i want to buy a fein multimaster tool, i would use it mostly for wood floor repairs, which model do you recommend? i heard variable speed is a plus. thanks for any help
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FMM 250Q Select
That's the one I have. It doesn't come with a case and only really inculdes 1 useful blade, but I still think it's the best deal. Since you'll be cutting hardwood floors, you'll want to try a few different blades anyway to see what works best for you. As for me, I like the blades from Sears intended for their own multi-tool. They fit on the Fein and the price is VERY reasonable.
Yes, variable speed is a plus as is the quick blade change, both of which are on the 250Q.
wood,
I have the old style MM. No quick blade change and the need for the adapter to easily utilize the blades made for the new one and also some of the other suppliers.
Variable speed I find useful both in some cutting and with the sand pad.
I use the first blade almost exclusively. Able to run into nails and not be immediately ruined. In fact, if you cut at a slow speed and keep the blade moving (so one spot doesn't overheat), you can cut right through them.
The second probably produces a more finish cut, but until you get used to the sawing action-the wide blade might be touch to handle. They do however have a narrower model that you could get the feel of. Be wary of metal and plaster with this one.
The two blades I use the most are that first one that Calvin listed (metal+wood), and the teeny-tiny blade that came with a special adapter and knife sharpener diamond hones and so forth. (I forget what the kit is called.) The tiny blade is good for getting into tight places, cutting trim, trimming off little plastic thingies, etc.
I've also gotten a fair amount of use from the scraper blade and the grout-grinding blade (whatever it's called), but only on our kitchen remodel.
Used a few of the other wood blades, but not extensively -- don't have much call for simply cutting wood, and the metal+wood blades work find when I do.
Fein Comment
I love my Fein MM, as a matter of fact, I have two of them. One is older but continues to 'hang in there'. The other is about a year old and is the basic model. Since I was buying a second one, I didn't get the more expensive model with the quick release feature as I leave one unit set up to sand and use the other unit to do plunge cuts, my most common needs.
I do use the variable speed function but don't really consider it essential.
I've been using Imperial Blades for my blade supplies, they're not 'cheap' but are cheaper than Fein and of good quality. The last set of three I bought I actually got on-line from eBay from a tool house, but, they were Imperial Blade products. Go figure.
Great tool that does some jobs that other tools can't. Highly recommended.
Bob.
multi master
It is a quality product - you get what you pay for
I use bi-metal blades, don't have to worry too much about nails.
Important: let the tool do the cutting, do not push too hard, see-saw action helps to reduce heat build up
http://www.imperialblades.com/
My tool dealer gave me a couple to try. They were thicker ga. then the MM.
Good long lasting cutting. I used the bimetal blades. Have not purchased any yet nor read thru the site. I tell you about them on only my "triall" use.