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1. Fein MSXE-636-2VSXL Multi-Master
$199.99 list($324.50)
2. Fein MSXE-636-2 Multi-Master Electric
$379.99 list($670.00)
3. Fein MSF636-1 6" Dustless Random
$139.99 list($216.00)
4. Fein MSX-636-2START Multimaster
$399.99 list()
5. Fein WPO12-27E Angle Polisher
$699.99 list($788.00)
6. Fein MOL1200E 8" Dustless Electronic
$89.99
7. Fein 63502118038 MultiMaster Tileworker
$579.99 list($0.00)
8. Fein MSF-636-1K Random Orbit Sander
list($394.30)
9. Fein MSX-636-2StartPKV Multi-Master
list($384.00)
10. Fein MSX-636-START-HOLV MultiMaster

1. Fein MSXE-636-2VSXL Multi-Master VS XL
list price: $459.00
our price: $299.99
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Asin: B00063RSIS
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 2209
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Features

  • 1-year warranty
  • Variable speed oscillating tool replaces sanders, saws, putty knives, scrapers and other tools
  • Oscillates back and forth at an angle of only 3.2 angular degrees at up to 21,000 OPM
  • High abrasive performance right into the furthest corners
  • Vibration-free operation

2. Fein MSXE-636-2 Multi-Master Electric Variable Speed Kit with Flush Cutting Blade and Scraper Blade
list price: $324.50
our price: $199.99
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Asin: B0000223OP
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 136
Average Customer Review: 4.68 out of 5 stars
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Amazon.com Review

With the Fein MultiMaster the possibilities--and the tool'scapabilities--are seemingly endless. Here's a list of what Fein saysyou can do with the MultiMaster: sanding, scraping, sawing, rasping,cutting, slicing, and grout removal. And that's just for starters. It'sa compact little 2-1/2-pound tool that sits comfortably in your hand,and, because it oscillates instead of orbiting or rotating, it offersliterally no hand fatigue from vibration. It includes a fabulous bunchof accessories that let you take up old flooring; trim new flooringunder a door; remove old grout; sand anything anywhere; saw into allkinds of material with a .5 mm kerf; remove old paint, adhesives,caulking, oil stains, and graffiti; and plunge cut into drywall forrepairs. It comes in a sturdy case with 30 sheets of sandpaper and allthe accessories, including a book full of projects. There's even anoptional dust-collection accessory (sold separately). The barrel gripfeels great in your hand and makes you want to do all those householdchores you've been putting off. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

  • One-year warranty
  • Quiet, vibration-free operation
  • Detail sander, saw, and scraper in one
  • Unique oscillating action
  • Virtually eliminates hand operations

Reviews (34)

5-0 out of 5 stars fabulous versatile tool
I bought one of these three years ago, and use it constantly. As a fine sander, it is without equal. But my favorite are the saw blades -- unbelievable control and precision. I have used it for everything from fine work on veneer, to opening fiddly holes in sheetrock around electrical outlets. Possibly with the exception of my cordless drill, this is the most useful hand tool in my cabinet full of 20-plus power tools!

5-0 out of 5 stars Truly Fine!
The Fein Multi-Master is one of those products that belittle the competition with its' prowess and ability to be in a class all by itself. It leads the pack in the detail sanding category. The oscillating action is aggressive enough for efficient material removal but appears to delicately handle the surface of the wood with out creating swirling or gouging marks. The oscillations also give it the uncanny ability, using the unique blades, to saw material with control without creating a lot of dust. As far as the scraper, I haven't had any projects yet to test this feature, but am sure it would be valuable. Once I put this tool in my hand, the feel, power and quality of the Fein Multi-Master sold me right away. I thought back at all the situations I struggled in a project that the Fein could have made much easier and faster. This is truly an investment in a power tool though. It and the extra accessories are not cheap, but what tool is that you expect to last a life time and be able to pass on to your kids. The Fein MSXE-636-2 kit is a great start for a full featured product that I'll be proud of for a long time. The safety, precision and features of the Fein will attract others who also feel that you get what you pay for!

