Multi tools

[Adrian80]

Hi guys,

I wanted to buy a multi tool, but the choice is massive.

Been to b&Q and had a look at a few.

http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-to.../specialist_tools/AEG-Multi-Tool-12v-12227510

which feel good, but only 1 battery.

Seen einhell version in the local builders merchant. with 2 battery? does anyone else have any experience with them.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/060815030?da=1&TC=SRC-einhell multi

I dont do this everyday, but will be quite a heavy user of the kit..

also anyone used saxton blades?

http://www.saxtonblades.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=240

this kit seems like a good plan?

Cheers
A

 

[pred]

Looks like a gimick to me, i remove tiles with a lump hammer and 4' bolster.

 

[Adrian80]

I am trying to cut some windows and sills out with ****ing up the surrounds.

Stanly knife doesnt quite get deep enough.!!!!

 

[ladylola]

Not used a cordless one but I have used a corded version of a Fein which apart from a dodgy cheap switch are good . One of these- http://feinmultimaster.powertoolsalesuk.com/fein_supercut.htm
They are good for delicate cutting out such as you invisage and a diamond blade will be best for that but they too are expensive.

 

[pred]

Are you replacing the windows or just the glass?

 

[peaps2]

I use a Bosh and they do what they say on the box.

 

[Adrian80]

@pred: i am try to cut the whole window out neatly,

Yes bosch ones look nice, not sure if i can justify the expense....

 

[murmansk]

I think multitools are fantastic and I'd not want to be without mine.

The Bosch PMF180 is a good one to get at about £60 if you want to try one.

The blades can be expensive but someone asked earlier Saxton Blades on Ebay are a source of good blades at a fair price.

The Bosch is noisy so I always wear ear defenders when using it.

 

[IJWS15]

I have a Bosch PMF 180, not heavily used and ust had to repair the armature winding as it snapped at the connection.

Appears to be a common problem.

OK for odd DIY jobs, if you need to use it a lot get a better one.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

I bought a Fein severall years back (my second - first one got nicked) before the patents ran out and everyone started to copy them. Absolutely brilliant tools for all those awkward cuts that nothing else will touch (but noy knocking tiles off walls). Tried the cordless Bosch quite recently. The batteries give you 10minutes or so cutting - not enough for continual use but enough for a single cut.