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If you’ve never used one before, you’re in for a treat. The oscillating tool is one of those bits of kit that will make you wonder how you ever got by without one. Being able to cut by pushing into a piece of wood, metal or plastic is almost impossible with a traditional saw.
Most of the cutting blades you get are offset, which is ideal for flush cutting close to the floor – a task that is not impossible without an oscillating tool but certainly takes more time and skill to do neatly. The best cordless multi tools come with a brushless motor. Brushless versions reduce the friction between the motor’s components and thus increase the life of the motor. Being a soft start power tool, the Draper multi tool is easy to hold on to, but there’s still a fair amount of vibration and a lot of noise at full speed. Believe me, when you’ve got an oscillating tool in your toolbox you start asking yourself if you can fix something with this tool first before using any of your other power tools, and usually “why on earth didn’t I get one of these “go-to tools” years ago?”This Bosch multi tool comes with an auxiliary handle that can be fitted to either side of it. This makes it steadier to control and absorbs more vibration when faced with those longer jobs. A soft start and variable speed setting with 6 speeds control the oscillation rate (max 20,000 opm).
Oscillating multi tools should have a minimum oscillation rate of 20,000 opm (oscillations per minute) controlled by a speed dial or variable speed trigger. This control lets you perform precision cutting, grinding and sanding tasks. DeWalt are one of those brands that professional builders and savvy DIYers like. They make robust and powerful tools that share the same family of batteries. It means you can power up your saw, drill and sander with just one set of XR batteries. You’ll need at least one battery and a charger, but if you’ve already bought into Makita’s battery-powered tool range that won’t be a problem. And if you haven’t already, you have complete freedom to choose whatever battery, charger, and range of accessories you want. You’ll be ahead of the game price-wise, and you will have a quality oscillating multi tool. The brushless motor of the DCS355 runs with less friction making it more efficient than a motor with brushes. According to DeWalt, this tool has 57% more run time compared to a brushed motor, allowing you to use it for a longer time before having to recharge the battery. While not the fastest-cutting multi-tool, at a top speed of 20,000 OPM and an oscillating angle of 1.6° (3.2° L/R combined), the DeWalt Cordless Oscillating Tool runs properly. Battery Indicator and LED LightThe truth is oscillating tools haven’t been around that long in the UK, maybe 10 years or so. They in fact derive from a power tool designed and developed by the Fein manufacturing company in the US to remove plaster casts from hospital patients! This is the Bosch PMF 220 CE Corded Oscillating Multi Tool. This model is one of Bosch’s best multi tools in the “green” line of its DIY level tools. Next up are cutting blades – there are tons of different types of cutting blades available but the one that changed the way I work the most is the straight cutting blade. It lets you plunge cuts directly into the workpiece like a chisel, but without using much effort at all, and they’re available in a whole host of widths.
The oscillating multi tool’s unique selling point is in its name – its ability to oscillate. When you hold the body of the tool and switch it on, the head of the tool moves from side to side in a narrow arc at a very rapid rate. The oscillation rate (which can be over 20,000 opm), is usually controlled using a speed dial or a variable speed trigger. The DeWalt DCS355M2 is a multifunctional tool best used as a cordless multi-cutter and oscillating tool. This combination tool has dust extraction and a telescopic stand, and it can be used for polishing, grinding and cutting. The power of the tool is 300 Watts and is supplied by a rechargeable battery. The battery voltage is 18 V. The capacity of the battery is 4 Ah and the rechargeable battery uses Li-Ion technology. Brushless Motor and Cutting Speed The build quality of this oscillating tool is plain to see and what you’d expect from a brand like Makita. Weighing 1.6 kg, it is a little heavier than some other corded oscillating multi tools, but it feels perfectly balanced. It’s easy to hold and control with its sturdy barrel grip. The maximum oscillation angle ranges narrowly between 2 to 4 degrees across most major brands. When using the oscillating multi tool for making cuts, a larger oscillating angle results in faster more aggressive cutting, while a smaller angle ensures a slower cut and allows for greater control and less vibration. German tool manufacturer Einhell are well known for their honest, reliable power tools that are affordable for professionals and DIYers alike. In fact, you could buy two or three of these Einhell multi tools for the price of the best cordless multi tools on my list.
This Makita multi tool is incredibly versatile. Its rotating head can swivel through 360 degrees with 12 stops at 30 degrees apart, so pretty much any nook or cranny is in reach. Plus, its Oscillating Interface System (OIS) accommodates accessories (secured using a hex wrench) from both Makita and other brands. If you want one of the best budget oscillating multi tools, made by a name you recognise, you should take a close look at the Draper 20987 Oscillating Tool. For a fraction of the price of a premium multi tool, you get a powerful 400 Watt motor. And the rubberised barrel grip is easy to hang on to as well. Weighing 1.1 kg, this oscillating tool is solidly built yet easy to handle and is at home cutting or grinding resilient materials. Cordless versions are safer than corded ones because there is no lead, and they are more portable too. Where the metal meets the workpiece- the huge array of oscillating multi tool blades and cutters you can fit to your multi tool is what makes it the power tool you’ll reach for more than any other.
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