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I was going to do that a few years ago the guys on here told me not to botherThe metal ones can be "refreshed" if you spot-weld a piece of handsaw-blade to it.
Not perfect but works
I was going to do that a few years ago the guys on here told me not to botherThe metal ones can be "refreshed" if you spot-weld a piece of handsaw-blade to it.
Not perfect but works
i did braze a piece of hss hacksaw to one a few years ago . its not very successful wasn't worth the botherThe metal ones can be "refreshed" if you spot-weld a piece of handsaw-blade to it.
Not perfect but works
Have a look at the 2 videos I posted.I've only got the blades that came with at the moment - any recommendations for good ones (Sorry to hijack your thread @fizzy !)
Reciprocating sawI've cut through RSJ's with an oscillating saw, wasn't much of a problem. Did some a couple of weeks ago actually.
Of course, it was one of these
Reciprocating saw
In the 2nd test video I posted one of the cheapest blades was the best.Don't get me wrong, those multitools are amazing bits of kit, maybe just not so good for thicker or heavy duty metalwork. For woodworking, plastics and plasterboard etc, they are amazing. There are occasions where an oscillating multitool will get into a corner or enable a precision plunge cut where no other tool can.
Fiddly stuff like door furniture, locks, hinges, shallow rebates are really easy. Also really good for punching a hole straight through even thicker solid timber.
Heat is the enemy for all tool bits and this one is no different. In fact, if you apply any pressure at all to the cut, the bit will oveheat in an instant. The key is to rest the blade against the workpiece and let it slowly edge its way in and back out to let it cool. That won't really help much with a glass hard weld but I don't think that's a suitable use for it unless someone else is paying for all the high end carbide blades you'll eat up!
Anyone who can post links to actual good multi tool blades to buy in the uk will have my undying gratitude!
In the tests I posted this came top - and was one of the cheapest.I find the multi tool to be so frustrating. It is the perfect tool for lots of jobs, if only I could get blades up to the task. As blades seem to last right up until I open the packet, I worry about spending £10 or £12 on one, to find it is no better. Have successfully used them occasionally for chopping out bits of car body where I couldn't get a grinder, and didn't want to die grind because I didn't want to be showered in the shards from a die grinder.
One thing it does work well for is to get soundproofing and underseal off cars, especially with a scraper, rather than cutting, blade.
Anyone who can post links to actual good multi tool blades to buy in the uk will have my undying gratitude!
the guy does some really great tests , well worthy of watching , hes one of my '' go to '' testers.Never thought about one of these before. Would one be able to cut off butt welds in corners where you can't get a grinder?
Been watching some reviews. This bloke really goes to town and puts in loads of efforts - just look past his annoying voice
Surprisingly the Makita - Metabo and Bosch were pretty useless. The best was the Milwaukee but it is silly money. The much cheaper Ryobi did very well.
I was looking at one of those last sat ,, is the trigger good to use , or a pain .you will be well impressed .using the variable speed trigger realy makes the difference
Definitely.Nothing to stop you using some cutting compound with these blades.
They must be great , Orange County Choppers drilled everything under the sun with them ,,, I could hardly watch at times .Definitely.
I just bought a Dewalt stepped drill bit. Project farm tested a load and it was the best of them.
I wanted to drill a load of holes in an oil drum. Scary using a normal bit - twist and grab with a vengeance.
So easy with the step drill. Used some CT90 - made all the difference.
The Dewalt has the best blade attachment in my opinion, pull the trigger and swap. Can't be doing with all this unscrewing/taking parts off.you will be well impressed .using the variable speed trigger realy makes the difference
yes well controlable and a large length there better than the ones with a separate dial for speed and the quick change blade is a must if your using them all the timeI was looking at one of those last sat ,, is the trigger good to use , or a pain .