Comments on: Multi-Tasking Tools http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/ A new eMagazine BY carpenters, FOR carpenters. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:04:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Raymond /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-21756 Raymond Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:01:00 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-21756 When the Bosh Multi task tool first came out in the market. I tested one at the Lowes near my house. I found it vibrates quite a bit compare to the Fein tool. I was amaze that Bosch would produce a tool like that. It does not match with their cooperate identity. I do not know if they have improve since than. Fein builds very good tools except their Random Orbital Sander which is too tall and vibration is consider too much to me. Fein build the best Multi Task Tools in the market. When the Bosh Multi task tool first came out in the market. I tested one at the Lowes near my house. I found it vibrates quite a bit compare to the Fein tool. I was amaze that Bosch would produce a tool like that. It does not match with their cooperate identity. I do not know if they have improve since than. Fein builds very good tools except their Random Orbital Sander which is too tall and vibration is consider too much to me. Fein build the best Multi Task Tools in the market.

]]> By: Ed Henderson /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-15463 Ed Henderson Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:44:35 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-15463 I bought the dremel several months ago on sale and used it around the house quite happily until I was up on a ladder sanding loose paint off window trim and it quit. I probably overused it. So I bought the Fein top for the next time I get up there and need a tool that won't let me down. I have not used the Fein for anything serious but it's my non expert opinion that the Fein comes from a different world. Just using it for trim jobs around my hobbyshop has left me very impressed. I was in HD recently and spotted a Bosch kit that included their multi tool along with a drill and flashlight at 1/3 the regular price. Being an old fool with no common sense, I bought it and am impressed. Even the Bosch sounds and feels better than the Dremel. I bought the dremel several months ago on sale and used it around the house quite happily until I was up on a ladder sanding loose paint off window trim and it quit. I probably overused it.
So I bought the Fein top for the next time I get up there and need a tool that won’t let me down. I have not used the Fein for anything serious but it’s my non expert opinion that the Fein comes from a different world. Just using it for trim jobs around my hobbyshop has left me very impressed.
I was in HD recently and spotted a Bosch kit that included their multi tool along with a drill and flashlight at 1/3 the regular price. Being an old fool with no common sense, I bought it and am impressed.
Even the Bosch sounds and feels better than the Dremel.

]]> By: Phil /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-6998 Phil Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:06:59 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-6998 I purchased the Harbor Freight tool when it first came out and also purchased the 2 year warranty. I have returned a couple of them in the beginning. One the motor quit running and the other the mounting bolt could not be loosened. I am a Handyman and use the tool daily and could not imagine not having this tool. I do have 2 in the service van just in case one would give out on a job, but at about $30 each I can easily afford this cost of duplicates. The blades they include with the tool are not very durable, but if you purchase the higher quality blades they seem to work pretty well. I am going to try an purchase some after market fein blades because I find myself continually having to resharpen my old blades to get enough life out of them. Seen the video with after market blades being used to cut about 20+ nails and then still cut wood. That is the quality of blade I would like to have. Even the $8 Harbor Freight better blades do not perform anywhere near that good. Also found that you need to keep the surface of the blade clean because when it gets material it creates friction and causes the blade to become very hot, which causes the blade to fail. Also on the HF higher quality blades I have experienced that they seem to come apart between the blade other metal used to attach to tool. I think this is due to disimilar materials causing vibration fatique. The cheaper one piece blades do not have this problem... I purchased the Harbor Freight tool when it first came out and also purchased the 2 year warranty. I have returned a couple of them in the beginning. One the motor quit running and the other the mounting bolt could not be loosened. I am a Handyman and use the tool daily and could not imagine not having this tool. I do have 2 in the service van just in case one would give out on a job, but at about $30 each I can easily afford this cost of duplicates. The blades they include with the tool are not very durable, but if you purchase the higher quality blades they seem to work pretty well. I am going to try an purchase some after market fein blades because I find myself continually having to resharpen my old blades to get enough life out of them. Seen the video with after market blades being used to cut about 20+ nails and then still cut wood. That is the quality of blade I would like to have. Even the $8 Harbor Freight better blades do not perform anywhere near that good.
Also found that you need to keep the surface of the blade clean because when it gets material it creates friction and causes the blade to become very hot, which causes the blade to fail.
Also on the HF higher quality blades I have experienced that they seem to come apart between the blade other metal used to attach to tool. I think this is due to disimilar materials causing vibration fatique. The cheaper one piece blades do not have this problem…

]]> By: John /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-5420 John Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:10:24 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-5420 Al, I see the HF model now, thanks. I made a mistake with the Hardin tool; it has variable speeds. It looks like the Hardin speeds are a bit higher than the HF speeds (2400 vs 2000 opm) but it's hard to see any other difference. If I get either one, I'll post back. John Al, I see the HF model now, thanks. I made a mistake with the Hardin tool; it has variable speeds. It looks like the Hardin speeds are a bit higher than the HF speeds (2400 vs 2000 opm) but it’s hard to see any other difference.

If I get either one, I’ll post back.

