These vibrating tools on tv

[retiredmgn]

Has anyone tried out these vibrating tools which cut and scrape as seen on tv? If they do what they show it would be worth buying.
I'm such a doubting type it seems too good to be true.

nelson

 

[Craig Clayton]

I have watched the adds also. My opinion is there could be merit in the tool for a certain job, but at this point in time I am not running out to purchase one.
Craig Clayton

 

[smstonypoint]

I lurk over at the pros-only JLC forum. The Fein Multimaster gets high marks from the pros. It had been very pricey, and is still pricey, just less so.

The less-expensive competitors get mixed reviews over at Amazon and other sites. I think the answer to whether they work is that it depends on what work you have in mind.

I am an admitted power tool-a-holic and am hoping that Santa will bring me either a Fein or a plunge saw.

Steve

 

[stub]

I've had the HF $29 one for a year or so, saw blade is very handy for trim work, installing kitchen cabinets, cutting off door trim on tile jobs, etc. Places where you can't get a regular saw into. I don't think even the $400 one would be up to scaling up tile and stuff, I use a jackhammer for that.

 

[retiredmgn]

I've had the HF $29 one for a year or so, saw blade is very handy for trim work, installing kitchen cabinets, cutting off door trim on tile jobs, etc. Places where you can't get a regular saw into. I don't think even the $400 one would be up to scaling up tile and stuff, I use a jackhammer for that.

Hey, you're a newbie. You'll need a bigger post count to be payed attention to.

Like me.



What's 'HF'? Sears is having a sale on one (Nextec??) for $80 this weekend.

nelson

 

[jonyyuma]

HF is harbor freight and that price is on a coupon on a lot of magazines., It looks good for the money, might even be made by chicago. Jy.

 

[bdeboer]

I have the Dremel Multi-Max. I've found it useful for cutting trim in place, and have used it to sand inside corners on stair steps. It does get warm to the touch when cutting. If it burned up tomorrow I would replace it. The only decision would be if the Fein was worth the extra dollars.

 

[Joe H]

They're good for all kinds of things you never thought of.
There are a number of clones, I have one I got from Tooliday.com that works well. They do more than you think, blades can be pricey.
The Dremel generally gets poor marks from what I've seen.

 

[joeyd]

I was lucky enough to get the Fein tool as a gift and if you plan on regular use of the tool that is the way to go in my opinion. It truly is a "pro" model and worthy of the regular use and abuse you could give it. The knock offs would do for the one time only or occassional job.

My .02

 

[CompactTractorFan]

I have the Harbor Freight one, but I haven't used it much yet.

 

[studor]

I have the HF one and have used it for all kinds of things from trim work to paint and adhesive removal and jigsaw type tasks. I don't know how long it will last but so far it has been great for under thirty bucks. Seems like everbody is making one now including Rigid and others

 

[smstonypoint]

Seems like everbody is making one now including Rigid and others

The Fein patent expired, so anyone can enter the market.

Fein MultiMaster patent has expired...competitors on the move - Fine Homebuilding

Steve

 

[WayneB]

I have the Fein multimaster and have used it for the past seven years without any problems. The up side to all of this is the blades offered by others fit the Fein and are a whole bunch cheaper. I don't think anyone could go wrong buying the HF model for that price. Heck if it would of been available when I bought the Fein I know the way I would have gone.

 

[Egon]

My cheaper model has worked well for stripping off a Matt Type wallpaper. It's also comes in handy for sawing in small spaces. A very handy tool.:thumbsup:

 

[The Dougster]

My bride gave me a Dremel and I've found it quite useful ... how it compares to others, I cannot say..

 

[kennyd]

I also have the Fein MM, it is a superb tool built to last, But the big kit was/is $400. I got it before the patent expired so it was the only game in town at the time. I have used my neighbors Dremel version, and it was like a childs toy in comparison.

 

[robs660]

They all do the same thing at the end of the day. Weather you buy Bosch, dremel, Fein or any other. They are great for finish work or small odd jobs. I have the dremel and I use it mostly for cutting shims and for plunge cutting drywall. Best tool out there for cutting in new switch or outlet boxes. Also useful for cutting already installed trim that has to be cut back or removed. They are very handy for things like that. I have also used it to remove a small amount of grout and it worked good but the dremel gets REALLY hot when you run it hard.

Other great use was removing really thick old gasket material from a honda dirt bike case. I sharpened one of the flat blades and made a gasket remover.

Totally worth the $100 as it's paid for it's self already.

 

[CHDinCT]

Another Fein MM owner here. Wife bought it for my birthday last year. Love it. Did a bathroom remodel and used it to cut copper pipe in some spots that would have been impossible with any other tool. Also used for very accurate cuts of drywall, like cutting in a new switch box like robs660 said, cutting out an old fiberglass shower stall, etc. I am also replacing most of my rotting window sills and it comes in handy for cutting out the old sills. Like other have said, it's a tool you'll find more and more uses for. The Fein replacement blades are ridiculously expensive, so I may have to try some of the aftermarket ones when the time comes.

 

[Big Wave D]

I'm voting yes with my money that they are worthy tools to own. :thumbsup:

They are so very wonderful at being able to get into tight places that neither anything with a rotary blade can or that a sawzall type reciprocal action will mess up surrounding area while trying to especially start your cut.

I'm actually trying to decide between the Rockwell version and the Fein.

I've used the Dremel, friend owns one, and it is a neat little tool but definitely aimed at the weekend warrior and home DIY'er. Blades are almost to flexible and don't last real long on hardwoods, but they are also cheaper to replace. Might be a wash, but I doubt it.

The Rockwell feels more like a pro's tool with fit, finish, and heft of metal parts where it counts. The Rockwell big kit, far as I've found is around 75 piece. It comes in a duffel bag; I HATE duffel bags for tool storage. That alone almost makes me want the Fein for it hard plastic case. On power though, the Rockwell is 2.3 amps and Fein is slightly less at around 2.17 amps(if my Watts conversion was correct, 250 Watt motor).

The Fein was the original and it has some better features. The quick change blade system seems light years ahead of the rest. Most use an allen head bolt or some variant that means the key/wrench is usually not with you when you want to change or alter position of blade, or you've lost it all together. I've mentioned the case already. Also, it seems to come with the most stuff if you buy the Top Plus version. The blades are definitely more expensive, but if they last 5x longer, you might be money ahead in the long run.

Now if only Amazon would do their year no interest with their card, I'd be all set and it'd be an easy decision to make.

 

[kennyd]

Another Fein MM owner here. Wife bought it for my birthday last year. Love it. Did a bathroom remodel and used it to cut copper pipe in some spots that would have been impossible with any other tool. Also used for very accurate cuts of drywall, like cutting in a new switch box like robs660 said, cutting out an old fiberglass shower stall, etc. I am also replacing most of my rotting window sills and it comes in handy for cutting out the old sills. Like other have said, it's a tool you'll find more and more uses for. The Fein replacement blades are ridiculously expensive, so I may have to try some of the aftermarket ones when the time comes.

Yes, the Fein blades are pricey! I have not personally treid these-but on a wood forum they where highly recommended: index