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SHOP TESTED Oscillating Multi-tools They saw, sand, scrape, and more. Is it time to add one to your tool box?

They sand small project parts and fit in tight quarters but don t plan on smoothing a large panel with a multi-tool.

cut away sections of baseboard to install built-in cabinets.

So we prefer the cleaner cuts, ease of control, and smoother cut edges left by the combination blades. The trade-off: burning if you get impatient and push the blade too quickly.

no other sander Goes here You ve seen the TV infomercials where these tools tackle a variety of DIY jobs: scraping adhesive, breaking out tile grout, cutting through pipes, bolts, and drywall.

2 SHOP TESTED Oscillating Multi-tools They saw, sand, scrape, and more. Is it time to add one to your tool box? Uses in the woodshop For woodworkers, we found the detailsanding heads, below, the most useful attachments. They sand small project parts and fit in tight quarters but don t plan on smoothing a large panel with a multi-tool. With a wood-cutting blade installed, you can make plunge cuts in the middle of a panel to create a cord pass-through in a desktop or cabinet back; trim plugs or splines nearly flush to a surface; and cut away sections of baseboard to install built-in cabinets. For such tasks, the aggressive teeth of the wood-specific blades cut slightly quicker than the combination wood- and metal-cutting blades, but left rougher surfaces. So we prefer the cleaner cuts, ease of control, and smoother cut edges left by the combination blades. The trade-off: burning if you get impatient and push the blade too quickly. We were surprised to find that even when a blade jammed in a tight spot, no motor ever bogged down; instead, the oscillating motion transferred to the tool body, vibrating the operator s arm. no other sander Goes here You ve seen the TV infomercials where these tools tackle a variety of DIY jobs: scraping adhesive, breaking out tile grout, cutting through pipes, bolts, and drywall. We tested 10 multi-tools and found that, at times, nothing else works as well or as fast. How they work Whether corded or cordless, an oscillating multi-tool vibrates a blade or other attachment back and forth in a narrow arc (3 4 ) at up to 21,000 strokes per minute. Because of the tool s short range of blade motion, small front-end profile, and blades that extend past the snout of the tool, it reaches into tight spots other tools can t. A multi-tool also works well for flush cutting because the stepped profile of many blades and other attachments allows the attachment to rest flat on a surface. Sanding head A triangular sanding head reaches into corners like those on this narrow drawer. Soft edges prevent marring adjacent surfaces. What to look for Comfortable grip. Because you typically wrap one or both hands around the tool s barrel, its circumference and shape determine how well the tool fits in your hand, next page, top. Circumferences under 7" suit small hands best. (See Circumference at grip in the chart on page 68.) The extra weight of the Fein Multi- Master 250Q at 4 lbs 1 oz it was nearly twice as heavy as most other models 66 TR-0078 Copyright Meredith Corporation 2011 WOOD magazine March 2011

Fein MultiMaster 77/8" circumference get a grip that fits With a test-largest circumference near 8", the Fein, left, is a handful. The cordless Rockwell, right, has the smallest circumference.

The Bosch Multi-X runs smoothest; the Ridgid Job- Max buzzes most, probably due to play in its removable head. (The JobMax body accepts drill, auto-hammer, impact driver, and ratchet heads.

power. Variable Slower speeds make delicate sanding jobs more manageable. Cutting and grinding work best at the highest speeds.

Fein s toolless system, shown on the next page, takes only seconds. All others, except the Dremel models, require completely removing the retaining bolt with a supplied hex wrench.

