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posted on November 03, 2009 at 07:40PM Inappropriate?

 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
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posted on November 03, 2009 at 07:45PM
 

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

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.............................

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

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?

posted on November 30, 2009 at 10:56AM
 

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

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?

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.

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 ?

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!).

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

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.

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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