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gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject: Fein saw

The Fein saw is an oscillating saw which seems to cut through many hard

surfaces, including fiberglass. When it appeared on a TV commercial, I

wanted to buy this saw to try on the Europa, until the large price tag ( I

think it was around $350 US dollars, or so. Ian Rickard discussed this saw

on page 12 of the December issue of The Europa Flyer.



I noticed that there is a knock-off of this saw at Harbor Freight. It is new

to them, and appeared in the adds over Christmas on sale for 39.99 (down

from 49.99). If anyone has tried this saw to check its reliability/working,

let me know. Meanwhile, I am in no hurry, and waiting for it to go on sale

again.



Thanks,

Greg Fuchs   A050

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grahamsingleton(at)btinte
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:07 am Post subject: Fein saw

Greg Fuchs wrote:

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 The Fein saw is an oscillating saw which seems to cut through many hard

 surfaces, including fiberglass. When it appeared on a TV commercial, I

 wanted to buy this saw to try on the Europa, 

 Thanks,

   

Greg
	


I have a Fein Tool, it is superb but as you say Expenive!! So are the 

cutters for it. It does work though and there are a few jobs it will 

make easy so it would be a good investment.

I don't know anyone who has tried the Harbor Freight tool yet.

Graham

rick.sivier(at)btinternet
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:15 am Post subject: Fein saw

Greg,



I have found the Fein to be invaluable.  I got mine off eBay for around

£100, so have a look and you might find a bargain.



Rick



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Brian Davies

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 124
Location: uk

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:03 am Post subject: Fein saw

Bosch have brought out a copy in the UK that retails at UKP 69.  It appears

to be identical and works great.



Brian Davies kit 454 



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gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
Guest

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:10 pm Post subject: Fein saw

Graham,

Thanks, at least I know now that the original Fein tool works.

It does seam like it would work with fiberglass like a knife through butter.

Regards,

Greg



(original message reproduced)

 	  Quote: 	
		  The Fein saw is an oscillating saw which seems to cut through many hard

surfaces, including fiberglass. When it appeared on a TV commercial, I

wanted to buy this saw to try on the Europa, until the large price tag ( I

think it was around $350 US dollars, or so. Ian Rickard discussed this saw

on page 12 of the December issue of The Europa Flyer.


	


 	  Quote: 	
		  I noticed that there is a knock-off of this saw at Harbor Freight. It is

new to them, and appeared in the adds over Christmas on sale for 39.99

(down from 49.99). If anyone has tried this saw to check its

reliability/working, let me know. Meanwhile, I am in no hurry, and waiting

for it to go on sale again.


	


 	  Quote: 	
		  Thanks,

Greg Fuchs   A050


	


I have a Fein Tool, it is superb but as you say Expenive!! So are the 

cutters for it. It does work though and there are a few jobs it will 

make easy so it would be a good investment.

I don't know anyone who has tried the Harbor Freight tool yet.

Graham

gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
Guest

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:10 pm Post subject: Fein saw

Thanks Rick,

You got the original, so it will work for sure.

At 39 US dollars, or about 20 UK pounds, the knockoff would be a good

candidate to try. I don't think any of the prices that have floated around

would compete. The question would be if it would hold up for very long.



Greg




<rick.sivier(at)btinternet.com>



Greg,



I have found the Fein to be invaluable.  I got mine off eBay for around

£100, so have a look and you might find a bargain.



Rick

gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
Guest

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:11 pm Post subject: Fein saw

Brian,



Hmmm,

That surely brings it closer to my wanted price range.

The Harbor Freight version is surely worth a try still, IMHO, unless anyone

says its not worth it. I might be the one who reports on it first, who

knows?

Regards,

Greg






Bosch have brought out a copy in the UK that retails at UKP 69.  It appears

to be identical and works great.



Brian Davies kit 454

mau11(at)free.fr
Guest

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject: Fein saw

Greg Fuchs a écrit :

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Graham,

 Thanks, at least I know now that the original Fein tool works.

 It does seam like it would work with fiberglass like a knife through butter.

 Regards,

 Greg



 (original message reproduced)

   

> The Fein saw is an oscillating saw which seems to cut through many hard

> surfaces, including fiberglass. When it appeared on a TV commercial, I

> wanted to buy this saw to try on the Europa, until the large price tag ( I

> think it was around $350 US dollars, or so. Ian Rickard discussed this saw

> on page 12 of the December issue of The Europa Flyer.

>     



   

> I noticed that there is a knock-off of this saw at Harbor Freight. It is

> new to them, and appeared in the adds over Christmas on sale for 39.99

> (down from 49.99). If anyone has tried this saw to check its

> reliability/working, let me know. Meanwhile, I am in no hurry, and waiting

> for it to go on sale again.

>     



   

> Thanks,

> Greg Fuchs   A050

>     



 I have a Fein Tool, it is superb but as you say Expenive!! So are the 

 cutters for it. It does work though and there are a few jobs it will 

 make easy so it would be a good investment.

 I don't know anyone who has tried the Harbor Freight tool yet.

 Graham

   

Hi all,
	


I use a fein saw since 15 years it is a perfect tool.

and very efficient for fiber glass.There is different shapes of blades, 

a little piece of advise with each blades, make a training with sheet of 

material before use on the aircraft piece.

Good work

Builder N°145



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Michel AUVRAY

mau11(at)free.fr

grahamsingleton(at)btinte
Guest

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: Fein saw

Greg Fuchs wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Graham,

 Thanks, at least I know now that the original Fein tool works.

 It does seam like it would work with fiberglass like a knife through butter.

 Regards,

 Greg

Greg & All
	


not exactly like a knife through butter! It isn't a fast cut. The 

important thing is in the name, it's a "fein cut" and it's also very 

controllable. IOW you won't make knife /chisel slips and ruin anything.

Graham

grahamsingleton(at)btinte
Guest

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:12 pm Post subject: Fein saw

Greg Fuchs wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   

 Thanks Rick,

 You got the original, so it will work for sure.

 At 39 US dollars, or about 20 UK pounds, the knockoff would be a good

 candidate to try. I don't think any of the prices that have floated around

 would compete. The question would be if it would hold up for very long.



 Greg

Not quite, the real question is will it do what a Fein Cut does, very 
	


accurate very controllable cutting and sanding

Graham

gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
Guest

Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 6:54 pm Post subject: Fein saw

 	  Quote: 	
		   Thanks Rick,

 You got the original, so it will work for sure.

 At 39 US dollars, or about 20 UK pounds, the knockoff would be a good

 candidate to try. I don't think any of the prices that have floated around

 would compete. The question would be if it would hold up for very long.



 Greg

Not quite, the real question is will it do what a Fein Cut does, very 
	


accurate very controllable cutting and sanding

Graham



Graham,

I think you accurately address part of the focus of my questioning. Let me

clarify the statement: If the fein knockoff comes close at all (in every

way) as being as fein as the fein saw, then all is  f.....pretty good.



Cheers!

Greg

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