New Fein SuperCut

neeleman · Jan 7, 2016

There are now pictures of the new Fein SuperCut 500 W multitool: FSC 500 QSL.
It will be available in Europe in April 2016.
I'm waiting for the battery powered new SuperCut or Vecturo.
And it comes with the new Starlock system for the blades.
This new system is developed together with Bosch and will be the new standard for multitools (like SDS).

AlexThePalex · Jan 7, 2016

Starlock, Starlock Plus, and Starlock Max.

OK, now I'm wondering, if this is going to be the standard, why make three variations?

Why not one and the same for all? I think this is very odd.

neeleman · Jan 7, 2016

Indeed that's kind of weird.
But it has to do with downward compatibility with older machines.
First blade is for Bosch, second is for Fein MM and the last is for the newer machines or with the new adapter.
With Starlock you don't need any tool to attach the blade.
Have a look at this video and you'll understand.
https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xft1/v/t42.1790-2/12213792_780027638792992_1766194820_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjQ3NSwicmxhIjo1MTIsInZlbmNvZGVfdGFnIjoic2QifQ%3D%3D&rl=475&vabr=264&oh=00125c005daacb813e9e1ef820288da1&oe=569185A6

joiner1970 · Jan 7, 2016

Why waste time and money designing another new blade system lol. Theres not a lot wrong with the existing quick change, apart from some people say they can easily lose the pin.

Trouble is the 350 multimaster is so good that they've probably had to add new gizmos like this to the supercut otherwise they won't sell many.

Just guessing

bryan1982 · Jan 8, 2016

neeleman said:
Indeed that's kind of weird.
But it has to do with downward compatibility with older machines.
First blade is for Bosch, second is for Fein MM and the last is for the newer machines or with the new adapter.
With Starlock you don't need any tool to attach the blade.
Have a look at this video and you'll understand.
https://video.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xft1/v/t42.1790-2/12213792_780027638792992_1766194820_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjQ3NSwicmxhIjo1MTIsInZlbmNvZGVfdGFnIjoic2QifQ%3D%3D&rl=475&vabr=264&oh=00125c005daacb813e9e1ef820288da1&oe=569185A6

That blade change is awesome

I will be waiting for supercut cordless or the festool cordless.

But I doubt festool will get the new anti vibration head on it.

The feint look awesome

Cheers

Bryan

joiner1970 · Jan 9, 2016

Axminster already have the blades up on their website
http://www.axminster.co.uk/catalogs...source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+New!&utm_content=FEIN+%26+Bosch+develop+new+fitting+system+for+multi+tool+accessories&utm_campaign=16wk01t1_FEIN+and+Bosch+develop+new+fitting+system+for+multi+tool+accessories

Magpal · Apr 9, 2017

Has anyone seen these in the stores? It is also listed in the 2017 catalog, but I can not find any of the larger stores stocking these.

Getmaverick · Apr 9, 2017

I have a 250 that's the Terminator. It just won't die!

yetihunter · Apr 12, 2017

Magpal said:
Has anyone seen these in the stores? It is also listed in the 2017 catalog, but I can not find any of the larger stores stocking these.

The cordless version has been available from some online retailers in the states.
The corded version has been bumped to May 1st, June 1st, and "arriving soon"
for the various sets. The local dealers have gotten orders in, recently: no new supercuts, but they have replenished stock of the previous model....

JimD · Apr 12, 2017

I got the pre starlock version of the supercut for Christmas. It was significantly cheaper and cuts the same. It works with the Bosch starlock blades I got at the same time and older blades I have. I am very happy with it. Very different tool from the HR and Ryobi cordless I had first. More powerful, less vibration and cuts much quicker.

Gregor · Apr 13, 2017

bryan1982 said:
That blade change is awesome

I will be waiting for ... the festool cordless ... (with) the new anti vibration head on it.

Fixed that slightly so it applies to me [wink]

pingvinlakrits · Apr 28, 2017

It will be interesting to see the new Supercut considering how pleased I am with my corded Supercut FSC2.0 which the Vecturo is based on.

I did try the MultiTalent 12V but I think it vibrates _significantly_ more than the Supercut and lacked cut capacity in comparison. I decided to stick with the Supercut. I have 70+ blades and a Fein Starlock adapter for it so I might never
get to upgrade my machine - I just can't wear it out.

