Fein MultiMaster 250 Start

MultiMaster Start multipurpose tool is ideal for sanding in tight corners as well as other manual tasks with the power and ease of a power tool. 21,000 oscillation per minute. 9.75' cord length. Attached tool can turn fully around drive shaft. Single spee

Designed for beginners who do not want to sacrifice professionalism for affordability, the Fein MultiMaster FMM 250 Start is a multi-purpose system for interior fitting and renovation. This convenient package gives you the high-quality tools and accessories that you need to take on a wide range of home and hobby projects, from floor and tile work to renovating windows and cabinetry.

Fein MultiMaster FMM 250 Start Overview: Cost-effective tool set that's ideal of a wide range of home and hobby projects; includes the MultiMaster FMM250, which features 250 watts of power and oscillation technology to provide unsurpassed performance and versatility. What's in the Kit: Sanding pad 5 each: sanding sheets (60, 80, 120 and 180) Universal 29mm E-CUT saw blade Rigid scraper blade Key and mounting bolts

The FMM 250 Start gives you professional results at a budget price.

Home projects are a cinch with the MultiMaster. View larger.

The easy-to-use FMM 250 Start includes a range of high-quality accessories, including a universal E-Cut blade, sanding pad, sanding sheets, rigid scraping blade, and key and mounting bolts.

Whether you are finishing up your child's woodworking project, or getting your hands dirty with your first renovation project, the Fein MultiMaster FMM 250 Start offers the performance and accessories you'll need to get the job done cost-effectively without sacrificing performance.

Versatile, High-Precision Specialist Tool
This system features the FMM 250, a versatile, high-precision specialist tool that's perfect for professional outfitting, renovation, and repair work. Its lightweight, ergonomical design and powerful 250-watt motor with electronic speed control make the FMM 250 ideal for sanding in tight corners. Developed as a result of Fein's 40-year experience with oscillation technology, the FMM 250 boasts 12,000 to 21,000 oscillations per minute and has a 16.4-foot length cord.

Universal E-Cut Blade For Base and Flooring Work
The FMM 250 comes with several high-quality accessories, including one Fein 63502151018 Universal E-Cut Blade that's great for doorjambs, baseboards, baseboards, toe kicks, and flooring work. It's also perfect for wood, plaster, drywall, and synthetic and plastic materials. This blade features a finer tooth pattern for more control and longer blade life, and a flush cut design that allows for completely perpendicular cuts to flooring tight areas.

For tough jobs like lifting linoleum, carpet, adhesive residue, scale, paint, and tape, choose the Fein 63903178017 Rigid Scraper Blade, which can be re-sharpened for longer blade life. Finally, ensure a smooth finish with the aluminum backed Fein 63806129026 Sanding Pad. The hook and loop design allows for grit switching in the middle of a job.

The FMM 250 Start comes with a one-year warranty.

Compare Fein MultiMaster Sets (Click here for a PDF of this comparison matrix.)
	FMM 250Q Basic	FMM 250 Start	FMM 250Q Select	FMM 250Q Top
MULTIMASTER UNIT
MultiMaster FMM250
MultiMaster FMM250Q (w/ QuickIN system)
ACCESSORIES	Accessories with checks are included in respective sets; most accessories can be purchased separately (click on accessory)
Universal 29mm E-CUT saw blade
5 each: sanding sheets (60, 80, 120, 180)
5 each: perforated sanding sheets (60, 80, 120, 180)
Rigid scraper blade
Key and mounting bolts
Sanding pad
Perforated sanding pad
Carbide-tip segment saw blade
HSS segment saw blade
sanding set
Dust extraction device
Carbide rasp (triangular)
Carrying case

I became interested in this tool after seeing the popular TV infomercial. Because of the price, I started looking online for similar tools offered by other manufacturers to ensure I was making the wisest choice for my needs.

I eventually stumbled across a "Harbor Freight Tools" sale ad that showed a VERY similar tool with a few accessories for $59.99 on sale for $39.99.

So far, I am quite satisfied with my $39.99 "Harbor Freight Tools" alternative. I'm reasonably certain that the Fein MultiMaster tool is nice, but for the price, I think I made the right choice.

I'm not excited about having to pay [...] bucks for any tool, but if you have a particular carpentry problem that the tool will solve easily, then you have to consider it. I had a number of crown moulding cuts that I had to do where the product was already installed. I didn't want to cough up the full price for the quick-change model, so I popped for the 'Start'.

It worked perfectly and I will also use this to remove tile and thinset.
So, a guy could make do with a chisel and put up with the gouges created by an errant sawzall or poorly controlled jig saw, held upside down, or, you could buy one of these things. I would prefer that the blades lasted longer, and that the replacement cost was less, but overall I'm ok with it.

I was looking for a corded oscillating tool and looked at the Fein Multitasker and blades, but it is just way too expensive to purchase for my needs. So I bought the Dremel and the Rockwell to compare side by side...

The $100 Dremel is lighter and a bit smaller but the buzz the motor makes compared to the Rockwell motor [a little bit heavier and slightly bigger] which humms smoothly is like comparing a Vespa scooter to a Victory street bike.

Since the basic Rockwell is only $20 more than the Dremel and the extra blades are about the same price, there was no question about going for the quality/durability of a Rockwell.

The only convenience problem that I can foresee is getting replacement blades:
Dremel is carried by big box hardware stores; hobbyists who do crafts on the spur of the moment and do not need to rip open walls, will appreciate the around-the-corner convenience.
Rockwell is carried by speciality woodworking stores or the internet; the Home Proj. kind of guys have to plan ahead before ripping into a wall for remodeling. So ordering parts in advance should be a no brainer.

I also really liked the Rockwell case, it is created with niches and screw-downs to hold lots of blades/attachments in place.

I looked at the Bosch 12v battery operated version, and that would have been a good choice but I do not want to have numerous 18v tool systems and chargers for the various power hand tools that I use. I read that the Bosch delivers 20 min of battery power and I might need more time than that between charges.

All four tools mentioned above have variable speeds pretty much the same: 10,000 - 21,000 opm. The Bosch details that I read boasted of 5,000 - 20,000 opm, but I do not know if I need to go that slow. If I did I would have researched more into the rare Praxon version of oscillating tool, which is reportedly underpowered and equivalent to size and weight of the Dremel.

this is a good tool but i sent it back not knowing at the time that this tool does not have the quick release. so i sent it back and order the other one with the quick release.. it is great when you need to cut something that is in close quarters and the sawsall can't get in. the only draw back i see are the blades are costly and don't last long before they start smoking!!

A nice finishing tool but not for construction. If you cut a nail as advertised you will ruin a $15.00 cutting blade. Blades are very expensive and wear quickly.