Multi-cutter

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R1 Indy

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4,381 posts

182 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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Im an electrician and have been thinking of investing into a Multi-cutter for a while now.

Ive seen a few other tradesmen use them and have always been impressed.

I can think of so many jobs that it could be used for, however its not going to be a daily used tool so can't really justify £300 on a De-walt etc.

Also would prefer a battery version, as i have a hatred of mains powered tools! (the only mains powered tools in my van is a wall chaser and Henry)


Came across this for £80:

http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-eri616htl-18v-2-...


Ive used Erbauer tools before and always been impressed with the performance for little cost.


So do we think this is worth a punt? or anyone used/got one?



Cheers

Spudler

3,985 posts

195 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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You'll wonder how you managed without when you get it.

Mines a Bosch mains powered. Purposely chose a lead as I knew it would get a lot of use.



Rickyy

6,618 posts

218 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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I have a Bosch mains one. I've heard the battery ones aren't as good.

It's a great bit of kit and wouldn't be without it! Handily the Erbauer blades are a direct fit, are much cheaper and seem to last longer than the Bosch ones.

Spudler

3,985 posts

195 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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Rickyy said:
Handily the Erbauer blades are a direct fit, are much cheaper and seem to last longer than the Bosch ones.
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Pheo

3,324 posts

201 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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I have a battery one from Aldi of places it's great. Particularly for taking up floor boards without making a huge mess.

However be aware the battery doesn't last that long, and takes a fair while to charge... So perhaps get one you can get a spare battery for

R1 Indy

Original Poster:

4,381 posts

182 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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Excellant i think i will pick one up tomorrow and have a play smile

If it turns out to be really good and used lots and batteries are useless i can justify a De-walt which i have a load of the 5AH batteries for.

My main thinkings for it are, for cutting floorboards right up to the skirting boards etc, will be interesting if it will make some nice clean chases in plasterboard (dot/dab) without making too much dust.


MrV

2,748 posts

227 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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I use the Fein so no good to you but save yourself a few quid on blades by buying on amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Saxton-SHMXA12-Blades-Mult...

bristolracer

5,527 posts

148 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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ive got the 12v version of that
Good for dot and dab stuff as you want.
Yes it will do floorboards but it will take a few minutes to cut through,if you are not precious about the boards then you will still find a circular much quicker.
If you are using one a lot then buy the makita/dewalt but for occasional you will find it fine.
My 1st one broke down but they have a 2 year warranty and screwfix were fine didnt even my reciept the computer told them when i got it.
Ive also got an impact driver and small drill from the same "family" which are fine for occasional use and use the same batteries chargers etc too.


Rickyy

6,618 posts

218 months

Sunday 14th June 2015
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Cutting floorboards are a doddle to do.

It'll cut through threaded bar, copper pipe and nails with relative ease.

Simpo Two

85,147 posts

264 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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I have a Bosch one about 6 years old. It's invaluable for awkward places and cuts flush with flat surfaces - but is slow in action and only for light duties IMHO. It cetainly doesn't replace other saws, it's more of a get-out-of-jail-free tool. Well worth having in the arsenal though.

Blades can be expensive and blunt quickly as all the wear is in one place, but B&Q sell a pack of about 17 PTX blades for £20-£27.

mgtony

4,013 posts

189 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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Rickyy said:
It'll cut through threaded bar, copper pipe and nails with relative ease.
Although not so good if the copper pipe happens to be directly under the floorboard! biggrin

was8v

1,927 posts

194 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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Handily this Thursday Aldi have them in again.



https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-18-june...

12v battery for £30. 3 year warranty so keep the receipt!

Most of the tools are interchangeable with adapters. Get one that will take the speed fit type slotted tools that you don't have to wind the bolt all the way out.

I have a worx mains one picked up on sale as I have an equivalent hatred of battery tools that are never charged or the batteries die and cost a fortune.

geeks

9,121 posts

138 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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I have a corded BOSCH one, its a great bit of kit, I can only echo the other comments by saying not sure how i did certain jobs before without it!

bakerstreet

4,755 posts

164 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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geeks said:
I have a corded BOSCH one, its a great bit of kit, I can only echo the other comments by saying not sure how i did certain jobs before without it!
I also have a Bosch corded one and its pretty good. I bought mine to cut sections out of skirting boards, so I could fit wardrobes flush to the wall.

Blades are pricey and they don't last very long IMO. I keep meaning to buy them off the net, but I always forget and end up paying a tenner for a blade in B&Q.

I've used mine more times than I was expecting.

Little Lofty

3,275 posts

150 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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I bought a cheap corded one from Machine Mart a while back, it's lasted well tbh but it's extremely loud. I'll get a decent one when it packs in as I've used it more than I thought I would. Machine Mart do the blades quite cheap, pack of 3 for about £6 I think.

geeks

9,121 posts

138 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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bakerstreet said:
geeks said:
I have a corded BOSCH one, its a great bit of kit, I can only echo the other comments by saying not sure how i did certain jobs before without it!
I also have a Bosch corded one and its pretty good. I bought mine to cut sections out of skirting boards, so I could fit wardrobes flush to the wall.

Blades are pricey and they don't last very long IMO. I keep meaning to buy them off the net, but I always forget and end up paying a tenner for a blade in B&Q.

I've used mine more times than I was expecting.
I found the "selection boxes" on ebay sharper and longer lasting for a third of the price!

Too Late

5,092 posts

234 months

Monday 15th June 2015
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Ohh i found this!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/321668551574?limghl...

Wonder if this is any good!?

R1 Indy

Original Poster:

4,381 posts

182 months

Tuesday 7th July 2015
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I can happily confirm that after a few weeks of use, that I don't know how I managed before!!

It's been used a lot.

Has been very useful for, Cutting floorboards right next to the skirting, cutting socket holes in plasterboard, chasing plasterboard and dot/dab, chasing lightweight block's, cutting holes in lath/plaster.

The batteries are fine, lasts around an hour of heavy usage.

However it does vibrate a lot, makes your hand go a bit funny after a while.

Oh and 1920's lath and plaster stud wall does this to a new blade in around 20 mins! (But worth it, and amazingly still cuts with a bit of smoke!)


Salesy

850 posts

128 months

Tuesday 7th July 2015
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Im a sparky and I have had the Fein one for about 3 years now and couldn't be without it.

I use Sexton blades (eBay) they work out around £3 a pop and come in various sizes. As the previous poster said lathe and plaster eats blades, but at £3 who cares?

ITS london have a deal for the 110V or 230V version for £90 +vat.
Ive used a few different ones, Bosch, dewalt, Stanley and Erbauer. To be honest the Fein is the best one i have used.




R1 Indy

Original Poster:

4,381 posts

182 months

Tuesday 7th July 2015
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Salesy said:
Im a sparky and I have had the Fein one for about 3 years now and couldn't be without it.

I use Sexton blades (eBay) they work out around £3 a pop and come in various sizes. As the previous poster said lathe and plaster eats blades, but at £3 who cares?

ITS london have a deal for the 110V or 230V version for £90 +vat.
Ive used a few different ones, Bosch, dewalt, Stanley and Erbauer. To be honest the Fein is the best one i have used.
Good shout, just ordered a set of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271176020264

Thats £1.60 a blade, worth a punt, even if they last 5 mins!