The three Starlock options are for compatibility/machine power rating and the Starlock Max only fits Supercut.
Supercut can take all three and the lower rated machines are limited to Starlock and Starlock Plus. AFAIK.

pettyconstruction · Apr 28, 2017

I had a look at the new star lock fein and I really like the concept.

The supercut I have is kinda a Houdini/balance act to get the blade in but the new version is to just push down and it snaps I .
I like it but won't trade up/down for the new system. Mine works just fine.(fein)

What kinda tics me off is I can't as readily find the super cut blades and have to use the adapter to use the multi blade version.

Oh and the new MM is real quiet.
If your looking for A new MM, the starlock is one I would recommend a closer peek.
Charlie

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

pingvinlakrits · Apr 29, 2017

Charlie: Vecturo blades fit the older Supercut and are readily available at pretty much all Festool dealers.
Maybe not the best bang for the buck.

Or, you can get the official Fein Starlock adapter for the old Supercut and give it a new life with all the new Starlock blades. The adapter fits and works really well. Mind you I think it only works with the Quick change Supercut.

pettyconstruction · Apr 29, 2017

Henrik R / Pingvinlakrits said:
Charlie: Vecturo blades fit the older Supercut and are readily available at pretty much all Festool dealers.
Maybe not the best bang for the buck.

Or, you can get the official Fein Starlock adapter for the old Supercut and give it a new life with all the new Starlock blades. The adapter fits and works really well. Mind you I think it only works with the Quick change Supercut.

Yep they do, my comment was that the MM type blades are way more available around here ,and that's what I tend to pick up.
They work well,but I like not having to use the adapter.
Btw,the next blade "on deck" is a star lock blade.
Also I'm liking the Bosch blades,a bit cheaper also.
Charlie

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

pingvinlakrits · Apr 30, 2017

Haven't tried the Bosch blades yet - I like the shape of some of them, that slightly curved shape that seems to allow for plunge cutting with more ease and less risk of skipping/skidding. They ought to be good quality too.

With my 70+ Supercut blade collection and me only wearing out approx five blades/year on average I doubt I will ever get to (need to) try the Bosch blades out. [unsure]

jdw101 · May 2, 2017

If this has been gone over elsewhere I apologize. Other than cutting molding under doors for tile and cleaning out broken grout, what is the point of this tool? I am a hobbiest so that might be where I don't get it. I want to have one because people love it so much but what would a hobbiest do with it?

Thanks for helping me with my ignorance, I so want to find a way to need another cool tool

antss · May 2, 2017

It has a ton of uses. And given the number of manufacturers that jumped on the bandwagon after the patent expired folks must be buying and using them buy the boatloads.

Flooring guys use them to cut out for outlet boxes, registers and scraping residue from small areas.

It can be used for controlled/precise demolition. My contractor just used one to carefully remove a piece of of vent blocking on an exterior wall. It's also great for removing window trim. With a vacuum in the other hand it makes for a neat way to cut out a section of drywall for access to a repair or to add a fixture.

Cabinet guys use them to trim baseboards for panels, cutting outlet boxes, access panels, trimming shims flush, and removing stretchers cleanly. It can be used as a delta sander and most have attachments for sanding molding profiles.

Tile guys use them too. There are even diamond polishing pads made for them.

It's a quintessential all purpose tool. But, like most it's not really the most efficient choice if you're going to be doing a task in a production setting day in and out.

pingvinlakrits · May 5, 2017

antss gave a very good answer.

Those pesky cut outs you need to do when you are building/decking/installing etc and something needs to be cut "in place" , i.e. without removing anything to enable the cut.

I used the Fein extensively this week building an elevated deck "on the fly" with the architect and he kept adding and rethinking stuff a little every day. The multicutter enabled adjustments and cutouts on the spot to enable joining the deck to an old panel house, in places where no other cutting machine could have gone. It literally saved a couple of hours this week.

Is it a "must have" tool? Mmm, maybe not. I would not want to be without it though.

pettyconstruction · May 5, 2017

The list of things that it can't do would be smaller.
Any precise plunge cut is easy.
I have cut base trim to instal cabinets, pvc,copper pipe,Hardin siding, drywall etc.
The tool has made my life easier (remodeling)
Charlie
PS. I run through about 1-2 blades a week, kinda tough on em

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

New Fein SuperCut

Similar threads