Multi/Oscilating Tool vs. Rotary Tool - Do you really need both?

[MTRD3]

Hi Fellas,

I already own the Milwaukee Multi-tool, which is a great oscillating tool, but the other day I was looking into rotary tools.. particularly the Milwaukee one because I have additional batteries for the series which allows to me save by only buying bare tools from here on out. My question is, and I should specify that I am not a hand worker by trade or profession where having multiple tools come in to play daily, is there enough overlap between the two tools and their uses that would make it unnecessary to have both for the hobby hand worker?

T.I.A.

 

[Voi]

Hi Fellas,

I already own the Milwaukee Multi-tool, which is a great oscillating tool, but the other day I was looking into rotary tools.. particularly the Milwaukee one because I have additional batteries for the series which allows to me save by only buying bare tools from here on out. My question is, and I should specify that I am not a hand worker by trade or profession where having multiple tools come in to play daily, is there enough overlap between the two tools and their uses that would make it unnecessary to have both for the hobby hand worker?

T.I.A.

There was a thread on this recently and it was in favor of the oscillating tool by a large margin, IIRC.

I suppose the rotary tool might be used in place of something like a die grinder but even then there would be a difference in power and RPM. At least compared to the cheap electric rotary tools I have.

 

[Mr Ratchet]

I have and use both in the Bosch (corded) brand. The rotary is a faster cutter in things like drywall but, create more dust. They also are better at cutting curves and circles. I have the circle cutter attachment for my roto cutter that makes nice circles and cuts them fast. The oscillating saw makes less dust and is much safer if you make contact the blade. They are great for hard to get places and few things make flush cutting as easy as this tool.

It really depends on what kind of projects you do and how much time you want to save when doing them. I have a Jigsaw and a reciprocating saw and they have quit a bit of overlap but I'm not giving either up because they each work better than the other is certain cases.

 

[jakemac]

There was a thread on this recently and it was in favor of the oscillating tool by a large margin, IIRC.

Here's the link to that thread -
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295788

 

[Voi]

Here's the link to that thread -
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=295788

Thanks.

Forgot that the rotary tool was great for cutting out can light holes in drywall. It has its place for sure.