Oscillating tool/saw??

[mmason7764]

Makita 18V cordless: Really appreciate all the uses. Scraping old caulking from exterior of house, cutting out water damaged wood to replace, sanding in corners, etc.

One thing I found out, good blades are the only ones that last. Makita brand are good. These Imperial brand are made in USA and high quality: http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=71693&cat=1,43456

Mark

 

[Mustang1167]

I have a cordless ryobi. With a fully charged battery and a sharp blade it does what I need it to. If I were to buy again I’d get a corded tool with a quick release disconnect for the blade.

Most recently I’ve used it for undercutting door jambs for tile and hardwood floors. I can’t think of all the other projects right now but it has paid for itself over and over.

 

[mv213]

I LOVE my corded Bosch. I’ve used it lots for around the house stuff like sanding in corners of crown molding or close quarters cutting. I only have two Bosch tools, the other is their classic saber saw. They are both awesome and put a smile on my face whenever I use them.

 

[57JoeFoMoPar]

The Oscillating tool is a tool that has a thousand uses, none of which you'll think of when you buy it. For anyone who owns a home or does any amount of renovation, it's as much a staple tool as a drill or miter saw.

I bought a HF "Professional" variable speed model years ago when I bought my first house. It was $30 and I needed to flush cut a door casing that hung down too low when I installed laminate floors. It did the job perfectly in 5 seconds. Since obtaining it, I have used the balls off of it, especially for a job the requires a flush cut. The ability to plunge cut and to cut right angles give it a distinct advantage over pretty much anything else. There is no other tool that can replace it.

Despite my best efforts and years of abuse, my HF tool continues to perform flawlessly. If I ever replace it, I'll probably buy a Bosch or other tool of similar quality with a keyless tool change. That's the biggest complaint I have with the HF tool is that you need an Allen key to change the tool. But for 1/4 of the price of others, I can't complaint.

 

[cliftonbros89]

I have the DeWalt corded model. It’s good. I just wish I would’ve just gone cordless since all my other DeWalt stuff is 18v or 20v


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[mv213]

Forgot to add, I’ve tried several brands of blades, the genuine Bosch are the best I’ve found so far, at least the toothed blades. I had to cut a slot inside a pocket door opening the other day. Pretty much the only tool that would do the job.

 

[Distrophe]

I've got the corded Dremel MM45 I think it is. I'll have to try Bosch blades now instead of Dremel. Although, the "Velocity" blade that's almost 4" wide is awesome.
I'm invested in the Milwaukee family so I'd like their OMT, but I'm holding out for a "2nd gen" or "Fuel" model

 

[PelicanPines]

Chorded dremel and fein multi master...

Dremel version for small ... Gotta trim that...

Fein for anything real.

Huge difference to me. Fein rocks.

I WANT the M12...

 

[Crazyjake8493]

I use mine mostly for plunge cuts, cutting out rotted pieces of exterior trim, notching trim, etc. When the blades dull, I save them and use them to scrape off the underside of my mowing decks, better than a putty knife.

I bought a cheap $15 HF one a couple years ago until I decided which 'good' brand I wanted to get, but that thing's still going! I've heard Fein is one of the best, or I may look at a cordless Milwaukee M12 or M18 since I'm already invested there.

 

[Bigwheels]

I have the original fein and a couple of the dewalt battery operated. Just used one to cut out some sheetrock behind a toilet fits into hard to get places. Dont leave home without it. Blade prices are all over the place but are definitely coming down.

 

[The_Geologist]

I haven't used it much, but the variable speed one I have from HF has done the job for me. For the amount I use such a thing, this suits me just fine.

 

[fourjeepin]

I have a reman Craftsman. It was cheap ($20 ?). Great for sanding in tight spots. Sure wish it had a quick change !

I have the Ridgid one, but must agree on quick change. It is my one complaint every time I use this thing.