| The Fein MultiMaster is a multi-purpose tool that is | | | | When choosing the right Fein MultiMaster for you, you |
| indispensable if you're planning to carry out a | | | | have to weigh the cost of the particular model against |
| renovation or interior construction project. The | | | | the accessories that come with it. Due to the number |
| MultiMaster tool can be used in a variety of home | | | | of extremely useful accessories and a case that |
| improvement jobs whether it's renovating the | | | | come 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 new | | | | of buying accessories later on. This would not only |
| wing of your home. The Fein MultiMaster comes with | | | | save you money but you will also end up saving a lot |
| many accessories that can help you not only get the | | | | of 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 are | | | | when you need them, but there is nothing more |
| available in the market depending on their features and | | | | irritating 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 FMM | | | | Even 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," unique | | | | order it online. If you value your time at all, you know |
| clamping system that allows users to quickly change | | | | how much of a hassle and a time waster that chasing |
| accessories. Hence the Q in the model names. Of | | | | after the right tool is. |
| course, this feature is very handy since the MultiMaster | | | | Pros of the Fein MultiMaster |
| is essentially a multi-purpose tool and if you can't | | | | Assuming you get the 250Q Top, there are a lot of |
| change the accessories quickly the tool may not prove | | | | positives to using the MultiMaster instead of separate |
| to be as useful. For this reason, it is advisable to go for | | | | tools. First, Fein knows how to make oscillating tools. |
| the models featuring this system rather that the 250 | | | | The 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 is | | | | complain that multi-purpose tools are of low quality |
| immensely more. So if you are going to spend more | | | | since they can be used to perform a lot of different |
| than $200 for a multi-purpose tool, you might as well | | | | functions. 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 brief | | | | windows, 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 come | | | | MultiMaster 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 most | | | | small tasks that you will not normally anticipate in the |
| basic kit available. All you get with this kit is the | | | | planning stages. So the Multimaster will prove to be a |
| MultiMaster tool and its case. If you want any | | | | lot 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 some | | | | crops up around the house. I find myself popping it out |
| tools and accessories that can fit on the end of the | | | | every few weeks. Every so often, I have to dig |
| MultiMaster. Otherwise you'd be better off getting a | | | | through 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 with | | | | am so happy with the Top model, and why I highly |
| the MultiMaster tool, a 29 mm Saw Blade, Sanding | | | | recommend you get it if you decide to buy a Fein |
| Pads, a Scraper Blade, Key and Mounting Bolts, a | | | | MultiMaster. |
| Carbide-Tip Segment Saw Blade, and an HSS | | | | Cons of the Fein MultiMaster |
| Segment Saw Blade. With the accessories available | | | | The only downside of the MultiMaster is the high price |
| with this model, you can accomplish a variety of your | | | | tag. For four hundred dollars, you can buy a lot of tools, |
| home improvement or renovation jobs. However, it is a | | | | or a much cheaper multi-purpose tool. The Multimaster |
| good idea to keep in mind just what sort of tools that | | | | does provide convenience, but you won't really feel |
| you need to make the selection between the Q Select | | | | that you've gotten your money's worth until a few |
| and the Q Top. It should be noted that the Q Select | | | | months after you've bought it. Additionally, you will need |
| does not come with a case, so you will either have to | | | | to 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 the | | | | Also, the MultiMaster gets a lot hotter than you expect |
| accessories included with the Q Select, and additionally | | | | it would. It gets so hot that you need to take breaks |
| a number of perforated Sanding Sheets, a Dust | | | | every so often, even if you are wearing gloves. |
| Extraction Device, a triangular Carbide Rasp, and the | | | | However, in spite of these cons, the MultiMaster tool |
| carrying case. In short this model comes with every | | | | can perform many jobs better than specialized tools. |
| accessory available by Fein that is manufactured to fit | | | | For this reason, and its overall versatility, it is very hard |
| on the MultiMaster tool. Because the Q Top comes | | | | for you to go wrong by buying one of these. If you do |
| with the incredibly useful triangular carbide rasp and the | | | | make a purchase, get the Fein MultiMaster 250Q Top. |
| sturdy carrying case, I would have to say that it is | | | | You really will use just about every accessory that |
| easily the best value. | | | | comes with this model. |