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So what does the team think of this offering.....?

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Likely to please? ;)
 

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I am a great advocate of cheap tools, so I may give it a crack.

I bought a biscuit jointer from them once and it has been grand. However, as quality biscuit jointers range from very expensive to astronomical, the fiscal gearing is rather different.

It might be better to buy the Bosch kit for about a hundred quid.
 

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It's trying to emulate the Fein Multimaster, the widely regarded best tool of this type http://www.mymultimaster.co.uk/sets.jsp

I would love a multimaster, not for scraping my hull, but for cutting awkward floorboards etc, but for the amount of use I would put it to, they are too expensive.

So I think I'll be going to Aldi on Thursday to pick one of these up. I bought their very cheap circular saw a couple of years ago, and in spite of being cheap, it's a damn good saw.

I also swear by my £30 SDS drill that after 8 years of hard use is still working fine. Often (but not always) these cheap power tools can be good. Also I bought a new "decent" jig saw that packed up after just 2 years (gearbox cogs stripped) so I resorted to continuing to use my 20 year old B&D DIY jig saw that just goes on and on.
 

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I want one BUT would like to know if there is an attachment that fits any of the above mentioned 'multi-tools' so that I can rout out the Sikaflex between teak planking? All suggestions very welcome.

I suppose I need one of those NHS tools that can remove a plaster cast from a long-bone break? It seems to cut without damaging the underlying leg or arm. :)
 
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I have the Bosch version of the same thing. I use it regularly for all sorts of little jobs, especially where tight corners are involved.
 

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I want one BUT would like to know if there is an attachment that fits any of the above mentioned 'multi-tools' so that I can rout out the Sikaflex between teak planking? All suggestions very welcome.

I suppose I need one of those NHS tools that can remove a plaster cast from a long-bone break? It seems to cut without damaging the underlying leg or arm. :)

Fein supply a 3mm caulking attachment

http://www.mymultimaster.co.uk/accessories.jsp?selectTab=tab3


Edit: also 5 and 7mm wide variants http://v1.multimaster.info/fein-multimaster/uk/en/products/accessories_cutting.php
 
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I suppose I need one of those NHS tools that can remove a plaster cast from a long-bone break? It seems to cut without damaging the underlying leg or arm. :)

Yes. they are most impressive but they cost more than one £1k.

My friend has a Bosch one and has found it good for removing antifouling.
 

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I want one for the usual reason - antifouling removal.
However I see this one operates rotarily (? i.e. in an oscillating rotary manner)
For scraping, don't you want it to vibrate linearly backwards and forwards? Isn't that what the previous electric scrapers (Bosch/Lidl/Aldi) did or have I got it wrong?
 

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NLA!

I could not justify £100 for something that I will only use once anyway so the choice is cheap tat that may be a waste of £30 or nothing!

Yes, my thoughts exactly.

What does NLA mean? I have done my research:

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I got a similar tool from B&Q which appears to be pitched between the Fein and the Aldi at a tad over £60. Branded Worx Sonicmaster.
For precision wood cutting its the DBs.
It came into its own when I had to run more cables through a ply bulkhead which could only be accessed from lockers either side. I couldn't get two hands in there to use a chisel to enlarge the hole and in any case, I didn't want to risk damaging the cables.
The small saw blade attachment neatly cut through the ply jusing the tool one-handed.
Its very good for cutting holes for patresses as well.
 

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On a general point, I have corded and cordless drill, sander, anglegrinder, sander with little pointy head and jig saw, all from the Aldi stable.

They all work well and seem to be pretty well made, ideal for my amateur and sporadic DIY.

There is no way I can justify buying top of the range tools.

Quite like the idea of the multi tool, just going to have a delve down the back of the sofa looking for gold.
 

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I've bought cheap Aldi tools before and always been pleased with them. I'm sure they are not up to the same standard as the professional grade gear, but they are generally functional and a great deal cheaper. Often they are just Aldi badged versions of entry level products from one of the big name manufacturers.

I've considered buying one of those Fein tools, but they are so expensive that I could not justify it for the small jobs I do. At £30, I'll certainly give the Aldi model a try.

Not sure about it for removing antifouling - they really are more intended as cutting tools. I use an Aldi electric chisel which is very successful - but that is a short longitudinal pulse, not the transverse sweeps of the blade on this tool - I would be worried about scratching the underlying gel coat.
 
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