Fein tools?

The fluted part is not as strong. Chucking up the fluted end risks breaking off. On the other hand, I could be totally mistaken.

Many are, but of course there is the issue of length. The bits in question are specifically designed for drilling thinner stocks (such as sheet metal, what I use them for). The chuck must clamp on a smooth (or hexed) shank, not the cutting portions of the bit. Most chucks only have about a half inch of space behind the point where they clamp on teh bit, so the size is limited for that reason.

Because with larger bits they would be hell on the chuck!!

bet you never heard of a husqvarna sewing machine either and they're not available in your standard sewing store, but that doesn't mean it isn't a world beater.

Ah, but do they use infomercials?

And, yes, I've heard of them, they also make a really good chain saw that is very popular here.

dirt bikes too. must be a strange factory.

what would be the point?

There are two, actually.

two points, actually.

Personally, I think it is pointless to discuss double ended bits in this thread. I wish to point out that a new double point thread would be best for this pointed discussion! Everyone who thinks I have a point, please point towards me...

How many windshields will that POS cut out?

I don't know. I've never used any tool to cut out a windshield nor plan to do so. I'll take it to an auto glass shop if I need to cut out a windshield. Anyway, I was just pointing out the location of the HF tool for someone who was looking for it at HF. Apparently, it has been removed from the HF site, so it is a moot subject.

on 3/30/2009 10:17 AM (ET) willshak wrote the following:

Sorry, I misspoke. It is still there.

Here's a comparison review of a number of oscillating tools. To the people that have used a Fein it comes as no surprise that it was considered the best of the bunch and worth the price.

I was an auto glass installer for over 20 yrs and Fein came out with that tool in the early to mid 80's for windshield removal on cars like the Audi 5000 and the Ford Taruas. Windshields that couldn't be removed with the common cutout tool, the cold knife. Up until 2002 I was still using a "Fien knife". It wasn't until a couple of yrs ago that I saw it advertised as the "Multimaster". To this day I still have one in my tool collection that I paid over $400.00 for. HF sells some tools that are OK for limited use, but I guarantee you that "Multimaster" from HF is a POS that would probably break the first time that you used it.