During my installation of a new screen door, I found that it wouldn't be able to close without cutting out some of the wood frame all around the door. After chiseling the jamb a little at at time, I found that I would have to cut about 1/2" off the jamb. I did one side in a couple hours and called it a night. That night I thought about the Fein MultiMaster 250 Start Power Sanding and Scraping/Cutting Tool info-mercial and how that tool could be a big help in cutting the jamb in-place since I didn't want to remove it and didn't have a table saw to cut it anyway. So, the next day I went to Home Depot and purchased the Dremel 6300-05 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit for $109. I would have bought it from Amazon, but I wanted to finish installing the door right away.
USE: The Dremel is quite easy to use. The attachments are not quite "quick-change" since you have to use an (included) allen wrench to loosen a screw and place the "bit" under the washer and onto 12 pegs (which helps secure the "bit" into place) then tighten the screw to secure it. Cutting was fairly easy; I used the rectangular shaped wood and metal cutting tool, but it was a little difficult getting the "feel" of where it was cutting once it was into the wood a good amount. (Now that I think about it, perhaps I should have used the circular wood cutting tool or at least tried it, duh.) The tool is multi-speed (1-10) and cut through the wood pretty easily (on 8 speed). The sanding "bit" was a little more of a challenge to get on as it required the complete removal of the screw and washer assembly in order to get the sanding pad on. I don't know if my pad is a little defective, but it was a little difficult to get it on the pegs. Once on , however, the tool did an excellent job of sanding the frame down to a nice smooth finish. (Although one corner of the "hook & loop" pad got totally wrecked - its a good thing there's three corners to use.)
OVERVIEW: Overall, I was satisfied with the tool. It cut quite well and sanded great. Putting on the attachments was fairly easy, except for the sanding pad. The product description on this site says that it creates low dust, but it made a good amount of dust. Though that is expected when cutting wood with a high speed tool. And it also said that it was quiet, but the next time I use this tool, I am using earplugs because at that high rpm (close to 20,000) it pretty much screams when cutting and my ears felt like I was at a rock concert afterward. I would also recommend a dust mask and closed eye protection for the dust. For the price (cheaper than the competition), the Dremel did a good job and is, to me, a reputable, trusted brand. Dremel 6300-05 120-Volt Multi-Max Oscillating Kit
I was looking for a tool that would reduce the time it would take to remove grout from my bathroom shower. The walls and ceilings have the 4x4in tiles and the floor has the 1in tiles. The grount blade works very well. One thing to note about the blade is that you can turn it in various configurations so you can also get the corners. Excellent design. I have had no problems with the the blade falling off as per other comments. The blades are about $7 cheaper from amazon than Home Depot. The vibrating action does not kick up a lot of dust as other circulating tools and it rarely skips so you do not damage the tiles. Overall, i would definitely recommend this tool to anyone.
Used it immediately upon receipt. Absolutely great tool for both homeowner and pro. DO not spend tons of cash on the "real name brand" as this Dremel version has all of the power and the tips and tools all fit both the Fein and the Dremel. I did a job that would have taken an hour trying to remove wood embedded in a window install in under a few minutes. Forget the time, the neat and clean cut and removal was great. Recommend this tool highly.
This tool is perfect for the weekend DIY-er, but is most appropriate for very small jobs. I have had success with short cuts in light wood (builder's doors, flag poles, particle wood) and the tool is a convenient size for these jobs.
My only problem so far was when I tried to cut an inch off the bottom of an interior solid wood door. The tool got the job done, but with a fair amount of sweat and elbow grease. I haven't had any problems yet with it overheating, but the tool does get quite warm to the touch. Also, because this is an oscillatory tool, the saw has a tendency to jump around if not held firmly in place when making cuts.
The sanding feature is nice, as the triangular shape of the sanding pad allows for access into corners. However the sanding pads are velcro-backed and are specific to this tool. So replacing them could be costly if you have a larger job and will require multiple pads.
Overall, I've been pleased with this tool as an addition to my collection when breaking out the circular saw seems like overkill. I would definitely recommend this tool for quick jobs around the house with its limitations in mind.
PROS:
-convenient size
-multiple functionality in one tool
-availability of optional accessories
CONS:
-oscillatory action of saw can make erratic cuts if not held firmly
-not appropriate for thick wood, large jobs
I wasn't overly impressed with this tool. After seeing the info commercials for the heavier version of this tool I was interested. Since this version is 1/3 the price and is a brand name I figured I'd give it a try. It did just ok.. I needed to notch out a 2x4 in a wall to mount a safe. Since there was a couple of nails a circular saw wasn't a good option.. This tool struggled to cut a spruce 2x4. It was pretty slow going and trying to cut a 16d nail was a joke. Note I was using the Metal/Wood blade. I ended up using a good old chisel and hammer.. I played with it a little more in the shop and just didn't see a lot of use for it. The ability to notch out molding for cabinets, ect is probably its main purpose. That and as a make shift jam saw. Using it as a scraper or to remove thinset just doesn't seem very practical. I guess if you had a small work area and your not in much of a hurry. Really though a manual scraper works as good if not better. And a air chisel would work much better for doing tile repairs. I gave it 3 stars because I think they are a little misleading on its uses. It also IMO kicks up as much dust as any other saw. Which doesn't bother me other then it being advertised that it doesn't.. For small very specific jobs it has its place and is probably worth the hundred bucks to some. - Oscillating Saw - Fein - Multi-max - Multitool'
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