The Einhell Multitool: The All-Rounder for Your Home
Home is where the heart is, and to keep it that way, minor renovations and redecoration projects are inevitable over the years. Whether it’s renewing silicone seals in the bathroom, replacing individual floorboards or tiles, or sanding down wooden door and window frames for a fresh coat of paint, Einhell offers the most practical tool imaginable for these essential tasks: the multifunction tool – available as a corded version or cordless with the handy Power X-Change battery.
Whether you need to sand, saw, cut, trim, or scrape, this compact multitool can handle almost anything. With this versatile tool from Einhell, you have the flexibility to work with various materials like wood, metal, plastic, or even tiles. Discover how you can put the multitool to use in your home in our blog post.
In this blog post, we’ll show you all the things you can do at home with your multitool.
Materials You Can Work on with the Einhell Multifunction Tool
The Einhell multifunction tool is incredibly versatile and can be used to work on a wide range of materials. With the right attachments, you can easily handle wood, metal, plastic, tiles, plasterboard, and even grout. This makes it especially useful for making minor repairs around the house or apartment.
- Wood
The Einhell multitool is perfect for precise and diverse woodwork. Using a plunge-cut or segment saw blade, you can cut directly into the wood without needing to disassemble it. This is particularly useful for creating cut-outs in skirting boards, countertops, or acoustic panels. Sanding is also a breeze with this multitool: a delta sanding attachment or delta rasp allows you to reach tight corners and edges, letting you sand wood surfaces either roughly or finely. It’s ideal for removing old paint layers or smoothing surfaces before repainting. - Metal
With the appropriate attachments, the multitool can also cut through metal. A bi-metal plunge or segment saw blade is excellent for cutting pipes, thin metal rods, or sheets. It can even be used to trim old screws or nails that can’t be removed or pulled out. - Plastic
Plastics such as PVC or hard plastic can be efficiently worked on with a segment or plunge saw blade. For instance, you can cut plastic pipes to the required length for plumbing installations. Adjusting PVC window frames is also possible with a multitool. - Tiles & Grout
The multitool is also useful for tiling tasks. With a diamond segment blade or a carbide-tipped half-moon saw blade, you can make precise tile cut-outs, such as around sockets, light switches, or pipes. Removing old grout, such as mortar or silicone, and replacing damaged tiles is simple with the multitool. Special scraper blades and rasp attachments help you remove old grout or mortar residues without damaging surrounding materials. - Plasterboard
Drywall is another area where the multitool excels. A plunge saw blade allows you to cut plasterboard accurately, which is especially helpful when creating cut-outs in partition walls.
Overview of the Individual Tools
| Zubehör | Material | Anwendung |
|---|---|---|
| Tauchsägeblatt | BIM (Bimetall), Zähne aus HSS (gehärteter Hochleistungsschnellstahl) | für tiefe Schnitte Metall, Blech, Holz mit Nägeln, Trockenbau, Kunststoff |
| CrV (Chrom-Vanadium-Stahl – Eisenlegierung) | Holz, Kunststoff | |
| Segmentsägeblatt / Halbrund-Sägeblatt | HCS-Kohlenstoffstahl | Hart- und Weichholz, Kunststoff, für Ecken und Kurven |
| hartmetallbestückt | Fliesen, Gasbeton, Putz, Entfernung von Fugen | |
| BIM, Zähne aus HSS | Metall, Holz, Kunststoff | |
| Diamant | Fliesenfugen | |
| Delta-Raspel | hartmetallbestückt | Grobschliff von Mörtel, Putz, Spachtelmasse, Fliesenkleber, Teppichreste |
| Schaber | Metall | Entfernen von Kleberesten und Silikonrückständen |
| Delta-Schleifplatte | mit Kletthaftung | für passende Schleifpapiere |
Potential Home Applications
DIY enthusiasts always have projects to tackle, and with an Einhell multifunction tool, they have the perfect companion for every task! However, a multitool is only as good as its attachments. At Einhell, we offer a wide range of high-quality accessories specifically designed for different materials and applications. The partly magnetic 12-pin toolholder allows flexible positioning of each attachment. With the quick-release lock, you can easily switch between attachments in no time.
INFO: Oscillation
A multitool performs oscillating movements of approximately 3.2°, with 1.6° to the left and right. Oscillation refers to a swinging or pendulum-like motion. Each attached tool moves back and forth at high speed, enabling efficient material removal, whether for sawing, sanding, or rasping.
