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J. Clarke

Nova wrote:
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On May 8, 1:46 pm, Nova wrote:

I know for certain that the Fein MultiMaster can use the Dremel saw
blades as I bought one of the Dremel blades for use about two weeks
ago. $11.00 for the Dremel blade at Home Depot verses $26.00 for
the Fein at Woodcraft.

So Jack, I guess the question that has to be asked, are the Dremel
blades as good or at comparible in quality to the Fein in practical
use?

Also, I am remembering some discussion on another group of the
problems with blades loosening up on the Dremels when being used. A
call to Dremel ( IF I am remembering correctly) got the individual
some kind of star washer or other arrangment to help remedy that
problem.

Anyway, have you had a chance to use the Dremel blades, and more
importantly, do you like them? I wouldn't expect Fein quality at
half the price, but wonder if the blades are just more Chinese crap.

Robert

So far I've only used it to under cut four door jambs while
installing a laminate floor. As far as I can tell the blade works as
well as the Fein. I did not have a problem with the Dremel blade
loosening on the Fein any more than a Fein blade. You do have to
tighten the set screw securely on both blades. I did like not having
to completely remove the screw to install or remove the blade. It's
only a minor convenience but one that was noted.

Note that the current Fein models address both of these issues--there is now
a star shaped arbor that prevents the blade from shifting and there is now a
quick release instead of a set screw. There is an adapter that adds the new
arbor to the older models--it has carbide teeth on the back that cut into
the flat arbor to ensure that it stays put, or if you want to be really sure
it can be spot welded.