Multi-Tool Vecturo OS 400

[Tom the Remodeler]

You guys are making me a little nervous!  I pre-orderd the Vecturo, and mine should arrive on Monday.  I am beginning to second guess my purchase.  I want the hear from users that love it (at least as good as the MM).  I absolutely love all the rest of my green fleet, and hope this lives up to the Festool standard!

The SuperCut has long been regarded as KING of the oscillating multi tools. The Vecturo is simply a refined SuperCut with some nice creature comforts. You won't be disappointed.  [big grin]

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

Simple. If it's doesn't meet your expectations, please exercise the 30-day return policy. That's what it's there for and you shouldn't feel guilty/bad if you use it.

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

You guys are making me a little nervous!  I pre-orderd the Vecturo, and mine should arrive on Monday.  I am beginning to second guess my purchase.  I want the hear from users that love it (at least as good as the MM).  I absolutely love all the rest of my green fleet, and hope this lives up to the Festool standard!

It's not in the same class as the multimaster or the rest of the copy's. 

I doubt many have used a supercut.  The vecturo and supercut blow the doors off the multimaster class tools.

 

[erock]

Well I'm PUMPED!    Just checked my tracking number from Tom B. and I should have my Vecturo tomorrow!!

I put a couple projects on hold.  I'll finish them with the Vecturo.

The only multi tool I have to compare the Vecturo with is the Porter Cable Multi tool.  The Porter Cable has been okay.  But the plunge base and depth stop on the Vecturo sold me. 

I'm so pumped about receiving the Vecturo, I asked Tom to ship it to where I work so I could test it out in the shop in front of the guys I work with.  [wink]

Eric

 

[Tinker]

I'm looking forward to your demo, Eric

 

[erock]

I'm looking forward to your demo, Eric

[eek]  [scared]  MY DEMO?   

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

vid.e.o

Vid-e-O

VID!E!O!

VIDEO!!!!

[popcorn]

 

[Samo]

[popcorn]

Come on man!  You know you want to.  [thanks]

 

[Rip Van Winkle]

For those purchasers worried about the lack of dust collection, do any of you order from a Fein dealer who may normally carry the Supercut and have the Supercut dust extraction set in stock? Since the Vecturo seems to be a rebranded Fein Supercut the Dust extraction set for the Fein may work for the Vecturo, unless the modification for the Plug-It cord got in the way?

Are any of the Festool dealers on FOG also Fein dealers and could they check?

I believe the part number for the Fein Supercut dust extraction set is 9 26 02 074 01 4 or 92602074014 for the version that runs the extraction underneath the motor.

Fein also makes a vacuum hood that fits on the front metal housing of the Supercut called the "Dust Extraction Device" for use when cutting or grinding hazardous materials. The part number for that is 9 26 02 084 01 0 or 92602084010.

There's a video on Youtube showing the Dust Extraction Device being used on a Supercut, it shows it  after the 1:00 mark.



Fein also makes an adapter so that the Fein eight point pads can be used for sanding on the Supercut, that may also fit the Vecturo.

 

[joiner1970]

You guys are making me a little nervous!  I pre-orderd the Vecturo, and mine should arrive on Monday.  I am beginning to second guess my purchase.  I want the hear from users that love it (at least as good as the MM).  I absolutely love all the rest of my green fleet, and hope this lives up to the Festool standard!

It's not in the same class as the multimaster or the rest of the copy's. 

I doubt many have used a supercut.  The vecturo and supercut blow the doors off the multimaster class tools.

Well I've used all 3, in fact 4 if you count the old model multimaster and yes the old multimaster wasn't in the same class but things change

 

[Tinker]

I have the old MM.  I use it so seldom that I have not used all of the blades that came with it.  The thing is a PITA to use as the blades keep vibrating lose.  Even with all of that, I feel it has paid for itself every time i have used it.  It is the only tool in my arsenal that will do the job I ask it to do.  It gets into tight places that I don't dare go into with my Sawzall when I think there are wires or pipes behind. After reading a previous thread about the Vecturo, i began to think I should replace that antique MM.  Now, I am on the fence wondering about replacing with the Super Cut.  The biggest problem with my MM is dust.  It is a problem to hold steady on a cut with both hands at the same time I hang on to a CT hose.  When working in the kitchen or living room, I also need a box of cotton balls for ear protection.  Not because of the MM's noise, but there is somebody who happens to live with me and does a great job of feeding me, among other "chores" who can make a lot of racket when the dust starts flying around the room.  [ban]

I am beginning to see an advantage to using the SuperCut that could override the advantages with the add-ons to the Vecturo. As others have mentioned, it is hard to believe that Festoy has developed a tool so close in usage to a competitors model and has not added DC to there product.  It turns into a choice between all the extras coming with the Vecturo vs DC of the SuperCut.  For my personal expectations, I need the DC more than I need depth control and a foot to make it easier to cut out for an electrical box. Even working in my wood shop, I need DC. 

I am sure that Festoy is looking thru this thread and somebody is wearing their thinking cap and wheels are turning.  Could it be that, sice the Vecturo is so close to the Fein SC, that there was collaboration somewhere along the line in development?  If so, maybe Fein was not willing to help (as in allow) with DC; but eventually something will be worked out, perhaps trade offs. 