John

]]> By: Al /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-5405 Al Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:34:33 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-5405 John, Harbor Freight has an upgraded version of their original tool like the one you have. This upgraded tool has variable speeds and it costs about $60. They also have a pneumatic version that costs about $49. Al John,
Harbor Freight has an upgraded version of their original tool like the one you have.
This upgraded tool has variable speeds and it costs about $60.
They also have a pneumatic version that costs about $49.
Al

]]> By: Tristan Katz /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-5403 Tristan Katz Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:00:38 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-5403 Hi John, We have been working to implement this function. Unfortunately some of the software presents glitches and problems for a few readers, so we have tried to keep things simple for everyone. I'll see what I can do! Thanks, Tristan Hi John,
We have been working to implement this function. Unfortunately some of the software presents glitches and problems for a few readers, so we have tried to keep things simple for everyone. I’ll see what I can do!
Thanks,
Tristan

]]> By: John /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-5384 John Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:53:18 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-5384 Moderator Question: Can I subscribe to this thread so that if anyone posts I'll be notified? Thanks, John Moderator Question: Can I subscribe to this thread so that if anyone posts I’ll be notified?
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]]> By: John /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-5383 John Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:41:35 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-5383 I don't know if it's too late to be commenting on this article but I have the HF version of this tool. I bought it as a test to see how much I'd use it and I find that I don't use it every day but if it broke tomorrow I'd run out and get another. The current job has involved a lot of detail sanding and this tool is getting a workout (as are my helpers) I'd like to upgrade to a multi-speed (and higher speed) tool but not spend the $ on the Fein. The HARDIN AZ318-2 is selling on Ebay for under $70(sometimes) and they have a 250w motor like the Fein but only two speeds. They come with a 2yr warranty and I think they take most other blades. Has anyone had a chance to check one of these out? As far as the corded models go, they seem to be a nice upgrade from the HF version without even approaching the Fein price. I can't find any independent reviews of them online though they've been selling via Ebay for some time. Thanks, John I don’t know if it’s too late to be commenting on this article but I have the HF version of this tool. I bought it as a test to see how much I’d use it and I find that I don’t use it every day but if it broke tomorrow I’d run out and get another.
The current job has involved a lot of detail sanding and this tool is getting a workout (as are my helpers)
I’d like to upgrade to a multi-speed (and higher speed) tool but not spend the $ on the Fein. The HARDIN AZ318-2 is selling on Ebay for under $70(sometimes) and they have a 250w motor like the Fein but only two speeds. They come with a 2yr warranty and I think they take most other blades.
Has anyone had a chance to check one of these out? As far as the corded models go, they seem to be a nice upgrade from the HF version without even approaching the Fein price. I can’t find any independent reviews of them online though they’ve been selling via Ebay for some time.

Thanks,
John

]]> By: Robby /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-102 Robby Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:26:25 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-102 I've used all but the dremel. I held off on buying a Fien simply because they were so expensive. I'm the guy who usually bucks up and buys the best. I always end up regretting the purchase of a lesser quality tool when I replace it with the quality tool I should have bought in the first place. With that being said, I found myself in a situation where I HAD to have a multi tool to perform a jamb cut in repair. I bought the Harbor Freight unit figuring if it got me through this one job it would be money well spent. Well it was. I've used it a dozen times since and it has earned a spot in my 'go-box'. And at $40, I can afford to replace it quite a few times before I get to the cost of the Fien, although I imagine I will step up the the Fien when the Harbor Freight tool dies, but I think thats just the tool snob in me. The harbor Frieght tool has been a pretty good performer, I reluctantly admit. I’ve used all but the dremel. I held off on buying a Fien simply because they were so expensive. I’m the guy who usually bucks up and buys the best. I always end up regretting the purchase of a lesser quality tool when I replace it with the quality tool I should have bought in the first place.

With that being said, I found myself in a situation where I HAD to have a multi tool to perform a jamb cut in repair. I bought the Harbor Freight unit figuring if it got me through this one job it would be money well spent.

Well it was. I’ve used it a dozen times since and it has earned a spot in my ‘go-box’. And at $40, I can afford to replace it quite a few times before I get to the cost of the Fien, although I imagine I will step up the the Fien when the Harbor Freight tool dies, but I think thats just the tool snob in me. The harbor Frieght tool has been a pretty good performer, I reluctantly admit.

]]> By: Wyatt /2009/04/01/multi-tasking-tools/#comment-83 Wyatt Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:02:38 +0000 http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/?p=707#comment-83 I bought the Bosch Multi-X a year ago with the intention of using it for all the great things that I used to borrow my father's Multimaster for. It has really been an awesome tool for the money. After having it out to cut in an outlet on a job I figured I would use it to cut some shims as well. Best time / knuckle saver I have found recently as a finish carpenter. I never use my utility knife to cut shims anymore. Job after job it continues to be great and reliable for cutting shims on tons of doors, windows, extension jambs, built-ins etc... On top of all of the other great uses. I bought the Bosch Multi-X a year ago with the intention of using it for all the great things that I used to borrow my father’s Multimaster for. It has really been an awesome tool for the money. After having it out to cut in an outlet on a job I figured I would use it to cut some shims as well. Best time / knuckle saver I have found recently as a finish carpenter. I never use my utility knife to cut shims anymore. Job after job it continues to be great and reliable for cutting shims on tons of doors, windows, extension jambs, built-ins etc… On top of all of the other great uses.

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