These vibrating tools on tv

[ren1pa]

I have the sonicrafter by Rockwell. It works very well; however, at times I really wished I had the Fein for its quick-change blade feature. I just can not justify an additional $250for that feature.

 

[brandoro]

I have the Fein MM, bought it for a particular job which it did extremely well. I didn't know such a tool existed before mentioning my dilema (first job I used it for) at the local flooring store when I was in to pick up some material for another project I was doing. That job alone made it seem worth the price. Haven't used it a great deal since then but have found it to be the tool I end up with when I can't think of any other way to do something. Cutting door trim in place when I installed engineered hardood flooring is a prime example. Clean, quick and precise cuts instead of jiggling a short hand saw back and forth for far too long just to end up with a slightly crooked and rough edged cut. More tool than I need but it did seem to be the only one when I bought it. I do like having good tools though, much rather buy a good one first time out than struggle with a poor one until it dies then go buy the good one.
:thumbsup::thumbsup: for the Fein MM. No opinion on the others since I never even held one in my hand.

 

[bdeboer]

I bought a dermil ( spelling) and have not been too happy with it. I go there blades like crazy with it i was putting in hard wood floors and changed the trim / baseboards on my home so i bought a Demal from H.D. for about $100 give or take. the tool gets so hot that i fear it will burn up so I only use it a little at a time. I may gey about four to five cuts from a balde and then its so dull that it is useless. Anyone have the same experiance?

I use the metal/wood dremel blades like this. The blade life seems to better than the wood only blade.

Amazon.com: Dremel MM422B Multi-Max Wood and Metal Flush Cut Blade, 3-Pack: Home Improvement

 

[pitt_md]

Yes!!! This is the main reason I bought one. I do a lot of remodeling and installing built-ins and such. This tool is my "go to" for cutting trim in place. Crown, chair rail, door and window casing, base, you name it. With my multi-master I can remove trim with the precision of a heart surgeon. By-pass anyone?

i am having a hard time understanding how you can cut the base trim without doing damage to the floor?

 

[Big Wave D]

The tool oscillates around 3 degrees movement or arc, so as to almost be imperceptible; however, to the base board it is quite effective in cutting. I've heard you can hold it to your hand and it won't cut you.

You can always put something down for protection if you want, generally not necessary.

 

[niemeyjt]

Bosch do a 10.8V Li-ion portable unit - with two batteries - works well for me. It is battery compatible with other drills and drivers so if you do have more than one tool is reduces risk of not having a charged battery.

I sold on my old Bosch delta pad sander as this did the job although it does not offer a vacuum attachment and as others have said it is great for cutting in hard to reach places as well.

J

 

[shane]

I've heard you can hold it to your hand and it won't cut you.

This technology was first used to remove cast. I had a cast cut off my arm about 30 years ago with a similar device. My arm broke in an odd direction so the cast had to mash against the inside of my forearm to get proper pressure. When they cut that area to remove the cast I got a slight rub burn from the contact of the blade.

 

[LittleBlueTractor]

I've been considering getting one from HF. They have 2 models. The more expensive one is variable speed. Do you guys with variable speed use that feature or do you just run it full blast for everything you do?

 

[kennyd]

I've been considering getting one from HF. They have 2 models. The more expensive one is variable speed. Do you guys with variable speed use that feature or do you just run it full blast for everything you do?

I use the VS on my Fein.

 

[Diamondpilot]

My co-pilot has one and he wanted me to install a few electrical outlets last year. I had to cut though the drywall and some bead board in one room. It cut it like butter. Nothing a router or jig saw could not do or for that matter a plunge hand saw but it was sure handy, fast, and a clean cut.

Chris

 

[Depmandog]

My kids bought me a Craftsman for last Christmas. Never had used mine until last week when I needed to cut two precise 1" long 1/4" wide slots in a 2"x2"x1/8" steel square tube. I was shocked at how quickly it cut through steel. This one was cordless. I am a fan!

 

[montelatici]

I have the Bosch Lithium battery powered version. It is Bosch quality and I use it for various detail work indoors. It is also very useful outside on fencing when you mess up a little on a post hole and the measured plank is too long and needs to be trimmed.

 

[tommu56]

I'd heard that Rigid had gone away from the Lifetime Warranty thing. Am I wrong?

Also, some tools are wonderful cordless, but this, in my personal opinion, would not be one. If you only use occasionaly, then okay, it might be the cat's meow for that person. I know that cords can be a hassle, but not having to buy extra batteries, having the battery die at the most inconveinant time, know you'll have to replace them down the road, are all reasons why most of my power tools work on AC. To each their own.

I was at HD the other day looking at a new drill and the sales guy was pushing the rigid because of the warranty!

I did look at the Rigid multi tool to it has a couple of different heads for the motor for different jobs.

tom


tom

 

[magicheater]

I was at HD the other day looking at a new drill and the sales guy was pushing the rigid because of the warranty!

I did look at the Rigid multi tool to it has a couple of different heads for the motor for different jobs.

tom


tom

I was interested for the same reasons

 

[kattywumpus]

Fein Multimaster owner for 5 years. Used it for many jobs. Including several house building tasks. Great problem solving tool. I know someone that purchased the HF equivalent it did not last. I guess it depends on how much your going to use it and what is the primary task. If it just sanding the cheaper brands might do, but surface cutting can really stress the tool.

 

[Scotty370]

Not a personal user, but my one sons (a home-improvement worker) was helping another son, on a project, and said it was "Awesome"! Think it was the HF 'cheapy', but said the concept was helpful! ~Scotty

 

[Sawmilllawyer]

My brother bought the HF version sbout s year ago and I used it on some pergo type flooring to make a couple very tight cuts. It worked OK, felt kinda ceap and was extremely noisy. A couple of months ago my folks gave me the Rockwell soniccrafter as a gift and I repaired a couple of things around their house that day. The Rockwell feels more like a long term tool and has the heft and umph to cut though the metal doorframes with relative ease. I like it so much better than the HF model. The only problem with all of these tools, other than the Fien is the need for a special wrench to change blades, angles, etc. No blade quick mount system. Agree with others the blades are 1). hard to find and 2). generally pricey. Great tool for those demanding jobs.

 

[crazyal]

I saw the word tool so I had to read the whole thread. I don't have one and I avoid things at HF that use electricity, they may be fine but when they include extra brushes you have to wonder. I have had a need every now and then for a flush cut saw. For sheetrock I use a rotozip which I'm sure sends more dust a flying but it can do curves just fine. But who couldn't use a new tool.

 

[kattywumpus]

The attachment I seem to go through most is the Velcro sanding pad. After some use the tip or point of the triangle pad will melt. Using a lot of pressure will result in the damage occurring sooner. Once an enough melting has occurred the pad is junk. At least the pad is replaceable, I had another brand of sander that used a triangle pad that was not replaceable.

 

[scoutcub]

Bought the Fein mulitmaster a few years ago on Ebay, best deal I could get.

Need it for a peculiar job of removing 2 hardened 1/2 inch steel stud rods inside a seat.....and this tool was the only way I could get at it without completely disassembling or tearing up the seat.
It worked great for the job, but the steel was so hard it dulled the bit on the first stud and the second took a lot longer to cut off....but definitely a great tool to have for "unusual" jobs!