Chris Hughes
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I need to replace first multitool, the Bosch 12v cordless. I have been looking at the Fein 250q kit. Any thoughts? I wanted to stay around 300 dollars. What are my choices?
what is the best multitool to buy?
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I have used the Dremel and now have the Fein. The Fein is the way to go.
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The Fein is an extremely well made tool and the price is right for the various kits. You can get an adaptor to use Bosch blades if you do not want to spend money on Fein -- they are expensive and other makes have good reviews. I have one and it works very well -- it is very high quality just like Festools.
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tallgrass said:
While the SuperCut is super duty in comparison to the reg MM, it depends what you do. Flooring and framing carpenters will usu swear to get the SuperCut, but for most hobbiest AND most reno contractors, the MM is sufficient.
Other brands against even the MM are wannabees. There's no disputing that it seems.
Take the MM and another brand and use each for hours, then take each and toss off the third story of a roof and see which one survives. The MM will smile back at you and attest to its longevity as the competition will have withered/destructed and died.
My MM is 11 years old and hanging in there. I wouldn't think of buying another brand based on what that tool has earned and done for me.
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So there are different models? I saw the 250q and one way more expensive, I assume that is the supercut. I could not find a side by side comparison.
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The new Rockwell x3 for the cost is my fav. Accepts every blade and is cheap in cost.
It performs as well if not better then my multi master.
Did I mention it accepts every blade wo a tool to change it!
It performs as well if not better then my multi master.
Did I mention it accepts every blade wo a tool to change it!
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Eco-Options said:
I think it's only the MM 250 Start that doesn't have tool-less changes, all the other MM 250 models have tool-less blade changes.
My vote is for the MultiMaster. I used to have a Bosch PMF 180E which was a great tool, but the MM 250 is like night and day in comparison. Then again, the MM 250 does cost considerably more... [wink]
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Topless is one thing, but accepting all competitors blades wo a tool is something else!
If you go the used MM route, be sure the blades stay tight.
Peter has one that is 11 years old. I don't know if he has had the slipping blade problem, but my MM is right around that age.
For a couple of years, i had blade slipping problem until Fein came out with what I call a very thick and somewhat abraisive washer to put on the shaft.
From then on, no problem.
the newer models, i understand, do not have the slippage problem.
Other than that, and lack of DC, I would not be without my MM.
i use it maybe once or twice per year, but when i do, it is well worth the money spent.
I have not tried any of the others mentioned here, so in that respect, i am somewhat prejudiced.
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Peter has one that is 11 years old. I don't know if he has had the slipping blade problem, but my MM is right around that age.
For a couple of years, i had blade slipping problem until Fein came out with what I call a very thick and somewhat abraisive washer to put on the shaft.
From then on, no problem.
the newer models, i understand, do not have the slippage problem.
Other than that, and lack of DC, I would not be without my MM.
i use it maybe once or twice per year, but when i do, it is well worth the money spent.
I have not tried any of the others mentioned here, so in that respect, i am somewhat prejudiced.
Tinker
RE: Blade slipping - I occasionally get a blade that loosens. Mine of course has the hex nut - not the flip lever. The allen head wrench is always in my pocket when using it and a quick tighten is al that is required.
The prices shown above on Amazon are a lot less than what I paid at a show back in 2002. I have found that only one Home Depot in my area carries the Feins (wealthy demographics, great foot traffic) and now that the prices on blades has come way down (I have a diamond grit blade I paid about $125 for - now less than $60) I will probably throw away alot of my old half used blades.
I have always told my wife that if I was on a desert island that had electricity and could only have one tool - the Multimaster would be it (assuming I had lots of blades).
Peter
The prices shown above on Amazon are a lot less than what I paid at a show back in 2002. I have found that only one Home Depot in my area carries the Feins (wealthy demographics, great foot traffic) and now that the prices on blades has come way down (I have a diamond grit blade I paid about $125 for - now less than $60) I will probably throw away alot of my old half used blades.
I have always told my wife that if I was on a desert island that had electricity and could only have one tool - the Multimaster would be it (assuming I had lots of blades).
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Dont get the Allen key version Multimaster crap! Always get the tool-less blade change using flip lever. My mate bought the cheaper version regrets every minute of it.
Hates it when the blade comes loose and requires a tighten. Also just making sure he does not loose the Allen key annoys him.
Plus takes much longer to change over blades or move blade position.
He was using mine (a tool-less version) and thats when he told me what he thought of his!
Thing is he bought his after using mine but didnt want to spend the money so went for the Allen key version to save on cost.
I told him to send it straight back but he thought he would be fine with it after few months of use! He clearly wasn't
JMB
Hates it when the blade comes loose and requires a tighten. Also just making sure he does not loose the Allen key annoys him.
Plus takes much longer to change over blades or move blade position.
He was using mine (a tool-less version) and thats when he told me what he thought of his!
Thing is he bought his after using mine but didnt want to spend the money so went for the Allen key version to save on cost.
I told him to send it straight back but he thought he would be fine with it after few months of use! He clearly wasn't
JMB
My Fein MM has been great, may try another brand if this thing wears out, but I suspect that is going to be a long time from now. Definitely get a tool-less flip lever, not having that would be like having to fumble for a chuck key on my cordless drill.
Definitely get the tool less blade change MM. As was pointed out it isn't just blade change but also blade reposition.
The various kits have a bunch of different but similar names. Just find the one that is right for you as far as accessories go. I was able to get the minimal kit at HD for a really good deal because they were having trouble selling the Fein and wanted to get rid of them. I got them to do $129 (yes the tool less model). That was a year ago, but maybe HD still has a few ? It only had two blades but then I just watched for some sales on blades and also bought some imperial blades (no adapter needed).
In actual use I found that it was easier to be precise with the Fein compared to the Dremel due to more power and less vibration.
Seth
The various kits have a bunch of different but similar names. Just find the one that is right for you as far as accessories go. I was able to get the minimal kit at HD for a really good deal because they were having trouble selling the Fein and wanted to get rid of them. I got them to do $129 (yes the tool less model). That was a year ago, but maybe HD still has a few ? It only had two blades but then I just watched for some sales on blades and also bought some imperial blades (no adapter needed).
In actual use I found that it was easier to be precise with the Fein compared to the Dremel due to more power and less vibration.
Seth
I guess I need to pay attention to the attachment methods. I have had a MM for 20+ years with an Allen screw to tighten it and never once came loose. I rarely sand with it and pretty much scrape or cut. It's my main jamb saw!
I didn't even know they made a quick attach. Lol.
I didn't even know they made a quick attach. Lol.
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