Makita multitool

[stealthwolf]

I'm slowly building up my Makita 18V cordless collection. I'm looking at buying a multitool. On here, it seems the Fein Multimaster is the best. But I've read their propriety starlock system means replacement blades can be expensive.

For the average DIYer, is the Makita DTM50 or DTM51 reasonable? Or should I look elsewhere?

From what I can tell, DTM50 is slightly older model, with allen key to change and a job light. DTM51 is newer, has a quick-change system but at the expense of a job light.

 

[Nozzle]

The Fein I have (FMM350) can take generic tools. You'll find most of the generic blades are machined to fit all kinds of brands.

Nozzle

 

[blup]

Just got the DTM50, very pleased with it. I believe the DTM51 is identical other than as mentioned, but the head is bigger with the quick change lever and I needed to get as close as possible to what I was working on.

Otherwise I would go for quick change system every time.

Blup

 

[rsgaz]

with allen key to change

I have a Bosch with an allen key to change blades. It's not that big of a time waste, especially as I binned the included short allen key and keep a long arm allen key in the case (it keeps your fingers away from the blades' pointy bits, therefore less faffing).

Also, get blades that have the back bit missing...

...then the allen bolt doesn't have to be completely removed to change blades.

 

[blup]

I believe Bosch and Fein starlock are interchangeable blades, they're supposed to give greater grip between tool and blade, but are not compatible with Makita and Dewalt

Blup

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Just got the DTM50, very pleased with it. I believe the DTM51 is identical other than as mentioned, but the head is bigger with the quick change lever and I needed to get as close as possible to what I was working on.

Otherwise I would go for quick change system every time.

I have a DTM51 and an older Fein FMM250Q. The corded tool rarely gets used these days as the cordless tool does almost everything I ever need. I'll second the comment about the slightly bulkier nose on the DTM51, but i don't really miss the light

I believe Bosch and Fein starlock are interchangeable blades, they're supposed to give greater grip between tool and blade, but are not compatible with Makita and Dewalt

It's the other way around - newer Fein and Bosch tools cannot use anything other than Starlock tooling (so no generics for them) whereas my Makita and older Fein tools can use both earlier/generic tooling and Starlock

 

[blup]

Noted

The light is not a deal breaker.​

Blup

 

[ktuludays]

I have the dtm50 and it's a brilliant bit of kit, so handy to have and useful for more jobs than you'd imagine.

 

[stealthwolf]

Awesome. I will order the DTM51 (and probably a case + inlay + some accessories).

 

[Birjett20]

Stealth wolf i saw your thread about your ABS Avocet euro key lock. I have also dont a similar thing. How much did it cost you for everything?

 

[stealthwolf]

Stealth wolf i saw your thread about your ABS Avocet euro key lock. I have also dont a similar thing. How much did it cost you for everything?

Two cylinders and three keys ~ £88
One cylinder and five keys ~ £75

Ordered from here: https://www.barnsleylockandsafe.co.uk/