Stanlet FatMax Tools 1/3 Off in Homebase. This one caught my eye.
Product details
The Stanley Fatmax high performance oscillating tool is incredibly versatile, it can be used to cut, sand and scrape a variety of materials.
Designed to withstand the most demanding of tasks over long periods of time, whilst the slim body and soft grip increases user comfort.
Suitable for: Wood, plastic, drywall, laminate and non ferrous metal.
Features: Tool-free accessory change is convenient when used with Stanley Fatmax blades, oscillating tool accessory clamp allows to use other branded accessorie
Dimensions: (H)28, (W)63, (D)10cm.
Wattage: 300W.
Speed: 10,000 - 22,000 rpm.
Dust extraction: A dust extractor can be fitted to this machine.
Weight: 3.3kg.
Guarantee: 3 year warranty.
Latest comments (24)
dovbusho
24 May 16#24
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receder
27 Sep 15#23
Just went to buy and it looks like the offer has expired as it's 99.99 now :disappointed:
westonborn
2 Aug 15#22
Great tool I bought this for similar price they have them on offer frequently, the multi tools are really useful, I used mine today after a cheap screw head rounded off. I would recommend the fat max.
MannyFresh
2 Aug 15#21
Bamfordtrading.. Comes with sander head and sand sheets, scraper and plunge cutter.
Plus a set of spare bushes.
Free delivery aswell
bonzobanana
2 Aug 15#20
All valid points to be honest but I was just making the point that similar tools can be purchased for a lot less. Although on wattage I don't think there is a world of difference between 280W and 300W.
MannyFresh
2 Aug 15#14
You can get a silverline multi cutter for £26, 3 year warranty included. Accepts Bosch blades aswel.
Top tip get the Aldi one, it's £25 and very good and powerful :smiley:
Tyler Durden to money-talks
2 Aug 15#13
Is it available now?
topss
2 Aug 15#12
It's not really comparable other than the type of tool it is.
For a start I know you said it's a similar wattage, but there is a difference - 280w vs 300w.
Secondly this Stanley one has a greater range of oscillation.
Next, this Stanley comes with a 'Tool-free accessory change' whereas your example uses a hex key. I can assure you not having to use a key to change blades is a huge advantage.
Also the Stanley comes with an adaptor to use different brands of accessories. No mention of one in your example.
And finally the Stanley has a 3 year warranty compared to a 1 year one in your example.
bonzobanana
2 Aug 15#11
Looks like a really nice tool but there are cheaper options for similar wattage tools like this one;
As previously stated Aldi and Lidl often have such tools on offer although may not be as high wattage or have many blades or accessories included. I've linked to the ebay model as it has dust extraction but many of these tools don't which is quite important for sanding.
cricky12
2 Aug 15#9
You can get a blue Bosch one for another £10 at screwfix
0dd8a11
2 Aug 15#8
Lidl may have something similar tomorrow but with the added advantage of Sabre Saw and Drill too. £59.99
daldan
2 Aug 15#7
good price
hoodr40
1 Aug 15#6
Good price for a good tool
I would highly recommend Fatmax tools miles better then standard Stanley power tools and in my personal opinion better then Bosch diy range (green tools) and Dremel.
BigBadJohnCfc
1 Aug 15#3
dremel are better. cold
Tyler Durden to BigBadJohnCfc
1 Aug 15#5
Are Dremel even the same type of tool? I thought they were rotary, this is oscillating.
Sorry, I see that they also do an oscillating tool. How is it better?
topss
1 Aug 15#4
This type of tool is really useful. I have a Worx one (from B&Q clearance last year) and is one of the most used tools now.
Used one of the bosch multi tools for couple of years now which has been great, blades cheaper on eBay than branded ones, not to sure about Stanley as a brand nowadays would probably stick to Bosch as they are same money.
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Product details
The Stanley Fatmax high performance oscillating tool is incredibly versatile, it can be used to cut, sand and scrape a variety of materials.
Designed to withstand the most demanding of tasks over long periods of time, whilst the slim body and soft grip increases user comfort.
Suitable for: Wood, plastic, drywall, laminate and non ferrous metal.
Features: Tool-free accessory change is convenient when used with Stanley Fatmax blades, oscillating tool accessory clamp allows to use other branded accessorie
Dimensions: (H)28, (W)63, (D)10cm.
Wattage: 300W.
Speed: 10,000 - 22,000 rpm.
Dust extraction: A dust extractor can be fitted to this machine.
Weight: 3.3kg.
Guarantee: 3 year warranty.
Latest comments (24)
Plus a set of spare bushes.
Free delivery aswell
http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Cotech-Multi-Tool/18-3555
For it to do everything that the FatMax can do you would need to buy all the available accessories. Total cost £67.14.
The FatMax includes:
15 sanding sheets,
1 precision plunge cut blade,
2 wood and metal plunge cut blades,
1 carbide rasp,
1 flush cut blade,
1 sanding pad,
1 carbide grout removal blade,
1 adapter for Dremel blades,
1 depth/cutting guide.
The Cotech includes:
Delta sanding pad,
3 Sanding sheets
Segment saw blade,
Scraper blade
Plunge-cutter blade.
For a start I know you said it's a similar wattage, but there is a difference - 280w vs 300w.
Secondly this Stanley one has a greater range of oscillation.
Next, this Stanley comes with a 'Tool-free accessory change' whereas your example uses a hex key. I can assure you not having to use a key to change blades is a huge advantage.
Also the Stanley comes with an adaptor to use different brands of accessories. No mention of one in your example.
And finally the Stanley has a 3 year warranty compared to a 1 year one in your example.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rhyas-280w-Oscillating-Multi-Tool-Combi-Function-Sander-Scraper-Cutter-Saw-/321668551574?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
As previously stated Aldi and Lidl often have such tools on offer although may not be as high wattage or have many blades or accessories included. I've linked to the ebay model as it has dust extraction but many of these tools don't which is quite important for sanding.
I would highly recommend Fatmax tools miles better then standard Stanley power tools and in my personal opinion better then Bosch diy range (green tools) and Dremel.
Sorry, I see that they also do an oscillating tool. How is it better?