Tinker

 

[builderbob]

I received my Vecturo Tuesday that replaced my multi master 250. It's definitely an upgrade for me as there's no way to achieve adding the plunge base or depth stops to the standard mm. My mm came with the dust collection port and I have to be honest in saying that I have used it one time when I first got it.

I agree with everybody that Festool focuses on dust collection but in my opinion, people are putting too much emphasis on the fact that it's not present on the Vecturo. It's rare that I find myself in a situation where I feel it's been so necessary to use it with my multi master.

I was able to use the vecturo yesterday and absolutely appreciate the upgrade from my mm!  I can't wait until I do have the opportunity to utilize the bases!  If you're on the fence about the Vecturo, give it a shot...you have 30 days to make your decision to keep it or not!

Bob

 

[darita]

Well, I had the old Multimaster and could never get the blades to not work loose in the first few seconds of operation.  It was total frustration and the worst money I ever spent on a tool.  I got a HF and it worked fairly well holding the blades tight.  I graduated to a Bosch and it was a step up from the HF for sure and does the job, but I'm hoping the Vecturo is a good step up from that...and the final step.
Good to know that the Supercut blades fit the Vecturo.  Only thing that gave me pause was the lack of DC, but I'm hoping that Festool pride forces the development of DC, retro for the current Vecturo of course.
Attachments and reputation sent me to the Vecturo, over the Supercut.

 

[Brice Burrell]

.....I am sure that Festoy is looking thru this thread and somebody is wearing their thinking cap and wheels are turning.  Could it be that, sice the Vecturo is so close to the Fein SC, that there was collaboration somewhere along the line in development?  If so, maybe Fein was not willing to help (as in allow) with DC; but eventually something will be worked out, perhaps trade offs. 

Tinker

Wayne, the Vecturo is a Supercut clone, meaning Festool didn't developed it, Fein did.  Other than the Plug-It cord they are the same tool.  While on the topic of the Plug-It cord on the Vecturo, I see no advantage to have on on a multi tool.  If fact I see it as a disadvantage since the Plug-It cord isn't the most durable cord and it is expensive replace. 

I can't see the Vecturo being a good investment for you since you don't often use the Multimaster you already have.  Also Fein makes a dust collection attachment (for sanding) for the Multimaster (and the same type of depth stop as the Vecturo).  You could consider a new Multimaster, either the new 350 or the slightly older model 250.  You can get these in kits with the dust collection attachment and blades for less than a Vecturo/Supercut.  The Multimaster 250 top kit is $210 and the 350 top kit $350 on Amazon right now.     

 

[Brice Burrell]

Good to know that the Supercut blades fit the Vecturo.  Only thing that gave me pause was the lack of DC, but I'm hoping that Festool pride forces the development of DC, retro for the current Vecturo of course.
Attachments and reputation sent me to the Vecturo, over the Supercut.

As Bob mentioned the dust collection for the Multimaster is not worth while for most use (or probably never worth the trouble).  As far as I can tell the attachment is for the sanding pad only.  I can't see any good way to collect dust from a multi tool for cutting without completely enclosing the blade with bristles and then you wouldn't be able to see what you were doing.  More to the point, there just isn't a whole of dust from cutting with a multi tool.  I see think it compares to jigsaw, with the hose and cover on the jigsaw it hard to see with the cover and harder to finely control the saw with the hose.  Now imagine that with a multi tool trying to make a precision cut.  It just isn't worth it.

BTW, I have the same old style Multimaster as both you and Tinker and I don't really have much trouble with the blades coming loose.  You don't need go crazy tightening the blade, just let the blade do the cutting and it shouldn't come loose all that often.           

 

[promark747]

there's no way to achieve adding the plunge base or depth stops to the standard mm.

There is no plunge base, but there IS a depth stop available for the MM.

 

[builderbob]

there's no way to achieve adding the plunge base or depth stops to the standard mm.

There is no plunge base, but there IS a depth stop available for the MM.

That's good to know for anybody who has or is researching a multi master. I personally have never needed a depth stop but the plunge base is what really caught my eye as I do a fair amount of cutting in finished cabinets post installation.

 

[promark747]

there's no way to achieve adding the plunge base or depth stops to the standard mm.

There is no plunge base, but there IS a depth stop available for the MM.

That's good to know for anybody who has or is researching a multi master. I personally have never needed a depth stop but the plunge base is what really caught my eye as I do a fair amount of cutting in finished cabinets post installation.

Yeah, no doubt the plunge base is nice, and is really the only thing luring me to replace my MM with the Vecturo.

 

[neeleman]

Somebody on a German forum did fit the Festool Plunge Base to the latest Multimaster FMM 350.
Look at the pictures below. I haven't tried it myself though because I own a SuperCut.

 

[Tinker]

quote from Brice >>>BTW, I have the same old style Multimaster as both you and Tinker and I don't really have much trouble with the blades coming loose.  You don't need go crazy tightening the blade, just let the blade do the cutting and it shouldn't come loose all that often.