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   Henley | May 21, 2008 03:13pm | #1

   Go over to Breaktime and do a search.
   Those things are the cats pajamas.
   They are expensive and the blades aren't cheap either.

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   dgreen | May 21, 2008 03:29pm | #2

   You might be able to find one of the single speed models for pretty cheap, most people run them at full blast anyway. The model number is
   MSX 636-2 if I remember right. The newer combo blades are the best bang for the buck.

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   It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore

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   Quickstep | May 21, 2008 03:54pm | #3

   It is pricey, but when you need to have something that does what it does, it is just the ticket.

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   Jimurock | May 21, 2008 05:55pm | #4

   I have one that I bought for some built-ins where no other tool would do the job.  However it's been collecting dust ever since.  I don't find it has many applications in making furniture -- not even as a sander.

   Jim

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   cicero | May 21, 2008 11:09pm | #5

   Certainly hard to justify for me,best part of a $1000 here.

   Good for a kitchen installer I would have thought.

   I saw on a site someone like you sold theirs for $150,you could count me in at that price.

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   EdHarrow | May 21, 2008 11:22pm | #6

   Used to be my tool of last resort - when nothing else would work I'd reach for the M.M.  The blades are expensive, some are OMG expensive - you'd think you were buying a carbide tipped 10" blade.  The blades are, ummm, on the fragile side of robust.  Mine is older so has the round hub rather than the new style with the 'star' style hub.  That means some attachments tend to turn loosen themselves.  The cord barely fits into the case - it's a pain.  Why they didn't make it with a detachable cord is beyond me.   

   You can have it when you pry my cold, dead fingers from it. 

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   cicero | May 22, 2008 12:29am | #7

   Ha ha,and I had heard you were dead Charlton.

    

   Or should I say Cuck?

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   BruceS | May 22, 2008 03:43am | #8

   Just a little word of caution about the newer MultiMaster.  Be careful that the stars are well seated before you clamp down the lever.  Had a customer in the store that wasn't too careful about that and bent and broke the the stars on a new blade,  OUCH.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   jointerman | May 23, 2008 09:23am | #9

   cicero,

   I went over to the Breaktime site and got some great advice and also advice on how to cut with it. I went for the top of the line model and have no regrets! I am trying to install a built-in (they sure are easier to build than install!). I end up using the quick release blade change quite often, switching between the flush cut and plunge cut blade. Also, the adjustable speed is nice, I can slow it down and it lets me have more control on some cuts. This is quite the versatile tool, uses just turn up!

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   cicero | May 23, 2008 10:17am | #10

   Thanks for the info Jointeman.

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   JamesS | May 24, 2008 05:23am | #11

   I have used mine about twice in 5 years, but it's handy when needed.

   James

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   cicero | May 24, 2008 09:50am | #12

   Chap over there(usa) sold one for $150,I would be tempted at that price.

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   dane_j | May 26, 2008 06:04am | #17

   I have had mine for less than a year, I have used it for a bunch of sanding but also used it for trimming finish carpentry as well as fiberglass.  I also have the PC detail sander, I think the Fein out performs the PC, especially when sanding into a corner...

    

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   Henley | May 26, 2008 04:26pm | #18

   That's interesting.
   I have both also, Just about every thing with the PC I don't like.
   But it does seem to sand more aggressively then the MM.
   All in all I'd rather have my hundred bucks then that PC tho.

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   dane_j | May 27, 2008 04:37am | #19

   The PC sands in a straight line, where the MM is more orbital... If I 'forget' this when using the PC into a corner I have a tendancy to move back and forth sanding against the grain that can be rather dificult to undo my lapse of concentration...

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   Henley | May 27, 2008 03:03pm | #20

   Ah that makes sense. I guess I haven't forgotten yet.
   Truth be told the PC Sand paper isn't carried around here any more and I have to order it.
   Which means I don't have any anymore.
   Also the profile tips eat paper faster then I can put them on.
   So I use the tips as hand sanders and never seam to turn the thing on
   any more. PS
   It's a nice big case for my collection of little rubber profiles.

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   Henley | May 27, 2008 03:04pm | #21

   But!
   the PC has dust collection where as the MM does not.

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   dgreen | May 27, 2008 04:04pm | #22

   There is a DC kit for the MM.------------------------------------

   It would indeed be a tragedy if the history of the human race proved to be nothing more than the story of an ape playing with a box of matches on a petrol dump. ~David Ormsby Gore

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   WillGeorge | May 24, 2008 07:07pm | #13

   Price prohibitive for me due to not having enough use for it.  I AGREE! AND I have one. Saved me more than the cost of the tool in 'time and materials' MORE that a few times...  doing almost impossible jobs. (As in ripping everything out to get to what I wanted to cut out! NOT a big fan of the profile sander though!

   Yes! Mine sits idle ALOT.. But so do alot of other more expensive tools I have.. BUT as with ANY tool,  when you NEED them.. YOU NEED THEM. Spent ALOT more for ALOT less in my days!

   I was thinking.. Some of the 'work' it did for me was just limiting aggravation cutting something I could not get to.. How much does a Heart Attack cost?    LOL...

   
   

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   Edited 5/24/2008 12:13 pm by WillGeorge

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   cicero | May 24, 2008 11:54pm | #14

   The tool I leasrned about on here, and my favourite is the impact driver,now I would like one of those oil driven ones,have you seen one of those?

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   WillGeorge | May 25, 2008 04:02am | #15

   No I have not.. I'll have to look around and try to see one in person...

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   Quickstep | May 26, 2008 03:32am | #16

   Oil Driven Impact Driver???? Do tell...........

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   forrestb | May 27, 2008 07:17pm | #23

   I broke down and bought one of the full-up models about 6 months ago to re-finish many old oak door thresholds under French doors and windows.  It is unparalleled in my opinion for corner sanding and the dust collector attachment is one of the best I have used on a power tool.  Highly recommended if you have the $$$.  Make that $$$$$.

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   dane_j | May 27, 2008 09:21pm | #24

   I agree... I have even used 2 saw balades, and the carbide triangle to trim fiberglass wing tips(the kind on an airplane not shoes...)