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3 Fein MultiMaster 77/8" circumference get a grip that fits With a test-largest circumference near 8", the Fein, left, is a handful. The cordless Rockwell, right, has the smallest circumference. helps it sand quickly, but made it tiring to hold during extended use. It also felt back-end heavy, making it challenging to keep it level and avoid dishing. Minimal vibration. The Bosch Multi-X runs smoothest; the Ridgid Job- Max buzzes most, probably due to play in its removable head. (The JobMax body accepts drill, auto-hammer, impact driver, and ratchet heads.) Fein s Multi- Master runs loudest when cutting (106 db), while the Rockwell RK2514K2 goes easiest on the ears at all speeds, registering 62 db running at low speed, and 93 db during a cut at high speed. Further smoothing things out, the Fein and the Dremel Multi-Max 6300 and 8300 feature soft-start motors that ease the tool up to speed and prevent it from jerking to the side when switching on the power. Variable speed. Slower speeds make delicate sanding jobs more manageable. Cutting and grinding work best at the highest speeds. Every tool except the cordless Craftsman offers variable-speed control. Quick accessory changes. With as many attachments as these tools accept, swapping them becomes a common task. Fein s toolless system, shown on the next page, takes only seconds. All others, except the Dremel models, require completely removing the retaining bolt with a supplied hex wrench. However, by using Dremel s adapter (see The Fit Can Give You Fits, above), any tool benefits from the Dremel blades unique mounting, shown on the next page. Before purchasing a multi-tool, find out if the attachments your local retail- woodmagazine.com Rockwell RK2514K2 61/4" circumference With so many multi-tool manufacturers, each with its own mounting system, attachments aren t always interchangeable from brand to brand. As you can see in this chart, Dremel tools accept only Dremel attachments (unless you purchase Bosch s adapter, bottom), while Milwaukee (below) and Ridgid accept attachments from any other maker using a provided adapter. Taking a different tack, Bosch and Dremel recently introduced universal adapters (bottom photo). Instead of adapting the other guys attachments to fit Bosch or Dremel tools, the adapters allow all current multi-tools to accept either the Bosch or Dremel attachments. Lugs Adapter 4-point star side THE FIT CAN GIVE YOU FITS ATTACHMENT MANUFACTURER* BOSCH CRAFTSMAN DREMEL FEIN RIDGID ROCKWELL TOOL MANUFACTURER BOSCH Multi-X F A/D A CRAFTSMAN Multi-Tool B F D F F F DREMEL Multi-Max B F FEIN MultiMaster B F D F F F MILWAUKEE F A A/D A A A RIDGID JobMax A/B F A/D F F F ROCKWELL SoniCrafter B A/D F F A = Fits with adapter included with tool B = Fits using Bosch adapter D = Fits using Dremel adapter F = direct fit - = does not fit * Milwaukee does not sell individual attachments. Fit the tool to any blade... Adapter 4-lug side...or fit the blade to any tool Rockwell Dremel Bosch Craftsman blade blade Fein Dremel adapter Bosch adapter The Milwaukee tool uses 10 lugs molded around its head and a two-sided adapter to match every blade-mounting configuration. Dremel Owners of any multi-tool can increase their choices to include Bosch or Dremel attachments by using Bosch s two-sided adapter or Dremel s single-sided adapter. 67

Bosch Multi-X PS50-2B $200 877-267-2499, boschtools.com Craftsman Multi-Tool 17438 $100 800-383-4814, craftsman.

Craftsman Multi-Tool 23465 $80 800-383-4814, craftsman.com Dremel Multi-Max 6300 $100 800-437-3635, dremel.

TOOL DIMENSIONS ers carry fit that tool. A local supplier provides more convenience, and often lower cost, than ordering attachments online. Task lights.

4 Bosch Multi-X PS50-2B $ , boschtools.com Craftsman Multi-Tool $ , craftsman.com Retaining bolt change attachments quickly Lifting a lever on the Fein MultiMaster releases the retaining bolt. Seat the blade, press the bolt in, then flip the lever back down. Craftsman Multi-Tool $ , craftsman.com Dremel Multi-Max 6300 $ , dremel.com Good Vibrations: u-shape for easier mounting The open end of the Dremel attachments allows you to slide them in place without fully removing the retaining bolt. TOOL DIMENSIONS ers carry fit that tool. A local supplier provides more convenience, and often lower cost, than ordering attachments online. Task lights. Because multi-tools work well in tight quarters, such as inside a cabinet, we appreciate the LED task lights on the Craftsman and 23465, Ridgid, and cordless Rockwell. These tools make the cut If you do much built-in work or installation, you ll love a tool like this. Likewise, if you have lots of general repair and renovation jobs around the house. We found these tools handy for some sanding and cutting jobs in the woodshop, too. The tank-like construction, good dust collection, and quick-change accessory mount of the Fein MultiMaster 250Q earn it our overall Top Tool award. However, it can be a handful, literally, and requires a fine touch to get good results. The Bosch Multi-X earns Top Tool among the cordless versions. It s best for users who want a lighter, smooth-running tool with cordless convenience. The Craftsman 23465, at just $80, is our Top Value. Steer clear of the cordless Craftsman Its slow fixed speed takes longer to do jobs, and it comes with just one battery (as does the Ridgid), so you ll have to wait for a recharge. 68 BRAND MODEL (KIT) LENGTH CIRCUMFERENCE AT GRIP NO-LOAD STROKES PER MIN (x1,000) BLADE CHANGE (1) DUST-PORT SIZE (INSIDE DIAMETER) BOSCH MULTI-X PS50-2B 111/4" 6 1 2" 5 20 H NA N CRAFTSMAN MULTI-TOOL DREMEL MULTI-MAX /4" 6 7 8" 15 only H 1 1 4" Y /8" 7 3 8" H 1 1 4" Y 6300 (-05) 91/2" 7 1 8" H NA N 8300 (-01) 101/8" " 3 21 H NA N FEIN MULTIMASTER FMM 250Q (Select Plus) 10" 7 7 8" T 1 1 8" N MILWAUKEE 2426 (-22) 11" 6 3 4" 5 20 H NA N RIDGID JOBMAX R " 6 3 8" 0 20 H NA Y ROCKWELL SONICRAFTER NOTES 1. (H) Hex wrench (T) Toolless RK2514K " 6 1 4" 5 20 H 1 1 4" Y RK5101K (37-pc. professional) 105/8" 7 3 4" H 1 1 8" N 2. A B C D NA Excellent Good Fair Poor Not Applicable WOOD magazine March 2011 TASK LIGHT (YES, NO) 3. (A) Straight wood blade (B) Semicircular wood blade (C) Straight bi-metal blade (D) Semicircular bi-metal blade (E) Semicircular grout blade (F) Triangular grout blade (G) Scraper blade

