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I have narrowed it down to the Porter Cable 18 volt and Rockwell 12 volt Sonicrafter. Also will DeWALT comeout with one for the 20v line.
I like Rockwell and have always had great results with them!
ChaseRogers wrote:
I have narrowed it down to the Porter Cable 18 volt and Rockwell 12 volt Sonicrafter. Also will DeWALT comeout with one for the 20v line.
I think Dewalt is supposed to have a media event soon I have no idea what tools they might announce, but lately dewalt is kinda slow releasing tools for the 20 volt max line. I have the Milwaukee m12 multitool the thing I don’t like is it does not have a tool less blade change. I would go with the porter cable because you get more tools to chose from with that battery system. Ryobi has a multi tool also and itcan also use the rigid job max heads, also ryobi has a huge line a tools to choose from. The only problem with the ryobi one is its only sold as a bare tool so I don’t know how much buying a charger and a battery and tool will end up costing.
DR99 wrote:
I think Dewalt is supposed to have a media event soon I have no idea what tools they might announce, but lately dewalt is kinda slow releasing tools for the 20 volt max line. I have the Milwaukee m12 multitool the thing I don’t like is it does not have a tool less blade change. I would go with the porter cable because you get more tools to chose from with that battery system. Ryobi has a multi tool also and itcan also use the rigid job max heads, also ryobi has a huge line a tools to choose from. The only problem with the ryobi one is its only sold as a bare tool so I don’t know how much buying a charger and a battery and tool will end up costing.
I was leaning towards the porter cable for the tooless blade change. It seems like its would save a lot of time
ChaseRogers wrote:
I was leaning towards the porter cable for the tooless blade change. It seems like its would save a lot of time
It does. The quick change mechanism doesn’t get in your way at all either.
Conductor, what type of oscillating tool do you have?
I have the Milwaukee M12 and a corded Porter Cable
Yea I still don’t get why Dewalt does not have a oscillating multi tool when they have one a really nice one allready made for porter cable. All they need to do is change the battery connector and the color.
Conductor562 wrote:
I have the Milwaukee M12 and a corded Porter Cable
Does the M12 have quick blade change?
ChaseRogers wrote:
Does the M12 have quick blade change?
No the M12 does not have a quick blade change its a great tool except for that omission. It’s an older tool oscillating multi tool before the quick blade changes became common.
I wonder if they are planning to add that to an updated version.
No quick change for the Milwaukee. Come to think of it, the PC is the only one I’ve ever seen that does have it. Maybe I just haven’t paid enough attention though.
I think the newer bosch and rockwell tools also have it
Yes the new Rockwells have it.
How does 15000 opms on the PC compare to the 20000rpms on the rockwell.
ChaseRogers wrote:
How does 15000 opms on the PC compare to the 20000rpms on the rockwell.
Don’t know honestly. I’ve never used the Rockwell. I’ve been happy with the PC though.
I did hear that PC was coming out with a 20v version for there line.
ChaseRogers wrote:
I did hear that PC was coming out with a 20v version for there line.
I’d say you can bet on it.
Fein Has quick tool change. 🙂
Does fein make a cordless version?
ChaseRogers wrote:
Does fein make a cordless version?
They do but its 500 bucks. http://www.toolking.com/fein-afmm-14-cordless-multimaster-with-case-and-accessories/
Yeah that is out of the range for me!
The corded version is priced ok, but the corded one is priced out of this world I’m sure its a great tool.
Fein makes a great tool, but several of the others are very comparable for a hell of a lot less.
There are so many options out there now its crazy
Crazyandy is your rockwell corded or cordless?
I think this is why Dewalt hasn’t released one because he multi tool market is saturated, but its still kind of shitty thing to do to people that do have the 20v battery platform they have the PC18v all they need to do is change the plastic on the outside to yellow and accept the Dewalt battery pack.
ChaseRogers wrote:
Does fein make a cordless version?
Yes they do,but I have the corded one which is just brilliant. 🙂
DR99 wrote:
I think this is why Dewalt hasn’t released one because he multi tool market is saturated, but its still kind of shitty thing to do to people that do have the 20v battery platform they have the PC18v all they need to do is change the plastic on the outside to yellow and accept the Dewalt battery pack.
I agree. even if it doesn’t offer anything over whats currently on the market they still need one. Most people don’t buy a cordless drill or saw, they buy into a cordless system. As popular as multi-tools are, it’s shitty of Dewalt not to offer one.
That is very true.
I saw a dewalt corded oscillating multi-tool on lowes web site they sell it 159$
What we have researched you can see 4 brands and can check out their prices at http://www.toolorbit.com/categories/Oscillating-Tool.html . I find their prices very reasonable and affordable.
Oscillating multi-tool + Cordless = Awesomeness! I use the shit out of my Milwaukee m12 multi-tool. Everywhere you need real precise clean cuts or just to cut something quick.
Chase, I think you will love it when you get a oscillating multi tool.
yeah I was thinking Maybe a Multi tool is where Brushless is not efficient or needed??
Well Bosch has a brushless multitool that’s being released soon. It might be that the Milwaukee brushless motor is not up to the rpm’s a multitool needs.
This Multi tool must be going towards the M18 brushed line because the Bosch brushless puts out 20,000 opms where as Milwaukee’s brushed puts out 18,000… I bet Milwaukee has something up there sleeve for the next media event….Im betting on a Fuel sds and multi tool and then some M12 fuel stuff..
For me brushless muli-tool is great cuz the run time is not that good
If you like oscillating multi-tool kit then you should try Bosch. their prices are affordable. They also last longer. I have had one for almost 5 years.check here
ChaseRogers wrote:
I have narrowed it down to the Porter Cable 18 volt and Rockwell 12 volt Sonicrafter. Also will DeWALT comeout with one for the 20v line.
The Fein Multimaster is an excellent tool. Take a look, it comes with many extras. http://www.rapidtoolsdirect.co.uk/category/fein-multimaster-blades
rapidkirk wrote:
The Fein Multimaster is an excellent tool. Take a look, it comes with many extras. http://www.rapidtoolsdirect.co.uk/category/fein-multimaster-blades
Fein is the king of multi-tools, but the price is usually crazy and some of the other manufacturers are catching up quickly.
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I noticed the yet to be released Milwaukee m18 multi tool looks to have the same blade holder as the Fein cordless.
I really like the corded PC Multi-Tool I have. The tool-free blade change is awesome. The only downside is that the tool-free feature only works with the PC blades and if you want to use any other brand of blades, you have to buy an additional little adapter for like $10 or $15 that requires an Allen wrench like most others.