Dewalt Cordless Oscillating Multi
The kit comes with a depth and cutting guide that offers more control for slicing into wood and plunge tasks. The 10-foot dewalt Hand tools cord gives plenty of play for getting around big jobs. And you’ll get plenty of attachments with this 31-piece kit.
Most oscillating tools are available in kits with accessories and attachments. They include several blades for wood, metal, and blades that can handle both. One interesting thing to know about oscillating tools is that they’re very safe, regardless of additional safety features. While not impossible to cut yourself, the saw’s small arc makes it very challenging to cut skin. Your skin’s elasticity is greater than the saw’s amplitude . This relationship means that an oscillating tool will simply vibrate the skin, as the stroke isn’t long enough to tear it.
However, using the included adapter, you can install any blade on the market with a screw/washer adapter similar to many of the older blade change designs. I tested the adapter with some Bosch blades and some Rockwell blades and it worked very well with no signs of slippage. When it comes to versatility I think the new DWE315K offers far more options and versatility than anyone else in the game. The new DEWALT Oscillating Tool Guide greatly improves the users ability to cut in a straight line. The system is quite flexible allowing the roller guide to be attached from either the right or left side of the tool, and from the bottom, side or diagonal directions.
The easy blade change makes setting up a snap even for small projects. Who wants a tool that takes 5 minutes to set up for a 30 second job? The variable speed is a real eye opener after using a single speed tool. The 20v lithium power is adequate for almost any job you might consider, and vibration is minimal. The only downside is that the blades are a little hard to find.
Their flexibility allows you to see what you’re doing and work comfortably. Just about every power tool company now offers an oscillating tool, and they each make branded blades. While the selection of tool brands makes tool pricing competitive and even more affordable , it does make finding the right blade challenging.
The three speed selector and toolpath light are really nice touches as well. Pro Tool Reviews is a successful online publication that has been providing tool reviews and industry news since 2008. In today’s world of Internet news and online content, we found that more and more professionals researched a large majority of their major power tool purchases online. Despite other models having greater oscillation angles, DeWalt’s brushless motor was able to keep the speed high and work faster.
In one instance, the Dremel, we tested a previous version but haven’t gotten the new one in hand yet, so we’ll update that review with impressions once we do. The built-in LED light is a bonus and brighter than most cordless units. This makes working in cramped, dark spaces or in and around inner doorways easier. The unit comes with adapters that can work with other brands of oscillating tools. The large on and off switch is easy to manipulate when wearing bulky gloves, and the lock-on button ensures that the tool doesn’t inadvertently switch off in the middle of a job.
The DeWalt uses a tool-free, accessory clamp system, with a big spring-loaded lever and those gripping teeth I mentioned earlier. The tapered teeth slip into holes in the blade and grip tight. This is one of those features I didn’t know I missed when using my original tool. I had simply dealt with hunting around for the special Allen wrench to make changes and periodic re-tightening.