Repair, Restore, Remodel; This is How a Multi-Tool Will Maximize Your Productivity  

Craftsmen working on restorations, repairs and renovations demand a tool that delivers endless and constant competent payoff. Considering all these applications, and many more – there exists one tool to champion over all others, the multi-tool. The multi-tool, as the name reflects, is one tool that performs multiple tasks. Considering the needs of flexibility and functionality a multi-tool is unfeignedly indomitable . The design of most multipurpose tools, makes them ideal for tight space applications and close quarter work in corners and on floors. Employing oscillation technology, or a speedy, consecutive back and forth motion, a multi-tool sands and cuts , grinds and scrapes with unbeatable handling and precision than any other option available. This oscillation , exemplifies and delivers optimal control, precision, and accuracy in all its applications.

Where it all began, Fein

Fein, the company that created the world’s first oscillating MultiMaster well over 41 years ago, there are several multipurpose tools availableon the market. It was in the late sixties when Fein perfected the first power tool to utilize this coveted oscillating or back and forth technology. To begin, the Fein MultiMaster Start is a high performance tool designed for beginners and simple home-repairs and fix-ups. The Start is the first link in Fein’s MultiMaser solution offering (behind the MultiMaster Select and MultiMaster Top), but at no sacrifice to integrity, professionalism, or performance. The Start is a proven MultiMaster capable of all grinding, scraping, cutting, and sanding solutions; and offers some of the most excellent accessories for sawing, scraping, and so on. The Start’s lightweight and ergonomic design make it simple to use and control. With a powerful variable speed (up to 21,000 OPM) 250 watt motor – Fein’s Start is both strong and diverse. This superior versatility makes the Start a great tool for simple renovations like flooring, tile work, windows, and cabinets. Their multi-master includes: one sanding pad(hook and loop), plenty of sanding paper, a key and mounting bolts, a stopping knife for scraping linoleum and carpet, an E-Cut blade for flooring and base work (just a few among a million other uses for the blade)

 Fein's Select and Top

The Select and Top offer a few additional features The Fein MultiMaster Select is a professional restoration and renovation tool built with Fein’s tool-free quickIN rapid clamping system which allows for quick and simple keyless accessory changes but still offering the same powerful, multi-speed motor. The Select includes, in addition, a carbide tipped blade as well as an HSS segmented saw blade. The carbide blade is essential in removing damaged tile joints and carving grooves in plaster, concrete, and other similar building materials. The segmented saw blade is flat and high-speed, created for hardwoods, carbon fiber, and other stubborn materials. The segmented shape of the blade allows it to cut right angles (ninety degrees) without over-cutting. Now, the Fein MultiMaster Top is created to help workers professionally complete the most detailed jobs. It includes the same accessories as the Start and Select, and all the additional ones necessary to champion a wide range of applications. The Top includes a perforated sanding pad with 5 more of each grain (60, 80, 120, and 180, perforated), a profile sanding set, dust extraction device, plastic carrying case, and a triangular, perforated, carbide rasp for grinding filler, adhesive, concrete, stone, and wood. Fein’s MultiMasters are broadly more expensive than their competitors, but, Fein also has the experience, technology, and length of service to provide an exceptional offering .

 ï»¿ï»¿ï»¿Bosch Multi-X Multifunction

Fein lost their patent around a year-or-so ago , they have some tough competition. The new Bosch Multi-X multifunction tool powered with a professional, high-performance 12v motor. Oscillating from five thousand to twenty thousand OPM (oscillations per minute), the tool’s variable speed dial is designed to provide an enormous range of options and speed adjustments needed for a craftsman’s very complicated work day. Bosch's Multi-X has several position options rotating in 30 degree increments, and a tool holder with a 240 degree angle adjustment for easy tool handling. Weighing in at just over 2 pounds Bosch’s multi-tool offers a simple well planned design with a small perimeter, and soft grip. This comfortable design reduces operator stress and fatigue, and maximizes overall performance on the job. Bosch’s multitool offers a no-mar plastic nose to protect your projects and materials while on the job. The Multi-X is supported by Bosch’s Litheon battery technology which offers lithium ion technology to obtain premium battery life and power. Litheon batteries are compact and lightweight providing maximum power in a more efficient package. You'll really like Bosch's built-in fuel gauge for battery charge control. Capable of countless options, the Bosch Multi-X is ideal for seasoned work-men and carpenters, and practiced do-it-yourself-ers alike.

