Fein Multimaster, why so expensive?

[2manytoyz]

I have the Fein at work. It's is a nice kit. Comes with most everything, but is very pricey.

At home, I have the Harbor Freight cheap model, and have since purchased these blades:

These are said to be some of the best blades available. They're a direct fit on the HF model, no adapter necessary.

You can see the indexing pins line up perfectly with the blade:

The Fein IS a better tool, but not $300 better. Both cut well, and have a decent selection of attachments. I can't say the Fein cuts any better, but it is a better build, and I like that no tools are needed to change a blade, unlike the HF version.

If someone was giving me one, I'd prefer the Fein. If "I" have to buy it, I'll stick with the HF version, even if it may not last as many years. It works, and it works well.

 

[Monte]

The Fein Multimaster starts at 199 Bucks which is a acceptable price imho

or reconditioned for 179.-
http://www.cpofein.com/fein-fmm-250...default,pd.html?start=5&cgid=fein-multimaster

 

[bcradio]

When you've just spent the last 20years bashing your knuckles and stripping out screw heads etc with poorly made tools the answer will be self evident.

Just like when you start to get arthritis because you used a cheap HF oscillating saw for 20 years instead of the Fien.

 

[Plumber Crack Kid]

After learning about HF 20% off coupons and big box stores, I gave it a try and got the budget-packaged MM (quick release, two or three attachments, carrying bag) for $160+tax.

Since then I've bought a mix of attachments from Fein and Bosch (+Bosch adapter), and can't quibble about the price.

I did plan to buy HF's version (at $17.99) to try using on drywall and some abusive (?) metal cutting, but given the stoutness off the Fein, maybe that isn't necessary.

 

[Cookannapurna]

Fein, Snap-on, Fluke, etc. Anything that commands a high price for providing a service that is "seemingly" unlike others on the market, competing for your money.

Those of whom that use said tools day in and day out will notice a difference, and price is often no object when it is the tool that makes you the money. 90% of all tools on the market are aimed directly at the occasional user, a.k.a. Harold Homeowner, and those that need the tools to survive wouldn't give those tools the time of day.

Just an observation from seeing the business end of a few different trades.
Spend it up front or lose it later on.

Have you actually used one?

There is no comparison between the Fein, Dremel and Bosch.

Yeah, they all claim to do the same thing, but they aren't the same. You will not understand this until you use the tools for more than a few minutes. Cutting softwood dowels at the store display does not count.

Fein has way more accessories than the others. The Fein accessories are better. I know because I have used Bosch accessories in my Fein.

If you need one of these tools to make money with, don't waste your time with the knockoffs.

If you buy Fein, get the big kit. It will cost more to buy the accessories later.

And how can you compare made in China box store spec quality with genuine Fein?

X2 on all of the above.

I have used them all in a varity of professional applications, and for day in and day out income producing work, I would not choose anything but the MM.

I can see that an average homeowner might not need one, but it stands head and shoulders above the competition, at least for now!