Spiral vs Jig saw

Yes. I have a crosscut saw. I figure the jigsaw is gonna be the best choice, as I need to cut a radiused leg hangover cutout, like on a boat berth, in the 1-1/8" particle board. The roto-zip doesn't seem to be getting a good rap, but I see one of those multi-tools down the road. The sanding option really looks handy.

Thank you all who provided valuble information on this. I'll be lurking about for more great info.

nb

Fein has a $20 blade???

Actually $18.90.

I'll bet I could... Eventually.

Thank you !

Most recent flyer from Harbor Freight has the "Multifunction Power Tool" for $39.99.

Blades: Diamond cutter or 3 Blade set - $5.99 Half-moon cutter blade - $5.99

And those fit Feins?

And those fit Feins?

The sand paper does not fit the Fein Holder. Apparently the wrong type hook and loop, they stick but not tightly and they are also larger than the OEM Fein.

From the Dremel website:

Now that was funny!

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:> Second the recommendation of the jig saw. Also, the blades you use make :> an enormous :> difference. I've been vry impressed with Bosch's new line of Xtra Clean :> For Wood blades :> (T308B). Here's a review: :>

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My impression is that they do cut cleaner, although I haven't used them enough in a direct comparison to be 100% sure. I've used the new ones mostly in pine (my son's a cub scout, and I was doing the cuting for the boys in a pack meeting last week). The new blades leave a finish that's smoother than a Timberwolf blade on my 14" bandsaw, with essentially no tearout (I was expecting the pine to tear out on the top). The different may be more apprent with softwoods and plywood than with hardwood.

-- Andy

...I fell into that trap a few years ago...there it sits: Yard Sale fodder...

cg

Thanks, I'll have to try a pack next time I buy blades.

...boy, I've had a Fein tool for quite awhile now, and LOVE the way it functions...I use it mainly for hard to cut things like base or crown that needs a trim for a cabinet installation; non-invasive and accurate. That said, I would be elated if I didn't have to pay Fein prices for *that* blade...looks like a job for Supergoogler!

cg

Toss the Fein in the dumpster, get the HF equivalent, and you can use everybody's blades (or darned near everybody's). Using cheap blades, you'll find that there are even MORE jobs to which you can apply the tool (toenail trimming, pet grooming, weed-whacking, fish scaling, emergency amputations, sidewalk chewing-gum removal, opening turtles, etc.).

...hahaha, maybe, but I'm gonna find out if those blades will fit mine first!

cg

MORE INFO

Looking on Ebay, the SECCO tool says their tool will not accept Fein blades, BUT they sell an adaptor to allow the use of Fein blades. SECCO blades, WILL, however, fit a Fein tool.

Here's the item, current bid, with shipping, is about $70.00.

Aside: You can find all kinds of s*it on Ebay. This past week I called a wallpaper store and attempted to buy a mural for $105. We don't have a company credit card and they wouldn't take a company check. Found the same mural (actually four of the same by different sellers) on Ebay and bought the mural for $40, including shipping.

Not to interrupt your drift, as it's all informative, but as an FYI I've already bought a dewalt jigsaw. So, to support your drift, how good is the sanding abilities of these multi-tools? TIA

nb

They work well in small and or confined areas. They do not replace or even compare to a regular full sized sander.