to make a pre-emptive move to protect their share of the market from the imitators. The SC probably costs little more to make than the MM so by dropping the price so dramatically they have raised the bar. Teaming with Festool will also make their market exposure greater and enhance the already high reputation for quality. That's my take, but it is really just speculation on my part.

   +1 on this. Since there are SO many competitors now with their own line of accessories and Osc. tools, Fein had to do something.  They sort of showed their hand recently with the drop in price of blades or specials on blades.
I only hope if sales of the now lowered Super Cut really take off, that they don't drop the MultiMaster here in the US and simply stay a hundred or two in price above all the rest of the market like they were for so many years with the MM in the first place.

I don't see then dropping the MM from their line. Perhaps the sales volumes will flip-flop with the SC, who knows? The blades were always a good revenue source when they had the market to themselves, and probably still are even with the price reductions. It is interesting how they really marketed the MM in the few years before the patents ran out and the clones showed up. Info-mercials every Sunday trying to get the market somewhat saturated. Good strategy. The MM had to be a good revenue source for a long time. Fein really did not push many of their other tools all that hard in NA, and they do have some very good tools beyond the MM and SC. Dropping the price so dramatically indicates to me this is the tool with which they have decided to compete most aggressively, even to the point they will joint venture with Festool with another version. Probably another good strategy.

 

[pingvinlakrits]

Well,
I can reveal that the Supercut is due for an upgrade.

There will be a successor to the Supercut which is in the pipe line, a stronger model (ball park of 600W) and with an improved motor suspension that reduces vibrations considerably. Same blades as before.

The vibration reduction was on display with the new Multimaster - also upped the Wattage - and it was a little bit thicker but the suspension worked alright. The machine was a little quieter too. Very welcome. I don't think they have done anything with the oscillation to make it more aggressive - probably don't want to mess too much with the Supercut.

I guess price reduction is to clear stock before the new one - as well as countering the Vecturo. I would not hesitate to buy one at reduced price.