September 2020

Updates
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MULTI TALENTED TOOLS
FEIN has simplified its product range, grouping
its multitools together to form one new
MultiMaster family. The MultiMaster 300, 500
and 700 series, formerly known as the
MultiTalent, MultiMaster and SuperCut, will
now form one “unrivalled” family of multitools.
Scheduled to launch this September nationally
across the UK with the aim of streamlining
product lines for end-users and dealers alike, the
range will now encompass the three oscillating
power tools. Each product will also be available
as both cordless and mains-powered options.
“The MultiMaster range provides a one-stopshop
for a breadth of jobs, be it cutting, sawing,
sanding or polishing, due to its incredibly
extensive catalogue of compatible accessories,”
commented Raphael Rudolph, Managing Director
of FEIN UK. “Whether you’re on site for eight
hours a day or completing a quick DIY project,
the three new products offer a range of
performance classes, from entry-level to super
powerful for the most demanding requirements.”
The MultiMaster family is compatible with a total
of 180 accessories, enabling end-users to
complete a range of jobs with just one tool. The
MultiMaster 700 series, formerly known as
SuperCut, has the ability to saw wood, metal and
plastics, while also cutting out tiles, silicone
joints and carpets rapidly to precision, and
removing adhesive residues and tile adhesive.
The 700 series comes in various packages,
including up to 60 accessories, making it ideal
for all levels of the construction process and
everyone from general builders and roofers, to
plumbers, carpenters and electricians.
“Due to its robust design, the MultiMaster 700
can cope with the toughest conditions and is able
to operate with all Starlock accessories,
including Starlock, Starlock Plus and Starlock
Max,” added Raphael.
The MultiMaster 500 series, formerly known as
MultiMaster, can be adapted to complete a range
FEIN’s multitools are now part of the MultiMaster family.
of interior jobs such as sawing wood and metal,
as well as sanding and removing tiles, and is
available with different packages including, the
AMM 500 Plus TOP with more than 30
accessories. Meanwhile, the MultiMaster 300
series, previously known as MultiTalent, is
designed for sawing wood, metal, plasterboard
and plastics and can be purchased with a variety
of basic accessories. Both MultiMaster 300 and
500 series multitools are compatible with
Starlock and Starlock Plus accessories.
As part of the product range expansion, the
company will also be offering up to £100 in
Amazon vouchers to any customers trading in
their old non-Starlock FEIN tools for the new
MultiMaster 300, 500 or 700 series, when they
register for the three-year FEIN Plus warranty.
www.fein.com/en_uk/
A CUT ABOVE: QUICKER & SAFER CUTTING
The team at Guardian Tools have worked closely with roofing contractors to launch the Guardian Roof Tile Jig.
The traditional practice to secure and stabilise any roof tile whilst cutting is to stand on it. However, this brings the foot
closer to the cutting blade and creates significant risk of a serious accident. Once water has been included in the
Above: Guardian’s Roof Tile Jig.
process for suppressing silica dust, the risk is further increased because the operator is cutting whilst trying to follow a quickly disappearing line. Guardian
says the Jig simply replaces the operator’s foot and does not change the process. The tile is aligned on the base of the Jig with a ‘stop’ and held in place by
pushing a clamp down on the top of the tile, and Guardian Tools says this then gives the user an edge to follow and makes the cutting safer, more accurate
and easily repeatable. By using the Jig in the cutting process, not only does the risk of harm substantially reduce, it also saves time and therefore money.
Andy Fitzmaurice, Guardian Tools Director, explained: “For a number of years we have worked across different sectors of construction with Stihl and
their cut-off machines. Through this, we have been able to gain an in-depth understanding of the ways in which cut-off machines can be supported to
improve the key roles they have on a construction site. For roofers, the cut-off machine is a valuable tool, so to help improve its ease of use and its
safety, plus reducing overall cutting time, is a benefit to both the contractor and their client. Even the simple benefit of raising the tile off the scaffold
boards and avoiding the frequent cutting of boards will have a positive impact on site.”
Guardian Tools says the benefit of working with roofing contractors is that they have been able to develop a product that roofers would use and can do
so without expecting them to change the way they work. Jason Wright, MD at J Wright Roofing Ltd., explained: “We have looked at the Jig with different
types of tiles, including ridge tiles. We can see the benefits of the Jig from both the safety and time-saving aspects and are looking to include this
innovative and practical tool with our teams for everyday use.” www.guardiantools.co.uk
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