Comments on: Craftsman 12 Volt NEXTEC Multi-Tool Product Review

By: richard

richard — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:48:55 +0000

I have found this tool extremely useful, in fact, I have worm out several sets of wood cuttging blades. It is great for removing old caulk and paint ridges. Cuts sheet rock and plaster with little mess and has good control to cut holes in walls of the same. It is great for cutting pvc & cpvc pipe. I have even used it to trim 2x4s and other boards in a tight area of a remodel. The problems are the battery vibrates loose of the handle, has minimum run-time {solved by having a second battery}, and the bolt holding the blade loosened during operation and the hex socket easily rounded. The third bolt I ordered from Sears was redesigned and seems to have eliminated the problem. I received this tool as a gift or otherwise may have never tried it. I have been amazed at it’s usefulness.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:05:35 +0000

I have used many different brands of multi tools. I have done several drywall jobs and small tile jobs using both the craftsman and Bosch, the craftsman is good for the money and can handle more than you think! It is smart to get the extended warranty!!! I like it but if you have $300 laying around the Bosch is better.

By: RC

RC — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:28:33 +0000

I have owned this tool now for a year and I must say this has been the tool I go to for any small jobs around the house. I have done a lot of renovations this past year and this tool has been used extensively for sanding, cutting and scraping. I use this also for my Rocketry hobby. I think it is great. If you push the tool it does tend to get hot but this is THE only complaint. You have to remember this is designed for the smaller jobs. The amount of work this tool has done in the past year is impressive for a cordless 12V tool.

By: RD

RD — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:13:31 +0000

DO NOT BUY!!!! This thing is a POS. I’ve had this “tool” for over three months and am extremely reluctant to use it because it just takes so long to do what you want. I will use any other tool to try and get a job done even though this should be the perfect tool for the job. Let me just say that the entire problem rests with the design. Specifically, the way the attachment is engaged by the tool. It uses an allen socket screw to “keep” the attachment tied to the tool. Unfortunately, the way the tool works is by high speed oscillation. What happens is that after about 30-45 seconds the screw vibrates so much that it unscrews making the attachment useless. Just try plunge cutting a 2X4 and you’ll notice that pretty soon the blade is no longer cutting but just vibrating like crazy and eventually the screw will separate from the tool. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY!!! Go with the Fein. From what I’ve seen the attachment is connected using a hinge-style mechanism.

By: Todd

Todd — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:18:20 +0000

Luke – I really can’t comment on this issue as I’m not an expert in batteries. However, I know many manufacturers use terms like 12 volt max at start up without load. I think we’re really splitting hairs.

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:10:54 +0000

I dont get it, I am in the USA so cant check it but from what I understand Li-ion only comes in 3.6V multiples thus it must be a 10.8V set not 12V is this an outright marketing lie or are they using a DC-Dc convernter to lift the voltage to 12V for the motor. Just want to know whats actually hapening. If sombody could put a mulit meter on the batter and let us all know that would be great.