Way O/T Fein Multimaster tool

_who_ · 07-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Been thinking about buying one of these.

Anyone here own this tool? Your opinion of it?

**Damn Brit** · 07-03-2009, 03:06 PM

A link please?

*graphicgr8s* · 07-03-2009, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by _who_

Been thinking about buying one of these.

Anyone here own this tool? Your opinion of it?

Haven't used it myself (wife cut off my tool allowance when she found out I wasn't cheating on her, just buying tools) but the reviews are all good.

_who_ · 07-03-2009, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Damn Brit

A link please?

FEIN Power Tools Inc. - FEIN MULTIMASTER - The universal system for interior work and renovation.

I'm looking at the "Top" model

**Damn Brit** · 07-04-2009, 02:36 AM

It certainly looks the part.

*mickeyobe* · 07-04-2009, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by _who_

Been thinking about buying one of these.

Anyone here own this tool? Your opinion of it?

Through the years there have been many multi purpose tools on the market. Most of them have vanished because they are not nearly as versatile as they seem.

They are - JACKS OF ALL TRADES. MASTERS OF NONE.

Stick with the tried and true.
For small, delicate work these two are extremely versatile. -
Dremel (Great, easy to handle for small jobs.)
Fordham Flexible shaft machines. (mine is over 50 years old and works like new. Most jewllers use one.)
Both of them have a multitude of quality accessories.

For larger jobs a job specific tool will do it better and stand up to the demands made upon it.

Mickey

*graphicgr8s* · 07-04-2009, 08:44 PM

Besides the review in one of the magazines I get I've seen them use it a lot on This Old House. Tom Silva loves it and they aren't sponsors. Fein also has a good reputation for quality.

*Ratmagiclady* · 07-04-2009, 08:54 PM

Forget about it, those This Old House guys are out to get you. Wrong accent.

*graphicgr8s* · 07-04-2009, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Ratmagiclady

Forget about it, those This Old House guys are out to get you. Wrong accent.

And you know anything about power tools? At least they are respected professionals as am I.

Why do you always want to push the buttons? Let's keep this thread on topic.

timbo13 · 07-05-2009, 06:25 AM

I have had a Fein multi-master for about 10 years and it's held up well.