"Charlie+" wrote in message
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On Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:40:35 -0700, Pilgrim wrote
as underneath my scribble :

Are the attachments [blades etc] on these tools interchangeable between
brands?

For the non pro occasional user is the HF worth the money or should one
pony up more for a name brand?

Thanks
I baught a cheap one and have been v happy with it , usually the very
cheapest versions come without the carbide tools as these are the most
expensive attachments, also probably the most useful! So do your sums.
To answer the question about interchangeability, the answer is that
most of them are, but not all, so be very careful on your multitool
original purchase that the tools are compatible with most Fein(ie.
Multimaster), Makiya, Taskforce etc. brands - Then you get the best
choice of replacement compatible attachments. Beware thare are two
different sizes of triangular sanding tools and sheets.
Useful list not guaranteed, copied from an ebay seller:
Compatible

Bosch
Multi-X, MX25EC-21 Multi-X, MX25EK-33 Multi-X, MX30EL-37
Multi-X, PMF 180E, PS50-2A Multi-X, PS50-2B Multi-X

Craftsman Nextec Multi Tool
Chicago/Harbor Freight Multi Tool:
Cougar
Dremel Multi-Max - All Model, Except MM40
Driving Force
EINHELL
Falke Tool Mate
Fein Multimaster Tools
Fein AFMM 14, Fein FMM 250 Q,Fein FMM 250 Q-MS, Fein MOX 6-25
Pneumatic,
Ferm Zwolle Holland
Genesis Multi-Purpose Oscillating Tool
HARDIN AZ318-2 250W
Haussmann 5-in-1 Multi-Purpose Tool
Ideenshop
IIT
King Canada Oscillating Multi-Tool
LongActive
Mastercraft Oscillating Multi-Tool
Master Mechanic
Matrix
MEEC Tools
Millarco prof
Milwaukee Multi-Tool
Ozito
Power Craft
Power Duro
Pro-Line
Ridgid Jobmax
Ryobi
Rock Worth
Samona Multi Tool
Seeco
Skil Mulit-tool
TradeMaster
Task Force
TopCraft
Westfalia
Work Best
Voss

Not direct fit :

Rockwell Sonicrafter
Worx Sonicrafter
Fein Supercut
Draper
Here is an ebay item 260997084369 of the type, the tool driving disk has
four pins and the tools have multi positional slots to match.
C+

Dayum, do all these makes/mfr's actually make their own multitool, or are
some/most simply putting their label on a generic unit?
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EA