These vibrating tools on tv

[FastPauly]

I got the 29 buck HF unit....I think I have used it twice. Once to saw off a floor flange bolt on a toilet and the second time was to make a in-place angle cut on a piece of molding. It did both jobs quite well...if I had to use one of these tools on a daily basis then Yes, investing in a higher end unit would probably be the way to go.

 

[smstonypoint]

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

That source is also highly recommended by the construction pros over at the JLC site.

Steve

 

[k0ua]

Well dang, as most of you seem to like them, I guess i will have to get one to find out what its all about. I wasn't sure what they were good for, but have gotten some ideas here.
James K0UA

 

[tillboy2001]

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

I don't know, but I swear I saw Tom Silvia on an episode of This Old House using something similar to that. Or maybe it was the plumber guy...but I saw it.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I always wondered how well they worked also. Course I wouldn't buy a tool that I had no immediate use for.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Course I wouldn't buy a tool that I had no immediate use for.

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: how many believed that line :laughing:

 

[PILOON]

Had occasion to use the Fein (borrowed) and was sold for some uses.

In my case I needed to install an electrical outlet in a log cabin wall, i.e. a square hole which would have taken hours with a chisel and hammer + clean up of edges.

So I bought a clone! Works just as well- problem however was blade selection until I found a web site that sold mainly clone blades.
The 'kit clones' do not offer many blade options and few retailers even carry spares.

OK; now I have the clone, but then I am a tool freak!

I wanted coarse blades for fast cut but clones only offer fine tooth.

As to the 'do all' advertising, well many chores are better done with other tools, a bit of hype there.

Door frame trimming (for me) is best done with a 4-5" saw blade mounted on my angle grinder.
Title removal best with my Hilti impact drill and flat blade.

For finer detail work OK, but generally not a 'production' tool.

They show grout removal; any grinder and carbide blade will do that! faster!

 

[buck12]

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.

I have been doing some remodeling getting ready for the new baby. My father has one of the HF vibrating saws. Did a great job for cutting base board, etc. Seemed to be made cheap but for the average diy a handy tool.

 

[Carykong]

I have a Dremel type. Works fine. Saw blade dulls quick. Get spares.

 

[WillysWoodPile]

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

--)> When I did construction work we had Rigid wet-dry vacs. My boss swore by them and would never buy another brand. He was right.
-- So if Rigid makes such good wet-dry vacs, maybe that quality will carry over to other "tools".

 

[k0ua]

Willy, I dont have any idea if all rigid things are good, but I have one of their 18 ga. air nailers, and it is the best I have ever owned, and I have owned several.
James K0UA

 

[WillysWoodPile]

Willy, I dont have any idea if all rigid things are good, but I have one of their 18 ga. air nailers, and it is the best I have ever owned, and I have owned several.
James K0UA

--)> Well, that's two thumbs up for Rigid brand. I have never owned a Dremel but have always wanted one since day-one.
-- I wonder if a guy could put a Cox engine on one and make it work?

 

[Johnbro]

have had a Fein for over 10 years. I wish I had the new one with the quick change lever and the dust collection, but that kit is $400. It's a pro-quality tool that will run all day and not give up. The Fein blades are very high quality compared to the competitors I've tried, but they're seriously spendy.

The only problem I have with the MM is remembering to use it when I'm stumped by a problem. It totally saved the day when I helped a friend repair a rotted porch on a 100-year old Craftsman house in Seattle. It's great for demo in tight places because the wood + metal blades will cut through nails and screws.

I originally bought it because it was the only known power tool that could remove caulking in teak boat decks. I used it occasionally as a sander (powerful, noisy, dusty) but when I saw an infomercial on TV where they basically remodeled a kitchen using only a Multimaster I realized I was missing out.

If I were buying one from scratch I'd probably start with the "good" harbor Freight and invest in the Fein metal cutting blades. If I were in the trades I'd buy the Fein in a heartbeat.

 

[retiredmgn]

Holy crap. Usually I post a question somewhere and check back a week later to see if anybody replied. Can't believe all the responses.
Thanks for the info. I'm going to by one of these for my son for xmas and give it a try opening Christmas presents.
Then I'll decide which one i need.

thanks guys
nelson

 

[gregsons]

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?

 

[fredhargis]

I bought the Fein some years back for some remodeling work I was doing. The flush cutting attachment really saved my arse on a number of things. I now have 2 of them (the second one is used) and and intend to wear them out.

 

[magicheater]

--)> When I did construction work we had Rigid wet-dry vacs. My boss swore by them and would never buy another brand. He was right.
-- So if Rigid makes such good wet-dry vacs, maybe that quality will carry over to other "tools".

I changed over to Ridgid when they had the 100% lifetime warranty. Been fairly happy, like their 18volt cordless line a lot. Had their new cordless version of the multimaster in my hand the other day and was impressed with the weight and power. Would have to use at length to test the battery life, it is the new lithium type. Gonna watch for a Xmas sale.

 

[Big Wave D]

I changed over to Ridgid when they had the 100% lifetime warranty. Been fairly happy, like their 18volt cordless line a lot. Had their new cordless version of the multimaster in my hand the other day and was impressed with the weight and power. Would have to use at length to test the battery life, it is the new lithium type. Gonna watch for a Xmas sale.

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.

 

[pitt_md]

I have never used one but they sound like something I might want to try.

The upstairs of my new house had the base trim installed before I could put in the floor heating vents. These are the type that are next to the wall. As it is now I would have to remove the base trim and cut out the space for the vent and reinstall. Can these tools cut base trim in place?

 

[shane]

Can these tools cut base trim in place?

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?