Lately, I’ve been seeing infomercials about the MultiMaster tool. It seems to me that this might be something that I can use. I am a remodeling contractor and tool junkie.
The infomercial did not advertise the price and I did not call the 800 number. So my question is, how many of you have this tool and what does it cost, and is it worth it?
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I have one and I love it. It's what a scalpel is to a surgeon; close cuts without damaging adjoining material. Also functions as a scraper, grout removal tool, sander. I got mine on sale from amazon. I think it was like $239.
I'm in the UK, so my price would have been higher than any of yours. Still worth it though, especially if you do any close in work like install cabinets etc. The blades are expensive, but when you need it, you need it.
John
I don't use it very often, but the MultiMaster is an awesome tool. With the fine tooth saw attachment you can cut straight into a piece of wood with amazing precision. Like cutting out a piece of hardwood flooring without damaging the adjoining pieces. I've also had the Fein vaccuum for years, another excellent tool. The best vac I've owned, I even use it at home around the house. With a 15' hose it's almost like having central vac.
I am remo guy too. Bought mine last winter. So sorry I didn't get it years before this. Be sure to figure the high cost of blades into the job - I suppose a lot of the time, the labor savings offset the blade cost.
I got mine from Coastal Tool in Conneticutt. Ordered online with a passle of blades. The guy making up the order noticed that one of the blades I had picked is for a different unit, so he called to check which I wanted before shipping - the night after I ordered, actually. I don't know of a better online place to buy tools from.
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Piffin, give this guy a try, I've used him and the blades are betterquaility than o.e., He even has metal cutting on that same page, butI haven't used them, but it looks like they might come in handy forthat errant nail I seem to find when I get the delicate blades out.http://cgi.ebay.com/Wide-cutting-BLADE-for-Fein-Multimaster-Free-Shipping_W0QQitemZ220001245249QQihZ012QQcategoryZ20797QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I'm a remodeler/ tool junky, too.
Get it. It's one of those tools you'll wonder why you waited so long to buy.
the best deal is to get the kit with a bunch of accessories, and the steel case. I think that kit runs over $350, but you'll be lovin' that thing real quick.
IMO, the plastic case that the basic unit comes with is worthless. You can barely fit the MM in it, let alone the accessories.
I've had mine 5-6 years, and I'd replace it quick if something happened to it
http://www.waltertool.com/multimaster_sys.html
Here is the complete kit for $280
busta
Thanks, but I've already got one.
And that kit has the plastic box, a waste of money, IMO.
Thanks to you all for giving me your feedback. I guess one will be coming my way real soon. That is why this forum is so good, most of us are pro's and don't want to see anyone get hurt or f#@ked over. Thanks again
Is it worth getting the variable speed version of this tool, or is the single speed good enough?
Get the variable. Sometimes when you are close cutting something like cabinets or trim you need to tune the speed to get the right control of the tool. For plunge cuts in wood I use high RPM, for metals I use lower RPM. It's worth paying more to get the variable speed. This tool is expensive, but it's worth it.
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what mike said
It is a tool you'll wonder how you ever got a long without it.
Check out that link I gave to piffin for cheaper than manufacture
blades.
I would love to see the infomercial, do you recall what channel it was
on?
I've had mine a year; hard to believe I lived without it.
Buy it
Forrest
Like everyone said-get it- you will love it. I have had mine over 7 years and get my blades from the guy butch linked you too on ebay. They are cheaper and last longer than the fein blades. For all the other stuff I get for it I get from Coastal, like Piffin said, their customer service is the best. Fein is changing the way blades mount on the tool. The new one may be out by now.
Paul
I'm so cheap I'll take a 3pt.fine file and sharpen those bladesand have prolonged the life of them by 2 or 3 times.
That ain't cheap. That's called frugal and making the best of resouces.Cheap is when you glue rubber from old innertubes to the bottom of the worn thru tennis shoes to milk a little more life out of them.
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You buy glue for that? Pine rosin works better and it is free.
ROAR!
be signing Mark up for the big leagues
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I'm really frugal, but I'm not cheap. Batter up!
Batter up! yep. morning coffee. Thinking about a second cup but it's this new stuff I don't know about, Demon Roast. Caffeine loaded to rival the durability of any paintbrush made.
Should and could hit the ground running and go paint but forecast says possible rain and it is the holidays. But then again I can talk myself out of stuff pretty easy anymore.
A second cup could have disastrous consequences like another hour on BT. ROAR!
be a working vacation
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I'm drinking coffee, laying around in the heat, then going to the pool. It's going to be another hot one.
Drinking folgers gourmet supreme. Pretty good dark coffee, for the price.
The talk is humid 90s here but that's ok as Jan and Feb are still fresh enough in my mind and I can still recall the whole friggin' winter.If that Fein MultiMaster get's much more PR here I'm going to have to spring for one.
be been on the backburner for quite a while now
I saw the infomercial, and had to wonder what's up with that. Seems like it would impair the reputation since infomercial products are, well, not known for quality. I think it may have helped little giant ladders though.
On the plus side, look for multi masters to show up on Ebay soon, from frustrated people who can't do good work no matter how good their tools are.
I'm a bit south of you in Dayton. It was 92 in my house yesterday, just 80 right now. It's uncomfortable, but I don't really like AC. Seems more summer like with the windows open and fans running.
Sounds like you could use a temporary pad set up in your basement.I'm thinking of installing fans to duct up the cool cellar air to the upstairs thru these two ducts on each side of the house. Kind of a hybrid swamp cooler.When I reno'd the place I vented the upstairs cathedral roof and used foam board for insulation.It can be burning hot outside and it stays fairly cool up there in comparison by leaving the windows shut.
be cool
Edited 7/2/2006 9:20 am ET by rez
The basement is a depressing place, but much cooler.