I’ve owned a Fein MultiMaster for nearly 4 years now, and although I don’t use it as much as I used to, I definitely feel like I got my money’s worth.
The new Fein 350Q Multimaster? It’s even better.
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Fein invented the product category, and so they know a thing or two about how an oscillating multi-tool is supposed to perform. The 350Q MultiMaster performs well and with lower vibration and noise than many (if not most) other oscillating multi-tools.
There’s a new Fein MultiMaster kit on the market – the FMM 350Q Systainer Edition, which comes with a handy Systainer that can stack with other Festool and Tanos Systainers. If you don’t have other Systainers that this one could connect to, that’s okay, this kit is a hot buy for other reasons.
It comes with a slew of cutting and sanding accessories and attachments. You get a perforated sanding backer pad, a perforated sanding disc, a non-perforated sanding pad, an assortment of sanding sheets, a dust extraction assembly (I had to buy this separately for my MultiMaster), a scraper blade, a 1-3/8″ E-cut saw blade, a 1-3/4″ E-Cut saw blade, a 2-9/16″ E-Cut saw blade, a HSS segment saw blade, a carbide segment saw blade, and a triangular carbide rasp.
This combo package is typically priced at $299, and if you ask me it’s worth a lot more than that, and is currently on sale at Amazon for $269.03.
I can’t tell you how long the $269 price will last for, but I can tell you that this is a fantastic price. Even though I still have a test sample around here somewhere leftover from my quick review of the new 350Q MultiMaster, I’m highly tempted to spring for a set.
The Fein 350Q is an excellent tool, and their accessories are often top notch too. The Systainer normally costs extra, and so does the dust extraction attachment. You can get larger or smaller 350Q sets, and Fein still sells their 250Q set as part of a $180 starter combo, but I think this set offers the most balance between versatility and high bang for the buck.
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This set is a decent value at $299, and an even better at $269. The $269 price (reflecting $30 savings) might last a day, a week, a month, or it might disappear after just one more purchase.
If you’ve been hankering to buy a top-quality oscillating tool, you’ve found it.
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For those of you that own a Fein MultiMaster or have used one, do you agree with my praise of it?
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Peter
Do you know what they are referring to when they say 50% quieter?
I love my Bosch but that thing makes the noise of the dentists drill in my mouth during a root canal sound like a lullaby.
Josh
I grabbed one of the 250s for $80 and it comes in handy at the oddest times. When it’s what you need, nothing else does the job.
It’s not too loud at certain speeds but I certainly use hearing protection
fred
Stuart, You asked:
“For those of you that own a Fein MultiMaster or have used one, do you agree with my praise of it? Or did I someone drink up the orange Kool Aid?”
I think we bought our first oscillating tool from Fein around 1990. I guess that they had the patent on this type of tool/application – because back then you bought from them or not at all – unless you wanted a medical oscillating saw. Not many attachments back then – but you could cut and do detail sanding. Once more cutting and scraper blades became available the problem with blade attachment (the original used fillister-socket-head screw to hold the blade in place. Not only was it slow by today’s standards – but the blade tended to shift around. I think that 25 year old tool still works but has been relegated to the back of the tool room. I also think that every other Fein Multimaster and Supercut that we ever bought is probably (I can’t know about the several that seemed to evaporate on some jobsites) still working. The tool just feels solid in the hand – and the crews were still (as of my retirement) using phrases like “we need to multimaster it” when referring to many plunge cuts. We had many differences of opinion about lots of power tools – sometimes so diametrically opposed that you could hardly believe that folks were talking about the same tool. I don’t think I ever heard anyone say that they did not like the Mulitmasters.
I’ve not tried many of the newer (once the Fein patents expired) market entrants – but did try out the M12 cordless – which I felt was OK for very light-duty work as it seemed underpowered.
Dan
Fein make a good solid reliable tool, I already own one otherwise I would be buying this kit.
I also now have the Bosch 18v brushless one, it seems quieter when not cutting, but when cutting they are all loud as they vibrate everything so much.
Vaheh
This is a great price, we sell them 299 all day long.
John
I can’t seem to get a clear answer as to what the compatibility is with the Fein Multimaster 250Q and 350Q (and the Supercut for that matter) with the “OIS” Bosch standard. Will this 350Q require a Bosch OIS001 OIS Adapter:
http://amzn.com/B004KW15PS
to use Bosch OIS blades? If so, can it still be used with the adapter and the “QuickIN rapid change system” lever or will it have to be a locked allen bolt when using the adapter?
I did find info that it appears the Fein 350Q is compatible (with a slight collar shim mod) with the Festool Plunge Base:
http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/5306-use-the-festool-plunge-base-on-your-multimaster-350q/
Without shortening the bottom with a shim, it will be about 2 mm past the plunger base, but easy enough to mod for that.
I been wanting either this 350Q, Supercut, or Festool oscillating tool for a long time after gotten used to and playing around with the M12 Milwaukee Oscillating tool. The M12 is okay, but 20 minutes or less on battery is really a bummer, and its a tad underpowered for much more than simple quick stuff. Its not terrible, but man the vibrations on that M12 are really bad my hands get numb and after reviews of this 350Q it appears the motor and head housing are completely detached from the body on “suspension” like mounting so that vibration won’t travel through your hands. Been eying this for a looong time, and I think I might bite the bullet on this, particularly because of the included Systainer. That was a great idea to include in this kit.
Benjamen
I don’t have a Fein oscillating multi-tool, but I have a cheap knock off. What I’ve discovered is that it’s all about the accessories. Cheap saw blades make the tool work harder and make using the tool more frustrating. A good blade makes a huge difference.
The tool motor works just fine for occasional use. I can see investing the dough in a quality tool like a Fein if you are using it hard everyday, but I don’t know if even dropping over $100 on a tool like this is merited otherwise.
Dan M
I borrowed a Bosch oscillating tool Sunday to cut some oak out for a threshold and we instantly sold. I wish I had one earlier, since I can think of several task that were a real pain to do, that would have been easy with this tool, e.g. notching a 2×4 where I couldn’t safely use my sawzall, cutting back some metal strips around door frames, etc. I don’t think it will get tons of use but will be very handy when it does (I’m not a professional). I might as well get one, since I now know I’ll be kicking myself the next time I need one, but I don’t really want to stretch to this kit. The Bosch seems very good in the hands. Is the “Bosch MX30EC-31 Multi-X 3.0 Amp Oscillating Tool Kit with 31 Accessories” on Amazon for $179 the best deal going now. Worth it over the cheaper 2.5 amp version of even the sub-$100 tools?
Dan M
I see the MX30EC-31 isn’t eligible for the $25. However the Bosch MX25EC-21 2.5-Amp at $129 is – so $104. Still, that one doesn’t have the toolless blade changing or as many blades. I don’t want to have to spend $50 right out of the gate to get the blades I need, so is the cheaper option false economy?
Todd
Appears to be $259 right now for me on the Amazon link above.