Fein MultiMaster tool

[greg755]

Has any one used one of these?

It looks like it would be a great tool to work on trailers with.

I have been eyeballing it for about a year and reading the reviews of others.

The only down side seems to be the initial price, which for me I would gladly pay the price if it really dose save time.

And I can't get a good answer on how long the blades last.

So.... I broke down and ordered one today with a couple of optional blades.

I will post how it works out, in the meantime anyone who has used one post your review here.

Thanks
G

[toypusher]

Has any one used one of these?

It looks like it would be a great tool to work on trailers with.

I have been eyeballing it for about a year and reading the reviews of others.

The only down side seems to be the initial price, which for me I would gladly pay the price if it really dose save time.

And I can't get a good answer on how long the blades last.

So.... I broke down and ordered one today with a couple of optional blades.

I will post how it works out, in the meantime anyone who has used one post your review here.

Thanks
G

Never used one, but if I ever win the lottery it is on my list to buy!!

[greg755]

Well I didn't win the lottery, but I felt it was time to give myself my own little "stimulus package".....

As I get older I need all the help I can get....

[Juneaudave]

I've looked at those thinking "Man, that would be handy!" But I don't know anyone who has actually had one...a tool report would be welcome.

[RichAFix]

I worked part time at a woodworking store for a few years to supplement my wood shop habit. Played with it at the store a few times. Everything Fein makes is good quality (there shop vacs are the best you could own, very quiet), but it is one of those tools that has it's place. Truth is that place isn't in my collection. Too expensive and just not enough of a need for me. I have the Ryobi version from a rummage sale, works great for about 10% of the cost.

I typically believe when it comes to tools you buy the best you can afford, this is just one of those I just don't have enough of a need for though.

[RichAFix]

By the way, in the years I worked there, I never saw one leave the store. A lot of dreamers, but never a taker.

[Rickxr2]

I've had one for a year or so and it's been a lifesaver! I use it on jobs where no other tool will fit. It works great, and cuts great, only downside is the cost of blades. Have fun with your new tool.

Rick

[Geron]

http://www.woodweb.com/cgi-bin/forums/install.pl?read=563174

Read the post by Brad Statz (post # 9). Tells how to make your own blades a lot cheaper -- he says.....

HTH's

g

[kennyrayandersen]

Seems like a few years ago in Fine Woodworking magazine there was a review of a bunch of biscuit cutters. They really liked the Fein and gushed on and on about it, but in the end recommended the Dewalt as it was half the money and did 95% of the job [so to speak]. I've used the Dewalt and the Porter Cable -- both make good tools, Personally, I probably wouldn't spring for a Fein, but if you got the money and you want something nice, go for it.

[GregB]

Got it. Bought it just a month or so ago. Awesome tool, plunge cutting, sanding, scraping, grinding, it does it all. The tool does some things no other power tool can do, or can do safely. I've never heard of anyone buying this tool and regretting it. There is a guy who sells replacement blades for it much cheaper than Fein.

GB

[greg755]

And that guy would be????

The main reason I bought this is fo the 73 hi lo project.
It has a lot of things that I think the tool will come in handy for.

Will let you know how it works out.

[GregB]

Aww, man, now your going to make me look it up! There were several on ebay, www.yaegerblades.com (now requires a username and password) and specialty diamond products Ebay Seller and then here is the how-to on making your own for super cheap: JLC Forums.

[Dan & Julie CO]

Harbor freight has a great knock off of same product
And I have used it works great!! I used it to notch out oak window frame
to recess solar shades Cut like butter and it's on sale 39.95

a little side note when putting attachment on you might think it's snug
well put a little more umph into it an it will work fine

[Sawyer]

The Multimaster is a great tool, you won't regret buying it. I use the Bosch cordless version, which was significantly less expensive, but also not quite as good. There are several different copycats, but none of them quite match of to the Fein. It's just smoother, more powerful, great build quality. The Fein blades are out-of-control expensive, but some of the competitor's blades will fit. But like I said, you won't regret the purchase, you'll surprise yourself with all the different uses you'll find for it!

[greg755]

I got my Fein about 9 days ago, but it was missing some blades so I had to wait for the return to come in.

Amazon was fantastic, no questions asked, emailed me a return label and as soon as they saw it was dropped off At UPS sent me out a new one.
Extremely fast service...

I just tried it out today on the Hi Lo. The inside paneling is recessed in the metal frame which you almost have to destroy to get out, or you really have to take a long time with each piece if you try to take it out as a whole piece for a pattern.

Took the tool about an hour to cut them all out saving me about 4 hours.
I just have to remember to make the new pieces about a 1/2 inch taller/wider than the old pieces...
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Worked really slick.

Tomorrow I will try it out on getting the tiles up from the 64 Shasta...

So far so good.