Oscillating multi tools

peasant

Them kind of things:



I always thought that they were a bit of a joke, just another power tool with limited applications to trick you into spending more money for a(nother) shed ornament.

Boy, was I wrong ...they're bloody brilliant.


The kitchen is currently ondergoing renovation and the first head scratcher was the need to remove a row of tiles without damaging them because they're needed elswhere and can't be got anymore.

So after a lot of hemming and hawing I bought one of those tools (Stanley Fat Max) with a grout removal blade as part of the package. What can I say ...over 1m of grout removed in under ten minutes, neatly and precisely without any damage to the tiles. After that I only had to gently pry them off with a scraper ...job done.

Next head scratcher was to cut a big hole into the bottom and rear wall of a wall cabinet while it was still attached (long story) ...again, done in under 5 minutes while using two different blades ...no need for pilot holes or anything like that.

And last but not least ...cut off a bit of wooden window sill, flush with the wall that it's embedded into. Two cuts, a bit of sanding ...done in under 5 minutes

What is particularly nice about the Stanley is that it has a fast toolchange (just flip a lever) and so you can turn and adjust your blades for the best angle of attack in seconds.


How I ever lived without this thing is beyond me

paddy147

34 euro for a Parkside in Lidl......exact same bit of kit.

Fantastic bit of kit and also takes Bosch fittings too.:)

2 stroke

I rarely go anywhere without mine, it realy lives upto the name multi tool. I've even cut out a worktop for a sink with mine.

deandean

Hospitals use a medical version for cutting off plasters. It cuts the plaster but not the skin. Most of the time.

paddy147

Pic of the Parkside.Carry case,hoover extraction fitting and 9 different cutting blades and sanding attachments.
3 year guarentee aswell.

This has done so many jobs around the house for me,and with so much ease too:)

paddy147

deandean wrote: »

Hospitals use a medical version for cutting off plasters. It cuts the plaster but not the skin. Most of the time.

Absolutely sh1t myself as a young lad before in the past when the nurse in the fracture clinic went to use one of them on my arm.

Thought she was going to cut me arm off with the cast.

It only cuts the plaster and actually tickles the skin.:)

fergal.b

Yep I love my multi tool there are so many nooks and crannies and odd angles in boat building but with this little baby I can reach them all.

ted1

paddy147 wrote: »

Absolutely sh1t myself as a young lad before in the past when the nurse in the fracture clinic went to use one of them on my arm.

Thought she was going to cut me arm off with the cast.

It only cuts the plaster and actually tickles the skin.:)

I over tightened one when using a disc to cut open ultrasonic weld. Disc broke and ended up with a disc about 1cm into my fore head...... Surprisingly it didn't hurt or do to.much damage

DublinDilbert

Yea bought a Bosch one a while back very handy alright.

DavyD_83

I had been looking at these recently, but was still in the dubious camp.
Might have to make a wee purchase; don't tell the gf

peasant

DavyD_83 wrote: »

I had been looking at these recently, but was still in the dubious camp.
Might have to make a wee purchase; don't tell the gf

I'd go for the one with the most accessories included ...spare tools are quite dear

woodturner

They are in Aldi at the moment for €40 i think. I was gonna get one but didn't know what they would be like quality wise. Picked up 4 F clamps last week, some pretty good stuff in there up and down.

sbkenn

A very useful tool but ...
can anyone explain the logic of having a straight edge on a tool that moves in an arc ?

sbkenn

ted1 wrote: »

I over tightened one when using a disc to cut open ultrasonic weld. Disc broke and ended up with a disc about 1cm into my fore head...... Surprisingly it didn't hurt or do to.much damage

That reads more like an anglegrinder trick. I can't imagine a multitool doing that.

sbkenn

deandean wrote: »

Hospitals use a medical version for cutting off plasters. It cuts the plaster but not the skin. Most of the time.

I think they use a shorter stroke, maybe only a mm or so.

Mr.Crinklewood

Can anyone recommend one?

Need something for basic diy.

Current requirement would be to saw somebplanks of wood.

fergal.b

Not the best tool for sawing planks of wood they are more for detailed work and hard to reach cuts, the teeth are very fine so it would take a while to cut a plank more suited to something like laminate flooring. a jigsaw or skill saw might suit you better.



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sbkenn

I agree with Fergal. Hi Fergal, care to call over, or me call in to you ?

quietsailor

Don't buy one of the current bosch oscillating saws, I had the switch fail on mine ad when I googled the problem reviews popped up everywhere talking about the same thing.

I got a credit note against the price of it in B&Q so I can't comment on other brands but mine only lasted 3-4 hrs of total use of 2 weeks

Bonzo Delaney

quietsailor wrote: »

Don't buy one of the current bosch oscillating saws, I had the switch fail on mine ad when I googled the problem reviews popped up everywhere talking about the same thing.

I got a credit note against the price of it in B&Q so I can't comment on other brands but mine only lasted 3-4 hrs of total use of 2 weeks

Same happened to my Bosch after a year the green one just died mid cut. Saying that it had paid for itself fierce handy tool altogether usually use it for cutting under door frames and architraves when fitting flooring. Am in two minds whether I spring for the dearer ones like dewalt, makita, or go for the Bosch blue model. Any ideas?

dodzy

Ryobi corded I got in B&Q recently complete will a full set of blades and carry case. €99. Great piece of kit.

5T3PH3N

quietsailor wrote: »

Don't buy one of the current bosch oscillating saws, I had the switch fail on mine ad when I googled the problem reviews popped up everywhere talking about the same thing.

I got a credit note against the price of it in B&Q so I can't comment on other brands but mine only lasted 3-4 hrs of total use of 2 weeks

Bosch Blue or Green? (i.e. pro or diy grade)