More about Bosch Solutions

The Multi-X is workable with a diverse range of premium performance Bosch accessories including: plunge cuts for both metal and wood, sanding pads, and grout removal and flush cut accessories. An etched depth gauge for accurate capacity measurements, and Bosch’s universal interface are also available. The interface makes the Multi-X compatible with accessories and attachments from other manufacturers. Two Multi-X package options: the PS50-2A and PS50-2B. Bosch's  Multi-X PS50-2A includes: an HCS wood plunge cut blade, sanding plate, sanding paper , 2 Litheon twelve volt max batteries, adapter, thirty minute charger, and carrying case. Bosch's  PS50-2B Multi-X includes everything from the previous package, with three additional HCS wood plunge cut blades and an HCS wood segment blade. Bosch’s Multi-X is versatile, durable, efficient, and backed by Bosch’s Provantage three year tool protection plan.

What Dremel Offers

 Introducing Dremel's Multi-Max multifunction tool that gives the competition a run for their money . the 1.5 Amp motor is powerful enough to zip through an 1-1/4in. oak door jamb, Dremel’s Multi-Max is very tough. Ranging from 10,000 – 21,000 oscillations per minute(OPM)  this tool has a huge speed range for optimized control and versatility. Dremel Multi-Max tool also has an efficient and compact design to offer enhanced operator comfort and control, as well as better access into confined or tight locations. The Multi-Max has a separate on/off switch which maintains speed setting even after the tool is shut off, and an electronic feedback to supply consistent speed end-to-end even the toughest applications. Bosch's tool also offers a Quick Fit mechanism which allows for faster, easier use, and changes accessories up to double as a fast as other tools. The Dremel Multi-Max kit includes: a sanding pad with three pieces of tough sanding paper for wood, metal, and chipboard – a flexible scraper for tough removal of caulk and adhesive – a 3in. wood and drywall half-round blade which is also ideal for plastics – a 3-1/4in. wood blade for wood, plastic, and drywall cutting – and a carrying case for convenience and portability. Also coming with Dremel’s two year limited warranty, the Dremel Multi-Max is compatible with a number of other grinding, cutting, and sanding accessories devising it one of the most versatile multi-tools available.

Rockwell

The newest kid on the block in the race of the Oscillating Multi-Tools comes from Rockwell in the form of the SoniCrafter, a high-frequency, high-performance multi-tool with a great text range of abilities. If I may, I’d like to say a few things about one of Rockwell’s most satisfying SoniCrafter kits, the RK5102K 72 piece professional kit.

About the Rockwell RK5102K

 This deluxe kit is fast becoming one of the most popular multi-tool options in the marketplace today. With more than comprehensive inclusions and the power and capacities to conquer nearly any, every, and all applications, this flourishing popularity comes at no surprise. The tool’s oscillating movement is the key to its incredible efficiency; this technology results in smooth, simple operation, and the versatility to perform in all situations with uncommon high-performance. The tool can cut, saw, scrape, sand, shape, polish, and remove grout with professional precision, and operation is friendly to every type of user. Whether you’re a beginning do-it-yourselfer, a homeowner, or the most seasoned craftsman the SoniCrafter is designed to be comfortable in the hands every user. 

The versatility of a multitool is perfectly unbeatable . For grinding, sanding, cutting, and scraping there is no challenger to its accuracy and functionality. With unique oscillation technology the multi-tool incisively and perfectly takes your repairs, remodels, and restorations to an entirely new level.