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Oscillating Multi-tool. Expectations?

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August 31, 2020, 12:59 PM
ensigmatic
Oscillating Multi-tool. Expectations?
Personally, I use new projects as an excuse to buy new quality tools Big Grin

Considering what contractors would charge for the same work, and that I probably do a better job, feeding my tool junkie appetite is cheap.



"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher
August 31, 2020, 08:20 PM
bigdeal
My Milwaukee 18v is just a terrific tool. Nothing stops or slows it in its never ending efforts to chew stuff up. And yes, these multi-tools are a godsend when shortening door casings or other trim for flooring. I personally also like cutting sheet rock for electrical boxes with it. That old plunge drywall saw can stay in my toolbox. Smile


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August 31, 2020, 08:48 PM
petr
I picked up the 20 volt DeWalt last year for $100. I had a cheapie from Walmart to see if it would save me time. Needless to say, I upgraded as it works great and has a tooless hold down for the cutter. No more stripped bolt and loose blades.
September 01, 2020, 07:42 AM
Gibb
When buying a multi-tool look for one that uses a good blade interface head. Some only use pressure to secure the blade, and they loosen up too fast.

Others have a mounting interface that secures the blades better, whether it's a bar or pin that keeps the blade from moving, or the new STARLOCK from Bosch and Fein that is probably the strongest out there right now.




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September 01, 2020, 09:37 AM
ensigmatic
My two- or three-year-old corded Ridgid JobMax multi-tool has changeable heads. I have the oscillating multi-tool head, a right-angle drill head, and a saber saw head for it.

The oscillating multi-tool head uses some kind of "star" fixture to clamp the cutters in place, secured with a hex-head machine screw. IIRC, it's designed in such a manner that it will accept cutters from several manufacturers.



"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher
September 13, 2020, 04:26 PM
mark123
I picked up the 20v Dewalt and let me tell you, it'll go through a piece of wood in 2 seconds that took the Bauer the entire 4 minutes of its life.