Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually watching
one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this one actually
seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that seemed to
be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding, sanding, abrading or
other similar job. They showed it stripping thinset off tiles, carpet
off flooring, cutting door trim right up to the wall without disturbing
it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:
https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The annoying
thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on the show; the
web site shows it to be about $400, which is pretty steep. But if it
does all the stuff they showed it doing, it might could be worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by Billy
Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've all performed as
advertised.


--
Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the
powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

- Paulo Freire

David Nebenzahl wrote:
Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually watching
one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this one actually
seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that seemed to
be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding, sanding, abrading or
other similar job. They showed it stripping thinset off tiles, carpet
off flooring, cutting door trim right up to the wall without disturbing
it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:
https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The annoying
thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on the show; the
web site shows it to be about $400, which is pretty steep. But if it
does all the stuff they showed it doing, it might could be worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by Billy
Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've all performed as
advertised.


Looks good, Fein have always been a good product in my mind (As a tool
service repairman).

Cheers ...... Rheilly P

David Nebenzahl wrote:

Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually watching
one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this one actually
seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that seemed to
be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding, sanding, abrading or
other similar job. They showed it stripping thinset off tiles, carpet
off flooring, cutting door trim right up to the wall without disturbing
it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:
https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The annoying
thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on the show; the
web site shows it to be about $400, which is pretty steep. But if it
does all the stuff they showed it doing, it might could be worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by Billy
Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've all performed as
advertised.


I've had one for about 10 years. It's a fabulous tool, particularly in
tight spaces. Better prices can be found if you shop around. Coastal
Tool in Connecticut is one pace.

Boden

On Oct 18, 8:33*pm, Boden wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote:
Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually watching
one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this one actually
seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that seemed to
be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding, sanding, abrading or
other similar job. They showed it stripping thinset off tiles, carpet
off flooring, cutting door trim right up to the wall without disturbing
it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:
https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The annoying
thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on the show; the
web site shows it to be about $400, which is pretty steep. But if it
does all the stuff they showed it doing, it might could be worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by Billy
Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've all performed as
advertised.

I've had one for about 10 years. *It's a fabulous tool, particularly in
tight spaces. *Better prices can be found if you shop around. *Coastal
Tool in Connecticut is one pace.

Boden


It's a fabulous tool,.........yup

particularly in tight spaces......yup

Better prices can be found if you shop around..........yup

Coastal Tool is a great place to buy accessories & blades.......the
10pk (though spendy) of the wood/metal cutting blade is a great values
since you can go though those blades pretty quickly. Three packs at
the local tool supply are nearly $80.

Keeping a soaking wet rag handy to cool the blade frequently, allowing
the blade to overheat / burn will drastically reduce its life.


The wood / metal blades are great for wood or drywall but plaster or
stucco will destroy them in short order

The blades with the grit bonded to the rim are great for plunge
cutting into real plaster. I use them to cut holes in plaster walls
for electrical receptacle boxes. It is possible to cut holes "net"
such that boxes fit perfectly & switch plates cover them easily.

I'm lucky that my neighbor has one......I just have to buy blades.

cheers
Bob

On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:57:45 -0700, David Nebenzahl
wrote:

Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually watching
one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this one actually
seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that seemed to
be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding, sanding, abrading or
other similar job. They showed it stripping thinset off tiles, carpet
off flooring, cutting door trim right up to the wall without disturbing
it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:
https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The annoying
thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on the show; the
web site shows it to be about $400, which is pretty steep. But if it
does all the stuff they showed it doing, it might could be worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by Billy
Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've all performed as
advertised.

As others have said: it works as advertised and Fein makes very high
quality stuff. Biggest gripe most users have with it is that the
blades and accessories are pretty pricey. I will add that you
generally have to cut fairly slowly or the blades overheat.

If you like to have the best and can swing the cost, then you won't go
wrong with the Fein. But be aware that this product space is starting
to attract competition. For example, Dremel has introduced a version
they call Multi-Max at about 1/3 the price. Of course the blades, etc.
are not compatible with the Fein. I haven't see the Dremel tool, but
while I doubt it is the equal of the Fein, it may be appropriate for
the occasional user.

There is another version available that actually pre-dated the Fein,
but the brand name escapes me. Perhaps someone else can help. I
wouldn't be surprised to see other vendors introducing their own
versions to take advantage of the heavy promotion Fein is doing in
this product space.

HTH,

Paul F.

Absolutely fantastic tool. Limited uses, though, this will not
replace a circular saw/router/etc. It is a specialty tool that
excels at what it does. Be very aware of the cost of replacement
blades, some are upwards of $100 each.

The saw should be available at any good lumber yard or tool store.
Some of the cost is the blades, make sure you are comparing the
same outfit with the same number of blades. Mine is the old style
with the hex wrench for tightening blades, the newer model has a
"quick change" system that is reported to be better.

