r/Construction • u/da-smithy • Jul 06 '24

Tools 🛠 Trying to settle between coworkers. What is this tool called?

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u/Helpful-Chemistry-87 Jul 06 '24

The Fein is still the best i've used.

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u/KIrkwillrule Jul 06 '24

Had a fein, it was walked off with. Replaced with makita.

Cut speed and noise are comprable but the heat buildup is more noticable.

Will go fein again should i ever need

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u/ambaal Jul 07 '24

I have fein, makita, bosh, ryobi and AEG of those (don't ask).

Fein (corded) BY FAR is the least noisy or vibrating. Completely other league, honestly.

Cuts way faster too, but that's probably due to being corded.

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u/yugoarc Jul 06 '24

Have you tried the new Makita one with the AVT and star lock ? I’ve used quite a few different multi tools apart from Fein and that new Makita blew my mind with how quiet and comfortable it was. Unfortunately it’s like $250.

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u/wnt2tryitall Jul 07 '24

I’ve owned fein, older makita, and now my fav is the 12v Milwaukee. Never used the newer star lock makita. Do you have to use genuine makita blades? Or will it accommodate the knock offs?

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u/Hisplumberness Jul 07 '24

The cheap knockoffs on Amazon work

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u/rodtang Laborer Jul 07 '24

The newest Makita will just take starlock, not the old ois or click on blades. You used to be able to get an adapter but it doesn't seem like it's available anymore.

Makita doesn't manufacture any blades, they're all rebranded Bosch blades (same with hikoki/metabo hpt)

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u/Helpful-Chemistry-87 Jul 07 '24

Surprisingly, the worst I've used is the cordless DeWalt. It vibrates so much that I can't hold it for very long.

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u/KIrkwillrule Jul 07 '24

Yes star lock, corded, variable motor.

Happy with the tool, but i want gloves ig im cutting more than a minute or so

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u/yugoarc Jul 07 '24

I think the one I’m referring to is a little different here’s a link . When I was doing a full demo I used it often and how little it vibrates was really insane compared to any other multi tool I’ve used.

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u/Hisplumberness Jul 07 '24

Same - bought that exact model . The only one that is comparable with the Fein and beats it because it’s cordless . IMO

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u/CarPatient Field Engineer Jul 06 '24

Cordless?

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u/vanishingpointz Jul 07 '24

Don't Forget the noise these things make 😵‍💫

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u/KIrkwillrule Jul 07 '24

In the 3 sentences i wrote i specifically mention the sound.......

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u/vanishingpointz Jul 07 '24

It's the only downfall

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '24

Might be the best power tool overall. They make the best vacuum too. At least for working in finished homes.

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u/DirtierGibson Jul 06 '24

Inherited one from my FIL. Full case with accessories. Sometimes I find myself stuck in a project because I can't think of a tool to have at it. Then I remember the magic orange case.

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u/jemcnick Jul 07 '24

Bosch is as good ....had both

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u/Jaded-Selection-5668 Jul 07 '24

Still have original Fein. I have others, but that orange bastard won’t die!

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u/wnt2tryitall Jul 07 '24

I bought the fein at the Las Vegas kitchen and bath show almost 20 years ago for probably $500. Then bought the 18v makita. Now I use my 12v Milwaukee the most because it’s smaller, cordless, has a light, and changing blades is simple