M12 Oscillating Multi tool... How much better is fuel?

[mike93lx]

I have the non fuel and love the form factor, but it's not exactly overpowered. How much better is the fuel? I also have Dewalt 20v, so if I want a step up, do I just get their's?

 

[alinc100]

The vibration and smoothness is light years better. I quickly traded off/sold the non-fuel version after buying it and being disappointed.

 

[neophyte]

Buy the sturdiest oscillating tool you can affird, with the most powerful motor, unless you are doing dainty tasks like model work, or maybe basic detail sanding.

 

[bobg03]

I have the non fuel and love the form factor, but it's not exactly overpowered. How much better is the fuel? I also have Dewalt 20v, so if I want a step up, do I just get their's?

If you have the M12 and have 20V dewalt batteries i'd get the Dewalt. If you have M18 and not 12, I can't offer a suggestion.
I like my M12 stuff, but when more power is needed I slip into my Ridgid 18V drawer.

 

[mike93lx]

Buy the sturdiest oscillating tool you can affird, with the most powerful motor, unless you are doing dainty tasks like model work, or maybe basic detail sanding.

My dainty ones have gotten every job done I've needed, albeit sometimes slowly.

This is a tool that I find being compact is important, which is why I have liked the m12 form factor, and corded before that.

I think I need to get my hands on the Dewalt to see how bulky it is, or isnt

 

[Renegade1LI]

My dainty ones have gotten every job done I've needed, albeit sometimes slowly.

This is a tool that I find being compact is important, which is why I have liked the m12 form factor, and corded before that.

I think I need to get my hands on the Dewalt to see how bulky it is, or isnt

I'm all for getting the bigger better tool, but in this case I have to say the m12 is perfect. The only thing I dislike about the m12 is it requires a tool for blade change, otherwise it's the perfect size. With the inline battery it really gets in right spots. The dewalt may have more power but way bulkier and the same with the m18. The non fuel m12 is really a great size and with good blades does the job.

 

[Renegade1LI]

Forgot I have a m18 also, the bulkiest of the three,

 

[alinc100]

the M12 Fuel doesn't require a tool to change the blade which is IMHO preferable. The Dewalt does not require a tool either. I am unfamiliar with the M18.

I'm all for getting the bigger better tool, but in this case I have to say the m12 is perfect. The only thing I dislike about the m12 is it requires a tool for blade change, otherwise it's the perfect size. With the inline battery it really gets in right spots. The dewalt may have more power but way bulkier and the same with the m18. The non fuel m12 is really a great size and with good blades does the job.

 

[neophyte]

My dainty ones have gotten every job done I've needed, albeit sometimes slowly.

This is a tool that I find being compact is important, which is why I have liked the m12 form factor, and corded before that.

I think I need to get my hands on the Dewalt to see how bulky it is, or isnt

For light weight jobs that require holding the tool for hours, a smaller lighter version is likely better.
For heavier duty jobs like cutting thru thicker or harder metal, or thru steel, or removing caulk, it is definitely better to have a more powerful motor.
I learned this with a second model Fein Multimaster.

 

[mike93lx]

For light weight jobs that require holding the tool for hours, a smaller lighter version is likely better.
For heavier duty jobs like cutting thru thicker or harder metal, or thru steel, or removing caulk, it is definitely better to have a more powerful motor.
I learned this with a second model Fein Multimaster.

I havent encountered a situation where I wanted to use a multitool to cut thick metal. Is that something you find it good for?

 

[neophyte]

I havent encountered a situation where I wanted to use a multitool to cut thick metal. Is that something you find it good for?

Thicker metal might not be the best term.
I have used the hss blades for cutting heavier gauge sheet metal (maybe 14 gauge) and that will stop a Mutlimaster, but not the Fein Supercut.
I don’t do this frequently, but you can get discrete cuts using it sometimes.