Architrave cutting using the Fein Multimaster

[hotrod]

Is the fein worth the extra money over say the Bosch or other brands? Looks like an invaluable bit of kit though

 

[amsie]

I use the Bosch PMF180 for smaller architraves and other things, although for the example in the first photos I would use my grinder followed by some sharp wood chisels. It would take about 10-20 mins to do that with the Bosch, maybe the fein is quicker???

 

[Ian]

I have used both but, haven't used them both enough to tell exactly how good one is compared to the other. I'd say the blades will be important, all I can say definitively is, the Fein is awesome, nice smooth action and feels very solid.

 

[John Benton]

I have the Bosch GOP250CE and if it took me 5 mins to cut and knockout I'd want to know why!!!

 

[Time's Ran Out]

A Ryoba is a Japanese hand saw with 2 cutting edges and lasts for years - fine tooth for a neat cut and cuts on the pull.
Cheaper than fein.

 

[DHTiling]

Is the fein worth the extra money over say the Bosch or other brands? Looks like an invaluable bit of kit though

IMO yes... most deffo.

 

[White Room]

The fein is a tough old beast.....

 

[hotrod]

Have seen the main unit quite cheap at 130 but the blades nearly double that ! Are the Saxon blades on eBay ok to buy instead so use the fein unit but just use the Saxon blades?

 

[DHTiling]

Yes .. check out the saxton blades thread....>>> http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-tools/66200-fein-blades.html

 

[masterofnone]

To prolong the life of the blades I move the fein back and forth across the cut so the blade stays cooler. The blades last twice as long now I'm not just plunging it straight in.