Working in the Living Room
Every few years, you may feel the need for a literal change of scenery. Personal tastes and interior styles evolve, inspiring you to modernise or redesign rooms in your home, especially the living room – the most used space and the one where you welcome guests. Depending on your project, the Einhell multifunction tool can be the ideal helper:
- Renewing the Flooring: Laying new flooring yourself can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. The Einhell cordless multifunction tool is a great aid for updating parquet, vinyl, or laminate flooring. While a pull-mitre saw or jigsaw can be used for trimming boards, a multitool is perfect for precise cut-outs around heating pipes, ventilation ducts, or other obstacles. For this, a BIM plunge-cut blade for wood and plastic is ideal. If you need to trim the door frame (the architrave) after laying the new flooring, the plunge-cut blade will come in handy once again. More tips on laying flooring can be found in our blog.
- Redesigning the Media Wall: Acoustic panels are currently all the rage. These panels, featuring wooden slats, are often installed as decorative elements behind the TV. When installing such panels, cut-outs for sockets or light switches are necessary if you plan to mount your TV on them. The multitool is invaluable for this task: narrow plunge or segment saw blades allow for precise cut-outs without damaging the panels.
- Dividing Rooms: Drywall partitions are extremely useful when you want to divide a room or create cosy alcoves. Using a plunge-cut blade, you can make cut-outs in plasterboard for sockets and light switches. Our blog provides detailed instructions on how to properly set up a drywall partition and which tools are most helpful for the job.
Working in the Bathroom & Kitchen
Cracked tiles, damaged silicone joints, or adhesive residues? Without an electric helper like the cordless multifunction tool, removing such remnants can be a tedious task. With the durable stainless steel or hardened steel scraper attachment, old materials such as silicone joints or other sealant and adhesive residues can be easily removed. Thanks to the oscillating motion and resulting vibrations, the scraper blade effortlessly dislodges material from joints. Once the old silicone is removed, you can apply a new joint. Learn how to properly renew your silicone joints in our blog.
Diamond or carbide-tipped segment saw blades are the right choice when you need to remove a hard tile joint. This is often necessary when replacing a cracked tile or renewing the joint itself. The robust segment saw blade grinds into the joint and cuts it out. Afterward, you can replace the broken tile or apply a new joint.
A bi-metal saw blade can also be used to cut metal, making it particularly useful when you need to replace a faulty siphon in your bathroom or kitchen sink. Often, the metal pipes of siphons are longer than needed. With the multitool, you can easily trim them to the right length for your sink. Siphons made of plastic can also be easily adjusted using the tool.
Sanding Windows & Doors
The exterior side of a window, exposed daily to the weather, shows signs of wear much faster than the interior side. When the window is made of wood, it can age quickly. To counteract this ageing process, wooden windows should be painted or sealed to protect them from moisture, UV rays, and other environmental effects. If the paint is still intact, you can simply apply another coat. However, if it has started peeling or the wood looks weathered, the Einhell super tool comes into play. The delta sanding plate is an essential accessory for this tool, particularly useful for sanding wooden and plastic surfaces. These sanding plates are made with metal backing and hook-and-loop fastenings, allowing you to easily swap out sandpaper as needed. Typical grits include P60, P80, and P120, suitable for various sanding stages—from coarse material removal to fine smoothing. Thanks to its triangular shape, the delta sanding plate is perfect for tight corners and difficult spots that are hard to reach with conventional sanders.
The delta sanding plate makes it easy to sand wooden and plastic surfaces.
Conclusion: The Multitool is an Essential Companion
Whether you’re working on wood, metal, plastic, tiles, plaster, or grout, the Einhell multitool is the perfect tool for any craftsman and adapts to the specific demands of each task. With its oscillating motion and quick-change attachment feature, the tool remains flexible and adaptable. Various attachments, such as the segment saw blade, plunge-cut blade, delta sanding plate, and scraper, significantly broaden its range of applications. This allows you to perform everything from precise cuts and adjustments to sanding and cleaning tasks.
In summary, the multitool is not only practical and easy to use but also extremely versatile. It enables you to complete different projects with just one device, making it an indispensable tool for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals. Thanks to its range of accessories and user-friendly operation, it saves time and ensures professional results across all your renovation and construction projects.
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Published on 06.11.2024
Lisa Hegewald, as an online editor at Einhell, deals with almost all texts related to tools, gardening equipment, and accessories. Through collaboration with Einhell product managers and practical product training, she consistently expands her knowledge. Her must-have product is the cordless coffee machine because nothing works without caffeine, whether on the construction site or in the office.