If you’re like me, you live in an
imperfect house; mine needs
constant repair and mainte-
nance. And a perfect implement
for an imperfect house is the
Fein Multimaster, an oscil-
lating multitool that cuts, grinds, and sands in a
reciprocating arc. It takes a number of attachments,
such as saw blades and grinding and sanding pads.
I’ve used the FMM 250 Q to cut drywall, plaster
and lath, nails and screws, lumber, plywood, and
pipe, plus grind out grout, sand into corners, and
strip paint. It’s as indispensable as a cordless drill
or a work light. My model is sadly no longer available,
but the MM 300 is its closest current Fein.
Because it’s so good at cutting and grinding in
tight places, it minimizes collateral damage. Need
to cut in an old-work electrical box in a lath and plas-
ter wall? Use the Multimaster and you can make a▲
Fein
Multimaster
M M 3 0 0
$165neat rectangular cutout to drop
the box into without wrecking
the surroundings.
There are two other things I
appreciate about this tool. One is
its distinct lack of vibration. Fein
has perfected its design, whereby
the motor is decoupled from the
tool’s housing, dramatically
reducing the vibration it trans-
mits to my hand. The other major
benefit, relative to other power
tools that you might turn to for
the same job, is safety. I’ve never
had a Multimaster kick back
on me, nor have I ever snapped
one of its high-quality acces-
sories, such as its saw blades.
—Roy Berendsohn90 November/December 2021
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