These vibrating tools on tv

retiredmgn · Dec 7, 2010

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 · Dec 7, 2010

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 · Dec 7, 2010

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 · Dec 7, 2010

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 · Dec 7, 2010

stub said:
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 · Dec 7, 2010

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 · Dec 7, 2010

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 · Dec 7, 2010

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 · Dec 7, 2010

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