Rotozip VS. Fein Multi-master

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Just got PM'ing about the highs and lows of each...
In connection to the rotozip thread a few days ago

Just wondering of those who have used both -
Which would you rather have, or would you rather have both?
 
I can't help but to wonder what plaster will do to that blade. At 350 bucks, that would be one experiment that I'll let someone else handle.
 
mdshunk said:
I can't help but to wonder what plaster will do to that blade. At 350 bucks, that would be one experiment that I'll let someone else handle.
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I will say that the grout (carbide grit) and the diamond blade work great on sanded plaster - however neither the rotozip or the Fien Tool handle bith plaster and wood lathe well at the same time. This is one of those mixed mediums that I would live to see something be made for that did both well. So far - it's the diamond grinder to get through the lathe and then 'burn' through the lathe. But it too does not do the whole job well - it always leaves the corners without having to over-cut deep enough for it to get through - then you get into patch/paint.....

So Marc - you're a tool hound have you used one yet?
 
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Nope, sorry. Sounds more like overpriced DIY crap to me.
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Actually more than 1/2 of the finish carpenters in my area have one. A pretty popular tool with them. And I haven't seen a cabinet guy without one for some time. Every GC I work for has one... They do some things I wouldn't try with a long stoke saws-all or a jig saw, and a few things that just can not be done with a rotozip, and a few things that would be far too articulate for a grinder - kind of a unique tool. A high-powered ultrasonic toothbrush with saw-blade attachments.... Simple and safe to use, ever expanding uses...

That said yep pretty pricey.... For the blades at least. The tool is not bad...

Anyway it looks like I am the only one here who semi-regulary gets to use one - although I personally don't own one yet. But I do think that in the next few years that this tool will become as common to the electrical trade as rotozips and impact drivers have.

Maybe I just buy stock in the company???? :grin: :grin:
 
I have a Fein Multimaster for carpentry work I occasionally get into with my favorite nonprofit group. Fein is a very high quality tool manufacturer, on the same page with Festool, together the two best sources for carpentry power tools. (Both German companies - think Hilti for a reasonable comparison.) I haven't used my Multimaster on plaster and lath yet. I would imagine it would work best to cut through the majority of the plaster with a fine tooth round blade then switch to an E-cut wood blade to finish and achieve a square corner.

In case anyone's interested, I know of a guy on another forum that figured out how to make the wood blades for about $2 each or something out of decent handsaws. The consensus on that forum is that his method produces great blades and a number of other people are making their own as well.

Jeremy
 
Some of the Pm I sent... The blades are patented and only Fein sells them.... Anyway IMO the manufacturer has not realized the full potential of their product....
New blade hacks.....
http://forums.jlconline.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=34192
You need to be a member to see the pic's just hit register after clicking on the pic's - NOT "JOIN" which costs $$$

In fact today I used a guys tool with a hack blade - he made a little extention with a spacer, and put a 4" diamond grinder blade on it to cut glass tile.
Same guy- with metal cutting grinder blades...
Many people (like on that link above) are getting $20 "Japanese saws" that cut in both directions like the fien tool wood blades and cutting them into segments as replacement wood blades.

To answer the question of would it make the rotozip unnecessary - yes and no.... For me I would definatly use my rotozip less often - but not throw it away - it still has purpose. If I had money to throw around I would get both - and the Fein tool is my next tool purchase....
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My main concern is general EC type work such as cutting drywall and plaster for old-work cut-ins. I have heard great things about Fein, and that is why I am seriously considering it _instead_ of the Rotozip for this purpose -- though most seem to agree that this is not an "either, or" situation. The Fein seems to have too many possible fucntions, which tends to scare me. ;)
 
Both only have ONE function but do it differently. One rotates the other vibtrates....

I have a great tool shop in my area run by locals - they will let you even 'give it a try' with the demo models. I would suggest that, or borrowing one from someone - to get the in-hand experiance with either or both.

That said - roto-zips are pretty common for a lot of EC's to have, and you'll be in the same boat with the rest of us.... Looking for the right technique to get through certain plaster and lathe combos. As mentioned, neither Roto-zip or Fein have a one shot at sanded plaster & wood lathe, or metal lathe.
 
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Plaster ceiling with mesh

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Hey guys i need to remove Plaster from ceiling but leaving the mesh intact!?
Whats a good method or tool for that job?
 
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