Fein Multimaster
There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up
the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Has anybody used one and can I get them anywhere other than the internet, Simbles in Watford, my local tool stockists don't sell them. Kevin |
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There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Yup, they should do that. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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wrote in message oups.com... There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Has anybody used one and can I get them anywhere other than the internet, Simbles in Watford, my local tool stockists don't sell them. Kevin Is there a clone around. This is a tool that is on my wish list. It is so versatile it covers about tools. At £60 or so I still think it is worth it. But someone must have made a look-alike by now. |
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wrote in message oups.com... There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Has anybody used one and can I get them anywhere other than the internet, Simbles in Watford, my local tool stockists don't sell them. Kevin Is there a clone around. This is a tool that is on my wish list. It is so versatile it covers about tools. At £60 or so I still think it is worth it. But someone must have made a look-alike by now. Where do you find it at £60?! And how much are the blades, eh?!! :-) Just came across a thread from a year and a half ago on the screwfix discussion forum: http://www.screwfix.com/talk/thread....rt=30&tstart=0 Having just ripped the skirting off in the bathroom I'm currently doing so I can get the new vinyl under the new skirting I was about to kick myself, but for the price of the Fein I can probably buy the new skirting and fit it in the time it'd take to cut the bottom off the existing skirting.and for far less cost. |
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"Matt" aka Lord Hall wrote in message ... wrote: There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Has anybody used one and can I get them anywhere other than the internet, Simbles in Watford, my local tool stockists don't sell them. It *can* do it (I've had one for quite a while now) Lord Hall we know, you have old us many times. but despite the attraction of not removing the skirting you'd spend an absolute age cutting. Maintaining a straight line might also be a problem and both the basic tool and the suitable blades are not cheap. It's a great piece of kit but I'd never consider using it for a full room. Unless your skirting is something exceptional I'd pull it all off and start from scratch. If you do manage to remove it in one piece then a few minutes with a table or circular saw would remove all the excess and produce a better job. BTW, hardwood floors went out of fashion two or three years ago. :-) Lord Hall, they haven't. Ceramic floor tiles are popular. |
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wrote in message ... Doctor Drivel wrote: wrote in message oups.com... There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Has anybody used one and can I get them anywhere other than the internet, Simbles in Watford, my local tool stockists don't sell them. Kevin Is there a clone around. This is a tool that is on my wish list. It is so versatile it covers about tools. At £60 or so I still think it is worth it. But someone must have made a look-alike by now. Where do you find it at £60?! And how much are the blades, eh?!! :-) Just came across a thread from a year and a half ago on the screwfix discussion forum: http://www.screwfix.com/talk/thread....rt=30&tstart=0 Having just ripped the skirting off in the bathroom I'm currently doing so I can get the new vinyl under the new skirting I was about to kick myself, but for the price of the Fein I can probably buy the new skirting and fit it in the time it'd take to cut the bottom off the existing skirting.and for far less cost. It is useful for cutting T&G boards and nice cut where the board rests on the joist. Cutting the bottom of door architrave and other bits and bobs. I have a rotothingy and that does a similar job, except architrave. And doesn't cost silly money. |
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This is an excellent tool.
