Project Farm Tests Oscillating Tools
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I think getting the tool you have batteries for is the main consideration.
My oscillating tool does not get that much use. The blades don’t last too long and are kind of expensive, so I tend to use it as a last resort. So the fact that it might be a few seconds slower is a minor concern.
My oscillating tool does not get that much use. The blades don’t last too long and are kind of expensive, so I tend to use it as a last resort. So the fact that it might be a few seconds slower is a minor concern.
Concur. Seldom used but when it's the right tool, it's the right tool. Very useful to have in the box.
JHZR2
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Agree.
I have a Fein that Ive owned forever, and then the Dewalt shown in the test.
Id pick up my Fein any time over the Dewalt, though the Dewalt works fine too... I do wish he would have tested against a corded Fein as a gold standard. I agree a few seconds isnt a big deal, though Ive been in situations where Ive needed to cut through a few nails or whatnot, and faster is more comfortable and energy conserving....
I was impressed by the Milwaukee. I've got a Makita 18V that is about 10 years old. Very few options back then, also very expensive back then, about $350 for tool, battery and charger, and I was surprised by how poorly the Makita did against the competition - it appeared to be fairly average for speed of cut.
I've bought into the Makita 18V eco-system, so I'm not changing, but if I were shopping multi-tool today - it would be the Milwaukee, hands down.
I've bought into the Makita 18V eco-system, so I'm not changing, but if I were shopping multi-tool today - it would be the Milwaukee, hands down.
most of the tools he tests, the Milwaukee do better than average, so probably not a terrible idea to go there.
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