Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Top Variable Speed Sanding and Scraping/Cutting Tool with Case
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Top Variable Speed Sanding and Scraping/Cutting Tool with Case
Customer Review: Costly
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this tool a few years ago, before other companies released their versions. I knew that $400 was too much to pay, but there were no other sources at the time.
Today, if I were buying it new, I would check out Dremel's version for about $100. Harbor Freight now sells one for under $50. It might be junk, but at that price, just throw it away. The newer versions do not have variable speed. But I have owned my Fein for several years and have always set it to high speed. So the variable speed feature means nothing to me.
I also bought Craftsman's 12V cordless multi-tool. Not enough battery life, but it works as well as the Fein - just need to make sure to carry extra batteries. The cordless convenience make it worth its price (and the price of extra batteries).
I love my Fein MultiMaster. It is well made and does it's job with no complaints. But maybe it is just buyer's remorse, I think this tool is now overpriced. They need to come down under $200 to remain competitive.
Customer Review: Disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
Original order arrived with missing attachments, tool showed signs of clearly being used. Order was returned to Amazon for replacement. Second order arrived with all attachments, however actual tool appeared in worse condition then first (dirty, scratches and scuff marks on body, nicked cord), refurbished??? Order was returned for refund.Customer Review: Do Start Remodeling Without It
Summary: 5 Stars
Multi Master is very simple to use and fills the gap between circular saws,jig saws, sanders, and other cutting tools.
It's pricey but condisering the time savings, it worh the price to me.
Customer Review: Does what it is supposed to do but...
Summary: 3 Stars
The Fein MultiMaster is a fine product and performs up to expectations BUT the attachments that come with it are the pits. I recently pulled up all the flooring in my house to put down ceramic and hardwood. So immediately I went to the 'door jam' trimmer blade. What a incredible timesaver it was. Within 5 minutes I had the jams on 5 doors trimmed to fit the new height of my flooring. Sounds like a winner huh? Now the downside. After the first door I lost 3 or 4 teeth. After the second door I lost 3 or 4 more teeth. You can see where this is going. By then end of door 5 the blade was no longer usable. I only had 6 or 7 teeth left. On top of it all this blade didn't even come with the $399 product. I had to spend another (I think $39) for it.
So now that my jams were trimmed I went on to tackle the stone fireplace because I had to slide the hardwood underneath the stone. So I pull out the 'carbide' cutter to cut away the mortar below the stones. That blade lasted about 1-foot of the 5-foot mantle. After that it wouldn't cut at all. So back to my well trusted and proven (and cheap) cold chisel which finished the job (but it certainly took longer).
On to another attachment, the triangular corner sander. I used it to sand the inside corners on a step stool I made. I was trying to remove the 'old' stain. I went through 5 sanding pads on 4 corners. The attachment got so hot that when I removed the pads the Velcro part of the attachment pulled off at one of the corners and now the very expensive attachment has a corner that won't stay. I've tried to glue it back down but it won't hold.
I have tried to rationalize away the cost of the accessories. I've told myself - "hey it only took 5 minutes to trim those jams, you would have taken 1/2 hour to do it with a flush cut hand saw. That is a savings of 25 minutes." But at $39 a pop for the blades even my poor mental math doesn't add up.
Moral of the story? If you need to get something done fast and somewhat accurately then this tool is for you. Just be prepared to spend a boat load of money on the blades, sand paper, etc. They are incredibly expensive and won't last long at all.
Customer Review: Don't Throw Out That Dull Blade!! Save $...
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who owns this gem of a tool knows how painful it is to purchase new blades. As a pro finish carpenter and cabinet installer I use this tool almost daily...lots of blades. Here's a trick I discovered: Take a 4 1/2" angle grinder with the thinest metal cutting wheel you can find and grind/cut slots close together for new teeth. Now you can even cut plaster and just keep re-touching the blade. I know it sounds cheesey but it works. Granted it's not as delicate for those precise cuts, but it'll cut shims, drywall, 2x, or whatever else is reasonably soft. Another handy tip: If you buy the multi without the quick change you can use the Dremel blades ($10) instead of the Fein ($30) and pick them up at hd/lowes/etc. The shaft is the same size, you just have to crank the screw on kinda hard. The blade slips a hair on occasion, but I've been using this method for about 2 years without any problems. In case it wasn't obvious, I am using the regular straight blades, NOT the semi-circles. Hope this saves you as much money as it has for me!