Multi tool blades

[BPCFinishing]

What brand of blades are you guys using for multi tools?  I have a Dremel multi tool but have not had good luck with blade quality, the dremel blades are OK but don't seem to last very long.  Just wondering what you guys are using, I'll of course have to check compatibility, but any recommendations would be great!  Thanks!

Brad

 

[shaun.mcc]

Imperial is a good quality blade at a huge discount over the Fein. You won't find Imperial at you big box home center though...

As a result (of the price competition) I believe Fein pricing has been getting a little better.

 

[Cheese]

Fein for wood because they last longer and Imperial for drywall because they're inexpensive. I've purchased Imperial at Rockler & Woodcraft.

 

[sae]

Bosch blades are (relatively) inexpensive in bulk if you buy from Tool-Plus ($6/ea).

I'd assume they're the same blades as you get from Dremel though, so I doubt you'll get any more longevity. Made in Switzerland, right?

Also, I'd make sure you're clearing often enough, the blades will overheat and dull quickly if you're not.

 

[Ollie]

I don`t have a Dremel version but do have a Fein Multimaster.
I have tried the original Fein blades which are of course good quality but a bit expensive, Imperial blades which I found to be almost as good as Fein ones but a bit cheaper.
But now I use a brand called Krop which I get from Ebay (I am in the UK). They are very cheap if you buy them in packs of 10, they are almost exactly the same as the Imperial ones for quality at less than half the cost.

Not sure about the fitting on the Dremel but I found there are 2 types of connector on these copy blades one is a continuous ring the other is split part way around the ring (for DeWalt I think). Of the 2 types the consistent ring is far better, the other type seem to loosen and spread with use (I think its heat build up).

The Krop ones are great value for money, I have seen very similar blades under different brands too I think Saxton is one.

I really like the Japanese pattern blades for clean wood, but they disintegrate if they touch a nail on concrete.

Ollie

 

[overanalyze]

Bosch Carbide. Best blades ever. Last forever!! I buy 10 packs for about $60-70. They will cut through steel bolts, drywall, wood, fiberglasss...etc. good overall blade.

 

[Tyler Ernsberger]

Bosch Carbide. Best blades ever. Last forever!! I buy 10 packs for about $60-70. They will cut through steel bolts, drywall, wood, fiberglasss...etc. good overall blade.

You rock!!!  I didnt know bosch made a carbide blades for the multi tools.  I have always been a fan of bosch bits.  Im going to buy some now.  Just checked amazon and they have a 10 pack for $100.

 

[overanalyze]

Bosch Carbide. Best blades ever. Last forever!! I buy 10 packs for about $60-70. They will cut through steel bolts, drywall, wood, fiberglasss...etc. good overall blade.

You rock!!!  I didnt know bosch made a carbide blades for the multi tools.  I have always been a fan of bosch bits.  Im going to buy some now.  Just checked amazon and they have a 10 pack for $100.

Check tools-plus.com They are cheaper yet.

 

[Tyler Ernsberger]

Bosch Carbide. Best blades ever. Last forever!! I buy 10 packs for about $60-70. They will cut through steel bolts, drywall, wood, fiberglasss...etc. good overall blade.

You rock!!!  I didnt know bosch made a carbide blades for the multi tools.  I have always been a fan of bosch bits.  Im going to buy some now.  Just checked amazon and they have a 10 pack for $100.

Check tools-plus.com They are cheaper yet.

Thanks!!!!!