Source for HF Multifunction Blades

[tseavoy]

I'm one of those who bought the HF multifunction tool. In a very short time it paid for itself. Now I need a new woodcutting blade -- the straight one. The HF online catalog only offers a set of three, including two scrapers that I don't need. Other sources list a pack of 3 for about $25, almost the price of the tool itself. Anyone know where the straight woodcutting blade can be purchased at HF prices? I don't live close to a HF store (unless I want to pay for a ferry ride). Maybe buy two more tools just to get the blades?

Tom on Marrowstone

[phi1l]

The nicest thing about the HF model is that the blades are entirely held by compression, so anything that the will go over the tightening bolt will work. I have used Dremel & Fein Blades with mine, & from just glancing at those th the Rockwell tool, they look like they should work as well.

I checked the last time I was at my local HF last week, & they now have a decent selection of individual blades in stock, so you might want to check back with them as well.

Good Luck

[Sid]

Originally Posted by phi1l

The nicest thing about the HF model is that the blades are entirely held by compression,

I've read earlier posts saying that the HF tool didn't have positioning pins for the blades, but the one I bought about a month ago (item 67256) does have 4 pins, and the blades have 12 holes that go over the pins and allow 12 mounting angles.

That said, a post at http://www.bt3central.com/showthread...des#post419689 asked if Bosch blades would fit the HF tool and linked to Bosch bimetal blades from McFeely's at http://www.mcfeelys.com/product/RBB-...nge-Cut-Blades

Judging from the scale on the blades and careful measurements on my monitor, I'm guessing that the Bosch blades would fit over the HF pins, or could at least be made to fit with a little enlargement of the holes. The 3/4" blade is $8.44 but the bimetal blades should cut metal and last longer than the original HF blades when cutting wood.

Sid

[phi1l]

That's very interesting, the one I got has no pins, just a compression washer to hold the blade tight.

[scmhogg]

Tom,

This web page for HF lists a few more replacement blades. The three pack is now $9.99. My HF in Simi Valley has a rack with at least a dozen different blades. I recently bought one that cuts 20g steel, for a friend. If you know the blades you want, I could get them here and send them to you.

I have used the half moon blade the most.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67256

Steve

[tseavoy]

Thanks guys. I decided to take Sid's suggestion to get them from McFeely (wasn't he the postman on Mr. Rogers?). Two of the bimetal blades should last me for some time.
That tool is the answer to some situations where it would be very frustrating to get out of.

Tom on Marrowstone

[tjr]

Originally Posted by scmhogg

... I recently bought one that cuts 20g steel...
Steve

Do you happen to know which blade this is?

Thanx.

[scmhogg]

It was an half-moon the number on the package is 67460. Nothing come up on the web site for that number.

I loaned mine to a friend. I will copy the package next week, and post it.

Steve

[thiggy]

I needed a replacement saw blade for the HF tool. A couple of months ago when I bought the tool, I purchased a set of three blades, so I had a replacement. All they sold then was the set of three, one saw, two scrapers. It seems like the cost then was about $10 for the set. Yesterday I went in to the store and was pleased to see that they now have a rather extensive selection of various types of blades. The offset saw blade I wanted was $7.99 each, or in the pack with two scrapers for $5.99!! Well now I have all these scraper blades that I will probably never use. (But the saw has really been handy for some interior trim work, as well as exterior siding.) My painters wore out the first two saw blades repairing some facia in preparation for their painting.

[Big Daddy]

I have the new version with the pins. The "half moon" HF blade is very poor. The Bosch blades fit the new pinned HF tool very well and the Bosch Bi-metal blades are available at thr BORG. They handle trim nails very well.