Best Multi Tools
Panasonic 3.6V 1.5Ah Screw Driver
Great Screwdriver Over the Long Term – This is not a new powered screwdriver - I bought this exact model 12 years ago when they first came out. But it has proven its worth over that time &… Read more
has never failed. It came with 2 lithium-ion batteries & one of them has only now stopped working - after 12 years of fairly active service! (The key seems to be to NEVER allow the batteries to drain fully - always keep them at a reasonable charge.) Its 2 speed planetary gearbox offers practical speed for drilling small holes using hex drill bits (400rpm), and slower speed (200rpm) for driving screws with good torque for such a small tool. And its drive shaft automatically locks, so it can be used to manually tighten screws that last bit if needed, or to break the initial grip when unscrewing old screws. The 21-stage clutch is electronic & it works with precision. Since there's almost no mass in the 1/4" hex chuck, it stops immediately the set torque is reached. Brilliant, and it works well. I've used this tool for mostly driving small to medium screws (up to about 12 gauge) into a large number of mostly timber projects I've made over that time (home-made furniture, etc.). It's also had a workout in metal over the 12 years, and it excels at tightening/undoing machine screws (up to about 1/4" or so). It can be configured as pistol grip or straight for convenience, and it can get into some tight & awkward positions when making cabinets, etc. (The body is only 40mm diameter, so it can drill holes 20mm from an inside edge). It uses a rocker switch for forward/off/reverse action (which can be locked off for transport). The switch is located in the best position for your thumb to activate it, and you can immediately change driving direction (very handy). So, provided you don't expect it to drive big screws, and are patient, this lightweight screwdriver works really well. Everything about this tool indicates that it was brilliantly designed and engineered - it seems to have been way ahead of its time (as usual). (I've had 8 Panasonic drills since the early 1980s & they all still work).
Rok 200W Multi Tool
Love my Rok multi tool – Bought my Rok years ago now and even being in my 60's and female had no trouble using it. I actually repointed my house with it. Havent used all the… Read more
blades but it did what I asked of it sorry guys below..no parts flew off into the bushes with me, maybe you didnt have things tight enough. I bought mine from Bunnings Im pretty sure and even though they dont appear to sell them now (or maybe it was Mitre 10???) Bunnings still sell blades and sandpaper which is pretty universal I think for these kind of gadgets. Now I have no need for it but happy to stand by what Ive said.
Festool multitool – The tool is easy and comfortable to use. The flatter batteries are a great idea giving me easier access in difficult areas. To get the full benefit… Read more
of the tool I need to buy some accessories but considering how much I have already paid I'm not sure I will do this
Makita DTM50ZX5
Effective but hefty – A little heavier than I'd like but a good solid tool and once you sort through the multitude of available accessory blades / discs / etc. and settle… Read more
on a useful all round kit, expect to double the tool skin cost. Speaking of cost, the skin is relatively inexpensive by Makita standards so if you already have Makita batteries like we do then it's a good addition. I'm still finding out what it can do but so far it's been used for cutting PVC pipe, plunge cutting plaster, sanding in a tight space and removing old grout from between tiles prior to re-grouting. It's sort of like a grown up Dremel tool! It is reasonably hefty at a fraction over 2 kg using a 3Ah battery so I find it a little difficult to use in tight spaces and it's noisy so ear protection is a must but it's been able to do every job I've thrown at is to far with ease.
Great tool for hard to reach and fiddly jobs – This is a handy tool for those hard to reach jobs. It won't replace any of your other tools but it will definitely complement them. Great for neat… Read more
cutting, sanding odd shapes but don't expect it to cut metal other than nails, thin walled pipe or mild sheet.
If your into repairing/replacing tiles or re-grouting there is no better tool.
Great for removing difficult glues, sanding hard to get to spots.
This is not a tool you would want to use all day or to complete large jobs, it's the tool you'll reach for when you get to the most fiddly jobs and the ones requiring neat and precise workmanship!
Check EBay for blades & accessories as they can be expensive in store. Very easy to use, very precise, great for hard to reach jobs They are a little noisy when run at full speed. Accessories can be expensive so shop around!
DIY good friend – I bought it from Warehouse. It's really useful power tools. I use it remove old silicone dig out rotten wood from windows wall and door. Even cutting slot in hard wood. It's just great DIY friend. Saving a lot money and time.
Ryobi R18MT3-0
Great tool, susceptible to dust build up – One couldn't really say their tool bag was complete without one of these, coupled with a 6 year replacement warranty. How can you go wrong? The box… Read more
comes with a variety of attachments that allow you to cut through plastic, wood or metal, a sander pad plus sandpaper and a gritty metal attachment for removing grout.