5-0 out of 5 stars Fein Multi Master Wins 5 Stars Plus *****+++++
I installed French Doors off of the living room, with a landing, and handrails, and trimmed out the new opening. The Fein Multimaster was with me all the way. I started off needing a detail sander, that would get into tight places, that the usual sander with a larger motor, hanging out over the triangular sanding head would not reach. The motor head would get in the way. So a long body sander is what I needed. I went to Home Depot and bought a Ryobi, thinking it would suffice for as often as I needed to do corners. Wrong! No matter what grade of paper I put on it, it dug a hole, made a lot of noise, and refused to sand an even plane. I returned it. In disgust, I popped for the Fein Multimaster Kit. Wow, what a difference. The sanding function was smooth, but not so aggressive as to eat holes in the wood. It starts off with such a light touch, that you can even hold one of their jagged teeth cutting blade attachments against your skin without any harm, but when you apply it against the wood, and exert a little pressure, it slices right through it effortlessly, and evenly. So the more resistance, the greater the cutting or sanding action. It is vibration, rather than a stroke. Gives you a lot more control when working up against the edge of something. Truly a masterful tool.
You have the option of buying the sanding head with the holes in it, and the vacuum attachment, giving you relatively dust free sanding. Great if you are working in a clean environment, and don't want to blanket the room.
The cutting blade that comes with it, that is a half moon shape, does a nice job, but is designed as a freebie to go with the system, and is not as durable as their e-cut blades, which aren't cheap. The e-cut blades also are rectangular so they reach into tighter corners. Makes a perfect job, when removing the wood spacer-shims from the door surround, and cutting fine lines in most any application, where precision is the key.
When instaling the trim of the door opening, I had to make a cut at the base, that would meet flush with the tile, for the floor. The flush cutting blade, with its offset design, made me look like Michelangelo. :-) Well OK it is not the Sistine Chapel, but the mating of the wood to the surface of the tile was perfect. No effort, and easy to control. I laid the tile up against the wood, pencil scribed a line, then removed the tile, and cut the wood with the flush bit, just using the pencil line as my guide. Effortless. The fit was so nice, I had to snug the tile in under the line.

Bosch makes a flush cutter also, and the advantage to that, is that the blades are available locally. The problem is that the Bosch is not also a sander, and scraper etc. Cost almost the same, and is a one use tool.
I noticed that the paper for the Fein has a good backer on it. Saves you from a curling end, which leads to a buggered up backing on the sanding pad. Very exacting, and very well made.
You will notice in the Amazon sales rank, that the Fein outsells the Bosch. I love Bosch equipment, so I am not knocking the tool.
The optional mini e-cut blades kit is smaller than you would imagine. Combined with the precision vibration of the tool, enables you to work on smaller scale fine work as well.
When sanding with the coarser grits, and some pressure, you can remove a good deal of material in short order. By using a finer grit, and a softer push, you can polish the surface to a smooth finish.
I have the Fein RT-1800 Router, which is more of an industrial quality piece of equipment, and this Multi-Master will give me many years of reliable service, the same as the router. Fein makes first class stuff.
This is one of those tools, that you don't use as often as a cordless drill, but when you need to do something that it does, it's done effortlessly, and beautifully. Strong, yet gentle, durable yet light. It's the perfect mix. Definitely a five star piece of equipment, and worth every penny of it's hefty price tag. Buy it, you won't be sorry.

5-0 out of 5 stars Learn one of the boat bulders secrets
I first saw this Fein sander in a tool store in Portland, Maine. They were flying off the shelves to boat builders and owners for their wood boats. I had wanted a sander to get into corners and for fine finish work and after feeling the power and very little vibration, I was impressed. At the time though I thought the price was extremely high. Not only for the tool, but also for the sand paper and other accessories.

To make a long story short, I coughed up the money and bought the Fein sander and have never looked back. I rarely use my other sanders because this one can be used for almost any application. I have pulled up a old linolium floor with the floor tool (very easy) and done a lot of sanding. Nothing cuts wood better than this sander and the speed controls and comfortable position in your hand make it a winner. You also have no after effects of vibration when using this sander for long periods of time.

Is it worth the money? Yes, every penny.
Are there any negatives? Accessories including sand paper are expensive and hard to find in local stores. Most purchases for these items are made over the web. Even Amazon has reduced the amount of sand paper options they sell.

