I popped on the sander accessory and gave my project a good once over. The kit I purchased includes this fitting, plus a decent supply of sandpaper, in three grits. In fact, at one point,because I can be an idiot,I dropped my remote camera trigger down inside the wall and simply shined the tool’s LED headlight down the wall to locate it. This piece utilizes a the bolt and washer type connection similar to my old tool, but it snugged up much tighter. It allowed me to use the off-brand blade without any issue.
This Dewalt DCS355B 20V MAX XR oscillating multi-tool offers precision and power with a dual-grip variable speed trigger. Designed with a tool guide system, this bare tool allows the user to customize the height and depth of application. The powerful brushless motor on this multi-tool boasts up to 57% more run time than similar tools with brushed motors. Users of this cordless multi-tool can easily swap out blades without the need for a wrench, thanks to the quick-change accessory system. A universal accessory adaptor included with this bare tool ensures that the DCS355B will work with most oscillating tool accessories . This multi-tool comes with two wood cutting blades to give the user a head start on the next project.
I wanted to a cordless model, so I decided to buy the DeWalt, the #1 Best Seller seller on Amazon.com, with a 90% five-star rating. The version I bought is the DEWALT DCS355D1 20V XR Lithium-Ion Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit which came with a bag and a bunch of accessories. dewalt Hand tools This kit costs a little under $200, less for the bare, cordless tool less if you already have enough 20V MAX batteries and prefer to buy the attachments a la carte. A similarly outfitted kit can be picked up for about $50 less for the corded model.
I could fit the thing inside the wall cavity, with enough room for my fingers to grip it. Of course, my entire hand wouldn’t fit in there to pull the trigger comfortably, but there is a trigger lock feature to keep it running, something else my original tool didn’t enjoy. The DeWalt uses a tool-free, accessory clamp system, with a big spring-loaded lever and those gripping teeth I mentioned earlier.
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All of this, including the drywall cutting, was done on a single battery charge, with juice to spare. DeWalt claims a 57% increased dewalt Hand tools run-time due to the brush-less motor. I was really pleased, because I only have the one 20 V MAX battery on hand.
This tool is compatible with most oscillating tool accessories. You can easily swap out for a sanding head and tackle those tough to reach areas. I recently used this Dewalt oscillating tool for demolition on some built-ins in my son’s bedroom. The dual-grip variable speed trigger provides great speed and application control. And the bright LED light helps to illuminate dark work spaces.
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