HF Multi-function tool 65700 / Fein Multimaster knock-off

[Monyet]

Fellow BT3 members:

I did a quick search but did not find any reference to this tool in the tool reviews or tool talk / bargain alert subforum. Would this tool quality as a decent bargain? If this has already been discussed, please excuse me.
Comments and opinions welcome.

Thanks.

[messmaker]

I think it is a new product. We should hear something pretty soon. I think the beauty was the design of the tool. It has commanded a very high price. I am not suprised to se a copy.

[sd]

Fein's patent has expired and there are now quite a few copies of the Multimaster on the market. There's the Dremel Multi-X, Rockwell Sonicrafter, Bosch Multi-X (cordless), and now the Harbor Fright version. There are some reviews at Tool Snob, but they don't have much to say about the HF tool.

[leehljp]

I will sure be happy to at least try their blades. Fein's blades are too expensive for home use on a regular basis. No one to charge the prices to but myself! I love the Fein and it has done things that I could not get done with any other tool. Of all or any of my "least used" tools, it is by far the most appreciated of occasional use/need tools.

It even cuts casts off of broken wrists!

Now, to try some of the HF blades to see if they fit and work OK!

[profx]

Fein's patent has expired and there are now quite a few copies of the Multimaster on the market. There's the Dremel Multi-X, Rockwell Sonicrafter, Bosch Multi-X (cordless), and now the Harbor Fright version. There are some reviews at Tool Snob, but they don't have much to say about the HF tool.

Thanks for the info! I hadn't seen the Bosch yet, and I may try to grab one (hopefully the bare tool/attachments) as I have the PS-20, PS-40 and plenty of batteries from clearance deals.

[Tom Slick]

For those who want high quality without the Fein cost you can buy blades from this guy
http://www.multiblades.com/
He has much more variety also.

[eccentrictinkerer]

For those who want high quality without the Fein cost you can buy blades from this guy
http://www.multiblades.com/
He has much more variety also.

I've tried several of his blades. They work almost as good as the Fein blades and are much cheaper.

The Japanese-cut blade, however, does not cut well at all, IMHO.

[Andrew Benedetto]

Not VS and 11K speed. The dremel , $100, I just bought has VS and goes from 11-20k, also has indexing for the blades as this does not, like the old Fein. Blades will tend to rotate in use. You might be able to add the Fein star adapter. I find HFT electric tools are not really that good. I have an angle grinder that is a DW copy as the only corded tool that has lasted.

UPDATE: with the 20% off / $32 is worth a try, the included blades [also good quality]cost that much in a knock off. I am surprised that it works very well. It is the best made power tool that I have used or bought from them. Quiet motor and solid build. Cut through Styrofoam insulation clean, no mess and fast. Cuts a 1x poplar very well. Time will tell how it holds up. I did not have to mod anything BTW. The blades do not rotate loose in use even though the hole is round the index pins work well. They did not have any more blades except the diamond one.
The link to the knock off blades[yeagerblades] the round segment blade at $20 + s&h[same blade from HFT is $6 and has mounting holes] are not worth the cost . You can buy the Fein for that much in a pk. The multiblade.com blades seem to be good from what I have read at woodnet forum by many, FS, $15 each and 1 free with 6.
"cullumstanley" Why would you buy from yeagerblades at those prices? The holes also help on the HFT version to keep the blade in place. They also are much cheaper if you can find them.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...unction=Search

[Monyet]

Thanks for the responses, I think I'll keep an eye out for a deal on the Dremel on this one.

[jhgrady]

Hi

I got the HF unit - had to punch down the 4 index pins. Works well now

John

[Mr__Bill]

Fein's patent has expired and there are now quite a few copies of the Multimaster on the market. There's the Dremel Multi-X, Rockwell Sonicrafter, Bosch Multi-X (cordless), and now the Harbor Fright version. There are some reviews at Tool Snob, but they don't have much to say about the HF tool.

Steve, thanks for the Tool Snob link. It should make it easier to decide on the next tool that I can't really afford.

Bill, on the Sunny Oregon Coast

[Bigbit]

Anybody using the Dremel Multi-max, and if so, are you happy with it? I have put it on my Christmas wish list, but am looking for opinions.

[cullumstanley]

Cheap Multimaster Saw Blades

There is also a site: www.yaegerblades.com that offers knock-off saw blades at a good price. I have tried the universal blades and they work well. The site offers three varieties of saw baldes priced from $13-$15
-Cullum

[DaveS]

There is also a site: www.yaegerblades.com that offers knock-off saw blades at a good price. I have tried the universal blades and they work well. The site offers three varieties of saw baldes priced from $13-$15
-Cullum

On Amazon the universals are $55 for a 3 pack, shipped. These end up being $50, shipped. I wonder if they are any better/worse.

I understand that $5 is $5, especially if you use a lot of these blades - but I was expecting to get "knock offs" a good deal cheaper.

[cullumstanley]

I just ordered my latest set of blades and the prices have come down, now you can buy the universal blades for $13 each and the fine tooth and coarse tooth are $12 and $11. I got 3 universals for $43.75, I could almost get 4 blades for the price of 3 OEMs on Amazon.

Check them out you probably wont be disappointed