18 volt multi tool, do they have enough sustained oomph?

[epsilonGreedy]

I am inclined to buy a 240v multi tool on the assumption if I need to hack, shave or sand something down, the process might take time. Could battery capacity been a limiting factor?

 

Unlike a cordless driver I don't imagine I will be hopping here and there enough with a multi tool to benefit from cordless mobility.

[Dave Jones]

to give you an example, our chippey has a battery 12" dewalt chop saw (2 x 54v) he says it has more power than the mains version.

[Cpd]

I think the cordless will be fine, I opted for a dewalt corded version which has a really long cable. I was trying to get as much tool as I could for the cash I had and did not really need the cordless version as I have power wherever it’s needed. 

[Big Jimbo]

Ì have had a Bosch cordless multitool. I got so sick of it running out, i got a Makita corded. Nice long cord.

[Onoff]

I have a Lidl Parkside 230V multi tool. It just keeps going, I mean it really does keep going, the on/off switch is stuck or broken. 

[PeterW]

Have one of the original Fein Multimaster Top from about 2008 and would fight to the death to keep it ..! Have considered the Makita as I run 18v LXT batteries but can’t currently justify a new toy .. 

[CC45]

dewalt multitool and a 4ah battery does a good job for me.  I would buy a sander if thats what you want to do rather than use the multitool.

[Onoff]

1 minute ago, CC45 said:

dewalt multitool and a 4ah battery does a good job for me.  I would buy a sander if thats what you want to do rather than use the multitool.

 

Chippy mate is a DeWalt fan and swears by his cordless multitool. 

[CC45]

There's a few of us round here that use Dewalt - no complaints.  I suspect there's not much difference in any of them once you get to that price point.

[dpmiller]

Dewalt 18v here too, very handy.

[Nickfromwales]

Mikita 18v here, and I barter the shit out of it. Just decide if your routinely cutting and chopping out, or sanding / detailing. If the latter, buy the Fein, it’s nice for duration use, very balanced and comfortable eg less user fatigue. 
 

1 hour ago, CC45 said:

I would buy a sander if thats what you want to do rather than use the multitool.

Amen. 

Edited November 26, 2020 by Nickfromwales

[Mr Punter]

I have Makita 18v and a corded.  I am not fond of the noise but handy for some things.  Never use the corded now.

 

 

[Pocster]

Dewalt XR battery anything less is just shame full . Most Android users / abusers go for makita because they like/have simple tools .

Edited November 28, 2020 by pocster

[epsilonGreedy]

4 minutes ago, pocster said:

Dewalt XR battery anything less is just shame full . Most Android users / abusers go for makita because they like/have simple tools .

 

 

So what should an iPhone user who runs Windows on his two Apple Powerbook laptops and who dislikes Google's political censorship buy? Ryobi?

[Pocster]

Just now, epsilonGreedy said:

 

So what should an iPhone user who runs Windows on his two Apple Powerbook laptops and who dislikes Google's political censorship buy? Ryobi?

Needs to see a shrink . Windows on macs ffs ! ?

[GaryM]

I treated myself to a set of cordless tools a few months back, Screwfix own make Erbauer.  I'm really pleased with them including the multitool. All are brushless with inter changeable batteries, including 5 amp batteries which do last a long time.

 

So somewhat cheaper than dewalt etc. but works very well