![]() With a carbide blade, I have used one to cut through plaster wall without the remaining plaster cracking or crumbling. The ability to make accurate plunge cuts is invaluable. I got one for undercutting door jambs to make room for flooring, but have ended up using it for a lot of little tasks I never even thought about. Once you have one of these, you'll wonder how you did without one. But I probably wouldn't get one of the more expensive varieties unless I were on a job where I was constantly using it. The only time it's really good is when using one of those moon/rounded blades.Īll in all I'd say the $34 Harbor Freight version belongs in everyone's toolbox. ![]() For the oscillator it's more of an after thought - but honestly probably the best form for the tool.Īnother thing I've discovered is that turning the cutting tool seems to be basically useless - my cuts aren't as straight or easy. It doesn't look or feel like any normal tool (drill, saw, etc) that's designed to be held. One thing I've noticed - you really don't often notice how completely ridiculous this tool looks - it feels like holding a really long "normal" can. If I am ever involved in that project you can bet I'll be using this oscillator. I've also used the triangular sander and that seems to be really nice - I can see where the carbide piece would be great for removing tile cement. The "safety" part is pretty nice - you can touch the tip of the blade without getting your finger ripped off, but you wouldn't want to leave your finger there. It does a fair job at cutting dovetails - though it doesn't tend to cut super straight through 2x4. I've already used it to put together several projects. One thing that's especially worth a mention though is that it still has some arc to the end of the cutting path. The example on some of the commercials about trimming some door frame to put in flooring is a perfect example of one thing it's great at. Small cuts and getting into corners are some things that it's great at. I bought one of the cheap Harbor Freight variety on sale, and I can see where it would do a great job. ![]() (I actually asked at least partly so I could answer - so here goes): ![]()
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