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Makita has an easy-change design for switching quickly between accessories when completing complicated projects. The 1.5-amp motor, while not the highest in power, is smooth and consistent in its delivery. The narrow oscillating head gives 21,000 oscillations per minute with little vibration.
All of this, including the drywall cutting, was done on a single battery charge, with juice to spare. DeWalt claims a 57% increased run-time due to the brush-less motor. I was really pleased, because I only have the one 20 V MAX battery on hand. My aging fleet of cordless tools are running on last generation, monstrous Ni-Cad batteries that I couldn’t swap into the tool. Below, you’ll find our reviews of the best, with hard-earned insights gleaned from our testing. Some oscillating tools have variable speed controls, which makes the tool quite a bit more versatile.
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I found it very easy to set up and use allowing me to easily cut materials in a straight line, something not easily accomplished with any other multi-tool that I’ve used before. Oscillating tools swing blades back and forth in very small arcs. dewalt tools These arcs allow the teeth of a blade or grit on a piece of sandpaper to dig into the surface, while also making these saws very easy to control. If you still have some questions about the best oscillating tools, that’s understandable.
The GOP40-30C comes with a carrying case and 32 accessories, including sandpaper, several blades, and a separate box for holding accessories. If you’re interested in dust collection, you can purchase a separate attachment dewalt Hand tools to hook the GOP40-30C to your shop vac. Oscillating tools work by vibrating your blade or sanding attachment back and forth, so it’s understandable that some of those vibrations will make it back to your hand.
This 20V MAX cordless kit includes one brushless 3-speed oscillating multi-tool with a universal accessory adapter and two wood cutting blades to help get your project started. The DCS356 oscillating multi-tool has a powerful brushless motor providing up to 57% more run time over a similar brushed tool. The 3-speed selector allows users to choose their speed setting based on application.
Powerful 3.0 Amp Motor provides strong performance for cutting and sanding. QUICK-CHANGE Accessory System allows blades and attachments to be changed quickly without wrenches. DUAL-GRIP Variable Speed Trigger gives users ultimate speed and application control. Bright LED Light illuminates dark work surfaces for accurate cutting. DEWALT Oscillating Tool Guide System allows users to set the depth or height for accurate repeatability.
It also describes information tools available at eReplacementParts.com. Simply squeeze the spring loaded lever to open the blade socket. It’s a tight lever that ensures your blade won’t go anywhere once nestled into the notches. That kit was $99 on BF last year at Lowe’s, I believe it was $99 bare tool at HD for BF…maybe the HD kit came with a 1.3 Ah battery. I know Lowe’s had the better deal b/c that’s where I bought mine.
Over at Amazon, the Dewalt DCS355C1 20V max cordless oscillating multi-tool kit is on sale for just $99. It’s currently “temporarily out of stock,” but you can still place your order and they’ll ship a kit out to you once they receive a resupply shipment. I’m not the one to sing praises dewalt accessories 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.