Is the Multi-Cutter the right tool for the job.

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smokindrew9

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Hey Guys

I need some sort of tool that will remove grout with ease and also something that will remove the bottom of door frames with ease. I have been looking at a multi-cutter tool but not sure if its the right tool for both jobs???

Thanks
Andy
 
It's good for taking out the bottom of frames and small amounts of grout but regrouting a full bathroom I tend to avoid like the plague.
 
whitebeam said:
It's good for taking out the bottom of frames and small amounts of grout but regrouting a full bathroom I tend to avoid like the plague.
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Me too! And I've been honest with people who have asked me to do it and told them my price will be ridiculously high due to the fact it's a naff job that I hate doing!
 
I have been regrouting alll day and I have about another 2 1/2 days to do in a leisure centre shower room. Done it by hand and although its an improvement ...1, it wont last due to inadequate extraction and 2, the original tiling is bad plus they have bodged it many times. Only did it because my extra high quote was actually accepted !!!
 
Sir Ramic said:
I have been regrouting alll day and I have about another 2 1/2 days to do in a leisure centre shower room. Done it by hand and although its an improvement ...1, it wont last due to inadequate extraction and 2, the original tiling is bad plus they have bodged it many times. Only did it because my extra high quote was actually accepted !!!
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That always helps soften the blow a bit Neale! Sounds like you're trying to polish a turd though mate!!
I had a 60m2 floor to do a few months back for a shopfitting firm. I gave them a stupid price that they accepted. Fortunately a subby a use was happy to do it which was nice!
 
I have a bosch blue version (screfix have them for £99 at the mo) and it's removed grout before removing the individual tiles without damaging surrounding ones, took time but good job of it. Today I trimmed architrave bottoms before I lay a floor tomorrow, for trimming it's spot on. It's useful for loads of jobs and a must have tool really.
 
gobby said:
I have a bosch blue version (screfix have them for £99 at the mo) and it's removed grout before removing the individual tiles without damaging surrounding ones, took time but good job of it. Today I trimmed architrave bottoms before I lay a floor tomorrow, for trimming it's spot on. It's useful for loads of jobs and a must have tool really.
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Is that the cordless one pal? I used to have the green Bosch 10.8V It was a great bit of kit for occasional use but as I started to use it more and more I realised it was a bit DIY and I wished I'd invested in something more substantial...which I have now! The blue ones are up to the job more though from what I've heard
 
MR tea bag said:
what about an angle grinder? feel I could do anything with this new one :sofahide:
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Credit where it's due Ash, that picture you posted of the architrave you cut round was spot on! If you keep paying attention to detail like that you'll do well. However if you had a multi tool you could have trimmed the bottom and slid it under saving a lot of time:thumbsup:
 
peteablard said:
Credit where it's due Ash, that picture you posted of the architrave you cut round was spot on! If you keep paying attention to detail like that you'll do well. However if you had a multi tool you could have trimmed the bottom and slid it under saving a lot of time:thumbsup:
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I have a special saw Neale gave me but I am afraid to use it atm lol havnt had any practise been meaning to, and I want to master the art before I start cheating haha cheers mate its appreciated... I think buying that grinder has done me wonders too its so nice to cut with compared to what I had good buy there :thumbsup:
 
MR tea bag said:
I have a special saw Neale gave me but I am afraid to use it atm lol havnt had any practise been meaning to, and I want to master the art before I start cheating haha cheers mate its appreciated... I think buying that grinder has done me wonders too its so nice to cut with compared to what I had good buy there :thumbsup:
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What type of saw?
 
its a motorised saw similar to multi tool, but its not multi its just got the saw piece... gave me a few blades too I will try it when I have room for error lol
 
MR tea bag said:
its a motorised saw similar to multi tool, but its not multi its just got the saw piece... gave me a few blades too I will try it when I have room for error lol
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When you've marked a tile you need to cut just draw the line again 10mm bigger than you need. that way if you do go a bit wrong you can go back to the original method on the right line without wasting the tile
 
thanks mate, what also helped me get that cut rite was the square he gave me.. oh and I have found my way of cutting in, tape measure all the way my cuts have been bang on since the show room and that's when I first tried it!
 
the blue is 240v think blue is pro and green diy version but whatever cuts and does the job really
 
gobby said:
the blue is 240v think blue is pro and green diy version but whatever cuts and does the job really
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Absolutely mate, I just wished I'd saved the money and skipped the cordless green one I got as very quickly it wasn't up to the jobs I was throwing at it
 
Multi-tool is the way to go.. But as above, don't do re-grouting.. Don't even put in a high price, just don't do it, period.
i have the blue Bosch too, but if I could go back in time, I'd buy the Worx one. I've used a few different ones now, and it's the closest to the Fein, but way cheaper! 😉
 
My sister wants me to regrout her bathroom so I'm doing it more as a favour. Wanted to buy a multi-cutter for the architrave more than anything but also to make the regrouting a little bit easier.

Probably go with the bosch for £99 or can you get the fein multi-cutter for around the same price???
 
I've got a Bosch works well had it a few years, blades are cheaper than a fein, as for re-grouting i won't price it, hate doing it steer well clear.
 
I seem to recall Stef putting a link on to somewhere to buy cheap blades for multitools but can't find it now...
 
smokindrew9 said:
My sister wants me to regrout her bathroom so I'm doing it more as a favour. Wanted to buy a multi-cutter for the architrave more than anything but also to make the regrouting a little bit easier.

Probably go with the bosch for £99 or can you get the fein multi-cutter for around the same price???
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Seriously... I'd go for the Worx over the Bosch. It's the same price, but comes with a box... And, you don't have to mess about with an Allen key, every time you want to move/change the blade. Feels more solid too!
 

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