Dremel Multi-Max 8300 $150 800-437-3635, dremel.com Milwaukee 2426 $149 800-729-3878, milwaukeetool.com Rockwell SoniCrafter RK2514K2 $170 800-514-7625, rockwelltoolsdirect.

com Get a Grip on Oscillating Multi-tools PERFORMANCE GRADES (2) VIBRATION LACK OF TEAR-OUT ABSENCE OF BLADE DEFLECTION LACK OF TEAR-OUT ABSCENCE OF BLADE WANDER LACK OF TEAR-OUT ABSENCE OF SANDING

ACCESSORIES (3) TOOL WEIGHT (LB-OZ) NOISE LEVEL UNDER LOAD (in db) (4) CORD LENGTH (IN FEET) NUMBER INCLUDED (5) CHARGE TIME (MIN.

5 Dremel Multi-Max 8300 $ , dremel.com Milwaukee 2426 $ , milwaukeetool.com Rockwell SoniCrafter RK2514K2 $ , rockwelltoolsdirect.com Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q $ , fein.com Ridgid JobMax R82235 $ , ridgid.com Rockwell SoniCrafter RK5101K $ , rockwelltoolsdirect.com Get a Grip on Oscillating Multi-tools PERFORMANCE GRADES (2) VIBRATION LACK OF TEAR-OUT ABSENCE OF BLADE DEFLECTION LACK OF TEAR-OUT ABSCENCE OF BLADE WANDER LACK OF TEAR-OUT ABSENCE OF SANDING MARKS ABSENCE OF NICKS IN TILE DUST-COLLECTION EFFICIENCY SEMICIRCULAR BLADE PLUNGE CUT STRAIGHT BLADE PLUNGE CUT FLUSH CUTTING SANDING GRINDING TILE GROUT CUTTING #8 COMMON NAILS INCLUDED ACCESSORIES (3) TOOL WEIGHT (LB-OZ) NOISE LEVEL UNDER LOAD (in db) (4) CORD LENGTH (IN FEET) NUMBER INCLUDED (5) CHARGE TIME (MIN.) BATTERIES WARRANTY (YEARS) (6) COUNTRY OF ASSEMBLY (7) PRICE (8) A- A B A A B A- B A A C A NA A E, G, H, I (24), K NA * M $200 B B- B A C C B C B B- A D B A, B, D, G, H, I (9), J, L NA C $100 B+ B- B A B B A A B B A A C A, B, D, G, H, I (9), J, L NA 1 C $80 B+ B B B- C C A A B B A A NA A, B, H, I (3), K NA 2 X $100 B+ B- B+ A B B A B+ B B A A NA A, B, H, I (3), K NA X $150 B A A A A D B B B A C A A A, B, C, E, G, H, I (20), J, K, M (2) NA 1, 3* G $329 B B A A B B+ A- A- B A B A NA A, H, I (5), L NA C $149 C+ B A- B B B+ A- A B- B A A NA C, D, H, I (5), L NA , LIFETIME* C $100 B B- A- B B B+ A A B B A A A A C, E, G, H, I (20), L, M NA C $170 B+ B- A- A B C A A B B- A B A B, C, E, G, H, I (30), L NA 2 C $140 (H) (I) (J) (K) (L) (M) Triangular sanding pad(s) Sanding sheets (qty.) Triangular carbide rasp Hard-shell case Soft case Accessory box for attachments 4. Every increase or decrease of 3dB is a doubling or halving of perceived volume. 5. All 12-volt lithium-ion 6. *Register for warranty of this length. 7. (C) China (G) Germany (M) Malaysia (X) Mexico 8. Prices current at time of article production and do not include shipping, where applicable. woodmagazine.com Produced by Craig Ruegsegger with Matt Seiler 69

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