--
______________________________
Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG (remove the sevens)




"David Nebenzahl" wrote in message
.com...
Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually
watching one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this
one actually seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that
seemed to be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding,
sanding, abrading or other similar job. They showed it stripping
thinset off tiles, carpet off flooring, cutting door trim right
up to the wall without disturbing it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:
https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The
annoying thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on
the show; the web site shows it to be about $400, which is
pretty steep. But if it does all the stuff they showed it doing,
it might could be worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by
Billy Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've
all performed as advertised.


--
Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and
the
powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

- Paulo Freire

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 08:28:07 -0500, "DanG" you
wrote:

Absolutely fantastic tool. Limited uses, though, this will not
replace a circular saw/router/etc. It is a specialty tool that
excels at what it does. Be very aware of the cost of replacement
blades, some are upwards of $100 each.

The saw should be available at any good lumber yard or tool store.
Some of the cost is the blades, make sure you are comparing the
same outfit with the same number of blades. Mine is the old style
with the hex wrench for tightening blades, the newer model has a
"quick change" system that is reported to be better.


I'm curious how well the new Dremel Multi-Max compares to this. It's
WAY cheaper and Dremels had a good rep for reliability as well. At
$99 for an entire kit, that's much more within my price range.
Especially since I'd probably use a tool like this no more than
once a month for the occasional "around the house" handyman
type stuff.

And, the replacement blades run less than $10 each.

The Dremel version just came out in Oct.

Paul Franklin wrote:
On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:57:45 -0700, David Nebenzahl
wrote:

Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually
watching one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this one
actually seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that
seemed to be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding, sanding,
abrading or other similar job. They showed it stripping thinset off
tiles, carpet off flooring, cutting door trim right up to the wall
without disturbing it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:
https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The
annoying thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on the
show; the web site shows it to be about $400, which is pretty steep.
But if it does all the stuff they showed it doing, it might could be
worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by Billy
Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've all
performed as advertised.

As others have said: it works as advertised and Fein makes very high
quality stuff. Biggest gripe most users have with it is that the
blades and accessories are pretty pricey. I will add that you
generally have to cut fairly slowly or the blades overheat.

If you like to have the best and can swing the cost, then you won't go
wrong with the Fein. But be aware that this product space is starting
to attract competition. For example, Dremel has introduced a version
they call Multi-Max at about 1/3 the price. Of course the blades, etc.
are not compatible with the Fein. I haven't see the Dremel tool, but
while I doubt it is the equal of the Fein, it may be appropriate for
the occasional user.


The Dremel Multi-max retails for $99 (Amazon's retail is $170!) and some say
it's blades are interchngeable with the Fein. The Bosch PS50 is also new on
the scene (Fein's patent expired - that's why there are two new
competitors). The Dremel is wired; the Bosch is battery-operated (about 8
minutes endurance).

A six-minute video reviewing the Dremel and Bosch
http://www.coptool.com/blog/2008/10/..._bosch_ps.html

Dremel:
http://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-1558-...t-6300-01.aspx

Bosch
http://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-1556-...l-ps50-2a.aspx

On Oct 18, 10:57*pm, David Nebenzahl wrote:
Out of sheer boredom the other night, I found myself actually watching
one of those informercials on late-night TV. But this one actually
seemed to be for a product worth having.

It was for the Fein MultiMaster, a vibrating cutting tool that seemed to
be suitable for just about any cutting, grinding, sanding, abrading or
other similar job. They showed it stripping thinset off tiles, carpet
off flooring, cutting door trim right up to the wall without disturbing
it and other amazing stuff.

(Website:https://www.4multimaster.com/vcc/fei...imaster/190821)

So I was wondering if anyone actually has used this tool. The annoying
thing was that they never gave the price of the tool on the show; the
web site shows it to be about $400, which is pretty steep. But if it
does all the stuff they showed it doing, it might could be worth it.

I have bought a couple other things I've seen advertised by Billy
Mays-like barkers at county fairs and such, and they've all performed as
advertised.

--
* Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerful and the
powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

- Paulo Freire

In additional to the Dremel corded version and the Bosch cordless
version, there is another one from Rockwell called SoniCrafter
(spelling?). I saw it in a Sears/Craftsman ad. It is a corded
version, and can be fit with a dust collection hose.

Aside the cordless model from Bosch, there is a corded version also
from Bosch. It has built-in dust collection function. That would
have been my first choice (because I have many other Bosch tools and
can share the same dust collection facility). Unfortunately, it is
only available in Europe. I am still waiting and hoping that they
will bring it to US market. If not, I will have to go for the one
from Rockwell; hopefully their dust collection function is as good as
the one in Bosch's.

I have a 6" Bosch Random Orbital Sander. When I connect it to a shop
vac using Bosch dust collection adapter and hose, I can hardly see
dusts floating in air when I operate the sander. That's why I have a
lot of confidence with Bosch dust collection function in their tools.
But if they don't sell their corded version of MultiMaster clone in
US, I will have no choice but to try my luck in other manufacturer's
offers. Bosch, are you listening?

Jay Chan