DEWALT DCS355N-XJ 18V Li-Ion Cordless Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool, Battery Powered

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Battery-powered tools have changed the lives of tradespeople and DIYers. You can work wherever you want, and you don’t need to trail cables or even be near a power source. Cordless multi tools are ideal. Compared with heavy-duty power tools like circular saws, there’s not much difference in performance between corded and battery-powered multi tools. Now that all the patents have run out, all major power tool brands offer a range of oscillating multi tools. They’ve developed into a very versatile, sophisticated and pretty much essential piece of equipment for both professionals and DIYers. How Oscillating Multi Tools Work

The most common multi tool accessories are blades, scrapers, cutting discs and sanding pads, and these are often included with the tool itself.Cordless versions are safer than corded ones because there is no lead, and they are more portable too.

If you compare two of the best multi tools I’ve tested out – the DeWalt DCS355N-XJ and DWE315KT – they’re almost identical. Both DeWalt multi tools put out the same excellent range of oscillations per minute (opm). They also have a similar weight and grip shape. The WORX WX686.1 Sonicrafter Corded Oscillating Multi Tool provides serious competition for the best oscillating multitools from Makita, DeWalt, Bosch and the like. 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. 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.I think this is the best oscillating multi tool for professionals because you can change speeds on the fly without fiddling with a speed selection wheel. And the LED light means you can use this cordless multi tool in the tightest gaps without searching for a torch. Other multi-cutters for specific DIY projects include grout removal, insulation cutters, rasps, and box cutters. Sanding Pads Really, it’s down to your own personal preference. Cordless models are great if you’re working up a ladder, but if you do most of your work indoors you just don’t need one. If you’ve already bought into a major brand of battery-powered tools, just get a “bare” multi tool and save a few quid. Types of Multi Cutters Weighing 1.1 kg, this oscillating tool is solidly built yet easy to handle and is at home cutting or grinding resilient materials. 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.

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 Like with the cutting blades, there are plenty of different types of sanding pads to choose from in a range of sizes to suit your DIY project. You can get large sanding pads that are suitable for sanding and levelling larger areas, “delta” shaped pads for getting into corners and up against edges and different profile sanding pads for specific jobs. Quality Accessories 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. 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. 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 Light

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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?”

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. 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.

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The DCS355B is also available without the battery, charger or accessories. Multifunction Tools: Price UK DeWalt’s batteries have indicator lights to show how much charge is left in the battery. By pressing the button, all three green lights mean full charge. Two lights signal between 50 and 75%, and one light means less than 50%. The DCS355 is equipped with a LED light, which allows illuminating the work area, making it easier to see what you are cutting. What's Included?