Fein Multimaster

[bcp]

I use one of these from time to time and its really the beez kneez. Problem is the astronomic price of replacement blades. Anyone else use one and does any one have any alternatives to the branded blades/cutters that are cheaper?

 

[Dave]

Re: Fein Multitool

The bosch blades fit..

 

[bcp]

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Cheers Dave - will use!

 

[HTB]

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Don't bother, yes they fit but they are rubbish by comparison. I've had a Fein Multi Master for 4 years now, yes the blades are heinously expensive and the only way I've found to bring the price down is to buy in bulk.

I find the worst thing is when I lend it to my tiler mate for when he trims back the bottom of architraves when tiling floors,,the look on his face when I insist he pays for a pack of blades!!! I do point out to him he could buy his own.

Mine is the old one with the allen screw holding the blade in, the new models have a very sexy quick release system. Quite frankly I believe its one of those tools that once you;ve used it you wonder how you ever got by without it. Its expensive, but good tools tend to be.

Einhelll have just brought out a fairly cheap (almost identical to look at) copy, not sure if the blades are cross compliant, I'll be sticking with Fein.

 

[MarkB]

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I've got to agree with HTB. Once you've used a Fein (or similar) you won't know how you coped without it. Mine gets used for everything.

I've found the blades to be reasonably long lasting if you let the tool do the work. The only one Iv'e had a problem with is the segment saw blade. They're very brittle and can shatter if you're not careful.

Mark

 

[Bob Croft]

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I too have a Fein multimaster, fantastic tool and very versatile. I buy my blades from Graham Biddle in Norwich. Usually get a good price although still not cheap.

 

[bcp]

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I'll try Graham Bidle then. I also had a saw blade crack.

 

[Dan]

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Checkout our Tiling Tool sponsor who stocks a load of the Fein Multimaster blades. Tradetiler tilers Fein Multimaster - Mention you're a member of the plumbing forum and if you order a few blades you'll get a decent discount.

Hope that helps.

 

[lennytheloon]

I gots me a Fein too. Brilliant bit of kit.

 

[bcp]

Re: Fein Multitool

Checkout our Tiling Tool sponsor who stocks a load of the Fein Multimaster blades. Tradetiler tilers Fein Multimaster - Mention you're a member of the plumbing forum and if you order a few blades you'll get a decent discount.

Hope that helps.

Dan - those prices are good - thanks for the link!

 

[GreenArmy]

Yep, have to agree. I also have a Fein Multimaster. And it really does come into its own when the need arises to remove a single tile with the tiling kit blades.

 

[mark.brazenor@b]

I keep my old blunt Fein blade and use them to channel out breeze block walls to fit concealed showers, etc. It doesn't matter that the serated edge is gone and they still make easy work of it without the mess of using an angle grinder.

 

[bcp]

Good tip!