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• Cut plastic, metal, wood, drywall and fibreglass Circular HSS blades cut multiple angles Check the Specs from a single blade position and work well when cutting fibreglass, sheet metal or When comparing oscillating tools, pay close attention the plastic. Their fine teeth quickly clog when oscillating angle, which is the distance the blade travels, used at high speed. measured in degrees, as it vibrates. This angle is often between 2 and 4 degrees. Tools with greater oscillating angles will cut faster, and tools with a shorter stroke are easier to control and leave a smoother finish.

Features to Consider Scraper knives are available in assorted widths, with both rigid and flexible varieties. One important feature is a variable-speed trigger, which Rigid scrapers are best for peeling off offers greater control and allows you to choose a cutting old carpet, lino, dried-on glue or even old gasket speed (as high as 22,000 oscillations per minute) material. Flexible scrapers excel at removing that best suits the attachment and material. caulking or paint, and hook scrapers can clean This level of control can prevent clogged blades, up the narrowest of crevices. burned work surfaces and overloaded tools. Tool-free blade changing is another popular feature. It can save you time on the jobsite, especially if you need to complete a task that requires the use of several different attachments in sequence. Trigger locks and ergonomic grips are also common. Both these features can help reduce fatigue over the course of an afternoon. Corded oscillating tools have more power than their cordless contemporaries, and this power can come in handy when cutting through hard wood or other demanding materials.