Multi-Tool Advice

MisterG · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:37 pm

Hi

My CEL Multi-tool has died (I thik the motor burnt out) after about 14 months.

Should I get another one, or are there any better ones for moderate DIY?

Looking at the reviews on Amazon the Bosch equivalent doesn't seem that reliable, and some of the cheaper ones are no good.

Cheers

G

big-all · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:26 pm

argos do 2 or 3 lidl had one some weeks ago

what is your budget ??

alumni · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:58 am

My Bosch GOP 10.8 is showing no sign of problems so far.

big-all · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:44 am

alumni wrote:

My Bosch GOP 10.8 is showing no sign of problems so far.

same here

although i bought a second one for £68 just in case

MisterG · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:34 pm

big-all wrote:

argos do 2 or 3 lidl had one some weeks ago

what is your budget ??

No specific budget, but not looking to pay more than £100. So probably won't stretch to a Fein;-)

I bought loads of blades for the CEL on special, but as there is now an adapter set, not really a limiting factor.

I prefer corded, rather than cordless.

Cheers

G

MisterG · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:40 pm

big-all wrote:

although i bought a second one for £68 just in case

Was that for a bare unit?

Cheers

G

big-all · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:41 pm

yes the full set is around £150 with minimum tools
http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/3165140572804%20%20bosch%20gop%2010.8%20v-li%2010.8v%20multi%20cutter%202%20x%201.3ah%20l-boxx

mains version from these people
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230711364182&_trksid=p2992.m753

they are really good

Threadjacker · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:29 pm

I have the proper Fein and the cheaper green Bosch version. The difference between them is huge with the Fein winning hands down on cutting ability and build qaulity.

The Bosch feels really light and cheap in comparison and really has to be forced down to cut where the Fein just gluides through.

Green Bosch = Rubbish

streetlighter · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:29 pm

That's a good price for the mains version if I had the money would be seriously buying that.
I have the 10.8v cordless but find it eats the battery's very quick when cutting through the tongues on floorboards my main use for the tool.

^woody^ · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:36 pm

There is nothing wrong with the bosch geen or blue

Makita are bringing their versions out soon corded and cordless

big-all · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:55 pm

^woody^ wrote:

There is nothing wrong with the bosch geen or blue

Makita are bringing their versions out soon corded and cordless

gone off the ryobi then lol

MisterG · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:09 pm

big-all wrote:

mains version from these people
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230711364182&_trksid=p2992.m753

they are really good

That is about double the CEL and Bosch PMF 180, is it really that much better?

Cheers

G

big-all · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:57 pm

MisterG wrote:

big-all wrote:

mains version from these people
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230711364182&_trksid=p2992.m753

they are really good

That is about double the CEL and Bosch PMF 180, is it really that much better?

Cheers

G

i am afraid i only have experience with the bosch
look up the ultimate handyman video as he has tried at least 3 off the devices including the lidle one
try bosch 180e on u tube under ultimate handyman

JobAndKnock · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:41 am

^woody^ wrote:

Makita are bringing their versions out soon corded and cordless

Brilliant! Any idea what type of blades it uses?

^woody^ · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:39 am

JobAndKnock wrote:

Brilliant! Any idea what type of blades it uses?

It looks like it comes with several adapters for different makes of blade.

No mention of a tool free blade change though