I have the Top version with an assortment of accessories in a metal case. It came from Axminster Power Tools if I remember correctly. I have since bought a number of cutters and other accessories. It gets a lot of use for all sorts of purposes in woodworking, DIY, decorating,..... Probably one of my most used tools and worth every penny. Having said that, it would be a lengthy job to trim a complete skirting, although an architrave would be OK. I would suggest that you remove the skirting altogether. If you are going for a proper hardwood floor, then a hardwood skirting in a matching or contrasting wood fits very well. A painted skirting - especially in a plain modern style may not. Either way, it's better to replace it than to mess around trying to trim it. |
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Doctor Drivel wrote:
wrote in message oups.com... There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Has anybody used one and can I get them anywhere other than the internet, Simbles in Watford, my local tool stockists don't sell them. Kevin Is there a clone around. This is a tool that is on my wish list. It is so versatile it covers about tools. At £60 or so I still think it is worth it. But someone must have made a look-alike by now. Not a clone, but I wonder if this would do the skirting-board job (except at corners, obviously). I don't know how thick the blade is: presumably OK for laminate, maybe a bit thick for vinyl. http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/P...roductID=37534 Looks a bit lethal: anybody used one (and lived to tell the tale? :-) |
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wrote in message ... Doctor Drivel wrote: wrote in message oups.com... There was mention of this tool on another group and when I looked up the web site I saw that this tool can cut the bottom off architrave and skirting. I have always avoided putting hardwood floors down because I have never wanted to take the skirting off but it looks as though this tool would do the job. Has anybody used one and can I get them anywhere other than the internet, Simbles in Watford, my local tool stockists don't sell them. Kevin Is there a clone around. This is a tool that is on my wish list. It is so versatile it covers about tools. At £60 or so I still think it is worth it. But someone must have made a look-alike by now. Not a clone, but I wonder if this would do the skirting-board job (except at corners, obviously). I don't know how thick the blade is: presumably OK for laminate, maybe a bit thick for vinyl. http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/P...roductID=37534 Looks a bit lethal: anybody used one (and lived to tell the tale? :-) Looks good enough to cut the architraves. At £50 cheap enough too. |
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"andy hall" aka Matt wrote in message ups.com... This is an excellent tool. I have the Top version Matt, you have just told us that in the other post. Boy! |
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Why not buy the proper thing for a change?
The entry level Fein, with a small range of accessories is only £108. One of the values of this tool is the availability and continued availability of a wide range of accessories and consumables. This is one tool type where the here today, gone tomorrow marketing of the rippers off will not work. I hope that Fein have a robust patent in place to stave off cheap imitation competitors. This is one of the most innovative and useful power tools for a very long time and they deserve the kudos and return for developing and properly supporting it with genuine warranties, accessories and service. |
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Yes.
Arbortech stuff is mainly intended for power woodcarving . Even the small one like this is quite aggressive and to suggest that it's suitable for fine work is stretching it a bit. They are good fun if you fancy creatively making something in 3D in wood. It's not suitable for trimming work like this, but the Multimaster isn't that useful for cutting long lengths of wood either. |
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You could try it on plastic pipe as well......
It should be about as effective as your usual technique |
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"andy hall" aka Matt wrote in message oups.com... Why not buy the proper thing for a change? The entry level Fein, with a small range of accessories is only £108. Matt, which does not do much at all. You need the £160 job. One of the values of this tool is the availability and continued availability of a wide range of accessories and consumables. Which are "very" expensive. It is only a sander with attachments and £160 is taking the ****. This is one tool type where the here today, gone tomorrow marketing of the rippers off will not work. It is only a sander. I hope that Fein have a robust patent in place to stave off cheap imitation competitors. This is one of the most innovative and useful power tools for a very long time and they deserve the kudos and return for developing and properly supporting it with genuine warranties, accessories and service. Developing? The same sort of body is available for a few quid from others. To me it is useful for floorboards, cutting the bottoms of architraves and well...er, er, sanding. A Rotothingy can do the boards, which I have, and this can do the architrave for £50: http://www.screwfix.com/talk/thread....rt=30&tstart=0 £160 is lot to keep in your cupboard for months on end. |
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"andy hall" wrote in message oups.com... You could try it on plastic pipe as well...... It should be about as effective as your usual technique My usual technique on plastic pipe is top throw it out, or use it for sleeving. Can't thing what else it is good for. |
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On Wed, 2 Nov 2005 23:42:58 -0000, "Doctor Drivel"
wrote: "andy hall" aka Matt wrote in message roups.com... Why not buy the proper thing for a change? The entry level Fein, with a small range of accessories is only £108. Matt, which does not do much at all. You need the £160 job. Hi, I'd use on of these ;) : http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=23535&src=froogle cheers, Pete. |
