Discuss.

S.

I have the Fein with the quick release mechanism, can't fault it,

Dave.

I have a fein, big waste of money really. You will use it few times and then never get it back out as the blades break too easily and cost a fortune to replace.

Fein Multi master.

But I purchase my blades from fleabay at 20 a go, better quality than the fein ones I used to average 2 or 3 blades a job with the fein ones but the ones I have now last twice as long.

Because I do allot of period properties that have wooden floors I have to be really careful how the floors are cut etc, I couldn't be without my Fein how I used to manage before god knows. I have had mine 5 years and is still going strong, don't cut nail or screws as the blades with get mullered, and I have found that lime plaster knocks the hell out of them also, but if you needed to cut anything in a tight corner there is no better tool IMO, and it was a godsend when I rebuilt my last boat

Regards


Daren

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..... Dont pee in my pocket and tell me its raining ......


www.quest-electrical-sw.co.uk

I've had my Bosch for about 4 or 5 years now and it has taken a pounding.

My buddy has a Fein. His first lasted 3 years, he's 2 years into the replacement.

His Feins have had less use than my Bosch. ( As well as the usual floorboard cutting, I use the blunt blades for chasing soft blockwork / chopping plaster neatly of walls etc. - some weeks it is used daily).

The Fein box weighs loads and takes up more pace than the Bosch box.

On the plus side for Fein, you have to fold the Bosch blade to pack it away. The Fein just drops into the box.

They have the same cutting power IMO.

If you like more expensive toys, then buy the Fein, but the Bosch has exactly the same characteristics. the Bosch is, er... Fine.

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S George
http://www.state-it.com

Had my Bosch 5 years - still going strong in spite of much abuse. I tend to use Hardwood blades as although more expensive they last a lot longer. Either Bosch's own blades or some from Axminster. Great tool.

I bought a bare Bosch Stabilo box (middle size about 100mm deep) which will take both my Multimaster and my jigsaw without taking the blade off either and plenty of spare blades.

Fein I hear are more refined but then they should be as they are substantially more expensive.

seen these mentioned lots over the years, never had one, never used one, always managed, maybe time to invest

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Dougie
Power Plus Electrical.co.uk

My mission is to live as long as possible......so far so good!

seen these mentioned lots over the years, never had one, never used one, always managed, maybe time to invest

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Dougie
Power Plus Electrical.co.uk

My mission is to live as long as possible......so far so good!

Buy 2 Dougie!

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S George
http://www.state-it.com

Fein every time. Bought one at Elex last year, glad I did.
I've had the green Bosch corded, and still have the blue cordless. The Fein is far better quality, certainly vibrates less.
The cordless Bosch is not so good as the batteries only last a few minutes when cutting floorboards.

For blades, check out the 3 monthly or so deals that Aldi have, those blades fit the Fein, you get 6 or so different types for £10.

I have a Fein, but have also recently acquired a stanley fatmax one. I use the stanley more than the Fein now. I do have links with stanley as a tool tester, but I can assure you I'm fully impartial!

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Regard
Richard (Dick)

www.rllewellyn.co.uk

Love it - made my day -

OMS

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Failure is always an option

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Dougie
Power Plus Electrical.co.uk

My mission is to live as long as possible......so far so good!

Ive got a fein.-110v.

It can stay in the van for months without being used, but when i need it, its there.
Without doubt the best, most useful, get out of trouble tool i have ever bought.
Wouldnt be without it.
want to cut a precision bit out of a ceiling without even flaking the paint- fein. cut a box into someones bespoke oak furniture- fein.

I use the bosch blades in it as the fein ones are too expensive and wear easily.

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Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine....

Every man has to know his limitations- Dirty Harry

Ive got a fein.-110v.

It can stay in the van for months without being used, but when i need it, its there.
Without doubt the best, most useful, get out of trouble tool i have ever bought.
Wouldnt be without it.
want to cut a precision bit out of a ceiling without even flaking the paint- fein. cut a box into someones bespoke oak furniture- fein.

I use the bosch blades in it as the fein ones are too expensive and wear easily.

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Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine....

Every man has to know his limitations- Dirty Harry

Ive got a fein.-110v.

It can stay in the van for months without being used, but when i need it, its there.
Without doubt the best, most useful, get out of trouble tool i have ever bought.
Wouldnt be without it.
want to cut a precision bit out of a ceiling without even flaking the paint- fein. cut a box into someones bespoke oak furniture- fein.

I use the bosch blades in it as the fein ones are too expensive and wear easily.

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Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine....

Every man has to know his limitations- Dirty Harry

Ive got a fein.-110v.

It can stay in the van for months without being used, but when i need it, its there.
Without doubt the best, most useful, get out of trouble tool i have ever bought.
Wouldnt be without it.
want to cut a precision bit out of a ceiling without even flaking the paint- fein. cut a box into someones bespoke oak furniture- fein.

I use the bosch blades in it as the fein ones are too expensive and wear easily.

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Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine....

Every man has to know his limitations- Dirty Harry

Ive got a fein.-110v. had it for 7 years.

It can stay in the van for months without being used, but when i need it, its there.
Without doubt the best, most useful, get out of trouble tool i have ever bought.
Wouldnt be without it.
want to cut a precision bit out of a ceiling without even flaking the paint- fein. cut a box into someones bespoke oak furniture- fein.

I use the bosch blades in it as the fein ones are too expensive and wear easily.

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Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine....

Every man has to know his limitations- Dirty Harry

Ive got a fein.-110v. had it for 7 years.

It can stay in the van for months without being used, but when i need it, its there.
Without doubt the best, most useful, get out of trouble tool i have ever bought.
Wouldnt be without it.
want to cut a precision bit out of a ceiling without even flaking the paint- fein. cut a box into someones bespoke oak furniture- fein.

I use the bosch blades in it as the fein ones are too expensive and wear easily.

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Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine....

Every man has to know his limitations- Dirty Harry

Ive got a fein.-110v. had it for 7 years.

It can stay in the van for months without being used, but when i need it, its there.
Without doubt the best, most useful, get out of trouble tool i have ever bought.
Wouldnt be without it.
want to cut a precision bit out of a ceiling without even flaking the paint- fein. cut a box into someones bespoke oak furniture- fein.

I use the bosch blades in it as the fein ones are too expensive and wear easily.

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Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine....

Every man has to know his limitations- Dirty Harry