Multi Tool

[Ryan102]

Looking at getting a multi tool cutter.

Recommendations? I have Milwaukee gear so i was thinking if cordless milwaukee, and if corded i was thinking Bosch?

But these are more pricey than others, just wondering if you know any reasonably good cutters that may be quick change or have vacuum attachments to suit.

As long as its a durable make i dont mind, Will be being used for plasterboard cutting ect.

If anyone has any more "tips of the trade" what the cutter may be also used for id appreciate it, i just like the idea of having the tool for hard to get places with a saw ect.

 

[Leesparkykent]

If you was going for corded I would look at fein.

 

[telectrix]

and dust extraction is not needed. the amount of dust from a multiyool is minimal. i hsve a fein 110V and workzone 240V and 10.8V (these latter 2 from aldi for peanuts).

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I worked recently on a couple of sites helping with PV installations.
Was surprised to see so many 230V tools.
One of the guys had a multi tool, not sure of the make, but it came in an orange box and had a dust extraction nozzle in the box.
Myself, I would consider a battery version, as many of the sites I work on will not allow 230V tools, and carting around a 110 transformer is too much like hard work.

 

[ruston]

The cheap Aldi one is a godsend (£20 in a case with accessories) to take onto those iffy jobs.:whatchutalkingabout

I have a corded Dewalt, the built in work light sold it for me.

As for uses - Limited by the imagination. One of the most versatile tools ever.
You must buy one.

 

[Andy78]

I have a cheapie corded Clarke tool from toolstation. I think about £45. Its done me a couple of years good regular service so far and I've not been kind to it.

I've used my brother's Fein, £275 in a set, and can honestly say there is no noticeable difference to me.

 

[Wes1000]

I would go for a fein of festool myself. I got through 3 Bosch multi cutters befor biting the bullet and buying a fein. I've also used the festool version and although they are £300 instead of £30 - £50 you will save in the long run. Also the difference in the fein to the cheap cutters is amazing, like chalk and cheese IMO.

whatever you buy you won't ever go back to a hand saw and chisels to get those annoying bits out of the corner of a room!

 

[Ryan102]

This may be a silly question, but can they chase brick? i know they can take away plaster/board, but wondering with the right tool will they take the brick back enough for back box?

Thanks for the advice, i may get a cheap one for the time being since i wont be using as much as some of you guys, going to get corded one i think from screwfix, will read some reviews to help the choice

 

[Andy78]

This may be a silly question, but can they chase brick? i know they can take away plaster/board, but wondering with the right tool will they take the brick back enough for back box?

Thanks for the advice, i may get a cheap one for the time being since i wont be using as much as some of you guys, going to get corded one i think from screwfix, will read some reviews to help the choice

Maybe possible on soft brick with a carbide blade, but you'll be replacing your tool often and it won't be any quicker than a chisel.

Only use your old knackered blades on plaster though.

 

[Leesparkykent]

You can pick a fein multitool up for about £100.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

This may be a silly question, but can they chase brick? i know they can take away plaster/board, but wondering with the right tool will they take the brick back enough for back box?

Thanks for the advice, i may get a cheap one for the time being since i wont be using as much as some of you guys, going to get corded one i think from screwfix, will read some reviews to help the choice

I used my cordless makita for perhaps a year and thought it was pretty good. I then used the builders corded fein and bought myself one shortly afterwards as it was far more powerful and a joy to use. Rather than having to use an alum key to change the blade it has a quick release lever which is far quicker.

I've never personally used it for brick, but with the right blade (see link) I suppose you could. Carbide End Cut Blade, Saxton Blades

I find the multitool very useful for cutting floorboards when you need to take them up and you want/need a bit more precision than using a circular saw. One tip I would mention is look at the blade tips often as they 'very' soon get blunt and then take ages to cut through anything. Saxton or shark blades are cheaper than fein blades and are generally interchangeable (but do check first).

 

[Barry White]

I have the cheap battery one from Aldi its ok for small jobs but battery life is an issue as only one battery supplied and sods law says it will run out half way through a job. Found the corded ones much better seem to have more power.

 

[sjhall]

I have the 18v Milwaukee version, has quick release blades, excellent bit of kit

 

[Nuvo]

second the fein

 

[amlu]

used to have a cheapo £50 one, survived a year, burned motor after.

now got a makita one. went for it because is 300 watts, compared to 200-250 for all the rest. helps with heavy duty cutting and i sometimes chase walls with diamond blade attached.

had a go on mates dewalt one, really liked the variable speed trigger (helps starting on precise cuts) and tool-less changing of the blade.

