Kevin Post
10-07-2016, 11:07 PM
I've coveted one of the Fein Multimaster saws for years for use trimming door-jams and miscellaneous tasks when doing trim carpentry. I have resisted because of the cost and because I knew with a little elbow grease I could do the work with a hand saw. Sunday I had a repair in a tight spot which could only be done with one of these oscillating saws so I headed out to the store to get a cheap knock-off. The on the shelf at Home Depot was a Fein FMM 350 Q for $100 (normally $199). It came with several blades and a bag priced the same as the knock-off. I thought I heard angels singing as I looked the thing over wondering "What's the catch?"
FYI: Fein and Bosch have come up with a new version of blades called Star Lock. The newer model of the Fein MultiMaster is the FMM 350QSL (SL being Star Lock). The FMM 350Q is the 'old' model but every bit as good as the newer Star Lock models (IMO) and may be better because the 350 Q can use universal blades available from third party manufacturers rather than the proprietary/more expensive Star Lock blades. If you're in the market and love a bargain as much as I do, be on the lookout for the FMM 350 Q on clearance at 1/2 price. You might be lucky enough to find one.
FYI: Fein and Bosch have come up with a new version of blades called Star Lock. The newer model of the Fein MultiMaster is the FMM 350QSL (SL being Star Lock). The FMM 350Q is the 'old' model but every bit as good as the newer Star Lock models (IMO) and may be better because the 350 Q can use universal blades available from third party manufacturers rather than the proprietary/more expensive Star Lock blades. If you're in the market and love a bargain as much as I do, be on the lookout for the FMM 350 Q on clearance at 1/2 price. You might be lucky enough to find one.