Rockwell Oscillating Tool w/ 73pc tool kit - $49.99 @ lowes

[appleton]

Found this in a fellow deal forum and ordered one. I saw a similar set in store at lowes for ~$150, so this seemed like a decent deal, especially w/ the tool kit. hopefully it lasts longer than the el cheapo one i picked up at menards awhile back and burned through.

Does anyone know if Rockwell blades/tools are interchangeable w/ any other models?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_371432-5460...32&UserSearch=371432&productId=3497420&rpp=32

 

[srmofo]

There is a few different models of these but I was staring at a set today at Lowes and it was indeed $150. They had a few sitting in the clearance corner and thats what caused me to investigate it. At $50 with free shipping I couldnt pass this up as I have a project I need it for.

Looks like Amazon carries it for $107

 

[volpster31]

thats a hell of a deal...ive got one and love it. these must be clearanced because its the old model with the hex key for changing the attachments..

 

[rkevins]

can you use other brand blades with this one, we were talkig about geting one at work today

 

[Daedalus]

Some brands yes, and there are adapters you can buy too that increase which brands work.

I already have 1 and would get another for $50. The cutting blades alone sell for $10-15 each, so it's an even trade just in blades.

 

[06 DIESEL]

Just ordered one from lowes.com, ships free. Now to await it getting here and being able to use it.

 

[3 at 8]

Got one, thanks. Dont forget to go through "Ebates" to purchase you get 6% back in a rebate check I quess.

 

[84944Redline]

Thanks to the OP, and also for the Ebates suggestion!!! I've been wanting one of these tools for quite some time now. The latest issue of The Family Handyman did a write up about the different brands available, so that got me more motivated to get one. Perfect timing with this sale - just ordered one and can't wait to find things to do with it.

 

[cabranch47]

I had purchased one previously for the $149.00, just ordered another for $49.00, great price. I use this more than I ever thought that I would. It will do the job when nothing else will. Good quality, just don't force the cut, let the blade do the work to keep from burning them up.

 

[Journaler]

What do you guys use these for?

 

[Trey T]

good price but it's corded and proprietary attachment. The industry standard is OIS mounting plate with 12 holes.

I really want milwaukee to come out with their M18 oscillating tool.

 

[Trey T]

Handheld cutting tool. It goes in places that no rotary saw can go.

What do you guys use these for?

 

[Xander]

Ordered one, thanks.

X...

 

[djb2]

There are many jobs this type of tool can uniquely do:

A few are:
Sand into a corner.
Plunge cut a notch with straight edges.
Cut out flooring and subfloor flush with the baseboard.
Cut through plastic pipe tightly recessed between two studs.

It can also do mortise cuts and general trim cutting.

 

[sargeX595]

Is this On-Line only?

Curt.

 

[TommyK]

Is this On-Line only?

Curt.

Yes. I ordered one today.

 

[larryq]

I got one of these refurbished for $50 a year or so ago, great tool. You won't regret it if you get one. For a long time I was stumped at how to effectively sand the corners of a toolbox I was repainting, and this solved that problem nicely.

 

[miketoo2]

Just purchased and did Ebates. I also saved another 7% by buying a Lowes gift card on Cardpool. Lowes and HD cards currently going for 7% off face value.

Got one, thanks. Dont forget to go through "Ebates" to purchase you get 6% back in a rebate check I quess.

 

[b7labelle]

Ebates does not work and free shipping not showing up?

 

[miketoo2]

Ebates does not work and free shipping not showing up?

Try again. Ebates worked for me and free Parcel shipping. 49.99 plus tax

 

[jimzz2006]

this is a good deal. They are clearing these rockwells out because the NEW ones have a tool-less blade change. the new model can use any OS blades out there.

These ones for $49 are great, i have had one for 3 years. It gets pretty warm after continuous use, but much cheaper than my multimaster.

 

[Motown 454]

Just ordered one. I've been looking at these for a while finally got one. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[brimorga]

Nice deal. I wasn't thrilled with some of the reviews I read on Amazon, but I've had these Lowe's gift cards burning a hole in my pocket since the Michael's deal and this seemed too good to pass up. Hopefully I'll find a use for this someday.

 

[volunteers]

I ordered this porter cable one from amzon at $59, looks a good deal too:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XQVCCW/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[sargeX595]

Wife let me purchased mine from Lowes as her birthday present to me.

Thanks,
Curt.

 

[Rudyjr]

Thanks for the heads up, got a big laminate floor job to do for my daughter bunch of jambs to cut off.

 

[KSJeff]

Mine showed up today. Looks good. Thanks to the OP!

 

[rsanter]

Ordered one...
Thanks for posting this up

Bob

 

[Koy E]

I swea this forum keeps breaking my bank. Thanks OP. Just ordered one

I was looking at all the stuff oscillating tools can do on Youtube and came across this video From Toolselect.com.They test & review what I believe is the same Rockwell multi tool

Can't wait to use it.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

What is ebates? I am on their site but they won't let me navigate without giving an email and joining?

I want to pick this tool up because everyone is saying it does a great job... Just wondering what I would use it for honestly.. $150 hell no, but for $50 it might be good just to have?

Thanks,
-Nigel

 

[volunteers]

Yes, you need to register to use ebates, which will give you 6% money back by check after months.

From my experience, sanding in tight place is the most useful feature for this oscillating tool. For other functions, I have other right tools.

What is ebates? I am on their site but they won't let me navigate without giving an email and joining?

I want to pick this tool up because everyone is saying it does a great job... Just wondering what I would use it for honestly.. $150 hell no, but for $50 it might be good just to have?

Thanks,
-Nigel

 

[Zeke]

There's only 5 cutters which means there are 68 pieces related to sanding. I've sanded once in a year with mine.

 

[jgump]

I got mine today and it's defective. The variable speed knob has an issue. It will not work unless the selector is pushed in. Back it goes, but I'm going to order another one.

 

[appleton]

I got mine too, much more substantial than the el cheapo menards one I burned through. I too was skeptical of the usefulness of this tool, but after cutting some garage paneling, sanding tight places, etc, i upgraded to this model.

Speaking of menards, if anyone has a local menards, check their blade stock. they're clearing out a good selection of them at 50% off that specifically fit this model. plus they've got 11% rebate through 1/26.

 

[dilettante]

thanks for the headsup!
ordered one today. need it for some grout removal and cutting some trim.

 

[johnu]

I've been needing some new attachments......for the cost of the attachments it's cheaper to buy the whole kit!!!

 

[zapper]

I received mine today and Im very impressed. Nice tool and case. Comes with an adaptor so dremel, fein, and bosch blades cane be used. Does not have a qiuck change but thats not a big deal to use the supplied wrench to change blades. Love it

 

[Ramper]

Many attachments are also on sale in the stores.

 

[52hotrod]

got it on order, $53.24 shipped to my front door.

 

[bobbar]

Ordered!!!