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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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 .. 

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.

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. 

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.

Dewalt 18v here too, very handy.

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, 20205 yr by Nickfromwales

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

 

 

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, 20205 yr by pocster

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?

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 ! ?

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