I'm in a bit of a quandary. I'm about to purchase a Fein and there are two possibilities. Buy the 400 watt SuperCut packaged in the orange Systainer or spend $80 less and get the newly upgraded Multimaster (350 watt) and throw it in a regular color Systainer, which will cost me at least $65. Price wise things are about the same. Besides the slight power difference it seems the accessories with each are the issue. Any insight would be appreciated.
Which Fein?
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I haven't studied the cost of the consumables for the Supercut models. If they're not too expensive, then it seems the Supercut is going to be the first choice since the price cut was so dramatic and it has more power than the MM.
If I was just buying a Fein this week for the first time, it would be my choice.
I have the MM.
If I was just buying a Fein this week for the first time, it would be my choice.
I have the MM.
The new Supercut comes with an adapter that allows you to use the MM tools. I did not know this when I got mine from Toolnut, but was thrilled to know that I could use all the accessories I already own. There are specialized tools that only fit the Super, mostly for glass work which I do (along with just about everything else under the sun).
i have the older supercut from when it first came out and it has been indestructible. very happy with it and have put it through some real abuse both in cutting and delta sanding. but i'm glad that it's becoming more available accessory wise and am looking to get a second newer supercut soon because i use this type of tool a lot and it will be nice to have it like i do my drills, with different attachments on each for a smoother workflow. i will even consider getting the vecturo as well as a third unit but i'm not waiting around for it because there's too much to do in the meantime. for me these are really the type of tools that the more you do with them the more you find new things to do with them. i only considered the multimaster at the beginning but i'm glad i did not get one because i have read about some problems with it being heavy duty enough, for me anyway. i use my sc on wood and metal and a variety of alternate materials and sometimes use it in ways that it probably was not designed for (like welding various things unto used blades and using it to texture bronze etc). it's still running like a champ after all these years. i hope the new supercut is being made as well as the old one.
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I just got the supercut from toolnut,
The thing is awesome ,and does come with a adaptor for mm blades.
The orange systainer was the tipping point for me,but the amount of cord makes it tough to close the lid. Not terrible ,just have to put it back a certain way.
The little bit I have used it,I am very impressed with the tool.
The quality is very obvious .
I can't comment on the festool version ,but can't see any real big changes that would make me sell or upgrade to it.
Very happy I got it ,and for just $100 more than the multimaster.
Chuck
The thing is awesome ,and does come with a adaptor for mm blades.
The orange systainer was the tipping point for me,but the amount of cord makes it tough to close the lid. Not terrible ,just have to put it back a certain way.
The little bit I have used it,I am very impressed with the tool.
The quality is very obvious .
I can't comment on the festool version ,but can't see any real big changes that would make me sell or upgrade to it.
Very happy I got it ,and for just $100 more than the multimaster.
Chuck
I'm also interested to know if anyone has used both the 350q and the supercut and if there's a big difference. For me it's an occasional use tool for wood only really so I'm thinking the 350q will be fine for me. I had a 250 that finally died so I replaced it with a Bosch that's been ok but leaves something to be desired. It's a little underpowered and very noisy
I've been sold on the Supercut and ordered online. Though I probably rank as a MM user rather than a Supercut I couldn't resist. I'm fortunate enough to have the budget to purchase Festool level tools so why not go for the Super huh? (Tool Time Tim grunting ensues).
As for the storage issue with the cord etc in the Sys 1, I just purchased a foam insert set ( http://www.festoolproducts.com/Festool-487427-Foam-Insert-Set-for-Systainer-sizes-p/487427.htm ) that I think might solve the problem.
As for the storage issue with the cord etc in the Sys 1, I just purchased a foam insert set ( http://www.festoolproducts.com/Festool-487427-Foam-Insert-Set-for-Systainer-sizes-p/487427.htm ) that I think might solve the problem.
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If you can't wait for the Vecturo, I'd say Supercut all the way!!
The Supercut will be compatible with the Vecturo accessories, just a matter of buying them "a la carte".
The Supercut accessories are competitive price wise with Multimaster, there are several aftermarket blade manufacturers who produce that blade arbor, and there are adapters that allow you to use Multimaster blades with the Supercut/Vecturo.
Best of luck to you, I'm curious to hear your experience one way or the other! [smile]
The Supercut will be compatible with the Vecturo accessories, just a matter of buying them "a la carte".
The Supercut accessories are competitive price wise with Multimaster, there are several aftermarket blade manufacturers who produce that blade arbor, and there are adapters that allow you to use Multimaster blades with the Supercut/Vecturo.
Best of luck to you, I'm curious to hear your experience one way or the other! [smile]
Just to chime in, the Vecturo accessories work splendidly with the Supercut. Just a word of warning though: a Vecturo or. Supercut blade must be used with the plunge base attachment as the MM adapter arbor spaces the blade too far out to be able to use the edge of the base as a guide.
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