Best tip? Make sure you order a hook and loop sanding head and sand paper. It is a much easier system if you sand a lot.

Don't be cheap, buy the best. This Fein is very fine.

2-0 out of 5 stars I paid all that money for this?!?
I have wanted a Fein Multi-Master for years. I read a review of it in Fine
Homebuilding a couple years ago, and the reviewer raved about it. He said
the first thing he did with it was to take it out in the back yard and cut tree
roots with it. I thought, wow, a fine detail sander/flush cutter that is so
tought it can cut tree roots too?! I had to have one. But, it's expensive, so
it had to wait.

Finally, I figured I'd waited long enough, and I was about to start a big flooring

job where I knew I'd be doing a lot of flush cutting of door jams and trim. So
I bought it. And now I'm wondering how this thing got such an amazing
reputation.

First, I'll say that I haven't tried out it's sanding capability. It's quite possible
that when I do, I'll be able to salvage some of pre-ownership excitement about
the Multi-Master. So I'm just going to comment on it's cutting ability: it sucks.
Specifically, the blade that comes with this kit is a flimsy piece of steel with tiny
little cutting teeth -- probably ideal for cutting parts for your balsa wood airplane
kits, but suboptimal for anything having to do with house construction. Add to that
the fact that unless you really crank down on the bolt that holds the blade in the
tool, the blade slips and doesn't cut at all, resulting in an almost
completely useless tool. But wait, there's more: the bolt that holds the blade is
an allen bolt, and the accompanying wrench is difficult to squarely and fully engage
in the bolt, resulting in easily stripped out bolt heads. Great, right? But wait,
there's even more, and this is what prompted me to write this review this morning:
Today, I was going to try out my recently purchased "E cut" blade (what the heck
is the "E" for?), so I gamely tried to install it on the Multi-Master. Being careful to
fully engage the wrench so as not to strip the bolt, I tightened that thing down,
knowing that if I didn't get it tight enough, the blad would slip and not work at
all. But as I put the final bit of torque on the dumb thing, the washer that goes
between the bolt and the blade SPLIT IN HALF! It was all I could do to not throw
the whole thing in the trash at that point. I really hope this thing sands better than
it "cuts". Cos the thing don't cut it. Save your money. By a decent flush cutting
hand saw and forget you ever heard about this thing. I wish I had.

Addendum (29 June, 2004): I put the "E" cut blade on the other day with the
bolt and washer meant for the sander pads, and I have to admit, it cuts pretty
darn well. Much better than the blade that comes with this kit. I'm raising
my rating from 1 to 2 stars. Maybe as I use this thing more, I'll keep raising
the rating... ... Read more


3. Fein MSF636-1 6" Dustless Random Orbit Sander
list price: $670.00
our price: $379.99
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Asin: B0000223PI
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 4368
Average Customer Review: 4.67 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Direct dust collection through pad
  • Fastest OPM of any random orbit sander on market
  • 380 watt 7500 RPM
  • 8-hole hook & loop
  • Reduces sanding time by 30%

Reviews (3)

5-0 out of 5 stars This is Amazing!
If you do woodworking, you know that sanding is the most dreadful part of any project. Sanding is usually a dirty, dusty, and unhealthy job. When my last random-orbit sander got worn out, I replaced it with the 6" Fein MSF636-1. I also bought the Fein Turbo II dust collector to go with it. I am so impressed, I just had to sing its praises...

I have been through several random-orbit sanders -- DeWalt, two from Bosch, Makita, Porter+Cable, and others. Always, when I'm done sanding, my hair and face, and all surfaces in the shop, are covered in dust. For days afterwards, I have to vacuum up the dust. The dust flies around, the dust is all over my work clothes, the dust makes its way from my shop into the house. It is dirty and it is unhealthy -- it is very dangerous to breathe fine dust particles.

When I bought this sander, I figured that "dust free" meant less dust. I thought it would just be an improvement over my other sanders. Not so! With this sander, dust free really means dust free. With the Fein sander, attached to the Fein Turbo II dust collector, there is absolutely no dust in the air at all! I have a bright shop light right over my sanding table, and after I am done sanding I cannot see anything floating around in there. Definitely close to 100% dust collection.

