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John Gin Viva Fein Don't settle for a cheaper clone. They gave me the direct # to Fein where I got a real person first,NO PRESS 1, explained the problem and was not only sent a replacment blade for the one I burned but the correct blade for the job (2 $50 blades) FREE. Good for models,hobby stuff.I purchased this Fein tool when they first came out at the recommendation of the local woodworkers supply guy. I called the woodworker supply to complain that the $50 blade lasted for 2 inches in the cut before the teeth fell off. This tool is a Bear.
It's been on the job daily for YEARS, trouble free. I have been restoring antique furniture for over 30 yrs. When they first came out the blades were pricey and I bought one for an application and immediatley burned it out cutting hard maple. They even paid the shipping. As the store guy said, You will never put this tool back in the case. I do not normally write reviews but in this case I will.This tool is of the best quality,I see now where dremel has one out.I have went through dremel tools in a week.
This is true since every day I find another job it can do. Now that's Customer Service.
Because of the price, I started looking online for similar tools offered by other manufacturers to ensure I was making the wisest choice for my needs.I eventually stumbled across a "Harbor Freight Tools" sale ad that showed a VERY similar tool with a few accessories for $59.99 on sale for $39.99.So far, I am quite satisfied with my $39.99 "Harbor Freight Tools" alternative. I became interested in this tool after seeing the popular TV infomercial. I'm reasonably certain that the Fein MultiMaster tool is nice, but for the price, I think I made the right choice.
I didn't want to cough up the full price for the quick-change model, so I popped for the 'Start'.It worked perfectly and I will also use this to remove tile and thinset. I had a number of crown moulding cuts that I had to do where the product was already installed. I would prefer that the blades lasted longer, and that the replacement cost was less, but overall I'm ok with it. I'm not excited about having to pay [.]. bucks for any tool, but if you have a particular carpentry problem that the tool will solve easily, then you have to consider it. So, a guy could make do with a chisel and put up with the gouges created by an errant sawzall or poorly controlled jig saw, held upside down, or, you could buy one of these things.
so i sent it back and order the other one with the quick release. the only draw back i see are the blades are costly and don't last long before they start smoking. this is a good tool but i sent it back not knowing at the time that this tool does not have the quick release. it is great when you need to cut something that is in close quarters and the sawsall can't get in.
If you cut a nail as advertised you will ruin a $15.00 cutting blade. A nice finishing tool but not for construction. Blades are very expensive and wear quickly.
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