Festool Vecturo Oscillating Multitool Release Date

[sgryd]

I didn't actually test it. I held it and handled it with the accessories. I have the Fein Multimaster which I use on a "no other tool will do this"-basis. I'm not a good friend with the Multimaster. I got the feeling that I would get along much better with the Vecturo. The accessories seems great. Especially the plunge bar. The plunge bars can be set at a selected angle with an easy twitch on a green lever. The front of the bar has a magnet onto which the blade clings, i.e. the blade will always move in the same lateral plane along the magnet. If this works (seemed very rigid) I assume it will be really easy to make precision cuts.

Changing accessories was really simple. Just hold the green lever, turn the acessory about 120 degrees (an arrow shows when to stop turning) and pull off. The system seems fast, rigid and tight.

The body of the Vecturo seemed a bit slicker than the Multimaster. But I didn't have them side by side, so I'm not sure.

My overall feeling is that this could be a tool that I would use for many tasks, not only the tasks where no other tool would cope. I'll for sure put my Multimaster for sale after the summer and get in line for a Vecturo. I just noticed that I'm still drooling a little, hours after the fair [tongue]

As I don't own the Fein Supercut I might be too positive about the Vecturo compared to others. I actually don't know if there are similar accessories to the Supercut.

 

[sgryd]

Some more info:

I think I recall correctly that the lateral movement is 2,5 degrees . Which according to the rep. should be about equal to the SuperCut. The Multimaster apparently has much less movement (almost half) which makes the SuperCut and Vecturo faster cutters. Also the Vecturo has more power than the Multicut.

Festool opted for a slightly longer blade lock lever, which to me sounds like a good idea. I've always thought it was a bit fiddly to get my finger under the lever on the Multicut.

 

[ScotF]

This is interesting.  I would love to see more info on the plunging accessory.  Also, I wonder if it is interchangeable with Fein units.

Scot

 

[sgryd]

For what it's worth. Here are some more details.

The plate of the plunge bar is rubberized on the "contact face", i.e. the face contacting your work piece. The top of the contact plate has two ridges which acts as finger stops when you press the plate down with two fingers. These two features will likely make holding the thing firmly against your work piece very easy.

Plunging action seemed very smooth, but I doubt it will be "domino grade". The bars themselves are a bit tinier that that of the Domino (or so it seemed).

I haven't seen the Supercut accessories, but I doubt that they would be compatible. The blades are compatible though (Supercut -> Vecturo, that is). Multicut blades will not fit the Vecturo.

A really nice depth stop is available as an accessory. It't fast to attach and adjust.

Another depth stop is available as well, but this one acts like a sled. Like a ski that sits beside the slitting blade (could you call the round blade a slitting blade?). Will give you nice support when you need to take up a larger hole in thin material but do not want to cut too deep.

Oh no... I started drooling again. Have to stop writing now. Shutting down browser to get a FOG break. Need to wipe of the drool and go to that anonoymous foggers meeting.

 

[joiner1970]

Just found a nice video of it , now I want one

2014 Festool Vecturo OS 400 EN:

 

[jacko9]

Interesting video, I wonder if this tool can be used to square up the slots cut by the Domino to get a traditional mortise slot where you can use integral tenons cut from the native wood?  A tool like this would make through tenons that would be easy to wedge open yielding a very decorative and very strong joint in furniture.  It sure would be nice to be able to experiment with one of these!  Heck with my new IMac, I could even make a video combining the Domino with the new Festool Vecturo!

Jack

 

[festooldude]

I wonder if those cool Festool accesoiries fit my fein supercut  [big grin]

 

[Gotoh]

I'm sure it's not the intended use, but that plunge base would be phenomenal for separating failed silicone from an acrylic shower pan without repeatedly scarring the pan in the process. Something I've had to do far more times than I care to remember.

 

[jacko9]

Will the Festool "multi master" have dust control?  Grinding out bad grout is a messy job.

Jack

 

[Cort]

The Festool oscillating tool looks so much like Fein's super cut I can't help but to wonder about patent infringement.  A Plug-it cord would be nice, but otherwise I am satisfied with my Fein.

 

[peter halle]

With all the competitors out there in the last few years I would imagine that the Fein patent on design has run out. My guess - totally a guess - is that Festool and Fein have a friendly professional relationship and that this has been in the works for years.

Peter

 

[dltflt]

If you are planning on buying a multimaster type tool would you wait for the Festool or just buy the Fein?

 

[Cort]

If you are planning on buying a multimaster type tool would you wait for the Festool or just buy the Fein?

If your need is immediate, then there is no reason to delay your purchase.  In fact, in a bit of an indulgent move, I just sold my Multimaster and bought a Supercut in T-Loc systainer instead.  From what I've seen of Festool's version of the tool there may not be enough of a difference to justify a delay of purchase.

 

[dltflt]

I have an older model Multimaster.  I almost bought a new one over the weekend but decide to wait for the new model with more power that is being released in July.  Then I got to thinking that I'm in no rush I could just wait for the Festool.  I like that plunge base option, other than that I think it is a supercut.

 

[shed9]

With all the competitors out there in the last few years I would imagine that the Fein patent on design has run out. My guess - totally a guess - is that Festool and Fein have a friendly professional relationship and that this has been in the works for years.

Peter

I believe the patent ran out around 2010 and I agree, based on the obvious similarities between the machines there is clearly some combined development in my opinion.

There is some symbiosis between the two companies - Fein has retained it's relatively high price point and subsequent quality of it's product core without becoming a split location design and manufacture company.

 

[SittingElf]

Here's Festool Frank's video direct:



Get serious folks!  You KNOW that even though you have the Fein models... if you have Green Fever, sooner or later you  are not going to be able to stay orange. You HAVE to go green, so might as well start saving your shekels for it's ultimate release! [blink]

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE! [scared]

Cheers,

The "other" Frank [wink]

 

[dltflt]

I think you are correct Frank, I will just have to wait for the dark blue and green tools.

 

[AlexThePalex]

The Festool oscillating tool looks so much like Fein's super cut I can't help but to wonder about patent infringement.

Licensing.

 

[Stone Message]

The Festool oscillating tool looks so much like Fein's super cut I can't help but to wonder about patent infringement.

Licensing.

I doubt whether there are any patent or licensing issues for Festool to worry about. There are plenty of other names on machines like these - mine is a Bosch. Even my local tool store sells4 or 5 other makes. From what I can tell from Franks Jaksch's video and the other discussions is that Festool have added several design features of their own that sets their version far apart from the competition.

Peter

 

[Mike B]

I find it amusing that there is the remotest speculation that the Vecturo is not at the very least a Fein/Festool collaboration if not being manufactured by Fein for Festool.

One look at that unit and apart from a larger collar for the Festool accessories and a Plug-it lead, that unit IS a Supercut. Same oscillation range and amplitude, same power and crucially, the same blade change mechanism. I'm also fairly sure the QuickIN system is still under patent, otherwise why make it identical apart from a re-badge.

I also look forward to Festool's solution to dust collection with will undoubtedly be identical to the Supercut. Something which is usually criticised as an afterthought by Fein will no doubt be lauded as revolutionary and superior when given the green treatment...