The Fein sander is an aggressive machine, and at first you might be surprised at how much material it removes in a short time. There is an adjustment period when switching to this machine from other ROS, but it is a nice thing to adjust to. Also, I should say that this is a heavy machine, definitely heavier than other ROS I've used. But it does a beautiful job. I've used it on grits from 40 up to 400, and it is easy to control and very well balanced.

One definite minus is that Fein includes no instructions. I know that a sander is a pretty simple machine, but there are a couple of items in the box that didn't make sense to me right away, and it's nice to have instructions to make you feel confident you're doing things correctly.

The bottom line is, I no longer dread sanding. I actually look forward to the sanding phase of my wood projects now.

4-0 out of 5 stars Awsome sander, but...
I just got this sander, and have been able to use it on some red oak. By far this is the best ROS I have ever used - and I have many hours logged with ROS. This sander can be very aggressive, but it is very easy to control, and gives very precise action. I put most of my 220 lbs. on it and it didn't chock for a second. There was almost no vibration, and my hands did not tingle after a few hours of use. Also, I have never seen better dust extraction. PERIOD!

Now to why it did not get 5 stars from me.

1) No case. At this price you think you would get a case.
2) Poor doccumentation. Mine came with two manuals. Both were safety oriented, and not use or operation oriented.
3) The dust collection outlet is propietary. It is an odd shaped rectange, forcing you to use a hard to find Fein adapter, or make one yourself.
4) Cost.

However, because of the preformance of this unit, I mostly have been able to overlook these problems. I am thinking of buying their 8" model next.

5-0 out of 5 stars Best addition to my shop this year
This sander, combined with its vac , collects every spec of dust. The vac hose takes a little getting used to. I finish sanded 200 entry doors in half the amount of time that it took with my PorterCable random sander. Flat sanding only with this tool. ... Read more


4. Fein MSX-636-2START Multimaster Start
list price: $216.00
our price: $139.99
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Asin: B00005Q7BX
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 3370
Average Customer Review: 4.25 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • Ideal for sanding in tight corners
  • Attached tool can turn fully around drive shaft
  • Ergonomical design and lightweight

Reviews (4)

5-0 out of 5 stars Fein MultiMaster wins 5 Stars Plus
I prefer the variable speed model. Gives you a lot more control, especially in delicate situations. Here is my review of the variable speed model.
I installed French Doors off of the living room, with a landing, and handrails, and trimmed out the new opening. The Fein Multimaster was with me all the way. I started off needing a detail sander, that would get into tight places, that the usual sander with a larger motor, hanging out over the triangular sanding head would not reach. The motor head would get in the way. So a long body sander is what I needed. I went to Home Depot and bought a Ryobi, thinking it would suffice for as often as I needed to do corners. Wrong! No matter what grade of paper I put on it, it dug a hole, made a lot of noise, and refused to sand an even plane. I returned it. In disgust, I popped for the Fein Multimaster Kit. Wow, what a difference. The sanding function was smooth, but not so aggressive as to eat holes in the wood. It starts off with such a light touch, that you can even hold one of their jagged teeth cutting blade attachments against your skin without any harm, but when you apply it against the wood, and exert a little pressure, it slices right through it effortlessly, and evenly. So the more resistance, the greater the cutting or sanding action. The variable speed model is perferred. It is vibration, rather than a stroke, especially at the lower settings. Once you speed up the tool it goes all the way to a mini-stroke. Gives you a lot more control when working up against the edge of something. Truly a masterful tool.
You have the option of buying the sanding head with the holes in it, and the vacuum attachment, giving you relatively dust free sanding. Great if you are working in a clean environment, and don't want to blanket the room.
The cutting blade that comes with it, that is a half moon shape, does a nice job, but is designed as a freebie to go with the system, and is not as durable as their e-cut blades, which aren't cheap. The e-cut blades also are rectangular so they reach into tighter corners. Makes a perfect job, when removing the wood spacer-shims from the door surround, and cutting fine lines in most any application, where precision is the key.
When instaling the trim of the door opening, I had to make a cut at the base, that would meet flush with the tile, for the floor. The flush cutting blade, with its offset design, made me look like Michelangelo. :-) Well OK it is not the Sistine Chapel, but the mating of the wood to the surface of the tile was perfect. No effort, and easy to control. I laid the tile up against the wood, pencil scribed a line, then removed the tile, and cut the wood with the flush bit, just using the pencil line as my guide. Effortless. The fit was so nice, I had to snug the tile in under the line.

