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Multi-tool is a game changer for plunge cuts/detail work. I have used them extensively for sanding, too. But you need good quality detail sander bits otherwise they fall apart.
 
I use Makita.

Brushed/brushless… yes brushless are better but as a hobby user I will get many years from the brushed ones before it is an issue. I am sure you can change the brushes too if they do burn/wear out.

As a professional brushless would be the way to go.

I have a combi drill, impact driver, SDS drill (well worth it for masonry) orbital sander, multi tool and a circular saw so far. As said just buying the body works out reasonably priced once you have some batteries.

As for a 5ah having more power than a 2ah… it has more capacity but the voltage is the same. I have a couple of 3ah makita batteries (probably need another now as I have more tools) and a quick charger, I wouldn’t trust/use non branded. Bigger batteries are heavier.
 
SpellowHouse said:
Consider carefully whether you need a multitool. I bought one in place of a detail sander, thinking it would be more useful, in fact I haven't used it at all, except for the odd sanding! I really do wish I had bought the sander instead.
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i just clocked Aldi selling a multi tool for £12.99 so figured might aswell get that as it'll be fine for what I want to use it for. I only want it to make quick cuts in skirting and in plasterboard, nothing too ott. Bargain really.

Shame about the chop saw being OOS with Aldi now but I have just seen someone locally who I can hire one for £10 £15 along with a stand too so i may just get all my chopping jobs together and hire it for a day to save me buying one for the moment.

I only really need it to cut some wooden blinds to size, to cut some boxing in around our gas meter and to hide the wonky cut i did to one of the doors on our boiler cupboard on the landing :cry:
 
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R.O.S.S.I said:
i just clocked Aldi selling a multi tool for £12.99 so figured might aswell get that as it'll be fine for what I want to use it for. I only want it to make quick cuts in skirting and in plasterboard, nothing too ott. Bargain really.

Shame about the chop saw being OOS with Aldi now but I have just seen someone locally who I can hire one for £10 £15 along with a stand too so i may just get all my chopping jobs together and hire it for a day to save me buying one for the moment.

I only really need it to cut some wooden blinds to size, to cut some boxing in around our gas meter and to hide the wonky cut i did to one of the doors on our boiler cupboard on the landing :cry:
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Oh for that money, sure! That is a bargain.
 
A multi-tool is a useful piece of kit to have but as other have said consider how much use it'll actually get.

Mines be quite valuable for chopping in to floorboards and cutting boxes in to plasterboard, plus other awkward or intricate work.

It's one of those tools you should probably buy when you really need it but that makes things much easier and saves a lot of time when you do finally have cause to use it.

18v Makita body is about £80 at the moment.
 
Little update here as Evolution (Screwfix and others in-house brand I believe) are doing a deal on battery tools. Buy any battery tool and get a drill or jigsaw free. Good way to get started in the ecosystem! e.g. buy a mitre saw and circular saw, choose the free drill and jigsaw, you're halfway to carpentry kit.

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