I'm feeling Fein

[tommyzooom]

I'm in need of a new oscillating tool, but which one?
I'm leaning towards Fein, but again, which one 250 or 350
They now do a starlock connector, any good? I guess this is to defeat 3rd party blades?
Any other brands to consider?

 

[White Room]

110v or 240v ?

 

[WetSaw]

Battery?

 

[tommyzooom]

240v

 

[LM]

You can get adaptors for all the designs to suit each other with regards to compatibility.
Some of the YouTube reviews of these tools might surprise you so take a look!

 

[Stef]

I've got a Fein, had it for years, not sure what model number it is though but I couldn't be without it..
I still buy my blades from Saxton.

 

[jobdone]

I tried the cordless fein in a show room well balanced and cut well. 2.5th battery

 

[macten]

I went with the new Fein when my old one died. Think it depends how much you use it. The latest Fein has dampening built in and really reduces the vibration which was a major consideration for me. If you just use it for the odd bit of architrave then I'd go for a budget model.

 

[hmtiling]

just been and picked up a fein 350 240v from topps as the reward scheme is changing at months end and the cards need to be cashed in. saxton blades still fit the starlock connector

 

[macten]

Try the shark blades too - really good price

 

[tommyzooom]

saxton blades still fit the starlock connector

If that is the case I'll buy one too, as the non-starlock 240v models are hard to find.
Do you mind posting a picture of a saxton blade fitted, as I've was told they don't fit, and looking at pictures the mounting pins seem recessed on the machine body, whereas the saxton blade is flat.
(bosch shown here, but fein is the same)

 

[hmtiling]

If that is the case I'll buy one too, as the non-starlock 240v models are hard to find.
Do you mind posting a picture of a saxton blade fitted, as I've was told they don't fit, and looking at pictures the mounting pins seem recessed on the machine body, whereas the saxton blade is flat.
(bosch shown here, but fein is the same)

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After quickly looking into it, i think it depends upon date of manufacture of the tool. The one i bought today from topps fits my other blades fine(ptx blades) I'll upload pics now

 

[hmtiling]

Starlock - FEIN Power Tools Inc. - https://fein.com/en_us/starlock/

 

[tommyzooom]

Yes it's possibly not a starlock connector,but the previous quick release one. Is code 350q, or 350 qsl (starlock)?

 

[hmtiling]

Yep. Mines the 350q. The price in Topps was very competitive after discount. It'd defo be worth getting the older model to save a fortune in blades

 

[hmtiling]

just been and picked up a fein 350 240v from topps as the reward scheme is changing at months end and the cards need to be cashed in. saxton blades still fit the starlock connector

No they don't Harry!!!

 

[Flintstone]

I bought a 350, 24ov a few months ago and can use saxton blades and what ever else in it. It is star lock, has a lever on the back. The newest ones are starlock plus. Not sure on them ones

 

[Flintstone]

This is the model that takes any blades

FEIN FMM350Q Multi Master Quick Start Kit 240v Original Quick Release BARGAIN! - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291880118068

 

[kevsalt]

the bosch is my choice...good little tool and cheaper

 

[Time's Ran Out]

If it's just for cutting the architraves a 10 point saw does the job for me.

 

[Flintstone]

Multi tool has got me out of the rubbish a couple of times this year, wouldn't be without it now. If you can afford the fein, buy it. Should last a long time

 

[Alan M]

i have the fein multimaster. it is great. but it is corded.

I have dewalt cordless tools so I got the multi tool. it has a quick change for the blades that allows you to swap and rotate the blades instantly. my fein takes 10 times longer and it has a quick change. you can also loose the fein parts if your carless. being able to rotate the blades seams pointless but it is a really noce feature that I use regularly to get into awkward spots

in the 2 years + I have the dewalt I haven't even considered bringing the fein.
the corded is better but not as handy. I use my cordless for all kinds of jobs that I wouldn't use the corded for.

 

[MTiler]

Love my Fein

 

[Flintstone]

i have the fein multimaster. it is great. but it is corded.

I have dewalt cordless tools so I got the multi tool. it has a quick change for the blades that allows you to swap and rotate the blades instantly. my fein takes 10 times longer and it has a quick change. you can also loose the fein parts if your carless. being able to rotate the blades seams pointless but it is a really noce feature that I use regularly to get into awkward spots

in the 2 years + I have the dewalt I haven't even considered bringing the fein.
the corded is better but not as handy. I use my cordless for all kinds of jobs that I wouldn't use the corded for.

What sort of jobs?

 

[Taylormade]

Got an very old fein 250 which is still going strong and recently bought a Bosch at a fantastic price at local builders merchants. (Can't resist a bargain plus fein is twice as heavy now because of all the old addy/cement/etc on it)
Got to say very happy with the Bosch and lots of non Bosch blades fit it.

 

[Alan M]

i will reach for the cordless for all kinds of small jobs but wouldn't bother getting the corded one even if it was in the van. I often get it to cut out floor boards (I work with a spark sometimes) cutting skirting and architraves, odd bit of sanding , scraping crap off stuff, removing grouting , cutting out electrical boxes for spark, cutting random bits of wood that are in the way of fitting something .

generally I will use the cordless or hand tools.
the corded isn't worth the hassle of getting out a cord. it is faster to just use hand tools.

 

[martin1c]

I've just bought the 350 as it's supposed to be quieter and more powerful. It is quieter when it runs on its own but as soon as you start to cut it is still noisy as hell. Not sure about the power difference but is does seem to stay cooler than the 250. Unfortunately mine is the Starlock plus version so only Fein & Bosch make those blades. Let's see if Saxton and Shark come up with something soon