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Time is Money: Choosing the Right Saw Blades for Your Multi-Tool

Posted on 06/16/2013 by Administrator

How much do the blades cost for your oscillating multi-tool? Did you like the ones that came with the tool? Do you want to find the cheapest blade? Do you want to find the blade with the lowest cost? I’m …

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Time Out for Blade Testing

Posted on 10/27/2011 by russ_bransford
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An article in a recent issue of a woodworking magazine has compared oscillating multi tool blades. We all like to read the tool testing articles. We want to know what the experts think. I prefer the testing done on site …

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Why are there so many different blades?

Posted on 09/07/2011 by russ_bransford

It can be confusing when you go to the store and look at the wide selection of blades for your Multimaster, Multi-X, Sonicrafter, or any of the many oscillating multi tools. There are blades for wood, blades for metal, blades …

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Why do Oscillating Multi Tool blades wear out so quickly?

Posted on 08/18/2011 by russ_bransford
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Why do Oscillating Multi Tool blades wear out so quickly? For the most part it comes down to heat and technique. Although the quality may vary greatly in the blades that are available, high temperature and poor technique are  the …

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Which Oscillating Multi Tool do I really need?

Posted on 08/18/2011 by russ_bransford
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Let’s take a look at the questions before we attempt to find an adequate answer. Here are some of the questions: What does an Oscillating Multi Tool actually do? Why do I need one? What are some of my choices …

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Is the FEIN MultiMaster Worth the Money?

Posted on 06/10/2011 by russ_bransford
The FEIN MultiMaster is your best bet for Multi Tools

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Question: Russ, I am a DIY’r and looking to purchase a new multi tool!  There are soooo many tools on the market now.  My local power tool shop has been selling the FEIN Multimaster for years and keeps telling me that …

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