The Medway Handyman wrote:
Andy Hall wrote:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/7131532.stm

... A new Multimaster application

Nah. Bosch PMF 180. NHS aren't made of money.

:-)

Actually both the Fein & the Bosch are very similar to the machines used to
remove plaster casts. The oscillating action only works on hard surfaces.
On soft surfaces like skin they dont cut, they simply move the skin from
side to side.

Similar mechanisms are used for bone saws.. e.g. when bisecting a
sternum to get into the chest cavity. Less chance of chopping through
something important when the heart or surrounding membrane gets stuck to
the back of the breast bone, which is quite common if previous surgery
has taken place apparently.

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Cheers,

John.

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