![]() ![]() We also tried out each type of accessory included with the tool to see how well it performed. We paid attention to the tool’s design and ergonomics, and then we tested each device for 1 hour by cutting wood and sheet metal as well as sanding. When it came to the actual testing, we first charged batteries (if necessary) and then noted how easy it was to install/change blades on the tool. Still, we didn’t automatically eliminate tools from smaller or niche brands if they were well made and highly rated by consumers. We gave some preference to well-known brands, such as DeWalt, Bosch, and Dremel, since they’re known for making high-quality tools. When gathering our list of oscillating tools to test, we extensively researched more than 25 different models. Photo: Glenda Taylor How We Tested the Best Oscillating Tools BEST FOR METAL: DeWalt DWE315K Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit.BEST FOR INDOORS: Dremel Multi-Max MM20V-02 Oscillating Tool Kit.BEST FOR SANDING: Rockwell Sonicrafter 4.0 Amp Oscillating Multi-Tool.BEST CORDLESS: DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Black+Decker 2.5 Amp Electric Oscillating Multi-Tool.RUNNER-UP: Porter-Cable 3.0 Amp Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit.Keep reading to learn more about how to choose the best oscillating tool for your needs and to find out why each of the following models earned a spot on our lineup. We gathered the highest-rated oscillating tools and used them in several ways: sawing, sanding, and even grinding out old grout. Some of the top power tool manufacturers, such as DeWalt, Bosch, and Dremel, are producing oscillating tools, and we wanted to know which ones lived up to the hype. ![]() Plus, its compact design lets it fit in tight and awkward spaces to tackle jobs bulkier power tools can’t manage. While it’s not as powerful as a large circular saw or drum sander, its ability to tackle multiple light-duty tasks makes it a popular choice with remodelers and DIYers. The action, a combination of vibration and sawing, works well for cutting materials like metal, wood, and drywall and, with the right attachments, can also sand and file. It features a small blade that’s fixed at one end while the other end moves rapidly back and forth in an arcing motion that mimics a pendulum swing. (darn Germans.When it comes to popular power tools, the oscillating tool is the new kid on the block. ![]() The StarLock blades also have the mostly-universal pin/slot arrangement so they can also be used in most pre-StarLock tools. Tools that take StarLock-Max can take all three blade types. Tools that take StarLock-Plus blades can also take StarLock blades. StarLock and StarLock-Plus and StarLock-Max. It's a 3-D type, sort of like a bottle cap. Then about 2 years ago, Fein and Bosch came out with yet another attachment style for their most recent OMTs. Then the blade makers figured out how to (mostly) make multiple hole patterns in the blades/attachments to fit almost all tool brands. Each tool manufacturer seemed to have their own pin/hole pattern for the blade-to-nose attachment. Up until a few years ago, there were a bunch of attachment patterns/style.
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