Thread: Multi Cutters 240V

I have the Bosch PMF180E.

It is a great tool and saves much time effort and (@#$%*&*). With the right blades it has got me out of trouble many a time.

Yes the blades are not cheap, costing from about $29 up to about $100 depending on supplier. The blades can be purchased at hardware stores including the big green shed. The more expensive blades are desinged to remove grout and tile adhesive.

Tools can be purchased in various kits from about $99 (Ozito) to over $500 (Fein). I bought the Bosch PMF180E in a delux set which had about 6 different blades and a packet of sand paper.

Explain to SWMBO that you do not need to dismatle an item to cut it as the tool will cut the item in situ (like skirting, cornice, door jamb) and you do not need to pre drill a hole to start. There is minimal damage to the surround and the tool will save you time.

The right kit at a good price is worth buying.

P.S. Christmas is coming. Your young lady could buy it for you.

I didn't know these things were available until about 6 months ago, a cabinet maker I work with from time to time whipped one out one day to buzz off a bit of skirting, he had a Bosch which he'd bought at Bunnings.
Next day I'm at Bunnings and they had Bosch for $145 or Ozito for $90, as I've had an Ozito rotary hammer for 5 years that refuses to die and I know that the green Bosch is handyman quality (and I'm a bit tight as well), I bought the Ozito.
It's fantastic, I've used it stacks since I got it for all sorts of things from cutting arcs and jambs to slip flooring under to checking out corners for shower bases and cutting 45's on fibrous cornice.
It hasn't missed a beat.
Unless you plan to use it on a daily basis I reckon you can't go wrong with the Ozito, if you want to do serious work with it then shell out for the Fein.

I second the Ozito. Good for all the fiddly jobs which you really don't want to do by hand. And look on ebay for cheaper blades...and/or I have seen some sites which take the 'make your own' approach using the dull blade base and a new hacksaw blade.

Thanks Handyjack, Doken and Master Splinter for your replies.

This confirms my impression that the blades are either expensive, very expensive or prohibitive! Actually, probably not so if you consider the time saved, but yes if you compare to a circular saw blade: it's mass and compexity including tungsten tips.
I suppose there are a few more circular saw blades sold compared to multi cutters.

The Ozito is another brand thrown into the mix. I know some Ozito products are legendary while others are best forgotten. That jack hammer is talked about by everyone. I have an Ozito reciprocating saw, which I use once a year during a busy year. Will check out ebay for replacements blades too.

I am not a fan of Bosch's green range, but the blue'uns have not disappointed me and I have a number of their products.

Has anybody had experience of the Bosch and Fein multicutters?

Thanks again for the advice so far.

Regards
Paul

I've got the Fein and it is excellent. I buy replacement blades on EPay and they seem to work just as well as the original Fein ones. I haven't used the Bosch or Ozito tools, but the Fein is definitely worth the money.

Thanks for that Bodgia.

Regards
Paul

I bought the Bosch Multi Tool and can't fault it,the one I bought was a kit with several att.I needed to cut grout out of a shower base/wall (about 8.5 M) one of the most handy tools I have bought could have done it with a diamond blade in a grinder but the dust and mess would have killed me.No dust to speak of with the Multi.
Also needed to do some plunge cuts tight into a corner,don;t know how I would have any other way.