Tip for oscillating tool.

[the gypsy]

Here is a tip for people using an oscillating tool to cut Gypsum board. I have been using my oscillating tool for awhile and yesterday decided to try something. The problem; the accumulation of gypsum dust on the blade thus slowing down the cutting. The solution; I decided to clean the blade and coat it with Parafin, and low and behold the blade does not accumulate as much gypsum dust and thus cut faster. And if there is any accumulation it cleans much easier, you can actually just wipe it off.

 

[the gypsy]

I invite anybody with other tips to share.

 

[FigureItOut]

My OMT tip is to buy this:

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[cheechi]

My OMT tip is to buy this:

thank you for this.

You can spray the blades with pretty much anything, I use cheap rattle can primer or whatever's left over.

 

[the gypsy]

thank you I will look into that blade.

 

[Git]

My OMT tip is to buy this:

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That looked interesting, but for $50, I will do it the old fashioned way
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GKKE2W0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[FigureItOut]

That looked interesting, but for $50, I will do it the old fashioned way
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GKKE2W0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

It's high, but good quality traditional OMT blades are pretty high too. I got mine on sale for $40 from Tech Tool Supply. Before that, I had a dedicated torpedo level with the dimensions pre-marked on it, which was pretty fast and easy but the splurge on the Q-Bit makes me smile every time I use it, and I get really nice precise holes.

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[firworks]

Wow that blade is awesome!

 

[dewalt378g]

Believe it or not, that is not a new concept. Same idea, but new tool (the OMT). A few years ago somebody posted this thing on ebay and I saved it. This is what he wrote in the description;

"This is a Vintage 1924 Brace Device for Cutting Openings in Heavy Board, Lath, Plaster, Plasterboard or other materials. It was made by the Quadrangle Corporation of New York and was patented Nov. 4, 1924.This is an early ingenious device which can be turned with any brace and turns four saw blades which cuts a 2-1/8'' x 3-1/8'' rectangle any depth up to 1''. It features a die cast aluminum housing over spring loaded steel saw blades and it is highly unusual whether you add it to your tool collection, use it for display and/or place it back in service. The overall measurements are 4''x5''x8'' and it weighs 3pounds."

 

[Ign]

Hmm, so I wonder if Stick-Kut would work too?

 

[the gypsy]

Believe it or not, that is not a new concept. Same idea, but new tool (the OMT). A few years ago somebody posted this thing on ebay and I saved it. This is what he wrote in the description;

"This is a Vintage 1924 Brace Device for Cutting Openings in Heavy Board, Lath, Plaster, Plasterboard or other materials. It was made by the Quadrangle Corporation of New York and was patented Nov. 4, 1924.This is an early ingenious device which can be turned with any brace and turns four saw blades which cuts a 2-1/8'' x 3-1/8'' rectangle any depth up to 1''. It features a die cast aluminum housing over spring loaded steel saw blades and it is highly unusual whether you add it to your tool collection, use it for display and/or place it back in service. The overall measurements are 4''x5''x8'' and it weighs 3pounds."

WOW!!! And we modern folk think we invented the wheel.

 

[the gypsy]

bump

 

[jd_1138]

My tip is to buy an oscillating tool if you don't already have one. Ryobi has a corded one for about $25 that I have.

Also, buy quality consumables for your multi-tool. Cheap ones ****.

 

[Dick in Wisconsin]

My OMT tip is to buy this:

Could you use that tool to cut box holes in OSB?

Is there just one size? what about a two fixture box? Tool for that too?

 

[mrjaw14]

Buy quality Bosch blades or other high quality ones. Buy a tool with variable speed.

 

[firworks]

I've had good luck with Fein and Imperial blades.

 

[toplessHO]

guys at work have the large dewalt
it wont get in places my Dremel will and weighs about 2x but
its a pretty heavy duty unit and has the quick release feature
for detachment change out. The last blades we got for it were Dremel
but they were universal fit and had 2 different patterns

 

[toplessHO]

Could you use that tool to cut box holes in OSB?

Is there just one size? what about a two fixture box? Tool for that too?

just move tool over and cut another hole next to that one

 

[FigureItOut]

Could you use that tool to cut box holes in OSB?

Is there just one size? what about a two fixture box? Tool for that too?

Just single gang, but I remember reading something that hinted at more coming. I'm not sure about OSB, depending on the thickness I think it would struggle, particularly the middle of the long sides. There's only one way to find out.

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[the gypsy]

I wish to thank all who have contributed to this discussion, I have learned a few things. Once again Thank you.