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I'm thinking of buying a multi tool. Something like this: [url= http://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-tm3000c-2-240v-multi-tool/26060?kpid=26060&cm_mmc=Google-_-Product%20Listing%20Ads-_-Sales%20Tracking-_-sales%20tracking%20url&gclid=CKm1jKSQtboCFbLJtAodOjcAUw# ]Makita Multi Tool[/url]
I've got two jobs in mind:
1) Cutting the bottom of door frames when I'm installing some laminate flooring. Seems perfect for that.
2) Cutting the holes for light switches and chasing the cable routes. This I'm not so sure of. I've found some carbide cutters that say they will do masonry. However, I've read reviews that suggest that multi tool cutters don't last very long, or take ages to cut anything. I've never used a multi tool before.
Has anyone got any experience of these tools and masonry? I've seen a cheap one in Homebase for £30. This seems too cheap when the Bosch ones go for £90-100. Any suggestions?
Multitools are great; repairs to windows, laminate floors etc.Work as a delta sander too.
You can get tungsten blades but I don't think the tool will last if you start hitting plaster or brick (corrosive dust).
It's very easy to blunt the blades (overheating on the dust in the cut or hitting a nail). I prefer buying 5 cheap blades online rather than the £12 Bosch ones for that reason.
The £80 Bosch ones are fine (what I use) but the £240 Fein ones are a lot better. Don't know about cheapos.
Will do job 1 no bother and are the bollocks for it.
Will do short cable runs - sockets to floor level or similar. Wouldnt be chasing out a house with em. Realistically plan your job and hire a chaser for the day - looks like a double disksd grinder. - i ended up using a bolster hammer and hilti chisel gun for chasing mine - because we had it but i wouldnt hire one in place of a chaser
I've only got two cables to chase so might see how it goes. After seeing the mess my mate made with an angle grinder I'm not going to try that. He had dust everywhere! He ended up hiring a mortar saw. Apparently they are superb.
You will have dust everywhere regardless. A hammer and bolster probably least dusty.
unless you really need to be fully mobile then get a mains powered one.
You can get diamond blades for tile grout which may work.