Hi guys, as I am skint I can hardly afford the Fein FMM250 MultiMaster, would the Bosch PMF 180 E Multi Multifunction Tool (£60) be a reasonable option for a DIY enthusiast or do Fein have a lower budget multi-tool option?
I've been toying with the idea of maybe spending my scrap metal money on a power tool, I like the idea of the Mulitmaster but will I use it all that often? I'll probably just spend some on booze, women, casino's and then just waste the rest.
I,ve had the bosch multitool for over a year now,gets a bit of use on most jobs-awkward cuts etc,changed one blade for about 8 quid-always comes in handy-normally ehen you,re scratching yer head lol
Save up and get the Fein. I reckon I save an hour every time it comes out of the van. Pipes hard against a wall, cut-outs in skirting and floors, removing grout from tiles, etc, etc. True it's not out every day, but when it is there is NO OTHER TOOL for the job
I bought a Fein FMQ250 after reading good reports about it on here. I was trying to take a section out of a fixed skirting board & my jigsaw was chewing it up like a rabid beaver so I bit the bullet & bought one. I can honestly say I use it on most jobs now & wonder how I managed without it. It's uses are limitedless, well worth the money
B&Q are selling the Bosch with 30% off at the moment. i doubt that to be the case??? no way b&q R going to sell Bosch PMF 180E for £60 (less a 30% discount)???
£49.98 at B&Q at the moment I know because I've just bought one. No brainer really, the Fein is £130-£200 and for £50.00 you get basicly the same tool although the Fein will be built better. The Bosch blades are alot cheaper than the Fein as well
I have the bosch got the corded because I figured it wouldn't be a dailly use item. It is well worth the dosh although the blades don't last a great time.
Yes its the corded version I have too for the same reason, do you have the optional grout removal tool tackleburger/anyone else? If so does it do a fair job of removing rotten grout for regrouting etc? http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-53-11594-98239-bosch-2608661607-hard-metal-riff-segment-saw-blade-%2885mm-dia%29-%28pack-of-1%29.asp
TJ- get yourself the grout removal bit, it's maybe the best thing these tools can offer (although every day you have one you do wonder how/why you managed without). We (me&partner) have the corded fein and the cordless bosch, easier and quicker to use the bosch, but the fein can be used for hours.
£49.98 at B&Q at the moment I know because I've just bought one. No brainer really, the Fein is £130-£200 and for £50.00 you get basicly the same tool although the Fein will be built better. The Bosch blades are alot cheaper than the Fein as well have been 2the b&q website but cant find the bosch tool on sale. not even shown on power tools??????
For this price you can afford to by two compared to the fein. http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?fh_location=//catalog01/en_GB/categoriesSpecialOffers&fl=1&listerClicker=true&fh_startindex=30&ts=1258583278406
Try again sorry if the link doesn't work,probobly sf blocking it. http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10668115&fh_view_size=10&fh_start_index=30&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB%2fcategoriesSpecialOffers&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fhrefview=lister&ts=1258583287327&isSearch=false&fl=1
Try again sorry if the link doesn't work,probobly sf blocking it. http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh <u>secondid=10668115&fh_view_size=10&fh_start</u>index=30&f h<u>location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen</u>GB%2fcategoriesSpecial +Offers&fh<u>eds=%c3%9f&fh</u>refview=lister&ts=12585832873 27&isSearch=false&fl=1 sf blocked it alright??? will drive down now to BnQ and kick-up a fuss. i need the tool badly.
It seems strange if Screwfix have blocked the link, after all Screwfix and B&Q are both owned by the same parent company. Yes pav go to B&Q, when I went in they were dispayed at the old price of £79.99 but they will scan at the new lower price. Cheapest place I've found for accessarys are *. I ordered the tiling set yesterday afternoon and its just arrived. [Edited by: admin]