Learn more, find a participating store, and enroll at TrueValueRewards.com. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had this for quite a while. But it’s my ‘go-to- tool for finish work, allowing me to custom-fit anything almost anywhere by letting me slice, shave, trim and fit things in tight places. Grizzly Imports has, by far, the best prices on blades.
You can trim down dowel plugs and by using a flat piece of wood as a guide and resting the flat of the blade against it you can cut a fairly straight line. And of course the obvious—making dewalt tools quick work of cutting outlet holes in drywall. We gathered eight machines, six corded and two cordless, that represent a cross section of this industry, with all major brands represented.
I’m not the one to sing praises about a tool like a fanboy but this is a very special tool. From the powerful ultra smooth brushless motor to the perfectly molded rubberized grips everything about this tool is top notch. The first thing you notice when you pick up this tool is how well balanced and how solid it feels. The three speed selector and toolpath light are really nice touches as well. If you have the money pull the pin, you won’t regret it. The easy blade change makes setting up a snap even for small projects.
The 20V oscillating multi-tool has a powerful brushless motor providing up to 57% more run time over a similar brushed tool. One of the coolest features on this tool is the DUAL-GRIP variable-speed trigger. We found that this trigger gives the user the precise control needed without having the remove your hands and adjusting a variable speed dial. We found the accessory change to be the fastest accessory change system on the market.
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.
With lots of folks in the game now, many more blades are available. I like the idea of being able to easily sharpen cutting blades. I’ve done it with a triangular file, which is tedious. My Dremel Multi-Max has proven useful for jobs around the house and with my little fleet of boats.
The guide works well and allows users to set the depth of cut or height for accurate repeatability when making a series of cuts. Finally a tool company that gives you an accessory without us having to go track it down. DEWALT provides a tool guide system with their multi-tool. As a fan and user of adult tool I have to say “well, it’s about time, but I’m not disappointed.” They far surpassed what I thought they were going to do.
The quality seems equal to any others I have tried, and the bases are universal, and should fit on any brand of tool. I bought Dremel’s Multi-Max 6300 (superseded by the Multi-Max MM30) to diminish the misery of sanding the interior of my bright-finished lapstrake Whitehall. Bosch, Dremel, Fein, Hitachi, Porter Cable, and Rockwell all manufacture oscillating dewalt tools multi-tools. You may find one of them that is a worthwhile addition in your shop. If you’ve enjoyed using Japanese handsaws, there are multi-tool blades with teeth cut in the same way; they’re well suited for working with hardwoods. Please allow business days to produce and ship your item, as each product is custom made and decorated on a per-order basis.