Bosch makes a flush cutter also, and the advantage to that, is that the blades are available locally. The problem is that the Bosch is not also a sander, and scraper etc. Cost almost the same, and is a one use tool.
I noticed that the paper for the Fein has a good backer on it. Saves you from a curling end, which leads to a buggered up backing on the sanding pad. Very exacting, and very well made.
You will notice in the Amazon sales rank, that the Fein outsells the Bosch. I love Bosch equipment, so I am not knocking the tool.
The optional mini e-cut blades kit is smaller than you would imagine. Combined with the precision vibration of the tool, enables you to work on smaller scale fine work as well.
When sanding with the coarser grits, and some pressure, you can remove a good deal of material in short order. By using a finer grit, and a softer push, you can polish the surface to a smooth finish.
I have the Fein RT-1800 Router, which is more of an industrial quality piece of equipment, and this Multi-Master will give me many years of reliable service, the same as the router. Fein makes first class stuff.
This is one of those tools, that you don't use as often as a cordless drill, but when you need to do something that it does, it's done effortlessly, and beautifully. Strong, yet gentle, durable yet light. It's the perfect mix. Definitely a five star piece of equipment, and worth every penny of it's hefty price tag. Buy it, you won't be sorry.

5-0 out of 5 stars If you're desperate...
This handy dandy tool doubles as a cast cutter... just in case your orthopedic surgeon goes golfing the day you're supposed to have your cast taken off. Reschedule in two weeks? I don't think so. Just attach a medical grade cast cutter blade and it'll be off in a matter of minutes! AND, because it oscillates instead of spinning, you wont't cut yourself (well, if you tried REALLY hard you probably could). Don't believe me? Test it on your arm and you'll see how safe it is. It tickles more than anything.

5-0 out of 5 stars TOOL YES - ACCESSORIES NO!
I am a tool afficiando. This tool is fine. After an hour of use, it's smooth rotational motor was as cool and comfortable as a cucumber. Your choice should be between the fixed or variable speed models...not accessories. My kitchen cabinets lay upon a 1/4" plywood which we removed for hardwood flooring, flush cutting the plywood to the cabinet base. The included flush cut blade barly stood up to undercuting some cheap door trim, however, a single 3 3/8" oldham blade from home depot for under two fins, was able to go under the 4" toe kick, as well as the rest of the cabinets. Sears craftsman has a 100 tooth, 4" blade for a single fin, which I imagine would fair great for the finish work intended for thier 40-60 dollar blades.

2-0 out of 5 stars TO Expensive to Use, But It's Nicely Made
The Fein Multimaster consists of a well made motor and case with an unusually nice length of electrical cord that doesn't requrie an extension to get across short disttances. The high speed oscilating vibrator has numbers attachments and they are all CONSUMABLE and are VERY EXPENSIVE. Like some expensive foreign cares, you might be able to afford to buy it, but can you keep it running. Additionally, dealers (even in Southern California) are extremely rare and Fein states that they have elected not to use Home Depot or Lowes as an avenue of retail distribution.

My original intended use was for tile repairs around tub and shower surrounds. The tile kit consists of numberous blades for removing grout. Having used either a cut out tool with a carbide bit or a grinder with a masonry or diamond wheel I was hoping to minimize the amount of dust created removing the grout line and broken tiles. The MultiMaster excelled at minimizing dust, but a $ 30.00 blade only lasted through four 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" tiles. I contacted the Fein office here in the US and they explained to me that the endurance of the blade is dependent of what the backing is. If it is concrete (mortar or hardy board) and the blade comes into contact with the backing then it is shot. This small bit of advice is found nowhere in the instruction that come with the MultiMaster of the $... Tile Kit.

