Oscillating multi-tool blades?

[wyo george]

A while ago I broke down and bought an oscillating multi-tool based on rave reviews from friends about how great they are. For many jobs I have loved it and it works great, but I'm wondering about which blades/attachments are the best?

So, I thought I would ask on here and see what other people use as their preferred blades and for what intended use?

My Makita came with a couple adapters that will supposedly run any brand of blade so it all boils down to what's the best.

Thanks,
George

 

[joe_padavano]

Fine Homebuilding magazine ran a blade torture test a couple of years ago.

 

[Ign]

See also (VERY relevant)
http://toolguyd.com/oscillating-tool-metal-blade-best-durability/

 

[wyo george]

Well, that's quite depressing seeing as how the Bosch blade is the one I used last and I was very dissapointed in how it cut, or rather how it didn't cut. It was red oak which is hard, but then again the blade says right on it that it's also for metal! I'll have to look at which model blade I have, maybe Bosch makes a non-carbide one and I need to buy the better one.

Thanks for the input men.

 

[PugetDude]

http://stores.ebay.com/specialtydiamondproducts/

 

[dewalt378g]

I pretty much stick to the Fein blades unless i'm in a pinch I'll grab one from a big box store. I never used Specialty Diamond....I'll have to check them out when I need to get some more blades. I was surprised at the stated performance of the Fein showed here. I believe they last longer. Like any cutting tool, speed and feed makes the difference.

 

[monomach]

Well, that's quite depressing seeing as how the Bosch blade is the one I used last and I was very dissapointed in how it cut, or rather how it didn't cut. It was red oak which is hard, but then again the blade says right on it that it's also for metal! I'll have to look at which model blade I have, maybe Bosch makes a non-carbide one and I need to buy the better one.

Thanks for the input men.

The blade saying it can cut wood or metal has nothing to do with the hardness of the material; it's talking about the shape and pattern of the teeth.

They do make a blade specifically for hardwood. Part number on mine is OSC114JF. I have no complaints.

 

[t4runner]

I have been using blades from Imperial with good results and a fair price.
http://imperialblades.com/blades.html

 

[wyo george]

Thanks for the help gents.

 

[woodstockva]

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[Danglerb]

Nails are both soft and small diameter, not the greatest test of general use.

Interesting on the chart how many of the blades stink, 1 cut, I would think those would be instant returns.

OTOH I can see me buying a batch of blades cheap and not using them for years so I would never know how bad they are until well out of warranty.