Review of the Fein MultiMaster

The Fein MultiMaster is a multi-purpose tool that isWhen choosing the right Fein MultiMaster for you, you
indispensable if you're planning to carry out ahave to weigh the cost of the particular model against
renovation or interior construction project. Thethe accessories that come with it. Due to the number
MultiMaster tool can be used in a variety of homeof extremely useful accessories and a case that
improvement jobs whether it's renovating thecome with the 250Q Top model, I would strongly
bathroom, installing tile, trimming wood, cutting lumber,suggest you bite the bullet and buy this model instead
building intricate models, or constructing an entire newof buying accessories later on. This would not only
wing of your home. The Fein MultiMaster comes withsave you money but you will also end up saving a lot
many accessories that can help you not only get theof time and hassle in the long run. Sure you can buy
job done, but get it done in less time.the basic unit first and then get the accessories later
There are four models of the MultiMaster that arewhen you need them, but there is nothing more
available in the market depending on their features andirritating than being in the middle of a job and finding out
the number of accessories available with each model:that you have to make a trip to the hardware store.
The FMM 250Q Basic, the FMM 250 Start, the FMMEven worse, the hardware store may not have the
250Q Select, and the FMM 250Q Top.accessory you need and then you would have to
The Fein MultiMaster features "Quick In," uniqueorder it online. If you value your time at all, you know
clamping system that allows users to quickly changehow much of a hassle and a time waster that chasing
accessories. Hence the Q in the model names. Ofafter the right tool is.
course, this feature is very handy since the MultiMasterPros of the Fein MultiMaster
is essentially a multi-purpose tool and if you can'tAssuming you get the 250Q Top, there are a lot of
change the accessories quickly the tool may not provepositives to using the MultiMaster instead of separate
to be as useful. For this reason, it is advisable to go fortools. First, Fein knows how to make oscillating tools.
the models featuring this system rather that the 250The MultiMaster is of the finest quality, professional
Start. Although the 250 Start is the cheapest model,oscillating tool available in the market. Many people
the 250Q Basic only costs $60 more but its value iscomplain that multi-purpose tools are of low quality
immensely more. So if you are going to spend moresince they can be used to perform a lot of different
than $200 for a multi-purpose tool, you might as wellfunctions. However, this is just not true for the
get one that will be more useful.MultiMaster. With the saw, you can cut right through
So which model should you buy? Here's a briefwindows, cut tile with ease, and do all of the required
description about the main difference in the models.sanding work. For many do-it-yourselfers, these jobs
Between the Q Basic, the Q Select, and the Q Top,can be very hard and labor intensive, but using the
the main difference is in the accessories that comeMultiMaster you can accomplish tasks quite easily.
with the tool.Furthermore, the MultiMaster can help you do a lot of
FMM 250Q Basic: The Q Basic is of course, the mostsmall tasks that you will not normally anticipate in the
basic kit available. All you get with this kit is theplanning stages. So the Multimaster will prove to be a
MultiMaster tool and its case. If you want anylot more useful than you may think it would. It can
accessories, you will have to buy them separately.satisfactorily perform almost every small job that
You can buy this model if you already have somecrops up around the house. I find myself popping it out
tools and accessories that can fit on the end of theevery few weeks. Every so often, I have to dig
MultiMaster. Otherwise you'd be better off getting athrough my pile of accessories to get the right tool, but
model that comes with the accessories you'll need.the right one is there every single time. This is why I
FMM 250Q Select: The Q Select model comes witham so happy with the Top model, and why I highly
the MultiMaster tool, a 29 mm Saw Blade, Sandingrecommend you get it if you decide to buy a Fein
Pads, a Scraper Blade, Key and Mounting Bolts, aMultiMaster.
Carbide-Tip Segment Saw Blade, and an HSSCons of the Fein MultiMaster
Segment Saw Blade. With the accessories availableThe only downside of the MultiMaster is the high price
with this model, you can accomplish a variety of yourtag. For four hundred dollars, you can buy a lot of tools,
home improvement or renovation jobs. However, it is aor a much cheaper multi-purpose tool. The Multimaster
good idea to keep in mind just what sort of tools thatdoes provide convenience, but you won't really feel
you need to make the selection between the Q Selectthat you've gotten your money's worth until a few
and the Q Top. It should be noted that the Q Selectmonths after you've bought it. Additionally, you will need
does not come with a case, so you will either have toto buy replacement blades as the years pass, and
go without one or purchase your own case.these can run you quite a bit of money.
FMM 250Q Top: The Q Top comes with all of theAlso, the MultiMaster gets a lot hotter than you expect
accessories included with the Q Select, and additionallyit would. It gets so hot that you need to take breaks
a number of perforated Sanding Sheets, a Dustevery so often, even if you are wearing gloves.
Extraction Device, a triangular Carbide Rasp, and theHowever, in spite of these cons, the MultiMaster tool
carrying case. In short this model comes with everycan perform many jobs better than specialized tools.
accessory available by Fein that is manufactured to fitFor this reason, and its overall versatility, it is very hard
on the MultiMaster tool. Because the Q Top comesfor you to go wrong by buying one of these. If you do
with the incredibly useful triangular carbide rasp and themake a purchase, get the Fein MultiMaster 250Q Top.
sturdy carrying case, I would have to say that it isYou really will use just about every accessory that
easily the best value.comes with this model.