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   Cliff_Popejoy | Dec 02, 2001 05:07am | #1

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   Tommy,

   I've used the Fein Multimaster (the original, multi-speed model) to cut thick plaster. It works well.
   It doesn't raise a lot of dust (the dust falls straight down from the cut). It's not fast, but it is easy to control.

   I use the tungsten carbide blade made for removing grout. If there's wooden lath behind the plaster, I switch to a wood blade and it does the trick without knocking the plaster free of the lath. If it's rock lath, the TC blade'll do it.

   I'm going to try the diamond blade when my TC blade wears out.

   I can't say much about the new single-speed model, but the multi-master is a real solid tool.

   Cliff

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   Bob_Covell | Dec 04, 2001 09:43am | #2

   *Tommy-I've also used the MultiMaster with good results. Another possibility is a RotoZip with a carbide bit. Lots faster with lots more dust, but, not too much stress on the surrounding plaster.

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   Cowtown_Eric_ | Dec 04, 2001 11:04am | #3

   *re: the fein multimaster:It is indeed a fein and expensive tool. The blades don't lack for price either. Tool price goes down, blade prices go up. It ain't bad for cutting through plaster, I just cut through some double 3/8" lath (from before 4x8 sheets) and it worked fine. BUTT I used the blade that the neighbour had used to trim jambs and nails. (never again)Hit a nail or screw and a 50 buck blade can be toast. Not my idea of efficiency or funWith the oscillating blade, there is no opportunity for chip/dust clearance, so I find the trick is to keep the sucker moving, and oscillate with your wrist so that the dust/chips can clear. Same with wood trims. Blades is pricier than the machine, so you have to be aware. With wood, a hot blade distorts and cuts crooked. All in all and awesome tool.Cowtown Eric

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   Tommy_Panaccione | Dec 04, 2001 11:04am | #4

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   Can anyone with a Fein Multitasker tool verify its use in cutting thick plaster. How fast can it cut through a one inch plaster wall a foot of length. Is the tool strained by such a task? What cutting accessory is needed? Cost? Which tool, the old one or the new one? How messy is the cutting action?