Fein MultiMaster Set - TOP

[Greg Q]

Gday folks,
actual machine.

Having just paid out $600.00 and not even worn out two sanding sheets, I was not impressed. My mood was further enhanced after speaking to three different people at Just Tools and being told by one of them that it would be put down to user abuse of the tool. I was told that the pad detached because I'd applied too much pressure to the tool, heating the glue that holds the rubber pad to the alluminium backing plate and melting said glue.


Ross.

Ross, I'm looking forward to your report. I was going to buy one of these, but not until you report back. Certainly not from Just Tools if that's their attitude. Feel free to show them this post.

Greg

[fozz]

Gday Greg,

I'm going into Just Tools Monday morning to hopefully sort something out, will certainly let you know what happens.

Cheers,

Ross.

[fozz]

Gday folks,

OK, just got back from Just Tools to see about the sanding pad. I spoke to one of the sales people, John was his name, and explained what had happened last week.

He grabbed the keys for the Fein display cabinet, opened it up, got a new sanding pad and handed it to me. When asked what would cause the failure he said without seeing how I was using it that it was too hard to say definitely which I thought was fair enough.

Anyways, I was so happy with the outcome, going in thinking I may be in for a fight so to speak that I walked away with a new pad and $70.00 lighter in the wallet after buying another attachment for the multitool, a MiniCut and Diamond Sharpening Set.

Iam still very happy with tool and accesories and would have no problems recommending it or Just Tools, they have both restored my faith that customer service still exists.

Cheers,

Ross.

[Gaza]

Gday folks,

OK, just got back from Just Tools to see about the sanding pad. I spoke to one of the sales people, John was his name, and explained what had happened last week.

He grabbed the keys for the Fein display cabinet, opened it up, got a new sanding pad and handed it to me. When asked what would cause the failure he said without seeing how I was using it that it was too hard to say definitely which I thought was fair enough.


Ross.

ross i have had the same issues many a time with the pad detaching, we now use a makita trangle sander and not the muti master.
i think that keeping it moving does reduce the heat build up which is what causes the glue to melt.

[fozz]

Thanks Gaza for the advice, I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had this problem.

[fozz]

Gday folks,

A very quick update today.

I've spent the week taking most of the exterior timber on a brick veneer house back to a paintable surface. Alternating between the carbide rasp and the non perforated sanding pad, the tool has been used alot more than first intended and I can honestly say that I am very impressed with it.

Its saved me a hell of alot of time doing the prep work and now that I understand how to use it I find my self having it up on the ladder with me at all times.

As an aside, I went to the Working with wood show this morning and of course headed for the Fein stand to see what bargains they might have on offer. Well, they certainly had some good prices !!!!!!!

I walked away $80.00 lighter in the wallet but with over $300.00 in accessories in sanding pads, sandpaper, blade, scraper, carbide detail tool and a ridgid scraper.
Certainly couldnt complain about that.

Anyways I'm still a happy chappy

Cheers for now,

Ross.

[jerryc]

Fozz,
I've had a multimaster for a couple of years now and it's great. I ran into the same problem with the sanding attachment as you did. I was told "You are putting too much pressure on the tool. As I'm not hand fisted I queried this and eventually contacted the Vic supplier direct. His advice was just allow the pad to rest on the work. it is so efficient that that alone will do the sanding. ANY extra pressure however light will be too much. It works.
Incidently I bought it for a really tricky renovation job. A Victorian cornice was attached to a 100 mm thick beam in an alcove and I had to cut a rebate in the beam to put up plasterboard. All the work was above my head and chiselling was no option because the vibration would fracture the cornice. Using the straight blade as a chisel was so easy and within no time the rebate was cut. Next job was to chisel a groove in a door post for wiring a door bell. The architect was unhappy because the leadlight window next to the post was ninety years old and fragile. I cut the vee groove with the multimaster and the outcome was that the architect went out next day and bought one for himself. He is a friend and ust loves gadgets. Like others have said,it's the most underrated tool there is. Use your imagination and the tool can do anything.

Jerry

[renovationman]

Hi there,
i purchased a multimaster top at the beginning of this year, and i love it, it has had some dramas with the pads like some have mentioned, but i have simply taken it back to both Just Tools and now Able Air, and both got in touch with fein whilst is was there and i spoke to the rep, he was great about it and they exchanged it. The rep even called back to get some further information to complete some report. So if you guys are having some trouble don't loose faith in this little dynamo.

Ta
Reno....man

[Hardenfast]

All good so far except for the sanding pad. I'll be watching to see what the response from Fein is for warranty.

Wayne

[John Saxton]

Doing some reno at this moment so have grapped a Fein Multimaster Top set and a couple of extra blades.

Like all good tools( not only do they cost a lot but so do the extras) I figured the extras would be needed.
It's expensive to replace the required items with this tool but have come across this site http://www.multiblades.com/flushcutblades.html which has replacement cutters etc for the Fein tool.

Have'nt done a full cost comparison with all the items they produce but looked at one that was US$15.00, somewhat cheaper than the market brand here.

Then again with US postal costs being what they are it would probably pay to order a few of what you need to justify the buy.

HTH
Cheers

[Groggy]

John, the accessories are hideously expensive and are a rip-off. I don't usually use such strong language but the prices of the replacement bits are ridiculous. I was using one of the rubber sanding forms and it heated up then kept coming loose. It lasted about 1/2 an hour. The tool does an excellent job but the cost of consumables makes the Bosch style tools VERY attractive.

To replace it will cost about $70 to get the whole kit - they aren't sold individually. If anyone knows where you can get individual bits I'd like to know too.

[John Saxton]

John, the accessories are hideously expensive and are a rip-off. I don't usually use such strong language but the prices of the replacement bits are ridiculous. I was using one of the rubber sanding forms and it heated up then kept coming loose. It lasted about 1/2 an hour. The tool does an excellent job but the cost of consumables makes the Bosch style tools VERY attractive.

To replace it will cost about $70 to get the whole kit - they aren't sold individually. If anyone knows where you can get individual bits I'd like to know too.

Can't help you there Groggy,but I know where you're coming from and it seems that wherever loop & pile attachment for sanding pads are applied then caution must be the word.Have heard & seen where this has been aproblem with the adhesive for the pads being heated beyond the rating therefore a breakdown in the structure.

I have used a Ryobi el cheapo with its sanding velcro pads also with the same degree of issues...makes no never mind...manufacturers have real problems addressing this ...but we do not hear about it or of any advance.
Only solution to hand is to apply lightly and slowly and with that i have had some luck.

Cheers

[Groggy]

John, it is the profile pads I have had bother with, not the sanding pads; although they need care as you say. The rubber profile pads heat up where they connect to the holder then fall out. A packet of profile pads is about $90. If you only use one pad and it is overheated you have to buy another complete set just to get the one profile .

[John Saxton]

I know what you're saying Groggy,I should have also mentioned that the Ryobi I have is a profile sander with a multitude of profiles that I have used with it.

But so saying that I also had to change a Festo pad off my RO EQ150 plus because the disc would slide all over the place and I put it down to me being ham fisted if you like just to coin a phrase...resulting in a new pad.

Cheers

[oop's]

Hey Guys, just wondering if any of you know much about the Fein Multimaster cordless model, and if there is a lithium ion model coming out ? reserch on the Fein site doesn't say much about the type of battery that it is !