Fein MultiMaster 700 Oscillating Multi-Tool
ELITE tier
Fein invented the oscillating multi-tool in 1967, and while dozens of competitors have entered the market since the original patent expired, none match the engineering precision of the MultiMaster.
Origin
Made in Germany
Warranty
3-year manufacturer warranty on motor and electronics; brushes and accessories are user-replaceable
Price
~$350 (Premium)
Community
Reddit r/BuyItForLife Approved
The 700 model runs on a 450-watt motor with electronic speed control from 10,000 to 19,500 oscillations per minute, delivering controlled cutting, sanding, and scraping across wood, metal, drywall, and grout. The StarlockMax tool mount is the industry standard for secure blade attachment — no wobble, no slippage, instant changes without a wrench.
Built in Schwäbisch Gmünd-Bargau, Germany, with the kind of motor longevity that professional contractors depend on daily. Fein's dust extraction port connects to standard shop vacuums, and the soft-start feature eliminates the dangerous blade jerk that cheaper oscillating tools produce.
Replacement blades and accessories are universally available from Fein and third-party manufacturers. At roughly $350, the MultiMaster costs more than big-box alternatives, but remodelers and trim carpenters report 10 to 15 years of daily professional use from a single unit.
The motor is serviceable, brushes are replaceable, and Fein maintains parts inventory for years after discontinuation. The tool that created the category remains the best in it.