 

[ruston]

used to have a cheapo £50 one, survived a year, burned motor after.

now got a makita one. went for it because is 300 watts, compared to 200-250 for all the rest. helps with heavy duty cutting and i sometimes chase walls with diamond blade attached.

had a go on mates dewalt one, really liked the variable speed trigger (helps starting on precise cuts) and tool-less changing of the blade.

And the little light lol. You have to be careful with the variable speed trigger , it is easy to set it off when laying it down or handle it . Other than that it is a good well made tool.

 

[Ryan102]

I'm going to get myself a cheaper one as I probs won't use it as much as others since I mainly do industrial work. But I'll see how it goes and may get myself a fein. Thanks for advice on blades them sax blades look good for the price

 

[gnselectricals]

Just getting the fein out now great tool for precise cuts on damp plaster board etc. Have done lightweight thermalite blocks with a blunt wood blade as well [emoji23]had 2 Bosch 10.8 gops and the fein is much better

 

[ruston]

Just getting the fein out now great tool for precise cuts on damp plaster board etc. Have done lightweight thermalite blocks with a blunt wood blade as well [emoji23]had 2 Bosch 10.8 gops and the fein is much better

I would have bought the Fien as well years ago, but did not have the work for it at the time.
Now I am older and need all the help I can get , I decided to buy one, but as my eyes are the same as the rest of me, I decided on the Dewalt with the work light , complete with a load of accessories in a Tstak box for £180.

I had no doubt that the Fien is the better tool for the long run though. The limited use mine will get will see me out though lol.

 

[gnselectricals]

I had a good deal on the fein and a spit nailer last year on a subby job so couldn't turn it down. A light would be good tho

 

[ruston]

The light and the soft start are brilliant to be honest. That is what sold it to me, and it is a sturdy bit of kit that has paid it's way over and over again.
I need a kicking for being so mean years ago. ( although I had access to one , but not mine)

 

[gnselectricals]

That's what I say to my financial manager/wife if it saves me 3 mins a week I can get home earlier to help her out. It's never about a shiny new tool [emoji23]

 

[Stu1312]

If you want to go cheap lidl have one in their special deals on Monday!
PARKSIDE Multi-Purpose Tool - Monday, 08.02. - Lidl UK

 

[Ryan102]

i got myself one today from machine mart, im a little bit gutted as the lidl one is 300w whereas mine is only 250w. But i suppose the returns policy is going to be better with machine mart ect.

 

[Andy78]

i got myself one today from machine mart, im a little bit gutted as the lidl one is 300w whereas mine is only 250w. But i suppose the returns policy is going to be better with machine mart ect.

That's the one I have, does the job day in day out no problems. Just go somewhere else for your replacement blades though.

 

[Stu1312]

i got myself one today from machine mart, im a little bit gutted as the lidl one is 300w whereas mine is only 250w. But i suppose the returns policy is going to be better with machine mart ect.

The lidl power tools have a 3 year warranty but don't know anyone who has claimed on it. I might buy one to see how useful it is!

 

[Resu]

I've got the £100 Fein, it's perfect.

 

[Aindowsimon]

£80 Bosch 240v beast and I have a Milwaukee m12 multi to very pleased !

 

[rick]

+1 for the Fein, the case is also well thought out with plenty of space for blades and accessories which is not always the case (Bosch please take note)

 

[uksparks]

I have the Bosch Professional GOP 300 SCE,

Bosch GOP 300 SCE Professional Multi-Tool + L-Boxx + 8 Accessories | Save 38% | UKToolCentre.co.uk

Absolutely brilliant bit of kit, i use it frequently and it is very good. You can cut through floor boards with ease, plasterboard too etc, really really good.

About dust extraction, erm... If cutting plasterboard, they do make a bit of dust, yes its minimal but can fog the room a little bit in the local area to the work. They are very good.

To combat dust I have just purchased this vacuum with every tool attachment for all my kit, im 100% Bosch now, this is the Bosch GAS 35 MAFC Vacuum

 

[PSES]

We use the Bosch corded and 18v. Both have a quick release so need need for an allen key to change blades. You can get a slightly cheaper corded bosch which you do need an allen key for.

The 10.8v bosch just isn't powerful enough for using on floorboards and the like, so I would recommend 18v or corded for sparks.

In regard to using it on plasterboard, for some reason plasterboard seem to rinse through the blades so don't use decent expensive blades, Saxon do a well priced budget range of blades as do Screwfrix

 

[foster]

hi lad can u cut steel with a multi tool ie slots in metal consumer units etc my old jig saw stopped working thanks

 

[billy10]

You can get metal blades that you can use in your multi tool, in my experience they don't last very long tho.

 

[ruston]

You can get metal blades that you can use in your multi tool, in my experience they don't last very long tho.

Yes,even the Dewalt titanium are nothing special.

 

[foster]

thanks lads