| Re: [GMCnet] The GMC tool --- multi tool follow up [message #82090] |
Tue, 27 April 2010 10:50  |
Gary Cottingame
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Dennis
I got the same tool "Craftsman" brand from Sears as a Christmas gift. I have used every blade in it. So far I have cut wood (3/4"), paneling, FRP, pvc, soft copper, masonite siding, thin aluminum, small nails, removed tile grout, thinset, silicone caulk, & panel adhesive. It's just an overall good versital tool. Glad to have it in my tool box.
The one that I'm waiting to go down in price is the "Dual Saw". It's a very fasinating tool. Check it out.
https://www.dualsaw.com/
Gary
73 26 CL
TZE21
Denison, Tx
--- On Tue, 4/27/10, Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
From: Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com>
Subject: [GMCnet] The GMC tool --- multi tool follow up
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 10:10 AM
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
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73 Painted Desert 230
Germantown, TN
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| multi tool follow up [message #82092 is a reply to message #82090] |
Tue, 27 April 2010 11:23  |
bukzin
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I have the Fein brand version of this tool.
I think thats the one all these other companies
have copied.
They have a large number of blades and parts
which I think will fit the other brands.
Much more money but in some cases may be worth it.
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] multi tool follow up [message #82115 is a reply to message #82097] |
Tue, 27 April 2010 13:54 |
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| gmcrv1 wrote on Tue, 27 April 2010 11:47 |
Not sure how the Harbor Fright one is made..I guess I'll wait for your long term report.
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I have the Harbor "Fright" tool and find it very useful and have done most of the things Gary mentioned. The only problem I have found is that it gets quite warm (hot) rather quickly. Someone told me that is because the normal way of holding the tool covers the vents. The last time I used it (this past weekend) I made it a point to watch my hand placement. It still got hot.
Little Yimmy - W9VUA
75 PB - F260206
Twin Cities, MN
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