My advice: Save your money for a better shop vac and go about it the old way. ... Read more


5. Fein WPO12-27E Angle Polisher

our price: $399.99
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Asin: B0000223PF
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 24537
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Features

  • Self-start lock
  • Instantaneous electronic feedback system
  • Unique planetary gearing system
  • Eliminates going over the same area
  • Use on stainless steel, cultured marble, etc

6. Fein MOL1200E 8" Dustless Electronic Random Orbit Sander
list price: $788.00
our price: $699.99
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0000223PH
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 13363
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Features

  • Built in dust collection hookup
  • Instantaneous electronic feedback system maintains constant RPM
  • Covers 78% more surface area than a standard 6 in. sander
  • 1200 watt, 7000 no load RPM
  • Hook & loop with dust extraction

7. Fein 63502118038 MultiMaster Tileworker Kit
list price: $89.99
our price: $89.99
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B000051WS7
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 7433
Average Customer Review: 1 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • One-year warranty
  • Easily remove cracked or chipped tile or remove old grout
  • Three carbide grout blades remove grout
  • Carbide rasp removes old adhesive, prepares wall for new
  • E-cut blade undercuts door jambs or counterkicks to make room for new tile

Reviews (2)

1-0 out of 5 stars grout removal tool
The carbide blade wore out too fast - not worth the price - try the diamond tool as it outlasted the carbide

1-0 out of 5 stars Grout removal
The carbide grout blade wear out too fast. I went thru three carbide blades just to remove grout from a shower stall area. ... Read more


8. Fein MSF-636-1K Random Orbit Sander with Vacuum
list price: $0.00
our price: $579.99
(price subject to change: see help)
Asin: B0000223PG
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 4612
Average Customer Review: 4.83 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • 30-day warranty
  • Universal eccentric sanding action ideal for smoothing out small to medium surface areas
  • Velcro-attached sanding sheets for faster paper changes and less down time
  • Low-vibration for less operator fatigue
  • Contains 98% of dust

Reviews (6)

5-0 out of 5 stars Nice combo, but expensive at Amazon
This is an outstanding combination for dustless sanding. I got mine from Coastal tools for $559.95 ($170.00 less than Amazon)

4-0 out of 5 stars Great idea, but reliability issues
I worked in a cabinet shop that did an ongoing production run of solid-surface bank teller counters, and for surfacing and polishing the tops, they used these Fein vacuum sanders. They were very effective, and kept that miserable Corian dust down to a very respectable minimum. However, it seemed as though they spent nearly as much time tinkering with the sanders trying to make them work decently as they did actually using them.

