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SKYDADDY29 Oshkosh, WI posts: 2
posted on November 03, 2009 at 07:40PM Inappropriate? Quote Reply

 Can it cut through nails & how long does a blade last when cutting through nails

replies: 42 latest post: January 04, 2010 at 02:09AM by wackovail
posted on November 03, 2009 at 07:45PM
 

CAN THE NEW NEXTEC MULTI-TOOL CUT THROUGH 100 NAIL WITH OUT RECHARGING ITS BATTERY.?????

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posted on November 03, 2009 at 08:56PM
 

That would probably be a challenge for the tool.

The good news is that you can purchase an extra 12 volt battery for it, for $24.99 and that recharging the battery only takes 1/2 an hour.

posted on November 21, 2009 at 09:38AM
 

Who is this AdamO feller? He seems to have an answer to everything on here.............................

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posted on November 21, 2009 at 10:37AM
 

hmm....yes he does, doesnt he?  *raises eyebrow

posted on November 26, 2009 at 06:18PM
 

I need to cut flush to the nut 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch stainless steel bolts  in the coach roof in my sailboat - will this tool do it? and if so what attachment?  I have about 60 of them to do

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posted on November 26, 2009 at 09:50PM
 

Of the two cutting attachments, the straight metal cutting blade will be your best bet for cutting the steel bolts.

I know stainless-steel can be very tough to cut/drill.

So, I would recommend purchasing an extra blade(s) for your Multi-tool.

 

posted on November 30, 2009 at 09:35AM
 

how well does this nextec work on cutting holes in drywall?

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posted on November 30, 2009 at 10:56AM
 

The tool's round-toothed blade works GREAT on drywall.

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posted on November 30, 2009 at 10:59AM
 

Most of the answers center around tools.

The appliance stuff is really BlueCrew's forteit.

But, I had over 5 years of training and experience with store displays, assembly, deluxing and returns to get a breadth of knowledge and experience on a large range of Sears products.

I work as a Sears Tool Sales Consultative Sales Associate now.

posted on November 30, 2009 at 08:28PM
 
In response to AdamO's post from November 30 2009 10:56AM

this will be good for cutting outlet holes etc?

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posted on November 30, 2009 at 11:55PM
 
In response to tree23's post from November 30 2009 08:28PM

Fantastic for that! You'll get a clean cut without the jagged, sloppy mess that a recip or jig saw can leave, and with far more depth control.

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posted on December 01, 2009 at 05:38AM
 

And, the blade wont project through the drywall, until the very end of the cut.

You can cut drywall across studs and fire blocks.

There's also less chance of "running into" plumbing.

posted on December 05, 2009 at 07:19PM
 

how does this batt tool compare to a plug in dremel or rockwell ?

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posted on December 05, 2009 at 11:59PM
 
In response to jasonpiep's post from December 05 2009 07:19PM

Very similar performance-wise. Obviously, it's far more portable. And, obviously, it will not have unlimited run-time. However, the Dremel and Rockwell, like most plug-in power tools, can overheat if used too much.

The Craftsman does have some advantages over the competition. It's got a worklight in the head, which is a feature most people don't quite think is worthwhile until they start using the tool themselves. Then, they wonder how they ever got along with out it. It also has a vacuum port, so you can suck up the dust when you're sanding. Most of the other oscillating tools do not have this feature. It's lightweight, compact, and the attachments are interchangeable with most brand attachments (I believe Dremel's is proprietary, though).

At $99.99, it comes with one of each of the attachments, as well as an assortment of sanding pads, and a soft carry case. For anyone who has projects around the house to do, the NexTec MultiTool is as handy as a cordless drill (by the way, there's a NexTec drill, and unlike the other subcompact drills, it has an actual chuck!).

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posted on December 07, 2009 at 12:18PM
 

And, the replacement attachments seem to be very reasonably priced and readily available in the stores.

I need a fixed depth of cut feature.

