deck cutter..

[wazza]

I know this has been covered a little but my question is has anyone used a deck cutter (attachment for a Feins multitool) on a cheaper version of this tool??

I need to pull up all of the caulking on the coach roof, but can not justify this huge expense of this tool when firstly I'll hardly use it and secondly there are 'hobby' tools for the fraction of the price.. and this deck blade/cutter seems to be only a Feins product.

So anyone? Good news please ??

 

[Twister_Ken]

You could ask about renting a Fein.

 

[Deleted member 36384]

This review is from Amazon. I assume you are meaning the tool described below: -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fein-4mm-Cutter-Panelled-Decks/dp/B00063IZTY

The Fein Multimaster with these inserts removes old rubber caulking and varnish very well if not quickly. Patience and some early learning with the different width cutters will help get the old material and finish off the sides and bottom. There are hand tools for this, and I'm sure there are folks who will swear 'their' auger is better. The Fein Multimaster itself and these blades in particular are a 'deap breathing' exercise for the heavy coin they cost, an 'arm and a leg' as they say, but they will save your hands and your back and also your time. When it comes to a job like repairing the rubber seals in your precious teak decking, I would want all the help I can get going in. And that is what the Fein tools gi ve you. You might want to take that old shipright's auger along, but i bet you never end up reaching for it if you have these Fein tools in your tool bag.

The Multimaster itself provides a very long lever arm for the cutter which is is fairly sensitive to all the angles of attack. With some practice and by not trying to clear the seam of rubber in one pass, the old caulking can be removed from both sides of the groove and the bottom very nicely with multiple passes exposing fresh wood without gouging the wooden edges of the seam. These cutters work in both directions, so you can 'dither' in one location. They also will cut into the wood with a steeper angle of attack so go slowly until you get the feel of the cutters. I found the best results by cutting longer strokes, first to remove the bulk of the old rubber and then cleaning up the sides.

After reviewing all the U-tube and other DIY sources for repairing my '83 Beneteau 38' teak decking, I first sanded off the old orange Sickens down to new wood 220 paper finish, including the tops of the old rubber seams which neither finished much nor prevented good flat results on the teak batten tops. I sealed with thinned varnish and put a two coat middle coat on everything. Then I removed the old caulking with the Fein from some of the seams where there were partial or cracked rubber filler. Use thick blue masking tape or two layers of tape along the sides as close to the edge line as possible. I used a Fein 3mm and 4mm cutter to prep the middle of the seams. The 5mm might have been a better choice for the initial rough out of the seams. To get better penetration and remove gunk between the wood batten edges at the bottom of the seam I used the Fein with a wood cutter and then vacuumed the whole job and put up a tarp over the work to prevent direct sun heating the new rubber filler (just West Marine's black caulk inserts with the best 'pro' caulking gun I could find. Cut the tip to a small opening and try it, but cut it larger enough to 'pool' the caulk generously into the seam. If you use a putty knife or other flat to smooth the filler level with the blue masking tape, wait until the caulking is firm through thickness before pulling off the tape. The result is very satisfying. As sailors are reported to have said in olden time, 'if it looks fine, it is fine'! No effort in making that play on words. The "Fein" marine blade inserts and quite wonderful Multimaster work peerlessly in the teak deck caulking removal application; big fun, pretty quick, nice results!

 

[wazza]

You could ask about renting a Fein.

Yes I had thought about that but there is nowhere here in Sweden that does that, but even if there were I would've thought it would've cost the same amount to hire as to buy the cheaper version..

 

[wazza]

Yes BlowingOldBoots you are correct that is the item in question...
It does, as you can see, sound great but I'm sure the 'hobby' version would do the same job if the blade fits..

 

[Poignard]

I have used one and it worked well.

 

[wazza]

I have used one and it worked well.

Yes I know its wonderful, great & fantasic BUT can the blade be used on any of the other less expensive units?????

 

[Poignard]

Yes I know its wonderful, great & fantasic

Well you know more than I do! I only know it works well.

If you only have a small amount to do, and don't want to spend much, get a piece of gauge plate or an old knife and make yourself one of these:

http://www.bowstock.co.uk/acatalog/info_RS.html

 

[wazza]

Well parsifal you may well have the answer, make my own.. did you make that one that you have the picture of??

 

[prv]

Yes I know its wonderful, great & fantasic BUT can the blade be used on any of the other less expensive units?????

My Aldi one supposedly takes Fein blades. I don't know about this specific attachment.

Pete

 

[lenseman]

My Aldi one supposedly takes Fein blades. I don't know about this specific attachment.

Pete

Never trust a salesperson! Only believe it if you have seen a Fein blade on an Aldi power tool.

 

[Poignard]

Well parsifal you may well have the answer, make my own.. did you make that one that you have the picture of??

No I did not. That is a picture from the website of Bowstock Ltd, a firm that sells leatherworking tools. I made something similar out of an old knife.

I have also successfully used a scraper made by bending over the tang of an old file into a hook and sharpening it. That worked ok, as well.

 

[wazza]

No I did not. That is a picture from the website of Bowstock Ltd, a firm that sells leatherworking tools. I made something similar out of an old knife.

I have also successfully used a scraper made by bending over the tang of an old file into a hook and sharpening it. That worked ok, as well.

Thank you for some, hopefully, useful tips Did you use it on a multitool? As I've made a couple of tools out of screwdrivers but obviously only hand tools..

 

[Poignard]

Thank you for some, hopefully, useful tips Did you use it on a multitool? As I've made a couple of tools out of screwdrivers but obviously only hand tools..

No it's a hand tool.

I do have the Fein Multimaster but I would not have bought it just to scrape out a bit of caulking. But it has many more uses for boat and household repairs and improvements.

It's nearly Xmas, why not leave a Fein catalogue lying around where the missus can see it?

 

[seabright]

Me too

Hi,

I am considering the same question - can I buy a multi tool from another manufacturer (at a fraction of the price), fit the fein deck attachment and use it effectively on my deck? Some manufacturers claim that their tool can use fein accessories but the adaptors look a bit lightweight to me so very keen to know if anybody has the actual experience.

Is there anyone out there?

 

[david_bagshaw]

I have some fein deck blades here, if somebody wants to bring across an aldi tool, or others we can try its fit.

pm for photo & dims etc

 

[Poignard]

Shark Blades Ltd claim their blades will fit Fein and Bosch multi-tools, and are cheaper.

http://www.sharkblades.co.uk/

I dont know if they offer a blade for digging out caulking but it might be worth asking.

 

[wazza]

Shark Blades Ltd claim their blades will fit Fein and Bosch multi-tools, and are cheaper.

http://www.sharkblades.co.uk/

I dont know if they offer a blade for digging out caulking but it might be worth asking.

Just been on their site but unfortunately they don't seem to have the deck blade that I'm after.. thanks anyway..

 

[Scotty_Tradewind]

I used my Fein a lot when 'bodging' my deck quickly for some sea trials prior to stripping the teak off.

The Fein de-caulking blades are a bit difficult to keep on line.
I would advise having a fence of a strip of wood to follow and a depth guage fitted to the Multimaster then practice on some relatively soft material with fence and depth guage.
Terrific patience required, but they do work + something to protect knees

 

[wazza]

Well that's it! I'm biting the bullet and going to buy the bl**dy fein.... no choice!! Been to the boat today.. What an arse of a job... and the deck cutter DOES NOT fit my 'cheapo' tool..(they're not silly at feins!!!!) Bugg*r