| The GMC tool --- multi tool follow up [message #82081] |
Tue, 27 April 2010 10:10  |
Dennis S
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Last fall Gene posted about the Harbor Freight multi-tool -- the ideal tool for a GMC.
I recently purchased one -- $34.99 at the local store. After a few trial cuts I can see why the excitement. It does a really nice job with flush cuts in wood. I also had reasonable success using wood blocks as an edge guide when making plunge cuts.
In comparing it to a Dremel multi-tool -- the Dremel has several different speeds and more of the pins on which the blades fix. The HF multi tool only uses four pins.
The HF half-circle blade seemed like it wore quickly. Replacement HF blades are $7.99.
Any experience with other blade suppliers? I see Lowes has Bosch blades -- but at $24.99 for the half circle.
Future projects include cutting pvc pipe...
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] The GMC tool --- multi tool follow up [message #82113 is a reply to message #82081] |
Tue, 27 April 2010 13:05  |
Bill Massey
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I bought a Bosch blade for my Dremel multi-tool and found out that the
alignment holes were in a different radius and would not fit correctly. I
just tightened it down anyhow and it works well enough.
bdub
-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Dennis Sexton
Last fall Gene posted about the Harbor Freight multi-tool -- the ideal tool
for a GMC.
I recently purchased one -- $34.99 at the local store. After a few trial
cuts I can see why the excitement. It does a really nice job with flush cuts
in wood. I also had reasonable success using wood blocks as an edge guide
when making plunge cuts.
In comparing it to a Dremel multi-tool -- the Dremel has several different
speeds and more of the pins on which the blades fix. The HF multi tool only
uses four pins.
The HF half-circle blade seemed like it wore quickly. Replacement HF blades
are $7.99.
Any experience with other blade suppliers? I see Lowes has Bosch blades --
but at $24.99 for the half circle.
Future projects include cutting pvc pipe...
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