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cara1158

26/11/2007 11:01 AM

Need Advice re Fein MultiMaster

Hello --

I want to buy my husband a Fein MultiMaster. I'm not sure which to
get -- the FMM-250 or the MSXE-636. Is there a big difference? Which
one has the most comprehensive starter kit? I don't care about the
price, mainly I want the best starter package. I want him to be able
to use it right away without having to get more attachments or
whatever. He mostly does projects around the house, repairs,
remodeling, etc., some (but not as much) woodworking or crafts.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
cara1158


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B A R R Y

in reply to cara1158 on 26/11/2007 11:01 AM

26/11/2007 2:21 PM

cara1158 wrote:
> Hello --
>
> I want to buy my husband a Fein MultiMaster. I'm not sure which to
> get -- the FMM-250 or the MSXE-636. Is there a big difference?

You want the FMM-250. It's the newest version that includes a quick
release mount and more secure, "star" shaft.

The 636 is the old model.

RC

Robatoy

in reply to cara1158 on 26/11/2007 11:01 AM

26/11/2007 11:10 AM

On Nov 26, 2:01 pm, cara1158 <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello --
>
> I want to buy my husband a Fein MultiMaster. I'm not sure which to
> get -- the FMM-250 or the MSXE-636. Is there a big difference? Which
> one has the most comprehensive starter kit? I don't care about the
> price, mainly I want the best starter package. I want him to be able
> to use it right away without having to get more attachments or
> whatever. He mostly does projects around the house, repairs,
> remodeling, etc., some (but not as much) woodworking or crafts.
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks
> cara1158

The kit I bought was called 'TOP'. A metal case, and lots of goodies,
including dust collection attachment. Variable speed is nice too. By
far (at that time) best bang for the buck.

Expect a big smile.

r

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to cara1158 on 26/11/2007 11:01 AM

26/11/2007 8:48 PM


"cara1158" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello --
>
> I want to buy my husband a Fein MultiMaster. I'm not sure which to
> get -- the FMM-250 or the MSXE-636. Is there a big difference? Which
> one has the most comprehensive starter kit? I don't care about the
> price, mainly I want the best starter package. I want him to be able
> to use it right away without having to get more attachments or
> whatever. He mostly does projects around the house, repairs,
> remodeling, etc., some (but not as much) woodworking or crafts.
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks
> cara1158

You want the latest model, IIRC the 250. This model has the quick release
for all the attachments.

AND if you husband wants this tool and price is no object you save lots of
money by getting the kit with the most accessories. Accessories are
Expensive and you get a sizeable discount with the larger kits.

RC

Robatoy

in reply to cara1158 on 26/11/2007 11:01 AM

26/11/2007 12:20 PM

On Nov 26, 2:21 pm, B A R R Y <[email protected]> wrote:
.
>
> The 636 is the old model.

DAMN!

t

in reply to cara1158 on 26/11/2007 11:01 AM

06/12/2007 11:18 PM

On Nov 27, 4:48 am, "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "cara1158" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > Hello --
>
> > I want to buy my husband a Fein MultiMaster. I'm not sure which to
> > get -- the FMM-250 or the MSXE-636. Is there a big difference? Which
> > one has the most comprehensive starter kit? I don't care about the
> > price, mainly I want the best starter package. I want him to be able
> > to use it right away without having to get more attachments or
> > whatever. He mostly does projects around the house, repairs,
> > remodeling, etc., some (but not as much) woodworking or crafts.
>
> > Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
>
> > Thanks
> > cara1158
>
> You want the latestmodel, IIRC the 250. Thismodelhas the quick release
> for all the attachments.
>
> AND if you husband wants this tool and price is no object you save lots of
> money by getting the kit with the most accessories. Accessories are
> Expensive and you get a sizeable discount with the larger kits.

Tools using in making models
This is Alexander zhang from Shenzhen shenchuang industrial company,
a specialized tools manufacturer. Our product 6 in 1 is specially
designed for making models. they are really novel products.
It can make of mini jigsaw, metal lathe, wood lathe, grinder, miller,
driller.
You can make whatever models by using our products.
Contact: thegoodtool at gmail com

JC

"J. Clarke"

in reply to cara1158 on 26/11/2007 11:01 AM

26/11/2007 3:26 PM

cara1158 wrote:
> Hello --
>
> I want to buy my husband a Fein MultiMaster. I'm not sure which to
> get -- the FMM-250 or the MSXE-636. Is there a big difference?
> Which
> one has the most comprehensive starter kit? I don't care about the
> price, mainly I want the best starter package. I want him to be
> able
> to use it right away without having to get more attachments or
> whatever. He mostly does projects around the house, repairs,
> remodeling, etc., some (but not as much) woodworking or crafts.
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/fein/multimaster-comparison.htm?L+coastest+zcjm2781ff750d75+1196125775
has a comparison of the three kits for the old (MSXE-636) and new
(FMM-250).

The most comprehensive set would be the FMM-250 "Top", which includes
not only the newer tool but several items not included in the MSXE-636
XL kit, one of which is the dust extraction system.

The major difference in the tools is that the older one holds the
blades etc by friction alone, while the newer one has an "X" shaped
piece on the mount that holds them positively--IMO based on experience
with the older tool this is a significant improvement.

--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)

JC

"J. Clarke"

in reply to cara1158 on 26/11/2007 11:01 AM

07/12/2007 9:17 AM

[email protected] wrote:
> On Nov 27, 4:48 am, "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
>> "cara1158" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> Hello --
>>
>>> I want to buy my husband a Fein MultiMaster. I'm not sure which
>>> to
>>> get -- the FMM-250 or the MSXE-636. Is there a big difference?
>>> Which one has the most comprehensive starter kit? I don't care
>>> about the price, mainly I want the best starter package. I want
>>> him to be able to use it right away without having to get more
>>> attachments or whatever. He mostly does projects around the
>>> house,
>>> repairs, remodeling, etc., some (but not as much) woodworking or
>>> crafts.
>>
>>> Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
>>
>>> Thanks
>>> cara1158
>>
>> You want the latestmodel, IIRC the 250. Thismodelhas the quick
>> release for all the attachments.
>>
>> AND if you husband wants this tool and price is no object you save
>> lots of money by getting the kit with the most accessories.
>> Accessories are Expensive and you get a sizeable discount with the
>> larger kits.
>
> Tools using in making models
> This is Alexander zhang from Shenzhen shenchuang industrial
> company,
> a specialized tools manufacturer. Our product 6 in 1 is specially
> designed for making models. they are really novel products.
> It can make of mini jigsaw, metal lathe, wood lathe, grinder,
> miller,
> driller.
> You can make whatever models by using our products.
> Contact: thegoodtool at gmail com

Assuming that you're really trying to be helpful and not just spamming
randomly, spend the 200 bucks or whatever it costs for a business
license, rent some space in San Diego or San Francisco or Los Angeles
or Seattle and ship over a few containers of your product, then put up
a Web site with direct ordering and take out an ad in Fine Woodworking
or the like and send some sample machines out to the woodworking
magazines and if your product is decent and useful you'll likely sell
quite a lot of them. Make sure you hire a bookkeeper and pay your
taxes. Get an account with UPS or Federal Express if they're small
enough to ship that way, otherwise negotiate a deal with a freight
company.

This is where so many Chinese companies fall on their faces--their
idea of "marketing" is to post on USENET and not have any way for
anyone reading their post to obtain their product.

--
--
--John
to email, dial "usenet" and validate
(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)


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