The Renovator from BIG W

[damian]

Maybe we should all wait for the makita to hit $150 locally. The first review on amazon looks like he's tried most of the tools available and reckons, apart from the switch, the makita is miles ahead. I expect makita will get on to the switch thing in due course.

[vk4]

HI all,

The RENOVATOR TOOL, Ozito, Makita, Bosch , are all clones of the "OLD" FEIN MULTI-MASTER TOOL.

FEIN redesigned their tool 5 years ago , with a new gearbox switching and attachment system for accessories.

Expensive hell yes, best on the market , depends on the person holding the tool , and his/her ability to use the tool to it's greatest potential .

For myself , I would look at the OZITO , as a casual user , they have a 3 year warranty, more power and replacement blades are reasonably priced.

All these brands offer basically the same tool , there will be differences in quality, but you have to reconcile quality , power ,price ,warranty , accessories, to your actual needs.

I would be happy to buy the OZITO, as I do have a specific task for the tool , but only 1, and it could be used for some sanding tasks in the workshop.

As for the sanding pads, clean the alloy and key it with 180Grit paper then double sided tape.

Jeff
vk4

[artme]

Saw a Ryobi cordless at Bunnies the other day.Exactly the same star shaped hole pattern ithe attachments as the ones for The Renovator. Didn't check on cost.

Did note though that the unit was a bit ungainly due to the location and size of the battery.

[Homeleigh]

Have Bosch now works really well. Prior one was an Ozito but the locating pins fell out after some but not a lot of use.

[vincentvega]

I have had the green bosch for a couple of years and absolutely love it. My builder has the same unit and gives it a flogging. No problems so far.

If this one ever dies I will be upgrading to the new bosch blue unit. Much smoother and quieter.

[Ashore]

The aldi $29 does the same job. But you have to be there quick to get one.

[Superbunny]

If this one ever dies I will be upgrading to the new bosch blue unit. Much smoother and quieter.

I have the Bosch blue one I got it at the www show and I love it, but crap blades is the problem. I use it for sanding in the workshop and it does a better job on small stuff than a ROS

SB

[Superbunny]

Anyone know where I can get decent blades for this thing, the Bosch ones were crap.

SB

[Pat]

There was a mob at the Sydney woodshow flogging blades, but for the life of me I cannot remember their name.

My Bosch blue one gets used a bit and I am also looking for reasonable quality and priced replacements.

[Ty B]

The reason why Big W stores are filled to the rafters with this product and are not selling it is due to the poor quality.

They have had so many returns and complaints because it literally "rattles" to pieces.

[alex252]

It seems that the renovator is good as it comes with its accessories. I'm also thinking of buying one of them for renovating my house. Will they give the renovator on direct bargains?

[ubeaut]

I'm guessing that you, with your @directbargains.com.au email address would already know the answer to that question.

Neil Ellis
ADMINISTRATOR

[eisbaer]

Anyone know where I can get decent blades for this thing, the Bosch ones were crap.

SB

I've heard imperial blades are ok but I haven't tried them yet. If you google them they should come up. Made in the USA for what it's worth.

[Master Splinter]

According to a review by Fine Homebuilding, the Bosch blades were one of the good performers - Preview - Torture Test: Multitool Blades - Fine Homebuilding Article

And the mob from the woodwork show were this mob:
Swarts Tools

I've got some of their blades but haven't needed to use them yet!

[nrb]

My take on this tool (and others) is that a big thing is made of all the bits that go with,(so it's good value?) in fact you often only use a couple of these,buy the cheapest and then get the bits you use often.
I talk here of being a DIY guy and not a tradie.