If I were to offer a constructive criticism, it would be that should the unit is used in a dusty environment (removing grout, cutting gyprock and some sanding), be sure to regularly use a blower to clear any dust from accummulating. No need to unscrew anything, but collecting too much dust inside the unit will render it useless.
Bunnings will however, happily swap the unit for a new one. But if you don't want that inconvenience, just regularly clean the tool.
Perfect timing – I have a few Ozito PXC tools and have been pleased with their performance. Great for DIY jobs. As I have 2 18V batteries and can never find a torch… Read more
with batteries when you need it, I saw this light on the Bunnings website. It only costs $15.98 and is quite small and light in the flesh. It is 270 lumens which did not seem that impressive. I bought one yesterday and thought I would test it when it got dark last night. We were watching TV last night and there was a power cut for 40 minutes!!! The first powercut in ages and I had not tested how bright the light was but had the perfect opportunity. It was certainly bright enough to light the room adequately, much better than the torch or candles we would normally use and lasted the full 40 minutes with no problems. It was using a 2.5ah battery which only had 1 light indicated on the state of charge when switched on. Deciding on whether to buy another as it is that good.
Ryobi 18V One+ RRTS18
Pretty Handy – There are a few different models of rotary tool available from Ryobi, from USB to 12V to 18V to 240V. This is the 18 Volt version and it is pretty… Read more
handy.
I needed a smaller tool to access a delicate cutting job and this gave me the excuse to purchase a new tool, I was immediately impressed. It is detailed and accurate for cutting / grinding small areas and is more than powerful enough for getting through this sort of work. It's not grinder powerful, but it's also not grinder sized.
I was able to stall it a couple of times but I was really giving it a hard time. To change out the tip, a spanner needs to be locked onto the chuck and then rotate a locking ring and this is a bit fiddly - I guess this comes with having a smaller tool. At high RPM (35,000) it makes quite a racket and does a fair amount of cutting, but it can be dialled right down to 2,500 RPM for more delicate work.
Overall, very useful for detailed work.
Bosch GOP 250 CE Professional
Poor quality and certainly not professional – Only used infrequently around home. Now revs up at start and reverts to idle. Poor quality. Show details
Milwaukee Rotary Tool
Good but missing the "solid build" factor you'd expect from Milwaukee – Overall the Rotary Tool is ok and works well. My only negative comment is the build quality isn't what I would expect from Milwaukee. The big thing… Read more
I notice is when using some attachments the Rotary Tool gets an annoying vibration. For example when I use the supplied Milwaukee cutting discs the tool gets a resonance or vibration at certain speeds. Feels like the tool will vibrate apart. I took the tool into Total Tools where I bought it from and they said this is normal. I've used a Dremel rotary tool and a cheap Dick Smith brand and they didn't vibrate at all. So I would say it is not normal. Also, there is a fair bit of play in the shaft, I can wriggle the shaft side to side, almost like there is a piece missing or like I said the build quality and design is missing something. Pretty annoying for a Milwaukee product to be honest.
Apart from that the tool is fine, I'm glad I went with a battery powered tool instead of a corded tool. Having it cordless is very handy. I bought the tool around 2019 and it is still going strong.
Handymen only - Professionals avoid like the plague! – I have just burnt out my 2nd one of these in 5 years - possibly Dewalt's worst tool ever. It's simply a bad design, the look of it actually gives the… Read more
game away. If you look at Milwaukee or Makita's multi's, they have a thicker handle, the fancy design of this thing's case actually works against the proper function of the internals - if you use this tool for any length of time, the handle gets so hot you can't hold it and ultimately it just burns out, not all a good look for the most expensive version of the common tool brands. I am so fed up with buying these pieces of crap that I'm buying an adapter & getting a Milwaukee for the next one.
Leatherman Free K2
I was quite impressed when I looked at one of these in the shop, but after two months of ownership the locking mechanism's soft metal has worn to the point the tool is difficult to unlock. Very disappointing. Show details
Topex 20V TX524
Broke in a week replaced battery did not work either Show details
AEG 300W Multi Tool OMNI300X
Don’t waste your time and money – Over heats within 2 minutes of constant use as slow to cut 18mm MDF cabinet door. In addition to this level of discomfort is intolerable amount of… Read more
vibration which is not good on the hands. Choose the corded 240v multitool as read reviews commenting on overheat cut cut events on the cordless AEG models . Returned it to Bunnings and payed the extra for corded Makita . Chalk and cheese as the Makita was a pleasure to use .