These vibrating tools on tv

[FastPauly]

I got the 29 buck HF unit....I think I have used it twice. Once to saw off a floor flange bolt on a toilet and the second time was to make a in-place angle cut on a piece of molding. It did both jobs quite well...if I had to use one of these tools on a daily basis then Yes, investing in a higher end unit would probably be the way to go.

 

[smstonypoint]

Yes, the Fein blades are pricey! I have not personally treid these-but on a wood forum they where highly recommended: index

That source is also highly recommended by the construction pros over at the JLC site.

Steve

 

[k0ua]

Well dang, as most of you seem to like them, I guess i will have to get one to find out what its all about. I wasn't sure what they were good for, but have gotten some ideas here.
James K0UA

 

[tillboy2001]

Has anyone tried out these vibrating tools which cut and scrape as seen on tv? If they do what they show it would be worth buying.
I'm such a doubting type it seems too good to be true.

nelson

I don't know, but I swear I saw Tom Silvia on an episode of This Old House using something similar to that. Or maybe it was the plumber guy...but I saw it.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I always wondered how well they worked also. Course I wouldn't buy a tool that I had no immediate use for.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Course I wouldn't buy a tool that I had no immediate use for.

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: how many believed that line :laughing:

 

[PILOON]

Had occasion to use the Fein (borrowed) and was sold for some uses.

In my case I needed to install an electrical outlet in a log cabin wall, i.e. a square hole which would have taken hours with a chisel and hammer + clean up of edges.

So I bought a clone! Works just as well- problem however was blade selection until I found a web site that sold mainly clone blades.
The 'kit clones' do not offer many blade options and few retailers even carry spares.

OK; now I have the clone, but then I am a tool freak!

I wanted coarse blades for fast cut but clones only offer fine tooth.

As to the 'do all' advertising, well many chores are better done with other tools, a bit of hype there.

Door frame trimming (for me) is best done with a 4-5" saw blade mounted on my angle grinder.
Title removal best with my Hilti impact drill and flat blade.

For finer detail work OK, but generally not a 'production' tool.

They show grout removal; any grinder and carbide blade will do that! faster!

 

[buck12]

I've had the HF $29 one for a year or so, saw blade is very handy for trim work, installing kitchen cabinets, cutting off door trim on tile jobs, etc. Places where you can't get a regular saw into. I don't think even the $400 one would be up to scaling up tile and stuff, I use a jackhammer for that.

I have been doing some remodeling getting ready for the new baby. My father has one of the HF vibrating saws. Did a great job for cutting base board, etc. Seemed to be made cheap but for the average diy a handy tool.

 

[Carykong]

I have a Dremel type. Works fine. Saw blade dulls quick. Get spares.

 

[WillysWoodPile]

I have the HF one and have used it for all kinds of things from trim work to paint and adhesive removal and jigsaw type tasks. I don't know how long it will last but so far it has been great for under thirty bucks. Seems like everbody is making one now including Rigid and others

--)> When I did construction work we had Rigid wet-dry vacs. My boss swore by them and would never buy another brand. He was right.
-- So if Rigid makes such good wet-dry vacs, maybe that quality will carry over to other "tools".