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I've been using this for almost 2 years and I have no clue what you're talking about. There's a thumb screw and a lever, that's it. Can't get any easier. Insanely quiet compared to my Ridgid and Ryobi models.
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Have this one. I hate how it says tooless changing but you still have to use a hex key to tighten
I've been using this for almost 2 years and I have no clue what you're talking about. There's a thumb screw and a lever, that's it. Can't get any easier. Insanely quiet compared to my Ridgid and Ryobi models.
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Sorry I was wrong. It's not a hex key; it's a flathead screwdriver key
If you have the lever in the raised position, that screw can be hand tightened and then you close the lever.
It's not as easy as the DeWalt but it also doesn't have the giant release mechanism getting in the way and knocked open like the DeWalt. (Plus it's just a better tool than the DeWalt).
I have this and love it. If you need an oscillating tool and have some M12 batteries, go ahead and get this one.
The sanding head is trash however, sandpaper will not stay on this thing, even out of the box.
I have this and love it. If you need an oscillating tool and have some M12 batteries, go ahead and get this one.
The sanding head is trash however, sandpaper will not stay on this thing, even out of the box.
Good to know. I have two of these and both of the sanding blocks are still in their bags with the original sample sandpaper.
If you have the lever in the raised position, that screw can be hand tightened and then you close the lever.It's not as easy as the DeWalt but it also doesn't have the giant release mechanism getting in the way and knocked open like the DeWalt. (Plus it's just a better tool than the DeWalt).
I've had the Dewalt one for over 5 years. Never had it "knocked open" ever.
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I've had the Dewalt one for over 5 years. Never had it "knocked open" ever.
Okay, I have issues with the DeWalt (and others with a similar form factor) that probably come down more to principle rather than quality. In other words it's probably more about what's wrong with me rather than the tool!
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Look, the DeWalt is not a bad tool. It just looks like it's designed by people who have no clue how an oscillating multitool can be used for best results. These tools are capable of refined and precise work. While the grip on the DeWalt is pretty ergonomic and comfortable, it's about as far from the blade as possible. If you hold the tool at the grip in one hand, it's going to be difficult to control and (for most people) is going to jump around in the cut. Even if you support the blade end with your other hand, the control is suboptimal. For many use cases with these tools, holding it in two hands close to the blade gives you a lot of precision. The point is that the DeWalt is designed for a primary holding position whereas the Milwaukees have a uniform barrel shape facilitating grip from any position. Now, to get to the point of the quick-release mechanism. When you're holding the tool at the business end, that's when you're often applying lateral pressure to the quick release which can result in blade ejection. Just for the record, I got the first 20V MAX oscillating tool (DCS355) in 2014, a few months after it was released and used it for almost a decade, so this opinion is based upon experience rather than conjecture.
[end of rant]
I've gone back and forth between the M12 and M18. At one point I had both but returned the M18. The main drawback of the M18 is the bigger battery. However, it does have the auto-speed. That feature seems like it could be useful. Do you find that to be the case, or is it more of a gimmick?
I've gone back and forth between the M12 and M18. At one point I had both but returned the M18. The main drawback of the M18 is the bigger battery. However, it does have the auto-speed. That feature seems like it could be useful. Do you find that to be the case, or is it more of a gimmick?
Found it useful..have mix m12 and m18 tools...light jobs m12 ...heavy m18 is my motto!
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It's not as easy as the DeWalt but it also doesn't have the giant release mechanism getting in the way and knocked open like the DeWalt. (Plus it's just a better tool than the DeWalt).
The sanding head is trash however, sandpaper will not stay on this thing, even out of the box.
The sanding head is trash however, sandpaper will not stay on this thing, even out of the box.
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[start of rant]
Look, the DeWalt is not a bad tool. It just looks like it's designed by people who have no clue how an oscillating multitool can be used for best results. These tools are capable of refined and precise work. While the grip on the DeWalt is pretty ergonomic and comfortable, it's about as far from the blade as possible. If you hold the tool at the grip in one hand, it's going to be difficult to control and (for most people) is going to jump around in the cut. Even if you support the blade end with your other hand, the control is suboptimal. For many use cases with these tools, holding it in two hands close to the blade gives you a lot of precision. The point is that the DeWalt is designed for a primary holding position whereas the Milwaukees have a uniform barrel shape facilitating grip from any position. Now, to get to the point of the quick-release mechanism. When you're holding the tool at the business end, that's when you're often applying lateral pressure to the quick release which can result in blade ejection. Just for the record, I got the first 20V MAX oscillating tool (DCS355) in 2014, a few months after it was released and used it for almost a decade, so this opinion is based upon experience rather than conjecture.
[end of rant]
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