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"Pete C" wrote in message ... On Wed, 2 Nov 2005 23:42:58 -0000, "Doctor Drivel" wrote: "andy hall" aka Matt wrote in message roups.com... Why not buy the proper thing for a change? The entry level Fein, with a small range of accessories is only £108. Matt, which does not do much at all. You need the £160 job. Hi, I'd use on of these ;) : http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=23535&src=froogle Looks far more cost effective, and effective too. The Multimaster is a detail sander with extras. You can buy a detail sander for £10. £25 gets you a good Ryobi. So, £28 for this blade £25 for a detailed sander £17 for a Rotzip thingy form Aldi That is: £70 max and they will all do most of what the multimaster will do and better too. A big difference to £160 BTW, does anyone know of a softstart angle grinder? |
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andy hall wrote: This is an excellent tool. I have the Top version with an assortment of accessories in a metal case. It came from Axminster Power Tools if I remember correctly. I have since bought a number of cutters and other accessories. It gets a lot of use for all sorts of purposes in woodworking, DIY, decorating,..... Probably one of my most used tools and worth every penny. Having said that, it would be a lengthy job to trim a complete skirting, although an architrave would be OK. I would suggest that you remove the skirting altogether. If you are going for a proper hardwood floor, then a hardwood skirting in a matching or contrasting wood fits very well. A painted skirting - especially in a plain modern style may not. Either way, it's better to replace it than to mess around trying to trim it. It is quite a complicated shaped room so would entail a lot of cuts and frigging about fitting the skirting plus there is picture rail to do if I fitted a different skirting. The existing skirting and picture rail was fitted 20 years ago and is not painted but stained. I think a bit of contrast to a hardwood floor is not a bad thing, I just can't be bothered with all those mitre cuts. Kevin |
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Do you actually have one?
In fact there are a broad range of accessories including a whole variety of abrasives. One has to shop around to find the best prices, which are not at all expensive. If you are using a Rotothingy to do anything other than very crude hacking of holes, then you deserve the results that you have experienced with cutting pipe. I find that I use my Multimaster very regularly. In fact it hardly goes back in the box. |
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OK. Then it that case, I think that you would achieve the best outcome
by removing and refitting the skirting after laying the floor. |
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andy hall wrote:
OK. Then it that case, I think that you would achieve the best outcome by removing and refitting the skirting after laying the floor. In *what* case? Please learn how to post correctly. |
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"andy hall" wrote in message oups.com... Do you actually have one? In fact there are a broad range of accessories including a whole variety of abrasives. One has to shop around to find the best prices, which are not at all expensive. SNIP Andy - why have you started cutting out ALL attributes from your posts? It makes it difficult to follow your threads. |
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"John" wrote in message ... "andy hall" aka Matt wrote in message oups.com... Do you actually have one? In fact there are a broad range of accessories including a whole variety of abrasives. One has to shop around to find the best prices, which are not at all expensive. SNIP Andy - why have you started cutting out ALL attributes from your posts? It makes it difficult to follow your threads. Because he is Matt. |
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"andy hall" aka Matt wrote in message oups.com... Do you actually have one? In fact there are a broad range of accessories including a whole variety of abrasives. One has to shop around to find the best prices, which are not at all expensive. If you are using a Rotothingy to do anything other than very crude hacking of holes, then you deserve the results that you have experienced with cutting pipe. Matt, what results might those be when cutting pipe? Ever used a Rotothingy. Oh not made by Makita, so not on the radar. I find that I use my Multimaster very regularly. In fact it hardly goes back in the box. What do you use it for? making models? |
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"Chris Bacon" wrote in message ... andy hall wrote: OK. Then it that case, I think that you would achieve the best outcome by removing and refitting the skirting after laying the floor. In *what* case? Please learn how to post correctly. Matt never could post properly. |
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I know perfectly well how to post correctly, thanks
Unfortunately I don't have NNTP access this week and have to resort to a web access method. |
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I don't have NNTP access this week.
Normal service to be resumed as soon as possible |
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I know perfectly well how to post correctly, thanks
Unfortunately I don't have NNTP access this week and have to resort to a web access method. |
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Because I don't have normal NNTP access this week.
Normal service will be resumed next week. |
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Because I don't have NNTP access this week.
Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible |
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"andy hall" aka Matt wrote in message oups.com... Because I don't have NNTP access this week. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible Matt , well your other Lord Hall link is working. |
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Yes I have used a Rotothingy. It does not have a great deal of value
because it is a rough, freehand tool. If you want to cut holes for pipes through plasterboard or that type of thing, then fine. That's about it, though. |
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