Discussion
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
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
Excellant i think i will pick one up tomorrow and have a play 
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.
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.
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!)
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 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/271176020264I 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.
Thats £1.60 a blade, worth a punt, even if they last 5 mins!
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