Quick Oscillating Multi-Tool Recommdation
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Sub $100 is tough. No idea what cordless battery platform you currently have. Consider the HF $40 oscillating tool if you have a HF near you. My BIL bought one and says it does a great job for the price.
I have a corded Bosch but it was more than $100 and is a beast.
I have a corded Bosch but it was more than $100 and is a beast.
Cruzan80
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How many jobs, what kind of jobs?
I also have both a corded Bosch (amazing workhorse, smooth) as well as a HF. The HF gets used for dirty jobs like removing grout smoothing, etc, where I dont want to risk harming the bosch. And I have a little 12v cordless that eats batteries.
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I also have both a corded Bosch (amazing workhorse, smooth) as well as a HF. The HF gets used for dirty jobs like removing grout smoothing, etc, where I dont want to risk harming the bosch. And I have a little 12v cordless that eats batteries.
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mv213
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I second the corded Bosch recommendation. A wonderful tool. I’ve never used a cordless one so can’t comment on those.
mike93lx
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Steer that ship to harbor freight.
I have their single speed and it is been great. Recently got a Milwaukee m12 and that's even better, but way more expensive
I have their single speed and it is been great. Recently got a Milwaukee m12 and that's even better, but way more expensive
Matt The Hammer
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I have the Ridgid max cordless one. It's great. Any will do for sure. Cordless is always easier to use.
Yeah that will be a nice one. I have a corded Ryobi one that was only $35 new at HD. I used to have a cordless Ryobi that was nice too. Probably any brand like Bosch mentioned above will be nice.
Rockwell makes some nice tools. I have their compact 4 inch circular saw that is awesome (makes cutting wood so much easier than a regular one).
Besides grout removal, a multi-tool can be used for precise cuts, sanding, etc.. And since you do your own work, you are saving tons of money, so may as may buy a new tool.
mike93lx
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If it isn't a huge area, I would just use a manual tool for ground removal. Multi tools are awesome, but they vibrate like crazy and are super loud.
For a cordless form factor, I think the m12 is best as you can get up to 3ah batteries that add no bulk to the tool. Really useful in tight spots
For a cordless form factor, I think the m12 is best as you can get up to 3ah batteries that add no bulk to the tool. Really useful in tight spots
driftpin
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I've had a HFT corded one for years, it works well. If I decide to upgrade someday, I might look at the Festool, I think they're supposed to have better-control of the vibration. Bosch always seems to offer decent use and pricing, not-cheap, but usually durable. I have a Bosch hand-held power planer which I haven't had a lot of use-for, but it's powerful and smooth, and it's done what I asked of it. I suspect their multi-tool would also.
Two Door
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I have the first generation Sonicrafter, have used it extensively, and it has been great.
r_olson_06
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I have had the Rockwell sonicrafter for almost 10 years now. It is a go tool for tiling, wood flooring, and detail sanding. No issues with it what so ever.
Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.
A lot of that is down to the tool quality. I borrowed a Porter Cable corded model from a friend when I redid my floor last year and it definitely had a lot of vibration and got hot really fast. When I needed one again for grout work I bought a cordless Makita to match my battery platform and it is much gentler and quieter. I have used it for a number of small jobs now and I believe it is a step up from the PC, which it ought to be for the price
scooterbum46
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If you ever get into needing one a lot, look at the Fein corded - more expensive, but less hand numbing vibration and nice soft startup.. I have the Porter Cable corded kit, the metal part of the body, just where you'd grip it gets smoking hot - a friend with the battery version of the PC said his was the same.
lafester
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Lowes has the Dewalt xr kit for $99 today.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-20V...ordless-Oscillating-Multi-Tool-Kit/1002680850
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-20V...ordless-Oscillating-Multi-Tool-Kit/1002680850
aka Larry
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Son of b*tch! I just paid $129 for the "tool only" about 3 weeks ago.
I'm very satisfied with it so far though.
lafester
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Both sanders are also included if you need one.
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mike93lx
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Yeah, the $30 *****, but those 1.3ah batteries are near useless
gnpenning
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Glad the Rockwell is working for you. It will come in handy. Just cut a PVC drain line yesterday, due to access handsaw would have been a bear.
When the patent expired I bought a Dremel. Vibration and heat got old quick so I bit the bullet and bought a Fein. Night and day difference. The Dremel is my loaner since it doesn't have much value.
When the patent expired I bought a Dremel. Vibration and heat got old quick so I bit the bullet and bought a Fein. Night and day difference. The Dremel is my loaner since it doesn't have much value.
PugetDude
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For a one-off project, go with the cheapo HF corded. If you like the OMT versatility, buy a cordless ( I love my M12) for quick projects, When you need extended run time or are doing a particularly nasty job, pull the HF corded version out of the drawer and flail away. They're like my 20 year old HF grinder- noisy, vibrate like one of Pelican Pines favorite toys, and are almost impossible to assassinate.
Den69rs96
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I have a Bosch I think its a 2.5amp corded one. It was one of the first models Bosch made. Bosch blades are kind of expensive though and I need to find better metal cutting ones. Other than that, it great. I like the triangle sanding attachment the best.
My Bosch (GOP40-30C) has the StarLock quick change blades. 
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