Oscillating tool blade source

[Press_Corpse]

Like the title says folks, where do you source your blades for oscillating tools?

This weekend I replaced some original ball joints on my car and used my Rockwell to cut off the rivets on the upper ball joint and want more blades once this one gets any more dull. I suppose a kit of them would be fine. But if there is a way for me to get bulk metal blades and buy wood blades later once they are needed.

Any advice? Seems I can find 3-packs for ~$30 but that still sounds steep. Saw a few 10 packs for ~$70. Just trying to be frugal.

Thanks!

 

[DanarchyCustoms]

Are you talking about something like this?
Home Depot - Ridgid Oscillating Tool

If so I'm impressed that you used one of these to cut through rivets. I've had my hand on a few of them and even with wood you have to take your time and cut steadily. Couldn't imagine using one on metal. In terms of blades I always get mine from my employer since I use them on the job. HD sells them and like you said they can be pretty expensive I would try maybe Amazon or another site similar.

 

[fourtythree]

Amazon is pretty cheap.

 

[Press_Corpse]

The Rockwell I own is similar to this model, but slightly different. (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EYUGMI/?tag=atomicindus08-20)

I was hoping someone had a good source for blades. Seems like they are more expensive at brick and mortar stores so I was willing to go online considering I won't have a chance to do the drivers side until the weekend and can afford to wait a few days for shipping.

I was as shocked as you considering the rivets were pretty strong as is. But I just let the blade do it's thing and every few minutes I would take a break and Pry up the remaining rivet above the part I just cut. Once they all popped off, It left a nice flush spot for the new ball joints.

 

[Zeke]

I hear ya on the blades. HF has gotten the price down on the oscillating tool to 20 bucks. The 270 º blade is ten bucks. If they sold a better selection of blades with the tool, I'd buy a new tool every time I needed new blades.

 

[jakemac]

That is one of the first generation Rockwell's. It came out just before the other brands jumped into the pool. They've since done a redesign for the mass market. I sold tons of those to contractors 7-10 years ago when they came out, I was working at a building supply. It was much cheaper than the Fein tool (the only other one available at the time), but held up well to contractor work, unlike other less expensive brands. It's a good tool, I have the same one in my shop.

That kit should have an adapter for using other mftr's blades. If it's missing, they may sell one at the box stores or the store you bought your kit. You may be able to use the blades that HF sells. IDK if the quality is the same as Rockwell, someone here may know.

 

[cheechi]

I haven't bothered to look into your particular brand or blade compatibility. Any of the ones I mention, if they dont fit on your tool the Bosch adapter should fix it.

For some blades, only the best will do and I go to Lowe's to get Bosch blades. I hate paying the prices but I don't have to buy them often.

Some, I get from HF. mostly for jobs where either the nicer ones don't last any longer than the cheap ones. PVC comes to mind. OSB is kind of in that category too. If I don't know how something is going to go, I start out with a HF blade to get a feel for it. Usually its more about the technique, sure there's different shapes but really most blades the teeth are the same geometry anyway.

I've had decent luck with the HF finger sander, but a lot of people complain the velcro comes off the HF accessories quick. I like the Fein backing pad better than the others I have, I have about 5 of them. Most of them, the size of the sand triangles are a pretty good fit no matter the brand. The Fein sanding kit is really worth it but some of the 'kits' come close in terms of value.

I have a Woodcraft nearby, and they put a different Imperial blade on sale each month. So far most of them are really good deals. This month, the titanium coated one is about half the price of the Bosch one.

Otherwise I get mine from here