5-0 out of 5 stars Fein Sander vs Bosch 3727DVS.
At the risk of being the odd man out. I just came from the WoodWorks2002 show at the Ft Washington PA Center. Top names were there demonstrating, as well as vendors with their wares. Fortunately the Fein sander vac combination, with all of the Fein sanders were there to use. The rep attached each of the sanders to the latest Turbo III vac. As an owner of a Bosch 3727DVS 6" sander, which is twice the money of their regular line, but less than half the cost of the Fein, I noticed that the Fein models, had vibration delivered to your hands. I had so so feelings about the Bosch sander, but after using the Fein, I must admit, I am now a lot fonder of my Bosch. The Fein did remove the material rapidly from the stock. I thought the Bosch removed material quickly also. Without a side by side comparison, it would be tough to tell any differences. The only problem with the Fein is the vibration would give me discomfort after using it for awhile. I know this sounds unbelievable after reading the other reviews that state they did not have a problem with vibration, even after hours of use. The vibration next to the Bosch model was substantial in comparison. It was that way with both of the Fein sanding models. He did not hook up the air driven model, stating it was the same as the electric, and did not have a compressor to feed it.
The odd thing is that I was talking to someone else at the store that had a Fein sanding system, and he mentioned the vibration to me. I did not prompt him for that information. A conversation broke out near a router station, and it drifted into sanders. He said, "I have the Fein sander, and the vibration is a problem." I immediately responded that I noticed the same thing.
I own a Fein RT-1800 router, see my review, "Simply put, this is the very best", and I also have the Fein Multimaster, with their pro cut, and extra individual blades, and loads of sandpaper boxes. I love the Fein quality.
The dust capturing feature is something that the Bosch has also. Holes in the bottom of the sanding pad and paper, allow the vacuum to suck up the dust. Fein advertises that it picks up 99 percent of the dust. A small amount of dust that is generated at the edges of the disc, escape the draw of the vacuum. The Bosch does the same thing.
The Fein Turbo vac is a very nice unit. It doesn't complain when the air flow is limited. It has an independent cooling air flow. I use a Sears 6 1/4 HP model that is designed for a ton of airflow. Hooking it up to the small flow of the sander, is like trying to breathe through a straw. What I did was to hook up the 2 1/2" airline to the outlet, which is smaller. I let it leak. The extra air that is released around the outside of the inlet nozzle, successfully draws that 1% of dust that escapes the edges of the pad. Wahlah, complete dust capture. Noisy in comparison, but complete.
The Fein turbo vac has the advantage of being super quiet, auto run when you start the sander (the sander plugs into an outlet on the vac, so it knows when it turns on) and is designed specifically for the flow levels of sanding.
I know I will receive a lot of flak stating that it vibrates, especially since the other reviewers are obviously professionals, and did not notice a problem with that. I did not use it for a long period of time, but the vibration was very noticeable. The Bosch 6" is substantially smoother.
The other thing worth mentioning is that the 8" Fein had a tendency to dance across the wood, when riding flat, whereas the smaller model gave you a more stable ride. It is capable of hovering without pulling you erratically. Either sander you could ever so lightly tilt to one edge, minutely off of plane, and get a stable ride, but then you are doing more digging. The perfectly flat ride, will not dig, and gives you the maximum work surface at one time. So the smaller model gives you more of the advantage of a flat sheet sander, than the 8" model does. The Bosch 6" gives you that kind of stability at all speeds. Maybe their is something inherent in the 6" disc that makes for a more stable ride.
I must admit the Fein cut a lot of material very quickly. The package is very quiet. I know from my other Fein equipment that it is built to last. For those reasons, I gave it 5 stars.
I'm overly sensitive to vibration, because I was using an inexpensive vibrating sander, that gave me throbbing fingers after 20 minutes of use. The Bosch was a dream in comparison, so when I did a hands on with the Fein, I was surprised. It was a lot better than the vibrating sander, but not as smooth as the Bosch.
If you do a decent amount of sanding, and have a hard time scuffing up the cash for the Fein unit, check out the Bosch 3727DVS. It's twice the money of the standard Bosch line, but is an impressive unit. Hope this helps.

5-0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
I don't personally own this system, but I used to work in a boat shop that had it and I can safely say that it stands out head and shoulders above anything else I have used. I'm supprised that more people aren't aware of the benefits of having the vacuum attached to the sander. It keeps your abrasive clear, so that you aren't just sanding dust. Your pads don't load up and they stay sharper longer and so the work proceeds much faster! To me it was like having the aggressive stock removal of a belt sander with the finesse of a pad sander. The vacuum is fairly quiet and the switch is a nice feature. It comes on when you turn on the tool and off after you turn it off. While this is a more expensive set up, it is easily worth it for both the health benefits and the increased productivity. If you do much sanding, I suspect that it will easily pay for itself over time. I own a Porter Cable for now. It is a good machine for the money and I like it, but I have used one of these and I know what the good stuff is.

5-0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for
Yes this is expensive, but if you do quite a bit of sanding it is worth it. It is the best by far out there ... Read more


9. Fein MSX-636-2StartPKV Multi-Master Start Super Kit
list price: $394.30
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Asin: B00007CW5E
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 19596
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Features

  • Screws and washers for sanding pad and blades
  • MSX 636-2 single speed MultiMaster tool
  • Hook-and-loop sanding pad; 30-pack of assorted hook-and-loop sandpaper
  • Rigid scraper blade
  • Flush-cut saw blade

10. Fein MSX-636-START-HOLV MultiMaster Holiday Kit
list price: $384.00
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Asin: B0000CCXUD
Catlog: Home Improvement
Manufacturer: Fein
Sales Rank: 9900
Average Customer Review: 4 out of 5 stars
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Features

  • One Year Warrenty
  • Quiet, vibration-free operation
  • Detail sander, scraper and saw
  • Unique oscillating action
  • Lightweight ergonomic design

Reviews (1)

4-0 out of 5 stars Why no VS?
Great tool but why doesn't it have the veriable speed function? Not a very costly item to add. would be nice if you could add the VS componuts as an add on kit. ... Read more


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