I'm thinking some sort of varied diameter sets of washers, similar to diferent diameter ball-bearing units rabbeting router cutters use.

posted on December 07, 2009 at 06:03PM
 

i JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW TO CHANGE THE BIT.  iT HAS A WRENCH INSTEAED

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posted on December 07, 2009 at 06:34PM
 

The tools are held on by a socket-head screw.

Removing the the screw and washer, using an Allen wrench will allow you to change tool attachments.

posted on December 09, 2009 at 03:06PM
 

I've read a couple of reviews that say the tool overheats.  Any thoughts or comments on that?  Any recommendations or suggestions?  It also appears that many of the stores are out of stock on the extra batteries, I did not see them on-line either.

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posted on December 13, 2009 at 02:17PM
 

Dont know about the overheating, but we just got a LOAD of Nextec batteries in.

posted on December 13, 2009 at 02:34PM
 
In response to AdamO's post from November 30 2009 10:56AM

Hello AdamO,

I saw your reply on using the tool on cutting drywall.

 How does it do on cutting plaster and wood lathe?

I have some electrical outlets to install in the walls on a 1930's home.   Thank you

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posted on December 13, 2009 at 09:11PM
 

The plaster will wear the teeth a lot faster than drywall - obviously.

You can start out with the round saw attachment.

But, you may end up using the straight cutter and/or the grout cutter to work your way through the plaster.

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posted on December 13, 2009 at 09:14PM
 
In response to wig4usc's post from December 09 2009 03:06PM

These are small high-speed tools, similar to the Dremel rotary tools.

They CAN overheat if you don't give them an occasional rest, just like the Dremel Rotary tools can overheat with long-term, uninterrupted use.

The extra battery is back in the store, as of now...

They tend to come and go.

posted on December 14, 2009 at 07:07AM
 

How about grout, does it work as well as we see on TV with other similar products

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posted on December 14, 2009 at 07:12AM
 

It comes with two grout attachments.

One cuts the grout.

The other smoothes out surfaces, that have been previously glued and grouted.

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posted on December 16, 2009 at 04:21PM
 

Did you know there's a Multi-Tool giveaway contest happening this week? Allyou've got to do is follow @bluetoolcrew on Twitter. Two winners per day will be chosen and the official rules are posted in the MySears blogs.

posted on December 20, 2009 at 01:55PM
 

I'm wanting a simple tool I can use to help a grandchild cut out pieces to make birdboxes or small wood projects.  Would this tool be appropriate for a woman to handle to help with this kind of projects?

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posted on December 21, 2009 at 08:11PM
 

Maybe. For something like that, I would go more for a rotary tool though.

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posted on December 21, 2009 at 11:40PM
 

The Multi-tool would be a good candidate for cutting small pieces of trim for the bird houses.

If you are shy about using a circular saw, with it's increased learning curve to use safely, you might be interested in using one of the Carpenters' hand saws that Sears still sells.

The Multi-tool's sanding accessory would do a fantastic job of sanding smooth joints and edges of boards.

Unlike the Nextec Nailer, there is still an availability of Craftsman Nextec Multi-tools.

posted on December 24, 2009 at 09:17AM
 

How does the power of this battery operated tool compare with Rockwell's corded Multi-tool that has 2.3 amps?  Also is this the Bosch tool just with the Craftsman name on it?

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posted on December 24, 2009 at 09:49AM
 

Not to knock the Craftsman, Rockwell or Dremel tools, but if you want a really great tool in this category, the Fein Multimaster is the one to buy. I saw the other tools, and guess they are OK for lightweight jobs. By the way, cutting 1/4 bolts, especially stainless steel is probably done best with a dremel rotary tool with a cut off abrasivedisk. The reciprocating tools have blades that won't hold up to metal cutting jobs except for very thin sheet-metal. I ruined a blade cutting the tip off just one #10 sheet metal screw, and it was the Fein blade, which is supposed to be top quality. Fortunately, the Craftsman blades fit the Fein tool, and are much cheaper. These tools are fantastic for doing jobs that are otherwise very difficult. Admittedly, the Fein is outrageously expensive, but you get what you pay for.

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